Maser Technology Group is the distributor for SAGE instruments in Australia and New Zealand. They recently released a next generation base station tester (UCTT) which received positive feedback from the Australian Mobile Carriers.

The new SAGE Universal Cellular Test Tool (UCTT) 8901 is the industry’s most advanced and versatile portable test instrument for base station deployment and troubleshooting. The UCTT combines a laboratory quality spectrum analyser, an innovative antenna tester and fully integrated backhaul test capabilities for E1/T1, Ethernet (10/100/1000), and OC-X. In addition, the UCTT provides in-depth demodulation and monitoring capabilities for all 2G, 3G and 4G technologies.

“The UCTT represents a new generation of multi-functional test tools to serve the emerging 3G and 4G wireless markets. Its powerful software radio technology enables operators to more accurately assess wireless service performance and more quickly isolate problems with transmission, modulation quality and synchronization”.

With its intuitive hybrid graphical user interface combining both hard keys and soft keys, the UCTT provides unparalleled ease of use for navigation and test control. And the UCTT’s all weather rugged design will help operators deploy and troubleshoot their networks under the worst weather conditions.

Nemo Outdoor 5.61 introduces support for the simultaneous use of multiple LG LTE USB modems on a standard laptop computer. This makes it possible to benchmark LTE networks also at an early stage or to load cells with multiple UEs simultaneously. Up to two LG LTE modems are supported at the moment and the dual-modem configuration has been verified using LG LTE G7 USB modems.

Maser Technology Group represents GL Communications in Australia and New Zealand. GL Communications is a leading supplier of test, monitoring and analysis equipment for TDM, Wireless, IP and VoIP networks. Unlike conventional test equipment, GL's test platforms provide visualization, capture, storage, and convenient features like portability, remotability, and scripting.

GL Communications recently announced the release of its ATM BERT Software for T1 E1 - this software permits BER testing over ATM switching and transmission systems using our various T1 E1 platforms. Asynchronous Transfer Mode, or ATM is a form of transmission and switching that is commonly used on DSL (Digital Subscriber Lines), fibre optic lines, and 3G mobile infrastructure. Transmission systems could be any digital facility including: T1, E1, DSL, T3, E3, OC3, STM1, OC12, STM4, and other higher rates. ATM is based on segmenting all information regardless of type (voice, data, picture, or video) into “cells” of length 48 bytes plus 5 overhead bytes (53 total). At the receiving end the reassembly of these cells puts the information back to its original state. To handle all information types many higher layer protocols have been developed called ATM Adaptation Layers or AALs.

GL has various tools for the analysis and test of ATM. For example: ATM Analyser, Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA) Analyser, T3 E3 ATM Analyser, OC3 STM1 OC12 STM4 ATM Analyser and many others. A recently added application is ATM BERT for T1 E1. For more information please contact Maser Technology Group.

RxT™ is a trend-changing test platform addressing the challenges of communication service providers to increase efficiency and productivity while lowering operational and capital expenditures.

With extreme modularity and an open platform concept, it defines the test set of the future. RxT's capability to combine multiple technologies into a rugged modular platform increases the productivity of technicians who are responsible for the installation, verification, and maintenance of today's complex services that require multiple technologies.

RxT's intuitive user interface boosts productivity by helping technicians and field engineers to make their job easier, accelerating the learning curve, and reducing training requirements. Its open platform architecture offers full use of productivity tools, enabling access to better communication, tutorials, guides, and job aids.

RxT also integrates with Sunrise Telecom's realGATE™ system, a comprehensive web-based tool for asset management, test result management and workflow optimization.

RxT represents the next-generation in integrated toolkits for field technicians, combining advanced multi-service testing capabilities, built-in and web-based workflow efficiency and productivity applications in a single high-performance compact format.

Testing is one important part of the daily tasks and RxT leads your workforce to go beyond testing and into getting the whole job done.

 For more information please contact Maser Technology Group.

Sunrise Telecom’s new CaLan® compatible CM2800 Sweep System and Cable Modem Network Analyser is the latest addition to Sunrise installation, service and plant verification testing and troubleshooting solutions. An intuitive user interface, VGA colour touch screen and Windows CE™ operating system combined with a comprehensive measurement suite and an extensive PC toolkit simplify and speed plant maintenance and increase quality of service.

The CM2800 sets a new standard for CATV plant maintenance. For the first time, a high-resolution, non-intrusive sweep function has been combined with triple play service and network analysis to validate the network’s capacity to deliver next-generation services. This comprehensive tool is the only instrument necessary to help reduce outages and optimize the crowded upstream for DOCSIS 3.0.

With a truly modern sweep system that provides exceptional graphics display, the CM2800 enables operators to detect the smallest of impairments before they affect customer experience. Its intuitive user interface, automated measurements and familiar Windows CE operating system simplify and speed plant maintenance.

“We are excited that many major cable operators throughout the world have come to embrace this new product. This best-in-class product helps cable operators lower their cost and improve their customers’ experience,” said Mr. Moukadam.