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FTB-200 Compact Modular PlatformRelease Notes

IntroductionIn these release notes, you will find information to help you install and use the applications on your Compact Modular Platform. This document also provides late-breaking or other information that supplements the user guide or the online help of the following product:

Handheld Instrument Software Manager, which is used to install all the required components for the management of your FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform.

Once installed, the components below will be updated to the version indicated under Most Recent Version in the table:

For more information about FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform, refer to the online help.

Item Most Recent Version

FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform 3.4.0

Compact SONET/SDH Analyzer 1.12.0

Compact Transport Blazer 1.17.0

Compact Packet Blazer 1.4.3

Compact Packet Blazer 8510G 1.9.0

Compact Packet Blazer 8510B 1.14.0

Compact Packet Blazer FC 1.5.0

IP Testing Tools 2.0.0

MultiTest CE 3.0.3

Single Ended Dispersion Analyzer CE 1.5.0

OTDR CE 2.6.0

OSA CE 1.4.1

IMPORTANTBefore installing the new version of the FTB-5700 Single Ended Dispersion Analyzer application, you must first remove the existing version from your unit (using HISM).

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Release NotesCompact Modular Platform

System RequirementsThe following are the system requirements needed to install the Handheld Instrument Software Manager (HISM) on your computer.

Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista

Operating system

Windows 2000 (version 5.00.2195)

Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista

(version 6.0.6000.0)

Processor Pentium PC (500 MHz or higher

recommended)

Pentium PC (800 MHz or higher

recommended)

Pentium PC (1 GHz 32-bit (x86)

recommended)

RAM 128 MB (256 MB recommended)

256 MB (512 MB recommended)

512 MB (1 GB recommended)

Disk space 200 MB required

Monitor Super VGA monitor or better

Other requirements

Your computer must have the Administrators level of access

ActiveSync (Windows 2000 and Windows XP), Mobile Device Center (Windows Vista), and .NET Framework 2.0 are installed in English by default.

For ActiveSync, if you want to install another language, you can download a version from the Microsoft site For Mobile Device Center, if you want to install another language, you can download a version from the Microsoft site

For .NET Framework 2.0, if you want to install another language, you can download the version from the Microsoft site .NET Framework 2.0 automatically replaces older versions of .NET Framework. This installation can take up to 45 minutes.


http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/activesync45.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devicecenter.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&DisplayLang=en


Preparing for InstallationYou must install HISM on your computer before connecting the unit to your computer. If the proper drivers are not already installed when you connect the unit, Windows will use its own drivers and the communication between the unit and your computer will be defective.

This document provides information on system requirements and the procedure to install software.

Before installing the HISM, you should close all Windows applications. Otherwise, you might experience a slower and unstable installation.

You must have administrator rights to perform the installation. Log on using an administrator account or contact your IT department.

Windows 2000: Control Panel > Users and Passwords

Windows XP: Control Panel > Users Accounts

IMPORTANTBefore connecting the unit to your computer’s USB port, you must install the HISM, which will install all the components your computer needs.

Do not connect the unit to your computer before the application allows you to do so.



ActiveSync (Windows 2000 and Windows XP) and Mobile Device Center (Windows Vista) are installed in English by default. If you want to install another language, download it and install it on your computer before installing HISM. You must install version 4.5 or later.

If your computer is equipped with a version earlier than 4.5, you must remove it manually before installing the ActiveSync 4.5 (or later) version. If your computer is already equipped with ActiveSync 4.5 (or later), you do not need to install ActiveSync.

Disable antivirus, firewall, and diagnostic software for the duration of the installation. You should re-enable the antivirus software and scan your computer hard drive after installation.


http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/activesync45.mspx


Software InstallationWhen you insert the installation CD in your computer, the Welcome window appears automatically.

If it does not, double-click the autorun.exe file located at the root of the installation CD.

Once you start the installation, the wizard will determine which components must be installed. The wizard will install the required components in the order indicated on the screen.

To start the installation:

1. From the Welcome window, click the Software Installation link.

2. From the Software Installation window, click Install HISM.

The wizard determines which components must be installed.

3. From the displayed window, click Start Installation.

List of components(verified and/or

installed in the orderthey appear on

screen).Information to guide you during installation



Installing .NET Framework 2.0

The first part of the HISM installation is the installation of .NET Framework 2.0.

