Getting started
32 AFG31000 Series Arbitrary Function Generator User's Manual
Clean the instrument
Inspect the instrument as often as operating conditions require. To clean the exterior surface:
1. Remove the power cord from the rear of the instrument before cleaning.
2. Remove loose dust from the outside of the instrument with a lint-free cloth. Use care to avoid
scratching the display.
3. Use a soft cloth, dampened with isopropyl alcohol, to clean the instrument.
NOTE. Use 70% isopropyl alcohol for more efficient cleaning. To avoid damaging the instrument, do not
use any abrasive or chemical cleaning agents. Do not allow the instrument to get wet inside. Use only
enough alcohol to dampen the cleaning cloth.
Instrument interface
Front-panel overview
The following figure shows the front panel of a dual-channel model.
Figure 6: AFG31000 Series front-panel overview
1. Power switch
2. Touch screen
3. Shortcut buttons: Frequency/Period, Amplitude/High, Phase/Delay, Offset/Low
4. Waveform function keys: Sine, Ramp, Arb, Square, Pulse, and More
5. Basic Mode buttons: Continuous, Sweep, Modulation, and Burst