DS2831

Digital TV Spectrum Analyzer

Key Benefits
• Fast Spectrum Analyzer: detect and troubleshoot ingress with
exceptional sensitivity of -63.5dBmV @ 300KHz RBW.
• Non-intrusive color coded spectral density persistence test,
showing transient noise hiding under upstream bursty signaling
• MER Measurement: up to 47 dB MER with 48 hours of statistical
recording with 1 second resolution
• Analog TV and SC-QAM: troubleshoot typical analog
interference and distortions as well as SC-QAM performance
• Time-Domain EVS Measurements: uncover interference from
LTE signals under downstream QAM carriers with no service
interruptions
• Characterize OFDM carrier performance and DOCSIS 3.1
cable modem performance
• 7” Capacitive Touchscreen: with excellent touch response
and 7 hours of operating time

Key Features:
TECHNOLO -- Real spectrum analyzer performance from 4 MHz – 1.22 GHz
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-- Spectrum Persistence Analysis: any frequency band, max

span 206 MHz
-- In-service Error Vector Spectrum identifies interference under
OFDM and SC-QAM carriers with no interruptions in service
-- ITU-T J 83 Annex A/B/C, QAM; auto-detects channel
parameters
-- Full DOCSIS3.1 capabilities with downstream OFDM and 32x
SC-QAM bonded carriers, and upstream OFDM transmit
feature with 8x SC-QAM bonded carriers
-- Forward/Reverse passive non-intrusive sweep (does not
require US sweep receivers for up to 195.2 MHz of high
resolution sweep response in the Upstream path)
-- Integrated Upstream Signal Generator (J.83A/B-FEC)
-- Transport stream analysis with TR 101 290 Monitoring, auto-
generated program lists, and program-channel mapping
-- Gated Measurements: in-service CCN, CSO, CTB, CLDI, DG/
DP, DOM, ICR tests
-- Optical features such as OPM, VFL, and an optional Fiberscope
-- Highly responsive capacitive touchscreen
-- Programmable autotest allowing field engineers to perform
multiple tests on a single “GO” button press
-- Deviser EDGE asset and test data management software

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Spectrum Analyzer
Featuring the latest technology, the DS2831 affords outstanding performance to the CATV engineer. Its RF features are based on
a portable and true spectrum analyzer with 80dB+ of dynamic range, detecting impairments before they affects the customer. A
host of new applications help HE/HUB and field engineers perform in-service measurements and locate interference. The in-service
upstream persistence mode (any frequency band, max span 206 MHz) reveals interference under bursty signaling.

Figure 1: Spectrum analyzer with frequency range of 4 MHz to Figure 2: The spectrogram provides a scrolling three-dimensional
1220 MHz (option to 2150 MHz), 80dB+ of dynamic range display for tracking frequency and level over time.
and –63.5 dBmV sensitivity @300 kHz.

Figure 3: Persistence analysis shows low level CPD under DOCSIS Figure 4: Persistence analysis: CW interference
upstream signal. Color coded for easy interpretation. under Upstream DOCSIS 3.1 signal.

Figure 5: Persistence analysis: coherent CW and intermittent interference

under Upstream DOCSIS 3.0 bonded signals.

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Analog TV and Digital TV Test

In the Analog TV mode, when VITS signals are inserted, gated CCN, CSO, CTB, CLDI, DG-DP, DOM, and ICR measurements allow
in-service channel testing. For DVB-C and CMTS downstream signals, the revolutionary Frequency & Time EVS function enables
users to detect coherent distortions hiding under QAM carriers like LTE – without interrupting service.

Figure 6: Analog TV Gated Measurement supports in-service CCN, Figure 7: Use VITS and Analog TV Gated Mode to measure analog
CSO, CTB, CLDI, DG/DP, DOM and ICR measurements TV video parameters without interrupting service.

QAM Test: Basics

Figure 8: DVB-C channel measurements to characterize digital carrier Figure 9: Digital Hum measurement can detect changes in
metrics such as channel power, MER, Pre/Post BER. modulation amplitude (typically due to powerlines).

Figure 10: BER and MER Statistical Analysis is used to find Figure 11: Constellation Display
impairments, interference and distortions over time.

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QAM Test: Error Vector Spectrum (In-Service)

Figure 12: EVS Measurement (vs. Time) is used to find Figure 13: EVS Measurement (vs. Frequency)
LTE interference signal signatures under a QAM carrier measures interference signals under a QAM carrier.
without interrupting service.

