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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents General Safety Summary ................. I Introduction to the T3AFG30-60 ..............II Quick Start ....................1 1.1 Handle Adjustment ................2 1.2 The Front/Rear Panel ................3 1.3 To Select a Waveform ................8 1.4 To Set Modulation/Sweep/Burst ............12 1.5 To Turn On/Off Output .................14 1.6 The Numeric Keyboard................15...
Page 4 3.16 Example 16: Generate a DSB-AM Modulation Waveform....146 4 Troubleshooting ..................148 4.1 General Inspecting ................148 4.2 Troubleshooting ................149 5 Service and Support ..................150 5.1 Maintenance summary..............150 5.2 Contact Teledyne LeCroy..............151 6 Appendix....................152 Appendix A: Accessories ................ 152 Appendix B: Daily Maintenance and Cleaning ........153...
Page 5: General Safety Summary
Administration Regulations. Export, reexport or diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. Teledyne Test Tools is a trademark of Teledyne LeCroy, Inc., Inc. Other product or brand names are trademarks or requested trademarks of their respective holders. Information in this publication supersedes all earlier versions.
Page 6 Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or electric shock, please observe all ratings and sign instructions on the instrument. Before connecting the instrument, please read the manual carefully to gain more information about the ratings. Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect that the product is damaged, please let only qualified service personnel check it.
Page 7: Introduction To The T3Afg30-60
60MHz frequency and low jitter. With these advantages, the T3AFG30-60 can provide users with a variety of high fidelity and low jitter signals and can meet the growing requirements of complex applications.
Page 8 • High precision Frequency Counter • 196 built-in arbitrary waveforms • Standard interfaces: USB Host, USB Device（USBTMC), LAN（VXI-11） • 4.3 inch display EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual IV...
Page 9: Quick Start
1 Quick Start This chapter covers the following topics: � Handle Adjustment � The Front/Rear Panel � To Select a Waveform � To Set Modulation/Sweep/Burst � To Turn On/Off Output � To Use Numeric Input � To Use Common Function Keys User Manual 1 EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page...
Page 10: Handle Adjustment
Handle Adjustment To adjust the handle position of the T3AFG30-60 , please grip the handle by the sides and pull it outward. Then, make the handle rotate to the desired position. Figure 1-1 Viewing Position and Carrying Position EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page...
Page 11: The Front/Rear Panel
This chapter provides a brief introduction and description for the front/rear panel operation and functions. Front Panel The T3AFG30-60 has a clear and simple front panel, it includes a 4.3 inch screen, menu softkeys, numeric keyboard, knob, function keys, arrow keys, and channel control area.
Page 12 Rear Panel The rear panel provides multiple interfaces, including Counter, 10MHz In/Out, Aux In/Out, LAN, USB Device, Earth Terminal and AC Power Supply Input. 10 MHz Clock Input/Output In/Out Counter Earth Terminal AC Power Supply Input Device Interface Figure 1-3 Rear Panel EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 4...
Page 13 User Interface The T3AFG30-60 can only display parameters and waveform information for one channel at a time. The picture below shows the interface when CH1 chooses AM modulation of a sine waveform. The information displayed may vary depending on the function selected.
Page 14 After pressing corresponding channel output control port, the current channel can be turned on/off. 5. LAN Status Icon The T3AFG30-60 will show different prompt messages based on the current network status. This mark indicates LAN connection is successful. This mark indicates there is no LAN connection or LAN connection is unsuccessful.
Page 15 1-4 showed the parameters for AM modulation. 8. Modulation Parameters Area Shows the parameters of the current modulation function. After selecting the corresponding menu, use number keys or knob to change the parameter value. User Manual 7 EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page...
Page 16: To Select A Waveform
Figure 1-5 Waveform Selections 1. Press the Waveforms key and then press Sine key. The T3AFG30-60 can generate sine waveforms with frequencies from 1μHz to 60MHz. By setting Frequency/Period, Amplitude/High level, Offset/Low level and Phase, a sine waveform with different parameters can be generated.
Page 17 Figure 1-7 Square Display Interface 3. Press the Waveforms key and then press Ramp softkey. The generator can generate ramp waveforms with frequencies from 1μHz to 500kHz and variable symmetry. By setting Frequency/Period, Amplitude/High level, Offset/Low level, Phase and Symmetry, a ramp waveform with different parameters can be generated.
Page 18 a pulse waveform with different parameters can be generated. Figure 1-9 Pulse Display Interface 5. Press the Waveforms key and then press Noise softkey. The generator can generate noise with a 60MHz bandwidth. By setting Stdev and Mean, noise with different parameters can be generated. Figure 1-10 Noise Display Interface 6.
Page 19 Figure 1-11 DC Display Interface 7. Press Waveforms key and then press Page 1/2, last press the Arb softkey. The generator can generate repeatable arbitrary waveforms with 16K points and frequencies up to 6MHz. By setting Frequency/Period, Amplitude/High level, Offset/Low level and Phase, an arbitrary waveform with different parameters can be generated.
Page 20: To Set Modulation/Sweep/Burst
1. Press Mod, the Modulation function will be enabled. The modulated waveform can be changed by modifying the parameters such as Type, Source, AM Depth, AM Freq, Shape, etc. The T3AFG30-60 can modulate waveforms using AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PSK, PWM and DSB-AM, etc.
Page 21 Figure 1-15 Sweep Waveform Display Interface 3. Press Burst, the Burst function will be enabled. Burst signals for sine, square, ramp, pulse or arbitrary waveforms may be generated. Start Phase ranges from 0° to 360° and Burst Period ranges from 1μs to 1000s.
