RS PRO RSFG-1013 Function Generator
Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase. During this warranty period, RS PRO will, at its option, replace or repair the defective unit, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction. This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from abuse, neglect, accident, unauthorized repair, alteration, contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Any implied warranties arising out of the sale of this product, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the above. RS PRO shall not be liable for loss of use of the instrument or other incidental or consequential damages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any claim or claims for such damage, expense or economic loss. Some states or countries laws vary, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. For full terms and conditions, refer to the RS PRO website.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Symbols
These safety symbols may appear in the user manual or on the instrument.
Main Features
| Performance | • High resolution using DDS technology
• High frequency accuracy: ±20ppm • Low distortion: −55dBc @ ≤200kHz • High resolution 100mHz |
| Features | • Digital user interface with 6-digit LED display
• Various output waveforms: Sine, Square, and Triangle • TTL output • Amplitude control • −40dB attenuation • Duty control • Variable DC offset control • Output On/Off control • Voltage display • Output overload protection |
| Interface | • Frequency output
• TTL output |
Appearance
Front Panel Overview
| Description | |
| 1. Main Display | 2. Entry Keys |
| 3. Shift Key | 4. Output On/OFF key |
| 5. Main Output | 6. TTL Output |
| 7. Amplitude Control | 8. Offset Control |
| 9. Duty Control | 10. Frequency Adjustment Knob |
| 11. Power Switch | |
Rear Panel Overview
| Description | |
| 1. Ground Terminal | 2. AC Power Input |
| 3. AC rating information | |
START UP
Power Up
| Step | 1. Connect the power cord to the AC voltage input. Check the voltage level displayed on the label (1) and make sure it is identical to the AC line. Then connect the power cord (2).
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| 2. Push and turn on the main power switch on the front panel.
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| 3. The display shows the default setup: Sine wave, 1kHz
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Functionality check
| Step | 1. Connect SFG main output to measurement device such as oscilloscope.
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| 2. Press the output key. The output is activated and the LED turns on.
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| 3. Observe the output waveform: 1kHz, sine wave. |
Operation Shortcuts
Sine Wave
Triangle wave
Square Wave
TTL Output
Activate waveform
2. Press the output key. The LED turns On.
3. The waveform comes out from the main terminal.
10Vp-p (50Ω load)
20Vp-p (no load)
Set Frequency
Set Duty Cycle
SPECIFICATIONS
RSFG-1013 must be powered for at least 30 minutes within the ambient temperature 18˚C ~ 28˚C to meet this spec.
Main
| Output Function | Sine, Square, Triangle |
| Amplitude Range | 10Vpp (50Ω load) |
| Amplitude Accuracy | ±20% at maximum position |
| Impedance | 50Ω ± 10% |
| Attenuator | −40dB ± 1dB x1 |
| DC Offset | < −5V ~ >+5V (50Ω load) |
| Duty Range | 25% ~ 75%, ≤1MHz (Square Wave) |
| Display | 6 digits LED display |
Frequency
| Sine/Square Waveform Range | 0.1Hz ~ 3MHz |
| Triangle Waveform Range | 0.1Hz ~ 1MHz |
| Resolution | 0.1Hz maximum |
| Stability | ±20ppm |
| Accuracy | ±20ppm |
| Aging | ±5ppm/year |
| Sine/Square Waveform Range | 0.1Hz ~ 3MHz |
| Triangle Waveform Range | 0.1Hz ~ 1MHz |
Sine Wave
| Harmonic Distortion | ≥ -55dBc, 0.1Hz ~ 200kHz
≥ -40dBc, 0.2MHz ~ 2MHz ≥ -35dBc, 2MHz ~ 3MHz (At maximum position without any attenuation to 1/10 of any combination setting, TTL Off) |
| Flatness | < ± 0.3dB, 0.1Hz ~ 1MHz
< ± 0.5dB, 1MHz ~ 2MHz < ± 1dB, 2MHz ~ 3MHz (At the max amplitude relating to 1kHz) |
Triangle Wave
| Linearity | ≥ 98%, 0.1Hz ~ 100kHz
≥ 95%, 100kHz ~ 1MHz |
Square Wave
| Symmetry | ±5% of period + 4ns, 0.1Hz ~ 100kHz |
| Rise/ Fall Time | ≤ 100ns at maximum output, 50Ω load |
TTL
| Level | ≥ 3Vpp |
| Fan Out | 20 TTL Load |
| Rise/ Fall Time | ≤ 25ns |
General
| Power Source | AC110/220/240V ±10%, 50/ 60Hz (Line voltage setting is factory installed) |
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Operation Environment |
Indoor Use, Altitude Up to 2000m Ambient Temperature 0 ~ 40°C Relative Humidity ≤ 80%, 0 ~ 40°C
Install Category II / Pollution Degree 2 |
| Storage Environment | Temperature -10 ~ 70°C Humidity ≤ 70% |
| Accessories | Instruction Manual x 1 GTL-101 x 1 |
| Dimension | 251 (W) x 91 (H) x 291 (D) |
| Weight | Approx. 2.1kg |
Africa
RS Components SA
P.O. Box 12182, Vorna Valley 1686
20 Indianapolis Street, Kyalami Business Park
Kyalami, Midrand, South Africa
Asia
RS Components Ltd.
Suite 1601, Level 16, Tower 1, Kowloon Commerce Centre, 51 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong
China
RS Components Ltd.
Suite 23 A-C, East Sea Business Centre Phase 2
NO. 618 Yan’an Eastern Road, Shanghai, 200001, China
Europe
RS Components Ltd.
PO Box 99, Corby, Northants NN17 9RS
United Kingdom
Japan
RS Components Ltd.
West Tower (12th Floor), Yokohama Business Park,
134 Godocho, Hodogaya, Yokohama,
Kanagawa 240-0005 Japan
North America
Allied Electronics
7151 Jack Newell Blvd. S. Fort Worth, Texas 76118
U.S.A.
South America
RS Componentes Electrónicos Limitada
Av. Pdte. Eduardo Frei M. 6001-71, Centro Empresas El Cortijo Conchali, Santiago, Chile
Documents / Resources
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RS PRO RSFG-1013 Function Generator [pdf] User Guide RSFG-1013, 2889873, RSFG-1013 Function Generator, RSFG-1013, Function Generator, Generator |