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VeEX™ CX series are next generation test solutions designed for analog and digital cable TV networks supporting VoIP, WiFi, and Internet service. Analog and Digital SLM, ingress noise sweep, deep interleave support, and QAM constellation analysis are among many standard features. Enhanced optional features include QAM16/64/128 Upstream Generation (USG), Reverse Path QAM Analysis, and DOCSIS 2.0 Cable Modem emulation. A high capacity LiIon battery pack provides extended autonomy for a full day use with only a single charge.


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Equipped with the same base feature set as the CX100, the CX120 boasts the industry’s first Upstream Signal Generator with FEC capabilities as an option. This unique feature is used to characterize the HFC return path for CW, QPSK, QAM16, QAM64, or QAM128 transmission while QAM analysis is made possible when the unit is used in conjunction with the CX180 handheld or CX180 head end monitoring solutions. The TDR option pin-points Opens, Shorts and other impedance abnormalities quickly. Equipped with the Remote View option, the CX120 is able to remotely retrieve on demand return path QAM test results performed at the headend by the CX180R system.

    
CX120  
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Highlights
  • Intuitive presentation of measurements with test graphics
  • High resolution color touch-screen viewable in any lighting conditions fitted with protective cover
  • Robust, handheld chassis packed with powerful and flexible features for demanding environments and test conditions
  • Optimized for field engineers or technicians installing and maintaining CATV networks enabling triple play services
  • Ethernet connection for back office applications, workforce management and triple play service verification
  • User defined test profiles and thresholds enable fast, efficient and consistent turn-up of services
  • USB memory stick and FTP upload support for test result storage/file transfer
  • Maintain instrument software, manage test configurations, process measurement results and generate customer test reports using included ReVeal™ PC software
  • Extend field testing time using interchangeable Lilon battery pack. Greater battery autonomy provided in standby mode
  • Advanced IP connection tests; Ping, trace route, ARP Wiz, web browser, and FTP upload/download
  • Optional NetWiz cable diagnosis with network statistics
  • Optional VoIP call emulation and MOS performance analysis
  • Optional WiFi Wiz site survey with internet connection test
  • Frequency range support and analysis from 4 to 1000 MHz
  • Measure video and power level of NtSC, PAL and SECAM analog video signals
  • Carrier to Noise (C/N) and adjacent channel measurement ratio
  • Measurement of QAM 64/256 digital signals including deep interleaved modulation
  • Pre and Post BER measurements of QAM carriers
  • Fast system scan mode of the entire active channel plan
  • Installation test procedures with location specific limits
  • Single-channel measurements with Min/Max thresholds
  • Modulation Error Ratio (MER) measurement to identify transmission quality degradation
  • Constellation diagram to assess digital channel quality and indicate impairments
  • Tilt measurements to indicate distortion over the frequency spectrum allowing technicians to apply correct equalization
  • Forward and Reverse path ingress scan indicate the presence of noise and/or CSO/CTB interference
  • Upstream Signal Generation capability (CX120/CX150/E models only)


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Application Notes CATV Unequalized MER