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User's Guide
DSG3000 Series
RF Signal Generator
Mar. 2017
RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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  • Page 1 RIGOL User’s Guide DSG3000 Series RF Signal Generator Mar. 2017 RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
  • Page 3 Notices RIGOL products are covered by P.R.C. and foreign patents, issued and pending.  RIGOL reserves the right to modify or change parts of or all the specifications  and pricing policies at company’s sole decision. Information in this publication replaces all previously corresponding material.

  • Page 4: Safety Requirement

    RIGOL Safety Requirement General Safety Summary Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please follow the instructions specified in this manual to use the instrument properly.
  • Page 5 Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect that any damage may occur to the instrument, have it inspected by RIGOL authorized personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel.

  • Page 6: Safety Notices And Symbols

    RIGOL Safety Notices and Symbols Safety Notices in this Manual: WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data.

  • Page 7: Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen

    RIGOL Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen Überprüfen Sie diefolgenden Sicherheitshinweise sorgfältigumPersonenschädenoderSchäden am Gerätundan damit verbundenen weiteren Gerätenzu vermeiden.Zur Vermeidung vonGefahren, nutzen Sie bitte das Gerät nur so, wiein diesem Handbuchangegeben. Um Feuer oder Verletzungen zu vermeiden, verwenden Sie ein ordnungsgemäßes Netzkabel. Verwenden Sie für dieses Gerät nur das für ihr Land zugelassene und genehmigte Netzkabel.
  • Page 8 Wenn Sie am Gerät einen Defekt vermuten, sorgen Sie dafür, bevor Sie das Gerät wieder betreiben, dass eine Untersuchung durch RIGOL autorisiertem Personal durchgeführt wird. Jedwede Wartung, Einstellarbeiten oder Austausch von Teilen am Gerät, sowie am Zubehör dürfen nur von RIGOL autorisiertem Personal durchgeführt werden. Belüftung sicherstellen.

  • Page 9: Sicherheits Begriffe Und Symbole

    RIGOL Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole Begriffe in diesem Guide: WARNING Die Kennzeichnung WARNING beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die leibliche Schäden oder den Tod von Personen zur Folge haben können. CAUTION Die Kennzeichnung Caution (Vorsicht) beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die Schäden am Gerät hervorrufen können.

  • Page 10: Care And Cleaning

    RIGOL Care and Cleaning Care Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Cleaning Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.
  • Page 11 RIGOL DSG3000 User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Dsg3000 Series Overview

    RIGOL DSG3000 Series Overview The DSG3000 series is a high-performance RF signal generator. It provides comprehensive modulation solutions such as: pulse modulation with customizable Φ pulse train and I/Q modulation (optional), and standard AM/FM/ M analog modulation. All modulation schemes support internal and external modulation sources.

  • Page 13: Document Overview

    RIGOL Document Overview Main contents in this manual Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter introduces the front panel, rear panel and user interface of the RF signal generator as well as the precautions when using the instrument for the first time.
  • Page 14 RIGOL Format Conventions in this Manual 1. Button: The key at the front panel is denoted by the following format: “Text Box + Button Name (Bold)” in the manual, for example, FREQ denotes the FREQ key. 2. Menu: The menu is denoted by the following format: “Character Shading + Menu Word (Bold)”...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Contents RIGOL Contents Guaranty and Declaration ................. I Safety Requirement ................II General Safety Summary ................II Safety Notices and Symbols ..............IV Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen ............V Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole ............. VII Care and Cleaning ................. VIII Environmental Considerations ..............VIII DSG3000 Series Overview................
  • Page 16 RIGOL Contents Sweep Manner ................2-10 Sweep Direction ................2-11 Sweep Type .................. 2-11 Sweep Mode ................. 2-16 Single Sweep ................2-17 Reset Sweep ................. 2-17 Trigger Mode ................. 2-17 Modulation ..................2-20 Amplitude Modulation (AM) ............2-20 Frequency Modulation (FM) ............2-23 Φ...
  • Page 17 Contents RIGOL Display Setting ................2-64 Power Status ................. 2-64 Information ................... 2-65 License ..................2-65 Self-test ..................2-66 Sanitation ..................2-67 Chapter 3 Remote Control ..............3-1 Remote Control Overview ............... 3-2 Control Via USB ..................3-3 Control Via LAN ..................3-5 Control Via GPIB ...................

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Quick Start

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter guides users to quickly get familiar with the appearance, dimensions, front panel, rear panel, and the user interface of DSG3000 series RF signal generator. The contents of this chapter are as follows: General Inspection ...

  • Page 20: General Inspection

    The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to the instrument resulting from shipment. RIGOL would not be responsible for free maintenance/rework or replacement of the instrument. 2. Inspect the instrument In case of any mechanical damage, missing parts, or failure in passing the electrical and mechanical tests, contact your RIGOL sales representative.

