Tektronix 071-1631-04, AFG3000 Series Synchronous Operation (Except AFG3021B and AFG3022B)

Operating Basics
60 AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual
Synchronous Operation (Except AFG3021B and AFG3022B)
To synchronize multiple arbitrary/function generators, use the Utility menu. Some documentation may also refer to the syn-
chronous operation as master-slave operation.
1. Use a BNC cable to connect the
front-panel Trigg er Outpu t of one instru-
ment (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.
6. Select Burst as the Run Mode for both
the master and the slave instrument.
To synchronize two instruments, you
must stop running output signals once
before triggering using the Burst mode.
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Master Slave
Trigger Output – Trigger Input
EXT REF OUT – EXT REF IN (rear panel)
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