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1. The Guardian System Il The Guardian System ll is a powerful flexible system of field and central office products supporting all aspects of return path management including installation distribution system alignment ingress control ingress monitoring and real time troubleshooting All elements of the return maintenance process are closely linked for maximum efficiency flexibility and optimum cost effectiveness Reverse sweep working with 9580 SSR field units or 860 DSP signal analyzer with Functions Simultaneously Option SR 1 Reverse installation testing working with RSVP installer s reverse tester or 860 DSP Supported signal analyzer with option VP 1 Reverse path ingress monitoring with SNMP alarms compatible with Viewer Il software Measurement Refresh Speed think ahead www trilithic com Field equipment Every 0 8 seconds Monitoring and alarming Every 0 4 seconds Live viewing functions Every 0 4 seconds 1 800 TRILITHIC TRILITHIC 9581 SST Spectrum Data Resolution RBW Network Applications 30 kHz 100 kHz 300 kHz 375 kHz 3 MHz Field Applications 375 kHz Transient Troubleshooter Mode 300 kHz at high scan rate Display Range 50 dB dynamic range 1 dB measurement resolution Level Accuracy 1 dB Spectrum Processing Modes Available simultaneously Peak Mode AVG Mode TraffiControl Mode Spectrum Scan Rate ENM Mode SFM Mode Field Unit Support Field Functi
2. patented circuit that is used with Trilithics Guardian System II return path maintenance system to track reverse ingress sources down to the nearest tap Using the I Stop probe the Guardian System ll and this simple test you can locate all ingress sources down to the tap without removing reverse pads or diplexers and without 1 dB 5 to 50 MHz Insertion Loss 3 5 dB 50 to 750 MHz 1 5 dB in any 150 MHz span Insertion Loss with Button Depressed think ahead wwwW trilithic com 25 dB lt 8 dB 5 to 30 MHz lt 1 dB insertion loss increase 54 to 750 MHz TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC l Stop Reverse Test Probe V TRILITHIC c en 42 disrupting forward or reverse service Simply screw the probe into a KS port on the distribution tap connect the 9580 SSR field unit or 860 DSP to the test port then press the button on the side of the probe If the ingress displayed decreases by 4 to 6 dB when the button is pressed the source of the ingress is farther from the node than you are Ingress that doesn t decrease is entering the system nearer to the node than you are The l Stop probe has little or no visible effect on forward path signals 011409 REV1 O60 DSPh Remote Head End Analyzer m 24 7 Monitoring Catches Problems Early by Automatically Scanning Levels and other Key Parameters m Issues SNMP Traps to Notify User of Problems Remote Control Lets User Take a Cl
3. m Identify Trends with Measurable Node Performance and History m Manage Technical Operations Support with Clear Problem Node Identification Reporting and Accountability m Unmatched Flexibility and Ease of Use The ADIA integrated server package The ADIA analysis server provides all m Ingress Threshold Probability is a pre configured server integrating powerful software applications and hardware to provide a tailored comprehensive solution for managing return path spectrum data In addition to Microsoft amp 2003 Server and SQL Server the server hardware comes preconfigured with ADIA server software ADIA is an ingress analysis server application specifically designed for convenient and efficient historical analysis of upstream performance over periods as long as a year ADIA collects summarized ingress data from Guardian System II installations in hubs and head end building a database that can be used for analysis of m Persistence and severity of ingress outbreaks over time m Recurring and long term intermittent ingress problems on selected nodes B Suitability of frequencies and bands to carry services B statistical likelihood of disturbances in any portion of the measured spectrum of the recommended tools as specified in the NCTA Standard Practices for evaluating a return path in terms of performance to limits and for tracking changes in performance over time Using Trilithic s ADIA
