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User's Guide
DSG3000 Series RF Signal Generator
Nov. 2013
RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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  • Page 1 RIGOL User’s Guide DSG3000 Series RF Signal Generator Nov. 2013 RIGOL Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 3 China as well as the I SO9001:2008 standard and the I SO14001:2004 standard. Other international standard conformance certif ication is in progress. Contact Us I f you have any problem or requirement when using our products or this manual, please contact RIGOL. E-mail: service@rigol.com Websites: www.rigol.com DSG3000 User’s Guide...

  • 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 use the instrument only specif ied by this manual.
  • Page 5 RIGOL service personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel. Keep Well Ventilation. I nadequate ventilation may cause increasing of temperature or damages to the device. So please keep well ventilated and inspect the intake and fan regularly.

  • Page 6: Safety Terms And Symbols

    RIGOL Safety Terms and Symbols Terms Used in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual: WARNI NG Warning statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTI ON Caution statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.

  • Page 7: Allgemeine Sicherheits I Nformationen

    RIGOL Allgemeine Sicherheits I nformationen 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, verw enden Sie ein ordnungsgemäßes Netzkabel.
  • Page 8 RIGOL Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht im Fehlerfall. Wenn Sie am Gerät einen Defekt vermuten, sorgen Sie dafür, bevor Sie das Gerät wieder betreiben, dass eine Untersuchung durch qualif iziertes Kundendienstpersonal durchgeführt wird.Jedwede Wartung, Einstellarbeiten oder Austausch von Teilen am RI GOL Gerät, sowie am Zubehör dürfen nur von...

  • Page 9: Sicherheits Begriffe Und Symbole

    RIGOL Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole Begriffe in diesem Guide. Diese Begriffe können in diesem Handbuch auftauchen: WARNI NG Die Kennzeichnung WARNI NG beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die leibliche Schäden oder den Tod von Personen zur Folge haben können. CAUTI ON Die Kennzeichnung Caution (Vorsicht) beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die Schäden am Gerät hervorrufen können.

  • Page 10: General Care And Cleaning

    RIGOL General Care and Cleaning General 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. To clean the exterior surface, perform the following steps: Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.

  • Page 11: Dsg3000 Series Overview

    I n addition, to meet the demands of production environments, the DSG3000 is designed to be both highly stable and reliable. The DSG3000 series also features a clear user interface, small size and light weight. I t is easy to operate and can output stable, precise and pure signals.

  • Page 12: 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 f irst time.
  • Page 13 Frequency then pressing Content Conventions in this Manual The DSG3000 series RF signal generator includes the modes DSG3030 and DSG3060. The illustrations in this manual are based on DSG3060. Model Frequency Range DSG3030...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Allgemeine Sicherheits I nformationen ............V Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole ............. VI I General Care and Cleaning ..............VI I I Environmental Considerations ..............VI I I DSG3000 Series Overview ..............I X Document Overview ................X Chapter 1 Quick Start ................ 1-1 General I nspection .................
  • Page 15 RIGOL Sweep Manner ................2-10 Sweep Direction ................2-10 Sweep Type ................... 2-11 Sweep Mode.................. 2-15 Single Sweep ................. 2-16 Reset Sweep ................. 2-16 Trigger Mode ................. 2-16 Modulation ..................2-19 Amplitude Modulation (AM) ............. 2-19 Frequency Modulation (FM)............. 2-22 Φ...
  • Page 16 RIGOL Display Setting ................2-63 Power Status ................. 2-63 I nformation ................... 2-63 License ..................2-64 Self-test ..................2-65 Sanitation ..................2-65 Chapter 3 Remote Control ..............3-1 Remote Control Overview ............... 3-2 Control Via USB ..................3-3 Control Via LAN ..................3-5 Control Via GPI B ..................

  • Page 17: 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: ...

  • Page 18: General I Nspection

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL General I nspection I nspect the shipping container for damage Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has passed both electrical and mechanical tests.

