OneExpert CATV (ONX-620, ONX-630) DOCSIS 3.1 Handheld Cable Signal Analysis Meter
Handheld CATV signal analysis meter platform with DOCSIS 3.1 testing, OneCheck automated tests, ingress scan and optional sweep.
- Upstream, 42/85 diplexer
- 4-42 MHz and 4-85 MHz
- Downstream, 42/85 diplexer
- 54-1,004 MHz and 108-1,218 MHz
- Upstream, 42/204 diplexer
- 4-42 MHz and 4-204 MHz
- Downstream, 42/204 diplexer
- 54-1,004 MHz and 258-1,218 MHz
Overview
The VIAVI OneExpert CATV (ONX-620, ONX-630) is a handheld signal analysis meter platform for cable television and home network installation, maintenance and troubleshooting. A multi-touch interface and OneCheck automated tests present results on a dashboard with pass/fail indication, and AutoChannel identifies the channel lineup in real time so no channel plan has to be built or maintained.
OneCheck runs a downstream scan including MER and BER on all channels in about 60 seconds, and ingress and downstream testing are performed simultaneously through the DuoPort design with PosiScan connection verification. Session Expert performs background analysis across the TAP, ground block and CPE test points, lists detected problems and suggests corrective actions.
Platform and modularity
The meter supports DOCSIS 3.1 physical and service-layer testing as well as DOCSIS 3.0 32x8 bonding, WiFi in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, a wireless personal area network for the mobile application, and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with an optional TrueSpeed test. The DOCSIS/RF module is field exchangeable, and a dual-diplexer design supports 42/85, 42/204, 65/204 and 85/204 MHz split configurations for networks moving to an extended return band. Optional USB fiber scope and optical power meter support covers PON and RFoG installation.
Models and sweep
The ONX-620 is offered in Basic, IPX and TSX packages; the ONX-630 is offered in NTX and SWX packages and adds forward sweep to 1.2 GHz and reverse sweep to 204 MHz. ONX-630 sweep works with the SCU-1800 Sweep Control Unit and is backward compatible with SDA-5500/SDA-5510 headend sweep gear and DSAM-6300 meters.
Cloud management
Results, assets and configurations are managed through StrataSync, the VIAVI hosted cloud service, which keeps instruments on current software and options and stores session-based results gathered at the TAP, ground block and CPE.
Models in this series
| Model | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| ONX-620 |
OneExpert CATV ONX-620 DOCSIS 3.1 Handheld Signal Analysis Meter
Handheld CATV signal analysis meter for DOCSIS 3.1/3.0 testing, ingress and downstream analysis, WiFi and Ethernet service verification. |
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| ONX-630 |
OneExpert CATV ONX-630 DOCSIS 3.1 Signal Analysis and Sweep Meter
Handheld CATV signal analysis and sweep meter with DOCSIS 3.1 testing, forward sweep to 1.2 GHz and reverse sweep to 204 MHz. |
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Key Features
- DuoPort design with PosiScan ensures proper connection for Ingress Scan and Downstream tests
- AutoChannel automatically identifies the channel plan
- OneCheck dashboard summarizes the entire lineup including MER/BER in about 60 seconds
- Session Expert background analysis identifies issues and suggests actions
- Ingress and Downstream testing performed simultaneously
- Cloud enabled via StrataSync to track test results and compliance
- Built-in usage guide
- DOCSIS 3.1 physical and service performance testing
- 32x8 DOCSIS for Gigabit speeds
- WiFi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and wireless personal area network
- Dual GigE Ethernet with optional TrueSpeed for testing at ONT or CM
- Field-exchangeable DOCSIS/RF module
- Dual-diplexer design supports transition to extended return band
- Optional fiber scope and power meter
- Optional ISDB-T module
- Forward sweep to 1.2 GHz, reverse sweep to 200 MHz
- Sweep backward compatible with SDA/DSAM gear
Specifications
| Upstream, 42/85 diplexer |
4-42 MHz and 4-85 MHz
Automatically switching diplexer |