Page 22: To Turn On/Off Output
To Turn On/Off Output As shown in Figure 1-17, there are two keys on the right side of the operation panel which are used to enable / disable the output of the two channels. Choose a channel and press the corresponding Output key, the key backlight will turn on and the output will be enabled.
Page 23: The Numeric Keyboard
The Numeric Keyboard There are three sets of keys on the front panel, as shown in Figure 1-18, these are the arrow keys, knob and numeric keyboard. The instructions below explain how to use the digital input panel. Figure 1-18 Front Panel Digital Input 1.
Page 24: The Common Function Keys
The Common Function Keys There are five keys on the operation panel, as shown in Figure 1-19, these are labeled Parameter, Utility, Store/Recall, Waveforms, and Ch1/Ch2. The instructions below describe how to use these functions. Figure 1-19 Waveforms Utility and Parameter Key 1.
Page 25: Front Panel Operations
2 Front Panel Operations In Chapter 1, the Quick Start Guide, we briefly described the T3AFG30-60 front panel controls. If there are still questions on this topic, please review the Quick Start Guide again. This chapter covers the following topics: �...
Page 26: To Set Sine Waveform
To Set Sine Waveform Press Waveforms key to select the waveform function and then press the Sine softkey. The sine waveform parameters are set by using the sine operation menu. The parameters available for sine waveforms include frequency/period, amplitude/high level, offset/low level and phase. Different sine signals can be generated by setting these parameters.
Page 27 Frequency is one of the most important parameters of basic waveforms. For different instrument models and waveforms, the available ranges of frequency are different. For detailed information, please refer to the T3AFG30-60 Datasheet. The default frequency is 1kHz. 1. Press Waveforms → Sine → Frequency, to set the frequency parameter.
Page 28 To Set the Amplitude The amplitude setting range is limited by the Load and Frequency/Period settings. For detailed information, please refer to T3AFG30-60 Datasheet. 1. Press Waveforms → Sine → Amplitude, to set the amplitude. The amplitude shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power down.
Page 29 To Set the Offset The offset setting range is limited by the Load and Amplitude/HighLevel settings. For detailed information, please refer to T3AFG30-60 Datasheet. The default value is 0Vdc. 1. Press Waveforms → Sine → Offset, to set the offset.
Page 30 The Phase shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the value set before the last power down. 2. Input the desired phase. Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit.
Page 31: To Set Square Waveform
To Set Square Waveform Press Waveforms key to select the waveform function, and press the Square softkey. The square waveform parameters are set by using the Square operation menu. The parameters of square waveforms include frequency/period, amplitude/high level, offset/low level, phase and duty. As shown in Figure 2-6, select DutyCycle.
Page 32 Duty Cycle: The ratio of the amount of time the pulse is in the high state and the waveform‘s period. The duty cycle setting range is limited by the Frequency/Period setting. For detailed information, please refer to T3AFG30-60 Datasheet. The default value is 50%. 1. Press Waveforms → Square → DutyCycle, to set the duty cycle.
Page 33 Figure 2-7 Setting the Duty Cycle Note: The methods of setting other parameters of square signal are similar to the sine waveform function. User Manual 25 EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page...
Page 34: To Set Ramp Waveform
To Set Ramp Waveform Press Waveforms key to select the waveform function, and press the Ramp softkey. The ramp waveform parameters are set by using the ramp operation menu. The parameters for ramp waveforms include frequency/period, amplitude/high level, offset/low level, phase and symmetry. As shown in Figure 2-8, in the soft key menu, select Symmetry.
Page 35 To Set the Symmetry Symmetry: The percentage that the rising edge takes of the whole period. Input Range: 0 - 100% Default Value: 50% 1. Press Waveforms → Ramp → Symmetry, to set the symmetry. The symmetry shown on the screen when the instrument is powered on is the default value or the set value of last power down.
Page 36: To Set Pulse Waveform
To Set Pulse Waveform Press Waveforms key to select the waveform function, and press the Pulse softkey. The pulse waveform parameters are set by using the pulse operation menu. The parameters for pulse waveforms include frequency/period, amplitude/high level, offset/low level, width, rise/fall and delay. As shown in Figure 2-10, in the soft key menu, select PulWidth.
Page 37 The pulse width setting range is limited by the Minimum Pulse Width and Pulse Period setting. For detailed information, please refer to the T3AFG30-60 Datasheet. The default value is 200μs. Pulse duty cycle is defined as the percentage that the pulse width takes up in the whole period.
Page 38 select the digit to edit, and then use the knob to change its value. The generator will change the waveform immediately. Figure 2-11 Setting the Pulse Width To Set the Rise/Fall Edge Rise edge time is defined as the duration of the pulse amplitude rising from 10% to 90% threshold, while fall edge time is defined as duration of the pulse amplitude moving down from 90% to 10% threshold.
Page 39 select the digit to edit, and then use the knob to change its value. The generator will change the waveform immediately. Figure 2-12 Setting the Rise Edge Note: The methods of setting other parameters of pulse signal are similar to sine waveform function.
Page 40: To Set Noise Waveform
To Set Noise Waveform Press Waveforms key to select the waveform function, and press the Noise softkey. The noise parameters are set by using the noise operation menu. The parameters for noise include stdev, mean and bandwidth. As shown in Figure 2-13, in the soft key menu, select Stdev, The stdev parameter area is highlighted in the parameter display window, and users can set the stdev value here.
Page 41 2. Input the desired stdev. Use the numeric keyboard to input the parameter value directly, and press the corresponding key to select the parameter unit. Or use the arrow keys to select the digit to edit, and then use the knob to change its value. Figure 2-14 Setting the Stdev To Set the Mean 1.
