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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. 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:
AWG801: 4 GHz with power +15 dBm
AWG472: 4 GHz with power +15 dBm
AWG452: 4 GHz with power +3 dBm
AWG272: 2 GHz with power +3 dBm
AWG252: 2 GHz with power +3 dBm.

Set up a small fan to blow air across the module. This is only necessary if you have a non-enclosure AWG module. The fan must be able to provide an airflow displacement of 20 cubic feet per minute. This is necessary to keep the board cool, preventing overheating and facilitating consistent operation of the module.

The power adapter is rated for 100V-240V AC input. Please plug it into an electrical outlet. If you have a non-enclosure AWG module insert the other end into the header at the bottom of the AWG board. If you have an enclosure AWG module, insert the barrel end of the power supply to the connector marked "+12V". Then flip the switch to the "I" position to power up the AWG.

2. Initial Powerup Waveform

You will now need to check if the initial powerup 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.

You should see a sine wave at 125 MHz, or 1/32 of your clock frequency (1/64 of the sampling rate for the AWG801), if you had set the clock frequency as suggested. You may use the output from MARKER1 to trigger your oscilloscope.

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 resemble a sine wave, it is possible the module has not reached its normal operating temperature. Leave the module on for two minutes; then unplug it, wait two seconds, and immediately reconnect 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 "AWGYYY_SGN_0XX.dat" where XX is your AWG series number and YYY is 252, 272, 452, 472, or 801. 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. For the AWG801, AWG472, and AWG452 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.