How does the radar work and what is the process?
For detecting and ranging CPD, simply put, we use an operator’s existing QAM channels as radar signals. These signals provide the ability to find the time distance to certain types of impairments within an HFC network. We then query a database generated from electronic maps of the system. This database contains time distances to every device in the network. The database query outputs the number of devices that match the measured time distance within a certain tolerance. We then use field hardware and software to find the exact device that is the root cause of the network impairment. How is Hunter different from all the other test equipment out there? There is a lot of equipment on the market that will tell a cable operator that they have a problem on a particular node. Many manufacturers make gear that looks at various signal parameters and sets alarms when certain numbers go above arbitrary thresholds. But often the operator already knows they have a problem – modems are not respondin
