VeEX-CM3000/CM3800 cable modem network analysers

VeEX’s spectrum analyser and Calan-compatible CM3000 Series Sweep Systems and DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem network analysers are the latest additions to service and plant verification testing and troubleshooting solutions.

With an intuitive user interface, VGA colour touch screen and Windows CE operating system combined with a comprehensive measurement suite and an extensive PC toolkit, the CM3000 series simplifies and speeds plant maintenance and increases quality of service.

Its fast spectrum mode allows the user to view short duration ingress, impulse noise, electrical interference, CPD and other impairments on a single screen-even under upstream QAM signals.

The one-button proof-of-performance CCN, CSO, CTB and HUM measurements option simplifies the testing and troubleshooting process. The WinCE Operating System helps protect the user’s investment, provides future flexibility and allows the addition of many PC-like functions, providing a one-instrument solution.

Platform highlights include: simplifies proof-of-performance testing; easy-to-use WinCE system minimises training and maximises testing accuracy and consistency; provides cable TV technicians with a next-generation plant maintenance tool with sweep and spectrum analysis; compatible with existing CaLan sweep installations — works side by side with legacy deployments; advanced gated measurements allow characterisation and troubleshooting closer to the source; interfaces to the web-based realGATE test management system, providing a full array of management tools for tracking assets, analysing test data and implementing workforce management; open architecture design provides support for a variety of devices and future applications; and use Wi-Fi option, Ethernet or cable modem to access back office systems and manage test results.

Key features include additional applications for live search, Telnet, SNMP, FTP, remote desktop plus options for Wi-Fi, Signature Capture and more; high-resolution true non-interfering 5 to 1000 MHz downstream sweep system with manual and automatic gain and slope offsets; fast spectrum with 0.3 µs sample rate; equaliser stress, frequency response and group delay measurements in digital and cable mode; i-QAM option identifies impairments in a QAM signal; gated CCN, CSO, CTB and HUM tests on active channels; DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem with up to 8 DS and 4 US bonded channels; futureproof flexible and upgradeable DSP software-defined receiver technology; fast 5 to 200 MHz upstream sweep, plus ingress detection and display; Wi-Fi 802.11g wireless USB adapter option; fast 1 GHz spectrum analyser with 1000 MHz span and 1 MHz to 30 kHz RBW; 6.4″ full VGA, colour touch screen (daylight visible); BPI+ and PacketCable digital certificates installed; weather and shock resistant; Net-Tools including ping, trace, throughput and IP details via Wi-Fi, Ethernet and cable modem; and user-programmable automated 24-hour testing.