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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    11.6. The criterion of the limit state ......................22 11.7. Utilization ............................22 12. POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS AND METHODS OF THEIR ELIMINATION ......... 23 13. WARRANTY ............................24 APPLICATION A.ARINST ArSiG-S and ARINST ArSiG-R RF signal generators software update ... 25...

  • Page 3: Purpose

    The generators have the ability to use an external highly stable signal source as a reference. 1.2. Generator ARINST ArSiG-S is a generator of sinusoidal signals in the entire operating frequency range. The ARINST ArSiG-R generator generates rectangular signals in the frequency range up to 3000 MHz.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 3. SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. General specification General technical characteristics of the device are shown in Table 1. Table 1 Value Parameter ArSiG-S ArSiG-R Frequency range 1-6200 MHz ±1 dB Output power level error Frequency resolution...

  • Page 5: Output Power Level

    The graphs of the maximum output power level of the devices are shown in Figures 3.1 and 3.2. Figure 3.1 – Maximum output power level of the ARINST ArSiG-S generator Figure 3.2 – Maximum output power level of the ARINST ArSiG-R generator 3.3.
  • Page 6 Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R Table 3 ARINST ArSiG-R Frequency, MHz 1-100 < -92 100-3000 < -70 3000-6200 < -60 3.3.2. Harmonics (2nd or 3rd harmonics, whichever is worse). Table 4 Frequency, MHz ArSiG-S ArSiG-R -10,1 -8,7 -9,1 -15,9...

  • Page 7: Pulse Modulation

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R Table 6 ARINST ArSiG-R Offset from carrier Frequency, MHz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz SSB phase noise, dBc/Hz -96,5 -118,3 -116,1 -117,6 -116,5 -134 -91,9 -103,6 -111,1 -125,2 1000 -95,4 -110,1...

  • Page 8: Device Design

    11. Connector Mini-USB. Serves for data transmission and battery charging of the device. 6. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION PRINCIPLE OF THE DEVICE Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ARINST ArSig-R are based on a phase-locked loop (PLL) synthesizer. The output signal is generated by dividing the set frequency of the voltage controlled oscilla- tor (VCO).
  • Page 9 Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R Figure 6.1 - Block diagram of the ARINST ArSiG-S signal generator The ARINST ArSiG-R generator produces rectangular signals in the frequency range up to 3 GHz. From 3 GHz, the output of the VCO of the frequency synthesizer is used to generate the output signal.

  • Page 10: Turning On

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 7. TURNING ON Do not use the device outdoors during snowfall or rain. If the device is brought in during the cold season from a cold room or from the street into a warm room, do not turn it on for a time sufficient for the condensation from the device to evaporate.
  • Page 11 Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 8.1.3. Signal power level (Level):  The set output power level is displayed in dBm, dBV, dBμV;  The maximum possible signal power level with the specified parameters. Indicated by the symbol MAX. This indication informs that a further increase in power for the current frequency is impossible.

  • Page 12: Fast Start

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 9. FAST START 9.1. Turn on the device according to section 7. 9.2. Set the desired output frequency in the FREQ menu. For more information about setting the out- put frequency, see section 10.1.

  • Page 13: Pulse Signal Modulation Menu

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 10.3. Pulse signal modulation menu 10.3.1. Enter the pulse modulation menu MOD by pressing the button on the screen of the device. The menu for setting the pulse modulation of the output signal is shown in Figure 10.2.

  • Page 14: Stepped Sweep

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 10.4.1. Stepped sweep A step sweep provides a linear change in frequency and / or power level from one selected value to another, delaying at each step for a time set in the menu. The sweep can be performed in the direction of increasing, decreasing the value, or controlled by a trigger.

  • Page 15: Sweep On List

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 10.4.2. Sweep on list The list sweep allows you to enter the frequency and power of the output signal at various intervals in any order. 10.4.2.1. Enter the signal output menu in SWEEP mode by pressing the button.

  • Page 16: User Settings Menu

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R Figure 10.6 – New sweep entry menu 10.5. User settings menu 10.5.1. To enter the PRESETS user settings menu, click on the device screen. The user settings menu is shown in Figure 10.77. Figure 10.7 – User settings menu 10.5.2.

