Network operation and remote control
R&S
®
RTO6
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"FLOAT"
Binary format. The data is stored as binary data (Definite Length
Block Data according to IEEE 488.2).
"INT8"
Signed integer data with length 8 bit.
"INT16"
Signed integer data with length 16 bit. The Byte order can be set
using .
For details on the formats, refer to the description of the remote com-
mand.
Remote command:
FORMat[:DATA]
on page 1292
Byte order
Sets the endianess for INT16 data:
●
LSB first: little endian, least significant byte first
●
MSB first: big endian, most significant byte first
Remote command:
FORMat:BORDer on page 1293
Bit pattern format
Sets the format for all bit pattern queries.
Remote command:
FORMat:BPATtern on page 1294
SCPI logging
If enabled, all received remote commands are written into a text file. Enter the path and
filename with extension (log, txt, or csv) in "Log file path".
SCPI emulation
Not available for R&S RTO6
22.5.3 Starting and stopping remote control
22.5.3.1 Starting a remote control session
When you switch on the instrument, it is always in manual operation state ("local"
state). It can be operated via the front panel, the touch screen and external keyboard
and/or mouse.
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T
o start remote control:
● Send a command from the controller.
● VXI-11 protocol (LAN or USB interface): Use >R interface message.
While remote control is active, the instrument settings are optimized for maximum
measurement speed; the display is switched off. Operation via the front panel is dis-
abled.
Remote control