Page 42 Figure 2-15 Setting the Mean EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 34...
Page 43: To Set Dc Waveform
To Set DC Waveform Press Waveforms → Page 1/2 → DC, to enter the following interface. Please note that there is a DC offset parameter in the middle of the screen. Figure 2-16 DC Setting Interface Note: The method of setting offset of DC signal is similar to sine waveform function. User Manual 35 EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page...
Page 44: To Set Arbitrary Waveform
To Set Arbitrary Waveform The Arb signal consists of two different types: the built-in waveforms and the user-defined waveforms. Built-in waveforms are stored in the internal non-volatile memory. Users may also edit the arbitrary waveform with 16k data points, namely 16kpts. Choose Waveforms →...
Page 45 To select the built-in Arbitrary Waveform There are plenty of built-in Arbitrary Waveforms and user-defined Arbitrary Waveforms inside the generator. To select one of them, follow the instructions below. 1. To Select the Built-in Waveform Choose Waveforms → Page 1/2 → Arb → Arb Type → Built-In to enter the following interface, as shown in Figure 2-18.
Page 46 Trapezia Trapezia waveform Ppulse Positive pulse Npulse Negative pulse UpRamp UpRamp waveform DnRamp DnRamp waveform SineTra Sine-Tra waveform SineVer Sine-Ver waveform ExpFall ExpFall function ExpRise ExpRise function LogFall LogFall function LogRise LogRise function Sqrt Sqrt function Root3 Root3 function function function Airy Airy function...
Page 47 LogNormal LogNormal Gaussian distribution Laplace Laplace distribution Maxwell Maxwell distribution Rayleigh Rayleigh distribution Cauchy Cauchy distribution Cardiac Cardiac signal Quake Analog quake waveform Chirp Chirp signal TwoTone TwoTone signal SNR signal AmpALT Gain oscillation curve AttALT Attenuation oscillation curve RoundHalf RoundHalf Waveform RoundsPM RoundsPM Waveform...
Page 48 Hanning Hanning window Kaiser Kaiser window Blackman Blackman window GaussiWin GaussiWin window Triangle Triangle window (Fejer window) BlackmanH BlackmanH window Bartlett-Hann Bartlett-Hann window Bartlett Bartlett window BarthannWin Modified Bartlett-Hann window BohmanWin BohmanWin window ChebWin ChebWin window FlattopWin Flat top weighted window ParzenWin ParzenWin...
Page 49 ACsch Arc hyperbolic cosecant ACoth Arc hyperbolic cotangent SquareDuty01 Square waveform with 1% duty SquareDuty02 Square waveform with 2% duty SquareDuty04 Square waveform with 4% duty SquareDuty06 Square waveform with 6% duty SquareDuty08 Square waveform with 8% duty SquareDuty10 Square waveform with 10% duty SquareDuty12 Square waveform with 12% duty SquareDuty14...
Page 50 SquareDuty66 Square waveform with 66% duty SquareDuty68 Square waveform with 68% duty SquareDuty70 Square waveform with 70% duty SquareDuty72 Square waveform with 72% duty SquareDuty74 Square waveform with 74% duty SquareDuty76 Square waveform with 76% duty SquareDuty78 Square waveform with 78% duty SquareDuty80 Square waveform with 80% duty SquareDuty82...
Page 51 ECG13 Electrocardiogram ECG14 Electrocardiogram ECG15 Electrocardiogram 15 LFPulse Waveform of the low frequency pulse electrotherapy Tens1 Waveform 1 of the nerve stimulation electrotherapy Tens2 Waveform 2 of the nerve stimulation electrotherapy Tens3 Waveform 3 of the nerve stimulation electrotherapy Sectional sine AM signal Sectional sine FM signal Sectional pulse FM signal Sectional sine PM signal l...
Page 52 Figure 2-19 Stored Waveform Display Interface Rotate the knob to choose the desired waveform. Then select Recall or press the knob to recall the corresponding waveform. EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 44...
Page 53: To Set Harmonic Function
To Set Harmonic Function The T3AFG30-60 can be used as a harmonic generator to output harmonics with specified order, amplitude and phase. According to the Fourier transform, a periodic time domain waveform is the superposition of a series of sine...
Page 54 Cancel Return to the sine parameters menu. To Select the Harmonic Type The T3AFG30-60 can output odd harmonics, even harmonics and user-defined orders of harmonics. After entering the harmonic setting menu, press Type to select the desired harmonic type. 1. Press Even, the instrument will output fundamental waveform and even harmonics.
Page 55 2. Press Harmonic Ampl to set the amplitude of the harmonic selected. Use the arrow keys and knob to change the value. Or use the numeric keyboard to input the amplitude value and then select the desired unit from the pop-up menu.
Page 56: To Set Modulation Function
Setting the Modulation Function Use the Mod key to generate modulated waveforms. The T3AFG30-60 can generate AM, FM, ASK, FSK, PSK, PM, PWM and DSB-AM modulated waveforms. Modulating parameters vary with the types of the modulation. In AM, users can set the source (internal/external), depth, modulating frequency, modulating waveform and carrier.
Page 57 2.9.1 AM The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the carrier and the modulating waveform. In AM, the amplitude of the carrier varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. Press Mod → Type → AM, the parameters of AM modulation are shown in Figure 2-21.
Page 58 100%, the output amplitude will be the maximum when the modulating signal is +6V and the minimum when the modulating signal is -6V. Key Points: The T3AFG30-60 can use one channel as a modulating source for the other channel. The following example uses the output signal of CH2 as the modulating waveform.