  • Page 21: Appearance And Dimensions

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Appearance and Dimensions Figure 1-1 Front View (unit: mm) Figure 1-2 Top View (unit: mm) DSG3000 User’s Guide...
  • Page 22 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Figure 1-3 Lateral View (unit: mm) DSG3000 User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Front Panel Overview

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Front Panel Overview The front panel of DSG3000 series RF signal generator is as shown in the figure below. Click the number in the figure to view the corresponding introduction. Figure 1-4 Front Panel 1. Restore to Preset Key Restore the instrument to the preset state (factory state or user-stored state).
  • Page 24 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start 4. Function Keys Set the frequency, frequency offset and phase offset of the RF output signal. For details, refer to “To Set the Frequency Parameters”. Set the amplitude and attenuation of the RF output signal and provide the flatness calibration function.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 5. Numeric Keyboard The numeric keyboard supports Chinese characters, English uppercase /lowercase characters, numbers and commonly used symbols (include the decimal point, #, space and positive/negative sign+/-). It is mainly used to edit the file or folder name or set parameters.
  • Page 26 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start When setting parameters, use this key to clear the number in the editing window and exit the parameter input state. When editing filenames, use this key to clear the characters in the input bar. During the keyboard test, use this key to exit the current test state.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 7. Knob When setting parameters, the knob is used to modify the value at the cursor or modify the parameter value at the current step. When editing filenames, it is used to select the desired character.
  • Page 28 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start 9. Power Key Turn on or off the signal generator. When this key is turned off, the signal generator is in standby state, indicated by a pulsing LED. To fully remove power from the instrument, flip the rear panel power switch off and remove the power cord.
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 13. External Modulation Input Connector Φ When the modulation source of AM, FM and M is external, this connector is used to input the external modulating signal. 14. LF Output Connector When the backlight of LF goes on, this connector is used to output LF signal.

  • Page 30: Rear Panel Overview

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Rear Panel Overview The rear panel of DSG3000 series RF signal generator is as shown in the figure below. Click the number in the figure to view the corresponding introduction. Figure 1-5 Rear Panel 1. USB Device The instrument complies with USBTMC class protocol.
  • Page 31 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 4. GPIB The instrument complies with the IEEE488.2 standard. This interface is used to connect the PC to enable remote instrument control. 5. OCXO (option OCXO-A08) OCXO is an oven controlled crystal oscillator. It is a frequency reference source with higher temperature stability.
  • Page 32 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start 7. External Trigger Input Connector When the trigger type of SWEEP or “Swp-Sine” of LF output is “Ext”, this connector is used to input the external trigger signal. You can set the polarity of trigger signal by pressing Trig Slope to select “Pos”...
  • Page 33 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 10. Pulse Signal Input/Output Connector The function of this connector is determined by the current working mode of the pulse modulation. PULSE IN: — When the modulation source of Pulse is external, this connector is used to input the external pulse signal.
  • Page 34 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start 12. Reference Signal Input Connector It is used to input the external 10 MHz reference clock signal which is used to synchronize the generator with other instruments. For more information about the external clock signal...

  • Page 35: To Use Dsg3000 For The First Time

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Use DSG3000 for the First Time To Connect the Power Supply Please connect the signal generator to AC power supply using the power cord supplied in the accessories as shown in the figure below. The AC power supplies specification of this signal generator is 100-240 V, 45-440 Hz.

  • Page 36: Power-On Inspection

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Power-on Inspection After the power supply is correctly connected, press the power switch at the rear panel and the power key at the front panel to turn on the signal generator. During the start-up, the instrument performs initialization and self-test. After that, the instrument enters the default interface.

  • Page 37: To Replace The Fuse

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Replace the Fuse To replace the fuse, please use the specified fuse and follow the steps below. Turn off the instrument, switch off the power supply and remove the power cord. Use a small straight screwdriver to pry out the fuse seat.

  • Page 38: User Interface

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start User Interface The user interface of DSG3000 series RF signal generator provides two display modes: normal display mode and parameter zoom-in mode. At power-on, the instrument enters the normal display mode by default. In this manual, the normal display mode of DSG3060 is taken as an example to illustrate the user interface of the instrument.
  • Page 39 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 2. Status Bar Indicate the states of some of the RF signal generator functions. : Displayed when the LF output is enabled. This is grayed out when — the LF output is disabled. : Displayed when the RF modulation output is enabled. This is —...
  • Page 40 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Type Explanation Example Gray text on a The function is not selected and enabled. black background Black text on a The function is selected and you can set gray background the corresponding parameters. White text on a The function is selected and enabled.

