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  • Page 1 SSG3000X Series RF Signal Generator User Manual EN01B...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SSG3000X Series User Manual Contents 1 Introduction ......................1 2 Important Safety Information ................2 2.1 General Safety Summary ....................2 2.2 Safety Terms and Symbols ....................4 2.3 Working Environment ....................... 4 2.4 Cooling Requirements ...................... 5 2.5 Power and Grounding Requirements ................6 2.6 Cleaning ..........................
  • Page 4 SSG3000X Series User Manual 6.1.3 Digital Keyboard ....................18 6.1.4 Key Backlight ......................20 6.1.5 Connectors ......................20 6.2 Rear Panel Introduction ....................22 6.3 User Interface ......................... 25 6.3.1 Prompt Status Bar ....................25 6.3.2 RF Frequency ....................... 26 6.3.3 RF Level .......................
  • Page 5 SSG3000X Series User Manual 8.2.4 Flatness ........................ 46 8.3 Sweep ..........................50 8.3.1 Sweep State ......................50 8.3.2 Step Sweep ......................51 8.3.3 List Sweep ......................51 8.3.4 Sweep Direction ....................53 8.3.5 Sweep Mode ......................53 8.3.6 Trigger Mode ......................53 8.3.7 Point Trigger ......................
  • Page 6 SSG3000X Series User Manual 9.2 Web Control ........................93 10 Troubleshooting ....................94 i n t . s i g l e n t . c o m...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    SSG3000X Series User Manual Introduction The SIGLENT SSG3000X series is a benchtop RF signal source, with an output frequency range of 9 kHz to 3.2 GHz. They provide normal analog modulations such as AM, FM and PM. They also provide pulse modulation and pulse train generators. In addition, when used with a baseband generator such as SDG6000X, they can generate IQ modulated signals.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Information

    SSG3000X 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 SSG3000X Series User Manual 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: Safety Terms And Symbols

    SSG3000X Series User Manual 2.2 Safety Terms and Symbols When the following symbols or terms appear on the front or rear panel of the instrument or in this manual, they indicate special care in terms of safety. This symbol is used where caution is required. Refer to the accompanying information or documents to protect against personal injury or damage to the instrument.

  • Page 11: Cooling Requirements

    SSG3000X Series User Manual Ambient Temperature Operating: 0 ℃ to +50 ℃ Non-operation: -20 ℃ to +70 ℃ NOTE: Direct sunlight, radiators, and other heat sources should be taken into account when assessing the ambient temperature. Humidity 0 ℃ to 30 ℃, ≤ 95 %RH 30 ℃...

  • Page 12: Power And Grounding Requirements

    SSG3000X Series User Manual of the instrument. CAUTION: Do not block the ventilation holes located on both sides of the instrument. CAUTION: Do not allow any foreign matter to enter the instrument through the ventilation holes, etc. 2.5 Power and Grounding Requirements The instrument operates on single-phase 100 to 240 Vrms (+/-10%) AC power at 50/60 Hz (+/-5%), or single-phase 100 to 120 Vrms (+/-10%) AC power at 400 Hz (+/-5%).

  • Page 13: Cleaning

    SSG3000X Series User Manual completely power off, unplug the instrument power cord from the AC socket. The power cord should be unplugged from the AC outlet if the instrument is not to be used for an extended period. CAUTION: The outer shells of the front panel terminals (LF OUTPUT, RF OUTPUT) are connected to the instrument’s chassis and therefore to the safety ground.

  • Page 14: Informations Essentielles Sur La Sécurité

    SSG3000X 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

    SSG3000X 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

    SSG3000X Series User Manual Le symbole " CAUTION" indique un danger potentiel. Il attire l'attention sur une procédure, une pratique ou une condition qui peut être dangereuse si elle n'est pas CAUTION suivie. Ne continuez pas tant que ses conditions n'ont pas été entièrement comprises et remplies.

  • Page 17: Exigences De Refroidissement

    SSG3000X Series User Manual 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

    SSG3000X Series User Manual 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%), ou monophasée 100 - 120 Vrms (+/-10 %) Alimentation CA à 400 Hz (+/-5%).

  • Page 19: Nettoyage

    SSG3000X Series User Manual Nettoyage Nettoyez uniquement l'extérieur de l'instrument à l'aide d'un chiffon doux et humide. N'utilisez pas de produits chimiques ou d'éléments abrasifs. Ne laissez en aucun cas l'humidité pénétrer dans l'instrument. Pour éviter les chocs électriques, débranchez le cordon d'alimentation de la prise secteur avant de le nettoyer.

  • Page 20: First Steps

    SSG3000X 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

    SSG3000X 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

    SSG3000X 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

    SSG3000X Series User Manual Quick Start 6.1 Front Panel Introduction Figure 6-1 the Front Panel 1. Function keys 5. Direction key 2. Knob 6. Digital keyboard 3. LF output 7. Touch screen display area 4. RF output 8. Power button 6.1.1 Function Keys...

