The Wandel & Goltermann PKN-1 is a benchtop line simulator that replicates transmission line characteristics of local and district cables. It generates adjustable attenuation and group delay profiles across a defined frequency range, enabling precise validation of telecommunication systems and components under controlled cable-equivalent conditions.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 1 kHz to 10 MHz
• Attenuation: Adjustable; 0–47 dB at 1 MHz, 0–40 dB at 772 kHz
• Group Delay: Replicates standard cable characteristics
• Reference Frequency: Configurable; BN 875/01 variant set for 1 MHz
• Remote Control Interface: BCD (parallel) with TTL level signals
– Key Features
• Adjustable attenuation across dual frequency points enables cable loss profiling
• Group delay emulation matches real-world propagation behavior
• BCD remote interface supports integration into automated test sequences
• Benchtop form factor suitable for laboratory and production environments
– Typical Applications
• Characterization of network components under cable-equivalent loading
• Transmission line performance validation in telecommunications
• Telecommunication system testing with controlled cable simulation
• Automated test setup integration via remote BCD control
– Compatibility & Integration
The PKN-1 accepts parallel BCD commands with TTL signaling, permitting programmatic control within larger measurement systems. Configuration options include reference frequency selection, with 1 MHz standard availability via the BN 875/01 variant.
