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The compact all-rounder Testing E1 and ISDN PRI interfaces

Universal xDSL+Ethernet+ISDN+Triple Play test set
The ISDN PRI/E1 interface also permits comprehensive service
The ARGUS®145 PLUS is a first-class combi tester that meets the
testing as it is standard for the ISDN BRI S/T/U interfaces. It pro-
highest technical demands. It is the only handheld tester and
vides PRI specific test functions such as a MegaBERT for 
analyzer to integrate all interfaces for VDSL2 (all profiles), ADSL
performing a framed or unframed bit error rate test (BERT) 
(Annex A+B+J+L+M) and SHDSL (2-, 4-, 6- and 8-wire), Ethernet,
utilizing the entire 2 Mbit/s of bandwidth.
ISDN PRI/E1/BRI S/T/U and POTS in a single device – without 
having to swap modules. Easy operation
The ARGUS®145 PLUS is also extremely easy to use. It has got a
SHDSL interface
large (320 x 240 pixels) colour display, uses softkeys and has not
If required, the numerous interfaces can be extended by further
only a USB client but also a USB host interface*. For a long ope-
functions. For example, the SHDSL interface also operates in
ration time, the tester is equipped with a powerful, field 
SHDSL.bis (Enhanced SHDSL - ESHDSL) mode, therefor various
replaceable Lithium-Ion battery pack.
SHDSL modes are available: e. g. ATM, TDM* or EFM mode.

Copper test set (Cu tests) intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik

Copper tests (Cu tests) for physical line qualification without  With more than 20 years of experience, intec GmbH is one of the
synchronization with the receiver are always included. Using a leading suppliers of xDSL, ISDN and IP measurement technology
spectrum analysis (DMT Analysis), the powerspectral density in Europe. With the ARGUS® range, intec is offering practical 
(PSD) and noise can also be measured.  solutions for installation and troubleshooting of xDSL and ISDN
With a high-impedance connection, the Line Scope enables real- connections. Developed specifically for the needs and daily use
time display both in the time and frequency domain (FFT). The  by technicians working for international network operators, 
optional Active Probe II required for this can also be connected service providers and installation companies. 
to a DSL connection in use and can be switched between  More than 60 000 ARGUS® testers are already in the field with
symmetrical and asymmetrical.  companies such as Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Telefonica,
The optional TDR function (Time Domain Reflectometer) enables KPN, British Telecom and Telekom Austria who are completely
line lengths to be measured and sources of faults to be located. satisfied in the quality of “Made in Germany” intec products.

Triple Play Quality and IPv6*

With its optional Triple Play test functions, the ARGUS®145 PLUS
can be used to verify VoIP, IPTV and data services via xDSL and
Ethernet. The ARGUS®145 PLUS not only simulates terminal 
equipment such as a phone, PC or set-top box (STB), it also 
determines all relevant quality of service parameters and 
evaluates, as a digital lineman’s handset, the voice quality deli-
vering a MOS or a PESQ* value. The IPTV quality of service is 
tested by means of STB emulation and VoD test, channel
scanning, IPTV long-term analysis or using the Media Delivery
Index (MDI). Optionally several of these IP tests can be carried
out via the new more powerful IPv6* protocol.
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VDSL2, ADSL2+, SHDSL multi-pair, Ethernet,

ISDN (BRI S/T/U, PRI, E1), POTS, copper (Cu)
and Triple Play services tester
ARGUS®145 PLUS is a compact universal all-in-one handheld 
device for testing all common customer interfaces.

