Use case
DVB-C and QAM cable network monitoring
Watch QAM carriers and services across your cable plant, 24/7.
The problem
Why it happens
In a cable network, a fault in the headend, an amplifier or an optical node shows up as complaints from one street. Operators need to know which carrier and which service failed, and where.
Sounds familiar?
- Complaints clustered in one area
- Intermittent loss of a few QAM carriers
- Service names or EPG missing on subscriber boxes
The KVARTA way
How we solve it
The DVB Stream Monitor supports ITU-T J.83 annexes A and C, including DVB-C, and includes a QAM analyzer. It measures MER, BER, C/N and level for every carrier in its scan list and checks the services inside. Put one in the headend and others at the far end of the network.
What is checked
- ITU-T J.83 annex A and C
- QAM analyzer
- MER, BER, C/N, level
- Service and table checks
Devices
Recommended for this use case
FAQ
Common questions
Can I also check analog channels?
Yes. The DVB Stream Monitor monitors analog TV as well as DVB-C, DVB-T/T2 and DVB-S/S2.
Related
More in Digital TV monitoring
DVB-T/T2 transmitter and coverage monitoring
Measure MER, BER, C/N and level at the transmitter site and in the coverage area.
Read the use caseDVB-S/S2 satellite downlink monitoring
Know when a satellite feed degrades before it reaches your headend.
Read the use caseSNMP and e-mail alarms for unattended broadcast sites
Every KVARTA device reports to your NMS, with no extra software.
Read the use caseSee it on a live device
Open the demo lab (free registration), or tell us about your network and we will propose a setup.