The VeEX-CM3000/CM3800 sweep, spectrum and DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem network analysers are designed to analyse upstream and downstream network performance for business and bundled services. Both instruments validate the effectiveness of DOCSIS 3.0 services.
The platform provides cable TV technicians with a plant maintenance tool with sweep and spectrum analysis. Its easy-to-use WinCE system minimises training and maximises testing consistency.
The platform is compatible with existing CaLan sweep installations — it works side by side with legacy deployments. Its open-architecture design provides support for a variety of devices and future applications. It also interfaces with the web-based realGATE test management system, providing a full array of management tools for tracking assets, analysing test data and implementing workforce management.
The platform simplifies proof-of-performance testing, as well as using Wi-Fi option, Ethernet or cable modem to access back office systems and manage test results.
Key features include: fast spectrum with 0.3 µs sample rate; equaliser stress, frequency response and group delay measurements in digital and cable mode; an i-QAM option that identifies impairments in a QAM signal; gated CCN, CSO, CTB and HUM tests on active channels; a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem with up to 8 DS and four US bonded channels; a high-resolution, true non-interfering 5–1000 MHz downstream sweep system with manual and automatic gain and slope offsets; futureproof flexible and upgradeable DSP software-defined receiver technology; fast 5–200 MHz upstream sweep, plus ingress detection and display; a Wi-Fi 802.11g wireless USB adapter option; a fast 1 GHz spectrum analyser with 1000 MHz span and 1 MHz to 30 kHz RBW; a 6.4″ full VGA colour touch screen (daylight visible); BPI+ and packet cable digital certificates installed; weather and shock resistance; net-tools ping, trace, throughput and IP details via Wi-Fi, Ethernet and cable modem; user-programmable automated 24 h testing; and additional applications for live search, Telnet, SNMP, FTP and Remote Desktop, plus options for Wi-Fi, Signature Capture and more.