Exfo IQ-206 PC-PCI Expansion Card (P/N: PLQ306A)
The Exfo IQ-206 PC-PCI Expansion Card (P/N: PLQ306A) is a component designed to extend the capabilities of a PC through a PCI interface. This expansion card allows for integration with Exfo testing equipment, enhancing the functionality and versatility of the host computer in network testing and analysis environments.
- Model
- Exfo PLQ306A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $650
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- PLQ306A
This unit
The Exfo IQ-206 PC-PCI Expansion Card (P/N: PLQ306A) is a PCI host interface that expands the modular testing capabilities of an optical test system. This expansion card controls up to four IQ-206 Expansion Units, each housing six slots for IQ-series optical test modules including optical power meters, light sources, optical switches, and tunable lasers. A single card with four expansion units delivers 24 single-slot module capacity, enabling scalable optical component testing in manufacturing and laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications
Host Interface: PCI Expansion Card
Maximum Controlled Expansion Units: Four (4) IQ-206 Expansion Units
Module Slots per Expansion Unit: Six (6) slots
Maximum Module Capacity: 24 single-slot modules (with one PC-PCI card and four expansion units)
Host Architecture: Standard PC, Pentium-based
Display: VGA screen, 640 × 480 pixels
Storage: Hard disk drive, floppy disk drive
Input Devices: Front panel keys, front panel mouse
Power & Environmental
Expansion Unit Power Consumption: 175 VA at 115/230 VAC (50/60 Hz)
Fuse Rating: 250 V, 5 A fast blow
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Storage Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Expansion Unit Dimensions: 14.5 cm (H) × 36 cm (W) × 30.5 cm (D)
Expansion Unit Weight: 3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
Key Features
Direct PCI interface for host PC integration
GPIB (IEEE-488.2) and RS-232 communication support
LabVIEW drivers and OLE/OCX communication links
IQ-SDK Software Development Kit inclusion
Modular architecture supports hot-swappable optical test modules
Compatibility & Integration The expansion card connects directly to host PCs via standard PCI slots. Expansion units interface through SCSI or direct PC connection. Full software integration includes LabVIEW drivers, OLE/OCX communication protocols, and the IQ-SDK for custom application development.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | 115/230 VAC (50/60 Hz) |
Exfo PLQ306A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo PLQ306A. Calibration covers analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Exfo PLQ306A faults: power supply failure (cRIO-9073/9074), C-series slot connector wear, PXI chassis fan failure, GPIB interface failure on VXI controllers, BIOS/EEPROM corruption. NI CompactRIO most common faults are power supply failure on older cRIO-9073/9074 chassis and C-series module slot connector wear from repeated hot-swap cycles. PXI chassis fan failure is the most common wear item — chassis fans are field-replaceable. VXI embedded controllers most commonly develop EEPROM corruption and GPIB interface failure.
Exfo PLQ306A price
This Exfo PLQ306A is listed at $650. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo PLQ306A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo PLQ306A 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 analog input channel accuracy and offset at all gain settings, analog output accuracy, digital I/O logic threshold verification, sample rate and timing accuracy, and trigger and synchronization bus functional verification. NI CompactRIO and PXI chassis also undergo backplane trigger line integrity check.. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
