EXFO IQS-600 Integrated Qualification System User Manual

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Integrated Qualification System

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7 Preparing for Automation ....................................................................... 121

Configuring Your Integrated Qualification System for Working with GPIB ..........................125
Preparing Hardware for GPIB Control .................................................................................132
Linking Units with the GPIB Port .........................................................................................134
Linking Units with the Ethernet Port ...................................................................................134
Linking Units with the Serial Port ........................................................................................135
Getting Optimum Performance from Your Integrated Qualification System .......................135
Changing Communication Settings ....................................................................................138
Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit ..............................................................................143
Preparing to Control Modules with a Dedicated Application ..............................................167

8 Using IQS Products in an Automated Test Environment ........................ 171

Managing the States of Your IQS-600 Integrated Qualification System ..............................172
Message Management .......................................................................................................176
Standard Status Data Structure ..........................................................................................179
SCPI Command Structure ....................................................................................................183
Consulting Data Types ........................................................................................................188
Writing Remote Control Code .............................................................................................188
Error Message Format .........................................................................................................190
Working with EXFO COM Objects .......................................................................................191
Working with EXFO LabVIEW Drivers ..................................................................................192
Using the EXFO Getting Started Applications .....................................................................194
Building and Using Custom VIs ...........................................................................................199
Monitoring Remote Commands ..........................................................................................205

9 Maintenance ............................................................................................. 209

Cleaning the Touchscreen (IQS-605P-HS) ............................................................................209
Replacing the Fuse ..............................................................................................................210
Managing Windows Updates .............................................................................................210
Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only) ..................................................212

10 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 213

Solving Common Problems .................................................................................................213

Restoring Your Controller Unit to Normal Operation .........................................................216

Viewing Online Documentation ..........................................................................................234
Contacting the Technical Support Group ............................................................................235
Viewing System Information ...............................................................................................236
Transportation ....................................................................................................................240

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