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<h2><span lang=EN-US>Remote Control: Introduction</span></h2>

<p>The instrument is equipped with different interfaces for remote control: 
 </p>

<ul>
	
	<li class=kadov-p-Clist><p class=list>A GPIB bus interface according 
 to standard IEC 625.1/IEEE 488.1. The <a HREF="../../HW_Interfaces/GPIB_Bus_Interface.htm"
											id=A1
											style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ position: relative; /*}}end!kadov*/ ">GPIB 
 bus connector</a><script type="text/javascript"
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 for direct connection to a controller is located on the rear panel of 
 the instrument. </p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p-Clist><p class=list>Instruments connected to a Local 
 Area Network can be controlled via the RSIB or VX 11 interface. Two connectors 
 for <a HREF="../../HW_Interfaces/Rear_Panel_Connectors.htm#LAN"
		id=A5
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 are located on the rear panel. &nbsp;</p></li>
</ul>

<p><img src="../../small_images/tip.jpg" x-maintain-ratio="TRUE" width="36px" height="37px" border="0" class="img_whs1"> The <span style="font-style: italic;"><I><a href="Introduction.htm#GPIB_Explorer"
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 Explorer</a><script type="text/javascript"
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 </I></span>is a easy-to-use program tool that allows you to obtain an overview 
 of all implemented remote control programs, test programs, compile and 
 run test scripts. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This section assumes basic knowledge of GPIB bus programming and operation 
 of the controller. A description of the interface commands can be found 
 in sections <span style="font-style: italic;"><I><a HREF="../../HW_Interfaces/GPIB_Bus_Interface.htm"
													id=A6
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 </I></span>and<span style="font-style: italic;"> <I><a HREF="../../HW_Interfaces/RSIB_Interface/RSIB_Interface_Functions.htm"
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<p><span lang=EN-US><img src="../../small_images/info_red.jpg" x-maintain-ratio="TRUE" width="32px" height="37px" border="0" class="img_whs2"> <a class="dropspot" href="javascript:kadovTextPopup(this)" id="a4" style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ position: relative; /*}}end!kadov*/ ">SCPI 
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 <p><span lang=EN-US>The analyzers are compatible to the final SCPI version 
 1999.0. Not all of the commands supported by the instrument are taken 
 from the SCPI standard (<u>S</u>tandard <u>C</u>ommands for <u>P</u>rogrammable 
 <u>I</u>nstruments), however, their syntax follows SCPI rules. The SCPI 
 standard</span><span lang=EN-US>&nbsp;is based on standard IEEE 488.2 
 and aims at the standardization of device-specific commands, error handling 
 and the status registers.</span></p>
</div>
<p>The requirements that the SCPI standard places on command syntax, error 
 handling and configuration of the <a HREF="../Status_Reporting_System/Status_Reporting_System.htm"
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 are explained in detail in the following sections. Tables provide a fast 
 overview of the bit assignment in the status registers. The tables are 
 supplemented by a comprehensive description of the status registers. </p>

<p><span lang=EN-US><img src="../../small_images/note.jpg" x-maintain-ratio="TRUE" width="36px" height="37px" border="0" class="img_whs1"> <a class="dropspot" href="javascript:kadovTextPopup(this)" id="a3" style="/*begin!kadov{{*/ position: relative; /*}}end!kadov*/ ">Reset 
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 <p><span lang=EN-US>In contrast to instruments with manual control, which 
 are designed for maximum possible operating convenience, the priority 
 of remote control is the &quot;predictability&quot; of the device status. 
 This means that when incompatible settings are attempted, the command 
 is ignored and the device status remains unchanged, i.e. other settings 
 are not automatically adapted. Therefore, GPIB bus control programs should 
 always define an initial device status (e.g. with the command *RST) and 
 then implement the required settings.</span></p>
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<h2><a name=GPIB_Explorer></a>GPIB Explorer</h2>

<p>The <span style="font-style: italic;"><I>GPIB Explorer </I></span>is a easy-to-use 
 program tool that allows you to obtain an overview of all implemented 
 remote control programs, test programs, compile and run test scripts. 
 The program can be opened from Windows XP's start menu: <span style="font-style: italic;"><I>Programs 
 </I></span>&#8211;<span 
 style="font-style: italic;"><I> R&amp;S Network Analyzer &#8211; 
 GPIB Explorer </I></span>or by starting the executable file <span style="font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;">iecwin32.exe</span> 
 in the program directory of the network analyzer (e.g. <span style="font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;">C:\Program 
 Files\Rohde&amp;Schwarz\Network Analyzer\Bin</span>)<span style="font-style: italic;"><I>.</I></span> 
 &nbsp;</p>

<p>After the <span style="font-style: italic;"><I>GPIB Explorer </I></span>is 
 started, the interface for the connection to the instrument can be selected 
 in a dialog: </p>

<p class=Figure><img src="IECwin32_connect.jpg" width="286px" height="290px" border="0" class="img_whs4"></p>

<p>The following options are provided: </p>

<ul>
	
	<li class=kadov-p-Clist><p class=list>NT named pipe (not supported 
 at present)</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p-Clist><p class=list>GPIB address (for connection 
 to controllers equipped with a National Instrument GPIB interface using 
 the GPIB bus connector)</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p-Clist><p class=list>RSIB address (for LAN connection, 
 requires an appropriate IP or local host address; see <span style="font-style: italic;"><I><a 
 HREF="../../Preparing_for_Use/External_Accessories.htm#LAN"
	id=A9
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 Connection</a><script type="text/javascript"
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	<li class=kadov-p-Clist><p class=list>Socket interface (not supported 
 at present)</p></li>
	
	<li class=kadov-p-Clist><p class=list>Named pipe A/B (only for local 
 connection on the analyzer, recommended for remote test on the instrument) 
 </p></li>
</ul>

<p class=list><img src="../../small_images/tip.jpg" x-maintain-ratio="TRUE" width="36px" height="37px" border="0" class="img_whs1">Select <span style="font-style: italic;"><I>Info 
 </I></span>&#8211;<span 
 style="font-style: italic;"><I> Setup Info</I></span> to look up the IP address 
 information of your analyzer. </p>

<p class=list>After the connection is established, the GPIB explorer displays 
 a tree view of all commands included in the current firmware version of 
 the network analyzer. The programs can be selected for execution by a 
 single mouse click. &nbsp;</p>

<p class=Figure><img src="IECwin32_screen.jpg" width="402px" height="495px" border="0" class="img_whs5"></p>

<p>Refer to the GPIB explorer's help system for more information. </p>


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