If .NET Framework 2.0 is already installed on your computer, the installation setup will find it and you will not need to go through the .NET Framework 2.0 installation. Therefore, skip this step and start directly with the installation of the HISM.

To install .NET Framework 2.0:

1. From the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Setup window, click Next.

2. From the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Setup window, read the agreement.



3. Select the I accept the terms of the License Agreement check box and click Install.

The .NET Framework installation starts.

4. When the installation is complete, click Finish.

The installation wizard continues with the installation of Microsoft ActiveSync.

If your computer is already equipped with ActiveSync 4.5, the wizard detects it. You may proceed with the procedures presented in the Installing Handheld Instrument Software Manager section.



Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

The second part of the HISM installation is the installation of ActiveSync.

If your computer is not equipped with ActiveSync 4.5, the installation wizard detects it and will install it automatically.

At the end of the installation, you may receive the following message:

Click OK, the system does not need synchronization with an e-mail software.

The installation wizard continues with the installation of HISM itself as presented hereafter.

Installing Handheld Instrument Software Manager

The third part of the HISM installation is the installation of the manager itself.

To install Handheld Instrument Software Manager:

1. From the Handheld Instrument Software Manager window, click Next.



2. From the License Agreement window, read the agreement.

3. Select the I accept the terms of the license agreement check box and click Next.

4. From the Customer Information window, enter the relevant information, then click Next.

The default user name is your computer identification.

5. From the Ready to Install the Program window, click Install.

The installation starts.



At the end of the installation you may receive the following message:

Click OK, the system update will be done later.

You will know that the installation is complete when the HISM application is displayed.

You may proceed with the procedures presented in the Connecting your Unit to your Computer which follows.

Connecting your Unit to your ComputerThe unit is connected to the computer with two USB-type connectors.

The type A connector connects to your computer USB port and the type B connects to your unit USB port.

The USB connector on your computer and on your unit is identified with a pictogram.

When you connect your unit to your computer for the first time, there are some initial operations to make. These operations are presented in the following procedure.

Type A USB Type B USB



To connect your unit:

1. On your computer, start HISM.

1a. On the taskbar, click Start, point to All Programs, then point to EXFO.

1b. From the EXFO menu, click EXFO Handheld Instrument Software Manager.

2. Connect your unit to your computer using the USB cable.

3. Turn on your unit.

Your computer detects your unit and opens the Found New Hardware Wizard.



4. If your computer runs Windows XP, go to step 4a.

OR

If your computer runs Windows 2000, go to step 6.

Note: If your computer runs Windows Vista, follow the procedure for Windows XP. Steps and images may vary.

4a. If the application prompts you for Windows updates, select No, not this time, and then click Next.

4b. Make sure that the Install the software automatically (Recommended) option is selected, and click Next.

Note: Under Windows Vista, select Locate and install driver software (recommended).

Note: Under Windows Vista, when the wizard prompts you to search online for driver software, select Don’t search online. On your installation CD, go to the USB Drivers folder, and then go to the Windows Vista folder.

The wizard starts searching for software.



4c. In the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box, when software is found, click Next.

Note: Under Windows Vista, you do not need to click Next.

You may receive the following message:

Since it has been verified that the drivers work with Windows, click Continue Anyway.

4d. From the Found New Hardware Wizard window, click Finish.

5. Continue installation at step 7.



6. If your computer runs Windows 2000, proceed as follows.

6a. From the Found New Hardware Wizard window, click Next.

6b. From the Found New Hardware Wizard window, select the Search for a suitable driver for my device check box and click Next.

6c. From the Found New Hardware Wizard window to locate driver files, select the CD-ROM drives check box, then click Next.

6d. From the Found New Hardware Wizard window, click Next.



6e. From Found New Hardware Wizard window, click Finish.

7. The New Partnership window opens automatically. Proceed as follows to synchronize your computer and your unit information.

Note: Under Windows Vista, the synchronization tool is the Mobile Device Center instead of ActiveSync.

7a. From the New Partnership window, select Yes, then click Next.

7b. From the New Partnership window, clear all check boxes.

Click Next.

IMPORTANTTo avoid synchronization problems, ensure that NONE of the items is selected.