QAM Test: Finding Linear Distortions

Figure 14: The Adaptive Equalizer uniquely compensates Figure 15: Frequency Response is derived from the adaptive EQ
for linear distortions such as phase noise, impedance power coefficient. The in-band frequency response should not
mismatch & group delay in the HFC network. exceed ± 1.5 dB peak to valley.

Figure 16: Group Delay is also derived from the

adaptive EQ power coefficient. Group delay should not
exceed 200 ns/MHz in the US or 75 ns/MHz in the DS.

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Transport Stream Analysis Cable Modem Measurement

The DS2831 supports transport stream analysis, showing
bandwidth usage, basic TS structure, TR 101 290, PiD view,
PCR, PSiP, PAT, and PMT tables.

Figure 19: DOCSIS 3.1 Downstream and upstream OFDM demodulation

identifies and characterizes OFDM signals.

Figure 17: MPEG Transport Stream Analysis

Network Verification
Characterize network performance by verifying cable modem
performance with the new DOCSIS 3.1 modem. The DS2831
is also backwards compatible with DOCSIS 3.0. Offering a
resolution of up to 256KHz, the non-intrusive US sweep will
show non-linearity and flatness issues such as standing waves,
misalignment of the plant, suck-outs, and roll-off at the band
edges by taking reference measurements at the HE or Node,
and compare the sweep reference trace to a live sweep trace
at any other active down the line. Finally, the IP test and the
Wifi test will complete the network verification.
Figure 20: In-service Error Vector Spectrum for OFDM captures
interference under your OFDM carrier signals

Figure 18: The channel scan function easily identifies OFDM signals.

Figure 21: DOCSIS 3.0 32×8 Cable Modem Analysis

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Frequency Response

Figure 22: Sweep your return path up to 195.2MHz with your own 8x Figure 23: Use your own CMTS as your US sweep
SC-QAM carriers and 1x 48MHz + 96MHz OFDMA Upstream DOCSIS signaling. receiver, and get 256KHz of sweep resolution.

Figure 24: Get unprecedented Upstream Group delay Figure 25: Get Upstream in-channel frequency response
from the integrated DS2831 US Cable Modem from the integrated DS2831 US Cable Modem.

Upstream Signal Generator (USG) Loopback

Figure 26: The Upstream Signal Generator Figure 27: Loopback function is effective for testing
can generate C/W carriers to QAM signals attenuation and gain from 5 - 210 MHz. It can measure
both CW & QAM signal frequency and sweep frequency.

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Reverse Path Sweep IP Test

Figure 28: The DS2831 can perform reverse path sweep measurements Figure 29: The IP test suite includes tests such as Ping,
when paired with the Deviser DS1610 Remote Monitoring System. traceroute and FTP download/upload.

Wifi Analysis

Figure 30: Wifi Analysis can retrieve SSID, channel and Figure 31: 5G WiFi Analysis - Graphical and List Modes can capture MAC
signal strength information from surrounding WiFi hotspots. addresses and encryption information from surrounding WiFi hotspots.

Auto Test
The auto test on the DS2831 runs through a pre-configured test sequence at the push of a button. Users can create test profiles that
define a test procedure with pass/fail limits. This simplifies test result interpretation and ensures consistent testing. Even inexperienced
users can run the test and verify that the installation is up to the same specification as others. The results are saved automatically.

Figure 32: Define limit profiles to perform auto tests. Results will
show Pass or Fail according to channel plans & limit profiles,
eliminating the need for interpretation.

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Optical Testing
As fiber-optic technology continues to expand into the CATV network space, the DS2831’s optical measurement options include an
optical power meter and visual fault location - are now standard-issue (Fiberscope optional).

Figure 33: Measure the Optical Power levels at equipment or Figure 34: Check the fiber for continuity and detect
connector with an easy to interpret graphical gauge. damaged fibers or splices, including fiber breaks and
excessive bends, with the Visual Fault Locator.

Fiberscope

Figure 35: Inspect the face of the fiber optic connectors Figure 36: Fiberscope test with dirty connector.
with the Fiberscope. Pass/Fail software interprets results.

Asset and Result Management

The DS2831 supports the Toolbox PC software for small scale applications. The newly developed and released enterprise software
platform, Deviser EDGE, will manage users, assets, channel plans, firmware upgrades, test results and provide reporting capabilities.

