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RIGOL
Publication number UGB02101-1110
Oct 2008
DG2000 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator
DG2041A/DG2021A
© 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide RIGOL Publication number UGB02101-1110 Oct 2008 DG2000 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator DG2041A/DG2021A © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 3 RIGOL products are protected by patent law in and outside of P.R. China. Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding material. RIGOL Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to modify or change part of or all the specifications and pricing policies at company’s sole decision.
  • Page 4 Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there is damage with this product, you have it inspected by qualified service personnel authorized by RIGOL before further operations. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 5 RIGOL Provide Proper Ventilation. Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere. Keep the product’s surfaces clean and dry. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 6 CAUTION indicates that a potential damage to the instrument or other property might occur. Symbols on the product. These symbols may appear on the instrument: Hazardous Refer to the Protective Chassis Earth Voltage Instructions Earth Ground Ground Ground © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 7 RIGOL The Introduction of DG2000 Series This manual covers the following four types of DG2000 Series Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generators: DG2041A、DG2021A. RIGOL DG2000 Series Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator adopt the direct digital synthesizer (DDS) technology, which can provide stable, high-precision, pure and low distortion sine signal.
  • Page 8 Note: All the specifications described in this guide are according to DG2041A, if you need to know the particular specifications about the other type, please see “Specifications” in Chapter 5. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    RIGOL Content Safety Notices ...................II The Introduction of DG2000 Series ............. V Chapter 1 Getting Started ..............1-1 General Inspection.................. 1-2 Handle Adjustment ................. 1-3 The Front/Rear Panel ................1-4 The DG2000 User Interface ..............1-7 To Set a Waveform ................. 1-8 To Set Modulate/ Sweep/Burst..............1-11...
  • Page 10 Specifications ............... 5-1 Specifications..................5-2 General Specifications................5-7 Chapter 6 Appendix................6-1 Appendix A DG2000 Series Accessories ............. 6-1 Appendix B Warranty................6-2 Appendix C General Care and Cleaning ............. 6-3 Appendix D Contact RIGOL ..............6-4 Index ......................I VIII ©...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    General Inspection Handle Adjustment The Front/Rear Panel The DG2000 User Interface To Set a Waveform To Set Modulate/ Sweep/Burst To Set Trigger/Output To Use Digital Input To Use Store/Utility/Help Function © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 12: General Inspection

    RIGOL General Inspection When you get a new DG2000 Series Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator, you are suggested to take the following steps to inspect the instrument. 1. Inspect the shipping container for damage. If there are damages in the packing or foam, keep them until the whole machine and the accessories passing the electric and mechanical testing.

  • Page 13: Handle Adjustment

    The operating methods are shown below in figure 1-1 and figure 1-2. Figure 1-1 The Method of Adjusting the Handle Figure 1-2 The Viewing Positions and Carrying Position © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 14: The Front/Rear Panel

    RIGOL The Front/Rear Panel When you get a new DG2000 Series Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator, first you need to know how to operate the front/ rear panel correctly. This chapter will make a brief introduction and description for the operation and functions of the Front/ Rear Panel.
  • Page 15 Trigger Output Control Figure 1-4 The Front Panel Operation Instruction of DG2000 Series NOTE: The [Output] connector and [Sync] connector on the front panel can be only used for the signal output. If they are used for input, it may make the circuit burned and the instrument in trouble.
  • Page 16 Power Socket Ethernet (IEEE 488) Terminal Terminal External Modulation Input RS-232 USB Device Main Power Trig/FSk/Burst Terminal Digital Switch Output Figure 1-6 The Rear Panel Operation Instruction of DG2000 Series © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 17: The Dg2000 User Interface

    RIGOL The DG2000 User Interface DG2000 Series Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator provides two display modes: Menu and Graph. Under the Menu display mode, the display interface is divided into 4 parts: state, waveform icon, operation menu, and parameter display. See figure 1-7.

