HST-3000 (Discontinued)
The HST-3000 provides the best any access network tester has to offer. Built on a strong and proven reputation for test accuracy, the HST-3000 can help you find real problems up to 30 percent faster. The HST-3000 starts with unsurpassed copper qualification and fault-finding tools and adds fiber inspection, single and bonded pair ADSL2+/VDSL2, Gigabit Ethernet, IPTV, Microsoft TV and VoIP testing to help round out full triple play testing strategy. It also supports legacy T1, DS3, ISDN PRI/BRI, and other interfaces via field-swappable modules and optional software.
Benefits
- Best-in-class for test accuracy -- it really does matter
- Multiple chipsets supported for xDSL -- widest interoperability on the market
- Find real problems up to 30% faster -- correlates copper, xDSL and IPTV measurements
- Protects your investment -- modular approach to add GigE, Ethernet, E1, etc.
- Helps you define an accurate, repeatable test strategy -- with automated tests, expert modes -- reduces errors and minimizes repeats.
Applications
- Full copper analysis suite – qualify, provision, and troubleshoot copper pairs – includes DVOM, Opens, TDR, wideband TIMS, spectral noise, and resistive fault locator (RFL).
- Bonded ADSL2+/VDSL test accuracy brings up both pairs of a bonded group simultaneously
- Gigabit Ethernet module features SAMComplete/ ITU-T Y.1564 service activation- automated SLA verification and troubleshooting for circuits that carry multiple services and bandwidth profiles.
- Unique USB-mounted VIAVI P500i provides unique pass/fail fiber inspection
- Standard automation and TechComplete - Improve testing processes through automation and centralized, web-based management tools.
Key Features
- 3.8" diagonal, 1/4 VGA, Color Active Matrix display.
- Simplified user interface to facilitate ease-of-use and minimize technicians learning curve.
- Handheld, rugged and portable. Lightweight (1.3kg/2.7lb). Weather resistant. Ideal for field use.
- Battery operated (up to 10 hours). Swappable battery pack.
- RS-232, USB and Ethernet connectivity.
- PC replacement - including file transfer, 8MB of storage, VT100 emulation, printing and web browser.
- Built-in microphone and speaker. Headset connection.
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Repair and Calibration
Our products live in rugged environments for more than 10 years with 1000s of test connect/disconnect cycles. We will be there to support you to ensure components that require maintenance like connectors, batteries, and software updates are ready to test accurately for years to come. We apply factory procedures fast, automated calibration and functional verification, maintenance using OEM parts, and the application of all engineering change orders and software updates. Services are available through contract Care plans, FleetCare or per incident as requested.
Top 4 Reasons to Choose VIAVI for Your Repair and Calibration Needs:
- Minimize business disruption
- Budget
- Measurement Accuracy and Product Reliability
- Measurement Compliance, TL9000 certification and OEM Standards
Training Courses
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This course presents a detailed overview of the technology fundamentals including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests. Learn the recommended approach for how to test and evaluate the performance of DWDM networks using OTDR and PMD tests. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in DWDM networks.
- Understand light propagation, DWDM network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process, and the recommended fiber inspection and cleaning techniques
- Describe the multiplexing process
- Define PMD and why it needs to be measured
- Understand the operation of an OTDR test and what conditions impact the accuracy of it
- Describe the recommended approach to DWDM and PMD testing and for troubleshooting
- Global
- English
- Other languages available upon request
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This course presents a detailed overview of technology fundamentals including the topology, protocol-oriented network problems, fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service. Learn the recommended layered/structured approach for testing and troubleshooting techniques to test and certify Ethernet circuits, including proper fiber inspection techniques.
- Understand the fundamental operation of Ethernet/IP networks including the network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, errors and alarms
- Comprehend the purpose and need for auto-negotiation, Ethernet switching, flow control, and prioritization functions
- Detail the structured approach to test and troubleshoot Ethernet/IP networks including VLANs
- Describe the the characteristics of the TCP/IP protocol suite and how to perform protocol analysis on an IP network
- Become familiar with how to employ the RFC 2544 and Y.1564 automated testing scripts
- Global
- English
- Other languages available upon request
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This course presents a detailed overview of the basic technology fundamentals including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests. Learn the recommended approach for how to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in xWDM and PON networks.
- Understand light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process
- Describe the causes of loss in fiber networks
- Understand the recommended fiber inspection and cleaning techniques and describe the proper process to perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity and OTDR tests
- Global
- English
- Other languages available upon request
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This course presents a detailed overview of the technology fundamentals and Passive Optical Networks (PONs) including the topology, network problems and fault isolation, and real-world issues that impact quality of service as well as fiber inspection techniques and connectivity/continuity tests. Learn the recommended approach for how to characterize and certify fiber using three key fiber tests, fiber inspection, connectivity/continuity and OTDR for FTTx, FTTP, and FTTA. Understand how to confidently troubleshoot network faults and locate problems in FTTx and PON networks.
- Understand light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, fiber losses and attenuation process
- Describe the causes of loss in fiber networks
- Understand the recommended fiber inspection and cleaning techniques
- Describe the proper process to perform fiber optic connectivity/continuity tests
- Understand the fundamental operation of an OTDR test
- Describe what conditions impact the accuracy of the OTDR test
- Detail the steps involved in the process to perform an OTDR test including event analysis
- United States
- English
- Other languages available upon request
Self-Paced Online Training
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This course presents an overview of performing an OTDR test using the FTTH-SLM mode on the SmartOTDR tester. Learn how to set up an OTDR test for a 1x8 configuration, run the test, and locate, review and save test results.
- Global
- English
- Other languages available upon request
- Self-Paced Online Training
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This course presents an overview of the recommended Inspect Before You Connect (IBYC) process. Learn how to properly inspect, clean, and test fiber end-faces before making connections.
- Global
- English
- Other languages available upon request
- Self-Paced Online Training
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This course presents a solid foundation of understanding for Fiber Optic technology and concepts. Learn about fiber safety and standards, light propagation, network components and architecture, connectors and cable types, and fiber losses and attenuation process.
- Global
- English
- Other languages available upon request
- Self-Paced Online Training
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This course presents a solid foundation of understanding for Fiber Optic testing concepts. Learn about the importance of embracing the proper fiber inspection, cleaning, and basic fiber testing process and techniques, and the basic fiber tests and the tools needed to perform.
- Global
- English
- Other languages available upon request
- Self-Paced Online Training
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This course presents an overview of the key concepts for performing testing operations in Fiber-to-the-X (FTTX) networks and Passive Optical Networks (PONs). Learn about testing methods for FTTX and PON circuits, and how to test the Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio (OSNR) in Reconfigurable Optical Add Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) networks.
- Global
- English
- Other languages available upon request
- Self-Paced Online Training
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This course presents an overview of IP Routing concepts and the operation of Multi Protocol Label Switching networks. Learn about the routing equipment and protocols, and how data flows through the network.
- Global
- English
- Other languages available upon request
- Self-Paced Online Training
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