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Acterna HST-3000 Handheld Consumer Services Tester
Improving the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of DSL
services
With a market primed for broadband, operators are rapidly deploying
DSL in their networks to deliver multimedia services over the existing copper
wire in the local loop. Traditionally, one set of technicians performed
individualized tests that qualified the copper while another set conducted DSL
services testing and verification. In today’s market, however, operators can no
longer afford the time, capital expense, and labor costs to conduct tests
separately and incrementally. Furthermore, test solutions must generate results
that have a strategic impact throughout an operator’s entire organization. This
may include building customer loyalty by locating and fixing problems quickly,
improving profitability by performing more tests with less staff, or leveraging
workforce productivity by automating processes, methods, and procedures.
The Acterna HST-3000 is a modular handheld tester that can be built to
order, to test the copper, test the DSL service and improve the process.
Technicians use the HST-3000 copper base instrumentand the copper service
interface module (SIM) to qualify, maintain, and troubleshoot the local loop.
This same base instrument, with a second SIM that tests both ADSL and the
copper, enables one technician to perform tests thatwere previously conducted by
two technicians using different equipment.
For those technicians who only need to test ADSL, the instrument can be
configured for ADSL functionality only. Any HST-3000 module equipped to perform
ADSL service tests can also verify ISP and Internet connectivity with the
Acterna Advanced IP Suite software option. With the HST-3000 minimize the time
and reduce the capital expense and labor cost associated with ADSL and copper
testing.
Highlights
- A combined tester for Copper and DSL testing
- Lower repeat rates with automated close out tests, scripting/pass-fail
tests, and back office integration
- Modular hardware and software architecture is flexible and easily upgraded
- Laptop/PC integration via RS-232, USB, or wireless for easy results
transfer
- Intuitive, easy-to-use GUI, lightweight, rugged and water resistant
Instrument Interface Specifications
- Dual TIP/RING and Ground POTS/Copper: Color-coded, shrouded 2mm
“mini-banana” jacks
- ADSL: 8-pin modular
- 10/100 BT Ethernet jack: 8-pin modular
- Serial port: DB9 female via cable (DCE)
- USB Host
- USB Device
- Bluetooth short-range wireless
ADSL Standards
- ANSI T1.413
- ITU G.992.
- 1 Annex A
- ADSL over POTS
- (G.DMT)
- G.992.2 (G.Lite)
- Cisco CAP
General Specifications
- Ruggedness: Survives 3-ft drop to concrete on all sides
- Water-resistance: Splash proof: may be used in heavy rain
- Language: English
- Keypad: Typical 12-button keyboard
Physical Specifications
- Size (H x W x D): 9.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 in
- Weight: 2.7 lb with battery
- Operating temperature: 22°F to 122°F
- Storage temperature: –40°F to 150°F
- Battery life: 10 hrs. typical usage
- Charging time: 7 hours from full discharge to full charge
- Operating humidity: 10% to 80% relative humidity
- Storage humidity: 10% to 95% relative humidity
- Display: 1/4 VGA monochrome transflective, 3.8-in diagonal (readable in
direct sunlight)
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