DSAM Digital Services Activation Meter

• All-in-one tester incorporatingstate-of-the-art DSP and DOCSIS®technologies to test cable modemservice, digital video, analog videoand PacketCable™ VoIP (optional)

• Addresses the demands of IP testing with TruPacket™ suite of IPtests, both over RF and Ethernetinterfaces

• Rugged lightweight design canwithstand rain, cold, heat, hits,drops and other accidental mishaps

• Optional PC software platformprovides advanced tool to managetest activities, maintain an accurateinventory of DSAM meters andbaseline performance of networkand technician/contractor performance

• Unique Workforce Automation(WFA) Browser option allows web-based applications to beviewed and controlled by a fieldtechnician. Eliminates extra fieldequipment and speeds completionof technician’s tasks

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Simply being able to test complete digital and IP services is not enough intoday's market.You need test equipment that empowers your field work force,improving productivity, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Customersdemand the highest levels of service and support. Service providers need todeploy services quicker and ensure quality installations the first time, everytime.

Enter the JDSU Digital Services Activation Meter.The Digital Services ActivationMeter (DSAM) advanced and unique test features help assure customersatisfaction. DSAM performs both traditional tests and advanced services testsduring the same call by the same technician using the same meter.

The DSAM incorporates state-of-the-art DSP and DOCSIS® technologies to testcable modem services, digital video, analog video and PacketCable™ VoIP.Withjust one meter you can test virtually all of your services. There is no need formultiple meters or to change test equipment—even with VoIP services.

Technicians can certify homes are “digital 2-way ready” during routineinstallations assuring customer “self installs” of HSD to be more reliable,therefore reducing future service calls.

The DSAM’s automated test capability can be custom configured andprotected by an administrator to assure specific tests are conducted the sameway by all technicians. Results of the test may be saved for further analysis andarchiving on a PC. Upgrading the meter can be as simple as downloading afile from the Web.

Designed for use in conditions that your field workforce will encounter, theDSAM meters are rugged, reliable and ready to use by even the lowest skilledtechnician. Reduce repeat calls by finding, and fixing the problems the firsttime. Whether the problem is at the home or in the network, the DSAM canperform the tests needed to help identify and correct the problem, thuseliminating the need for future calls.

A full downstream spectrum capability is included inthe DSAM-3500 and DSAM-3600 models. Carriercharacteristics and relationships to adjacent carriers can be quickly seen

Constellation displays of 64 and 256 QAM carriers areincluded in the DSAM-3500 and DSAM-3600 models.Demodulation of carriers up to 128, 4 deep interleaveis supported

The optional Field View capability greatly improvesthe success rate and efficiency in chasing downingress on the return path. Field technicians can viewthe return spectrum as received by the PathTrakReturn Path Monitoring System. Both the remotespectrum and the local spectrum view can be compared on the tech's meter.

the network can be used when theEthernet jack on the DSAM is selectedfor the synchronization process. TheDSAM makes it practical for a largenumber of technicians to effectivelyup-load test results at end of day, everyday, or even after every job.

Meter Asset ManagerMonitor meters at a glance with theMeter Asset Manager function of theFDM software. Quickly determine:

– How many and what version ofmeters they have in inventory

– Which meters in the field have thecorrect test setups and firmware

– Which technicians routinely synchronizetheir data with the FDM server (andwhich ones don’t!)

Field Data Management softwareprovides a simplified way to configuretest setups for your DSAM meters.When channel lineups are changedsupervisors can ensure all instrumentsare updated with the new channel planquickly and ensure the correct autotestis used with the latest limit plan.

Improved ReportingThe FDM’s unique synchronizationprocess and structure also serves as acentral repository for managing all ofthe valuable test data gathered in thefield. Traditionally underutilizedbecause of its difficulty to retrieve andstore, test data is easily maintained andcan provide much valuableinformation. Data is easily retrievedwith the synch process from theinstruments. The FDM’s robustdatabase and unique file structuremaintains all the test data in a singledatabase that can be easily mined forvalue added reports.

