
Chapter 2
49
Basic Operation
Using the Graphical User Interface
Selecting the Master Uni
t
1. Open an N8241A Control Utility session (double-click the Agilent N8241A icon
on the desktop).
2. In the N8241A Open dialog, enter the VISA address for the master unit, then
click
OK
.
Figure 2-8
N8241A Selection Window
3. Select the desired signal conditioning path
4. Select the desired waveform file.
5. Select the
Clock
tab.
6. From the
SYNC CLK IN
drop-down list, select
Master
.
Notice the following changes to the graphical user interface that are automatically
configured when the Master unit is assigned:
Clock Tab
•
the internal clock is no longer driving the sample clock
•
the sample clock and sync clock out are driven by the external clock in signal
•
the sync clock in signal communicates with the sequencer
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