RPM2000 Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) JDS Uniphase Corporation – Monitoring Module for PathTrak

COMMUNICATIONS TEST & MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS
RPM2000
Monitoring Module for PathTrak
Key Features • Fully programmable measurement plans
• Scans all 8 ports 5 to 10 times per second
• Measures transient noise as short as 1 microsceond
• Optimized monitoring plans for specific reverse
services applications
• Real-time fast spectrum trouble-shooting without
interrupting monitoring
• Three unique features ensure that all relevant ingress
is captured
– Ultra fast parallel scan rate
– 1 microsecond burst detection
– Selectable dwell time
• In-service C/N measurements on TDMA cable
modem signals
The RPM2000 module is an eight port, high-speed return path spectrum analyzer,
which is optimized for the noise and ingress analysis and monitoring functions of
the PathTrak Performance Monitoring System. Each of the eight ports is an
independent and isolated test port. The RPM2000 module switches automatically
between the eight ports and measures spectrum performance on each port
individually.
The measurement settings and functions of the RPM2000 consist of all of the
typical spectrum analyzer settings, such as resolution bandwidth, video
bandwidth, dwell time, span, marker control, max hold, min hold, peak search,
and zero span. The RPM2000 provides flexibility in order to adjust these
parameters in monitoring plans or interactive analysis according to individual
preferences.
Fast Scanning–Catches the Most Transient Noise and Ingress
The RPM2000 consists of a single spectrum analyzer measurement receiver with
eight individual input ports that are switched into the receiver.
The overall measurement speed across the ports is optimized through the use of
an integral high-speed switch, unique measurement algorithms, fast tuning DDS
technology, and a new DSP hardware architecture.
In Monitoring mode, the measurement speed at a resolution of 300 kHz,
monitoring all eight ports, reaches ten times per second for each port – that’s an
equivalent rate of 80 scans per second. The speed is even faster if some of the ports
are deactivated or if less than 150 frequency points per port are measured.
In addition, the RPM2000 is designed with a fast detector for measuring very fast
transient noise, ingress, and bursty signals. The RPM2000 can reliably detect and
measure bursts of noise as short as one microsecond in duration.
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