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Reply To: VSG60A External Trigger in MATLAB

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PK
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Hello,

I am working with the Signal Hound VSG25A signal generator and using the VSG25 software. I would like to know if it is possible to control the device using SCPI commands directly, without going through the VSG25 software interface.

Specifically, I want to:

1) Send SCPI commands (e.g., set frequency, set power level, enable/disable output, burst mode, or frequency hopping).

2) Understand whether the VSG25A hardware has a built-in SCPI interface (USB or TCP/IP), or if control is only available through the provided API/SDK.

3) If SCPI is not supported directly, what is the recommended method for automation? (For example, should I use the API instead, or is there a way to use SCPI through the VSG25 software as a communication layer?)

Any guidance, example commands, or documentation links would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!