4. Recent Traps 06 Aug 2009 17 59 51 Live Mode Testing TRILITHIC Information Input 1 ch80 Scan Channel 561 00 MHz Dig Level 3 80 dBmV View Channel 80 Data Channel Scan 860 DSPh Alarms Channel Plan Channel Scan Limits Recent Traps 517 25 4 dBmV Delta 5 521 75 Mz 40 dBmV Levet View Channel 73 Data Spectrum th n k a h ead www trilithic com 860 DSPh TRILITHIC Channel Plan Channel Scan Limits Recent Traps Inputit1 Em Ch80 StS har fe Ea uu s SS Stop 530 00 MHz Auto Re 21dBmV r1 RBW 30 kHz Hold None Avg pu Wr 16 1 530 00 MHz 49 dBmV Delta 530 00 MHz 19 dBmV Levet View Channel 80 Data y TRILITHIC Information Spectrum Mode Ch73 Spectrum Start 516 00 MHz Stop 530 00 MHz Ref 25 Auto RBW 30 kHz Hold None Avg Awg16 TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC S60 DSPh 860 DSPh TRILITHIC Alarms Channel Plan Channel Scan Limits Recent Traps Information OAM MER Constellation pe a Oe Level 11 14 7 MER 34 46 dB Aug 06 2009 BW 6 00 MHz SR 5 361 MS S Pre BER 1 00e 9 Input v Post BER 1 00e 9 Modulation type I 256 QAM QAM MER vw Sto ones WA 4 Bp iva
5. T Managing Return Path Data Real Time Diagnosis and Problem K hp Resolution vo T INTEGRATED SERVER PACKAGE TRILITHIC m All Server Software is Pre Installed on a High Performance Server Ensuring Reliability and Minimizing System Activation Time The Guardian II Integrated Server Package is a pre configured server integrating powerful software applications and hardware to provide a tailored comprehensive solution for monitoring reverse path spectrum SNMP trap handlers capture SNMP traps sent by the 9581 SST R4s log them to Viewer II v2 6 and send notification as designated The package includes extensive reporting tools for management and analysis In addition to Microsoft 2003 Server and SQL Server the server hardware comes preconfigured with Viewer Il v2 6 server software and one onboard Viewer 11 v2 6 client and SST Configure software Six additional Viewer 11 v2 6 clients are provided standard Viewer 11 viewing and management software for the Guardian System Il is designed to make optimum use of the broad feature sets of Trilithic monitoring equipment 9581 SST release 4 return path analyzer and is used for spectrum management and troubleshooting Viewer ll displays and manages SNMP traps with extensive reporting capability In addition it serves as a think ahead live view spectrum display for selected nodes With Viewer II an operator controls 9581 SST R4s in hubs
6. conditions modulation FM deviation hum carrier Measurements B Traps contain all information to noise ratio and MER modulation m Channel level analog and digital regarding affected channel error ratio m Depth of modulation location and fault m FM deviation From a single location and using m Hum The 860 DSPh maintains MIB of the a network of 860 DSPh s and m C N last readings for each test and current Interrogator software the operator m MER state of each channel available for can monitor signal quality at many sites BER retrieval by Interrogator software or via throughout his system and be alerted to problems quickly if they occur The 860 DSPh is typically configured to automatically monitor key parameters and log measurement data as it compares it with user programmed think ahead wwwW trilithic com Test Management m All channel levels are given priority and measured every 30 seconds regardless of automated test sequence m Min max avg and current level the browser function of an 860 DSPi TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC S60 DSPh Interrogator Software Option Monitoring m Receives alarm SNMP trap The Interrogator displays from 860 DSPh when a channel The trap information in an event list parameter exceeds a user defined m 860 DSPh s and channels in a tree limit adds it to event list view B Presents trap occurrences in tree m A comparison of trap data to the views of deployed 8
7. engineers can quickly determine over specified intervals within selectable frequency ranges and bands B Live Spectrum Shows up to four curves at a time of the current activity on the node or nodes that you have selected m Historical Spectrum Displays the maximum minimum and average levels for all frequencies between 375 kHz and 65 MHz m Over Limit By Frequency Calculates the DISP as the percent of threshold violations for each of the four user thresholds for each time increment In addition to specific frequency discrete ingress probability this function allows analysis to be performed in user selectable bandwidths NCTA recommended practices for cable television systems supplement on upstream transport issues 10 97 TRILITHIC think ahead wwwW trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC Plots percentage unavailability versus frequency and threshold for each frequency over a user specified time period Average Over Limit ADISP Calculates the average probability that a node will exceed its thresholds over a user specified time interval The ADISP is useful as a figure of merit test for a node s overall performance ADIA INTEGRATED SERVER PACKAGE Historical Data Analysis Software Node SFEU57 7B Over Limit by Frequency 2012 2008 1000 AM 1 82 2003 12 00 sE 866 6 6 amp amp amp non dUDDAM 15 1 1 HODAM TLISAM NAAM ASAM Time Over Limit by Frequency analyzes all