  • Page 41: Parameter Zoom-In Mode

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Parameter Zoom-in Mode In normal display mode, pressing the display switch key View at the left of the screen can switch to the parameter zoom-in mode as shown in the figure below. Figure 1-10 User Interface (Parameter Zoom-in Mode) DSG3000 User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: To Use The Built-In Help System

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Use the Built-in Help System The DSG3000 built-in help system provides help information for all the function keys and menu softkeys located on the front panel. Users can view the help of any key when operating the instrument.

  • Page 43: Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations This chapter introduces each function key at the front panel as well as the menu functions under it in details. The contents of this chapter are as follows: To Set the Frequency Parameters ...

  • Page 44: To Set The Frequency Parameters

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Set the Frequency Parameters Frequency Set the RF output frequency. Press FREQ  Frequency, use the numeric keyboard to input the value of the frequency and select the desired unit from the pop-up unit menu or unit keys.

  • Page 45: Phase Offset

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Explanation 1. When the frequency offset is 0 Hz, the frequency displayed in the interface (namely setting frequency) is equal to the actual output frequency. 2. When frequency offset is not 0 Hz, the output frequency is determined by setting frequency and frequency offset.

  • Page 46: To Set The Amplitude Parameters

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Set the Amplitude Parameters Amplitude Set the RF output amplitude. Press LEVEL  Level, use the numeric keyboard to input the amplitude value and select the desired unit from the pop-up unit menu or unit keys.

  • Page 47: Amplitude Offset

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Amplitude Offset Set the amplitude offset relative to the RF output amplitude. If the external device or circuit has a fixed attenuation or gain, you can set and read the amplitude value after through the external device or circuit on the RF source by setting the amplitude offset.

  • Page 48: Attenuation Mode

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Attenuation Mode Set the attenuation mode of RF output. If you want to get a larger amplitude setting range, you can set the attenuation mode to auto. If you want to get higher amplitude accuracy in a smaller amplitude range, you can set the attenuation mode to fixed.

  • Page 49: Alc

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Set the working state of the ALC function. ALC is the automatic level control function. This function compares the actual output amplitude with the set amplitude and adjusts the output amplitude according to the comparison result to ensure the accuracy of the output amplitude.

  • Page 50: Flatness Calibration

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Flatness Calibration The flatness calibration function can adjust RF output amplitudes corresponding to the frequency points within the frequency range of the instrument to compensate for the external loss caused by cabling, switches or other devices. You can create the flatness calibration list and store the calibration list in internal or external memory.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL N: press n and use the numeric keyboard to input the desired row number to select that row. The row number input should not be greater than the total number of rows of the current list.

  • Page 52: Amplitude Unit

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Amplitude Unit Set the unit of the RF output amplitude. Press LEVEL and use the page up/down key to open the 2/2 menu page; then, press Level Unit and select the desired unit from the pop-up unit menu. The output amplitude units available are dBm, dBmV, dBuV, Volts and Watts.

  • Page 53: Sweep Direction

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Sweep Direction Press SWEEP and use the page up/down key to open the 3/3 menu page; then, press Direct to select “Fwd” or “Down” and the default is “Fwd”. Fwd: the RF signal generator sweeps from the start frequency or start level to ...
  • Page 54 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations — Press Goto Row and select the desired row in the pop-up menu to quickly locate its calibration value. N: press N and use the numeric keyboard to input the desired row number to select that row. The row number input should not be greater than the total number of rows of the current list.
  • Page 55 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL When the desired row is selected, press to return to the previous menu to modify the sweep values of the row currently selected. Preset List  Press Preset List to select “Default”, “StepSwp” or “Cal List”.
  • Page 56 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Step Sweep 1. Select the step sweep mode Press SWEEP  Type to select “Step”. At this point, the RF signal generator performs a step sweep according to the current settings. 2. Set the sweep parameters Press SWEEP and use the page up/down key to open the 2/3 menu page;...
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Explanation The start level and stop level are the amplitude upper and lower limits of the amplitude sweep. When the sweep direction is forward, the RF signal generator sweeps  from the start level to the stop level.

  • Page 58: Sweep Mode

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Ramp Stop Frequency Start Frequency Triangle Stop Frequency Start Frequency Ramp: the sweep period always starts from the start frequency or start level to the stop frequency or stop level and the sweep sequence is similar to a ramp waveform.

  • Page 59: Single Sweep

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Single Sweep If the current sweep mode is “Cont”, press Single to switch the sweep mode to “Single” and the instrument will perform one sweep if the trigger condition is met. If the current sweep mode is “Single”, press Single and the instrument will perform one sweep if the trigger condition is met.
  • Page 60 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations “*TRG” command is sent. External Trigger  In external trigger, the RF signal generator accepts the trigger signal input from the [TRRIGER IN] connector (as shown in the figure below) at the rear panel. If the sweep mode is set to “Cont”, the instrument starts a sweep each time a TTL pulse signal with specified polarity is received.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Bus Trigger  After selecting “Bus” trigger, if the sweep mode is set to “Cont”, the instrument starts to sweep a point each time the “*TRG” command is sent. If the sweep mode is “Single”, press Single to meet the single sweep condition.

