Rigol DSG800 Series, Quick Manual

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RIGOL
22 DSG800 Quick Guide
Remote Control
DSG800 supports to build communication with the PC via the USB or LAN interface to
realize remote control. The remote control is realized on the basis of the SCPI
(Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) command set. This section
introduces how to control the RF signal generator remotely via the USB interface by
sending SCPI commands using the common PC software Ultra Sigma provided by
RIGOL
. For the detailed information of the commands, refer to
DSG800
Programming Guide
.
Note: When the instrument is in remote mode,
is displayed in the user
interface and all the front panel keys (except ESC) are locked. At this point, you can
press ESC to exit the remote mode.
1. Install Ultra Sigma
Acquire Ultra Sigma as well as install the software and the desired components
correctly according to the instructions. You can download the newest version of
the software from www.rigol.com .
2. Control via USB
(1) Connect the device
Connect the RF signal generator (USB DEVICE) and PC (USB HOST) using a
USB cable.
(2) Install the USB drive
This RF signal generator is a USBTMC device and the Found New
Hardware Wizard dialog box will be displayed after the RF signal
generator is correctly connected to the PC (the RF signal generator will be
automatically configured to the USB interface) and both of them are started.
Please install the "USB Test and Measurement Device (IVI)" drive program
according to the instructions.
(3) Search for the device resource
Start Ultra Sigma and the software will search for the RF signal generator
resource currently connected to the PC automatically. You can also click
to search for the resource.
(4) View the device resource
The resource found will be displayed under the "RIGOL Online Resource"
directory and the model number and USB interface information of the
instrument will also be displayed.
For example, DSG830
(USB0::0x1AB1::0x6666::DSG8A170200001::INSTR).