PECA's Test Point Patch Panel (Unit 8) is a subsection of PECA's Transmission Medium Impairment Simulator (TMIS) systems.

The TMIS Test Point Patch Panel is a manual means to monitor critical points throughout the TMIS test system.  There are two types of test points:

Direct	Direct Test Points, designated as TPD-*, are connected by selecting an RF switch so the signal at that point in the system is directly available to be connected to a measurement instrument such as a spectrum analyzer, power meter, frequency counter, etc. Direct Test Points, by nature, interrupt the signal flow.  Whenever a direct test point is selected, its corresponding red LED indicator will flash.
	To select a Direct Test Point, push the desired button in the column of interlocking push buttons located on the left side of  the Test Point Patch Panel.  Observe the flashing "Red' indicator. To dis-engage a Direct Test Point, slightly depress a non-engaged button.

Coupled

Coupled Test Points, designed as TP-* are connected through a 20dB Directional Coupler.

 

PECA's Test Point Patch Panel is configured for 50 and 75 ohm points throughout the system.  All connectors on the Test Point Patch Panel are BNC type of their respective impedance level.  There are (4) Direct Test Point ports and a combination of (26) 75 and 50 ohm coupled test points, with plenty available for expansion.

PECA's Test Point Patch Panel also contains a convenient DC Power port on its right side.  This port, with the supplied DC power breakout cable, allows for easy connectivity to +5VDC, +12VDC, +15VDC and +24VDC and Ground (TMIS standard voltage levels) with alligator clips at each of their ends.