Applying Power to the APSIN ..................12 Shutting Down the APSIN ..................12 Company Details ...................... 13 Introduction to the APSIN Signal Generator What is contained? Your APSIN Series Signal generator kit contains the following items: • APSIN mainframe • Universal power adaptor •...
General Features and Functions The Anapico APSIN RF & Microwave Signal Generators provide: • APSIN3000: 9 kHz to 3300 MHz frequency range APSIN6010: 9 kHz to 6100 MHz frequency range APSIN20G 100 kHz to 20 GHz frequency range • –20 / -30 to +13 dBm power level range (extended to: -90 / -120 dBm with option PE3) •...
This female N- type or SMA connector provides the output for RF signals. The impedance is 50 ohm. The damage level is +30 dBm maximum. The maximum allowed DC level is +/- 10 V. APSIN Signal Generator AnaPico AG www.anapico.com...
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Figure 1 APSIN Rear Panel View 1 RJ-45 host connector Used for connecting with a controller, such as a PC or Labtop. 2 USB Device Used for connecting with a controller, such as a PC or Labtop. Communication via USB- TMC protocol.
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HC only) on the front panel is turned on. 11 DC IN power receptacle The power receptacle accepts a two-pin plug from the external 6 V DC power adapter APSIN Signal Generator AnaPico AG www.anapico.com Getting Started Page 5 of 13...
Using the APSIN for the first time We have designed APSIN to be as easy as possible to use. Once you have followed the introductory steps listed below, you will be able to run and control the APSIN quickly.
GUI uses IVI drivers for USB remote control. To install the GUI on the computer, insert the APSIN Software and Manual CD into the CD/DVD drive. If the setup doesn’t start automatically double click on the setup.exe to run the auto- installer.
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1. Place the APSIN on the intended workbench and connect the appropriate DC power supply to the receptacle on the rear of the unit. Make sure you use the included DC power supply. The APSIN requires 6 V DC at 3 A maximum. Using other supplies may lead to malfunction and damage of the APSIN.
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