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Tektronix AFG3000 User Manual

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Reference

AFG3000 Series Arbitrary/Function Generators Reference Manual

2-25

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 3-1 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.

Diagnostics/
Calibration

Execute Diagnostics

Performs the instrument diagnostics.

Execute Calibration

Performs the instrument self calibration.

Backup/
Restore

4

Type

Setup
Arb

Selects file type (Setup or Arb).

Backup

Internal ->
USB Memory

Copies the contents of internal memory to a
USB memory.

Restore

Internal <-
USB Memory

Copies the files in the USB memory to the
internal memory.

Change Directory

Opens a directory in a USB memory.

Make Directory

Creates a new directory in a USB memory.

Channel Copy

CH1 -> CH2

Copies the CH1 waveform parameter settings to
CH2.

CH2 -> CH1

Copies the CH2 waveform parameter settings to
CH1.

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Firmware Update

4

Execute

Performs the instrument firmware update.

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Change Directory

Opens a directory in a USB memory.

Cancel

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1. AFG3100 and AFG3200 series only.

2. To connect your instrument to a network, you must first obtain information from your network

administrator. The procedure for entering the Ethernet network parameters depends on your
network configuration.

3.

If your network supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), select the DHCP On so that
the instrument can automatically set its network address through DHCP.

4. These menus are available only when a USB memory is inserted correctly to the instrument.

Table 2-13: Utility Menu (cont.)

First Level

Second Level

Third Level

Description