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3152B User Manual
Publication No. 980935 Rev. A
2-2 Installation
EADS North America Test and Services
Controlling the
Instrument from
Remote
In general, the 3152B is controlled from a remote device using the
VXIbus slot 0 controller. In addition, when configured in a 3100M
carrier, there is an additional front panel LAN connector that allows
communication with a web page (LXI specification) and USB port.
This allows you to transfer data directly to the waveform memory.
To communicate with the 3152B you may either write your own
software or use one of the soft front panel programs that allows
access to all instrument modes, functions, and parameters. If you
wish to use ArbConnection, insert the supplied CD and follow the
instructions on the screen to install the program. You may also use
the soft panels that are supplied with the VXIplug&play drivers on the
same CD. 3100M-3152B users that intend to control the instrument
from a web page must program the LAN parameters before it can be
used on the network. Information on how to program the LAN
parameters is given below. Note that as long as the instrument is
powered on, the LAN parameters will not change. For a new LAN
setting to take effect, turn the power off and then back on.
Installing
Software Utilities
The 3152B is supplied with a CD containing ArbConnection and the
VXIplug&play driver, and possibly an IVI compatible driver for use with
the Ethernet interface. It also includes the user manual. You should
store the CD in a safe place in case you need to restore damaged
files or load the software onto different computers. The latest User
Manual, drivers, and firmware are available for download from the
EADS North America Test and Services web site:
www.ts.eads-
na.com
.
ArbConnection
lets you control instrument functions and features from
a remote computer. It also lets you generate and edit arbitrary
waveforms, sequence tables, and modulated signals, and then
download these to the 3152B.
You may use ArbConnection to control the 3152B without writing
software. However, for maximum flexibility, you may control the
3152B at a low level using SCPI commands in your own software.
Note that for register-based models, SCPI commands need to be
directed to a DLL instead of to the VISA library. In either case, you
may use SCPI commands through ArbConnection’s command editor
without programming.
Chapter 4 provides installation and operating instructions for
ArbConnection.
Connecting to a
LAN Network
The 3100M-3152B has a front panel connector that allows connection
to a local area network system. This LAN port has three purposes:
•
Download waveform data directly from an external computer
without using the VXIbus controller.
•
Control the 3152B in a system that does not have a VXIbus slot 0
controller.
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