Network operation and remote control
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SGS100A
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12 Network operation and remote control
As an alternative to operating the R&S SGS interactively via the R&S SGMA-GUI, you
can operate the R&S SGS also from a remote location.
Information on network operation and remote control
The following descriptions provide information required for operating the R&S SGS
remotely. The information applies to all applications and operating modes supported by
the instrument. Definitions specified in the SCPI standard are not provided.
For basic knowledge on remote control operation and additional information, see the
following documents, available on the Rohde & Schwarz website:
●
Remote control via SCPI
●
1GP72: Connectivity of Rohde&Schwarz Signal Generators
●
1MA208: Fast Remote Instrument Control with HiSLIP
● Remote control interfaces and protocols...............................................................175
● Starting a remote control session..........................................................................184
● Advanced remote control using PCIe....................................................................186
● Advanced remote control using fast socket.......................................................... 191
● Status reporting system........................................................................................ 193
● LXI configuration................................................................................................... 201
● Monitoring remote control operation with R&S SGMA-GUI.................................. 209
12.1 Remote control interfaces and protocols
The instrument supports several interfaces for remote control. The following table gives
an overview.
Table 12-1: Remote control interfaces and protocols
Interface
Protocols, VISA
*)
address string and Library
Remarks
Local Area
Network
(LAN)
●
HiSLIP High-Speed LAN Instrument Protocol
(IVI-6.1)
TCPIP::host address::hislip0[::
INSTR]
●
VXI-11
TCPIP::host address::inst0[::INSTR]
Library: VISA
●
socket communication (Raw Ethernet, simple
Telnet)
TCPIP::host address[::
LAN device name]::<port>::SOCKET
Library: VISA or socket controller
A LAN connector is located on the
rear panel of the instrument.
The interface is based on TCP/IP and
supports various protocols.
For details, see Chapter 12.1.2, "LAN
interface", on page 179
USB USBTMC
USB::<vendor ID>::<product ID>::
<serial number>[::INSTR]
Library: VISA
A USB connector is located on the
rear panel of the instrument.
For details, see Chapter 12.1.3, "USB
interface", on page 182
Remote control interfaces and protocols
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