WIDEBAND HF & V/UHF BIT ERROR RATE TESTER
RB10
DATA MODEM BERT: FEATURES & BENEFITS
Serial Data BERT:
· Bit error rate testing for NATO STANAGS, Narrow
Band and Wideband Military Standards (MIL-STDs)
including Mil-Std 188-110C (WBHF) and S4691 (UHF)
· DTE Interface: RS-422 or RS-232
· Synchronous: 50 bps to 120 kbps
· Asynchronous: 50 bps to 230.4 kbps
· Clock Source: Internal or External
· EIA-530 Standard Compliance
Packet Data BERT:
· Packet error rate testing for STANAG 4538 (HF ARCS)
– LDL, HDL & HDLP
· Ethernet Interface: 10/100 Mbits
· Protocol: RAP1/RAW over TCP/IP, UDP
Test Patterns: Standard PRBS 63, 511 & 2047 bit, custom text
or User Defined PRBS
Reliable Results: Dedicated Hardware
Statistics: Recorded & Displayed
· BER, bit errors, bit slips
· Sync loss
· Probability of Link
· Packet throughput
· Packet retry rate
Installation: Rack mount or Standalone
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Ethernet Interface: Control via RAP1
Remote Control: Via PC GUI
Time Measurement: End-to-End & Round-Trip Time (RTT)
Bit Error Rate: Insertion of bit errors
– 120 KBPS
DATASHEET
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The RapidM RB10 Wideband Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) is a
standalone unit designed for the testing of serial and packet H/
V/UHF data modem communications equipment and
communications links. The RB10 BERT is used to measure the
number of errors (bit or packet) in a data transmission system.
For serial testing the RB10 BERT generates a test data stream
that is passed through the data transmission system. The
received data stream is compared against a reference data
stream to detect any errors introduced by the system under test.
The RB10 BERT can detect bits in error and missed bits (also
called bit slips).
For packet data and link setup testing the RB10 BERT requests
the modem to establish links and send varying packets of data
through the transmission system. Indications received from the
modem are used to determine link probability as well as packet
throughput and packet retry rate.
TEST PATTERNS
The RapidM RB10 BERT generates a pseudo-random binary
sequence (PRBS) based on standard test patterns. The RB10
generates these data streams at data rates from 50 bps to 120
kbps in synchronous and 50 bps to 230k4 bps in asynchronous
DTE modes. The RB10 BERT Is capable of generating and checking
user defined patterns from 8 to 128 bits in length. A custom text
sequence is also supported.
For serial data testing the 63, 511, and 2047 bit PRBS patterns are
standard with continuous and burst transmission modes also
supported.
The RB10 BERT has an intuitive graphical user interface on the
front panel that displays basic error statistics and allows the user
to control the operation of the BERT hardware. The RB10 BERT
can also be controlled locally or remotely using the BERT GUI PC
S/W which provides more detailed error statistics and test
results.
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RB10 HARDWARE
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SIZE, WEIGHT & COLOR
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION
PRESETS
INTERFACES
REMOTE CONTROL (DE9M)
ETHERNET
CTRL PORT (RJ45)
ETHERNET DATA PORT (RJ45)
LOCAL CONTROL
Width: 212.2 mm
Depth: 225.6 mm
Climatic
Mechanical
EMC
Safety/CE Marking
MTBF
Compact design: The unit occupies a width less than ½ of an 1U 19” rack slot, RapidM 19" rack-mountable tray available.
Factory and Custom Presets
Height: 41.1 mm (excl. front panel)
Height: 44.1 mm (incl. front panel)
Weight: 2.2 kg Color: Black Grey (RAL 7021), Saddlewood Powder (VX 7517)
o Storage/Operation: -30 ˚C to +70 ˚C (MIL-STD-810F)
o Humidity: 90% non-condensing at 30 ˚C (MIL-STD-810F)
o Vibration: Surface Ship, Marine Vehicles, Aircraft, Min. Integrity (MIL-STD-810F)
o Shock: 40 G, 11 ms (MIL-STD-810F)
o MIL-STD-461E (RE101, RE102, CE102, CS101, CS114, RS101, RS103)
o CE Marking - Directives 2006/95/EC as amended
o SANS 60950-1:2010 / IEC 60950-1:2012
o LVD - Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/UE
o EMC - Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/UE
o EDD – Eco-Design Directive 2009/125/EC
o > 40,000 hours
USE DETAILS
Configuration and Control
Configuration and Control
Packet Data Transfer
Configuration and Control
Remote Control Pins: RS-422 balanced or RS-232
Protocol: Control Protocol (RAP1 + RIPC, ASCII S5066 Annex E)
Remote Control: 10/100 Base T (IEEE 802.3U compatible), embedded TCP/IP Stack
Protocol: Control Protocol (RAP1 + RIPC)
IP Packet Data: 10/100 Base T (IEEE 802.3U compatible), embedded TCP/IP Stack
Protocol:
Protocol: RAP1/RAW over TCP/IP, UDP
Local control via 32x202 pixel graphical LCD display and 16-key keypad. 3 bi-colour LED indicators. Alphanumeric
and digit keypad for fast data entry, 4-way navigation button
.
DTE (DB25F)
RADIO CONTROL (DB25M)
BIT ERROR RATE TESTER
TESTS
TEST PATTERNS
SERIAL STATISTICS
PACKET STATISTICS
Modem Data Communication
Modem Status Indications
A number of tests can be run from the RB10 including:
· Serial Data BERT
o Bit error rate testing
o Mil-Std 188-110B, Mil-Std 188-110B-F, STANAG 4539 (HF)
o Mil-Std 188-110C (WBHF)
o S4691 (UHF)
· Packet Data BERT
o Packet error rate testing
o STANAG 4538 (HF ARCS) – LDL, HDL & HDLP
Depending on the test being performed and the required rate, different test patterns can be used:
· Standard 63, 511 & 2047 bit
pseudo-random binary sequence (PRBS) test patterns
RS-422 balanced, RS-232 unbalanced., MIL-STD-188-114 (interoperable), EIA 530A compliant.
Split Half Duplex operation, Synchronous, Standard and High-speed Async modes
Radio Control Pins (2 channels): RS-232, up to 115200 bps, 1/2 stop bits, 7/8 bit data
Protocol: Control Protocol (RAP1 + RIPC)
· User-defined custom text
· User defined PRBS (8 – 128 bits)
By comparing the return data stream to the known test sequence various metrics can be measured, including the following:
· Bit Error Rate (BER)
· Frame Error Rate
· Packet Error Rate
· Bit Slips
· Synchronisation Loss
By monitoring modem indications various linking and packet metrics can be measured, including the following:
· Packet data throughput
· Packet retry rate
USER INTERFACE
The Front Panel Display provides a quick and convenient method to control the RB10 and view basic test results.
A PC based GUI can be connected to control the RB10 remotely as well as view more detailed test result reports.
ORDERING INFORMATION STOCK NUMBER DESCRIPTION
RB10 Wideband Bit Error Rate Tester
Distributed by:
RME-B0-RA-BAV01 BERT: RB10 BER Tester, 120kbps V01
Copyright © 2019 Rapid Mobile (Pty) Ltd
Revision: RB10_EN_01C
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