EXFO LTB Series User guide

User Guide

LTB Series

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Contents

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Contents

Regulatory Information ........................................................................................................ vii

1 Introducing the LTB Series Unit ................................................................... 1

Main Features .........................................................................................................................1

LTB-2 ......................................................................................................................................3

LTB-8 ......................................................................................................................................5

LTB-12 ....................................................................................................................................7

LED Indicators Description ......................................................................................................9

Function Buttons Description ................................................................................................12

Product Registration .............................................................................................................13

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................13

Conventions ..........................................................................................................................14

2 Safety Information ..................................................................................... 15

Other Safety Symbols on Your Unit ......................................................................................17

Laser Safety Information .......................................................................................................18

Electrical Safety Information .................................................................................................20

Automatic Fan Speed Management ......................................................................................24

3 Getting Started with Your Unit ................................................................. 25

Using Your Unit as a Benchtop Unit ......................................................................................25

Installing Your Unit in a Rack ................................................................................................29

Grounding Your Unit ............................................................................................................37

Connecting a Monitoring Device to the Dry Contact Relays (LTB-2 and LTB-8 Only) .............40

Locating the Synchronization Ports (LTB-8 Only) ...................................................................45

Inserting and Removing Test Modules ................................................................................46

Connecting Your LTB-2 Unit to a Power Source ....................................................................51

Turning on Your Unit ...........................................................................................................59

Turning off Your Unit ..........................................................................................................62

Configuring Your Unit At First Startup ..................................................................................64

Accessing and Exiting Toolbox X ...........................................................................................69

Starting Module Applications ...............................................................................................70

Understanding Module Statuses ...........................................................................................71

Installing or Upgrading EXFO Applications ..........................................................................73

Activating Software Options .................................................................................................75

Installing Third-Party Software on Your Unit .........................................................................78

Protecting your Unit with an Antivirus Software ...................................................................78

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4 Setting Up Your Unit ...................................................................................79

Enabling or Disabling the Automatic Logon .........................................................................79

Selecting the Startup Applications ........................................................................................83

Selecting the Language of Operation ...................................................................................85

Setting Date and Time Formats ...........................................................................................94

Adjusting the Date, Time and Time Zone ..............................................................................96

Setting Toolbox X Behavior ...................................................................................................99

Configuring the Internet Options .......................................................................................101

Reconfiguring the Local Access Ports in LAN/WAN Ports .....................................................104

Setting Other Parameters ...................................................................................................104

5 Working with Your Unit ............................................................................105

Printing Documents ............................................................................................................105

Viewing PDF Files ................................................................................................................106

Browsing the Web ..............................................................................................................107

Managing Favorites ............................................................................................................108

Using the Calculator ...........................................................................................................116

Using the Text Editor ..........................................................................................................116

Accessing Other Tools .........................................................................................................117

6 Working with Intel Active Management Technology .............................119

Installing the AMT Remote Access Application on a Computer ...........................................120

Connecting to Your Unit Remotely With AMT Remote Access ............................................121

Modifying the IP Address of the Local Access (Management) Ports ....................................129

Changing the AMT Administrator Password .......................................................................131

Managing the AMT User Accounts .....................................................................................133

Turning the Unit On or Off Remotely ..................................................................................138

Performing Other Operations .............................................................................................139

7 Inspecting Fibers with a Probe ................................................................141

8 Managing Data .........................................................................................143

Viewing Disk Space and Managing Files .............................................................................144

Freeing Up Disk Space with the Disk Cleanup Utility ...........................................................145

Connecting to a VPN from Your Unit ..................................................................................149

9 Accessing Your Unit Remotely .................................................................155

Working with Remote Desktop ...........................................................................................157

Working With VNC .............................................................................................................167

Adding Exceptions to the Firewall ......................................................................................174

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10 Preparing for Automation ....................................................................... 179

Preparing Hardware for GPIB Control .................................................................................181

Linking Units with the GPIB Port .........................................................................................183

Linking Units with an Ethernet Port ....................................................................................183

Linking Units with the Serial Port ........................................................................................185

Getting Optimum Performance from Your Unit ..................................................................186

Enabling or Disabling Compatibility With Legacy IQS Programs .........................................188

Changing Communication Settings ....................................................................................190

Configuring DCOM Access to Your Unit ..............................................................................196

Configuring Your Instruments ............................................................................................219

11 Using Your Unit and Modules in an Automated Test Environment ...... 227

Standard Status Data Structure ..........................................................................................228

SCPI Command Structure ....................................................................................................232

Consulting Data Types ........................................................................................................235

Writing Remote Control Code .............................................................................................236

Error Message Format .........................................................................................................238

Monitoring Remote Commands ..........................................................................................239

12 Maintenance ............................................................................................. 243

Connecting Remotely to Your Unit for Maintenance or Troubleshooting ...........................243

Managing Windows Updates .............................................................................................244

