Instruction Manual
Worldwide
Headquarters
20400 Observation Drive
Germantown, Maryland
20876-4023
USA
Acterna is present in more
than 80 countries. To find
your local sales office go to:
www.acterna.com
Regional Sales
Headquarters
North America
20400 Observation Drive
Germantown, Maryland
20876-4023
USA
Toll Free: +1 866 ACTERNA
Toll Free: +1 866 228 3762
Tel: +13013531560x2850
Fax:+1 301 353 9216
Latin America
Av. Eng. Luis Carlos Berrini
936/8° e 9° andares
04571-000 São Paulo
SP-Brazil
Tel: +55 11 5503 3800
Fax:+55 11 5505 1598
Asia Pacific
42 Clarendon Street
PO Box 141
South Melbourne
Victoria 3205
Australia
Tel: +61 3 9690 6700
Fax:+61 3 9690 6750
Western Europe
Arbachtalstrasse 6
72800 Eningen u.A.
Germany
Tel: +49 7121 86 2222
Fax:+49 7121 86 1222
Eastern Europe,
Middle East & Africa
Elisabethstrasse 36
2500 Baden
Austria
Tel: +43 2252 85 521 0
Fax:+43 2252 80 727
1st Neopalimovskiy Per.
15/7 (4th floor)
RF 119121 Moscow
Russia
Tel: +7 095 248 2508
Fax:+7 095 248 4189
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Note: Specifications,
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DSAM2500/DS/CAB/06-02/AE/ACT00383
Optional Part number Description
accessories and
replacement parts
DSAM-PC 1010-00-0610 PC based utility software for
file management, display and analysis,
meter configuration and
channel plan management.
RS232-STD-CBL 1019-00-1427 Standard RS232 cable, shielded,
M and F 9-pin D connectors, 10 ft
DSAM-RS232-CBL 1019-00-1429 DSAM RS232 cable, direct meter to
PC, 14-pin to 9-pin, 6 ft
MSCLI-CBC 1019-00-0557 12 Vdc in-vehicle cable to power
standard charger module
DSAM-SLEEVE 1019-00-1420 Protective sleeve to fit over
DSAM meter
DSAM-CASE 1019-00-1421 Transit soft case for DSAM meter
and accessories
ETRNT-CBL-KIT 1019-00-1423 Ethernet patch cable, and
crossover cable, RJ45 to RJ45, 5 ft
STD-CHGR 1019-00-1422 Standard charger module with
universal power supply
DSAM-NIMH-BATT 1019-00-1424 NiMH battery, 3 hrs (typical)
DSAM-LIION-BATT 1019-00-1425 Lithium ion
battery, 4.5 hrs (typical)
(not for extreme cold climates,
<0°F/–20°C)
DSAM-LENSKIT 1019-00-1426 Set of 5 replacement snap-in lenses
SKY-3 1019-00-1366 Strand hook
Acterna Basic Service packages
To ensure the highest levels of support
for DSAM purchasers, Acterna offers the
Basic Service for instrument package.
Designed to provide the foundation
for maximizing the features and usage
of DSAM equipment, Acterna’s Basic
Service package offers the following
degrees of service and support
only Acterna can provide.
This includes:
– An extended warrantyof up to
five years
– Annual calibration – fully traceable
to meet NIST standards
Ordering instructions
The DSAM-2500 models listed below include the following:
1 NiMH rechargeable battery
2 hand straps
1 shoulder strap
1 charger module
1 universal power supply
1 power cord
1 12 VDC in-vehicle power cable
5 replacement lenses
1 quick start manual
Models Part number Description
DSAM-2500A 1010-00-0531 Cable modem installation meter,
4 to 1000 MHz, 8 MHz channel spacing
DSAM-2500B 1010-00-0516 Cable modem installation meter,
4 to 1000 MHz, 6 MHz channel spacing
Options Part number Description
DSAM-LITH-OPT 1019-00-1456 Substitute extra long life lithium ion
battery, 4.5 hrs (typical)
DSAM-BNC-OPT 1019-00-1455 Substitute 75 ohm BNC connector
in place of F81
DSAM-FRN-OPT 1019-00-1457 Second language French
DSAM-GER-OPT 1019-00-1458 Second language German
DSAM-SPN-OPT 1019-00-1459 Second language Spanish
These core servicesprovide the foun-
dation for a longer product life, help
you realize greater meter functionality
and maximizeyour Acterna investment.
Askyour sales representative or call
the Acterna Customer Care Center for
more information.