860 DSP

Evolutionary Platform Lets Techs Change with the Times, Without Changing Meters

Trilithic's popular 860 DSP offers a versatile solution for your changing business needs. Thanks to DSP technology, you can update or upgrade it with a simple Internet download. Anytime, anywhere.

Your techs can change with the times - or with new services - without changing meters. That can cange your bottom line. In fact, no other meter gives you lower lifetime costs. With the 860 DSP, you're ready for tomorrow, today.

The 860 DSP is a handheld spectrum analyzer providing all of the testing power needed to insure HFC networks operate to high standards.  This includes balancing the distribution system, maintaining analog and digital signal quality, controlling return path ingress and much more.

High Performance Digital Cable Signal Analyzer

Measures Levels

C/N, 2nd and 3rd Order Intermodulation, Forward Gain and Tilt, Reverse Gain and Tilt (with Option), Hum and Low Frequency Noise

5 to 1,000 MHz Frequency Range

Scans all Forward Channels, a Select Group or tunes by Frequency

QPSK, QAM Analyzer

Measures MER/BER, displays Constellations (with option)

High Resolution Spectrum Analyzer

Displays spectrum up to full span, and (with option) at resolutions from 10kHz to 3 MHz

Reverse Path Tester

Emulates Trilithic's Guardian 9580 SSR Return Path Field Unit (with option) and RSVP Installer's Reverse Tester (with option)

860 DSP Options

The 860 DSP is the first high-performance distribution analyzer designed specifically for the demands of HSD and VoIP. More than just a signal level meter, the 860 DSP makes full use of DSP (digital signal processing) techniques to perform a wide array of transmission and signal quality tests, on both analog and digital signals. With options, the capabilities of the 860 DSP can be expanded to include high-resolution spectrum analysis, QAM and QPSK analysis and a wide range of return path installation and distribution tests, all without impacting size, weight or battery life.

The 860 DSP is fully compatible with Trilithic 9580 SST and 9581 SST Reverse Path Analyzers and can emulate the functions of the Guardian 9580 SSR Reverse Field Unit and Guardian RSVP² Installer's Reverse Tester.

DSP: For Today and Tomorrow

The unique architecture of the 860 DSP makes it easy to upgrade and expand over time to meet emerging measurement and data communication requirements. The 860 DSP achieves this adaptability by employing virtual instrument techniques, eliminating much of the analog circuitry of older instruments with cutting-edge digital signal processing (DSP) technologies. The flexibility of DSP means that applications that were not even available when the 860 DSP was originally purchased can be added later, usually by simply downloading firmware from the Internet.

DSP technology also gives the 860 DSP the measurement speed that modern conditions demand, refreshing all-channel displays and performing signal analyzes up to 12 times faster than any other analyzer.

Not only is the 860 DSP the most capable and flexible analyzer in its class: it is also the most cost-effective. The use of DSP reduces reliance on expensive and complex analog circuitry, giving the 860 DSP a starting price no greater than that of some installation meters.

Designed for Convenience, Designed for Durability

As with all Trilithic instruments, the keyboard functions are simple and direct. Buttons are large and widely spaced, making it easy to operate the 860 DSP with heavy gloves. Most measurement or data communication functions can be accessed with a single keystroke, and soft keys simplify navigation through set up and operation menus. Tests and other functions are selected from one of four convenient "desktops." Measurement results and received data are displayed on a high-resolution "4.6 X 3.5" back lit LCD display, and detected audio can be heard through the built-in, waterproof loudspeaker.

Though the 860 DSP has the capabilities of a lab instrument, it is built for rugged, everyday use. The housing is constructed of strong shock-resistant plastic and further protected by an integral rubber boot and padded bag that minimize impact damage and increase water resistance. The 860 DSP weighs only 4 lbs., and a hand strap makes it easy to hold the 860 DSP securely in all conditions with one hand. A shoulder strap allows for hands-free carriage.

For assistance with any installation, please call Trilithic support at 1-800-344-2412.

This firmware is appropriate for most users, but some companies have specific update policies. In some cases the standard firmware may render certain test functions inoperable. Please contact your manager before updating your firmware.

