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SDG5000 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator
SDG5082/SDG5122/SDG5162
2017 SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD

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  • Page 1 User Manual SDG5000 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator SDG5082/SDG5122/SDG5162 2017 SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD...
  • Page 2 Declaration Copyright © SIGLENT TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. Contents in this Manual are not allowed to be copied, extracted and translated before being allowed by SIGLENT Company SDG5000 User Manual...
  • Page 3  Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there is damage with this product, you should have it inspected by qualified service personnel authorized by SIGLENT before further operations.  Provide proper ventilation.  Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
  • Page 4  Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.  Keep the product’s surfaces clean and dry.  Not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the disconnecting device (detachable plug) SDG5000 User Manual...
  • Page 5 If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. This product has been tested to the requirements of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, second edition, including Amendment 1, or a later version of the same standard incorporating the same level of testing requirements.
  • Page 6 Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in this guide, these terms may appear in this manual: Hazardous Protective Warning Chassis Power Voltage Earth Ground Ground Switch Terms on the product, terms below may appear on the product: DANGER: Indicates an injury or hazard that may immediately happen. WARNING: Indicates an injury or hazard that may not immediately happen.

  • Page 7: Introduction Of Sdg5000 Series

    Introduction of SDG5000 Series The manual covers the following 3 types of SDG5000 Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators: SDG5082, SDG5122, SDG5162. SDG5000 Series adopt the direct digital synthesis (DDS) technology, which can provide stable, high-precision, pure and low distortion signals. Its...
  • Page 8 From the characteristics and specifications given below, you will understand how SDG5000 can satisfy your requirements.  DDS technology provides precise, stable and low distortional output signal.  4.3inch’TFT color LCD display.  500MSa/s sampling rate, 14-bit resolution.  Frequency characteristics: Sine: 1μHz to 160MHz Square: 1μHz to 50 MHz Ramp: 1μHz to 4MHz...
  • Page 9  Support the seamless connection with SIGLENT Series Digital Oscilloscopes; can directly read and rebuild the stored waveform in the oscilloscopes.  2 languages (English and Chinese) user interface and built-in help system. Note: All the specifications described in this guide are according to SDG5162. If you need to know the particular specifications about the other types, please see ‘Specifications’...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Catalogue General Safety Summary ................. II Introduction of SDG5000 Series ..............VI 1. Getting Started ................... 1 1.1. General Inspection ................2 1.2. Handle Adjustment ................3 1.3. The Front/Rear Panel ............... 4 1.4. To Set a Waveform ................7 1.5.
  • Page 11 General Inspecting ................125 Troubleshooting ..................126 5. Service and Support ................127 Maintain summary ................127 Contact SIGLENT ................. 128 6. Appendix ....................129 Appendix A: Accessories ..............129 Appendix B: Daily Maintain and Cleaning ..........130 SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    1. Getting Started This chapter covers the following topics:  General Inspection  Handle Adjustment  The Front/Rear Panel  To Set a Waveform  To Set Modulate/Sweep/Burst  To Set Output  To Use Digital Input  To Use Store/Utility/Help Function SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 13: General Inspection

    1.1. General Inspection When you get a new SDG5000 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 pass the electric and mechanical testing.

  • Page 14: Handle Adjustment

    1.2. Handle Adjustment To adjust the handle position of SDG5000, 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 SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 15: The Front/Rear Panel

    1.3. The Front/Rear Panel When you get a new SDG5000, first you need to understand 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. SDG5000 has a clear and simple front panel.
  • Page 16 Waveform Number keys keys USB Host Knob Menu Function Output Direction Power Display Operation keys Control keys Figure 1- 3 Front Panel of SDG5000 Series Sync Out 10MHz In Modulation Power Socket 10MHz Out USB Device Ext Trig/Gate / FSK/Burst Figure 1- 4 Rear Panel of SDG5000 Series SDG5000 User Manual...
  • Page 17 Channel l Channel 2 Information Information Function Status Waveform Waveform Parameters Display Softkey Figure 1- 5 Display Interface (Sine Wave is the default display signal) Character definitions in this User Manual: The signs for buttons in this manual are the same as the panel buttons. Please note that, the signs for the functional buttons on the operation panel are represented by squared words, such as Waveforms, which represents the transparent functional key with Sine on it on the front panel, while the...

