Acterna FST 2209 Network Testing Module
For more than a decade, communications service providers have relied on
Acterna’s FST family of test instruments. Now our development team has created a
revolutionary new FST that looks, feels, and performs like no other test
instrument available today - the FST 2209.
Designed to help you maintain
existing voice and data systems and install new revenue-producing services, the
FST 2209 is the unique solution your network demands. Fast, simple, and
intuitive - just touch an icon on the screen, and the FST 2209 instantly
provides your test results. This easy operation reduces test time, boosts
productivity, and minimizes training costs.
The FST 2209 is the latest addition to our new hand-held Acterna 2000
platform. With an innovative touchscreen interface, compact modular
architecture, flexible battery-powered operation, and two PCMCIA expansion slots
- all in a rugged, field-tested package - the Acterna 2000 platform defines the
next generation in test.
Product Highlights
- It’s easy to use. The FST 2209’s efficient design incorporates a large,
icon-driven display - touch an icon to launch a test, and the FST 2209 does
the rest
- Protect your investment and maximize your test budget - the unique modular
architecture of the new Acterna 2000 platform offers unprecedented upgrade
potential. And most upgrades can easily be made in the field
- A state-of-the-art nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) battery offers you
increased battery life at a lower weight than other battery technologies
- Take advantage of a wide range of PCMCIA memory and communication
products. The FST 2209 includes a standard dual PCMCIA interface connection
compatible with two Type II or one Type III cards
- Sturdy, yet lightweight, the FST 2209 is designed to meet your
requirements for field-ready toughness
Fast, Simple,
Intuitive
Touch-Screen Graphical User
Interface
The applications-oriented graphical user
interface (GUI) is based on a powerful combination of
touchscreen software and the largest VGA gray-scale
display available in any product of its kind. No test
instrument has ever been this simple or elegant. Testing is
automatic - with one touch, your technicians can have
the information they need and be on their way to the
next test site.
Field-Replaceable
Battery
The unpredictability of field testing
demands battery operation. Powered by a state of-the-art nickel
metal- hydride (NiMH) battery, the FST 2209 goes
wherever you need to go. The battery is small and easily accessible
- so if it runs low on site, you can install a new one and resume
testing in seconds. Advanced software and battery charge hardware
allows the battery to charge in either trickle-charge or
fast-charge modes.
Advanced
Low-Power Technology
The FST 2209 utilizes
technology advances in low-power design, high-integration ASICs,
and state of- the-art memory and logic devices to minimize
size and maximize battery life. You’ll get three hours
of uninterrupted battery operation on each
charge.
Designed for the Way You
Test
Rugged Field-Oriented
Design
With more than 20 years of test
experience, we know how and where you test. We’ve constructed
the FST 2209 with a tough rubber overmold and a sturdy
custom display mounting to protect it against extreme temperatures,
vibrations, and mechanical twists. Each instrument is
durability-tested to stand up to the on-site conditions you face
every day.
Modular
Architecture
The FST 2209’s Acterna 2000 platform sets
a new standard for flexibility and future growth
potential for lightweight, hand-held test instruments.
The FST 2209 application module separates easily from
the Acterna 2000 platform, so you can quickly plug in other
applications as your testing needs change.
Dual
PCMCIA Interface
Two PCMCIA slots add to your FST
2209’s power and versatility, making it easy to install
future software upgrades. And the FST 2209 is designed
with non-volatile memory, so the loss of an upgrade card does not
put you out of service.
The Logical Choice in Network
Testing
Maintaining telecommunications networks becomes more
challenging every day. The industry is changing fast, with new technologies, new
competitors, and new network service offerings. You need an instrument designed
to simplify testing of today’s most complex, far reaching networks. For highly
integrated test applications on both the pipeline and service levels, the FST
2209 is the logical choice.
The FST 2209 is designed as a value-added
tool to help you install and maintain revenue-earning networks and services
quickly, easily, and inexpensively. With just a touch, you’ll know that your
network is performing as advertised, and you can rest assured that you are
offering your customers the highest quality voice and data services
available.
Dual-Receiver In-Service
Monitoring
Use the dual-receiver capability of the FST 2209 to perform
in-service monitoring of both transmit and receive signals
simultaneously.
Advanced Timing
Analysis
Pinpoint signal delays, timing slips, and mismatches between
switch and remote equipment using the advanced timing analysis features of the
FST 2209.
Physical-Layer
Problems
Isolate and troubleshoot physical-layer problems associated
with data or other advanced services, without taking unaffected channels out of
service.
The Right Touch for
Telecommunications Testing
For customers deploying voice and data
network technologies, the FST 2209 combines essential installation and
maintenance test functions in an intelligent, field-ready test instrument
weighing less than five pounds.
The touch-screen interface simplifies
complex test applications and results information, eliminating configuration
errors and misdiagnosis of test results. Field technicians will be able to test
effectively the first time, every time. The result is increased user efficiency
and productivity and less lost revenue from network downtime.
Dual T1 Interface
Monitor and perform BERT
testing in both directions of a circuit simultaneously. Identify and
sectionalize circuit problems from network equipment faults. The FST 2209 also
provides a full range of signal, alarm, and timing tests to ensure proper
performance from your T1 network connections.
Advanced Stress Patterns
Include several of
the industry-recommended stress patterns in your circuit acceptance criteria to
verify proper network performance. These pre-programmed long user patterns
include 55 OCTET and T1 DALY.
VF Channel
Access and PCM TIMS
Monitor the voice quality of your network with the
internal channel monitor functionality of the FST 2209. Verify individual
channels and monitor data or signaling bits without disrupting network traffic.
Transmit and measure tones on an individual PCM channel basis utilizing the FST
2209’s in-service channel access capabilities - affecting only the channel under
test and without impacting other revenue earning channels.
Fractional T1
Channels
Verify proper network routings and signal delays to ensure
all channel signals are terminated properly and with the correct timing. Isolate
single-circuit faults in rural locations or on the outer reaches of the service
area without knocking out the entire line.
Signaling
Ensure high quality transmission
and signaling performance of T1 voice trunks. Test the ability of a switch/PBX
to handle incoming calls and emulate switch-to-switch communications. Place,
receive, and monitor calls over several trunk types.
FST-2000 TestPad Mainframe
The FST-2000 TestPad is the user interface for the TestPad family. The
combination of a user interface and an application module represents a complete
test tool. This architecture provides TestPad users with the flexibility to
invest in additional test modules as their testing needs change, allowing them
to capitalize on an investment already made.
The FST-2000 has been designed for mobile technicians to improve the overall
installation and troubleshooting process by providing features that are enablers
for a total process improvement solution. The FST-2000 employs wireless
connectivity, along with a local Web Browser and VT100, allows for storage and
transfer of files, all of which enable field technicians to complete their jobs
more effectively.
Features:
- Remote control via Web Browser makes remote testing and technical support
straightforward
- Web Browser and VT100 emulator provide access to provisioning systems,
while
- Web Browser also allows for retrieval of information from the
Intranet/Internet
- Support of Bluetooth, RS-232, USB-compatible and 10/100BaseT interfaces
provide a choice of local connectivity to the TestPad
- Support of Ethernet, 802.11b, analog and wireless modems (CDPD, CDMA,
etc.) allow for various LAN and WAN connectivity options
- Customizable and preconfigured test scripts offer support for closeout
tests, ensuring that M&Ps are followed
- Storage and transfer of results provide ability to store files on the test
set and transfer them to computers and other network locations via file
transfer protocol (FTP)
- Non-display version offers a lower cost solution for customers that want
to rely on laptop’s display for test configuration and retrieval of results
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