HP CaLan 3010B Sweep/SLM Plus

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The HP CaLan 3010B Sweep/SLM Plus has all of the features of the HP 2010B (fastest signal measurements, all-weather design, built-in data analysis and report printing capabilities) plus the industry's fastest, non-interfering sweep. With the HP CaLan 1777 sweep transmitter at your headend, the 3010B's built-in sweep receiver gives you fast, accurate high-resolution displays that let your technicians spot and fix problems before they become customer complaints.


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Frequency Specifications

Frequency Range 5 MHz to 1.0 GHz Frequency Reference Stability ±5 x 106 over full temperature range Marker Frequency Accuracy Accuracy ±25 kHz Resolution 10 kHz Frequency Span Range 0 MHz to 999 MHz Resolution 1 MHz Resolution Bandwidth 230 kHz, ±30 kHz Video Bandwidth Typical 300 kHz Switchable 10 Hz Internal Calibrator Frequency 113.36 MHz ±0.2 MHz

Amplitude Specifications

Amplitude Range -45 dBmV to 70 dBmV Maximum Safe Input Level Average Continuous Power +70 dBmV Peak Pulse Power +70 dBmV dc 300 Vdc Residual Responses Input terminated and FS Ref: -20 dBmV 5 MHz to 1.0 GHz <-40 dBmV Display Range Log Scale 0 to -45 dB from reference level is calibrated; 1, 2, 5, 10 dB/div; 4.5 divisions displayed. Scale Units dBmV, dBµV Marker Readout Resolution 0.1 dB Reference Level Range -40 to +70 dBmV Resolution ±1 dB Accuracy ±0.5 dB Frequency Response 10 dB input attenuation 1 MHz to 1.0 GHz ±0.5 dB Calibrator Output Amplitude ±0.3 dB Display Scale Fidelity Log Maximum Cumulative:  0 to -40 dB from reference level ±0.5 dB Input Return Loss 0 dB Attenuation >14 dB All Other Settings >20 dB

Cable TV Measurements

(These specifications describe warranted performance of the instrument over the operating temperature range.) Input Configuration 75 ohms replaceable type F, female Channel Selection Analyzer tunes to specified channels based upon selected tune configuration. Tune Configuration standard, off-the-air, HRC, IRC, PAL, SECAM, user-defined Frequency Range 5 to 1000 MHz (channel mode) Visual Carrier Frequency Resolution 10 kHz Accuracy ±25 kHz Visual Carrier Level The peak amplitude of the visual carrier is measured to an absolute standard traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Typical Accuracy ±1 dB Absolute Accuracy ±1.8 dB (ref level >5 dBmV), ±2.3 dB (ref level ±5 dBmV) Relative Accuracy ±0.7 dB relative to adjacent channels in frequency ±1.5 dB relative to all other channels (ref level >5 dBmV) ±2.0 dB relative to all other channels (ref level ±5 dBmV) Visual-to-Aural Carrier Level Difference (The difference between peak amplitudes of the visual and aural carrier is measured.) Difference Range 0 to 40 dB Resolution 0.1 dB Accuracy ±0.7 dB Digital Channel Power Characteristic Maximum Channel Bandwidth 8 MHz Additional Error ±0.2 dB Measurement Speed 125 ms / 2 MHz of BW Hum/Low Frequency Disturbance (Power line frequency and low frequency disturbance measured on modulated and and/or unmodulatedcarriers; may not bevalid for scrambled channels.) AM Range 0.5 to 5% Resolution 0.1% Accuracy ±0.2%, ±30% of reading Visual Carrier-to-Noise Ratio (C/N)1 C/N Accuracy ±2 dB for carriers >5 dBmV Range 50 dBc, 55 dBc with carrier turned off (measured in band) Repeatability ±1 dB 1 A preselector filter may be required to archive specifications.

Forward Sweep Measurements

(System amplitude variations are measured relative to a reference trace stored during the setup.) Sweep Setup Frequency Range 5 MHz to 1 GHz Sweep Width Continuously variable Minimum Sweep Time 800 ms Frequency Resolution 223 to 401 data points Sweep Tables Four user definable sweep tables of 248 carriers

Fiber-Optic Power Meter Option

Wavelength 1310 and 1550 nm Measurement Range 1310 nm +20 to -38 dBm 1550 nm +18 to -38 dBm Resolution 0.1 dB Accuracy (characteristic) ±5% Display Units dB, dBm, nW, µW, mW Connector Styles ST, FC, biconic, D4, SMA, bare fiber, rotary splice, RM

General Specifications

Temperature Range Operating -20 to 55 °C Storage -20 to 70 °C Power Requirements +10 to +15 Vdc, 550 mA max Battery Type 12 V @ 1.9 Ah rechargeable sealed lead acid Usage Time 4 hours continuous; 8 hours typical intermittent duty Display Area 5.0 in x 1.33 in (127 mm x 34 mm) Resolution 240 x 64 pixels Type LCD with EL backlight Internal Memory Data and Graphic Files 90 Channel Plans 4 Reference Traces 12 total, forward, and return Printer Output of Screen Display Parallel and RS-232

Physical Characteristics

Remote Interface RS-232 9 pin subminiature D-shell, female Parallel Printer Port (PCL compatible) 25 pin subminiature D-shell, female Weight Net 4.9 kg (10.7 lb) with battery Shipping 8.6 kg (19.0 lb) Dimensions 267 mm H x 318 mm W x 95 mm D 10.5 in. H x 12.5 in. W 3.75 in. D

Declarations of Conformity


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HP 85961B       HP CaLan 3010B Sweep/SLM Plus
   Opt 003      External 12 Vdc/6.5 AH Battery with Case
   Opt 020      Fiber-Optic Power Meter
   Opt 030      Cable TV Data Management Software
   Opt 031      Cable TV Data Management Software
   Opt 045      Strand Hook Adapter

HP 85961U       HP CaLan 3010B Upgrade Options
   Opt R02      3010 to 3010R Upgrade
   Opt R03      3010B to 3010R Upgrade
   Opt R20      Fiber-Optic Power Meter Upgrade

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