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- Page 1 User’s Manual V3.06 Signal Source Models APSIN, APMS, APULN, APLC, APUASYN, APSYN, APMSYN, APMQS, APGEN User’s Manual – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com...
- Page 2 All AnaPico instruments are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment. AnaPico will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective during the warranty period, provided they are returned to AnaPico and provided the preventative maintenance procedures are followed.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting to LAN ............................17 Direct connectivity to host via Ethernet cable (no router) ................18 Connecting through USB ..........................18 Connecting through GPIB ..........................18 Page 2 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... - Page 4 Installing the APSIN Remote Client ......................18 Troubleshooting the LAN Interconnection....................19 Shutting Down the Signal Generator......................19 USING THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) ....................20 (SG) GUI ......................... 20 TART THE IGNAL ENERATOR ..............................20 ENERAL Simultaneously controlling Multiple Signal Generators from one PC ............21 Store and Load Instrument States .......................
- Page 5 EXTENDED POWER RANGE ..........................38 MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION ..................39 ..........................39 DJUSTMENTS AND ALIBRATION ................................39 EPAIR ............................. 39 ARRANTY NFORMATION ............................39 QUIPMENT ETURNS Page 4 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com...
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Page 6: General Remarks
Available Casing The devices are available in the following cases. Compact Portable Case (CPC) Figure 1: APULN40 in a Compact Portable Case (with touch display) Page 5 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... -
Page 7: Rackmount (1Urm)
Figure 3: APSMXXG-4 in a 1U HI case 2U HI Case Figure 4: APVSGXX-4 in a 2U case Desktop Enclosure Figure 5: APLC in a desktop enclosure Page 6 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... -
Page 8: Module
Figure 6: APMSYN as a compact module Figure 7: APMQS20 Discontinued Casings Figure 8: APSIN/APULN in a Desktop Case Figure 9: APSIN26G & APULN40 in a Compact Portable Case with LCD Page 7 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024... -
Page 9: Data Connections
The devices must only be transported with the packaging supplied by the manufacturer. The device can be lifted up or transported in any orientation. Page 8 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... -
Page 10: Safety Information
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her expense. Page 9 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... - Page 11 For this reason, the product may only be disassembled or opened by specially trained personnel. Improper disassembly may be hazardous to your health. National waste disposal regulations must be observed. Page 10 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com...
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Page 12: Technical Specifications
CPC: A: 150 mm Minimum distances for the modules (APMSYN22 & APMSYN40): A: 0 mm B: 0 mm C: 50 mm D: 50 mm Page 11 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... - Page 13 B: 0 mm C: 50 mm D: 0 mm Minimum distances for the 1URM: A: 1 mm B: 35 mm C: 50 mm D: 50 mm Page 12 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com...
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Page 14: Energizing And De-Energizing
D: 150 mm Energizing and de-Energizing To energize the device, apply the following voltage to the following connector. Position of the power connector on the left. Page 13 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... -
Page 15: Proper Operation Conditions
It is forbidden to repair defect fuses or to bridge them by any means. Use only a fuse with the following specifications. To De-energize the device, pull out the power cable. Use the supplied power adapter from AnaPico to supply the CPC. Apply only a voltage with the values specified in the datasheet. -
Page 16: Environmental Information
Environmental Information 1. Waste electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but must be collected separately. Contact the AnaPico customer service center for environmentally responsible disposal of the product. 2. Specially marked equipment has a battery or accumulator that must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but must be collected separately. -
Page 17: Introduction
Introduction This instruction manual is valid for AnaPico model series APSIN, APMS, APULN, APLC, APUASYN, APSYN, APMSYN, APMQS and APGEN. Chapter Getting Started gives guidance for a quick and easy setup of your new instrument. Chapter Remote Programming the Signal Generator describes the remote operation via AnaPico graphical user interface (GUI). -
Page 18: Getting Started
Getting Started System Requirements The AnaPico graphical user interface requires at least the minimum system requirements to run one of the supported operating systems. Operating system Windows™ 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 Remote connection 10/100/1000M Ethernet or USB 2.0 Port Initial Inspection Inspect the shipping container for damage. -
Page 19: Direct Connectivity To Host Via Ethernet Cable (No Router)
USBTMC device. Note if you want to work with the AnaPico GUI, it must be installed with USB support selected. Then the GUI will detect all attached devices automatically. Open the GUI and follow the instructions given in Chapter Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI). -
Page 20: Troubleshooting The Lan Interconnection
OK. Now your Windows™ Firewall will not block requests from the GUI. Shutting Down the Signal Generator Press the line on/off switch on the rear panel or front panel to off. Page 19 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... -
Page 21: Using The Graphical User Interface (Gui)
Using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) AnaPico’s graphical user interface provides an intuitive control of the signal generator. It runs under any Windows™ operating system. Make sure the software is installed correctly and the computer’s firewall is configured properly. The GUI’s dynamic link library (DLL) uses the Microsoft .NET framework. -
Page 22: Simultaneously Controlling Multiple Signal Generators From One Pc
Simultaneously controlling Multiple Signal Generators from one PC You can easily control multiple AnaPico instruments from a single computer but you need to start a separate GUI for every instrument as only one instrument is controlled by the GUI at once. -
Page 23: Setting Network Configuration
Additionally, the device name can be modified as desired. The unit serial number and firmware revision are displayed at the bottom of the dialog box. Figure 12: Network Configuration Submenu Page 22 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... -
Page 24: Multi-Session Option
If the instrument has the GPIB option installed, the GPIB address can be changed in the GPIB submenu in the control tab. Valid GPIB addresses range from 1 to 30. Page 23 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... -
Page 25: Perform Firmware Upgrade
Update Firmware and select the appropriate binary file that you have received from AnaPico or downloaded from the AnaPico website. The update will take a few minutes and after completion your instrument will reboot. Reconnect to the instruments after booting is completed and continue with the updated firmware. -
Page 26: Combined Modulation
Combining AM and FM/PM is available to APSINx010 and APSINxxG only. Enable AM first since active chirp disables live update of other settings. In ALC on mode. Page 25 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... - Page 27 AM, FM, PM modulated carrier sweep is available to APSINx010 and APSINxxG only. Enable modulation first since active sweep disables live update of other settings. In ALC on mode. Page 26 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com...
