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Network Operation and Remote Control
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SMA100B
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For information on how to assign the IP address manually, see Chapter 2.1.3.3,
"Assigning the IP Address" , on page 28.
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Also note that using the RS232 serial interface via USB requires the USB serial
adapter R&S TS-USB1.
11.7 How to Change the GPIB Instrument Address
Option: R&S SMAB-B86
To control the instrument remotely via the GPIB bus, it must be addressed using the
GPIB address. The remote control address is factory-set to 28, but it can be changed if
it does not fit in the network environment. For remote control, addresses 0 through 30
are allowed. The GPIB address is maintained after a reset of the instrument settings.
To set the GPIB address:
1. Select "System Config > Remote Access > GPIB Address".
2. Select "GPIB Channel Address" and enter a value between 0 and 30.
Risk of losing remote connection
Since a Factory Preset resets the remote access and network settings to the default
values, executing factory preset via remote control terminates the connection to the
instrument, if these settings had been configured to values different to the default ones!
11.8 How to Set Up a Remote Control Connection
This section guides you through the steps required to set up remote control connec-
tions of the available interfaces.
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Chapter 11.8.1, "Establishing a Remote Control Connection over the LXI Browser
Interface"
, on page 274
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Establishing a Remote Control Connection over LAN Using VXI-11 Protocol
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Setting Up a Remote Control Connection over LAN Using Socket Communication
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Setting Up a Remote Control Connection over GPIB
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Setting Up a Remote Control Connection over USB
The instrument and the controller have to be connected with the suitable cable and
switched on.
A remote control program must open a connection to the instrument, before it can send
commands to and receive device responses from the instrument.
How to Set Up a Remote Control Connection