Rohde & Schwarz SMBV100A - Starting a Remote Control Session

Remote Control Basics
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SMBV100A
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Select parameter "GPIB channel address" and set the GPIB address.
2. Using remote control command:
SYST:COMM:GPIB:ADDR 18
6.2 Starting a Remote Control Session
The instrument and the controller have to be connected with the suitable cable and
switched on.
A remote control program must open a connection to the instrument (using VISA func-
tionality), before it can send commands to and receive device responses from the instru-
ment.
Instrument Address
In order to operate the instrument via remote control it must be addressed using the
defined interface address. See chapter 6.1.3, "LAN Interface", on page 394, chap-
ter 6.1.4, "USB Interface", on page 397, chapter 6.1.5, "Serial Interface", on page 397or
chapter 6.1.6, "GPIB Interface (IEC/IEEE Bus Interface)", on page 398 for details.
The VISA resource strings are indicated in the "Setup > Remote Channel Settings" menu.
Refer to chapter 6.2.3, "Examples", on page 402 for practical examples on setting up of
a remote control link and starting of a remote control session.
6.2.1 Switching to Remote Control
When it is switched on, the instrument is always in the manual operating state and can
be operated via the front panel controls (for instruments equipped with a display) or via
mouse and external keyboard.
Starting remote control
1. Send a command from a controller to the instrument.
The instrument is switched to remote control as soon as it receives a command from
the controller.
While remote control is active, operation via the front panel or via mouse and key-
board is disabled and "REMOTE" is displayed in the status line.
Starting a Remote Control Session