Specifications

Appendix E: Reference
E-26 AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Programmer Manual
Connecting to a GPIB Network. The GPIB Interface can be used for remotely con-
trolling the arbitrary/function generator from an external device (such as a PC).
Refer to Syntax and Commands on page 2-1 for information about remote control
commands.
Connecting to a Ethernet Network. To connect the arbitrary/function generator to a
LAN, use a 10 Base-T or 100 Base-T cable. Connect a LAN cable to the LAN port
on the rear panel. See page 1-19 for the location of the LAN port.
Synchronous Operation. By synchronizing multiple arbitrary/function generators,
you can configure the multichannel arbitrary/function generator. To synchronize
multiple arbitrary/function generators, connect the instruments as follows:
 Use a BNC cable to connect the front-panel Trigger Output connector of the
master unit and the Trigger Input connector of the slave unit.
 Use another BNC cable to connect the EXT REF OUTPUT connector on the
rear panel of the master unit and the EXT REF INPUT connector of the slave
unit.
1. Push the front-panel Utility button, and then push the System bezel button to
display the System menu.
2. Set the master unit as follows:
 Trigger Out – Sync
 Clock Ref – Internal
3. Set the slave unit as follows:
 Clock Ref – External
4. Select Burst as the Run Mode for both the master and slave units.
5. Push the -more- bezel button of the slave unit, and select External as (trigger)
Source.
To synchronize multiple instruments, you must stop running output signals
once before triggering using the Burst mode.
NOTE. The EXT REF OUTPUT connector is not present on the AFG3021B and
AFG3022B rear panel.