User Manual

Operating the Instrument
R&S
®
FPL1000
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6.6.1 Using the LXI Browser Interface in a LAN
LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation (LXI) is an instrumentation platform for mea-
suring instruments and test systems that is based on standard Ethernet technol-
ogy. LXI is intended to be the LAN-based successor to GPIB, combining the
advantages of Ethernet with the simplicity and familiarity of GPIB. The LXI
browser interface allows for easy configuration of the LAN and remote control of
the R&S FPL1000 without additional installation requirements.
Restrictions
Only user accounts with administrator rights can make use of the LXI func-
tionality.
For details see Chapter 3.2.3, "Login", on page 22
6.6.2 Remote Desktop Connection
Remote Desktop is a Windows application which can be used to access and con-
trol the instrument from a remote computer through a LAN connection. While the
instrument is in operation, the instrument screen contents are displayed on the
remote computer. Remote Desktop provides access to all of the applications,
files, and network resources of the instrument. Thus, remote operation of the
instrument is possible.
The Remote Desktop Client is part of the installed Windows operating system.
For other versions of Windows, Microsoft offers the Remote Desktop Client as an
add-on.
6.6.3 Connecting a PC via the GPIB Interface
You can connect a PC to the R&S FPL1000 via the GPIB interface to send
remote commands to control and operate the instrument. You can configure the
GPIB address and the ID response string. The GPIB language is set as SCPI by
default but can be changed to emulate other instruments.
A GPIB interface is available on the rear panel of the R&S FPL1000 if the option
R&S FPL1-B10 is installed.
Remote Control