User Manual

Common Instrument Functions
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FPL1000
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6.4.3 How to Set Up a Network and Remote Control
Risk of network failure
Consult your network administrator before performing the following tasks:
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Connecting the instrument to the network
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Configuring the network
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Changing IP addresses
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Exchanging hardware
Errors can affect the entire network.
Remote operation
You can operate the instrument remotely from a connected computer using SCPI com-
mands (see Chapter 6.4.1.2, "SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instru-
ments)", on page 170). Before you send remote commands you must configure the
instrument in a LAN network or connect it to a PC via the GPIB interface as described
in Chapter 6.4.3.1, "How to Configure a Network", on page 209.
Remote Desktop
In production test and measurement, a common requirement is central monitoring of
the T&M instruments for remote maintenance and remote diagnostics. Equipped with
the Remote Desktop software of Windows, the R&S FPL1000 ideally meets require-
ments for use in production. The computer that is used for remote operation is called
"controller" here.
The following tasks can be performed using Remote Desktop:
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Access to the control functions via a virtual front panel (soft front panel)
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Printout of measurement results directly from the controller
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Storage of measured data on the controller's hard disk
This documentation provides basic instructions on setting up the Remote Desktop for
the R&S FPL1000. For details refer to the Windows operating system documentation.
6.4.3.1 How to Configure a Network
A precondition for operating or monitoring the instrument remotely is that it is connec-
ted to a LAN network or a PC connected to the GPIB interface. This is described here.
Network and Remote Operation