R&S SMJ100A, Operating Manual

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Remote Control Basics
R&S
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SMJ100A
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Command Effect on the instrument
PPC (Parallel Poll Configure) Configures the instrument for parallel poll.
SDC (Selected Device Clear) Aborts the processing of the commands just received and sets the
command processing software to a defined initial state. Does not
change the instrument setting.
6.1.4.2 GPIB Instrument Address
In order to operate the instrument via remote control, it must be addressed using the
GPIB address. The remote control address is factory preset, 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.
Changing the GPIB address of the instrument
The GPIB address can be changed manually or using a remote control command.
1. Manually: press the SETUP key and select "Remote > GPIB".
Select parameter "GPIB channel address" and set the GPIB address.
2. Using remote control command:
SYST:COMM:GPIB:ADDR 18
6.1.5 LXI Browser Interface
LAN extension for instrumentation (LXI) is an instrumentation platform for measuring
instruments and test systems that is based on standard Ethernet technology, see also
Chapter 2.9, "LXI Configuration" , on page 60.
The LXI browser interface allows easy configuration of the LAN and remote control of
the R&S
SMJ without additional installation requirements. The instrument's LXI
browser interface works correctly with all W3C compliant browsers.
The LAN settings are configured using the LXI Browser Interface of the R&S SMJ
described in Chapter 2.9.2, "LAN Configuration" , on page 64. The LXI status settings in
the R&S SMJ are described in Chapter 5.2.3.14, "LXI Status" , on page 147.
6.2 Starting a Remote Control Session
The instrument and the controller have to be connected with the suitable cable and
switched on.
Starting a Remote Control Session