R&S VISA Release Notes Software Version 5.5.4

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R&S

®

VISA

Release Notes

Software Version 5.5.4

Fax: +49 89 41 29 12 - 164

E-mail: mailto:[email protected] Internet: http://www.rohde-schwarz.com

Subject to change

R&S®_{is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG. Trade names are trademarks of the owners.}

This software makes use of several valuable open source software packages. For information, see the "Open Source Acknowledgment" (included in delivery).

The following abbreviations are used throughout this document: R&S®_{VISA is abbreviated as R&S VISA.}

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R&S VISA Contents

1 Information on the Current Version and History ... 3

1.1 Version 5.5.4 (October 2015) ... 3

2 Installation ... 5

2.1 System Requirements ... 5

2.2 Installation Procedure ... 5

2.3 Uninstallation ... 5

2.4 Repair, Update and Downgrade ... 6

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R&S VISA Information on the Current Version and History

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1 Information on the Current Version and

History

1.1 Version 5.5.4 (October 2015)

R&S VISA is a standardized software library that allows fast communications over diverse interfaces with a wide variety of T & M instruments that are detected in the network from PC applications. R&S VISA also includes a trace tool that monitors communications between multiple applications and T&M instruments simultaneously and, with the aid of efficient filters, permits targeted analysis.

Core features are:

 Communications via TCP/IP (HiSlip, VXI-11, RSIB, Raw Socket) and USBTMC

 Support for all Windows versions from XP Service Pack 2

 Available for 32 bit and 64 bit applications

 Switching between VISA implementations at runtime

 Integrated, automatable search algorithms for detecting T&M instruments in the network

 Efficient trace tool for communications analysis

 Compact, fast, and free-of-charge under the R&S terms and conditions for royalty-free products

Besides the VISA library this product contains three utility applications:

R&S VISA trace tool

 Logs all communications between the R&S VISA library and applications

 Long-term logging to file along with quick display of all VISA remote control commands

 Filters permit targeted monitoring of individual processes, threads or sessions

 Configurable color coding facilitates analysis

 Clear visual highlighting of VISA commands called simultaneously from different threads

 Reduction of a series of identical commands into a single log entry

 Automatic pause at VISA errors

 Multiple instances of R&S VISA trace tool can be launched independently

R&S VISA tester

 Call of common VISA commands for a quick connection check

 Automated test sequences for testing the performance and reliability of a connection

 Query and definition of VISA attributes

 Support of VISA event and locking mechanism

 Switching between active VISA implementations at runtime

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R&S VISA Information on the Current Version and History

R&S VISA configuration tool

 Definition of alias names for resources

 Manual entry of LAN resources

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R&S VISA Installation

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2 Installation

2.1 System Requirements

Operating System: Microsoft Windows (XP with Service Pack 2 or later)

2.2 Installation Procedure

1) Start the Setup executable SetupRsVisa<Version>.exe 2) Click Next

3) Read the license agreement carefully. If you agree to the terms of the agreement click on “I accept the license agreement” and then click Next

4) Use the Verify button to verify that the setup executable is not compromised. 5) Depending on your system either only the 32bit library or the 64bit package are

selectable for installation. Note that the 64bit package contains the 32bit VISA library as well.

If the IVI Shared Components are either not already available on your system or have a lower version number, this component is installed along with the R&S VISA. Click Install to start the installation of all required components.

6) If requested, read the license agreement of the IVI Shared Components carefully and accept these if you agree.

7) After a successful installation click Exit to finish the setup.

2.3 Uninstallation

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R&S VISA Installation

along with all user settings (e.g. the resource identifier and alias list). The IVI Shared Components remain installed, but can be uninstalled separately.

2.4 Repair, Update and Downgrade

If a file of the R&S VISA is missing (e.g. by accidently deleting it) rerun

SetupRsVisa<Version>.exe. The missing files are copied to your system. The user settings are not modified.

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R&S VISA Customer Support

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3 Customer Support

Technical support – where and when you need it

For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz equipment, contact one of our Customer Support Centers. A team of highly qualified engineers provides telephone support and will work with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the operation, programming or applications of Rohde & Schwarz equipment.

Up-to-date information and upgrades

To keep your instrument up-to-date and to be informed about new application notes related to your instrument, please send an e-mail to the Customer Support Center stating your instrument and your wish. We will take care that you will get the right information.

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