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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
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GENERAL
The SAM4040D field SLM is a full-featured signal performance
measurement tool, an advanced field spectrum analyzer that can
measure ingress and noise
to 5 microsecond bursts,
and a digital carrier
analysis tool capable of
displaying TDMA signal
performance
characteristics. The
SAM4040D field meter is
compatible with existing
version 9.3 or higher
Stealth sweep system
products.
A second generation of the
existing SAM4040, the
SAM4040D’s new
motherboard, analysis
software, and RF design
together are the basis of
an improved unit that
assists the technician in
rapid analysis and
measurement of CATV &
broadband system
performance. Easily and
quickly make frequency
response checks, measure and record signal level performance,
hum, carrier-to-noise (C/N) ratio, depth of modulation, and other
general performance characteristics. Wavetek offers upgrade paths
to current owners of SAM4040 units to step their units up to
SAM4040D functionality. SAM4040 and SAM4040D units are
upgradable to StealthTrak Sweep if customer testing needs evolve.