R&S®SMU200A - FAQ

Remote Control: Interaction between TCP/IP Address and Subnet MaskQuestionI want to remote-control via LAN a device from a PC. The PC and the device have their own TCP/IP addresses, but I get no connection when I use those addresses. Which function does the Subnet Mask have?AnswerThe controller can establish a connection via LAN in two different ways:It can query its local network to find a device

Remote Control via TelnetQuestionI want to remote-control the signal generator via LAN and Telnet. How can I do this?AnswerFor proper operation of the SMA100A in a Telnet connection, the raw TCP/IP interface command should have the following syntax: telnet <ip-addr> <port-number>The port number should be "5025". telnet <ip-addr> 5025Remote control is possible via "Raw Ethernet". VISA is not

Interruptions in the RF level when the signal changesQuestionHow is the behavior of the RF port of the signal generatorwhen the signal definition is changed andwhat can be done to minimize the RF level break-in?AnswerIn general, the SMU checks for every command received whether the associatedparameter has to be changed or not.If no change is required, the SMU will do nothing. For example:The SMU

How to Connect the Control Cable from the FSP-B10 (ext. Generator Control) to the SMU200A?QuestionI have a spectrum analyzer with the external generator control option FSP-B10 and I want to connect the control cable to the SMU200A. Which BNC connector on the SMU200A do I have to use for 'Marker', 'Blank' and 'Trigger'?AnswerConnect the 'Blank' connector of the cable to the 'User1' connector of the