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VScope™ for Optical Applications
Remote Signal Monitoring
Remote monitoring is another VScope advantage. By transporting the scan data in the packet overhead, this diagnostic information can be accessed in real time from anywhere in the network. Data service providers can make detailed remote measurements of signal integrity from the central office, eliminating on-site service to perform the same test using conventional instruments.
The ability to view and monitor the analog characteristics of a waveform from any distance can significantly benefit the operations of a data service provider. The ability to make detailed remote measurements of signal integrity from the central office could in many cases eliminate the need to roll a service truck to send a technician who would perform the test using conventional instruments. Furthermore, the health of a given link could be monitored on an ongoing basis that could be used to identify trends in signal integrity that may lead to eventual link failure. The high degree of precision offered by remote waveform monitoring could facilitiate accurate predictions of link failure that could allow the service provider more lattitude to schedule preventative maintenance. Reduce field labor and preemptive repair scheduling offers a significant reduction in operational expenses for the service provider. Furthermore, customer service can be improved thanks to the rapid diagnostic turn-time remote waveform viewing offers.
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