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First Powerup Checklist -

We have provided you a list of things you need to check for when you first use the AWG hardware and software. Going through this list will ensure proper operation of the AWG in the future. After completing this list, please see the AWG Manual for instructions to use the software.

1. Power Connection

The power adapter is rated for 100V-240V AC input. Please plug it into an electrical outlet. Insert the other end into the header at the bottom of the AWG board. The plug has flanges so that there is only one orientation in which the plug and the header can connect.

2. Initial Powerup Waveform

You will now need to check if the initial powerup waveform is correct. Connect your clock to the CKIP SMA near the upper left corner of the board, and set the frequency to 4 GHz with power +3dBm. Then connect your oscilloscope to the OUTP SMA and your spectrum analyzer to the OUTN SMA at the upper edge of the board. You should see a sine wave at 125 MHz, or 1/32nds of your clock frequency.

If you can see the waveforms correctly then you can go on to install the AWG software. If you can see a waveform but it does not look like a sine wave, then try unplugging and reconnecting the power supply.

If after a few tries the waveform still does not show up correctly, you will need to contact us for troubleshooting. Likewise, if you do not see any waveform at all then you will also need to contact us.

3. Software Installation

Please download the Setup Files and follow the instructions detailed in the Software Setup section of the manual. Please be sure to also check the Software Requirements section. After installation, navigate to the AWG program folder, which by default is "C:\Program Files\Euvis\AWG\" and check to see if there is a file called "AWG_452_SGN_0XX.dat" where XX is your AWG series number. This is the signature file that will allow you to switch clock frequencies without needing to adjust internal AWG settings for proper operation every time. If you do not have this signature file in the program folder, then you will need to contact us.