Getting Started
This manual explains the use of commands to remotely control your oscilloscope.
With this information, you can write computer programs to perform functions,
such as setti
ng the front-panel controls, taking m easurements, performing
statistical calculations, and exporting data for use in other programs.
Familiarit
y with the User Manual for your oscilloscope is assumed. You can
download the User Manual from the Tektronix website at www.tek.com.
NOTE. Most examples in this document assume that both HEADer and VERBose
are s et to ON.
SettingUpRemoteCommunicationsHardware
You can remotely control communications between your oscilloscope and a PC
via Ethernet or USB cables.
Ethernet
If you are using Ethernet, start by connecting an appropriate Ethernet c able to the
Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector) on the rear panel of your oscilloscope. This
connects the oscilloscope to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T local area
network.
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