User Guide FTB-500
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Contents Certification Information ..................................................................................................... viii 1 Introducing the FTB-500 .............................................................................. 1 Main Features .........................................................................................................................2 LED Indicators Description ..................................................................................................
Setting Up Your FTB-500 .............................................................................63 Adjusting Brightness .............................................................................................................63 Adjusting Microphone and Speaker Volume .........................................................................64 Recalibrating the Touchscreen ..............................................................................................
9 Accessing Your Unit Remotely ................................................................. 171 Working with Remote Desktop ...........................................................................................172 Working With TightVNC .....................................................................................................182 Adding Exceptions to the Firewall ......................................................................................188 10 Preparing for Automation ........
13 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................293 Solving Common Problems .................................................................................................293 Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation ...........................................................................299 Accessing the Online Documentation .................................................................................
F Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet .......................................... 417 Introducing TCP/IP over Telnet ............................................................................................417 Features ..............................................................................................................................418 Activating TCP/IP over Telnet ...............................................................................................
Certification Information Certification Information North America Regulatory Statement This unit was certified by an agency approved in both Canada and the United States of America. It has been evaluated according to applicable North American approved standards for product safety for use in Canada and the United States. Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC part 15, subpart B compliance in the United States of America and from ICES-003 compliance in Canada. However, EXFO Inc.
1 Introducing the FTB-500 Today’s network technology is more complex than ever. Thousands of components have to work in harmony and deployment specialists are responsible for tuning entire systems for optimal network performance and for ensuring records 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-500.
Introducing the FTB-500 Main Features Main Features Front Power button Module-related LED panel Stylus Unit-related LED panel LCD/Touchscreen Speaker USB ports (2) Function buttons 2 FTB-500
Introducing the FTB-500 Main Features Right side (four-slot model) USB ports (2) Fiber inspection probe connector Module slots Back supports Audio out port (for any commercially available speaker or headset, and having a 3.5 mm connector) Audio in port (for any commercially available microphone and having a 3.
Introducing the FTB-500 Main Features Right side (eight-slot model) USB ports (2) Fiber inspection probe connector Back support Audio out port (for any commercially available speaker or headset, and having a 3.5 mm connector) Module slots Front module lock Audio in port (for any commercially available microphone and having a 3.
Introducing the FTB-500 Main Features Left side (Four-slot model) Back supports Module retaining screws ExpressCard slot (for Wi-Fi or memory cards having a 34-mm format) Telecom grounding terminal Ethernet (RJ-45) port Cable strain relief DC input connector (for AC adapter/charger) FTB-500 Video out port (for any commercially available monitor supporting a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 (Extend displays setting)) 5
Introducing the FTB-500 Main Features Left side Module retaining screws (Eight-slot model) ExpressCard slot (for any commercially available Wi-Fi or memory cards having a 34-mm format) Back support Ethernet (RJ-45) port Video out port (for any commercially available monitor supporting a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 (Extend displays settings)) Cable strain relief AC connector Telecom grounding terminal 6 Bottom support FTB-500
Introducing the FTB-500 Main Features The FTB-500 runs Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro, and the ToolBox software provides you with a graphical, user-friendly interface for your testing applications. The interface is easy to access, whether you are using the touchscreen or a mouse and a keyboard. ToolBox brings multitasking to field testing. You can perform different tests and work on tests results all at the same time, switching between applications easily.
Introducing the FTB-500 LED Indicators Description LED Indicators Description The LED panel on the front of the unit provides you with the status of the FTB-500. LED Status Green Meaning Unit is on. Green, blinking Unit is in Sleep mode. Off Unit is off or in Hibernation mode. Green All batteries are fully charged. Green, blinking At least one battery is charging. Yellow, blinking No battery present in the unit.
Introducing the FTB-500 LED Indicators Description LED Status Meaning Off The global level of the batteries is above the “low-battery threshold”. Yellow The global level of batteries is low. (when unit is not Yellow, blinking connected to an external power source) The unit and its modules would be using more power than what is available from batteries. Connect AC power as soon as possible. Red Battery error. Contact EXFO. Lit Hard disk read or write operations Red, blinking Laser status LED.
Introducing the FTB-500 LED Indicators Description LED Status Green Meaning Result status from application currently displayed. Pass (result does not exceed the defined threshold). Green, blinking Result 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 Result statuses from two or more applications.
Introducing the FTB-500 Function Buttons Description Function Buttons Description The FTB-500 is equipped with function buttons that give you access to features at all times. The 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 date, etc. To set the display brightness level. For more information, see Adjusting Brightness on page 63.
Introducing the FTB-500 Power Sources Power Sources Your unit operates with the following power sources: Indoor use only: AC adapter/charger (four-slot model) or standard three-wire power cord (eight-slot model) connected to standard power outlet. When it is connected to an external power source, the unit will function even if the batteries are not present. Indoor and outdoor use: Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (automatically take over if you disconnect the unit from its external power source).
Introducing the FTB-500 Automatic Fan Speed Management Automatic Fan Speed Management The FTB-500 will determine the most appropriate fan speed, depending on the power requirements and the type of modules you are using. IMPORTANT Fan speed is always determined to cool down the most heat-generating modules. If the temperature keeps rising and reaches the limit: your FTB-500 will turn off to protect both the modules and the platform itself.
Introducing the FTB-500 Conventions Conventions Before using the product described in this guide, you should understand the following conventions: WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Do not proceed unless you understand and meet the required conditions. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
2 Safety Information WARNING Do not install or terminate fibers while a light source is active. Never look directly into a live fiber and ensure that your eyes are protected at all times. WARNING The use of controls, adjustments and procedures, namely for operation and maintenance, other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or impair the protection provided by this unit.
Safety Information Other Safety Symbols on Your Unit Other Safety Symbols on Your Unit One or more 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 conductor terminal. The unit is equipped with a frame or chassis terminal.
Safety Information Laser Safety Information Laser Safety Information Units with Built-In VFL Your instrument is a Class 3R laser product in compliance with standards IEC 60825-1: 2007 and 21 CFR 1040.10, except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007. Laser radiation is emitted at the output port. It is potentially harmful in direct intrabeam viewing. The following label(s) indicate that the product contains a Class 3R source: Affixed to back panel of unit.
Safety Information Electrical Safety Information Electrical Safety Information The four-slot model uses an external AC/DC adapter connected to an international safety standard three-wire power cable. The eight-slot model uses an international safety standard three-wire power cable. This cable serves as a ground when connected to an appropriate AC power outlet. Note: If you need to ensure that the unit is completely turned off, disconnect the power cable and remove the batteries.
Safety Information Electrical Safety Information The color coding used in the electric cable depends on the cable. New plugs should meet the local safety requirements and include: adequate load-carrying capacity ground connection cable clamp WARNING FTB-500 Never connect the unit to the AC mains (with the adapter/charger, or directly with a power cord) when it is used outdoors. Position the unit so that the air can circulate freely around it.
Safety Information Electrical Safety Information WARNING Use only the listed and certified AC adapter/charger provided by EXFO with your unit (four-slot model). It provides reinforced insulation between primary and secondary, and is suitably rated for the country where the unit is sold. Use only accessories (such as the batteries, and fiber inspection probe) designed for your unit and approved by EXFO. For a complete list of accessories available for your unit, refer to its technical specifications.
Safety Information Electrical Safety Information Equipment Ratings Maximum operation altitude 2000 m (6562 ft) (unit connected to external power supply) 5000 m (16405 ft) (unit operated from batteries) Pollution degree 2 (unit connected to external power supply) 3 (unit operated from batteries)c Overvoltage category unit: I AC adapter: II Measurement category Input powerd Not rated for measurement categories II, III, or IV unit (four slots): 24 V; 8 A AC adapter (four slots): 1
3 Getting Started with Your Unit Grounding Your Unit When you perform outside plant tests with certain modules, you may want to ground your unit because it can be exposed to overvoltages from the telecommunication network. Refer to the user documentation that comes with your modules to know if you need to ground your unit. WARNING Not grounding your unit when it is recommended may cause serious injuries to communication network staff or other users.
Getting Started with Your Unit Grounding Your Unit To ground your unit: 1. Position the unit so that you can see its left panel. 2. Place the U-shaped terminal under the grounding stud’s screw head. Four-slot model Eight-slot model 3. Turn the grounding stud clockwise to screw it tight. 4. Ground the other end of the wire as per your local regulation. Your unit is now grounded properly.
Getting Started with Your Unit Positioning Your Unit Positioning Your Unit You can change the orientation of your unit with the bottom or back supports. To position the unit using the supports: Pull out the support pair that will provide you with the best viewing angle according to your situation. Back support There are two sets of stands on the back of the unit with different lengths. Select the one that provides you with the best angle.
Getting Started with Your Unit Inserting and Removing Test Modules Inserting and Removing Test Modules 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 your unit, use it only with modules approved by EXFO. WARNING When the laser safety LED ( ) is flashing on the FTB-500, at least one of your modules is emitting an optical signal.
Getting Started with Your Unit Inserting and Removing Test Modules (4-slot model) identification sticker must be on left side and retaining screw hole under connector pins. Identification sticker on left side Connector pins at the back Retaining screw hole at the back FTB-500 right panel Protruding edges on right side (eight-slot model) identification sticker must be facing up and connector pins at the right of the retaining screw hole.
Getting Started with Your Unit Inserting and Removing Test Modules Note: If you are using larger or heavier modules, place them near the bottom of the unit as much as possible. 4. Insert the protruding edges of the module into 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 panel is facing you. 7.
Getting Started with Your Unit Inserting and Removing Test Modules 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 turn on the unit, the startup sequence will automatically detect the module.
Getting Started with Your Unit Inserting and Removing Test Modules To remove a module from the FTB-500: 1. Exit ToolBox and turn 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 released from the slot. Turn retaining screw knob(s) counterclockwise FTB-500 left panel 4. Place the unit so that the right panel is facing you.
Getting Started with Your Unit Inserting and Removing Test Modules 5. Hold the module by its sides or by the handle (NOT by the connector) and pull it out. 6. Cover empty slots with the supplied protective covers. CAUTION Failure to reinstall protective covers over empty slots will result in ventilation problems.
Getting Started with Your Unit Turning On Your Unit Turning On Your Unit When you turn on the unit for the very first time, a wizard for license agreements and safety instructions is displayed (see the corresponding section for more information). Once you have accepted all the license agreements and confirmed the reading of safety instructions, the main window is displayed. To turn on the unit: Press the On/Off button. The unit will beep once.
Getting Started with Your Unit Turning Off Your Unit By default, your unit will shut down when you press the power button. However, you can configure your unit to perform a different action when the power button is pressed. You can also configure your unit to automatically restart when AC power comes back after the unit has turned off (power outage, emergency shutdown, sleep, or hibernation modes) when battery level is too low.
Getting Started with Your Unit 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 Sound.
Getting Started with Your Unit Turning Off Your Unit 4. Under Power Options, tap Change what the power buttons do. 5. Tap Changes settings that are currently unavailable.
Getting Started with Your Unit Turning Off Your Unit 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 changes to confirm the changes and return to the Power Options window.
Getting Started with Your Unit Turning Off Your Unit To configure your unit to automatically restart after AC power comes back: 1. From the main 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 you prefer that your unit does not restart automatically after AC power comes back. 4. Tap OK to confirm the changes and return to the System Settings window.
Getting Started with Your Unit Configuring Your Unit At First Startup Configuring Your Unit At First Startup The first time you turn on the unit, a Windows configuration wizard is displayed, enabling you to set all the regional and language settings such as the country and operation language. IMPORTANT The operation language that you select at the first startup (labelled “App language”) becomes the default system language, that is the language that will be available at logon.
Getting Started with Your Unit 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.
Getting Started with Your Unit Accessing and Exiting ToolBox Accessing and Exiting ToolBox By default, ToolBox is displayed automatically when you turn on the unit. However, you can configure your unit to send ToolBox to the notification area (see Setting ToolBox Behavior on page 107). This could be useful, for example, if you prefer to start working in Windows.
Getting Started with Your Unit Starting Module Applications Starting Module Applications Your modules can be configured and controlled from their dedicated applications in Toolbox. To start a module application: 1. If necessary, tap the Modules button to display the modules window. Inserted module Applications specific to the module Note: The slot numbers are 0-3 for the four-slot model and 0-7 for the eight-slot model. The slots are identified on both sides of the unit. 2.
