Remote control
R&S
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ZNA
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Remote control
This chapter provides instructions on how to set up the analyzer for remote control, a
general introduction to remote control of programmable instruments, and the descrip-
tion of the analyzer's remote control concept. For reference information about all
remote control commands implemented by the instrument, complemented by compre-
hensive program examples, refer to
Chapter 7, "Command reference"
6.1
Introduction to remote control
The instrument offers different interfaces for remote control:
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LAN
Analyzers connected to a LAN can be remote-controlled via the RSIB, VXI-11, or
HiSLIP protocols. The LAN connector is on the rear panel of the instrument (see
Chapter 3.2, "Instrument tour"
on page 39). A VISA installation on the remote con-
trol PC is required.
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USB
The R&S
ZNA can also be remote-controlled via USB. The USB Device connector
is on the rear panel of the instrument (see
Chapter 3.2, "Instrument tour"
on page 39). A VISA installation on the remote control PC is required.
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GPIB
The R&S
ZNA offers a GPIB bus interface according to standard IEC 625.1/IEEE
488.1. The GPIB bus connector is on the rear panel of the instrument (see
ZNA can be remote-controlled via
GPIB.
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The network analyzer can itself act as a master and control external devices via
LAN, USB, or GPIB. A VISA installation on the analyzer is a prerequisite for this
type of remote control. The RS VISA library is installed with the VNA firmware.
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To control external devices via USB, the "IVI Visa Shared Components" must
be installed in addition. You can easily install it from the "Start" menu of your
analyzer.
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To control external devices via GPIB, the built-in GPIB interface can be used.
An additional
is only required in case you want to
control the R&S
ZNA via GPIB at the same time.
VISA library
VISA is a standardized software interface library providing input and output functions to
communicate with instruments. The I/O channel (LAN, USB, GPIB, ...) is selected at
initialization time by its channel-specific resource string (also termed address string), or
by an appropriately defined VISA alias (short name).
For more information about VISA, refer to the installed library's user documentation.
Introduction to remote control