Operating Basics
AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual
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Synchronous Operation (AFG3100 and AFG3200 Series)
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 Tri gge r Ou tpu t of one
instrument (master) to the Trigg er
Input of another unit (slave).
2. Connect the rear panel EXT REF OUT
(master) and EXT REF IN (slave) with
another BNC cable.
The master unit controls the synchro-
nous operation.
3. Push the front-panel Utility button,
and then push the System bezel but-
ton of master instrument.
4. The System menu is displayed. To
synchronize the slave unit, select
Sync.
5. Set the slave instrument. Display the
System menu, and then push the
Clock Ref bezel button to select
External.
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Master
Slave
Trigger Output – Trigger Input
EXT REF OUT – EXT REF IN (rear panel)
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