7c. From the New Partnership window for the end of installation, click Finish.

The Microsoft ActiveSync main window appears and the Handheld Instrument Software Manager main window displays your unit information.



Troubleshooting Computer InstallationIf a problem occurs during the installation or operation of HISM, or during the operation of your unit, the following suggestions are likely to solve most issues.

The setup wizard requests the administrators level of access.

Make sure you have the administrators level of access on the computer as explained at the beginning of the Preparing for Installation section.

Problem Cause and Solution

The Setup Wizard does not start automatically when you insert the CD in the computer.

From the computer desktop, double-click My computer. From My Computer window, double-click the CD-ROM drive (usually D:).From the CD, double-click the setup.exe file located at the root of the CD.

OR

From the Windows taskbar, click Start, then click Run. From the Run window, type D:\setup.exe (if D corresponds to the CD-ROM drive), then click OK.

Even if ActiveSync has been previously installed, you cannot see the ActiveSync icon on your computer and the HISM cannot communicate with the unit.

Windows configures user profiles independently from one another. For this reason, ActiveSync has probably not been “installed” for your user profile yet.

To configure ActiveSync for your user profile:

1. From the taskbar, click Start, point to All Programs, then click ActiveSync.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

You may receive error messages such as: “Fatal error during installation” and “Unable to run this command”. Click OK to acknowledge.

ActiveSync is now configured properly, even if you received error messages. Restart ActiveSync.



You can see the ActiveSync icon on your computer, but ActiveSync and HISM applications do not show Connected when you connect the handheld unit to the computer.

From the computer desktop, right-click the My Computer icon, then click Properties.

From System Properties, select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager.

From the Device Manager window, verify the following:

If there is a yellow question mark or exclamation point next to Other devices, click + next to it and note the handheld units that are listed.

You must install the associated drivers as explained in Connecting your Unit to your Computer, according to the computer’s operating system.




You can see the ActiveSync icon on your computer, but ActiveSync and HISM applications do not show Connected when you connect the handheld unit to the computer (continued).

Is there the Windows CE USB Devices item in the list? If not, make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the unit and to the computer. Make sure the unit is turned on.

Click + next to Windows CE USB Devices. If there is a yellow exclamation point next to a unit name, it means that the drivers have not been properly installed.

Double-click the unit name. From the Properties window, select the General tab, then click Reinstall Driver.

Install the drivers as explained in Connecting your Unit to your Computer, according to the computer’s operating system.

When you connect a USB memory drive or a CompactFlash card to your unit, it takes a long time before you can view its content on the screen.

OR

When you open some folders on your unit, it takes a long time before you can view their content on the screen.

The problem occurs when the USB memory drive, the card or the folder contains one or more files with the .exe extension. The problem is related to the way Windows CE manages this type of files.

To build a list of files, Windows CE needs to retrieve the icons associated with the various types of files. In the case of an .exe file, it has to read the entire file to extract the icon, which takes a long time.

Only the first access is slow. The next accesses will be faster because the information about icon’s location is kept in memory. This remains true until you perform a shutdown.




Your unit seems to have lost its connection with the computer (ActiveSync icon is dimmed).

Disconnect the USB cable from your unit, and then reconnect it. The communication should be restored automatically.

Even if it is not the first time you connect a unit to your computer, you are prompted to install USB drivers on your computer.

The unit was probably connected to a USB port that has never been used with this unit before. It is normal to be prompted to install USB drivers. USB ports will only recognize the devices that have been connected to them at least once.

You must install the required USB drivers for each USB port you intend to use.

The unit you have just connected is probably not of the same type as the one for which you installed the drivers (for example, you installed drivers for an FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform and you are using an FTB-150 Compact OTDR).

When you are prompted to install the drivers, simply select the Install the software automatically check box and click Next. Windows CE will install the appropriate drivers.

The splash screen (screen you can see when you start your unit) remains displayed and the unit seems not to respond anymore.

Note the code (made of letters or numbers) you see on the splash screen and contact EXFO.

The splash screen (screen you can see when you start your unit) remains gray and an error message indicates that Windows CE cannot be loaded.

The version of the system disk that is installed on your unit is prior to 2.3.0.31. Using HISM, reinstall version 2.3.0.31 or later.