Getting Started with Your Unit Using the On-Screen (Virtual) Keyboard Using the On-Screen (Virtual) Keyboard Whenever you need to enter alphanumeric data, you can use the on-screen keyboard. This keyboard supports multilingual features, and functions according to the keyboard settings set in Windows. To use the on-screen keyboard: 1. Select the location where you want to enter text. 2. From the taskbar, tap the on-screen keyboard icon (located to the left of the clock). 3. Enter the data as required. 4.
Getting Started with Your Unit Working with Windows 8.1 Pro Here is an overview of the gestures that you may use the most with your unit. FTB-500 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 the Charm bar, which is a special toolbar that gives you access to many tools and settings.
Getting Started with Your Unit Right-Clicking with the Touchscreen Right-Clicking with the Touchscreen If you are used to work with a mouse, you may find it useful to be able to perform a right-click on your touchscreen. This feature is enabled by default, 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 73.
Getting Started with Your Unit Installing or Upgrading the Applications Installing or Upgrading the Applications All the necessary applications have been preinstalled and configured at the factory. However, you may have to upgrade some applications when new versions become available or to reinstall them. Note: Only administrator-level users can install software under Windows.
Getting Started with Your Unit Installing or Upgrading the Applications To update or reinstall Update Manager: 1. If necessary, retrieve the desired installation files from the Internet. If you do not intend to download files directly on your unit, connect a USB memory key to one of the USB ports of the computer and copy the installation files to this USB key. 2. If it is not already done, turn on your unit. 3. Exit Toolbox and the modules’ applications. 4.
Getting Started with Your Unit Installing or Upgrading the Applications To install or upgrade the applications: 1. If necessary, retrieve the desired installation files from the Internet. If you do not intend to download files directly on your unit, connect a USB memory key to one of the USB ports of the computer and copy the installation files to this USB key. 2. If it is not already done, turn on your unit. 3. Exit Toolbox and the modules’ applications. 4.
Getting Started with Your Unit Installing EXFO LabVIEW Drivers Installing EXFO LabVIEW Drivers Before being able to work with EXFO LabVIEW drivers, you must install the following elements on your computer or on your FTB-500: National Instruments LabVIEW software and the corresponding patches. EXFO LabVIEW drivers (including demo applications to help you get started with the drivers). You can find the LabVIEW drivers on the DVD that came with your unit, on the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.
Getting Started with Your Unit Installing EXFO LabVIEW Drivers 3. If necessary, start the installation process manually as follows: 3a. Open the File Explorer ( 8.1 Pro). icon in the taskbar under Windows Note: To access the File Explorer on your unit, from the front panel, press the button to show the taskbar. From the lower left corner of the screen, tap the Start button ( ),and then tap the File Explorer tile. 3b. Locate the autorun.
Getting Started with Your Unit Installing EXFO LabVIEW Drivers To install the EXFO LabVIEW drivers: 1. If you intend to install the LabVIEW drivers on your unit, you can either transfer the required files from the installation CD to a USB key using a computer or download them from the National Instruments’ Web site. 2. From your computer, insert the installation CD in the CD-ROM drive if needed, unless you have downloaded the drivers from the National Instruments Web site.
Getting Started with Your Unit Activating Software Options Activating Software Options The software options purchased at the same time as your unit have been activated for you already. However, if you purchase options afterwards, you will have to activate them yourself. IMPORTANT If you want to activate software options for modules of the FTB-81xx Series or the FTB-85xx Series, refer to the user guide of your product for the specific activation instructions.
Getting Started with Your Unit Activating Software Options To activate the options for your unit: 1. Connect a USB memory key to one of the USB ports of your computer. 2. Copy the key file to the USB memory key. 3. Disconnect the USB key from the computer and connect it to your unit. 4. From the main window, tap the System Settings button, and then tap Options Activation. 5. When the application prompts you to authorize the changes to your unit (identified as “computer”), tap Yes.
Getting Started with Your Unit Activating Software Options 6. In the Platform Options tab, use the Browse button to locate the key file that you want to use. 7. Tap Activate. The option indicator will turn into a green check mark to confirm that the option is now active. 8. Tap OK to close the confirmation message, and then Close to exit. Note: At this point, if you have used a USB key to copy your key file, you can remove it as it is not required to use your new options.
Getting Started with Your Unit Activating Software Options To activate software options for your module: 1. Connect a USB memory key to one of the USB ports of your computer. 2. Copy the key file to the USB memory key. 3. Disconnect the USB key from the computer and connect it to your unit. 4. From the main window, tap the System Settings button, and then tap Options Activation. 5. When the application prompts you to authorize the changes to your unit (identified as “computer”), tap Yes.
Getting Started with Your Unit Activating Software Options 6. In the Module Options tab, use the Browse button to locate the key file that you want to use. 7. 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 for the module in the Options list. 8. Tap OK to close the confirmation message, and then Close to exit.
Getting Started with Your Unit Installing Third-Party Software on Your Unit Installing Third-Party Software on Your Unit Since your unit is equipped as a conventional computer would be, you can install third-party software on it, as long as it is compatible with Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro. IMPORTANT EXFO does not provide any support for the installation, use or troubleshooting of third-party software. Should you need help, refer to the corresponding third-party software documentation or technical support.
Getting Started with Your Unit Securing your Unit Using the Kensington Lock Securing 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 your lock to the security slot located at the back of your unit.
Getting Started with Your Unit Using a Keyboard, Mouse or Other USB Devices Using a Keyboard, Mouse or Other USB Devices Your unit supports many USB devices. The table below gives an overview of the supported USB devices. Device Details Memory key For data transfer between your unit and a computer when you do not have access to a network. If you need information on how to transfer data using a memory key, see Managing Data on page 141.
Getting Started with Your Unit Using a Keyboard, Mouse or Other USB Devices Device Details 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 information, see Accessing the Internet with a 3G USB Modem Key on page 118. USB to RS-232 adapter (purchased from EXFO) To be able to transfer data between your unit and a device only equipped with RS-232 (serial) ports.
Getting Started with Your Unit Configuring an External Monitor Configuring an External Monitor Although your unit is equipped with a touchscreen, you might want to connect an external monitor. You can configure the external monitor in the Windows Control Panel. In Control Panel, when you select the duplicate displays feature, the resolution of the external monitor is set to 800 x 600 automatically, which corresponds to the default resolution of the touchscreen.
Getting Started with Your Unit Configuring an External Monitor 3. Tap Control Panel. 4. Tap Hardware and Sound.
Getting Started with Your Unit 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.
4 Setting Up Your FTB-500 Adjusting Brightness You may want to adjust the screen brightness yourself to better fit your work environment or preferences. Values are kept in memory even when you turn the unit off. If you want to set the delay after which the display is turned off to save power, see Configuring the Power Management Options on page 97. To adjust the display brightness: From the unit’s front panel, press the between the available levels. button repeatedly to switch OR 1.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Adjusting Microphone and Speaker Volume Adjusting Microphone and Speaker Volume Your unit is equipped with a built-in speaker, but you can connect an external speaker if you prefer. You can also connect a microphone or a headset to your unit. To fit your work environment, you may adjust the microphone as well as the speaker (built-in or external) or headphones volume. Values are kept in memory even when you turn the unit off.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Adjusting Microphone and Speaker Volume 3. Tap Control Panel. 4. Tap Hardware and Sound.
Setting Up Your 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 Properties.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Adjusting Microphone and Speaker Volume 8. If you are using a headset and want to hear your voice through the headphones when you speak in 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 too low, you may want to adjust the boost level as well. 10. Tap OK to confirm your new settings and close the window. 11.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Adjusting Microphone and Speaker Volume To adjust speaker (or headphones) volume: 1. If necessary, ensure that the external speaker (or headphone jack if you are using a headset) is connected to the audio out port located on the right panel of the unit. Audio out port (for 3.5 mm connector) 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 until the sound level is to your liking.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Recalibrating the Touchscreen Recalibrating the Touchscreen If you notice the touchscreen does not behave in the way it used to (for example, it is now difficult to select items) it probably needs a recalibration. You can perform a 4-point, 9-point (linearization), 16-point (linearization), or even a 25-point (linearization) calibration. You can perform a 25-point linearization when you need more accuracy on screen edges and corners.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Recalibrating the Touchscreen To recalibrate the touchscreen: 1. From the main window, tap the System Settings button. 2. Tap Touch Screen Calibration.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Recalibrating the Touchscreen 3. From the Device tab, select PenMount 6000 USB, and then tap Configure. 4. For a 4-point calibration, tap the Standard Calibration button. OR For a linearization, select the number of points, and then tap Advanced Calibration.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Recalibrating the Touchscreen 5. Using the stylus (or any blunt pointing device), simply press the center of the different targets that appear on the screen. Keep pressing until the application displays Lift off to proceed to indicate that the new parameters have been taken into account. Operation is underway New parameters taken into account Note: If you want to stop the calibration process, stop pressing the screen.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Customizing the Right-Click Feature Customizing the Right-Click Feature By default, you can perform a “press and hold” action which corresponds to right-clicking with your 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, as well as the amount of time before displaying the shortcut menu once you have right-clicked.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Customizing the Right-Click Feature 3. Tap Hardware and Sound. 4. Tap Pen and Touch.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Customizing the Right-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 the check box if you prefer not to use this feature.
Setting Up Your 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 confirm your changes.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Enabling or Disabling the Automatic Logon Enabling or Disabling the Automatic Logon Note: Only administrator-level users can enable or disable the automatic logon feature. You can configure your unit to automatically log on to Windows at startup (no need to select a user and enter a password). You can also disable this feature if you prefer to define separate user accounts with different user access rights and passwords.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Enabling or Disabling the 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 password to use this computer check box. 4. Tap OK to confirm.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Enabling or Disabling the Automatic Logon 5. Enter the desired user name (account) and 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 sleep mode). To disable the automatic logon: 1. From the main window, tap the System Settings button. 2. Tap Automatic Logon.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Enabling or Disabling the 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 startup, you will have to specify the user name and password.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Selecting the Startup Applications Selecting the Startup Applications The first time you start your unit, Toolbox is displayed. You can configure your unit to automatically start any of the available applications as soon as Toolbox is started. 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 simply not be started.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Selecting the Startup Applications 3. Under Module Applications 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 settings. Note: The new settings will be taken into account the next time Toolbox is started.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Configuring Network Printers Configuring Network Printers Your unit supports both (local) USB and network printers (you may have to install specific drivers on your unit). For more information on USB printers connection, see Using a Keyboard, Mouse or Other USB Devices on page 58. To print documents and images on a network printer, you must configure the printer first.
Setting Up Your 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.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Selecting the Language of Operation Selecting the Language of Operation You may display the user interface in one of the available languages. The availability of the languages is function of the language group that was installed on your unit at time of purchase. It is possible to download language packs from the Microsoft Website to add extra languages if necessary. The ToolBox application is offered in several languages.
Setting Up Your 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, tap Add a language.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Selecting the Language of Operation 4. Select the desired language from the list. 5. Tap Options.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Selecting 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 desired keyboard layout, and then tap Add.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Selecting the Language of Operation 7. Under Windows display language, 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 account. The new language is now selected and you are able to switch from one input language to another.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Selecting the Language of Operation To switch from one of the available input languages to another: 1. If necessary, from the front panel of the unit, press the show the taskbar. button to 2. From the taskbar, tap the language code to display the list of available input languages. Language code 3. From the list of languages, select the desired one. You are now ready to start entering text in the selected input language.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Selecting the Language of Operation 3. Tap Control Panel. 4. Under Clock, Language, and Region, tap Add a language.
Setting Up Your 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-languages.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 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.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Setting Date and Time Formats 11. Tap Download and install language pack. 12. When the application prompts you to allow the installation, tap Yes. The installation may take a few minutes. 13. When the installation is complete, restart your unit. Setting Date and Time Formats By 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.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Setting Date 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 new values are taken into account immediately.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Adjusting the Date, Time and Time Zone Adjusting the Date, Time and Time Zone Note: Only administrator-level users can adjust the date and time. All users can modify the time zone. The current date and time are displayed at the bottom of the main window. When saving results, 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 94.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Configuring the Power Management Options Configuring the Power Management Options To help you get the optimum performance out of your unit, it comes with predefined sets of parameters (plans) to manage power. When you do not use the unit for a while, the display may be turned off to save power. You can also configure the unit to go into sleep mode after the specified duration has expired (see Turning Off Your Unit on page 32).
