Network and Remote Operation
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If the status reporting system is configured accordingly, this bit immediately causes
the generation of a service request (SRQ) to inform the control software that the
user wishes to return to front panel control. For example, this can be used to inter-
rupt the control program and to correct instrument settings manually. This bit is set
each time the "LOCAL" softkey is pressed.
Note:
Before you switch back to manual operation, all remote command processing
must be completed. Otherwise, the instrument will switch back to remote control imme-
diately.
If you select the "Local" softkey while a self-alignment or a self-test is still running
(which was started remotely), the instrument only returns to the manual operation state
when the alignment or test is completed.
Remote command:
14.5
How to Set Up a Network and Remote Control
Risk of network failure
Consult your network administrator before performing the following tasks:
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Connecting the instrument to the network
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Configuring the network
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Changing IP addresses
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Exchanging hardware
Errors can affect the entire network.
Remote operation
You can operate the instrument remotely from a connected computer using SCPI com-
mands (see
Chapter 14.1.2, "SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instru-
on page 365). Before you send remote commands you must configure the
instrument in a LAN network or connect it to a PC via the GPIB interface as described
in
Chapter 14.5.1, "How to Configure a Network"
Remote Desktop
In production test and measurement, a common requirement is central monitoring of
the T&M instruments for remote maintenance and remote diagnostics. Equipped with
the Remote Desktop software of Windows, the R&S
ESW ideally meets requirements
for use in production. The computer that is used for remote operation is called "control-
ler" here.
The following tasks can be performed using Remote Desktop:
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Access to the control functions via a virtual front panel (soft front panel)
How to Set Up a Network and Remote Control
