4
Getting Started
In order to familiarise the user with some of the basic functionalities of the instrument, a number of set-up
examples are shown in this guide.
It is recommended that all users should carry out the first four examples:
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Setting up a Sine wave signal
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Setting up a Square wave clock signal
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Setting up a Pulse signal
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Setting-up more Output Options
A number of further set-up examples are provided that assume some familiarity with the instrument:
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Setting-up an Arbitrary wave signal
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Setting-up an AM modulated Sine Waveform
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PRBS *
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Frequency Modulation of a Sine Waveform
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Pulse Width Modulated Waveform (PWM)
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Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK)
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Frequency Sweep of a Sine Wave
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Generating a Triggered Burst
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Coupling the Frequency of Both Channels*
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Frequency Counter
Features marked * are standard on the TGF3162 and optional on the TGF3082 by adding GU3082.
For more detailed information on all functionality - see the full Instruction Manual.
4.1
Initial Conditions
Before setting up the instrument for any of the examples, it should be returned to default conditions.
To do this follow these steps:
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Press the hard key marked Utility
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Press the soft-key labelled System
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Press the soft-key labelled Default (display will show Restore Factory Default?)
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Press the soft-key labelled Yes
This sets the main waveform to Sine (10kHz, 1V pk-pk) and cancels any modulations, sweep, or burst
triggering or gating.
NOTE:
The instrument can be set to remember its latest settings on power-off and restore them at power-on. This
is set from the Utility menu and the PwrOn soft-key. This setting will be lost when the instrument is
restored to default conditions as described above.
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