R&S SMA100B - Page 421

Network operation and remote control
R&S
®
SMA100B
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The instrument is preconfigured for networks using DHCP (dynamic host configuration
protocol). If this configuration is used, enter the computer name in the position of the IP
address.
1. On the instrument:
a) Enable the LAN interface.
See Chapter 13.7.1, "How to enable access via LAN", on page 415.
b) Enable "SCPI over LAN".
See Chapter 13.7.2, "How to activate LAN services", on page 415.
2. On the controller (remote PC), install the R&S VISA program.
See http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/rsvisa > "RS VISA Release Notes".
3. Connect the controller and the instrument in the same network (network cable).
Switch them on.
See also Chapter 13.7.3, "How to connect to LAN", on page 415.
4. On the controller, start "R&S VISA > Tester 32bit" or "R&S VISA > Tester 64bit".
5. In the menu bar, select "Choose VISA Implementation > Rohde & Schwarz Visa"
and confirm with "OK".
6. In the menu bar, select "Find Resource" to search for the instrument in the LAN.
Controlling the R&S
SMA100B remotely