|---|---|
| Downstream, 42/85 diplexer | 54-1,004 MHz and 108-1,218 MHz |
| Upstream, 42/204 diplexer | 4-42 MHz and 4-204 MHz |
| Downstream, 42/204 diplexer | 54-1,004 MHz and 258-1,218 MHz |
| Upstream, 65/204 diplexer | 4-65 MHz and 4-204 MHz |
| Downstream, 65/204 diplexer | 83-1,218 MHz and 258 MHz-1,218 MHz |
| Upstream, 85/204 diplexer | 4-85 MHz and 4-204 MHz |
| Downstream, 85/204 diplexer | 108-1,218 MHz and 258-1,218 MHz |
| Accuracy |
±10 ppm
typical @25°C |
| AutoChannel plan builder | Auto detection of channel parameters (analog/digital, symbols, QAM) |
|---|---|
| Max input power | 60 dBmV total integrated power |
| Dynamic range | >80 dB at 44 kHz RBW |
| Operation on powered tap | Operate with up to 90 V AC/DC on input port |
| Power detection/notification |
Notify of AC/DC power presence on port 2 above 2 Volts
The Sweep and Maintenance System data sheet states port 1 for this downstream entry |
| Return loss | >9 dB |
| Ingress spectrum scan | 0.5 – 204 MHz |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −45 dBmV |
| RBW | 300 kHz |
| Min detectable level upstream | −55 dBmV |
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Dynamic range
ONX-630 |
60dB
The Sweep and Maintenance System data sheet lists 50 dB for the ONX-630 |
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Dynamic range
ONX-620 |
50dB |
| Max total integrated power | 55 dBmV, 4 – 10 MHz; 60 dBmV, 10 to 204 MHz |
| Accuracy |
±2 dB
typical at 25°C |
| Sampling rate | Hyper Spectrum FFT gapless technology - no missed samples, spans 0.5 -110 MHz, 110 to 160 MHz, and 160 to 204 MHz |
| Return loss | >9.5 dB |
| Operation on powered tap | Operate with up to 90 V AC/DC on input port |
| Power detection/notification | Notify of AC/DC power presence on port 2 above 2 Volts |
| Number of signals generated simultaneously | From 1 to 8 |
|---|---|
| Signal types | Signals either all CW or all modulated |
| Modulation supported | QPSK, 16 QAM, and 64 QAM |
| Symbol rates supported | 5.12, 2.56, 1.28, 0.64, 0.32, and 0.16 Msym/s |
| Measurements | Video and audio levels (dual) |
|---|---|
| Standards | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Min detectable signal | −50 dBmV (single channel) |
| Level accuracy |
±1.5 dB from −20 dBmV to +50 dBmV typical at 25°C; ±2.0 dB, −10°C to +50°C
The Sweep and Maintenance System data sheet states −20°C to +50°C for the ±2.0 dB range |
| RBW | 300 kHz |
| Carrier to noise channel types | NTSC, PAL, SECAM, non-scrambled |
| Carrier to noise range |
30 to 51 dB
NTSC, 4 MHz measurement bandwidth |
| Carrier to noise required input level | 0 to +40 dBmV with 77 analog channels present, maximum ±15 dB tilt 50 to 1,000 MHz |
| Carrier to noise accuracy | ±2.0 dB within specified measurement range ≤ 600 MHz |
| Calibrated power levels | -20 dBmV to +50 dBmV |
|---|---|
| Level accuracy | ±1.5 dB from -20 dBmV to +50 dBmV typical at 25°C; ±2.0 dB, -10°C to +50°C |
| Modulation(s) | 64, 128, and 256 QAM, OFDM |
| Annex A | 5.057 to 6.952 MSPS |
| Annex B | 5.057 for 64 QAM and 5.361 MSPS for 256 QAM |
| Annex C | 5.274 MSPS for 64 QAM and 5.361 MSPS for 256 QAM |
| Regional demods | DVB-C |
| Measurements | Full span MER; Ingress under carrier — full span ingress noise trace; Group delay and in-channel frequency response (ICFR); Digital quality index (DQI) over time; Errored/severely errored seconds; Level, measured symbol rate, carrier frequency, modulation, interleaver depth |
| Hum frequency range | 25 Hz to 1000 Hz |
|---|---|
| Minimum MER | 33 dB |
| Accuracy up to 5% hum | +/- 0.8% |
| Accuracy from 5 to 10% | +/- 1.0% |
| OFDM channels | 24 - 192 MHz wide - up to 3 active OFDM channels |
|---|---|
| Level — max, min, average, standard deviation | Relative to a 6 MHz carrier per CableLabs |
| MER — max, min, average, standard deviation, percentile |
12 to 50 dB
The Sweep and Maintenance System data sheet lists 16 to 44 dB |
| MER channel band graph | Max, min, avg across entire OFDM carrier |
| ICFR | In-carrier frequency response (dB) |
| Spectrum/IUC | Spectrum display, including carrier and ingress under carrier |
