Acterna single-instrument solutions
The SDA-4040D Stealth Digital
Analyzer delivers a single-instrument,
“One-Box” solution to help deploy and
maintain qualityvideo and dataservices
in the HFC network. With the same
durability and measurement accuracy
as its proven SAM predecessor, the
SDA-4040D isdesigned with the
speed, spectrum, and advanced QAM
analysis to test both traditional analog
video and the latest digital formats.
The versatile combination of standard
features and available optionsenables
themetertobecustomized,orupgraded
to the SDA-5000, to meet virtuallyany
system requirements.
Analog testing
– Nonintrusive Sweepless Sweep
– RF level, fast scan, tilt
– In-service carrier-to-noise, hum,
depth of modulation
– Fastspectrum display with CTB/CSO
– Automatic/24-hour testing (FCCand
CENELEC compliant)
Return path testing
– PathTrakField View option pinpoints
return path noise
–Zero-Span Spectrum mode
– DOCSIS/DAVIC-compatible cable
modem analysis
Advanced digital testing
– digiCheckaverage power
– QAM View digital analysis option
with modulation error ratio (MER),
pre/post FECBER, constellation,
and exclusive noise/ingress under
the carrier measurement
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The Spectrum mode has the speed and
versatility to effectively troubleshoot
difficult system problems
Constellation display with MER and pre/post
FEC BER
QAM ingress feature shows noise/ingress
under an active carrier
Preparing the networkfor
digitalservices
For measurement and analysis ofdigital
TVand forward modem signals, the
new QAM View option providesa full
complement ofdigital quality measure-
ments. Included is a 64/256 QAM
constellation displaywith zoom,
average digitalpower level, bit error
rate (BER), 21 to 35 dB modulation
error ratio (MER) and noise margin
“cliff effect” parameter. An equalizer
display showsequalizer stress and
distance to fault.
In addition, an exclusive QAM Ingress
Noise mode enablestechnicians to
see ingress/noise under an active
digital carrier. This tool is invaluable
for detecting forward path ingress
otherwise hidden by conventional
spectrum views.
In-service cable modem analyzer
For bursty digitalsignals such asTDMA
technologiesused on cable modems
for reverse services, the SDA-4040D
offers two choices. The first is a one-
button cable modem analyzer and
the second uses advanced zero span
capabilities to make the measurement.
The one-button cable modem analyzer
quickly shows carrier-to-noise meas-
urements, while the zero span option
utilizes a time domain display to
enable power measurements while
the modem is in service. Both methods
are compatible with global cable
modem standards.
Single button, in-service C/N measurements on
TDMA return path cable modem signals (DOCSIS,
EuroDOCSIS, EuroModem)
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