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User's Guide
DSG3000 Series RF Signal Generator
Nov. 2013
RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

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  • Page 1 RIGOL User’s Guide DSG3000 Series RF Signal Generator Nov. 2013 RIGOL Technologies, Inc.

  • Page 3: Guaranty And Declaration

    RIGOL Guaranty and Declaration Copyright © 2013 RIGOL Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademark Information RIGOL is a registered trademark of RIGOL Technologies, Inc. Publication Number UGG01106-1110 Notices RIGOL products are protected by patent law in and outside of P.R.C.

  • Page 4: Safety Requirement

    RIGOL Safety Requirement General Safety Summary Please review the following safety precautions carefully before putting the instrument into operation so as to avoid any personal injury or damage to the instrument and any product connected to it. To prevent potential hazards, please use the instrument only specified by this manual.
  • Page 5 RIGOL service personnel before further operations. Any maintenance, adjustment or replacement especially to circuits or accessories must be performed by RIGOL authorized personnel. Keep Well Ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause increasing of temperature or damages to the device. So please keep well ventilated and inspect the intake and fan regularly. Do Not Operate in Wet Conditions.

  • Page 6: Safety Terms And Symbols

    RIGOL Safety Terms and Symbols Terms Used in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING Warning statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTION Caution statements indicate the conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.

  • Page 7: Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen

    RIGOL Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen Überprüfen Sie diefolgenden Sicherheitshinweise sorgfältigumPersonenschädenoderSchäden am Gerätundan damit verbundenen weiteren Gerätenzu vermeiden.Zur Vermeidung vonGefahren, nutzen Sie bitte das Gerät nur so, wiein diesem Handbuchangegeben. Um Feuer oder Verletzungen zu vermeiden, verwenden Sie ein ordnungsgemäßes Netzkabel. Verwenden Sie für dieses Gerät nur das für ihr Land zugelassene und genehmigte Netzkabel.
  • Page 8 RIGOL Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht im Fehlerfall. Wenn Sie am Gerät einen Defekt vermuten, sorgen Sie dafür, bevor Sie das Gerät wieder betreiben, dass eine Untersuchung durch qualifiziertes Kundendienstpersonal durchgeführt wird.Jedwede Wartung, Einstellarbeiten oder Austausch von Teilen am Gerät, sowie am Zubehör dürfen nur von RIGOL autorisiertem Personal durchgeführt werden.

  • Page 9: Sicherheits Begriffe Und Symbole

    RIGOL Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole Begriffe in diesem Guide. Diese Begriffe können in diesem Handbuch auftauchen: WARNING Die Kennzeichnung WARNING beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die leibliche Schäden oder den Tod von Personen zur Folge haben können. CAUTION Die Kennzeichnung Caution (Vorsicht) beschreibt Gefahrenquellen die Schäden am Gerät hervorrufen können.

  • Page 10: General Care And Cleaning

    RIGOL General Care and Cleaning General Care: Do not store or leave the instrument where it may be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Cleaning: Clean the instrument regularly according to its operating conditions. To clean the exterior surface, perform the following steps: Disconnect the instrument from all power sources.

  • Page 11: Dsg3000 Series Overview

    All modulation schemes support internal and external modulation sources. In addition, to meet the demands of production environments, the DSG3000 is designed to be both highly stable and reliable. The DSG3000 series also features a clear user interface, small size and light weight. It is easy to operate and can output stable, precise and pure signals.

  • Page 12: Document Overview

    RIGOL Document Overview Main contents in this manual Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter introduces the front panel, rear panel and user interface of the RF signal generator as well as the precautions when using the instrument for the first time. Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations This chapter describes the front panel function keys of the RF signal generator and introduces the menu functions under each key in details.
  • Page 13 FREQ  Frequency denotes pressing FREQ on the front panel and then pressing Frequency. Content Conventions in this Manual The DSG3000 series RF signal generator includes the modes DSG3030 and DSG3060. The illustrations in this manual are based on DSG3060. Model...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Allgemeine Sicherheits Informationen ............V Sicherheits Begriffe und Symbole ............. VII General Care and Cleaning ..............VIII Environmental Considerations ..............VIII DSG3000 Series Overview ..............IX Document Overview ................X Chapter 1 Quick Start ................ 1-1 General Inspection ................. 1-2 Appearance and Dimensions ..............
  • Page 15 RIGOL Sweep Manner ................2-10 Sweep Direction ................2-10 Sweep Type ................... 2-11 Sweep Mode.................. 2-15 Single Sweep ................. 2-16 Reset Sweep ................. 2-16 Trigger Mode ................. 2-16 Modulation ..................2-19 Amplitude Modulation (AM) ............. 2-19 Frequency Modulation (FM)............. 2-22 Φ...
  • Page 16 RIGOL Display Setting ................2-63 Power Status ................. 2-63 Information ................... 2-63 License ..................2-64 Self-test ..................2-65 Sanitation ..................2-65 Chapter 3 Remote Control ..............3-1 Remote Control Overview ............... 3-2 Control Via USB ..................3-3 Control Via LAN ..................3-5 Control Via GPIB ..................

