The Agilent/HP 37719B OmniBER 717C is a modular, multi‑rate BER and jitter communications performance analyzer designed for PDH/SONET/SDH/ATM testing up to OC‑12/622 Mb/s when equipped with the appropriate options; Options 013, 106, 601 and 602 add T‑carrier PDH interfaces, dual‑wavelength optics, remote control I/O, and an internal graphics printer respectively.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model family | OmniBER 717/719 series — modular BER/jitter analyzer.. |
| Max rate (with upgrades) | Up to 622 Mb/s (OC‑12/STM‑4) or higher with specific upgrades. |
| Installed options | 013, 106, 601, 602 (see below for functions). |
The 37719B OmniBER is a rack‑mount, single‑box communications analyzer that combines bit‑error‑rate testing (BERT), jitter generation/measurement, and protocol/overhead analysis for PDH, SONET/SDH and ATM/POS links. It is a modular mainframe: physical and functional capabilities are determined by installed option cards and firmware, enabling flexible configurations for lab, field, or production use. The instrument supports comprehensive overhead access, pointer generation, protection‑switch timing, and automated test sequences used in commissioning and manufacturing.
| Option | Function | Practical capability |
|---|---|---|
| 013 | T‑Carrier / PDH interfaces (DS1/DS3, E1/E3) | Enables electrical PDH testing (DS1, DS3, E1, E3) for BER, framing and payload tests on copper circuits. |
| 106 | Dual‑wavelength optical interface (1310/1550 nm) | Adds optical Tx/Rx at 1310 nm and 1550 nm for optical BER and power measurements across SONET/SDH rates. |
| 601 | Remote control interfaces (RS‑232, GPIB/HPIB, LAN) | Enables automation and remote control for production lines and scripted test sequences via GPIB/RS‑232/LAN. |
| 602 | 80‑column in‑lid graphics printer | Provides on‑board hardcopy of traces, results and reports without external printer hardware. |