N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators User's Guide

Basic Digital Operation (Option 651/652/654)Multiple Baseband Generator Synchronization4. Except for triggering, set the desired waveform parameters such as markers and sample clock.The baseband synchronization feature limits the trigger selections for both the master and slaves.If the current trigger settings include unsupported BBG synchronization parameters, the AgilentMXG generates a settings conflict error and changes the trigger settings. To avoid the settingsconflict error, manually set the trigger parameters as shown on page 219 prior to setting themultiple BBG synchronization parameters.5. Turn on the RF Output.Set the BBG Synchronization Master Parameters1. Press Mode > Dual ARB > ARB Setup > More > Multi–BBG Sync Setup > Multi–Bbg Sync Type > Master.2. Set the number of slaves using the Number of Slaves softkey.3. If desired, modify the trigger parameters (see page 219).The master signal generator allows the modifications of both the trigger type and the triggersource.a. Return to the Dual ARB menu (see page 219).b. Set the desired trigger type and source.c. Return to the Multi–BBG Sync Setup menu.Set the BBG Synchronization Slave Parameters1. Press Mode > Dual ARB > ARB Setup > More > Multi–BBG Sync Setup > Multi–BBG Sync Type > Slave.2. Set the number of Slaves using the Number of Slaves softkey.3. Set the slave position that the signal generator occupies.There can be up to fifteen slaves in a system.4. Press the Listen for Sync softkey and verify that Waiting for Sync appears in the Status area ofthe display.5. If desired, select a different trigger type parameter:a. Return to the Dual ARB menu (see page 219).b. Set the desired trigger type.c. Return to the Multi–BBG Sync Setup menu.6. Repeat for each slave signal generator in the system.Synchronize the SystemPerform this procedure only after setting the parameters for both the master and slave signalgenerators. If resynchronizing a system, use the procedure “Making Changes to the MultipleSynchronization Setup and Resynchronizing the Master/Slave System” on page 224.Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators User’s Guide 223