Sweep Function Generator Model B - 810
Sweep Function Generator Model B - 810
SWEEP FUNCTION
GENERATOR
MODEL B-8IO
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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CONTENTS
I. GEhIERAI- I!FORMATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1. INTRODUCTI{
ThisoperatingmanualcontainstheinformationrequiredtoinstallandoperatetheSweep
and supplied accessories' This section
Function Generator. Figure 1-1 shows the instrument
and other basic information'
covers description, specifications, accessories
2. DESCRIPTION
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3. FEATURES
4. SPECIFICATION
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4) Operation Mode
CW Continuous generation
TRIG/GATE TRIG: One cycle oscillation triggered by input signal
GATE: Oscillation only when input is Hl
Frequency range 0.1 Hz-1 MHz
lnput voltage TTL level (DC to 100 KHz)
Start/stop phase Variable
BURST Burst wave oscillation for gate time of i ms to 10s by built-in
oscillator.
ON/OFF time is symmetrical and variable.
SWEEP Sweep mode: selection of linear and logarithmic sweeps
Sweep time: 1ms to 10s, 2 range, continuously variable.
fly-back line interval is symmetrical and variable.
Sweep width: Max. 1: 1OO, continuously variable.
(sweep start frequency can be specified.)
5) Output Characteristics
Output level 20 VP-P (oPen circuit)
Attennuator A, 20,40, 60 dB, continuously variable.
lmpedance 5OO + 10olo
DC offset Max. + 10V (open circuit)
SYNC output TTL level (duty cycle are symmetrical and variable)
GCV output Voltage output in proportion to frequency, O to 5V (MAX. frequency
in each range)
SWEEP output Sweep output in sweep mode, O to - 5V
SWEEP/BURST
GATE out TTL level
6) Amplitude Modulation {AM)
Modulation level O to l OOo/o, continuously valiable.
lnput sgnal level Max. 5 Vp-p suppressed-carrier mode.
7) VCG (External Control of Frequency)
Frequency range Max. 10OO:1, with frequency is dial set to " 10"
lnput level 0 to - 5V (+ 2O%ol, frequency is decreased by negative voltage
8) Power Requirements 100/1 2O|22OV + 1Oo/o, 24OV + 5, -1 Ao/o (48 to 66 Hz)
9) Size and Weight 300(W)x 98(H) x 3OO(D) mm Approx. 4 Kg
1O) Time Base Frequency: '1O MHz
Aging rate: +3x 105/month
Temperature: + 1 x 1O5 for 0oC-4OoC
5. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED
The Fig. 1-1 shows th Sweep Function Generator, power cord and fuses.
6. ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
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SECTION I
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NSTALLATIN
1. INTRODUCTION
This section provides installation instructions with this Sweep Function Generator. The
section also includes information on preparation for using the Sweep Function Generator and
storage.
1) Power Requirements.
This Sweep Function Generator requires a power source of 100, 120,22O Volts ac + 1Oo/o,
or 24A Volts ac +5oA -1Oo/o,48 to 66Hz single phase.
WARNING
F T1{IS INSTRUMENT IS TO BE ENERGIZED VIA AN EXTERNAL AUTO TRANSFORMER
FOR VOLTAGE REDUCTION, BE SURE THAT THE COMMON TERMINAL IS CONNECTED
TO THE NEUTRAL POLE OF THE POWER SUPPLY,
CAUTION
BEFORE TURNING THE SWEEP FUNCTION GENERATOR LNE SWITCH TO ON, VERTFY
THAT THE INSTRUMENT IS SET TO THE VOLTAGE OF THE POWER SUPPLIED.
Figure 2-1 provides instructions for line voltage and fuse selection. The line voltage selection
and the proper fuse are f actory installed f or the voltage appropriate to instrument destination.
CAUTON
USE PROPER FUSE FOR LINE VOLTAGE SELECTED.
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SELECTION OF OPERATING
VOLTAGE
CAUTION
MAKE SURE THAT ONLY FUSES FOR THE REOUIRED RATED CURRENT AND OF THE
SPECIFTED TYPE ARE USED FOR REPLACEMENT.
3) Operating Environment
(1)Temperature. The instrument may be operated in temperatures from OoC to +4OoC.
(2) Humidity. The instrument may be operated in environments with relative humidities to
85olo to 4OoC. However, the instrument must be protected from temperature extremes
which cause condensation within the instrument.
3. STORAGE ENVIRONMENT
The instrument may be stored or shipped in envronments wthn the following limits.
o Temperature : 20oC to + TOoC
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. Humidity : below 857o RH
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SECTION III
OPERATION
1. INTRODUCTION
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This section provides the operating information to acquint the user with this Sweep
Function Generator. The section includes panel features, measurement procedures for various
applications.