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Specifications
Downstream Spectrum Analysis Upstream Spectrum Analysis
Frequency Range 4~1220 MHz standard (up to 2150 MHz optional) 4 ~ 46 MHz (DOCSIS)
4 ~ 68 MHz (Euro DOCSIS 2.0)
Frequency Stability ±1x10-6 (0 ~ 50°C / 32-122°F) Frequency Range 4 ~ 88 MHz (Euro DOCSIS 3.0)
4 ~ 120 MHz US (DOCSIS 3.1)
Frequency Step 1 kHz 4 ~ 210 MHz DS (DOCSIS 3.1)
Resolution Bandwidth (-3dB) 1kHz, 3kHz, 10kHz, 30kHz, 100kHz, 300kHz, 1 MHz, 3 MHz Frequency Span 42 / 64 / 84 / 116 / 206 MHz, zero span
30 Hz, 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 10kHz, 30kHz, Resolution Bandwidth (-3dB) 300 kHz
Video Bandwidth (-3dB)
100kHz, 300 kHz, 1 MHz, 3 MHz
Video Bandwidth 300 kHz
Display Scale / Range 1, 2, 5, 10, 20dB/div; 8 vertical divisions
Display Scale / Range 1, 2, 5, 10, 20dB/div; 8 vertical divisions
Sweep Time 20ms ~ 25s
Sweep Time 20ms ~ 25s
Input Level Range -60 ~ +60dBmV
Input Level Range -60 ~ +60dBmV
Dynamic Range 80dB (30kHz RBW)
Attenuation 0 ~ 40 dB in 1 dB steps (Automatic/Manual modes)
Sensitivity -63.5dBmV @ (300kHz RBW, preamp on)
Pre-Amplifier 18dB gain (Manual)
Attenuation 0 ~ 40 dB in 1 dB steps (Automatic/Manual modes)
Measurement Accuracy < ±1.0dB @ +25 ±5°C (typical)
Pre-Amplifier 18dB gain (Manual)
Detector Modes Positive Peak; Negative Peak; Sample; Average
Measurement Accuracy < ±1.0dB @ +25 ±5°C (typical)
Markers 2 vertical markers
Detector Modes Positive Peak; Negative Peak; Sample; Average; RMS
Digital Persistence
Reference Level -80 ~ +70dBmV
0 ~ 7 MHz 100% POI; minimum signal duration 2.5ms
Markers 2 vertical markers
4 ~ 46 MHz 100% POI; minimum signal duration 4.5ms
Analog TV Measurement
4 ~ 68 MHz 100% POI; minimum signal duration 4.64ms
Frequency Range 7 ~ 1220 MHz
4 ~ 88 MHz 100% POI; minimum signal duration 5.3ms
Standards B/G, I, D/K, L/L', M/N
4 ~ 120 MHz 100% POI; minimum signal duration 6.3ms
Color Standards NTSC, PAL, SECAM
4 ~ 210 MHz 100% POI; minimum signal duration 10.6ms
Frequency Steps 10kHz
Digital TV Measurement
Level Measurement Range -40 ~ +60dBmV
Frequency Range 7 ~ 1220 MHz
Accuracy <±1.0dB @ +25 ±5 °C (S/N > 30dB)
Power Level Range -30 ~ +50dBmV
Level Resolution 0.1dB
Accuracy <±1.5dB @ +25 ±5°C (C/N > 20dB)
Resolution Bandwidth 300kHz
Level Resolution 0.1 dB
Optimum 32 ~ 37dBmV (preamp off)
C/N range input 12 ~ 17dBmV (preamp on) Pre-Amplifier 18dB gain (Automatic)
(>53dB, 0dB
attenuation) 60dB ±1.0dB (preamp off) Attenuator 40dB maximum (Automatic)
Max input
65dB ±3.0dB (preamp on)
16, 32, 64, 128, 256 QAM (J.83 Annex A, C)
Modulation Type
Optimum 22 ~ 67dBmV (preamp off) 64, 256 QAM (J.83 Annex B)
CTB/CSO input 2 ~ 7dBmV (preamp on)
range Interleave Depth 128 x 1 ~ 128 x 4 (J.83B) 12 x 17 (J.83A,C)
(>53dB, 0dB
attenuation) 63dB w/ ±1.5dB accuracy, 78 channels(preamp off) Symbol Rate 1.0 ~ 7.0 MS/s
Max input
70dB w/ ±4.0dB accuracy, 78 channels (preamp on)
SNR >47 dB; Accuracy ±2.0dB
HUM Measurement 1~15%; ±0.5% (1~5%); ±1.0% (5~15%)
MER >47 dB; Accuracy ±2.0dB
Depth of Modulation Range 40~95%, ±1.5% (C/N>40 dB)
EVM <0.36%
Tilt Measurement Up to 16 channels
BER 1E-3 ~ 1E-9
Pre-Amplifier 18dB gain (Automatic)
Constellation 16, 32 64, 128, 256 QAM
Attenuator 40dB maximum (Automatic)