WARNING: If you are upgrading from firmware between v 6.2.1.1 to v 10.4.1.2 you must upgrade to 860 DSPi Firmware v 11.4.1.2 first.

v 13.03.22.2

• Added Storage of Cable Modem Serial Number
• Added Support for New Cable Modem MAC Address Range
• Added Support for new 85 MHz RSA Headend Devices
• Increased Lock Requirement Time for QAM Macro

v 12.7.12.2

• Corrected issue in SSR display when viewing the local vs headend view

v 12.7.1.2

• Corrected issue in digital setup menu
• Corrected issue autotest macro
• Corrected issue with adaptive equalization tap
• Added reference level readout in spectrum mode

v 12.4.2.2

• Corrected issue with DOCSIS 8x4 modem setup
• Corrected issue with DOCSIS 8x4 modem autotest macro

v 12.2.15.2

• Added Modem channel explanation to type in info menu
• Added option to save and restore presets in the spectrum menu
• Added Burst mode to SSR
• Fixed bug in CM through that kept user from being able to toggle downstream /upstream
• SSR Added reference for bottom graph
• Added Downstream DOCSIS Line to QAM Equalizer
• Added a shortcut for downstream frequencies to be accessed from navigation menu
• Added 2,5,10 db/div in SSR mode
• Added Spectrum .pres to file filter in explorer menu

v 11.12.8.2

• Improved speed upon entering the UP-LD menu
• Improved WiFi login, allow for Com net speed to be set at 100 Mbps
• Reduced DOCSIS 3 8x4 modem booth time by five seconds
• Added DOCSIS 3 8x4 modem firmware version on CMStat menu
• Added DOCSIS 3 8x4 dual modem support

v 11.10.10.2

• New 8x4 DOCSIS modem support.
• Modem login bypass - allows for technicians to press "Enter" to bypass full registration and show modem statistics.
• Upstream EQ - 8x4 can now show pre-equalized taps, group delay and in-channel frequency response.
• Autotest BER update - If you do not check BER in the channel plans, no readings on BER will be taken.

v 11.8.25.2

• WARNING: If you are upgrading from firmware between v 6.2.1.1 to v 10.4.1.2 you must upgrade to 860 DSPi Firmware v 11.4.1.2 first and then upgrade to v 11.8.25.2.  The older firmware in this range has a limitation on how big of a flash memory that they can upgrade and this limitation was removed in the v 11.x.x.x releases of firmware.  Once you have upgraded to a firmware version from v 11.x.x.x, you will not need to do this double step upgrade again.  This applies to WorkBench, TDM and the DOS Console version of the firmwares.
• Increased Long Term BER to 24 Hours as a test, Workbench also supports this functionality.
• Changed spoofing to not allow invalid characters.
• Added some IPv4/IPv6 code, allows the modem to go into IPv4 or IPv6 mode.
• Added ability to force 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or Auto Negotiate for CI-4 and CI-5 support.
• Added code to auto detect 85 MHz or 65 MHz boards.
• Added Chinese Icon support.
• New Spectrum Detector mode – “Burst Detector” available for use.

v 11.4.1.2

• Store the network connectivity mode in CMSTat macro in case you wish to remote view cable modem macro logs over the RJ-45 connection
• QAM macro speed enhanced when channel is below -20 dBmV
• Added dynamic naming to tasks in the task manager for maintenance personnel
• Forced scan mode tilt compensation to use Tilt menu (High / Low) channel selection
• Added Low and High tilt channel labels to scan mode when tilt compensated scan is activated
• Lockout changes in operator / new technician when setup is locked out
• Added parsing to operator name to allow the tech ID number to be included in the field and displayed on boot up
• Added the "X" display and ingress check in RSVP mode to help users determine if carriers are interfered with by ingress
• Added "Outlet" as a selection in the location menu

v 11.1.24.2

• Added 2.4GHz Spectrum Reject Mode
• Added Tilt Compensated Scan Mode (Beta) and Tilt Compensated Scan Macro Mode (Beta)
• Cleared SSR and RSA graphs when signal is removed
• Allowed QAM macro to accept data when back-to-back MER readings are within 0.25dB vs. 0.0625dB
• Added a function to set a macro step to default parameters and default limits When editing a macro
• Forward Sweep A minus B or A and B displays
• Forward Sweep can now use a negative PAD value
• SSR, RSVP and RSA now work at 51.3, 52.3 or 53.3 MHz on V4 RF Boards.
• SST Return Link autofind was fixed
• Upstream EQ option for D2 modems is now a real mode vs. hidden beta feature

v 10.11.1.2

• Changed Noise Level in C/N Menu to show Channel Noise vs. Meter Noise Floor.
• Enhanced QAM Macro Step to use a new QAM Lock Detection and Bit Collecting algorithm.

v 10.9.15.2

• Scan, C/N, and Hum test modes are now standard features.
• Corrected Total Power calculation error.
• Added dotted lines to indicate traffic bandwidth in TraffiControl mode, and corrected reset issue.
• Added Date/Time to Cable Modem Log File.
• Made changes to 85 MHz return path testing functions based on alpha test results (SSR Local update speed; max RF for telemetry; etc.).
• Modified Web Server/Browser operation to improve SSL compatibility.

