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V D S L + A D S L C O M B I T E S T E R
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The VDSL+ADSL universal test set If lines without a DSL receiver (e.g. in the case of a rewiring)
Compact, lightweight and robust: The ARGUS 152 multifunction need to be tested for their DSL suitability, the ARGUS 152 can 
tester checks interfaces and services quickly and reliably - and optionally check this without any problem, even if there is no 
at a very reasonable price. VDSL2 (incl. Vectoring) , ADSL,  DSLAM. Regardless of line condition and length, the user can
Ethernet, ISDN (BRI S/T/U) and POTS, as well as the physical use two devices and an activated Line Qualification (LQ) function
condition of the local loop, can be easily tested without having to to determine data rates, even when systems consisting of a 
swap modules. modem (xTU-R) and DSLAM (xTU-C) fail.
Gigabit Ethernet interface and tests Parallel Triple Play and Quality of Service (QoS)
A new high-quality ADSL/VDSL chipset with improved efficiency Easy Triple Play testing: The handheld tester also offers an 
ensures that the ARGUS 152 delivers high-performance testing optional Triple Play analysis for testing VoIP, IPTV and data 
and rapid analysis. In addition to resistance, capacitance and services over xDSL and Ethernet. Thanks to its handset, the 
voltage measurement, the ARGUS 152 features, when using its ARGUS 152 can simulate not only terminal equipment such as a
Gigabit Ethernet interface, an optional HTTP download, which telephone, PC or STB, but can also determine all relevant quality
enables speeds with multiple 100 Mbit/s on the protocol level. parameters. In this way, for example, voice quality can be 
The ARGUS 152's Ethernet cabling tests make it possible to  evaluated according to the MOS method. Several of these IP
detect shorts, opens or mismatches, but also the delay or  tests can also optionally be performed using the new, more 
polarity of the wire pairs, among other things. powerful IPv6 protocol.
Physical analysis of the local loop Easy operation
On request, the universal tester can also be extended on an  The large 320 x 240 pixel colour display and an intuitive menu
individual basis, thus offering the user a high degree of flexibility. structure, among other things, guarantee user-friendly opera-
For instance, additional copper tests (Cu tests) can be used to tion. A high-performance Li-Ion battery pack ensures long
assess line quality, even without synchronization with the  operating times in the field.
DSLAM. If necessary, these tests can also be considerably  

extended in the field by simply connecting the compact ARGUS intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik
Copper Box via USB, thus enabling all important electrical With over 25 years of experience in this sector, intec GmbH can
parameters such as voltage, current, isolation resistance, LCL be considered to be one of the leading providers of xDSL, ISDN
and NEXT (at 1 MHz), and many more, to be automatically and and IP-measurement technology in Europe. 
quickly determined via tip, ring and ground. The optional  The ARGUS product range provides a convenient solution for
Active Probe II can even be used to carry out high-impedance  commissioning and troubleshooting on xDSL and ISDN 
measurements on an existing DSL connection, without creating connections. Specifically designed for user requirements in
interference on it. daily, praxis-related operations for international network 
operators, service providers and installation companies. The 
To quickly identify any asymmetries between the wires, if  ARGUS measuring devices have already been purchased more
required, a symmetry test compares the balance over the whole than 90,000 times. 
DSL frequency spectrum (up to 30 MHz) between the tip wire and Companies such as Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, Telefonica,
the ring wire with reference to ground. In the event of damage, KPN, British Telecom and Telekom Austria put their trust in the
the integrated TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer) function can be quality of the intec products, "Made in Germany".
used to measure line lengths and trace sources of faults, such as
bridged taps. Moreover, if required, an Advanced TDR function
(Adv. TDR) can be integrated, with which line lengths and 
sources of faults can be detected even more accurately.

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VDSL2, ADSL2+, Gigabit Ethernet, ISDN, POTS,  

copper as well as VoIP and IPTV tester 
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ARGUS®152 is a compact universal handheld tester for 
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testing all current telecom interfaces.
