VIAVI Trilithic 360 DSP D3.0 DOCSIS 3.0 Installation and Service Meter

DOCSIS 3.0 installation and service meter with built-in cable modem, Ethernet and WiFi, plus forward and return spectrum analysis to 1250 MHz.

Description: DOCSIS 3.0 Installation and Service Meter
Part Number: TRI-DSP-360-D30-BASE

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI Trilithic 360 DSP D3.0 is the DOCSIS 3.0 version of the 360 DSP installation and service meter (part number TRI-DSP-360-D30-BASE), part of the DSP Series of compact meters for cable service providers and contractors. The 180 and 360 DSP meters are aimed at fast RF installation testing and troubleshooting, with analog and digital signal measurements for verifying installation quality.

The meter uses a color touchscreen interface with pass/fail indicators and autotest apps that combine multiple tests to standardize installation procedures, including triple-play tests and home certification. Analog and QAM carrier levels, constellation, equalizer taps, MER and BER can be measured on 64 and 256 QAM downstream channels, and the channel plan scan shows the frequency response of the full channel lineup with adjustable markers for tilt measurement. Return spectrum from 4 to 205 MHz and forward spectrum from 5 to 1250 MHz can be displayed.

Connectivity

The 360 DSP adds a built-in cable modem, Ethernet and WiFi communications. The internal modem is used for network connectivity and performance testing, cable modem statistics, and ping, traceroute, throughput, VoIP and modem speed tests. The WiFi survey mode shows live signal strengths, SSID, channel and power level of nearby networks.

StrataSync

Test results can be synced to StrataSync, the VIAVI cloud-based asset, configuration and test-data management system, over Ethernet, DOCSIS or WiFi. With the StrataSync workflow option, work orders and test profiles can be deployed to the meter and the results uploaded against each work order.

The meter also has a built-in LED flashlight, a glow-in-the-dark keypad and a quick charge time.

Key Features

DOCSIS 3.0 version of the 360 DSP installation and service meter
Built-in cable modem, Ethernet and WiFi communications
Internal modem operating in DOCSIS 3.0 (32x8) mode
Measures up to eight upstream and up to 32 downstream SC-QAM channels in a DOCSIS 3.0 environment
Analog channel measurements: video/audio level, delta V/A, carrier-to-noise and hum
Digital QAM measurements: level, pre/post BER, MER, constellation, equalizer, BER vs time, errored seconds
Deep interleave compatible QAM measurements
Channel plan scan, tilt measurement and channel plan auto discovery
Return spectrum analysis from 4 to 205 MHz
Forward spectrum analysis from 5 to 1250 MHz
Network test suite with ping, traceroute, throughput, VoIP and modem speed test
WiFi survey with built-in 802.11 b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz adapter
Color touchscreen interface with simple pass/fail indicators and autotest apps
Remote access and control of the meter over any active network connection
Multi-user profiles, multi-language support and on-meter job management
Test result syncing to StrataSync over Ethernet, DOCSIS or WiFi
Built-in LED flashlight and glow-in-the-dark keypad
Firmware updates via the web or USB

Specifications

Ordering Information

Description	DOCSIS 3.0 Installation and Service Meter
Part Number	TRI-DSP-360-D30-BASE

Level Measurement

Channel Bandwidth	6 MHz and 8 MHz
Amplitude Range	-40 dBmV to +50 dBmV
Modulation Types (Analog)	NTSC, PAL B/D/G/H/I/K/N and SECAM B/D/G/H/I/K
Modulation Types (Digital)	16/32/64/128/256 QAM Annex A, 64/256 QAM Annex B/C OFDM 4K/8K is listed for DOCSIS 3.1 option equipped meters only
Analog Measurement Accuracy	±0.75 dB @ 77° F (25° C); ±2.0 dB from 0° to +50° C (32° to 122° F)
Digital Measurement Accuracy	±0.75 dB @ 77° F (25° C); ±2.5 dB from 0° to +50° C (32° to 122° F)
Display Resolution	0.1 dB

Spectrum Measurement

Frequency Range	Return Path: 4 to 205 MHz; Forward Path: 5 to 1250 MHz
Dual Return Path Diplexers	42 MHz: 4 to 42 MHz; 85 MHz: 4 to 85 MHz
Manually Adjustable Resolution Bandwidth	Return Path: 300 kHz; Forward Path: 10, 30, 100, and 300 kHz; 1 and 3 MHz
Auto Ranging Resolution Bandwidth	10 kHz: Span ≤ 3.5 MHz; 30 kHz: Span ≤ 12.0 MHz; 100 kHz: Span ≤ 35.9 MHz; 300 kHz: Span ≤ 300 MHz; 1 MHz: Span ≤ 359.2 MHz; 3 MHz: Span ≥ 359.3 MHz
Display Spans	Return Path: 4 to 42 MHz, 4 to 65 MHz, 4 to 85 MHz or 4 to 205 MHz; Forward Path: User-selectable in 1 kHz steps
Display Scale	1, 2, 5, 7.5 or 10 dB/division
Display Range	8 vertical divisions when marker bar is hidden
Spurious Free Dynamic Range	60 dB @ 25° C (77° F) (+50 dBmV)
Sensitivity (terminated)	Return Path: -40 dBmV (4 to 205 MHz); Forward Path: -40 dBmV (5 to 1250 MHz)

