R&S FSPN - How to Set up a Network and Remote Control

Network and Remote Operation
R&S
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FSPN
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If the status reporting system is configured accordingly, this bit immediately causes
the generation of a service request (SRQ) to inform the control software that the
user wishes to return to front panel control. For example, this can be used to inter-
rupt the control program and to correct instrument settings manually. This bit is set
each time the "LOCAL" softkey is pressed.
Remote command:
SYSTem:KLOCk on page 495
10.4 How to Set Up a Network and Remote Control
Risk of network failure
Consult your network administrator before performing the following tasks:
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Connecting the instrument to the network
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Configuring the network
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Changing IP addresses
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Exchanging hardware
Errors can affect the entire network.
Remote operation
You can operate the instrument remotely from a connected computer using SCPI com-
mands. Before you send remote commands you must configure the instrument in a
LAN network or connect it to a PC via the GPIB interface as described in Chap-
ter 10.4.1, "How to Configure a Network", on page 291.
Remote Desktop
In production test and measurement, a common requirement is central monitoring of
the T&M instruments for remote maintenance and remote diagnostics. Equipped with
the Remote Desktop software of Windows, the R&S FSPN ideally meets requirements
for use in production. The computer that is used for remote operation is called "control-
ler" here.
The following tasks can be performed using Remote Desktop:
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Access to the control functions via a virtual front panel (soft front panel)
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Printout of measurement results directly from the controller
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Storage of measured data on the controller's hard disk
This documentation provides basic instructions on setting up the Remote Desktop for
the R&S FSPN. For details refer to the Microsoft Windows operating system documen-
tation.
How to Set Up a Network and Remote Control