R&S FSW Series User Manual

Network and Remote Operation
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Table 13-1: Remote control interfaces and protocols
Interface
Protocols, VISA
*)
address string
Remarks
Local Area
Network
(LAN)
●
HiSLIP High-Speed LAN Instrument Protocol (IVI-6.1)
TCPIP::host address::hislip0[::INSTR]
●
VXI-11
TCPIP::host address::inst0[::INSTR]
Library: VISA
●
socket communication (Raw Ethernet, simple Telnet)
TCPIP::host address[::LAN device name]::<port>::
SOCKET
Library: VISA or socket controller
A LAN connector is located on the
rear panel of the instrument.
The interface is based on TCP/IP and
supports various protocols.
For a description of the protocols refer
to:
VXI-11 Protocol
HiSLIP Protocol
Socket Communication
GPIB (IEC/
IEEE Bus
Interface)
VISA
*)
address string:
GPIB::primary address[::INSTR]
(no secondary address)
A GPIB bus interface according to the
IEC 625.1/IEEE 488.1 standard is
located on the rear panel of the instru-
ment.
For a description of the interface refer
to 13.1.1.2 GPIB Interface (IEC 625/
IEEE 418 Bus Interface).
USB
VISA
*)
address string:
USB::<vendor ID>::<product_ID>::<serial_number>[::INSTR]
USB connectors are located on the
front and rear panel of the instrument.
For a description of the interface refer
to 13.1.1.3 USB Interface.
*
) VISA is a standardized software interface library providing input and output functions to communicate with instruments. A VISA
installation on the controller is a prerequisite for remote control using the indicated interfaces.
(See also Chapter 13.1.3, "VISA Libraries", on page 739).
Within this interface description, the term GPIB is used as a synonym for the IEC/IEEE
bus interface.
13.1.1.1 LAN Interface
To be integrated in a LAN, the instrument is equipped with a LAN interface, consisting
of a connector, a network interface card and protocols. The network card can be oper-
ated with the following interfaces:
●
10 Mbit/s Ethernet IEEE 802.3
●
100 Mbit/s Ethernet IEEE 802.3u
●
1Gbit/s Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab
For remote control via a network, the PC and the instrument must be connected via the
LAN interface to a common network with TCP/IP network protocol. They are connected
using a commercial RJ45 cable (shielded or unshielded twisted pair category 5). The
TCP/IP network protocol and the associated network services are preconfigured on the
instrument. Software for instrument control and the VISA program library must be
installed on the controller.
Remote Control Basics

R&S FSW Series Specifications

General

Brand	R&S
Model	FSW Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English