Radar / EW testing

RSCommander

Versatile Software Tool for Rohde & Schwarz Instruments

RSCommander is a versatile software tool for a wide range of Rohde & Schwarz spectrum-, network analyzers, signal generators and oscilloscopes. It allows for automatic instrument discovery, making screenshots, reading traces, file transfer and simple script creation.

Hardcopy

Take screenshots of your instrument and transfer them directly to your pc.

  • Change between b/w and color pictures
  • Save screenshots as PNG, JPG, BMP, PPM, XBM, XPM or to clipboard
  • Print support

Trace

Transfer traces or waveforms from analyzers and oscilloscopes directly to the pc.

  • Change between different traces / channels
  • Edit the configuration of the displayed y-axis
  • Save as TXT, CSV or image
  • Print support

Files

Transfer files from device to pc and vice versa.

  • Read the file catalog from any directory
  • Open files directly from the instrument
  • Drag&Drop files to transfer them to the instrument
  • Create new folders, delete or rename files

Scripts

Write your own remote control functions in python.

  • Full support of PyVisa
  • Examples for reading traces from network analyzers
  • Simple Python syntax highlighting

Interactive Control

Quickly execute individual SCPI commands.

  • Control the instrument with simple queries
  • Change the timeout
  • Reads the available scpi commands
Device Support
List of the devices with the corresponding functions that RSCommander offers for them.

Device Support

Please check if the desired device you want to remote control is listed in the table. The scripts and interactive control functions are supported for all devices.

If your instrument is not present in the list, please request it via customer support.

Note: For HAMEG based instruments please use the similar software HMExplorer.

Mac App Store

The macOS version can be downloaded for free from the Mac App Store.

Name
Type
Version
Date
Size
RSCommander | 1MA074

Instructions on how to use the software

Type
Application Note
Version
19e
Date
29-Oct-2021
Size
2 MB
RSCommander Installer | 1MA074

Installer for the Windows version of RSCommander.

Requires Windows 7 (64 Bit) or higher.

Terms & conditions | Open Source Acknowledgement

Type
Application Note File
Version
2.4.2
Date
25-Apr-2023
Size
62 MB
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