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Quick Start

    Chapter 1 Quick Start This chapter guides users to quickly get familiar with the appearance, dimensions, front panel, rear panel, and the user interface of DSG3000 series RF signal generator. The contents of this chapter are as follows: General Inspection ...

  • Page 18: General Inspection

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start General Inspection 1. Inspect the shipping container for damage Keep the damaged shipping container or cushioning material until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has passed both electrical and mechanical tests. The consigner or carrier shall be liable for the damage to instrument resulting from shipment.

  • Page 19: Appearance And Dimensions

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Appearance and Dimensions Figure 1-1 Front View (unit: mm) Figure 1-2 Top View (unit: mm) DSG3000 User’s Guide...
  • Page 20 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Figure 1-3 Lateral View (unit: mm) DSG3000 User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Front Panel Overview

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Front Panel Overview The front panel of DSG3000 series RF signal generator is as shown in the figure below. Click the number in the figure to view the corresponding introduction. Figure 1-4 Front Panel 1. Restore to Preset Key Restore the instrument to the preset state (factory state or user-stored state).
  • Page 22 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start 4. Function Keys Set the frequency, frequency offset and phase offset of the RF output signal. For details, refer to “To Set the Frequency Parameters”. Set the amplitude and attenuation of the RF output signal and provide the flatness calibration function.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 5. Numeric Keyboard The numeric keyboard supports Chinese characters, English uppercase /lowercase characters, numbers and commonly used symbols (include the decimal point, #, space and positive/negative sign+/-). It is mainly used to edit the file or folder name or set parameters. The multiplexing key of number and letter is used to directly input the desired number or letter.
  • Page 24 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start When setting parameters, use this key to clear the number in the editing window and exit the parameter input state. When editing filenames, use this key to clear the characters in the input bar. During the keyboard test, use this key to exit the current test state.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 7. Knob When setting parameters, the knob is used to modify the value at the cursor or modify the parameter value at the current step. When editing filenames, it is used to select the desired character.
  • Page 26 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start 9. Power Key Turn on or off the signal generator. When this key is turned off, the signal generator is in standby state, indicated by a pulsing LED. To fully remove power from the instrument, flip the rear panel power switch off and remove the power cord.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 13. External Modulation Input Connector Φ When the modulation source of AM, FM and M is external, this connector is used to input the external modulating signal. 14. LF Output Connector When the backlight of LF goes on, this connector is used to output LF signal.

  • Page 28: Rear Panel Overview

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Rear Panel Overview The rear panel of DSG3000 series RF signal generator is as shown in the figure below. Click the number in the figure to view the corresponding introduction. Figure 1-5 Rear Panel 1. USB Device The instrument complies with USBTMC class protocol.
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 4. GPIB The instrument complies with the IEEE488.2 standard. This interface is used to connect the PC to enable remote instrument control. 5. OCXO (option OCXO-A08) OCXO is an oven controlled crystal oscillator. It is a frequency reference source with higher temperature stability.
  • Page 30 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start 7. External Trigger Input Connector When the trigger type of SWEEP or “Swp-Sine” of LF output is “Ext”, this connector is used to input the external trigger signal. You can set the polarity of trigger signal by pressing Trig Slope to select “Pos”...
  • Page 31 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 10. Pulse Signal Input/Output Connector The function of this connector is determined by the current working mode of the pulse modulation. PULSE IN: — When the modulation source of Pulse is external, this connector is used to input the external pulse signal.
  • Page 32 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start 12. Reference Signal Input Connector It is used to input the external 10 MHz reference clock signal which is used to synchronize the generator with other instruments. For more information about the external clock signal specification of this connector, please refer to the data sheet 13.

  • Page 33: To Use Dsg3000 For The First Time

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Use DSG3000 for the First Time To Connect the Power Supply Please connect the signal generator to AC power supply using the power cord supplied in the accessories as shown in the figure below. The AC power supplies specification of this signal generator is 100-240 V, 45-440 Hz.

  • Page 34: Power-On Inspection

    During the start-up, the instrument performs initialization and self-test. After that, the instrument enters the default interface. To Set the System Language DSG3000 series RF signal generator supports multiple system languages. You can press System Language to switch the system language. 1-18...

  • Page 35: To Replace The Fuse

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL To Replace the Fuse To replace the fuse, please use the specified fuse and follow the steps below. Turn off the instrument, switch off the power supply and remove the power cord Use a small straight screwdriver to pry out the fuse seat Take out the fuse seat Replace the old fuse with a specified fuse Re-install the fuse seat...

  • Page 36: User Interface

    Chapter 1 Quick Start User Interface The user interface of DSG3000 series RF signal generator provides two display modes: normal display mode and parameter zoom-in mode. At power-on, the instrument enters the normal display mode by default. In this manual, the normal display mode of DSG3060 is taken as an example to illustrate the user interface of the instrument.
  • Page 37 Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL 2. Status Bar Indicate the states of some of the RF signal generator functions. : Displayed when the LF output is enabled. This is grayed out when — the LF output is disabled. : Displayed when the RF modulation output is enabled. This is —...
  • Page 38 RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start Type Explanation Example Gray text on a The function is not selected and enabled. black background Black text on a The function is selected and you can set gray background the corresponding parameters. White text on a The function is selected and enabled.