Page 59 2. Select CH1 and press Mod to select the desired modulation type as well as setting the corresponding parameters, and then select external modulation source. 3. Select CH2 and select the desired modulating waveform and set the corresponding parameters. 4. Press Output to enable the output of CH1. To Set Modulation Depth Modulation depth indicates the amplitude variation expressed as a percentage.
Page 60: Dsb-Am
2.9.2 DSB-AM DSB-AM is an abbreviation for Double-Sideband Suppressed Carrier– Amplitude Modulation. Press Mod → Type → DSB-AM. The parameters of DSB-AM modulation are shown in Figure 2-22. Figure 2-22 Setting Interface of DSB-AM Modulation Table 2-10 Menu Explanations of the DSB-AM Parameters Function Settings Explanation...
Page 61 2.9.3 FM The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the carrier and the modulating waveform. In FM, the frequency of the carrier varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. Press Mod → Type → FM, the parameters of FM modulation are shown in Figure 2-23.
Page 62 Set the modulating waveform frequency. Frequency FM Freq range 1mHz- 20kHz (internal source). To Set Frequency Deviation Press FM Dev to highlight the parameter, and then use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value. �...
Page 63 2.9.4 PM The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the carrier and the modulating waveform. In PM, the phase of the carrier varies with the instantaneous voltage level of the modulating waveform. Press Mod → Type → PM, the parameters of PM modulation are shown in Figure 2-24.
Page 64 Set the modulating waveform frequency. Frequency PM Freq range: 1mHz- 20kHz. To Set Phase Deviation Press Phase Dev to highlight the parameter, and then use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value. • The range of phase deviation is from 0° to 360° and the default value is 100°.
Page 65: Fsk
2.9.5 FSK The FSK is Frequency Shift Keying, the output frequency of which switches between two preset frequencies (carrier frequency and the hop frequency or sometimes known as mark frequency (1) and space frequency (0)). Press Mod → Type → FSK, the parameters of FSK modulation are shown in Figure 2-25.
Page 66 which the output frequency shifts between carrier frequency and hop frequency. • Use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value. • The key frequency ranges from 1mHz to 50kHz. • When external modulation source is selected, this menu is hidden. To Set Hop Frequency The range of the hop frequency depends on the carrier frequency currently selected.
Page 67: Ask
2.9.6 ASK When using ASK (Amplitude Shift Keying), the carrier frequency and key frequency will need to be set. The key frequency is the shift rate of modulated waveform amplitude. Press Mod → Type → ASK, the parameters of ASK modulation are shown in Figure 2-26 Figure 2-26 Setting Interface of ASK Modulation Table 2-14 Menu Explanations of the ASK Parameters...
Page 68: Psk
2.9.7 PSK When using PSK (Phase Shift Keying), configure the generator to shift its output phase between two preset phase values (carrier phase and modulating phase). The default modulating phase is 180°. Press Mod → Type → PSK, the parameters of PSK modulation are shown in Figure 2-27.
Page 69: Pwm
2.9.8 PWM In PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), the pulse width of the pulse varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. The carrier can only be pulse. Press Waveforms → Pulse → Mod, the parameters of PWM modulation are shown in Figure 2-28.
Page 70 Noise Set the modulating waveform frequency.Frequency PWM Freq range: 1mHz- 20kHz (internal source only). To Set Pulse Width/Duty Deviation Width Deviation represents the variation of the modulated waveform pulse width relative to the original pulse width. Press Width Dev to highlight the parameter, and use the numeric keyboard or arrow keys and knob to input the desired value, as shown in the Figure 2-29.
Page 71 Figure 2-30 Duty Deviation Setting Interface • The duty deviation cannot exceed the current pulse duty cycle. • The duty deviation is limited by the minimum duty cycle and current edge time setting. • Duty deviation and width deviation are correlative. Once a parameter is changed, the other will be automatically changed.
Page 72: To Set Sweep Function
2.10 To Set Sweep Function In the sweep mode, the generator steps from the start frequency to the stop frequency in the sweep time specified by the user. The waveforms that support sweep include sine, square, ramp and arbitrary. Press Sweep key to enter the following menu. Set the waveform parameters by using the operation menu.
Page 73 Page Enter the next page. Figure 2-32 Setting Interface of Sweep (Page 2/2) Table 2-18 Menu Explanations of Sweep (Page 2/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu Linear Set the sweep with linear profile. Type Set the sweep with logarithmic profile. Sweep upward. Direction Down Sweep downward.
Page 74 Center Frequency = (Start Frequency + Stop Frequency)/2 Frequency Span = Stop Frequency – Start Frequency Sweep Type The T3AFG30-60 provides Linear and Log sweep profiles and the default is Linear. Linear Sweep In linear sweep, the output frequency of the instrument varies linearly in the way of a number of Hertz per second.
Page 75 Log Sweep In log sweep, the output frequency of the instrument varies in a logarithmic fashion, that is, the output frequency changes in the way of decade per second. Choose Sweep → Page 1/2 → Type → Log, there is an exponential function curve displayed on the waveform on the screen, indicating that the output frequency changes in a logarithmic mode.
Page 76 from the [Aux In/Out] connector at the rear panel when external trigger is selected. A sweep will be generated once the connector receives a CMOS pulse with specified polarity. To set the CMOS pulse polarity, choose Edge to select Up or Down. 3.
Page 77: To Set Burst Function
Gated mode. Burst Type The T3AFG30-60 provides three burst types including N-Cycle, Infinite and Gated. The default is N-Cycle. Table 2-19 Relations among burst type, trigger source and carrier...
