Specifications

University of Hertfordshire

ABSTRACT

The aim of the project is to develop a system to control a HP 8591EM Spectrum Analyser remotely

via Internet using a Web browser. The aim, objectives and some background information about this

project are introduced. The specifications of the equipments used in this project are described. The

system requirements are referred to the minimum requirements with which the system will work

properly. The most suitable OS, programming language, GPIB Card and GPIB driver for this

project are selected, and the reasons are explained. GPIB connection and TCP/IP connection

established the communication channel between the client and the Spectrum Analyser, the

information about how they work are briefly introduced. To communicate successfully, the GPIB

card and the GPIB driver must be set properly, in the report, the whole process about system setting

is recorded. On the Linux, the Spectrum Analyser can be fully controlled just like by using

front-panel keys on the Spectrum Analyser. A server program was developed, and was explained

briefly. The problems author met during the project processing were mentioned as well as solutions.

And some further works are suggested at the end of the report.