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FTB-500

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11 Using FTB Products in an 

Automated Test Environment

EXFO supplies commands that follow the guidelines determined by the 
SCPI consortium and LabVIEW drivers for all available instruments. EXFO 
also supplies COM properties and events allowing you to build your own 
application.

Your application can be developed using LabVIEW, Visual C++, 
Delphi.NET, Visual Basic or any other language that runs under 
Windows 8.1 Pro.

The present chapter gives you information to help you use the provided 
commands, drivers, as well as COM properties and events to remotely 
control your instruments.

If you need information on how to prepare your unit for remote control, see 
the corresponding section in this documentation.

Summary of Contents for FTB-500

Page 1: ...User Guide FTB 500...

Page 2: ...any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights of EXFO EXFO s Commerce And Governm...

Page 3: ...itioning Your Unit 25 Inserting and Removing Test Modules 26 Turning On Your Unit 32 Turning Off Your Unit 32 Configuring Your Unit At First Startup 38 Accessing and Exiting ToolBox 40 Starting Module...

Page 4: ...9 Setting Communication Parameters 110 Setting Other Parameters 110 5 Working with Your Unit 111 Printing Documents 111 Viewing PDF Files 112 Taking Screen Captures 113 Browsing the Web 115 Accessing...

Page 5: ...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 EX...

Page 6: ...le Data Types for Output IEEE 488 2 329 Applicable Data Types for Input SCPI 339 Special Numeric Values Received on Output 340 B IEEE 488 2 and Specific Command Reference 341 IEEE 488 2 Commands Quick...

Page 7: ...erference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the user guid...

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Page 9: ...ecords updates In addition fiber counts are skyrocketing DWDM is well entrenched in long haul applications and is moving into metro You know that you need more efficiency You will find it with the FTB...

Page 10: ...Introducing the FTB 500 2 FTB 500 Main Features Main Features Function buttons Speaker Stylus Power button LCD Touchscreen Module related LED panel Unit related LED panel USB ports 2 Front...

Page 11: ...e slots Serial port male DB 9 Audio in port for any commercially available microphone and having a 3 5 mm connector Audio out port for any commercially available speaker or headset and having a 3 5 mm...

Page 12: ...module lock USB ports 2 Serial port male DB 9 Audio in port for any commercially available microphone and having a 3 5 mm connector Audio out port for any commercially available speaker or headset an...

Page 13: ...thernet RJ 45 port Video out port for any commercially available monitor supporting a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 Extend displays setting Module retaining screws Left side Four slot model Express...

Page 14: ...eo out port for any commercially available monitor supporting a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 Extend displays settings Module retaining screws Left side Eight slot model ExpressCard slot for any co...

Page 15: ...ngs multitasking to field testing You can perform different tests and work on tests results all at the same time switching between applications easily The FTB 500 supports local control via the ToolBo...

Page 16: ...ected to an external power source Green All batteries are fully charged Green blinking At least one battery is charging Yellow blinking No battery present in the unit OR The unit and its modules would...

Page 17: ...as possible Red Battery error Contact EXFO Lit Hard disk read or write operations Red blinking Laser status LED At least one module emits an optical signal Off No modules emit signal Varied Each appli...

Page 18: ...statuses from two or more applications Pass no results exceed the defined threshold Red Result status from application currently displayed Fail result exceeds the defined threshold Red blinking Resul...

Page 19: ...table below shows an overview of their purpose Button Purpose To show the taskbar from which you can switch among running applications select a keyboard view battery information view the time and dat...

Page 20: ...eries automatically take over if you disconnect the unit from its external power source The number of batteries that power your unit and that come with it depends on the model that you have purchased...

Page 21: ...requirements and the type of modules you are using If the temperature keeps rising and reaches the limit your FTB 500 will turn off to protect both the modules and the platform itself IMPORTANT Fan s...

Page 22: ...up to date support information related to your products To register your product directly from your unit 1 Ensure that your unit can access the Internet 2 From ToolBox tap Utilities and then Product R...

Page 23: ...nless you understand and meet the required conditions CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Do not proceed unless you understa...

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Page 25: ...unit IMPORTANT When you see the following symbol on your unit make sure that you refer to the instructions provided in your user documentation Ensure that you understand and meet the required conditio...

Page 26: ...e of the following symbols may also appear on your unit Symbol Meaning Direct current Alternating current The unit is equipped with an earth ground terminal The unit is equipped with a protective cond...

Page 27: ...ntially harmful in direct intrabeam viewing The following label s indicate that the product contains a Class 3R source The modules that you use with your unit may have different laser classes Refer to...

Page 28: ...is completely turned off disconnect the power cable and remove the batteries WARNING Insert the power cable plug into a power outlet with a protective ground contact Do not use an extension cord with...

Page 29: ...not operate the unit if any part of the outer surface covers panels etc is damaged Only authorized personnel should carry out adjustments maintenance or repair of opened units under voltage A person...

Page 30: ...For a complete list of accessories available for your unit refer to its technical specifications When you use the unit outdoors ensure that it is protected from liquids dust direct sunlight precipitat...

Page 31: ...tation that comes with your modules to know if you need to ground your unit Note To ground your unit you need a grounding wire 18 AWG minimum with a U shaped terminal WARNING Not grounding your unit w...

Page 32: ...e unit so that you can see its left panel 2 Place the U shaped terminal under the grounding stud s screw head 3 Turn the grounding stud clockwise to screw it tight 4 Ground the other end of the wire a...

Page 33: ...provide you with the best viewing angle according to your situation IMPORTANT The supports should always be used in order to ensure that the unit is stable during your tests and will not fall down to...

Page 34: ...ed and shown below CAUTION Never insert or remove a module while the FTB 500 is turned on This will result in immediate and irreparable damage to both the module and unit CAUTION To avoid damaging you...

Page 35: ...odel identification sticker must be facing up and connector pins at the right of the retaining screw hole Protruding edges on right side Identification sticker on left side Connector pins at the back...

Page 36: ...o the grooves of the receptacle s module slot 5 Push the module all the way to the back of the slot until the retaining screw makes contact with the receptacle casing 6 Place the unit so that its left...

Page 37: ...dules 8 If you are using a larger or heavier module use a front module lock to hold them securely in place Simply place the retaining part against the module then screw in the holding pin When you tur...

Page 38: ...urn off your unit shut down not hibernate or sleep 2 Position the unit so that the left panel is facing you 3 Turn the retaining screw counterclockwise until it stops The module will be slowly release...

Page 39: ...OT by the connector and pull it out 6 Cover empty slots with the supplied protective covers CAUTION Pulling out a module by a connector could seriously damage both the module and connectorAlways pull...

Page 40: ...g applications will still be running This mode will take more battery power while the unit is off Hibernation saves the unit s status information that was in memory RAM to a special file on the disk T...

Page 41: ...utage emergency shutdown sleep or hibernation modes when battery level is too low To exit the sleep mode or hibernation mode and resume your work Press the On Off button To turn off the unit completel...

Page 42: ...ting Started with Your Unit 34 FTB 500 Turning Off Your Unit To define the behavior of the power button 1 From the main window tap the System Settings button 2 Tap Control Panel 3 Tap Hardware and Sou...

Page 43: ...Getting Started with Your Unit FTB 500 35 Turning Off Your Unit 4 Under Power Options tap Change what the power buttons do 5 Tap Changes settings that are currently unavailable...

Page 44: ...6 From the When I press the power button lists select the desired behavior when the unit is powered by batteries or by AC current Shut down option is selected by default in both cases 7 Tap Save chang...

Page 45: ...window tap the System Settings button 2 Tap ToolBox Setup 3 Select the Power on the unit when AC outlet is connected or after power outage box to enable the corresponding option OR Clear the box if yo...

Page 46: ...tion for important safety information and to read and accept the EULA related to your unit and instruments Note To be able to work with the unit you must accept all the EULA from Microsoft and EXFO an...

Page 47: ...etting Started with Your Unit FTB 500 39 Configuring Your Unit At First Startup 4 When the EXFO wizard is displayed follow the on screen instructions 5 Tap Finish to close the wizard and start working...

Page 48: ...havior on page 105 This could be useful for example if you prefer to start working in Windows You can also configure your unit to start any of the available applications as soon as ToolBox is started...

Page 49: ...start a module application 1 If necessary tap the Modules button to display the modules window Note The slot numbers are 0 3 for the four slot model and 0 7 for the eight slot model The slots are iden...

Page 50: ...of the clock 3 Enter the data as required 4 Close the keyboard when you are done entering data Working with Windows 8 1 Pro If you are not familiar with Windows 8 1 Pro you may want to visit Microsof...

Page 51: ...Tap and double tap Equivalent of a click and double click with a mouse Swipe right To return to the last used application From the left edge of the screen swipe towards the right Swipe left To display...

Page 52: ...ault but you can disable it if you prefer You can also modify the right click behavior For more information see Customizing the Right Click Feature on page 71 To right click with the touchscreen From...

Page 53: ...t recent Update Manager application is installed on your unit When updates are available for an application you will need to download them from EXFO Apps either directly on your unit or on a computer...

Page 54: ...files to this USB key 2 If it is not already done turn on your unit 3 Exit Toolbox and the modules applications 4 If you want to install Update Manager using the USB key disconnect it from the compute...

Page 55: ...install or update applications using the USB key disconnect it from the computer and connect it to one of the USB ports of your unit 5 Copy the installation files from the USB key to the folder contai...

Page 56: ...ni com For more information see Working with EXFO LabVIEW Drivers on page 239 Note Only administrator level users can install software under Windows Note You cannot install LabVIEW software on your u...

Page 57: ...tructions You should keep the default names and paths suggested by the installation program 4 Once the software installation is complete install the patches available for your LabVIEW version If the p...

Page 58: ...to a folder of your choice on your unit 3 Start the installation process as follows 3a Open the File Explorer icon in the taskbar under Windows 8 1 Pro Note To access the File Explorer on your unit fr...