Page 78 Figure 2-35 N-Cycle Burst Interface (Page 1/2) Table 2-20 Menu Explanations of the N-Cycle Burst (Page 1/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu NCycle Use the N-Cycle mode. Cycles Set the number of the bursts in N-Cycle. Infinite Set the number of the bursts in N-Cycle to be infinite. Start Phase Set the start phase of the burst.
Page 79 Figure 2-36 N-Cycle Burst Interface (Page 2/2) Table 2-21 Menu Explanations of the N-Cycle Burst (Page 2/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu Delay Set the delay time before the burst starts. Disable trigger out. Trig Out Enable trigger out. Return to the previous page. Page 2/2 Infinite In infinite mode, the cycle number of the waveform is set as an infinite value.
Page 80 Figure 2-37 Infinite Burst Interface Gated In gated mode, the generator controls the waveform output according to the gate signal level. When the gated signal is true, the generator outputs a continuous waveform. When the gated signal is false, the generator first completes the output of the current period and then stops.
Page 81 Table 2-22 Menu Explanations of the Gated Burst Function Settings Explanation Menu Gated Use the gated mode. Positive Polarity Set the polarity for the gated signal. Negative Start Phase Set the start phase of the burst. Burst Period Set the burst Period. Internal Choose internal source as a trigger.
Page 82 Delay Set the time delay between the trigger input and the start of the N-Cycle burst. Burst Trigger Source The burst trigger source can be internal, external or manual. The generator will generate a burst output when a trigger signal is received and then wait for the next trigger source.
Page 83: To Store And Recall
2.12 To Store and Recall The T3AFG30-60 can store the current instrument state and user-defined arbitrary waveform data in internal or external memory and recall them when needed. Press Store/Recall to enter the following interface. Figure 2-39 Store/Recall Interface (Page 1/2)
Page 84: Storage System
Return to the previous page. 2.12.1 Storage System The T3AFG30-60 provides an internal non-volatile memory (C Disk) and a USB Host interface for external memory. 1. Local (C:) Users can store instrument states and arbitrary waveform files to C Disk.
Page 85: File Type
(0:) in the storage menu will disappear. Figure 2-41 Storage System Note: The T3AFG30-60 can only identify files of which filenames consist of English letters, numbers and underscore. If other characters are used, the name may not be displayed correctly in the store and recall interface.
Page 86 Data File The T3AFG30-60 can recall the data files in *.csv or *.dat format from the external memory and transfer them into *.bin format then store them in the internal memory. When it is done, the generator will enter the arbitrary waveform interface automatically.
Page 87: File Operation
2.12.3 File Operation To Save the Instrument State Users can store the current instrument state in internal and external memories. The storage will save the selected function (including the basic waveform parameters, modulation parameters and other utility settings used). To save the instrument state, the procedures are given as follows: 1.
Page 88 Table 2-25 Menu Explanation of File Storage Function Settings Explanation Menu Cursor upward to select. Down Cursor downward to select. Select Select the current character. Delete Delete the current character. Save Store the file with the current name. Cancel Return to the store/Recall interface. Select the character Users can select the desired character from the virtual soft keyboard by using the knob or Up and Down menus.
Page 89 Then press Accept, the generator will delete the currently selected file. To Copy and Paste File The T3AFG30-60 supports the internal and external storage to copy files from each other. For example, copy an arbitrary wave file in the U-disk to the instrument, the procedure is as follows: 1.
Page 90: To Set Utility Function
3. Paste the file. Rotate the knob to select Local (C:) and press the knob to open its directory. Then press Paste. 2.13 To Set Utility Function With the Utility function, the user can set the parameters of the generator such as Sync, Interface, System Setting, Self Test and Frequency Counter, etc.
Page 91 Utility Setup Interface (Page 2/2) Figure 2-44 Table 2-27 Menu Explanations of Utility (Page2/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu Interface Set the parameters of remote interfaces. Sync Set the sync output. Internal CLKSource Choose the system clock source. External Mode Choose Phase-locked or independent mode. OverVoltage Turn on/off the overvoltage protection function.
Page 92: System Settings
2.13.1 System Settings Press Utility → System, to enter the following interface. Figure 2-45 System Setup Interface (Page 1/2) Table 2-28 Menu Explanations of System Setup (Page 1/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu Number Set the number format. format English Language Set the language.
Page 93 Figure 2-46 System Setup Interface (Page 2/2) Table 2-29 Menu Explanations of System Setup (Page 2/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu 1min 5min 15min 30min Enable or disable the screen saver. ScrnSvr 1hour 2hour 5hour Disable the screen saver. System Info View the system information Firmware Update the firmware by the U-disk.
Page 94 Figure 2-47 Set the Number Format Table 2-30 Menu Explanations of Setting the Number Format Function Menu Settings Explanation Use dot to represent decimal point; Point Use comma to represent decimal point. Enable the Separator; Separator Disable the Separator; Space Use Space as the separator.
Page 95 Figure 2-49 Chinese Interface 3. Power On Choose the T3AFG30-60’s setting when the generator is powered on. Two choices are available: the default setting and the last settings set when the unit was last powered down. Once selected, the setting will be applied when the instrument is powered on.
Page 96 • Last: includes all system parameters and states, except channel output state. • Default: denotes the factory defaults except certain parameters (such as Language). 4. Set to Default Press Utility → System → Set To Default, to set the system to the default setting.
Page 97 Direction ↑ Burst Default Burst Period 10ms Start Phase 0° Cycles 1Cycle Trig Out Delay 521ns Trigger Default Source Internal 5. Beeper Enable or disable the beeper. Press Utility →System → Beeper to select On or Off, the default is On. 6.