  • Page 24: Direction Knob And Keys

    SSG3000X Series User Manual Set IQ related parameters 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 SSG3000X 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

    SSG3000X Series User Manual 6.1.4 Key Backlight Power switch Orange light constantly on indicates the instrument is in stand-by state. Green light constantly on indicates the instrument is in power on state. 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 SSG3000X Series User Manual CAUTION Damage Levels: 50 Vdc; +30 dBm maximum RF power at frequency greater than 1 MHz. i n t .s ig le n t .c o m...

  • Page 28: Rear Panel Introduction

    SSG3000X 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 or 100-120V, 400 Hz. Please connect the RF signal source to the AC power supply with the supplied power cord.
  • Page 29 SSG3000X Series User Manual between multiple instruments. ⚫ The RF source can use the internal reference source or an external reference source. ⚫ If the instrument detects that there is a valid 10MHz signal at the [10MHZ IN] connector, it will use it as an external reference source.
  • Page 30 SSG3000X Series User Manual Used to input an external modulated Q baseband signal when the external IQ modulation mode is on. Note: In the SSG3000X series, only the SSG3021X-IQE and SSG3032X-IQE models have the [I INPUT] and [Q INPUT] connectors.

  • Page 31: User Interface

    SSG3000X Series User Manual 6.3 User Interface Figure 6-5 the User Interface Prompt status bar Touch screen display area: Display RF frequency the settings under each menu RF level Menu 6.3.1 Prompt Status Bar Display LOCAL (local), or REMOTE (remote). When REMOTE is displayed, the instrument is ⚫...

  • Page 32: Rf Frequency

    SSG3000X Series User Manual 6.3.2 RF Frequency RF output frequency setting. When the sweep type is "Freq" or "Freq&Level", the frequency 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.

  • Page 33: Touch Operation

    SSG3000X 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 34: Parameter Settings

    SSG3000X 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 35: Switch Settings

    SSG3000X Series User Manual 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. Press the ENTER button or knob to open the drop-down box, Rotate the knob or press the direction keys to select the drop-down box option.

  • Page 36: Help Information

    SSG3000X 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 37: Application Examples

    SSG3000X 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 38: Correcting 10Mhz Reference

    SSG3000X Series User Manual 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 39: Use The Flatness Function To Correct Line Loss

    SSG3000X Series User Manual 7.4 Use the Flatness Function to Correct Line Loss In conjunction with a power meter, RF signal sources can use the flatness function to correct for line loss. Connect the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector of the RF signal source to the cable under test, and connect the end of the cable to the power meter.

  • Page 40: Output Pulse Train

    SSG3000X Series User Manual Restore factory settings Press the UTILITY button or click UTILITY > Setting > Preset Type on the touch screen to set the reset type to default; Press the PRESET button or click UTILITY > Preset on the touch screen to perform the reset operation.
  • Page 41 SSG3000X Series User Manual Serial number Positive pulse width Negative pulse width Repetitions 10ms 30ms 20ms 20ms Restore factory settings Press the UTILITY button or click UTILITY > Setting > Preset Type on the touch screen to set the reset type to default;...

  • Page 42: Output Iq Modulated Signal

    SSG3000X Series User Manual 7.7 Output IQ Modulated Signal The external IQ modulation function of SSG3000X-IQE and SDG6000X series arbitrary waveform generator can be used as the baseband source to generate IQ modulated signals. The following steps describe how to generate an IQ modulated signal with a modulation mode of 32QAM.
  • Page 43 SSG3000X Series User Manual enable the output of SDG6000X, the IQ, MOD and RF output of SSG3000X-IQE. At this time, the [RF OUTPUT] interface of SSG3000X-IQE outputs an IQ modulation signal with a modulation mode of 32QAM. Connect the IQ modulation signal to an IQ demodulation device to observe the demodulation characteristics of the IQ modulation signal.

  • Page 44: Test The Oip3 Of Active Devices With Iq Function

    SSG3000X Series User Manual Note: IQ compensation can be performed through the I/Q adjustment menu of SDG6000X. For example, when the IQ modulation signal shows a significant local oscillator leakage, it can be solved by alternately adjusting the Offset of I and Q.
  • Page 45 SSG3000X Series User Manual Configure SSG3000X-IQE and SDG6000X as shown below, and then open the output of SDG6000X, the IQ, MOD and RF output of SSG3000X-IQE. At this time, the RF interface of SSG3000X-IQE outputs a two-tone continuous wave signal with...