8. of computing operations More than a relational database management system it is a complete database and Microsoft SQL Server analysis product that meets the scalability and reliability requirements of the most demanding enterprises Viewing and management software designed to make optimum use of the broad Viewer Il Server Client feature sets of Trilithic monitoring equipment 9581 SST R4 return path analyzer and is used for spectrum management and troubleshooting SST Configure Software Configures 9581 SST for network access monitoring and field unit support Hardware Specifications Specially Configured Dell PowerEdge 2U Rack Mount Server Storage Supports one year of data for 3 000 nodes Next business day parts and labor On site response 3 years from Dell Warranty Ordering Information Guardian Il Integrated Server Package Part Number 2011009100 Includes the Following Pre configured server including Viewer Il one onboard Viewer II client plus six Optional Accessories additional Viewer II clients and SST Configure software Optional Accessories One Additional Viewer Il Client License P N 0930098100 Six Additional Viewer II Client Licenses P N 0930098106 TRILITHIC 012909 REV1 th n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC ADIA INTEGRATED SERVER PACKAGE Historical Data Analysis Software Powerful and Complete Return Path Spectrum Data Analysis and Reporting
9. or head ends permitting selection of resolution bandwidths displayed frequency span detector modes and other characteristics Ingress Alarm Management Viewer Il receives SNMP alarms from 9581 SST R4s located throughout the network Viewer II displays the incoming 9581 SST alarms with color coded severity in a tabular list Alarms are also shown in a similarly color coded tree graph Tabular View The tabular display presents a running list of alarms itemized with the alarm time type origin extended node name and alarm severity For his her convenience the operator can sort the alarms by any of these criteria Viewer ll includes a full set of tools for managing alarm traffic The display severity thresholds Individual or groups of alarms can be manually cleared or the source of the alarms temporarily disconnected Alarms can be color tagged to indicate that they have been acknowledged but not cleared The operator can attach timers to individual alarms that will call for his attention if an alarm persists for more than a specified length of time As an aid in determining the cause of the ingress outbreak the operator can view recent alarm history of the selected node Tree View The tree view presents alarms in a manner that makes it easy to determine the location of an alarm or node in the network topology As with the tabular display alarming nodes are color coded by severity wwwW trilithic c
10. 10 dBmV carrier level Depth of Modulation Range 50 to 100 with 0 5 resolution FM Deviation Range lt 35 kHz with 1 kHz accuracy MER Modulations Supported QPSK 16 32 64 128 and 256 QAM Range 6 to 38 dB Measurement Accuracy TRILITHIC th n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC O60 DSPh Remote Head End Analyzer MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Size 1U 1 75 Weight 5 lbs maximum with options Principle Interface Ethernet TCP IP HTTP and SNMP Secondary Interface RS 232 38400 8 1 no flow control 90 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING o to 1 000 MHz rack mounted analyzer customer specified options 90 to 240 VAC U S plug User s manual OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Input expander P N 2011013000 WorkBench software P N 0930083000 Interrogator remote head end monitoring system software P N 0930123000 TRILITHIC 012309 REV1 th n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC Interrogator Remote Head End Monitoring Software m Works with 860 DSPh to Monitor Downstream Analog and Digital Services m Receives Out of Limit Alarm SNMP INTERR Oo trap from 860 DSPh Adds it to Event FoR THe Bene List and Notifies User on Screen or Via Email m Intuitive User Interface Displays Trap Events and Provides a Live View of the Current Condition of the Alarming ai think ahead Parameter Specifically designed as a remote The 860 DSPh maintain
