MS-1300D

The MS1300D Signal Level Meter is a high performance instrument designed for cable television technicians. The durable, water resistant MS1300D makes innovative use of a graphics LCD to simplify operation. The LCD backlight makes measurements easier in crawl spaces and behind TVs. The display is easy to see in bright sunlight.

A scan mode allows you to see the levels of all carriers in a spectral display. You can also view level measurements at a single frequency or for a specific channel. When tuned to a channel, the display indicates the levels of the video and audio carriers, and the difference between the carrier levels. When performing an installation, you can press the Installation Check key to quickly verify that all channels are within limits that you have defined. You can use this feature to determine whether or not a subscriber connection meets FCC or other government requirements.

A special channel plan building mode automatically determines which channels are active on your cable system. Once you have defined a channel plan, you can copy it to any MicroStealth unit having a built-in serial port. You can also create channel plans using StealthWare, the Windows™ based data managementpackage for Stealth products.

For documentation purposes, you can print any measurement screen to a serial printer (Wavetek P-Stealth Printer). Following an installation check, you can print an installation report that can be filed with the work order. You can also print a report that lists all configuration settings including the channel plan. The MS1300D tunes from 45 to 550 MHz with an option to extend the range to 5 to 890 MHz.

Highlights

• MS-1200 - A digital signal level meter that includes our patented digiCheck(TM), a standard 5-890 MHz frequency range, Tilt, and Full Channel Scan.
  
• MS-1300 - A digital signal level meter that includes our patented digiCheck, a standard 5-890 MHz frequency range, Reverse Ingress Scan, interval auto-testing, file storage, and StealthWare compatibility.
  
• MS-1400 - The industry standard for advanced installation technicians. It offers a complete digital average power test capability and is available with an international
• language graphic interface. It can also be upgraded for leakage measurement capability.
  
• As with all JDSU METERS, every MS model is designed to exceed the adverse conditions expected in everyday field use.
• Full Scan measurement displays levels of all channels in a single spectral screen.
  
• Measurement limits provide instant pass/fail status on all Scan, AutoTest, and Installation Test measurements.
  
• One button Installation Test verifies that all active channels are within cable network
• level specifications.
  Ingress Scan measurement identifies unwanted ingress on the return path. It includes peak hold and adjustable dwell time to capture intrusive transient signals.
  The digiCheck measurement measures digital average power on digitally modulated carriers.
  
• The MS-1400 firmware is easily field upgradeable to the newest release using Acterna's CLI firmware upgrade software. The MS-1200D/1300D firmware is factory upgradeable only.