EXFO FTB-500 (Window XP) User Manual
Ftb-500
Table of contents
Document Outline
- Certification Information
- 1 Introducing the FTB-500
- 2 Safety Information
- 3 Getting Started with Your FTB-500
- Inserting and Removing Test Modules
- Turning On the FTB-500
- Turning Off the FTB-500
- Grounding Your FTB-500
- Securing your FTB-500 Using the Kensington Lock
- Installing or Upgrading the Applications
- Accessing and Exiting ToolBox
- Starting Module Applications
- Installing EXFO LabVIEW Drivers
- Activating Software Options
- Installing Third-Party Software on Your FTB-500
- Protecting your Unit with an Antivirus Software
- 4 Setting Up Your FTB-500
- Positioning Your Unit
- Installing a Monitor
- Calibrating the Touchscreen
- Adjusting the Monitor Settings
- Changing the Backlight Level
- Installing a Hardware Keyboard
- Using the On-Screen (Virtual) Keyboard
- Using the Module On-Screen (Virtual) Keyboard
- Customizing the On-Screen Keyboard
- Right-Clicking with the Touchscreen
- Installing a Pointing Device
- Installing a Headset or Speakers
- Installing a Microphone
- Installing a Printer
- Installing an Express Card
- Automating Application Startup
- Selecting the FIP Startup Application
- Selecting the Language of Operation
- Adjusting the Date, Time and Time Zone
- Configuring the Power Management Options
- Setting ToolBox Options
- Setting Communication Parameters
- 5 Working with Your Unit
- 6 Using the Optional Built-In Power Meter and VFL
- Accessing the Built-In Power Meter
- Nulling Offsets
- Setting Thresholds and Correction Factors
- Setting Reference Values on Your Power Meter
- Measuring Power or Loss
- Opening Results Files
- Clearing Measurements from the Display
- Adding Information to Your Results
- Printing Results Reports
- Identifying Fiber Faults Visually with the VFL
- 7 Inspecting Fibers with a Probe
- 8 Managing Data
- 9 Accessing Your Unit Remotely
- 10 Preparing for Automation
- 11 Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment
- Managing the States of Your FTB-500
- Standard Status Data Structure
- SCPI Command Structure
- Consulting Data Types
- Writing Remote Control Code
- Error Message Format
- Working with EXFO COM Objects
- Working with EXFO LabVIEW Drivers
- Using the EXFO Getting Started Applications
- Building and Using Custom VIs
- Monitoring Remote Commands
- 12 Maintenance
- Cleaning Detector Ports
- Cleaning VFL-Type Connectors
- Cleaning the Touchscreen
- Battery Maintenance Recommendations
- Inserting and Removing Batteries
- Verifying Battery Status
- Recalibrating the Batteries
- Enabling Automatic Windows Updates
- Replacing Fuses (Eight-Slot Model Only)
- Recalibrating the Unit
- Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)
- 13 Troubleshooting
- 14 Warranty
- A Technical Specifications
- B Data Types
- C IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference
- D SCPI-Based Errors
- E COM Properties and Events
- Index