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  • Page 1 User Manual AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator AWG-4105/AWG-4110/AWG-4150 - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 2: General Safety Summary

    • power is on. Do not operate with suspected failures. If you suspect there is damage with this product, you • should have it inspected by qualified service personnel authorized by AKTAKOM before further operations. Provide proper ventilation. • Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
  • Page 3: General Specification

    Operation: below 3,000 meters Altitude Storage: below 15,000 meters Others Dimension Width:229mm Height:105mm Depth:281mm Weight N.W: 2.8 Kg G.W: 4.2 Kg IP protection IP2X Calibration Cycle 1 year - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 4: Sync Output

    Introduction of AWG Series The manual covers the following 3 types of AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators: SYNC Output AWG-4105/AWG-4110/AWG-4150 AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generators adopt the direct digital synthesis (DDS) Voltage level TTL compatible technology, which can provide stable, high-precision, pure and low distortion signals. Its combination Pulse width (...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    < 500ns ( typical value ) Trigger Output Voltage level TTL compatible Pulse width ( ) > 400 ns typical value Output impedance (typical value) Max. frequency 1 MHz - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 6: General Inspection

    50ohm(typical value) 50ohm(typical value) Protection short-circuit protection short-circuit protection When you get a new AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator, you are suggested to take the following steps to inspect the instrument. AM Modulation(CH1/CH2) 1. Inspect the shipping container for damage. Carrier...
  • Page 7: Handle Adjustment

    >5 MHz 0.3 dB DC Offset Range(DC) 5 V (50ohm) 1.5 V (50ohm) 10 V (high impedance) 3 V (high impedance) Offset ±(|setting offset value|1%+1 mV) ±(|setting offset value|1%+1 mV) accuracy - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 8: The Front/Rear Panel

    Sine, Square, Ramp, Triangle, Pulse, Noise, Arb 1µHz ~ 5MHz Sine 1µHz ~ 5MHz 1µHz ~ 5MHz When you get a new AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator, first you need to Square 1µHz ~ 5MHz 1µHz ~ 10MHz 1µHz ~ 25MHz understand how to operate the front/rear panel correctly.
  • Page 9: Appendix B: Specification

    Dimension W x H x D=229mm x 105mm x 281mm Attention: All these specifications apply to the AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator unless otherwise explanation. To satisfy these specifications, the following conditions must be met first: The instrument have been operating continuously for more than 30 minutes within specified operating temperature range (18ºC ~ 28°C).
  • Page 10: Appendix A: Accessories

    Operation Menu: Different functions Display Window Appendix A: Accessories have different menus Parameter Display and AWG Series Function/ Arbitrary Waveform Generator Accessories: Editing Window Standard Accessories: Figure 1-5 • A User Manual Display Interface (Sine Wave is the default display signal) •...
  • Page 11: Service And Support

    Maintain summary AKTAKOM warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of shipment from an authorized AKTAKOM distributor.
  • Page 12 (1) Check the power cable’s connection. (2) Ensure the power switch is turned on. (3) After the inspections above, restart the waveform generator.. (4) If the generator still doesn’t work after the checking, please connect with AKTAKOM company. Figure 1-8 Square Signal Display Interface 2.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Series Generator can generate noise signal with a band width up to 50 MHz. If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning materials show signs of stress, notify the carrier as well as the AKTAKOM sales department. Keep the shipping materials for carrier’s inspection.
  • Page 14: Example 13:Generate An Ask Wave

    2. Press Key Freq, input “500” from the keyboard and choose the unit “Hz” to set the key freq 500 Hz. When all parameters above are set, the wave generated is shown in Figure 3-13: Figure 3-13 ASK Waveform - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 15: Example 12:Generate A Fsk Wave

    Figure 1-14 Modulated Waveform Display Interface 2. Press Sweep button, sine, square, ramp or arbitrary waveform can be swept (pulse, noise and DC can not be swept). In the sweep mode, AWG Series generate signal with variable frequencies. Figure 3-12 FSK Waveform...
  • Page 16: Example 11: Generate A Pm Wave

    (Gated Burst). Burst applies to all kinds of waveforms, but noise can only be used in gated burst. Generally it is called burst function within every signal generator. Figure 3-11 PM Waveform - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 17: Example 10:Generate A Fm Wave

    2. Keypad is used to directly set the parameters value. 3. Knob is used to change a signal digit value whose range is 0~9. Clockwise to increase 1. Figure 3-10 FM Waveform - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 18: To Use Store/Utility/Help Function

    Sine , to choose sine wave as the modulating waveform. When all parameters above are set, the wave generated is shown in Figure 3-9: Figure 3-9 AM Waveform - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Operating Your Generator

    When all parameters above are set, the wave generated is shown in 8: Up to now you have got a brief understanding about AWG series with the front/rear panel, every function control area and keys. You should also know how to set your Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator for your usage.
  • Page 20: To Set Sine Signals

    The current parameter will switch at a • Set the delay second press. Press Delay, and input “100” from the keyboard and choose the unit “us” to set the - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 21 When using the keypad to enter the digit, you can use the left direction button to move the cursor backward and delete or change the value of the previous digit. - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 22: To Set The Output Amplitude

    Set the Sweep Mode Press (1/2 ↓ ) → Linear, and choose Linear. When all parameters above are set, the linear sweep wave generated is shown in Figure 3-7: - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 23: Example 6: Generate An Arbitrary Wave

    Input “0” from the keyboard and choose the unit “Vdc”. The offset is set to be 0 Vdc. When the arbitrary waveform’s type, frequency, amplitude and offset are set, the wave generated is shown in Figure 3-6: Figure 3-6 Sinc Waveform - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 24: To Set Square Signals

