The NEW TALAN Telephone and Line Analyzer provides a complete integrated suite of tools to analyze, inspect, and test digital telephone lines (and other wiring) for taps and other eavesdropping devices.

The TALAN incorporates several types of telephone line tests including common tests such as voltage, current, resistance, and capacitance tests, as well as NEW technology such as line NLJD, FDR Frequency Domain Reflectometry, and Digital Demodulation into a single piece of equipment. Additionally, the TALAN utilizes an automatic internal pair switching matrix to automatically perform tests on all pair combinations. The ability to perform several different tests allows the user to compare the results of multiple tests on multiple phone lines, quickly identifying any potentially threatening anomalies.

The TALAN represents a new breakthrough in telephone line testing. There currently is no other product available with the same capabilities.

• Combines multiple testing capabilities into a single piece of equipment
• Automatic internal pair switching matrix performs tests on all pair combinations
• Quickly performs common test functions including:
  • Multimeter tests (voltage, current, resistance, capacitance)
  • RF Broadband Detector (up to 8GHz)
  • Spectrum Analyzer (up to 85MHz)
  • High Gain Audio Amplifier
  • Bias Generator ±80 VDC
  • Audio Oscilloscope with active input (20Hz to 20KHz)

• Digital Demodulation to confirm that the telephone line is not passing audio
• Frequency Domain Reflectometer (FDR) to check for taps on the line
• Line Non-Linear Junction Detector (NLJD) Functionality to detect electronics connected to a line
• NLJD Line Trace Probe for tracing wires and locating electronics
• Multi-Test Database System provides the ability to perform multiple tests, on all pair combinations, storing data in a database for comparison against other lines and historical comparison

Control System

• Primary Computer: 32bit RISC processor, 520MHz
• Internal Memory: 64MB SDRAM (OS), 64MB Flash
• External Memory: Compact Flash to 2GB

Digital I/O

• USB Device (A type) supports external keyboard, mouse, and USB Mass Storage devices
• Network: 10/100 Ethernet Controller (for future usability)
• USB Host (B type, for future usability)

Analog I/O

• Headphone Output: 3.5mm Mono connector
• Microphone Input: 3.5mm Mono input

User Interface

• Hard Keys: 6 Soft Menu Keys, 5 Button Quadrant Navigation & other dedicated keys
• Encoder: High-Resolution Optical Encoder
• Integrated Touch Screen with Stylus
• Test Inputs:
  • Dual MOD8: Supports 2, 4, 6, & 8 wire Modular Phone Jacks
  • Banana Type: Standard sleeved sockets: Ring, Tip, and Earth
  • SMB RF Input: RF/Antenna Connection to 8 GHz Broadband Detector
  • Expansion Port: Supports communication & measurement for use with future accessories

RF System

• Spectrum Analyzer:
  • Dual Conversion, Super-Heterodyne Receiver
  • Frequency Range: 30kHz to 85MHz
  • Sweep Time: 2 Seconds
  • Step Size: 1kHz
  • Bandwidth: 18kHz
  • Sensitivity: -100dBm
• Broadband Detector:
  • RF SMB Input: to 8GHz
  • Line Level Test: 100kHz to 600MHz
  • Sensitivity: -65dBm

Digital Multimeter

• Range: Quick Response Auto-Ranging, 500msec Sample Rate
• AC/DC Volts: 0 to 250V Maximum
• Resistance: 0 to 40 MegOhm
• Capacitance: 4nF to 4.2µF

Bias Generator

• Optically Isolated, Direct Digital Control: High voltage DAC
• Modulation: Fixed voltage, or variable rate Sinewave (10Hz - 300Hz)
• Output Ceiling: ± 80V

Audio

• Audio Bandwidth: 20Hz - 20KHz
• Gain: Up to 80dB total system gain (voice band)
• AGC: Digitally Controlled Automatic Gain
• Filter: Analog Voice band filter (300Hz to 3kHz)

Power System

• External Input: 9 - 15VDC @ 3A
• Universal Power Supply: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
• Removable Battery: Rechargeable Lithium ion, 4-6 hours of run time

Mechanical

• Dimensions: 10in x 12.9in x 2.7in (25.4cm x 32.8cm x 6.9cm)
• Unit Weight with Battery: 6 lbs (2.7 kg)
• Case Dimensions: 5.4in x 14.9in x 19.5in (13.7cm x 37.8cm x 49.5cm)
• Case Weight (Including TALAN and accessories): 19 lbs (7.1 kg)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C 

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Released on 02/20/09 (ver. 090220)