The Viavi 180 DSP BASE Trilithic RF Signal Level Meter is a dependable tool for basic cable installation needs. The 180 DSP signal level meter features a compact rugged design, intuitive color user interface, and an unparalleled selection of digital and analog channel measurements, including DOCSIS 3.1 OFDM signal analysis.

When testing or troubleshooting within analog, digital or mixed analog/digital transmission systems, the 180 DSP is the perfect tool for measuring analog and QAM carrier power levels. Additionally, for QAM carriers (including deep interleave), the 180 DSP provides Hum, Constellation, Equalizer Tap, MER and BER measurement displays. This allows users to quickly analyze 64 and 256 QAM downstream channels for quality verifications or to locate impairments with the meter, all right out of the box.

The 180 DSP performs an extensive set of OFDM signal measurements to enable testing in DOCSIS 3.1 deployments. In addition to average level, peak-to-valley, and in-channel tilt, the meter displays PLC constellation, level, pre/post BER, MER, decoder stress over time, and a summary for the default profile.

With its channel plan scan feature, the 180 DSP displays the frequency response of the entire channel lineup. This measurement displays a color-coded bar graph of each channel or your favorite channels in the active channel plan. The channel plan scan also includes on-screen markers that can be adjusted to perform a tilt measurement.

The 180 DSP comes standard with the ability to display the full return spectrum from 4 to 205 MHz. The spectrum display provides peak measurements, color-coded markers, and delta measurements. This feature also includes adjustable detector modes which are useful for capturing bursty transient noise. The 180 DSP furthermore performs forward spectrum measurements from 5 MHz to 1,250 MHz.

Installation Troubleshooting and Certification

The 180 DSP signal level meter is specifically tailored for fast installation RF signal testing and troubleshooting. The meter comes equipped with all needed analog and digital signal measurements to ensure the highest quality installation-and at a price point that makes it feasible for system operators to outfit their entire fleet.

Designed for installer, contractor and service tech challenges, the 180 DSP helps simplify decision making and streamline standardization processes and procedures, while improving tech efficiencies and the overall health of the entire system.

The 180 DSP meter features intuitive, color touchscreen interfaces, simple pass/fail indicators, and autotest apps to streamline basic RF installation and make the installer's job easier. The meter is built with the technician in mind-from the quick charge time to the unique, built-in LED flashlight and glow in the dark keypad for those dark, cramped spaces.

The 180 DSP meter makes basic RF installation a breeze for installers and contractors. Techs will appreciate the advantages of a quick and efficient device, featuring a flexible and easy-to-operate interface inspired by modern smart devices.