DSAM-6000 Network Maintenance Sweep Meter with DOCSIS / EuroDOCSIS Capabilities

A Wavetek™ Series Field Meter

The DSAM-6000 combines the high-level triple-play functions of other DSAM models with JDSU’s patented Stealth Sweep™ technology to test and maintain both the downstream forward path and upstream return path.

Highlights

Upgrade, maintain, and build the HFC plant to 1 GHz
Non-interfering forward and reverse sweep compatible with all SDA sweep gear¹
Compatible with individual DOCSIS® 3.0 carriers
DOCSIS downstream throughput testing up to 36Mb/s
Comprehensive testing of Cable Television services including DOCSIS®/EuroDOCSIS®, Digital Video, Analog Video, and Voice services
Fully featured SLM (Signal Level Meter) with QAM analysis and integrated DOCSIS® cable modem
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
New processor and display for fast power up and dramatic display clarity, now shipping as DSAM^XT4 to 1000 MHz range; 8 MHz and 6 MHz models

Applications

Test and troubleshoot DOCSIS 3.0 system turn-up by testing individual downstream and upstream carriers
Troubleshoot upstream noise and service issues interactively with PathTrak™ using Field view and QAM demodulation on RPM-3000
Qualify the quality and availability of revenue generating Voice, Cable Modem, and Digital Video services at installation time
Troubleshoot and eliminate intermittent HDTV and HSD service impairments with JDSU’s unique DQI, QAM Ingress, and VoIP Check™
Establish consistent installation and service procedures to reduce repeat truck rolls with DSAM’s Home Certification option.
Segment HSD and VoIP problems between HFC network and IP backbone with JDSU’s exclusive VoIP Check™
Ensure customer service quality with Digital QAM carrier performance testing
Reference analog and 64/256 QAM signal types eliminate subscriber sweep interference

Key Features

Compatible with existing JDSU Stealth Sweep™ Systems, assuring non-interfering forward and reverse sweep operation compatible with today’s digital carriers
Forward sweep¹allows non-interfering sweeping of analog, digital, and DOCSIS carriers
Reverse sweep¹and Reverse Alignment for return path maintenance
Upstream 16/64 QAM generator
Powerful spectrum analyzer
24 hour Proof of Performance testing including Hum, C/N, MER, BER and Power Levels
Complete DOCSIS® testing of individual carriers including MER, BER, throughput, packetloss, jitter, and delay
NEW – DQI Digital Quality Index to help find and eliminate intermittent problems
Home Certification¹ test simplifies fulfillment testing and reduces truck rolls
QAM Ingress – finds noise and interferers inside the QAM carrier
VoIP Check option – Provides MOS call quality ratings and segments HFC and IP issuesWeather and shock-resistant enclosure
Weighs less than 3 lb (1.4 kg)

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