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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/DOCSIS 3.0 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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An all-in-one, super-tech installation and maintenance tool for next generation CATV networks. It can be used at the headend for return path ingress scan and return path QAM analysis. Enhanced ingress monitoring in both the forward and reverse paths is possible across a 50dB dynamic range. Adjustable Resolution Bandwidths, measurement dwell times and attenuation provide spectrum analysis capabilities all optimized for CATV signal types and bandwidth. Similar to the CX150, a DOCSIS 2.0 Cable Modem or an advanced USG are available as hardware options at time of order or as field upgrades. Remove View software option is also available on CX180.

    
CX180  
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Highlights
  • High resolution color touch-screen viewable in any lighting conditions fitted with protective cover when not in use
  • 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 remote control, back office applications, workforce management and triple play service verification
  • 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 LiIon battery pack/s. Greater battery autonomy provided in standby mode
  • Advanced IP connection tests; Ping, trace route, ARP Wiz, web browser, and FTP upload/download
  • Optional NetWiz Cat 5e 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
  • Carrier to Noise (C/N) and adjacent channel measurement ratio
  • Annex A and B support in one unit
  • Measurement of QAM 64/256 digital signals including deep interleaved modulation
  • MER and Pre/Post BER measurements of QAM carriers with Constellation diagram
  • Fast system scan mode of the entire active channel plan
  • Installation test procedures with location specific limits
  • 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
  • Reverse path QAM, QPSK and CW spectrum analysis
  • Optional Reverse Path QAM 16/64/128 MER, Pre/Post BER measurement with Constellation diagram
  • Remote CX120/150/180 USG control for one-person reverse path sweep analysis
  • optional TDR for coaxial cable fault locating
  • optional Upstream QAM 16/64/128, CW, QPSK signal generation with FEC
  • optional DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem with USG capability


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