  • Page 62: Modulation

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Modulation Amplitude Modulation (AM) During amplitude modulation (AM), the modulating signal changes the amplitude of the RF carrier waveform linearly. To Enable AM Press AM  Switch to select “On” or “Off”. On: enable the AM function. The backlight of AM goes on and the AM label is ...
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Set the Modulation Depth The modulation depth indicates the extent of output amplitude variation and is expressed as a percentage. The range of AM modulation depth is from 0% to 100%. Press AM  Depth to set the AM modulation depth.
  • Page 64 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Set the Modulation Frequency Press AM  Source to select “Int” or “Int & Ext” modulation source; press Freq to set the frequency of the modulating waveform. Use the numeric keyboard or knob to input the desired frequency value.

  • Page 65: Frequency Modulation (Fm)

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Frequency Modulation (FM) During frequency modulation (FM), the modulating signal changes the frequency of the RF carrier waveform. To Enable FM Φ Press FM/øM  FM/ M to select “FM” and press Switch to select “On” or “Off”.
  • Page 66 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Set the Frequency Deviation The frequency deviation is the deviation of the frequency of the modulating waveform relative to that of the carrier waveform and the unit is Hz. Press FM/øM  Deviation to set the FM frequency deviation.

  • Page 67: Phase Modulation ( M)

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Φ Phase Modulation ( Φ During phase modulation ( M), the modulating waveform changes the phase of the RF carrier waveform. Φ To Enable Φ Φ Press FM/øM  FM/ M to select “...
  • Page 68 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Set the Phase Deviation The phase deviation is the deviation of the phase of the modulating waveform relative to that of the carrier waveform and the unit is rad. Press FM/øM  Deviation to set the Φ...

  • Page 69: Pulse Modulation

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Pulse Modulation During pulse modulation, the RF carrier waveform is modulated by the pulse signal. To Enable Pulse Modulation Press Pulse  Switch to select “On” or “Off”. On: enable the pulse modulation function. The backlight of Pulse goes on and ...
  • Page 70 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Select the Pulse Mode Press Pulse  Source to select “Int” modulation source; press Mode to select “Single”, “Double” or “Train” (option PUG-DSG3000). Single: only one pulse signal is generated for a pulse period. This is the default ...
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL NOTE: For “Train” pulse width and the related parameter settings, please refer to “Pulse Train List”. 1. Single Pulse Pulse Width Period Press Width to set the width of the single-pulse modulating signal. Use the numeric keyboard or knob to input the desired pulse width value.
  • Page 72 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Press Delay to set the delay from the start of the #1 pulse to the start of the #2 pulse of the double-pulse modulating signal. Use the numeric keyboard or knob to input the desired delay value.
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL External Gated Signal Pulse Modulating Signal The Valid Pulse Modulating Signal Key Trigger  In key trigger mode, the instrument starts a pulse modulation each time Trigger at the front panel is pressed. Bus Trigger ...
  • Page 74 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Trigger Delay Press Pulse  Source to select “Int” modulation source; after selecting Ext Trig mode, press Trig Delay set the delay from the start of receiving the external trigger signal to the start of the #1 pulse of the pulse modulating signal. As shown in the following below.
  • Page 75 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL The pulse train edited as shown in the figure below, wherein the repeat number of the first line is two. … … On Time Off Time Repeat 2 Repeat 1 Dwell Time NOTE: When editing pulse train list, you need to install the option PUG-DSG3000.
  • Page 76 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Load  Press Load to open the store and recall interface. At this point, you can select and read the pulse train list file stored. For detailed operations, refer to the introduction in “Store and Recall”. You can edit or modify the train list recalled.

