JDS Uniphase Wavetek DSAM-3500B, Quick Start Manual

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Chapter 2 DSAM Meter Operation
Product Overview
8 DSAM Product Family Quick-Start Guide Rev. 001
Product Overview
The DSAM Product Family provides a combination of
DOCSIS®/EuroDOCSIS® cable modem installation
meters for the on-site installation and service of high-
speed data and video services.
Using exclusive digital signal processing and integrated
DOCSIS®/EuroDOCSIS® chipset technology, the meter
communicates with the network CMTS to verify suitable
conditions for cable modem installation from the
subscriber’s location. The DSAM meter is also equipped
with signal level meter capabilities, including spectrum
scanning for ingress assessment and mini-scan analysis
of up to twelve analog and/or digital channels. The meter’s
AutoTest capability makes installations easier and more
reliable than ever before.
JDSU has incorporated exclusive DSP, DOCSIS®, and
analog technology to enhance your DSAM meter’s
usability and provide significant flexibility as additional
features become available. Upgrading the meter can be as
simple as downloading a file from the Internet and
installing it onto the device using optional TPP and FDM
utility software.
Using This
Quick-Start
Guide
We know you want to get the most out of your DSAM
meter as soon as possible, so we’ve designed this Quick-
Start Guide to provide the essential facts you need to know
to use your DSAM meter effectively.
We encourage you to read this guide completely and to
take advantage of the extensive Help system on your
DSAM meter (see
“Custom Shortcuts” on page 21 ).
This guide provides safety information, initial set-up
instructions, and important facts about powering, config-
uring, and executing the functions of the meter. The guide
also provides information about cloning DSAM meters,