Page 98 T3AFG60 Figure 2-50 System Information Interface 8. Update The software version and configuration file of the generator can be updated directly via U-disk. Follow the steps below: 1. Insert U-disk with firmware update file (*.ADS) and configuration file (*.CFG) to USB host interface on the front panel of the generator. 2.
Page 99 9. Built-in Help System The T3AFG30-60 provides a built-in help system, by which users can view the help information at any time when operating the instrument. Press Utility → System → Page 1/2 → Help to enter the following interface.
Page 100: Test/Cal
2.13.2 Test/Cal Choose Utility → Test/Cal, to enter the following interface. Figure 2-52 Test/Cal function Menu Table 2-33 Menu Explanations of Test/Cal Setting Function Menu Settings Explain SelfTest Perform a system self-test. Cancel Return to the Utility menu. Self Test Press Utility →...
Page 101 Figure 2-53 Self Test Interface Table 2-34 Menu Explanations of Self Test Function Settings Explain Menu ScrTest Run screen test program. KeyTest Run keyboard test program. LEDTest Run key indicator lights test program. BoardTest Run hardware circuit self-test program. Cancel Return to the Test/Cal menu.
Page 102 Figure 2-54 Screen Test Interface 2. Key Test Select KeyTest to enter the keyboard test interface, the on-screen white rectangle shapes represent the front panel keys. The circle between two arrows represents the knob. Test all keys and knob and also verify that all the backlight keys illuminate correctly.
Page 103 shapes represent the front panel keys. The prompt message ‘Please press ‘7’ key to continue, press ‘8’ key to exit’ is displayed. Press the ‘7’ key continuously for testing and when a key is lit up, the corresponding area on the screen will display a blue color.
Page 104: Frequency Counter
2.13.3 Frequency Counter The T3AFG30-60 provides a frequency counter which could measure frequencies between 100mHz to 200MHz. The dual channels can still output normally when the counter is enabled. Press Utility → Counter, to enter the following interface. Figure 2-58 Frequency Counter Interface...
Page 105 Save the current settings and return to the previous menu. 1. To Select the Parameters to be measured The frequency counter of the T3AFG30-60 can measure parameters including frequency, period, duty, positive pulse width and negative pulse width. 2. Reference Frequency System will calculate the deviation between the measured frequency and the reference frequency automatically.
Page 106 specified trigger level. The default is 0V and the available range is from -3V to 1.5V. Choose TrigLev and use the numeric keyboard to input the desired value and select the unit (V or mV) from the pop-up menu. Or use the knob and arrow keys to change the parameter value.
Page 107: Output
2.13.4 Output Press Utility → Output to enter the following interface. Figure 2-60 Output Setup Interface Load For the [CH1] and [CH2] connectors on the front panel, the generator has an output impedance of 50Ω. If the actual load does not match the source impedance, the displayed voltage will not be the same as the output voltage setting on the generator.
Page 108 Waveforms Combining The CH1 output port of the T3AFG30-60 outputs the waveform of CH1 in the general mode, while the waveform of CH1+CH2 can be output in the combined mode.
Page 109 Save the current operation and exit the current interface. Note: 1. The square waveform function of the T3AFG30-60 can only serve as an independent channel. Combining with a Square waveform is not possible. 2. When the waveforms combining function is enabled, the load of two channels will be set to the same automatically, default using the load value of the currently operated channel.
Page 110: Copy/Coupling
CH Copy/Coupling Channel Copy The T3AFG30-60 supports state and waveform copy function between its two channels. That is to say, it copies all parameters and states (including the channel output state) and arbitrary waveform data of one channel to the other one.
Page 111 When channel coupling or track function is enabled, the menu Channel Copy is hidden. Channel Coupling The T3AFG30-60 supports frequency, amplitude and phase coupling. Users can set the frequency deviation/ratio, amplitude deviation/ratio or phase deviation /ratio of the two channels. When coupling is enabled, CH1 and CH2 can be modified simultaneously.
Page 112 2. To Select Frequency Coupling Mode Press FreqMode to choose Deviation or Ratio, and then use the numeric keyboard or knob and arrow keys to input the desired value. • Deviation: the frequency deviation between CH1 and CH2. The resulting signal is represented by: FreqCH2-FreqCH1=FreqDev.
Page 113 is changed, the phase of the other channel will be changed accordingly. At this point, aligning phase between the two channels can be achieved without executing the Eqphase operation. 3. Channel coupling and channel function are mutually exclusive. When channel coupling is enabled, the menu Channel Copy is hidden. Channel Track When the track function is enabled, by changing the parameters or states of CH1, the corresponding parameters or states of CH2 will be adjusted to the...
Page 114 Figure 2-65 Phase Deviation Interface EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 106...
Page 115: Remote Interface
2.13.6 Remote Interface The T3AFG30-60 can be controlled remotely via either the USB or LAN interfaces. Users can set the corresponding interface according to their needs. Press Utility → Page 1/2 → Interface to open the following menu. The user can set LAN parameters.
Page 116 The T3AFG30-60 can communicate with a PC through the USBTMC protocol. Please follow the steps below: 1. Connect the device. Connect the USB Device interface at the rear panel of T3AFG30-60 with the PC via a USB cable. 2. Install the USB driver. NI Visa is recommended.
Page 117 Remote Control via LAN The T3AFG30-60 can communicate with a PC through LAN interface. Users can view and modify the LAN parameters. 1. Connect the device. Connect the generator to your PC or the LAN of your PC using a network cable.