  • Page 18: To Set A Waveform

    1.4. To Set a Waveform Press Waveforms key and then you can see the neither softkey, See Figure 1- 6. The exercise below will help you familiarize with the waveform selection settings. Figure 1- 6 Waveform Selection Buttons 1. Press Waveforms button and the waveform window will display, press sine softkey.
  • Page 19 2. Press Waveforms button and the waveform window will display, press Square softkey, The Generator can generate square signal with a frequency from 1μHz to 50MHz and variable duty cycle. Figure 1- 8 Square Signal Display Interface As is shown in Figure 1- 8, the default parameters are: 1KHz frequency, 4.0Vpp amplitude, 0Vdc offset and 50% duty cycle.
  • Page 20 3. Press Waveforms button and the waveform window will display, press Ramp softkey. The Generator can generate ramp signal with a frequency of from 1μHz to 4MHz and variable symmetry. Figure 1- 9 Ramp Signal Display Interface As is shown in Figure 1- 9, the default parameters are: 1KHz frequency, 4.0Vpp amplitude, 0Vdc offset and 50% symmetry.
  • Page 21 4. Press Waveforms button and the waveform window will display, press Pulse softkey. The Generator can generate pulse signal with a frequency from 1μHz to 40 MHz and variable pulse width and Edge times. Figure 1- 10 Pulse Signal Display Interface As is shown in Figure 1- 10, the default parameters are: 1KHz frequency, 4.0Vpp amplitude, 0Vdc offset, 200μs width 6ns rise, 20ns delay.
  • Page 22 5. Press Waveforms button and the waveform window will display, press Noise softkey, The Generator can generate noise signal with a band width up to 100MHz. Figure 1- 11 Noise Signal Display Interface As is shown in Figure 1- 11, the default parameters are: 280mv stdev and 0mV mean.
  • Page 23 6. Press Waveforms button and then press More 1 of 2 ,Last press the DC softkey. The Generator can generate DC signal. Figure 1- 12 DC Display Interface As is shown in Figure 1- 12, the default parameter is: 3Vdc offset SDG5000 User Manual...
  • Page 24 7. Press Waveforms button, and then press More 1 of 2, last press the Arb softkey. The Generator can generate repeatable arbitrary waveform signals with at most 16K/512K points and 40MHz frequency. Figure 1- 13 Arbitrary Waveform Signal Display Interface As is shown in Figure 1- 13, the default parameters are: 1KHz frequency, 4.0Vpp amplitude and 0mVdc offset.

  • Page 25: To Set Modulate/Sweep/Burst

    1.5. To Set Modulate/Sweep/Burst As shown in Figure 1- 14, there are three buttons on the front panel, which are used for modulation, sweep and burst settings. The instructions below will help you familiarize with the setting of these functions. Figure 1- 14 Modulate/Sweep/Burst Button 1.
  • Page 26 2. Press Sweep button, then press Sweep softkey, the Sweep function will be opened. sine, square, ramp or arbitrary waveform can be swept (pulse, noise and DC cannot be swept). In the sweep mode, SDG5000 Series can generate signal with variable frequencies.
  • Page 27 3. Press Burst button, then press Burst softkey, the Burst function will be opened burst for sine, square, ramp, pulse or arbitrary waveform can be generated. Figure 1- 17 Burst Waveform Display Interface Term Explanation Burst: Output waveforms with set cycle times. Burst can last for certain times of waveform cycle (N-Cycle Burst) or be controlled by external gated signals (Gated Burst).

  • Page 28: To Set Output

    1.6. To Set Output As is shown in Figure 1- 18, there are two buttons on the right side of the operation panel, which are used to output control. The instruction below will help you familiarize with these functions. Figure 1- 18 Output Buttons Press CH1 button, press the softkey to activate or deactivate the output signal.
  • Page 29 To Set the Output Load For the [CH1] and [CH2] connector on the front panel, the generator has a built-in 50Ω series impendence. If the actual load does not match the set one, the displayed amplitude and offset will be incorrect. This function is used to match the displayed voltage with the expected one.
  • Page 30 To Set the Invert Waveform Press CH1 →Polarity→ invert to set the Inverse Waveform Output. When the waveform is inverse, no offset will change. SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 31: To Use Digital Input

    1.7. To Use Digital Input As is shown in Figure 1- 20, there are three sets of buttons on the operation panel, which are direction button, the knob and the keypad. The instruction below will help you familiarize with the digital input function. Figure 1- 20 Front Panel Digital Input 1.

  • Page 32: To Use Waveforms/Utility/Parameter Function

    1.8. To Use Waveforms/Utility/Parameter Function As is shown in Figure 1- 21, there are three buttons on the operation panel, which are used to call the Waveforms, Utility and Parameter function. The instruction below will help you familiarize with these functions. Figure 1- 21 Waveforms Utility and Parameter Button 1.

  • Page 33: Operating Your Generator

    2. Operating Your Generator Up to now you have got a brief understanding about SDG5000 series with the front/rear panel, every function control area and keys. You should also know how to set your Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator for your usage. If you are not familiar with these operations, you are suggested to read chapter one ‘Getting Started’...