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Configuring the Power Management Options You can either modify one of the existing power plans or create 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 plans. To select a power plan: 1. From the main window, tap the System Settings button. 2. Tap Control Panel. 3. Tap Hardware and Sound > Power Options.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 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 immediately.
Setting Up Your 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 Options.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 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 Next.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Configuring the Power Management Options 7. Modify the parameters to suit your needs. 8. Tap Create.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 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 Sound > Power Options.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Configuring the Power Management Options 4. From the list of available 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 currently in use, you must select another plan first. 5. Tap Change plan settings (appearing next to the power plan).
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Configuring 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 advanced power settings. 6b. Tap Save changes.
Setting Up Your 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 account immediately.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Setting 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 System Settings button. 2. Tap ToolBox Setup.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Setting ToolBox Behavior 3. Select the items corresponding to the desired behavior. Hide ToolBox in the notification area when minimized: If this option is selected, the ToolBox icon appears in the notification area (where the clock is located) when you minimize the window. Start ToolBox in the notification area: If this option is selected, ToolBox is automatically started, then minimized to the notification area (system tray).
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Configuring the Internet Options Configuring the Internet Options You can browse the Web directly from your unit, provided 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 network administrator. To configure the Internet options: 1. From the main window, tap the System Settings button. 2. Tap Control Panel. 3. Tap Network and Internet.
Setting Up Your 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 the Control Panel window.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Configuring Parameters via Windows Mobility Center Configuring Parameters via Windows 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 Center: 1. From the main window, tap the System Settings button. 2. Tap Windows Mobility Center. 3. Set the parameters as desired.
Setting Up Your FTB-500 Setting Communication Parameters Setting Communication Parameters For information on how to configure your unit for remote control, see Preparing for Automation on page 193. Setting Other Parameters You can also configure many other parameters via the Control Panel window. Refer to Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro documentation for details.
5 Working with Your Unit Printing Documents You can print documents and images directly from your unit by using either the provided PDF creation tool or an external printer (for printing on paper). You can view the PDF files from your unit, using the provided PDF reader. For more information, see Viewing PDF Files on page 114. You can use a local or a network printer to print on paper.
Working with Your Unit Viewing PDF Files Viewing PDF Files You can view PDF files directly from your unit using the provided PDF file viewer. For more information on the available features for this viewer, refer to 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 Windows 8.1 Pro. To view PDF files: 1. From the main window, tap the Utilities button. 2.
Working with Your Unit Taking Screen Captures Taking Screen Captures You can take captures of what is displayed on your screen, directly from your unit. This could be useful for troubleshooting when you need another person to have a look at a specific configuration or problem. You could also use this tool for training purposes. If you want to capture images of the fibers that you examine with the fiber inspection probe, you can use the capture feature of the probe instead. The images are saved in .
Working with Your Unit Taking Screen Captures To take a screen capture: 1. If necessary, from the front panel of the unit, press the show the taskbar. button to 2. From the notification area, tap the camera 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 keyboard is connected to your unit, you can also press the Windows logo key + PRINT SCREEN.
Working with Your Unit Browsing the Web Browsing the Web You can browse the Web directly from your unit, provided that you have access to an Internet connection. If you need to modify the Internet options, see Configuring the Internet Options on page 109. For more 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 118. To browse the Web: 1. Open a Web browser as follows: 1a. From the main window, tap the Utilities button. 1b.
Working with Your Unit Accessing the Internet with a 3G USB Modem Key Accessing the Internet with a 3G USB Modem Key Note: Only administrator-level users can install software. However, when the installation is complete, all users will have the possibility to access the Internet with a USB modem key. You can connect an optional 3G USB modem key to your unit to have a wireless access to the Internet. When you receive your Sierra Wireless 319U modem key, it contains no Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card.
Working with Your Unit Accessing the Internet with a 3G USB Modem Key To install the AirCard Watcher application on your unit: 1. If necessary, turn on your unit and wait for the startup sequence to complete. 2. If necessary, insert the SIM card into the USB modem key. For more information, refer to the documentation that came with 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.
Working with Your Unit Accessing the Internet with a 3G USB Modem Key IMPORTANT Always turn your unit on before connecting the USB modem key to it. Otherwise, the USB modem may not be detected properly. To work with a 3G USB modem key: 1. If necessary, turn on your unit and wait for the startup sequence to complete. 2. If necessary, insert the SIM card into the USB modem key. For more information, refer to the documentation that came with your modem key. 3.
Working with Your Unit Accessing the Internet with a 3G USB Modem Key 5. Once the AirCard Watcher application starts, tap Connect to establish a connection with the mobile network. As soon as the connection is established, you are ready to browse the Web. Note: If you want to customize the behavior and appearance of the AirCard Watcher application, refer to the online help provided with the application (available by tapping ? from the toolbar).
Working with Your Unit Retrieving the GPS Location of Your Unit Retrieving the GPS Location of Your Unit With the optional GPS USB key and the provided GPS utility, you can retrieve the last known latitude and longitude coordinates of your unit. In addition to viewing the GPS information on-screen, you can copy it to the Clipboard in two formats: a text string or a URL link. The text string contains the GPS coordinates as well as a date and time stamp.
Working with Your Unit Retrieving the GPS Location of Your Unit 3. From the main window, tap the Utilities button, then tap GPS Coordinates Viewer. The GPS 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 Clipboard as a text string. Tap Copy Hyperlink to send the displayed information to the Clipboard as a URL link. 4.
Working with Your Unit Managing Favorites Managing Favorites For a quicker access to the applications that you use most often, you may want to build your own list of favorite applications (Favorites). You can add and remove 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 accounts.
Working with Your Unit Managing Favorites 4. Tap Browse to locate the desired application. 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 window. To remove Favorites: 1. From the main window, tap the Favorites button. 2. Tap Favorites Management.
Working with Your Unit Managing Favorites 3. Tap the icon corresponding to the 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 uninstall the application from the unit. 5. Tap OK to apply the changes and close the window.
Working with Your Unit 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.
Working with Your Unit Managing Favorites To export the list of Favorites: 1. From the main window, tap the Favorites button. 2. Tap Favorites Management. 3. Tap Export.
Working with Your Unit 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.
Working with Your Unit Managing Favorites To import a list of Favorites: 1. From the main window, tap the Favorites button. 2. Tap Favorites Management. 3. Tap Import.
Working with Your Unit Managing Favorites 4. Select the desired Favorites list. 5. Tap Open. 6. Tap OK to apply the changes and close the window.
Working with Your Unit Using the Calculator Using the Calculator You can use Microsoft 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 unit. To use the text editor: 1. From the main window, tap the Utilities button. 2. Tap Notepad.
Working with Your Unit Accessing Other Tools Accessing Other Tools Your unit comes with various tools that can help you better analyze 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 access the applications: 1. From the main window, tap the Test Tools button. 2. Tap the icon corresponding to the application that you want to start.
6 Using the Optional Built-In Power Meter and VFL The FTB-500 can be equipped with an optical power meter and a visual fault locator (VFL). With the power meter, you can measure absolute power (dBm or W) or insertion loss (dB). The power meter can detect modulated signals (1 kHz, 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.
Using the Optional Built-In Power Meter and VFL 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 button from the power meter application.
7 Inspecting Fibers with a Probe The fiber inspection probe (FIP) is used to find dirty or damaged connectors by displaying an enlarged view of the connector surface. You can connect a probe to your unit to view fiber ends. Your unit supports both the probes of the FIP-400 and FIP-400B series. Fiber inspections are made using the ConnectorMax (FIP-400) or the ConnectorMax2 (FIP-400B) application, depending on the probe that you use.
Inspecting Fibers with a Probe To inspect fibers with a probe: 1. Connect the probe to your unit. For a probe of the FIP-400 series, connect it to the probe port on the right panel of the unit. Right panel Fiber inspection probe port (for FIP-400 probes) IMPORTANT For a probe of the FIP-400B series, connect it to the USB port that is closest to the bottom, on the front panel of the unit. Otherwise, the probe will not be detected properly.
Inspecting Fibers with a Probe 2. From the main window, tap the button corresponding to the probe that you want to use to start the corresponding application. Note: If you do not see the button corresponding to the probe that you want to use, you will need to install the most recent ConnectorMax (FIP-400 probes) or ConnectorMax2 (FIP-400B probes) kit. Note: You can access the online help by tapping the ConnectorMax or ConnectorMax2 application.
8 Managing Data You can copy, move, rename, delete files and folders directly on your unit. You can transfer files from your unit to a USB memory key, an ExpressCard, or a computer. You can also transfer data from a storage device or a computer to your unit. Your unit is equipped with the following ports and devices for data transfer: FTB-500 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 152.
Managing Data Viewing Disk Space and Managing Files Viewing Disk Space and Managing Files To help you manage the data that is stored on your unit, you can easily view 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 Utilities button. 2. Tap File Manager. The file explorer is displayed.
Managing Data Transferring Data via Bluetooth Transferring Data via Bluetooth With the optional Bluetooth device, you can transfer data between your unit and a computer (or another device such as a smartphone) using the Bluetooth technology. In all cases, you must ensure that the computer or the device is Bluetooth-compatible and configured properly. Note: Some Bluetooth-compatible devices only allow data transfer between devices of the same manufacturer.
Managing Data Transferring Data via Bluetooth To configure your unit and the computer 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 the Options tab, under Discovery, select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC check box.
Managing Data Transferring Data via Bluetooth 1e. From the Share tab, ensure that the Allow remote devices to browse, 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 Open Settings. 2c. Ensure that the option allowing Bluetooth devices to find the computer is selected. 2d. Click OK to confirm.
Managing Data Transferring 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 > Change PC settings. 1c. Tap PC and devices.
Managing Data Transferring Data via Bluetooth 2. Tap Bluetooth. 2a. From the list of Bluetooth devices, tap the item corresponding to the computer to which you want to transfer files. 2b. 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.
Managing Data Transferring Data via Bluetooth 2d. On the computer, when the application prompts you, click the Bluetooth icon (located on 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 two passkeys. 3. Transfer the files as follows. 3a. From the main window, tap the Utilities button. 3b. Tap Bluetooth File Transfer. 3c. Select Send files.
Managing Data 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 transfer is complete.
Managing Data Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network With the optional Wi-Fi card (or a USB wireless adapter of your choice), you can connect to a wireless network and benefit from all resources that are available on this network. You can transfer data exactly as you would do from an Ethernet network. Note: If you use a USB wireless adapter of your choice or a Wi-Fi card other than the one purchased from EXFO, Windows may not detect your device properly.
Managing Data Connecting to a Wireless Network 4. Tap the item corresponding to the wireless network to which you want to connect. 5. Tap Connect. 6. If the network is protected by a network security key (password) enter it in the corresponding box and tap Next. 7. 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.
Managing Data Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter If you want to transfer data between your unit and a device that is only equipped with RS-232 (serial) ports, you have to use a USB/RS-232 adapter (sold by EXFO). 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.
Managing Data Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter To use the USB/RS-232 adapter: 1. Turn on both the unit and the serial device. 2. Connect as shown. You can connect the USB end of the adapter to any of the USB ports. Serial end Serial device USB/RS-232 adapter USB end FTB-500 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 cable” between the device and the USB/RS-232 adapter.
Managing Data 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 Hardware and Sound.
Managing Data Using the USB to 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 write it down. 3f. Close the Device Manager.
Managing Data Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter 4. From your unit, configure the communication parameters as follows: 4a. From the main window, tap the Utilities button. 4b. Tap PuTTY. 4c. Configure the parameters. Tree view From the tree view, select Connection > Serial and set 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, select Terminal.
Managing Data Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter 5. From the device, set the communications parameters. IMPORTANT To be able to establish a communication between the unit and the device, you must set the following parameters to the same values as those defined on your unit: Speed Data bits Stop bit Parity Flow control Note: The COM port number that you set on your device will probably differ from the one that you used on your unit. 6.