  • Page 39: Parameter Zoom-In Mode

    Chapter 1 Quick Start RIGOL Parameter Zoom-in Mode In normal display mode, pressing the display switch key View at the left of the screen can switch to the parameter zoom-in mode as shown in the figure below. Figure 1-10 User Interface (Parameter Zoom-in Mode) DSG3000 User’s Guide 1-23...

  • Page 40: To Use The Built-In Help System

    RIGOL Chapter 1 Quick Start To Use the Built-in Help System The DSG3000 built-in help system provides help information for all the function keys and menu softkeys located on the front panel. Users can view the help of any key when operating the instrument.

  • Page 41: Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations This chapter introduces each function key at the front panel as well as the menu functions under it in details. The contents of this chapter are as follows: To Set the Frequency Parameters ...

  • Page 42: To Set The Frequency Parameters

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Set the Frequency Parameters Frequency Set the RF output frequency. Press FREQ  Frequency, use the numeric keyboard to input the value of the frequency and select the desired unit from the pop-up unit menu or unit keys. The frequency units available are GHz, MHz, kHz and Hz.

  • Page 43: Phase Offset

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Explanation 1. When the frequency offset is 0 Hz, the frequency displayed in the interface (namely setting frequency) is equal to the actual output frequency. 2. When frequency offset is not 0 Hz, the output frequency is determined by setting frequency and frequency offset.

  • Page 44: To Set The Amplitude Parameters

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Set the Amplitude Parameters Amplitude Set the RF output amplitude. Press LEVEL  Level, use the numeric keyboard to input the amplitude value and select the desired unit from the pop-up unit menu or unit keys. The amplitude units available are dBm, -dBm, mV, μV and nV.

  • Page 45: Amplitude Offset

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Amplitude Offset Set the amplitude offset relative to the RF output amplitude. If the external device or circuit has a fixed attenuation or gain, you can set and read the amplitude value after through the external device or circuit on the RF source by setting the amplitude offset.

  • Page 46: Attenuation Mode

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Attenuation Mode Set the attenuation mode of RF output. If you want to get a larger amplitude setting range, you can set the attenuation mode to auto. If you want to get higher amplitude accuracy in a smaller amplitude range, you can set the attenuation mode to fixed.

  • Page 47: Alc

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Set the working state of the ALC function. ALC is the automatic level control function. This function compares the actual output amplitude with the set amplitude and adjusts the output amplitude according to the comparison result to ensure the accuracy of the output amplitude.
  • Page 48 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations 1. Set the flatness calibration state Press LEVEL and use the page up/down key to open the 2/2 menu page; then, press Flatness  Switch to set the flatness calibration to “On” or “Off”. When the flatness calibration is enabled, the UF label will be displayed in the amplitude area in the user interface.

  • Page 49: Amplitude Unit

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Load  Press Load to open the store and recall interface. At this point, you can select and read the flatness calibration list file stored. For detailed operations, refer to the introduction in “Store and Recall”. You can edit or modify the calibration list recalled.

  • Page 50: Sweep

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Sweep When the sweep function is enabled, the RF signal generator outputs RF sweep signal from the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector (as shown in the figure below) at the front panel (at this point, RF output switch is turned on). Sweep Manner DSG3000 provides three sweep manners (“Freq”, “Level”...

  • Page 51: Sweep Type

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Sweep Type DSG3000 provides two sweep types (“List” and “Step”) and the default is “Step”. List Sweep 1. Select the list sweep mode Press SWEEP  Type to select “List”. At this point, the RF signal generator sweeps according to the current sweep list.
  • Page 52 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations usually used to modify the sweep values of the specified row. You can also perform delete or insert operation on the row selected. N: press n and use the numeric keyboard to input the desired row number to select that row.

  • Page 53: Step Sweep

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Step Sweep 1. Select the step sweep mode Press SWEEP  Type to select “Step”. At this point, the RF signal generator performs a step sweep according to the current settings. 2. Set the sweep parameters Press SWEEP and use the page up/down key to open the 2/3 menu page;...
  • Page 54 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Explanation The start level and stop level are the amplitude upper and lower limits of the amplitude sweep. When the sweep direction is forward, the RF signal generator sweeps  from the start level to the stop level. When the sweep direction is down, the RF signal generator sweeps ...

  • Page 55: Sweep Mode

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Ramp Stop Frequency Start Frequency Triangle Stop Frequency Start Frequency Ramp: the sweep period always starts from the start frequency or start level to the stop frequency or stop level and the sweep sequence is similar to a ramp waveform.

  • Page 56: Single Sweep

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Single Sweep If the current sweep mode is “Cont”, press Single to switch the sweep mode to “Single” and the instrument will perform one sweep if the trigger condition is met. If the current sweep mode is “Single”, press Single and the instrument will perform one sweep if the trigger condition is met.