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Broadband interfaces: 
- Synchronisation with the DSLAM (xTU-C) and evaluation of 
all relevant line parameters and error counters 
- Including bridge, router and PC replacement mode 
• 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) 
- Supports ITU-T G.998.4, G.INP (Retransmission) 
- Supports ITU-T G.993.5, G.vector (Vectoring) 
- Display of Bits, SNR, QLN and Hlog/tone and stream graphs 
• Ethernet interface for Triple Play and Ethernet tests
- 1 Gigabit Ethernet test interface (10/100/1000 BT), RJ-45 Copper testing:
- Supports Ethernet terminal mode (PC replacement) • RC measurement: resist., capacitance, continuity check
• LTE extension*, incl. LTE scanner and data tests - Including loop length calculation (distance to open / short)
- DC voltage measurement: up to +200 V; res.: 0.1 V; acc.: ±2 %
Triple Play testing via ADSL, VDSL2 and Ethernet: • Line Scope: high performance real time line monitor with
• ATM layer tests when using ADSL and ADSL2/2+ display of frequency domain (FFT) and time domain
- ATM-OAM ping and ATM-OAM cell, VPI/VCI scan - Input impedance: 2 k || 10 pF, adjustable gain
• Data: testing the data throughput (IPv4 and IPv6) - Frequency range: 10 kHz to 30 MHz; res.: 0.5 kHz; acc.: ±0.1 %
- IP ping and trace route tests (BRAS info, PPP trace, VLAN) - Level range: -130 to -2 dBm/Hz, res.: 0.1 dB, ±2 dB (at 0 dB)
- HTTP- and FTP download tests with multiple 100 Mbit/s - Voltage range in time domain, AC: 16.5 Vpp; resolution: 0.2 mVpp
- FTP server test, up-/download from ARGUS to ARGUS
• ARGUS Active Probe II: high-impedance probe
• Voice: testing VoIP connections based on SIP, IPv4/IPv6
- Impedance: 70 k || <1 pF; range: 10 kHz to 30 MHz (±1.5 dB)
- VoIP terminal simulation, incl. acoustics (various codecs)
- Switch between sym./asymmetric measurement mode
- OK/FAIL evaluation of the VoIP speech quality (QoS) acc. to:
• TDR: Time Domain Reflectometry function for measuring
- MOSCQE (ITU-T P.800) based on E model (ITU-T G.107)
line lengths and locating the faults
- PESQ (ITU-T P.862) in combination with PESQ server SW - Measuring range: 1 up to >6,000 m; res.: 0.025 %/range; ±1 %
• Video: testing IPTV and VoD services (STB mode) - Pulse width (adjustable): 5 ns to 6 μs, amplitude: 7 V
- Stream request (set-top box mode), IPTV channel scan - Velocity of propagation (VoP): 30 % up to 99.9 %
- OK/FAIL evaluation and display of quality parameters (QoS) • Line Qualification: Qualifying local loops
Ethernet tests: - DSL data rate estimation, idealized with slave + master
• Ethernet TDR for checking the Ethernet wiring - Bandwidth (ADSL, VDSL2) + bandplan (VDSL2) configurable
- Sender, Tx power: 12 dBm, 6 dBm, 0 dBm, configurable
Circuit-switched interfaces: - Receiver (Rx), sensitivity: up to -150 dBm/Hz
• ISDN: integrated comprehensive ISDN test set - Frequency range: 4,3125 kHz up to 30 MHz (±2 dB)
- BRI U interface (2B1Q or 4B3T*) acc. to ANSI T1.601 - Impedance: 100 , 120  and 135 , configurable
- BRI S/T interface acc. to ITU-T I.430 in TE and NT modes - Supports Bits, SNR, QLN and Hlog per tone diagrams
- Testing of BRI S/T (S bus) leased lines - WB symmetry measurement
- Automatic testing of services and supplementary services • ARGUS Copper Box: expanding the copper tests
- Bit error rate testing (BERT) with various bit pattern and - Determines all important electric variables
analysis according to ITU-T G.821 with OK evaluation - e.g. U, IDC, R, R-ISO, capacitive and resistive symmetry,
- Evaluation of the ISDN speech quality directly on BRI S/T/U:
capacitance, LCL and NEXT at 1 MHz for the line (Details,
- Via PESQ (ITU-T P.862) + MOSLQO w/ PESQ server SW
see ARGUS Copper Box data sheet)
• POTS: integrated comprehensive POTS test set (analog) - Automatic TRG measurements (Tip, Ring, Ground)
- With DTMF and CLIP display, including pulse dial mode - Remote control of various remote kits
- Non-intrusive high-Z monitor, incl. voltage measurement
- Evaluation of speech quality via the integrated acoustic Documentation and Analysis:
