Signal Testing Capability | IPTV network setup/troubleshooting | Industry: MPEG-2/H.264 (ITU-T Rec. X) Base: +H.265 ▲ (ITU-T Rec. X+1) Advanced: +AV1/HEVC ▲▲ (ITU-T Rec. X+2) | Advanced codecs handle modern streaming protocols (e.g., 4K UHD) | Advanced versions require specialized training for full utilization |
DSL Line Testing | Broadband installation/maintenance | Industry: Up to 100 Mbps (G.993.1) Base: 200 Mbps ▲ (G.993.2) Advanced: 500 Mbps ▲▲ (G.993.5) | Tests high-speed internet lines (e.g., fiber-to-the-home deployments) | Advanced model may lack backward compatibility with older DSL standards |
Power Consumption | Field testing without power outlets | Industry: 15W (IEC 62301) Base: 12W ▲ (IEC 62301) Advanced: 8W ▲▲ (IEC 62301) | Extended battery life for prolonged outdoor use (e.g., 12hr runtime) | Base version still efficient but lacks extreme low-power features of Advanced |
Durability/Ruggedness | Harsh environments (e.g., construction sites) | Industry: IP54 (IEC 60529) Base: IP65 ▲ (IEC 60529) Advanced: IP68 ▲▲ (IEC 60529) | Advanced model withstands submersion (1m depth for 30min) | Advanced casing increases weight by 20%, limiting portability |
User Interface | Complex diagnostics (e.g., multi-stream analysis) | Industry: 5" touchscreen (ISO 9241) Base: 7" ▲ (ISO 9241) Advanced: 10" + touchscreen ▲▲ (ISO 9241) | Advanced screen improves readability for detailed signal graphs (e.g., ISMA) | Base model’s smaller screen may strain eyes during prolonged use |
Compatibility Standards | Multi-standard networks (e.g., hybrid IPTV) | Industry: TS/ISMA (MPEG-2 TS) Base: +ISMA-IP ▲ (ISO/IEC 13818) Advanced: +HLS/DASH ▲▲ (ISO/IEC 23008) | Advanced supports global streaming formats (Apple HLS, MPEG-DASH) | Requires firmware updates to maintain compatibility with emerging standards |