  • Page 19: 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 20 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Figure 1-3 Lateral View (unit: mm) DSG3000 User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: 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 f igure below. Click the number in the f igure to view the corresponding introduction. Figure 1-4 Front Panel...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Function Keys Set the frequency, frequency offset and phase offset of the To Set the RF output signal. For details, refer to “ Frequency Parameters ”. Set the amplitude and attenuation of the RF output signal and provide the flatness calibration function.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 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+ / -). I t is mainly used to edit the f ile or folder name or set parameters.
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL When setting parameters, use this key to clear the number in the editing window and exit the parameter input state. When editing f ilenames, use this key to clear the characters in the input bar.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 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 f ilenames, it is used to select the desired character.
  • Page 26 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Pow er 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 27 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 13. External Modulation I nput 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 goes on, this connector is used to output LF signal.

  • Page 28: Rear Panel Overview

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Rear Panel Overview The rear panel of DSG3000 series RF signal generator is as shown in the f igure below. Click the number in the f igure to view the corresponding introduction. Figure 1-5 Rear Panel...
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL GPI B The instrument complies with the I EEE488.2 standard. This interface is used to connect the PC to enable remote instrument control. OCXO ( option OCXO-A08) OCXO is an oven controlled crystal oscillator. I t is a frequency reference source with higher temperature stability.
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL External Trigger I nput Connector SWEEP When the trigger type of or “Swp-Sine” of LF output is “Ext”, this connector is used to input the external trigger signal. You can set the Trig Slope polarity of trigger signal by pressing to select “Pos”...
  • Page 31 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 10. Pulse Signal I nput/ Output Connector The function of this connector is determined by the current working mode of the pulse modulation. PULSE I N: Pulse When the modulation source of — external, this connector is used to input the external pulse signal.
  • Page 32 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 12. Reference Signal I nput Connector I t 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 33: To Use Dsg3000 For The First Time

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

  • Page 34: Power-On I Nspection

    During the start-up, the instrument performs initialization and self-test. After that, the instrument enters the default interface. To Set the System Language DSG3000 series RF signal generator supports multiple system languages. You can System  Language press to switch the system language.

  • Page 35: To Replace The Fuse

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Replace the Fuse To replace the fuse, please use the specif ied 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 36: User I Nterface

    RIGOL User I nterface 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. I n this manual, the normal display mode of DSG3060 is taken as an example to illustrate the user interface of the instrument.
  • Page 37 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Status Bar I ndicate 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 38 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 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 39: Parameter Zoom-In Mode

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

  • Page 40: To Use The Built-In Help System

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 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 41: 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: ...

  • Page 42: To Set The Frequency Parameters

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Set the Frequency Parameters Frequency Set the RF output frequency. FREQ  Frequency Press , 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 43: 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 44: To Set The Amplitude Parameters

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

  • Page 45: Amplitude Offset

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Amplitude Offset Set the amplitude offset relative to the RF output amplitude. I f the external device or circuit has a f ixed 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 46: Attenuation Mode

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

  • Page 47: 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 48 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 1. Set the flatness calibration state LEVEL Press and use the page up/ down key to open the 2/ 2 menu page; Flatness  Sw itch then, press to set the flatness calibration to “On” or “Off”.

  • Page 49: Amplitude Unit

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL  Load Load Press to open the store and recall interface. At this point, you can select and read the flatness calibration list f ile stored. For detailed Store and Recall operations, refer to the introduction in “...

  • Page 50: Sweep

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Sw eep When the sweep function is enabled, the RF signal generator outputs RF sweep [ RF OUTPUT 50Ω] signal from the connector (as shown in the f igure below) at the front panel (at this point, RF output switch is turned on).

  • Page 51: Sweep Type

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Sw eep Type DSG3000 provides two sweep types (“List” and “Step”) and the default is “Step”. List Sw eep Select the list sw eep mode SWEEP  Type Press to select “List”. At this point, the RF signal generator sweeps according to the current sweep list.
  • Page 52 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL usually used to modify the sweep values of the specif ied row. You can also perform delete or insert operation on the row selected. N: press and use the numeric keyboard to input the desired row number to select that row.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Step Sw eep Select the step sw eep mode SWEEP  Type Press to select “Step”. At this point, the RF signal generator performs a step sweep according to the current settings. Set the sw eep parameters...
  • Page 54 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 55: Sweep Mode

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 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 56: Single Sweep

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Single Sw eep Single I f the current sweep mode is “Cont”, press to switch the sweep mode to “Single” and the instrument will perform one sweep if the trigger condition is met. Single I f the current sweep mode is “Single”, press...
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL “* TRG” command is sent.  External Trigger I n external trigger, the RF signal generator accepts the trigger signal input [ TRRI GER I N] from the connector (as shown in the f igure below) at the rear panel.
  • Page 58 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. Single I f the sweep mode is “Single”, press to meet the single sweep condition.

