Specifications

University of Hertfordshire
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ABSTRACT
The aim of the project is to develop a system to control a HP 8591EM Spectrum Analyser remotely
via Internet using a Web browser. The aim, objectives and some background information about this
project are introduced. The specifications of the equipments used in this project are described. The
system requirements are referred to the minimum requirements with which the system will work
properly. The most suitable OS, programming language, GPIB Card and GPIB driver for this
project are selected, and the reasons are explained. GPIB connection and TCP/IP connection
established the communication channel between the client and the Spectrum Analyser, the
information about how they work are briefly introduced. To communicate successfully, the GPIB
card and the GPIB driver must be set properly, in the report, the whole process about system setting
is recorded. On the Linux, the Spectrum Analyser can be fully controlled just like by using
front-panel keys on the Spectrum Analyser. A server program was developed, and was explained
briefly. The problems author met during the project processing were mentioned as well as solutions.
And some further works are suggested at the end of the report.