Anritsu MT8820A - Remote Control Overview

7.1 Remote Control
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7.1 Remote Control
Remote control refers to controlling the MT8820A with a PC connected. Most of
the functions of MT8820A can be controlled from a PC, except some functions such
as the power switch and
Local
key operations.
7.1.1 What remote control can do
The following operation can be performed by remote control.
(1) Computer-based operation implements automatic measurement and automatic
analysis of measurement data.
(2) A measurement system can be configured in combination with a computer and
other measuring instruments.
7.1.2 Operation in remote control mode
While the Remote lamp on the front panel is on, MT8820A is operating in the remote
control mode. All the panel keys except
Local
are disabled.
Local
Remote
Fig. 7-1-2-1 Remote lamp on
7.1.3 Operation in manual operation mode
While the Remote lamp on the front panel is Off, MT8820A is operating in the man-
ual operation (local control) mode. In the manual operation mode, MT8820A is op-
erated by pressing keys arranged on the front/rear panels.
Local
Remote
Fig. 7-1-3-1 Remote lamp Off
7.1.4 Interface
MT8820A uses the IEEE488.2-compliant GPIB interface for remote control. In
combination with other GPIB devices, variety of measurement systems may be con-
figured. The GPIB connectors are located on the rear panel of the MT8820A.