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.