Bode Plots with SDS800 and SDG1000 function Generator

Joel Roop

Last Update a year ago

The SDS800X-HD manual indicates that the scope can control the function generator from either a LAN or USB connection. This note illustrates using the USB connection

Step1 Attach the Function Generator to the scope


Connect the USB cable from the back of the generator to the USB port at the back of the scope


Now need to tell Scope of the attachment

Bode plot is controlled from the Analysis Tab

From the Touch Screen - Touch the Analysis Tab and Select Bode

Choose the interface option


Notice the circled test button – once the appropriate interface is selected, pressing the Test button will display a message that the function generator is connected successfully. 


Step 2 Connect the Function Generator to the DUT

Here is the filter.

Step 3 Configure Bode Parameters

As the plot is running, the measured values can be displayed on a  Table running along the left edge of the scope's screen.  Controlling 2 screens

Here is the first Screen

And the second


After setting the List Option, press the Return 


Step 5 Start the operation

Now the bode plot should start, with/without a data Table being written along the left of the display

Step 6 Create csv file with Bode Data


Press the Bode Plot 

And the Data Sheet again

Display the save options

Let's SaveAs Option

Then Name the file and save it

Now the .CSV file should be on the USB drive

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