Instructions

RIGOL Chapter 1 Programming Overview
1-2 DSG800 Programming Guide
To Build Remote Communication
You can build the remote communication between DSG800 and the PC via USB or LAN interface.
Operating Steps:
1. Install the Ultra Sigma common PC software
Acquire the Ultra Sigma common PC software from www.rigol.com; then, install it according to the
instructions.
2. Connect the instrument and PC and configure the interface parameters of the instrument
DSG800 supports USB and LAN communication interfaces, as shown in the figure below.
LAN USB DEVICE
Figure 1-1 DSG800 Communication Interfaces
(1) Use the USB interface:
Connect the USB DEVICE interface at the rear panel of DSG800 and the USB HOST interface of the
PC using a USB cable.
(2) Use the LAN interface:
 Make sure that your PC is connected to the local network.
 Check whether your local network supports DHCP or auto IP mode. If not, you need to
acquire the network interface parameters available, including the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway and DNS.
 Connect DSG800 to the local network using a network cable.
 Press Syst  I/O Config  LAN to configure the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and
DNS of the instrument.
3. Check whether the connection is successful
Start-up Ultra Sigma, search for the RF signal generator resource, right-click the resource name and
select "SCPI Panel Control" from the pop-up menu. Enter the correct command in the pop-up SCPI
control panel and click Send Command, Read Response or Send&Read to check whether the
connection is successful, as shown in the figure on the next page (take the USB interface as an
example).