The Exfo IQS-510P-N12-G1 is an intelligent test system control unit that serves as the core platform for the IQS-500 Intelligent Test System. Built on industrial PC architecture with a Pentium III processor and Windows 2000 Professional, it provides a scalable, modular foundation for optical test and measurement applications in laboratory and manufacturing environments. The unit accommodates 10 plug-in test modules and can control up to nine IQS-510E expansion units, enabling system expansion to a maximum of 100 modules.
## Technical Specifications
• Processor: Industrial Pentium III
• Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional
• Memory: 512 MB RAM (N12 designation includes additional 256 MB)
• Module Slots: 10
• Maximum System Configuration: 100 modules (control of 9 IQS-510E expansion units)
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
• Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C
• Relative Humidity: 0 % to 80 % non-condensing at 40 °C
## Key Features
• Backward-compatible with IQ-200 Optical Test System modules
• Integrated IQS Manager software for data analysis and high-speed acquisitions
• Ethernet 10/100 Base-T interface for network connectivity and remote control
• RS-232 serial interface for remote instrument control
• Optional GPIB interface (IEEE 488.2 standard) for multi-instrument control
• EXFO Bus II high-speed interface for inter-unit data and command transfer
• Desktop or 1U rack-mount operation (optional GP-3005 screen/keyboard combo available)
## Compatibility & Integration
• Supports SCPI commands and LabVIEW drivers
• Local control via ActiveX/COM library; remote control via ActiveX/DCOM over Ethernet
• Compatible with comprehensive range of single-slot plug-in test modules
• Compatible with IQS-510E Expansion Units
• Requires null-modem cable (EXFO GP-216) for DTE/DTE communications between units