Rugged and ReliableJDSU understands the environment inwhich you work. The DSAM isdesigned to work in yourenvironment. Rugged. The DSAM isbuilt to withstand a four-foot drop onall sides. Reliable. The DSAM canwithstand 75 mph wind driven rain atup to four inches of rain over a one-hour period.

What does this mean for you?Technicians love to use the DSAM.With its lightweight design andergonomic body, technicians prefer touse the DSAM to other meters. Easy tounderstand and learn, technicians canusually use the DSAM with minimaltraining.

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Advanced ProductivityFunctionsAchieve large productivity gains and makemanagers' and technicians' jobs easier andmore efficient with the DSAM’s uniquefunctions and available software.

Enhanced Management of FieldTestingWith Field Data Management (FDM), anext-generation PC Software platform,Field Service Supervisors andManagers have an advanced tool tomanage testing activities, maintain anaccurate inventory of DSAM’s, andbaseline performance of network andtechnician/contractorperformance.With the available IAS InstrumentApplication Software packages thetechnician’s time is maximized andproductivity increased. It even providesthe ability to tie into back office systemswith third party vendor applications.

Remote RF SynchronizationTechnicians can save 30 to 45 minutes oftime every day with the DSAM’s uniqueRemote RF Synchronization function.This feature allows technicians tosynchronize data both ways with theFDM central server software over the RFplant via a DOCSIS® channel.

Channel plans and pass/fail limit plansfor the DSAM can be configured andstored in the FDM software program.With just one push of the“synchronize” function on the meter,all channel plans, limit plans, and testdata are synchronized with the FDMmanagement PC server with littleeffort by the field technician. There isno need for techs to physically go to asingle PC to synchronize their meters.Alternatively, any LAN connection on

Synchronization of test files from the field andupdated channel plans from test administration canbe performed with optional Field Data Management(FDM) software over Ethernet or DOCSIS® RF

Management of DSAM meters, and analysis ofmeasurements and tests captured by those meters,can be handled by the optional Field DataManagement (FDM) software

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Designed for your technicians

DSAM-1500 Installer meter forvideo and 2-way verificationThe DSAM-1500 Digital ServiceActivation Meter is a lightweight,durable, handheld meter for installationand troubleshooting. It features anintuitive graphical interface completewith an informativeonline help system.

Analog and Digital Signal LevelMeterThe DSAM-1500 provides traditionalSLM test functions of analog video andaudio levels and digital power levels. Thevideo auto-test feature allowsadministrators to pre-program a testplan for multiple channels that a fieldtechnician can execute consistently witha single test selection.Additional featuresinclude a tilt screen and the Mini-scanfeature; a simple one-key test that showsa summary of 1 to 12 channels.

Digital QAM AnalyzerThe DSAM-1500 provides digitalanalysis on QAM downstream carriersincluding digital video andcablemodem services. The DSAMprovides MER and Pre and Post FECBER so installers can be sure thatdigital services are being received withproper margin and quality. It alsoincludes a complete two-way signaltest that confirms connectivity andlevel verification of both the upstreamand downstream channel. Non-disruptive to services, it uses theDOCSIS® communication channel toexecute connectivity test and providethe transmit levels on the upstreamrequired to reach the headend CableModem Termination System (CMTS)from the test location. Test resultsinclude margin of transmit and receivelevels.

IP Performance Testing withTruPacket™Throughput, Packet Loss and Pingtests on both the upstream anddownstream can be performed in theDOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS® channel withthe DSAM-2500. See section on IPTesting With TruPacketTM.

Upgradeable to DSAM-3500Being a part of the DSAM family oftest instruments, the DSAM-2500 canbe quickly and easily upgraded to thefully featured DSAM-3500, whichincludes full spectrum, constellationand TruPacketTM IP performancetests over the DSAM Ethernet jack.

