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  • Page 1 SSG6080A Series Microwave Signal Generator User Manual EN02A...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Contents Introduction ......................1 Important Safety Information ................2 General Safety Summary ....................2 Safety Terms and Symbols ..................... 3 Working Environment ..................... 4 Cooling Requirements ....................5 Power and Grounding Requirements ................5 Cleaning .......................... 6 Abnormal Conditions ......................
  • Page 4 SSG6080A Series User Manual 6.1.4 Key Backlight ......................20 6.1.5 Connectors ......................20 Rear Panel Introduction ....................22 User Interface ....................... 24 6.3.1 Prompt Status Bar ....................24 6.3.2 RF Frequency ....................... 24 6.3.3 RF Level ....................... 25 6.3.4 Touch Screen Display Area .................. 25 Touch Operation ......................
  • Page 5 SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.3.4 Sweep Direction ....................46 8.3.5 Sweep Mode ......................47 8.3.6 Trigger Mode ......................47 8.3.7 Point Trigger ......................48 8.3.8 Trigger Slope ......................49 8.3.9 About Sweep Conditions ..................49 Analog Modulation ......................50 8.4.1 Amplitude Modulation (AM) .................. 50 8.4.2 Frequency Modulation (FM) .................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Introduction The SIGLENT SSG6080A series is a benchtop microwave signal source, with an output frequency range of 100 kHz to 40 GHz. It supports AM/FM/PM analog modulation, as well as pulse modulation, pulse train generator and power meter control, and is equipped with a high-stability and high-precision OCXO reference source.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Important Safety Information This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition. 2.1 General Safety Summary Carefully read the following safety precautions to avoid personal injury and prevent damage to the instrument and any products connected to it.

  • Page 9: Safety Terms And Symbols

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Not Operate with Suspected Failures. If you suspect that there is damage to the instrument, please let qualified service personnel check it. Avoid Circuit or Wire Exposed Components Exposed. Do not touch exposed contacts or components when the power is on.

  • Page 10: Working Environment

    SSG6080A Series User Manual The "CAUTION" symbol indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a CAUTION procedure, practice, or condition which may be dangerous if not followed. Do not proceed until its conditions are fully understood and met. The "WARNING" symbol indicates a potential hazard. It calls attention to a...

  • Page 11: Cooling Requirements

    SSG6080A Series User Manual This product is powered by mains conforming to installation (overvoltage) Category II. NOTE: Installation (overvoltage) category I refers to situations where equipment measurement terminals are connected to the source circuit. In these terminals, precautions are done to limit the transient voltage to a correspondingly low level.

  • Page 12: Cleaning

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Depending on the type and number of options and accessories, the instrument can consume up to 100 W of power. NOTE: The instrument automatically adapts to the AC line input within the following ranges: Voltage Range:...

  • Page 13: Abnormal Conditions

    SSG6080A Series User Manual WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard! No operator serviceable parts inside. Do not remove covers. Refer servicing to qualified personnel 2.7 Abnormal Conditions Do not operate the instrument if there is any visible sign of damage or has been subjected to severe transport stresses.

  • Page 14: Informations Essentielles Sur La Sécurité

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Informations essentielles sur la sécurité Ce manuel contient des informations et des avertissements que les utilisateurs doivent suivre pour assurer la sécurité des opérations et maintenir les produits en sécurité. Exigence de Sécurité Lisez attentivement les précautions de sécurité ci - après afin d 'éviter les dommages corporels et de prévenir les dommages aux instruments et aux produits associés.

  • Page 15: Termes Et Symboles De Sécurité

    SSG6080A Series User Manual électrique doit être retirée pendant l'entretienLa ligne ne doit pas être mise sous tension tant que l'entretien de l'équipement n'est pas terminé et que l'entretien n'est pas confirmé. Ne pas fonctionner en cas de suspicion de défaillance.