Broadband interfaces:
- Synchronisation with DSLAM (xTU-C) and evaluation of all
relevant line parameters and error counters
- Including bridge, router and PC replacement modes
• ADSL2/2+modem simulation, ADSL tester, ATU-R
- Supports ITU-T G.992.5 et alii; Annex A+B+J,+L+M; INP, SRA
- Display of Bits, SNR, QLN and Hlog/tone graphs
• VDSL2 modem simulation, VDSL tester, VTU-R
- Supports ITU-T G.993.2 (8, 12, 17, 30 MHz + var. bandplans)
- Display of Bits, SNR, QLN and Hlog/tone and stream graphs
• G.SHDSL modem simulation, STU-R and STU-C Circuit-switched interfaces:
- Connection dial-up incl. Line Probing (PMMS) acc. to ITU • ISDN: integrated comprehensive ISDN test set
- Available for SHDSL 2-, 4-, 6- and 8-wire interfaces - BRI U interface (2B1Q or 4B3T*) acc. to ANSI T1.601
- Supports ITU-T G.991.2, G.hs, ETSI 101524, G.SHDSL.bis - BRI S/T interface acc. to ITU-T I.430, TE and NT modes
- Supports the following TC sub layers: ATM, EFM, TDM* - PRI/E1 interface acc. to ITU-T I.431, TE and NT modes
• Ethernet interfaces for Triple Play and Ethernet tests - D channel monitoring on BRI and PRI interfaces
- 1 Ethernet interface (10/100 Base-T), RJ-45 - Testing of BRI S/T and PRI leased lines (E1, 2 Mbit/s)
- Support Ethernet terminal mode (PC replacement) - E1 BERT simultaneously using all B channels (MegaBERT)
- Auto. testing of services and suppl. services, BERT etc.
Triple Play testing via xDSL and Ethernet:
- Evaluation of the ISDN speech quality directly on BRI S/T/U:
• ATM layer tests when using ADSL2/2+ and SHDSL ATM - Via PESQ* (ITU-T P.862) + MOSLQO* w/ PESQ server SW*
- ATM OAM ping and ATM OAM cell loop, VPI/VCI scan
• POTS: integrated comprehensive POTS butt set (analog)
• Data: testing the data throughput (IPv4 and IPv6*)
- With DTMF and CLIP display, including pulse dial mode
- IP ping and trace route tests (BRAS info, PPP trace, VLAN)
- Non-intrusive high-Z monitor, incl. voltage measurement
- HTTP- and FTP download tests
- Evaluation of the speech quality directly on POTS:
- FTP server test, up-/download from ARGUS to ARGUS
- Via PESQ* (ITU-T P.862) + MOSLQO* w/ PESQ server SW*
• Voice: testing of VoIP connections based on SIP standard
- VoIP terminal simulation, incl. acoustics (various codecs) Copper testing (Cu tests):
- OK/FAIL evaluation and display of quality parameters • RC measurement: resist., capacitance, continuity check
- Evaluation of the VoIP speech quality (QoS) according to: - Including loop length calculation (distance to open / short)
- MOSCQE (ITU-T P.800) based on E model (ITU-T G.107) - DC voltage measurement: up to +200 V; res.: 0.1 V; acc.: ±2 %
- PESQ* (ITU-T P.862) in combination with PESQ server SW* • Line Scope: real time, frequency (FFT) and time domain
• Video: testing IPTV and VoD services (STB mode) - Input impedance: 3.6 kΩ || 35 pF, adjustable gain
- Stream request (set-top box mode), IPTV channel scan - Frequency range: 20 kHz to 30 MHz; res.: 1 kHz; acc.: ±0.1 %
- OK/FAIL evaluation and display of quality parameters (QoS) - Level range: -120 to +10 dBm/Hz, res.: 0.1 dB; ±2 dB (at 0 dB)
- Determination of MDI (Media Delivery Index), RFC 4445 - Voltage range in time domain, AC: 40 Vpp; res.: 2 mVpp
- Input protection, DC: 220 V; AC: 100 Vpp (at 50 Hz)
Documentation and Analysis: • DMT Analysis: Power spectral density (PSD) assessment
• Documentation of all parameters recorded to test reports helps detecting noise, using 4096 DMT tones (e.g. VDSL2)
(in device and on PC) via automatic access tests - Impedance: 100 Ω
• Data transfer to PC via USB client interface using Mini-USB - Frequency range: 130 kHz to 30 MHz; 4.3125 kHz; ±0.1 %
• Update Tool to carry out FW updates for free - Level range: -140 to -40 dBm/Hz; resolution: 0.1 dBm/Hz; ±3 dB
• WINplus PC software for generating, saving, archiving and • ARGUS Active Probe II*: high-impedance probe
printing test reports and for configuring the ARGUS® - Impedance: 70 kΩ || <1pF; range: 10 kHz to 30 MHz (±1.5 dB)
• WINanalyse PC software for analysis (including WINplus) - Switch between sym./asymmetric measurement mode
- Graphical online long-term trace for xDSL and IPTV - Power supplied by ARGUS USB host interface
- ISDN D channel clear text decoding* for protocol analysis • TDR: measuring line lengths and locating the faults
- Measuring range: 3.5 up to 6000 m; res.: 0.15 %/range; ±2 %
- Pulse width (adjustable): 15 ns to 8 μs, amplitude: 5 or 20 V
- Velocity of propagation (VoP): 30 % up to 99.9 %