  • Page 34: To Set Sine Signals

    2.1. To Set Sine Signals Press Waveforms button to call the wave operation and press the Sine softkey. The sine waveform parameters are set by using the sine operation menu. The parameters of sine waveforms are: frequency/period, amplitude/high level, offset/low level and phase. Different sine signals are generated by setting these parameters.
  • Page 35 Table2- 1 Menu Explanations of Sine Waveform Function Setting Explanations menu Set the signal frequency or period; Frequency/ The current parameter will be switched at Period a second press. Set the signal amplitude or high level; Amplitude/ The current parameter will be switched at HighLevel a second press.
  • Page 36 Figure 2- 3 Setting the Frequency Instruction: When using the keypad to enter the digit, you can use the left direction button to move the cursor backward and delete or change the value of the previous digit. To Set the Output Amplitude 1.
  • Page 37 2. Input the desired Amplitude Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit, and press the corresponding button. Figure 2- 4 Setting the Amplitude To Set the Output Offset 1. Press Waveforms →Sine→ offset, to set the offset. The offset shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is the default value or the set value beforehand.
  • Page 38 Figure 2- 5 Setting the Offset SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 39: To Set Square Signals

    2.2. To Set Square Signals Press Waveforms button to call the wave operation, and press the Square softkey. The square waveform parameters are set by using the Square operation menu. The parameters of Square waveforms are: frequency/period, amplitude/high level, offset/low level, phase and duty. As is shown in Figure 2- 6, select Duty. Cursor is located in the duty parameter area in the parameter display window, and users can set the duty value here.
  • Page 40 Table2- 2 Menu Explanations of Square Waveform Function Settings Explanation Menu Set the signal frequency or period; Frequency/ The current parameter will be switched at a Period second press. Set the signal amplitude or high level; Amplitude/ The current parameter will be switched at a HighLevel second press.
  • Page 41 To Set the Duty Cycle 1． Press Waveforms →Square→ Duty Cycle, to set the duty cycle. The duty cycle shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is the default value or the set value beforehand. When changing the function, if the current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used sequentially.

  • Page 42: To Set Ramp Signals

    2.3. To Set Ramp Signals Press Waveforms button to call the wave operation, and press the Ramp softkey. The ramp waveform parameters are set by using the ramp operation menu. The parameters for ramp waveforms are: frequency/ period, amplitude/ high level offset/ low level, phase and symmetry.
  • Page 43 Table2- 3 Menu Explanations of Ramp Waveform Function Settings Explanation Menu Set the signal frequency or period; Freq/ The current parameter will be switched at Period a second press. Set the signal amplitude or high level; Ampl/ The current parameter will be switched at HLevel a second press.
  • Page 44 To Set the Symmetry 1. Press Waveforms →Ramp→ symmetry, to set the symmetry. The symmetry shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is the default value or the set value beforehand. When changing the function, if the current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used sequentially.

  • Page 45: To Set Pulse Signals

    2.4. To Set Pulse Signals Press Waveforms button to call the wave operation, and press the Pulse softkey. The pulse waveform parameters are set by using the pulse operation menu. The parameters for pulse waveforms are: frequency/period, amplitude/high level, offset/low level, width, rise/fall and delay. As is shown in Figure 2- 12, in the soft key menu, select Width.
  • Page 46 Table 2- 4 Menu Explanations of Pulse Waveform Function Settings Explanation Menu Freq/ Set the signal frequency or period; Period The current parameter will be switched at a second press. Ampl/ Set the signal amplitude or high level; HLevel The current parameter will be switched at a second press. Offset/ Set the signal offset or low level;...
  • Page 47 To Set the Pulse Width 1. Press Waveforms →Pulse→ Width, to set the pulse width. The pulse width shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is the default value or the set value beforehand. When changing the function, if the current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used sequentially.
  • Page 48 To Set the Edge Times 1. Press Waveforms →Pulse→ Rise Edge to set the delay. The delay shown on the screen when the instrument is powered is the default value or the set value beforehand. When changing the function, if the current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used sequentially.

  • Page 49: To Set Noise Signals

    2.5. To Set Noise Signals Press Waveforms button to call the wave operation, and press the Noise softkey. The noise waveform parameters are set by using the noise operation menu. The parameters for noise waveforms are: Stdev and mean. As is shown in Figure 2- 16, in the soft key menu, select Stdev, Cursor is located in the Variance parameter area in the parameter display window, and users can set the Stdev value here.
  • Page 50 Table 2- 5 Menu Explanations of Noise Waveform Function Settings Explanation Menu Stdev Set the signal Stdev Mean Set the signal mean SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 51: To Set Arbitrary Signals

