Preparing for Use
R&S
®
HMP Series
20
Getting Started 1178.6791.02 ─ 02
To assign the IP address manually on the instrument
To assign the IP address, first select the interface. In addition, check if DHCP is
not active. Otherwise, you cannot edit the IP address.
1. To disable DHCP, perform the following steps:
Tip:
Skip these steps, if DHCP is not supported.
a) Press the Menu key.
b) Select "Interface > Interface Settings > Port Settings /DHCP".
c) Select "DHCP: > OFF".
d) Return with the left arrow key.
When DHCP is turned off, the instrument enables you to set the IP address
manually.
2. To set the IP address, select "Interface > Select Interface > LAN".
3. Return with the left arrow key.
4. Select "Settings > IP Settings".
5. Assign the IP address.
The IP address is part of the VISA resource string used by the program to
identify the instrument. The resource string has the form:
TCPIP::‹IP_address>::‹IP_port›::INSTR
The default port for socket communication is 5025.
Example:
If the IP address of the instrument is 192.1.2.3, the valid resource
string is: TCPIP::192.1.2.3::5025::INSTR
The R&S
HMP displays the IP address and port number in the "IP Settings"
dialog.
Switching to remote control
When you turn on the instrument, it always starts in manual operation state
("local" mode) to be operated via the front panel.
1. To establish communication via remote control, send a SCPI command.
The R&S
HMP switches to remote control mode automatically. The Remote
key illuminates.
The remote control mode disables all front panel keys on the instrument.
2. To return to local mode, press the Remote key.
Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection
