Argus 142 - Combi Tester
The ARGUS 142, the new all-round analyser from intec, quickly and reliably checks the interfaces and services provided via the last mile. With an ARGUS 142, one can easily test VDSL, ADSL, Ethernet as well as ISDN and POTS – without swapping modules.
The ARGUS 142 is equipped with a color display and is ready for operation in just 9 seconds. Depending on the application, this tester can run for up to 9 hours between charges. It not only tests the interfaces, but also the services running on it. The ARGUS 142 offers features for setting up and clearing malfunctions on VDSL, ADSL (Annex A & B) and Ethernet interfaces. It can also be used as a lineman’s handset for POTS, as an ISDN test set to test BRI S/T and U interfaces as well as the physical characteristics of the subscriber's line.
Powerful Performance – Fast Analysis
With its separate chipsets for ADSL and VDSL, the ARGUS 142 is unique. Whether the unit is used as a DSL tester, as an ISDN tester or POTS butt set, the new ARGUS masters every application and quickly delivers the most important results.
Depending on the application, the test results can be displayed as a brief summary or a detailed report. Because the tester – having set thresholds – can automatically rate the quality of the line as “OK" or "Not OK“. If a more precise and detailed analysis is needed one can view the data in a graphic form e.g. of the bits per tone distribution. Various network statistics are utilized to evaluate the quality of service (QoS) of Triple Play applications. As an example, the protocols associated with VoIP calls are analysed and the result is used to determine the MOS value. The actual voice quality of ISDN, POTS and VoIP phone calls can be evaluated using the integrated handset.
In the case of a VoIP test, it is also possible to examine and assess the results of a ping, download or IPTV test. For analysis and processing at a later time, all test results can be stored in one of the 50 memory locations..
- ADSL2/2+ modem simulation, ADSL tester, ATU-R
- VDSL2 modem simulation, VDSL tester, VTU-R
- Ethernet interface for Triple Play and service tests
- Triple play testing via ADSL, VDSL2 and Ethernet
- Comprehensive ISDN BRI test set
- Comprehensive integrated POTS test set
- Documentation and analysis of all parameters recorded via automatic access reports
- Compact and convenient device
- Colour display
- USB interface to connect to a PC
Optional Additional Interfaces
- ADSL Annex A interface
- ADSL Annex B interface
- VDSL2 interface
- ISDN BRI S/T TE interface
- POTS interface
- ISDN BRI S/T TE and POTS interface
- ISDN BRI U (TE) 43BT or 2B1Q interface
Optional Additional Test Features
- Bridge mode (ADSL, VDSL)
- Router mode (ADSL, VDSL)
- ATM test (only ADSL)
- IP ping (via ADSL, VDSL, Ethernet)
- IP HTTP download (via ADSL, VDSL, Ethernet)
- VoIP test (via ADSL, VDSL, Ethernet)
- IPTV test (via ADSL, VDSL, Ethernet)
Technical Details
| Accesses / Interfaces | minimum one xDSL interface ADSL and/or VDSL modem simulation (ATU-R, VTU-R) Other: RC measurement / Ethernet |
| Optional Accesses / Interfaces | VDSL2: all profiles |
| Can test results be saved? | Incl. |
| Can user profiles be saved? | DSL profiles |
| PC-software WINplus / WINanalyse |
Option/Option |
| PC interfaces | USB host / USB client |
| Power | Mains adaptor, li-ion battery pack |
What's Included?
- Argus Tester incl. rechargeable batteries (minimum one DSL interface - supplied with test leads)
- Power supply
- USB cable
- Manual