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Remote Operation of Windows 

Based T&M Instruments with 

Android Tablets 

Application Note 

 

Products 

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R&S

AFQ100B 

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R&S

AMU200A 

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R&S

CMW270/280/500 

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R&S

ESR 

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R&S

ESRP 

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R&S

FSL 

 

 

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R&S

FSV 

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R&S

FSVR 

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R&S

FSQ 

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R&S

FSW 

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R&S

SMATE200A 

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R&S

SMJ100A 

 

 

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R&S

SMU200A 

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R&S

UPP 

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R&S

UPV 

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R&S

ZNB 

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R&S

ZVA 

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R&S

ZVL 

This document describes how a Windows

®

-

based R&S

®

 T&M instrument is remotely op-

erated by an Android

TM

 tablet as if working on 

it locally. Step-by-step procedures are pro-
vided for setting up and configuring the T&M 
instrument and the tablet. 
On the tablet, a special App implements the 
Windows

®

 "Remote Desktop" functionality.  

T&M instrument and tablet are connected via 
WLAN (also called Wi-Fi network). 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

App

lication 

Note

 

Klaus L

ienh

ar

07

.2013

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 1M

A23

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Summary of Contents for AFQ100B

Page 1: ...R S ZVA R S ZVL This document describes how a Windows based R S T M instrument is remotely op erated by an AndroidTM tablet as if working on it locally Step by step procedures are pro vided for settin...

Page 2: ...ruments 8 3 1 2 2 Installation for Windows 7 T M Instruments 11 3 2 Installing the RDP Client Application on the Tablet 13 3 3 Establishing the WLAN Connection on the Tablet 13 3 4 Establishing the RD...

Page 3: ...em The same considerations are valid for the Apple iPad see application note 1MA216 Procedures and handling for Windows RT tablets are similar The R S CMW270 280 500 3 is used as example for a typical...

Page 4: ...M instrument and tablet The Remote Desktop functionality is realized by Microsoft s Remote Desktop Protocol RDP The RDP software consists of a server and a client component On Windows systems the serv...

Page 5: ...a WLAN USB adapter In this case the T M instrument sets up an own wireless network and the tablet connects to this network The devices communicate directly with each other point to point no additional...

Page 6: ...cribed in the router s manual Note It is even possible to directly access the WLAN router via tablet if both have Internet access 2 Configure the WLAN Router It is assumed that the WLAN router provide...

Page 7: ...sitivity measurements USB connectors on the rear of the T M instrument cause less interference due to the larger distance to its RX unit First Commissioning Some installation and configuration steps a...

Page 8: ...s not automatically found after plugging in the WLAN USB adapter a Files Needed window is displayed e g asking for the rt2870 sys file Here you can manually enter the correct path for driver files C w...

Page 9: ...ight click on the Wireless Network Connection entry and select Properties in the context window The Wireless Network Connection Properties window is opened Fig 5 Internet Protocol TCP IP properties 2...

Page 10: ...the Add button which opens another window 10 Configure the Wireless network properties on the Association tab Enter the desired network name e g SFC 100123 This network name will appear in the list o...

Page 11: ...Wi Fi to abstract the WLAN hardware into multiple virtual adapters In this way the Windows 7 T M instrument can establish a WLAN adhoc connection while keeping the capability to setup or access other...

Page 12: ...nto the Start menu All Pro grams Startup directory of the T M instrument 2 Right click on the file and select Edit from the context window The file is opened with Windows Notepad Fig 9 Configuring the...

Page 13: ...and tap the 2X Clients for RDP Remote Desktop App and download it The 2X Client App is installed Afterwards the 2X Client icon is shown on the Apps screen Fig 10 2X Client RDP App 3 3 Establishing the...

Page 14: ...ith USB adapter is shown with state Connected in the figure cmw500 123 Fig 12 Wi Fi networks 3 4 Establishing the RDP Connection RDP operates on the WLAN connection which has been established in the p...

Page 15: ...tion screen is displayed 4 Enter the connection information according to the figure below The hostname of the T M instrument in the Alias row optional this name provides a readable identification of t...

Page 16: ...f your T M instrument At the dialog box tap Edit The Connection screen is opened Build up of the RDP Connection 6 Tap the desired connection indicated by hostname or IP address The remote desktop conn...

Page 17: ...n 4 1 Locking the Tablet s Screen Rotation Function Proceed as follows 1 Hold the tablet in landscape format 2 Swipe one finger from the top of any screen to open the notification shade 3 Tap the AUTO...

Page 18: ...abs Tabs are used to organize and distribute the content of a firmware application over several views Tap a tab to change to the related view Buttons Tap a button to launch its function Softkeys Hotke...

Page 19: ...on an input box Then tap KEYBOARD on the upper right corner 2 a Letters Enter a letter string as required via keyboard b Numbers Switch the keyboard display mode to numbers and enter the number 3 Tap...

Page 20: ...ication by tapping softkeys and hotkeys by clicking on check boxes and list boxes Activate the keyboard for entering values in input box es 5 Start signaling Tap the LTE Signaling softkey then click o...

Page 21: ...ttom edge of the screen The Windows taskbar is shown 2 Click on Start 3 Click on Disconnect Fig 21 Disconnect via Windows taskbar If you re connect to the T M instrument after having disconnected befo...

Page 22: ...tion of R S Instruments Using Remote Desktop Connection via LAN This application note describes how to use the Remote Desktop Connection pro gram to operate R S T M instruments connected in a LAN from...

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