A CATV system is comprised of channels that represent the channel plan for that system. Each channel is identified by its carrier type, frequency, and other parameters. The parameters (characteristics) of individual channels can be edited within a plan to meet a variety of measurement objectives.

JDSU has installed a default channel plan (NCTA). You can build, clone, or synchronize a customized plan.

Build a Channel Plan

Use the BUILD NEW PLAN feature to let the meter identify and characterize the channels in your system.

Clone a Channel Plan

Use the CLONE feature to transfer a customized plan from another meter to this one.

Synchronize a Channel Plan

Use the SYNCHRONIZE feature to transfer a plan (using JDSU software) from a personal computer to this meter.

From the CONFIGURE CHANNEL PLAN screen you can use BUILD NEW PLAN to create a customized plan for your system. You can use DOWNSTREAM PLANS to select or edit a plan to meet your needs. You also can use AUTOTESTS to specify how an automatic test will function using the currently selected plan.