    2.6. To Set Arbitrary Signals Press Waveforms button and press the more 1 of 2 softkey, then select the Arb softkey to call the Arb. The Arb waveform parameters are set by using the Arb operation menu. The Arb signal consists of two types: the system built-in waveform and the user-definable waveform.
  • Page 52 Table 2- 6 Menu Explanations of Arb Waveform (Page 1/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu Set the signal frequency or period; Freq/ The current parameter will be switched at Period a second press. Set the signal amplitude or high level; Ampl/ The current parameter will be switched at HLevel a second press.
  • Page 53 1. To Select the Built-in Waveform Press Built-In softkey, enter the following interface. As is shown in Figure 2- 21, there are five kinds of arbitrary waveform. Figure 2- 21 Table 2- 8 Menu Explanations of Built-In Arbitrary Waveform Function Settings Explanation Menu...
  • Page 54 Table 2- 9 Menu Explanations of Common Built-In Arbitrary Waveform Function Settings Explanation Menu StairUp Select the built-in stair up waveform. StairDn Select the built-in stair down waveform. StairUD Select the built-in stair up waveform. Trapezia Select the built-in trapezoid waveform Figure 2- 23 Math Built-In Arbitrary Waveform Interface Table 2- 10 Menu Explanations of Math Built-in Arbitrary Waveform Function...
  • Page 55 Figure 2- 24 Project Built-In Arbitrary Waveform interface Table 2- 11 Menu Explanations of Project Built-in Arbitrary Waveform Function Settings Explanation Menu Select the built-in electrocardiogram (ECG) signal Cardiac waveform. Select the built-in loma prieta earthquake Quake waveform. TwoTone Select the built-in two tone signal waveform. Select the built-in sin wave with white noise waveform.
  • Page 56 Table 2- 12 Menu Explanations of Winfun/Triangle Built-in Arbitrary Waveform Function Settings Explanation Menu Hamming Select the built-in hamming window waveform. Hanning Select the built-in hanning window waveform. Kaiser Select the built-in Kaiser window waveform. Blackman Select the built-in Blackman windows waveform. Gaussiwin Select the built-in gaussiwin window waveform.
  • Page 57 2. To Select the Stored Waveform Press Arb →Stored Wforms, and enter the following interface. As is shown in Figure 2- 26, use the softkey to choose the corresponding arbitrary waveform.. Figure 2- 26 Stored Wform Display Interface SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 58: To Set Dc Signals

    2.7. To Set DC Signals Press Waveforms →More 1 of 2 →DC, to enter the following interface. Please note that there is a ‘offset’ parameters at the middle of the screen. Figure 2- 27 DC Setting Interface DC Offset Set the DC voltage level. SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 59: To Generate The Modulated Waveform

    2.8. To Generate the Modulated Waveform Use the Mod button to generate modulated waveform.SDG5000 Series can generate AM, FM, ASK, FSK, 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 waveform;...
  • Page 60 The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the carrier waveform and the modulating waveform. In AM, the amplitude of the carrier waveform varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. The parameters for the AM are as shown in Figure 2-29 Press Mod →Type→...
  • Page 61 Term Explanation Modulation Depth The amplitude range (also called ‘Percentage Modulation’). Modulation depth varies from 1% to 120%.  In the 0% modulation, the output amplitude is the half of the set one.  In the 100％ modulation, the output amplitude is the same with the set one.
  • Page 62 The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the carrier waveform and the modulating waveform. In FM, the frequency of the carrier waveform varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. The parameters for the FM are as shown in Figure 2- 30. Figure 2- 30 Setting Interface of FM Waveform Parameter Press Mod →Type→...
  • Page 63 Table 2- 14 Menu Explanations of the FM Parameters Function Settings Explanation Menu Close the modulate Modulate Open the modulate Type Frequency modulation Internal The source is internal Source External The source is external. Use the [Modulation In] connector in the rear Freq Dev Set the maximum frequency deviation Sine...
  • Page 64 ASK is a form of modulation that represents digital data as variations in the amplitude of a carrier wave. The amplitude of an analog carrier signal varies in accordance with the bit stream (modulating signal), keeping frequency and phase constant. The parameters for the ASK are as shown in Figure 2- 32 Figure 2- 32 Setting Interface of ASK Waveform Parameter Press Mod →Type→...
  • Page 65 Table 2- 15 Menu Explanations of the ASK Parameters Function Settings Explanation Menu Close the modulate Modulate Open the modulate Type Amplitude shift keying modulation. Internal The source is internal. The source is external; Use the [Ext Source External Trig/Gate/FSK/Burst] connector in the rear panel.
  • Page 66 The FSK Modulation is a modulation method, the output frequency of which switches between two the pre-set frequencies (carrier waveform frequency and the hop frequency). The frequency at which the output frequency switches is called the key frequency. Figure 2- 34 Setting Interface of FSK Waveform Parameter Press Mod →Type→...
  • Page 67 Table 2- 16 Menu Explanations of the FSK Parameters Function Settings Explanation Menu Close the modulate Modulate Open the modulate Type Frequency shift keying modulation. Internal The source is internal. The source is external. Use the [Ext Source External Trig/Gate/FSk/Burst] connector in the rear panel.
  • Page 68 The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the carrier waveform and the modulating waveform. In PM, the phase of the carrier waveform varies with the instantaneous voltage level of the modulating waveform. The parameters for the PM are as shown in Figure 2- 36. Figure 2- 36 Setting Interface of PM Waveform Parameter Press Mod →Type →PM, enter the following interface.
  • Page 69 Table 2- 17 Menu Explanations of the PM Parameters Function Settings Explanation Menu Close the modulate Modulate Open the modulate Type Phase modulation Internal The source is internal Source The source is external. Use the External [Modulation In] connector in the rear Phase Dev Range from 0°...
  • Page 70 The modulated waveform consists of two parts: the carrier waveform and the modulating waveform, the carrier waveform is only pulse. In PWM, the pulse width of pulse varies with the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. The parameters for the PWM are as shown in Figure 2- 38. Figure 2- 38 Setting Interface of PWM Waveform Parameter Press Mod →...
  • Page 71 Table 2- 18 Menu Explanations of the PWM Parameters Function Settings Explanation Menu Set the modulating waveform frequency. Frequency range: PWM Freq 1mHz~50KHz (internal source only). Width Dev Set the width range. Duty Dev Set the duty range. Type Amplitude modulation. Sine Square Triangle...
  • Page 72 DSB-AM Press Mod → Type →DSB-AM. The parameters for the DSB-AM are as shown in Figure 2- 40. Figure 2- 40 Setting Interface of DSB-AM Waveform Parameter Figure 2- 41 SDG5000 User Manual...
  • Page 73 Table 2- 19 Menu Explanations of the DSB-AM Parameters Function Settings Explanation Menu Close the modulate Modulate Open the modulate Type DSB-AM Amplitude modulation. Internal The source is internal Source The source is external. Use the [Modulation In] External connector in the rear panel. Set the modulating waveform frequency.

