Lan Interface - R&S SGU100A Getting Started

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R&S SGU100A
Interface Protocols
PCIe Proprietary
GPIB –
(IEC/
IEEE Bus
Interface)
SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments)
SCPI commands are used for remote control. Commands that are not taken from
the SCPI standard follow the SCPI syntax rules. The instrument supports the
SCPI version 1999. The SCPI standard is based on standard IEEE 488.2 and
aims at the standardization of device-specific commands, error handling and the
status registers. The tutorial "Automatic Measurement Control - A tutorial on SCPI
and IEEE 488.2" from John M. Pieper (R&S order number 0002.3536.00) offers
detailed information on concepts and definitions of SCPI.
5.2.1.1

LAN Interface

To be integrated in a LAN, the instrument is equipped with a LAN interface, con-
sisting of a connector, a network interface card and protocols.
For remote control via a network, the PC and the instrument must be connected
via the LAN interface to a common network with TCP/IP network protocol. They
are connected using a RJ45 cable (shielded or unshielded twisted-pair category
5). The TCP/IP network protocol and the associated network services are precon-
figured on the instrument. Software for instrument control and (for specified proto-
cols only) the VISA program library must be installed on the controller.
Identifying instruments in a network
If several instruments are connected to the network, each instrument has its
own IP address and associated resource string. The controller identifies
these instruments by the resource string.
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Network and Remote Control Operation
Remarks
A PCIe connector is located on
the rear panel of the instrument.
For details, see
"PCI Express
on page 51
The instrument is not equipped
with GPIB bus interfaces. Use a
GPIB-to-LAN or GPIB-to-USB
adapter instead.
For details, see
"GPIB Interface (IEC/IEEE Bus
Interface)",
Instrument Control
Chapter 5.2.1.3,
Interface",
Chapter 5.2.1.4,
on page 52
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