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First Powerup Checklist

We have provided a checklist for the first use of 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. Clock and Power Connection

Connect your clock to the CKIP SMA near the upper left corner of the board, and set the frequency and power level to (typical operating specifications):
AWG272: 2 GHz with power +6 dBm 
AWG452: 4 GHz with power +9 dBm
AWG472: 4 GHz with power +14 dBm 
AWG801: 4 GHz with power +12 dB 
AWG872: 4 GHz with power +15 dB

The AWG requires one +12V input which is provided by the included 120V-240V AC power adapter which can be plugged into any compatible wall socket. Insert the barrel end of the power supply to the connector marked +12V on the back of the AWG module. Then flip the switch to the "I" position to power up the AWG.

2. Power-Up Waveform

You will now need to check if the initial power-up waveform is correct. Connect your oscilloscope to the OUTP SMA and your spectrum analyzer to the OUTN SMA at the front of the module. For dual channel models, repeat the output connections for the OUTPB and OUTNB SMA's from the other channel. Use the output from MARKER1 to trigger your oscilloscope.

You should see a sine wave at 1/32 of the input clock frequency. If you can see the waveform correctly, procede to the Software Installation section. 

If you can see a waveform but it does not resemble a sine wave, it is possible the module has not reached its normal operating temperature. Leave the module on for two minutes and power cycle the module

If you are still having difficulty producing the power-up waveform, please contact us for further support.

The power-up waveform is burned into the ROM on the module and is not user-configurable. If you would like another waveform to be displayed upon power-up, please contact us to request the customization.

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 check the Software Requirements section to ensure compatability.

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 "AWGYYY_SGN_0XX.dat" where XX is your AWG series number and YYY is 272, 452, 472, 801, or 872. This is the signature file that will allow you to switch clock frequencies without needing to adjust internal AWG hardware settings for proper operation every time. For the AWG452/472/801/872 with series number greater than 5, this signature file will be automatically generated after you launch the AWG_WIN application. If you do not have this signature file in the program folder, then you will need to contact us.