FE offers a choice of two handheld ADSL testers both providing a quick and simple one-button acceptance test that is the perfect tool for engineers involved in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ lines. The ADSLez, at a cost of under £1150 is an easy-to-use handheld ADSL tester offering ADSL and line testing capabilities, whilst the ADSL2+DMM handheld tester provides the same functionality together with a high resolution backlit LCD.

Capabilities

• Verify ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ service rates and noise margins.
• Advanced testing including PPPoE, DHCP and Ping.
• Golden Modem, supporting bridged and routed modes, including Internet login.
• Store 60 test results in tester with export option.
• Measure voltage and line current.

Tests Performed

The Parascope ADSL family of testers Auto-synchronise with the DSLAM ATU-C and provide details regarding the service rates achieved and the noise margins on the line under test.  Once synchronised the testers can be used to perform a variety of tasks including DHCP and ping, via ADSL2+, via Ethernet and via LAN. Alternatively the testers can be used as a 'Golden modem' in either routed or bridged mode, replacing the suspect modem and supporting Internet login.

Summary

With FE's Parascope ADSL2 Handheld tester it is now possible for every installation engineer to have an ADSL tester, capable of performing ping and Golden Modem applications, in his tool case.  With a storage space for 60 sets of results within the tester, high capacity lithium batteries and the ability to export results to a PC the ADSL2 the ideal tool for ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ installation and maintenance engineers.

Parascope ADSLez Datasheet

Parascope ADSL2+DMM Datasheet