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Chapter 3:
Remote Operation
This chapter is an overview of the remote operation of the FPM-8220 Fiber Optic Power Meter.
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Applying power
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Connecting to the instrument
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Front panel operation
GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) is the common name for ANSI/IEEE Standard 488, an
industry standard for interconnecting test instruments in a system. The FPM-8220 also has USB
(Universal Serial Bus) so that the instrument can be connected to a computer without a GPIB
card. Every operation that you can perform from your FPM-8220 front panel can also be done
remotely through the rear panel GPIB or USB interface. In addition, some features are available
only through remote operation. For example, the DELAY command automatically sets a delay
time before the execution of further commands.
Remote control can be useful for building an automated test system that includes other
instruments. It is also useful for structuring and collecting data for longer tests, such as
environmental and component burn-in tests.
Remote Operation Features
 A concise and straightforward command set
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Full talk/listen capability
 Full serial poll capability, with SRQ
 Full local/remote capability
This chapter explains GPIB and USB concepts, system setup, and command syntax. Chapter 4
is a reference guide of FPM-8220 responses to remote commands.
This chapter assumes:
 Your computer has an appropriate GPIB interface or the instrument is connected via USB 2.0.
 You have a basic knowledge of programming or have informational sources at your disposal.
 You are familiar with the front panel operating controls on the FPM-8220. (Chapter 2)
GPIB interface adaptors and support software for standard desktop PCs are available from several
manufacturers. Contact ILX Lightwave Customer Service for more information.