
CABLE ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENT
IQS-12001B
R&D AND MANUFACTURING—OPTICAL
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT
Provides the most accurate insertion loss
and reflectance measurements on the market for
components and cable assemblies
TEST SYSTEM
High-sensitivity, mandrel-free reflectance measurements down to
–75 dB, meeting requirements for the most demanding FTTH applications
Simultaneous measurement on four wavelength (1310, 1490, 1550 and
1625 nm)
Open architecture allows for customizable controls and remote
configuration
Compatible with simplex, duplex, multifiber, bundle, hybrid and fanout
cable assemblies, as well as PLC splitters and planar arrays
Platform compatibility
IQS-600 Integrated Qualification System
IQS-500 Intelligent Test System
Next-Generation Network Assessment

IQS-12001B
Cable Assembly and Component Test System
Fully Integrated Cable Assembly
and Component Testing
Maximize production throughput for insertion loss (IL) and mandrel-free reflection testing for all types of fiber-optic interconnect cable
and component assemblies with the IQS-12001B Cable Assembly and Component Test System. This fast and accurate system comes
with the most complete single-software package available, delivering truly integrated testing for simplex, duplex, multifiber, hybrid and
fanout fiber assemblies, as well as for components such as PLC splitters used in FTTx systems.
1m
splitter
ORL + IL + length
PLC
1m
RLRL
RL + IL
Simplex, duplex, multifiber and fanout, with or without hybrid connectors.
(RL = reflectance; IL = insertion loss)
RL
RL + IL
Component testing.
(ORL = optical return loss; RL = reflectance; IL = insertion loss)
Key Features Key Benefits
Turnkey software for manufacturing Ready-to-use box (plug and play) to start
environments your manufacturing
Mandrel-free reflectance measurement Ideal for non-bendable and/or multimode fibers
Highest reflectance sensitivity: –75 dB Optimized for FTTx-component qualification
Automated four-wavelength testing Faster testing time for all FTTx configurations
capability and one-meter resolution
capability for splitter testing
Optical switch integration Fast and automated tests for multifiber and/or hybrid
cable assembly support

IQS-12001B
Cable Assembly and Component Test System
System overview
The IQS-12001B system features a loss test module (IQS-3250/3250B), optional optical switches and a software package that
integrates and manages test sequences, the database and its results, as well as the peripherals such as bar code reader, label printers
and foot switches used in production environments.
1 2
Loss and reflectance measurements
1
The IQS-3250/3250B Loss Test Module is based on advanced time-domain technology with a wide-aperture integrating cavity
detector. The module’s internal monitoring channel ensures IL measurement accuracy while its internal reflectance reference
significantly improves multimode and singlemode reflectance measurement performance; in singlemode assembly, it also accounts
for the effects of Rayleigh backscattering in each measurement. Combined with EXFO’s advanced detection electronics and
algorithms, the IQS-3250/3250B provides highly accurate mandrel-free reflectance measurements for even the most difficult-totest APC connectors.
Customizable modular architecture
2
The IQS-12001B’s unique architecture allows you to add and remove modules to meet your testing needs. Mix and match
different wavelength combinations, test singlemode and multimode cable assemblies, and add switches to convert your simplex
configuration into a multifiber test system—thanks to the system’s unified software and powerful database, which protect your
valuable production data.
Supported accessories
Label printer Bar code reader Foot switch