Page 118 Press IP Address and use the arrow keys and numeric keyboard or knob to enter your desired IP address. The setting is stored in non-volatile memory and will be loaded automatically when the generator is powered on at the next time. 2) To Set Subnet Mask The format of subnet mask is nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn and each nnn ranges from 0 to 255.
Page 119 4) DHCP Configuration Mode In DHCP mode, the DHCP server in the current network assigns LAN parameters, e.g. IP address, for the generator. Press DHCP to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’ to turn DHCP mode on or off. The default is Off. 3.
Page 120: Sync Output
2.13.7 Sync Output The generator provides Sync output through the [Aux In/Out] connector on the rear panel. When the synchronization is on, the port can output a CMOS signal with the same frequency as basic waveforms (except Noise and DC), arbitrary waveforms, and modulated waveforms (except external modulation).
Page 121 frequency as the waveform. 2) When the frequency of the waveform is greater than 10MHz, there is no sync signal output. 3) Noise and DC: there is no sync signal output. Modulated Waveform 1) When internal modulation is selected, the sync signal is a Pulse with about 50ns pulse width.
Page 122: Clock Source
2.13.8 Clock Source The T3AFG30-60 provides an internal 10MHz clock source. It also can accept external clock source from the [10 MHz In/Out] connector at the rear panel. It can also output the clock source from the [10 MHz In/Out] connector for other devices.
Page 123: Mode
2.13.9 Mode Press Utility → Page 1/2 → Mode to enter the mode setup Interface, as shown in Figure 2-70 Mode Setup Interface. Figure 2-70 Mode Setup Interface Phase-locked Mode When changing the frequency, the DDSs of both channels reset, and the phase deviation between CH1 and CH2 is maintained.
Page 124 Independent Mode When changing the frequency, neither channels’ DDS resets and the phase deviation between CH1 and CH2 changes at random. When the independent mode is enabled, the phase parameter cannot be modified and the menu Phase is hidden, as shown in Figure 2-72. Figure 2-72 Independent Mode User Manual 116 EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page...
Page 125: Overvoltage Protection
2.13.10 Overvoltage Protection Choose Utility → Page 1/2 → OverVoltage Protection to turn on or off the function, as shown in the following figure. Figure 2-73 Overvoltage Protection Interface If the state is set to ON, overvoltage protection of CH1 and CH2 will take effect once any of the following conditions is met.
Page 126: Examples
3 Examples To help the user operate the T3AFG30-60 more efficiently, we have provided some waveform examples. All of the examples below use the default settings of the instrument except in special cases. • Example 1: Generate a Sine Waveform •...
Page 127: Example 1: Generate A Sine Waveform
Example 1: Generate a Sine Waveform Generate a sine wave with 1MHz frequency, 5Vpp amplitude and 1Vdc offset. � Set the frequency. 1. Press Waveforms → Sine →Frequency/Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color. 2. Input ‘1’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘MHz’. The frequency is set to 1MHz.
Page 128: Example 2: Generate A Square Waveform
Example 2: Generate a Square Waveform Generate a square waveform with 5kHz frequency, 2Vpp amplitude, 1Vdc offset and 30% duty cycle. � Set the frequency. 1. Press Waveforms → Square → Frequency/Period and choose Frequency which will display in blue color. 2.
Page 129 Figure 3-2 Generate a Square Waveform EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 121...
Page 130: Example 3: Generate A Ramp Waveform
Example 3: Generate a Ramp Waveform Generate a ramp waveform with 10μs period, 100mVpp amplitude, 20mVdc offset, 45° phase and 30% symmetry. � Set the Period. 1. Press Waveforms → Ramp → Frequency/Period and choose Period which will display in a blue color. 2.
Page 131 When the period, amplitude, offset, phase and symmetry are set, the waveform generated is shown in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3 Generate a Ramp Waveform EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 123...
Page 132: Example 4: Generate A Pulse Waveform
Example 4: Generate a Pulse Waveform Generate a pulse waveform with 5kHz frequency, 5V high level, -1V low level, 40μs pulse width and 20ns delay. � Set the Frequency. 1. Press Waveforms → Pulse → Frequency/Period and choose Frequency, which will display in a blue color. 2.
Page 133 2. Input ‘20’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘ns’. The delay is set to 20ns. When the frequency, high level, low level, pulse width and delay are set, the waveform is generated as shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4 Generate a Pulse Waveform EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 125...
Page 134: Example 5: Generate A Noise
Example 5: Generate a Noise Generate a noise with 0.5V stdev and 1V mean. � Set the Stdev. 1. Press Waveforms → Noise → Stdev to choose Stdev which will display in a blue color. 2. Input ‘0.5’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘V’. The stdev is set to 0.5 V.
Page 135: Example 6: Generate A Dc Waveform
Example 6: Generate a DC Waveform Generate a DC waveform with 3Vdc offset. � Choose the DC waveform. 1. Press Waveforms →Page 1/2→ DC, to choose the DC waveform. � Set the Offset. 1. Press Offset and choose Offset which will display in a blue color. 2.
Page 136: Example 7: Generate A Linear Sweep Waveform
Example 7: Generate a Linear Sweep Waveform Generate a sine sweep waveform whose frequency starts at 100Hz and sweeps to a frequency of 10KHz. Use internal trigger mode, linear sweep, and a sweep time of 2s. � Set the sweep function. Press Waveforms and choose the sine waveform as the sweep function.
Page 137 � Set the sweep profiles. Press Type and choose Linear. When all parameters above are set, the linear sweep waveform generated is shown in Figure 3-7. Figure 3-7 Generate a Linear Sweep Waveform EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 129...
