800-404-ATEC (2832) E s t a b l i s h e d1981Acterna SDA-5000 SeriesStealth Digital AnalyzerForward and reverse non-interfering Sweep enableseasy preparation of networks for interactive services 23Reverse ingress spectrum displayConstellation display with MER and pre/post FEC BERReverse Alignment mode prepares network for cable modem deploymentOne button, in-service C/N measurements on TDMA return path cable modem signals(DOCSIS, EuroDOCSIS, EuroModem) Zero span/time domain expert mode, showing the TDMA bursty return path cable modem power ramp of 3.5 msIn-service ingress spectrum showing CTB/CSO-intermodulation problems due to analog-TV channels4Time domain view of ingress in the Zero Span mode captures elusive ingress PathTrak Field View option compares headendnode spectrum with field testpoint spectrumGraphical reverse testpoint compensation5The single-channel level display shows both video and audio levels(either single or dual sound/ NICAM) and the difference between the two Digital channel average power measurements can be made using the digiCheck™featureThe Navigator user interface, common on all Acterna SDA meters6Automated tests can be scheduled to perform either 24-hour FCC compliance tests, or initiated immediately to log performance at individual nodes, amplifiers, or other testpoints. A wide range of tests can be performed auto-matically, including signal levels,C/N, hum, and depth of modulation. The operator designates which tests to perform on which channels. Because these tests are non-intrusive, it is easy to test all parameters on all channels at any time.After a test is performed, the results can be displayed on the SDA screen.A PASS/FAIL indication on a varietyof limits can be set for FCC/CENELECor other government standards,or system preferences. Data taken during any automated test, or sequence of automated tests, can be viewed immediately with a PASS/FAIL indication for each of the limits. Specific stored measurement results may be viewed on demand. Data analysis with StealthWareTest results can be printed directly to aserial printer or uploaded to a PC usingActerna StealthWare, a Microsoft®Windows®-based data managementpackage, to store and include in cus-tom reports. Stored sweep, scan, orspectrum screens can be viewed onthe PC and analyzed with marker move-ment and readout information in justthe same way as on the actual instru-ment. A sweep graph overlay functionallows comparison of multiple RFresponse variations over time. Oldsweep graphs may be downloadedback into the SDA instrument for real-time comparison.Powerful and intuitive standardizedgraphical displaysAll measurement results are presentedto the user in clear, highly informative,summary displays. The graphicspresent the information the way thetechnician wants to see the results,with no further interpretation required.For example, testpoint compensationvalues are entered at the start oftesting. Displays then calculate actuallevels automatically, minimizingfield errors.Reduced training timeWith SDA Series products, all levels ofinstruments are familiar to the tech-nician, regardless of which is learnedfirst, because the same user interfaceconventions are used across all prod-uct families. The time needed for atrainee technician to learn to use theinstrument is considerably shorterthan with alternative test equipment.This means urgent upgrade projectsmake the most efficient use of limitedresources when SDA Series productsare used.7 Limit checks can be instantly viewed afteridentifying channel of interest with a markerin Scan mode displayIn-service carrier-to-noiseTilt mode performs automatic tilt calculations between any two of nine designated carriersDepth of modulation In-service “HUM” (PAL and NTSC compatible)Detailed forward/ reverse sweep graph offers adjustable markers, scale, reference level and tilt. Users can clearly distinguish between previous and current sweep measurements for easy891011Worldwide Headquarters12410 Milestone Center Dr. Germantown, Maryland 20876-7100USAActerna is present in more than 80 countries.To find your local sales office go to: Regional SalesHeadquartersNorth America12410 Milestone Center Dr.Germantown, Maryland20876-7100USAToll Free:1866ACTERNAToll Free:186********Tel:+13013531560x2850Fax: +1301353 9216Latin AmericaAv.Eng.Luis Carlos Berrini936/8°e 9°andares04571-000 São PauloSP-BrazilTel:+551155033800Fax:+55 11 5505 1598Asia Pacific42 Clarendon StreetPO Box 141South MelbourneVictoria 3205AustraliaTel:+61 3 9690 6700Fax:+61 3 9690 6750Western EuropeArbachtalstrasse 672800 Eningen u.A.GermanyTel:+49 7121 86 2222Fax:+49 7121 86 1222Eastern Europe,Middle East & AfricaElisabethstrasse 362500 BadenAustriaTel:+43 2252 85 521 0Fax:+43 2252 80 7271st Neopalimovskiy Per.15/7 (4th floor)RF 119121 MoscowRussiaTel:+7 095 248 2508Fax:+7 095 248 4189© Copyright 2002Acterna, LLC.All rights reserved.Acterna, The Keepers ofCommunications, andits logo are trademarksof Acterna, LLC. Allother trademarks andregistered trademarksare the property of theirrespective owners. MajorActerna operations sitesare IS0 9001 registered.Note: Specifications,terms and conditionsare subject to changewithout notice.SDA-5000/DS/CAB/07-02/AE/ACT00392Acterna Advantage SM–adding value with global services and solutionsFrom basic instrument support for your field technicians to management of complex, company-wide initiatives, Acterna’s service professionals are committed to helping you maximize your return on investment. Whatever your needs– product support, system management, education services, or business planning and consulting – we offer programs that will give you the competitive edge. This is the foundation of Acterna Advantage.Acterna is the world’s largest provider of test and management solutions for optical transport, access and cable networks, and the second largest communications test company overall. Focused entirely on providing equipment, software, systems and services, Acterna helps customers develop, install, manufacture and maintain optical transport, access, cable, data/IP and wireless networks.。
