Spirent Introduces Local Loop and FTTN Test Modules on Tech-X Flex

“Spirent continues to demonstrate why its testing solutions remain the preferred equipment of choice not just in the lab but also in the field in live networks such as outside plant and residential settings,” said Sean Yarborough, director of strategy and business development, Spirent. “We offer the industry’s smallest and most ergonomic tool for field testing while delivering modules that allow for the use of a single, compact device that ultimately reduces the cost and training efforts compared with conventional devices.”



As more technicians are tasked with tackling problems both inside and outside the home, Spirent Tech-X Flex allows service issues to be resolved quickly. This approach is particularly important with ADSL2+ and VDSL2 deployments as it becomes critical that service providers deliver sufficient bandwidth into the home to offer a seamless multiplay experience.



Spirent Tech-X Flex’s unique on-board expert analysis features provide technicians with the power of Spirent’s award winning technical expertise and experience allowing them to make better and more informed assessments. This ultimately leads to faster repair times and returns revenue generating copper pairs back into service as soon as possible.



The DSL module offers a single solution for field testing ADSL-based and VDSL2 services with multi-vendor interoperability for many chipsets including Infineon, Broadcom, Ikanos and Conexant. As service providers migrate from ADSL-based services to VDSL2, Tech-X Flex allows for the continued use of a single solution helping to reduce or even eliminate additional purchases of test equipment. In addition Tech-X Flex provides technicians with a method of verifying that the data rates into the home are suitable for the delivery of high bandwidth services such as IPTV. The solution can also be used to determine if data service is operating correctly by way of the on board Web browser. Spirent’s active Web browser allows Web connectivity to be checked over the DSL interface which helps sectionalize problems should they occur elsewhere in the home or other dwelling.



The copper module provides a range of comprehensive tests that allow technicians to test standard voice services as well as troubleshoot and maintain wideband services up to 30MHz which are required for the delivery of triple play services. Spirent’s Advanced Impulse Noise Capture test, for example, allows technicians to capture information on electrical noise and its impact on DSL service so that further analysis can be carried out to identify the source of the interfererence.