Atec Acterna-JDSU-SDA-5000 - Manual (Page 6)

Field usage is covered by the SDA-5000.
The SDA-5000 can be tailored with
various options to meet the most
demanding forward and reverse
sweep needs.
Headend/hub usage is covered by
the SDA-5500 and SDA-5510. The
SDA-5500 provides forward sweep and
single-user reverse sweep while the
SDA-5510 provide multi-user reverse
sweep. Full forward and reverse sweep
alignment can be achieved by using
the SDA-5510 in conjunction with
the model SDA-5500 transceiver.
The SDA-5510 can also be used alone
in remote hub sites for dedicated
reverse alignment applications.
For networks that do not provide a
practical location to install a rack
mounted SDA-5510, (that is, systems
where reverse traffic is received by
an ATM/SONET/SDH network rather
than returning to the headend) the
SDA-5000 with option 6 provides all
the functionality of the SDA-5510,
(Note: forward sweep capability is not
included with SDA-5000 with option 6).
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Local amplifier alignment
w/loopback tests
The SDA Series’ loopback tests enable
the technician to perform frequency
response measurements of active or
passive field devices. Either a CW or
sweep signal may be generated from
the SDA instrument and injected to the
input of a device under test. The DUT
output can then be measured by the
SDA, providing valuable information
such as gain, loss, roll-off, or frequency
response. The CW loopback test
is available on the SDA-5000 with
option 1. The CW loopback and sweep
loopback features are available on
the SDA-5000 with option 2.
Provides the right solution for varying
network needs
The SDA Series includes three models
with multiple extra options ensuring
that all testing needs, from portable
in-the-field hub testing to rack-mounted,
headend or hub requirements are
catered to. The three models are also
designed to interoperate with earlier
Acterna Stealth models.
Stealth Sweep compatibility
The SDA Series is completely sweep
compatible with Stealth 3SR, 3ST,
3HRV, and StealthTrak SSA-1000 Series
instruments. The only requirement is
that Firmware version 9.3 is installed
in Stealth instruments, and Firmware
version 2.0 installed in StealthTrak
SSA-1000 instruments. To take full
advantage of the faster forward sweep
capability, all headend and field
instruments must be SDA Series.
Upgrading from Stealth to SDA
The Acterna upgrade program is
designed to protect customers’ invest-
ments in test equipment. Any model
3SR, 3ST, or 3HRV can be upgraded to
the SDA Series at any of Acterna world-
wide service centers, and customers
who own a model SSA-1000 can
upgrade to the SDA Series with an
in-the-field Firmware change only.
Extensive automated test capability
The SDA Series offers a practical
user interface, which normally
only requires the push of a button
to operate, and its built-in automation
significantly reduces the cost of
ownership to businesses.
The single-channel level display shows both video
and audio levels (either single or dual sound/
NICAM) and the difference between the two
Digital channel average power measurements can
be made using the digiCheck ™ feature
The Navigator user interface, common on all
Acterna SDA meters