User Manual

Remote operation
Remote operation
Overview
Using the remote commands the instrument can be used to perform high speed,
complex, or repetitive measurements. All PA3000 instrument communicate by
RS-232, Eth
ernet, or USB as standard. Optionally, a GPIB port can be added.
Interfacing with RS-232 systems
The RS-232
port is a standard PC type 9-way male D-type located on the rear of
the instrument and can be used for remote control of the PA3000. A modem
cable should be used.
The RS-232 port uses 8 bits, no parity, one stop bit and hardware flow control.
See Seri
al Port for a detailed pin description o f the RS-232 connector. (See
page 149, Serial port.)
See RS-
232 Baud Rate for details on the interface menus. (See page 54, RS-232
baud rate.)
Interfacing with USB systems
The PA3000 supports USB control using the Test and Measurement class.
Adet
ailed pin description of the port, along with speed and connection
information is given in the Reference section of this document. (See page 146,
Communication ports.)
Interfacing with Ethernet systems
The PA3000 supports Ethernet control using a 10Base-T network.
See Ethernet Port for more information on the Ethernet connection. (See
page 147, Ethernet port.)
See Ethernet Configure for information on how to set up the Ethernet addressing
information. (See page 54, Ethernet.)
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