OneExpert CATV ONX-630 DOCSIS 3.1 Signal Analysis and Sweep Meter

Handheld CATV signal analysis and sweep meter with DOCSIS 3.1 testing, forward sweep to 1.2 GHz and reverse sweep to 204 MHz.

Frequency range: 0.5 to 1,218 MHz
Diplexer 42/85: Upstream 4-42 MHz and 4-85 MHz; Downstream 54-1,004 MHz and 108-1,218 MHz
Diplexer 42/204: Upstream 4-42 MHz and 4-204 MHz; Downstream 54-1,004 MHz and 258-1,218 MHz
Diplexer 65/204: Upstream 4-65 MHz and 4-204 MHz; Downstream 83-1,218 MHz and 258 MHz-1,218 MHz

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI OneExpert CATV ONX-630 is a handheld meter for maintaining HFC cable networks. It combines DOCSIS 3.1 performance analysis, spectrum analysis, and forward and reverse sweep measurements in one instrument. It is the plant-maintenance model of the OneExpert CATV platform, which also includes the ONX-620.

A multi-touch interface and OneCheck automated tests show results on a dashboard with clear pass/fail indications. AutoChannel identifies the channel lineup automatically, so no channel plan has to be built. A downstream scan that includes MER and BER on all channels takes about 60 seconds. Ingress and downstream testing run at the same time through the DuoPort design with PosiScan.

Sweep

The ONX-630 works with the SCU-1800 Sweep Control Unit installed at the headend or hub. Together they provide downstream sweep to 1.2 GHz and upstream sweep to 204 MHz. The meter is also backward compatible with existing SDA-5500 and SDA-5510 sweep transmitters, and it can sweep side by side with DSAM-6300 meters. Sweepless Sweep references existing carriers to give a normalized response in distributed access architecture networks. Reverse alignment mode shows the levels of signals that the meter injects, as received at the headend.

Expert modes and connectivity

Channel Expert, DOCSIS Expert and Ingress Expert with Hyper Spectrum gapless FFT help technicians find intermittent problems and their root causes. Session Expert compares results taken at the tap, ground block and CPE, and suggests corrective actions. The meter supports DOCSIS 3.0 32x8 bonding, WiFi testing at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, and dual Gigabit Ethernet. Optional add-ons include a fiber scope and an optical power meter. Results, assets and software are managed through StrataSync, which offers sweep reporting shared with DSAM meters.

Key Features

DOCSIS 3.1 physical and service performance testing, including OFDM signal analysis, cable modem ranging and registration
DOCSIS 3.0 32x8 bonding for Gigabit speeds
Forward sweep to 1.2 GHz and reverse sweep to 204 MHz
Sweep backward compatible with SDA-5500/SDA-5510 and side-by-side with DSAM-6300 meters
Works with the SCU-1800 Sweep Control Unit with up to 16 return sweep ports
Sweepless Sweep mode referencing existing carriers
Reverse alignment mode for a quick view of tilt carriers
DuoPort design with PosiScan for simultaneous Ingress Scan and Downstream tests
AutoChannel automatic channel plan identification
OneCheck dashboard with MER/BER on the full lineup in about 60 seconds
Session Expert background analysis with problems detected and suggested actions
Ingress Expert with Hyper Spectrum gapless FFT technology
Channel Expert, DOCSIS Expert and Quick Check Expert modes
Dual diplexers supporting 42/85, 65/204, 42/204 or 85/204 MHz networks
Field-exchangeable DOCSIS/RF module
WiFi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz testing and wireless personal area network
Dual GigE Ethernet with optional TrueSpeed testing
Optional P5000i fiber scope and MP-60/MP-80 optical power meter support
Cloud enabled via StrataSync for asset and test data management
Built-in usage guide

