intec presents a flexible and economical entry-level tester for VoIP, ADSL and ISDN

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At CeBIT 2008, intec presets its ARGUS 42 ADSL tester extended
with additional functions. The tester is now available in two new
versions: as a voice tester (ARGUS 42v) for "Voice over IP" (VoIP)
with optional support for the common telephone interfaces (ISDN and
POTS) or as an ADSL access tester (ARGUS 42a) with options to upgrade
it to an ISDN/ADSL combi-tester. ARGUS 42 is available set up for
Annex A, M or Annex B. It can also be delivered with built-in support
for all three - Annex A, B and M - in one tester.

New: The ARGUS 42 as a complete voice tester

Today, telecommunication measurements and tests must satisfy a
very diverse range of requirements: VoIP, i.e. telephony over IP, is
increasingly popular, while traditional circuit-switched telephony is
still quite common, which poses something of a challenge for testers.
At CeBIT, intec is introducing an answer to this challenge - a voice
tester version of the ARGUS 42 handheld tester, which offers valuable
support in both areas. This tester can set up VoIP telephone (voice)
calls on ADSL and Ethernet interfaces to evaluate the quality of the
connection. With the addition of the POTS / BRI / U-interface option,
it can also be used to test ISDN and POTS accesses. Regardless of the
interface used, voice connections can be tested using either the
handset or a headset.

The ARGUS 42 voice tester offers a comprehensive VoIP terminal
simulation. An extension is available as an option which adds support
for an extensive VoIP analysis, allowing an objective assessment of
the quality of the connection by evaluating the important connection
parameters. This extension enables the ARGUS 42 to supply detailed
statistics, a SIP status log as well as information such as the Codec
used.

The ARGUS 42's list of proven functions includes among others
measurement of the maximum data rate and line parameters such as the
signal-to-noise ratio and the up and downstream attenuation. The
ARGUS 42 is available with an IP option and now also with an HTTP
download test. Thanks to the intuitive, easily understood menu
system, which permits among other things easy configuration and the
storage of various profiles, it is simple to operate.

The ARGUS 42 as an ADSL access tester - expandable to a
combi-tester

The proven ADSL access tester, the ARGUS 42, includes a
comprehensive set of measurement functions for ADSL interfaces. Like
the ARGUS 42 voice tester, it measures the maximum data rate and the
up and downstream line parameters. Quick fault analysis is made
easier by the OK / Not OK evaluation of the measured results and the
graphic display of access data such as the bits or SNR per tone. Its
spectrum of features is rounded out with extensive physical tests
such as RC and voltage measurements as well as the calculation of the
line length. As an option, the ARGUS 42 also offers internal support
for the measurement of not only BRI and U-interface accesses but POTS
accesses as well. When combined with this option, the ARGUS 42
becomes a flexible combi-tester for ADSL, ISDN and POTS. Naturally,
the ADSL access tester can be extended with additional functions such
as a download test or VoIP terminal simulation in any combination
desired.

About intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH

intec - the German specialists in xDSL and ISDN measurement
technology: intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH has
developed products for the international telecommunications market
for 20 years. The successful ARGUS measurement equipment enables its
users to conveniently and safely commission and troubleshoot xDSL and
ISDN accesses. ARGUS testers are designed to meet the day-to-day
needs of staff in the field; consequently intec engineers focus on
ensuring high-quality measurement combined with uncomplicated and
convenient operation. The portfolio of ARGUS testers and analysers
benefits from continual further development and is kept up-to-date
with support for the latest standards for all the common access types
and protocols as well as for the newest features of the Next
Generation Networks (NGN) and Triple Play. Throughout the world,
numerous telecommunication companies have come to appreciate and rely
on the advantages offered by intec equipment; to name just a few
Deutsche Telekom, Arcor, Telefonica, KPN, British Telecom and Telekom
Austria.

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