EXFO FTB-800 Series for FTB-1 - Manual (Page 244)

Test Setup - Test Configurator, Timer, and System
234 FTB-700G/800 Series
Timer
Timer
Allows to automatically start and/or stop the test at a given time or for a
specific duration.
From the Test menu, tap Setup, and Timer.
Timer
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Duration: Selects the test duration based on the test start time. The test
start time can be either the time the user starts the test or the time the
test is automatically started when the start time is enabled. The
Duration check box has to be selected to be included in the test timer.
Choices are 15 minutes (default), 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 24, 72 hours, 7 days,
and User Defined.
When User Defined is selected, the field next to it becomes available
to enter the test duration using the format: dd:hh:mm:ss.
Note: Duration cannot be enabled while stop time is enabled. When the test is
started while duration is enabled, the stop time is calculated and the Stop
Time field is updated to indicate the time the test will stop.
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Start Time selects the time the test will automatically start. The Start
Time check box has to be selected to be included in the test timer.
Note: A valid start time has to be subsequent to the current time.