Specifications

Frequency Range

Frequency range	0.5 to 1,218 MHz
Diplexer 42/85 ONX-630D31-4285-1012-NTX, ONX-630D31-4285-1012-SWX	Upstream 4-42 MHz and 4-85 MHz; Downstream 54-1,004 MHz and 108-1,218 MHz Automatically switching diplexer
Diplexer 42/204 ONX-630D31-4220-1012-NTX, ONX-630D31-4220-1012-SWX	Upstream 4-42 MHz and 4-204 MHz; Downstream 54-1,004 MHz and 258-1,218 MHz Automatically switching diplexer
Diplexer 65/204 ONX-630D31-6520-1212-NTX, ONX-630D31-6520-1212-SWX	Upstream 4-65 MHz and 4-204 MHz; Downstream 83-1,218 MHz and 258 MHz-1,218 MHz Automatically switching diplexer; the Sweep and Maintenance System data sheet lists 65 MHz downstream as 85-1,218 MHz
Diplexer 85/204 ONX-630D31-8520-1212-NTX, ONX-630D31-8520-1212-SWX	Upstream 4-85 MHz and 4-204 MHz; Downstream 108-1,218 MHz and 258-1,218 MHz Automatically switching diplexer
MoCA filter	All models have MoCA triplexer to filter out MoCA signals below the highest downstream frequency.
Accuracy	±10 ppm typical @25°C

Downstream Analysis — Port 1

AutoChannel plan builder	Auto detection of channel parameters (analog/digital, symbols, QAM)
Max input power	60 dBmV total integrated power
Dynamic range	>80 dB at 44 kHz RBW
Operation on powered tap	Operate with up to 90 V AC/DC on input port
Return loss	>9 dB

Upstream Analysis — Port 2

Ingress spectrum scan	0.5 – 204 MHz calibrated range 4-204MHz
Sensitivity	−45 dBmV
RBW	300 kHz
Min detectable level upstream	−55 dBmV
Dynamic range ONX-630	60dB ONX-630 value from the OneExpert CATV data sheet; the Sweep and Maintenance System data sheet lists 50 dB
Max total integrated power	55 dBmV, 4 – 10 MHz; 60 dBmV, 10 to 204 MHz
Accuracy	±2 dB typical at 25°C
Sampling rate	Hyper Spectrum FFT gapless technology - no missed samples, spans 0.5 -110 MHz, 110 to 160 MHz, and 160 to 204 MHz
Return loss	>9.5 dB
Power detection/notification	Notify of AC/DC power presence on port 2 above 2 Volts

Upstream Signal Generator

Number of signals generated simultaneously	From 1 to 8
Signal types	Signals either all CW or all modulated
Modulation supported	QPSK, 16 QAM, and 64 QAM
Symbol rates supported	5.12, 2.56, 1.28, 0.64, 0.32, and 0.16 Msym/s

Analog Channel Measurement

Standards	NTSC, PAL, SECAM Video and audio levels (dual)
Min detectable signal	−50 dBmV (single channel)
Level accuracy	±1.5 dB from −20 dBmV to +50 dBmV typical at 25°C; ±2.0 dB, −10°C to +50°C The Sweep and Maintenance System data sheet states ±2.0 dB, −20°C to +50°C
Carrier to noise range	30 to 51 dB NTSC, 4 MHz measurement bandwidth
Carrier to noise accuracy	±2.0 dB within specified measurement range ≤ 600 MHz

Downstream Digital Channel Analysis

Calibrated power levels	-20 dBmV to +50 dBmV
Level accuracy	±1.5 dB from -20 dBmV to +50 dBmV typical at 25°C; ±2.0 dB, -10°C to +50°C
Modulations	64, 128, and 256 QAM, OFDM
Symbol rates	Annex A: 5.057 to 6.952 MSPS; Annex B: 5.057 for 64 QAM and 5.361 MSPS for 256 QAM; Annex C: 5.274 MSPS for 64 QAM and 5.361 MSPS for 256 QAM
Regional demods	DVB-C
Hum frequency range	25 Hz to 1000 Hz Minimum MER 33 dB

OFDM Signal Performance Metrics

OFDM channels	24 - 192 MHz wide - up to 3 active OFDM channels
MER — max, min, average, standard deviation, percentile	12 to 50 dB The Sweep and Maintenance System data sheet lists 16 to 44 dB
Profile analysis	Profiles A, B, C, D, NCP, and PLC (more profiles as implemented) Lock status, codeword errors (corrected and uncorrected)