11. 60 DSPh s prescribed limit Compares trap data to limits A live view of the channel B Saves trap data in database measurement parameter or B Presents live views of scans or function measurement values m Displays recent history scans in Remote Access Web Server tabular lists B Current alarms available for all Notifies via email of alarm events channels Bm Current channel information Specifically designed as a remote available for all measurements monitoring interface for the 860 m Remote access does not impact DSPh the Interrogator is an essential scanning speed part of Trilithic s remote head end m Username password protected hub site monitoring system When a measurement result for a channel is out of limits an SNMP trap is sent to Interrogator Traps contain the following information m Hub Device name Channel Alarm type offending parameter Offending data sends whole channel line up for level fault single reading for all other alarm types The 860 DSPh maintains a MIB of last readings for each test and current state of each channel i e alarm state which changes only on a severity downgrade or upgrade Interrogator can be configured to email alarm notifications to designated addresses TRILITHIC th i n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC O60 DSPh Remote Head End Analyzer Live Mode Display Examples 860 DSPh Alarms Channel Plan Channel Scan Limits
12. Guardian Return Path Monitoring m Complete Return Alignment Monitoring and Ingress Troubleshooting System m Supports Both Field Operations and Real time NOC Operations m Hardware Software Components Easy to Integrate m Simple to Use m Extremely Cost Effective in All Configurations m DSP Technology Captures Fast TEGRATED SERvER PACKAGE TRILITHIC E 2 2 n L 860 Transient Impulse Noise and Ingress A VoIP Imperative Guardian System II is an integrated system of hardware and software that supports all return path maintenance activities from installation testing to distribution system alignment and ingress control to ingress monitoring and real time NOC level troubleshooting All elements of Guardian II are closely linked for maximum efficiency flexibility and optimum cost effectiveness Monitoring the return band with DSP technology enables capture of fast transient impulse noise and ingress as well as visibility of interfering signals beneath service carriers using unique TraffiControl feature Installation The Guardian RSVP installer s return tester has become the industry standard for preventing return path installation problems with many thousands in daily use Communicating with a 9581 SST in the head end the RSVP verifies both the transmission level from the house and the carrier think ahead wwwW trilithic com ingress noise ratio o
13. Return installation tests Automatically tests launch Level C l Tests 8 reverse frequencies simultaneously B 586 7 Reverse distribution alignment and ingress tests Plots reverse tilt and gain compares local and head end ingress spectra for ingress source identification m FS f1 Forward sweep Part of the SpeedSweep System that provides tests for forward frequency response B Cl 3 MODEM substitution Provides access to the internal DOCSIS modem for substitution tests or for external communication in upstream traffic think ahead www trilithic com GUARDIAN II INTEGRATED SERVER PACKAGE B Pre configured server integrating powerful software and hardware to provide a tailored comprehensive solution for monitoring reverse and forward path HFC network spectrum as well as various other parameters m SNMP trap handlers capture traps sent by 9581 SST R4 log them and send notification as designated m Includes extensive reporting tools for management analysis and node certification m In addition to Microsoft 2003 and SQL servers the hardware comes preconfigured with Viewer 11 v2 6 server software and one onboard client as well as SST Configure software Six additional clients are provided standard m Viewer ll v2 6 configures nodes to be monitored and viewed from tree or listing sets RBW span and other parameters for spectrum displayed allows simultaneous display of alarm or live spect
