Broadband Test Solutions

TestPoint offers a flexible and cost effective telecom
and datacom test solution for manufacturing, and
research & development environments. It consists of a modular
platform, which provides versatility in configuring interface types, 
transmission rates, protocols, and port density.

TestPoint Key Features

• Protocol availability: 10/100/1000Base-T, Gigabit Ethernet (GbE), 10GbE LAN/WAN both with and without FEC, SONET/SDH, OTN(G.709), 1G/2G/10G Fibre Channel, EoPDH, RPR, VCAT/LCAS, GFP-T/GFP-F, ATM.
• Multiple 40G rates on a single module: OC-768/STM-256 and OTU3 (43.018G)
• Multiple 10G rates on a single module: 10GbE WAN (9.95328G), 10GbE LAN (10.3125G), 10G FC (10.51875G), ODU2 (10.037G), OTU2 (10.709G)(SONET/SDH, 10GbE WAN or GFP-F client), 11.049G FEC (10GbE LAN client), 11.095G FEC (10GbE LAN client), and 11.270G FEC (10G FC client)
• Multiple sub 2.666G rates on a single module: OC-48/STM-16, OC-12/STM-4, OC-3/STM-1, 10/100/1000Base-T, opticall GbE, 1G/2G Fibre Channel, ODU1 (2.498G), and OTU1 2.666G).
• 64B/66B PCS Block Play from buffer and edit feature for detailed PCS test case execution.  This is in addition to the existing 64B/66B PCS and MAC capture.
• Hot Insertion of any TS-30/TS-170 module in the chassis.
• Software for all TS-30/170 modules and TS-10 is field-upgradeable.
• Simple test automation via a Command Line Interface (CLI) over Telnet or socket connections using any programming language. Toolkits are available for Python, C and TCL automation.
• Chassis-wide (with Group Controller module) or per-module LAN test management access via a web browser.
• Clock rate variations on SONET/SDH/OTN (+/-30ppm), 1G/10G Ethernet (including FEC)  and 1G/2G/10G FC (+/-110ppm).
• Chassis control via a PC accessible from anywhere within a network.
• All test modules, including the TS-10, are equipped with test generator and analyzer, internal clock source, and clock out signal.
  
• Standard 110V/220V AC input power. For North America, the TS-30 can be equipped with a -48V DC option.

TS-10 The TS-10 is a field portable test unit ideal for bench top and mobile applications. Height: 5 cm; 2 inches Width: 36.25 cm; 14.5 inches Depth: 41.25 cm; 16.5 inches Weight: 3.7 kg; 8.1 lbs TS-30 The TS-30 provides a total of 3 slots. Height: 8.75 cm; 3.5 inches Width: 42.5 cm; 17 inches Depth: 37.5 cm; 15 inches Weight: 7.7 kg; 17 lbs TS-170 The TS-170 provides a total of 17 slots. Up to 16 test modules may be present. Height: 26.25 cm; 10.5 inches Width: 42.5 cm; 17 inches Depth: 52.5 cm; 21 inches Weight: 22.7 kg; 50 lbs

The TestPoint platform supports a wealth of test  configurations for transport and datacom applications. To address the challenges of next-generation networks, TestPoint provides test functions that include traffic loading, impairment injection, error reporting, information capture, and performance characterization. Transport protocol coverage includes SONET/SDH, and Optical Transport Network (G.709). In addition, TestPoint provides  datacom capabilities for 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 1G/2G/10G Fibre Channel, Generic Framing Procedure (GFP), and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM). TestPoint's scalable, field upgradable design can adapt to new technologies as they emerge. The TestPoint specializes in providing detailed lower layer test functions.

The TestPoint family of instruments offers one fixed configuration - the TS-10 and two scalable chassis configurations - the TS-30 and the TS-170. The TS-10 is a lightweight unit for bench top and mobile applications. The TS-30 consists of a 3-slot chassis suitable for bench top, rackmount as well as mobile applications. The TS-170 is a 17-slot system well suited for manufacturing needs. Both the TS-30 and TS-170 chassis support module hot insertion to keep downtime to a minimum and mount into standard 19-inch (47.5cm) rack systems.

The TS-10 and all the TS-30/TS-170 modules are equipped with a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port to perform test system management. With the TS-30 and TS-170 the optional Group Controller module provides a single point of access into a chassis when multiple modules are present. Each test module comprises on-board clocking functions including a local oscillator and loop timing. The Group Controller module provides additional clocking functions such as BITS/SSU (T1/E1) and external clock inputs. TestPoint supports clock rate variations.

An embedded Java GUI eliminates the need for dedicated computer based software applications. This has the added benefit of ensuring compatibility with most computer platforms. All TestPoint modules support automation and scripting capabilities, using any programming language such as Python, C, or TCL, based on a Command Line Interface (CLI).

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