R&S FSPN - Page 248

Network and Remote Operation
R&S
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FSPN
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The home page displays device information, including the VISA resource string
in read-only format.
The "Device Indicator" button allows you to physically identify the instrument.
This is useful if you have several instruments and want to know which instru-
ment the LAN home page belongs to. To identify the instrument, activate the
"Device Indicator" . Then check the "LAN Status" indicator of the instruments.
– "LAN Configuration" allows you to configure LAN parameters and to initiate a
ping.
(See "Ping Client" on page 296.)
– "Utilities" provides access to an event log.
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"Instrument Control"
– "Web Control" provides remote access to the instrument via VNC (no installa-
tion required). Manual instrument controls are available via the front panel sim-
ulation.
– "File Download" downloads files from the instrument.
– "File Upload" uploads files to the instrument.
(See Chapter 10.4.5, "How to Control the R&S FSPN via the Web Browser Inter-
face", on page 300.)
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"License Manager"
– "License Manager" allows you to install or uninstall license keys and to acti-
vate, register or unregister licenses.
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"Help"
"www.rohde-schwarz.com" opens the Rohde & Schwarz home page.
10.1.1.2 GPIB Interface (IEC 625/IEEE 418 Bus Interface)
By connecting a PC to the R&S FSPN via the GPIB connection you can send remote
commands to control and operate the instrument.
Notes and Conditions
In connection with the GPIB interface, note the following:
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Up to 15 instruments can be connected
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The total cable length is restricted to a maximum of 15 m or 2 m times the number
of devices, whichever is less; the cable length between two instruments should not
exceed 2 m.
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A wired "OR"-connection is used if several instruments are connected in parallel.
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Any connected IEC-bus cables should be terminated by an instrument or controller.
GPIB Interface Messages
Interface messages are transmitted to the instrument on the data lines, with the atten-
tion line (ATN) being active (LOW). They are used for communication between the con-
troller and the instrument and can only be sent by a computer which has the function of
a GPIB bus controller. GPIB interface messages can be further subdivided into:
Remote Control Basics