  • Page 59: Modulation

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Modulation Amplitude Modulation ( AM) During amplitude modulation (AM), the modulating signal changes the amplitude of the RF carrier waveform linearly. To Enable AM AM  Switch Press to select “On” or “Off”. ...
  • Page 60 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% . AM  Depth Press to set the AM modulation depth.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Set the Modulation Frequency AM  Source Freq Press to select “I nt” or “I nt & Ext” modulation source; press set the frequency of the modulating waveform.  Use the numeric keyboard or knob to input the desired frequency value.

  • Page 62: 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 FM/ øM  FM/ Sw itch Press to select “FM” and press to select “On”...
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 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. FM/ øM  Deviation Press to set the FM frequency deviation.

  • Page 64: 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 FM/ øM  FM/ Sw itch Press to select “...
  • Page 65 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 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. Φ FM/ øM  Deviation...

  • Page 66: 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 Pulse  Sw itch Press to select “On” or “Off”.  Pulse On: enable the pulse modulation function. The backlight of goes on and the Pulse label is displayed in the function status area in the user interface.
  • Page 67 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Select the Pulse Mode Pulse  Source Mode Press to select “I nt” modulation source; press to select “Single”, “Double” or “Train” (option PUG-DSG3000).  Single: only one pulse signal is generated for a pulse period. This is the default pulse mode.
  • Page 68 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL NOTE: For “Train” pulse width and the related parameter settings, please refer to Pulse Train List “ ”. Single Pulse Pulse Width Period Width Press to set the width of the single-pulse modulating signal.
  • Page 69 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Delay Press 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 70 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL External Gated Signal Pulse Modulating Signal The Valid Pulse Modulating Signal  Key Trigger I n key trigger mode, the instrument starts a pulse modulation each time Trigger at the front panel is pressed.
  • Page 71 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Trigger Delay Pulse  Source Ext Trig Press to select “I nt” modulation source; after selecting Trig Delay mode, press 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 72 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL The pulse train edited as shown in the f igure below, wherein the repeat number of the f irst 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 73 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL  Load Load Press to open the store and recall interface. At this point, you can select and read the pulse train list f ile stored. For detailed operations, refer to the Store and Recall introduction in “...

  • Page 74: I / Q Modulation (Option I Q-Dsg3000)

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL I / Q Modulation ( Option I Q-DSG3000) I / Q modulation can improve the spectrum utilization. I n I Q modulation, two orthogonal carrier signals (with the same frequency and 90°phase difference, generally expressed with Sin and Cos) are modulated with the I (I n-Phase component) and Q (Quadrature Phase component) signals respectively and then they are transmitted together.
  • Page 75 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Baseband Signal Baseband Output I / Q  BaseBand  Sw itch Press to select “On” or “Off”.  On: enable the baseband output function. The RF signal generator outputs the I (I n-Phase) and Q (Quadrature Phase) components of the I / Q...
  • Page 76 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Clock Frequency I / Q  BaseBand  Clock Freq Press to set the clock rate of the ARB output. You can modify this parameter using the numeric keyboard or knob.  The units available are GHz, MHz, kHz and Hz.
  • Page 77 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL ( 2) Operation Mode Select the operation mode after the I / Q modulation baseband signal is triggered. Opt Mode Press to select “Retrig”, “Arm Auto”, “Arm Retrig” or “Single”. NOTE: When the “Auto” trigger mode is selected, this menu is grayed out and disabled.
  • Page 78 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL ( 5) External Delay Ext Delay Press to set the trigger delay when the external trigger signal is received. NOTE: This menu is only available when selecting the “Ext” trigger mode. This value def ines the number of points (...

  • Page 79: Lf Output

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 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. I f the analog modulation is disabled, LF outputs several common waveforms.
  • Page 80 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Select the LF Waveform  LF  Waveform Press 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 81 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 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 82 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Select the sw eep mode Mode Press to select “Cont” or “Single” sweep and the default is “Cont”.  Cont: the instrument sweeps continuously according to the current setting when the trigger condition is met.
  • Page 83 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL  Bus Trigger After selecting “Bus” trigger, if the sweep mode is set to “Cont”, the instrument starts a sweep each time the “* TRG” command is sent. I f the Single sweep mode is “Single”, press to meet the single sweep condition.