Digital Channel Measurement

Deep Interleave Compatibility	Yes
Downstream MER	40 ±2 dB @ +6 dBmV RF Input Level; 34 ±2 dB @ -6 dBmV RF Input Level
Downstream BER Method	True BER, derived from code words not from MER
Downstream BER Standard	ITU J.83 annex A, B, C
Downstream BER Range	1 E-7 to 1 E-9 @ -6 dBmV RF Input Level
Symbol Rates	≥ 2 MSPS; ≤ 6.952 MSPS

Cable Modem Measurement

Protocol Support	DOCSIS 1.1 / 2.0 / 3.0 / 3.1* * DOCSIS 3.1 option equipped meters only; the D3.0 model is the DOCSIS 3.0 version
SNMP	V1, V2c, V3
Compliance Certificates	FCC
CM Diplexer	85 MHz: 5 to 85 MHz
Receiver Frequency (edge to edge)	108 to 1218 MHz
Receiver Channel Bandwidth	6 MHz
Receiver Signal Level	-15 to 15 dBmV
DOCSIS 3.0 Demodulation	64 QAM, 256 QAM
DOCSIS 3.0 Downstream Data Rate	Up to 1.2 Gbps with 32 downstream channel bonding (DOCSIS 32x8)
Transmitter Frequency (edge to edge)	5 to 85 MHz
Transmitter Signal Level	Controlled by CMTS though power ranging function
DOCSIS 3.0 Modulation	QPSK, 8 QAM, 16 QAM, 32 QAM, 64 QAM, and 128 QAM (SCDMA only)
DOCSIS 3.0 Upstream Data Rate	Up to 320 Mbps with 8 upstream channels bonding

Carrier-to-Noise Measurement

Minimum Input Level for Full Range	+10 dBmV In-service, non-scrambled standard channels only
Dynamic Range	50 dB
Resolution	< 0.5 dB

Tilt Measurement

Max Number of Carriers	14 dependent on favorite channel setup
High/Low Delta Resolution	0.1 dB
Scan	Video, audio, pilot, and digital carriers

Analog and Digital Hum

Minimum Input Level	0 dBmV In-service, non-scrambled standard channels only
Range	0 to 5%
Resolution	0.10%
Accuracy	±0.5%

Physical

Construction	Rubber overmolded plastic housing
Control	Glow in the dark keypad and LCD touchscreen and/or via a wireless connection to a mobile device such as a laptop, tablet, iPad® or iPhone®, or Android® handset
Display	Color LCD touchscreen, 480 x 272 pixels (approx 4” x 2.25”) Listed for 180/360 models
Annunciators	Audible annunciator for key strokes
Antenna	Internal WiFi antenna, 2 dB gain
Flashlight	High-intensity LED (0.25W)
Dimensions w/o Case (H x W x D)	8.6 x 6.1 x 2.00 in (21.84 x 15.94 x 5.08 cm)
Dimensions w/ Case (H x W x D)	9.6 x 7.1 x 3.00 in (24.38 x 18.03 x 7.62 cm)
Weight w/o Case	2.9 lbs (1.32 Kg) Listed for 360 DSP
Weight w/ Case	3.9 lbs (1.79 Kg) Listed for 360 DSP

Interfaces

Tx/Rx Test Port	75 Ohm Replaceable F-Type Connector Upstream and Downstream RF Measurements
Ethernet	RJ45 Management Port (10/100 Mbps)
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz WiFi Adapter 360 & 1G only
USB	USB 2.0 Type-A Standard Port

Battery and Power

Operating Time	8 to 10 hours, dependent on use Listed for 360 DSP
Charge Time	4 hours
Battery	Two 2600 mAh @ 7.4V Li-Ion internal batteries, factory replaceable
Power Adapter Input	100 to 240 VAC ~ 50 to 60 Hz, 1.2A Max
Power Adapter Output	15 VDC, 3.34A

Environmental

Storage	-18° to +50° C (0° to 122° F)
Operating Temperature	0° to +50° C (32° to 122° F)

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

Cable subscriber installation and service
Return spectrum analysis
Level, C/N and QAM measurement
Channel plan scan with tilt measurement
Cable modem service and network connectivity testing
Home WiFi survey
Home leakage testing (optional)
Contractor workflow and test-result compliance with StrataSync

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
TRI-DSP-360-D30-ADV	360 DSP D3.0 Advanced — Adds FDR and Source Generator
TRI-DSP-360-D30-PRO	360 DSP D3.0 Pro — Adds Upstream Traffic Control Plus, Upstream Linear Distortion Measurements, and QAM Error Vector Spectrum Analysis
TRI-LKG-HL-METER-KIT	Home Leakage Test Kit — Seeker Home Leakage Companion Kit: Seeker HL Source Transmitter, Dual-Band Antenna, Near-Field Probe and Case
TRI-DSP-SW-HL-LKG-OPT	DSP Meter Leakage Software Option
TRI-ACCY-RF-TEST-CBL	I/O-15 Precision test cable
TRI-ISTOP-1000MHZ	I-Stop 1 GHz Test Probe — Ingress troubleshooting probe
TRI-ISTOP-1250MHZ	I-Stop Test Probe — Ingress troubleshooting probe
TRI-TLB-46-LPF	TLB-46 Return measurement low-pass filter
MP-80A	MP-80A USB Optical Power Meter
FBP-P5000i	P5000i USB Fiber Scope
TRI-DSP-360-CASE-REPL	Replacement fitted case
TRI-DSP-STRAP-REPL	Replacement shoulder strap
TRI-DSP-PWR-ADPT-NEW	Replacement charger (no power cord)