Acterna DSAM Product Family
Digital Service Activation Meters
Quick-Start Guide
DSAM-1500, -2500. -2600, -3500, 3600 Specifications
DSAM-1500, -2500. -2600, -3500, 3600 Specifications
Table 3 Product Specifications
Item Description
Frequency
Range 4 to 1,000 MHz
Accuracy ±10 ppm at 25° C (77° F)
Tuning Resolution Analog 10 KHz
Digital 50 KHz
Channel Bandwidth Models ending in A, 8 MHz
Models ending in B, 6 MHz
Analog Level Measurement
Signal Types CW, video and audio (NTSC, PAL,
and SECAM)
1
Range
Resolution 0.1 dB
Resolution Bandwidth 330 KHz
Accuracy
2
Digital Level Measurement
Modulation Types QPR, QPSK, QAM (DVB/ACTS)
1
Range
Resolution 0.1 dB
Resolution Bandwidth 330 kHz
Accuracy
2
Upstream Spectrum (Ingress
Scan)
Spans Models ending in A, 4 to 65 MHz
Sweep Rate Less than 2 seconds
Display Scaling and Range 5 and 10 dB/division; 6 vertical divi-
Resolution Bandwidth 330 kHz
Sensitivity
1
-40 to +60 dBmV (typical)
± 1.5 dB typical at 25° C (77° F)
-40 to +60 dBmV (typical)
± 2.0 dB typical at 25° C (77° F)
Models ending in B, 4 to 45 MHz
sions
-35 to +60 dBmV (typical)
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Table 3 Product Specifications (Continued)
Item Description
Two-way Ranging Test
DOCISIS® Based DOCSIS® 1.0 and 1.1
Upstream Transmit Range and
Diplexer Crossover (DOCSIS®
modes only)
Upstream Modulation QPSK and 16 QAM as instructed by
Transmitter Output At 25°C maximum 55 dBmV with 16
Downstream QAM Demodulation
Modulation Type 64 and 256 QAM, ITU-T J.83 Annex
Input Range (Lock Range)
BER (Bit Error Rate)
MER (Modulation Error Ratio)
EVM (Error Vector Magnitude)
3
4
5
5
Models ending in A, 5 to 65 MHz 65/
96 MHz (min. downstream DOCSIS® center freq. 100 MHz)
Models ending in B, 5 to 42 MHz 42/
88 MHz (min. downstream DOCSIS® center freq. 91 MHz)
CMTS
QAM and 58 dBmV with QPSK, (typical)
A, B, or C (selectable)
-15 to +50 dBmV total integrated
power from 55 to 1000 MHz
Pre and Post FEC: 10-4 to 10
-9
Range 64 QAM: 21 to 35 dB
Accuracy: ± 2 dB (typical)
Range 256 QAM: 28 to 35 dB
Accuracy: ± 2 dB (typical)
Range 64 QAM: 1.2% to 5.8%
Accuracy: ± 0.5% (1.2% to 2.0%)
± 1.0% (2.1% to 4.0%)
± 1.4% (4.1% to 5.8%)
Range 256 QAM: 1.1% to 2.4%
Accuracy: ± 0.6%
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DSAM-1500, -2500. -2600, -3500, 3600 Specifications
Table 3 Product Specifications (Continued)
Item Description
Symbol Rate Annex A, 5.057 to 6.952 Msps for 64
and 256 QAM
Annex B, 5.057 Msps for 64 QAM
and 5.361 Msps for 256 QAM
Annex C, 5.274 Msps for 64 QAM,
and 5.361 Msps for 256 QAM
Interfaces
RF 75 ohm, F81 or BNC option
Maximum Sustained Voltage 100V AC
140V DC
RS232 Standard via DB9 on charger mod-
ule or optional direct cable
Printer Compatibility Epson and Citizen
Ethernet RJ45, 10 base T, TCP/IP, and UDP
supported
USB v1.1 host mode, 150 mA maximum
slave (future firmware release)
Standards Compliance
Shock and vibration IEC 60068
Drop EC 61010
Handle Stress IEC 61010
Water Resistance MIL-STD-810E
Safety - emissions EN 55022
Safety - immunity EN 61000
General
Display 320 x 240 pixels, gray scale, select-
able backlight
Language Support
(User interface and Help System)
Dimensions (Models 1500, 2500,
and 3500)
Dimensions (Model 2600 and 3600) 12 cm (W) 25 cm (H) 8.25 cm (D)
English in all models. No-charge
second language option of Spanish,
French, German, or Japanese
12 cm (W) 25 cm (H) 7 cm (D)
4.75" (W) 9.75" (H) 2.75" (D)
4.75" (W) 9.75" (H) 3.25" (D)
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Table 3 Product Specifications (Continued)
Item Description
Weight (Models 1500, 2500, and
3500)
Weight (Model 2600 and 3600) 3 pounds, 4 ounces (1.5kg)
Storage and Operating Temperature
Range
DSAM-3500 and - 3600 Additional Specifications
Downstream Spectrum
(forward scan)
Frequency range 40 to 1000 MHz
Sweep rate Less than 2.5 seconds
Display scaling and range 5 and 10 dB/division; 6 vertical divi-
Resolution bandwidth 300 kHz
Span 10 MHz or 50 MHz
Sensitivity
1
Constellation (optional)
Modulation type 64 and 256 QAM
Constellation points 2000, 4000, 8000, 16000, 32000, or
Zoom up to 4 levels
Cable modem diagnostic page
IP address
6
Specification Notes:
1. Typical integrated power, detectable range.
2. Accuracy for levels between -20 to +60 dBmV
Additional uncertainty of ± 1.0 dB from 4 MHz to 15 MHz
Additional uncertainty of ± 0.5 dB across -20°C to +50°C.
3. Total integrated power, At 64 QAM.
4. DSAM1500, 2500 and 3500 can support up to (I,J) = (128,1)
interleave for ITU-T J.83 Annex B DSAM2600 and 3600 can
support up to (I,J) = (128, 4) interleave for ITU-T J.83 Annex B
5. Accuracy and behavior from 100 MHz to 1000 MHz for levels
between –5 to 50 dBmV (typical)
6. IP address is specified in the DOCSIS® 1.1 and 2.0 operations
support system interface (OSSI) specifications
2 pounds, 12 ounces (1.3kg)
-20 to +50°C; (0 to +120°F)
sions
-35 to 60 dBmV (typical)
64000
192.168.100.1
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Power Component Specifications
Power Component Specifications
Table 4 Power Component Specifications
Item Description
Charger Module
Input
Operational voltage range 11 to 14VDC (nominal = 12V DC)
Input protection Reverse polarity; ESD
Connector 2.5 mm coaxial
Environmental
Operational temperature range -20 to +50 °C (0 to +120 °F)
Storage temperature range -20 to +80 °C (0 to +176 °F)
High fast-charge inhibit range 60 °C (± 5 °C) (140 °F)
Low fast charge inhibit range 0 °C (± 5 °C) (+32 °F)
Humidity range 0 to 95% RH (non condensing)
Output - NiMH Battery
Battery life 3 hours (typical)
Fast charge rate 1000mA ± 10% @ 7.2V
Maximum charge time Up to 5 hours
Output - Li-Ion Battery
Battery life 4.5 Hours (typical)
Fast charge rate 1000mA ± 10% @ 7.4V
Maximum charge time Up to 6.5 hours
Power Supply Module
Input
AC Input Voltage Range 90 - 264 VAC
AC Input Frequency 47 - 63 Hz
Output
Output Voltage +12VDC
Maximum Load Current 2A
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