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Page 28: Local Operation Via Front Panel
This female N- type connector provides the output for RF signals. The impedance is 50 Ohm. The damage levels for RF and DC are specified in the datasheet. For APSIN it is +30 dBm maximum and the allowed DC level is +/- 10 V. -
Page 29: Displayed Parameter Formats
The bottom of the screen shows the Main Menu with the soft keys On the depreciated front CPC front panel the Main Menu Display is invoked by pressing the menu key. Page 28 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... -
Page 30: Sweep Submenu
INFinite, and 1 (single repetition). Using the depreciated front CPC front panel the sweep is started by pressing the RF On/Off button. Page 29 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... -
Page 31: List Sweep Submenu
In the phase modulation submenu the internal and external phase modulation can be accessed. It is possible to change between internal and external modulation source and change modulation parameters. Page 30 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... -
Page 32: Reference Submenu
TRIG to enable the instrument trigger output and PULM to enable the pulse video output. If LFG is selected, select the waveform between sine, triangle, or square. Then enter the desired output frequency and voltage amplitude. Page 31 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... -
Page 33: Lan Configuration Submenu
After accessing the Load Settings menu, use the rotary knob to get to the memory state you want to RF ON/OFF key save. If you are using the depreciated front CPC front panel, Press to save your settings Page 32 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... -
Page 34: Load Settings Submenu
RF ON/OFF key to load. Load Defaults Submenu If you are using the depreciated front CPC front panel, press RF ON/OFF key button to load. Page 33 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... -
Page 35: Remote Programming The Signal Generator
Remote Programming the Signal Generator The signal generator can be remotely programmed by using SCPI commands. Please refer to the Programmer’s Manual for details available on AnaPico’s website. There are also examples in different programming languages that can be used. -
Page 36: Battery Operation (B3 Option)
During operation the approximate remaining battery capacity is indicated by the battery symbol visible in the upper right corner of the display (see Figure 30). Page 35 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... - Page 37 OFF position. After storage, first charge the unit for 4-6 hours. To replace the battery at the end of its lifetime, please contact AnaPico or one of its distributors. Page 36 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb.
- Page 38 ♦ Before using the instrument in battery mode for the first time, the battery must be fully charged. ♦ Batteries must be disposed of according to the local environmental regulations. Page 37 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com...
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Page 39: Extended Power Range
In sweeps where the mechanical attenuator is switched, the minimum dwell time increases to 20 PE4 are electrical attenuators with a very fast switching time. Page 38 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com... -
Page 40: Maintenance And Warranty Information
All AnaPico instruments are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment. AnaPico will, at its option, repair or replace products that prove to be defective during the warranty period, provided they are returned to AnaPico and provided the preventative maintenance procedures are followed. - Page 41 You will get a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from AnaPico, please put it on the outside of the package. Instruments that are eligible for in-warranty repair will be returned prepaid to the customer. For all other situations the customer is responsible for all shipping charges. An evaluation fee may be charged for processing units that are found to have no functional or performance defects.
- Page 42 Updated available casing, photos and focus on touch display AnaPico of Switzerland Phone +41 44 440 00 50 www.anapico.com Europa-Strasse 9 Email sales@anapico.com www.anapico.com/downloads/ 8152 Glattbrugg Switzerland Page 41 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com...
- Page 43 NOTES Page 42 – Signal Source Models – v3.06 Feb. 2024 AnaPico AG - www.anapico.com – sales@anapico.com...
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