14. THE FOLLOWING 50 to 53 75 MHz 70 to 75 75 MHz reverse path tester P N 2010814010 or 80 5 to 92 MHz reverse path tester P N 2010814011 CC 15 padded carrying case P N 2130673000 Battery charger P N 0610150000 User s manual on CD OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ConfigR software with I O 6 data cable P N 0930018000 F type push on adaptors P N 0200622000 6 data cable P N 2071082000 15 precision test cable P N 2071527048 CC 15 padded cloth carrying case P N 2130673000 011409 REV1 m Taps Unused KS Ports For Bidirectional Measurements m Compatible With SLMs Reverse and Forward Path Analyzers m Enables Tracking Reverse Ingress to the Nearest Tap m Protects Instruments From Damage Caused by Excessive Line Power Introducing the I Stop Reverse Test Probe The I Stop reverse test probe is a test accessory designed for use with m Mostsignal level meters 8821Q R m I rilithics 860 DSP Screw the probe into a distribution tap s unused KS port and a spring loaded stinger connects a 20 dB resistive test point circuit to the seizure screw The connection is bidirectional so that an SLM or analyzer connected to the probe can measure forward and reverse signals as well as reverse SPECIFICATIONS ingress A built in AC DC blocking circuit protects the SLM or analyzer from damage from online power up to 90 Volts Track Down Ingress Fast The I Stop probe also contains
15. ace for client only installations Operating System Windows 2000 Windows XP or Windows Server 2000 Color monitor running at 256 colors or higher 1024 x 768 minimum screen resolution Processor Display Internet Connection High speed internet connection Additional Hardware Windows compatible keyboard and mouse ORDERING INFORMATION Product Name Interrogator software Part Number 0930123000 860 DSPh P N 2011006001 860 DSPh input expander P N 2011013000 WorkBench software P N 0930083000 Related Products TRILITHIC 012609 REV1 th n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC
16. age Supports one year of data for 3 000 nodes Next business day parts and labor W t PASY On site response 3 years from Dell A second power supply is available from Dell to provide redundancy and extra reliability A backup storage system is recommended for prevention of data loss ORDERING INFORMATION ADIA Integrated Server Package Part Number 2011093100 Includes the Preconfigured server including following optional ADIA history analysis accessories 6 additional passwords TRILITHIC 012609 REV1 O300 FST Forward Speed Sweep Transmitter m Forward SpeedSweep Transmitter m Fast Sweep Update Even with High Concentration of Digital Channels m Measures Active System Carriers Plus Injected Sweep to Obtain High Sweep Frequency Resolution Especially Digital Carriers m Complete Plant Maintenance Solution for 860 Field Analyzers m Comprehensive Best in Class Measurement Functionality in a Sweep Capable Meter The 8300 FST Forward SpeedSweep Transmitter is an essential part of the system for comprehensive sweep capability in the 860 DSP field analyzer family Trilithic s SoeedSweep solution includes The 8300 FST that generates a sweep stimulus for the downstream measurement The transmitter will be located in the headend and combined with other network signals The technician will establish a test normalization reference response at the node or at a sweep B 860 DSP wi
17. and other functions needed for efficient trouble shooting KEY ELEMENTS OF THE GUARDIAN SYSTEM Il 9581 SST Return Path Analyzer Scans return spectrum tests ingress against user defined limits issues SNMP traps provides live analytical data in several simultaneous formats to the field and to network operators Extremely fast the 9581 SST scans each node in under 100 microseconds and rescans all nodes up to 120 times per second analyzes reverse test signals from field units and supplies sweep ranging and spectral data to field technicians and compresses spectral data for historical analysis The TraffiControl function enables viewing of ingress normally hidden in upstream traffic Frequency Range 0 3 MHz to 65 MHz Number of Test Points Up to 16 connections per 9581 SST think ahead www trilithic com Spectrum Capture Speed Rescan rate all nodes rescanned 40 to 120 times per second Communications Forward data carriers to field units Ethernet with ECM communications option built in SNMP agent transmits up to 8 different trap sets to up to 8 servers running Viewer ll or other management applications RSVP Installer s Reverse Tester m Simple automated tool for insuring quality of reverse installations m Conducts ingress and ranging level tests on a selected frequency gives PASS FAIL and measurement data in seconds m Works with both legacy 9580 SST and 9581 SST Return P
