Atec Agilent-PNA Series - Manual (Page 23)

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Automation
Methods
Internal analyzer execution
Write applications that can be executed from within
the analyzer via COM (component object model) or
using SCPI . These applications can be developed in
a variety of languages, including Visual Basic, Visual
C++, Agilent-VEE, or LabView
TM programming lan-
guages.
Controlling via GPIB
The GPIB interface operates to IEEE 488.2 and SCPI
protocols. The analyzer can either be the system con-
troller, or talker/listener.
Controlling via LAN
The built-in LAN interface and firmware support data
transfer and control via direct connection to a 10 or
100 Base-T network.
SICL/LAN interface
The analyzer's support for SICL (standard instrument
control library) over the LAN provides control of the
network analyzer using a variety of computing plat-
forms, and operating systems. With SICL/LAN, the
analyzer is controlled remotely over the LAN with
the same methods used for a local analyzer connect-
ed directly to the computer via a GPIB interface.
DCOM interface
The analyzer's support for DCOM (Distributed
Component Object Model) over the LAN provides
control of the network analyzer using a variety of
platforms. DCOM acts as an interface to the analyzer
for external applications. With DCOM, applications
can be developed or executed from an external com-
puter. During development, the application can inter-
face to the analyzer over the LAN through the DCOM
interface. Once development is completed, the appli-
cation can be executed on the analyzer using the COM
interface.
GPIB LAN Internal
SCPI X X X
COM/DCOM X X