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Chapter 3 Remote control
3.1 Control method
Based on NI-VISA
Users can remotely control the instrument by using NI-VISA from NI
(National Instruments Corporation). In regards to NI-VISA, there is a full version
and a live version (Run-Time Engine version). The full version includes NI
device drivers and a tool called NI MAX. NI MAX is a user interface that controls
the device. The real-time version is much smaller than the full version and
includes only NI device drivers.
For example, you can download and install the latest version of NI-VISA at
https://www.ni.com/en-gb/support/downloads/drivers/download.ni-visa.html
Next use the USB cable to connect the T3PS16081P / 30051P (via the rear
panel's USB Device connector) to the computer or use a network cable to
connect the power supply (through the back-panel’s LAN connector) to the
computer's LAN.
Based on NI-VISA, the user can remotely control the T3PS16081P / 30051P in
two ways; one through the PC software EasyPower and the other through
custom programming with SCPI commands. For more information, see
Programming Examples.
Using Socket
Users can also use Socket through the network port and T3PS16081P / 30051P
for TCP/IP protocol-based communications. Socket communication is a basic
communication technology used in computer networks.
