Network Operation and Remote Control
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13.2.1.2 HiSLIP Protocol
The High Speed LAN Instrument Protocol (HiSLIP) is the successor protocol for VXI-11
for TCP-based instruments specified by the IVI foundation. The protocol uses two TCP
sockets for a single connection - one for fast data transfer, the other for non-sequential
control commands (e.g. Device Clear or SRQ).
HiSLIP has the following characteristics:
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High performance as with raw socket network connections
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Compatible IEEE 488.2 support for Message Exchange Protocol, Device Clear,
Serial Poll, Remote/Local, Trigger, and Service Request
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Uses a single IANA registered port (4880), which simplifies the configuration of fire-
walls
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Supports simultaneous access of multiple users by providing versatile locking
mechanisms
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Usable for IPv6 or IPv4 networks
Using VXI-11, each operation is blocked until a VXI-11 instrument handshake returns.
However, using HiSLIP, data is sent to the instrument using the "fire and forget"
method with immediate return. Thus, a successful return of a VISA operation such as
viWrite() guarantees only that the command is delivered to the instrument's TCP/IP
buffers. There is no confirmation, that the instrument has started or finished the
requested command.
For more information see also the application note:
1MA208: Fast Remote Instrument Control with HiSLIP
13.2.1.3 VXI-11 Protocol
The VXI-11 standard is based on the ONC RPC (Open Network Computing Remote
Procedure Call) protocol which in turn relies on TCP/IP as the network/transport layer.
The TCP/IP network protocol and the associated network services are preconfigured.
TCP/IP ensures connection-oriented communication, where the order of the
exchanged messages is adhered to and interrupted links are identified. With this proto-
col, messages cannot be lost.
13.2.1.4 Socket Communication
An alternative way for remote control of the product is to establish a simple network
communication using sockets. The socket communication, also referred to as "Raw
Ethernet communication", does not necessarily require a VISA installation on the
remote controller side. It is available by default on all operating systems.
The simplest way to establish socket communication is to use the built-in telnet pro-
gram. The telnet program is part of every operating system and supports a communi-
cation with the software on a command-by-command basis. For more convenience and
to enable automation by programs, user-defined sockets can be programmed.
Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols
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