Condition: Used

The Intec ARGUS Copper Box v3 is a USB-connected expansion accessory for the ARGUS 15x and 16x series xDSL combi testers. It attaches via the tester's USB host interface and is operated through the ARGUS graphical user interface. The unit is supplied with three standard banana jacks (accepting 4mm shrouded banana plugs) plus support for an additional customer-specific connection. Multiple units are available.

Included in the sale:
• Intec ARGUS Copper Box v3 unit

Please note that we have multiple units in stock, and the images presented are of one of them, therefore the cosmetic condition of the exact item you will receive may slightly differ.

The ARGUS Copper Box v3 is intec's expansion module for the ARGUS 15x and 16x xDSL combi testers. Connected via the tester's USB host interface, it enables engineers to safely detect dangerous voltages and currents, and to characterise the physical properties of copper lines — particularly useful when DSL synchronisation is not possible or when low data rates suggest underlying line issues.

The Copper Box supports a comprehensive range of copper line measurements, all executable as automatic TRG (Tip, Ring, Ground) measurements:

DC Voltage Measurement: Determines access type (e.g. ISDN or POTS), supply voltage, and interference voltage
AC Voltage Measurement: Detects dangerous interference voltages on the line
Capacitive Symmetry: Identifies cabling anomalies that can cause signal distortion or transmission errors
Capacitance Measurement: Detects line interruptions, assesses input capacitance of connected equipment, and identifies unbalanced wire pairs
Isolation Resistance: Detects damaged cable insulation, moisture ingress, or oxidised contacts
Resistive Symmetry: Identifies cabling anomalies affecting signal quality
Loop Resistance: Detects short-circuits and estimates line length
DC Current Measurement: Identifies emergency, external, or normal supply and detects line faults
Symmetry (LCL) at 1 MHz: Assesses wire pair balance
NEXT Measurement at 1 MHz: Measures Near-End Crosstalk
Signature Detection: Evaluates PPA/signature from the subscriber line
Autotest: Runs automatically through multiple predefined measurement profiles
Remote Kit Support: Controls the far end of the line and sets it to the desired state

Weight: 160 g
Connections: Three 4 mm shrouded banana jack inputs plus one additional customer-specific connection
Power Supply: Draws power from the ARGUS tester's lithium-ion battery
Interface: USB host connection to ARGUS tester
Compatibility: ARGUS 15x and ARGUS 16x series xDSL testers
Updates: Firmware updatable via PC at no charge