  • Page 57: Point Trigger Mode

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL “*TRG” command is sent. External Trigger  In external trigger, the RF signal generator accepts the trigger signal input from the [TRRIGER IN] connector (as shown in the figure below) at the rear panel. If the sweep mode is set to “Cont”, the instrument starts a sweep each time a TTL pulse signal with specified polarity is received.
  • Page 58 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Bus Trigger  After selecting “Bus” trigger, if the sweep mode is set to “Cont”, the instrument starts to sweep a point each time the “*TRG” command is sent. If the sweep mode is “Single”, press Single to meet the single sweep condition.

  • Page 59: Modulation

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Modulation Amplitude Modulation (AM) During amplitude modulation (AM), the modulating signal changes the amplitude of the RF carrier waveform linearly. To Enable AM Press AM  Switch to select “On” or “Off”. On: enable the AM function. The backlight of AM goes on and the AM label is ...
  • Page 60 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Set the Modulation Depth The modulation depth indicates the extent of output amplitude variation and is expressed as a percentage. The range of AM modulation depth is from 0% to 100%. Press AM  Depth to set the AM modulation depth. 1.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Set the Modulation Frequency Press AM  Source to select “Int” or “Int & Ext” modulation source; press Freq to set the frequency of the modulating waveform. Use the numeric keyboard or knob to input the desired frequency value. ...

  • Page 62: Frequency Modulation (Fm)

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Frequency Modulation (FM) During frequency modulation (FM), the modulating signal changes the frequency of the RF carrier waveform. To Enable FM Press FM/øM  FM/ Φ M to select “FM” and press Switch to select “On” or “Off”. On: enable the FM function.
  • Page 63 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Set the Frequency Deviation The frequency deviation is the deviation of the frequency of the modulating waveform relative to that of the carrier waveform and the unit is Hz. Press FM/øM  Deviation to set the FM frequency deviation. Use the numeric keyboard or knob to input the desired frequency value.

  • Page 64: Phase Modulation ( Φ M)

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Φ Phase Modulation ( Φ During phase modulation ( M), the modulating waveform changes the phase of the RF carrier waveform. Φ To Enable Press FM/øM  FM/ Φ M to select “ Φ M”...
  • Page 65 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Set the Phase Deviation The phase deviation is the deviation of the phase of the modulating waveform relative to that of the carrier waveform and the unit is rad. Φ Press FM/øM  Deviation to set the M phase deviation.

  • Page 66: Pulse Modulation

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Pulse Modulation During pulse modulation, the RF carrier waveform is modulated by the pulse signal. To Enable Pulse Modulation Press Pulse  Switch to select “On” or “Off”. On: enable the pulse modulation function. The backlight of Pulse goes on and ...
  • Page 67 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL To Select the Pulse Mode Press Pulse  Source to select “Int” modulation source; press Mode to select “Single”, “Double” or “Train” (option PUG-DSG3000). Single: only one pulse signal is generated for a pulse period. This is the default ...
  • Page 68 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations NOTE: For “Train” pulse width and the related parameter settings, please refer to “Pulse Train List”. 1. Single Pulse Pulse Width Period Press Width to set the width of the single-pulse modulating signal. Use the numeric keyboard or knob to input the desired pulse width value. ...

  • Page 69: External Trigger

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Press Delay to set the delay from the start of the #1 pulse to the start of the #2 pulse of the double-pulse modulating signal. Use the numeric keyboard or knob to input the desired delay value. ...

  • Page 70: Pulse Output

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations External Gated Signal Pulse Modulating Signal The Valid Pulse Modulating Signal Key Trigger  In key trigger mode, the instrument starts a pulse modulation each time Trigger at the front panel is pressed. Bus Trigger ...

  • Page 71: Trigger Delay

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Trigger Delay Press Pulse  Source to select “Int” modulation source; after selecting Ext Trig mode, press Trig Delay set the delay from the start of receiving the external trigger signal to the start of the #1 pulse of the pulse modulating signal. As shown in the following below.
  • Page 72 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations The pulse train edited as shown in the figure below, wherein the repeat number of the first line is two. … … On Time Off Time Repeat 2 Repeat 1 Dwell Time NOTE: When editing pulse train list, you need to install the option PUG-DSG3000. DSG3000 Firmware and Options For the specific installation steps, please refer to Installation Instruction...
  • Page 73 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Load  Press Load to open the store and recall interface. At this point, you can select and read the pulse train list file stored. For detailed operations, refer to the introduction in “Store and Recall”. You can edit or modify the train list recalled. Store ...

  • Page 74: I/Q Modulation (Option Iq-Dsg3000)

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations I/Q Modulation (Option IQ-DSG3000) I/Q modulation can improve the spectrum utilization. In IQ modulation, two orthogonal carrier signals (with the same frequency and 90°phase difference, generally expressed with Sin and Cos) are modulated with the I (In-Phase component) and Q (Quadrature Phase component) signals respectively and then they are transmitted together.

  • Page 75: Baseband Output

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Baseband Signal 1. Baseband Output Press I/Q  BaseBand  Switch to select “On” or “Off”. On: enable the baseband output function. The RF signal generator outputs  the I (In-Phase) and Q (Quadrature Phase) components of the I/Q modulation from the [I OUT] and [Q OUT] connectors on the rear panel.