  • Page 18: To Set A Waveform

    Figure 1-9 The Waveform Selection Buttons 1. Press Sine button, and the waveform icon turns into Sine with a “Sine” typeface in the state area. DG2000 Series Generator can generate Sine signal with frequency from 1μHz to 40MHz. By setting Frequency/Period, Amplitude/ High Level, Offset/ Low level, the Sine signal with different parameters can be generated.
  • Page 19 Offset and 50% Duty Cycle. 3. Press Ramp button, and the waveform icon turns into Ramp with a “Ramp” typeface in the state area. DG2000 Series Generator can generate Ramp signal with frequency from 1μHz to 400 kHz and variable Symmetry. By setting Frequency/Period, Amplitude/ High Level, Offset/ Low level, and Symmetry, the Ramp signal with different parameters can be generated.
  • Page 20 Offset. 6. Press Arb button, and the waveform icon turns into Arb with an “Arb” typeface in the state area. DG2000 Series Generator can generate repeatable arbitrary waveform signals with at most 512K points and 12MHz frequency. By setting Frequency/Period, Amplitude/ High Level, Offset/ Low level, arbitrary waveform signals with different parameters can be generated.

  • Page 21: To Set Modulate/ Sweep/Burst

    Type, Internal/External Modulation, Depth, Frequency, Waveform, etc. DG2000 Series can modulate waveform by using AM, FM, PM, PWM and FSK. Sine, Square, Ramp or Arbitrary waveforms can be modulated (Pulse, Noise and DC cannot be modulated).
  • Page 22 (Gated Burst). Burst applies to all kinds of waveforms, but noise can only be used in gated burst. Generally it is called BURST function within every Signal Generator. 1-12 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 23: To Set Trigger/Output

    2. Press Output Button, activate or deactivate the output signal. If an overload message is shown, disconnect the external equipment from the output terminals and press Output button, reactivate the output terminal. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 1-13 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 24: To Use Digital Input

    (clockwise to increase 1), and the range of digit is 0~9. 2. Use the Keypad to set the parameters values of the waveforms, which can change its value directly. 1-14 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 25: To Use Store/Utility/Help Function

    Operation Instruction To get help： To get help on any key of the front panel, press the key and last for 1 second, then the help message will appear. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 1-15 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 27: Operating Your Generator

    Up to now you have got a brief understanding of the front/rear panel, every function control area and keys of DG2000 series. You should also know how to set your function/arbitrary waveform generator. If you are not familiar with these operations, please read Chapter 1 “Getting Started”...

  • Page 28: The Menu/Graph Mode

    Offset Figure 2-2 Setting the parameters in the Graph Mode To Quit the Graph Mode To quit the Graph Mode, press the / A again and return the Menu Mode. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 29: To Set Sine Signals

    Setting the signal Amplitude or High Level; the Amplitude/ High Level current parameter will switch at a second press. Offset/Low Setting the signal Offset or Low Level; the current Level parameter will switch at a second press © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 30 When using the knob to input, use the direction buttons to select the digit you want to edit and rotate the knob to change its value. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 31 Input the Desired Amplitude Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit, and press the corresponding button. Current Parameter: Amplitude Figure 2-6 Setting the Amplitude © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 32 Figure 2-8 The Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode Notes: the Setting of any waveform for DC Offset is the same as sine wave, so we will not cover this topic hereon. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 33: To Set Square Signals

    Offset/Low Setting the signal Offset or Low Level; the current Level parameter will switch at a second press Duty Cycle Setting the Duty Cycle for Square Waveform © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 34 Duty Cycle: The percentage that the High Level takes up in the whole Period. Please Note : for the Frequency Duty Cycle Value Below 8MHz: 20% to 80% From 8MHz to 16MHz (included): 40% to 60% Higher than 16MHz: © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 35 Current Parameter: Duty Cycle Figure 2-11 Setting the Duty Cycle In the Graph Mode, the waveform is shown in figure 2-12. Figure 2-12 The Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 36: To Set Ramp Signals

    Symmetry Setting the Symmetry for Ramp Waveform Term Explanation: Symmetry: The percentage that the Rising Period takes up in the whole Period. Input Range: 0~100% 2-10 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 37 The Generator will change the waveform immediately. Current Parameter: Symmetry Figure 2-15 Setting the Symmetry In the Graph Mode, the waveform is shown in figure 2-16. Figure 2-16 The Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-11 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 38: To Set Pulse Signals