Further highlights:
• Brilliant QVGA colour display (LCD), 320 x 240 pixels
• Lightweight, compact and easy to use
• Intuitive menu navigation and instant readiness for operation
• Free firm- and software updates via www.argus.info/en

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Technical Features:
• Power supply by a Li-ion battery pack or mains adaptor
• Hotkeys for quick start of various tests
• Power management, user configurable
• Keypad: 18 keys, 4 cursor keys, 3 context-sensitive softkeys
• LCD colour display (QVGA - 320 x 240 pixels), backlit
• 6 LEDs indicating the status + Ethernet port LEDs
• Handset with integrated earpiece and microphone
• CE marking: complies with CE directives
• User safety: fulfils EN 60950-1:2006-11
• RoHS conformance according to WEEE directive

Interfaces:
• 2 x RJ-45 jacks for xDSL, copper, ISDN and POTS
• 1 x Ethernet (10/100 Base-T) , RJ-45 management port
• 1 x Ethernet (100 BT), RJ-45 test port
• USB client interface (type mini B) *Options:
• USB host interface (type A) Additional interfaces:
• Headset jack (TRS 2.5 mm, approx. 3/32‘‘) (Additional test leads included, if required)
ADSL Annex A+L+M interface
Environmental conditions: Order number: 015005 (interface*) or 015045 (add. SW option*)
• Operating temperature: 0 °C (+32 °F) up to +50 °C (+122 °F) ADSL Annex B+J interface
• Storing temperature: -20 °C (-4 °F) up to +60 °C (+140 °F) Order number: 015006 (interface*) or 015046 (add. SW option*)
• Relative humidity: up to 95 %, non-condensing VDSL2 interface
Dimensions: Order number: 015008
SHDSL 2 wire interface
• Size: H x W x D: 235 x 97 x 65 mm (9.25 x 3.8 x 2.56 in)
Order number: 015010
• Weight: approx. 810 g (1.79 lbs) - incl. battery pack
SHDSL 4 wire interface
Standard package: Order number: 015011
xDSL or PRI basic package with ARGUS®, battery pack, mains SHDSL 8 wire interface
adaptor, tailored test leads for chosen interfaces and options, Order number: 015013
Mini-USB cable, WINplus PC software (with CD and Manual), ISDN BRI U (TE) interface
English manual and carrying case Order number: 015051 (2B1Q) or 015050 (4B3T*)
POTS TE interface
Order number: 015016
Basic packages:
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ISDN BRI S/T (TE/NT) and POTS interface

ARGUS 145 plus ADSL Annex A+L+M Order number: 015017 (including ISDN 128kBERT and X.31)
Order number: 115002 ISDN PRI/E1 (TE/NT) interface
ARGUS 145 plus ADSL Annex B+J Order number: 015020 (incl. MegaBERT)
Order number: 115032
ARGUS 145 plus ADSL Annex A+B+J+L+M Additional test features: (Depends on existing interfaces)
Order number: 115052 PESQ (VoIP, ISDN and POTS)
ARGUS 145 plus VDSL2 Order number: 015025
Order number: 115102 IP+Download package for ISDN PRI/E1 (115162)
ARGUS 145 plus SHDSL-2-w Order number: 015053 (incl. Ethernet interface)
Order number: 115132 VoIP test (ADSL, VDSL, SHDSL, Ethernet)
Order number: 015030 (in basic package 115162 incl. Ethernet)
ARGUS 145 plus ISDN PRI/E1
IPTV test (ADSL, VDSL, SHDSL, Ethernet)
Order number: 115162
Order number: 015035 (in basic package 115162 incl. Ethernet)
TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer)
Order number: 015052
ARGUS Active Probe II*
Order number: 015091 (probe for DMT Analysis and Line Scope)
Additional PC software: (for Windows operating systems)
Rahmedestraße 90 WINanalyse online (only key, no CD and manual)
D-58507 Lüdenscheid / Germany Order number: 015060 
WINanalyse (incl. CD and manual)
Tel: +49 2351 9070-0 Order number: 015042
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Fax: +49 2351 9070-70
* We would be glad to provide further details and information
E-Mail: [email protected] about additional accessories on request.
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