2. PANEL FEATURES
The front panel and Rear panel are shown in Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2. Description
numbers match the numbers on the figure.
1) Front Panel Fatures
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(1) Power Switch Applies or Removes AC Power.
press the switch to turn the power ON-the counter display LED will light. Press again
to turn the Power off .
(2) Counter Display LED (6 Digit seven segment Yellow color)
(3) Freq. Range Switch
This switch provides range selection for output'
(4) Freq./Stop Freq' (Hz) Dial
This is used to control the frequency of the output (9). The operatng frequency is
(3) setting. With
determned by the multiplying the dial reading by the FREO. RANGE
the MODE {5} setto SWEEP, this dial indicates the frequency at sweep end'
(5) Mode Switch
This switch is used to select one of five generation modes: CW, TRIG, GATE, BURST'
or SWEEP.
(6) Function Switches
These switches change the waveform of the output (9) to sine, triangle, or square
wave.
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lf all three switches re released I );-DC voltage can be obtained by using the DC
OFFSET (7) control.
(7) DC Offset Control (Pull-On)
This is used to superimpose DC voltage on the output (9)' Pull this knob to use this
function, and push it if superimposition is not necessary'
(8) Attenuation {dB) O- Variable Control
The outer knob controls the attenuation of the output (9) by O,20,40, or 6OdB' The
inner VARIABLE knob is used to adjust the output level continuously. wth DC OFFSET
setting to ON, the outer knob is used to adjust DC voltage together with the output;
however, DC voltage cannot be varied by using the inner VARIABLE knob'
(9) Output Terminal
This output terminal has an impedance of 5O ohms. When terminated with 50 ohms,
the terminal generates signals of 1O Vp-p (max.). (except for output with amplitude
modulation)
(10) TRIG Start Level Control
This is used to specify start level when the MODE (5) is set to to TRIG, GATE, or
BURST.
(1 1) Symmetry Control (Pull-On)
pull and turn this control knob to adjust the waveform symmetry of the output (9) and
SYNC OUT (j2\ in the range of 20:80 to 80:20. When the control knob is
pressed,
the two waveforms are symmetrical'
{1 2) SYNC Out Terminal
This is a TTL level output terminal (with an impedance of 5O ohms) with a 180"
phase
difference from that of the output (9). The symmetry of the output can be adjusted by
usrng the SYMMETRY control (11). This terminal is used for synchronization with an
external measuring instrument, TTL signal output, and checking the operating frequen-
cy by using a counter.
(13) TRIG lN Terminal
(5) is set to TRIG or
This is the input terminal for trigger/gate signals when the MODE
GATE. TTL level input signals are used'
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('l 4) Counter Selector Switch
Press the switch ( -- ) to external counter.
Press again ( l- ) to internal counter.
(15) External Counter lN
Counter nput connector for the external signal input.
(16) AM Switch (ON -- , OFF I- )
press this switch ( -- ) for amplitude modulation. The MOD lN terminal (17) is used
to input modulation signals.
(17) MOD lN Terminal
This is the input terminal for amplitude modulation. lt provides an input impedance
of about 1Ok ohms, a frequency range of DC to 1 MHz, and a maximum input voltage
of + 10V (AC + DC)
(18) LOG ( -f )/LlN ( -- )Switch
With the MODE switch (5) set to SWEEP, the LOG/LIN switch enables logarithmic sweep
or linear sweep to be selected.
(19) SWEEP ( -a )iSET START ( -- )Switch
This switch is used to set the sweep start frequency with the MODE (5) set to SWEEP.
When the switch is pressed ( -- ) for SET START, the sweep is stopped at the sweep
start frequency. Then, connect the generator output to a frequency counter or oscillo-
scope, and specify a sweep start frequency by using the START knob (2O)' After the
frequency is set, the sweep can be resumed by setting the switch to SWEEP ( l- ).
The sweep stop frequency is set by using the FREO. dial.
(20) Start/MOD Level Control
This is used to set the sweep start frequency and to change the amplitude modulation
level.
(21) Time 0.1-1Os ( l- )/1-1Ooms ( - ) Switch
This switch is used to switch the time ranges for burst gate or sweep when the MODE
switch (5) is set to BURST or SWEEP.
(22], AM Carrier Level Control
This is used to adjust carrier levels for amplitude modulation. With a setting around "0",
carrier waves are suppressed and a double sideband (DSB) is obtained.
(23) Symmetry (Pull-On)/Variable
Variable (outer knob):
This is used to adjust the burst/sweep time continuously in the range selected by
the TIME switch (2i). Turning the VARIABLE counterclockwise decreases the
time.