  • Page 16: Environnement De Travail

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Ce symbole indique que l'interrupteur est un interrupteur marche / veille. Lorsqu'il est enfoncé, l'état de l'instruments bascule entre Fonctionnement et Veille. Ce commutateur ne déconnecte pas l'alimentation de l'appareil. Pour éteindre complètement l'instruments, le cordon d'alimentation doit être débranché de la prise secteur une fois l'instruments en état de veille.

  • Page 17: Exigences De Refroidissement

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Altitude Fonctionnement: ≤ 3000 m Catégorie d 'installation (surtension) Ce produit est alimenté par une alimentation électrique conforme à l 'installation (surtension) Catégorie II. Installation (overvoltage) Category Definitions Définition de catégorie d 'installation (surtension) La catégorie II d'installation (surtension) est un niveau de signal applicable aux terminaux de mesure d' équipement reliés au circuit source.Dans ces bornes, des mesures préventives sont prises pour...

  • Page 18: Connexions D'alimentation Et De Terre

    SSG6080A Series User Manual ATTENTION: Ne laissez pas d'objets étrangers pénétrer dans la source de signal par les trous de ventilation, etc. Connexions d'alimentation et de terre L'instrument fonctionne avec une alimentation CA monophasée de 100 à 240 Vrms (+/- 10%) à 50/60 Hz (+/- 5%).

  • Page 19: Nettoyage

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Si la source n'est pas utilisée pendant une période prolongée, débranchez le cordon d'alimentation de la prise secteur. ATTENTION: les enveloppes extérieures des bornes du panneau avant (LF OUTPUT, RF OUTPUT) sont connectées au châssis de l'instrument et donc à la terre de sécurité.

  • Page 20: First Steps

    SSG6080A Series User Manual First Steps 3.1 Delivery Checklist First, verify that all items listed on the packing list have been delivered. If you note any omissions or damage, please contact your nearest SIGLENT customer service center or distributor as soon as possible.

  • Page 21: Document Conventions

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Document Conventions For convenience of description, this article makes the following conventions: ⚫ Text surrounded by a box border is used to represent the front panel buttons. For example, FREQ represents the "FREQ" button on the front panel.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Getting Started 5.1 Power On The RF signal source provides two power-on methods, namely: Power On Line When the "Power On Line" function is enabled, the RF signal source only needs to be connected to the AC power supply through the power cord to power on.

  • Page 23: Quick Start

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Quick Start 6.1 Front Panel Introduction Figure 6-1 the Front Panel 1. Function keys 6. Direction key 2. USB Host 7. Digital keyboard 3. LF output 8. Touch screen display area 4. RF output 9. Power button 5.

  • Page 24: Direction Knob And Keys

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Set IQ related parameters (SSG6080A not support) During the parameter editing process, pressing this key will clear the input of the active function area and exit the parameter input state Press this key to return to local control if previously controlling the instrument...
  • Page 25 SSG6080A Series User Manual Figure 6-2 Digital keyboard Table 6-2 Digital keys description Control Keys Description Digit 0 and space bar switch In the English state, enter the special symbol !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *. In the digital state, enter the decimal point In the digital state, enter the "-"...

  • Page 26: Key Backlight

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 6.1.4 Key Backlight Power switch Orange light constantly on indicates the instrument is in stand-by state. White light constantly on indicates the instrument is in power on state. ON/OFF When the MOD ON/OFF is set to turn on the modulation, the backlight will illuminate. If modulation is off, the backlight will be dark.
  • Page 27 SSG6080A Series User Manual CAUTION Damage Levels: 0 Vdc; +30 dBm maximum RF power at frequency greater than 1 MHz; +25 dBm maximum RF power at frequency greater than 6 GHz. i n t . s i g l e n t . c o m...

  • Page 28: Rear Panel Introduction

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 6.2 Rear Panel Introduction Figure 6-4 the Rear Panel AC power input terminal The RF signal source can operate with AC power from 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz. Please connect the RF signal source to the AC power supply with the supplied power cord.
  • Page 29 SSG6080A Series User Manual internal reference, and the screen status bar will no longer display "Ext Ref". 10MHz OUT The [10MHz OUT] and [REF IN] connectors are commonly used to establish synchronization between multiple instruments. The RF source can use the internal or an external reference source.

