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9.2 Starting a remote control session
To start a remote control session, connect the instrument and the controller with a suit-
able cable and switch on both of them.
A remote control program must open a connection to the instrument, before it can send
commands to and receive device responses from the instrument.
Instrument address
To operate the instrument via remote control, it must be addressed using the defined
interface address.
See
on page 319 or
The VISA resource strings are indicated in the "SGMA-GUI main panel > Instrument
name > Setup > Remote Channels" dialog.
9.2.1 How to find the VISA resource string
To find the VISA resource strings of your instrument:
► Select "SGMA-GUI main panel > Instrument name > Setup > Remote Channels".
The "Remote Channel Settings" dialog shows all specified resource strings of the
supported remote control interfaces.
9.2.2 Remote control over LAN using socket communication
This section provides an example of how to establish a remote control connection over
telnet protocol and a simple sockets-based program example that can be further devel-
oped (see also
Basic knowledge of programming and operation of the controller are assumed. A
description of the interface commands can be obtained from the relevant manuals.
Refer to the getting started manual for an example of how to set up remote control con-
nection over LAN using VXI-11 protocol.
To set up a Telnet connection
To control the software, only a telnet program is required. The telnet program is part of
every operating system.
1. To establish a Telnet connection with the R&S SGT, start the telnet program.
2. Enter the socket address.
User Manual 1176.8674.02 ─ 12
Chapter 9.1.2, "LAN
interface",
Chapter 9.1.4, "PCI Express
Chapter A, "Telnet program
Network operation and remote control
Starting a remote control session
on page 316,
Chapter 9.1.3, "USB
interface",
on page 319 for details.
examples",
on page 587).
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