    Width/ Setting the signal Pulse Width or Duty Cycle; the Dty Cyc current parameter will switch at a second press. Edge Setting the Edge Time for Pulse Waveform. 2-12 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 39 The time span between the thresholds of the 10% to 90% of the falling edge amplitude is called Falling Time. The Rising Time and the Falling Time together are called Edge Time. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-13 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 40 Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit, and press the corresponding button. The Generator will change the waveform immediately. Current Parameter: Pulse Width Figure 2-19 Setting the Pulse Width 2-14 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 41 In the Graph Mode, the waveform is shown in figure 2-21. Figure 2-21 The Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode Instruction: The system has the default setting that the Rising and Falling edge time are the same. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-15 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 42: To Set Noise Signals

    Setting the signal Offset or Low Level; the current Level parameter will switch at a second press. In the Graph Mode, the waveform is shown in figure 2-24. Figure 2-24 The Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode 2-16 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 43: To Set Arbitrary Signals

    Setting the signal Offset or Low Level; the current Level parameter will switch at a second press. Load Select the built-in Arbitrary Signal for Output. Edit Create and Edit Arbitrary Waveform. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-17 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 44 When there is no waveform stored in the Non-Volatile Memory, the Stored Menu and the Delete Menu will hide. When there is no waveform in the Volatile Memory, the Volatile menu will hide. 2-18 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 45 Cardiac Select the built-in Cardiac Waveform In the Graph Mode, the waveform is shown in figure 2-29. Figure 2-29 The Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode (Exponential Rising Waveform) © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-19 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 46 Instructions: When there is no waveform stored in the Arb1、Arb2、Arb3 and Arb4, this menu will hide (The followings is the same and will not explain again) 2-20 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 47 Recall the waveform or Setting Recall information in the specific position in the memory. Save the waveform to the Store appointed position Remove any waveform that Remove has been stored in the memory © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-21 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 48 When there is no waveform stored in the Non-Volatile Memory, the Stored Menu and the Delete Menu will hide. When there is no waveform in the Volatile Memory, the Volatile menu will hide. 2-22 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 49 Activate the linear Interpolation between the Interp On/ defined points Deactivate the linear Interpolation between the defined points Set the number of points when Initializing Points the waveform EditPt Start the Waveform Editor © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-23 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 50 Edit Creat EditPt , the waveform can be defined by setting the time and voltage for each point. The interface is given as follows: Figure 2-35 The Operation Menu 2-24 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 51 Remove the current point Save the created waveform to the Save non-Volatile Memory. Instruction: The time for the last definable point should be less than the cycle period of the waveform. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-25 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 52 Recall the waveform or Setting Recall information in the specific position in the memory. Save the waveform to the Store appointed position Remove any waveform that Remove has been stored in the memory 2-26 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 53 For a waveform containing points from256K to 512K, All the 4 position will be used. In the Graph Mode, the waveform is shown in figure 2-37. The Default Arbitrary Wavefor Figure 2-37 The Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-27 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 54 Recall the waveform or Setting Recall information in the specific position in the memory. Save the waveform to the Store appointed position. Remove any waveform that Remove has been stored in the memory 2-28 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 55 Remove to delete it. Instruction The Ultrawave software can be used to edit the user-defined waveform, and you can download it from the official website www.rigolna.com. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-29 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 56: To Generate The Modulated Waveform

