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Page 2 • 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 the company's sole decision. • Information in this publication replaces all previously released materials.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.7 To Use the Built-in Help System ....................27 4.8 To View the Option Information and Install the Option ............27 5 Continuous ........................29 5.1 To Output Sine Wave ........................Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 4 ............................72 8.7 Idle Level .............................. 9 Sequence .......................... 9.1 To Edit Sequence ..........................9.2 To Save/Load Sequence ........................76 9.3 To Set Sequence Parameters ......................76 10 Frequency Counter ......................78 DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 5 17.8 Self-check ............................18 Preset Function ......................19 Remote Control ......................109 20 Troubleshooting ......................110 21 Appendix ........................21.1 Appendix A: Options and Accessories ..................21.2 Appendix B: Warranty ........................Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 6 Figure 10.1 Counter Menu ....................78 Figure 10.2 Counter Statistical Interface ................81 Figure 12.1 Channel Setup Interface .................85 Figure 13.1 "Coupling" Menu ....................90 Figure 14.1 Before Aligning Phase ..................93 DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 8 Table 5.2 Range of Amplitude ..................... Table 5.3 Built-in Waveforms ....................Table 11.1 Dual-channel operation parameters ............82 Table 12.1 Sync Signal of Different Output Modes (Positive Polarity) ....Table 18.1 Factory Settings ....................DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 9: Safety Requirement
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 10: Safety Notices And Symbols
Do not expose the battery (if available) to high temperature or fire. Keep it out of the reach of children. Improper change of a battery (lithium battery) may cause an explosion. Use the RIGOL specified battery only. • Handle with Caution.
Page 11: Measurement Category
Examples are measurements on distribution boards, circuit-breakers, wiring (including cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches and socket-outlets) in the fixed installation, and equipment for industrial use and some other Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 12: Ventilation Requirement
To avoid short circuit inside the instrument or electric shock, never operate the instrument in a humid environment. Altitude • Operating: below 3 km • Non-operating: below 12 km DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 13: Care And Cleaning
Safety Class Class 2 Care and Cleaning Care Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 14: Environmental Considerations
Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information. https://int.rigol.com/services/services/declaration You can click on the following link to download the latest version of the RoHS&WEEE certification file. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 15: Product Features
• Standard Web Control function for easier remote cooperation DG900 Pro series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator provides up to 1.25 GSa/s sample rate and 16 Mpts/CH memory depth (standard). It is a cost-effective dual- channel function/arbitrary waveform generator that combines multiple functions including Function Generator, Arbitrary Waveform Generator, Noise Generator, Pulse Generator, Harmonic Generator, Analog/Digital Modulator and Counter.
Page 16: Document Overview
This manual gives you a quick overview of the front and rear panels, user interface as well as basic operation methods of DG900 Pro series function/arbitrary waveform generator. www.rigol.com For the latest version of this manual, download it from RIGOL official website ( Publication Number UGB15100-1110 Format Conventions in this Manual 1.
Page 17: Quick Start
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 18: To Prepare For Use
Solid Yellow: indicates that the instrument does not detect a compliant power adaptor and cannot be powered on. • Solid Green: indicates that the instrument is running normally. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 19: Turn-On Checkout
Output USB PD 15 V, 3 A, 45 W CAUTION The power adaptor provided in accessories can only be used to power RIGOL instruments. Do not use it for mobile phone and other devices. WARNING To avoid electric shock, please ensure that the instrument is correctly grounded.
Page 20: To Set The System Language
Language to set the system language to Chinese or English. Product Overview This chapter introduces the appearance and dimensions, front and rear panels as well as the user interface (display) of the DG900 Pro series by taking DG922 Pro as an example. 4.4.1...