- Via PESQ (ITU-T P.862) + MOSLQO w/ PESQ server SW • Documentation of all parameters recorded to test reports
(in device and on PC) via automatic access tests
Further highlights: • Transfer of test results via QR code to a smartphone
• WLAN extension for transferring test results to systems of an • Update Tool to carry out FW updates for free
electronic order processing system, acces point mode (brow- • WINplus PC software for generating, saving, archiving and
sing, download) and remote control via smartphone
printing test reports and for configuring the ARGUS®
• Graphical ADSL and VDSL long-term trace in the device
• WINanalyse PC software for analysis (including WINplus)
• Free firmware and software updates via www.argus.info/en
- ISDN D channel clear text decoding for protocol analysis
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Technical features:
• Power supply by 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-specific softkeys
• LCD colour display (QVGA - 320 x 240 pxs.), backlit
• LEDs: 6 LEDs to indicate the status + Ethernet LEDs
• Handset with integrated earpiece and microphone
• CE marking: complies with CE directives
• User safety: fulfils EN 60950-1:2006-11
• RoHS conformance acording to WEEE directive
Interfaces:
• 2 x RJ-45 jacks for xDSL, copper tests, POTS and ISDN *Options:
• 1 x Ethernet (10/100/1000 Base-T), RJ-45 test port Additional interfaces: (test leads included)
• USB client interface (type mini B) ADSL Annex A+L+M interface
• 2 x USB host interface (type A) Order number: 015205 (interface) or 015245 (extension)
• Headset plug socket (TRS 2.5 mm, approx. 3/32‘‘) ADSL Annex B+J interface
Order number: 015206 (interface) or 015246 (extension)
Environmental conditions: VDSL2 interface (incl. Vectoring)
• Operating temperature: 0 °C (+32 °F) up to +50 °C (+122 °F) Order number: 015208
• Storing temperature: -20 °C (-4 °F) up to +60 °C (+140 °F) POTS interface / ISDN BRI S/T TE interface
• Relative humidity: up to 95 %, non-condensing Order number: 015216 / 015215
ISDN BRI U (TE) interface
Dimensions:
Order number: 015051 (2B1Q) or 015050 (4B3T*)
• Size: H x W x D: 235 x 97 x 65 mm (9.25 x 3.8 x 2.56 in)
ISDN BRI S/T TE and POTS interface
• Weight: < 780 g (1.72 lbs) (ARGUS incl. battery pack)
Order number: 015217
Standard package: ISDN BRI S/T NT (incl. Monitor, 128kBERT, X.31)
ARGUS®152 with Li-Ion battery pack, mains adaptor, minimum Order number: 015219
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one DSL interface w/ test leads for this interface, mini USB cable, Additional test features: (depends on existing interface)
RC measurement, WINplus PC software (online) printed user WLAN option / WLAN kit (each incl. access point)
manual, ribbon hook, hand strap and carrying case Order number: 015255 / 015251
 PESQ (VoIP, ISDN and POTS)
Basic packages: Order number: 015227
ARGUS 152 ADSL Annex A+L+M IP Download package
Order number: 115202 Order number: 015229
VoIP test (via ADSL, VDSL, Ethernet)
ARGUS 152 ADSL Annex B+J
Order number: 015230
Order number: 115232
IPTV / IPTV ext. (via ADSL, VDSL, Ethernet)
ARGUS 152 ADSL Annex A+B+J+L+M Order number: 015237 / 015239
Order number: 115252 VoIP + IPTV package
ARGUS 152 VDSL2 (incl. Vectoring) Order number: 015233
Order number: 115272 TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer)
Order number: 015052
ARGUS Active Probe II
Order number: 015091 (for Line Scope)
ARGUS Copper Box
Order number: 015095
Line qualification (LQ) / Adv. copper tests (incl. Adv. TDR)
Order number: 015261 / 015262
Line qualification + Advanced copper tests
Order number: 015260
Additional PC software: (for Windows operating systems)
WINplus (incl. CD and Manual)
Order number: 010012
Rahmedestraße 90 WINanalyse download (only key)
D-58507 Lüdenscheid Order number: 015062
WINanalyse (incl. CD and Manual)
Tel: +49 2351 9070-0
Order number: 015042
Fax: +49 2351 9070-70
* We would be glad to provide further details and information
E-Mail: sales@argus.info about additional accessories on request.
Internet: www.argus.info/en

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