Network operation and remote control
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The figure below shows an example of configuration where the monitor and the con-
troller are two different computers, connected to the same instrument over two different
hardware interfaces.
Figure 12-7: Example of a setup for remote control monitoring
Connecting and configuring the monitoring PCs
In the "Setup > Security > Security Settings" dialog, check the state of the LAN and
USB interfaces and enable them if necessary.
1. Connect the monitoring PC to the instrument.
Note: Choose the hardware interface considering the limitations described in
Table 12-7.
2. Configure the instrument in the R&S SGMA-GUI: See Chapter 8.4.2, "Handling
instruments in the R&S SGMA-GUI", on page 75.
3. In the "SGMA-GUI > Setup > Instruments > Edit Instruments" dialog, disable
"Exclusive Access".
Note: The two functions "Exclusive Access" and monitoring are mutually exclusive.
4. Send remote control commands from the controller to the instrument.
5. Open the corresponding dialogs in the R&S SGMA-GUI. Observe the status of the
parameters.
Monitoring remote control operation with R&S SGMA-GUI