JDS Uniphase T-BERD MTS 8000 User Manual

Transport Module, DMC, MSAM, and 5800 Remote Operation 1
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Remote Operation Getting Started Guide
This guide describes remote operation and control of a Transport Module, Multi-Service
Application Module (MSAM), or T-BERD/MTS 5800 using SCPI commands.
SCPI command syntax and format requirements are presented along with instructions on
how to establish a connection to a module and initiate example applications. A list of
commands and queries that apply to all applications concludes this section as a reference
for basic remote control applications.
Controlled modules may be a part of an MTS-8000 or MTS 6000A Test Platform. As these
platforms are physically different, only those physical features that apply directly to remote
operations will be discussed when necessary.
The sections contained in this chapter are as follows:
– “About the T-BERD/MTS 8000, 6000A, and 5800” on page 2
– “Remote control flow” on page 4
– “Command syntax and format requirements” on page 4
– “Getting the module port number” on page 6
– “Getting the remote control port number” on page 7
– “Working with applications” on page 11
– “Using setups, actions, and results” on page 14
– “Rebooting an instrument” on page 19
– “Example remote control procedures” on page 19
– “Demo Remote Control Scripts” on page 25
– “SCPI command reference” on page 26

JDS Uniphase T-BERD MTS 8000 Specifications

General

Model	T-BERD MTS 8000
Type	Control Unit
Manufacturer	JDS Uniphase
Display	Color LCD
Display Size	10.4 inches
Operating Temperature	32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

Summary

About the T-BERD/MTS 8000, 6000A, and 5800

Command syntax and format requirements

Command case-sensitivity

Explains SCPI command and result name case insensitivity.

Sockets and messages

Details TCP/IP socket communication and message termination.

Issuing multiple commands

Describes syntax for separating multiple commands with semicolons.

Serial command processing

Explains sequential command processing and execution order.

Short-form v. Long-form commands

Covers command abbreviation using short and long forms.

Getting the module port number

Starting remote operation

Outlines the initial steps to begin remote operation.

Obtaining the module port number

Describes how to identify and locate the module for connection.

Getting the remote control port number

Example procedure

Provides a step-by-step example for obtaining the port number.

Remote modes

Explains different remote operation modes (Default, GUI).

Remote Mode Indicators

Describes icons indicating remote operation status on the GUI.

Global Commands

Lists key SCPI commands like *REM, *RST, *IDN?.

Switching to Remote Control mode

Details how to enter and manage remote control modes.

Working with applications

System Commands

Covers system-level commands for error checking.

Check for Errors

Explains how to use :SYSTem:ERRor? to check for command errors.

List Available Applications

Shows how to query for applications that can be launched.

List Currently Running Applications

Describes how to get a list of active applications.

Launch an Application

Details the process of launching applications remotely.

Select an Application

Explains how to select a specific running application instance.

Remote Control Session Commands

Covers commands for creating and managing remote sessions.

Using setups, actions, and results

Setup commands

Introduces SCPI commands for configuring test setups.

Common Application Commands

Lists commands applicable to all test applications, like :INITiate, :ABORT.

Setup values specification

Explains how to specify values for setups.

Setup value format

Details the required formats for setup values.

String values

Describes using string values for setups, including quoting.

Port Definition

Explains port numbering for dual-port applications.

Enumerated Values

Covers using case-sensitive enumerated values for setups.

Query values

Shows how to query the current value of a setup.

Initiating actions

Details how to implement, query, and toggle actions.

Querying results

Explains how to retrieve test results using SCPI commands.

Result groups

Describes creating and querying groups of multiple result parameters.

Rebooting an instrument

Example remote control procedures

Connecting to an instrument and obtaining the remote control port number

Guides on connecting to the unit and finding the correct port.

Connecting to a MTS-8000 transport module

Specific steps for connecting to MTS-8000 transport modules.

Connecting to an MTS-8000 dual MSAM carrier

Steps for connecting to MTS-8000 dual MSAM carrier modules.

Starting Remote Control

How to activate remote control mode on the unit.

Remote Control with GUI disabled (default)

Explains entering remote mode with the GUI turned off.

Remote Control with GUI enabled

Details entering remote mode while keeping the GUI active.

Application interaction

Demonstrates querying and launching applications remotely.

Restarting the test

Procedures for stopping and restarting tests remotely.

Using setups, actions, and results (inserting and checking an alarm)

Examples of setting alarms and checking their status.

Configuring a timed test

How to set up tests with different timing modes.

Exiting an application

Steps to properly shut down an application remotely.

Demo Remote Control Scripts

Leaving remote control mode

How to exit remote control and restore the GUI.

SCPI command reference