Remote Operation; Lan Configuration; Gpib Configuration; Scpi Language - Boonton SGX1000 Series Programming Reference Manual

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Remote Operation

1.1

The SGX1000 LAN interface is configured using the System > I/O Config > LAN menu. The instrument

may be set to automatically accept its IP address and associated information from a DHCP server, or

the configuration data may be entered manually.

The SGX1000 communicates via the VXI-11 protocol for LAN control, which is a TCP/IP based format

that allows GPIB operation to be emulated via the LAN. Once the LAN parameters have been

configured, the controller can perform a broadcast and find all instruments on the subnet, or the

instrument's IP address (whether manually or automatically assigned) may be used to assist the

remote control software in locating and connecting to the SGX1000. Typically, the host will use VISA

to provide the interface layer between the instrument and the remote-control software.

Caution

The supplied Ethernet cable fitted with a ferrite core must be used for RF interference

suppression. The end with the ferrite core should be connected to the SGX.

1.2

GPIB remote control is enabled with option SGX-GPIB.

The SGX1000 GPIB interface is configured using the System > I/O Config > GPIB menu. The primary

listen/talk address (MLTA) can be set to any value from 1 to 30 inclusive. The value assigned must be

unique to each GPIB device. Secondary address is not implemented.

ASCII talk and listen terminators are not required or supported – the SGX1000 supports the industry

standard EOI method of terminating strings send to and from the instrument. The talking device must

assert the EOI bus signal on the GPIB bus when transmitting the final character of the message. This

function is performed automatically by most GPIB controllers. If a CR and/or LF is present at the end of

an incoming GPIB message, it will simply be ignored by the SGX1000.

1.3

SGX1000 instruments may be remotely controlled using commands that follow the industry-standard

SCPI programming conventions. The default language is:

SYSTem:LANGuage SCPI

All the functions of the SGX1000 are accessible remotely via SCPI commands.

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