  • Page 76: Clock Frequency

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations 4. Clock Frequency Press I/Q  BaseBand  Clock Freq to set the clock rate of the ARB output. You can modify this parameter using the numeric keyboard or knob. The units available are GHz, MHz, kHz and Hz. ...
  • Page 77 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL (2) Operation Mode Select the operation mode after the I/Q modulation baseband signal is triggered. Press Opt Mode to select “Retrig”, “Arm Auto”, “Arm Retrig” or “Single”. NOTE: When the “Auto” trigger mode is selected, this menu is grayed out and disabled.
  • Page 78 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations (5) External Delay Press Ext Delay to set the trigger delay when the external trigger signal is received. NOTE: This menu is only available when selecting the “Ext” trigger mode. This value defines the number of points ( ) and the instrument acquires the actual time ( ) according to the current sample rate (...

  • Page 79: Lf Output

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL LF Output LF output refers to the output of the low-frequency signal generated by the internal generator of the RF signal source. When analog modulation is enabled, LF outputs the internal modulating signal. If the analog modulation is disabled, LF outputs several common waveforms.
  • Page 80 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Select the LF Waveform  LF  Waveform to set the waveform of the LF output signal to Press “Sine”, “Square”, “Triangle”, “Ramp” or “Swp-Sine” and the default is “Sine”. To Set the LF Amplitude Press ...

  • Page 81: Start Frequency

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Explanation The ranges of sine and sweep-sine frequency are from 100 mHz to 1 MHz. The range of square waveform frequency is from 100 mHz to 20 kHz. The ranges of triangle and ramp waveform frequency are from 100 mHz to 100 kHz.
  • Page 82 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations 3. Select the sweep mode Press Mode to select “Cont” or “Single” sweep and the default is “Cont”. Cont: the instrument sweeps continuously according to the current setting  when the trigger condition is met. Single: the instrument performs a sweep according to the current setting ...
  • Page 83 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Bus Trigger  After selecting “Bus” trigger, if the sweep mode is set to “Cont”, the instrument starts a sweep each time the “*TRG” command is sent. If the sweep mode is “Single”, press Single to meet the single sweep condition. After that the instrument starts a sweep and then stops each time the “*TRG”...

  • Page 84: Power Meter (Option Pmc-Dsg3000)

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Power Meter (Option PMC-DSG3000) The DSG3000 can be connected to the USB power sensor or power meter with USB interface via the USB Host interface. In this manual, the Agilent U2004A USB power sensor is taken as an example for description. After connecting the RF signal source to the AC power supply and turning on it, DSG3000 Firmware and Options Installation Instruction please refer to...

  • Page 85: Zero Type

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Zero Type You can execute the power meter zeroing to reduce the zero measurement deviation and the effect of noise to improve the RF power measurement accuracy. Press Zero Type to select “Int” or “Ext” zero mode. ...

  • Page 86: Average Measurement

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Average Measurement Average Mode Press AVG MOD to select “Manul” or “Auto” average measurement mode. Manul: in this mode, you can set the “AVG NUM” of the measurement value  manually. Auto: the instrument configures the “AVG NUM” according to the measurement ...
  • Page 87 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Lower: select the minimum limit measurement. When the alert function is  turned on and the measurement value exceeds the minimum limit, the instrument triggers the alarm. Both: both the maximum limit and the minimum limit measurement are selected ...

  • Page 88: Recorder

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Beeper Press Beeper to select “On” or “Off”. Recorder In recording file, the measurement data is saved as a record csv file according to the current parameter settings. Start Press Start to start recording the power meter measurement data. The message “Power meter starts recording”...

  • Page 89: Relative Measurement

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Relative Measurement In relative measurement, the instrument computes the measurement result (as a ratio) relative to a reference value. Switch Press Switch to select “On” or “Off”. On: enable the relative measurement mode. At this point, the measurement ...

  • Page 90: Unit

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Unit Press Unit to set the unit of the measurement value. The available units include dBm and Watts. NOTE: When the “relative measurement” is turned on, the available units are dB and % and the default unit is dB. System Information Press Information and the system information of the USB power sensor currently connected is displayed in the text display area of the user interface, including the...

  • Page 91: Rx1000 (Option)

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL RX1000 (Option) The DSG3000 supports the RX1000 RF Demo Kit provided by RIGOL. Press  RX1000 to turn on the RX1000 control interface as shown in the figure below. Figure 2-2 RX1000 Control Interface NOTE: This function is valid only when the RF signal generator is connected with the RX1000 option.

  • Page 92: Store And Recall

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Store and Recall DSG3000 allows users to store various types of files to internal or external memory and recall them when required. DSG3000 provides a local memory (D disk) and an external memory (E disk). D disk: provide storage locations for train list, flatness, sweep list and state files.
  • Page 93 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL NOTE: If you want to select “Record csv” or “AmpCal” file type, please pre-install the power meter option (PMC-DSG3000), otherwise the menus are grayed out and disabled. File Type Format Suffix Explanation Train List .TRN The current train list can be saved by the format of BIN, and you can recall it when required.

