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10 MHz AM FM FUNCTION GENERATOR

COUNTER SM5078

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10 MHz AM FM FUNCTION GENERATOR

COUNTEB SM5078

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Introduction

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Operation

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Safety

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FirstTime Operation
ModeSelection

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Use as Function Generator...

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Modulation

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AmplitudeModulation
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Use as Programmed Frequency Generator

Use as Sweep Function Generator...
DC Offset

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Maintenance
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List of Service Centers
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Frequency Range 0.5 Hz to 10 MHz

Operating Modes: Function Generator, Frequency
Counter, Amplitude Display
Modulation :- AM Standard & Balance, FM Int. & Ext., PWM,
PAM
Function

-Sine, Square, Triangle,

Ramp, Pulse,

Invert Ramp, Invert Pulse, TIL, DC

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Digital Frequency Readout.

Digital Amplitude

Readout

DC-Offset Adjustment
Internal Sweep Facilities.

Square Wave Risetime Typ. 35 ns

The various signals available from the SM5078 AM FM FUNCTION

GENERATOR COUNTER makes it a versatile signal source useful
for most measurement and test applications. Its low frequency ranges
are particularly well suited for simulating

mechanical and servo

techniques.
Frequencies are read out on a 5 digit LED dIsplay with a maximum
resolution of 1 mHz. Additional quality features include the relatively
low

distortion

amplitude
instrument.
Aug 2006 Edition Rev 1,2

Generator:

factor

flatness

of the genera~ed signals and constant

throughout the entire frequency range of the

All outputs

are

short-circuit-proof

in SM5078.

The

SM5078 can also be used in the sweep mode with an internal or

external signal source.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATING MODES: Sine, Square,Triangle, Ramp, Pulse, Invert

Ramp, Invert Pulse, TTL, DC. Free running, internal sweep or

external frequency modulation,
PAM. with or without DC offset

Frequency Range

AM Standard & Balanced, PWM,

Frequency
Polarity

0.5 Hz to 3 MHz
+ve or -ve selectable

Frequency Display Accuracy:

upto 5 Hz: :!:(1%+ 3 digit)

5 Hz to 10 MHz: :!:(5x10-5 + 10)

Output

(short circuit proof)

x1 (1:10) (Multiturn for accurate

Output voltage

10 Vpp into 500, max 20 Vpp

Setting)
< 0.5%1h or 0.8% 124hat

Attenuation

open circuit

2 steps: 20 dB :!:0.2 dB each

(Mediumposition of frequency
control)

Variable: 0 to 20 dB

Amplitude Flatness

(sine 1triangle)
0.5 Hz to 0.5 MHz: max. :!:0.2dB
0.5 MHz to 5 MHz: max.:!:0.5dB

0.5 Hz to 10 MHz
0.5 Hz to 100 kHz: max. 0.5%

5 MHz to 10 MHz: max.:!: 3 dB

Output Impedance
DC Offset

Switchable 50 0 1600 0
Variable Offset range: max.

0.5 MHz to 3 MHz: max. 3%

:!:2.5V into 500, max.:!: 5V

3 MHz to 10 MHz: max. 5%

open circuit

Square wave

Max. 60 dB,

constant ambient temperature

0.1 MHz to 0.5 MHz: max. 1.5%

Frequency
Square Wave Risetime
Overshoot

0.5 Hz to 10 MHz
< 1% (upto 100 kHz)

Waveform Characteristics
Sine wave
Frequency
Sine Wave Distortion

Triangular Non-Linearity
Ramp & Pulse wave

0.5 Hz to 10 MHz in 8 decade

steps, variable control: x 0.1 to

Frequency Stability

Triangular wave
Frequency

Trigger Output
0.5 Hz to 10 MHz

Square wave synchronous to

signal output; Approx. +5V (TTL)

Typ. =:35 ns (10 to 90%)

BNC connector.

~ 5% (when output is terminated

Amplitude Modulation input

BNC connector on rear panel

with 500)

Modulation Depth

0 to 100 % (approx.)
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Band width

DC to 20 kHz

Accuracy

Carrier Frequency

up to 10 MHz

General information

Input Voltage

:t30 V max.

Display

+2%

panel

Supply

5 digit for Function Generator

and 5 Digit for Frequency
Counter, 0.5", 7 segment LED
230 V, :t 10%, 50 Hz,

Input Voltage

:t 30 V max.

Power consumption

36 VA approx , Fuse 0.2 A

Modulation Index

15 to 85 % approx.

OperatingConditions

OC to +50C., RH 95% (Max.)

Dimensions(mm)

W: 205, H: 95, 0: 292

FM input (VCF)

BNC connector on rear panel

Weight

Approx 1.5 Kg.

Frequency change

approx. 1:100

Accessories

Manual, BNC - BNC & Line

Input Impedance

50kQ

Input Voltage

:t 30 V max.

