EXFO FTB-2 User Manual
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Preparing for Automation
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FTB-2 and FTB-2 Pro
The choice of a technology depends on your particular needs.
For more information on programming aspects, see the section on using
your product in an automated test environment.
Control
Technology
Characteristics
Local
ActiveX (COM)
Allows you to develop an application that will run
locally on your unit within Windows
Best approach when speed is your top priority (no
physical connection that slows down the
process)
Supported by most development software
Lower cost
Remote
ActiveX (DCOM)
(Ethernet,
TCP/IP)
Allows the sharing of network resources
Allows you to develop computer-based
applications to directly communicate with your
unit
Remote
RS-232
USB to RS-232 adapter (purchased from EXFO)
required to establish connection between the
computer and your unit.
For increased speed and performance, run the
application locally on your unitthrough ActiveX
instead of using RS-232
Remote
Telnet (Ethernet,
TCP/IP)
Your unit can be directly connected to a Local
Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network
(WAN) via its 10/100/1000 Base-T interface
Allows the sharing of network resources
Allows you to develop computer-based
applications very easily to directly communicate
with your unit