| OFDM profile analysis | Profiles A, B, C, D, NCP, and PLC (more profiles as implemented); Lock status, codeword errors (corrected and uncorrected) |
| Bonding | Supports DOCSIS 3.1 bonding up to 32 SC-QAM + 2 OFDM downstream channels, 8 SC-QAM + 2 OFDMA upstream channels |
|---|---|
| Compliance | Compliant with CableLabs specifications for DOCSIS 3.1; Compliant with CableLabs specifications for DOCSIS 3.0 (32x8 bonding) |
| Service tests | Registration, Throughput, Ping/Traceroute, Packet Quality; cable modem pass-through |
| Downstream frequency range |
54/85/108/258 to 1,000/1,218 MHz
dependent on currently active diplexer frequency |
| Upstream frequency range |
5 to 204 MHz
dependent on currently active diplexer frequency |
| OFDMA channels | ≥2, per DOCSIS specification |
| Transmit level range (max) |
+61 to +48 dBmV
depending on modulation format and number of bonded carriers, per DOCSIS specification |
| SC-QAM channels | up to 8 per DOCSIS specification |
| MER specified range |
21 to 40 dB, 64 QAM; 28 to 40 dB, 256 QAM; 16 to 44 dB OFDM
With input level -5 to +20 dBmV; MER range declines as input levels decrease |
|---|---|
| Max displayable range | 50 dB |
| Resolution | 0.1 dB |
| Accuracy |
±2 dB
typical at 25°C |
| Minimum lock level | −15 dBmV |
| BER — ChannelCheck and DOCSISCheck mode | Down to 1E-9 (pre and post FEC) |
| BER — OneCheck mode | Down to 1E-8 (pre and post FEC) default; 1E-9 user selectable |
| Interleaver depth | 128, 8 max |
| High-brightness color LCD (800 x 480) | 5 inch diagonal |
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| Touch screen |
Capacitive
Hard key navigation capable |
| Boot time | Approximately 20 sec |
| For indoor/outdoor use | IP 54 light rain (0.5 in/hr; 1.27 cm/hr) |
|---|---|
| Pollution | 2° |
| Drop | 1 m (3.3 ft) onto concrete |
| Operating temperature | −10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F) |
| Storage temperature | −20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) |
| Humidity | 10 – 90% RH non-condensing |
| RF immunity |
8.5 V/m
for CATV measurements |
| Maximum altitude | 4000 m (13,123 ft) |
| RF (2) | F connectors replaceable |
|---|---|
| Port 1 | Downstream 54/85/108/258 MHz depending on diplexer |
| Port 2 |
Upstream 4 – 204 MHz and TDR
The Sweep and Maintenance System data sheet states 0.5 – 204 MHz |
| USB | Host (2) |
| Ethernet (2) | RJ45 10/100/1000T |
| Power | Polarized |
| Remote access/connectivity | VNC accessible via IP address; HTTPS file access via IP address; Mobile application via wireless personal area network |
| Battery | Field replaceable 96 W/hr 10.4 V, 10-cell LiIon |
|---|---|
| Typical battery life | 6 – 8 hr continuous, 15 – 20 hr typical usage |
| Battery charge time | 4 Hrs (90%); 6 - 8 Hrs 100% (AC charger) |
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Weight
ONX-620, ONX-630 |
5.95 lb (2.7 kg) |
| Protective case and shoulder strap weight | 0.95 lb |
| StrataSync reporting |
Session based (job/work order) file saving of results gathered at TAP, GB, and CPE; Measurement screen capture save and recall
StrataSync Plus optional extended data management (6 years) |
| Test interface | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz) |
|---|---|
| Tests | WiFi scan; WiFi access point (2.4 GHz only) |
| Scan results | SSID (secure set identification); Channel; Security setting; Power level; MAC address |
| Scan modes | AP list (access point); Channel graph; Time graph |
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Access point
IPX, TSX |
Configure OneExpert CATV as WiFi access point (Ethernet to WiFi bridge)
IPX, TSX models only |
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TrueSpeed test interface
ONX-TRUESPEED |
Ethernet 10/100/1000, RJ45; Settings; Primary server; Fallback server; Profile with committed information rate (CIR) for upload and download |
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TrueSpeed standards
ONX-TRUESPEED |
VIAVI TrueSpeed VNF; RFC-6349 |
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IP video set-top box emulation
