User Guide
Remote Control User Guide for the MX / MBX / TLX1 / TLX2 Series
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Description ...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Interfacing the Computer and the MX / MBX / TLX1 / TLX2 Instrument .................................... 1
Chapter 2 Supported Commands ................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Command Return Codes ............................................................................................................... 5
2.2. RF Amplifier Commands ................................................................................................................ 6
2.3. Laser Control Commands .............................................................................................................. 8
2.4. Mach-Zehnder EO Intensity Modulator Commands .................................................................. 11
2.5. System Commands ...................................................................................................................... 13
2.6. Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA) Commands ......................................................................... 15
Chapter 3 Remote Control Software ............................................................................................................ 17
3.1. Installing the Software and Opening a Connection with the Instrument ................................ 17
3.2. Using the Remote Control Application ...................................................................................... 18
3.3. Software Application Screenshots ............................................................................................. 20
3.4. Custom Application Development .............................................................................................. 25
Chapter 4 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ..................................................................................................... 26