    RIGOL To Generate the Modulated Waveform Use the Mod button to generate modulated waveform. DG2000 Series can generate AM, FM, FSK, PM or PWM modulated waveforms. The modulation parameters should be set in different types of modulation. For example, in AM, users can set the Source (Internal/ External), depth, Modulating Frequency, Modulating Waveform and Carrier Waveform;...
  • Page 57 Set the modulating waveform AMFreq frequency. Frequency Range: 2mHz~20kHz (Only Internal). Sine Square Triangle Press the function key Sine , Square Waveform UpRamp etc to choose different Shape of DnRamp waveform. Noise © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-31 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 58 For an external source, the depth of AM is controlled by the voltage level of the connector connected to the [Modulation In]. +5V corresponds to the currently set depth 100%. 2-32 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 59 The Parameters for the FM are shown in figure 2-43. Figure 2-43 The Setting Interface of FM Waveform Press Mod Type FM , enter the following interface. Figure 2-44 The Operation Menu © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-33 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 60 Note: When choose the external modulation, the menu FMFreq and Shape will hide. In the Graph Mode, the waveform is shown in figure 2-45. Modulating Frequency Frequency Deviation Figure 2-45 The Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode 2-34 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 61 Connector connected to the [Modulation In]. +5V adds to the selected Deviation, lower external voltage generates less deviation, while negative voltage reduces the modulated signal frequency below the corresponding carrier’s. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-35 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 62 High, generate the Hop frequency. Figure 2-46 The Setting Interface of FSK Waveform Press Mod Type FSK , enter the following interface. Figure 2-47 The Operation Menu 2-36 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 63 Note: When choose the external modulation, the menu FSkRate will hide. In the Graph Mode, the waveform is shown in figure 2-48. FSK Frequency Hop Frequency Figure 2-48 The Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-37 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 64 Level of the modulating waveform. The Parameters for the PM are as shown in figure 2-49. Figure 2-49 The Setting Interface of PM Waveform Press Mod Type PM , enter the following interface. Figure 2-50 The Operation Menu 2-38 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 65 Note: When choose the external modulation, the menu PMFreq and Shape will hide. In the Graph Mode, the waveform is shown in figure 2-51. Modulating Frequency Phase Deviation Figure 2-51 The Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-39 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 66 PWM interface only by pressing Mod Once in the Pulse interface. Press Pulse and enter the PWM interface, then press Mod, enter the following menu. Figure 2-53 The operation menu 2-40 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 67 Figure 2-54 The Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode Instructions: The max range of DtyDev is the minimum in (duty, 1 - duty); The max range of WidDev is the minimum in (width, period - width). © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-41 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 68: To Generate Sweep

    Press Sweep button, in the Normal Mode, the operation menu will appear on the bottom of the screen, see figure 2-56. Set the Waveform parameters by using the operation menu. Figure 2-56 The Operation Menu 2-42 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 69 Manual: Choose External Source, set the start and stop time by hand Trigger : Signal Triggered at Rise Edge TrigOut : Signal Triggered at Fall Edge Off: Turn off Trigger Setting Finish Setting © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-43 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 70 In the Graph Mode, the waveform is shown in figure 2-57. Sweep Time Stop Frequency Start Frequency Sweep Type Source Figure 2-57 The Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode 2-44 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 71: To Generate Burst

    Press Burst button, in the Normal Mode, the operation menu will appear on the bottom of the screen, see figure 2-58. Set the Waveform parameters by using the operation menu. Figure 2-58 The Setting Interface of Burst Waveform © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-45 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 72 Manual: Choose External Source, set the Trigger start and stop time by hand : Signal Triggered at Rising Edge TrigOut : Signal Triggered at Falling Edge Off: Turn off Trigger Setting Finish Setting 2-46 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 73 0. In the Graph Mode, the waveform is shown in figure 2-60. Burst Period Start Phase Delay Cycle Times N-Cycle Figure 2-60 The Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-47 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 74 Set the Start Phase of the Gated Phase Signal In the Graph Mode, the waveform is shown in figure 2-62. Positive Gated Signal Start Phase Gated Figure 2-62 The Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode 2-48 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 75: To Store And Recall

    Remove any waveform that Remove has been stored in the memory About the Disk Use the Disk button to choose Local or U Disk (When U Disk is connected). © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-49 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 76 There are four positions in the local STATE1, STATE2, STATE3 and STATE4, and you can choose one of them by rotating the knob. Name the file and Save it Press Store button, enter the self-defined name. Press Store to finish. 2-50 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 77 There are four positions in the local ARB1, ARB2, ARB3 and ARB4, and you can choose one of them by rotating the knob. 3． Name the file and Save it Press Store button, enter the self-defined name. Press Store to finish. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-51 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 78 The pre-setting for data reading is finished, and we are going to view the waveform DS1000 acquired. Press Read , and DG2000 will store the waveform that DS1000 acquired in the Volatile Memory. 2-52 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 79 As shown in the figure above, this is the waveform shown on another DS1000 by the above operation. Please note that the frequency shown on this instrument is the same as the expected one. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-53 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 80 Disk has been removed, and the “U Disk” Sign will disappear. Note: DG2000 supports the flash U disk in the format of FAT (less than 1G) and FAT32 (less than 2G). 2-54 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 81 Explanation Menu English Input Lang Chinese Input Select Select the current character Remove Delete the current character Store Store the file with the current name Cancel the current operation © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-55 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 82 When you have entered a wrong character, move the cursor to the wrong character and press Remove to delete it. And then reenter the file name. (4) Press Store , to finish and save the file. 2-56 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 83 The length limit in non-volatile memories is 12 characters or 6 Chinese characters; the limit in U-disk is 39 characters or 19 Chinese characters. If surpass the length limit, N/A is shown. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-57 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 84: To Set The Utility Function

