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Contents
FTB-500
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9 Accessing Your Unit Remotely ................................................................. 167
Working with Remote Desktop ...........................................................................................168
Working With TightVNC .....................................................................................................178
Adding Exceptions to the Firewall ......................................................................................184
10 Preparing for Automation ....................................................................... 189
Linking Units with the Ethernet Port ...................................................................................191
Linking Units with the Serial Port ........................................................................................192
Getting Optimum Performance from Your Unit ..................................................................193
Changing Communication Settings ....................................................................................195
Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit ..............................................................................199
Preparing to Control Modules with a Dedicated Application ..............................................222
11 Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment ....................... 227
Standard Status Data Structure ..........................................................................................228
SCPI Command Structure ....................................................................................................232
Consulting Data Types ........................................................................................................235
Writing Remote Control Code .............................................................................................236
Error Message Format .........................................................................................................238
Working with EXFO LabVIEW Drivers ..................................................................................239
Using the EXFO Getting Started Applications .....................................................................241
Building and Using Custom VIs ...........................................................................................246
Monitoring Remote Commands ..........................................................................................253
12 Maintenance ............................................................................................. 257
Cleaning Detector Ports ......................................................................................................258
Cleaning VFL-Type Connectors ............................................................................................259
Cleaning the Touchscreen ...................................................................................................260
Recharging the Batteries .....................................................................................................261
Replacing Batteries .............................................................................................................264
Viewing Battery Status ........................................................................................................270
Recalibrating the Batteries ..................................................................................................272
Installing or Removing the Power Meter and VFL ...............................................................274
Managing Windows Updates .............................................................................................281
Replacing Fuses (Eight-Slot Model Only) .............................................................................283
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ..................................................284