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152 Chapter 10

Basic System Operations

Setting System References

Basic System Operations

Setting System References

The Agilent CSA provide a utility to preconfigure the global settings for

the box.

Selecting a Frequency/Timing Reference

Perform this procedure to select a common frequency or timing

reference to be used for all measurement tools (when applicable).

1. Press System, Freq/Time Reference

Using the knob or the up/down arrow navigation keys to highlight

the frequency/timing reference you want.

3. Press Select.

NOTE A frequency/time reference indicator in the lower-right of the screen

shows both the selected reference and its status.

Reference indicators include: Int Ref, Even Sec, Ext 1.0 MHz,

Ext 2.048 MHz, Ext 4.95 MHz, Ext 10 MHz, Ext 13 MHz, Ext 15 MHz,

or Ext 19.66 MHz.

Status indicators include:

• Green dot to indicate that the reference is locked

• Yellow triangle to indicate that the reference is acquiring lock

• Red X to indicate that the reference is not locked