Managing Data Freeing Up Disk Space with the Disk Cleanup Utility Freeing Up Disk Space with the Disk Cleanup Utility If you need to free up disk space on your unit, you can use the Windows Disk Cleanup utility. With this utility, you can clear files such as the Internet temporary files, files from the Recycle bin, or even files that you no longer need from the previous installation. The files from the previous installation are stored in the Windows.
Managing Data Freeing Up Disk Space with the Disk Cleanup Utility 3. Tap Control Panel. 4. Tap System and Security.
Managing Data 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 Clean up system files.
Managing Data Freeing Up Disk Space with the Disk Cleanup Utility 7. When the folders are displayed, select the check box corresponding to the desired item. If you want 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) check box, this means that no refresh operation has been made on your unit yet. 8. Tap OK. 9.
Managing Data Connecting to a VPN from Your Unit Connecting to a VPN from Your Unit Note: Only administrator-level users can install software under Windows. However, when the installation is complete, all users have the possibility to connect to the newly installed VPN from the unit. You can connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) from your unit if you use one of the VPN clients (applications) that are part of Windows 8.1 Pro, or provide your own compatible VPN client.
Managing Data Connecting to a VPN from Your Unit IMPORTANT To avoid communication problems between the VPN client and the VPN server, ensure that the date set on your unit corresponds to the current date. To add a VPN connection: 1. From the right side of the screen, swipe left to display the Charm bar. 2. Tap Settings > Change PC settings.
Managing Data 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.
Managing Data Connecting to a VPN from Your Unit To install a VPN client on your unit: 1. If the date on your unit does not correspond to the current date, modify it (see Adjusting the Date, Time and Time Zone on page 96). 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 installation is complete, all users will now be able to connect to a VPN from the unit. To connect to a VPN from your unit: 1.
Managing Data Connecting to a VPN from Your Unit 3. Tap Network and Internet. 4. Under Network and Sharing Center, tap Connect to a network.
Managing Data 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 your network administrator.
Managing Data Using Your Unit as an FTP Server Using Your Unit as an FTP Server If you want your unit to act 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 access the IIS Manager: 1. From the main window, select the System Settings tab. 2. Tap Control Panel. 3. Tap System and Security.
Managing Data 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.
9 Accessing Your Unit Remotely You can access your unit remotely from a computer using either the Remote Desktop Connection or TightVNC Client applications. This could be particularly useful if you do not intend to perform automation tasks on your platform. If you prefer to perform automation tasks on your platform and modules, see Preparing for Automation on page 193, Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment on page 231, or Preparing to Control Modules with a Dedicated Application on page 227.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working with Remote Desktop Working with Remote Desktop By default, the remote access to your unit with Remote Desktop is not enabled. However, once you enable it, all the accounts with administrator rights can use Remote Desktop. If you want accounts with limited rights to be able to use it as well, you must specifically grant them access. You can also configure the unit to prevent users from accessing it remotely.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working with Remote Desktop To allow 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 computer. 4. Tap OK to confirm the changes and return to the System Settings window.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working with Remote Desktop To access your unit remotely with Remote Desktop: 1. Connect both the computer and your unit to the same network and make sure they can “see” each other as network restrictions might prevent them from communicating. If you want to use an Ethernet network, connect an RJ-45 (network) cable to the unit’s Ethernet (RJ-45) port located on its right panel. If you want to use a wireless network, see Connecting to a Wireless Network on page 150.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working with Remote 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 your user name and password. 9. Click OK to open the session.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working with Remote Desktop Allowing Users with Limited Accounts to Use Remote Desktop 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 allow a user with limited accounts to use Remote Desktop: 1. From the main window, tap the System Settings button. 2. Tap Remote Session.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely 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, tap Add.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely 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 access rights, and then tap OK.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working with Remote Desktop 9. From the list of users, select 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 System Properties dialog box, tap OK to confirm the changes and return to the System Settings window.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working with Remote Desktop Preventing Users from Connecting with Remote Desktop 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 from connecting to the unit using Remote Desktop: 1. From the main window, tap the System Settings button. 2. Tap Remote Session.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely 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 Settings window.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working With TightVNC Working With TightVNC The control of your unit with TightVNC requires the TightVNC Server (already installed on your unit) and the TightVNC Client Viewer (that you must install on your computer). To be able to connect to the unit using TightVNC, you must: Know the IP address of the unit and provide it in the connection settings on the computer. Know the password (same for all users by default).
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working With TightVNC To configure the TightVNC Server: 1. From the notification area, tap the 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 Require VNC authentication check box. If you prefer not to be prompted for a password when you connect with TightVNC, clear the check box.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working With TightVNC 5. If you prefer a connection secured with a password, proceed as follows: 5a. 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 password. Note: The primary and view-only passwords are independent of each other. They do not have to be identical. 6. Tap Apply, and then OK.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working With TightVNC Installing the TightVNC Viewer on a Client Computer If the TightVNC Viewer is not already installed on your computer, you can download it from the Web for free. If your computer is running Windows (Vista, 7, 8, or 8.1) with a 32-bit configuration, you can also install the viewer from the DVD that came with your FTB-500 unit. IMPORTANT EXFO does not provide licenses for TightVNC Viewer. Always ensure that you are entitled to install it on your computer.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working With TightVNC Connecting to Your Unit with TightVNC Once the TightVNC Viewer is installed on your computer, you are ready to access your unit remotely. To connect to your unit with TightVNC: 1. Connect both the computer and your unit to the same network and make sure they can “see” each other as network restrictions might prevent them from communicating.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Working With TightVNC 7. Write down the IP address, and then close the window. Note: It may take a few seconds before you see the IP 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 window may vary depending on the version of the viewer that you have. 10. Click Connect. 11.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Adding Exceptions to the Firewall Adding Exceptions to the Firewall Note: Only administrator-level users can add exceptions to the firewall. Your unit is protected by the Microsoft firewall to prevent unauthorized access when it is 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 network or the Internet by adding exceptions.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Adding Exceptions to the Firewall 4. Under Windows Firewall, tap Allow an app through Windows Firewall. 5. Tap the Change settings button.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely Adding Exceptions to the Firewall 6. Tap the Allow another app button. 7. Select the desired application from the list, and then tap Add.
Accessing Your Unit Remotely 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 to the Control Panel window.
10 Preparing for Automation Your unit was designed to meet the requirements of automation and to facilitate its integration with your test environment. EXFO supplies commands that follow the guidelines determined by the SCPI consortium and LabVIEW drivers for many instruments. EXFO also supplies COM properties and events allowing you to build your own application.
Preparing for Automation The choice of a technology depends on your particular needs.
Preparing for Automation Linking Units with the Ethernet Port For more information on programming aspects, see the section on using your product in an automated test environment. Linking Units with the Ethernet Port Your unit is equipped with an Ethernet port (10/100 000) to send and receive data. Refer to the Windows documentation for information about Ethernet port settings and possibilities.
Preparing for Automation Linking Units 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 serial port settings and possibilities.
Preparing for Automation Getting Optimum Performance from Your Unit Getting Optimum Performance from Your Unit Several factors influence the data transfer rate of your unit. The information presented hereafter will help you get the best transfer rate possible.
Preparing for Automation Getting Optimum Performance from Your Unit Output format (RS-232, ActiveX and TCP/IP): Your unit provides the following output formats for measurement results: ASCii PACKed Generally, the PACKed format allows to pass three to four times more information than the ASCii format for the same transfer rate. Often, the PACKed format is also more efficient since it reduces your unit’s CPU work load (no need for an internal conversion to ASCII format).
Preparing for Automation Changing Communication Settings Changing Communication Settings Communication settings 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 settings, and then, when the application prompts you to authorize the changes to your unit (identified as “computer”), tap Yes.
Preparing for Automation Changing Communication Settings 3. Under Platform Startup, determine whether your module applications will be started locally or remotely by clicking the corresponding option. If Local mode is selected, you will not be able to send remote commands to your unit. 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.
Preparing for Automation Changing Communication Settings 5. According to the communication type you have selected, customize the corresponding parameters as shown below. For RS-232 Serial port—used to connect the RS-232 cable. The only available value is COM1. Determines the speed at which data is sent between the unit and a computer, in bits per second (b/s). End-of-string (EOS) character—used to indicate the end of a data string (when sending or receiving data).
Preparing for Automation Changing Communication 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 Settings button. 2. Tap Apply to confirm your changes.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit DCOM technology allows to control devices and optical instruments via Ethernet. The EXFO IcSCPIAccess Class component provided with your unit acts as a communication link between a client application and EXFO’s Instrument Control. DCOM ensures communication between the client application and Instrument Control via your local network.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit Setting the General Security Parameters Note: To modify the security parameters, you 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 Component Services. 5. In the Component Services dialog box, go to Console Root > Component Services > Computers. 6.
Preparing for Automation 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.
Preparing for Automation 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 Properties dialog box, tap the COM Security tab.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 12. Under Launch and Activation Permissions, tap Edit Limits.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 13. In the Access Permission dialog box, ensure that the Distributed COM Users group appears 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 explicitly and define both, access and launch permissions (see procedure below).
Preparing for Automation 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 Permission dialog box, tap Add.
Preparing for Automation 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 rights. 5. Tap OK.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 6. Confirm the newly added user has remote 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 Computer Properties dialog box, tap the COM Security tab. 8. Under Launch and Activation Permissions, tap Edit Limits.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access 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 want to give start and activation access rights. 11. Tap OK.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 12. Confirm 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), ensure Allow is selected for both Remote Launch and Remote Activation. 12c. Tap OK.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit Customizing the Specific Security Parameters Once you have defined the general security parameters, you can define the specific security parameters. To customize the specific security parameters: 1. From the Component Services window, select: Console Root > Component 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. 3.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 4. In the Authentication Level list, select Default.
Preparing for Automation 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 edit the list of allowed users. IMPORTANT Customizing access rights sets both remote AND local permissions. As a result, you will have to specify every user who must have local access to the system (see Setting the General Security Parameters on page 204).
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to 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 give start and activation permissions for remote access. 9. Tap OK.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access 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. Repeat steps 10 and 11 for each newly added user. 13. Tap OK.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 14. In the EXFO KernosHost Properties dialog box, tap the Security tab. 15. Under Access Permissions, select Customize, and tap Edit to edit the list of allowed users. IMPORTANT Customizing access rights sets both remote AND local permissions. As a result, you will have to specify every user who must have local access to the system (see Setting the General Security Parameters on page 204).
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 17. 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 permissions for remote access. 18. Tap OK. 19. In the Access Permission dialog box, select a user.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 20. To allow this user to access the unit remotely, select Allow for both permission 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 the EXFO KernosHost Properties dialog box. 24. Restart your unit. The EXFO IcSCPIAccess Class component, located on your unit, can now be accessed with DCOM.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit Enabling DCOM on Client Computer Note: To run DCOMCNFG.EXE, you need Administrator access rights. If you want to subscribe to EXFO 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 ( Windows 8.1) and select Run. ) under 2. In the Open box, type “DCOMCNFG.EXE” and tap OK. 3.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 4. Right-click My Computer, and then select 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 Default Authentication Level list, select Connect. 8. In the Default Impersonation Level list, select Identify. 9. Tap Apply.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 10. Tap the COM Security tab and, under 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 names, tap Add to add it. For more information on enabling events with DCOM, refer to AppId Key in MSDN Documentation.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit Disabling DCOM Access to Your Unit Note: To change the DCOM access to your unit, you need Administrator access rights. If you no longer want client computers to access your unit 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. Tap Component Services. 5.
Preparing for Automation Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit 7. In the EXFO KernosHost Properties dialog box, tap 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 lists. 9. Tap OK. 10. Restart your unit. The EXFO IcSCPIAccess Class component, located on your unit, cannot be accessed with DCOM.
Preparing for Automation Preparing to Control Modules with a Dedicated Application Preparing to Control Modules with a Dedicated Application Some modules come with a dedicated application designed to control them remotely from a computer. The main characteristic of this application is that it lets another user control the module exactly as if he had it close at hand.
Preparing for Automation Preparing to Control Modules with a Dedicated Application To activate or deactivate remote control: 1. From the main window, tap the System Settings button. 2. Tap Remote Control Configuration. 3. From the Remote Control Configuration window you will see all the inserted modules. Select the module for which you want to have a remote access. Note: Modules for which remote control is not supported are identified as unrecognized.
