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4.7.16
GPIB interface
Option R&S
ZNB/ZNBT-B10
This hardware option provides a GPIB bus connector according to standard IEEE 488 /
IEC 625 (GPIB). The GPIB bus interface can be used for controlling the R&S
ZNB/
ZNBT from an external controller.
For interface details, refer to
Chapter 12.3.3, "GPIB interface"
Remote Control of External Devices via GPIB
The current hardware of the R&S
ZNB/ZNBT-B10 does not support GPIB bus control-
ler mode, i.e. the B10 cannot be used to control external devices via GPIB.
If you want to use GPIB to control external devices from the R&S
ZNB/ZNBT, you have
.
4.7.17
Device control
Option R&S
ZNB/ZNBT-B12
This option provides a PCIe and a Direct Control interface, both intended to control
external devices.
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The PCIe interface is suitable for certain Rohde & Schwarz Signal Generators.
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The Direct Control interface is a proprietary interface for Rohde & Schwarz VNA
extensions such as the external
R&S
R&S
ZN-Z8x.
A suitable cable is available with option R&S
ZN-B121.
Direct Control of Switch Matrices
The Direct Control interface allows you to establish a direct connection between the
VNA measurement bus and the FPGA controlling the routes of a switch matrix
R&S
ZN-Z8x. This bypasses the matrices' microcontroller and significantly reduces the
switching times compared to management via USB or LAN.
4.7.18
Handler I/O (universal interface)
Option R&S
ZN-B14 / R&S
ZNBT-Z14
A network analyzer that is equipped with a Handler I/O (Universal Interface), can inter-
act with an external part handler. The digital control signals on the interface connector
indicate the possible start and the end of a measurement, as well as a global limit
check result. Typically, the handler will insert the device to be tested into a test fixture
and provide a trigger pulse to initiate the measurement. After the measurement is com-
Optional extensions and accessories