Page 138: Example 8: Generate A Burst Waveform
Example 8: Generate a Burst Waveform Generate a burst waveform with 5 cycles. The burst period is 3ms, use internal trigger and 0° start phase. � Set the burst function. Press Waveforms, and choose the sine waveform as the burst function. �...
Page 139 � Set the burst cycle. Press Cycle, Input ‘5’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘Cycle’ to set the burst cycle count to 5. � Set the delay. Press Page 1/2 to choose Delay, and input ‘100’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘μs’...
Page 140: Example 9: Generate An Am Modulation Waveform
Example 9: Generate an AM Modulation Waveform Generate an AM modulation waveform with 80% depth. The carrier is a sine wave with 10kHz frequency, and the modulating wave is a sine wave with 200Hz frequency. � Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1.
Page 141 Figure 3-9 Generate an AM Modulation Waveform EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 133...
Page 142: Example 10: Generate A Fm Modulation Waveform
3.10 Example 10: Generate a FM Modulation Waveform Generate a FM modulation waveform, the carrier is a sine wave with 10kHz frequency, and the modulating wave is a sine wave with 1Hz frequency and 2kHz frequency deviation. � Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1.
Page 143 Figure 3-10 Generate a FM Modulation Waveform EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 135...
Page 144: Example 11: Generate A Pm Modulation Waveform
3.11 Example 11: Generate a PM Modulation Waveform Generate a PM modulation waveform, the carrier is a sine wave with 10kHz frequency, and the modulating wave is a sine wave with 2kHz frequency and 90° phase deviation. � Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1.
Page 145 Figure 3-11 Generate a PM Modulation Waveform EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 137...
Page 146: Example 12: Generate A Fsk Modulation Waveform
3.12 Example 12: Generate a FSK Modulation Waveform Generate a FSK modulation waveform with 200Hz key frequency. The carrier is a sine wave with 10kHz frequency, and the hop frequency is 500Hz. � Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1.
Page 147 Figure 3-12 Generate a FSK Modulation Waveform EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 139...
Page 148: Example 13: Generate An Ask Modulation Waveform
3.13 Example 13: Generate an ASK Modulation Waveform Generate an ASK modulation waveform with 500Hz key frequency. The carrier is a sine wave with 5kHz frequency. � Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1. Press Waveforms, and choose the sine waveform as the carrier wave 2.
Page 149 Figure 3-13 Generate an ASK Modulation Waveform EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 141...
Page 150: Example 14: Generate A Psk Modulation Waveform
3.14 Example 14: Generate a PSK Modulation Waveform Generate a PSK modulation waveform with 200Hz key frequency. The carrier is a sine wave with 1kHz frequency. � Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1. Press Waveforms, and choose the sine waveform as the carrier wave 2.
Page 151 Figure 3-14 Generate a PSK Modulation Waveform EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 143...
Page 152: Example 15: Generate A Pwm Modulation Waveform
3.15 Example 15: Generate a PWM Modulation Waveform Generate a PWM modulation waveform with 200Hz key frequency. The carrier is a pulse wave with 5kHz frequency. � Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1. Press Waveforms , and choose the Pulse waveform as the carrier wave 2.
Page 153 Figure 3-15 Generate a PWM Modulation Waveform EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 145...
Page 154: Example 16: Generate A Dsb-Am Modulation Waveform
3.16 Example 16: Generate a DSB-AM Modulation Waveform Generate a DSB-AM modulation waveform with 100Hz modulating frequency. The carrier is a sine wave with 2kHz frequency. � Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1. Press Waveforms, and choose the sine waveform as the carrier wave. 2.
Page 155 Figure 3-16 Generate a DSB-AM Modulation Waveform EAR99 technology subject to restrictions on copyrights page User Manual 147...
Page 156: Troubleshooting
4 Troubleshooting General Inspection After receiving a new T3AFG30-60 Series Function/Arbitrary Generator please inspect the instrument as follows: 1. Inspect the shipping container for damage Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has been checked mechanically and electrically.
Page 157: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 1. After the generator is powered on, if the screen remains dark please complete the following steps: (1) Check the power cable’s connection. (2) Ensure the power switch is turned on. (3) After the inspections above, restart the generator. (4) If the generator still doesn’t work after checking, please contact Teledyne Test Tools.
Page 158: Service And Support
5 Service and Support Maintenance summary Teledyne Test Tools warrants that the products it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years from the date of shipment from an authorized Teledyne Test Tools distributor. If a product is proved to be defective within the warranty period, Teledyne Test Tools will provide repair or replace the unit as described in the complete warranty statement.
Page 159: Contact Teledyne Lecroy
5.2 Contact Teledyne LeCroy (US Headquarters) 700 Chestnut Ridge Road Chestnut Ridge, NY. USA 10977-6499 Phone: 800-553-2769 or 845-425-2000 Fax Sales: 845-578-5985 Email Sales: contact.corp@teledynelecroy.com Email Support: support@teledynelecroy.com (Oscilloscopes, Waveform Generators, Signal Integrity) Web Site: h�p://teledynelecroy.com/ Phone Support: 1-800-553-2769 Teledyne LeCroy (European Headquarters)
Page 160: Appendix
6 Appendix Appendix A: Accessories T3AFG30-60 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator Accessories: Standard Accessories: � Calibration Certificate � Power Line cord that fits the standard of the destination country � USB Cable � Declaration of Conformity � Quick Start Guide User Manual 152...
Page 161: Appendix B: Daily Maintenance And Cleaning
Appendix B: Daily Maintenance and Cleaning Daily Maintenance Do not store or leave the instrument where the display screen will be exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose it to spray, liquid, or solvent.
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