DSAM (Digital Service Activation Meter)

 Handheld Triple Play Field Meter

The DSAM is the industry leading high-speed data installer meter that enables increased numbers of cable modem installs per day.

Ensure installations with the most accurate all-in-one triple play field meter.

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Highlights

• Compatible with individual DOCSIS® 3.0 carriers

• DOCSIS downstream throughput testing up to 36Mb/s

• Comprehensive testing of Cable Television services including DOCSIS®/EuroDOCSIS®, Digital Video, Analog Video, and Voice services

• Fully featured SLM (Signal Level Meter) with QAM analysis and integrated DOCSIS® cable modem

• Reduce repeat truck rolls Increase productivity and with comprehensive Home Certification test

• Consistent and accurate testing and reporting powered by the Tech Complete' TPP software

• Powerful troubleshooting of service impairments with DQI, QAM Ingress, and VoIP Check

• Weatherproof, rugged & lightweight to meet the demands of field technicians

• Remote meter management with consistent and accurate test reporting powered by the Tech Complete' TPP software

• New processor and display for fast power up and dramatic display clarity, now shipping as DSAM^XT

• 4 to 1000 MHz range; 8 MHz and 6 MHz models

Applications

• Test and troubleshoot DOCSIS 3.0 system turn-up by testing individual downstream and upstream carriers

• Troubleshoot upstream noise and service issues interactively with PathTrak' using Field view and QAM demodulation on RPM-3000

• Qualify the quality and availability of revenue generating Voice, Cable Modem, and Digital Video services at installation time

• Troubleshoot and eliminate intermittent HDTV and HSD service impairments with JDSU's unique DQI, QAM Ingress, and VoIP Check'

• Establish consistent installation and service procedures to reduce repeat truck rolls with DSAM's Home Certification option 

• Segment HSD and VoIP problems between HFC network and IP backbone with JDSU's exclusive VoIP Check'

• Ensure customer service quality with Digital QAM carrier performance testing

Key Features

• Complete DOCSIS® testing of individual carriers including MER, BER, throughput, packetloss, jitter, and delay¹

• NEW ' DQI Digital Quality Index to help find and eliminate intermittent problems  

• Home Certification test simplifies fulfillment testing and reduces truck rolls¹

• QAM Ingress ' finds noise and interferers inside the QAM carrier¹

• VoIP Check option ' Provides MOS call quality ratings and segments HFC and IP issues

• 24 hour Proof of Performance testing including Hum, C/N, MER, BER and Power Levels 

• Powerful spectrum analysis¹

• Upstream 16/64 QAM generator¹

• Weather and shock-resistant enclosure. Weighs less than 3 lb (1.4 kg)

• Configuration of channel plans and tests via the TechComplete TPP software

• Complete QAM analyzer and Analog tester