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RIGOL General Safety Summary Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please follow the instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly.
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Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that any damage may occur to the instrument, have it inspected by RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.
This manual is used to guide users to correctly test the performance specifications of DG2000 series function/arbitrary waveform generator. The performance verification test mainly verifies whether DG2000 series can work normally and is within specifications. Main topics in this Manual:...
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RIGOL Content Conventions in this Manual: DG2000 series function/arbitrary waveform generator includes the following models. Unless otherwise noted in this manual, DG2102 is taken as an example to illustrate the performance verification test methods of DG2000 series. Model No. of Channels Max.
RIGOL Contents Contents Guaranty and Declaration ................. I General Safety Summary ................. II Document Overview ................IV Chapter 1 Test Overview ..............1-1 Test Preparations ................... 1-1 Recommended Test Devices ..............1-1 Test Result Record ................. 1-2 Test Notices ................... 1-2 Technical Parameters ................
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RIGOL Contents Appendix ....................1 Appendix A: Test Result Record Form ............1 Appendix B: Performance Specifications ............. 8 DG2000 Performance Verification Guide...
It is recommended that you use the test devices listed in the table below or other test devices whose performance specifications satisfy the "Performance Requirement" listed in the table below to test the performance specifications of the DG2000 series. Table 1-1 Recommended test devices...
Before performing each test, restore the instrument to factory setting. Technical Parameters Chapter 2 of this manual provides the corresponding specification of each test item. Besides, "Appendix B: Performance Specifications" provides the detailed performance specifications of DG2000 series. DG2000 Performance Verification Guide...
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test This chapter introduces the performance verification test methods of DG2000 series function/arbitrary waveform generator by taking CH1 of DG2102 as an example. The test methods are also applicable to CH2.
(take CH1 as an example; the test method is also applicable to CH2) of DG2000 with the signal input terminal of the frequency counter using a dual-BNC cable as shown in Figure 2-1. DG2000 Series Frequency Counter ◎...
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL readings of the frequency counter respectively and judge whether the readings are between 0.999 998 999 999 999 99MHz and 1.000 001 000 000 000 01MHz. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to test the frequency accuracy of CH2 and record the test results.
(take CH1 as an example; the test method is also applicable to CH2) of DG2000; connect the 50Ω load and the voltage input terminals of the digital multimeter using a BNC-Dual banana plug connecting cable as shown in Figure 2-2. DG2000 Series Digital Multimeter ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎...
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Press Output1 or tap the channel output configuration status bar to turn on the output of CH1 in the channel setting interface. Record the reading of the multimeter and judge whether it is within the specification ("Amplitude Output Value (Vrms)"...
RIGOL Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test DC Offset Accuracy Test Specification Output Characteristic Offset (into 50Ω) Accuracy ±(1% of setting value + 5mV + 1% of amplitude) Test Procedures Make sure that the environment temperature is between 18℃ and 28℃ and DG2000 has been warmed up for at least 30 minutes.
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Table 2-2 Offset limits of DC offset accuracy test Offset Setting Amplitude Allowed Error Offset Value Setting Value -2.5V ±0.080V -2.580V to -2.420V ±0.065V -1.065V to -0.935V -500mV ±0.060V -0.560V to -0.440V 5Vpp ±0.055V -0.055V...
RIGOL Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test AC Flatness Test Specification Output Characteristic Typical (Sine, 1 Vpp) ≤5 MHz: ±0.1 dB ≤15 MHz: ±0.2 dB Flatness ≤25 MHz: ±0.3 dB ≤40MHz: ±0.5 dB >40 MHz: ±1 dB Test Procedures Make sure that the environment temperature is between 18℃ and 28℃ and DG2000 has been warmed up for at least 30 minutes.
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(take CH1 as an example; the test method is also applicable to CH2) of DG2000 using a BNC (f)-N (m) adaptor, as shown in Figure 2-3. DG2000 Series Power Meter ◎ Figure 2-3 Connect DG2000 and the Power Meter Keep the output impedance of CH1 of DG2000 at 50Ω.
