Instruction Manual for MODEL 4011A 5 MHz FUNCTION GENERATOR with Digital Display at> BK PRECISION’ 1031 Segovia Circle Placentia, CA 92870-7137TABLE OF CONTENTS TEST INSTRUMENT SAFETY INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Frequency and Wavetoem Selection Considerations Duty Cycle Control TTUCMOS Ouput page inside ron cover 3 Voltage Controlled Frequency Operation (Output Protection Considerations Function Generator Applications Guidebook MAINTENANCE Disassembly and Reassembly Fuse Replacement Line Voltage Selection Instrument Repair Service CUSTOMER SUPPORT WARRANTY SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY page " a 3 B B 3 irINTRODUCTION ‘The B+K Precision Model 40114 Function Generator is a versatile al source which combines several fuetions into one unit. Additon- the insrument provides the added convenience of a built-in fre ‘quency counter. This permits more accurate determination of output frequency than is posible with simple calibrated dial. Coarse and fine tuning controls permit precision enabiityof te output frequency. High stability assures thatthe output Frequency doesnot df. ‘With this versa. the unit asa vast number of applications in bot analog and digital elecuonic in the engineering, manufacturing, servic- ing, educational, and hobbyist elds, ‘The heat of the function generator is a VCG (volage-contolled generator) that produces precision sine, square, or wiangle waves over the 0.5 Hz to 5 MHz range. This encompasses subaudible, audio, ultrasonic. and RF applications. A continuously variable de offe allows ‘the output tobe injected directly ino circuits a the correct bias level Variable symmetry ofthe output waveform converts the instrument toa pulse generator capable of generating rectangular waves or pulses, ‘amp or sawtooth waves, and slewed sine waves in ation tothe above features, an external signal may be used to weep the outptfequency or contol operating frequency. This is useful iuations where an extemally contrlled frequency i desirable.SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTRICS Wavetorme ‘Sine, Square, Triangle. * Pulse. Ramp Range (05 Hizto 5 MHz in 7 anges Resolution “aigts ‘Tuning Range Coarse; 10:1, Fine: 25% of Coarse Seng ‘Variable Duty Cycle 15:85:15 Coninoously Variable Operating Modes ‘Normal. VCG (Voltage Controlled Generator) Frequency Stability ‘utput requency wil aot change more than 0.09% in 1S minutes ster hour warmup OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS Timpedance 50.0 10% Level OV p-p Open circuit 10V pp into $0.0 Amplitude Control ‘Variable. 20 db range typical ‘Atenuation =20db #1 db Deortset Preset: 40.1 Viypical Variable: HOV open-circuit 4SV into 0 SINE WAVE Distortion Te ypical at | KHz Flaness 5% (45 dB) SQUARE WAVE ‘Symmetry ‘05 Hz 10 100 KH2 <2 Rise Time 20.08 ‘TRIANGLE WAVE Linearity 12989 to 100 KHzSPECIFICATIONS, ‘TH oureur Level av 102.4 Rise Time 2005, Dury Cycle 50% typical Mos ourruT Max Frequency 2MH2 Level AV mV 205V pp, ‘Continuously variable Rise Time 12028 VCG (Voltage Controlled Generator) INPUT Ing Volage (0- 1OV s1V causes a 100% frequency change Impedance 0K 5% FREQUENCY COUNTER ‘Accuracy “Time Base Accuracy # | count ‘Time Base Accuracy # SOPPM as 45°C) Display digit LED. POWER SOURCE 120/230 VAC + 10%, 50/60 He intemal jumper selectable DIMENSIONS (H x W x D) O/B" x 3.98" x L116" (26.4em x 8m x 29.tem) WEIGHT Alb. (18kg) ACCESSORIES Tastruction Manat ‘Ourpat Cable. BNC w Alligator Clips The above specifications are subject to change without noticeCONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL (ter to Fig.) 2 POWER Switch, Turns power on and of. RANGE Switch. Selects output frequency range. Seven ranges from $ Hz to5 MHz. Switch indicates maximum frequency of range and is adjusted with COARSE FREQUENCY contol to 0.1 times the maximum. For example, ifthe $00 KHz range is selected, the ‘output frequency ca be adjusted from 50 KH2 w 500 KHz. FUNCTION Switeb, Selec sine, square, or wingle waveform at OUTPUT jack. OUTPUT LEVEL Control. Controls the ampliade ofthe signal at the OUTPUT jack. Output level can be decreased by approxi ‘mately 20db wih this emi. DC OFFSET Control Enabled by the DC OFFSET Switch (12) Clockwise rotation from center changes the DC ofset ina positive direction while counterclockwise rotation from cener changes the DC offset ina negative direction ‘OUTPUT Jack. Waveform selected by FUNCTION switch as well asthe superimposed DC OFFSET voltage is available at this ck. ‘TTLCMOS Jack. TTL or CMOS square wave, depending on the position ofthe CMOS LEVEL swite (13)is output a this jack This ‘outpot is independent ofthe OUTPUT LEVEL and DC OFFSET controls 8. CMOSLEVET, Control. Rotting this contol clockwise increases the amplitude ofthe CMOS square wave atthe TTLICMOS jack. 9. VCG Jack. Voltage Controlled Generator input Permits extemal control of generator outpt requeney by a DC voliage input atts jack. A positive voltage wil decrease frequency 10. DUTY CYCLE Control Enabled by the DUTY CYCLE Switch (14), Rotation from center position adjusts the dy cycle of the ‘main OUTPUT signal 11, -20DB Switch. When engaged the signal a the OUTPUT jack is ‘tuenuated by 204. 