Getting Started
Physical Connections
The device has two network interfaces:
| Interface | Connector | Default IP | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | Assigned by DHCP (fallback: 192.168.0.95) | Primary network connection |
| USB-C | USB-C port | 192.168.42.95 | Direct connection to a host computer |
Connect to the device using either interface. The USB-C connection is useful for initial setup or when no Ethernet network is available.
Available Ports
| Port | Protocol | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | HTTP | Web UI and REST API |
| 5025 | TCP | SCPI raw socket |
| 4880 | TCP | SCPI over HiSLIP (IVI-6.1) |
Accessing the Web UI
Open a web browser and navigate to the device's IP address:
Or, if connected via USB-C:
The web UI provides a graphical interface for all device functions including system monitoring, network configuration, firmware updates, and device control.
Connecting via SCPI
Raw TCP
Use any TCP client to connect to port 5025:
Send a command to verify the connection:
The device responds with its identification string.
HiSLIP (VISA)
Use a VISA library (such as PyVISA) with the following resource string:
Example using Python:
import pyvisa
rm = pyvisa.ResourceManager()
inst = rm.open_resource("TCPIP::192.168.0.95::hislip0::INSTR")
print(inst.query("*IDN?"))
Using the REST API
The REST API accepts JSON requests on port 80. Example using curl:
See the REST API section for complete endpoint documentation.
Default Network Configuration
| Setting | Ethernet | USB-C |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | DHCP Client with Static Fallback | DHCP Host |
| IP Address | 192.168.0.95 (fallback) | 192.168.42.95 |
| Subnet Mask | 255.255.0.0 | 255.255.255.0 |
| DHCP Timeout | 30 seconds | — |
In the default Ethernet mode (DHCP Client with Static Fallback), the device first attempts to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. If no DHCP server responds within 30 seconds, it falls back to the configured static IP address.
The USB-C interface runs a DHCP server by default, automatically assigning an IP address to the connected host computer.