Remote control
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6 Remote control
This chapter provides instructions on how to set up the analyzer for remote control, a
general introduction to remote control of programmable instruments, and the descrip-
tion of the analyzer's remote control concept. For reference information about all
remote control commands implemented by the instrument, complemented by compre-
hensive program examples, refer to Chapter 7, "Command reference", on page 968.
For additional information on remote control of network analyzers, see the following
documents available from the Rohde & Schwarz website:
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Remote control via SCPI
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1EF62: Hints and Tricks for Remote Control of Spectrum and Network Analyzers
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1MA171: How to use Rohde & Schwarz Instruments in MATLAB
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1MA208: Fast Remote Instrument Control with HiSLIP
6.1 Introduction to remote control
The instrument offers different interfaces for remote control:
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LAN
Analyzers connected to a LAN can be remote-controlled via the RSIB, VXI-11, or
HiSLIP protocols. The LAN connector is on the rear panel of the instrument (see
Chapter 3.2.2, "Rear panel", on page 41). A VISA installation on the remote control
PC is required.
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USB
The R&S ZNA can also be remote-controlled via USB. The USB Device connector
is on the rear panel of the instrument. A VISA installation on the remote control PC
is required.
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GPIB
The R&S ZNA offers a GPIB bus interface according to standard IEC 625.1/IEEE
488.1. The GPIB bus connector is on the rear panel of the instrument. The
R&S ZNA can be remote-controlled via GPIB.
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The network analyzer can itself act as a master and control external devices via
LAN, USB, or GPIB. A VISA installation on the analyzer is a prerequisite for this
type of remote control. The RS VISA library is installed with the VNA firmware.
– To control external devices via USB, the "IVI Visa Shared Components" must
be installed in addition. You can easily install it from the "Start" menu of your
analyzer.
– To control external devices via GPIB, the built-in GPIB interface can be used.
An additional USB-to-IEC/IEEE adapter is only required in case that you want
to control the R&S ZNA via GPIB at the same time.
Introduction to remote control
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