The Agilent/Keysight 37717A is a field-portable communications performance analyzer engineered for testing and validating PDH/SDH/SONET and ATM transport networks. This multi-rate tester supports data rates up to 622 Mb/s and delivers critical measurements including bit error rate (BER) testing, jitter analysis, and signal quality assessment. The instrument functions as a dual SONET/SDH analyzer, enabling rapid reconfiguration between protocol standards for manufacturing test environments and field deployment.
Technical Specifications
• Data Rates: Multi-rate testing up to 622 Mb/s
• Network Protocols: PDH/SDH/SONET and ATM transport networks
• Optical Wavelengths: 1310 nm or 1550 nm (selectable configurations)
• Optical Interface: PC type connectors; Agilent 81000xI Series optical interface modules available
• Control Interfaces: GPIB, RS232, LAN, Parallel
• Form Factor: Field-portable
– Key Features
• Bit Error Rate (BER) measurement and analysis
• Jitter characterization across supported data rates
• Signal quality assessment for transport layer validation
• Dual SONET/SDH analyzer configuration for protocol flexibility
• Test timing control with graphical result storage and management
• Remote control via GPIB, RS232, or LAN
• Stored settings management, floppy disk logging, and time/date control
• Keyboard lock, error notification, and signal loss suspend capabilities
• Calibration measurements traceable to United States National Bureau of Standards
– Typical Applications
• Network equipment manufacturing and acceptance testing
• Installation and commissioning of hybrid PDH/SDH/SONET systems
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of ATM transport networks
• Protocol-specific validation for SONET or SDH deployments
– Compatibility & Integration
The 37717A integrates with standard test environments via GPIB, RS232, and LAN connectivity. Optical interface modules support both 1310 nm and 1550 nm wavelengths for diverse transmission architectures. Configuration options and installed module status are displayed and managed through the instrument’s control interface.