Preparing for Automation Preparing to Control Modules with a Dedicated Application 4. Set the parameters: Select Remote Control to let another user control the module from a computer. Select Standalone to leave the module active even if all users close their dedicated applications. 5. Under Description, type a relevant description (test interface ID, for example). Note: You can enter up to 10 characters. The description corresponds to the test interface ID or any other relevant description. 6.
Preparing for Automation Preparing to Control Modules with a Dedicated Application To shut down the remotely-controlled module: Tap Shut Down Module.
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.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Standard Status Data Structure Standard Status Data Structure Each device that is physically connected to the remote bus has four status registers with a structure complying with the IEEE 488.2 standard. These registers allow the controller to monitor events and get useful information on the status of the devices it controls.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Standard Status Data Structure The following table presents a summary of the possible operations on ESR and ESE registers. Register ESR ESE Read Write Clear Use *ESR?. Impossible to write. Use *CLS. Use *ESE?. Use *ESE. Use *ESE with a value equal to 0. Read the register. STB and SRE The status byte register and service request enable register information is presented in the following table.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Standard Status Data Structure The following table presents a summary of the possible operations on STB and SRE registers. Register STB Read Use *STB?. Use serial poll (GPIB bus sequence that allows retrieval of the value without interrupting the current process). SRE Use *SRE?. Write Clear Impossible to write; the register content is only modified when the Event registers or Queues are modified.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Standard Status Data Structure FTB-500 235
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment SCPI Command Structure SCPI Command Structure The information presented in this section provides an overview of SCPI programming. If you need detailed information, refer to: The International Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. IEEE Standard 488.2-1992, IEEE Standard Codes, Formats, Protocols and Common Commands For Use with ANSI/IEEE Std. 488.1-1987. New York, 1992. Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI).
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment SCPI Command Structure The following table shows elements that are commonly used in the commands or queries syntax. Item Meaning [] Enclose optional keywords or parameters. Do not include square brackets in your program message. [1..n] Indicates that the instrument provides multiple capabilities and that you have to specify which one you want to use. If you omit the value, the command will take effect on the first capability.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment SCPI Command Structure Item Meaning Element used in the construction of certain data types and program messages. _ In the diagram above, “” corresponds to ASCII character codes (65 to 90 and 97 to 122, in decimal). “_” corresponds to an underscore character (code 95, in decimal).
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Consulting Data Types Item Meaning ; Mandatory to separate the different commands of a program message when more than one command is sent at a time. In this case, it is called . Also used to separate responses when multiple queries were sent in a single program message. In this case, it is called . , Mandatory to separate parameters in a command or a query.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Writing Remote Control Code Writing Remote Control Code Your unit offers many 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 488.2 and Specific Commands appendix. For information on commands specific to particular instruments, refer to the instrument’s user guide.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Writing Remote Control Code When you write code, you must follow these rules on message reception and transmission: FTB-500 The controller must have sent a complete message to the instrument (including the message terminator) before retrieving a response. The controller must retrieve all the responses from previous queries (including the response terminator) before sending a new message to an instrument.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Error Message Format Error Message Format System and device-specific errors are managed by your unit. The generic format for error messages is illustrated in the following figure.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Working with EXFO COM Objects Working with EXFO COM Objects The ToolBox CD offers you a demo application to show how to communicate with your FTB-500 using COM technology via the provided IcSCPIAccess interface. The source files can be found on the CD under: F:\examples\ScpiActiveX where F corresponds to the CD-ROM drive (the CD-ROM drive letter may differ from one computer to another).
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Working with EXFO LabVIEW Drivers Working with EXFO LabVIEW Drivers EXFO provides you with custom drivers that you can use to program commands for your inspection instruments. IMPORTANT You need to be familiar with the LabVIEW environment and programming methods to work with EXFO drivers. Regardless of whether you work with the provided Getting Started applications or your own VIs (using EXFO drivers), the steps remain the same.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Working with EXFO LabVIEW Drivers The following table presents the possible settings for communication parameters. These parameters must be set from LabVIEW for each instrument.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Using the EXFO Getting Started Applications Using the EXFO Getting Started Applications Once the LabVIEW drivers are installed, the Getting Started demo applications are available to demonstrate the following: How to open and close the communication link between the remote computer and the device. Some of the available functions (by loading the necessary .vi files). All the .vi files related to an instrument are presented in the same folder.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Using the EXFO Getting Started Applications On the Front Panel, you can set communication parameters between the FTB-500 unit and the current instrument. It also offers various controls and buttons to use the instrument easily. In fact, the application performs the necessary calls to the instrument’s drivers so it is transparent to the user.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Using the EXFO Getting Started Applications The following figure illustrates the State Machine after the 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”, which, in turn, calls the “SourcePowerState_GSet.vi”sub VI that will perform the appropriate action on the instrument.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Using the EXFO Getting Started Applications The detail of this sub VI gives precious information on how to call an instrument driver VI. Instrument driver VI To use a Getting Started application: 1. Turn on the FTB-500 unit, start 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 communication parameters.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment 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 applications, do not save changes when prompted by LabVIEW.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Building and Using Custom VIs Building and Using Custom VIs EXFO LabVIEW drivers have been designed to let you control the various instruments according to your needs, by building your own VIs in LabVIEW. You can access EXFO drivers directly from C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW 6\instr.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Building and Using Custom VIs When you click an icon in the EXFO palette, the corresponding sub-palette opens, giving you access to the different functions.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Building and Using Custom VIs Note: The procedure 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 palette. 2a. From LabVIEW, open the Diagram Block view. 2b. Display the Functions palette and select Instrument I/O.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment 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 EXFO IQS Base.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Building and Using Custom VIs 4. From the EXFO IQS Base palette, select EXIQSBASE_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 244. 6. From the EXFO palette, select the desired instrument. 7. From the instrument’s palette, select the function you need and add the corresponding driver to your VI.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Building and Using Custom VIs 8. Set the required parameters and connect the instrument Communication ID in parameter to the Communication ID out parameter from EXIQSBASE_OpenComm.vi. The example below shows how to configure the 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 use.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Building and Using Custom VIs 10. When you are finished, add EXIQSBASE_CloseComm.vi to your VI. Connect the Communication ID out parameter 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 will have been added. 11. Save your work. To use your new VI: 1.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Monitoring Remote Commands 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 which type of communication protocol you are using, select IC Monitor or SCPI Telnet Monitor.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Monitoring Remote Commands 3. Do one of the following: If monitoring using ActiveX or RS-232, click Connect to IC. Connection information Incoming commands You are automatically connected to the monitoring system. The Disconnect from IC button becomes available for you when you are ready to disconnect.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Monitoring Remote Commands If monitoring using TCP/IP, which provides sending SCPI commands over TCP/IP through Telnet from the EXFO Instrument Control, you are automatically connected to the monitoring system. Note: Port 5024 is designated for sending SCPI commands in the Telnet protocol.
Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment Monitoring Remote Commands With the History parameter, you determine 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, click Clear. To view the list in any word processor, click Copy to copy it to the clipboard, and then paste it in your document. You can use any program, as the list is copied in text format.
12 Maintenance To help ensure long, trouble-free operation: Always inspect fiber-optic connectors before using them and clean them if necessary. Keep the unit free of dust. Clean the unit casing and front panel with a cloth slightly dampened with water. Store unit at room temperature in a clean and dry area. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. Avoid high humidity or significant temperature fluctuations. Avoid unnecessary shocks and vibrations.
Maintenance Cleaning Detector Ports Cleaning Detector Ports Regular cleaning of detectors will help maintain measurement accuracy. IMPORTANT Always cover detectors with protective caps when unit is not in use. To clean detector ports: 1. Remove the protective cap and adapter (FOA) from the detector. 2. If the detector is dusty, blow dry with compressed air. 3. Being careful not to touch the soft end of the swab, moisten a cleaning tip with only one drop of isopropyl alcohol.
Maintenance Cleaning VFL-Type Connectors Cleaning VFL-Type Connectors VFL-type connectors are fixed on your unit and can be cleaned using a mechanical cleaner. WARNING Verifying the surface of the connector with a fiber-optic microscope WHILE THE UNIT IS ACTIVE WILL result in permanent eye damage. To clean a connector using a mechanical cleaner: 1. Insert the mechanical into the optical adapter, and push the outer shell into the cleaner.
Maintenance Cleaning the Touchscreen Cleaning the Touchscreen Clean the touchscreen with a soft, non-abrasive cloth, such as one used for cleaning reading glasses, dampened with water. CAUTION Using anything else than water can damage the special coating used for units equipped with an outdoor-enhanced screen (S2 option). When not using your unit, EXFO recommends using the screen protector that came with it.
Maintenance Recharging the Batteries Recharging the Batteries Your unit uses smart lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries. The number of batteries that power your unit and that come with it depends on the model that you have purchased. There are two batteries for the four-slot model, and three 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.
Maintenance Recharging the Batteries IMPORTANT 268 Batteries are not charged at the factory. You must fully charge them before using the unit for the first time. The batteries are fully charged after a few hours or when the battery LED indicator stops flashing. The time required to charge batteries depends on various factors such as the type of modules currently in use and the ambient temperature.
Maintenance Recharging the Batteries IMPORTANT Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for more than two weeks. If you 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, verify the battery level. Recharge the batteries when necessary, so that their charge level remains around 50 % of the total capacity.
Maintenance Replacing Batteries Replacing Batteries Your unit can be powered either by batteries or from an appropriate power outlet when used with the provided AC adapter/charger (four-slot units) or standard power cord (eight-slot units). WARNING Do not throw batteries into fire or water and do not short-circuit the battery electrical contacts. Do not disassemble. CAUTION Your unit uses smart lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries with built-in protection that have been especially designed for EXFO.
Maintenance Replacing Batteries Before you go out in the field, make sure you install batteries in the unit 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 alternating current (AC). IMPORTANT When changing batteries, make sure that the unit is off or that the AC power is connected.
Maintenance Replacing Batteries To replace the batteries in the unit: 1. Open the battery compartment as follows: 1a. Position 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 loose. Since they are captive screws, you cannot remove them completely.
Maintenance Replacing Batteries Eight-slot model Battery compartment Turn screws counterclockwise 1c. Remove the battery compartment door. 2. Pull out one of the batteries using the tab.
Maintenance 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.
Maintenance Replacing Batteries Eight-slot model Battery poles 4. Repeat 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 eight-slot model).
Maintenance Viewing Battery Status Viewing Battery Status The battery icon displayed in the taskbar gives you an overview of the power source currently in use (batteries or AC power) and of how much battery power you have left. The 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.
Maintenance Viewing Battery Status To view the battery status: 1. If necessary, from the front panel of the unit, press the show the taskbar. button to 2. If you want to view detailed information, tap the battery icon. The detailed information is displayed. IMPORTANT Your FTB-500 was set at the factory to warn you about low battery charge level (when it reaches about 10 %), and to shut down automatically when the batteries are at a very low charge level (less than 5 %).
Maintenance Recalibrating the Batteries Recalibrating the Batteries Depending on the way the unit is used, after a while, the charge status icon may no longer correspond to the actual power level of the batteries (for example, the battery LED is green and not blinking, which normally indicates that the batteries are fully charged, yet the battery gauge indicates that they are only charged at 85 % of their capacity). A complete calibration cycle will be necessary.
Maintenance Recalibrating the Batteries IMPORTANT During the calibration process, the unit will turn off. Do not restart the unit while the battery LED indicator is cycling through its green-red-yellow sequence. This will cancel the calibration process. 3. Connect your unit to a power outlet using the provided AC adapter/charger or power supply. 4. Tap the Start Calibration button (the Stop Calibration button will become available).
Maintenance Installing or Removing the Power Meter and VFL Installing or Removing the Power Meter and VFL If your unit was not equipped with a power meter and a VFL at time of your initial purchase, you can purchase one afterwards and install it yourself. You may also need to remove the power meter to send it to an authorized service center for recalibration.
Maintenance Installing or Removing the Power Meter and VFL CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage can cause complete or intermittent equipment failures. Always use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap when handling the power meter. Ensure that the antistatic strap makes good skin contact and that the end of its wire 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.
