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Chapter 3 Remote control
3.1 Control method
Based on NI-VISA
Users can remotely control the instrument by using NI-VISA from NI
(National Instruments Corporation). In regards to NI-VISA, there is a full
version and a live version (Run-Time Engine version). The full version
includes NI device drivers and a tool called NI MAX. NI MAX is a user
interface that controls the device. The real-time version is much smaller
than the full version and includes only NI device drivers.
For example, you can download and install the full version of NI-VISA
5.4 at http://www.ni.com/download/ni-visa-5.4/4230/en/.
Next use the USB cable to connect the SPD1000X (via the rear
panel's USB Device connector) to the computer or use a network cable
to connect the SPD1000X (through the back-panel’s LAN connector) to
the computer's LAN.
Based on NI-VISA, the user can remotely control the SPD1000X in
two ways; one through the PC software EasyPower and the other
through custom programming with SCPI commands. For more
information, see Programming Examples.
Using Socket
Users can also use Socket through the network port and SPD1000X
for TCP/IP protocol-based communications. Socket communication is a