  • Page 30: User Interface

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 6.3 User Interface Figure 6-5 the User Interface Prompt status bar Touch screen display area: RF frequency Display the settings under RF level each menu 6.3.1 Prompt Status Bar ⚫ Display LOCAL (local), or REMOTE (remote). When REMOTE is displayed, the instrument is being controlled by a remote computer and the front panel input will be locked.

  • Page 31: Rf Level

    SSG6080A Series User Manual sweeping progress bar is displayed. 6.3.3 RF Level RF output level setting. When the sweep type is "Level" or "Freq & Level", level sweeping progress bar is displayed. 6.3.4 Touch Screen Display Area Touch screen display area displays the settings under each menu.

  • Page 32: Touch Operation

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 6.4 Touch Operation The RF signal source provides a 5-inch capacitive touch screen to support various gesture operations, including: Click on the screen parameters or menu to pop up a virtual keyboard where you can edit the parameters.

  • Page 33: Parameter Settings

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 6.5 Parameter Settings The parameter settings of the RF signal source include numerical input, drop-down box input and switch settings. 6.5.1 Numerical Input Numerical input can be done through keys and numeric keyboard, keys and knob/direction keys, or touch screen.

  • Page 34: Switch Settings

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Using the buttons and knob/directional keys Press the LEVEL button on the front panel to enter the amplitude parameter setting area. Rotate the knob or press the direction keys to focus on the ALC State parameter in the parameter setting area.

  • Page 35: Help Information

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 6.6 Help Information The RF signal source has a built-in help system that provides help information for each function and menu. Press the UTILITY key and select Help to enter help information page. Click to enter the corresponding directory to view.

  • Page 36: Application Examples

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Application Examples 7.1 REMOTE and LOCAL Mode When the signal generator is controlled by a remote computer, the instrument will be in REMOTE mode and the front panel input will be locked. As shown below, the “REMOTE” icon appears in the status bar, and if you touch the screen or press any key in the font panel, a warning box will appear.

  • Page 37: Correcting 10Mhz Reference

    SSG6080A Series User Manual input box on the touch screen to pop up the virtual keyboard and enter 3 GHz on the virtual keyboard. Set the amplitude Press the LEVEL button and use the numeric keyboard to enter 0 dBm, or click the level input box on the touch screen to pop up the virtual keyboard and enter 0 dBm on the virtual keyboard.

  • Page 38: Use The Flatness Function To Correct Line Loss

    SSG6080A Series User Manual The frequency of the reference signal can be modified through the codeword. According to the frequency measured by the frequency meter, increase or decrease the reference oscillator codeword, and repeat the operation until the 10MHz reference signal output by the clock reference source meets the accuracy requirements.

  • Page 39: Output A Modulated Signal

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 7.5 Output a Modulated Signal The following takes amplitude modulation as an example to introduce the output of an analog modulation signal: the carrier frequency is 1 GHz, the carrier amplitude is -10 dBm, the AM modulation depth is 80%, the modulation frequency is 10 kHz, and the modulation waveform is a sine wave.

  • Page 40: Output A Pulse Train

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 7.6 Output a Pulse Train The following steps describe how to output a user-defined pulse sequence from the [PULSE IN/OUT] connector on the rear panel of the RF signal source. The specific setting parameters of the pulse sequence are shown in the table below.

  • Page 41: Download/Upload Files Using Ftp (Lan)

    SSG6080A Series User Manual of the user interface changes from gray to blue. At this time, the [PULSE IN/OUT] connector outputs the pulse train signal configured as above. 7.7 Download/Upload Files Using FTP (LAN) The RF signal generator supports LAN and FTP protocols. Users can download files in the "Local"...
  • Page 42 SSG6080A Series User Manual Once the signal source is connected, you can transfer files between the local site (computer) and the remote site (the “Local” folder of the signal source). If you want to turn off the FTP function, you can press UTILITY >...

