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GPON/XGSPON optical and service tester
IN-ArgusF240
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GPON/XGSPON tester with PLOAM monitor & IP service qualification
- 1G/10G Test set
- Through mode for simultaneous up/downstream tests
- WLAN analyzer,
- Triple play tests(VoIP, IPTV, data)
- Fibre Inspection Tool
Overview
ARGUS® F240: The fiber tester
The ARGUS® F240 fiber tester scores with improved performance when testing on mixed fiber optic connections. The high-quality tester is well equipped for the expansion of future networks.
Modern design and new housing concept
With its robust and compact design, the ARGUS® F240 is ideally suited for the demands of daily field use. It is operated primarily via touchscreen, with familiar ARGUS® menu structure.
Tests on mixed optical fiber accesses
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The ARGUS® F240 reliably tests on GPON and XGS-PON interfaces in the quality you have come to expect. The selective 5-fold power meter can be switched into an existing PON connection in through mode, allowing the optical levels on the different downstream (OLT) and upstream (ONT) wavelengths for GPON, XGS-PON and a video overlay to be accurately determined simultaneously via five separate filters. In this process, other transmitters that may be on the line (so-called alien ONT) can be detected. In addition, the PON ID can be read out from the PLOAM message. A PLOAM monitor scans all ONU IDs and serial numbers of connected ONTs on a PON branch. On GPON as on XGS-PON, the ARGUS® can also perform a complete ONT simulation with IP and performance tests at up to 10 Gbit/s.
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Additional features
The ARGUS® F240 also has many other test functions, such as WLAN analyzer, triple play tests such as VoIP, IPTV and data tests in the form of upload/download, ping and traceroute as well as iperf or high-performance IP speed tests directly on the fiber or on Ethernet. The SFP slot can be used, among other things, for the deployment of Active Ethernet (AON), as is often the case in FTTH installations. In addition, the Fiber Inspection Tool can be connected via USB, which detects scratches and defects on optical fibers and displays them as a video image and in tabular form.
Digital Fibre Inspection
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The Fibre Inspection Scope is a digital video microscope for the Argus 240. It simply connects via USB to provide end face inspection that identifies scratches and defects on optical fibres. The captured video image is automatically analyzed and the number of defects and scratches is displayed in a summary table by zone (core, cladding, adhesive, contact). This scope provides an automatic pass/fail criteria that enables quick and efficient testing.
Technical Notes
GPON Testing: Guide to commissioning and maintenance
Fibre is being installed into homes and business around the country at an unprecedented rate. Although current technologies like VDSL2 and G.fast can cover current broadband needs, communication providers who want to be ready for the future must continue to invest in modern fibre optic technologies. All major and many smaller network operators are pursuing this route with Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) be adopted as the preferred technology.
GPON Testing white paper
Introduction
Europe is deciding whether and how the goals of the "Gigabit Society 2025" and the "Digital Compass 2030" can be achieved. These strategies for expanding the digital broadband infrastructure in Europe are indispensable for maintaining and strengthening the business location and competitiveness. As important as they are, they are also ambitious. After all, every European household should be connected with at least 100 Mbit/s by 2025 and at least 1 Gbit/s by 2030.
Ordering Information
| Order Code | Description |
|---|---|
| IN-F240 | Basic device incl. Selective xPON OPM, PON ID, Wi-Fi-Management, IP tests (IP ping, traceroute test, HTTP/FTP download, FTP upload/server), Web browser, Cloud services, Lithium-Ion battery pack, Mains adaptor, Shock absorbing rubber jacket, Carrying case, |
| IN-024610 | PON installation test w/o stick |
| IN-024602 | GPON-ONT for xPON-OPM incl. GPON Transceiver SFP |
| IN-024603 | XGS-PON-ONT for xPON-OPM incl. XGS-PON Transceiver SFP |
| IN-024604 | xPON 5x OPM incl. Through Mode + Up/Downstream level measurement |
| IN- 000281 | Visual Fault Locator (VFL) |
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