Rohde & Schwarz Instrument Remote-Control Examples

C# examples in this repository are categorized based on the driver or communication package used:

• RsInstrument: Uses the C# NuGet package for plain SCPI communication.
• RsXXX_ScpiPackage: A dedicated instrument-specific ScpiPackage providing SCPI auto-completion and helpers.
• RsXXX_dotNet_InstrumentDriver: Examples that utilize IVI.NET instrument drivers.

Python examples in this repository are categorized based on the communication package used:

• RsInstrument: Used for plain SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) communication.
• RsXXX_ScpiPackage: A dedicated instrument-specific ScpiPackage that provides SCPI auto-completion and helper functions for easier instrument control.

Before running the RsNgx remote-control instrument driver examples, ensure your environment meets these requirements:

VISA Requirements: You must have one of the following installed:

• R&S VISA 5.12+
• NI VISA 18.0+
• Or no VISA installed at all (if using alternative communication methods).

Target Frameworks: Your project must target one of the following:

• .NET Framework 4.5+
• .NET Standard 2.1+
• .NET Core 3.1+

The RsInstrument NuGet package is not included in the repository and must be restored manually via NuGet. Use one of the following methods depending on your Visual Studio version:

Method 1: Visual Studio Professional (GUI)

1. Navigate to Tools -> NuGet Package Manager -> Manage NuGet Packages for Solution...
2. Look for the yellow warning message indicating missing packages.
3. Click the Restore button at the top right of the window.

Method 2: Other Visual Studio versions (Package Manager Console)

1. Open the console via View -> Other Windows -> Package Manager Console.
2. Run the following command to reinstall the package:

Update-Package -Id RsInstrument –reinstall

The PAM-N Signal Integrity Automator is a tool for automated signal integrity analysis of Automotive Ethernet PAM-N signals using an R&S RTP oscilloscope. It provides a GUI to automate signal configuration, eye diagram setup, and jitter decomposition.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10 or higher
• RsInstrument library
• Tkinter (included with standard Python on Windows)

Installation

Install the required dependency via pip:

pip install RsInstrument

Running the Application

Launch the graphical interface by running the main GUI script:

python PAM_AE_SignalIntegrity_GUI.py

To use the tool, you must establish a network connection to your R&S RTP oscilloscope via TCPIP/VISA.

1. Ensure the oscilloscope is on the same network as your PC.
2. Retrieve the instrument's IP address from the oscilloscope: Setup → Network.
3. In the application, navigate to the Connection tab.
4. Enter the IP address and click Connect.

Note: The default pre-filled IP is 10.103.34.23 and must be updated to match your specific instrument.

Before using the RsInstrument remote-control module examples, ensure your environment meets the following requirements:

• VISA Driver: Install R&S VISA 5.12+ (download) or NI VISA 18.0+.
• Runtime: Your project must use .NET Core 3.1+.
• Package Compatibility: The RsInstrument NuGet package supports .NET Framework 4.5, .NET Framework 4.8, .NET Standard 2.1+, and .NET Core 3.1+.

You can package the tool into a standalone .exe so it can be run on machines without Python installed. This uses the setup.py file provided in the repository.

1. Install cx_Freeze:

pip install cx_freeze

2. Build the executable:

python setup.py build

The resulting executable SignalIntegrityAutomator.exe and its dependencies will be located in the build/ folder.

Before using the RsInstrument remote-control module in your .NET projects, ensure the following requirements are met:

• VISA Implementation: Install R&S VISA 5.12+ (download here) or NI VISA 18.0+.
• Runtime: Your project must use .NET Core 3.1 or higher.
• Package Compatibility: The RsInstrument NuGet package supports .NET Framework 4.5, .NET Framework 4.8, .NET Standard 2.1+, and .NET Core 3.1+.

Before running or building the RsInstrument VB.NET examples, ensure the following environment requirements are met:

• VISA Implementation: Install R&S VISA 5.12+ (download link) or NI VISA 18.0+.
• Runtime: Your project must target .NET Framework 4.5 or newer.