Page 59: ...form serial number depending on whether the software options were purchased for a module or the platform Customer s name Customer s company name Customer s phone number Customer s e mail address Modul...

Page 60: ...tware Options To activate software options for your unit or module 1 From the main window tap the System Settings button and then tap Options Activation 2 When the application prompts you to authorize...

Page 61: ...o locate the key file that you want to use 5 Tap Activate The option indicator will turn into a green check mark to confirm that the option is now active Note You can see the supported options in the...

Page 62: ...ompatible with Microsoft Windows 8 1 Pro Protecting your Unit with an Antivirus Software By default your unit is protected with the Windows Defender antivirus software However you can apply your own s...

Page 63: ...your Unit Using the Kensington Lock Your unit is equipped with a security slot to which you can connect an optional Kensington lock security cable to help prevent theft To secure your unit Connect yo...

Page 64: ...e required to enter alphanumeric data an on screen virtual keyboard is displayed However if you prefer you can use a hardware keyboard Mouse If your prefer to use a mouse instead of the touchscreen yo...

Page 65: ...sable provided that it uses the drivers already available on your unit 3G USB modem key purchased from EXFO To access the Internet without having to connect to a Wi Fi or an Ethernet network For more...

Page 66: ...the external monitor is set to 800 x 600 automatically which corresponds to the default resolution of the touchscreen Although the maximum resolution of the touchscreen is 800 x 600 you can select a h...

Page 67: ...Getting Started with Your Unit FTB 500 59 Configuring an External Monitor 3 Tap Control Panel 4 Tap Hardware and Sound...

Page 68: ...Getting Started with Your Unit 60 FTB 500 Configuring an External Monitor 5 Under Display tap Adjust screen resolution 6 Set the parameters according to your needs and then tap OK to confirm...

Page 69: ...ich the display is turned off to save power see Configuring the Power Management Options on page 95 To adjust the display brightness From the unit s front panel press the button repeatedly to switch b...

Page 70: ...adphones volume Values are kept in memory even when you turn the unit off Note When you use a headset ensure that both the microphone and headphones jacks are connected properly to the appropriate aud...

Page 71: ...Setting Up Your FTB 500 FTB 500 63 Adjusting Microphone and Speaker Volume 3 Tap Control Panel 4 Tap Hardware and Sound...

Page 72: ...ting Up Your FTB 500 64 FTB 500 Adjusting Microphone and Speaker Volume 5 Under Sound tap Manage audio devices 6 Select the Recording tab 7 Ensure that your microphone is selected and then tap Propert...

Page 73: ...the microphone from the Listen tab select the Listen to this device check box 9 From the Levels tab move the sliders until the settings are to your liking If the sound coming from your microphone is...

Page 74: ...is connected to the audio out port located on the right panel of the unit 2 From the right side of the screen swipe left to display the Charm bar 3 Tap Settings and then the icon 4 Move the slider un...

Page 75: ...ill still need calibration The parameters are taken into account only when the process is complete Note If you have trouble accessing the touchscreen calibration feature because the touchscreen is not...

Page 76: ...Setting Up Your FTB 500 68 FTB 500 Recalibrating the Touchscreen To recalibrate the touchscreen 1 From the main window tap the System Settings button 2 Tap Touch Screen Calibration...

Page 77: ...nearization select the number of points and then tap Advanced Calibration Note For the advanced calibration if you wish to view a grid showing the difference in linearity before and after the operatio...

Page 78: ...n The application will close automatically after a few seconds and you will return to the touchscreen calibration tool window When the number of calibration points is reached the application will disp...

Page 79: ...touchscreen see Right Clicking with the Touchscreen on page 44 However you can disable this feature if you prefer You can also modify the delay before the unit considers that you are right clicking a...

Page 80: ...Setting Up Your FTB 500 72 FTB 500 Customizing the Right Click Feature 3 Tap Hardware and Sound 4 Tap Pen and Touch...

Page 81: ...ight Click Feature 5 From the list select Press and hold 6 Tap Settings 7 If you want to use the right click feature with your unit select the Enable press and hold for right clicking check box Clear...

Page 82: ...00 74 FTB 500 Customizing the Right Click Feature 8 If you want to modify the response time of the right click move the Speed or Duration sliders to adjust the configuration to your needs 9 Tap OK to...

Page 83: ...password if you have defined one even if you have enabled the automatic logon feature Also for security reasons by default the automatic logon is not enabled Once it is enabled if you want to modify t...

Page 84: ...e Automatic Logon To enable the automatic logon 1 From the main window tap the System Settings button 2 Tap Automatic Logon 3 From the User Accounts window clear the Users must enter a user name and p...

Page 85: ...the corresponding password 6 Tap OK to confirm and to return the System Settings window At next startup you will no longer need to specify a user name and password except if the unit comes back from...

Page 86: ...Automatic Logon 3 From the User Accounts window select the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer check box 4 Tap OK to confirm and to return the System Settings window At next...

Page 87: ...rted This can save you time as you do not need to ensure that they are already running before starting your tests If the required module is not present in the unit the specified applications will simp...

Page 88: ...tions or Other Applications select the applications you want to start automatically by selecting the corresponding check boxes 4 Tap OK to use the new settings Tap Cancel to exit without using the new...

Page 89: ...ts and images on a network printer you must configure the printer first You must know the IP address of the network printer that you want to configure and ensure that your unit is connected to the sam...

Page 90: ...Setting Up Your FTB 500 82 FTB 500 Configuring Network Printers 3 Under Hardware and Sound tap View devices and printers 4 Tap Add a printer 5 Follow the on screen instructions...

Page 91: ...ToolBox application is offered in several languages This means that if ToolBox supports the language currently selected in Windows it will automatically be displayed in this language If the selected l...

Page 92: ...FTB 500 84 FTB 500 Selecting the Language of Operation To select a new interface language 1 From the main window tap the System Settings button 2 Tap Control Panel 3 Under Clock Language and Region ta...

Page 93: ...Setting Up Your FTB 500 FTB 500 85 Selecting the Language of Operation 4 Select the desired language from the list 5 Tap Options...

Page 94: ...ing the Language of Operation 6 If you want to select another keyboard layout than the one that has been added by default proceed as follows 6a Under Input method tap Add an input method 6b Select the...

Page 95: ...guage tap Make this the primary language 8 When the application prompts you to log off tap Log off now 9 Once you see the lock screen swipe it down to reveal the user accounts 10 Log to your user acco...

Page 96: ...taskbar tap the language code to display the list of available input languages 3 From the list of languages select the desired one You are now ready to start entering text in the selected input langu...

Page 97: ...Setting Up Your FTB 500 FTB 500 89 Selecting the Language of Operation 3 Tap Control Panel 4 Under Clock Language and Region tap Add a language...

Page 98: ...Up Your FTB 500 90 FTB 500 Selecting the Language of Operation 5 Tap Add a language 6 Browse the list of languages and then select the one that you want to use 7 Tap Open to access the list of sub la...

Page 99: ...Setting Up Your FTB 500 FTB 500 91 Selecting the Language of Operation 8 Select the desired sub language and then tap Add 9 Select the desired language from the list 10 Tap Options...

Page 100: ...y default the dates short and long and time are displayed in the formats associated with the global language format locale The time can be expressed with a 12 or a 24 hour notation You can modify the...

Page 101: ...ate and Time Formats 3 Under Clock Language and Region tap Change date time or number formats 4 Refine the settings according to your needs 5 Tap Apply to confirm and then OK to close the window The n...

Page 102: ...s the unit also saves the corresponding date and time For information on how to modify the format in which the date and time are displayed see Setting Date and Time Formats on page 92 To adjust the da...

Page 103: ...re kept in memory even when you turn the unit off Note When the backlight is turned off and the LED is lit and not blinking the unit operation is not interrupted Touch anywhere on the screen to return...

Page 104: ...one based on an existing power plan It is always possible to revert to factory default values for the predefined plans You can delete custom power plans that you no longer use but not the predefined p...

Page 105: ...Your FTB 500 FTB 500 97 Configuring the Power Management Options 4 From the list of available power plans select the desired set of parameters 5 Close the window The new values are taken into account...

Page 106: ...g Up Your FTB 500 98 FTB 500 Configuring the Power Management Options To create a power plan 1 From the main window tap the System Settings button 2 Tap Control Panel 3 Tap Hardware and Sound Power Op...

Page 107: ...ng Up Your FTB 500 FTB 500 99 Configuring the Power Management Options 4 From the list on the left tap Create a power plan 5 Select a power plan that will serve as a basis 6 Enter a name and then tap...

Page 108: ...Setting Up Your FTB 500 100 FTB 500 Configuring the Power Management Options 7 Modify the parameters to suit your needs 8 Tap Create...

Page 109: ...FTB 500 FTB 500 101 Configuring the Power Management Options To modify or delete an existing power plan 1 From the main window tap the System Settings button 2 Tap Control Panel 3 Tap Hardware and Sou...

Page 110: ...e power plans locate the set of parameters that you want to modify or delete Note You can only delete custom power plans not predefined ones If the custom power plan that you want to delete is current...

Page 111: ...figuring the Power Management Options 6 If you want to modify the parameters proceed as follows 6a Modify the parameters to your needs Note If you want to modify the Hibernate settings tap Change adva...

Page 112: ...FTB 500 104 FTB 500 Configuring the Power Management Options 7 If you want to delete the power plan tap Delete this plan and then confirm the deletion 8 Close the window The changes are taken into acc...

Page 113: ...tting ToolBox Behavior Setting ToolBox Behavior You can specify how ToolBox behaves when the application is started minimized or closed To set the ToolBox behavior 1 From the main window tap the Syste...

Page 114: ...ation area If this option is selected ToolBox is automatically started then minimized to the notification area system tray Display the system Shut Down window when exiting ToolBox If this option is se...

