To Build Remote Communication - Rigol DS1000Z Series Programming Manual

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To Build Remote Communication

This oscilloscope can build communication with the PC through the USB, LAN or GPIB (option) interface.
This section introduces how to control the oscilloscope remotely through the USB interface using Ultra
Sigma in details.
Operation Steps:
1. Install the Ultra Sigma common PC software
Download the Ultra Sigma common PC software from
CD supplied with the accessories and install it according to the instructions.
2. Connect the instrument and PC and configure the interface parameters of the instrument
DS1000Z can build communication with the PC through the USB, LAN or GPIB (option) interface. This
manual takes the USB interface as an example.
(1) Connect the devices
Connect the USB DEVICE interface at the real panel of the oscilloscope and the USB Host interface
of the PC using a USB cable.
(2) Install the USB driver
This oscilloscope is a USBTMC device. Assuming that your PC has already been installed with
Ultra Sigma, after you connect the oscilloscope to the PC and turn both on for the first time (the
oscilloscope is automatically configured to the USB interface), the New Hardware Wizard as
shown in the figure below is displayed on the PC. Please install the "USB Test and Measurement
Device" driver following the directions in the wizard. The steps are as follows.
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Chapter 1 Programming Overview
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