Internal

Sweep speed:

Pulse Width Modulation input (VCF): BNC connector on rear

Sweep

II 25 pF

(mm)

Cord

20 ms to 4s

Sweep Range: approx. 1:100.

Values without tolerances are intended as guidelines and represent

characteristics of the average instrument.

Pulse Amplitude Modulation

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Input Voltage

:t 30 V max. via AM rear BNC

Depth of Modulation

80 % or better

( Subject to Change)

Frequency Counter
Frequency Counter

Internal! External, Auto ranging

Frequency Range

10 Hz to 40 MHz

Accuracy

:t (5x 10 -5 + 10)

Input Sensitivity

50 mVrmsto 500 mVrms

Input Voltage

150 Vrmsmax.

Input Impedance

1 MO

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50 pF

Amplitude Display
Display Range

20 mVpp to 20 Vpp (Ref.

Frequency 100 kHz)

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@ SPEED:

Setting of wobbulation speed in Sweep mode,

@ FUNC : Function s'election switch (DC, Triangle, Sine, Square,

Ramp, Pulse),

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POWER: Push buttonswitch for supplyingpower to instrument

@ DIGITAL DISPLAY: 5 digit for function generator, 5 digit for
frequency meter & 3 digit for amplitude display, LED indicators
for operating modes,functions and'units display.
@ Trig: Used in Frequency Counter mode, in normal condition

@ WIDTH:

triggered signal.

Activates

the internal Sweep mode,

Setting of wobbulation width in sweep mode.

@ INV: When selected inverts the Pulse / Ramp output

@ PULSE D1:

When Pulse function is selected the duty cycle can

be adjusted with the help of PULSE DT potentiometer.

@ OFFSET:

triggering is automatic, and when pushbuttonTRIG pressed the

trigger level can be set with the help of LEVEl. LEO indicationfor

SWEEP:

When selected DC offset voltage is superimposed on

the final signal output

@ OFFSET (Potentiometer control) Adjustment of the positive or
negative offset voltage in OFFSET mode. The max. offset voltage

@ & @ RANGE: Frequencyrange selection from 0.5 Hz to 10 MHz

is:t 5V (o.c.) or :t 2.5V when terminated with 50 Q.

in 8 decade steps.
@ AMPLITUDE:

@ FREQUENCY:

(adjusting knob)

Continuous and linear

frequency fine adjustment, overlapping the ranges selected,

Setting rangefrom xO.09 to x 1.1( approx.)of the selected range.
<1) EXT IN (BNC CONNECTOR):- Input to frequency Counter(MAX
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Continuous adjustment of the output amplitude

from 0 to - 20 dB .

@ 50Q/600Q: Selectsthe output impedanceat the output BNC.

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TTL : TTL synchronousoutput to the signal output

@ & @ -20 dB : When pressed the output sigflal gets attenuated

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by 20 dB fixed attenuator. When both attenuator pushbuttons are

activated,

a total attenuation

amplitude control @

OPERATION

of 40 dB results. Including the

the max. attenuation amounts to 60 dB

(factor 1000).

General Information
The logical front panel layout of SM5078 ensures rapid familiarization

@ OUTPUT (BNC connector):

Short-circuit-proof signal output of

with the various functions.

However, even experienced operators

the generator. The output impedance is 50 0/6000, and the max.

should not neglect to carefully read the following instructions, to avoid

output amplitude is 20 Vpp (o.c.) or 10 Vpp respectively when

any operational errors and to be fully acquainted with the instrument

terminated with 50 0.( For Pulse output 10 Vpp in open circuit

when later in use.

and 5 Vpp when terminated in 50 0)

After unpacking the instrument, check for any mechanical damage or

REAR PANEL CONTROLS

loose parts inside. Should there be any transportation

damage,

inform the supplier immediately and do not put the instrument into
operation.
Safety
The case chasis and all measuring parts are connected to the
protective earth contact of the inlet.

The mains plug shall only be

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inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact.

The protective action must not be negated by the use of an extension
cord without a protective conductor.

@ FM (BNC connector): External inputfor FM.

@ AMBAl (BNC connector) : external inputfor AM Balance.
@ PWM (BNC connector): External inputfor PWM .

WARNING!
ANY

INTERRUPTION

OF

THE

PROTECTIVE

CONDUCTOR

INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE INSTRUMENT OR DISCONNECTION

OF THE PROTECTIVE EARTH TERMINAL IS LIKELY TO MAKE

@ AMSTD (BNC connector) : Externalinput for AM Standard.

@ Mains: Mainsinput230VAC50 Hz:!:10%.

@ Fuse: Mains fuse assembly. Spare fuse for mains is kept
inside.

THE INSTRUMENT DANGEROUS. INTENTIONAL INTERRUPTION

IS PROHIBITED. THE MAINS! LINE PLUG SHOULD BE INSERTED
BEFORE CONNECTIONS ARE MADE TO MEASURING CIRCUITS.
When removing the metal case or replacing, the instrument must be
completely disconnected from the mains supply. If any measurement

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