EXFO FTB-1v2 Guia Del Usuario página 232

Preparing for Automation
The choice of a technology depends on your particular needs.
Communication
ActiveX (COM)
ActiveX (DCOM)
(Ethernet,
TCP/IP)
RS-232
Telnet and
Socket (Ethernet,
TCP/IP)
For more information on programming aspects, see the section on using
your product in an automated test environment.
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Allows you to develop an application that will run locally on your

unit within Windows.
Best approach when speed is your top priority (no physical

connection that slows down the process).
Supported by most development software.
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Lower cost.
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Allows the sharing of network resources.
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Allows you to develop computer-based applications to directly

communicate with your unit.
Null-modem cable or USB to RS-232 adapter required to

establish connection between the computer and your unit.
For increased speed and performance, run the application
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locally on your unit through ActiveX instead of using RS-232.
Your unit can be directly connected to a Local Area Network

(LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN) via its 10/100/1000 Base-T
interface.
Allows the sharing of network resources.

Allows you to develop computer-based applications very easily

to directly communicate with your unit.
Telnet allows you to send SCPI commands over the Telnet

service.
Socket allows you to send the same SCPI commands as you

would in Telnet, but without any formatting (raw
communication). The socket communication is similar to a
communication by RS-232, but over a LAN connection.
Characteristics
FTB-1v2 and FTB-1v2 Pro