CPE Emulation for ADSLx, VDSL2, and G.fast
3.2 Physical Layer Testing
Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR); up to 2 lines simultaneously
Locate cable faults.
Determine distance to a open, short, load coil, and bridge tap.
Resistance Fault Locator (RFL)
Detect and find ground, cross battery and shorts.
Capacitance Meter; with Ring, Tip, and Ground results
Estimate loop length.
Determine capacitive cable balance.
Resistance Meter; with Ring, Tip, and Ground results
Verify insulation resistance.
Detect the presence of shorts.
DC Volt Meter; with Ring, Tip, and Ground results.
Verify proper POTS line power.
Detect foreign DC voltage.
AC Volt Meter; with Ring, Tip, and Ground results
Detect Foreign AC induced voltage T/G, R/G, T/R, from adjacent power lines.
DC Current Meter; with Ring to Tip results
Verify POTS DC Loop current.
Frequency Response/Attenuation Measurement
Determine loss characteristics for the entire VDSL/ADSL band.
PSD Background Noise Measurement
Measure ambient noise.
Longitudinal Balance
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