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MAUI Oscilloscopes Remote Control and Automation Manual
Connecting with VICP
The TCP/IP (VICP) remote control setting uses port 1861 and the proprietary VICP protocol for
transmitting messages.
Note: LabVIEW programmers should use the TCP/IP (VICP) setting with an installation of NI-VISA
and VICP Passport to communicate with Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes.
Controller Set Up
Open port 1861 on the controller for TCP/IP communications.
If the controller runs Windows, install NI-VISA to manage the interface functions of the VICP connection.
NI-VISA users should also install the VICP Passport.
Those who are not running Windows should install the LeCroyVICP Client Library. This library can be
downloaded free of charge from www.SourceForge.net. You will need to use the library to program your
own VICP interface.
If you are running Windows and can utilize ActiveX controls, we highly recommend installing ActiveDSO on
the controller to simplify communications with the oscilloscope.
Optionally, install the LeCroyScope IVI driver or a LabVIEW driver.
Oscilloscope Set Up
Go to Utilities > Utilities Setup > Remote and choose TCP/IP (VICP).
Record the instrument's IP address for use in VISA resource strings and function calls.
VICP Protocol
VICP is the Versatile Instrument Control Protocol, the proprietary protocol used by the TCP/IP (VICP)
remote control setting on Teledyne LeCroy oscilloscopes. This protocol aims to emulate IEEE488.2 and
includes operation bits corresponding to SRQ, EOI, Clear, and others in a header that is defined by the VICP
protocol.
VICPis registered with IANA to communications port 1861.
Code to parse VICP packets is publicly available at: http://www.SourceForge.net.
See the Application Brief LAB_WM827: Understanding VICP and the VICP Passport.
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