  • Page 43: Front Panel Operation

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Front Panel Operation This chapter introduces in detail the function keys on the front panel of SSG6080A and the associated menu functions. 8.1 Frequency You can set the frequency value in the display frequency input box on the status bar, or you can set the frequency value in the frequency parameter setting area.

  • Page 44: Frequency Offset

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.1.2 Frequency Offset Click Freq Offset to set the frequency offset of the RF output signal. When the RF signal source is connected to an external mixer and other equipment, by setting a reasonable frequency offset, the frequency after passing through the mixer can be directly read and set.

  • Page 45: Level

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.2 Level You can set the level value in the display level input box on the status bar, or you can set the level value in the level parameter setting area. Note that there is a difference between the display level on the status bar and the level in the parameter setting area.

  • Page 46: Alc State

    SSG6080A Series User Manual After setting the level offset to be non-zero, a blue "OFFSET" icon will be displayed on the status bar of the user interface. 8.2.3 ALC State Click ALC State to select the working status of the ALC function.
  • Page 47 SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.2.4.1 Create Flatness List Press LEVEL > Flatness , or click RF module on the home page > LEVEL > Flatness , and then click to enter the flatness list editing page. Figure 8-3 Flatness list editing page The flatness list consists of index, correction frequency and level correction value, and is an empty list by default.
  • Page 48 SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.2.4.2 Auto Fill Flatness List After entering the flatness list setting page, you can choose one of the following three methods to automatically fill the flatness list with the power sensor. Flatness List Firstly, set the correction frequency points in the flatness list editing page.
  • Page 49 SSG6080A Series User Manual ⚫ When automatically filling the flatness list, there’s no need for you to turn on the RF state or sensor state. Before or after “Fill Flatness With Sensor” executed, the RF state and sensor state will be turned on or turned off automatically.

  • Page 50: Sweep

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.3 Sweep When the RF sweep function is enabled, the sweep signal will be output from the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector on the front panel. Please note that the RF sweep signal will be output only when the RF switch RF ON/OFF is on.

  • Page 51: Step Sweep

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.3.2 Step Sweep The step sweep is on by default. Click the slide to switch the on-off state. Click to enter the parameter setting menu of step sweep. NOTE: The step sweep and list sweep are mutually exclusive. One will shut off automatically when the other is on.

  • Page 52: Sweep Direction

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Figure 8-4 List sweep editing page The sweep list includes index number, sweep frequency, sweep level and dwell time. The default value is "1,1.5 GHz,-110 dBm,50 ms". ⚫ Click Add to insert a row before the currently selected row. The newly inserted row will copy the currently selected row.

  • Page 53: Sweep Mode

    SSG6080A Series User Manual level. The progress bar displayed in the parameter bar sweeps from left to right. ⚫ Down: The signal source sweeps from the stop frequency or stop level to the start frequency or start level. The progress bar displayed in the parameter bar sweeps from right to left.

  • Page 54: Point Trigger

    SSG6080A Series User Manual ⚫ The device receives the external trigger signal input from the [TRIG IN/OUT] connector on the rear panel. — If the sweep mode is “Continuous”, the device will start a one-time sweep every time it receives a TTL pulse of specified polarity.

  • Page 55: Trigger Slope

    SSG6080A Series User Manual TTL pulse of specified polarity. — If the sweep mode is “Single”, first click the Execute single sweep button, then the device will sweep one point each time it receives a TTL pulse of specified polarity. The sweep stops after completing one cycle.

  • Page 56: Analog Modulation

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.4 Analog Modulation Analog modulation includes amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation and pulse modulation. You need to turn on the analog modulation master switch to enable the analog modulation function. You can turn it on by pressing the...
  • Page 57 SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.4.1.2 AM Source Internal and/or external source can be selected for amplitude modulation. Press AM Source to set the amplitude modulation source to “Int”, “Ext” or “Int + Ext”. The default is “Int”. The internal modulation source is generated inside the instrument and is shared with the low frequency generator (LF).

