Digital Channel Monitor -  Models 9314, 9316 and 9318

Digital Channel Monitors from Opterna AM utilize DOCSIS technology to continuously monitor analog signal levels and digital service quality across the entire HFC system. Placed at multiple locations throughout the HFC path, Digital Channel Monitors enable the cable operator to quickly and remotely monitor service availability and isolate system impairments.    With the Model 9314, RF level and critical signal parameters such as SNR and packet error counters are reported for the monitored DOCSIS channel, providing a simple means of continuously assessing the DOCSIS channel performance in both the analog and digital domains.   The Model 9316 features all the capabilities of the Model 9314 with the added ability to monitor the RF levels of all channels, or a user-defined subset of the HFC channel plan. An upstream test signal is available to aid in the diagnosis of the return path.   The Model 9318 features all the capabilities of the Model 9316 plus MER and BER measurement capability on the digital channels.   With the addition of AM’s Digital Service Quality Firmware upgrade, the Digital Channel Monitor becomes a remote IP probe in the HFC network, performing RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) IP loopback tests in conjunction with a Tektronix PowerProbe test platform. A comprehensive suite of VoIP speech quality and IP network performance metrics are reported, including MOS, R factor, packet jitter, packet loss and discard rate, and round-trip delay.   Digital Channel Monitors from Opterna AM provide a cost-effective way to continuously monitor service quality, highlighting potential problem areas that warrant further investigation by service personnel.

Features by Model 9314 9316 9318 DOCSIS Channel measurements:       Receive Power Level (dBmV) ü ü ü SNR ü ü ü Good, Corrected, and Uncorrected Packet Counters ü ü ü Transmit Power Level ü ü ü System Voltage (last/min/max) ü ü ü Temperature (last/min/max) ü ü ü Tamper Status ü ü ü         Receive Power Level, all channels   ü ü Programmable Attenuation, per-channel (0 to 30dB)   ü ü User-defined Channel Plan   ü ü Upstream Signal Generator   ü ü Upgradeable to 9318   ü           Pre-FEC, Post-FEC Bit Error Rate measurement     ü Modulation Error Ratio measurement     ü Configurable BER, MER Test Duration and Interval     ü         Digital Service Quality Firmware Upgrade ü ü ü         Embedded Web Server ü ü ü SNMP Alarm Notification (traps)   ü ü Configurable Major and Minor Alarm Thresholds, per-channel   ü ü Logical Device Groups   ü ü User-defined Channel ID   ü ü

Examples of Model 9316 and 9318 Web screens

Please contact Opterna AM to request product specifications for the 9314, 9316 and 9318 Digital Channel Monitors.   Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.   This document contains information that is PROPRIETARY to Opterna AM, INC.,its subsidiaries and affiliates, and has been developed by Opterna AM, Inc. solely for the purposes for which  it has been provided to the recipients.   This information shall not be binding upon Opterna AM, Inc. in  any  way,  and  the acceptance by a recipient of the information set forth herein shall create no legal duty on behalf of Opterna AM, Inc. to such recipient.