  • Page 74: To Generate Sweep

    2.9. To Generate Sweep In the frequency sweep mode, the function generator ‘steps’ from the start frequency to the stop frequency at the sweep time you specify. Sweep can be generated by sine, square, ramp or arbitrary waveforms (pulse, noise and DC are not allowed).
  • Page 75 Table 2- 20 Menu Explanations of Waveform Sweep (Page 1/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu close the sweep Sweep Open the sweep Set the time span of the sweep in which Sweep time the frequency changes from the start frequency to stop frequency. Set the start frequency of the sweep;...
  • Page 76 Table 2- 21 Menu Explanations of Waveform Sweep (Page 2/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu Open up trigger setting Trig Out Turn off trigger setting. Linear Set the sweep with linear spacing; Type Set the sweep with logarithmic spacing. Sweep upward; Direction Sweep downward Down...

  • Page 77: To Generate Burst

    2.10. To Generate Burst Burst function can generate versatile waveforms in burst, which can last specific times of waveform cycle (N-Cycle burst), or when external gated signals (gated burst) is applied, any waveform could be used, but noise can only be used in Gated Burst. Press Burst button to enter the following interface.
  • Page 78 Set the N-Cycle Burst Press Burst → N Cycle, to enter the following interface. Figure 2- 46 Table 2- 22 Menu Explanations of the N-Cycle Parameters(Page 1/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu close the burst Burst Open the burst NCycle Use the N-Cycle mode. Gated Use the Gated mode.
  • Page 79 Start Phase Define the start point in a waveform. The phase varies from 0° to 360° , and the default setting is 0° . For an Arbitrary Waveform, 0° is the first waveform point. N-Cycle/Gated N-Cycle has specific number of waveform cycles, and every burst is activated by a trigger event.
  • Page 80 Cycles Set the number of waveform cycle in an N-Cycle (1 to 50,000 or Infinite). If you choose Infinite, then a continuous waveform will be generated which will not stop until a trigger event happens.  If needed, Burst Period will increase to cater to the specific number of cycles.
  • Page 81 Table 2- 24 Menu Explanations of the Gated Burst Parameters Function Settings Explanation Menu Close the burst Burst Open the burst NCycle Set the NCycle mode; Gated Set the gated mode. Positive Polarity Set the polarity for the gated signal. Negative Start Set the start phase of the burst.

  • Page 82: To Store And Recall

    2.11. To Store and Recall Press Utility button ,then press more 1 of 2 softkey, last press the Store/Recall softkey, to enter the following interface. You can save or recall the state documentation inside the generator. The state file on the U Disk is also allowed to recall or delete.
  • Page 83 Table 2- 25 Menu Explanations of Save and Recall (Page 1/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu State The setting of the generator; File Type Data Arbitrary waveform file; Directory Browser Shift between the directory and file. File Save the waveform to the appointed Save place.
  • Page 84 To save the instrument state, the procedures are given as followed: 1. Choose the file type to store Press Utility→ More 1 of 2→Store/Recall→ FileType→ State, and choose state as the storage type. 2. Choose the location of the file. There are ten positions in the Local(C :), choose anyone of them by rotating the knob.
  • Page 85 To Use USB Storage As is shown in Figure 2- 51, the storage location is divided into: The internal storage Local(C :) and the U Disk storage USB Device (0 :). At the left side of the front panel, there is a USB interface. When a USB storage is connected, the storage menu will show ‘USB Device (0:)’.
  • Page 86 Use the right key to open the lower directory, and up and down key to select the file ‘Workspace’. Input the file name and save. 3. Remove the USB Device Remove the USB Device from the interface. The system will inform you ‘USB flash device plug out’, and the ‘USB Device (0 :)’...
  • Page 87 Figure 2- 53 Table 2- 26 Menu Explanation of File Storage Function Settings Explanation Menu Cursor upward to select Down Cursor downward to select Save Store the file with the current name Delete Delete the current character. Select Select the current character. Cancel Return the store interface SDG5000 User Manual...
  • Page 88 English Input The English input interface is as shown in Figure 2- 54, to save a file named ‘NEWFILE’, follow the steps below: Figure 2- 54 English Input Interface (1) Input the file name’ NEWFILE’. Use the Knob to adjust the cursor’s horizontal position and the up and down key to adjust the vertical position.

