User`s guide

RIGOL Chapter 3 Remote Control
3-2 DSG3000 User’s Guide
Remote Control Overview
The DSG3000 supports to build communication with the PC via USB, LAN or GPIB
interface to realize remote control. The DSG3000 utilizes a SCPI command set
(Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) for remote instrumentation
control. There are two modes as follows.
1. User-defined programming
Users can program and control DSG3000 by using the SCPI (Standard Commands for
Programmable Instruments) commands. For more information about the commands
and programming, refer to the
Programming Guide .
2. Use PC software
Users can use the PC software to send commands to control DSG3000 remotely. The
PC software includes:
(1) Ultra Sigma (from RIGOL),
(2) Measurement & Automation Explorer (from National Instruments Corporation)
(3) Agilent IO Libraries Suite (from Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
This chapter will give a detailed introduction of how to use Ultra Sigma to control
DSG3000 remotely through various interfaces. Acquire the Ultra Sigma software and
install it as well as its components according to the instructions. This software is
contained in the resource CD in the standard accessories. You can also download the
latest version of the software from
www.rigol.com.
NOTE: When the instrument is in remote mode,
is displayed in the user
interface and all the front panel keys (except Esc) are locked. At this point, you can
press Esc to exit the remote mode.