ONX-CATV-IPVIDEO |
IGMPv2 and v3 emulation client; RTSP emulation client |
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IP video analysis per video stream
ONX-CATV-IPVIDEO |
Simultaneous stream support; 6 terminate; Number of active streams; Combined rate, current/max |
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VoIP supported signaling protocols
ONX-VOIP |
SIP RFC 3621 |
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VoIP supported codec configurations (ITU-T)
ONX-VOIP |
G.711 u-law/A-law (PCM/64 kbps); G.722 64K; G.723.1 (ACELP/5.3, 6.3 kbps); G.726 (ADPCM/32 kbps); G.729a (GS-ACELP/8 kbps) |
| USB optical power meter |
MP-60, MP-80
Measurement units dBm, mW, dB; universal 2.5 and 1.25 mm connectors |
|---|---|
| USB optical fiber scope |
P5000i
Pass/fail results for zone defects and scratches |
| Low mag field-of-view (FOV) | Horizontal 740 μm, vertical 550 μm |
| High mag field-of-view (FOV) | Horizontal 370 μm, vertical 275 μm |
| Particle size detection | <1 μm |
| Test probes (near end) |
SmartID, SmartID Plus
Supports any cable coax type with configurable velocity of propagation (VOP) and cable compensation |
|---|---|
| Tests | Locate cable runs with active RFIDs (requires SmartID Plus); Single-ended coax map (SECM); Dual-ended coax map (DECM) using SmartIDs as remote probes |
| Frequency range | 2 to 1,600 MHz |
| Frequency range | 130-767 MHz |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 0.1 MHz |
| Channel bandwidth | 6 MHz |
| Modulation type |
DQPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM 64QAM (Auto Detection)
TMCC parameters: Mode, GI, Layers (Auto Detection) |
| Lock range | 45 to +110 dBuV (total integrated power) |
| MER range | 33dB |
| MER accuracy |
+/- 2dB typical @ 25C
MER accuracy range 15~27dB, single channel input level 60~100 dBµV; additional ±0.5 dB from -10 to 50°C |
| BER |
Pre-RS BER range: 1E-2~1E-9; Post-RS BER: Pass/fail
BER performance optimized for 200-760 MHz, typical performance in network 1E-8 |
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Forward sweep telemetry frequency
ONX-630 |
Diplexer dependent 50-1,218 MHz |
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Forward sweep input port
ONX-630 |
Port 1 |
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Forward sweep compatibility
ONX-630 |
SCU-1800 or SDA-5500 in SDA Compatibility Mode |
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Reverse sweep output transmit port
ONX-630 |
Port 1 or Port 2 (user selectable) |
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Port 1 reverse sweep frequency range
ONX-630 |
Diplexer dependent 5-42/5-65/5-85/5-204 MHz |
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Port 2 reverse sweep frequency range
ONX-630 |
5-204MHz |
| MoCA filter | All models have MoCA triplexer to filter out MoCA signals below the highest downstream frequency. |
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ONX-620 Basic 42/85
ONX-620 |
ONX-620D31-4285-1010-BAS |
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ONX-620 Basic 65/204
ONX-620 |
ONX-620D31-6520-1212-BAS |
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ONX-620 IPX 42/85
ONX-620 |
ONX-620D31-4285-1010-IPX |
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ONX-620 IPX 65/204
ONX-620 |
ONX-620D31-6520-1212-IPX |
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ONX-620 IPX 42/204
ONX-620 |
ONX-620D31-4220-1012-IPX |
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ONX-620 IPX 85/204
ONX-620 |
ONX-620D31-8520-1212-IPX |
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ONX-620 TSX 42/85
ONX-620 |
ONX-620D31-4285-1010-TSX |
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ONX-620 TSX 65/204
ONX-620 |
ONX-620D31-6520-1212-TSX |
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ONX-620 TSX 42/204
ONX-620 |
ONX-620D31-4220-1012-TSX |
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ONX-620 TSX 85/204
ONX-620 |
ONX-620D31-8520-1212-TSX |
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ONX-630 NTX 42/85
ONX-630 |
ONX-630D31-4285-1012-NTX |