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RIGOL Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test 10. Keep the output impedance of CH1 of DG2000 at 50Ω. Set the output waveform of CH1 as a sine waveform with 20MHz frequency and 1Vpp amplitude. Set the frequency factor of the power meter to 20MHz, record the measurement value of the power meter and judge whether "measurement value-P...
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Test Record Form Frequency Measurement Calculation Setting Setting Specification Pass/Fail Value Result Value 5MHz ±0.1dB 10MHz ±0.2dB 15MHz ±0.2dB Amplitude: 20MHz ±0.3dB 1Vpp 25MHz Impedance: ±0.3dB 50Ω 30MHz ±0.5dB 40MHz ±0.5dB 50MHz ±1dB Note...
(take CH1 as an example; the test method is also applicable to CH2) of DG2000 with the signal input terminal of the spectrum analyzer using a dual-BNC connecting cable and N-BNC adaptor as shown in Figure 2-4. DG2000 Series Spectrum Analyzer ◎...
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Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Turn on and set the spectrum analyzer: Set the reference level to 10dBm and input attenuation to 20dB. b) Set the start frequency to 5MHz and stop frequency to 30MHz. Set the resolution bandwidth to 3kHz.
RIGOL Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test results. Note order harmonic distortion = 2 order harmonic measurement value – base waveform measurement value For example, when the output waveform frequency of the channel is 10MHz, if the base waveform measurement value is 0.8dBm and the 2 order harmonic measurement value is -56.2dBm, the 2...
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Spurious Signal Test Specification Sine Wave Spectrum Purity Typical Spurious signal ≤10 MHz: <-60 dBc (non-harmonic) >10 MHz: <-60 dBc + 6 dB/octave Note : 0 dBm output, DC offset 0, impedance 50 Ω.
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RIGOL Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test record the measurement result as A. Calculate the non-harmonic spurious signal (A-0dBm) and judge whether it is within the specification range. Keep the output impedance of CH1 of DG2000 at 50Ω. Set the output waveform of CH1 as a sine waveform with 10MHz frequency, 0dBm amplitude and 0V offset.
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL 18. Repeat Step 8 and 9. 19. Repeat Step 1-18 to test the spurious signal (non-harmonic) of CH2 and record the test results. Test Record Form Output Start Stop A-0dBm Specification Pass/Fail Frequency Frequency...
(take CH1 as an example; the test method is also applicable to CH2) of DG2000 with the signal input terminal of the oscilloscope using a dual-BNC connecting cable as shown in Figure 2-5. DG2000 Series Oscilloscope ◎ Figure 2-5 Connect DG2000 and the Oscilloscope Turn on DG2000.
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL b) Set the horizontal time base to 1us. Adjust the trigger level to a proper value. d) Set the input impedance to 50Ω. Turn on the rise time and fall time measurement functions. Set the edge type of the oscilloscope to rising edge, record the measurement result of the rise time and judge whether it is within the specification range.
RIGOL Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test Overshoot Test Specification Signal Characteristic Square Typical (100kHz, 1Vpp) Overshoot ≤5% Test Procedures Make sure that the environment temperature is between 18℃ and 28℃ and DG2000 has been warmed up for at least 30 minutes. Connect the channel output terminal (take CH1 as an example;...
Chapter 2 Performance Verification Test RIGOL Test Record Form Waveform Setting Measurement Value Specification Pass/Fail Frequency: 100kHz Typical (100kHz, Square Amplitude: 1Vpp 1Vpp) Offset: 0V ≤5% 2-21 DG2000 Performance Verification Guide...
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Appendix RIGOL Appendix Appendix A: Test Result Record Form RIGOL DG2000 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator Performance Verification Test Record Form Model: Tested by: Test Date: Channel: CH1 Frequency Accuracy Test Setting Measurement Waveform Specification Pass/Fail Value Value Sine Frequency: 0.999 998 999 999 999...
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RIGOL Appendix DC Offset Accuracy Test Offset Measurement Setting Setting Specification Pass/Fail Value Value -2.5V -2.580V to -2.420V -1.065V to -0.935V Frequency: 1kHz -500mV -0.560V to -0.440V Amplitude: -0.055V to 0.055V 5Vpp 500mV 0.440V to 0.560V Impedance: 50Ω 0.935V to 1.065V 2.5V...
