Rigol DSA1000A Series, Programming Manual

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Chapter 3 Programming Examples
Programming Guide for DSA1000A series 3-22
Linux Programming Example
This section demonstrates how to use commands to control the analyzer to realize
common functions in Linux operation system.
Prepare for Programming
1. Programming environment used:
Operation system: Fedroa 8 (Linux-2.6.23)
GCC version: gcc-4.1.2
2. Install VISA library: make sure your computer has installed VISA library of NI (see
http://www.ni.com ). If not, install it following the steps below:
First, download the VISA library (NI-VISA-4.4.0.ISO) from NI website.
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Create a new directory
#mkdir NI_VISA
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Mount the iso file
#mount -o loop -t iso9660 NI-VISA-4.4.0.iso NI_VISA
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Enter the NI_VISA directory to install
#cd NI_VISA
#./INSTALL
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Unload the iso file
#umount NI_VISA
After the installation finishes, the default installation path is /usr/local .
3. As shown in the figure below, use network cable to connect the LAN interface at
the rear panel of the analyzer with the LAN interface of the PC for communication.
Users can also use network cable to connect the analyzer to the local network of
the PC.