Page 115: ...rovided that you have access to an Internet connection and that the Internet options are configured properly If you are not sure about how you should configure your Internet access contact your networ...

Page 116: ...08 FTB 500 Configuring the Internet Options 4 Tap Internet Options 5 Go to the Connections tab 6 Modify the settings using the information provided by your network administrator 7 Tap OK to return to...

Page 117: ...Mobility Center For a quick access to various parameters such as the brightness volume or power plans you may want to use the Windows Mobility Center To configure the parameters via Windows Mobility C...

Page 118: ...cation Parameters For information on how to configure your unit for remote control see Preparing for Automation on page 189 Setting Other Parameters You can also configure many other parameters via th...

Page 119: ...of the printer Network printer Your unit must be accessible from this network by Wi Fi or standard Ethernet You must also define the printer on your unit before attempting to access it see Configuring...

Page 120: ...o the PDF viewer online help Note You may need a connection to the Internet to access the PDF viewer online help Note You can also you use any PDF viewer that you like as long as it is compatible with...

Page 121: ...rs that you examine with the fiber inspection probe you can use the capture feature of the probe instead The images are saved in png format They are sent to the following folder in the account of the...

Page 122: ...icon 3 From the shortcut menu tap Take a screenshot The screen capture is automatically taken a visual effect typical of a camera taking a picture indicates that the capture is complete Note If a key...

Page 123: ...re information on how to connect to the Internet using a 3G USB modem key see Accessing the Internet with a 3G USB Modem Key on page 116 To browse the Web 1 Open a Web browser as follows 1a From the m...

Page 124: ...to Purchase a compatible and unlocked SIM card from a provider offering 3G services If you need more information on the 3G coverage in your area contact your regional sales representative Have the ca...

Page 125: ...your modem key 3 Connect the USB modem key to one of the USB ports of your unit The installation of the AirCard Watcher application will start automatically 4 Follow the on screen instructions You wi...

Page 126: ...nsert the SIM card into the USB modem key For more information refer to the documentation that came with your modem key 3 If necessary connect the USB modem key to one of the USB ports of your unit 4...

Page 127: ...help provided with the application available by tapping from the toolbar Note The application will display a warning message if no SIM card has been inserted in the USB modem key Note Depending on the...

Page 128: ...date and time stamp Once the information is in the Clipboard you can paste it to any document or test report in editable sections If your unit is connected to the Internet you can even directly paste...

Page 129: ...coordinates are displayed Note As this is the case with any other GPS device you may have to wait a few minutes to get a valid GPS signal Tap Copy Coordinates to send the displayed information to the...

Page 130: ...emove Favorites from the list You can also import and export lists of Favorites which could be useful for backup and recovery purposes or to share the same Favorites among several units or user accoun...

Page 131: ...on 5 Type a name for the new Favorite 6 Tap OK to confirm the location and name 7 Repeat the previous steps with all the Favorites that you want to add 8 Tap OK to apply the changes and close the wind...

Page 132: ...Favorite that you want to remove from the list 4 Tap Remove Note The application will not prompt you to confirm the removal of the Favorite from the list Removing a Favorite from the list does not un...

Page 133: ...Working with Your Unit FTB 500 125 Managing Favorites To work with Favorites 1 From the main window tap the Favorites button 2 Tap the icon corresponding to the application that you want to use...

Page 134: ...Working with Your Unit 126 FTB 500 Managing Favorites To export the list of Favorites 1 From the main window tap the Favorites button 2 Tap Favorites Management 3 Tap Export...

Page 135: ...Working with Your Unit FTB 500 127 Managing Favorites 4 Select a location and type a name for the Favorites list 5 Tap Save 6 Tap OK to apply the changes and close the window...

Page 136: ...Working with Your Unit 128 FTB 500 Managing Favorites To import a list of Favorites 1 From the main window tap the Favorites button 2 Tap Favorites Management 3 Tap Import...

Page 137: ...Working with Your Unit FTB 500 129 Managing Favorites 4 Select the desired Favorites list 5 Tap Open 6 Tap OK to apply the changes and close the window...

Page 138: ...crosoft Calculator directly from your unit To use the Calculator 1 From the main window tap the Utilities button 2 Tap Calculator Using the Text Editor You can use Microsoft Notepad directly from your...

Page 139: ...ze or manage your data You have also access to free tools such as Wireshark to help you troubleshoot networks For more information refer to the online help provided with these tools when applicable To...

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Page 141: ...Hz 2 kHz and 270 Hz With the VFL you can inspect or identify fibers For more information on how to use the power meter or the VFL refer to the power meter online help IMPORTANT If you intend to take m...

Page 142: ...ter and VFL 134 FTB 500 To access the built in power meter or the VFL From the main window tap Power Meter and VFL Note You can access the online help of the power meter and the VFL by tapping the but...

Page 143: ...ns are made using the ConnectorMax2 application For more information refer to the ConnectorMax2 online help To inspect fibers with a probe 1 Connect the probe to your unit IMPORTANT Only the probes of...

Page 144: ...specting Fibers with a Probe 136 FTB 500 2 From ToolBox tap the ConnectorMax2 button to open the application Note You can access the online help by tapping the button from the ConnectorMax2 applicatio...

Page 145: ...equipped with the following ports and devices for data transfer Four USB 2 0 ports to connect a memory key a USB to RS 232 adapter see Using the USB to RS 232 Adapter on page 148 a Bluetooth device op...

Page 146: ...iew the remaining disk space You can also copy move rename delete files and folders directly from your unit To view the free disk space and manage files and folders 1 From the main window tap the Util...

Page 147: ...o save power when your unit is running on batteries you may wish to disconnect the Bluetooth device from your unit when you do not use it Your unit must be located within a 9 meter area from your comp...

Page 148: ...ter for transfer 1 Configure your unit as follows 1a Connect the Bluetooth device to one of the USB ports of your unit 1b From the notification area tap the Bluetooth icon 1c Tap Open Settings 1d From...

Page 149: ...rowse send and receive pictures music and other files check box is selected 1f Tap OK to confirm 2 Configure the computer as follows 2a From the notification area click the Bluetooth icon 2b Select Op...

Page 150: ...Data via Bluetooth To transfer data via Bluetooth 1 Pair your computer with your unit as follows 1a On your unit from the right side of the screen swipe left to display the Charm bar 1b Tap Settings C...

Page 151: ...Tap Pair Note If the computer or device that you want to select is already paired you must remove the pairing first with the Remove device button Note Depending on the computer that you are using the...

Page 152: ...the taskbar to display the wizard allowing you to add a Bluetooth device 2e Follow the on screen instructions Enter the passkey that you wrote down earlier or confirm the correspondence between the t...

Page 153: ...00 145 Transferring Data via Bluetooth 3d Select the desired computer and then tap Next 3e Tap the Browse button to select the file that you want to transfer and then tap Next 3f Tap Finish when the t...

Page 154: ...ws may not detect your device properly In this case you will have to install the drivers that are specific to your device usually provided on a CD Contact your IT department for assistance Note To sav...

Page 155: ...Follow the on screen instructions Note Since all networks are different you may also need to configure other parameters before being able to transfer data via Wi Fi For information on the configuratio...

Page 156: ...Once the adapter has been detected the unit assigns it a COM port number for some adapters values do not begin at COM 1 This COM port number is kept in memory even when you turn the unit off This mean...

Page 157: ...ct the USB end of the adapter to any of the USB ports Note If the device that you want to use is a computer not equipped with USB ports you may want to use a null modem serial cable as an extension ca...

Page 158: ...a 150 FTB 500 Using the USB to RS 232 Adapter 3 From your unit retrieve the COM port of the adapter as follows 3a From the main window tap the System Settings button 3b Tap Control Panel 3c Tap Hardwa...

Page 159: ...RS 232 Adapter 3d Under Devices and Printers tap Device Manager 3e Expand the Ports COM LPT list to retrieve the COM port number that has been assigned to the adapter identified as USB Serial Port and...

Page 160: ...the parameters as needed Ensure that the COM port that you specify corresponds to the one that you wrote down at step 3e If you want to view the characters that you type on screen from the tree view s...

Page 161: ...iffer from the one that you used on your unit 6 From the device establish communication with the unit using your favorite communication tool PuTTY HyperTerminal etc IMPORTANT To be able to establish a...

Page 162: ...ous installation are stored in the Windows old folder that Windows creates automatically when you perform a refresh operation To avoid losing data you may want to back up files from this folder before...

Page 163: ...Managing Data FTB 500 155 Freeing Up Disk Space with the Disk Cleanup Utility 3 Tap Control Panel 4 Tap System and Security...

Page 164: ...B 500 Freeing Up Disk Space with the Disk Cleanup Utility 5 Tap Administrative Tools and then tap Disk Cleanup 6 If you want to remove system files such as the files from the Windows old folder tap Cl...

Page 165: ...ant to clear the Windows old folder select the Previous Windows installation s check box Ensure that all the other check boxes are cleared Note If you cannot see the Previous Windows installation s ch...

Page 166: ...cally to the network This could be useful if you need to transfer data to a centralized folder on the company s private network for example To establish the communication between the VPN client and th...

Page 167: ...N connection 1 From the right side of the screen swipe left to display the Charm bar 2 Tap Settings Change PC settings IMPORTANT To avoid communication problems between the VPN client and the VPN serv...

Page 168: ...Managing Data 160 FTB 500 Connecting to a VPN from Your Unit 3 Tap Network 4 Tap Connections 5 Tap Add a VPN connection and follow the on screen instructions...

Page 169: ...the Date Time and Time Zone on page 94 2 Start the installation of the VPN client using the files and settings provided by your network administrator 3 Follow the on screen instructions Once the insta...

Page 170: ...Managing Data 162 FTB 500 Connecting to a VPN from Your Unit 3 Tap Network and Internet 4 Under Network and Sharing Center tap Connect to a network...

