JDS Uniphase T-BERD MTS 8000 User Manual

Remote Operation Getting Started Guide
Getting the module port number
6 Transport Module, DMC, MSAM, and 5800 Remote Operation
Getting the module port number
Starting remote
operation
The first step is to start remote operation
1 Open a TCP/IP socket connection to the unit on port 8000.
2 Start remote operation.
*REM
Obtaining the module
port number
Before issuing any SCPI commands, a socket connection to the module must be estab-
lished.
Module identification and location
In order to establish a connection, the module must be identified and located.
Since multiple layers (slices) of transport modules (MTS-8000) and installation locations
(sides) for Multi-Service Application Modules (MSAM) are possible, the exact location of
the module to which a connection is being made must be verified.
There are two arguments that are required in the following commands and queries that
establish the exact physical location of the module being used in the test. These are indi-
cated as <side>
and <slice>. These are required arguments and must be filled with a
value as follows:
<side>
–PWRS - Power Side - specify this location when connecting to an MSAM connected to
an MTS-6000A
OR
on the right side (viewed from front of base unit) of MTS-8000 dual carrier (same side
as power connector).
– OPPS - Opposite Side - specify this location when connecting to an MSAM connected
to the left side (viewed from front of base unit) of MTS-8000 dual carrier (far side from
power connector).
– BOTH - specify this location when connecting to full-width Transport Module (on MTS-
8000).
IMPORTANT:
The *REM command must always be the first command sent after opening a
socket (to port 8000, the module port, or the RC port). On the ANT platforms
this was not necessary - they allowed you to connect, access applications,
disconnect, then reconnect and continue without having to send *REM
again; on the MTS platforms, it is required.
NOTE
The <side> parameter was added to the ":SYST:FUNC" commands in ver-
sion 8.0 of the MTS-8000 BERT software and version 3.0 on the MTS-6000.
For previous versions, this parameter must be omitted.

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