Overview of R&S® Remote Service Tool functions

Menu

Command

Function

File

Close

Close the Remote Service Tool.

Application

Version Copy

Copy a software version to the R&S® CMU. See the application example Installing software versions above.

 

List Software

Display of all software configurations installed on the R&S® CMU and activate and/or delete configurations. See the application example Listing and modifying software versions above.

 

Command

Transfer of remote control commands or command scripts to be executed on the R&S® CMU. This command activates an additional Cmd Ctrl menu to generate log files and customize the screen. See application example Transferring remote control commands above and section Remote Control of the R&S CMU.

 

File Transfer

Transfer of data between a PC and the R&S® CMU. This command activates an additional FileCtrl menu to create directories, copy or delete files. See application examples Copying files and Extracting screenshots above.

 

Error Reports

For future extensions

Options

Use GPIB

Use the GPIB bus for communication with the R&S® CMU.

Note:     This communication mode is recommended.

 

USE RS232

Use the RS232 bus for communication with the R&S® CMU.

Note:     Use the RS 232 Options quoted below if you choose this communication mode.

 

GPIB Options

Change GPIB connection parameters. The default settings for the R&S® CMU are:

Board Index:                0
Primary Address:          20

Note:     The GPIB settings of the Remote Service Tool and of the R&S® CMU must be the same. Refer to section Connecting a Controller to learn how to configure the R&S® CMU’s GPIB settings.

 

RS232 Options

Change RS232 transmission parameters. The following settings ensure a reliable connection:

Baud Rate:                   115200
Data Bits:                     8
Stop Bits:                     1
Parity:                         None
Protocol:                      CtsRts (do not change!)

Note:     The RS232 settings of the Remote Service Tool and of the R&S® CMU must be the same. Refer to section Connecting a Controller to learn how to configure the R&S® CMU’s RS232 settings. Should you experience any problems with the data transfer, first check and possibly exchange the connecting cable.

 

Device Clear

Clear the screen.

 

Go to Local

Exit remote control mode and return to manual operation.

 

Device Reboot

Reboot the R&S® CMU.

Help

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