DSAM-3500 and DSAM-3600Service and Network TechMeters for DOCSIS® ServicesThe DSAM-3500 and 3600 arelightweight, durable, handheld metersfor cable modem installation andservice. The meter enables service andnetwork technicians to troubleshootand service high-speed data and videoservices at the install location and onthe distribution network, such as a tapor first active. The DSAM-3500 andDSAM-3600 contain ALL the benefitsof the DSAM -1500 and DSAM-2500plus the addition of IP testing throughthe Ethernet jack. This series alsoincludes a full downstream spectrumview as a convenient means ofobserving the carrier shape orchecking for off-air forward ingress.Digital QAM carriers may be closelyscrutinized with a constellation view,complete with zoom levels and displayof level, MER/EVM and estimated preand post FEC BER.

Work Force Terminal viaOptional Browser FunctionThe DSAM-1500 offers an optionalBrowser Function that allows users theability to access a large variety ofapplications through the testinstrument.

Upgradeable to DSAM-2500Being a part of the DSAM family oftest instruments, the DSAM-1500 canbe quickly and easily upgraded to theaward winning DSAM-2500.

DSAM-2500 Install and ServiceTech Meter for DOCSIS®ServicesThe DSAM-2500 contains ALL thebenefits of the DSAM-1500 plus theaddition of full DOCSIS® ServiceVerification and IP Performance testswith TruPacketTM. Test virtually all ofyour high-speed services with just onemeter the DSAM-2500.

Physical Layer VerificationQuickly and easily verify thefunctionality of the customer’s cablemodem. Connect to an active Internetsite via the Web Access Test, thusverifying Internet access directly overRF or through the customer’s cablemodem via an Ethernet jack on theDSAM. The DSAM-2500 can also useits own MAC address or the MACaddress of a previously provisionedcable modem.

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IP Performance Testing withTruPacket™ over EthernetThe DSAM-3500/3600 may bedirected to test IP performancethrough the Ethernet jack in additionto TruPacket™ testing performed overthe RF thus further emulating thesubscriber’s PC. IP tests are conductedthrough the installed modem. Thiscapability allows the user to exerciseeven a DOCSIS® 2.0 modem.

Deep InterleaveThe DSAM-3600 adds advanceddigital boards with deep interleavecapabilities. Typically used on 256QAM digital video carriers that utilizean interleave depth of 128, 4. This newboard also offers the potential offuture digital test features with simplya software upgrade. For deepinterleave capabilities on a DSAM-2500, order the DSAM-2600.

DSAM Models for All Service Requirements

Channel Bandwidth

Standby Mode

Analog Video - Signal level, Mini-Scan, Full Scan, Tilt

Digital Video - Same as Analog plus QAM, MER/BER

2-Way Upstream Test (DOCSIS®

Ranging) and Upstream Spectrum

Dynamic DOCSIS®

Range/Register, Packet Loss, Throughput, & Ping

Web Access Test

BER for Deep Interleave (128,4)

Full Downstream Spectrum

Constellation

IP Tests via Ethernet Jack

Open Web Browser (1)

PathTrak Field View with RSG

VoIP Test Package (2)

Closeout Test (1)

Battery Included

DSAM-1500

DSAM-2500

DSAM-3500

Summary Feature / Model

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DSAM-1500 DSAM-2500 DSAM-2600 DSAM-3500 DSAM-3600

DSAM-2500 DSAM-2600 DSAM-3500 DSAM-3600

(1)Function integrated with FDM-100/250 Field Data Management Software, a client/server based PC application software used to manage DSAM field meters and test data from a central location.

(2)VoIP available late calendar year 2004 for North American PacketCable

TM based systems. Contact Local JDSU office for compatibility and availability for specific systems.

