Argus 26

BRI, PRI & Analogue Test Telephone

Product overview

The Argus 26 is an ideal tool for testing and installing E1, PRI and BRI (with optional support available for the U-interface and X.21) accesses.

This hand held unit is compact and easy to use with intuitive menus, cursor keys and soft keys.

Just plug in the Argus 26 to automatically detect the ISDN line configuration and protocol including point to point/point to multipoint, ISDN services available and any active call diversions.

Test reports can be easily generated using the WINplus software included.

Bit Error Rate tests may be run during a call with adjustable good/bad threshold and injection of errors if required. All results are displayed on the back lit LCD in clear text.

Argus 26 E1, PRI, BRI, POTS Tester
 

Product features...

  • BRI, PRI Interfaces in TE & NT simulation mode.
  • U and POTS interfaces in TE mode.
  • BERT & Leased line test.
  • Automatic service tests with results saved.
  • Simple to use, intuitive user interface.
  • The most compact BRI/PRI tester available.
  • Optional WINanalyse D Channel decoding software.
 

BERT & MegaBERT

The Argus 26 allows a standard bit error rate test (BERT) to be performed using one or two timeslots (concurrently) on a framed G.704 line. However, a new optional MegaBERT feature allows the user to test the full bandwidth by running a BERT using all 32 timeslots on an unframed G.703 line (2048kbps), or timeslots 1-31 on a framed G.704 line (1984kbps).

WINplus

WINplus is included with each Argus 26 and enables the user to generate access acceptance reports which document the work performed and the faults that occurred.

WINanalyse

WINanalyse is included with each Argus 26 which provides comprehensive ISDN D Channel protocol analysis including ASN1 content. The simple Windows user interface aids identification of hidden protocol errors making it a useful tool when installing or servicing an ISDN access.

Features and Specifications

Download our brochure for a comprehensive list of features.

Interfaces BRI interface (TE/NT mode)
PRI Interface (TE/NT mode)
U interface (TE mode)
POTS interface (TE mode)
Protocol Support Automatic detection of access configuration and protocol: ETSI Euro-ISDN, ITR6, Cornet-T / N, QSIG (B.C), X25 (D+B). V5.1/V5.2 monitoring (up to 3 time slots /multiple E1 links).
Bit Error Rate Tests (G821/G826) Extended self call or end to end BERT, two concurrent BERT on Bx and By, loop box for all or selected B channels, displays bit error count and remaining measuring time, manual injection of bit errors, measuring time: 1 min. - infinite, BERT with adjustable OK/Not OK bit error rate threshold and evaluation.
PRI MegaBERT E1 bit error rate test on all B channels/time slots simulateously.
Telephony Functions Call number memory for 10 numbers or keypad protocol commands.
Displays for incoming calls: calling and called party numbers, B-channel, ISDN service, type of number and numbering plan, display information elements, Subaddress and UUS-1 data.
Displays during call: AOC-D in currency or charging units, display information elements, DTMF data.
Displays at end of call: AOC-E in currency/charging units, clearing cause by number/text incl. location.
Selectable B-channel, en-bloc or overlap signalling.
Automatic Supplementary Service Test CLIP, CLIR, COLP, COLR, HOLD, TP, CFU, CFB, CFNR, AOC D/E, DDI, SUB, CCBS, CCNR, ECT, 3 PTY, DDI, UUS, support of keypad protocol.
Automatic Service Test Determines which ISDN services are available in send and receive direction.
Test of ISDN Leased Lines Telephone function and BERT.
Selectable B channel and two concurrent BERT.
Loopbox for all or selected B channels.
Layer 1 Tests Measurement and evaluation of the phantom power feed and the L1 signal. Display of Layer 1 Info S0-S4.
Automatic X.31 Test on BRI 'Packet Data in D channel' available?
Automatic detection of the TEI's activated in the frame handler.
Simulation of X.31 (D) terminal to X.25 network.
Analogue Functions POTS (a/b) interface with DTMF and pulse dial mode.
POTS voltage measurement.
Automatic detection of POTS interface.
Display of charging information.
Adjustable DTMF signal level and interval lenght.
CLIP and other caller ID services.
High Z monitor with non-intrusive listen-to on POTS and U.
LEDs 5 LEDs to indicate status (ISDN Layers 1-2-3, PC trace, power supply).
Size/Weight H 230 mm, W 72 mm, D 30 mm/ 395g (without batteries)
Power Powered by the BRI, battery, accumulator or power supply.
Optional Accessories WINanalyse PC software (D-Channel decoding software for Windows).
U Interface.
MegaBERT
BRI: 128K-BERT
X.21
V.35
V5.x monitor.
Printer kit.
Headset.

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