  • Page 46: Download/Upload Files Using Ftp (Lan)

    SSG3000X Series User Manual carrier frequency of 3.2 GHz and interval frequency of 1 MHz. The signal is used as the input of the active device, and the output signal is tested to obtain the OIP3 characteristic as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 47 SSG3000X Series User Manual the signal generator. Here's how to use FTP to download or upload files on a computer connected to the SSG3000X via a LAN: Set LAN parameters of the signal generator. Ensure that the IP address can be pinged through.
  • Page 48 SSG3000X Series User Manual computer to the Local folder of the signal generator. i n t . s i g l e n t . c o m...

  • Page 49: Front Panel Operation

    SSG3000X Series User Manual Front Panel Operation This chapter introduces in detail the function keys on the front panel of SSG3000X 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 50: Frequency Offset

    SSG3000X 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 51: Level

    SSG3000X 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 52: Alc State

    SSG3000X 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 53 SSG3000X 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 54 SSG3000X Series User Manual Users need to pay attention to the following when editing the flatness list: When there is a frequency offset, the frequency offset value needs to be added to the correction frequency. The flatness list is automatically sorted from small to large according to the correction frequency.
  • Page 55 SSG3000X 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 56: Sweep

    SSG3000X 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 57: Step Sweep

    SSG3000X Series User Manual sweeping is in progress, the power meter's power control function cannot be turned on. 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.
  • Page 58 SSG3000X Series User Manual Figure 8-4 List sweep editing page As show in the figure, the table edit page consists of the operating buttons on the left of page, the table on the middle of the page and the menu buttons on the right side. The sweep list includes index number, sweep frequency, sweep level and dwell time.

  • Page 59: Sweep Direction

    SSG3000X Series User Manual Users need to pay attention when editing the sweep list: when there is a frequency offset/level offset, the offset value needs to be added to the sweep frequency/sweep level. 8.3.4 Sweep Direction The sweep direction defaults to “Up”. The signal source provides two types: “Up” Or “Down”. Click the drop-down box of Direction to enable the corresponding sweep direction.

  • Page 60: Point Trigger

    SSG3000X Series User Manual — If the sweep mode is “Single”, first click the Execute single sweep button, and then a one-time sweep will be started after you pressed the Trigger button on the front panel or click the Click to trigger button on the touch screen.

  • Page 61: Trigger Slope

    SSG3000X Series User Manual — If the sweep mode is “Continuous”, the device will sweep one point each time it receives a “*TRG” command. — 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 “*TRG”...
  • Page 62 SSG3000X Series User Manual ⚫ In "Single" sweep mode, press the Execute single sweep button first to meet the single sweep condition. Then press the Trigger button two times to meet the trigger condition and point trigger condition. At this time the signal source will start sweeping. The sweep stops after completing one cycle.

  • Page 63: Analog Modulation

    SSG3000X 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 MOD ON/OFF button on the front panel, or through the MOD module switch on the home page, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 64 SSG3000X 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 65: Frequency Modulation (Fm)

    SSG3000X Series User Manual ΔP = 6.02 - 20*lgm ⚫ 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 66 SSG3000X Series User Manual 8.4.2.2 FM Source Internal and/or external source can be selected for frequency modulation. Press FM Source to set the frequency modulation source to “Int”, “Ext” or “Int + Ext”. The default is “Int”. 1. Int Internal modulation source is generated within the instrument. Parameters such as waveform, frequency deviation and modulation rate can be set.

  • Page 67: Phase Modulation (Pm)

    SSG3000X Series User Manual For example, if the maximum frequency deviation is set to 100 kHz, then the actual frequency deviation is 100 kHz when the external modulation signal is 2 Vpp (0 V offset), and when the external modulation signal is 1 Vpp (0 V offset), the actual frequency offset is 50 kHz.
  • Page 68 SSG3000X Series User Manual The internal modulation source is generated inside the instrument, and the modulation frequency can be set and the modulation waveform can be selected. 2. Ext External modulation source is the external modulation signal input by the [EXT MOD INPUT] connector on the rear panel of the RF signal source.

  • Page 69: Pulse Modulation (Pulse)

