Instructions

Chapter 3 Remote Control RIGOL
User’s Guide for DSA800 Series
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Remote Control Method
The remote control of the analyzer on the basis of SCPI commands can be realized
through two ways:
1. User-defined programming.
2. PC software.
User-defined Programming
Users can program and control DSA800 by using the SCPI commands on the basis
of NI-VISA (National Instrument – Virtual Instrument Software Architecture)
library.
1. Install NI-VISA Library
You need to install the VISA library of NI (download from
http://www.ni.com/visa/ ) on your PC. NI-VISA is an application program
interface developed by NI according to the VISA standards. You can use
NI-VISA to realize the communication between the analyzer and PC through
instrument buses (such as USB). VISA defines a set of software commands
with which users can control the instrument without the need to understand
how the interface bus works. For details, please refer to the NI-VISA Help.
2. Build Communication between Instrument and PC
You need to build the communication between the analyzer and PC.
 USB interface:
Use a USB cable to connect the analyzer and PC. At this point, the “Found
New Hardware Wizard” is displayed. Then, follow the instructions to install
the “USB Test and Measurement Device (IVI)”.
The procedures are as follows:
1) Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and press
“Next”.
2) Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install.” and press