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Figure 1. Model 4017A Front Panel. 

 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 

                                                                 

 

 

 
 
                                                                                                                           

 

     

 
 
 
 
 
 

Figure 2. Output Waveform and Phase 

Relationship 

 

The 

B+K Precision

 Model 4017A Sweep/Function Generator is a 

versatile  instrument,  capable  of  producing  a  variety  of  output 
waveforms  over  a  broad  range  of  frequencies.  To  gain  a  working 
familiarity  with  the  unit,  it  is  recommended  that  it  be  connected 
initially to an oscilloscope, so that the effects of the various controls 
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.

 

Initially, verify that the 

DUTY CYCLE

 (17), 

CMOS LEVEL

 

(15), 

DC OFFSET

 (14), 

-20 dB

 (11), and 

SWEEP INT/EXT

 

(12)  switches  are  in  the  OUT  position  (released).  This  will 
produce  a  symmetrical  waveform  unaffected  by  the  sweep 
generator and other controls. 

2.

 

Plug the unit into an appropriate power source and turn it on by 
engaging the 

POWER

 switch (1). 

3.

 

Select the desired waveform (SINE, SQUARE, or TRIANGLE) 
by  engaging  one  of  the 

FUNCTION

  switches  (3).  Phase 

relationships of the waveforms are shown in Fig. 2. 

4.

 

Select the frequency of the waveform by depressing one of the 

RANGE

 switches (2). The output frequency is displayed, along 

with the appropriate measurement units, 

KHz

 or 

Hz

 (23), on the 

LED display. 

5.

 

Rotate the 

COARSE

 (20) frequency control to quickly set the 

output  frequency  to  the  approximate  desired  value.  The 

FINE

 

(19) frequency control can then be used to easily set the output 
to the specific desired value. The frequency selected is available 
at the 

OUTPUT

 jack (6). In addition, a digital signal, either TTL 

or CMOS is available at the 

TTL/CMOS

 jack (7) (refer to the 

“TTL/CMOS OUTPUT” section of this manual). 

6.  Adjust  the  amplitude  of  the  output  as  desired  using 

the 

OUTPUT  LEVEL

  control  (4).  Rotation  of  this 

control varies the amplitude from maximum to 20 dB 
below maximum. An additional attenuation of -20 dB 
is available by engaging the 

-20 dB

 switch (11). The 

attenuation factors can be combined for a total of -40 
dB.  The  maximum  signal  level is 10 V p-p  (into 50 
Ω). 

 

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Page 7: ...le 20 dB range typical Attenuation 20dB 1 dB DC Offset Preset 0 1V typical Variable 10V open circuit 5V into 50 SINE WAVE Distortion 3 typical at 1kHz Flatness into 50 5 45 dB 0 1Hz to 8MHz 20 2 0 dB...

Page 8: ...60Hz internal jumper selectable DIMENSIONS H x W x D 5 5 x 11 75 x 10 575 140 x 298 x 264mm WEIGHT 4 5 lbs 2 kg ACCESSORIES Output Cable BNC to Alligator Clips Instruction Manual NOTE See Maintenance...

Page 9: ...rol clockwise increases the amplitude of the CMOS square wave at the TTL CMOS jack 9 VCG SWEEP Jack Controlled by SWEEP EXT INT Switch 12 When SWEEP EXT is selected jack is the Voltage Controlled Gene...

Page 10: ...the selected range 21 COUNTER DISPLAY Displays frequency of internally generated waveform 22 GATE LED Indicates when the frequency counter display is updated When the 100K through 10M ranges are selec...

Page 11: ...desired waveform SINE SQUARE or TRIANGLE by engaging one of the FUNCTION switches 3 Phase relationships of the waveforms are shown in Fig 2 4 Select the frequency of the waveform by depressing one of...

Page 12: ...frequency is approximately 1 kHz 2 It is advisable to set the FINE frequency control to the approximate center of its rotation before setting the COARSE frequency control This assures that the FINE c...

Page 13: ...symmetry variation amounts to changing the duty cycle ratio of high to low time effectively converting the instrument into a pulse generator For a triangle wave the result is a ramp and with a sine w...

Page 14: ...ld generally be made after setting the starting frequency because it is largely dependent on that setting 2 The front panel VCG SWEEP jack 9 provides the internal ramp signal which can be used as the...

Page 15: ...at can be matched with the DC OFFSET control The Model 4017A is overload protected so that shorting the output even continuously will not cause damage A fuse has been added in Damage of this type usua...

Page 16: ...s which describes numerous applications for this instrument including hook up details It also includes a glossary of function generator terminology and an explanation of function generator circuit op...

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Page 20: ...fifteen 15 days of purchase Exclusions This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs The warranty is void if the se...

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