  • Page 89: To Set The Utility Function

    2.12. To Set the Utility Function With the Utility function, you can set the parameters of the generator such as: Sync On/Off, Interface Parameter, System Setting and Testing Parameter. Sync Switch offers the option to choose the Sync Signal or not. The System Setting provides the setting for Language, Display, Beep, Screen Guard, Format, Power System Configure and default setting;...
  • Page 90 Figure 2- 56 Table 2- 28 Menu Explanations of Utility System Setting (Page2/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu Store/Recall Save and recall waves Test/Cal Test and calibrate the instrument. Edit Info Information of the system. Update Update function. Help View the help information More Return the front page 2 of 2...
  • Page 91 voltage of the [Sync] connector is level low.  In the Inverse Mode, the Waveform that corresponds to the Sync Signal does not inverse.  The Sync Signal is a Pulse Signal with fixed positive pulse width, which is more than 50ns. ...
  • Page 92 To measure the frequency SDG5000 Series have included a frequency counter which could measure frequency from 100mHz to 200MHz. Press Utility →Counter, to enter the following interface. Figure 2- 58 Table 2- 30 Menu Explanations of Frequency Counter Function Settings Explanation Menu Open the counter...
  • Page 93 Table 2- 31 Menu Explanations of Setup Function Settings Explanation Menu Open the high frequency rejection filter. Close the high frequency rejection filter. Set the coupling mode to DC Mode Set the coupling mode to AC Default Set count settings to default. To Set the System Press Utility →...
  • Page 94 Figure 2- 61 Table 2- 33 Menu Explanations of System Setup (Page 2/2) Function Settings Explanation Menu 1min 5min Activate the screen saver program. 15min Screen saver will be on if no action is 30min ScrnSvr taken within the time that you have 1hour selected.
  • Page 95 1. Set the Format Press Utility →System→ Number Format, to enter the following interface. Figure 2- 62 Set the number Format Figure 2- 63 Table 2- 34 Menu Explanations of Setting the Number Format Function Settings Explanation Menu Using dot to represent point; Point Using comma to represent point.
  • Page 96 According to the different choices of the point and the separator, the format can have various forms. as point, press Separator->On, the example is as followed: Figure 2- 64 Set Format as point, press ->Separator->On, the example is as followed: Figure 2- 65 Set Format as point, press Separator->Off, the example is as followed: Figure 2- 66 Set Format...
  • Page 97 as point, press Separator->Space, the example is as followed: Figure 2- 69 Set Format 2. Language Setup The Generator offers two languages (English and Simplified Chinese) for user to choose. To Select Language, press Utility and then Language to select the language. The Procedure is as followed: Press Utility →System→...
  • Page 98 Modulation Default Carrier 1KHz Sine Wave Modulating 100Hz Sine Wave AM Depth 100％ FM Deviation 500Hz Key Freq 100Hz FSK Hop Frequency 1MHz Phase Deviation 180° Sweep Default Start/Stop Frequency 100Hz/1.9KHz Sweep Time Trig Out Mode Linear ↑ Direction Burst Default Period 10ms...

  • Page 99: Test/Cal

    2.13. Test/Cal Press Utility →Test/Cal, to enter the following menu. Figure 2- 70 Test/Cal function Menu Figure 2- 71 Table 2- 36 Menu Explanations of Test Setting Function Settings Explain Menu SelfTest Perform system self-test. SelfAdjust Do self calibration SDG5000 User Manual...
  • Page 100 SelfTest Press Utility →Test/Cal →SelfTest, to enter the following menu. Figure 2- 72 Table 2- 37 Menu Explanations of Self Test Function Settings Explain Menu ScrTest Run screen test program. KeyTest Run keyboard test program. LEDTest Run LED test program. 1.
  • Page 101 2. Key Test Select ‘keyboard Test’ to enter the keyboard test interface, the on-screen lathy rectangle shapes represent the front panel keys. The shapes with two arrows beside them represent the front panel knobs. Test all keys and knobs and you should also verify that all the backlit buttons illuminate correctly. Note: ...
  • Page 102 3. LED Test Select ‘LED Test’ to enter the lighten interface, the on-screen lathy rectangle shapes represent the front panel keys; the shapes with two arrows beside them represent the front panel knobs. The clew words ‘Press ‘7’ Key to continue, ‘Press ‘8’...

