EXFO FTB-500 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 ......................................................................................188
Linking Units with the Ethernet Port ...................................................................................195
Linking Units with the Serial Port ........................................................................................196
Getting Optimum Performance from Your Unit ..................................................................197
Changing Communication Settings ....................................................................................199
Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit ..............................................................................203
Preparing to Control Modules with a Dedicated Application ..............................................227
11 Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment ....................... 231
Standard Status Data Structure ..........................................................................................232
SCPI Command Structure ....................................................................................................236
Consulting Data Types ........................................................................................................239
Writing Remote Control Code .............................................................................................240
Error Message Format .........................................................................................................242
Working with EXFO COM Objects .......................................................................................243
Working with EXFO LabVIEW Drivers ..................................................................................244
Using the EXFO Getting Started Applications .....................................................................246
Building and Using Custom VIs ...........................................................................................251
Monitoring Remote Commands ..........................................................................................258
Cleaning Detector Ports ......................................................................................................264
Cleaning VFL-Type Connectors ............................................................................................265
Cleaning the Touchscreen ...................................................................................................266
Recharging the Batteries .....................................................................................................267
Replacing Batteries .............................................................................................................270
Viewing Battery Status ........................................................................................................276
Recalibrating the Batteries ..................................................................................................278
Installing or Removing the Power Meter and VFL ...............................................................280
Managing Windows Updates .............................................................................................287
Replacing Fuses (Eight-Slot Model Only) .............................................................................289
Recalibrating the Unit .........................................................................................................290
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ..................................................291