The Exfo IQS-1710 is a single-channel optical power meter module engineered for integration into the Exfo IQS-600 Integrated Qualification System. This modular instrument delivers fast, accurate power measurements across laboratory and field environments by pairing with compatible optical heads from the OHS-1700 series. The platform emphasizes high-speed acquisition, flexible display options, and straightforward operation within a standardized test framework.
## Technical Specifications
**Measurement Performance**
• Continuous-mode peak acquisition speed: up to 5208 acquisitions per second
• Sampling rate: up to 5208 Hz
• Stabilization time: 300 µs
• Dynamic range: 80 dB
• Accuracy: typical polarization-dependent responsivity of ±0.008 dB (0 dBm to −50 dBm); wavelength and connector type affect final uncertainty values
**Data Acquisition**
• Continuous mode operation
• Min/Max acquisition tracking over user-defined timespans
• Virtual channels for real-time power ratio calculations and referencing
• Graph mode with simultaneous display of up to four curves
**Electrical**
• Power measurement unit: configurable (Absolute or Reference mode)
• Electronic dark current nulling supported
## Key Features
• Individually calibrated optical heads enable interchangeability without accuracy loss
• User-configurable measurement displays optimized for real-time analysis
• Remote control via GPIB (IEEE-488.1, IEEE-488.2), Ethernet, or RS-232 when integrated with IQS-600
• Instrument drivers: LabVIEW, SCPI commands, COM/DCOM library drivers
## Physical Characteristics
**Dimensions & Weight**
• Module dimensions: 125 mm × 36 mm × 282 mm (4 15/16 in × 1 7/16 in × 11 1/8 in)
• Module weight: 0.64 kg (1.4 lb)
**Environmental**
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F); maximum 30 °C for optical power > 35 dBm; maximum 25 °C with FOA-396 attenuator
• Storage temperature: −40 °C to 70 °C (−40 °F to 158 °F)
• Relative humidity: 0 % to 80 % non-condensing
## Compatibility & Integration
Host system: Exfo IQS-600 Integrated Qualification System. Compatible optical heads (OHS-1700 series) required for operation; sold separately.
