166

Name: ARGUS 166
Brand: ARGUS

The ARGUS 166 combines standard broadband (xDSL, GPON) and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces with triple-play tests in a single test set. The basic xDSL packages are available with VDSL2 Profile 35b or SHDSL/SHDSL.bis.

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The xDSL and GigE Tester

The ARGUS 166 is a versatile xDSL and Gigabit Ethernet combination tester for installation, commissioning and fault-finding in broadband networks. It supports G.fast (106 and 212 MHz), VDSL2 including Super Vectoring and Bonding, ADSL2/2+ and SHDSL 8-wire. It also offers comprehensive measurement functions for copper lines as well as ISDN and analogue connections.

Via two SFP slots, the ARGUS 166 supports FTTx (Active Ethernet), GPON and XGS-PON. PON ID, ONU ID and optical power values can be analysed. The optional optical power meter measures optical levels from 850 to 1650 nm. The PON-FMT option in accordance with ZTV 43 supports guided acceptance tests with automatic setpoint calculation and OK/nOK evaluation.

For Gigabit Ethernet, performance tests at speeds of up to 1 Gbit/s are available, including GigE Loop, Traffic Generator and RFC 2544 tests to verify throughput, latency and packet loss. In addition, the ARGUS 166 offers IP and triple-play tests such as ARGUS Real Speed Direct (iperf), ARGUS Real Speed Formal (RFC 6349), VoIP, IPTV, Ping, Traceroute and HTTP/FTP uploads and downloads.

For fault-finding on copper lines, TDR is available to determine line length and locate faults, as well as a line monitor for analysing DSL signals and interference. With the optional ARGUS Copper Box, voltage, resistance, capacitance and symmetry measurements are also possible, as is the control of external measuring devices.

Further functions include WLAN analyses, optional WLAN spectrum analysis and LTE measurements. The ARGUS 166 features a backlit colour display, intuitive menu navigation and hotkeys for directly launching frequently used tests. Measurement results can be documented and transferred via WLAN, Ethernet or QR code.

xDSL package plus Gigabit Ethernet

The basic packages combine VDSL2 Profile 35b or SHDSL/SHDSL.bis with 1000 Base-T Ethernet.

Ethernet Qualification

Optional GigE functions such as Loop, Traffic Generator and RFC 2544 test Ethernet links up to 1 Gbit/s.

MSAN commissioning

The device is suitable for performance testing on Super Vectoring and G.fast connections.

IP tests via SFP as well

Optional SFP ports for FTTx and GPON can perform IP tests such as data, VoIP and IPTV.

Interfaces and measurement functions

The ARGUS 166 can be configured for different networks and measurement tasks. The following overview shows which interfaces and functions belong to the base unit and which are available as optional equipment.

DSL and copper

VDSL2 Profile 35b and SHDSL/SHDSL.bis are basic packages and are therefore subject to equipment availability. G.fast, bonding, ADSL and TDR are optional.

Line monitor Included
ADSL2/2+ Optional
VDSL2 Profile 35b Bonding Optional
G.fast (up to 212 MHz) Optional
G.fast (up to 212 MHz bond) Optional
xDSL Optional
Copper Box Optional
TDR Optional
Measurement Assistant Control Optional
ARGUS HF current clamp Optional
a/b Optional
ISDN-Uk0 Optional
ISDN-S0 Optional
ISDN-S2M Optional
VDSL2 Profile 35b Depends on configuration
SHDSL 2/4/8-wire (STU-R/C) Depends on configuration

Ethernet and IP

1000 Base-T Ethernet, as well as IP ping, traceroute and HTTP/FTP, are included as standard. RFC 2544 and GigE Loop are optional.

1 Gigabit Ethernet Included
IP ping and traceroute Included
HTTP/FTP downloads and uploads Included
Network scan Included
ARGUS Real Speed Formal (RFC 6349) Optional
ARGUS Real Speed Direct (iperf) Optional
Parallel tests/self-tests Optional
RFC 2544 Optional
GigE Loop and Traffic Generator Optional

Fibre-optic cables and PON

SFP ports, GPON and optical measurements are optional extras.

SFP port for FTTx Optional
GPON Optional
XGS-PON Optional
ONT simulation Optional
xPON-ID Optional
PON-FMT in accordance with ZTV 43 Optional
ARGUS Optical Power Meter Optional
GPON ONT mode Optional
Calibrated-GPON-level measurement Optional
Optical Light Source Optional
Visual Fault Locator Optional

WLAN and services

Cloud Update is included with the basic device. WLAN, IPTV and VoIP are optional.

FW Update Included
Configuration Import Included
Upload of measurement reports Included
Cloud services Included
PC software Included
WLAN test Optional
WLAN Spectrum Analysis/2G4 Scope Optional
WLAN management Optional
ARGUS WLAN analyser Optional
VoIP + MOS Optional
IPTV Optional
TR-069 (customised) Optional

Areas of application

Acceptance and documentation

Measurement logs, HTML reports and cloud connectivity facilitate acceptance testing without the need to transfer values manually at a later stage.

Fault clearance

If faults occur on a live network, optional tools such as TDR, line monitor, OTDR or PON measurements can help – depending on the device configuration.