Quick Tutorial
AFG3000 Series Quick Start User Manual
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Quick Tutorial
The quick tutorial shows beginning users how to generate a simple sine waveform. Follow these steps to get acquainted
with the basics of the instrument:
1. Turn on the arbitrary/function generator.
2. Connect the CH1 Output of the arbitrary/function generator and the oscilloscope input with a BNC cable.
3. Select a waveform.
4. Enable the signal output.
5. Observe a waveform displayed on the oscilloscope screen.
6. Use the front-panel shortcut buttons to select a waveform parameter.
7. Select Frequency as a parameter to be changed.
8. Change the frequency value using numeric keys.
9. You can also change the waveform parameters using the general purpose knob and the arrow keys.
For more task-oriented descriptions of basic operation, see Application Examples on page 61.
In addition to the quick tutorial for generating a sine waveform, this section describes how to access the help system of the
arbitrary/function generator.