  • Page 58: Frequency Modulation (Fm)

    SSG6080A Series User Manual ⚫ When selecting external modulation source, the actual modulation depth is related to the amplitude of the external input modulation signal, that is: Modulation depth = amplitude of the external input signal × external modulation sensitivity...
  • Page 59 SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.4.2.2 FM Source Internal1, internal2 and/or external source can be selected for frequency modulation. Press FM Source to set the frequency modulation source to “Int1”, “Int2”, “Int1 + Int2”, “Ext”, “Int1 + Ext” or “Dual”. The default is “Int1”.
  • Page 60 SSG6080A Series User Manual setting range is 0.01 Hz~N×1 MHz. The value of N is related to the carrier frequency. Please refer to the data sheet for details. ⚫ When the modulation source is set to “Int1” or “Int2” or “Dual”, the setting value is the frequency deviation of the RF output.

  • Page 61: Phase Modulation (Pm)

    SSG6080A Series User Manual generated by Internal source1 or Internal source2. Different phase settings will affect the final Modulation results. The setting range of FM phase is -360°~+360°. 8.4.2.8 FM Proportion When "Dual" is selected as the modulation source, set the respective amplitude ratios of the waveform signals of internal source 1 and internal source 2 during the superposition process, that is: The amplitude of the superimposed waveform = setting value ×...
  • Page 62 SSG6080A Series User Manual waveform. 3. Int + Ext After selecting "Int + Ext", the modulation signal is synthesized from internal and external modulation sources, which can realize two-tone phase modulation. 8.4.3.3 PM Shape The internal source of PM supports two modulation waveforms: sine and square. After setting the PM source to "Int"...

  • Page 63: Pulse Modulation (Pulse)

    SSG6080A Series User Manual For example, if the maximum phase deviation is set to 1 rad, the phase deviation allocated to the internal source and the external source is 50% each. Since the external modulation sensitivity is 0.25 rad/V, the actual maximum phase offset is 1 rad when the external modulation signal is 2 Vpp (0 V offset), and the actual maximum phase offset is 0.75 rad when the external modulation...
  • Page 64 SSG6080A Series User Manual ⚫ Normal: Pulse modulation is performed when the external modulation signal is high level. ⚫ Inverse: Pulse modulation is performed when the external modulation signal is low level. 8.4.4.4 Pulse Mode When the modulation source is “Int”, the RF signal source provides three pulse modes: “Single”, “Double”...
  • Page 65 SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.4.4.7 Double Pulse Delay Double-pulse delay represents the delay from the start of the first pulse to the start of the second pulse in a single cycle of a double-pulse modulation signal. 8.4.4.8 #2 Width #2 Pulse Width represents the high duration of the second pulse within a single cycle in a double pulse modulation signal.
  • Page 66 SSG6080A Series User Manual ⚫ Click Add to insert a row before the currently selected row. The newly inserted row will copy the currently selected row. ⚫ Click Delete to delete the currently selected row. ⚫ Click Clear to restore the pulse train to the default value.
  • Page 67 SSG6080A Series User Manual ⚫ Control area ◼ Click to return to the pulse train editting page. ◼ Click to restore the waveform to the initial state. ◼ The “Zoom Position” parameter control displays the center position of the current waveform, and the operations of zoom in, zoom out and restore buttons are based on this position.
  • Page 68 SSG6080A Series User Manual turned off. When the trigger mode of RF SWEEP or LF SWEEP is set to external, the trigger output function will also be automatically turned off. 8.4.4.13 Pulse Trigger The trigger mode defaults to “Auto”. The RF signal source offers five pulse trigger types: “Auto”, “Key”, “Bus”, “Ext Trig”...
  • Page 69 SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.4.4.16 Trigger Polarity The default is “Normal”. Click the drop-down box to switch the trigger polarity. ⚫ Normal: Trigger pulse modulation during the high-level effective time of the external gate signal. ⚫ Inverse: Trigger pulse modulation during the low-level effective time of the external gate signal.