Page 171: ...Connecting to a VPN from Your Unit 5 Under Connections select the desired VPN connection 6 Follow the on screen instructions If you are not sure about the information that you should provide contact y...

Page 172: ...as an FTP server you can use the Internet Information Services IIS Manager If you need information on the IIS Manager or on how to transfer files via an FTP server refer to Windows online help To acc...

Page 173: ...Managing Data FTB 500 165 Using Your Unit as an FTP Server 4 Tap Administrative Tools 5 Select Internet Information Services IIS Manager You are now ready to start working with the IIS Manager...

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Page 175: ...ection is made with the user name of the person currently logged on the unit Otherwise this person will be automatically disconnected Not exclusive several users can be connected to the unit at the sa...

Page 176: ...our unit only necessary the first time that you access your unit with Remote Desktop Know the IP address of the unit and provide it in the connection settings on the computer Note If your unit and the...

Page 177: ...low the remote access to your unit with Remote Desktop 1 From the main window tap the System Settings button 2 Tap Remote Session 3 Under Remote Desktop select Allow remote connections to this compute...

Page 178: ...computer and the unit 3 On your unit from Toolbox tap the button located at the bottom of the button bar 4 Select the Platform tab write down the IP address and then close the window Note It may take...

Page 179: ...mote Desktop 6 In the Connecting to Remote Desktop window in the Computer list type the IP address of the unit that you wrote down at step 4 7 Click Connect 8 When the application prompts you enter yo...

Page 180: ...By default only the accounts with administrator rights can use Remote Desktop However you can assign extra user rights to accounts with limited rights so that they can also use Remote Desktop To allo...

Page 181: ...sing Your Unit Remotely FTB 500 173 Working with Remote Desktop 3 Under Remote Desktop select Allow remote connections to this computer 4 Tap Select Users 5 From the Remote Desktop Users dialog box ta...

Page 182: ...74 FTB 500 Working with Remote Desktop 6 From the Select Users dialog box tap Advanced 7 Tap Find Now to let the system find and display the list of users 8 Select the user to which you want to grant...

Page 183: ...ct the user that you have just added and then tap OK 10 Repeat steps 7 to 9 with all the users to which you want to grant access rights 11 From the Remote Desktop Users dialog box tap OK 12 From the S...

Page 184: ...You can also configure the unit to prevent users to access it using Remote Desktop However all users having administrator user rights will be able to modify this setting at any time To prevent users f...

Page 185: ...Your Unit Remotely FTB 500 177 Working with Remote Desktop 3 Under Remote Desktop select Don t allow remote connections to this computer 4 Tap OK to confirm the changes and return to the System Settin...

Page 186: ...d same for all users by default This section provides you with the basic information to control your unit with TightVNC For more information refer to the TightVNC online help Configuring the TightVNC...

Page 187: ...he TightVNC icon 2 Select the Server tab 3 Under Incoming Viewer Connections ensure that Accept incoming connections is selected 4 If you want to secure the connection with a password select the Requi...

Page 188: ...a Depending on the type of connection that you want under Primary password or View only password tap the corresponding Set button 5b Type the desired password and confirm it 5c Tap OK to keep the new...

Page 189: ...TightVNC Viewer on your computer 1 Open a Web browser and go to http www tightvnc com 2 Download the version of the viewer that corresponds to the operating system that your computer is running 3 Doub...

Page 190: ...tions might prevent them from communicating If you want to use an Ethernet network connect an RJ 45 network cable to the unit s RJ 45 port located on its right panel If you want to use a wireless netw...

Page 191: ...P address on the list 8 From your computer start the TightVNC Viewer 9 In the Remote Host list type the IP address of your unit that you wrote down at step 7 Note The appearance of the TightVNC Viewer...

Page 192: ...connected to a network or to the Internet The firewall has been preconfigured so that all the applications that come with your unit work properly However you can allow other applications to access the...

Page 193: ...Accessing Your Unit Remotely FTB 500 185 Adding Exceptions to the Firewall 4 Under Windows Firewall tap Allow an app through Windows Firewall 5 Tap the Change settings button...

Page 194: ...Accessing Your Unit Remotely 186 FTB 500 Adding Exceptions to the Firewall 6 Tap the Allow another app button 7 Select the desired application from the list and then tap Add...

Page 195: ...FTB 500 187 Adding Exceptions to the Firewall 8 Ensure that the Private and Public settings of the added application suit your needs 9 When you have finished tap OK to confirm the changes and return...

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Page 197: ...ers for many instruments EXFO also supplies COM properties and events allowing you to build your own application The instruments can be controlled either locally or remotely via the following technolo...

Page 198: ...at slows down the process Supported by most development software Lower cost Remote ActiveX DCOM Ethernet TCP IP Allows the sharing of network resources Allows you to develop computer based application...

Page 199: ...ith the Ethernet Port Linking Units with the Ethernet Port Your unit is equipped with an Ethernet port 10 100 1000 to send and receive data Refer to the Windows documentation for information about Eth...

Page 200: ...s with the Serial Port Linking Units with the Serial Port Your unit is equipped with a serial RS 232 port to send and receive data Refer to the Microsoft Windows documentation for information about se...

Page 201: ...possible Output unit RS 232 ActiveX and TCP IP Your unit can return results in linear units for example watts log units for example dBm Since internal units are linear you will get optimal performanc...

Page 202: ...mat is also more efficient since it reduces your unit s CPU work load no need for an internal conversion to ASCII format Note The PACKed format will only be applied to DEFINITE LENGTH ARBITRARY BLOCK...

Page 203: ...ttings cannot be modified without turning on your unit and starting ToolBox To change communication settings 1 Tap the System Settings button then tap Instrument Control Configuration 2 Tap Change set...

Page 204: ...If Remote mode is selected all modules in your unit will be initialized upon startup so you are ready to send remote commands If you selected Local mode you can go directly to step 6 4 Under Communic...

Page 205: ...IP over Telnet see the section pertaining to communication through TCP IP over Telnet 6 Tap Apply to confirm your changes Serial port used to connect the RS 232 cable The only available value is COM1...

Page 206: ...munication Settings To revert to default general settings 1 Tap the Restore Default Settings button 2 Tap Apply to confirm your changes To revert to default RS 232 settings 1 Tap the Default RS 232 Se...

Page 207: ...h network has its own configuration you need to be familiar with network security users groups domain management etc Basic programming skills are also required to work with DCOM For more information y...

Page 208: ...need administrator access rights To set the general security parameters 1 From the main window tap the System Settings button 2 Tap Control Panel 3 Tap System and Security Administrative Tools 4 Tap C...

Page 209: ...Preparing for Automation FTB 500 201 Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 7 In the My Computer Properties dialog box tap the COM Security tab 8 Under Access Permissions tap Edit Limits...

Page 210: ...Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 9 In the Access Permission dialog box ensure that the Distributed COM Users group appears in the Group or user names list 10 Tap OK 11 In the My Computer Propertie...

Page 211: ...Preparing for Automation FTB 500 203 Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 12 Under Launch and Activation Permissions tap Edit Limits...

Page 212: ...in the Group or user names list You can now allow users to access general DCOM services on your unit You can either Add a user to the Distributed COM Users group refer to Microsoft help OR Add a user...

Page 213: ...B 500 205 Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit To add a user explicitly 1 In the My Computer Properties dialog box tap the COM Security tab 2 Under Access Permission tap Edit Limits 3 In the Access Pe...

Page 214: ...utomation 206 FTB 500 Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 4 In the Select Users or Groups dialog box under Enter the object names to select type the name of the user to whom you want to give access r...

Page 215: ...e access permission as follows 6a In the Access Permission dialog box select the name of the new user 6b Under Permissions for new user ensure Allow is selected for Remote Access 6c Tap OK 7 In the My...

Page 216: ...ess to Your Unit 9 In the Launch and Activation Permission dialog box tap Add 10 In the Select Users or Groups dialog box under Enter the object names to select type the name of the user to whom you w...

Page 217: ...onfirm the newly added user has Remote Launch and Remote Activation permissions as follows 12a In the Launch Permission dialog box select the name of the new user 12b Under Permissions for new user en...

Page 218: ...ponent Services Computers My Computer DCOM Config to show the contents of the DCOM Config folder 2 From DCOM Config right click EXFO KernosHost and select Properties IMPORTANT Customizing access right...

Page 219: ...Preparing for Automation FTB 500 211 Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 3 Tap the General tab 4 In the Authentication Level list select Default...

Page 220: ...2 FTB 500 Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 5 In the EXFO KernosHost Properties dialog box tap the Security tab 6 Under Launch and Activation Permissions select Customize and then click Edit to edi...

Page 221: ...Your Unit 7 In the Launch and Activation Permission dialog box tap Add 8 In the Select Users or Groups dialog box under Enter the object names to select type the name of the user to whom you want to g...

Page 222: ...ccess to Your Unit 10 In the Launch and Activation Permission dialog box select a user 11 To allow this user to start and activate the unit remotely select Allow for all four permission choices 12 Rep...

Page 223: ...Permissions select Customize and tap Edit to edit the list of allowed users 16 In the Access Permission dialog box tap Add 17 In the Select Users or Groups dialog box under Enter the object names to...

Page 224: ...sion choices Note You can also deny connection permission for specific users 21 Repeat steps 19 and 20 for each newly added user 22 Tap OK to close the Access Permission dialog box 23 Tap OK to close...

Page 225: ...IcSCPIAccess Class component events you need to set security parameters on the client computer To enable DCOM on the client computer 1 Start Windows on the taskbar click Start Start button under Wind...

Page 226: ...Properties 5 In the My Computer Properties dialog box tap the Default Properties tab 6 Select Enable Distributed COM on this computer 7 Under Default Distributed COM Communication Properties in the De...

