Handheld Triple Play Field Meter by Acterna / JDSU

The DSAM is the industry leading high-speed data installer meter that enables increased numbers of cable modem installs per day.

Highlights

• All-in-one meter includes DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS service testing and Signal Level Meter (SLM) features.


• NEW - Synch without Reboot


• NEW - Increased throughput on DOCSIS 1.1 hardware ? up to 15 MB downstream


• Autotest capability with administration security.


• Environmental resilience and robustness.


• Extensive help system directly linked to meter capabilities.


• Multiple language support.

Applications

• Upstream and downstream verification with CMTS using DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS protocols. Includes DOCSIS/RF IP throughput and packet loss performance testing. VoIP test options.


• Digital carrier performance with Quick QAM summary of MER/EVM and pre/post FEC BER.


• Isolate PC configuration issues with Web Access Test through the customer's cable modem. Optional Ethernet IP throughput and packet loss performance testing.


• Pre-configured automated tests for digital, analog, and DOCSIS channels.


• Increase field efficiency with an optional browser interface, over the DOCSIS RF link to your workforce management system using the IAS-100 Instrument Application Server software.

Key Features

• NEW QAM Ingress (DSAM-2600/3600/6000B ? 6 MHz units only)


• NEW Sweepless Sweep: Standard on the DSAM-6000; Optional on DSAM-3500/3600


• NEW Enhanced Downstream Spectrum (Low Pass Filter, Resolution B/W (30KHz), Dwell time (1-25 ms), 4 MHz ? 1 GHz


• NEW Errored Seconds (ES) and Severely Errored Seconds (SES): DSAM-2500 model and higher only


• NEW HUM for either 60 Hz or 50 Hz Power Grids


• DOCSIS, versions 1.0 and 1.1 based. Optional PacketCable VoIP test capability.


• 4 to 1000 MHz range; 8 MHz and 6 MHz models.


• Weather and shock-resistant enclosure.


• Weighs less than 3 lb (1.4 kg).


• Analog and digital signal level capabilities.