  • Page 84: Power Meter (Option Pmc-Dsg3000)

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Pow er 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. I n this manual, the Agilent U2004A USB power sensor is taken as an example for description.

  • Page 85: Zero Type

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL 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. Zero Type Press to select “I nt” or “Ext” zero mode.

  • Page 86: Average Measurement

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Average Measurement Average Mode AVG MOD Press 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 conf igures the “AVG NUM” according to the measurement value of the current signal automatically.
  • Page 87 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL  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 at the same time.

  • Page 88: Recorder

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Beeper Beeper Press to select “On” or “Off”. Recorder I n recording f ile, the measurement data is saved as a record csv f ile according to the current parameter settings. Start Start Press to start recording the power meter measurement data.

  • Page 89: Relative Measurement

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Relative Measurement I n relative measurement, the instrument computes the measurement result (as a ratio) relative to a reference value. Sw itch Sw itch Press to select “On” or “Off”.  On: enable the relative measurement mode. At this point, the measurement result and the reference value is displayed in dB (the default unit) in the user interface.

  • Page 90: Unit

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Unit Unit Press 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 91: Rx1000 (Option)

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

  • Page 92: 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 93 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL NOTE: I f you want to select “Record csv” or “AmpCal” f ile type, please pre-install the power meter option (PMC-DSG3000), otherwise the menus are grayed out and disabled. File Type Format Suffix Explanation...

  • Page 94: Save

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Save Select the file type File Type Please select the desired f ile type according to the introduction in “ ”. NOTE: File Type is set to “All”, the save operation is not available.
  • Page 95 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Numbers Entered Number I nput Mode (b) Number I nput Mode Chinese Characters Entered Pinyin Selection Area Chinese I nput Mode (c1) Chinese I nput Mode 1 DSG3000 User’s Guide 2-55...
  • Page 96 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Chinese Characters Entered Chinese Character Selection Area Operation Tips (c2) Chinese I nput Mode 2 Figure 2-4 Filename I nput I nterface I nput the filename I nput the new f ilename in the f ilename input interface. The length of the f ilename cannot exceed 28 English characters or numbers (or 14 Chinese characters).

  • Page 97: Recall

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL selection area . I f the desired pinyin is displayed, refer to step c). I f the desired pinyin is not displayed, input the whole pinyin and then refer to c). Press the left/ right direction keys or rotate the knob until the Enter background of the desired pinyin turns red.

  • Page 98: Delete

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

  • Page 99: Filename Prefix

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Filename Prefix Storage  Name Prefix Press to select “Pref ix State” or “Edit Pref ix”. Prefix State Prefix State Press to select “On” or “Off” to enable or disable the pref ix edited.

  • Page 100: 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. System  Language Press to select the desired language (“English” or “...

  • Page 101: I / O Configuration

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL I / O Configuration The RF signal generator supports LAN, USB and GPI B interface communication. System  I / O Config Press to set the “Remote I / O”, “LAN” or “GPI B” parameters.
  • Page 102 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL signal generator will acquire an I P address from 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 and subnet mask 255.255.0.0 automatically according to the current network conf iguration.  Manual-I P One of the I P address setting methods. Turn on the manual I P and users can def ine the I P address of the RF signal generator.

  • Page 103: Display Setting

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

  • Page 104: License

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Hardw are Configuration  RFB Version  DB Version  RFB FPGA  RFB CPLD  DB FPGA  DB CPLD System Message Display the messages recently displayed. Verbose System Msg Verbose Press to light the menu.

  • Page 105: Self-Test

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Self-test Screen Test Screen Test Press to enter the screen test interface. The system provides f ive colors (including white, blue, green, red and black) to test whether the display contains bad pixels. Press any key to switch the screen color and exit the test.

  • Page 107: Chapter 3 Remote Control

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

  • Page 108: Remote Control Overview

    This software is contained in the resource CD in the standard accessories. You can also download the latest version of the software from www.rigol.com. NOTE: When the instrument is in remote mode,...

