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Network Operation and Remote Control
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AREG100A
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The instrument is switched to remote control when it receives a command from the
controller.
3. Select "Read" to obtain the instrument response.
Tip: If the "Show Log" checkbox is checked, R&S VISA displays each VISA func-
tion call in the log-view on the left. If you check the "Write Log" checkbox, the log-
view entry is written to the log file as well. You can operate the log-view in two
modes: the "Live Mode" shows only the most recent messages whereas the "View
Mode" allows you to scroll the history.
4. To check the performed setting,
SOUR1:FREQ?
and select "Query".
While remote control is active, the "Remote" icon in the status bar indicates that the
instrument is in remote control mode. Currently ongoing communication (data
transfer) is indicated by green colored arrows in the icon.
Operating via the front and touch panel or via mouse and keyboard are locked,
allowing a remote control program to be performed without interruption. On the dis-
play, keys and entry fields are grayed out and cannot be activated or modified, but
you can still open dialogs, for example to verify settings.
5. To disable the access to the dialogs, use the command
SYST:KLOC ON
.
6. To prevent unintentional return to manual operation, use the command
&LLO
.
See also Chapter A.1.2, "LAN Interface Messages" , on page 282.
The instrument switches to "Remote LLO" state. The [Setup] key is disabled.
7. To enable the [Setup] key, use the command
&GTR
.
8. To return to manual operation, see Chapter 8.10, "How to Return to Manual Opera-
tion" , on page 166.
How to Set Up a Remote Control Connection