The Exfo IQS-510P-N10-I3-G1 is an intelligent test system control unit built on industrial PC architecture for high-performance optical testing in laboratory and manufacturing environments. This 10-slot modular platform accommodates a variety of test modules, enabling flexible and scalable system configurations. The control unit runs Windows 2000 Professional on a Pentium III processor with 256 MB of standard memory, supports Ethernet 10/100 Base-T and RS-232 connectivity, and includes an optional GPIB interface for IEEE 488.2 compliance. Up to nine IQS-510E Expansion Units can be controlled by a single IQS-510P, allowing expansion to 100 total module slots.
## Technical Specifications
• **Processor:** Pentium III
• **Operating System:** Windows 2000 Professional
• **Memory:** 256 MB standard (N10 configuration)
• **Module Slots:** 10 (IQS-510P control unit); expandable to 100 with nine IQS-510E Expansion Units
• **Operating Temperature:** 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
• **Storage Temperature:** -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
• **Relative Humidity:** 0% to 80% non-condensing at 40 °C
## Key Features
• Ethernet 10/100 Base-T interface for LAN/WAN connectivity and remote control
• RS-232 standard port for remote control
• Optional GPIB card (I3) for IEEE 488.2 master/slave operation with SCPI command support
• IQS Manager software for data analysis and acquisition
• Remote control via ActiveX/COM library, DCOM, or LabVIEW drivers using SCPI commands over Ethernet, GPIB, or RS-232
• Backward-compatible with IQ-200 Optical Test System modules
• Supports external monitor, mouse, and keyboard peripherals
• Optional 1U rack-mountable screen/keyboard combo (GP-3005) available
## Typical Applications
This control unit serves as the central management platform for multi-module optical test systems in manufacturing, quality assurance, and laboratory environments where modular expansion and remote control integration are required.
## Compatibility & Integration
The IQS-510P integrates into automated test setups through multiple control interfaces. Backward compatibility with IQ-200 Optical Test System modules ensures protection of existing module investments. GPIB support enables integration into instrument chains requiring IEEE 488.2 compliance.
