Setting the remote command mode – EXFO FLS-5800 CD/PMD Analyzer Source User Manual
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Controlling the Source Remotely
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Setting the Remote Command Mode
Setting the Remote Command Mode
To remotely control the CD/PMD Analyzer Source, you must set a GPIB
address or activate the RS-232 port.
To set a remote command mode:
1. Press the Setup key.
2. Use the up/down or left/right arrow keys to select RS232 / GPIB. The
current setting is displayed.
Note: If GPIB is currently selected and you want to specify a GPIB address, see
Setting the GPIB Address on page 24.
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 necessary, you can change the GPIB address.
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.