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Atec Acterna-DSAM-2500 Series User Manual

Acterna dsam-2500, Digital service activation meter

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Digital Service Activation Meter

Acterna DSAM-2500

The Acterna DSAM-2500 (Digital

Service Activation Meter) is a light-

weight, durable, handheld meter for

DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS cable modem

installation. The meter enables

installation technicians to install and

service high-speed data and video

services while onsite. It features an

intuitive graphical interface complete

with an informative online help system.

Exclusive DSP, DOCSIS and analog tech-

nology provides great future flexibility.

Upgrading the meter can be as simple

as downloading a file from the Web

and installing it onto the device using

optional DSAM-PC software. Addition-

ally, cable operators can expand the

meter’s capabilities to meet the needs

of new technologies as they are added

to the network.

Highlights

– DOCSIS ver. 1.0 and 1.1 compatible

– Ranging and registration confirm

physical and network connectivity

– Quick QAM summary of digital

carrier performance (MER/EVM

and pre/post FEC BER)

– Install autotests allow preconfig-

ured automated tests for digital,

analog and DOCSIS channels

– Weather and shock resistant

enclosure; weighs less than 3 lb

(1.4 kg)

– 4 to 1000 MHz range analog

Signal Level Meter, 8 MHz and

6 MHz models