  • Page 103: Edition Information

    Figure 2- 76 SelfAdjust Interface 2.14. Edition Information Press the EditInfo option button of the Utility Menu to view the generator’s hardware and software configuration. Figure 2- 77 Edit Info Interface SDG5000 User Manual...
  • Page 104 Bit 1-3 represents maker and series of the product. Bit 7-10 represents data of produce. Bit 11-14 represents bicker of product. For example: SDG00002120008 represents the generator is made by SIGLENT at the second quarter of 2012 and is the eighth one. SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 105: Updating Firmware

    2.15. Updating Firmware Using USB flash drive update firmware The software of the generator can be updated directly via USB flash drive. This process takes about two minutes. Follow the next steps: 1. Insert USB flash drive with firmware procedure to USB host interface on the front panel of the generator.

  • Page 106: How To Use The Built-In Help System

    2.16. How to Use the Built-in Help System You can get a particularly help for every button on the front panel by using the built-in help system. Or you can get help about the operation of the front panel buttons with the help list. Press Utility and then press help softkey to enter the following interface.

  • Page 107: Application And Examples

    3. Application and Examples To help the user master how to use the Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator more efficiently, we will describe some examples in detail. All the examples below use the default setting of the instrument except especial explanations. This chapter includes the following topics: ...

  • Page 108: Example 1:Generate A Sine Wave

    3.1. Example 1:Generate a Sine Wave Generate a sine wave with 50KHz frequency, 5Vpp amplitude and 1Vdc offset.  Steps:  Set the frequency. 1. Press Waveforms →Sine→ Frequency and choose frequency which will display in white color. 2. Input ‘50’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘KHz’. The frequency is set to be 50KHz.
  • Page 109 Figure 3- 1 Sine Waveform SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 110: Example 2:Generate A Square Wave

    3.2. Example 2:Generate a Square Wave Generate a square wave with 5KHz frequency, 2Vpp amplitude, 0Vdc offset and 30% duty cycle.  Steps:  Set the frequency. Press Waveforms →Square→ Frequency and choose Frequency which will display in white color. 2.
  • Page 111 Figure 3- 2 Square Waveform SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 112: Example 3:Generate A Ramp Wave

    3.3. Example 3:Generate a Ramp Wave Generate a ramp wave with 10μs period, 100mVpp amplitude, 20mVdc offset, 45° phase and 30% symmetry.  Steps:  Set the period. 1. Press Waveforms →Ramp→Period and choose Period which will display in white color. 2.
  • Page 113  Set the symmetry 1. Press Symmetry to choose Symmetry which will display in white color. 2. Input ‘30’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘30%’. The symmetry is set to be 30%. When the period, amplitude, offset, phase and symmetry are set, the wave generated is shown in Figure 3- 3.

  • Page 114: Example 4:Generate A Pulse Wave

    3.4. Example 4:Generate a Pulse Wave Generate a pulse wave with 5KHz frequency, 5V high level, -1V low level, 40μs pulse width and 20ns delay.  Steps:  Set the frequency. 1. Press Waveforms → Pulse→ Frequency and choose Freq, which will display in white color.
  • Page 115  Set the Rise Edge 1. Press Rise and choose Rise which will display in white color. 2. Input ‘20’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘ns’. The delay is set to be 20ns. When the frequency, high level, low level, pulse width and Rise Edge are set, the wave generated is shown in Figure 3- 4.

  • Page 116: Example 5:Generate A Noise Wave

    3.5. Example 5:Generate a Noise Wave Generate a noise waveform with 2V variance and 1 V mean.  Steps:  Set the Amplitude 1. Press Waveforms →Noise→ Stdev. 2. Input ‘0.5’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘V’. The amplitude is set to be 0.5 V.

  • Page 117: Example 6:Generate An Dc Wave

    3.6. Example 6:Generate an DC Wave Generate an DC waveform with 3Vdc offset,  Steps:  Set the type of the DC waveform. 1. Press Waveforms → DC , to choose the DC waveform..  Set the offset. 1. Press offset and choose offset which will display in white color. 2.

  • Page 118: Example 7:Generate A Sweep Linear Wave

    3.7. Example 7:Generate a Sweep Linear Wave Generate a sine sweep waveform whose frequency starts from 100Hz to 10KHz. Use internal trigger mode, linear sweep, and the sweep time is 2s.  Steps:  Set the sweep function: Press Waveforms and choose the sine waveform as the sweep function. The default setting of the source is internal.
  • Page 119 to set start freq 100Hz.  Set the end frequency Press Stop Freq, Input ‘10’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘KHz’ to set stop freq 10KHz.  Set the Sweep Mode Press Linear, and choose Linear. When all parameters above are set, the linear sweep wave generated is shown in Figure 3- 7.

