Exfo IQS-2150 Optical Light Source
Exfo Optical Light Sources. Model: IQS-2150.
- Model
- Exfo IQS-2150
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $580
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- IQS-2150
This unit
The Exfo IQS-2150 Optical Light Source is a modular precision instrument for testing and characterizing fiber optic components and systems across telecommunications, data center, and research environments. It delivers stable, accurate optical signals using single- or dual-wavelength LED and DFB laser emitters configured for singlemode and multimode fiber types. Steady drive circuitry maximizes output power stability while precision optical coupling ensures low-loss, narrow-beam efficiency.
Technical Specifications
- Emitter Configuration: Single- or dual-wavelength LED and DFB laser options
- Fiber Support: Singlemode and multimode
- Variable Output Power: 6 dB range (multimode), 8 dB range (singlemode)
- Attenuation Control: 0.5 dB steps (multimode), 0.1 dB steps (singlemode); disabled during modulation mode
- Output Coupling: Low-loss, narrow-beam design via precision optical components
- Power Consumption: 5 W
- Warm-up Time: 30 minutes at 23 °C ± 1 °C; 1 hour recommended for thermal stability
Key Features
- FTTx and PON testing at 1310 nm/1490 nm and 1550 nm per ITU-T G.9833
- Encircled-Flux (EF) compliance achievable with IQS-2150-0012D (62.5 µm output) paired with EXFO SPSB-EF mode conditioner for 50 µm fiber per IEC-61280-4-1 Ed.2
- Dither mode for stable optical return loss (ORL) measurements via spectral broadening
- Single-operation display for source activation, wavelength selection, power, and modulation configuration
- Integrated attenuation control with fine resolution for singlemode applications
Typical Applications
- Fiber optic component characterization
- Passive optical network validation
- Return loss and spectral measurements
- Telecommunications and data center testing
- Laboratory and field research
Compatibility & Integration
- Local control via IQS Manager software (version 4.0 or later)
- Remote control through GPIB (IEEE-488.1, IEEE-488.2), RS-232, or Ethernet TCP/IP
- SCPI commands and LabVIEW driver support
- Platform-based operation within IQS system architecture
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm |
Exfo IQS-2150 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo IQS-2150. Calibration covers output power at specified wavelengths, wavelength accuracy, 15-minute output stability, and modulation frequency accuracy where applicable. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Exfo IQS-2150 faults: laser diode end-of-life (output below spec), fiber output connector damage, output instability. Common repairs include laser diode replacement when output falls below spec, fiber output connector repair, and thermal management service.
Exfo IQS-2150 price
This Exfo IQS-2150 is listed at $580. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo IQS-2150 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo IQS-2150 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers output power at specified wavelengths, wavelength accuracy, 15-minute output stability, and modulation frequency accuracy where applicable. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