You cannot see the new updates for your products from HISM.

The version of the system disk that is installed on your unit is too old. Using HISM, install the most recent system disk version available.




Removing Software

Handheld Instrument Software Manager

You can remove HISM by using the functions found in Windows Control Panel.

To remove Handheld Instrument Software Manager:

1. From the computer task bar, click Start.

2. From the menu, click Control Panel.

3. From the Control Panel dialog box, double-click Add or Remove Programs.



4. From the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click EXFO Handheld Instrument Software Manager and click Change/Remove or Remove.

Removing Microsoft ActiveSync

You can remove Microsoft ActiveSync by using the functions found in Windows Control Panel.

Note: Under Windows Vista, the synchronization tool is Mobile Device Center instead of ActiveSync.

To remove Microsoft ActiveSync:

1. From the computer task bar, click start.

2. From the menu, click Control Panel.

3. From the Control Panel dialog box, double-click Add or Remove Programs.

4. From the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Microsoft ActiveSync x.y (where x.y corresponds to the version number of ActiveSync) and click Change/Remove or Remove.

Adding or Removing Applications with the Handheld Instrument Software Manager

With the Handheld Instrument Software Manager (HISM), you can install applications on your FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform.

To install a program on your unit:

1. From your computer, open the HISM.

1a. On the taskbar, click Start, point to All Programs, then point to EXFO.

1b. From the EXFO menu, click EXFO Handheld Instrument Software Manager.

2. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to your unit and the other to the computer.

3. From HISM, select the items you want to install on your unit and click the Install Selected Programs button.

Online help is provided with HISM to help you install and remove applications.



Controlling Your Unit RemotelyYour unit supports remote control via Virtual Network Computing (VNC). This utility enables you to control your unit from a distant computer exactly as if you had your device close at hand.

To control your unit remotely:

1. Connect both the computer and your unit to a same network with RJ-45 (network) cables. To connect your unit, use the RJ-45 port located on its right side.

2. Turn on both the computer and the unit.

3. On your unit, in Toolbox CE, go to Main Menu. Select System Info > Platform.

4. Write down the IP address, then close the window.

Note: It may take a few seconds before you see the IP address on the list.

IMPORTANTTo avoid problems when you install a system disk on your FTB-200, do not turn off your unit and wait until Toolbox CE is displayed.

It is normal that the Shutting Down... message remains displayed during the installation and that your unit restarts a few times.

IMPORTANTWhen you attempt to remove an application from your unit, you may receive an error message indicating that the application could not close. In this case, close the application manually, then, from Toolbox CE, select Setup. Use the Remove Programs utility to remove the application.

IMPORTANTIf Windows opens the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box, select Install the software automatically (recommended) option and click the Next button.

From the displayed window, go to the USB Drivers folder on this CD. Go to the folder corresponding to the version of Windows that is installed on your computer (Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista).

Windows will install the necessary drivers and will recognize your device automatically.



5. From Toolbox CE, go to the Programs tab, then tap twice on the CEVNCSvr icon to activate VNC on your unit.

Note: If you are using an older unit, it is possible that you do not see the CEVNCSvr icon. To be able to control your unit remotely, install the latest version of Toolbox CE.

6. Insert the installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer you want to use to control your unit remotely.

7. When the Welcome window appears, select Explore CD from the list.

8. Go to the Utilities and User Documentation folder then copy the folder whose name begins with “vnc”. Paste the folder in a location of your choice on your computer.

9. Open the new folder, then double-click the .exe file.

10. From VNC Viewer, in the Server box, enter the IP address of your unit you wrote down at step 4. Let Encryption to the default value.

11. Click the Options button.

12. From the displayed dialog box, select Auto Select.

Under Colour level, select Full (all available colours), then click OK.

13. From VNC Viewer, click OK to start controlling your unit remotely.



New Product RegistrationYou can now register your new EXFO products online and benefit from every possible opportunity to optimize their performance. By doing so, you will always be notified of the latest software updates, key product enhancements and up-to-date support information related to your products.

To register, simply go to http://www.exfo.com/prodreg.

Restoring Your Unit to Normal OperationIf you ever encounter major problems with your FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform (for example, you cannot start your unit) you can restore your unit to normal operation from the maintenance mode. For current updates, use the Handheld Instrument Software Manager (HISM).

