EXFO FVA-3150 Variable Attenuator - Manual (Page 4)

Contents
iv FVA-3150
6 Controlling Your Variable Attenuator Remotely .......................................45
Setting Up the Variable Attenuator for Remote Control .......................................................45
Communication Parameters ..................................................................................................48
Standard Status Data Structure ............................................................................................49
Command Structure .............................................................................................................51
Error Messages .....................................................................................................................52
SCPI Management Errors (System Errors) ..............................................................................53
RS-232 Connector Pinout ......................................................................................................54
7 Maintenance ................................................................................................55
Cleaning EUI Connectors ......................................................................................................56
Cleaning Detector Ports ........................................................................................................58
Recalibrating the Unit ...........................................................................................................59
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ....................................................60
8 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................61
Contacting the Technical Support Group ..............................................................................61
Transportation ......................................................................................................................62
9 Warranty ......................................................................................................63
General Information .............................................................................................................63
Liability .................................................................................................................................64
Exclusions .............................................................................................................................65
Certification ..........................................................................................................................65
Service and Repairs ...............................................................................................................66
EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ..........................................................................................67
A Technical Specifications ..............................................................................69
B Remote Control Commands .......................................................................71
IEEE 488.2 Required Commands ...........................................................................................71
Specific commands-Quick Reference Command Tree ............................................................79
Index ...............................................................................................................103