Page 21 The parameter input area comprises a knob, a numeric keypad, unit keys, and arrow keys. For details about the parameter input method, please refer to Parameter Setting Method 5. Quick Operation Keys Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 22 When the channel output is enabled, the backlight of the corresponding key is illuminated. 10. Align Key Align Phase Press to align phase. For details, refer to DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 23: Rear Panel Overview
BNC female connector. Its function is determined by the current work mode of CH2. - Sync output: When the Sync output of CH2 is enabled, this connector outputs the corresponding sync signal that matches the current configuration of CH2. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 24 - When external clock source is selected, this connector (as 10 MHz In) accepts an external clock signal. This connector is usually used to synchronize multiple instruments. For clock Basic Settings source settings, refer to 4. LAN DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 25 9. Mounting Screw Holes Interval of screw holes: 100 mm x 100 mm. Use screws (M4*6-10) to secure the instrument to the bracket with the same screw hole interval. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 26: User Interface Overview
"Utility" menu. - USB storage device icon: When a USB storage device is detected, will be displayed. - LAN icon: When the LAN interface is successfully connected, is displayed. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 27 Click or tap the icon to open the function navigation menu in which you can access the specified function menu by clicking or tapping the corresponding function key (Utility, Preset, Help, Coupling, Shut Down). 13. Waveform Tab Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 28: Touch Screen Gestures
Tap the close button at the upper-right corner of the message box to close the prompt window. • Tap other windows on the touch screen and operate on the windows. Figure 4.7 Tap Gesture DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 29: Drag
You can use the front-panel parameter input area to set some parameters of the instrument. The parameter input area consists of a knob, a numeric keypad, unit selection keys, and arrow keys, as shown in the figure below. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 30 1 Hz. • : when setting the frequency, use the unit (M/k/G) before "/"; when setting time/amplitude/offset, use the unit (μ/m/n) after "/". For example, DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 31: To Set Parameters With The Touch Screen
For naming a file, this instrument supports both Chinese and English input methods. The following part introduces how to input Chinese and English characters with the Chinese/English input method. • Input English Characters Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 33: Figure 4.10 Chinese Input Interface
3. Input Chinese characters Click or tap the virtual keypad to input Pinyin into the input area, then the characters to be selected will be displayed in the "Chinese Character Selection Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 34: Figure 4.11 Numeric Keypad
You can also click or tap the unit drop-down button to select the desired unit when multiple units are available. Then click or tap "Enter" to confirm input and close the numeric keypad. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 35: To Use The Built-In Help System
1. Obtain an option license http://www.rigol.com a. Log in to the RIGOL official website ( ), click SERVICE CENTRE > License Activation to enter the software license registration; b. In the software license registration interface, input the correct key, serial number (click or tap >...
Page 36 DG800 Pro/DG900 Pro Programming Guide . • During the installation process, you are not allowed to power off the instrument. • You are not allowed to modify the license filename. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 37: Continuous
Square Wave • Ramp Wave • Pulse • Noise • Arbitrary Waveforms • Harmonic The following tables show the ranges of the waveform (except noise) frequency and amplitude respectively. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 38: To Output Sine Wave
By default, the frequency for sine wave is 1 kHz, and the resolution is 1 μHz. For available ranges of the sine frequency of different models, DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 39 When setting the amplitude, click or tap the unit drop-down button to select "dBm" in the pop-up numeric keypad. c. Input the desired value and then click or tap "Enter" to set the waveform amplitude in dBm. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 40 Click or tap the channel label at the bottom of the screen. • Press the front-panel key of the corresponding channel. • Click or tap the channel identifier at the left side of the parameter configuration area. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 41: To Output Square Wave
Click or tap the button again to toggle the parameter to "LowL". Low Level = Offset - Amplitude/2. The low level range is related to the high level setting value. That is, Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 42: To Output Ramp Wave
You can configure the instrument to output ramp wave in the following ways. Figure 5.1 • In the Continuous Setting Interface ( ), click or tap the "Wave Type" drop-down button to select "Ramp". DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 43 Range of Amplitude The "Ampl" and "Offset" buttons appear at the same time, so are "HighL" and "LowL" buttons. For example, selecting "Offset" automatically toggles the "Ampl/HighL" parameter to "Ampl". Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 44: To Output Pulse
In addition to basic parameters (e.g. Frequency, Amplitude, Offset, Starting Phase, High Level, Low Level) mentioned before, you also need to set the "Pulse Width/Duty Cycle", "Rising Edge", and "Falling Edge". DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 45 Range of Amplitude The "Ampl" and "Offset" buttons appear at the same time, so are "HighL" and "LowL" buttons. For example, selecting "Offset" automatically toggles the "Ampl/HighL" parameter to "Ampl". Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 46 You can also click or tap the "Channel" tab in interface to access the channel setup interface to configure channel output. For details, please refer to Channel Setup DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 47: To Output Noise