The restoration options are described below:

Restore Registry: The unit will restart in normal mode using the last installation software registry that was saved.

Restore System Partition: The unit will restart in normal mode. However, you will have to reinstall the system disk and your applications using HISM.

Restore System Partition From USB Flash Drive: The unit will restart in normal mode. However, you will have to reinstall the system disk and your applications using HISM.

Restore System Partition From CompactFlash card: The unit will restart in normal mode. However, you will have to reinstall the system disk and your applications using HISM.

To restore the system registry:

1. Shut down your unit by pressing and holding it down until the unit beeps twice .

2. Press simultaneously and to enter the maintenance mode. The window will be displayed after about 30 seconds.

3. Select Restore Registry.

4. When the application prompts you, select Yes to start the process.

Your unit may restart several times during the installation.

If the operation was successful, you can now use your unit. If your unit still does not work properly, try restoring the system partition.

To restore the system partition:




http://www.exfo.com/prodreg


3. Select Restore System Partition.


5. Once the process is complete, reinstall the system disk and your applications using HISM.

Your unit may restart several times during the installation.

If the operation was successful, you can now use your unit. If your unit still does not work properly, try restoring the system partition from a USB memory drive or a CompactFlash card.



To restore the system partition from a USB memory drive or a CompactFlash card:


2. Insert the installation CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.

3. On the CD, go to the Utilities and User Documentation folder, and then go to the System Image folder and copy its contents to the first level of the USB memory drive or CompactFlash card.


5. Select Restore System Partition From USB Flash Drive.

OR

Select Restore System Partition From CompactFlash card.

The application will search for the required .bex file.

6. Select the desired file, and then select Restore.


8. Once the process is complete, reinstall the system disk and your applications using HISM.

Your unit will restart several times. This operation takes 5 to 7 minutes to complete and is done when Toolbox CE is displayed.

If your unit still does not work properly, contact EXFO’s technical support group.

Viewing User Guides in PDF FormatA PDF version of the latest user guides is always available on your installation CD. They are stored in the Utilities and User Documentation folder. Simply double-click a file to view it in Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 4.00 and later).

If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader, or if you have an older version installed, version 8.1 is provided on this CD.

To install Adobe Acrobat Reader:

1. On the installation CD, go to the Utilities and User Documentation folder, and then select the Adobe Reader x.y (where x.y corresponds to the version of the reader) folder.

2. Double-click the .exe file to launch the installation process.

3. Follow the instructions on screen.



Release HistoryThis release of the FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform includes the latest upgrades for your product.

All changes are identified below.

IMPORTANTBefore installing the new version of the FTB-5700 Single Ended Dispersion Analyzer application, you must first remove the existing version from your unit (using HISM).

Product Release Changes

FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform version 3.4.0

CD version 3.4.0.61

FTB-5700Now possible to manually choose an event as the proper end of the fiber.

FTB-200Applications now also available in Portuguese.

The on-screen (virtual) keyboard is now displayed at logon.

FTB-7000 OTDR SeriesApplications now also available in Portuguese.

Online help now also available in Portuguese.

Overall improvement of the way acquisition and analysis are performed.

Better management of the OTDR trace files in Bellcore format.

The acquisition of a large number of traces is now performed normally.

The ORL value is now calculated according to the defined span start.

Reduced noise on OTDR traces acquired on long fiber links.

Reports containing graphs with markers are now printed correctly.

Macrobends are now detected properly even when the selected wavelengths do not use the same pulse widths.




CD version 3.4.0.59

FTB-8510B Packet BlazerFTB-8510G Packet BlazerFTB-8525/8535 Packet Blazer FC

EtherSAM (ITU-T Y.156sam): Contrary to other methodologies, EtherSAM (which is based on the new ITU-T Y.156sam) supports new multiservice offerings (FTB-81xxNGE).

802.3 frame format: Capability to support 802.3 frame format (FTB-81xxNGE).

PDF compact report on FTB-200 platform.

FTB-8100 SeriesNew OTN RTD feature.

New OTU1f and OTU2f FC Over-clocked rates software option (FTB-8130/8130NG/8130NGE).

GUI Enhancements.