  • Page 94: Save

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Save 1. Select the file type Please select the desired file type according to the introduction in “File Type”. NOTE: If File Type is set to “All”, the save operation is not available. 2. Open the filename input interface Press Enter or the left/right direction keys to unfold the current directory;...
  • Page 95 Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Numbers Entered Number Input Mode (b) Number Input Mode Chinese Characters Entered Pinyin Selection Area Chinese Input Mode (c1) Chinese Input Mode 1 DSG3000 User’s Guide 2-55...
  • Page 96 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Chinese Characters Entered Chinese Character Selection Area Operation Tips (c2) Chinese Input Mode 2 Figure 2-4 Filename Input Interface 3. Input the filename Input the new filename in the filename input interface. The length of the filename cannot exceed 28 English characters or numbers (or 14 Chinese characters).

  • Page 97: Recall

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL selection area. If the desired pinyin is displayed, refer to step c). If the desired pinyin is not displayed, input the whole pinyin and then refer to c). Press the left/right direction keys or rotate the knob until the background of the desired pinyin turns red.

  • Page 98: Delete

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations Delete After selecting a file stored, press Delete to delete the file selected. Copy After selecting a file stored, press Copy to select “Copy” or “Paste”. 1. Copy Copy the file or folder selected under the current directory. 2.

  • Page 99: Filename Prefix

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Filename Prefix Press Storage  Name Prefix to select “Prefix State” or “Edit Prefix”. 1. Prefix State Press Prefix State to select “On” or “Off” to enable or disable the prefix edited. When “On” is selected, the edited prefix will be added into the filename input box automatically when saving file.

  • Page 100: To Set The System Parameters

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations To Set the System Parameters Set the system-related parameters. Language DSG3000 supports Chinese/English menus, help, interface display and Chinese/English input methods. Press System  Language to select the desired language (“English” or “中文”). Reset Press System ...

  • Page 101: I/O Configuration

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL I/O Configuration The RF signal generator supports LAN, USB and GPIB interface communication. Press System  I/O Config to set the “Remote I/O”, “LAN” or “GPIB” parameters. 1. Remote I/O Press Remote I/O to select “LAN”, “USB”, “GPIB”, “Auto” or “Off” and the default is “Off”.
  • Page 102 RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations signal generator will acquire an IP address from 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 and subnet mask 255.255.0.0 automatically according to the current network configuration. Manual-IP  One of the IP address setting methods. Turn on the manual IP and users can define the IP address of the RF signal generator.

  • Page 103: Display Setting

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Display Setting Control the screen display. Press System  Display to set the “Scr State” and “Brightness”. 1. Screen State Press Scr State to set the state of the screen. On: the default state. Turn on the screen. ...

  • Page 104: License

    RIGOL Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations 2. Hardware Configuration RFB Version  DB Version  RFB FPGA  RFB CPLD  DB FPGA  DB CPLD  3. System Message Display the messages recently displayed. 4. Verbose Press System Msg to light the Verbose menu. At this point, you can press this softkey to view the complete information of the current row selected in the message list.

  • Page 105: Self-Test

    Chapter 2 Front Panel Operations RIGOL Self-test 1. Screen Test Press Screen Test to enter the screen test interface. The system provides five colors (including white, blue, green, red and black) to test whether the display contains bad pixels. Press any key to switch the screen color and exit the test. 2.

  • Page 107: Chapter 3 Remote Control

    Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control DSG3000 series RF signal generator can communicate with USB, LAN and GPIB interfaces. This chapter describes the basic information and methods of remote control. The contents of this chapter are as follows: Remote Control Overview ...

  • Page 108: Remote Control Overview

    RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control Remote Control Overview The DSG3000 supports to build communication with the PC via USB, LAN or GPIB interface to realize remote control. The DSG3000 utilizes a SCPI command set (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) for remote instrumentation control.

  • Page 109: Control Via Usb

    Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Control Via USB 1. Connect the device Connect the RF signal generator (USB Device) and PC (USB Host) using USB cable. 2. Install USB drive This RF signal generator is a USBTMC device and the New Hardware Wizard will be displayed after the RF signal generator is correctly connected to the PC (the signal generator will be automatically configured to USB interface) and both of them are started.
  • Page 110 RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control 5. Communication test Right-click the resource name “DSG3060 (USB0::0x1AB1::0x0992::DSG3A1301080006::INSTR)” and select “SCPI Panel Control” to open the remote command control panel through which you can send commands and read data. For more information about the SCPI commands, Programming Guide refer to the Figure 3-2 Read and Write Command via USB...

  • Page 111: Control Via Lan

    Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Control Via LAN 1. Connect the devices Connect the RF signal generator to your LAN using network cable. 2. Configure LAN parameters Set the LAN parameters of the RF signal generator according to the description in “I/O Config ...
  • Page 112 RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control 4. View the resource The resources that have been searched successfully are shown in the “RIGOL Online Resource” catalog. See figure below. Figure 3-4 View the resource 5. Communication test Right click the resource name such as DSG3060 (TCPIP::172.16.3.194::INSTR) and select SCPI Panel Control to open the interface below, from which you can write and read commands as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 113 Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL 6. Load LXI webpage The RF signal generator confirms to LXI core device 2011 class standards. You can load LXI webpage conveniently by right-clicking the resource name and selecting “LXI-Web”. From the webpage, you can see some important information about the instrument such as the model, manufacturer, serial number, MAC address, IP address and other descriptions.

