Tektronix AFG3000 Series, User Manual

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Operating basics
Quick Tip To output continuous waveforms by synchronous operation, select External
as the trigger source for the master unit to stop signal generation. Select
Inf-Cycles as the burst count for both master and slave units. Change the
trigger source of the master unit to Internal to restart the signal generation.
USB Memory
A USB memory connector is provided with all the Tektronix AFG3000 Series
Arbitrary Function Generators to allow you to perform the following tasks:
Save or recall user-de fi ned waveforms to/from a USB memory
Save or recall setups to/from fi les on a USB memory
Update your instrument fi rmware
Save a screen image
CAUTION.
When you attach a USB memory to the instrument, a caution message
appears on the screen. Do not remove the USB memory until the message
disappears.
If you remove the USB memory while this caution message is displayed, it may
cause damage to the instrument.
Read more about saving/recalling user-de fi ned waveforms. (See page 47,
Save/Recall Arbitrary Waveforms .). Read more about saving/recalling instrument
setups. (See page 80, Save/Recall Instrument Setup .). Read more about updating
your instrument. (See page 16, Update your instrument fi rmware .)
Quick Tips Use a USB memory with cross section smaller than 20 mm x 12 mm to
connect to the AFG3000 series front panel USB connector. To connect a
larger USB memory, use an extension cord.
The AFG3000 series instruments support a USB memory with a FAT12,
FAT16, or FAT32
fi le system.
NOTE.
Emissions may exceed the speci fi cation limit if a USB cable is placed in the
front-panel USB memory connector. Use only appropriate USB memory devices.
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