EtherSAM (ITU-T Y.156sam): Contrary to other methodologies, EtherSAM (which is based on the new ITU-T Y.156sam) supports new multiservice offerings (FTB-81xxNGE).

802.3 frame format: Capability to support 802.3 frame format (FTB-81xxNGE).


CD version 3.4.0.53

FTB-8510B Packet BlazerFixed Operational considerations: A number of known operational considerations were fixed in this release.

FTB-8510G Packet BlazerFixed Operational considerations: A number of known operational considerations were fixed in this release.

FTB-8525/8535 Packet Blazer FCFixed Operational considerations: A number of known operational considerations were fixed in this release.

Optical Spectrum AnalyzerApplication now available in Simplified Chinese.


CD version 3.4.0

Compact modular platformNew Windows CE 6 version: R2

Microsoft QFE April 2007 to February 2009 were added

Overall performance improvements

Internet Explorer shortcut now available

Drivers to support new Bluetooth CF card now available

Bluetooth support in the MACE

New auto-boot feature after power failure available on relevant applications

Automatic application launch on startup now allows two applications instead of one





CD version 3.2.7.48

FTB-8510B Packet BlazerFrame Analyzer test enhancements:

Capability to measure latency

Measurements on all 10 streams

Pre-configured Stream Profiles: Voice, Video and data

Capability to configure the frame format to TCP at layer 4.

Capability to automatically restart an active test following a power outage

FTB-8510G Packet BlazerFrame Analyzer test enhancements:





GUI Enhancements


FTB-8525/8535 Packet Blazer FCFrame Analyzer test enhancements:





GUI Enhancements

TCP Trhoughput (Software option)





FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform, version 3.2.0

CD version 3.2.7

FTB-8105/8115/8120(NG)/8120NGE/8130(NG)/8130NGE Transport Blazer

New feature:

OTU2 Over-Clocked Rates (Software Option). Available on the FTB-8130/8130NG/8130NGE modules.

Ethernet over OTN (Software Option). This feature is an extension to the OTU2 over-clocked rates. Available on the FTB-8130NG/8130NGE modules.

Frame Analyzer (Software Option): Capability to perform multiple stream traffic generation and analysis (up to 10 streams). Available on the FTB-8120NGE/8130NGE modules.

FTB-8510B Packet BlazerNew features:

Capability to perform tests over IPv6 networks (Software Option).

Includes all features of previous service packs and product packs.

FTB-8510G Packet BlazerNew features:

Capability to perform tests over IPv6 networks (Software Option).


FTB-8525/8535 Packet Blazer FCNew features:

Frame Analyzer (Software Option): Capability to perform multiple stream traffic generation and analysis (up to 10 streams).






CD version 3.2.3

FTB-5700 Single Ended Dispersion AnalyzerNew acquisition mode for increased robustness in case of high wind conditions on aerial fibers.

Clear, user-friendly error messages.

Optimized measurement of fiber ends using reflective terminations.

FTB-7000 OTDR SeriesIncludes all features of previous service packs and product packs.


PBB-TE (software option)

MPLS (software option)

Advanced filtering (software option)

Fibre channel 1x, 2x (software option)

Configurable Oversize alarm

GUI performance optimization

FTB-8510G Packet BlazerNew features:

PBB-TE (software option)

MPLS (software option)

Advanced filtering (software option)

MAC-Less RFC

Configurable oversize alarm

GUI performance optimization

FTB-8525/8535 Packet Blazer FCNow supports the new modules:

FTB-8525 Fibre Channel 1x/2x/4x and Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps test module.

FTB-8535 Fibre Channel 1x/2x/4x/10x and Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps/10Gbps test module.





CD version 3.0.2

FTB-200Online help now also available in French, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Spanish.

FTB-5700 Single Ended Dispersion AnalyzerApplication and online help now also available in French, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Spanish.


New feature:DS1 Programmable Loop Codes

For details, see Transport Blazer release notes available in the Utilities and User Documentation folder.





This release brings an overall improvement to the speed of the applications, and especially the transport and datacom (protocol) applications.

The installation of the new system disk takes several minutes.

FTB-5700 Single Ended Dispersion AnalyzerNew product.

FTB-7000 OTDR SeriesIncludes all features of previous service packs and product packs.