12, DCOFRSET Switch. When engaged. enables operation ofthe DC (OFFSET control (3). 13. CMOS LEVEL Switch. When engaged, changes the TL signalto ‘CMOS signal at the TTLICMOS jack. 14, DUTY CYCLE Switch. When engaged, enables operation of DUTY CYCLE conto (10. 15, FINE FREQUENCY Control. Vernier adjustment ofthe ouput frequency for ease of sting frequency, 16. COARSE FREQUENCY Control. Coarse adjustment of the out put frequency from 0.1 1 1 times the selected range 17, COUNTER DISPLAY. Displays frequency of inerally gener sted waveform.CONTROLS AND INDICATORS woe wae woe aT e Figure 1. Model 4011 Controls and Indicators. 18, GATE LED. Indicates when the fequency counter display is second and when the 5 rang is selected, the LED will flash every updated, When the SOK through 5M ranges ae seleted, the LED 10-seconds. As the LED turns off, the display is updated. ‘wll flash 10 times per second (every 0.1 seconds), When the S019, Hz-and KHz LED. Indicates whether the counter i reading in Hz through SK ranges are selected. the LED will Mash once every ork rOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The B+K PRECISIONModel 4011 Function Generators versatile instrument, capable of producing a variety of eutput waveforms over 2 broad range of fequencies. To gain a working familiarity with the unit, itis recommended that tbe connected initially oan oscilloscope, so that ‘effects of the various cootols on the output waveforms can be ‘observed. Use this manual as required for reference until becoming accustomed to the operating procedures. FREQUENCY AND WAVEFORM SELECTION 1 Intl. verify thatthe DUTY CYCLE (14), CMOS LEVEL (13), DC OFFSET (2), -204B (11), switches ae in the OUT postion (released). Tis will produce a Symmetrical waveform unaffected by the other conto. 2 Plug the unic ito an appropriate power source and tur it on by ‘engaging the POWER switch (1) 3. Select the dested waveform (SINE, SQUARE, ot TRIANGLE) by ‘engaging one of the FUNCTION switches (3) Phase relationships ofthe waveforms are shown in Fig. 2 4, Select the fequeny f the waveform by engaging on ofthe RANGE ‘swches (2). The ouput frequency displayed along with he appope- ‘ue measurement unis, KHz oe H2 (19), onthe LED display. ‘5. Rotate the COARSE{(16)fequencycontrolto quickly st the output frequency to the approximate desired value. The FINE (15) fre- ‘queney contol can thea be usedto easily et the ourputothe specific ‘desired value. The fequency selected is availabe at the OUTPUT vek (6). In addition. a digital signal, ether TTL or CMOS is ailable atthe TTLICMOS jack (7) (eter tothe “TTLICMOS ‘OUTPUT section ofthis manta Figure 2. Output Waveform and Phase Relationship 6. Adjust the amplinude of tbe ouput as ested using the OUTPUT. LEVEL contol (4). Rotation of this congo varies the amplitade ‘from maximum 0 20db below maximum. An addtional atenvation ‘of =20db is available by pushing in the -204B switch (11). The attenuation faciors can be combined for a tol of ~0db. The ‘maximum signal level is {0 V p- into $0.2)7. A superimposed DC component canbe added othe output signal by engaging the DC OFFSET switch (12) to enable operation of the DC OFFSET control (5). Rotation ofthis contol adds a postive ‘or negative DC component othe output signal. The DC component Introduced isindependentof the OUTPUT LEVEL contol and can ‘be varied by £10 vols open circuited or 25 volts into $02. The DC Offset does not affexr the TTLICMOS output jack. The effect of DC OFFSET is shown in Fig. 3 CONSIDERATIONS. 1, Counterclockwite rotation ofthe COARSE frequency control de- creases the ouput fo approximately one-tenth of the maximum for te range selected (10:1). For example ifthe $0 K ‘ange is selected and the COARSE frequency contro is sett fll ‘counterclockwise, the ouput Fequency approximately 5 KHz. 2, Ris advisable to set the FINE frequency conto tothe approximate eater ofits ation before seting the COARSE frequency contol. ‘This assures that the FINE. contol wil not reach ts iit while trying to finalize the frequency setting. 