The "Ampl" and "Offset" buttons appear at the same time, so are "HighL" and "LowL" buttons. For example, selecting "Offset" automatically toggles the "Ampl/HighL" parameter to "Ampl". Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 48: To Output Arbitrary Waveforms
Negative ramp Npulse Negative pulse Ppulse Positive pulse Sinetra Sine-Tra waveform Sinever Sine-Ver waveform Stair Dn Stair down Stair Ud Stair up/down Stair Up Stair up Trapezia Trapezia Engineering DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 49 Electroencephalo-graph (EEG) Electromyography (EMG) Pulsilogram Pulsilogram Resspeed Speed curve of the respiration Medical Lf Pulse Low frequency pulse electrotherapy waveform Tens1 Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) waveform 1 Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 50 Gaussian distribution (also known as normal distribution) Haversine HaverSine function Laguerre Quartic Laguerre polynomial Laplace Laplace distribution Legend Quintic Legendre polynomial Logarithmic function with the base of 10 Lognormal Logarithmic normal distribution DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 51 Protuberant arc cosecant Acsch Con Concave arc hyperbolic cosecant Acsch Pro Protuberant arc hyperbolic cosecant Asec Con Concave arc secant Asec Pro Protuberant arc secant Asech Arc hyperbolic secant Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 52: To Output Harmonic
According to Fourier transform, time domain waveform is the superposition of a series of sine waveforms as shown in the equation below: DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 53: Figure 5.2 Harmonic Setting Interface
The max. fundamental frequency ( ) is limited by the harmonic order ( fund N ). Changing the harmonic order may modify harmonic frequency ( = (2 x ÷ fund Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 54 Click or tap the User input field to set the user-defined orders of harmonics. After that, you can click or tap the harmonic editing table to set the amplitude and phase in the pop-up menu. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 55: Figure 5.3 Table Editing Menu
For details, please refer to Channel Setup Enable the Channel Output Enable the Channel Output Refer to of the "To Output Sine Wave" section. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 56: Modulation
In Amplitude Modulation (AM), a modulated waveform consists of a carrier waveform and a modulating waveform. The amplitude of the carrier waveform is varied by the instantaneous voltage of the modulating waveform. In the "Modulation Setting DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 57 2. Select CH1 and set the output mode to "Mod". Select the desired modulation type and set the corresponding parameters. Set the Source to "External". 3. Select CH2 and set the desired shape as well as the corresponding parameters. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 58: Frequency Modulation (Fm)
In the "Modulation Setting Figure 6.1 Interface" ( ), click or tap the "Modulation Type" drop-down button to select "FM" and set its parameters. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 59 2 mHz to 1 MHz, and the default is 100 Hz. The resolution is 1 μHz. When an external modulation source is selected, this setting is grayed out and disabled. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 60: Phase Modulation (Pm)
After "Internal" is selected, you can click or tap the Shape drop-down button to select the modulating waveform shape. Available shapes include: Sine Square with 50% duty cycle Triangle with 50% symmetry UpRamp with 100% symmetry DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 61: Amplitude Shift Keying (Ask)
Available ASK carrier waves include sine (default), square, ramp, and Arb (except DC). Click or tap the "Wave Type" drop-down button or press the corresponding front- panel waveform selection key to select the desired carrier waveform shape. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 62 Positive: when the internal/external modulation signal is a logic low level, the carrier amplitude is output; when the signal is a logic high level, the modulation amplitude is output. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 63: Frequency Shift Keying (Fsk)
The available range is from 2 mHz to 1 MHz, and the default is 100 Hz. When the external modulation source is selected, this setting is grayed out and disabled. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 64: Phase Shift Keying (Psk)
"carrier phase" and "modulation phase". The shift rate is determined by "PSK Rate". • External Source When "External" is selected, the generator receives the external modulating signal from the rear-panel [AUX IN/OUT] connector. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 65: Pulse Width Modulation (Pwm)
PWM is only available for the Pulse waveform. Click or tap the "Wave Type" drop- down button to select "Pulse" or press the front-panel key to set the carrier waveform to Pulse. To Output Pulse For pulse width/duty cycle setting, refer to Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 66 Carrier (Pulse) setting. For example, if "Width" is selected Pulse Width/Duty Cycle of the Pulse setting, then the PWM deviation setting is automatically set to "Width Dev". • Width Deviation DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 67: Sum Modulation
"Wave Type" drop-down button or press the corresponding front-panel waveform selection key to select the desired carrier waveform shape. Enter the carrier Continuous setting interface and refer to to set the carrier parameters. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 68 Click or tap the SUM Ratio input field and use the pop-up virtual keypad to set the ratio. The default value is 50%. The available range is limited by the current carrier amplitude and max. amplitude. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 69: Sweep