Symmetry (pull-on) (inner knob):
Pull out to adjust the ONIOFF time for a burst and sweep time (both ways). When
this knob is pushed in, the time ratio is 50:50.
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2) Rear Panel Features
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(26) SWEEPiBURST GATE OUT Terminal
This is the gate signal (TTL level) output terminal for the sweep/burst mode.
Fig. 3-3. shows the relationship between signals and time.
Burst waveform
SWEEP OUT
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3. OPERATING NSTRUCTIONS
1) Operating Precautions
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Also, take care to prevent input voltage exceeding the maximum input voltage value
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2) Counter (lNT/EXT)
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(3) Wait about 20 minutes for correct measurement unti! the crystal oven generator gets
stable in aging.
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3) Basic Signal Generation (Sine, Triangle, and Square Waves)
The panel control settings required to generate sine, triangle, or square waves continu-
ously, and to vary the output frequency manually are as follows.
Panel control Setting
MODE (5) CW
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AM (16) OFF
SYMMETRY (11) Used if necessary
FREO. RANGE (2) Desired range
FREO. DAL (4) Desired position
DC OFFSET (7) Used if necessary
ATTENUATION (8) Desired range
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vary more than + 10% of the final value.
SYNC OUT
(3) Triangle Output
The RMS value of the triangle waveform is 0.557
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times the peak value. The triangie ramp will not Fis. 3-7.
deviate from a straight line any more than 17o
of the total peak-to-peak value of the ramp.
Non-linearity is, therefore, negligible.
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4) Trigger/Gate Modes
Set the panel controls as follows to use the trigger or gate mode for signal generation.
Panel control Setting
MODE (5) TRIG or GATE
FUNCTION (6) Desired setting
AM (16) OFF
SYMMETRY (1 1) Desired setting
TRIG START LEVEL (10) lndex up
FREQ. RANGE {3) Desired range
FREO. dial (4) Desired position
DC OFFSET (7) Used if necessary
ATTENUATION (8} Desired range
By using these settings and the TTL signal input to TRIG lN (13), one of the waveforms
shown in Fig. 3-8 s output to the OUTPUT (9) connector.
TRIG IN
MODE: GATE
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Signal generation when trgger
input is Hl. (One generation ends
FUNCTION N at the completion of one cycle.)
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ln the trigger or gate mode, the output signal frequency range from 0.1Hz to l MHz and
trigger input frequency range is DC to lOOki-{2.
(TRIG START LEVEL control)
Fig. 3-8 shows the output waveforms obtained wth the TRIG START LEVEL (10) set in
the middle. The TRIG START LEVEL is turned to adjust the level to start sgnal generation.
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Fig. 3-10.
Fig. 3-10 shows the waveforms called Haver sine waves and Haver triangle waves which
are used as trigger signals.
5) BURST Mode
The instrument has a built-in burst gate oscillator used to generate burst waves during a
cycle of 1 ms to 1Os. The ratio of generation time and generation stop time can be adjusted
b, oulling and turning the inner knob of the SYMMETRY control (23). The panel contrcl
set'tings for the BURST mode are as follows.
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"'?!1,1'f,3l,'Put A/ i Da Ratio T,:Tr is adjusted.
VARIABLE knob:
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T {time) becomes shorter.
Turn counterclockwise
to increase T (time).
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be changed by using
Fig. 3-g shows an outpur burst waveform. The trigger start level can
the same procedure as in Trigger/Gate Modes'
6) SWEEP Mode
rate of 1 to
The sweep mode allows a iinear or logarithnnic sweep t0 be made at a sweep
1:1OO in a specified frequen"y |.ung". The sweep time can be set
from 1ms to 1Os' Use
the sTART/MOD LEVEL control (20) to set the sweep start frequency and the
FREO, dial
(4) to set the sweeP end frequencY'
The panel control settings for the sweep mode are as follows'
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Panel control Setting
MODE (5) SWEEP
FUNCTION (6) fu,\,orTL
AM (16) OFF
SYMMETRY (11) Pushed in
FREO. RANGE (3) Desired range
FREO. dial (4) At desired sweep end frequency
DC OFFSET (7) Used if necessary
SET START/SWEEP (19) SETSTART(. )
(SWEEP I , after a sweep start frequency
setting)
T|ME (21) Desired range
SYMMETRY (23) Pulled and turned fully clockwise
VARIABLE (23) Desired time ,
L|N/LOG (18) Desired setting
ATTENUATION (8) Desired range
To set a sweep frequency range, connect a frequency counter or oscilloscope to the OUT-
PUT I9), turn the FREO. dial (4) to specify the sweep end frequency, and then specify a
sweep start frequency by using the START/MOD LEVEL control (20). After the frequency
range settng is made, the sweep is started when the pressed SET START - / SWEEP
I switch (19) is pressed again and released ( I ).
