VIAVI Trilithic 360 DSP D3.0 Advanced DOCSIS 3.0 Installation and Service Meter with FDR and Source Generator

DOCSIS 3.0 installation and service meter of the VIAVI DSP Series that adds a frequency domain reflectometer and RF source generator.

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

Datasheet

Overview

The 360 DSP D3.0 Advanced is a member of the VIAVI Trilithic DSP Series of cable installation and service meters. It is the DOCSIS 3.0 version of the 360 DSP and, compared with the 360 DSP D3.0 base model, adds a frequency domain reflectometer (FDR) and a source generator (ordering part number TRI-DSP-360-D30-ADV).

The 180 and 360 DSP meters are tailored for fast installation RF signal testing and troubleshooting. They provide analog and digital signal measurements, including QAM carrier level, constellation, equalizer tap, MER, BER and hum displays, a channel plan scan with tilt measurement, and return spectrum display from 4 to 205 MHz with forward spectrum analysis from 5 to 1250 MHz.

The meters use a color touchscreen interface with pass/fail indicators and autotest apps, and include a built-in LED flashlight and a glow-in-the-dark keypad. The 360 DSP adds a built-in cable modem, Ethernet and WiFi communications, giving access to cable modem statistics, network tests (ping, traceroute, throughput, VoIP, modem speed test) and a WiFi survey mode.

Advanced model additions

The frequency domain reflectometer locates cable faults such as opens, shorts and splitters and shows events on a distance versus amplitude display. The source generator transmits CW or QAM carriers in the 5 to 85 MHz return band from a dedicated Tx test port, allowing RF loopback testing with the Tx/Rx port to check active and passive devices.

StrataSync

Test results can be synchronized with StrataSync, the VIAVI cloud-based asset, configuration and test data management system, over Ethernet, DOCSIS or WiFi. The StrataSync workflow option can deliver work orders and test profiles to the meter and collect the resulting reports.

Key Features

DOCSIS 3.0 installation and service meter with FDR and source generator
Built-in cable modem, Ethernet and WiFi communications
Color LCD touchscreen with simple pass/fail indicators and autotest apps
Analog NTSC/PAL channel measurements: video/audio level, delta V/A, carrier-to-noise, hum
Digital QAM measurements: level, pre/post BER, MER, constellation, equalizer, BER vs time, errored seconds
Deep interleave compatible QAM measurements
Channel plan scan with tilt measurement and channel plan auto discovery
Return spectrum analysis from 4 to 205 MHz
Forward spectrum analysis from 5 to 1250 MHz
Cable modem statistics: channel frequency, Tx/Rx level, SNR, pre/post BER
Network tests: ping, traceroute, throughput, VoIP and modem speed test
WiFi survey with built-in 802.11 b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz adapter
Frequency domain reflectometer for distance to cable faults
Source generator for CW and QAM carriers in the 5 to 85 MHz return band
Remote access and control from a PC, smart phone or tablet
Multi-user profiles, job management and multi-language support
Built-in LED flashlight and glow in the dark keypad
Firmware updates via the web or USB
Results synchronization with StrataSync

Specifications

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 applies to 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
Frequency Range (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 DOCSIS 3.1 applies to DOCSIS 3.1 option equipped meters only
SNMP	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
Upstream SC-QAM Channels	up to eight (8) upstream SC-QAM channels
Downstream SC-QAM Channels	up to 32 downstream SC-QAM channels when operating in a DOCSIS 3.0 only environment

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%

Frequency Domain Reflectometer

Velocity of Propagation	Adjustable from 60.0 to 99.0% in 0.1% increments 360 DSP Advanced and Pro Models, 1G DSP
Working Distance (Minimum)	755 feet (230 meters) @ VoP of 60.0%
Working Distance (Maximum)	1247 feet (380 meters) @ VoP of 99.0%
Amplitude Range	0 to -80 dBRL
Distance Accuracy	5 feet

Source Generator

Modulation	CW, 16 QAM, 32 QAM, 64 QAM, 128 QAM, 256 QAM OFDM (4K/8K) applies to DOCSIS 3.1 option equipped meters only
Frequency Range	5 to 85 MHz
Source Width	CW: 50 kHz; QAM: 6 MHz
Amplitude	CW: Adjustable from 10 to 55 dBmV; QAM: Adjustable from 10 to 45 dBmV
QAM Symbol Rates	0.64, 1.28, 2.56, 5.12 MSPS
QAM Error Rates	BER: Adjustable from 0 to 1.00E-2; MER: > 38 dB
CW Source Accuracy	±2 dB

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”) 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) 360 DSP
Weight w/ Case	3.9 lbs (1.79 Kg) 360 DSP

Interfaces

Tx Test Port	75 Ohm Replaceable F-Type Connector Source Generator Output Transmission Only
Tx/Rx Test Port	75 Ohm Replaceable F-Type Connector Upstream and Downstream RF Measurements, DOCSIS Modem
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 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; 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)

Ordering

Part Number	TRI-DSP-360-D30-ADV 360 DSP D3.0 Advanced – Adds FDR and Source Generator

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

Applications

Cable subscriber installation testing
Service call troubleshooting
Return spectrum analysis
Level, C/N and QAM measurement
Channel plan scan with tilt measurement
Cable fault location on coaxial drops
Return path RF loopback testing of amplifiers, nodes, pads and cables
Home leakage testing (optional)
Contractor workflow and test result compliance with StrataSync

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
TRI-LKG-HL-METER-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)