Page 227: ...Access Permissions tap Edit Limits 11 In the Access Permission dialog box ensure that for ANONYMOUS LOGON local and remote accesses are allowed If ANONYMOUS LOGON is not listed under Group or user nam...

Page 228: ...using DCOM you can disable this access To disable DCOM access to your unit 1 From the main window tap the System Settings button 2 Tap Control Panel 3 Tap System and Security Administrative Tools 4 T...

Page 229: ...the Security tab 8 Under Launch and Activation Permissions and Access Permissions select Use Default This ensures the EXFO IcSCPIAccess Class component uses the default lists instead of the customized...

Page 230: ...you must configure it on the unit containing the module including a description that can help you identify it The user controlling the module from a computer must install the dedicated application fo...

Page 231: ...ap the System Settings button 2 Tap Remote Control Configuration 3 If necessary tap Change settings and then when the application prompts you to authorize the changes to your unit identified as comput...

Page 232: ...the module active even if all users close their dedicated applications Note When a standalone module is no longer used you can simply release it See the corresponding procedure below to know how to p...

Page 233: ...Refer to the user guide of your modules for more information on the LINS to use If you can see the LINS column but the column is empty it means that the corresponding module cannot be controlled usin...

Page 234: ...Preparing for Automation 226 FTB 500 Preparing to Control Modules with a Dedicated Application To release the remotely controlled module Tap Release...

Page 235: ...you to build your own application Your application can be developed using LabVIEW Visual C Delphi NET Visual Basic or any other language that runs under Windows 8 1 Pro The present chapter gives you...

Page 236: ...useful information on the status of the devices it controls Standard Event Status Register ESR Standard Event Status Enable Register ESE Status Byte Register STB Service Request Enable Register SRE E...

Page 237: ...ce request enable register information is presented in the following table Register Read Write Clear ESR Use ESR Impossible to write Use CLS Read the register ESE Use ESE Use ESE Use ESE with a value...

Page 238: ...troller will then find which device generated a SRQ its RQS bit is set and the causes of it Register Read Write Clear STB Use STB Use serial poll GPIB bus sequence that allows retrieval of the value w...

Page 239: ...Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment FTB 500 231 Standard Status Data Structure...

Page 240: ...mmable Instruments SCPI Volume 1 Syntax and Style Vers 1999 0 May U S A 1999 The provided commands follow the guidelines determined by the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI consortiu...

Page 241: ...t any branch of the command tree root intermediate node or terminal node Example If the command is SENSe 1 n CORRection COLLect ZERO and you want it to take effect on the second SENSe sensor capabilit...

Page 242: ...he response you will receive from an instrument Do not include angled brackets in your program message Indicates that one and only one value must be selected from the available choices Example If the...

Page 243: ...nformation about data types used in EXFO s documentation see the appendix on data types Mandatory to separate the different commands of a program message when more than one command is sent at a time I...

Page 244: ...any commands permitting complete remote control of all the FTB components These commands adhere to the SCPI standard You can find all the commands and queries supported by the FTB 500 unit in the IEEE...

Page 245: ...g query has not been previously sent to the instrument You must pay special attention to queries that return an indefinite ASCII response To avoid any confusion the IEEE 488 2 standard requires that t...

Page 246: ...ure As shown in the above figure the message contains three parts error number error description device dependent information Error messages ending in a negative number are SCPI based errors For a com...

Page 247: ...same Before configuring the communication parameters via LabVIEW provided applications or new VI you must configure your unit for remote control For more information see the section on preparing your...

Page 248: ...ber at its current value Parameter Active X local Active X remote RS 232 remote Communication type ActiveX ActiveX RS232 VISA resource name N A N A Select the serial port from the list FTB slot number...

Page 249: ...the available functions by loading the necessary vi files All the vi files related to an instrument are presented in the same folder By default they are found under the location where your LabVIEW fil...

Page 250: ...the instrument easily In fact the application performs the necessary calls to the instrument s drivers so it is transparent to the user The application state called State Machine changes whenever an...

Page 251: ...e user has clicked on the button allowing you to set the source state from the Front Panel When the State Machine changes to SetSourceState the application calls Instrument2600bTest_SetSourceState vi...

Page 252: ...ToolBox and ensure that all the remote control parameters are set correctly 2 Open the desired Getting Started application and run it from LabVIEW 3 From the application s Front Panel set the communic...

Page 253: ...00 245 Using the EXFO Getting Started Applications 6 When you are finished select Close to end the communication 7 Close LabVIEW IMPORTANT To avoid losing the original version of the Getting Started a...

Page 254: ...ram Files National Instruments LabVIEW 6 instr lib EXFO from the LabVIEW function palettes Each icon of the EXFO palette corresponds to a set of drivers that allow you to either communicate with EXFO...

Page 255: ...ou click an icon in the EXFO palette the corresponding sub palette opens giving you access to the different functions Red background write only command Set Blue background read and write command Get S...

Page 256: ...edure provided hereafter is for guidance only The actual procedure may vary depending on the type of product you are using To build a custom VI 1 Start LabVIEW and create a new VI 2 Open the EXFO pale...

Page 257: ...ucts in an Automated Test Environment FTB 500 249 Building and Using Custom VIs 2c From the Instrument I O palette select Instrument Drivers 2d From the Instrument Drivers palette select EXFO 3 Select...

Page 258: ...XIQSBASE_OpenComm vi and add it to your new VI 5 Set the communication parameters For information on communication parameters see Working with EXFO LabVIEW Drivers on page 239 6 From the EXFO palette...

Page 259: ...he SourcePowerState_GSet vi to turn on the tunable laser source In this example Set was chosen and the PowerState parameter was set to True 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each of the functions you want to...

Page 260: ...ameter of the last function to the Communication ID in parameter of EXIQSBASE_CloseComm vi Note You only have to open communication once at the beginning and close it when all of the desired functions...

Page 261: ...ds Monitoring Remote Commands ToolBox allows you to monitor remote commands sent to your units if desired To monitor remote commands 1 From the main window tap the Test Tools button 2 Depending on whi...

Page 262: ...work Once connected your current connection information will appear in the upper part of the window and the commands will appear as a list in the lower part of the window To clear the history tap Cle...

Page 263: ...re automatically connected to the monitoring system Note Port 5024 is designated for sending SCPI commands in the Telnet protocol Once connected your current connection information will appear in the...

Page 264: ...termine how many commands you want to keep in the list You can increase or decrease the number by using the arrow buttons on each side of the list To clear the history tap Clear To view the list in an...

Page 265: ...the unit out of direct sunlight Avoid high humidity or significant temperature fluctuations Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations If any liquids are spilled on or into the unit turn off the power im...

Page 266: ...d of the swab moisten a cleaning tip with only one drop of optical grade liquid cleaner 4 While applying light pressure to avoid breaking the detector window gently rotate the cleaning tip on the dete...

Page 267: ...anical cleaner 1 Insert the cleaning tip into the optical adapter and push the outer shell into the cleaner Note The cleaner makes a clicking sound to indicate that the cleaning is done 2 Verify conne...

Page 268: ...non abrasive cloth such as one used for cleaning reading glasses dampened with water When not using your unit EXFO recommends using the screen protector that came with it CAUTION Using anything else...

Page 269: ...batteries for the eight slot model The charge status is shown in the taskbar at the left of the clock Simply tap the battery icon for more information The unit also indicates the charge status with t...

Page 270: ...n temperatures between 10 C and 40 C 50 F and 104 F Store them below50 C 122 F Do not leave a battery discharged for several days Depending on the way the unit is used after a while the charge status...

Page 271: ...need to store the batteries for an extended period of time place them in a cool dry place and ensure that they are charged at around 50 of their capacity Every three months during the storage period...

Page 272: ...aracteristics see Technical Specifications on page 327 Note Whenever batteries are inserted or removed the unit will beep WARNING Do not throw batteries into fire or water and do not short circuit the...

Page 273: ...t unless you have an adequate and reliable power source IMPORTANT To avoid losing test data that you have not saved make sure at least one battery is always present in the unit if it is not under alte...

Page 274: ...n the unit so that its front panel rests on a flat surface such as a table 1b Lift the mobile part of the battery compartment screws and turn the screws counterclockwise until the compartment door is...

Page 275: ...Maintenance FTB 500 267 Replacing Batteries 1c Remove the battery compartment door 2 Pull out one of the batteries using the tab Eight slot model Battery compartment Turn screws counterclockwise...

Page 276: ...aintenance 268 FTB 500 Replacing Batteries 3 Slide the new battery in using the images below as a guide The battery will not go in completely if it is inserted incorrectly Four slot model Battery pole...

Page 277: ...eat steps 2 and 3 with the other battery two remaining batteries for the eight slot model 5 Close the battery compartment and tighten the retaining screw back into position two retaining screws on the...

Page 278: ...e battery level that you see on the icon corresponds to the global charge level that is the total power available from all the batteries present in the unit You can also access the global remaining ti...

Page 279: ...when the batteries are at a very low charge level less than 5 However if you are using modules that are more demanding energy wise your unit will shut down automatically before it reaches 5 The charge...

Page 280: ...form a recalibration with the battery calibration utility The utility will charge the battery until it is full It will then discharge the battery completely You will have to let the battery recharge c...

Page 281: ...n a calibration step is underway the on screen LED preceding the step name appears in yellow When a step is complete the LED turns to green Once calibration is complete the Start Calibration button be...

Page 282: ...er not to remove the power meter from your unit when a calibration is needed you can also send the complete unit to the service center WARNING To avoid serious injuries as well as irreparable damages...

Page 283: ...is grounded properly Always handle the power meter by the edges of its metal faceplate where the detector port is located Never touch the circuit board Keep any piece of clothing away from the power...

Page 284: ...ntistatic strap and ensure that the end of its wire is grounded properly 4 Place the unit vertically so that its right panel is facing you and then locate the protective cover that hides the power met...