Replacing Hard Disks (LTB-8 and LTB-12 Only) ....................................................................248

Replacing Fuses (LTB-2 Only) ..............................................................................................258

Recycling and Disposal .......................................................................................................260

13 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 261

Solving Common Problems .................................................................................................261

Restoring Your Unit to Normal Operation ...........................................................................266

Accessing the Online Documentation .................................................................................297

Contacting the Technical Support Group ............................................................................298

Viewing System Information ...............................................................................................299

Transportation ....................................................................................................................303

14 Warranty ................................................................................................... 305

General Information ...........................................................................................................305

Liability ...............................................................................................................................306

Exclusions ...........................................................................................................................306

Certification ........................................................................................................................306

Service and Repairs .............................................................................................................307

EXFO Service Centers Worldwide ........................................................................................308

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A Data Types .................................................................................................309

Applicable Data Types for Input—IEEE 488.2 ......................................................................310

Applicable Data Types for Output —IEEE 488.2 ..................................................................319

Applicable Data Types for Input—SCPI ...............................................................................329

Special Numeric Values Received on Output .......................................................................330

B IEEE 488.2 and Specific Command Reference .........................................331

IEEE 488.2 Commands–Quick Reference .............................................................................331

IEEE 488.2 Required Commands .........................................................................................332

Specific Commands—Quick Reference ................................................................................352

Specific Commands ............................................................................................................353

C SCPI-Based Errors ......................................................................................375

D COM Properties and Events ......................................................................391

ActiveX (COM/DCOM)—Quick Reference ............................................................................392

Properties ...........................................................................................................................393

Events .................................................................................................................................400

E Communicating Through TCP/IP Over Telnet ..........................................401

Executing SCPI Commands Over Telnet ..............................................................................401

Accessing Modules .............................................................................................................407

Internal Commands of the TCP/IP over Telnet Protocol .......................................................409

Index ...............................................................................................................421

Regulatory Information

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Regulatory Information

Canada and USA Electromagnetic Interference

Regulatory Statement

Electronic test and measurement equipment is exempt from FCC part 15,

subpart B compliance in the United States of America and from ICES-003

compliance in Canada. However, EXFO Inc. makes reasonable efforts to

ensure compliance to the applicable standards.

The limits set by these standards are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in

a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the user documentation, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely

to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to

correct the interference at his own expense.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

European Electromagnetic Compatibility

Regulatory Statement

Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product

may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to

take adequate measures. Your product is certified for (or is suitable for) use

in industrial electromagnetic environments.

European Declaration of Conformity

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following

Internet address: www.exfo.com/en/resources/legal-documentation.

LTB Series 1

1 Introducing the LTB Series

Unit

Main Features

Your unit includes the following:

³ Two, eight, or twelve module slots, depending on the model

³ Two separated network controllers (one can be used for extended

remote management with Intel Active Management Technology –

AMT)

³ Possibility to use as a benchtop or rack-mounted unit.

³ Six USB 3.0 host ports

³ Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Base-T):

³ LTB-2 and LTB-8: Three ports

³ LTB-12: Two ports

³ Two different external monitor ports (LTB-8 and LTB-12):

³ LTB-8: for monitors supporting the following interfaces: VGA or DVI

³ LTB-12: or monitors supporting the following interfaces: VGA or

HDMI

³ Main stream operating system:

³ LTB-2 and LTB-12: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise

³ LTB-8: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise or Windows 8.1 Pro, depending

on the time of purchase of your unit. Units running Windows 8.1

Pro can be upgraded to Windows 10 IoT Enterprise by purchasing

a license from EXFO.

³ Insertion and removal of the modules without turning off the unit (hot

swap).

³ Multitasking possibilities

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Main Features

³ Remote access to your unit (via Intel AMT, TightVNC or Remote

Desktop)

³ Modules and instruments can be controlled locally via the Toolbox X

software or remotely through GPIB (USB to GPIB adapter, sold by

EXFO, required), RS-232 or Ethernet TCP/IP (using SCPI commands).

³ Direct Web access from your unit

³ PDF file viewer available from your unit

³ Easy software updates

Note: For information about the LTB-1, refer to its dedicated user guide.

Note: Depending on the version of operating system that your unit is running, the

appearance of the applications may vary slightly from the illustrations

presented in this documentation.

Note: In many procedures, the illustrations show the LTB-8 unit. However, unless

otherwise specified, the information applies to all models of the LTB Series.

Introducing the LTB Series Unit

LTB Series 3

LTB-2

USB 3.0 host port

On/Off button

LEDs

Front panel

Ethernet (RJ-45) management port for local access

(to connect a portable computer to the unit)

Built-in display (for network/system information)

Module slots

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LTB-2

Note: You can also connect the unit to AC power with the AC/DC power adapter

sold by EXFO.

