Rohde & Schwarz CMW270 User Manual

Remote Operation of Windows
Based T&M Instruments with
Android Tablets
Application Note
Products
| R&S

AFQ100B
| R&S

AMU200A
| R&S

CMW270/280/500
| R&S

ESR
| R&S

ESRP
| R&S

FSL
| R&S

FSV
| R&S

FSVR
| R&S

FSQ
| R&S

FSW
| R&S

SMATE200A
| R&S

SMJ100A
| R&S

SMU200A
| R&S

UPP
| R&S

UPV
| R&S

ZNB
| R&S

ZVA
| R&S

ZVL
This document describes how a Windows
®
-
based R&S
®
T&M instrument is remotely op-
erated by an Android
TM
tablet as if working on
it locally. Step-by-step procedures are pro-
vided for setting up and configuring the T&M
instrument and the tablet.
On the tablet, a special App implements the
Windows
®
"Remote Desktop" functionality.
T&M instrument and tablet are connected via
WLAN (also called Wi-Fi network).
Application Note
Klaus Lienhart
07.2013 – 1MA236_0e

Rohde & Schwarz CMW270 Specifications

General

Brand	Rohde & Schwarz
Model	CMW270
Category	Inverter
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to Remote Operation

Functional Description of Remote Control

Setup Guide for Remote Operation

Providing WLAN Access for the T&M Instrument

Details methods for connecting T&M instruments to WLAN, covering router and USB adapter configurations for network access.

Installing the RDP Client Application on the Tablet

Provides instructions for finding, downloading, and installing the recommended RDP client application on an Android tablet.

Establishing the WLAN Connection on the Tablet

Guides the user through connecting the tablet to the previously configured WLAN network, ensuring Wi-Fi is active.

Establishing the RDP Connection

Explains how to set up and initiate the Remote Desktop Protocol connection from the tablet to the T&M instrument.

Operation with Android Tablets

Locking the Tablet's Screen Rotation Function

Instructs on locking the tablet's screen orientation to landscape mode, essential for consistent remote operation.

Controlling the T&M Instrument via RDP

Details remote interaction, covering virtual mouse, keyboard usage, and navigating instrument views on the tablet.

Disconnecting from the T&M Instrument

Describes the correct procedures for safely closing the remote desktop session and disconnecting from the T&M instrument.

Related Documents

References