10. Remote Operation

Remote operation implies no use of a programming language. That means you perform no automation, you simply control your instrument from a distance manually. You can use either a special application (Remote Desktop, VNC viewer) or a web browser if the instrument provides a web server. The following application notes discuss this topic:

• 1GP72: Connectivity of Rohde&Schwarz Signal Generators
• 1ER01: Remote Monitoring and Control of the R&S®RTO with a Web Browser
• 1EF67: Remote Monitoring and Control of the R&S®FSV with a Web Browser
• 1EF74: Remote Monitoring and Control of the R&S®FSVR with a Web Browser
• 1EF66: Remote Monitoring and Control of the R&S®FSL with a Web Browser

Remote Desktop applications offer one-to-one connection, therefore they cannot be used for remote support purposes. Web browser-based remote operation have no resource locking, the last connection attempt always wins.

If you wish to interact with your instrument from a mobile phone or a tablet, see more information in the following application notes:

• 1MA236: Remote Operation of Windows Based T&M Instruments with Android Tablets
• 1MA216: Remote Operation of Windows Based T&M Instruments with Apple iPad
• 1MA215: Using R&S®NRP-Z Power Sensors with Android Handheld Devices

R&S Forum combines the option of sending SCPI commands with the possibility to create macros of more SCPI commands sent together:

• 1MA196: Using R&S®Forum Application for Instrument Remote Control

RSCommander is another remote operation tool from Rohde & Schwarz; a multi-platform application offering interactive SCPI command communication, exchange of files between your computer and your instrument, retrieving traces, screenshots and much more: