The ASA-PKG-OC48 is a Network Information Computer (NIC) and SONET/SDH test set engineered for protocol analysis and system verification across telecommunications networks. This portable instrument supports simultaneous, independent testing from DS0 through OC-48c (STM-16), including full ATM protocol stacks. The 9.5-inch active matrix color touch-screen display provides intuitive access to test configuration, real-time monitoring, and troubleshooting tools via graphical switch matrix interface.
Technical Specifications
• Data Rate Support: DS0 through OC-48c (STM-16)
• Protocol Support: SONET/SDH, ATM (AAL0, AAL1, AAL5), T-Carrier
• Display: 9.5-inch active matrix color touch-screen with graphical user interface
• Measurement Capabilities: Optical power, electrical power, and frequency measurements
• Interfaces: PCMCIA, GPIB, TCP/IP, RS-232c
• Physical Specifications: Compact portable package, 10.5 to 14 pounds depending on configuration
– Key Features
• ATM support with AAL0, AAL1, AAL5 protocol variants
• Traffic shaping and quality of service (QoS) measurements
• PVC/SVC capability with OAM (Operations, Administration, and Maintenance)
• Header Error Control (HEC) error generation and analysis
• Cell transfer delay measurement
• Alarm and error generation with real-time analysis
• SCPI remote control via GPIB, TCP/IP, or RS-232c
• Software/firmware upgrades via web interface
• Auto-configuration to pattern level
• Troublescan diagnostic software
– Typical Applications
• SONET/SDH network testing and commissioning
• ATM protocol validation and interoperability verification
• T-Carrier network troubleshooting
• Network element performance validation
• QoS and cell transfer delay analysis
– Compatibility & Integration
The ASA-PKG-OC48 operates across SONET/SDH, ATM, and T-Carrier telecommunications networks. Remote control and automation integrate via standard SCPI commands over GPIB, TCP/IP, or RS-232c, enabling integration into larger test architectures and automated testing frameworks.