Maintenance Installing or Removing the Power Meter and VFL To install a power meter: 1. Turn off your unit. 2. Disconnect the unit from its external power source and remove the batteries. 3. Put on a wrist (or an ankle) antistatic 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 meter bay. Screws holding the protective cover in place 5.
Maintenance Installing or Removing the Power Meter and VFL 6. Remove the protective cover. IMPORTANT Do not discard the protective cover. You will need it to protect the power meter bay if you ever send the power meter for recalibration. 7. By holding the power meter by its faceplate, position it so that the rounded corner is on the left. Rounded corner 8. Carefully align the power meter with the corresponding bay. 9.
Maintenance Installing or Removing the Power Meter and VFL 10. Using a screwdriver, secure the power meter in place with the screws that you have removed at step 5, ensuring that one of the screws passes through the loop of the VFL cap to secure it in place. Screw passing through the loop of the VFL cap Screw Screw 11. Remove your antistatic strap. 12. Connect your unit to an external power source if desired. 13. If necessary, turn on your unit. 14.
Maintenance Installing or Removing the Power Meter and VFL To remove the power meter for recalibration: 1. Turn off your unit. 2. Disconnect the unit from its external power source and remove the batteries. 3. Put on a wrist (or an ankle) antistatic 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 power meter. 5.
Maintenance Installing or Removing the Power Meter and VFL 6. By holding the power meter by its faceplate, gently pull it out of the bay completely. 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 cover in place with the screws that you have removed at step 5. 9. Remove your antistatic strap. 10.
Maintenance Managing Windows Updates Managing Windows Updates By default, your unit is configured to check for updates, but to let you choose whether you want to download and install them or not. However, if you prefer, you can configure your unit to automatically search and install Windows updates to ensure that you benefit from the latest versions of the Windows applications. Your unit will need an Internet access for the updates.
Maintenance 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 Control Panel.
Maintenance Replacing Fuses (Eight-Slot Model Only) Replacing Fuses (Eight-Slot Model Only) The unit contains two F6.3A L type fuses (5 mm x 20 mm (0.197 in x 0.787 in), fast-acting, low-breaking capacity, 250 V). The fuse holder is located on the left panel of the unit, just below the power inlet. WARNING Both neutral and live wires are energized. If a fuse is blown, make sure that no part of the unit remain energized when changing it. To replace a fuse: 1. Turn off the unit and unplug the power cord. 2.
Maintenance Recalibrating the Unit 5. Make sure the fuses are placed firmly in the holder prior to reinsertion. 6. Firmly push the fuse holder into place. Recalibrating the Unit EXFO manufacturing and service center calibrations are based on the ISO/IEC 17025 standard (General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories).
Maintenance Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) To help you with calibration follow-up, EXFO provides a special calibration label that complies with the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and indicates the unit calibration date and provides space to indicate the due date.
13 Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Before calling EXFO’s technical support, you may want to consider the following solutions to problems that could occur. Problem My unit does not start. My unit is running slower than expected. Possible Cause Solution It is not connected to a power source. Ensure that the power cord or the AC adpter/charger is connected to both the unit and the power outlet. Batteries are completely discharged. Change or recharge the batteries.
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Problem When I try to activate Windows on my unit for the first time, a message is displayed, indicating that the product key cannot be used or is not working. Possible Cause The activation of Windows was skipped during the migration process from Windows XP to Windows Pro 8.1, and the unit has kept a default product key. Solution From the Charm bar, select Settings > Change PC settings > Activate Windows.
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution The screen does not keep its The screen was calibrated From the Control Panel, using the tool provided with calibration. go to Hardware and Windows instead of the tool Sound > Tablet PC OR provided with ToolBox. Settings. The screen is hard to Tap Reset. calibrate properly. If you need to perform further adjustments to the calibration, from ToolBox, tap System Settings > Touch Screen Calibration.
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Problem The 3G USB modem key is connected, but I am not able to access the Internet. Possible Cause Solution There is no SIM card in the USB modem key. Insert the SIM card into the USB modem key. For complete instructions, refer to the documentation that 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.
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Problem ...continued) The 3G USB modem key is connected, but you are not able to access the Internet. Possible Cause A problem occurred during the installation of the AirCard Watcher application. Solution From ToolBox, select the System Settings tab, then tap Control Panel. Tap Hardware and Sound > Device Manager.
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Even though my 3G USB modem key is connected and working properly, I cannot send SMS (text messages) with the Sierra AirCard Watcher application. SMS is not supported on the Use another device such as FTB-500 unit. a smarphone or a cell phone to send text messages. The GPS USB key is not detected. --- Disconnect the GPS key from your unit, and try connecting it again.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation Problem My module does not seem to fit all the way inside the unit and I cannot lock it in place using the retaining screw. Possible Cause Solution You are using an older module with a rubber O ring directly behind the faceplate. Remove the O ring simply by pulling it away from the module. The O ring will be permanently removed, but this does not affect the way your module will perform.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation When you want to restore your unit, there are several options. The table below gives an overview of the possibilities. Method Refresh Description The unit will be reverted to its initial state. All data files that were saved to the default personal folders (Documents, Pictures, etc.) will still be available once the operation is complete.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 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 while the recovery operation is underway. Doing so may severely damage your unit. Damaged units will need to be sent back to EXFO for repair. IMPORTANT Refresh operation: All the data that is stored in the default personal folders will still be available once the operation is complete.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 4. Tap Settings > Change PC settings. 5. Scroll down the list, and then tap Update and recovery.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your 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. To refresh your unit To reset your unit 7b. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Troubleshooting 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 Troubleshoot.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal 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 wizard, select Restore unit from a WIM file, and then tap Next.
Troubleshooting 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.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 9f. Tap Next. 9g. Read the warning, and then tap Start to restore the unit with the selected image. 9h. When the operation is complete and the application prompts you, disconnect the USB key, and then tap OK. The 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 beforehand.
Troubleshooting 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. Tap Update and recovery.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 4. Tap Recovery. 5. Under Advanced Startup, tap Restart now.
Troubleshooting 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 your unit.
Troubleshooting 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.
Troubleshooting Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation 11. Locate the USB key, and then double-tap 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 your unit. 15. When the operation is complete and the application prompts you, tap OK. 16. Disconnect the USB key.
Troubleshooting 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.
Troubleshooting Accessing the Online Documentation Accessing the Online Documentation You can access the user documentation as well as the license agreements at all times from your unit. There are two formats of user documentation provided on your unit: online help and complete user guides (for products having safety instructions). When you open user documentation in PDF format from ToolBox (or the configuration wizard), the files are displayed automatically in the provided PDF viewer.
Troubleshooting Contacting the Technical Support Group Contacting the Technical Support Group To obtain after-sales service or technical support for this product, contact EXFO at one of the following numbers. The Technical Support Group is available to take your calls from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time in North America). Technical Support Group 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.
Troubleshooting Viewing System Information Viewing System Information You can easily access important information such as the serial number, version numbers for ToolBox and hardware components, or network interfaces information directly from your unit. You can also find 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.
Troubleshooting Viewing System Information Retrieving the Component 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 corner of the main window, tap . 2. Tap the About tab. The version number is displayed.
Troubleshooting 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 numbers are displayed.
Troubleshooting Retrieving Network Interfaces Information Retrieving Network Interfaces Information You can view 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 lower right corner of the main window, tap . 2. Tap the Platform tab. The information is displayed (one section per network interface).
Troubleshooting Retrieving Network Interfaces 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 tasks. 4. Tap the link corresponding to the Wi-Fi network.
Troubleshooting 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.
Troubleshooting Transportation Retrieving the Contact Information All the information necessary to contact EXFO is available from your unit. To retrieve the contact information: 1. In the lower right corner of the main window, tap . 2. Tap the About tab. The contact information is displayed. Transportation Maintain a temperature range within specifications when transporting the unit. Transportation damage can occur from improper handling.
14 Warranty General Information EXFO Inc. (EXFO) warrants this equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original shipment. EXFO also warrants that this equipment will meet applicable specifications under normal use.
Warranty Liability Liability EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from the use of the product, nor shall be responsible for any failure in the performance of other items to which the product is connected or the operation of any system of which the product may be a part. EXFO shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper usage or unauthorized modification of the product, its accompanying accessories and software.
Warranty Service and Repairs Service and Repairs EXFO commits to providing product service and repair for five years following the date of purchase. To send any equipment for service or repair: 1. Call one of EXFO’s authorized service centers (see EXFO Service Centers Worldwide on page 326). Support personnel will determine if the equipment requires service, repair, or calibration. 2.
Warranty EXFO Service Centers Worldwide EXFO Service Centers Worldwide If your product requires servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center. EXFO Headquarters Service Center 400 Godin Avenue Quebec (Quebec) G1M 2K2 CANADA EXFO Europe Service Center Winchester House, School Lane Chandlers Ford, Hampshire S053 4DG ENGLAND EXFO Telecom Equipment (Shenzhen) Ltd. 3rd Floor, Building 10, Yu Sheng Industrial Park (Gu Shu Crossing), No.
A Technical Specifications IMPORTANT The following technical specifications can change without notice. The information presented in this section is provided as a reference only. To obtain this product’s most recent technical specifications, visit the EXFO Web site at www.exfo.com. SPECIFICATIONS a Central processing unit (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo Display Touchscreen, color TFT, 800 x 600 TFT, 307 mm (12.
Technical Specifications PM-500 BUILT-IN POWER METER SPECIFICATIONS (OPTIONAL) e Calibrated wavelengths (nm) 850, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1625, 1650 Power range (dBm) 10 to —86 Uncertainty (%) e ±5 % ± 3 pW (up to 5 dBm) 0.01 = max to —76 dBm 0.1 = —76 dBm to —86 dBm Display resolution (dB) Automatic offset nulling range f Tone detection (Hz) Max power to —63 dBm 270/1000/2000 Notes a. All specifications valid at 23 °C (73 °F). b. Standard recharge time is 4 h.
B Data Types The following section provides an overview of the most common data types that may appear in EXFO’s documentation on commands and queries. The information is supplied for guidance only. For more detailed information, please refer to IEEE 488.2 and SCPI standards. Data types are divided into two groups: for the types that are used when you want to send messages to a device and for the types that are used when a device sends responses to the controller.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Input—IEEE 488.2 Applicable Data Types for Input—IEEE 488.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Input—IEEE 488.2 This data type will be used to send short mnemonics when a cannot be used. Examples: TRIANGLEWAVE, NCONTINUOUS (or ) This data type includes , and data 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.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Input—IEEE 488.2 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 and “#B” for binary.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Input—IEEE 488.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Input—IEEE 488.2 This data type will be used for strings containing 7-bit ASCII characters that 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 errors.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Input—IEEE 488.2 This data type is used to send blocks of arbitrary 8-bit information when you need to work with large amounts of data. The actual length of the data that you send has the following structure: The first byte contains the # character. The byte that immediately follows contains the number of subsequent bytes that you have to check to obtain the total length.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Input—IEEE 488.2 This 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. D/d B/b
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Input—IEEE 488.2 The following table illustrates the possible forms for
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Input—IEEE 488.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Output —IEEE 488.2 Applicable Data Types for Output —IEEE 488.2 NL END^ In the diagram above, “NL” corresponds to ASCII 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 This data type will be used by a device to return short mnemonics when a cannot be used.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Output —IEEE 488.2 (or ) This data type will be used by a device to return positive or negative integers. + - Examples: 4, –23, 90 (or ) This data type will be used by a device to return positive or negative real numbers (fixed-point numbers). + - . Examples: 23.45, 1.22, –4.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Output —IEEE 488.2 (or ) This data type will be used by a device to return positive or negative exponential numbers (floating-point numbers). + - . + E Examples: 4.3E–3, –8.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Output —IEEE 488.2 Special Numeric Values Received on Output In some cases, an instrument may send values indicating that an unusual event has occurred. The following tables present the possible values. Value is PACKED 4 bytes Under range 2143289345.000000 7FC00001 Over range 2143289346.000000 7FC00002 Invalid 2143289347.000000 7FC00003 Inactive 2143289348.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Output —IEEE 488.2 This data type will be used by a device to return integer representations in hexadecimal (base 16).