  • Page 77: I/Q Modulation (Option Iq-Dsg3000)

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL I/Q Modulation (Option IQ-DSG3000) I/Q modulation can improve the spectrum utilization. In IQ modulation, two orthogonal carrier signals (with the same frequency and 90°phase difference, generally expressed with Sin and Cos) are modulated with the I (In-Phase component) and Q (Quadrature Phase component) signals respectively and then they are transmitted together.
  • Page 78 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Tip: When an external baseband signal is input and the baseband output switch is turned on, the instrument can output the I (In-Phase) components and Q (Quadrature Phase) components of the I/Q modulation baseband signal generated by the built-in baseband generator (wavetable) from the [I OUT] and [Q OUT] connectors on the rear panel respectively.
  • Page 79 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 3. ARB Press I/Q  BaseBand  ARB to enter the store and recall interface. At this time, the message “You can load the ARB files” is displayed in the user interface. Press Enter or the right direction key to unfold the current directory and select the ARB file (namely wavetable file;...
  • Page 80 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Key Trigger  After selecting the “Key” trigger mode, the instrument will output the baseband signal each time Trigger on the front panel is pressed. Bus Trigger  After selecting the “Bus” trigger mode, the instrument will output the baseband signal each time the *TRG command is sent.
  • Page 81 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Single  After selecting the “Single” mode, the instrument outputs the specified length (specified in "Duration") of waveform each time a trigger is received, and then stops and waits for the next trigger. 3) Arm ARB Press Arm ARB to manually stop the waveform output and wait for the next trigger.

  • Page 82: Lf Output

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations LF Output LF output refers to the output of the low-frequency signal generated by the internal generator of the RF signal source. When analog modulation is enabled, LF outputs the internal modulating signal. If the analog modulation is disabled, LF outputs several common waveforms.
  • Page 83 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Select the LF Waveform Press  LF  Waveform to set the waveform of the LF output signal to “Sine”, “Square”, “Triangle”, “Ramp” or “Swp-Sine” and the default is “Sine”. To Set the LF Amplitude ...
  • Page 84 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Explanation The ranges of sine and sweep-sine frequency are from 100 mHz to 1 MHz. The range of square waveform frequency is from 100 mHz to 20 kHz. The ranges of triangle and ramp waveform frequency are from 100 mHz to 100 kHz.
  • Page 85 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL select the desired unit from the pop-up unit menu or unit keys. You can also press Enter to select the default unit (s). 3. Select the sweep mode Press Mode to select “Cont” or “Single” sweep and the default is “Cont”.
  • Page 86 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations instrument starts a sweep each time Trigger at the front panel is pressed. If the sweep mode is “Single”, press Single to meet the single sweep condition. After that the instrument starts a sweep and then stops each time Trigger at the front panel is pressed.

  • Page 87: Power Meter (Option Pmc-Dsg3000)

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Power Meter (Option PMC-DSG3000) The DSG3000 can be connected to the USB power sensor or power meter with USB interface via the USB Host interface. In this manual, the Agilent U2004A USB power sensor is taken as an example for description.

  • Page 88: Zero Type

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Zero Type You can execute the power meter zeroing to reduce the zero measurement deviation and the effect of noise to improve the RF power measurement accuracy. Press Zero Type to select “Int” or “Ext” zero mode.

  • Page 89: Average Measurement

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Average Measurement Average Mode Press AVG MOD to select “Manul” or “Auto” average measurement mode. Manul: in this mode, you can set the “AVG NUM” of the measurement value  manually. Auto: the instrument configures the “AVG NUM” according to the measurement ...
  • Page 90 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Lower: select the minimum limit measurement. When the alert function is  turned on and the measurement value exceeds the minimum limit, the instrument triggers the alarm. Both: both the maximum limit and the minimum limit measurement are selected ...

  • Page 91: Recorder

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Beeper Press Beeper to select “On” or “Off”. Recorder In recording file, the measurement data is saved as a record csv file according to the current parameter settings. Start Press Start to start recording the power meter measurement data. The message “Power meter starts recording”...

  • Page 92: Relative Measurement

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Relative Measurement In relative measurement, the instrument computes the measurement result (as a ratio) relative to a reference value. Switch Press Switch to select “On” or “Off”. On: enable the relative measurement mode. At this point, the measurement ...

  • Page 93: Unit

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Unit Press Unit to set the unit of the measurement value. The available units include dBm and Watts. NOTE: When the “relative measurement” is turned on, the available units are dB and % and the default unit is dB.

  • Page 94: Rx1000 (Option)

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RX1000 (Option) The DSG3000 supports the RX1000 RF Demo Kit provided by RIGOL. Press  RX1000 to turn on the RX1000 control interface as shown in the figure below. Figure 2-2 RX1000 Control Interface...

  • Page 95: Store And Recall

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Store and Recall DSG3000 allows users to store various types of files to internal or external memory and recall them when required. DSG3000 provides a local memory (D disk) and an external memory (E disk).
  • Page 96 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations NOTE: If you want to select the “Record csv”, “AmpCal” or “AmpCal csv” file type, please install the power meter option (PMC-DSG3000) and connect a USB power sensor; otherwise, the menus are grayed out and disabled.

