Keysight M8121A, User Manual

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74 Keysight M8121A Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Guide
6 Remote Programming
Remote Programming Overview
Introduction
SCPI programming, optionally using a LAN connection is the way to
control the M8121A automatically.
Three LAN protocols are supported:
•
VXI-11 : The Visa Resource String is e.g.,
“TCPIP0::localhost::inst0::INSTR”.
• HiSLIP : This protocol is recommended. It offers the functionality of
VXI-11 protocol with better performance that is near socket
performance. Visa Resource Strings look like
“TCPIP0::localhost::hislip0::INSTR”. The correct resource string is
shown in the M8121A About Box.
• Socket : This protocol can be used with any I/O library or using standard
operating system socket functionality connecting to port 5025. Visa
Resource string looks like “TCPIP0::localhost::5025::SOCKET”.
Command Line Arguments
Before sending SCPI commands to the instrument, the firmware
(M8121Firmware.exe) must be started. This can be done in the Windows
Start menu (All Programs >Keysight M8121 > Keysight M8121).
(See Communication for details about /s, /t, /i, /AutoID, /NoAutoID,
/FallBack).
Option Decsription
/Minimized Start minimized.
/Hide Start without application window; only show notify icon.
/s socketPort Set the socket port at which the firmware waits for SCPI commands
/t telnetPort Set the telnet port at which the firmware waits for SCPI commands
/i instrumentNumber Set the instrument number (instN, hislipN) at which the firmware waits
for SCPI commands
/AutoID Automatically select ports and number for the connections (default
behavior).