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NOTICE BEFORE OPERATION 1. Unpack the instrument: After receiving the instrument, immediately unpack and inspect it for any damage which might have occured during transportation or shortage of accessories. If any signs of damage and/or shortage of accessories are found, notify the dealer immediately.
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The GF-8056 is a rugged, easy-to- operate, excellent heat dissipating and high stability instrument. The GF-8056 is a 4-in-1 instrument. It can be used as the following described four kinds of electronic instruments respectively: 1. As a Function Generator:...
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SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 3. Sine Wave: Frequency: 0.05Hz~5MHz Distortion: < 1%, 1Hz~100kHz Harmonic ratio: < 30dB, 100kHz~5MHz Frequency response: < 0.1dB, up to 100kHz < 1.5dB, 100kHz to 5MHz 4. Square Wave: Frequency: 0.05Hz~5MHz Symmetry: 50% (positive half) to 50% (negative half).
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LED flashing - triggering state. (14). INT Hz / kHz - Display the frequency of the signal generated by the GF-8056. EXT HF - Display the external input high frequency signal. This position filters out the DC signal and low frequency harmonic signal. Inputs only the expected high frequency signal.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Before applying power to your GF-8056, make sure that the input voltage setting is correct for your power source. CAUTION: All the knobs are set to “PUSH” position on operation if not special marked to be set at “PULL”.
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CH2 of the continuously vary. 8. V.C.F. INPUT - Set the sweep rate switch at the “PUSH” position to set the GF-8056 at normal generator mode. Connect the sweep output BNC to V.C.F. INPUT BNC and check the waveform displayed on CH1 of the scope. The waveform displayed should be the sweep wave.
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(C) Pulse Wave Generator 1. Turn on the power switch and make sure the LED’s of the 5-digit display light. 2. Connect the MAIN OUTPUT BNC to CH1. 3. Connect the SYNC OUTPUT BNC to CH2 and set the trigger source of the oscilloscope on CH2. 4.
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(d). EXT LF: To use the external counter for frequency 100kHz). 3. Connect the EXT INPUT BNC to the external signal source, the EXT LED lights. 4. Display unit: The display unit of the GF-8056 will be on Hz or kHz automatically controlled by CPU. (100kHz (0.2Hz...