    Press Utility to enter the Utility Menu. Its functions are listed below in table 2-26. Figure 2-75 The Operation Menu 2-58 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 85 When the amplitude is low relatively, you can reduce the distortion of the output signal by prohibiting the Sync Signal. And the current storage is in the Non-Volatile Memory. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-59 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 86 The DC option is turned off automatically. In the Graph Mode, the waveform is shown in figure 2-77. Offset Figure 2-77 Waveform Parameter in the Graph Mode 2-60 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 87 Waveform has a relative starting phase, it may be not zero intersections). For an infinite burst, the Sync Signal is the same as the Sync Signal of the continuous Signal. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-61 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 88 But, please note that this signal will not turn Level Low until the last period end (If the Waveform has a relative starting phase, it may be not zero intersections). 2-62 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 89 Connector as High Z. Allow the Instrument to choose the best Range Amplifier/ Attenuator Normal Waveform Normal Output Inverse Waveform Inverse Output Set the Phase Offset of the Output Phase Waveform © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-63 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 90 Figure 2-79 Set the Output Load Instruction DG2000 Series have a fixed 50Ω Series impedance no matter what the value has set for this parameter. If the real load is different from the set one, the displayed voltage will not equal with the real voltage.
  • Page 91 Figure 2-81 The Inverse Waveform To Adjust the Phase Press Utility Output Phase, enter the following interface. Set the Phase with the unit of degree. Figure 2-82 Set the Phase © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-65 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 92 Address is stored in the Non-Volatile Memory, and will show when the power is on. The I/O Setting offers the Storage and Load of the configuration parameter setting of the GPIB（IEEE-488）, RS232 or LAN which are used for remote control. 2-66 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 93 Set the corresponding parameter for DNS Info The current setting information about the host IP Setup Press Utility IPSetup , enter the following interface. Figure 2-85 The Interface of IP Setup © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-67 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 94 IPmask and Gate way menu will hide. Press Utility DNS , enter the following interface. Figure 2-86 The Setting Interface of DNS Table 2-31 The Menu Explanations of Setting DNS 2-68 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 95 Instruction If the DHCP is enabled and you want to use the DNS address that the DHCP Server returns, please set the Server to be “0.0.0.0”. To Set GPIB © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-69 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 96 The range of the GPIB interface address is 0~30, and the default value is “7”. Press Utility GPIB , enter the interface below. Figure 2-88 The Interface of Setting the GPIB To Set RS232 2-70 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 97 The optional settings are: Odd, Even and No Parity. The default setting is “No Parity”. The current setting is stored in the Non-Volatile Memory. To Set the System © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-71 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 98 Latest: When the power is on, all the setting Setting will return to the latest setting. Default Return all the setting into the default Timer Choose the clock source as internal/external Key points: Power On 2-72 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 99 Activate or deactivate the sound when an error occurs from the front panel operation or the remote interface operation. Activate or deactivate any sound made by the button or knob on the front panel. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-73 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 100 RIGOL Language Setting The DG2000 Series Generator supports two languages: Chinese and English. To Select Language, press Utility and then Lang to select the language. Press Utility System Lang , change the current language. Figure 2-91 The Interface of Language Setting...
  • Page 101 On , the example is given as follows: Figure 2-94 Set the data format (2) Set as decimal, press Separat. On , the example is given as follows: Figure 2-95 Set the data format © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-75 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 102 Space , the example is given as follows: Figure 2-98 Set the data format (6) Set as decimal, press Separat. Space , the example is given as follows: Figure 2-99 Set the data format 2-76 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 103 100％ FM Deviation 100Hz FSK Hop Frequency 10Hz FSK Frequency 100Hz Sweep Default Start/Stop Frequency 100Hz/1kHz Time Mode Linear Burst Default Frequency 1kHz Count 1Cycyle Period 10ms ° Phase © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-77 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 104 Default Source Internal Remote I/O Configuration Default *GPIB Address *GPIB（IEEE－488） *I/O *Baud Rate *9600 Baud *Parity *No (8 bits) The parameter with an asterisk（*）is stored in the Non-Volatile Memory. 2-78 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 105 If the general test has been passed, the screen will show “Self-Test Passed”; if not, it will also tell you self-test failed and display the error message. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-79 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 106 This function is used to prevent unauthorized or accidental calibration to the generator. When the generator is firstly shipped to the user, it is secured. You have to unlock it before calibrating the instrument. Figure 2-102 The Operation Menu 2-80 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 107: How To Use The Built-In Help System

