R&S LCX Series - Page 228

Glossary: List of the often used terms and abbreviations
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LCX Series
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Line voltage: AC voltage of the network.
Synonyms: Mains voltage
LXI: LAN extensions for instrumentation: device platform for measuring instruments
and test equipment that is based on standard Ethernet technology.
M
MAC: Media access control address: unique identifier of the network adapter in an
instrument.
mDNS: Multicast mDNS: protocol that translates hostnames to IP addresses in small
networks which do not include a local server name.
O
OSA: Open source acknowledgment documentation embedded in the instrument firm-
ware.
P
PC: Personal computer
product page: A designation of the R&S LCX product page http://www.rohde-
schwarz.com/product/LCX.html
R
Remote control: The operation of the R&S LCX by remote control commands or pro-
grams to perform automated tests.
The instrument is connected to a system controller via LAN/VXI-11, GPIB or USB using
VISA. The instrument is controlled directly or supported by instrument drivers.
Remote device: External device controls the R&S LCX in remote operation mode, see
Remote operation.
Synonyms: External controller, client device
S
SCPI: Standard commands for programmable instruments.
Serial number: Unique instrument identification, provided on the rear panel of the
instrument and required to build the Computer name.
The serial number are the last 6 digits in the string <stock no.>-<serial
number>, e.g. LCX100-123456
T
TCP/IP: Transmission control protocol / Internet protocol for communication of devices
in a network (Internet or private network).