  • Page 114: Control Via Gpib

    RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control Control Via GPIB 1. Connect the devices Connect the RF signal generator to the PC using GPIB cable. 2. Install the device driver of the GPIB card Install the driver of the GPIB card which has been connected to the PC. 3.
  • Page 115 Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL Figure 3-7 View the GPIB resource 6. Communication test Right-click the resource name such as DSG3060 (GPIB1::18::INSTR) and select SCPI Panel Control to open the interface below, from which you can write and read commands, see figure below. Figure 3-8 Write and read commands via GPIB DSG3000 User’s Guide...

  • Page 117: Chapter 4 Application Examples

    Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL Chapter 4 Application Examples This chapter introduces the basic operations of the instrument as well as a few specific examples so that the user can quickly master the use method of the RF signal generator. The contents of this chapter are as follows: To Output RF Signal ...

  • Page 118: To Output Rf Signal

    RIGOL Chapter 4 Application Examples To Output RF Signal Output a RF signal with 1 GHz frequency and -40 dBm amplitude from the [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector. 1. Restore to factory setting Press System  Reset  Preset Type  “Factory” and then press Preset to restore the factory setting (by default, the frequency offset is 0 Hz and the amplitude offset is 0 dB).

  • Page 119: To Output Rf Sweep Signal

    Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL To Output RF Sweep Signal This section introduces how to output a RF sweep signal by configuring continuous linear step sweep. Set the frequency range to 1 GHz ~ 2 GHz, the amplitude range to -20 dBm ~ 0 dBm, the number of sweep points to 10 and the dwell time to 500 ms.
  • Page 120 RIGOL Chapter 4 Application Examples 3. Enable the RF sweep Press SWEEP  Sweep and select “Freq & Level” to enable the frequency and amplitude sweep functions at the same time. At this point, the RF signal generator sweeps from the start frequency or level to the stop frequency or level continuously at certain step according to the current settings.

  • Page 121: To Output Rf Modulated Signal

    Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL To Output RF Modulated Signal This section introduces how to output an AM modulated signal. Set the carrier frequency to 800 MHz, the carrier amplitude to -20 dBm, the AM modulation depth to 60% and the modulation frequency to 20 kHz. 1.

  • Page 122: Pulse Train Application

    RIGOL Chapter 4 Application Examples Pulse Train Application Output a user-defined pulse train from [PULSE IN/OUT] connector. The specific parameters to be set in the pulse list as shown in the table below. On Time Off Time Repeat 10ms 30ms 20ms 40ms 1.
  • Page 123 Chapter 4 Application Examples RIGOL  Press Run, you can set the current pulse value to the internal modulating signal. 4. Select the Pulse Mode Press Pulse  Source to select “Int” modulation source; press Mode to select “Train”. 5. Enable the Pulse Output Press Pulse Out, and select “On”...

  • Page 125: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting RIGOL Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The chapter lists the commonly encountered failures and their solutions. When you encounter those problems, please solve them following the corresponding steps. If the problem remains still, please contact RIGOL and provide your device information (System ...
  • Page 126 RIGOL Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 4. The setting is correct but the waveform output is incorrect: (1) There is no RF output — Check whether the signal connecting cable is tightly connected to the corresponding [RF OUTPUT 50Ω] connector. — Check whether the connecting cable has internal damage. —...
  • Page 127 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting RIGOL (2) The dwell time of list sweep is incorrect — Press SWEEP  List Swp to enter the sweep list editing interface. — Make sure whether the dwell time of the list sweep is correct. — If the dwell time is incorrect, re-edit it. If it is correct, turn to the next step.
  • Page 128 RIGOL Chapter 5 Troubleshooting (4) Check whether the test is being performed in a highly magnetic environment. (5) Check whether the power supplies of RF signal generator and test system have strong interference. (6) Check whether the performance of the test device meets the requirement. (7) Make sure that the test device is within calibration period.

  • Page 129: Chapter 6 Specifications

    Chapter 6 Specifications RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications This chapter describes the specifications of RF signal generator. Specifications are valid under the following conditions: the instrument in the calibration cycle is stored at least two hours at 0°C to 50°C temperature, and 40 minutes warm up. The specifications include measurement uncertainty.

  • Page 130: Specifications

    RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications Specifications Frequency Frequency DSG3030 9kHz to 3GHz Frequency range DSG3060 9kHz to 6GHz Frequency resolution 0.01Hz Frequency switching speed <10ms (typ.) Phase offset Adjustable in 0.01° steps (nom.) Frequency Bands Band Frequency f ≤ 23.4375MHz 23.4375MHz < f ≤46.875MHz 0.03125 46.875MHz <...

  • Page 131: Frequency Sweep

    Chapter 6 Specifications RIGOL Frequency Sweep Operating modes Step sweep (equally or logarithmically spaced frequency steps) List sweep (the list of arbitrary frequency steps) Sweep modes Single, continuous Sweep range Full frequency range Sweep shapes Triangle, ramp Step change Linear or logarithmic Step sweep 2 to 65535 Number of points...