    Table 2-38 The Menu Explanations of Help System Function Settings Explanation Menu Select Select and read the Information Page Up Page Down Cursor Downward to select Cursor Upward to select Exit the help menu © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 2-81 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 108 Make sure that the time value of the last point less than the specified period. (5) Pres End/Store to store the waveform and exit the waveform editor. Reset instrument to its default state 2-82 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 109 By using the external I/O of the generator, connect the instrument to the other kinds of instruments, to perform the synchronous control. RIGOL Technology Support To obtain technical support, contract the local RIGOL Support Center or go to RIGOL website: www.rigol.com. Consult Chapter 6 for more details.

  • Page 111: Chapter 3 Application & Examples

    (2) Enter “0” from the keypad and choose the unit “V ”, The Offset is set to be 0 When the Frequency, Amplitude and Offset were set, the generated waveform is shown in figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 The Sine Waveform © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 112: Example 2: To Generate A Square Wave

    (2) Enter “30” from the keypad and choose the unit “%” to set the Duty Cycle as 30%. When the Frequency, Amplitude Offset and Duty Cycle were set, the generated waveform is shown in figure 3-2. Figure 3-2 The Square Waveform © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 113: Example 3: To Generate A Ramp Wave

    (2) Enter “80” from the keypad and choose the unit “%” to set the Symmetry as 80%. When the Frequency, Amplitude Offset and Symmetry were set, the generated waveform is shown in figure 3-3. Figure 3-3 The Ramp Waveform © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 114: Example 4: To Generate A Pulse Wave

    5. Set the Edge Time. (1) Press Edge which will display in reverse color. (2) Enter “10” from the keypad and choose the unit “ns” to set the Edge Time as 10ns. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 115 RIGOL When the Frequency, High Level, Low Level, Pulse Width and Edge Time were set, the generated waveform is shown in figure 3-4. Figure 3-4 The Pulse Waveform © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 116: Example 5: To Generate A Noise Wave

    (2) Enter “10” from the keypad and choose the unit” mV ” to set the Offset as 10mV When the Amplitude and Offset were set, the generated waveform is shown in figure 3-5. Figure 3-5 The Noise Waveform © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 117: Example 6: To Generate Arbitrary Waveform

    Right now, the selected waveform is appointed to Arb. This waveform will be generated once the key is pressed. Press Arb to make sure which kind of waveform is selected. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 118: Example 7: To Create An Arbitrary Waveform

    4. Set the Number of the initializing Points Set the Initializing Point Number as “4”. 5. Choose the Interpolation Method. Press Interp. Interpation On , to perform linear connection between the points. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 119 If a new one is stored, the old one will be erased. The waveform is generated by the steps above. The waveform is shown in figure 3-8. Figure 3-8 The Self-Defined Ramp Waveform © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 120: Example 8: To Generate An Am Waveform

    6. Choose the Modulating Waveform. Press Shape Sine , to choose Sine Waveform as the Modulating Waveform. Please note that the State Message on the top left side of the screen shows “Sine”. 3-10 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 121 At this time, the instrument generates the specified AM waveform. The Waveform is shown in figure 3-9. Figure 3-9 The AM Waveform 7. Turn off the Modulation Function. Press the lighted Mod Key to turn off the Modulation Function. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 3-11 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 122: Example 9: To Generate An Fsk Waveform

