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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model 4012A 5 MHz SWEEP FUNCTION GENERATOR with DIGITAL DISPLAY Arrow.com. Downloaded from...
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Page 2: Test Instrument Safety
TEST INSTRUMENT SAFETY WARNING Normal use of test equipment exposes you to a certain amount of danger from electrical shock because testing must sometimes be performed where exposed voltage is present. An electrical shock causing 10 milliamps of current to pass through the heart wil l stop most human heartbeats. - Page 3 Instruction Manual MODEL 4012A 5 MHz SWEEP/FUNCTION GENERATOR with Digital Display 22820 Savi Ranch Parkway • Yorba Linda, CA 92887 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Downloaded from Downloaded from Downloaded from...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TEST INSTRUMENT SAFETY inside front cover Voltage Controlled Frequency Operation..... 14 INTRODUCTION ..........5 Output Protection Considerations......15 SPECIFICATIONS ........... 6 Function Generator Applications Guidebook ..16 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ..... 9 MAINTENANCE ..........17 Fuse Replacement ..........17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....... -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION triangle waves over the 0.5 Hz to 5 MHz range. This The B+K Precision Model 4012A Sweep/Function encompasses subaudible, audio, ultrasonic, and RF Generator is a versatile signal source which combines several applications. A continuously variable dc offset allows the... -
Page 6: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS Impedance Waveforms 50Ω ±10% Sine, Square, Triangle, ± Pulse, ± Ramp Level Range 20V p-p Open-circuit, 10V p-p into 50 Ω 0.5 Hz to 5 MHz in 7 ranges Amplitude Control Resolution Variable, 20 dB range typical 4 digits Attenuation Tuning Range... - Page 7 SPECIFICATIONS SQUARE WAVE Symmetry 0.5Hz to 100 kHz ≤2% VCG (Voltage Controlled Generator) Rise Time INPUT ≤120nS Input Voltage 0 - 10 V ±1 V causes a 100:1 frequency TRIANGLE WAVE change Impedance Linearity 10 kΩ ±5% ≥98% to 100 kHz TTL OUTPUT SQUARE WAVE Level...
- Page 8 SPECIFICATIONS AC INPUT SWEEP OPERATION 120 / 230VAC ±10%, 50 / 60Hz, internal Mode LIN / LOG jumper selectable Width 100:1, Continuously variable Rate 0.5 sec to 30 sec, continuously variable DIMENSIONS (H x W x D) Sweep Output 0 to 10V 4.5"...
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Page 9: Controls And Indicators
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL (Refer to Fig. 1) 9. VCG/SWEEP Jack. Controlled by SWEEP EXT/INT Switch (12). When SWEEP EXT is selected, jack is the 1. POWER Switch. Turns power on and off. Voltage Controlled Generator input and permits external 2. - Page 10 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 1. Model 4012A Front Panel. 20. SWEEP WIDTH Control. Rotation determines sweep 16. COUNTER DISPLAY. Displays frequency of internally width by adjusting sweep stop frequency. generated waveform. 21. DUTY CYCLE Switch. When engaged, enables 17. GATE LED. Indicates when the frequency counter operation of DUTY CYCLE control (10).
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Page 11: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The B+K Precision Model 4012A Sweep/Function Generator is a versatile instrument, capable of producing a variety of output waveforms over a broad range of frequencies. To gain a working familiarity with the unit, it is recommended that it be connected initially to an oscilloscope, so that the effects of the various controls on the output waveforms can be observed. -
Page 12: Considerations
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7. A superimposed DC component can be added to the output signal by engaging the DC OFFSET switch (14) to enable operation of the DC OFFSET control (5). Rotation of this control adds a positive or negative DC component to the output signal. -
Page 13: Duty Cycle Control
For a triangle wave, the result is a ramp, and with a sine wave, a distorted waveshape called a slewed sine is produced. The Model 4012A provides for symmetry variation from 15% to 85%. -
Page 14: Ttl/Cmos Output
3. Select LINEAR sweep by leaving the SWEEP LIN/LOG switch (13) in the released position or LOG sweep by The Model 4012A can be operated as a voltage-controlled engaging the LIN/LOG switch. generator by using an external control voltage applied to the VCG/SWEEP input jack. -
Page 15: Output Protection Considerations
DC OFFSET control. The Model into your TTL output probe or test clip set. It will 4012A is overload protected so that shorting the output, even protect the TTL output of the generator against external voltages up to ±20 volts. -
Page 16: Function Generator Applications Guidebook
Figure 5. Circuit for Protection of TTL Output. FUNCTION GENERATOR APPLICATIONS GUIDEBOOK B+K Precision offers a “Guidebook to Function Generators” which describes numerous applications for this instrument, includin g hook-up details. It also includes a glossary of function generator terminology and an explanation of function generator circuit operation. -
Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE INSTRUMENT REPAIR SERVICE WARNING Because of the specialized skills and test equipment required for instrument repair and calibration, many The following instructions are for use by qualified service customers prefer to rely upon B+K PRECISION for personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform this service. -
Page 18: Customer Support
CUSTOMER SUPPORT 1-800-462-9832 B+K Precision offers courteous, professional technical support before and after the sale of their test instruments. The following services are typical of those available from our toll-free telephone number: Technical advice on the use of your instrument. ... -
Page 19: Service Instructions
Service Information Warranty Service: Please return the product in the original packaging with proof of purchase to the address below. Clearly state in writing the performance problem and return any leads, probes, connectors and accessories that you are using with the device. Non-Warranty Service: Return the product in the original packaging to the address below. -
Page 20: Limited One Year Warranty
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY B+K Precision Corp. warrants to the original purchaser that its product and the component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase. B+K Precision Corp. will, without charge, repair or replace, at its’ option, defective product or component parts. Returned product must be accompanied by proof of the purchase date in the form of a sales receipt. - Page 21 TEST INSTRUMENT SAFETY (continued from inside front cover) 1. Some equipment with a two-wire ac power cord, including some with polarized power plugs, is the “hot chassis” type. This includes most recent television receivers and audio equipment. A plastic or wooden cabinet insulates the ch assis to protect the customer.
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Page 22: Spanish Manual
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