EXFO FTB-2 User Manual
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9 Accessing Your Unit Remotely ................................................................. 171
Working with Remote Desktop ...........................................................................................172
Working With TightVNC .....................................................................................................182
Adding Exceptions to the Firewall ......................................................................................189
10 Testing Network Connections ................................................................. 193
Performing a Ping Test ........................................................................................................193
Performing a Trace Route Test .............................................................................................196
Exporting the Results ..........................................................................................................198
Linking Units with the Ethernet Port ...................................................................................201
Linking Units Using a Serial Port .........................................................................................201
Getting Optimum Performance from Your Unit ..................................................................202
Changing Communication Settings ....................................................................................204
Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit ..............................................................................208
Preparing to Control Modules with a Dedicated Application ..............................................232
12 Using Your Unit and Modules in an Automated Test Environment ....... 237
Standard Status Data Structure ..........................................................................................238
SCPI Command Structure ....................................................................................................242
Consulting Data Types ........................................................................................................245
Writing Remote Control Code .............................................................................................246
Error Message Format .........................................................................................................248
Monitoring Remote Commands ..........................................................................................249
Cleaning Detector Ports ......................................................................................................254
Cleaning VFL-Type Connectors ............................................................................................255
Cleaning the Touchscreen ...................................................................................................256
Recharging the Batteries .....................................................................................................257
Replacing Batteries .............................................................................................................260
Installing or Removing the Power Meter and VFL ...............................................................265
Managing Windows Updates .............................................................................................272
Recalibrating the Unit .........................................................................................................275
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ..................................................276