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Chapter 3  Features and Functions
External Timebase Reference (Option 001)
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4. Leaving the phase setting at its default (zero) on the first 33210A, use 
the Adjust Phase feature to adjust the phase of the second 33210A to 
align the output signals:  
You can use the Set 0 Phase feature to set a new zero-phase reference 
point with the two function generators now aligned.
• Front-Panel Operation: Press and select the Output Setup, 
softkey, then Adjust Phase. Set the phase angle (±360 degrees) using 
the knob and cursor keys or the numeric keypad. Once you have 
aligned the signals on the scope, press Set 0 Phase to set a new zero-
phase reference point. 
• Remote Interface Operation: Use the following command to set the 
phase offset (the query returns the currently set offset):
PHASe {<
angle
>|MINimum|MAXimum}
PHASe? [MINimum|MAXimum] 
• The following command sets a new zero-phase reference point:
PHASe:REFerence
Application Note 1426: “How to Connect Two or More Signal 
Generators to Create a Multi-Channel Waveform Generator” provides 
additional information on this subject. 
Out of Phase Aligned
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