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Chapter 1: Agilent Technologies 16700A/B-Series Logic Analysis System
Overview - Multiple Frames Configuration
Overview - Multiple Frames Configuration
The Multi-frame module consists of a hardware module and a cable. It 
is used to expand the total number of measurement module slots for 
advanced measurements that may require the following:
• High channel count
• Centralized Run/Stop control
• Time correlated data displays
• Cross-frame flag signaling and trigger arming 
Multi-frame modules are installed into slot 1 of the mainframe (B-series 
only). Up to eight 16700B/16702B mainframes can be connected 
together in a Multi-frame group. Each 16700B/16702B mainframe can 
in turn have one 16701B expansion frame connected to it, allowing for 
a total of up to 80 measurement module slots and 16 emulation module 
slots. One Multi-frame module is required for each frame connected 
into the Multi-frame group. 
For more information on installing Multi-frame modules, see Multi-
frame Installation (see page 80).
NOTE: As with any intermodule measurement involving multiple measurement 
modules, each module must be configured properly and be able to run on its 
own as a separate module. This will eliminate many problems when you run 
them together as a group.
For a typical Multi-frame configuration, setup the following three areas: 
1. Multi-frame Configuration
2. Intermodule Configuration
3. Analyzer Trigger Configuration 
1. Multi-frame 
Configuration
When a Multi-frame module is installed in the frame, a Multi-frame icon 
appears in the System window, positioned in the option slot of the rear 
panel graphic. Select this icon to access the Multi-frame Config dialog.