Page 285: ...to the bay until its faceplate is flush with the edge of the bay As the power meter reaches the back of the bay you should feel a slight resistance indicating that it is properly connected inside the...

Page 286: ...place 11 Remove your antistatic strap 12 Connect your unit to an external power source if desired 13 If necessary turn on your unit 14 Start the power meter application to ensure that the instrument i...

Page 287: ...at its right panel is facing you and then locate the power meter 5 Using a screwdriver remove the three screws of the power meter one of the screws passes through the loop of the VFL cap Note If you h...

Page 288: ...ely 7 Place the power meter in an antistatic bag 8 If you have a protective cover proceed as follows 8a Carefully place the cover over the power meter bay 8b Using a screwdriver secure the protective...

Page 289: ...you benefit from the latest versions of the Windows applications Your unit will need an Internet access for the updates Only the applications from Microsoft will be updated with the automatic Windows...

Page 290: ...282 FTB 500 Managing Windows Updates 4 Under Windows Update tap Turn automatic updating on or off 5 Select the update options that best suit your needs 6 Tap OK to confirm your changes and return to C...

Page 291: ...left panel of the unit just below the power inlet To replace a fuse 1 Turn off the unit and unplug the power cord 2 Using a flat head screwdriver as a lever pull the fuse holder out of the unit 3 Che...

Page 292: ...he fuses are placed firmly in the holder prior to reinsertion 6 Firmly push the fuse holder into place Recycling and Disposal Applies to European Union Only For complete recycling disposal information...

Page 293: ...or recharge the batteries The system has encountered a problem Press the On Off button for ten seconds to force a hardware reset on the unit Windows startup files have been corrupted Contact EXFO My u...

Page 294: ...ge Follow the on screen instructions If the problem persists contact EXFO My unit is not responding The system has encountered a problem Press the On Off button for ten seconds to force a hardware res...

Page 295: ...Turn off the unit then turn it on again You do not have the proper driver for this device Ensure that you have the right driver can be provided with the device itself The unit does not recognize a te...

Page 296: ...came with your modem key The USB modem key is not detected properly Disconnect the modem key from your unit and try connecting it again If the modem key is still not detected try connecting it to ano...

Page 297: ...Tap Hardware and Sound Device Manager If the 3G USB modem key appears as an Unknown Device remove the Sierra AirCard Watcher application Control Panel Programs Uninstall a program and then restart you...

Page 298: ...gh or too low Make sure that the temperature in the location where you recharge the batteries is within the specifications The AC adapter or the power cord is not connected properly Make sure that the...

Page 299: ...from your unit and store them on a USB key for future use My module does not seem to fit all the way inside the unit and I cannot lock it in place using the retaining screw You are using an older mod...

Page 300: ...ince you purchased your unit you will have to reinstall them Refer to Microsoft documentation for more information Reset The unit will be reverted to its initial state All data files will be lost once...

Page 301: ...he screen swipe left to display the Charm bar CAUTION Before starting one of the recovery operations connect your unit to a power outlet using the provided AC adapter charger DO NOT TURN OFF your unit...

Page 302: ...Troubleshooting 294 FTB 500 Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 4 Tap Settings Change PC settings 5 Scroll down the list and then tap Update and recovery...

Page 303: ...r Unit to Normal Operation 6 Tap Recovery 7 If you want to refresh or reset your unit proceed as follows 7a Tap the Get started button corresponding to your choice 7b Follow the on screen instructions...

Page 304: ...ting 296 FTB 500 Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 8 If you want to restore your unit with a WIM file proceed as follows 8a Under Advanced Startup tap Restart now 8b Under Choose an option tap T...

Page 305: ...Operation 9 Tap Platform Imaging Utility to display the corresponding application 9a Connect the USB key with the desired WIM file to your unit 9b From the Platform Servicing and Imaging Utility wiza...

Page 306: ...Troubleshooting 298 FTB 500 Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 9c Tap Browse 9d Locate the USB key and then double tap its identifier to access the contents 9e Select the desired WIM file...

Page 307: ...unit will restart IMPORTANT The creation of a WIM file implies a compression of the files that are currently installed on your unit The size of the files after compression cannot be estimated beforeha...

Page 308: ...500 Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation To create a WIM file for your unit 1 On your unit from the right side of the screen swipe left to display the Charm bar 2 Tap Settings Change PC settings 3...

Page 309: ...Troubleshooting FTB 500 301 Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 4 Tap Recovery 5 Under Advanced Startup tap Restart now...

Page 310: ...shooting 302 FTB 500 Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 6 Under Choose an option tap Troubleshoot 7 Tap Platform Imaging Utility to display the corresponding application 8 Connect a USB key to yo...

Page 311: ...Troubleshooting FTB 500 303 Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 9 From the Platform Servicing and Imaging Utility wizard select Create a WIM file an then tap Next 10 Tap Browse...

Page 312: ...ap its identifier to access the contents 12 Select the desired folder 13 Enter a file name and then tap Save 14 Tap Start Note The time required to create the image varies with the configuration of yo...

Page 313: ...Troubleshooting FTB 500 305 Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 17 Tap Cancel to return to the Welcome window of the utility 18 Tap Restart The WIM file is ready for future use...

Page 314: ...ion in PDF format from ToolBox or the configuration wizard the files are displayed automatically in the provided PDF viewer Note The user guides of all products are available from the My EXFO section...

Page 315: ...ation about technical support and for a list of other worldwide locations visit the EXFO Web site at www exfo com If you have comments or suggestions about this user documentation you can send them to...

Page 316: ...ind the contact information if you ever need to reach EXFO Retrieving the Serial Number of Your Unit The serial number of your unit is easily accessible from ToolBox Note You can also view the serial...

Page 317: ...ent Versions You can view the version of ToolBox as well as those of the system image and hardware components that are installed on your unit To retrieve the ToolBox version 1 In the lower right corne...

Page 318: ...FTB 500 Viewing System Information To retrieve the version numbers of the system image and hardware components 1 In the lower right corner of the main window tap 2 Tap the Platform tab The version nu...

Page 319: ...w the information related to the network interfaces adapters such as the status of the interfaces the IP address etc To retrieve network interfaces information for Ethernet and Bluetooth 1 In the lowe...

Page 320: ...es Information To retrieve network interfaces information for Wi Fi 1 From the main window tap the System Settings button 2 Tap Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet tap View network status and t...

Page 321: ...roubleshooting FTB 500 313 Retrieving Network Interfaces Information 5 From the Wi Fi Status window tap Details 6 When your work is done close the window 7 Close all other windows to return to ToolBox...

Page 322: ...tab The contact information is displayed Transportation Maintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit Transportation damage can occur from improper handling The followi...

Page 323: ...e warranty period and found to meet all published specifications EXFO will charge standard calibration fees THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BU...

Page 324: ...without incurring obligation to make any changes whatsoever on units purchased Accessories including but not limited to fuses pilot lamps batteries and universal interfaces EUI used with EXFO product...

Page 325: ...itions under which it was observed 5 Return the equipment prepaid to the address given to you by support personnel Be sure to write the RMA number on the shipping slip EXFO will refuse and return any...

Page 326: ...services exfo service centers EXFO Headquarters Service Center 400 Godin Avenue Quebec Quebec G1M 2K2 CANADA 1 866 683 0155 USA and Canada Tel 1 418 683 5498 Fax 1 418 683 9224 support exfo com EXFO E...

Page 327: ...o send messages to a device and RESPONSE DATA for the types that are used when a device sends responses to the controller The data types are presented in graphics often referred to as railroad diagram...

Page 328: ...2 Applicable Data Types for Input IEEE 488 2 PROGRAM MESSAGE TERMINATOR In the diagram above NL corresponds to ASCII character code 10 in decimal 0A in binary END corresponds to the last data byte of...

Page 329: ...types It will be used for decimal fractions with or without an exponent Instruments will adapt the values they receive to fit their degree of precision For example if an instrument has a precision of...

Page 330: ...MERIC PROGRAM DATA This data type will be used for integer representation in hexadecimal base 16 octal base 8 or binary base 2 The numeric representations will begin with H for hexadecimal Q for octal...

Page 331: ...Data Types FTB 500 323 Applicable Data Types for Input IEEE 488 2 Examples Q1234567 q1275 q07 Examples B10010111 b10110 b1100 Q q 2 1 0 3 4 5 6 7 B b 0 digit B b 1 0...

Page 332: ...at have to be enclosed in either single or double quotes delimiters If a string needs to contain a character that is exactly the same as the delimiter make sure to double the character to avoid syntax...

Page 333: ...it has to be followed by a PROGRAM MESSAGE TERMINATOR so that the device will detect the end of the ARBITRARY BLOCK PROGRAM DATA This will also force immediate termination of the message For example...

Page 334: ...data type is used when units and multipliers have to be sent Examples nm kHz km s2 uW A relative unit dB can be referenced to an absolute level as shown on the following diagram Examples db dbm dBW ws...

Page 335: ...put IEEE 488 2 The following table illustrates the possible forms for suffix mult Name Value Mnemonic Exa 1E18 EX Peta 1E15 PE Tera 1E12 T Giga 1E9 G Mega 1E6 MA Kilo 1E3 K Milli 1E 3 M Micro 1E 6 U N...

Page 336: ...The table below gives the possible forms for suffix unit Reference Unit Suffix Unit Degrees DEG Radians RAD Amperes A Volts V Hertz HZ Meters M Watts W DBs ref to 1mW DBM Decibels DB Degrees Celsius C...

Page 337: ...II character code 10 in decimal 0A in binary END corresponds to the last data byte of the message sent with EOI True and ATN False CHARACTER RESPONSE DATA This data type will be used by a device to re...

Page 338: ...DATA or NR1 This data type will be used by a device to return positive or negative integers Examples 4 23 90 NR2 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA or NR2 This data type will be used by a device to return positive...