3. The FINE frequency contol provides approximately 25% fre- ‘quency deviation from the COARSE control seing. This provides Vernier adjustment to easly set the frequency toa precise valu. 4, When the 5 Hz ranges selected, the gate time is 10 seconds and the Aisplay is updated once every 10 seconds. The result ofa frequency change will not be displayed unl 10 seconds late. Adjust the frequency in progressively smaller steps, waiting forthe display to Update unl the desired fequeacy is obtained. ‘5. When ourputing square waves or when using the TTL outpt, terminate the cable ino $0.2 o minimize ringing Also, keep cables as short as possible. 10 * Ak Ze 00 set Wi Maxam Sona +1 Zo B. Oet Lints Winout Cig. OV ocorse AN Obes Figure 3. Use of DC OFFSET Control 6, Remember thatthe outpt signal swing of te generate is imited toa0 vols open crcuted or 25 vols into 50, and applies othe ‘combined peak-to-peak sigeal and DC offset Clipping occurs Slightly above these levels. Fig 3 ustrates the various operating conditions encountered when using the DC offiet. If the dered ‘ouput signal is large or if a large DC ote is required, an oscill- ‘Stope shouldbe asedto make sre that the desired signals obtained ‘without undesirable lippingOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DUTY CYCLE CONTROL ‘The DUTY CYCLE contol canbe used to alte the symmetry ofthe ‘output waveform to produce waveshapes such as those shown in Fig 4 Fora square wave, symmetry variation amouns to changing the daty cyele (aio of “high” 0 “ow” time), effectively convering the inscu- ‘ment into a pulse generator. For a angle wave. the resultisaramp,and witha sine wave, distorted waveshapecalleda sewed sine is produced. ‘The Model 40114 provides for symmetry variation fom 15% to 85%. 1. Select the waveform desired either SINE, SQUARE or TRIANGLE. 2. Engage the DUTY CYCLE switch (14) and adjust the DUTY ‘CYCLE contol (10) forthe desired waveshape. Clockwise rotation ‘rom center results in an inerease in square wave duty cycle, and changes the sine and triangle waves as shown inthe top waveform of each pair of Fig, 4. Counter-clockwise rotation results in the bottom waveform in each pair. 3 Varying he duty cycle sting results inaslightchangein frequency, Adjust the COARSE. and FINE frequency contol as required, Figure 4. Effects of Symmetry Variation.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ‘TTUcMos OUTPUT ‘The TTL/CMOS output jack provides a fat rise time square wave ‘urpet.Eithera fixed TTL ora variable CMOS output level i available “The output is positive with respect to ground and can be used as an ‘extemal syne pulse for oscilloscopes or a a variable Frequency signal source for exercising logic circuits. Because ofthe fst rise time of this ‘output, cable length should be minimized to limit ringing and overshoot 1. Select he desired frequency range and adjust the frequency controls 235 required. The OUTPUT LEVEL and DC OFFSET conzols have no effect on the signal atthe TTLICMOS jack. 2, When the CMOS LEVEL switch (13) is OFF, 8 TTL signal is ‘urpat atthe TTLICMOS jack. Select a CMOS signal by engaging the CMOS LEVEL switch and adjust the level of the signal by rotating the CMOS LEVEL coavol VOLTAGE CONTROLLED FREQUENCY OPERATION ‘The Model 4010A canbe operated as a vltage-conolled generator by using an external contol volage applied tothe VCG INPUT jack. The ‘externally applied voltage will vary the frequency whichis preselected by the range switches and the frequency coats. Applying approxi- ‘ately +10 V with the COARSE control fll clockwise dresses the ‘ouput frequency by about 100 times (2100: rao). 1. Select the desired frequency range and waveform, 2 Set the staring fequency with the COARSE contol. Apply a positive DC voltage tothe VCG INPUT input jac (9) 0 decrease the frequency. voltage from Oto +10'V will cause the frequency to decrease bya factor of 100if the COARSE Frequency contol is set at maximum CW rotation, For example, i te starting frequency {is 500 kHz. applying +10 V will change the output frequency 105 kite, 3. To operate the function generator as 2 sweep generator, apply a positive going ramp signal to the VCG INPUT jack. As the mp Voltage increases, the frequency decreases. The ate of sweep can be adjusted by varying the frequency of the rump signal 4. Specific frequencies canbe selected by aplying a fied de voltage to the VCG INPUT jack or the frequencies can be stepped by applying a stepped de voltage. 