Document Outline

• Certification Information
• 1 Introducing the FTB-2 and FTB-2 Pro
  • Main Features
  • LED Indicators Description
  • Function Buttons Description
  • Power Sources
  • Automatic Fan Speed Management
  • Software Options for Your Unit
  • Conventions
• 2 Safety Information
  • Other Safety Symbols on Your Unit
  • Laser Safety Information
  • Electrical Safety Information
• 3 Getting Started with Your Unit
  • Grounding Your Unit
  • Positioning Your Unit
  • Installing the Carry Handle
  • Installing the Shoulder Strap
  • Inserting and Removing Test Modules
  • Turning On Your Unit
  • Turning Off Your Unit
  • Configuring Your Unit At First Startup
  • Accessing and Exiting ToolBox X
  • Starting Module Applications
  • Using the On-Screen (Virtual) Keyboard
  • Working with Windows 8.1 Pro or Windows Embedded 8 Standard
  • Right-Clicking with the Touchscreen
  • Installing or Upgrading the Applications
  • Activating Software Options
  • Installing Third-Party Software on Your Unit
  • Protecting your Unit with an Antivirus Software
  • Securing your Unit Using the Kensington Lock
  • Using a Keyboard, Mouse or Other USB Devices
  • Working with Bluetooth Devices
• 4 Setting Up Your FTB-2 and FTB-2 Pro
  • Adjusting Brightness
  • Adjusting Microphone and Speaker Volume
  • Recalibrating the Touchscreen
  • Customizing the Right-Click Feature
  • Enabling or Disabling the Automatic Logon
  • Selecting the Startup Applications
  • Configuring Network Printers
  • Selecting the Language of Operation
  • Setting Date and Time Formats
  • Adjusting the Date, Time and Time Zone
  • Configuring the Power Management Options
  • Setting ToolBox X Behavior
  • Configuring the Internet Options
  • Configuring Parameters via Windows Mobility Center
  • Setting Other Parameters
• 5 Working with Your Unit
  • Printing Documents
  • Viewing PDF Files
  • Taking Screen Captures
  • Browsing the Web
  • Accessing the Internet with a 3G USB Modem Key
  • Managing Favorites
  • Using the Calculator
  • Using the Text Editor
  • Accessing Other Tools
• 6 Using the Optional Built-In Power Meter and VFL
• 7 Inspecting Fibers with a Probe
• 8 Managing Data
  • Viewing Disk Space and Managing Files
  • Transferring Data via Bluetooth
  • Connecting to a Wireless Network
  • Using the USB to RS-232 Adapter
  • Freeing Up Disk Space with the Disk Cleanup Utility
  • Enabling or Disabling the Wireless Communication
  • Connecting to a VPN from Your Unit
• 9 Accessing Your Unit Remotely
  • Working with Remote Desktop
  • Working With TightVNC
  • Adding Exceptions to the Firewall
• 10 Testing Network Connections
  • Performing a Ping Test
  • Performing a Trace Route Test
  • Exporting the Results
• 11 Preparing for Automation
  • Linking Units with the Ethernet Port
  • Linking Units Using a Serial Port
  • Getting Optimum Performance from Your Unit
  • Changing Communication Settings
  • Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit
  • Preparing to Control Modules with a Dedicated Application
• 12 Using Your Unit and Modules in an Automated Test Environment
  • Standard Status Data Structure
  • SCPI Command Structure
  • Consulting Data Types
  • Writing Remote Control Code
  • Error Message Format
  • Monitoring Remote Commands
• 13 Maintenance
  • Cleaning Detector Ports
  • Cleaning VFL-Type Connectors
  • Cleaning the Touchscreen
  • Recharging the Batteries
  • Replacing Batteries
  • Installing or Removing the Power Meter and VFL
  • Managing Windows Updates
  • Recalibrating the Unit
  • Recycling and Disposal (Applies to European Union Only)
• 14 Troubleshooting
  • Solving Common Problems
  • Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation
  • Accessing the Online Documentation
  • Contacting the Technical Support Group
  • Viewing System Information
  • Retrieving Network Interfaces Information
  • Transportation
• 15 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
• F Communicating Through TCP/IP over Telnet
  • Introducing TCP/IP over Telnet
  • Features
  • Activating TCP/IP over Telnet
  • Executing SCPI Commands Over Telnet
  • Releasing Modules
  • Internal Commands of the TCP/IP over Telnet Protocol
• Index