  • Page 132: Level

    RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications Level Setting Range Specification level range Setting range 9kHz ≤ f <100kHz +7dBm +10dBm 100kHz ≤ f <1MHz +13dBm +15dBm Maximum output level 1MHz ≤f ≤3GHz +13dBm +25dBm 3GHz <f ≤6GHz +13dBm +20dBm 9kHz ≤ f <100kHz -110dBm -120dBm Minimum output...

  • Page 133: Internal Modulation Generator (Lf)

    Chapter 6 Specifications RIGOL Level Sweep Operating modes Step sweep (equally spaced level steps) List sweep (the list of arbitrary level steps) Sweep modes Single, continuous Sweep range Full level range Sweep shape Triangle, ramp Step change Linear Step sweep 2 to 65535 Number of points List sweep...

  • Page 134: Modulation

    RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications Modulation Simultaneous Modulation ØM Pulse mod. I/Q mod. (opt.) ― ○ ○ △ × ○ ― × ○ ○ ØM ○ × ― ○ ○ Pulse mod. △ ○ ○ ― ○ I/Q mod.(opt.) × ○ ○...

  • Page 135: Phase Modulation

    Chapter 6 Specifications RIGOL Phase Modulation Operating modes Internal, external, internal + external f ≤ 23.4375MHz 3rad(nom.) Maximum deviation f > 23.4375MHz N×5rad (nom.) Resolution <0.1% of deviation, or 0.01rad, whichever is greater, (nom.) Deviation accuracy =1kHz, internal modulation <1% of setting+0.1rad source ØM total harmonic =1kHz, deviation=5rad...
  • Page 136 RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications I/Q Modulation (Option IQ-DSG3000) Modulation source External, internal External modulation Baseband (I or Q) ≤ 120MHz (nom.) RF (I + Q) ≤ 240MHz (nom.) Bandwidth (RF) Internal modulation Baseband (I or Q) ≤ 30MHz (nom.) RF (I + Q) ≤...
  • Page 137 Chapter 6 Specifications RIGOL I/Q Baseband Generator (Option IQ-DSG3000) Output impedance 50Ω (nom.) Setting range 0.1V to 1.5V Output voltage Resolution ≤ 10MHz <0.5dB (nom.) Frequency response Referenced to 1MHz ≤ 30MHz <1dB (nom.) ≤ 10MHz <0.1dB (nom.) Magnitude ≤ 30MHz <0.2dB (nom.) I/Q imbalance ≤...

  • Page 138: Inputs And Outputs

    RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications Inputs and Outputs Front Panel Connectors Impedance 50Ω (nom.) RF output Connector N female External modulation signal Impedance 50Ω (nom.) input Connector BNC female Impedance 50Ω (nom.) Internal modulation generator (LF) output Connector BNC female Rear Panel Connectors Impedance 1kΩ...

  • Page 139: General Specifications

    Chapter 6 Specifications RIGOL General Specifications Display Type TFT LCD Resolution 480*272 Size 4.3” Mass Memory Mass memory Flash non-volatile memory (internal); USB disk (not supplied) Data storage space Flash non-volatile 1G Bytes memory (internal) Power Supply Input voltage range, AC 100V to 240V (nom.) AC supply frequency 45Hz to 440Hz...
  • Page 140 RIGOL Chapter 6 Specifications Environmental Operating temperature 0℃ to 50℃ range Temperature Storage temperature range -20℃ to 70℃ 0℃ to 30℃ ≤95% rel. humidity Humidity 30℃ to 40℃ ≤75% rel. humidity Altitude Operating height Up to 3,048m (10000ft) Dimensions (W × H × D) 364 mm ×...

  • Page 141: Chapter 7 Appendix

    Chapter 7 Appendix RIGOL Chapter 7 Appendix Appendix A: DSG3000 Accessories and options Description Order Number Signal Generator, 9kHz to 3GHz DSG3030 Model Signal Generator, 9kHz to 6GHz DSG3060 Quick Guide (Hard Copy) Standard CDROM (User Guide, Programming Guide) accessories Power Cable Pulse Train Generator PUG-DSG3000...

  • Page 142: Appendix B: Warranty

    RIGOL Chapter 7 Appendix Appendix B: Warranty RIGOL warrants that its products mainframe and accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship within the warranty period. If a product is proven to be defective within the respective period, RIGOL guarantees the free replacement or repair of products which are approved defective.

  • Page 143: Index

    Index RIGOL Index #1 Pulse Width ......2-28 Level ........2-35 #2 Pulse Width ......2-28 LF Amplitude ......2-40 ALC ........... 2-7 LF Frequency ......2-40 Amplitude ......2-4, 2-41 LF Output ......... 2-39 Amplitude Calibration ....2-52 LF Waveform ......2-40 Amplitude Modulation ....
  • Page 144 RIGOL Index Sweep Mode ......2-42 Train List ........2-31 Sweep Points ......2-14 Trigger Delay ......2-31 Sweep Shape ......2-14 trigger mode ......2-36 Sweep Space ......2-14 Trigger Mode ... 2-16, 2-29, 2-42 Sweep Time ......2-41 zero .........

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