Keysight CXG, EXG, and MXG X-Series Signal Generators Programming Guide 51
Using IO Interfaces
Using LAN
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Using Sockets LAN
Sockets LAN is a method used to communicate with the signal generator over
the LAN interface using the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP). A socket is a fundamental technology used for computer networking
and allows applications to communicate using standard mechanisms built into
network hardware and operating systems. The method accesses a port on the
signal generator from which bidirectional communication with a network
computer can be established.
Sockets LAN can be described as an internet address that combines Internet
Protocol (IP) with a device port number and represents a single connection
between two pieces of software. The socket can be accessed using code
libraries packaged with the computer operating system. Two common versions
of socket libraries are the Berkeley Sockets Library for UNIX systems and
Winsock for Microsoft operating systems.
Your signal generator implements a sockets Applications Programming
Interface (API) that is compatible with Berkeley socket for UNIX systems, and
Winsock for Microsoft systems. The signal generator is also compatible with
other standard sockets APIs. The signal generator can be controlled using SCPI
commands that are output to a socket connection established in your program.
Before you can use sockets LAN, you must select the signal generator’s
sockets port number to use:
Users with Windows XP operating systems and newer can use this section
to better understand how to use the signal generator with port settings.
For more information, refer to the help software of the IO libraries being
used.
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