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BK Precision 4040 User Manual

BK Precision 4040
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B&K PRECISION’S
GUIDEBOOK
TO
FUNCTION
GENERATORS
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BK Precision 4040 Specifications

General IconGeneral
AC Voltage120 V
Engine Type4-Stroke OHV
Noise Level68 dB
Fuel Tank Capacity4.0 gal (15.1 L)
Outlet Types2x 120V 20A GFCI, 1x 120V 30A Twist Lock

Summary

COMMON FUNCTION GENERATOR TERMS

BASIC FUNCTION GENERATOR CONTROLS

FUNCTION GENERATOR BASICS

Input Circuits

Describes the fundamental input circuitry of a function generator.

Basic Generator Loop

Explains the core waveform generation process involving capacitor charging/discharging.

Function Selection

Describes how to select sine, square, or triangle waveforms from the output.

Output Stages

Details the amplifier circuits responsible for the generator's output signal.

Additional Circuitry

Discusses extra features beyond the basic generator loop and output stages.

Sweep Circuit

Explains the circuit responsible for generating frequency sweeps.

Gated Burst Circuit

Details the operation of the gated burst or tone burst mode.

AM Circuit

Describes the amplitude modulation circuitry within the generator.

FM Modulation

Describes the frequency modulation circuitry and its operation.

APPLICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING BY SIGNAL TRACING

Method to diagnose faults by injecting signals and checking outputs at each stage.

TROUBLESHOOTING BY SIGNAL SUBSTITUTION

Technique to locate defective stages by substituting signals from the speaker inwards.

USING A FUNCTION GENERATOR AS A BIAS AND SIGNAL SOURCE

Utilizing DC offset to bias amplifiers and provide AC input signals for testing.

AMPLIFIER OVERLOAD CHARACTERISTICS

Using triangle waves to detect amplifier overload points by observing waveform distortion.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE MEASUREMENTS, LINEAR DISPLAY

Measuring amplifier and filter frequency response using sweep and an oscilloscope.

Tone Control Test

Evaluating the effect of tone controls on amplifier frequency response.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE MEASUREMENTS, LINEAR/LOG DISPLAY

Measuring device frequency response using both linear and logarithmic sweep modes.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE USING A DIGITAL-STORAGE OSCILLOSCOPE

Using DSOs for efficient frequency response testing with single-cycle triggering.

AMPLIFIER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION USING SQUARE WAVES

Assessing amplifier transient response and harmonic content using square waves.

TESTING SPEAKERS AND IMPEDANCE NETWORKS

Measuring speaker and network impedance and resonance frequency.

NOTES ON AMPLITUDE MODULATION

Explains AM modulation principles and waveforms, including sideband suppression.

AM RECEIVER ALIGNMENT

Using a sweep generator to align AM receiver IF stages and the detector.

FM COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER ALIGNMENT

Aligning FM receiver IF stages and discriminators using a sweep generator.

TESTING DIGITALLOGIC CIRCUITS

Using square waves and pulses to test digital logic circuits like TTL and CMOS.

PRESET FREQUENCYSELECTION

Using VCF inputs and switches to select predefined frequencies for repetitive testing.

TESTING TONE BURST DECODERS

Testing tone burst decoders for proper delay time, frequency response, and sensitivity.

TESTING MODULATION LIMITERS AND COMPRESSION AMPLIFIERS

Measuring attack time and effectiveness of compression amplifiers using tone bursts.

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