    Press HopFreq , use the keypad to enter “800”, choose the unit “Hz”, setting the Hop Frequency as 800Hz. At this time, the instrument generates the specified FSK waveform. The Waveform is shown in figure 3-10. 3-12 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 123 RIGOL Figure 3-10 The FSK Waveform 6. Turn off the Modulation Function. Press the lighted Mod Key to turn off the Modulation Function. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 3-13 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 124: Example 10: To Generate A Pwm Waveform

    Press Freq and use the keyboard enter “150”, then choose the unit “Hz” to set the frequency of the modulation as 150Hz. Choose the type of the modulation wave Press Shape Sine , choose sine wave as the modulation wave . 3-14 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 125 Now the signal generator will export the PWM wave according to your setting, the figure is shown below. Figure 3-11 The PWM Waveforrn Close the modulation function Press Mod and the modulation function will be closed. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 3-15 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 126: Example 11: To Generate A Linear Sweep

    Press Stop , use the keypad to enter “10”, choose the unit “kHz”, to set the Stop Frequency as 10 kHz. At this time, the instrument generates the specified Sweep waveform whose 3-16 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 127 Frequency Range. These parameters are similar to the Start and Stop frequency, which will provide more flexibility for you. To generate the same waveform, set the Center Frequency to be 5.050 kHz, the frequency range is 9.900 kHz. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 3-17 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 128: Example 12: To Generate A Burst Waveform

    Press Phase , use the keypad to enter “0”, choose the unit “°”, setting the Start phase as 0°. 6. Set the Burst Cycles Press Cycles , use the keypad to enter “3”, choose the unit “Cyc”, setting the Burst Cycle as 3. 3-18 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 129 At this time, the instrument generates the specified 3- Cycle Burst waveform with a period of 10ms. The Waveform is shown in figure 3-13. Figure 3-13 The Burst Waveform © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 3-19 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 131: Chapter 4 Prompt Messages & Troubleshooting

    Perform the waveform edit operation, and inform the user that operation can be taken to edit the current waveform parameter. The selected arbitrary waveform is Volatile. Inform the user that the selected waveform is Volatile. Restore all instrument settings to factory defaults? © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 132 Inform the user that the file has been recalled and display the set waveform. Complete. Waveform data have been changed: Inform the user that the file has been recalled and display the set arbitrary waveform’s data. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 133 If the updating of the System is successful by using the U disk, this message will appear. The instrument has to be restarted to update the settings. It also informs the user that if a technical problem occurs after the updating, contact the RIGOL technician for support.
  • Page 134 If the arbitrary waveform to be stored is larger than 128K, other places will be used to store the waveform. Mobile disk installation is error! U disk installation failed, and the system could not identify it. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 135 Initial # of points upper limit=524,288 The upper limit of the initial points is 524,288. If the specified waveform has more than 524,288 points, the system will adjust the number to 524,288 automatically. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 136 Frequency is set maximum for Pulse. The maximum frequency for the pulse is 8MHz. when a waveform of higher frequency is changed to the pulse waveform, the system will adjust the frequency to 16MHz © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 137 DC Sweep has been turned off to allow Pulse. Pulse, noise and DC are not allowed to generate Sweep waveform. So the modulation © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 138 If the waveform is set Square and the frequency is set to a value which does not allow the current Duty Cycle, the Duty Cycle will adjust to the value automatically that the current frequency allows. For example, if the current Duty Cycle is 70%, and the © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 139 The generator can not use DC Voltage function to generate Burst. Burst has been turned off to allow DC. The generator can not use DC to generate Burst. So the Burst is turned off. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 140 Sine Wave period lower limit= 25ns The Sine Wave Period lower limit is 25ns. If the specified period is less than 25ns, the system will adjust the period to 25ns automatically. 4-10 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 141 High level must be greater than Low level. High level must always be greater than Low level. If the high level is set less than the © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 4-11 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 142 The default initial point number is 2, the lower limit of the initial points. If the specified initial point is less than 2, the system will adjust the number to 2 automatically. 4-12 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 143 Ramp wave, the Hop Frequency upper limit is 400kHz; If the Carrier is an Arb wave, the Hop Frequency upper limit is 12MHz. Hop Frequency lower limit = 1μHz © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 4-13 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 144 1μHz, the system will adjust the Stop Frequency to 1μHzautomatically. Center Frequency upper limit = ** Different Source types have different Center Frequency upper limit. If the Carrier is a 4-14 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 145 1.0μs, the system will adjust the Trigger Period to 62.5μs automatically. Delay upper limit = 40s The Delay upper limit is 40s. If the specified Delay is greater than 40s, the system will © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc 4-15 User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 146 . If the specified Start Phase is less than -360.0 automatically. the system will adjust the Start Phase to -360.0 (**denotes the parameter, the content of which will vary according to the setting.) 4-16 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 147: Troubleshooting