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Output —IEEE 488.2 This data type will be used by a device to return integer representations in octal (base 8).
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Output —IEEE 488.2 This data type will be used by a device to return integer representations in binary (base 2). 0 # B 1 Examples: #B11011110101, #B110100, #B0100 This data type will be used by a device to return strings containing 7-bit ASCII characters and especially when text has to be displayed since even the non-printable characters are also returned.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Output —IEEE 488.2 This data type is used by a device to return blocks of 8-bit binary information with a fixed and predetermined length. # <8-bit data byte> The actual length of the retrieved data has the following structure: The first byte contains the # character.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Output —IEEE 488.2 This data type is used by a device to return blocks of 8-bit binary information when the block length was not predefined or when data has to be computed later.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Output —IEEE 488.2 This data type is used by a device to return units and multipliers. / / . - - Examples: DBW, W, KHZ 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 in an arbitrary ASCII bytes format: EXFO E.O.
Data Types Applicable Data Types for Input—SCPI Applicable Data Types for Input—SCPI SCPI data types include the IEEE 488.2 data types (see Applicable Data Types for Input—IEEE 488.2 on page 330) with certain additional restrictions. : abbreviated form of the decimal numeric element. It differs from the “” described in IEEE 488.2. Several forms of are defined as special forms of numbers.
Data Types Special Numeric 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 Types for Output —IEEE 488.2 on page 339.
C IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference This chapter presents detailed information about the commands and queries supplied with your FTB-500. IEEE 488.2 Commands–Quick Reference The FTB-500 recognizes the required commands identified in IEEE 488.2. The table below summarizes these commands. These commands are fully explained on the following pages.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *CLS 352 Description The *CLS command clears the Standard Event Status Register and the Error/Event Queue.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *ESE Description The *ESE command sets the Standard Event Status Enable Register bits, as defined in the table below. This register contains a mask value for the bits to be enabled in the Standard Event Status Register. MSB Standard Event Status Enable Register PON URQ CME EXE DDE Syntax *ESE Parameter(s) RegisterValue: QYE LSB N.U.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *ESE The table below shows the contents of this register. Bit Weight Meaning PON 128 Power ON Enable URQ 64 User ReQuest Enable CMD 32 CoMmanD Error Enable EXE 16 Execution Error Enable DDE 8 Device Dependent Error Enable QRY 4 QueRry Error Enable N.U. 2 Not used OPC 1 Operation Complete Enable A value of 1 in the Enable Register enables the corresponding bit in the Status Register, a value of 0 disables the bit.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *ESE? Description With the *ESE? query you can determine the current contents of the Standard Event Status Enable Register. See the contents of this register below. MSB Standard Ev ent Status Enable Register PON FTB-500 URQ CME Syntax *ESE? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax EXE DDE QYE LSB N.U.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *ESE? Response(s) RegisterValue: The response data syntax for is defined as a element. The ranges from 0 through 255. The value expressed in base 2 (binary) represents the bit values of the Standard Event Status Enable register. See below.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *ESR? Description With the *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. Standard Event Status Register MSB PON FTB-500 URQ CME Syntax *ESR? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax EXE DDE LSB QYE N.U.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *ESR? Response(s) RegisterValue: The response data syntax for is defined as a element. The ranges from 0 through 255. The value expressed in base 2 (binary) represents the bit values of the Standard Event Status register. See below.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *IDN? Description The intent of the *IDN? query is for the unique identification of devices over the system interface. Syntax *IDN? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax Response(s) Identification: The response data syntax for is defined as an element. The response syntax for the *IDN? query, is defined as an element.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *IDN? Field 3 (Serial number): ASCII character (0 if not available) Field 4 (Firmware level): ASCII character (0 if not available) ASCII character 0 represents a single ASCII-encoded byte with a value 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.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *OPC FTB-500 Description The *OPC command makes synchronization between the instrument and an external controller possible. The *OPC command causes the instrument to set bit 0 (Operation Complete) in the Standard Event Status Register to the TRUE (logic 1) state when the instrument completes all pending operations.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *OPC? Description The *OPC? query makes possible the synchronization between the instrument and an external controller by reading the Output Queue or by waiting for a service request on the Message Available (MAV) bit in the Status Byte Register. The *OPC? query causes the instrument to place an ASCII character, 1, into its Output Queue when the device completes all pending operations.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *RST Description The *RST command performs a device reset. This command is the third reset level in a three-level reset strategy. The Reset command shall do the following: a) Sets the device-specific functions to a known state that is independent of the past-use history of the device. b) Forces the device into OCIS state (Operation complete Command Idle State). c) Forces the device into OQIS state (Operation complete Query Idle State).
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *SRE Description The *SRE command sets the Service Request Enable Register bits. See the contents of this register below. This register contains a mask value to enable the bits in the Status Byte Register. Serv ice Request Enable Register MSB N.U. N.U. ESB MAV N.U. Syntax *SRE Parameter(s) RegisterValue: EAV LSB N.U. N.U.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *SRE See the contents of this register below. Bit Weight Meaning N.U. 128 Not used N.U. 64 Not used ESB 32 Event Summary Bit Enable MAV 16 Message AVailable Enable N.U. 8 Not used EAV 4 Error / Event AVailable Enable N.U. 2 Not used N.U. 1 Not used A bit value of zero shall indicate a disabled condition.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *SRE? Description With the *SRE? query you can determine the current contents of the Service Request Enable Register. See the contents of this register below. Serv ice Request Enable Register MSB N.U. Bit 366 N.U. ESB MAV Weight N.U. EAV LSB N.U. N.U. Meaning N.U. 128 Not used N.U. 64 Not used ESB 32 Event Summary Bit Enable MAV 16 Message AVailable Enable N.U. 8 Not used EAV 4 Error / Event AVailable Enable N.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *SRE? Response(s) RegisterValue: The response data syntax for is defined as a element. The ranges from 0 through 255. When converted to binary (base 2), the represents the current bit values of the Service Request Enable Register.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required 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. MSB Status By te Register N.U. 368 RQS/ MSS ESB Syntax *STB? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax MAV N.U. LSB EAV N.U. N.U.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *STB? Response(s) RegisterValue: The response data syntax for is defined as a element. The ranges from 0 through 255. The value, expressed in base 2 (binary) represents the bit values of the Status Byte Register. See the contents of this register below. Bit FTB-500 Weight Meaning N.U.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *TST? Description The *TST? query causes an internal self-test and places a response into the Output Queue indicating whether or not the device completed the self-test without any detected errors. Upon successful completion of *TST?, the device settings is restored to their values prior to the *TST?.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference IEEE 488.2 Required Commands *WAI FTB-500 Description The *WAI command shall prevent the device from executing any further commands or queries until the no-operation-pending flag becomes TRUE.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands—Quick Reference Specific Commands—Quick Reference The table below contains a summary of the FTB-500 specific commands. These commands are fully explained on the following pages.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands Specific Commands :FORMat[:DATA] Description The FORMat[:DATA] command selects the data format and . The parameter is optional for all data format, its meaning is dependent on the data format selected. If PACKed type is selected, the data is transferred in a . The ASCii-type data is automatically identified by its syntax.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :FORMat[:DATA] In ASCii format, the numeric data is transferred to ASCii bytes in , or representation, as appropriate. In PACKed format, data is transferred to a , in a manner specified in the device documentation. Length: The program data syntax for is defined as a element.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :FORMat[:DATA]? Description The FORMat[:DATA]? query returns the data format and the . At *RST, ASCii is selected as the default data format and the is set to 0. Syntax :FORMat[:DATA]? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax , Response(s) Type: The response data syntax for is defined as a element.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :FORMat[:DATA]? When the data is returned in ASCII, the is the number of significant digits to be returned. A value of zero indicates that the device selects the number of significant digits to be returned. When the data is returned in PACKED , the is not used and always returns 0.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :INSTrument:CATalog? Description The INSTrument:CATalog? query returns a comma-separated list of , which contains the names of all logical instruments and groups. If no logical instruments are defined, a single null is returned. This is not affected by a *RST command.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :INSTrument:CATalog:FULL? Description The INSTrument:CATalog:FULL? returns a list of - pairs. The contains the name of the logical instrument. The immediately following formatted number is its associated logical instrument number. All response data elements are separated by commas.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :SYSTem:DATE Description The SYSTem:DATE command is used to set the device's internal calendar. This is not affected by a *RST command. Syntax :SYSTem:DATE,, Parameter(s) Year: The program data syntax for is defined as a element. The is rounded to the nearest integer. Its range is limited by the capability of the device.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :SYSTem:DATE Day: The program data syntax for is defined as a element. The 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 month, accounting for leap years through the range of years that it accepts.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :SYSTem:DATE? Description The SYSTem:DATE query returns the instrument's internal calendar. This is not affected by a *RST command.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :SYSTem:DATE? Response(s) Year: The response data syntax for is defined as a element. The is a four-digit number, including century and millennium information. Month: The response data syntax for is defined as a element. The ranges from 1 to 12, inclusively. The number 1 corresponds to January, 2 to February, and so on.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? Description The SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? queries the error/event queue for the next item and removes it from the queue. The response message consists of two fields separated by commas ,. SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? is a query only and, therefore, does not have an associated *RST state.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]? The parameter of the full response is a quoted string containing a description followed by information text [,Info]. Each has a unique and fixed associated with it.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :SYSTem:TIME Description This device has an internal clock and implements the SYSTem:TIME command to set the clock time over the interface. This is not affected by a *RST command. Syntax :SYSTem:TIME,, Parameter(s) Hour: The program data syntax for is defined as a element. The is always rounded to the nearest integer. It ranges from 0 to 23 inclusively.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :SYSTem:TIME Seconds: The program data syntax for is defined as a element. The 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 to 60 it shall be set to 0 and the minute value incremented. Any other carries shall be rippled through the date.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific 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.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :SYSTem:TIME? Response(s) Hour: The response data syntax for is defined as a element. The ranges from 0 to 23. The instruments returns hour information in 24-hour format. Minute: The response data syntax for is defined as a element. The ranges from 0 to 59.
IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference Specific Commands :SYSTem:VERSion? Description The SYSTem:VERSion? query returns a value corresponding to the SCPI version number to which the device complies. The SYSTem:VERSion? is a query only and, therefore, does not have an associated *RST state. Syntax :SYSTem:VERSion? Parameter(s) None Response Syntax Response(s) Version: The response data syntax for is defined as a element.
D SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –100 “Command error” This is the generic syntax error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors. This code indicates only that a Command Error as defined in IEEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.4 has occurred. –101 “Invalid character” A syntactic element contains a character which is invalid for that type; for example, a header containing an ampersand, SETUP&.
SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –110 “Command header error” An error was detected in the header. This error message should be used when the device cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors –111 through –119. –111 “Header separator error” A character which is not a legal header separator was encountered while parsing the header; for example, no white space followed the header, thus *GMC"MACRO" is an error.
SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –123 “Exponent too large” The magnitude of the exponent was larger than 32000 (see IEEE 488.2, 7.7.2.4.1). –124 “Too many digits” The mantissa of a decimal numeric data element contained more than 255 digits excluding leading zeros (see IEEE 488.2, 7.7.2.4.1). –128 “Numeric data not allowed” A legal numeric data element was received, but the device does not accept one in this position for the header.
SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –150 “String data error” This error, as well as errors –151 through –159, are generated when parsing a string data element. This particular error message should be used if the device cannot detect a more specific error. –151 “Invalid string data” A string data element was expected, but was invalid for some reason (see IEEE 488.2, 7.7.5.2); for example, an END message was received before the terminal quote character.
SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –180 “Macro error” –181 “Invalid outside macro Indicates that a macro parameter placeholder definition” ($
SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –210 “Trigger error” ----- –211 “Trigger ignored” Indicates that a GET, *TRG, or triggering signal was received and recognized by the device but was ignored because of device timing considerations; for example, the device was not ready to respond. Note: a DT0 device always ignores GET and treats *TRG as a Command Error. –212 “Arm ignored” Indicates that an arming signal was received and recognized by the device but was ignored.
SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –222 “Data out of range” Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed because the interpreted value was outside the legal range as defined by the device (see IEEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.5). –223 “Too much data” Indicates that a legal program data element of block, expression, or string type was received that contained more data than the device could handle due to memory or related device-specific requirements.
SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –233 “Invalid version” Indicates that a legal program data element was parsed but could not be executed because the version of the data is incorrect to the device. This particular error should be used when file or block data formats are recognized by the instrument but cannot be executed for reasons of version incompatibility.
SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –253 “Corrupt media” Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because of corrupt media; for example, bad disk or wrong format. The definition of what constitutes corrupt media is device-specific. –254 “Media full” Indicates that a legal program command or query could not be executed because the media was full; for example, there is no room on the disk.
SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –260 “Expression error” [Indicates that a expression program data element related error occurred. This error message should be used when the device cannot detect the more specific errors described for errors –261 through – 269.] –261 “Math error in expression” [Indicates that a syntactically legal expression program data element could not be executed due to a math error; for example, a divide-by-zero was attempted.
SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –275 “Macro definition too long” [Indicates that a syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not be executed because the string or block contents were too long for the device to handle (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.1).] –276 “Macro recursion error” [Indicates that a syntactically legal macro program data sequence could not be executed because the device found it to be recursive (see IEEE 488.2, 10.7.6.6).
SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –284 “Program currently running” –285 “Program syntax error” [Indicates that a syntax error appears in a downloaded program. The syntax used when parsing the downloaded program is device-specific.] –286 “Program runtime error” ----- –290 “Memory use error” [Indicates that a user request has directly or indirectly caused an error related to memory or , this is not the same as “bad” memory.
SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –312 “PUD memory lost” [Indicates that the protected user data saved by the *PUD command has been lost.] –313 “Calibration memory lost” [Indicates that nonvolatile calibration data used by the *CAL? command has been lost.] –314 “Save/Recall memory lost” [Indicates that the nonvolatile data saved by the *SAV? command has been lost.
SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –363 “Input buffer overrun” [Software or hardware input buffer on serial port overflows with data caused by improper or nonexistent pacing.] –365 “Time out error” [This is a generic device-dependent error.] –400 “Query error” [This is the generic query error for devices that cannot detect more specific errors. This code indicates only that a Query Error as defined in IEEE 488.2, 11.5.1.1.7 and 6.3 has occurred.
SCPI-Based Errors Error Number Description Probable Cause –700 “Request control” [The instrument 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 synchronization protocol.
E COM Properties and Events The FTB-500 also provides objects based on Microsoft Component Object Model (COM). COM defines a common way to access and create software components and services. COM promotes the integration and the reuse of software components, as well as interoperability. In order to interoperate, components developed in different languages must adhere to a binary structure specified by Microsoft. OLE and ActiveX are based on COM.
COM Properties and Events ActiveX (COM/DCOM)—Quick Reference ActiveX (COM/DCOM)—Quick Reference The following diagram illustrates the different properties and events available. ICSCPIActiveX.
COM Properties and Events Properties Properties Write FTB-500 Description With this method you can send a program message (single command or 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 error will occur if the operation could not be completed within the allowed delay. For information on timeout setting, see Initialize on page 413.
COM Properties and Events Properties WriteBinary Description With this method you can send a program message (single command or compound of commands) as an array of bytes into the device input buffer. Syntax object.Write (BinaryArray) Parameter(s) BinaryArray: Required. An array of bytes corresponding to the 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).
COM Properties and Events Properties Read Description With this method you can retrieve all the data from the device output queue in a UNICODE format. Syntax object.Read Parameter(s) None. Response(s) A string value (in UNICODE format). Notes This method must be used in conjunction with the Write method. Always ensure that a query has been previously sent before attempting to read a response from the output queue.
COM Properties and Events Properties ReadBinary Description With this method you can retrieve data from the device output queue in a binary format. Syntax object.ReadBinary Parameter(s) None. Response(s) An array of bytes. Notes This method must be used in conjunction with the Write method. Always ensure that a query has been previously sent before attempting to read a response from the output queue.
COM Properties and Events Properties ReadBinary For example, if you receive this response (here, values are expressed in decimal instead of binary for easier readability): # 2 1 3 7 5 8 9 2 ... The byte that immediately follows the # contains 2, which means that you have to read the two following bytes to know the length (in bytes) of the retrieved data. The bytes indicate 1 and 3. The length will then be 13 bytes. The actual response will begin at byte number 5, in this case.
COM Properties and Events Properties DeviceClear Description This method performs a Device Clear operation as specified in the IEEE 488.1 standard. Syntax object.DeviceClear Parameter(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 value corresponding to: True: Remote False: Local 414 Parameter(s) None.
COM Properties and Events Properties LockoutState Description This property returns or sets the device’s lockout state. Syntax object.LockoutState (to retrieve the state) object.LockoutState=State (to set the state) State: a Boolean value corresponding to: True: Lockout False: No lockout Parameter(s) None. Response(s) If the property is used to get the device’s lockout state, the property will return a Boolean value.
COM Properties and Events Events Events RequestService Description This event is triggered whenever the device causes a Service Request (SRQ). Parameter(s) None. Notes It is the user’s responsibility 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 415), this event allows you to determine the cause of the SRQ.
F Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Introducing TCP/IP over Telnet The EXFO Instrument Control provides SCPI automation or remote control over Telnet through TCP/IP as a Windows Service that continuously listens to a port from a Telnet server (FTB/IQS) on which modules to be tested are connected. TCP/IP protocols are used for communication. Note: Port 5024 is designated for sending SCPI commands in the Telnet protocol. All Windows versions include the Telnet client and the Telnet server components.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Features Features 418 A client from any operating system (Windows, Linux, or Unix) 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 client can execute single commands or a batch of commands. A user can disconnect any client/session that is already connected.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Activating TCP/IP over Telnet Activating TCP/IP over Telnet The TCP/IP over Telnet Service, which is part of the EXFO Instrument Control, is a mediator between the Telnet client and the test instrument. Any request from the Telnet client will be transferred to IcExecutive. IcExecutive then passes the request to the appropriate instrument. The instrument executes the request and returns the response to IcExecutive and to TCP/IP over Telnet accordingly.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Executing SCPI Commands Over Telnet 4. Under Communication Type, select TCP/IP. 5. Click or tap Apply, and then OK. 6. Depending on the unit you are using, restart either IQS Manager, ToolBox, or ToolBox X. Executing SCPI Commands Over Telnet You can remotely control the modules by executing SCPI commands through TCP/IP over Telnet. The commands are sent remotely from the Telnet client (on a computer) to the Telnet server (in this case, the IQS or FTB unit).
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Executing SCPI Commands Over Telnet To connect through TCP/IP over Telnet from a remote Windows client: 1. From your computer, start Windows. 2. On the taskbar, click Start (Start button ( select Run. ) under Windows 8.1) and 3. In the Open box, type telnet, and then click OK. Note: If you receive an error message, it probably means that the Telnet client is not already activated on your computer.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Executing SCPI Commands Over Telnet 4. In the displayed Telnet editor window, type the OPEN command to connect to the TCP/IP Telnet Service. Example: open 10.192.2.45 5024 IP address of the IQS or FTB unit Port number Note: Port 5024 is designated for sending SCPI commands in the Telnet protocol. 5. Press ENTER to establish a connection with the Service.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Executing SCPI Commands Over Telnet 6. Enter the desired SCPI commands as follows: For a single SCPI command: Type or copy the desired command in the Telnet editor window, and then press ENTER to execute it. For multiple SCPI commands: Copy the desired commands from any script file, enclose them in a BEGIN and END block in the Telnet editor window, and then press ENTER.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Executing SCPI Commands Over Telnet 7. Click to close the session. To connect through TCP/IP over Telnet from a remote Linux client: 1. From your computer, right-click on the desktop, and then 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 command: Example: open 10.192.2.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Executing SCPI Commands Over Telnet 3. Enter the desired SCPI commands as follows: For a single SCPI command: Type or copy the desired command in the Telnet editor window, and then press ENTER to execute it. For multiple SCPI commands: Copy the desired commands from any script file, enclose them in a BEGIN and END block in the Telnet editor window, and then press ENTER.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Releasing Modules Releasing Modules A module is blocked as soon as a connection is established from any user session executing the internal command CONNECT LINS, or a valid instrument (SCPI) command. For example, when the SCPI command LINS10:SOURce:DATA:TELecom:CLEar command is executed for the first time by client session 10.192.2.155:1364, the module is blocked for any other client/session until you release it.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Internal Commands of the TCP/IP over Telnet Protocol Internal Commands of the TCP/IP over Telnet Protocol The internal commands allow you to perform certain actions such as send SCPI commands as a script instead of one by one, force the disconnection of an active session, view the status of modules and of connected clients, etc. The internal commands are not case-sensitive.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Internal Commands of the TCP/IP over Telnet Protocol BEGIN 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 editor window. Note: You cannot enclose internal commands in a BEGIN and END block, except the ABORT BEGIN command.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Internal Commands of the TCP/IP over Telnet Protocol CLEAR LOGS Syntax: CLEAR LOGS This command clears all the client and server log files that 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:\ProgramData\EXFO\SCPI Over TCPIP Logs\Client log and in the C:\ProgramData\EXFO\SCPI Over TCPIP Logs\Server log folders.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Internal Commands of the TCP/IP over Telnet Protocol CLOSE LINS Syntax: CLOSE LINS You must specify the unit number and the slot number 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, including the current connection.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Internal Commands of the TCP/IP over Telnet Protocol CONNECT LINS Syntax: CONNECT LINS You must specify the unit number and the slot number identifying the module to which the session will connect. This command allows to connect to different modules through TCP/IP. You can connect to multiple modules from a single session.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Internal Commands of the TCP/IP over Telnet Protocol KILL LINS Syntax: KILL LINS You must specify the unit number and the slot number identifying the module for which you want to terminate the session. This command allows any user to terminate the session that contains the specified connection (LINS). This means it will terminate all active connections that belongs to a session.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Internal Commands of the TCP/IP over Telnet Protocol Enter again the STATUS CLIENT command to confirm the termination of the module (LINS10 in our example). Only the 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: STATUS CONNECTION This command lists out all the connections with their Idle or Active status.
Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet Internal Commands 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 retrieves the IP address and the communication port of the current session.
Index Index 3G USB modem, using .............................. 118 A AC adapter .................................................. 12 AC requirements ......................................... 21 accessing Internet with a 3G USB modem ........... 118 online help........................................... 314 power meter and VFL .......................... 135 ToolBox.................................................. 40 activating on-screen keyboard .................... 42 ActiveX control....................
Index caution of personal hazard................................. 14 of product hazard.................................. 14 certification information ............................. viii changing batteries .............................................. 271 communication settings ...................... 199 date and time ........................................ 96 language ............................................... 85 charger........................................................ 20 charging batteries ..
Index DC connector ................................................ 5 DCOM configuring computers ........................ 203 demo application................................. 243 technology........................................... 194 deleting files and folders ................................... 142 unused system files.............................. 158 description function buttons.................................... 11 LED panel................................................. 8 detecting module ......
Index installing monitor ................................................. 60 software ................................................ 45 third-party software .............................. 56 unit........................................................ 19 VPN clients........................................... 162 instrument control settings ....................... 199 interface, changing language...................... 85 Internet connection........................... 117, 118 K Kensington lock..........
Index N navigating the Internet ............................. 117 network, LAN/WAN ................................... 194 O online help ................................................ 314 on-screen keyboard..................................... 42 opening user guides.................................. 114 operating system......................................... 42 operation language..................................... 85 options Bluetooth.............................................
Index removing batteries .............................................. 271 module .................................................. 26 repairing unit .............................................. 19 replacing fuses .......................................... 289 return merchandise authorization (RMA) .. 325 reverting to default settings...................... 202 right, swipe ................................................. 42 right-clicking with touchscreen ............. 44, 73 RS-232 communication ....
Index symbols, safety............................................ 14 syntax rules............................................. 236, 239 SCPI ..................................................... 236 symbols ............................................... 237 T TCP/IP activating............................................. 419 commands....................................427–433 configuring parameters ....................... 201 connecting to Linux ............................. 424 connecting to Windows....
Index Windows Mobility Center.......................... 111 Windows.old folder................................... 158 wireless connection................................... 118 wizard, configuration.................................. 38 working with Windows ............................... 42 wsp ...........................................................
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