Rear panel connections
The rear panel connections supply power to the oscilloscope and provide connectors for network, USB devices, video, reference
signals, and the AFG output.
1. Power cord connector. Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.
2. Ref In lets you connect a high-precision 10 MHz reference signal to the oscilloscope for more accurate measurements.
3. AUX Out generates a signal transition on a trigger event, outputs a 10 MHz reference signal, or outputs a synchronization
signal from the AFG.
4. AFG Out is the signal output for the Arbitrary Function Generator (AFG).
5. Video outputs (Display Port, VGA, and DVI-D) let you connect an external monitor or projector to show the oscilloscope
screen.
6. USB Device port lets you connect to a PC to remotely control the oscilloscope using USBTMC protocol.
7. USB Host ports let you connect a USB memory device, keyboard, or mouse.
8. LAN connector (RJ-45) connects the oscilloscope to a 10/100/1000 Base-T local area network.
9. Security lock connector lets you use a standard PC/laptop lock cable to secure the oscilloscope to a work bench or other
location.
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