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IP Performance Testing withTruPacket™Throughput, Packet Loss and Pingtests on both the upstream anddownstream can be performed withthe DSAM-2500 to identify IPproblems in the physical plant.Upstream and downstream rates areseparate, simultaneous, results. Theconfiguration file name is displayedfor the user to check if provisioningcorresponds to the measured rates.Upstream throughput is between thetest point and the CMTS.Downstream throughput is between aremote HTTP server and the testpoint. Server IP addresses and the testfile name and path are specified in theFDM PC configuration software to bedeployed to specific meters. TheTruPacket™ Packet Loss test uses aseries of pings to the CMTS to testpacket loss. It operates in two modes:

DSAM-2500, -3500 and -3600 provide a full set ofphysical parameters for a DOCSIS® connection,downstream and upstream.

DSAM-2500, -3500 and -3600 provide complete network parameters for a DOCSIS® registration, includ-ing configuration file served and service identifiernumber (SID)

Once a DOCSIS® connection is established, theassigned channel can be stressed based on theconfiguration file served (based on system provision-ing for the MAC address used). Packet Loss(shown above),Throughput and Ping tests can beperformed.The same tests can be performedadditionally over the DSAM Ethernet port withmodels -3500 and -3600

Basic Mode and SNMP Mode. BasicMode measures and displays the totalloop count of sent and lost packets anda ratio of the sent-to-lost packets as apercent. Basic mode does notdistinguish between sent and lostpackets on the upstream anddownstream; it provides a loop count.TruPacket™ continues to count lostpackets even if there is steadydownstream and upstream noise. TheSNMP mode displays a loop count ofsent and lost packets, individualupstream and downstream lostpackets, and a ratio of each. SNMPmode also offers an upstream SNRmeasurement. Like the Basic mode, theSNMP will continue counting lostpackets even with steady noise on thedownstream or upstream. It is also notfooled by downstream noise, meaningthat it will never count downstreampacket losses as upstream packet losses.

To enable the SNMP mode, a secure,read-only public community string forthe CMTS must be configured into themeter with FDM PC software. Ping isgenerally used simply to testconnectivity between two devices suchas the DSAM and an Internet webserver, but it is also used to test delaybetween these devices. The pingconnectivity test allows the technicianto connect beyond the CMTS or MSOnetwork to an Internet server of theirchoice. The technician may pre-set upto 10 different IP target addresses forthe test. These IP addresses may beHTTP or FTP servers. The user also hasthe ability to select different packetsizes, in bytes, and time between pings.

Daily Work Order List

FDM-250Server Software

FDM-250Client

WorkforceManagement/Billing System

TechComplete Coaching Report

DSAM

RF or EthernetCommunication

TechCompleteServer Software

Server

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Workforce management

TechCompleteTM CloseoutTesting SolutionWith the workforce managementcapabilities of the DSAM,TechComplete Closeout TestingSolutions provide technicians withelectronic methods and proceduresthat automate closeout testing. Resultsare uploaded remotely over existingRF plant to a central, management-accessible, results database. Byenforcing consistent and clearprocedures for closeout testing,uploading results immediately to acentral database, integrating testresults with work order detail, andproviding reports on the test data,operators can significantly reducetheir repeat service call rates. Thissaves valuable time and money as wellas proactively establishes a repeatablequality work process. With the DSAMcloseout testing option in conjunctionwith the FDM software andTechComplete Coaching Reports, acomplete end-to-end solution isavailable. Contact JDSU salesrepresentative for more information.

Options and AccessoriesThe DSAM comes loaded with featuresbut also has many options andaccessories to choose. From batterytype to your choice of severallanguages to the type of bag yourtechnicians need, the DSAM isdesigned to meet your business needs.

Service PackagesTo ensure the highest levels of supportfor DSAM purchasers, JDSU offersservice packages designed to providethe foundation for maximizing thefeatures and usage of DSAMequipment. Packages include thefollowing:

– Extended warranty of up to a totalof five years

– Annual calibration, fully traceable tomeet NIST standards

– Service ValuePaks that combine calibration and extended warrantyinto one economical package whenaccompanied with initial productpurchase

Typical work force management process

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