Network and Remote Operation
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Network and Remote Operation
In addition to working with the R&S
FSPN interactively, located directly at the instru-
ment, it is also possible to operate and control it from a remote PC. Various methods
for remote control are supported:
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Connecting the instrument to a (LAN) network
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Using the web browser interface in a LAN network
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Using the Windows Remote Desktop application in a LAN network
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Connecting a PC via the GPIB interface
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Network and Remote Control Settings
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How to Set Up a Network and Remote Control
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10.1
Remote Control Basics
Basic information on operating an instrument via remote control is provided here. This
information applies to all applications and operating modes on the R&S
FSPN.
For additional information on remote control of spectrum analyzers see the following
application notes available from the Rohde
&
Schwarz website:
1EF62: Hints and Tricks for Remote Control of Spectrum and Network Analyzers
1MA171: How to use Rohde & Schwarz Instruments in MATLAB
1MA208: Fast Remote Instrument Control with HiSLIP
Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols
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SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments)
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Command Sequence and Synchronization
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General Programming Recommendations
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10.1.1
Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols
The instrument supports different interfaces and protocols for remote control. The fol-
lowing table gives an overview.
Remote Control Basics