DG900 Pro provides three sweep types: Linear, Log, and Step. The default is Linear. Click or tap the "Sweep Type" drop-down button to can select "Linear", "Log", or "Step". Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 70: Figure 7.2 Linear Sweep
0 In the equations above, F is the current instantaneous frequency. sweep Figure 7.3 Logarithmic Sweep DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 71: Start Frequency And Stop Frequency
After the start/stop frequency is modified, the instrument will sweep from the specified start frequency again. Center Frequency and Frequency Span You can also set the sweep frequency boundaries of the sweep using a center frequency and frequency span. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 72: Sweep Time
= Sweep Time + Start Hold Time + Return Time + Stop Hold Time: • Linear Sweep: Internal trigger: + 1 ms ≤ 8,000 s Manual trigger/external trigger: ≤ 250,000 s DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 73: Start/Stop Hold Time
= Sweep Time + Start Hold Time + Return Time + Stop Hold Time: • Linear Sweep: Internal trigger: + 1 ms ≤ 8,000 s Manual trigger/external trigger: ≤ 250,000 s • Log Sweep/Step Sweep: ≤ 500 s Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 74: Sweep Trigger Source
For step sweep (the sweep points determined by the start frequency, stop frequency, and step number respectively are f1, f2,……, fn, fn+1……), if the mark frequency setting is one of the DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 75 1 MHz and the sweep points are 0.99 MHz and 1.01 MHz, then 0.99 MHz will be selected as the mark frequency to be applied to the digital system. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 76: Burst
The Burst mode cannot be enabled when the fundamental frequency is less than or equal to 125 μHz. Burst Type Tabs Figure 8.1 Burst Setting Interface DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 77: Burst Type
(except DC). When the gate signal is "true", the instrument outputs a continuous waveform. When the gate signal is "false", the instrument first stops the current waveform output and remains at the voltage level corresponding to the "Idle Level" setting. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 78: Burst Delay
Burst phase setting is not available for noise. • For arbitrary waveforms, 0° is the first waveform point. In Burst mode, the fundamental phase is fixed to 0° and cannot be modified. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 80: Gate Polarity
Idle Level drop-down button to select the idle level. • 1st Pt: Selects the level at the first point of the carrier waveform as the idle level. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 81 It ranges from 0 to 65,535, and the default is 0. When the noise is the carrier waveform, the idle level is fixed to 32768 and cannot be modified. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 82: Sequence
In the Sequence Setting interface as shown in , click or tap the "Sequence Preview/Editing" area to open the sequence editing table, as shown in the figure below. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 83: Figure 9.2 Sequence Editing Table
If you want to clear the current step configurations, click or tap Clear and the table will be restored to its default state. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 84: To Save/Load Sequence
Amplitude/High Level To Output Sine Wave Refer to to set the amplitude/high level. Note that Vrms and dBm are not available for the unit of the sequence amplitude. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 85 Step: It has more ideal step response, narrow bandwidth, longer rise/fall time, and longer edge time. • Interpolation: It guarantees the output of signals with no distortion at all. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 86: Frequency Counter
Frequency Counter Frequency Counter DG900 Pro series provides the frequency counter function. It allows you to measure the frequency, period, duty cycle, positive pulse width and negative pulse width for the external input signal. The counter measuring signal is applied to the front-panel [Counter] connector.
Page 87: To Enable The Counter
Single: performs a single measurement and then enters the "Stop" state. You can also click or tap the key to perform a single measurement (in any operating status). • Stop: completes the current measurement and then stops. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 88: Statistical Function
"Digital" or "Curve" display mode. In the Figure 10.1 counter setting interface ( ), click or tap the Statis on/off switch to enable DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 89: Figure 10.2 Counter Statistical Interface
Click or tap the Clear key to clear the current results. The count will restart from 1. The maximum count is 256 for the counter measurements. If the measurement count exceeds 256, the instrument will clear measurement data and restart the count. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 90: Channel Copy
Ramp Symmetry √ √ Pulse Width √ √ Rising Edge √ √ Trailing Edge √ √ Arb Type √ √ Harmonic Type √ √ Harmonic Order √ √ DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 91 Modulation Depth √ √ DSSC √ √ Frequency Deviation √ √ Phase Deviation √ √ Duty Cycle Deviation √ √ Width Deviation √ √ Modulation Polarity √ √ Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 92 Impedance √ √ Trigger output √ √ NOTE [1]: When the SUM waveform is set to a channel, the track function and channel copy function are not available. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 93: Channel Setup
The current version only supports the rear port. When the sync signal output is enabled, it is output from the rear-panel [AUX IN/OUT] connector of the corresponding channel. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 94: Table 12.1 Sync Signal Of Different Output Modes (Positive Polarity)
50% duty cycle. In the first half period of the waveform, the sync Modulation signal is a TTL high level. Mode • For AM, FM, PM and PWM, the frequency of the sync signal is the modulation frequency. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 95 • When the trigger output is enabled, the rear port ([AUX IN/OUT]) is used to output the trigger signal and there is no sync signal output. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 96: Trigger Output Setup