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Specifications (continued)
Cable Modem Measurements (Downstream) Transport Stream Analysis
Frequency Range 108 ~ 1218 MHz / 258 ~ 1218 MHz Real-time transport stream info, including service name,
Real-Time Analysis ID, provider info, video/audio PIDs. Detailed audio/
DOCSIS 3.0 64QAM, 256QAM video data for unencrypted programs.
Demodulat.
DOCSIS 3.1 Multi-carrier OFDM 16 to 4096QAM
TR 101 290 Priority 1, 2, 3 TR 101 290 Priority 1, 2, 3 real-time testing & monitoring.
DOCSIS 3.0 1.2 Gbps (32 DS channel bonding)
Max Speed Various TS details, including data type % breakdown;
Basic Information
DOCSIS 3.1 1.97 Gbps (2 OFDM 192MHz channels) transmission speed; packet length; network info.

Channel DOCSIS 3.0 Up to 32 SCQAM Displays PIDs in current stream w/ type, symbol rate,
PID List
Bonding and % of each.
DOCSIS 3.1 2 OFDM, 192 MHz + 32 SCQAM
Calculates PCR interval / accuracy; real-time dynamic
DOCSIS 3.0 6MHz / 8MHz PCR Monitor
graph of results; max/min interval / accuracy data.
Bandwidth
DOCSIS 3.1 OFDM 192MHz, SCQAM 6MHz / 8MHz Displays PSI/SI info (PAT, PMT, CAT, NIT, SDT, TDT, EIT) in
PSI/SI List
tree view.
Input Signal Level -15 ~ +15 dBmV
Transport stream EPG, including program #, service
Cable Modem Measurements (Upstream) Program List (EPG Info) name & ID, carrier frequency, provider info,
Frequency Range 5 ~ 85 MHz / 5~204MHz modulation type & symbol rate.

TDMA 200/400/800/1600/3200/6400kHz Reverse Path Sweep

Signal
S-CDMA 1600/3200/6400kHz FSK Tx Frequency 5 ~ 210 MHz
Bandwidth
OFDMA 96MHz (DOCSIS 3.1, BPSK to 4096 QAM)
FSK Tx Amplitude 10 ~ 50dBmV
+8 ~ +54 dBmV (32QAM, 64QAM);
TDMA +8 ~ +55 dBmV (8QAM, 16QAM) FSK Rx Frequency 42 ~ 300 MHz
Output +8 ~ +58 dBmV (QPSK)
Signal Level FSK Rx Sensitivity -40dBmV
S-CDMA +8 ~ +53 dBmV (all modulations)
OFDMA +11 ~ +65 dBmV Pilot Frequency 5 ~ 210 MHz
Channel DOCSIS 3.0 Up to 8 channels
Pilot Frequency Amplitude 10 ~ 50dBmV
Bonding DOCSIS 3.1 Up to 2 OFDMA Channels
Tx Test Signal Amplitude 0 ~ 60dBmV
320 Mbps with 8 upstream channels bonding
Max Speed
720 Mbps with 1 OFDMA 96 MHz channel Tx Test Signal Frequency 5 ~ 210 MHz
Upstream Signal Generator Tx Test Frequency Point 1 ~ 16 frequency points
Signal Modulation CW, QPSK, 8/ 16 / 32/ 64 / 256 QAM (no FEC) DS2831 Units Supported
DS1610 supports up to 4 units
(head-end)
160 kHz/s; 320 kHz/s; 640 kHz/s; 1.28 MS/s;
Symbol Rate
2.56 MS/s; 5.12 MS/s WiFi
MER >38dB; Accuracy ±2.0dB Frequency 2.4G, 5G
Frequency Range 5 ~ 85 MHz Supported Standards 802.11 a/b/g/n
Frequency Step 1 MHz Security Mode WPA / WPA2 / WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
Signal Level Range 8 ~ 60dBmV Encryption WEP / AES / TKIP
Level Adjustable Step 1dB Test Parameters SSID, Level, Channel
Advanced Upstream Signal Generator (Option)
Signal Annex A CW, QPSK, 16 / 64 / 256 QAM
Modulation Annex B CW, 64 / 256 QAM
FEC RS (204, 188) J.83A; RS (128, 122) J.83B

