User guide

Optical Test System 1
1 IQ-200 Optical Test System
Overview
The IQ-200 product line is a modular optical test system designed for
laboratory application. Thanks to the Windows compatible IQ-200
Software, the IQ-200 Optical Test System combines power, performance,
and flexibility with a user-friendly interface. The main components of the
system are the IQ-203 Control Unit, which can house up to three modules,
and the IQ-206 Expansion Unit, which can house up to six modules. It is
also possible to control IQ-206 Expansion Units with an IQ-206 Expansion
Card inserted in a PC.
IQ-203 Control Unit
The IQ-203 is the mainframe of the IQ-200 Optical Test System. The IQ-203
controls all the modules, whether they are inserted in the IQ-203 itself or in
an IQ-206 Expansion Unit. The standard IQ-203 integrates a Pentium MMX
microprocessor PC architecture. It can be equipped with a network
interface card (Ethernet or other), allowing you to connect to a Local Area
Network (LAN).
The Windows compatible IQ-200 Software simultaneously controls all
modules via the IQ-203 bus. Upon delivery, this software is already installed
on the IQ-203 Control Unit and ready to run. For more information about
the IQ-200 Software, see Using the IQ-200 Optical Test System on page 35.
All software commands can be controlled with the hardware keys and
mouse provided on the unit front panel. However, an external mouse and
an optional keyboard allow easier operation. Also, the addition of a VGA
monitor can enhance the visual aspect of the applications, just as a printer
can be useful for producing hard copies.
The IQ-203 has room for three single-slot interchangeable modules and
can control up to four IQ-206 Expansion Units: the total system capacity is
27 single-slot modules. For more information about a typical IQ-200 setup,
see Installing and Connecting the IQ-200 Hardware on page 13.
In addition to operating the IQ modules, any commercial software
(spreadsheets, word processors, etc.) can also be installed on the IQ-203,
although the warranty may be void in certain cases.