v 10.4.1.2

• Added Quick Jump function to change mode from SSR to Traffic
• C/N Analog Bandwidth is now always shown (even on digital channels)
• Added More Detail to Comm RDY and IP on Navigation Status Bar
• Changed BER measurement display from 0.00 E00 to -.-- --- until 1.0E-08 is reached then numbers are given
• Removed obscure application, distance-to-fault mode, from spectrum menu
• Fixed CM Stat "Config File" saving bug
• Fixed RSA referenced measurement gain calculation bug
• Fixed Long Term BER reset bug

v 10.3.1.2

• Increased forward sweep reference files storage from 8 to 12 files
• Increased return sweep (SSR) reference files storage from 8 to 12 files
• Increased return sweep (RSA) reference files storage from 8 to 12 files
• Added input display to the top of every DSPr measurement menu
• Added test point compensation prompt when running macros and using TP Comp
• Return sweep files can now be filtered in Explorer menu
• Increased speed of tilt mode by using Multi-Channel Averaging setting vs. Single Channel Averaging; these settings are configured in the Scan Mode setup menu
• Added Peak Hold functionality under QAM EVS menu

v 10.2.15.2

• Changed RSA Menu to simplify transmit power setting for technicians by enabling adjustment of only the test point compensation value
• Allowed RSA technician to hide the headend Ingress Trace
• Removed SpeedSweep Option from 860 DSPr option menu
• Dual Mode DOCSIS 3 modems now have QAM Transmitter enabled to go to 65 Mhz
• Increased SSR and RSVP Telemetry range up to 115 MHz for use with SST-9581's with new Telemetry Option.
• Fixed a bug in the equalizer graph in which some of the tap values were reading incorrectly.

v 9.10.1.2

• A feature that memorizes Tilt Markers when the device shuts down.
• Added 50 Mbps and 200 Mbps to the Throughput menu for Euro DOCSIS devices.
• The globals.ini file is copied over to globals.bak when a user restores defaults to assist in Trilithic troubleshooting support.

v 9.8.19.2

• A feature that allows a single meter to be used by three technicians has been added. If more than one technician is using the same meter, the operator names can be entered and a pop up will be presented on meter turn-on for the user to select their name.
• The user can now select Wi-Fi zone upon logging in using the Wi-Fi adapter.
• The Return Test Point Compensation mode has been enhanced to allow a user to adjust Transmit Level, Test Point Value, or Injection Level.
• An advanced Return Sweep Analyzer (8310 RSA Headend unit) mode has been added, which is not available for activation at this time. These units are in Alpha Test Mode with Beta Tests scheduled later this year.
• This release fully supports DOCSIS 3 and EuroDOCSIS 3 modems. Although every attempt has been made to make sure this firmware is 100% backward compatible with all DOCSIS 1.0, DOCSIS 1.1, DOCSIS 2.0, and Euro DOCSIS 2.0 (including Macros) meters, please upgrade only a few units and test in your normal day to day operation before upgrading thousands of meters. This is always a prudent way of distributing upgrades, especially when low level driver changes are involved.
• For DOCSIS 3.0 units, the Ping Macro Step now uses the average launch level, while the CMStat Macro Step uses individual launch levels for comparison to limits. Note: This only affects DOCSIS 3.0 and US DOCSIS / EuroDOCSIS 3.0 Dual Mode Modem equipped units (when channel bonding).
• A QAM Source User Level Adjustment (+/- 4 dB) has been added under the Function key in the QAM Source menu, enabling the user to adjust the output in 1 dB increments in the field.
• Beeps occur on low battery even if keyboard beeps have been deactivated.

Repairs

All repairs carry a 90-day warranty against defects in replacement parts and repair workmanship.

Products

All Trilithic products are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a minimum of one year after shipment to the original purchaser.

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Trilithic, Inc. ("Trilithic") warrants to the buyer that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use, operating conditions and service for a period of one (1) or two (2) years from date of delivery based on the type of product as listed above. Trilithic reserves the right, before having any obligation under this limited warranty, to inspect the damaged product, and all costs of shipping the product to Trilithic for inspection shall be borne solely by the buyer. Trilithic's obligation under this limited warranty shall be limited, at Trilithic's sole option, to replacing or repairing the product, or to replacing or repairing any defective part. F.O.B. Indianapolis, Indiana. If neither of the two options is reasonably available, then Trilithic, in its sole discretion, may provide a prorated refund to the buyer of the purchase price of the product, as evidenced by the proof of purchase, less any applicable service fees in accordance with the following schedule:

Product with two (2) year warranty: months 0-3 = 100%; months 4-12 = 50%; and months 13-24 = 25%.
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