Configure for GPIB, SCPI, and SICL
The following settings
are used to configure the analyzer for remote control using SCPI commands.
How to Configure for SICL / GPIB Operation |
Using front-panel
hardkey [softkey] buttons |
Using Menus |
Press System then [Configure] then [SICL/GPIB] |
Click Utility then System then Configure then SICL/GPIB/SCPI |
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SICL /
GPIB dialog box help |
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HiSLIP
HiSLIP
is available ONLY when the soft front panel has already been launched.
When checked,
the PXI VNA will also advertise itself using port TCPIP port 4880.
You must configure your firewall to enable communication through
this port. You can connect to the module and send SCPI commands
by using the VISA address:
TCPIP0::<PXI controller name
>::hislip0::INSTR. ("hislip" is case-sensitive)
For example,
if your PXI controller is named: myPXI, then the TCPIP connection
string would be:
TCPIP0::myPXI::hislip0::INSTR
When configuring
an embedded controller, or when configuring an external computer
that is connected using a PXIe cable, then replace <PXI controller
name> with "Localhost". For example:
TCPIP0::Localhost::hislip0::INSTR
SCPI
Monitor / Input
GPIB Command
Processor Console Launches a window that is used
to send single SCPI/GPIB commands from the analyzer keyboard.
Note:
Press Control+Z
, then enter, to close the console window.
Note:
The Status Register system can NOT be used from the GPIB Console.
Type a valid
command, with appropriate arguments and press enter. Use the arrow
keys to recall previous commands. The console
window may launch behind the analyzer application. Press Control+Tab
to bring the console window to the top.
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Local and Remote Operation
The analyzer LCL and RMT (Local and Remote) operation
labels appear in the lower right corner of the status bar.
Note: The status
bar is NOT visible when the analyzer is preset. See how
to make the status bar visible.
LCL appears
when NOT under SCPI control
RMT appears
when under SCPI control. The RMT label does NOT appear when under
COM control. Remote operation disables the front panel keys except
for the Macro/Local key.
To return to Local (front panel) operation,
press the Macro / Local key
Sending the GPIB "GTL" (go to local)
command also returns the analyzer to Local operation.
Sending the GPIB "LLO" (local lockout) command disables the
front panel Local button.