DC power inlet (dual feed)

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

(for LAN/WAN connection)

Dry contact relays

(reserved for future use)

Grounding lug

Back panel

Main power switch USB 3.0 host ports

Ethernet (RJ-45) management port

(for local access)

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LTB Series 5

LTB-8

USB 3.0 host ports

On/off button

LEDs

Ethernet (RJ-45) management port for local access

(to connect a portable computer to the unit)

Built-in display (for network/system information)

Module LEDs

Module eject button

(one per module slot)

Module slots

Front panel

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LTB-8

AC socket

Replaceable hard drives

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

(for LAN/WAN connection)

Dry contact relays

(reserved for future use)

Grounding lug

Main power switch and LED

USB 3.0 host ports

Trigger and

synchronization ports

(reserved for future

use. See Locating the

Synchronization Ports

(LTB-8 Only) on

page 45)

External monitor port

(for any monitor compatible with a VGA interface)

External monitor port (for any monitor compatible with a DVI)

Serial port

Audio ports (one for a

headset or speaker and

one for a microphone, all

having 3.5 mm

connectors)

Ethernet (RJ-45) management port

(for local access)

Back panel

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LTB Series 7

LTB-12

USB 3.0 host ports

On/off button

LEDs

Built-in display (for network/system information) with

activation button

Module LEDs

Module eject button

(one per module slot)

Module slots

Front panel

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LTB-12

AC socketReplaceable hard drives

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

(for LAN/WAN connection)

Grounding lug Main power switch

USB 3.0 host ports

External monitor port

(for any monitor compatible with a VGA interface)

External monitor port (for any monitor compatible with HDMI)

Audio ports (one for a headset or speaker and one for a microphone, all having 3.5 mm

connectors)

Ethernet (RJ-45) management port

(for local access)

Back panel

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LED Indicators Description

There are several LED indicators located on the front panel of your unit,

providing you with information about the power, system, and module

statuses (module LEDs available on LTB-8 and LTB-12 only).

The table below presents the possible statuses once the initial startup

sequence is complete.

LED Status Meaning

Power

Green Unit is on.

Green, blinking Unit is in Sleep or Hibernation mode

a

.

Yellow One of the unit’s fuse is blown

b

.

Off Unit is off.

System

c

Green The unit is working properly and is ready.

Green, blinking The initialization of the unit is underway.

Yellow Non-critical hardware error detected.

The temperature of the room where the unit is

located could be slightly too high. Ensure that

the temperature falls within the specified

operating temperature range (see Electrical

Safety Information on page 20).

If the problem persists, contact EXFO.

Red Critical hardware error detected.

The temperature of the room where the unit is

located is critically too high. Ensure that the

temperature falls within the specified operating

temperature range (see Electrical Safety

Information on page 20).

If the problem persists, contact EXFO.

Off Unit is off.

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LED Indicators Description

Hard disk

d

Lit Reading or writing operations are currently

performed on the hard disk.

Off Unit is off, or no reading or writing operations

are currently performed on the hard disk.

H/S – Hot Swap

(one LED per

module slot)

d

Blue, blinking The corresponding module is in a transition

state. The module is either being prepared for

removal, or being detected by the system.

Blue The corresponding module can now be

removed safely from the unit.

Off

³ Unit is off.

³ No module is inserted in the corresponding

module slot.

³ A module is inserted in the corresponding

slot, but no removal of this module has been

requested.

IN USE

(one LED per

module slot)

d

Green The corresponding module is in use.

Green, blinking A test or a measurement, using the

corresponding module, is underway.

Off

³ Unit is off.

³ The module is not in use.

³ No module is inserted in the corresponding

module slot.

LED Status Meaning

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LED Indicators Description

ERROR

(one LED per

module slot)

d

Red ³ The detected temperature of the

corresponding module is too high. This

could lead to a thermal shutdown of the

module if no action is taken to reduce the

temperature.

³ The corresponding module uses more

power than what is available from the unit.

Off

³ Unit is off.

³ The module is working properly.

³ No module is inserted in the corresponding

module slot.

a. On the LTB-8, the LED will blink rapidly when the unit is in Sleep mode, and will blink slowly when the

unit is in Hibernation mode.

b. Applies only to the LTB-2 unit.

c. If more than one error is detected at the same time, the color of the LED will be set according to the

most severe error (red as the most severe, followed by yellow).

d. Not available on the LTB-2 unit.

LED Status Meaning

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Function Buttons Description

Your unit is equipped with function buttons that give you access to features

at all times.

The table below shows an overview of their purpose.

Button Meaning

Turns your unit on and off.

Press for one second to turn the unit on.

For more information on the various ways to turn off

your unit, see Turning off Your Unit on page 62.

a

a. Not available on the LTB-2 unit.

Press to safely remove the module from the

corresponding slot. Wait for the blue H/S led to stop

flashing and turn steady blue before removing the

module (see LED Indicators Description on page 9).

Display activation

button (located

next to the

built-in display)

b

b. Available on the LTB-12 unit only.

Press to display the IP address information when the

built-in display is off.

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