  • Page 97: Save

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL format of BIN. You can recall the file when required. NOTE : The wavetable files should be edited and downloaded to the RF signal generator via the Ultra IQ Station PC software. Tip: You can generate the file of csv format using a spreadsheet program on the computer.
  • Page 98 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Numbers Entered Number Input Mode (b) Number Input Mode Chinese Characters Entered Pinyin Selection Area Chinese Input Mode (c1) Chinese Input Mode 1 2-56 DSG3000 User’s Guide...
  • Page 99 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Chinese Characters Entered Chinese Character Selection Area Operation Tips (c2) Chinese Input Mode 2 Figure 2-4 Filename Input Interface 3. Input the filename Input the new filename in the filename input interface. The length of the filename cannot exceed 28 English characters or numbers (or 14 Chinese characters).

  • Page 100: Recall

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations refer to c). Press the left/right direction keys or rotate the knob until the background of the desired pinyin turns red. Press Enter to select that pinyin. At this point, the Chinese characters in the Chinese character selection area are numbered.

  • Page 101: Delete

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Delete After selecting a file stored, press Delete to delete the file selected. Copy After selecting a file stored, press Copy to select “Copy” or “Paste”. 1. Copy Copy the file or folder selected under the current directory.

  • Page 102: Filename Prefix

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Filename Prefix Press Storage  Name Prefix to select “Prefix State” or “Edit Prefix”. 1. Prefix State Press Prefix State to select “On” or “Off” to enable or disable the prefix edited. When “On” is selected, the edited prefix will be added into the filename input box automatically when saving file.

  • Page 103: To Set The System Parameters

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Set the System Parameters Set the system-related parameters. Language DSG3000 supports Chinese/English menus, help, interface display and Chinese/English input methods. Press System  Language to select the desired language (“English” or “中文”). Reset Press System ...

  • Page 104: I/O Configuration

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations I/O Configuration The RF signal generator supports LAN, USB and GPIB interface communication. Press System  I/O Config to set the “Remote I/O”, “LAN” or “GPIB” parameters. 1. Remote I/O Press Remote I/O to select “LAN”, “USB”, “GPIB”, “Auto” or “Off” all interfaces.
  • Page 105 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 169.254.255.254 and subnet mask 255.255.0.0 automatically according to the current network configuration. Manual-IP  One of the IP address setting methods. Turn on the manual IP and users can define the IP address of the RF signal generator.

  • Page 106: Display Setting

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Display Setting Control the screen display. Press System  Display to set the “Scr State”, “Brightness” and “Time/Date”. 1. Screen State Press Scr State to set the state of the screen. On: the default state. Turn on the screen.

  • Page 107: Information

    License DSG3000 provides various options to fulfill your measurement requirements. To order the corresponding option, please contact RIGOL. Press System  License to enter the option management interface in which you can view the option status of the instrument and the license of the option installed as well as install an option.

  • Page 108: Self-Test

    Press Install and input the option license to activate the corresponding option. Acquire the license: Order the corresponding option to acquire the option key. Log in the RIGOL official website (www.rigol.com); click “Customer Center” and select “License Generate” to enter the software license generation interface.

  • Page 109: Sanitation

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Sanitation Press System  Sanitation to clear all data set by user and restore them to factory settings. Format NAND FLASH;  The user data saved in the NVRAM and NorFlash are restored to factory settings.

  • Page 111: Chapter 3 Remote Control

    Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control DSG3000 series RF signal generator can communicate with USB, LAN and GPIB interfaces. This chapter describes the basic information and methods of remote control. The contents of this chapter are as follows: Remote Control Overview ...

  • Page 112: Remote Control Overview

    2. Use PC software Users can use the common PC software (Ultra Sigma) provided by RIGOL to send SCPI commands to control DSG3000 remotely. This chapter will give a detailed introduction of how to use Ultra Sigma to control DSG3000 remotely through various interfaces.

  • Page 113: Control Via Usb

    4. View device resource The instrument model and USB interface information will be displayed under the “RIGOL Online Resource” directory, as shown in the figure below. Figure 3-1 View USB Device Resource 5. Communication test Right-click the resource name “DSG3060...
  • Page 114 RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control Programming Guide refer to the Figure 3-2 Read and Write Command via USB DSG3000 User’s Guide...

  • Page 115: Control Via Lan

    Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Control Via LAN 1. Connect the devices Connect the RF signal generator to your LAN using network cable. 2. Configure LAN parameters Set the LAN parameters of the RF signal generator according to the description in “I/O Config ...
  • Page 116 RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control 4. View the resource The resources that have been searched successfully are shown in the “RIGOL Online Resource” catalog. See figure below. Figure 3-4 View the resource 5. Communication test Right click the resource name such as DSG3060 (TCPIP::172.16.3.194::INSTR) and select SCPI Panel Control to open the...
  • Page 117 If you want to view or modify the current network setting of the instrument, click and input the initial password “RIGOL” (must be uppercase letters) in the popup window (the user name is empty by default). Besides, you can also click to reset the password.