  • Page 109: Control Via Usb

    Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Control Via USB Connect the device Connect the RF signal generator (USB Device) and PC (USB Host) using USB cable. I nstall USB drive New Hardw are Wizard This RF signal generator is a USBTMC device and the...
  • Page 110 Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Communication test Right-click the resource name “DSG3060 (USB0::0x1AB1::0x0992::DSG3A1301080006::I NSTR)” and select “SCPI Panel Control” to open the remote command control panel through which you can send commands and read data. For more information about the SCPI commands,...

  • Page 111: Control Via Lan

    Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Control Via LAN Connect the devices Connect the RF signal generator to your LAN using network cable. Configure LAN parameters Set the LAN parameters of the RF signal generator according to the description I / O Config  LAN in “...
  • Page 112 Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL View the resource The resources that have been searched successfully are shown in the “RI GOL Online Resource” catalog. See f igure below. Figure 3-4 View the resource Communication test DSG3060 Right click the resource name such as ( TCPI P::172.16.3.194::I NSTR)
  • Page 113 Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Load LXI w ebpage The RF signal generator conf irms to LXI core device 2011 class standards. You can load LXI webpage conveniently by right-clicking the resource name and selecting “LXI -Web”. From the webpage, you can see some important information about the instrument such as the model, manufacturer, serial number, MAC address, I P address and other descriptions.

  • Page 114: Control Via Gpi B

    Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Control Via GPI B Connect the devices Connect the RF signal generator to the PC using GPI B cable. I nstall the device driver of the GPI B card I nstall the driver of the GPI B card which has been connected to the PC.
  • Page 115 Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Figure 3-7 View the GPI B resource Communication test DSG3060 ( GPI B1::18::I NSTR) Right-click the resource name such as SCPI Panel Control select to open the interface below, from which you can write and read commands, see f igure below.

  • Page 117: 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 specif ic examples so that the user can quickly master the use method of the RF signal generator.

  • Page 118: To Output Rf Signal

    Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL To Output RF Signal [ RF Output a RF signal with 1 GHz frequency and -40 dBm amplitude from the OUTPUT 50Ω] connector. Restore to factory setting System  Reset  Preset Type  Preset Press “Factory”...

  • Page 119: To Output Rf Sweep Signal

    Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL To Output RF Sw eep Signal This section introduces how to output a RF sweep signal by conf iguring 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 120 Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL Enable the RF sw eep SWEEP  Sw eep Press 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 or level to the stop frequency or level continuously at certain step according to the current settings.

  • Page 121: 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 122: Pulse Train Application

    Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL Pulse Train Application [ PULSE I N/ OUT] Output a user-def ined pulse train from connector. The specif ic parameters to be set in the pulse list as shown in the table below. On Time...
  • Page 123 Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL  Press , you can set the current pulse value to the internal modulating signal. Select the Pulse Mode Pulse  Source Mode Press to select “I nt” modulation source; press to select “Train”. Enable the Pulse Output...

  • Page 125: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting RIGOL 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. I f the problem remains still, please contact and provide your device RIGOL System ...
  • Page 126 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting RIGOL 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 — [ RF OUTPUT 50Ω] corresponding connector. Check whether the connecting cable has internal damage.
  • Page 127 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting RIGOL (2) The dwell time of list sweep is incorrect SWEEP  List Swp Press to enter the sweep list editing interface. — Make sure whether the dwell time of the list sweep is correct. — I f the dwell time is incorrect, re-edit it. I f it is correct, turn to the next —...
  • Page 128 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting RIGOL (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 129: Chapter 6 Specifications

    Chapter 6 Specif ications RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications This chapter describes the specif ications of RF signal generator. Specif ications are valid under the following conditions: the instrument in the calibration cycle is stored at least two hours at 0°C to 50°C temperature, and 40 minutes warm up. The specifications include measurement uncertainty.

  • Page 130: Specifications

    Chapter 6 Specif ications RIGOL Specifications Frequency Frequency DSG3030 9kHz to 3GHz Frequency range DSG3060 9kHz to 6GHz Frequency resolution 0.01Hz [ 1] Frequency switching speed < 10ms (typ.) Phase offset Adjustable in 0.01° steps (nom.) Frequency Bands [ 2]...
  • Page 131 Chapter 6 Specif ications RIGOL Frequency Sw eep Operating modes Step sweep (equally or logarithmically spaced frequency steps) List sweep (the list of arbitrary frequency steps) Sweep modes Single, continuous Sweep range Full frequency range Sweep shapes Triangle, ramp Step change...

