Remote Control Basics
R&S
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SMBV100A
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Command Long term Effect on the instrument
&GET Group Execute Trigger Triggers a previously active instrument function (e.g. a
sweep). The effect of the command is the same as with that
of a pulse at the external trigger signal input.
&LLO Local Lockout Disables switchover from remote control to manual control
by means of the front panel keys.
&NREN Not Remote Enable Enables switchover from remote control to manual opera-
tion by means of the front panel keys
&POL Serial Poll Starts a serial poll.
6.1.4 USB Interface
For remote control via the USB connection, the PC and the instrument must be connected
via the USB type B interface. A USB connection requires the VISA library to be installed.
VISA detects and configures the R&S instrument automatically when the USB connection
is established. You do not have to enter an address string or install a separate driver.
USB address
The used USB address string is:
USB::<vendor ID>::<product ID>::<serial number>[::INSTR]
where:
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<vendor ID> is the vendor ID for Rohde&Schwarz
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<product ID> is the product ID for the R&S instrument
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<serial number> is the individual serial number on the rear of the instrument
Example:
USB::0x0AAD::0x005F::100001::INSTR
0x0AAD is the vendor ID for Rohde&Schwarz
0x5F is the product ID for the R&S SMBV
100001 is the serial number of the particular instrument
6.1.5 Serial Interface
Remote control via the serial interface is possible either via RS232 interface or via a
Bluetooth connection. The controller/Bluetooth device and the instrument must be con-
nected via an external USB/serial-adapter (see recommended extras, data sheet) and a
serial crossover (null modem) cable. A USB connection requires the VISA library to be
installed on the controller. VISA will detect and configure the R&S SMBV automatically
when the USB connection is established.
Serial address
The used serial address string is:
Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols