DSAM Digital Service Activation Meter (Discontinued)

A Wavetek™ Series Field Meter

The new DSAM DOCSIS 3.0 models provide the best in class combination of full DOCSIS 3.0 testing combined with a powerful Signal Level Meter and QAM analyzer.

Highlights

• 8 downstream x 4 upstream DOCSIS 3.0 testing
• Throughput testing of bonded services
• Up to 304 Mbps down, 120 Mbps up (6 MHz carriers)
• Up to 400 Mbps down, 120 Mbps up (8 MHz carriers)
• Gigabit Ethernet port standard
• Optional Gig E Throughput testing available
• Improved Digital Carrier testing
• Deep interleave video BER standard
• MER range up to 45 dB
• DQI measurement capability
• MoCA® compatible
• Cable Labs®-compliant certificates
• Legacy support for DOCSIS 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0
• Includes all measurements and features of previous models
• Fully featured SLM (Signal Level Meter) with QAM analysis and integrated DOCSIS® cable modem
• Reduce repeat truck rolls Increase productivity and with comprehensive Home Certification test
• Consistent and accurate testing and reporting powered by the Tech Complete™ TPP software
• Powerful troubleshooting of service impairments with DQI, QAM Ingress, and VoIP Check
• Weatherproof, rugged & lightweight to meet the demands of field technicians
• Remote meter management with consistent and accurate test reporting powered by the Tech Complete™ TPP software
• Powerful microprocessor and color display for fast power up and dramatic display clarity, now shipping as DSAMXT
• 4 to 1000 MHz range with optional 42 MHz, 65MHz, or 85MHz diplexers to match the return path

Applications

• Conduct full DOCSIS 3.0 performance testing
• Perform 8 downstream by 4 upstream bonded carrier testing
• Troubleshoot digital QAM carriers  - troubleshoot and eliminate intermittent HDTV and HSD service impairments with VIAVI unique DQI, QAM Ingress, and VoIP Check™
• Find Return Path Ingress
• Verify service quality  - Qualify the quality and availability of revenue generating Voice, Cable Modem, and Digital Video services at installation time
• Home Certification™ reports -  Establish consistent installation and service procedures to reduce repeat truck rolls with DSAM’s Home Certification option
• Legacy testing of DOCSIS 1.X and 2.0
• Non-invasive forward and reverse sweeping
• Test digital and analog video
• Ethernet Testing of customers service
• Troubleshoot upstream noise and service issues interactively with PathTrak™ using Field view and QAM demodulation on RPM-3000
• Segment HSD and VoIP problems between HFC network and IP backbone with VIAVI exclusive VoIP Check™

Key Features

• 8 downstream x 4 upstream DOCSIS 3.0 testing
• Digital carrier testing with up to 45 dB MER range
• Integrated Pre-Amplifier for -45dBmV ingress scans and return path troubleshooting
• Complete DOCSIS® testing of carriers including MER, BER, throughput, packetloss, jitter, and delay¹
• DQI Digital Quality Index to help find and eliminate intermittent problems
• Home Certification test simplifies fulfillment testing and reduces truck rolls¹
• QAM Ingress – finds noise and interferers inside the QAM carrier¹
• VoIP Check option – Provides MOS call quality ratings and segments HFC and IP issues
• 24 hour Proof of Performance testing including Hum, C/N, MER, BER and Power Levels
• Powerful spectrum analysis¹
• Upstream 16/64 QAM generator¹
• Weather and shock-resistant enclosure
• Configuration of channel plans and tests via the TechComplete TPP software
• Complete QAM analyzer and Analog tester

⁽¹⁾ Some features are either optional or model dependent – refer to family brochure or contact factory for availability