Rohde & Schwarz R&S SMW200A - Controlling the R&S SMW Remotely; How to Find the VISA Resource String

Network Operation and Remote Control
R&S
®
SMW200A
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2. Select "System Config > Setup > Security > Protection".
3. Enable the "Protection Level 1".
The default password is 123456.
The parameter "Hostname" in the "Network" tab is now enabled for configuration.
4. Change the "Hostname".
13.7 Controlling the R&S SMW Remotely
This section shows you how to set up remote control connections over the available
interfaces.
The following general prerequisites must be fulfilled:
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The instrument and the controller have to be connected with the suitable cable and
switched on.
See Chapter 13.6, "Connecting the Instrument to the Network (LAN)", on page 803.
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To operate the instrument via remote control, it must be addressed using the
defined interface address.
See:
– Chapter 13.2.1, "LAN Interface", on page 776
– Chapter 13.2.2, "USB Interface", on page 779
– Chapter 13.2.3, "GPIB Interface (IEC/IEEE Bus Interface)", on page 779
– Chapter 13.7.1, "How to Find the VISA Resource String", on page 806
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A remote control program must open a connection to the instrument, before it can
send commands to and receive device responses from the instrument.
If security is a concern, see:
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Document instrument security procedures.
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Chapter 12.6.5, "How to Prevent Unauthorized Access", on page 764.
● How to Find the VISA Resource String.................................................................806
● How to Change the GPIB Instrument Address......................................................807
● Establishing a Remote Control Connection over the LXI Browser Interface.........807
● Establishing a Remote Control Connection over LAN Using VXI-11 Protocol...... 809
● Establishing a Remote Control Connection over LAN Using Socket Communication
.............................................................................................................................. 815
● Setting Up a Remote Control Connection over GPIB........................................... 816
● Setting Up a Remote Control Connection over USB.............................................817
● How to Trace Messages with the LXI Web Browser Interface.............................. 817
● How to Return to Manual Operation......................................................................819
13.7.1 How to Find the VISA Resource String
► Select "System Config > Remote Access > VISA Resource Strings".
Controlling the R&S
SMW Remotely