Tektronix AFG3000 Series, User Manual

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Instrument interface, front panel, and rear panel
Rear Panel
The following illustration shows the rear panel connectors for the instrument.
1. ADD INPUT : The ADD INPUT connector is provided with AFG3101 /
3101C / 3102 / 3102C / 3151C / 3152C / 3251 / 3252 / 3252C. This connector
lets you add an external signal to the CH1 output signal.
2. EXT MODULATION INPUT (CH1 and CH2) : The CH1 INPUT and CH2
INPUT are independent. The signal input level of these connectors controls
modulation parameters.
3. EXT REF INPUT : This is a BNC connector for the external reference input.
When you want to synchronize multiple AFG3000 series arbitrary function
generators, or synchronize your arbitrary function generator and another
instrument, use the external reference input connector.
4. EXT REF OUTPUT : This is a BNC connector for the external reference
output. When you want to synchronize multiple AFG3000 series arbitrary
function generators, or synchronize your arbitrary function generator and
another instrument, use the external reference output connector.
5. USB : Used to connect a USB controller. (Type B)
6. LAN : Used to connect the instrument to a network. Connect a 10BASE-T
or 100BASE-T cable here.
7. GPIB : Used to control the instrument through GPIB commands.
8. Chassis Ground Screw : The chassis ground screw is used to ground the
instrument. Use a uni fi ed coarse screw (#6-32, 6.35 mm length or less).
9. Security Slot : Use a standard laptop computer security cable to secure your
instrument to your location.
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