Remote Control
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15 Remote Control
15.1 Basics
This chapter provides basic information on operating an instrument via remote control.
15.1.1 Remote Control Interfaces
For remote control, the LAN, USB or the GPIB interface can be used. The GPIB interface
(Option RTM-B10) replaces the LAN / USB type B interface module on the rear panel.
Table 15-1: Remote control interfaces and protocols
Interface
Protocols, address string
Remarks
Local Area
Network
(LAN)
VXI-11 protocol:
TCPIP::<IP_address>[::inst0]::INSTR
Raw socket mode:
TCPIP::<IP_address>::<IP_port>::SO
CKET
The LAN connector is located on the rear panel of
the instrument.
See also:
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chapter 15.1.1.1, "LAN Interface"
●
chapter 15.1.2, "Setting Up a LAN Connec-
tion"
USB
The instrument is addressed by the
COM port number.
A USB type B connector is located on the rear panel
of the instrument. Connection requires installation of
an USB driver. Contact your Rohde & Schwarz ser-
vice center to get the driver.
See also:
●
chapter 15.1.1.2, "USB Interface"
GPIB (IEC/
IEEE Bus
Interface)
GPIB::primary address[::INSTR]
(no secondary address)
An optional GPIB bus interface according to stand-
ard IEC 625.1/IEEE 488.1 can be mounted on the
rear panel of the instrument.
See also:
chapter 15.1.1.3, "GPIB Interface (IEC/
Within this interface description, the term GPIB is used as a synonym for the IEC/IEEE
bus interface.
SCPI compatibility
SCPI commands (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) are used for
remote control. The SCPI standard is based on standard IEEE 488.2 and aims at the
standardization of device-specific commands, error handling and the status registers.
The tutorial "Automatic Measurement Control - A tutorial on SCPI and IEEE 488.2" from
John M. Pieper (R&S order number 0002.3536.00) offers detailed information on con-
cepts and definitions of SCPI. The instrument supports the SCPI version 1999.
Basics