  • Page 70: Lf Source

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.5 LF 8.5.1 LF Source The RF signal source has a built-in low-frequency signal generator, which can be used as a low- frequency signal output or an internal source for analog modulation. When used as a low-frequency signal output, LF supports several commonly used waveforms, and the frequency and amplitude of the low-frequency signal can be set.

  • Page 71: Lf Sweep

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.5.1.6 LF Phase Press LF Phase to set the LF phase. The setting range is -360° ~ 360°, and it supports setting in degrees or radians. 8.5.2 LF Sweep The RF signal source supports outputting LF waveforms that gradually change from the start frequency to the end frequency within a specified time, that is, LF output supports frequency sweeping.
  • Page 72 SSG6080A Series User Manual ⚫ Up: Scan from the start frequency to the end frequency. ⚫ Down: Scan from the end frequency to the start frequency. 8.5.2.8 Trigger Mode The default LF trigger mode is "Auto". The RF signal generator provides four trigger types: "Auto", "Key", "Bus"...
  • Page 73 SSG6080A Series User Manual "Triangle", and the default value is "Sawtooth". ⚫ Sawtooth: Sweep period is always from the start frequency or start level to the stop frequency or stop level. The sweep sequence is similar to a "sawtooth wave".

  • Page 74: Power Sensor

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.6 Power Sensor The RF signal source can be connected to a USB power sensor through the USB Host interface. The power meter models currently supported by the RF signal source are shown in the following table:...
  • Page 75 SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.6.1.3 Measurement Display the current reading of the sensor. You can select the unit used for result display: dBm, dBμV, uV, mV, V, nW, uW, mW, W. 8.6.1.4 Level Control With the Level Control function, you can achieve very stable and accurate RF power your DUT. With...
  • Page 76 SSG6080A Series User Manual If the power sensor does not have the option of internal or external zeroing, the "INT" and "EXT" options in the drop-down box will be replaced by the "Enabled" option. To reduce the impact of noise and zero deviation on the measurement results, it is recommended to zero the power sensor in the following situations: ⚫...

  • Page 77: Level Control

    SSG6080A Series User Manual log function is turned on, the signal generator will record the measurement values and save them in a log file in TXT format. The log file is saved in the path: Local:/power_sensor/. 8.6.2 Level Control Figure 8-8 Power control As shown above, the sensor measures a proportional power in defined time intervals, derived from a coupler.
  • Page 78 SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.6.2.3 Target Level Specify the nominal level expected at the input of the sensor. The signal generator adjusts the output power accordingly, in order to meet the target value at the sensor input, thus meeting the power required by the DUT.

  • Page 79: Utility

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.7 UTILITY The UTILITY settings of the RF signal source include system settings and file management. 8.7.1 System 8.7.1.1 Setting Language Set the display language of the RF signal source. The signal source supports Chinese and English menu, help and interface display.
  • Page 80 SSG6080A Series User Manual Factory Reset Restore the instrument configuration to factory settings. Press UTILITY > Setting > Factory Reset , set the instrument parameters and status to factory defaults. To restore factory settings, in addition to loading the default settings, the following functions and parameters will also be configured.
  • Page 81 SSG6080A Series User Manual Pulse Keep only one default pulse Pulse Train “1,1 ms,1 ms,1” Reset & Clear “Reset & Clear” will restore the instrument configuration to factory settings, as well as clean up files stored by users in “Local” folder.
  • Page 82 SSG6080A Series User Manual change the time by inputting the value. 11. Log Info The log function mainly records the operation records and some important event records during the operation of the system. When certain problems occur, it can provide some prompt information or traceback record information to users and developers.
  • Page 83 SSG6080A Series User Manual Network reset (LCI) The LCI mechanism is to prevent incorrect network configuration or forgotten configuration information from causing the device to be unable to modify or access the network. Click the LXI button to enter the network reset interface, which includes the device...
  • Page 84 SSG6080A Series User Manual 3. GPIB Setting Set the GPIB address from 1 to 30. A SIGLENT USB-GPIB adapter should be connected to the USB Host port of the RF signal source to expand the instrument's USB interface into a GPIB interface.
  • Page 85 SSG6080A Series User Manual Press UTILITY > Preset to reset the parameters. 8.7.1.7 Update Press UTILITY > Update , and select the update file. Then click Recall to update the system software. The progress bar will appear on the screen while updating and the instrument will restart automatically if updates succeed or pop-up prompt box if updates fail.