Page 339: ...Data Types for Output IEEE 488 2 NR3 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA or NR3 This data type will be used by a device to return positive or negative exponential numbers floating point numbers Examples 4 3E 3 8 9...

Page 340: ...e possible values Value is ASCII 4 bytes PACKED 4 bytes Under range 2143289345 000000 7FC00001 Over range 2143289346 000000 7FC00002 Invalid 2143289347 000000 7FC00003 Inactive 2143289348 000000 7FC00...

Page 341: ...Applicable Data Types for Output IEEE 488 2 HEXADECIMAL NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA This data type will be used by a device to return integer representations in hexadecimal base 16 Examples HA3C5 H0123C H01...

Page 342: ...TB 500 Applicable Data Types for Output IEEE 488 2 OCTAL NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA This data type will be used by a device to return integer representations in octal base 8 Examples Q753214 Q0124 Q0725 Q...

Page 343: ...presentations in binary base 2 Examples B11011110101 B110100 B0100 STRING RESPONSE DATA This data type will be used by a device to return strings containing 7 bit ASCII characters and especially when...

Page 344: ...subsequent bytes that you have to check to know the total length For example if you receive this response here values are expressed in decimal instead of binary for easier readability 2 1 3 7 6 8 9 2...

Page 345: ...when the block length was not predefined or when data has to be computed later Note If you receive a zero as the first digit 0 it is necessarily followed by a RESPONSE PROGRAM MESSAGE TERMINATOR so th...

Page 346: ...Z ARBITRARY ASCII RESPONSE DATA This data type is used by a device to return information when it is impossible to use any other data type Example To the IDN query the device will return this response...

Page 347: ...in commands or queries DEFault This special numeric_value parameter forces the instrument to select a value which is deemed to be convenient to the user MINimum MAXimum These special numeric_value par...

Page 348: ...ic Values Received on Output Special Numeric Values Received on Output It is possible that an instrument returns unusual values in certain cases For information on these values see Applicable Data Typ...

Page 349: ...commands These commands are fully explained on the following pages Command Function CLS Clear status command ESE Standard event status enable command ESE Standard event status enable query ESR Standar...

Page 350: ...fic Command Reference 342 FTB 500 IEEE 488 2 Required Commands IEEE 488 2 Required Commands CLS Description The CLS command clears the Standard Event Status Register and the Error Event Queue Syntax C...

Page 351: ...ns a mask value for the bits to be enabled in the Standard Event Status Register Syntax ESE wsp RegisterValue Parameter s RegisterValue The program data syntax for RegisterValue is defined as a DECIMA...

Page 352: ...The value of the RegisterValue shall be in the range of 0 through 255 Example s ESE 25 where 25 bit EXE bit DDE and bit OPC ESE 0 clears the content of the Standard Event Status Enable register See A...

Page 353: ...scription With the ESE query you can determine the current contents of the Standard Event Status Enable Register See the contents of this register below Syntax ESE Parameter s None Response Syntax Reg...

Page 354: ...RegisterValue value expressed in base 2 binary represents the bit values of the Standard Event Status Enable register See below Example s ESE returns 133 where 133 bit PON bit QYE and bit OPC See Also...

Page 355: ...ESR query you can determine the current contents of the Standard Event Status Register Reading the Standard Event Status Register clears it See the contents of this register below Syntax ESR Parameter...

Page 356: ...255 The RegisterValue value expressed in base 2 binary represents the bit values of the Standard Event Status register See below Example s ESR returns 33 where 33 bit CME and bit OPC See Also ESE ESE...

Page 357: ...ation The response data syntax for Identification is defined as an ARBITRARY ASCII RESPONSE DATA element The response syntax for the IDN query Identification is defined as an ARBITRARY ASCII RESPONSE...

Page 358: ...e of 30 48 decimal The presence of data in all fields is mandatory If either field 3 or 4 is not available the ASCII character 0 shall be returned for that field A field may contain any 7 bit ASCII en...

Page 359: ...the Standard Event Status Register to the TRUE logic 1 state when the instrument completes all pending operations Detection of the Operation Complete message can be accomplished by continuous polling...

Page 360: ...character 1 into its Output Queue when the device completes all pending operations A consequence of this action is that the MAV bit in the Status Byte Register is set to state 1 Syntax OPC Parameter s...

Page 361: ...es the device into OCIS state Operation complete Command Idle State c Forces the device into OQIS state Operation complete Query Idle State The Reset command explicitly DOES NOT affect the following a...

Page 362: ...lue to enable the bits in the Status Byte Register Syntax SRE wsp RegisterValue Parameter s RegisterValue The program data syntax for RegisterValue is defined as a DECIMAL NUMERIC PROGRAM DATA element...

Page 363: ...bit value of zero shall indicate a disabled condition Example s SRE 52 where 52 bit ESB bit MAV and bit EAV See Also SRE STB SRE Bit Weight Meaning N U 128 Not used N U 64 Not used ESB 32 Event Summar...

Page 364: ...nable Register See the contents of this register below Syntax SRE Parameter s None Response Syntax RegisterValue N U N U ESB MAV N U EAV N U N U MSB LSB Serv ice Request Enable Register Bit Weight Mea...

Page 365: ...response data syntax for RegisterValue is defined as a NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA element The RegisterValue ranges from 0 through 255 When converted to binary base 2 the RegisterValue represents the c...

Page 366: ...red Commands STB Description With the STB query you can read the status byte and Master Summary Status bit See the content of this register below Syntax STB Parameter s None Response Syntax RegisterVa...

Page 367: ...value expressed in base 2 binary represents the bit values of the Status Byte Register See the contents of this register below Example s STB returns 68 where 68 bit MSS and bit EAV See Also SRE SRE ST...

Page 368: ...estored to their values prior to the TST Syntax TST Parameter s None Response Syntax Result Response s Result The response data syntax for Result is defined as a NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA element The...

Page 369: ...00 361 IEEE 488 2 Required Commands WAI Description The WAI command shall prevent the device from executing any further commands or queries until the no operation pending flag becomes TRUE Syntax WAI...

Page 370: ...ck Reference The table below contains a summary of the FTB 500 specific commands These commands are fully explained on the following pages Command Parameter s FORMat DATA ASCii PACKed Length DATA INST...

Page 371: ...transferred in a DEFINITE BLOCK RESPONSE DATA The ASCii type data is automatically identified by its syntax Therefore in these cases the FORMat subsystem is only necessary to determine the output form...

Page 372: ...The program data syntax for Length is defined as a DECIMAL NUMERIC PROGRAM DATA element When ASCii data format is selected the optional Length parameter specifies the number of significant digits to b...

Page 373: ...onse s Type The response data syntax for Type is defined as a CHARACTER RESPONSE DATA element The ASCII Type is returned when numeric data is transferred to ASCII bytes in NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA NR...

Page 374: ...he number of significant digits to be returned A Length value of zero indicates that the device selects the number of significant digits to be returned When the data is returned in PACKED Type the Len...

Page 375: ...le null STRING RESPONSE DATA is returned This is not affected by a RST command Syntax INSTrument CATalog Parameter s None Response Syntax Catalog Response s Catalog The response data syntax for Catalo...

Page 376: ...rument is defined a null STRING RESPONSE DATA value followed by a zero is returned This is not affected by a RST command Syntax INSTrument CATalog FULL Parameter s None Response Syntax Catalog Respons...

Page 377: ...x for Year is defined as a DECIMAL NUMERIC PROGRAM DATA element The Year is rounded to the nearest integer Its range is limited by the capability of the device The year shall be entered as a four digi...

Page 378: ...C PROGRAM DATA element The Day is rounded to the nearest integer It ranges from 1 to the number of days in the month from the previous parameter This command keeps track of the number of days in each...

Page 379: ...eference FTB 500 371 Specific Commands SYSTem DATE Description The SYSTem DATE query returns the instrument s internal calendar This is not affected by a RST command Syntax SYSTem DATE Parameter s Non...

Page 380: ...NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA element The Month ranges from 1 to 12 inclusively The number 1 corresponds to January 2 to February and so on Day The response data syntax for Day is defined as a NR1 NUMERIC...

Page 381: ...ERRor NEXT Parameter s None Response Syntax Code Description Info Response s Code The response data syntax for Code is defined as a NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA element The Code is a unique integer in t...

Page 382: ...pended to the info separated by a semi colon using the following format Date wsp Time where Date Year Month Day Time Hour Minute Second 24 hour time The maximum length of Description Info is 255 chara...

Page 383: ...Tem TIME wsp Hour Minute Sec onds Parameter s Hour The program data syntax for Hour is defined as a DECIMAL NUMERIC PROGRAM DATA element The Hour is always rounded to the nearest integer It ranges fro...

Page 384: ...Second is rounded to the resolution of the clock It ranges from 0 to 60 A value of 60 is allowed since rounding may cause a number greater than 59 5 to be rounded to 60 When this element is rounded t...

Page 385: ...ific Commands SYSTem TIME Description This device has an internal clock and implements the SYSTem DATE query to get the clock time over the interface This is not affected by a RST command Syntax SYSTe...

Page 386: ...uments returns hour information in 24 hour format Minute The response data syntax for Minute is defined as a NR1 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA element The Minute ranges from 0 to 59 Second The response data s...

Page 387: ...ted RST state Syntax SYSTem VERSion Parameter s None Response Syntax Version Response s Version The response data syntax for Version is defined as a NR2 NUMERIC RESPONSE DATA element The Version is sh...

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Page 389: ...not accept strings 103 Invalid separator The parser was expecting a separator and encountered an illegal character for example the semicolon was omitted after a program message unit EMC 1 CH1 VOLTS 5...

Page 390: ...ut of range The value of a numeric suffix attached to a program mnemonic see IEEE 488 2 Syntax and Style section 6 2 5 2 makes the header invalid 115 Unexpected number of parameters The number of para...