    (2) Check if the power switch is really on. (3) Restart the instrument after taking the above steps. (4) If it does not work correctly, contact RIGOL for our service. If the settings are correct but no waveform is generated, please follow the steps below: (1) Check if the Signal Line is correctly connected to the Output terminal.

  • Page 149: Chapter 5 Specifications

    RIGOL Chapter 5 Specifications All the specifications apply to the DG2000 Series Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator unless specified statement. To meet these specifications, two conditions must be satisfied first: ■ The instrument must be operated continuously for more than 30 minutes within the specified operating temperature.

  • Page 150: Specifications

    -65 dBc -60 dBc 100 kHz to 1 MHz -50 dBc -45 dBc 1 MHz to 10 MHz -40 dBc -35 dBc Total Harmonic DC to 20 kHz, 1V <0.2% Distortion © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 151 Waveform Length 2 to 512 K points Amplitude Accuracy 14 bits (including sign) Sample Rate 100MSa/s Minimum Edge Time 35ns (typical) Jitter (RMS) 6 ns + 30ppm Non-Volatile Storage 4 waveforms © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 152 DC to 20MHz (DG2041A); 12.5MHz (DG2021A) PM Modulation Carrier Waveforms Sine, Square, Ramp, Arb Source Internal/ External Modulating Waveforms Sine, Square, Ramp, Noise, Arb (2mHz to 20kHz) Phase Deviation 0 to 360° FSK Modulation © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 153 2kΩ/50Ω (typical), AC coupled Impedance Time <1s External Trigger TTL-compatible Trigger Input Input Level TTL-compatible Slope Rising or falling (selectable) Pulse Width > 100 ns Input Impedance > 10 kΩ, DC coupled © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...
  • Page 154 Notes The amplitude range (50Ω): The output frequency >10MHz, the amplitude range: 20mV ~ 5V The amplitude range (High Z): The output frequency >10MHz, the amplitude range: 40mV ~ 10V © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 155: General Specifications

    Operation : below 3,000m Non-operation: below 15,000m Instrument Specifications Dimension Width 232mm Height 108mm Depth 288mm Weight Package excluded 2.7Kg Package Included IP Protection IP2X Calibration Interval One year suggested © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 157: Chapter 6 Appendix

    RIGOL Chapter 6 Appendix Appendix A DG2000 Series Accessories Standard Accessories: A Power Cord that fits the standard of the destination country. A USB Data Cable. A Use’s Guide. Optional Accessories: BNC cable. RS-232 data cable. All the accessories (standard and optional) can be purchased by contacting your local RIGOL office.

  • Page 158: Appendix B Warranty

    To get repair service or obtain a copy of the whole warranty statement, please contact with your nearest RIGOL sales and service office. RIGOL do not provide any other warranty items except the one being provided by this summary and the warranty statement. The warranty items include but not being subjected to the hint guarantee items related to tradable characteristic and any particular purpose.

  • Page 159: Appendix C General Care And Cleaning

    To avoid damage to the surface of the instrument, do not use any abrasive or chemical cleaning agent. Warning: To avoid any short-circuit or body damage because of the moisture, make sure that the instrument is dry before restarting. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

  • Page 160: Appendix D Contact Rigol

    RIGOL Technologies, Inc. 156# CaiHe Village, ShaHe Town, ChangPing District, Beijing, China Post Code: 102206 Overseas: Contact the local RIGOL distributors or sales office. For the latest product information and service, please visit our website: www.rigolna.com. © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 161: Index

    To Use Digital Input ....1-14 Specifications ......5-2 To Use Store/Utility/Help Function1-15 Square........2-16 Troubleshooting......4-17 Store/Recall .....2-50, 2-51, 2-60 Use the Built-in Help System..2-81 Test.......... 2-79 Warranty........6-2 © 2006 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. User’s Guide for DG2000 Series...

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