The Wandel & Goltermann RME4 is a portable, battery-powered test set for evaluating digital transmission systems in field environments. It measures critical parameters including bit error rate, jitter, and signal level across a range of digital transmission standards. The instrument combines fieldable design with IEEE 488 (HP-IB) remote control capability, enabling technicians and engineers to perform systematic performance analysis on radio link systems and digital transmission networks.
Technical Specifications
Product Type: Portable digital transmission system test set
Measurement Functions:
• Bit error rate (BER) testing on digital transmission systems
• Jitter generation and measurement
• Signal level measurement
Control & Communication: IEEE 488 / IEC 625 (HP-IB) interface for remote control and data exchange
Power: Battery-powered operation
Physical Design: Portable configuration optimized for field deployment
– Key Features
• Integrated jitter measurement and generation in a single portable unit
• Multi-parameter monitoring capability—BER, jitter, and signal amplitude in one instrument
• Standards-based remote interface (HP-IB) for automated test sequences and data logging
• Battery independence enables testing at remote or unpowered sites
– Typical Applications
The RME4 addresses performance validation requirements for:
• Radio link systems operating in the VHF/UHF bands
• Digital transmission networks requiring field-level BER and jitter assessment
• PDH, SDH, and ISDN system commissioning and troubleshooting
– Compatibility & Integration
The RME4 operates within the Wandel & Goltermann test equipment ecosystem. Related instruments in the product family support bit rate ranges from 48 kbit/s to 175 Mbit/s and specific rates including 2048, 8448, 25776, 34368, and 139264 kbit/s. HP-IB connectivity enables integration with automated test systems and data acquisition platforms common in telecommunications service and installation environments.
