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COMMUNICATIONS TEST & MEASUREMENT PathTrak ™ RPM3000 Return-Path Monitoring Module for the PathTrak Return-Path Monitoring System Key Benefits • Combines essential spectrum and cable modem upstream analysis and monitoring • Real-time RF and data metrics based on the subscribers’ DOCSIS® packets, rather than stale CMTS data • Supports DSAM Field View QAM™ for one-man upstream troubleshooting • Eliminates the need for dedicated spectrum and QAM analyzers to troubleshoot return-path problems BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY REPORT Applications • View in-band and in-service faults that standard spectrum analysis tools miss • Highlight worst-performing nodes to priori- tize repairs with MACTrak node ranking • Reveal linear and nonlinear impairments such as group delay and laser clipping in addition to simple ingress and CPD • Identify modems experiencing codeword errors in real time to verify (or fix) faults Live MACTrak display showing micro-reflections Live MACTrak Displays In addition to regular spectral monitoring, the RPM3000 can demodulate and monitor live bursty DOCSIS upstreams to expose linear and nonlinear impairments. The Impairments Dashboard lets you see the issues affecting RF and data performance at a glance. You can pause measurements to review results packet by packet to identify those with codeword errors and to determine which MAC addresses have been impacted. MACTrack lets you see if problems are truly service-impacting so you can fix the problem rather than just fix a problem. PathTrak addresses the Network/Upstream Evolution to more sensitive, higher-order modulation schemes, like QAM64, and less free spectrum.
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COMMUNICATIONS TEST & MEASUREMENT
PathTrak™ RPM3000Return-Path Monitoring Module for the PathTrak Return-Path Monitoring System
Key Benefits • Combines essential spectrum and cable modem upstream analysis
and monitoring
• Real-time RF and data metrics based on the subscribers’ DOCSIS® packets, rather than stale CMTS data
• Supports DSAM Field View QAM™ for one-man upstream troubleshooting
• Eliminates the need for dedicated spectrum and QAM analyzers to troubleshoot return-path problemsBROADBAND TECHNOLOGY REPORT
Applications
• View in-band and in-service faults that standard spectrum analysis tools miss
• Highlight worst-performing nodes to priori-tize repairs with MACTrak node ranking
• Reveal linear and nonlinear impairments such as group delay and laser clipping in addition to simple ingress and CPD
• Identify modems experiencing codeword errors in real time to verify (or fix) faults
Live MACTrak display showing micro-reflections
Live MACTrak DisplaysIn addition to regular spectral monitoring, the RPM3000 can demodulate and monitor live bursty DOCSIS upstreams to expose linear and nonlinear impairments. The Impairments Dashboard lets you see the issues affecting RF and data performance at a glance. You can pause measurements to review results packet by packet to identify those with codeword errors and to determine which MAC addresses have been impacted. MACTrack lets you see if problems are truly service-impacting so you can fix the problem rather than just fix a problem.
PathTrak addresses the Network/Upstream Evolution to more sensitive, higher-order modulation schemes, like QAM64, and less free spectrum.
Supports the Field TechField View QAM™ delivers PathTrak QAMTrak™ and MACTrak capability to the DSAM in this latest interactive development between PathTrak and the DSAM. Delivering live measurements from hub sites to the field eliminates the need for additional technicians, test equipment, or NOC staff support.
Measurement Plans Adapt to User PreferencesUsers gain ultimate flexibility in configuring the RPM3000. For spectrum monitoring, users can implement a simple, yet effective, monitoring plan for node certification or they can choose to set up multiple alarming levels. Upstream carrier monitoring requires minimal configuration because DOCSIS 3.0 defaults are pre-configured and adjustable as desired.
Expands and Scales Without Performance DegradationEach RPM3000 module is independent so adding modules will not adversely affect overall system performance. The RPM3000 quickly and easily integrates with current PathTrak systems, is fully compatible with existing RPM1000/2000 cards, HCUs, and other components. A flexible upgrade-by-exchange program is available for older RPM1000/2000 hardware that lacks the DOCSIS 3.0 support and MACTrak capabilities.
Individual upstream carrier performance history
MACTrak impairments table with MAC address display
PathTrak RPM3000
Feature/Capability RPM1000/2000 RPM3000 FullSpectrum monitoring ■ ■DOCSIS 3.0-compliant frequency range (500 kHz to 85 MHz) ■DOCSIS 3.0-tailored resolution bandwidth filters(160, 320, 640, 1,280, 2560, and 5,120 kHz)
■ Dynamic range (dB) 40 50In-band in-service advanced DOCSIS upstream measurements(MER, un-equalized MER, codeword error rate, in-band channel response, group delay, ingress under the carrier, spectrum, micro-reflections, impulse noise, and constellation)
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Live spectrum views ■ ■CPE MAC address extraction ■Live DOCSIS upstream demodulation ■Supports MACTrak node ranking ■Supports MACTrak performance history ■Supports Field View QAM ■Upgrade by exchange(to RPM3000 including MACTrak Performance Monitoring)
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Product Features and Capabilities
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RPM Modules
Part Number Description
RPM3000-FULL-BNC RPM3000 Return Path Monitoring Module with 75 ohm BNC input connectors for the HCU400 or HCU1500 chassis. Includes all MACTrak capabilities including MACTrak Performance Monitoring. System software required. See Note 2.
RPM3000-FULL-F RPM3000 Return Path Monitoring Module with 75 ohm F-type connectors for the HCU400 or HCU1500 chassis. Includes all MACTrak capabilities including MACTrak Performance Monitoring. System software required. See Note 2.
RPM3000LITEBNC RPM3000Lite Return Path Monitoring Module with 75 ohm BNC input connectors for the HCU400 or HCU1500 chassis, field upgradable to full RPM3000 capabilities. System software required. See Note 1.
RPM3000LITEF RPM3000Lite Return Path Monitoring Module with 75 ohm F-type connectors for the HCU400 or HCU1500 chassis, field upgradable to full RPM3000 capabilities. System software required. See Note 1.
RPM Upgrades
RPM3000LITE-UPG Field upgrade from RPM3000Lite to full RPM3000 card. System software required. See Note 2.
RPM3000MCMON-UPG Field upgrade to enable MACTrak Performance Monitoring capability in an RPM3000 card.System software required. See Note 2.
Chassis
1010-00-0433 HCU1500 Chassis. Modular 15-slot controller chassis can house 15 separate monitoring module cards (RPM1000, RPM2000, and RPM3000), 19-inch rack mount, 7 rack-units (7U) high.
Modem
1010-00-0427 HSM1000 Headend Stealth Modem enables remote viewing of live spectrum with SDA and DSAM field meters (requires installing PathTrak Field View option on SDA and/or DSAM field meters).
Notes1. QAM Analyzer features are only available on QAMTrak/MACTrak-enabled units using WebView V2.5 or higher. QAMTrak and
MACTrak capabilities require WebView V2.5 or higher in addition to a PathTrak Server; MACTrak Performance Monitoring and DSAM Field View QAM support requires PathTrak Server Software V2.6 or higher and WebView Software V3.0 or higher.
2. QAMTrak and MACTrak capabilities require WebView V2.5 or higher in addition to a PathTrak Server; MACTrak Performance Monitoring requires WebView V3.0 or higher
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