EXFO FTB-500 (Window XP) - Manual (Page 234)

Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment
224 FTB-500
Writing Remote Control Code
Writing Remote Control Code
Complex measurement programs may be written using any programming
environment that supports GPIB communication. GPIB development kits
are available for most of the popular commercial programming languages.
The FTB-500 offers many commands permitting complete remote control
of all the FTBcomponents. 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.