5. Do ot apply more than #15 volts (de or de + a peak) othe VEG. INPUT jack Inpus of more than 15 volts will not cause any further shift inte frequency and could cause damage to the gener. ‘OUTPUT PROTECTION CONSIDERATIONS Use care when conaectng the function generator ouput to signa {injection point. Excessive voltage at the point of signal injection ofthe funetion generator can causes internal damage, Under normal operation. the generaoe output should never be connected to an external voltage ‘ther than low de values hat can be matched withthe DC OFFSET ‘controiThe Model 401 Ais overload protected so that shorting the output, ‘even continuously, will not cause damage. A fuse has been added in series with the OUTPUT jack to help protect the instrument from damage by connection to excessive extemal voltage. Damage ofthis ype usually occurs by accidentally connecting the ‘output the function generator 1 a voltage in he equipment under test. ‘The following protective measures are strongly recommended: 1, The user should understand the equipment under test wel enough to idenfy valid signal injection pont (i: the base ofa transistor,(OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ‘logic input of a gate etc). The voliage at valid signal injection points is rarely high enough to damage the instrument. 2, iin doubt about the safety ofa signal injetion point, measure the Woltage present atthe itended point of signal injection before ‘Connecting the function gesertor output that point '3. When applying the main output ofthe function generator toa circuit point containing a de level, adjust the DC OFFSET contol s0 that the de level tthe main oufpat matches the circuit voltage. “4, Connect the TTL ourpat only to TTL evel circuits. Connect the ‘CMOS output only to CMOS circuits. Measure the Vec of thecircuit Sider text and adjust the CMOS LEVEL control as instructed in the mancal 5. When te function generator is used by students or oer inexpert nced user, the citeuitof Fig. couldbe added into your TTL ouput [robe or et cip st. twill protect the TTL output ofthe generator [gains external voliages upto 20 vols. 2 ssoa2w me) » FeNCTION GENERATOR ae Roun Figure 5. Circuit for Protection of TTL Output. FUNCTION GENERATOR APPLICATIONS GUIDEBOOK [BK Precision offers a “Guidebook to Function Generators” which eseribes numerous applications fr ths instrument, including book-p deals It als includes a glossary of function generator terminology and fanexplanation of function generator circuit operation. Itmay be obtained fee of charge by filing out and mailing the postage paid card enclosed ‘With The Model 40108MAINTENANCE, The following instructions are for use by quallied service personnel only. To avord @lectncal shock, do not perform servecing ‘ther han contained in the operating tn Strucions uniess you are qualiled to d0 $0. ‘Remember that ac ine voltage is present on ling votage mputereuits any me ine nso ‘ment is plugged into an ac outlet, even it tured off Always unplug the function gen- erator belore performing service prace- ures DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY In order to acces the fuses and the line voltage seestor. the bottom half of the ease must be eemoved, Disassembly and reasembly proce- res are a follows Disassembly |. Unplug the function generator and turn the nit upside down, 2 Remove the fou srews from the Botlom of he ease 3 Lift of the bottom cover. Reassembly Line up the stots in the bottom ease halt withthe front panel and the ‘back panel, 2. Carefully push he bottom half down onto the top hall. 3, Replace the four screws, FUSE REPLACEMENT 1. To replace a fuse, disassemble the ease as described above 2. To replace the line fuse, locate dhe fuse holder. {i located athe rear ofthe circuit board. the eight oF the power transformer. The fae should nt normally open unies d problem has developed with the unit. Tey to determine and corec the cause ofthe Blown fuse, then replace only withthe corect value fuse eter fuse label neat fuse holder. 3, To replace the Output fuse. locate the fuse holder. tis located on the output amplitier PC Board mounted to the fron panel. Replace ‘aly withthe crest vale fuse 0.2 A slow Blow fuse, 4. Reassemble case as deseribed above LINE VOLTAGE SELECTION Disassemble the case as described above Locate the line voltage selection conncetr. cis located on the PC board behind the power transformerMAINTENANCE 3. Unplug the connector by pulling straight wp. 4. Push the connector onta the desired voltage selection pin. Be sure thane correct fuse i installed in the fuse holder (refer to label near fuse holder, 5. 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