The EXFO IQS-1700 is a high-performance optical power meter module engineered for integration into the EXFO IQS-600 Integrated Qualification System and IQS-500 Intelligent Test System. It delivers fast, accurate optical power measurements across demanding R&D and manufacturing environments through a modular architecture supporting one or two OHS-1700 High-Performance Optical Heads for simultaneous dual-channel measurements and real-time power ratio calculations.
## Technical Specifications
• Dynamic Range: 80 dB
• Stabilization Time: 300 µs
• Continuous-Mode Peak Acquisition Speed: 5208 samples per second
• Interchangeable calibrated optical heads for cross-station deployment without accuracy loss
## Key Features
• Dual-Channel Capability: Supports simultaneous measurements on multiple channels with real-time power ratio calculations, ideal for optical source referencing and inter-channel power comparison
• Multiple Optical Head Options:
• IQS-1712X/1722X: GeX front-panel detectors; high-power measurements to 25 dBm (one or two detectors)
• OHS-1713W-PL: InGaAs detector, 3 mm detector size
• OHS-1713-UH: InGaAs and integrating cavity detector; Ultra-High-Power™ capable of safe measurements to 37 dBm
• IQS-17X3 models: InGaAs front-panel detectors; sensitivity to -87 dBm
• Measurement Modes:
• Absolute Mode: Direct optical power measurement
• Reference Mode: Relative power measurement with user-defined reference level
• Min/Max Tracking: Captures minimum and maximum power values over defined periods for PDL or source power drift analysis
• Graph Mode: Real-time user-configurable display with up to four simultaneous curves
• Graphical User Interface for intuitive control of meter settings and acquisition launching
## Typical Applications
Research and development environments requiring component characterization, manufacturing test floors demanding high-throughput power verification, and optical system qualification where simultaneous multi-channel measurement and power trending are critical.
## Compatibility & Integration
Designed for seamless integration into EXFO IQS-600 and IQS-500 systems. Accepts OHS-1700 series optical heads with individual factory calibration, enabling field interchangeability across test stations and modules.
