CommScope today announced Optical PIM Tester that allows technician to connect to the base band unit at the bottom of the tower and conduct passive intermodulation (PIM) test over the Common Public Radio Interface (CPRI).
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The portable tester, part of the Andrew Solutions portfolio, provides user-friendly interface that is accessible from a smartphone, tablet or notebook computer. Entire technical crews including tower climbers no longer need to be sent out to a site to test for PIM by disconnecting coaxial cable from antennas, potentially introducing new PIM in the test process.
“Optical PIM Tester utilizes an interface that is not susceptible to creating PIM and thus prevents testing from becoming part of the problem. Its simplicity enables PIM testing to become part of standard network acceptance and preventative maintenance processes,” said Morgan Kurk, senior vice president, Wireless, CommScope.
The battery powered Optical PIM Tester connects between the base band unit and remote radio units using fiber optic cables. The Optical PIM Tester enables a single technician to test for PIM in a fraction of the time required with legacy PIM testers.
When a mobile device connects to Optical PIM Tester over Wi-Fi, a user-friendly interface appears for executing the test process.
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