JDS Uniphase T-BERD 5800 Getting Started Manual

Transport Module, DMC, MSAM, and 5800 Remote Operation

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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: 

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“About the T-BERD/MTS 8000, 6000A, and 5800” on page 2

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“Remote control flow” on page 4

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“Command syntax and format requirements” on page 4

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“Getting the module port number” on page 6

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“Getting the remote control port number” on page 7

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“Working with applications” on page 11

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“Using setups, actions, and results” on page 14

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“Rebooting an instrument” on page 19

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“Example remote control procedures” on page 19

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“Demo Remote Control Scripts” on page 25

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“SCPI command reference” on page 26