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R&S ESR
Using a web browser
If you are using a web browser (for example Microsoft Internet Explorer), enter the IP
address of the instrument and the port you are using for the connection into the
address bar to establish a connection (for example "192.0.2.0:5800").
The browser then opens an interface that allows you to control the instrument after you
have entered the password.
The default port is 5800 and the default password is 894129, but you can change this
on the VNC software that comes with the instrument if required.
Note that using a browser requires you to install Java in order to run properly.
Using a VNC client
Alternatively, you can install a VNC client on your computer (for example a program
like TightVNC) and use that to access the instrument. In that case, start the client and
enter the IP address of the instrument to establish a connection.
11.2.3 Brief Introduction to Remote Control
The instrument can be remote-controlled via the network (LAN interface). For details
on configuring the LAN interface see
Connection",
For details on setting the interface see
on page 59.
The following programming examples are structured hierarchically, i.e. the later exam-
ples are based on the preceding ones. This allows you to easily assemble a well-func-
tioning program by using the modules of the program examples. More complex exam-
ples are provided in the User Manual, chapter "Remote Control - Programming Exam-
ples"
11.2.3.1 Basic Steps in Remote Control Programming
The following examples explain how to program the instrument and can be used as a
basis for solving enhanced programming tasks.
Visual Basic was used as the programming language. However, the programs can be
implemented in other languages as well.
Using backslashes
In programming languages such as C, C++ or programs such as MATLAB or NI Inter-
active Control, a backslash starts an escape sequence (e.g. "\n" is used to start a new
line). In these programming languages and programs, two backslashes instead of one
must be used in remote commands, e.g. in
instead of MMEM:STOR:STAT 1,'C:\USER\DATA\TEST1'
use MMEM:STOR:STAT 1,'C:\\USER\\DATA\\TEST1'
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on page 623.
Controlling the R&S ESR Remotely
Chapter 11.2.6, "Setting Up a Network (LAN)
Chapter 3.2.6, "Configuring the GPIB
"Storing Instrument Settings"
Remote Control
Interface",
on page 136
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