    SSG3000X Series User Manual accounting for 50%. The external source modulation phase deviation is related to the amplitude of the external input modulation signal, that is: Phase deviation of RF output = setting value × 0.5 + amplitude of external input signal ×...
  • Page 70 SSG3000X Series User Manual 8.4.4.3 Ext Polarity When the pulse source is external, click Ext Polarity to switch the trigger polarity of the external modulation source. The default is "Normal". Normal: Pulse modulation is performed when the external modulation signal is high level.
  • Page 71 SSG3000X Series User Manual is single pulse or double pulse, the pulse period needs to be set. 8.4.4.6 Pulse Width Pulse width represents the high-level duration of a single-pulse modulation signal, or the high-level duration of the first pulse of a double-pulse modulation signal.
  • Page 72 SSG3000X Series User Manual As shown above, the pulse train editing page consists of the left action buttons, the middle table area, and the right menu buttons: Insert Click to inset a new line under the current cursor. Delete Click to delete the line under the current cursor.
  • Page 73 SSG3000X Series User Manual Figure 8-7 Pulse train graph page As shown in the figure above, the page consists of the upper drawing area and the lower control area: ⚫ Drawing area A schematic diagram of the waveform generated based on the current pulse train. The vertical direction represents the high and low level changes of each pulse signal in the pulse train, and the position of the high and low levels in this direction remains unchanged;...
  • Page 74 SSG3000X Series User Manual The zoom position of the wheel is consistent with the "zoom position" of the control area. 8.4.4.10 Pulse Out The default state is off. Click the sliding switch to switch the pulse output state. When the pulse output is turned on, the RF signal source will output the pulse signal generated by the internal pulse generator from the [PULSE IN/OUT] connector on the rear panel.
  • Page 75 SSG3000X Series User Manual IN/OUT] connector on the rear panel. Each time a TTL pulse signal of specified polarity is received, the RF signal source starts a pulse modulation. ⚫ Ext Gate: When the trigger mode is selected as "Ext Gate", the user interface will display the “Trig Polarity”...

  • Page 76: Lf Source

    SSG3000X 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 77: Lf Sweep

    SSG3000X 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 78 SSG3000X 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 79 SSG3000X 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 80: Power Sensor

    SSG3000X 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 81 SSG3000X 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 82 SSG3000X 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 83: Level Control

    SSG3000X Series User Manual 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 84 SSG3000X 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 85: Iq Modulation

    Phase, quadrature component) signals are respectively modulated by carrier and transmitted together, thereby improving spectrum utilization. Note: Only some models of the SSG3000X series have the IQ modulation function, including SSG3021X-IQE and SSG3032X-IQE. The I/Q modulation setup menu can be accessed by one of the following three ways: ⚫...

  • Page 86: Utility

    SSG3000X Series User Manual 8.8 UTILITY The UTILITY settings of the RF signal source include system settings and file management. 8.8.1 System 8.8.1.1 Setting Language Set the display language of the RF signal source. The signal source supports Chinese and English menu, help and interface display.
  • Page 87 SSG3000X 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 88 SSG3000X Series User Manual “Reset & Clear” will restore the instrument configuration to factory settings, as well as clean up files stored by users in “Local” folder. Press UTILITY > Setting > Reset & Clear to set the instrument parameters and status to factory defaults and clean up local files.
  • Page 89 SSG3000X Series User Manual ⚫ Serial Number ⚫ Software Version ⚫ Hardware Version ⚫ Startup Times 8.8.1.3 Interface Press UTILITY > Interface to view the instrument's remote control interface information, including: 1. LAN Setting IP addresses can be assigned dynamically or statically. Open the DHCP state to set a dynamic IP.
  • Page 90 SSG3000X Series User Manual interface. 8.8.1.4 Self Test Press UTILITY > Self Test to enter the system's self-test interface. 1. LCD Test Press LCD Test to enter the screen detection. The RF signal source cycles through the red, green and blue pixels of the display to verify whether there are dot defects on the screen.
  • Page 91 SSG3000X Series User Manual 8.8.1.7 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 92: File

    SSG3000X Series User Manual Figure 8-9 Help interface 8.8.1.10 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 93 SSG3000X 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 94: Shortcut Keys

    SSG3000X Series User Manual 8.9 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 95 SSG3000X Series User Manual Sweep Sweep State Sweep Mode Continuous Direction Trigger Mode Auto Point Trigger Auto Trigger Slope Positive Step Sweep Step Sweep State Start Freq 3.2 GHz Stop Freq 3.2 GHz Start Level -110 dBm Stop Level -110 dBm...
  • Page 96 SSG3000X Series User Manual PM State PM Source PM Shape Sine PM Rate 10 kHz PM Deviation 1 rad Pulse Pulse State Pulse Source Pulse Mode Single Pulse Period 10 ms Pulse Width 2 ms Double Pulse Delay 4 ms...

  • Page 97: Home

    SSG3000X Series User Manual Stop Freq 1.5 kHz Center Freq 1 kHz Freq Span 1 kHz Sweep Time Trigger Mode Auto Sweep Shape Sawtooth Trigger Mode Linear Direction 8.9.2 HOME Press the HOME button in any menu to quickly return to the main interface.

  • Page 98: Rf On/Off

    SSG3000X Series User Manual 8.9.6 RF ON/OFF Press this key to turn on the RF output, the key backlight turns on, and the RF icon in the user interface status bar changes from gray to blue. Press this key again to turn off the RF output, the key backlight turns off, and the RF icon in the user interface status bar changes from blue to gray.

  • Page 99: Remote Control

    SSG3000X 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 100: Troubleshooting

    SSG3000X 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 101 SSG3000X 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 102 SSG3000X 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 103 SSG3000X 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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