Remote Control Basics
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SMC100A
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Command 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.
GTL (Go to Local) Transition to the "local" state (manual control).
GTR (Go to Remote) Transition to the "remote" state (remote control).
PPC (Parallel Poll Configure) Configures the instrument for parallel poll.
SDC (Selected Device Clear) Aborts the processing of the commands just received and sets the
command processing software to a defined initial state. Does not
change the instrument setting.
6.1.6.2 GPIB Instrument Address
In order to operate the instrument via remote control, it must be addressed using the
GPIB address. The remote control address is factory preset, but it can be changed if it
does not fit in the network environment. For remote control, addresses 0 through 30
are allowed. The GPIB address is maintained after a reset of the instrument settings.
Changing the GPIB address of the instrument
The GPIB address can be changed manually or using a remote control command.
1. Manually: press the SETUP key.
2. Select "Remote > GPIB".
3. Enter the GPIB address.
4. Remotely: use the 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
instrument.
Starting a Remote Control Session
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