EXFO FLS-2200 Broadband Source - Manual (Page 38)

Preparing for Remote Control
30 FLS-2200
Setting the Remote Control Mode
Setting the Remote Control Mode
To remotely control the Broadband Source, you must either

select the GPIB mode by setting a GPIB address, or
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activate the RS-232 port and set its parameters (see Setting Baud Rate
on page 32 and Setting Flow Control on page 33).
To set a remote control mode:
1. Press the Setup button.
2. Use the up/down or left/right arrow buttons to select RS232/GPIB.
Note: If GPIB is currently selected and you want to specify a GPIB address, see
Setting GPIB Address on page 31.
3. Press ENTER to access the RS232 / GPIB edit box.
4. Use the up/down arrow keys to toggle between GPIB and RS232.
5. Press ENTER to confirm.
If you selected RS232, the GPIB Addr. menu option is deactivated (“N.A.” is
displayed).
If you selected GPIB, the Baud Rate and Flow Ctrl menu options are
disabled (“N.A.” is displayed). If the currently selected GPIB address
doesn’t suit your needs, you can change it.
Refresh Rate
Backlight
Contrast
Video Mode
Exit
8 Hz
ON
STD
RS232 / GPIB
GPIB Addr.
Baud Rate
Flow Ctrl
GPIB
12
N.A.
N.A.