New features:

Note: If your unit is equipped with a 1-GB memory, both the SONET/SDH Analyzer and Ethernet Analyzer applications will be installed on your unit. If the memory is less than 1 GB, only the SONET/SDH Analyzer application will be installed.

Compact Report Generation

Unified Report Generation Tool

BERT layer 3/4 (8120NGE/8130NGE Ethernet Analyzer)




BERT layer 3/4



Fixed Operational Considerations

For details, see Packet Blazer release notes available in the Utilities and User Documentation folder.





FTB-8510G Packet Blazer New features:

BERT layer 3/4



Fixed Operational Considerations

For details, see Packet Blazer release notes available in the Utilities and User Documentation folder.





FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform version 2.3.0-B

FTB-8105/8115/8120/8130 Transport BlazerGUI Enhancements including: BER statistics in Alarm Summary Page, Laser On/Off Quick Button, Bit Error Inject Quick Button, and Highlighted Select Tabs

OTN Enhancements: ODU Multiplexing software option

SONET/SDH electrical test interface support for FTB/IQS-8105.

For details, see FTB-8105/8115/FTB-8120/FTB-8130 Transport Blazer release notes.

FTB-8510 and FTB-8510B Packet BlazerDual Test Set or head-to-head configuration support.

TCP throughput feature enhancements offering Initial Window Size, Last/Current TCP Throughput Measurement, Last/Current Round Trip Time, and TCP Throughput Unit selection (Mbps or %).

GUI enhancements including: Improved Alarm Summary, Page, Logger Sorting capability, Laser On/Off Button, Error Inject Button, Highlighted Select Tabs, and Auto-Jump to RFC 2544 Results capability.

BERT over VLAN / Q-in-Q.

For details, see Packet Blazer release notes.

FTB-8510G Packet Blazer Dual Test Set or head-to-head configuration support.

Out-of-Sequence Packet Count.

Frame Loss Count.

A No Traffic Alarm will be generated during a BERT if no traffic is received while the link is active

UDP / IP Header Checksum Validation capability.

DHCP client capability.

GUI enhancements including: Improved Alarm Summary Page, Logger Sorting capability, Laser On/Off Button, Error Inject Button, Highlighted Select Tabs, and Auto-Jump to RFC 2544 Results capability.

Configurable Test Timer.

Configurable reports

Test Favorites

For details, see Packet Blazer release notes.



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This release is useful if you have to reinstall a system disk on the unit with which this CD was provided. In other cases, you do not need to download and to install this version.FTB-200

Supports a new hardware component that is now included in the units.


FTB-200An upgrade of the system disk will be performed automatically if the current system disk version is earlier to 2.0.1.20.

A disk scanning utility is now launched automatically at startup if Windows CE could not have been properly shut down last time you turned off your unit.

For better protection of the unit’s memory, it is now impossible to turn off the unit during its startup.

FTB-7000B/70000C/7000D OTDRAn error message is now displayed if you attempt to save a trace and the unit’s memory (flash memory) is full.

Time zone is now correctly saved with the traces.

Overall improvement of the way traces are saved.

Better response time when you perform ORL measurements.


FTB-200Online help now also available in French, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Spanish.

DataFormat application now available (on this CD).

FTB-7000B/70000C/7000D OTDROnline help now also available in French, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Spanish.

Better response time when you modify parameters (using the knob) during acquisition.

In the Measure tab, ORL value is now displayed more quickly when you move markers with the knob.

On the graph, distance scale is now adjusted to reflect the changes of range.

FTB-8115/8120/8130 Transport BlazerIncludes all features and fixes of FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform version 2.0.1 cSSA PP1. See the corresponding Release Notes for details.

FTB-8510 Packet BlazerIncludes all features and fixes of FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform version 2.0.1 cPB PP1. See the corresponding Release Notes for details.




Metrino is a registered trademark of EXFO Inc. in Canada and is used to develop software, namely software used for fiber-optic test and measurement applications.


Now supports the FTB-8120 and FTB-8130 Transport Blazer modules.


Better management of unit’s memory during installation.

FTB-200 Compact Modular Platform version 2.0

Includes IP testing tools.

Includes Battery Calibration utility.

Supports remote control via VNC.

Applications now available in Polish.



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