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ONX-630 NTX 65/204
ONX-630 |
ONX-630D31-6520-1212-NTX |
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ONX-630 NTX 42/204
ONX-630 |
ONX-630D31-4220-1012-NTX |
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ONX-630 NTX 85/204
ONX-630 |
ONX-630D31-8520-1212-NTX |
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ONX-630 SWX 42/85
ONX-630 |
ONX-630D31-4285-1012-SWX |
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ONX-630 SWX 65/204
ONX-630 |
ONX-630D31-6520-1212-SWX |
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ONX-630 SWX 42/204
ONX-630 |
ONX-630D31-4220-1012-SWX |
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ONX-630 SWX 85/204
ONX-630 |
ONX-630D31-8520-1212-SWX |
Applications
- Troubleshooting service issues between the TAP, ground block and CPE
- Troubleshooting QAM carriers and home networks
- Verifying WiFi signal strength in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks
- Business service turn-up and troubleshooting
- Gigabit DOCSIS service testing with TrueSpeed
- PON and RFoG installation including inspection, power levels and RF performance
- QAM video MPEG analysis for RPD activation
- Home leakage testing including OUDP for high split networks
- Network maintenance with forward and reverse sweep
- Remote PHY turn-up and maintenance
Options & Accessories
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| ONX-TRUESPEED | TrueSpeed |
| ONX-CATV-IPVIDEO | IP Video — Listed as ONX-CATV-SW-IPVIDEO in the Sweep and Maintenance System data sheet |
| ONX-CATV-SW-D31 | DOCSIS 3.1 |
| ONX-VOIP | VoIP |
| ONX-MOS | MOS for VoIP |
| ONX-CATV-SW-FWD-SWEEP | Forward Sweep — Standard on SWX |
| ONX-CATV-SW-REV-SWEEP | Reverse Sweep — Standard on SWX |
| ONX-CATV-SW-REVSWPLSSWP | Reverse Sweepless Sweep |
| ONX-CATV-SW-REV-ALIGN | Reverse Alignment — Standard on SWX |
| ONX-CATV-SW-INGRESS-EXP | Ingress Expert |
| ONX-CATV-SW-RSG | Return Signal Generator |
| ONX-CATV-SW-RSG-LOOP | Return Signal Generator w/ Loop-back |
| ONX-CATV-SW-HOMETDR | HomeTDR |
| TRI-LKG-HL-METER-KIT | Seeker Home Leakage Test Kit |
| ONX-CATV-SW-HL-LKG | Home Leakage Software Option |
| ONX-CATV-SW-OUDP-LKG | OneExpert CATV and HFC OUDP Leakage Software Option |
| ONX-CATV-SW-QAM-VIDEO | OneExpert CATV QAM Video MPEG Verification Option |
| ONX-CATV-SW-RP-SNR-OCE | Return Path SNR Option |
| ONX-CATV-RAPIDREVSW | Rapid Reverse Sweep Option — Included on SWX models |
| UPG-ONX-D31-S-4220-1012 | ONX-630 42/204 MHz Sweep Ready Upgrade Module |
| UPG-ONX-D31-4220-1012 | ONX-620 42/204 MHz Upgrade Module |
| UPG-ONX-D31-S-8520-1212 | ONX-620/630 85/204 MHz Upgrade Module — RF module only; requires trade-in |
| UPG-ONX-CATV-SW-QAMVIDEO | Field Upgrade (via StrataSync) QAM Video Option |
| UPG-ONX-CATV-SW-RP-SNR | Field Upgrade (via StrataSync) Return Path SNR Option |
| UPG-ONX-CATV-SW-HOMETDR | HomeTDR Software Upgrade via StrataSync |
| UPG-ONX-CATV-RAPIDREVSW | Field Upgrade (via StrataSync) Rapid Reverse Sweep Option |
| UPG-ONX-CATV-SW-HL-LKG | Field Upgrade via SS HL Leakage Software Option — Requires D3.1 HW |
| UPG-ONX-CATV-SW-OUDP-LKG | Field Upgrade via SS OUDP Leakage Software Option — Requires D3.1 HW |
| BRONZE-5 | Five-year warranty |
| SILVER-3 | One calibration |
| SILVER-5 | Five-year warranty and two calibrations |
| AC-CHARGER | Replacement Charger (no power cord) |
| AC-CAR-CHARGER | Car Charger |
| ONX-CATV-STD-ACCY-KIT | Replacement Fitted Case |
| 1019-00-1366 | Strand Hook |
| ONX-CATV-BATT-96WHR | Replacement 96 W/Hr Battery |
| ONX-SCREEN-PROTECTION | Replacement Screen Protector (5 pack) |
| ONX-CATV-DLX-ACCY-KIT | Deluxe Accessory Kit — Large Accessory Bag, Fitted Case, 12V Adapter, Strand Hook, Ethernet Patch Cord (1 m), Extra Hand Strap |
| MP-80A | MP-80 USB Optical Power Meter |
| MP-60A | MP-60 USB Optical Power Meter |
| FI-60 | FI-60 Live Fiber Identifier |
| FBP-P5000I | P5000i USB Fiber Scope |
| WFED-300AC | WiFi Advisor standard package |
| WFED300AC-1PC | WiFi Advisor test device, carrying case, USB cable, AC power supply, and power cord |