Page 391: ...8 2 7 7 3 2 or the suffix is inappropriate for this device 134 Suffix too long The suffix contained more than 12 characters see IEEE 488 2 7 7 3 4 138 Suffix not allowed A suffix was encountered after...

Page 392: ...ld be used if the device cannot detect a more specific error 161 Invalid block data A block data element was expected but was invalid for some reason see IEEE 488 2 7 7 6 2 for example an END message...

Page 393: ...tion error This is the generic syntax error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors This code indicates only that an Execution Error as defined in IEEE 488 2 11 5 1 1 5 has occurred 201 In...

Page 394: ...f a measurement is set to GET and subsequent measurement query is received The measurement cannot be started until a GET is received but the GET would cause an INTERRUPTED error 215 Arm deadlock Indic...

Page 395: ...value from a list of possible was expected 225 Out of memory The device has insufficient memory to perform the requested operation 226 Lists not same length Attempted to use LIST structure having indi...

Page 396: ...errors 241 through 249 241 Hardware missing Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because of missing device hardware for example an option was not installed Definition...

Page 397: ...fic 256 File name not found Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because the file name on the device media was not found for example an attempt was made to read or cop...

Page 398: ...through 279 271 Macro syntax error Indicates that a syntactically legal macro program data sequence according to IEEE 488 2 10 7 2 could not be executed due to a syntax error within the macro definit...

Page 399: ...d not be executed because the header was not previously defined 280 Program error Indicates that a downloaded program related execution error occurred This error message should be used when the device...

Page 400: ...or data_handle this is not the same as bad memory 291 Out of memory 292 Referenced name does not exist 293 Referenced name already exist 294 Incompatible type Indicates that the type or structure of a...

Page 401: ...cal damage or failure of any mass storage element 321 Out of memory An internal operation needed more memory than was available 330 Self test failed 340 Calibration failed 350 Queue overflow A specifi...

Page 402: ...0 Query UNTERMINATED Indicates that a condition causing an UNTERMINATED Query error occurred see IEEE 488 2 6 3 2 2 for example the device was addressed to talk and an incomplete program message was r...

Page 403: ...ument requested to become the active IEEE 488 1 controller in charge 800 Operation complete The instrument has completed all selected pending operations in accordance with the IEEE 488 2 12 5 2 synchr...

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Page 405: ...interoperate components developed in different languages must adhere to a binary structure specified by Microsoft OLE and ActiveX are based on COM Also programming languages such as C C Smalltalk Pas...

Page 406: ...events available These properties and events are fully explained in the following pages ICSCPIAccess ICSCPIActiveX dll Object acting as an entry point Write property WriteBinary property Read propert...

Page 407: ...compound of commands to the device input buffer Syntax object Write Message Parameter s Message Required A string value corresponding to the program message to be sent Possible error s Timeout This e...

Page 408: ...he program message to be sent Notes Use this method instead of the Write method if you need to send commands in binary COM is UNICODE Possible error s Timeout This error will occur if the operation co...

Page 409: ...send the following command using the Write method FORM DATA wsp ASCII number_of_digits where number_of_digits corresponds to the number of digits after the decimal point that you require Remember tha...

Page 410: ...ously sent before attempting to read a response from the output queue To properly set the data format send the following command using the Write method FORM DATA wsp PACKED The retrieved data does not...

Page 411: ...eout This error will occur if the allowed delay has expired before the preceding Write operation could send a response to the output queue For information on timeout setting see Initialize on page 403...

Page 412: ...ameter s None RemoteState Description This property returns or sets the device s remote state Syntax object RemoteState to retrieve the state object RemoteState State to set the state State a Boolean...

Page 413: ...the property is used to get the device s lockout state the property will return a Boolean value Access Get Set StatusByte Description This read only property returns the device s status byte Refer to...

Page 414: ...to configure the different registers SRE ESE as stated in the IEEE 488 2 standard to receive SRQ When used in conjunction with StatusByte property see StatusByte on page 405 this event allows you to...

Page 415: ...et protocol All Windows versions include the Telnet client and the Telnet server components With these components you can create a remote command console session on a remote computer Commands can be e...

Page 416: ...ix can use the freely available Telnet components to connect to the service A client can connect to multiple modules at a time A user can connect to multiple modules through single multiple sessions A...

Page 417: ...perly any request from the Telnet client is transferred to the appropriate instrument The instrument executes the request and returns the response to TCP IP over Telnet accordingly To allow remote acc...

Page 418: ...r Telnet 3 If necessary tap or click Change settings and then when the application prompts you to authorize the changes to your unit identified as computer select Yes 4 From the Remote Control Configu...

Page 419: ...s the module remotely via TCP IP over Telnet or other Select Standalone to leave the module active even if all users close their dedicated applications 6 If desired under Description type a descriptio...

Page 420: ...strument remotely Note If the LINS column is empty it means that the corresponding module cannot be controlled using SCPI commands 8 Tap or click Apply to confirm your changes or OK to apply your chan...

Page 421: ...function tab and then click Instrument Control Configuration On an FTB 500 From ToolBox tap the System Settings button then tap Instrument Control Configuration On an FTB 2 FTB 2 Pro an LTB 1 or an LT...

Page 422: ...uring Your Unit and Modules to Work With TCP IP over Telnet 3 Under Platform Startup select Remote 4 Under Communication Type select TCP IP 5 Tap or click Apply and then OK 6 Depending on the unit you...

Page 423: ...mmand you can type or paste the command directly in the Telnet editor window To execute multiple SCPI commands script you must enclose them within a BEGIN and END block in the Telnet editor window You...

Page 424: ...2 On the taskbar click Start Start button under Windows 8 1 and Windows 10 and select Run 3 In the Open box type telnet and then click OK Note If you receive an error message it probably means that th...

Page 425: ...ervice Example open 10 192 2 45 5024 Note Port 5024 is designated for sending SCPI commands in the Telnet protocol 5 Press ENTER to establish a connection with the Service Once the connection is estab...

Page 426: ...BEGIN and END block in the Telnet editor window and then press ENTER For more information see Internal Commands of the TCP IP over Telnet Protocol on page 422 Note Multiple commands that are not enclo...

Page 427: ...n click Open Terminal The command prompt is displayed in the Telnet editor window 2 Connect to the TCP IP Telnet Service by typing the OPEN IP_ADDRESS_OF_TELNET_SERVER PORT command Example open 10 192...

Page 428: ...BEGIN and END block in the Telnet editor window and then press ENTER For more information see Internal Commands of the TCP IP over Telnet Protocol on page 422 Note Multiple commands that are not enclo...

Page 429: ...ase it A module is released by one of the following actions Executing the CLOSE LINS command to disconnect the link with the module For more information see CLOSE LINS on page 426 Executing the CLOSE...

Page 430: ...n of an active session view the status of modules and of connected clients etc The internal commands are not case sensitive By default log files are generated both for client and server all logs are k...

Page 431: ...Internal Commands of the TCP IP over Telnet Protocol ABORT BEGIN Syntax ABORT BEGIN The ABORT BEGIN command stops the execution of the SCPI commands that are enclosed in a BEGIN and END block and ret...

Page 432: ...IN and END To execute multiple SCPI commands you must enclose them in BEGIN and END blocks in a Telnet editor window Note To execute a single command simply type or paste the command in the Telnet edi...

Page 433: ...t are older than 36 hours default value from the time you execute the command Note You can also delete the logs manually via the file explorer The client and sever logs are kept respectively in the C...

Page 434: ...ber identifying the module for which you want to close the connections This command allows to close active connections You can send this command to close all client s connections with any module inclu...

Page 435: ...sion If the command is not executed successfully the possible reasons could be The module is already connected to a different client session The module is not present at the specified position The pro...

Page 436: ...tains the specified connection LINS This means it will terminate all active connections that belongs to a session To know the status of the modules before terminating connections using the KILL LINS c...

Page 437: ...e information of the remaining connected client is displayed STATUS CLIENT Syntax STATUS CLIENT This command lists out all clients with their connection time and modules STATUS CONNECTION Syntax STATU...

Page 438: ...ds of the TCP IP over Telnet Protocol STATUS MODULE Syntax STATUS MODULE This command lists out all the modules with the slot numbers where they are located WHO M I Syntax WHO M I This command retriev...

Page 439: ...ate and time 92 applications installing 45 module starting 41 modules 7 ToolBox starting 131 ASCii format 194 automatic fan speed 13 Windows updates 281 automation 189 available disk space 138 B backl...

Page 440: ...429 communication ActiveX 190 changing settings 195 default settings 198 Ethernet TCP IP 189 190 RS 232 189 190 TCP IP over Telnet 190 407 414 configuring power management options 95 unit 38 connectin...

Page 441: ...15 external power supply 22 F fan speed 13 fiber inspection probe 135 file size limit Bluetooth 139 files and folders managing 138 FIP 135 first startup 38 freeing disk space 154 front module lock 4 f...

Page 442: ...2 LCD touchscreen 2 LED panel 2 lock mechanism 55 M maintenance battery 261 detector ports 258 front panel 257 general information 257 touchscreen 260 managing files and folders 138 mandatory command...

Page 443: ...itcher button 11 programmable instruments standards 189 232 protective cap 258 purchased options 51 R radiation hazard laser 19 reading PDF files 112 real keyboard 56 recalibrating batteries 272 recei...

Page 444: ...28 setting date and time 92 94 instrument control utility 195 shipping to EXFO 317 short and long formats date 92 show Charm bar 42 shutdown modes 32 sleep mode 32 software accessing 40 exiting 40 ins...

Page 445: ...ing 44 transferring data via Bluetooth 139 transportation requirements 257 314 turning unit on off 32 type of fuses 21 types data 319 U unit back and bottom supports 25 disconnecting 20 first configur...

Page 446: ...Index 438 FTB 500 Windows Mobility Center 109 Windows old folder 154 wireless connection 116 wizard configuration 38 working with Windows 42 wsp 233...

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