  • Page 17: Additional Options Menu

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R Figure 10.8 – Assigning a name to a new user setting 10.5.3. Enter a name for the custom setting using the instrument's on-screen keyboard and press the  Input. To delete erroneous values, click  Del. To exit the menu without entering values, button ×...

  • Page 18: Setting The Time To Automatically Turn Off The Screen

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 10.7. Setting the time to automatically turn off the screen 10.7.1. Enter the Settings advanced options menu by clicking on the device screen (Fig. 10.9). 10.7.2. Set the timer to automatically turn off the screen Screen auto-off after 1, 5 or 10 minutes from the moment there is no interaction between the user and the controls of the device.

  • Page 19: Changing The Theme Of The On-Screen Interface

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 10.11.1. Enter the additional Settings menu by pressing the button on the device screen (Fig. 10.9). The power level offset of the output signal is enabled by the slider Level offset. Set the power level offset value.

  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 11. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 11.1. General care of the device 11.1.1. Maintenance consists in maintaining the device in working order, regularly carrying out preven- tive maintenance. 11.1.2. Wipe the connectors of the test ports with a soft cloth or a brush dampened in rectified ethyl alcohol, not allowing alcohol to get on the surfaces of dielectrics.

  • Page 21: Storage

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 11.3.4. Unscrew the 2 upper screws (12) of the panels (2) and (5). Carefully lift off the top of the housing (Figure 11.1). Figure 11.1 - Disassembly of the device case 11.3.5. Unscrew 2 screws (13) and remove the screen module (4).

  • Page 22: The Criterion Of The Limit State

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 11.6. The criterion of the limit state 11.6.1. The criterion of the limiting state of the device is a sign, or a set of signs, upon reaching which:  further operation of the device is not allowed;...

  • Page 23: Possible Malfunctions And Methods Of Their Elimination

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 12. POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS AND METHODS OF THEIR ELIMINATION If a malfunction occurs, check the possible causes of the fault in table 9. Table 9 Проявление неисправности Возможная причина Способ устранения The battery is discharged.

  • Page 24: Warranty

    Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 13. WARRANTY Kroks Plus LLC guarantees the compliance of this product with the technical characteristics spec- ified in this document. The warranty period is 12 months from the date of purchase of the product by the customer. Dur- ing this period, the manufacturer provides a free warranty service.

  • Page 25: Application A.arinst Arsig-S And Arinst Arsig-R Rf Signal Generators Software Update

    APPLICATION A informational ARINST ArSiG-S and ARINST ArSiG-R RF signal generators software update Firmware of the RF signal generator is constantly being improved and optimized. Errors are corrected, additions are made that optimize the operation of the device and have a positive effect on the accuracy of measurements.
  • Page 26 Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R The unzipped file contains 2 objects:  The AFU-setup64.exe update loader installation file for 64-bit Windows operating systems.  The AFU-setup86.exe update loader installation file for 32-bit Windows operating systems. To determine which Windows operating system (32-bit or 64-bit) is installed on your PC, run: For Windows 7: ...
  • Page 27 Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R Figure A2.2 - Selecting a virtual COM port for connecting the device In our example, in Figure A2.2, the COM9 virtual port is selected. 2.5. If the desired port is not in the list of virtual ports, click the Refresh button.
  • Page 28 Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R Figure A2.4 - Message about a later firmware version 2.8. To update the device firmware automatically, click Yes. If you plan to update the firmware later, click No. To update the device firmware manually, click the Upgrade firmware button.
  • Page 29 Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R Figure A2.6 - Updates download process After completing the download of the updates, the device will automatically reboot and switch to the application mode. An application message will be displayed on the PC screen.
  • Page 30 Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R Figure A3. 1 - Successful firmware download 3.2. Unsuccessful firmware download. (Figure A3.2). Connect the device to a PC and update the de- vice firmware again. Figure A3.2 - Unsuccessful firmware download 3.3. If the update process was interrupted, the device will start in update mode until the update pro- cess is completed.
  • Page 31 Signal generators ARINST ArSiG-S and ArSiG-R 3.4. After completing the update process, the device checks the installed firmware. If the checksums do not converge, a mismatch message is displayed on the screen (Figure A3.4). After rebooting, the de- vice will be in the update error mode. Check the connection of the device to the PC and carry out the firmware update again.

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