Sync Polarity invert the sync signal, refer to . Set the polarity of the sync signal to "negative". • The offset voltage remains unchanged when the waveform is inverted. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 98: Coupling Setup
√ √ × × × × × Coupling Frequency Coupling Frequency coupling allows you to couple frequencies between channels, either by a constant deviation or ratio between them. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 99 A , then the amplitude of the other basic ratio channel is A = A . The ratio ranges from 0.001 to 1000. basic ratio Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 101: Align Phase
Align Phase key. The waveforms shown on the oscilloscope will have a phase deviation of 180° without any adjustment of the start phase of the generator. Figure 14.1 Before Aligning Phase Figure 14.2 After Aligning Phase Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 102: Storage Management
You can also tick the icon at the upper-right side of the menu to select all the files and folders under the current directory. Click or tap again to cancel the select-all operation. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 103: To Create New Folder
Under the current directory, select the file or folder (empty) that you want to delete. Click or tap Delete to delete the selected file or folder. You cannot delete folders that are not empty. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 104: Upgrade
3. Refer to . Select the upgrade file and then click or tap Upgrade. In the pop-up menu, click or tap OK to perform the local upgrade operation. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 105: System Utility Function Setting
The configuration type of the IP address can be DHCP, Auto IP, or Static IP. In different IP configuration types, the configurations for IP address and other network parameters are different. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 106 0 to 255. You are recommended to ask your network administrator for an address available. Generally, you do not need to set the DNS, therefore this parameter setting can be ignored. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 107: Lxi
This instrument supports two languages. Both Chinese and English are available for the display of the help information, prompt messages, and interface. Click or tap the drop-down button of Language to select the specified system language. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 108 [10MHz In/Out] connectors of other generators ("External" clock source) respectively, and finally set identical output frequencies for the instruments to realize synchronization among multiple instruments. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 109: About This Instrument
• Model Indicates the product model. • Serial number Indicates the serial number of the product, the unique identification for the product. • Calibration Date Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 110: Print Screen
In Utility menu, click or tap Options to view the option installation information. For detailed procedures of installing the options, please refer to To View the Option Information and Install the Option DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 111: Open Source Acknowledgment
There are 15 screen test interfaces. Click or tap the screen to switch to the next screen test interface. Click or tap Exit at the upper-left corner of the interface to exit the screen test interface. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 112: Preset Function
When a state file has been stored in the specified location, you can select the location and then click or tap Apply > OK to recall the state file. DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 113: Table 18.1 Factory Settings
5 Vpp Arb Type sinc Burst State Burst Type N-Cycle Burst Period 10 ms Trigger Source Internal Cycles Phase 0° Delay Gate Polarity Positive Idle Level 1st Pt Modulation Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 114 Pulse Width Modulation Modulation Source Internal Shape Sine Modulation Frequency 100 Hz Duty Cycle Deviation Width Deviation 10 μs SUM Ratio SUM Frequency 100 Hz SUM Waveform Sine DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 115 Phase Coupling Phase Coupling Mode Ratio Phase Coupling Ratio Phase Coupling Offset Amplitude Coupling Amplitude Coupling Mode Ratio Amplitude Coupling Ratio Amplitude Coupling Offset Channel Setup Sync On/Off Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 116 Preset Function Parameter Factory Settings Sync Port Rear Port Sync Polarity Positive Mark Signal Invert Impedance HighZ Trigger output System Utility Beeper Clock Source Internal Print Screen Format DG900 Pro User Guide Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Page 117: Remote Control
This instrument can be connected to the PC via the USB and LAN interface to set up communication and realize remote control through the PC. CAUTION Before connecting the communication cable, please turn off the instrument to avoid causing damage to the communication interfaces. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 118: Troubleshooting
After restarting the instrument, insert the USB storage device again to check whether it can work normally. d. If the USB storage device still cannot work normally, please contact RIGOL. 4. Performance verification test is failed. a. Check whether the generator is within calibration period (1 year).
Page 119 (e.g. a magnet), please move the instrument away from the magnet field. d. If the problem still persists, please contact RIGOL. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...
Page 120: Appendix
RIGOL guarantees free replacement or repair for the defective product. To get repair service, please contact 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 121 Appendix RIGOL be liable for any consequential, indirect, ensuing, or special damages for any breach of warranty in any case. Copyright ©RIGOL TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. All rights reserved. DG900 Pro User Guide...

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