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Appendix RIGOL Harmonic Distortion Test Frequency Measurement Calculation Setting Setting Specification Pass/Fail Value Result Value Base waveform: 10MHz <-55dBc order harmonic: Base waveform: Waveform: 20MHz <-50dBc order Sine harmonic: Amplitude: 0dBm Base waveform: 40MHz <-40dBc Offset: 0V order harmonic: Base waveform: 60MHz <-35dBc...
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Appendix RIGOL Channel: CH2 Frequency Accuracy Test Setting Measurement Waveform Specification Pass/Fail Value Value Sine Frequency: 0.999 998 999 999 999 Square 1MHz 99MHz to 1.000 001 000 000 Amplitude: Ramp 000 01MHz 1Vpp Pulse AC Amplitude Accuracy Test Amplitude...
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RIGOL Appendix AC Flatness Test Frequency Measurement Calculation Setting Setting Specification Pass/Fail Value Result Value 5MHz ±0.1dB 10MHz ±0.2dB 15MHz ±0.2dB Amplitude: 20MHz ±0.3dB 1Vpp 25MHz Impedance: ±0.3dB 50Ω 30MHz ±0.5dB 40MHz ±0.5dB 50MHz ±1dB Note : Calculation result = Measurement value - P...
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Appendix RIGOL Spurious Signal Test Output Start Stop A-0dBm Specification Pass/Fail Frequency Frequency Frequency 5MHz 30MHz <-60dBc 10MHz 50MHz <-60dBc 20MHz 100MHz <-54dBc 30MHz 150MHz <-48dBc 60MHz 300MHz <-30dBc Note : Only applicable to DG2102 and DG2072. Rise/Fall Time Test...
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RIGOL Appendix Appendix B: Performance Specifications Unless otherwise specified, all the specifications can be guaranteed when the following two conditions are met. The signal generator is within the calibration period. The signal generator has been running ceaselessly for over 30 minutes under ...
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Appendix RIGOL 10 MHz: <-105 dBc/Hz Signal Characteristics Square Typical (1 Vpp, 1 kHz) Rise/Fall Time ≤9 ns Typical (100 kHz, 1 Vpp) Overshoot ≤5% Duty 0.01% to 99.99% (limited by the current frequency setting) Non-symmetry 1% of the period + 4 ns...
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RIGOL Appendix Typical (1 kHz sine, 0 V offset, >10 mVpp, auto) Accuracy ±(1% of the setting value) ± 5 mV Typical (Sine, 1 Vpp) ≤5 MHz: ±0.1 dB ≤15 MHz: ±0.2 dB Flatness ≤25 MHz: ±0.3 dB ≤40MHz: ±0.5 dB >40 MHz: ±1 dB...
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Appendix RIGOL Modulating Square with 50% duty cycle Waveform Key Frequency 2 mHz to 1 MHz Carrier Waveform Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb Source Internal/External Modulating Square with 50% duty cycle Waveform Key Frequency 2 mHz to 1 MHz Carrier Waveform...
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RIGOL Appendix Period Measurement Range 4 ns to 1,000 ks Measurement Voltage Range and Sensitivity (non-modulating signal) DC Offset Range ±1.5 Vdc DC Coupling 1 μHz to 100 MHz 50 mVRMS to ±2.5 (Vac+dc) 100 MHz to 240 MHz 100 mVRMS to ±2.5 (Vac+dc) 1 μHz to 100 MHz...
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Appendix RIGOL Level TTL-compatible Pulse Width >60 ns (typical) Max. Frequency 1 MHz Two-channel Characteristics - Phase Offset Range 0° to 360° Waveform Phase 0.03° Resolution Reference Clock External Reference Input Lock Range 10 MHz ± 50 Hz Level 250 mVpp to 5 Vpp Lock Time <2 s...
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RIGOL Appendix Type 4.3-inch TFT LCD touch screen Resolution 480 horizontal × RGB × 272 vertical resolution Color 16 M Environment Operating: 0℃ to 45℃ Temperature Range Non-operating: -40℃ to 60℃ Cooling Method Natural air cooling Below 30℃: ≤95%RH 30℃ to 40℃: ≤75%RH Humidity Range 40℃...
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