  • Page 118: Control Via Gpib

    5. View the resource Click and back to the main interface of Ultra Sigma. The resources that have been searched successfully at present are shown in the “RIGOL Online Resource” catalog. DSG3000 User’s Guide...
  • Page 119 Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Figure 3-8 View the GPIB resource 6. Communication test Right-click the resource name such as DSG3060(GPIB0::1::INSTR) and select SCPI Panel Control to open the interface below, from which you can write and read commands, see figure below.

  • Page 121: Chapter 4 Application Examples

    Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL Chapter 4 Application Examples This chapter introduces the basic operations of the instrument as well as a few specific examples so that the user can quickly master the use method of the RF signal generator.

  • Page 122: To Output Rf Signal

    RIGOL Chapter 4 Application Examples To Output RF Signal Output a RF signal with 1 GHz frequency and -40 dBm amplitude from the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector. 1. Restore to factory setting Press System  Reset  Preset Type  “Factory” and then press Preset to restore the factory setting (by default, the frequency offset is 0 Hz and the amplitude offset is 0 dB).

  • Page 123: To Output Rf Sweep Signal

    Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL To Output RF Sweep Signal This section introduces how to output a RF sweep signal by configuring continuous linear step sweep. Set the frequency range to 1 GHz ~ 2 GHz, the amplitude range to -20 dBm ~ 0 dBm, the number of sweep points to 10 and the dwell time to 500 ms.
  • Page 124 RIGOL Chapter 4 Application Examples 3. Enable the RF sweep Press SWEEP  Sweep and select “Freq & Level” to enable the frequency and amplitude sweep functions at the same time. At this point, the RF signal generator sweeps from the start frequency and level to the stop frequency and level continuously at certain step according to the current settings.

  • Page 125: To Output Rf Modulated Signal

    Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL To Output RF Modulated Signal This section introduces how to output an AM modulated signal. Set the carrier frequency to 800 MHz, the carrier amplitude to -20 dBm, the AM modulation depth to 60% and the modulation frequency to 20 kHz.

  • Page 126: Pulse Train Application

    RIGOL Chapter 4 Application Examples Pulse Train Application Output a user-defined pulse train from [PULSE IN/OUT] connector. The specific parameters to be set in the pulse list as shown in the table below. On Time Off Time Repeat 10ms 30ms...
  • Page 127 Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL  Press Run, you can set the current pulse value to the internal modulating signal. 4. Select the Pulse Mode Press Pulse  Source to select “Int” modulation source; press Mode to select “Train”. 5. Enable the Pulse Output Press Pulse Out, and select “On”...

  • Page 129: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    The chapter lists the commonly encountered failures and their solutions. When you encounter those problems, please solve them following the corresponding steps. If the problem remains still, please contact RIGOL and provide your device information (System  Information  System Info).
  • Page 130 RIGOL Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 4. The setting is correct but the waveform output is incorrect: (1) There is no RF output — Check whether the signal connecting cable is tightly connected to the corresponding [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector. — Check whether the connecting cable has internal damage.
  • Page 131 (3) If the above failures occur, the keyboard connecting wire might be loose or the keyboard is damaged. Please do not disassemble the instrument and contact RIGOL. 8. Performance specification test is not passed: (1) Check whether the RF signal generator is within calibration period (1 year).
  • Page 132 RIGOL Chapter 5 Troubleshooting (4) Check whether the test is being performed in a highly magnetic environment. (5) Check whether the power supplies of RF signal generator and test system have strong interference. (6) Check whether the performance of the test device meets the requirement.

  • Page 133: Chapter 6 Specifications

    Chapter 6 Specifications RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications This chapter describes the specifications and general specifications of RF signal generator. Specifications are valid under the following conditions: the instrument in the calibration cycle is stored at least two hours at 0℃ to 50℃ temperature, and 40 minutes warm up.

  • Page 134: Specifications

    RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications Specifications Frequency Frequency DSG3030 9kHz to 3GHz Frequency range DSG3060 9kHz to 6GHz Frequency resolution 0.01Hz Setting time <10ms (typ.) Phase offset Adjustable in 0.01° steps (nom.) Frequency Band Band Frequency f ≤ 23.4375MHz 23.4375MHz < f ≤ 46.875MHz 0.03125...
  • Page 135 Chapter 6 Specifications RIGOL Frequency Sweep Operating mode Step sweep (equally or logarithmically spaced frequency steps) List sweep (the list of arbitrary frequency steps) Sweep mode Single, continuous Sweep range Full frequency range Sweep shape Triangle, ramp Step change Linear or logarithmic...