  • Page 120: Example 8:Generate A Burst Wave

    3.8. Example 8:Generate a Burst Wave Generate a burst waveform of 5 cycles. The period is 3ms. Use internal trigger and 0 degree phase.  Steps:  Set the sweep function: Press Waveforms, and choose the sine waveform as the burst function. The default setting of the source is internal.
  • Page 121  Set the start phase Press Start Phase, input ‘0’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘ ° ’ to set the start phase 0° .  Set the burst cycles Press Cycle, Input ‘5’ from the keyboard and choose the unit ‘Cycle’ to set the burst cycle 5.

  • Page 122: Example 9:Generate An Am Wave

    3.9. Example 9:Generate an AM Wave Generate an AM waveform with 80% depth. The carrier is a sine wave with 10KHz frequency, and the modulating wave is a sine wave with 200Hz frequency.  Steps:  Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1.
  • Page 123 When all parameters above are set, the wave generated is shown in Figure 3- 9. Figure 3- 9 AM Waveform SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 124: Example 10:Generate A Fm Wave

    3.10. Example 10:Generate a FM Wave Generate a FM waveform, the carrier is a sine wave with 10KHz frequency, and the modulating wave is a sine wave with 1 Hz frequency, 2KHz frequency deviation.  Steps:  Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1.
  • Page 125 When all parameters above are set, the wave generated is shown in Figure 3- 10. Figure 3- 10 FM Waveform SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 126: Example 11:Generate A Pm Wave

    3.11. Example 11:Generate a PM Wave Generate a PM waveform, the carrier is a sine wave with 10KHz frequency, and the modulating wave is a sine wave with 2KHz frequency, 90° phase deviation.  Steps:  Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1.
  • Page 127 When all parameters above are set, the wave generated is shown in Figure 3- 11. Figure 3- 11 PM Waveform SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 128: Example 12:Generate A Fsk Wave

    3.12. Example 12:Generate a FSK Wave Generate a FSK waveform with 200Hz key frequency. The carrier is a sine wave with 10KHz frequency, and the hop frequency is 500Hz.  Steps:  Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1.
  • Page 129 3- 12. Figure 3- 12 FSK Waveform SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 130: Example 13:Generate An Ask Wave

    3.13. Example 13:Generate an ASK Wave Generate an ASK waveform with 500Hz key frequency. The carrier is a sine wave with 5KHz frequency.  Steps:  Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1. Press Waveforms , and choose the sine waveform as the carrier wave 2.
  • Page 131 When all parameters above are set, the wave generated is shown in Figure 3- 13. Figure 3- 13 ASK Waveform SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 132: Example 14: Generate A Pwm Wave

    3.14. Example 14: Generate a PWM Wave Generate a PWM waveform with 200Hz key frequency. The carrier is a pulse wave with 5KHz frequency.  Steps:  Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1. Press Waveforms , and choose the Pulse waveform as the carrier wave 2.
  • Page 133 set the Width Dev 20us When all parameters above are set, the wave generated is shown in Figure 3- 14. Figure 3- 14 PWM Waveform SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 134: Example 15: Generate A Dsb-Am Wave

    3.15. Example 15: Generate a DSB-AM Wave Generate a DSB-AM waveform with 100Hz key frequency. The carrier is a sine wave with 2KHz frequency.  Steps:  Set the frequency, amplitude and offset of the carrier wave. 1. Press Waveforms , and choose the sine waveform as the carrier wave 2.
  • Page 135 Figure 3- 15 DSB-AM Waveform SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    SIGLENT sales representative. If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of stress, notify the carrier as well as the SIGLENT sales department. Keep the shipping materials for carrier’s inspection. 3. Check the accessories.

  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    (3) After the inspections above, restart the waveform generator. (4) If the generator still doesn’t work after the checking, please connect with SIGLENT company 2. If there is no signal wave output after setting the parameters, please do as following steps: (1) Check whether the BNC cable has connected with output channel or not.

  • Page 138: Service And Support

    SIGLENT makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall SIGLENT be liable for indirect, special or consequential damages SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 139: Contact Siglent

    Contact SIGLENT MTR Add: 3/F, Building 4, Antongda Industrial Zone, Liuxian Road, 68 District, Baoan District, Shenzhen, P.R. CHINA Service Tel: 0086 755 36615186 Post Code: 518101 E-mail:sales@siglent.com http://www.siglent.com SDG5000 User Manual...

  • Page 140: Appendix

    6. Appendix Appendix A: Accessories SDG5000 Series Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator Accessories: Standard Accessories:  A Quick Start  A Calibration Certificate  A Power Cord that fits the standard of destination country  A USB Cable Optional Accessories:  BNC Cable ...

  • Page 141: Appendix B: Daily Maintain And Cleaning

    Appendix B: Daily Maintain and Cleaning Daily Maintain Do not store or leave the instrument in where the LCD will be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the instrument, do not expose them to sprays, liquids, or solvents.

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