Fig. 3-12 shows the waveforms and their relationship.
SWEEP OUT
SWEEP/BURST
GATE OUT
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When a sweep start frequency has been specified by using the SET START switch
a sweep is started by pressing the switch. The sweep is ended at sweep completion.
7l Symrnetry
The symmetry of output waveforms can be varied by using the SYMMETRY control (1 1).
When th'e control knob is pressed, output waveforms have a symmetry of 50:5O. lf the
contro! knob is pulled out and turned, the symmetry can be adjusted in a range from
2O:8O to 8O:20. The frequency range is limited to lMHz or less for symmetry control.
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8} DC OFFSET/Trc OUT
The DC offset function enables superimposition of DC voltage on output waveforms.
Superimposed voltage is limited to the waveform peak + DC with + 5V when the output
is terminated at 5O ohms. Without this termination, the voltage must be within + 1OV.
lf all FUNCTION switches (6) are released (pushed out), only the DC voltage is output.
The DC offset function is activated by pulling the DC OFFSET knob (7) out. The knob
must be turned clockwise to superimpose a positive voltage; it must be turned counter-
clockwise to superimpose a negative voltage. The VARIABLE knob of the ATTEI{UATION
control (8) cannot be used to change the DC offset voltage, but can be used to change
the amplitude of output waveforms.
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Note: The DC ofset voltage is attenuated by the attenuator (O to 6OdB). Even when the
DC offset function is turned off, a residual offset voltage of I OOmV (max.) remains.
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The panel control setting used to output DC"'oltage only are as follows.
Panel control Setting
FUNCTION (6) All buttons released
(Push all buttons out.)
FREO. RANGE (3) Range of x1OO or less
DC OFFSET (7) Pull the knob
ATTENUATION (8) 0dB
A max. of + 1OOCV output can be obtained at an open output terminal by adjusting the
DC OFFSET knob. Because the output impedance is set to 50 ohms, the relationship bet-
ween the output voltage and max" load current is as shown in Fig. 3-15.
Output voltage
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0 100
Max. load current {mA)
Fig. 3-15.
9) Amplitude Modulation
The instrument provides an amplitude modulation when an external modulation signal is
supplied from the MOD lN terminal (17). The modulation signal frequency ranges from
DC to 1MHz. The maximum input voltage required for full (1OO%) modulation is SVp-p.
The input impedance is about 1O kohms. The control panel settings used for amplitude
modulation are as follows.
Panel control Setting
MODE (5) CW
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AM (16) ON
SYMMETRY (1 1) Pressed
FREO. RANGE (3) Desired range
FREQ. dial (4) Desired position
DC OFFSET (7) Used if necessary
AM CARRIER LEVEL (22) Desired level
MOD LEVEL (20) Desired modulation level
The extent of the amplitude variation is expressed as the percentage of modulation. The
following formula defines the relationship between F" and F* {see Fig. 3-16)
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foff& x 1oo: percent modutaton
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FULL CARBIER !PEEESEq!A8E]!8
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0% Modulation Carrier
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5Oo/o Modulation Carrier
No Modulation
Unsuppressed Carrier
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Carrier with
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Overmodulation
Fully Suppressed
Carrier with
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Fig. 3-17. AM modulation and suppressed ca rrier waveforms.
lf the AM CARRIER LEVEL (221 is turned around the middle ('A"1, a double sideband
with a suppressed carrier is obtained.
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When, for example, the frequency range is set for x 1k with a FREO. dial reading af " 10"
(1OkHz), and -2V is applied to the VCG lN terminal, the output frequency is 6kHz indi-
cated by the dotted line in Fig. 3-15.
Note: Note that noise in the DC voltage or modulation signal supplied to the VCG lN may
cause undesirable frequency modulation.
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1 1) Combintation of Functions
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Output waveform
SWEEP OUT
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FREO' RANGE control (3) and FREO' dial
The sweep end frequency is set by the
use external amplitude control
when a sweep start frequency is to be changed,
(negative voltage) for the SWEEP OUT output'
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(2) Output voltage sweep operation
An output voltage sweep is made by using the amplitude modulation of the SWEEP OUT
output (25). Fig. 3-21 shows the required connections for this operation.
SWEEP OUT
Turn AM on
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See Section 9) Amplitude Modulation for details on the modulation factor adjustment.
Output waveform
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