Programming Guide

SIGLENT
4 SSA3000X Plus Programming Guide
1.Programming Overview
The Siglent spectrum analyzers features LAN, USB Device, and SIGLENT GPIB_USB
module interfaces. By using a computer with these interfaces, and a suitable programming
language (and/or NI-VISA software), users can remotely control the analyzer based on SCPI
(Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) command set, Labview and IVI
(Interchangeable Virtual Instrument), to interoperate with other programmable instruments.
This chapter introduces how to build communication between the spectrum analyzer and a
controller computer with these interfaces.
1.1 Remotely Operating the Analyzer
The analyzer provides both the USB and LAN connection which allows you to set up a
remote operation environment with a controller computer. A controller computer could be a
personal computer (PC) or a minicomputer. Some intelligent instruments also function as
controllers.
1.1.1 USB: Connecting the Analyzer via the USB Device
port
Refer to the following steps to finish the connection via USB-Device:
1. Install NI-VISA on your PC for USB-TMC driver.
2. Connect the analyzer USB Device port to a PC with a USB A-B cable.
Figure 1-1 USB Device
3. Switch on the analyzer
The analyzer will be detected automatically as a new USB hardware.
1.1.2 LAN: Connecting the Analyzer via the LAN port
Refer to the following steps to finish the connection via LAN:
1. Install NI-VISA on your PC for VXI driver. Or without NI-VISA, using socket or telnet
in your PC’s Operating System.
2. Connect the analyzer to PC or the local area network with a LAN cable