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5 Remote Interface Reference
The Model 1700 Instrument provides both serial (RS-232) and Ethernet
interfaces as standard features. The serial and Ethernet interfaces can be
operated simultaneously. Separate output buffers are also provided for the
serial and Ethernet return data. However, for optimal performance and
simplicity of programming, AMI recommends limiting normal operation to
one interface. An exception to this recommendation would be using the
serial port as a debugging aid during programming of the Ethernet port, or
vice-versa, which can prove to be a useful resource.
The Model 1700 also allows a browser connection via TCP/IP. The
instrument’s IP address can be ascertained by referring to the section
titled “IP Addressing Scheme” on page 33. By using a browser to connect to
the instrument, all functionality of the Model 1700 can be controlled via
the browser.
5.1 SCPI Command Summary
The following manual conventions are used for SCPI (Standard
Commands for Programmable Instruments) syntax for the remote
interface commands:
• Braces { } enclose valid parameter choices.
• A vertical bar | separates multiple choices for each parameter.
For example, the command CONFigure:TIME:DST {0|1} indicates that
the command CONFigure:TIME:DST has two parameter options: 0 or 1.
The following section is a reference list of SCPI commands. Refer to the
detailed description of each command for information regarding specific
parameter choices and their meanings. Capitalized portions of the
commands indicate acceptable abbreviations. Default settings are shown
in bold.
5.2 SCPI Ethernet Communication
The Ethernet port via an RJ-45 connector on the rear of the instrument
allows a computer to communicate with the instrument using the SCPI
commands described in “Command Set Reference” on page 63. The host
computer must run a Telnet program, such as PuTTY
1
, and connect to port
7180.
1. http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/
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