DOCSIS Testing

DOCSIS 3.1 bonding	up to 32 SC-QAM + 2 OFDM downstream channels, 8 SC-QAM + 2 OFDMA upstream channels Compliant with CableLabs specifications for DOCSIS 3.1 and DOCSIS 3.0 (32x8 bonding)
Downstream frequency range	54/85/108/258 to 1,000/1,218 MHz dependent on currently active diplexer frequency
Upstream frequency range	5 to 204 MHz dependent on currently active diplexer frequency
Transmit level range (max)	+61 to +48 dBmV depending on modulation format and number of bonded carriers, per DOCSIS specification
Service tests	Registration, Throughput, Ping/Traceroute, Packet Quality; cable modem pass-through

MER and BER

MER specified range	21 to 40 dB, 64 QAM; 28 to 40 dB, 256 QAM; 16 to 44 dB OFDM with input level -5 to +20 dBmV; MER range declines as input levels decrease
Max displayable range	50 dB
Resolution	0.1 dB
Accuracy	±2 dB typical at 25°C
Minimum lock level	−15 dBmV
BER — ChannelCheck and DOCSISCheck mode	Down to 1E-9 (pre and post FEC)
BER — OneCheck mode	Down to 1E-8 (pre and post FEC) default; 1E-9 user selectable
Interleaver depth	128, 8 max

Sweep

Forward sweep telemetry frequency	Diplexer dependent 50-1,218 MHz
Forward sweep input port	Port 1
Forward sweep compatibility	SCU-1800 or SDA-5500 in SDA Compatibility Mode
Reverse sweep output transmit port	Port 1 or Port 2 (user selectable)
Port 1 reverse sweep frequency range	Diplexer dependent 5-42/5-65/5-85/5-204 MHz
Port 2 reverse sweep frequency range	5-204MHz

Display/Interface/Usability

High-brightness color LCD	5 inch diagonal (800 x 480)
Touch screen	Capacitive Hard key navigation capable
Boot time	Approximately 20 sec

Input/Outputs

RF (2)	F connectors replaceable
Port 1	Downstream 54/85/108/258 MHz depending on diplexer
Port 2	Upstream 0.5 – 204 MHz and TDR The OneExpert CATV data sheet states Upstream 4 – 204 MHz and TDR
USB host	2
Ethernet (2)	RJ45 10/100/1000T
Remote access/connectivity	VNC accessible via IP address; HTTPS file access via IP address; Mobile application via wireless personal area network
WiFi test interface	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz)

Battery

Battery	Field replaceable 96 W/hr 10.4 V, 10-cell LiIon
Typical battery life	6 – 8 hr continuous, 15 – 20 hr typical usage
Battery charge time	4 Hrs (90%); 6 - 8 Hrs 100% (AC charger)

Environmental

For indoor/outdoor use	IP 54 light rain (0.5 in/hr; 1.27 cm/hr)
Drop	1 m (3.3 ft) onto concrete
Operating temperature	−10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
Storage temperature	−20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Humidity	10 – 90% RH non-condensing
RF immunity	8.5 V/m for CATV measurements
Maximum altitude	4000 m (13,123 ft)
Pollution	2°

Physical

Weight	5.95 lb (2.7 kg)
Protective case and shoulder strap	0.95 lb

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

HFC network maintenance with forward and reverse sweep
Amplifier alignment and tilt verification
Troubleshooting service issues between the TAP, ground block and CPE
Intermittent QAM carrier and home network issues
DOCSIS 3.1 and Gigabit service testing
Ingress and return-path noise troubleshooting
WiFi signal strength verification at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Business service turn-up and troubleshooting
PON and RFoG installation and troubleshooting
Remote PHY and distributed access architecture turn-up

Included

Protective case with hand strap and detachable shoulder strap
AC power supply with choice of country-specific adaptor plug
Quick start guide
StrataSync Core support

