R&S NRP Series Getting Started

Remote control interfaces and protocols
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6 Remote control interfaces and protocols
For remote control, communication between the R&S NRP series power sensor
power sensors and the controlling host is established based on various interfaces
and protocols.
Depending on the sensor type, the power sensors support different interfaces for
remote control.
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R&S NRP USB power sensors are always accessed using USB.
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R&S NRP LAN power sensors can be accessed using USB or Ethernet.
Table 6-1 describes the protocols that are supported for each interface.
Table 6-1: Remote control interfaces and protocols
Interface Supported
by
Protocols, VISA
*)
address string and Library
USB All
power
sensors
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USBTMC
USB::<vendor ID>::<product ID>::
<serial number>[::INSTR]
VISA
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NRP legacy protocol
Ethernet R&S NRP
LAN power
sensors
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VXI-11
TCPIP::host address[::LAN device name][::
INSTR]
VISA
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HiSLIP High-Speed LAN Instrument Protocol (IVI-6.1)
TCPIP::host address::hislip0[::INSTR]
VISA
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Socket communication (LAN Ethernet)
TCPIP::host address[::LAN device name]::
<port>::SOCKET
(
*
) 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 over USBTMC and LAN (when using VXI-11 or HiSLIP protocol) interfaces.
6.1 USB interface
For remote control using USB connection, the computer and the power sensors
must be connected via the USB interface. A USB connection requires the VISA
library to be installed. VISA detects and configures the R&S power sensors auto-
USB interface

R&S NRP Series Specifications

General

Product Type	Power Sensor
Connector Type	SMA, 3.5 mm, 2.4 mm
Interface	USB, LAN
Storage Temperature	-40°C to +70 °C
Dimensions	Dependent on model
Weight	Dependent on model
Compatibility	R&S Instruments
Type	Diode