Symbol Rate 1 ~ 7 MS/s

MER >40dB; Accuracy ±2.0dB

BER <1E-9

Frequency Range 4 ~ 210 MHz

Frequency Step 10kHz

Phase Noise 100dBc @ 10kHz; 115dBc @ 100kHz (CW @ 50 MHz)

Frequency Accuracy 2ppm

Settling Time 2ms

Signal Level Range 0 ~ 60dBmV

Level Accuracy ±1.5dB (CW); ±2.0dB (QAM)

Level Adjustable Steps 0.1dB

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Specifications (continued)
GPS Option Miscellaneous
C/A Code Rate 1.023MHz RF Input 75Ω F

Receiver Frequency L1(1575.42MHz) USB USB 2.0

Track Channels 56 Ethernet RJ45, 10/100T Ethernet

Positioning Performance Display 7" capacitive touchscreen; TFT LCD, 800x480 pixels

2D Plant 5m [Average] AC/DC Adapter AC 100 ~ 240V / 50 ~ 60Hz; DC 12V / 5A

2D Plant 3.5m [Average], with DGPS Auxiliary Battery Li-ion, 7.4V / 10Ah

Drift <0.02m/s Charge Time ~4 hrs.

Timing Accuracy 1μs Working Time ~8 hrs.

Coordinate Frame WGS-84 Dimensions (WxHxL) 245mm x 155mm x 60mm (9.6" x 6.1" x 2.4")

Maximum Elevation 18000m Weight ~2.2kg (4.9 lbs)

Acceleration <4g Operation Temperature -10 ~ +50 °C

Optical Power Measurement Storage Temperature -20 - +60 °C

Accuracy ±0.17dB (± 3%)

Detector Type InGaAs Φ2000μm

Dynamic Range -50dBm ~ +27dBm

Linearity 0.07db/10dB

Resolution 0.01dBm, mW, μW, nW

Wavelength 850, 980, 1300, 1310, 1490, 1550, 1610nm

Interface FC/SC/ST Universal Connector Interface adapter

Visual Fault Locator

Output Wavelength 650 ± 10nm

Output Power 10mW

Safety Standard IEC 60825-1: 2007

Interface FC/PC

Fiber Inspection Scope

Pass/Fail Testing Supported

Resolution 0.5μm

Field of view 425μm × 320μm

Interface and Power Supply USB 2.0

Focus Manual adjustment, 2mm max travel

Dimensions 175mm ×Φ3500 (probe without cap)

Light Source Blue LED

Operating Temperature 0 ~ 50°C

Storage Temperature -20 ~ +70°C

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Ordering Information
For Network For HE or Hub
For Contractors For Installers
Engineers Engineer

DS2831-C DS2831-I DS2831-S DS2831-PRO

Spectrum Analysis Frequency 1.228 GHz 1.228 GHz 1.228 GHz 1.228 GHz
MER 41 dB 43 dB 45 dB 47 dB
DS2831-802 2.15GHz frequency extension O O

DS2831-805 Spectrum Persistence O O

DS2831-803 CATV Distortions package O P P P

DS2831-804 Video parameters package O O P
DS2831-806 EVS (error vector spectrum) O P
DS2831-807 MPEG-2 package O

DS2831-811 Wifi package O O O P

DS2831-809 Forward/reverse passive sweep O O

DS2831-810 Upstream sweep with Kingstone P P

DS2831-808 USG test package O O O O

DS2831-812 1Gbps testing O O O P

DS2831-813 OFDM testing O P P P
DS2831-814 Web Remote Control O O O P
DS2831-816 BER recording P P
Visual Fault Locator (650nm, 10mW);
DS2831-800
Optical Power Meter (7 Wavelengths)
O O P P
DI-1000 Lightel Optical Fibrescope w/ 6x tips O O O O

DS2831-819 EDGE certificate O O O O

DS2831-820 EDGE asset management system O O O O

1 year warranty extension/year,

DS2831-W1 O O O O
up to 5 years total

P= Standard Equipment O = Optional

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