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
ONX-630D31-4285-1012-NTX	ONX-630 NTX package, 42/85 MHz dual diplexer — 42/85 MHz; 1.0G/1.2G
ONX-630D31-6520-1212-NTX	ONX-630 NTX package, 65/204 MHz dual diplexer — 65/204 MHz; 1.2G/1.2G
ONX-630D31-4220-1012-NTX	ONX-630 NTX package, 42/204 MHz dual diplexer
ONX-630D31-8520-1212-NTX	ONX-630 NTX package, 85/204 MHz dual diplexer
ONX-630D31-4285-1012-SWX	ONX-630 SWX package, 42/85 MHz dual diplexer — 42/85 MHz; 1.0G/1.2G
ONX-630D31-6520-1212-SWX	ONX-630 SWX package, 65/204 MHz dual diplexer — 65/204 MHz; 1.2G/1.2G
ONX-630D31-4220-1012-SWX	ONX-630 SWX package, 42/204 MHz dual diplexer
ONX-630D31-8520-1212-SWX	ONX-630 SWX package, 85/204 MHz dual diplexer
ONX-CATV-SW-FWD-SWEEP	Forward Sweep — Optional on NTX; standard on SWX
ONX-CATV-SW-REV-SWEEP	Reverse Sweep — Optional on NTX; standard on SWX
ONX-CATV-SW-REV-ALIGN	Reverse Alignment — Optional on NTX; standard on SWX
ONX-CATV-SW-REVSWPLSSWP	Reverse Sweepless Sweep
ONX-CATV-RAPIDREVSW	Rapid Reverse Sweep Option — Included on SWX models
ONX-TRUESPEED	TrueSpeed
ONX-CATV-IPVIDEO	IP Video — Listed as ONX-CATV-SW-IPVIDEO in the Sweep and Maintenance System data sheet
ONX-VOIP	VoIP
ONX-MOS	MOS for VoIP
ONX-CATV-SW-HOMETDR	HomeTDR
ONX-CATV-SW-HL-LKG	Home Leakage Software Option
ONX-CATV-SW-OUDP-LKG	OneExpert CATV and HFC OUDP Leakage Software Option
ONX-CATV-SW-QAM-VIDEO	OneExpert CATV QAM Video MPEG Verification Option
ONX-CATV-SW-RP-SNR-OCE	Return Path SNR Option
TRI-LKG-HL-METER-KIT	Seeker Home Leakage Test Kit
UPG-ONX-D31-S-4220-1012	ONX-630 42/204 MHz Sweep Ready Upgrade Module
UPG-ONX-D31-S-8520-1212	ONX-620/630 85/204 MHz Upgrade Module — RF module only; requires trade-in
UPG-ONX-CATV-SW-QAMVIDEO	Field Upgrade (via StrataSync) QAM Video Option
UPG-ONX-CATV-SW-RP-SNR	Field Upgrade (via StrataSync) Return Path SNR Option
UPG-ONX-CATV-SW-HOMETDR	HomeTDR Software Upgrade via StrataSync
UPG-ONX-CATV-RAPIDREVSW	Field Upgrade (via StrataSync) Rapid Reverse Sweep Option
UPG-ONX-CATV-SW-HL-LKG	Field Upgrade via SS HL Leakage Software Option — Requires D3.1 HW
UPG-ONX-CATV-SW-OUDP-LKG	Field Upgrade via SS OUDP Leakage Software Option — Requires D3.1 HW
BRONZE-5	Five-year warranty
SILVER-3	One calibration
SILVER-5	Five-year warranty and two calibrations
AC-CHARGER	Replacement Charger (no power cord)
AC-CAR-CHARGER	Car Charger
ONX-CATV-STD-ACCY-KIT	Replacement Fitted Case
1019-00-1366	Strand Hook
ONX-CATV-BATT-96WHR	Replacement 96 W/Hr Battery
ONX-SCREEN-PROTECTION	Replacement Screen Protector (5 pack)
ONX-CATV-DLX-ACCY-KIT	Deluxe accessory kit — Large Accessory Bag, Fitted Case, 12V Adapter, Strand Hook, Ethernet Patch Cord (1 m), Extra Hand Strap
MP-80A	MP-80 USB Optical Power Meter
MP-60A	MP-60 USB Optical Power Meter
FI-60	FI-60 Live Fiber Identifier
FBP-P5000I	P5000i USB Fiber Scope
WFED-300AC	WiFi Advisor standard package
WFED300AC-1PC	WiFi Advisor test device, carrying case, USB cable, AC power supply, and power cord