    The current parameter will switch at a second press. Phase/ Set the phase of the signal; EqPhase The current parameter will switch at a second press. Duty Set the duty cycle for square waveform. - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 25: Term Explanation

    Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit, and press the corresponding button. The generator will change the waveform immediately. Figure 2-8 Setting the Duty Cycle - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 26: To Set Ramp Signals

    Phase/ Set the phase of the signal; EqPhase The current parameter will switch at a second press. Symmetry symmetry ramp waveform. - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 27: To Set The Symmetry

    Use the keypad or the knob to input the desired value, choose the unit, and press the corresponding button. The generator will change the waveform immediately. Figure 2-11 Setting the Symmetry - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 28: To Set Pulse Signals

    The current parameter will switch at a second press. PulWidth Set the signal pulse width or duty; /Duty The current parameter will switch at a second press. Delay Setting the delay for pulse waveform. - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 29: Example 2:Generate A Square Wave

    When changing the function, if Figure 3-2 Square Waveform the current value is valid for the new waveform, it will be used sequentially. - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 30: Example 1:Generate A Sine Wave

    Input “1” from the keyboard and choose the unit “Vdc”. The offset is set to be 1 Vdc. When the frequency, amplitude and offset are set, the wave generated is shown in Figure 3-1; Figure 3-1 Sine Waveform - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Application And Examples

    The current parameter will switch at a second press. Offset/ Set the signal offset or low level; LLevel The current parameter will switch at a second press. - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 32: To Set Arbitrary Signals

    Set the signal offset or low level; LLevel The current parameter will switch at a second press. Phase/ Set the phase of the signal; EqPhase The current parameter will switch at a second press. - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 33: Updating Firmware

    1. To Select the Built-in Waveform Press Arb →Load Wform->Built-In , and enter the following interface. As is shown in Figure 2-22,there are five kinds of arbitrary waveform。 - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 34 Trapezia Select the built-in trapezoid waveform. UpRamp Select the built-in up ramp waveform. DnRamp Select the built-in down ramp waveform. Figure 2-24 Math Built-In Arbitrary Waveform Interface - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 35 Menu Figure 2-73 Led Test Interface Cardiac Select the built-in electrocardiogram (ECG) signal waveform. Quake Select the built-in loma prieta earthquake waveform. Chirp Select the built-in swept-frequency cosine - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 36 Atan Select the built-in tangent waveform. • Note: Acot When you operate, the screen would display the white (color LCD). Select the built-in inverse cotangent waveform. - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 37 As is shown in Figure 2-27, use the direction keys or knob to choose the corresponding arbitrary waveform and press Choice. Figure 2-27 Stored Wform Display Interface Figure 2-68 Test/Cal function Menu Figure 2-69 Table 2-35 Menu Explanations of Test Setting - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 38: To Generate The Modulated Waveform

    To Generate the Modulated Waveform Output Default Function Sine Wave Use the Mod button to generate modulated waveform.AWG Series can generate AM, FM, Frequency 1kHz ASK, FSK and PM modulated waveforms. Modulating parameters vary with the types of the Amplitude/Offset 4Vpp/0Vdc modulation.
  • Page 39: Language Setup

    [Modulation In]. +6V corresponds to the currently set depth 100%. 3. Language Setup The AWG Series Generator offers two languages (English and Simplified Chinese) for user to choose. To Select Language, press Utility and then Language to select the language.
  • Page 40 Source External The source is external. Use the Figure 2-62 Set Format [Modulation In] connector in the rear panel. as point, press ->Separator->On, the example is as followed: - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 41 Activate or deactivate any sound made by the button or knob on the front panel. The current setting is stored in the non-volatile memory. 1. Set the Format Press Utility →System→Number Format , to enter the following interface. - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 42: To Set The System

    Press Utility → System , to enter the following interface. Setting Interface of FSK Waveform Parameter Figure 2-34 FSK, to enter the following interface. Press Mod Type → → - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 43: To Set The Sync Output

    Table 2-17 Menu Explanations of the FSK Parameters Instruction AWG Series has a fixed 50Ω Series Impendence. No matter what value the set parameter is, if the real load is different from the set one, the displayed voltage will not equal the real voltage.
  • Page 44 Use the keypad or the knob to enter the desired value and choose the unit, Ω or KΩ, press the corresponding button. Figure 2-55 Set the Output Load - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 45: To Generate Sweep

    Trig/Gate/Fsk/Burst] connector in the rear panel. Manual Set the start and stop time by hand. To Set Output Parameter Press Utility →Output Setup , to enter the following interface. - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 46: To Set The Utility Function

    Table 2-27 Menu Explanations of Utility System Setting (Page2/2) Settings Explanation Function Menu System Set the system configuration Test/Cal Test and calibrate the instrument Edit Info Information of the system Update Update function - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 47: To Generate Burst

    (4) Press Save, to finish and save the file. Figure 2-41 Setting Interface of Burst Waveform Parameter Set the N-Cycle Burst Press Burst →N Cycle , to enter the following interface. - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 48: English Input

    Set the number of waveform cycle in an N-Cycle (1 to 50,000 or Infinite). If you choose Infinite, then a continuous waveform will be generated which will not stop until a trigger event happens. Figure 2-50 English Input Interface - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 49: To Save A File

    Use the up and down direction keys and knob to select the desired character; use the left and right direction keys to edit the input file name. - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...
  • Page 50: To Store And Recall

    Path mode, right key stands for the lower When a USB storage is connected, the storage menu will show “Mobile Disk (A:)”. - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator - AWG Series Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator...

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