  • Page 132: Level

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

  • Page 133: I Nternal Modulation Generator (Lf)

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

  • Page 134: Modulation

    Chapter 6 Specif ications RIGOL Modulation [ 1] Simultaneous Modulation ØM Pulse mod. I / Q mod. (opt.) ― ○ ○ △ × ○ ― ○ ○ × ○ ― ○ ○ ØM × Pulse mod. △ ○ ○ ―...
  • Page 135 Chapter 6 Specif ications RIGOL Phase Modulation Operating modes I nternal, external, internal + external ≤ 23.4375MHz 3rad(nom.) Maximum deviation f > 23.4375MHz N× 5rad (nom.) Resolution < 0.1% of deviation, or 0.01rad, whichever is greater, (nom.) Deviation accuracy = 1kHz, internal modulation <...
  • Page 136 Chapter 6 Specif ications RIGOL I / Q Modulation ( Option I Q-DSG3000) Modulation source External, internal External modulation ≤ Baseband (I or Q) 120MHz (nom.) ≤ RF (I + Q) 240MHz (nom.) Bandwidth (RF) I nternal modulation ≤ Baseband (I or Q) 30MHz (nom.)
  • Page 137 Chapter 6 Specif ications RIGOL I / Q Baseband Generator ( Option I Q-DSG3000) Ω Output impedance (nom.) Setting range 0.1V to 1.5V Output voltage Resolution ≤ 10MHz < 0.5dB (nom.) Frequency response Referenced to 1MHz ≤ 30MHz < 1dB (nom.) ≤...

  • Page 138: I Nputs And Outputs

    Chapter 6 Specif ications RIGOL I nputs and Outputs Front Panel Connectors 50Ω I mpedance (nom.) RF output Connector N female 50Ω External modulation signal I mpedance (nom.) input Connector BNC female 50Ω I mpedance (nom.) I nternal modulation generator (LF) output...

  • Page 139: General Specifications

    Chapter 6 Specif ications RIGOL General Specifications Display Type Resolution 480* 272 Size 4.3” Mass Memory Mass memory Flash non-volatile memory (internal); USB disk (not supplied) Data storage space Flash non-volatile 1G Bytes memory (internal) Pow er Supply I nput voltage range, AC 100V to 240V (nom.)
  • Page 140 Chapter 6 Specif ications RIGOL Environmental Operating temperature ℃ to 50 ℃ range Temperature Storage temperature range ℃ to 70 ℃ ≤ ℃ to 30 ℃ 95% rel. humidity Humidity ≤ ℃ to 40 ℃ 75% rel. humidity Altitude Operating height...

  • Page 141: Chapter 7 Appendix

    Chapter 7 Appendix RIGOL Chapter 7 Appendix Appendix A: DSG3000 Accessories and options Description Order Number Signal Generator, 9kHz to 3GHz DSG3030 Model Signal Generator, 9kHz to 6GHz DSG3060 Quick Guide (Hard Copy) Standard CDROM (User Guide, Programming Guide) accessories...

  • Page 142: Appendix B: Warranty

    Chapter 7 Appendix RIGOL Appendix B: Warranty warrants that its products mainframe and accessories will be free from RIGOL defects in materials and workmanship within the warranty period. I f a product is proven to be defective within the respective period,...

  • Page 143: I Ndex

    I ndex RIGOL I ndex # 1 Pulse Width ......2-28 Level ........2-35 # 2 Pulse Width ......2-28 LF Amplitude ......2-40 ALC ........... 2-7 LF Frequency ......2-40 Amplitude ......2-4, 2-41 LF Output ......... 2-39 Amplitude Calibration ....2-52 LF Waveform ......
  • Page 144 I ndex RIGOL Sweep Mode ......2-42 Train List ........2-31 Sweep Points ......2-14 Trigger Delay ......2-31 Sweep Shape ......2-14 trigger mode ......2-36 Sweep Space ......2-14 Trigger Mode ... 2-16, 2-29, 2-42 Sweep Time ......2-41 zero .........

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