  • Page 136: Level

    RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications Level Setting Range Specification Setting range level range 9kHz ≤ f < 100kHz +7dBm +10dBm 100kHz ≤ f < 1MHz +13dBm +15dBm Maximum output level 1MHz ≤ f ≤ 3GHz +13dBm +25dBm 3GHz < f ≤ 6GHz...

  • Page 137: Internal Modulation Generator (Lf)

    Chapter 6 Specifications RIGOL Level Sweep Step sweep (equally spaced level steps) Operating mode List sweep (the list of arbitrary level steps) Sweep mode Single, continuous Sweep range Full level range Sweep shape Triangle, ramp Step change Linear Step sweep...

  • Page 138: Modulation

    RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications Modulation Simultaneous Modulation ØM Pulse mod. I/Q mod. (opt.) ― ○ ○ △ × ○ ― × ○ ○ ØM ○ × ― ○ ○ Pulse mod. △ ○ ○ ― ○ I/Q mod. × ○...
  • Page 139 Chapter 6 Specifications RIGOL Modulation frequency 10Hz to 100kHz <3dB (nom.) response Sensitivity when using 1Vpp for indicated = 1kHz external input deviation (nom.) Pulse Modulation Modulation source External, internal 25MHz ≤ f < 3GHz >80dB On/off ratio 3GHz ≤ f ≤ 6GHz >70dB...
  • Page 140 RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications I/Q Modulation (Option IQ-DSG3000) Modulation source External, internal External modulation Baseband (I or Q) ≤ 120MHz (nom.) RF (I + Q) ≤ 240MHz (nom.) Bandwidth (RF) Internal modulation Baseband (I or Q) ≤ 30MHz (nom.) RF (I + Q) ≤...
  • Page 141 Chapter 6 Specifications RIGOL I/Q Baseband Generator (Option IQ-DSG3000) Output impedance 50Ω (nom.) Setting range 0.1V to 1.5V Output voltage Resolution Frequency ≤10MHz <0.5dB (nom.) Referenced to 1MHz response ≤30MHz <1dB (nom.) ≤10MHz <0.1dB (nom.) Magnitude ≤30MHz <0.2dB (nom.) I/Q imbalance ≤10MHz...

  • Page 142: Input And Output

    RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications Input and Output Front Panel Connector Impedance 50Ω (nom.) RF output Connector N female External modulation signal Impedance 100kΩ (nom.) input Connector BNC female Impedance 50Ω (nom.) Internal modulation generator (LF) output Connector BNC female Rear Panel Connector Impedance 1kΩ...

  • Page 143: General Specifications

    Chapter 6 Specifications RIGOL General Specifications Display Type TFT LCD Resolution 480*272 Size 4.3” Mass Memory Flash non-volatile memory (internal); Mass memory USB disk (not supplied) Flash non-volatile Data storage space 1GBytes memory (internal) Power Supply Input voltage range, AC 100V to 240V (nom.)
  • Page 144 RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications Environmental Operating temperature 0℃ to 50℃ range Temperature Storage temperature range -20℃ to 70℃ 0℃ to 30℃ ≤95% rel. humidity Humidity 30℃ to 40℃ ≤75% rel. humidity Altitude Operating height Up to 3,048m (10000ft) Dimensions 364mm × 112mm × 420mm (W ×...

  • Page 145: Chapter 7 Appendix

    6dB attenuator (1pcs), 10dB accessories RF Attenuator Kit attenuator (2pcs) CB-NM-NM-75-L-1 N(M)-N(M) RF cable CB-NM-SMAM-75-L N(M)-SMA(M) RF cable -12G RF demo kit (receiver) RX1000 NOTE: All instruments, accessories and options can be ordered from your local RIGOL distributors. DSG3000 User’s Guide...

  • Page 146: Appendix B: Warranty

    If a product proves defective within the warranty period, RIGOL guarantees free replacement or repair for the defective product. To get repair service, please contact with your nearest RIGOL sales or service office. There is no other warranty, expressed or implied, except such as is expressly set forth herein or other applicable warranty card.

  • Page 147: Index

    Index RIGOL Index #1 Pulse Width ......2-29 Level ........2-36 #2 Pulse Width ......2-29 LF Amplitude ......2-41 ALC ........... 2-7 LF Frequency ......2-41 Amplitude ......2-4, 2-42 LF Output ......... 2-40 Amplitude Calibration ....2-53 LF Waveform ......2-41 Amplitude Modulation ....
  • Page 148 RIGOL Index Sweep Mode ......2-43 Train List ........2-32 Sweep Points ......2-15 Trigger Delay ......2-32 Sweep Shape ......2-15 trigger mode ......2-37 Sweep Space ......2-15 Trigger Mode ... 2-17, 2-30, 2-43 Sweep Time ......2-42 zero .........

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