Document Outline

• Certification Information
• 1 Introducing the FTB-500
  • Main Features
  • LED Panel Description
  • Function Buttons Description
  • Hard-Drive Structure
  • Automatic Fan Speed Management
  • Conventions
• 2 Safety Information
  • Other Safety Symbols on Your Unit
  • Laser Safety Information
  • Electrical Safety Information
• 3 Getting Started with Your FTB-500
  • Inserting and Removing Test Modules
  • Turning On the FTB-500
  • Turning Off the FTB-500
  • Grounding Your FTB-500
  • Securing your FTB-500 Using the Kensington Lock
  • Installing or Upgrading the Applications
  • Accessing and Exiting ToolBox
  • Starting Module Applications
  • Installing EXFO LabVIEW Drivers
  • Activating Software Options
  • Installing Third-Party Software on Your FTB-500
  • Protecting your Unit with an Antivirus Software
• 4 Setting Up Your FTB-500
  • Positioning Your Unit
  • Installing a Monitor
  • Calibrating the Touchscreen
  • Adjusting the Monitor Settings
  • Changing the Backlight Level
  • Installing a Hardware Keyboard
  • Using the On-Screen (Virtual) Keyboard
  • Using the Module On-Screen (Virtual) Keyboard
  • Customizing the On-Screen Keyboard
  • Right-Clicking with the Touchscreen
  • Installing a Pointing Device
  • Installing a Headset or Speakers
  • Installing a Microphone
  • Installing a Printer
  • Installing an Express Card
  • Automating Application Startup
  • Selecting the FIP Startup Application
  • Selecting the Language of Operation
  • Adjusting the Date, Time and Time Zone
  • Configuring the Power Management Options
  • Setting ToolBox Options
  • Setting Communication Parameters
• 5 Working with Your Unit
  • Accessing Platform-Related Tools from ToolBox
  • Accessing Other Tools
  • Printing Documents
  • Viewing PDF Files
  • Taking Screen Captures
  • Browsing the Web
  • Accessing the Internet with a 3G USB Modem Key
  • Retrieving the GPS Location of Your Unit
• 6 Using the Optional Built-In Power Meter and VFL
  • Accessing the Built-In Power Meter
  • Nulling Offsets
  • Setting Thresholds and Correction Factors
  • Setting Reference Values on Your Power Meter
  • Measuring Power or Loss
  • Opening Results Files
  • Clearing Measurements from the Display
  • Adding Information to Your Results
  • Printing Results Reports
  • Identifying Fiber Faults Visually with the VFL
• 7 Inspecting Fibers with a Probe
• 8 Managing Data
  • Transferring Data via Bluetooth
  • Connecting to a Wireless Network
  • Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter
  • Connecting to a VPN from Your Unit
  • Using Your Unit as an FTP Server
• 9 Accessing Your Unit Remotely
  • Working with Remote Desktop
  • Working With TightVNC
  • Adding Exceptions to the Firewall
• 10 Preparing for Automation
  • Linking Units with the Ethernet Port
  • Linking Units with the Serial Port
  • Getting Optimum Performance from Your FTB-500
  • Changing Communication Settings
  • Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit
  • Preparing to Control Modules with a Dedicated Application
• 11 Using FTB Products in an Automated Test Environment
  • Managing the States of Your FTB-500
  • Standard Status Data Structure
  • SCPI Command Structure
  • Consulting Data Types
  • Writing Remote Control Code
  • Error Message Format
  • Working with EXFO COM Objects
  • Working with EXFO LabVIEW Drivers
  • Using the EXFO Getting Started Applications
  • Building and Using Custom VIs
  • Monitoring Remote Commands
• 12 Maintenance
  • Cleaning Detector Ports
  • Cleaning VFL-Type Connectors
  • Cleaning the Touchscreen
  • Battery Maintenance Recommendations
  • Inserting and Removing Batteries
  • Verifying Battery Status
  • Recalibrating the Batteries
  • Enabling Automatic Windows Updates
  • Replacing Fuses (Eight-Slot Model Only)
  • Recalibrating the Unit
  • Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)
• 13 Troubleshooting
  • Solving Common Problems
  • LED Indicator Color Codes
  • Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation
  • Accessing Online Help
  • Contacting the Technical Support Group
  • Viewing System Information
  • Transportation
• 14 Warranty
  • General Information
  • Liability
  • Exclusions
  • Certification
  • Service and Repairs
  • EXFO Service Centers Worldwide
• A Technical Specifications
• B Data Types
  • Applicable Data Types for Input—IEEE 488.2
  • Applicable Data Types for Output —IEEE 488.2
  • Applicable Data Types for Input—SCPI
  • Special Numeric Values Received on Output
• C IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference
  • IEEE 488.2 Commands–Quick Reference
  • IEEE 488.2 Required Commands
  • Specific Commands—Quick Reference
  • Specific Commands
• D SCPI-Based Errors
• E COM Properties and Events
  • ActiveX (COM/DCOM)—Quick Reference
  • Properties
  • Events
• Index