Tektronix AFG3000 Series, User Manual

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Operating basics
Synchronous Operation
To synchronize multiple arbitrary function generators, use the Utility menu.
Some documentation may also refer to the synchronous operation as master-slave
operation.
1. Use a BNC cable to
connect the front-panel
Trigger Output of one
instrument (master) to the
Trigger Input of another
unit (slave).
The master unit sends a
trigger signal to the slave
unit.
2. Connect the rear panel
EXT REF OUT (master)
and EXT REF IN (slave)
with another BNC cable.
The master clock and
the slave clock are
synchronized.
3. Push the front-panel
Utility button of the
master unit to display the
System menu.
4. Sets the following:
Trigger Out - Sync
Clock Ref - Internal
5. Set the slave instrument:
Display the System
menu, and then push the
Clock Ref bezel button to
select External.
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