EXFO IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System for IQS-500 - Manual (Page 24)

Introducing the IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System
12 IQS-12004B
Using GPIB or COM to Control the System
The IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System also uses scan
data files. These files are the test results data files containing the IL vs. λ,
PDL vs. λ, and ORL vs. λ data. These files are created and managed by the
DWDM Passive Component Test System. They are saved only if Save
Results Curves is selected in the System Settings window.
When you create a new database in the system, you are creating only a
new ResultsN database. The customer and DUT information that you
previously entered in the first two databases (Customer and DUTPort) will
be available for the new ResultsN database.
If you need information or details about the database structure, please
contact EXFO (see Contacting the Technical Support Group on page 223).
Using GPIB or COM to Control the System
The IQS-12004B DWDM Passive Component Test System gives you the
opportunity to develop your own applications using either SCPI commands
(GPIB control) or COM objects.
The MultiPath Testing Option allows you to develop your tailored
applications using COM objects.
In order to be able to take IL, ORL, and PDL measurements with the
standard DWDM Passive Component Test System or the MultiPath Testing
Option, there are a number of required steps and procedures to follow.