  • Page 86: File

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Figure 8-9 Help interface 8.7.1.10 Contact Us Press UTILITY > Contact Us to view the contact information for SIGLENT. You can contact us to solve the problems meet in practical use. You can also write info@siglent.com or call your local SIGLENT sales office for support.
  • Page 87 SSG6080A Series User Manual the size of the used memory and available memory in the Local path or USB flash drive. A file list is displayed in the middle of the interface. You can select files and fold or expand folders by tapping the touch screen.
  • Page 88 SSG6080A Series User Manual Click Copy to copy the selected file or folder. Paste Click Paste to paste the copied file or folder to specified location. i n t .s ig l e nt . c o m...

  • Page 89: Shortcut Keys

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 8.8 Shortcut Keys There are some shortcut keys on the front panel of the RF signal source to quickly perform specific functions. These shortcut keys include: Table 8-4 Shortcut Keys Shortcut Keys Function PRESET Quick preset...
  • Page 90 SSG6080A Series User Manual ALC State Auto Flatness Sweep Sweep State Sweep Mode Continuous Direction Trigger Mode Auto Point Trigger Auto Trigger Slope Positive Step Sweep Step Sweep State Start Freq 40 GHz Stop Freq 40 GHz Start Level -120 dBm...
  • Page 91 SSG6080A Series User Manual FM State FM Source Int1 FM Shape1 Sine FM Deviation1 100 kHz FM Rate1 10 kHz PM State PM Source PM Shape Sine PM Rate 10 kHz PM Deviation 1 rad Pulse Pulse State Pulse Source...

  • Page 92: Home

    SSG6080A Series User Manual LF Shape Sine LF Frequency 1 kHz LF Level 500 mVpp LF Offset 0 uV LF Phase 0 deg LF Sweep Sweep State Start Freq 500 Hz Stop Freq 1.5 kHz Center Freq 1 kHz Freq Span...

  • Page 93: Mod On/Off

    SSG6080A Series User Manual ⚫ When the trigger mode of pulse modulation is Key, press this key once to start a pulse modulation. ⚫ When the trigger mode of LF sweep is Key, press this key once to trigger a LF sweep.

  • Page 94: Remote Control

    SSG6080A Series User Manual Remote Control The RF signal source has USB, LAN and USB-GPIB interfaces. Based on these three interfaces, users can achieve remote control of RF signal source in a variety of ways. 9.1 Remote Control via SCPI Based on the above mentioned interfaces, the RF signal source supports remote control by sending SCPI commands to the instrument through NI-VISA, Telnet or Socket connection.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    SSG6080A Series User Manual 10 Troubleshooting The following lists the possible faults and troubleshooting methods that may occur during the use of the RF signal source. When you encounter these faults, please follow the corresponding steps to handle them. If the problem remains, please contact SIGLENT as soon as possible.
  • Page 96 SSG6080A Series User Manual No modulation on RF output — Check whether the signal cable is firmly connected to the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] port. — Check the connecting cable for damage. — Check whether the MOD ON/OFF and RF ON/OFF button lights are on, and check whether the modulation switch is turned on.
  • Page 97 SSG6080A Series User Manual Inaccurate measurement results or insufficient accuracy: Users can obtain detailed descriptions of technical indicators from the data sheet to calculate system errors and check measurement results and accuracy issues. To achieve the performance specifications listed in this manual, you need to: Check if the RF signal source is within the calibration period (1 year).
  • Page 98 SSG6080A Series User Manual About SIGLENT SIGLENT is an international high-tech company, concentrating on R&D, sales, production and services of electronic test & measurement instruments. SIGLENT first began developing digital oscilloscopes independently in 2002. After more than a decade of continuous development, SIGLENT has extended...

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