The Exfo IQ-206 PC-PCI Expansion Card (P/N: PLQ306A) is a PCI host interface that expands the modular testing capabilities of an optical test system. This expansion card controls up to four IQ-206 Expansion Units, each housing six slots for IQ-series optical test modules including optical power meters, light sources, optical switches, and tunable lasers. A single card with four expansion units delivers 24 single-slot module capacity, enabling scalable optical component testing in manufacturing and laboratory environments.
## Technical Specifications
• **Host Interface:** PCI Expansion Card
• **Maximum Controlled Expansion Units:** Four (4) IQ-206 Expansion Units
• **Module Slots per Expansion Unit:** Six (6) slots
• **Maximum Module Capacity:** 24 single-slot modules (with one PC-PCI card and four expansion units)
• **Host Architecture:** Standard PC, Pentium-based
• **Display:** VGA screen, 640 × 480 pixels
• **Storage:** Hard disk drive, floppy disk drive
• **Input Devices:** Front panel keys, front panel mouse
## Power & Environmental
• **Expansion Unit Power Consumption:** 175 VA at 115/230 VAC (50/60 Hz)
• **Fuse Rating:** 250 V, 5 A fast blow
• **Operating Temperature:** 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
• **Storage Temperature:** 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
• **Expansion Unit Dimensions:** 14.5 cm (H) × 36 cm (W) × 30.5 cm (D)
• **Expansion Unit Weight:** 3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
## Key Features
• Direct PCI interface for host PC integration
• GPIB (IEEE-488.2) and RS-232 communication support
• LabVIEW drivers and OLE/OCX communication links
• IQ-SDK Software Development Kit inclusion
• Modular architecture supports hot-swappable optical test modules
## Compatibility & Integration
The expansion card connects directly to host PCs via standard PCI slots. Expansion units interface through SCSI or direct PC connection. Full software integration includes LabVIEW drivers, OLE/OCX communication protocols, and the IQ-SDK for custom application development.