18. ata time either tiled or cascaded without confusion Tiled or cascaded views can be parked at convenient spots on the status monitoring screen and expanded to full live view size as needed Any live view can be saved with all of its settings markers values extended node name and a user entered comment The operator can adjust the settings of a live view spectrum to fit his needs selecting frequency spans by entering think ahead www trilithic com either start stop frequencies or center frequency and span or resolution bandwidths of 30 kHz 100kHz 300 kHz 1 MHz or a special 375 KHz RBW fast transient capture mode The operator may select from several detector modes including peak average with control over how many spectra are averaged minimum hold and maximum hold A special detector function TraffiControl is available in resolution bandwidths of 375 kHz TraffiControl removes all TDMA traffic from the return spectrum making it easier to detect ingress normally obscured by return services Note that TraffiControl must be configured in each 9581 SST using SST Configure software All live views can be printed The printout includes report type extended node ID time and or time frame and values of markers there are two where applicable The operator can add a comment to the printout Recent History View Function As an aid to troubleshooting the operator can bring up summaries of recent sp
19. ath Operating Frequency Single frequency 5 to 42 MHz settable at SST in 100 kHz steps Return Transmit Test Range 20 to 55 dBmV Max C I N Test Range Greater than 35 dB 1 800 TRILITHIC Guardian Return Path Monitoring 860 DSPi Signal Analyzer Multifunction installation signal analysis and distribution maintenance analyzer from 5 to 1 000 MHz The basic 860 DSPi includes DOCSIS modem and VolP test suites including calculated MOS With SR 1 option performs reverse alignment and troubleshooting functions additional display function showing both local ingress spectrum and spectrum downloaded from 9581 SST With FS 1 option performs forward sweep as part of the SpeedSweep system in addition to reverse alignment and troubleshooting functions of option SR 1 With option VP 1 performs the functions of the RSVP installer s reverse tester above on up to 8 frequencies Standard Functions TRILITHIC Channel levels and scan Reverse spectrum scan PC substitution Modem performance MER BER VoIP test suite including up and downstream latency jitter lost and discarded packets Computed values of MOS mean opinion score Auto tests FCC Part 76 and user defined tests Data logging Text browser 860 DSPi Options QA 2 Constellation diagrams 16 QAM to 256 QAM and QPSK B SA f High resolution full spectrum analysis 10 kHz resolution 5 to 1 000 MHz m VP 1
20. ath management including installation distribution system alignment ingress control ingress monitoring and real time troubleshooting The 9581 SST the hub of the system supports field SPECIFICATIONS Test Functions Transmit Level Return C N Ratio Output Test Signals technicians using the RSVP and 860 DSPi field units and network engineers using the Viewer II server All elements of the return maintenance process are closely linked for maximum efficiency flexibility and optimum cost effectiveness 20 to 55 dBmV 235 dB for 20 dBmV input to SST Used in transmit level test Test Mode Single frequency 5 to 42 MHz automatically set by transmission from 9580 or 9581 SST Used with an SLM to ring out cabling Source Mode 5 to 42 MHz 20 to 55 dBmV user settable CW tone and channel tagged output Mode Transmit Level 1 5 dB 18 to 55 C 0 to 131 Accuracy All Modes Choose from 50 00 to 53 75 or 70 00 to Data Carrier Frequency 75 75 MHz user settable Optional 80 5 to 92 MHz think ahead Data Carrier Receive Range Display Charger Charge Time Operating Temperature Dimensions H x W x D Weight wwwW trilithic com 15 to 20 dBmV 4 digit LED with annunciators 115 VAC charger 14 hours maximum 18 to 55 C 0 to 131 F 4 0 x 5 0 x 1 25 102mm x 127mm x 32mm 1 Ib 454 g TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC INCLUDES
21. bers the user can restrict the report to a certain number of nodes at each level top 10 for example The user can view report data in tabular form and in some cases the data can be graphed to make analysis easier User defined reports can be saved Reports can be scheduled to run at night or at low traffic times to manage computer resources Guardian ll Integrated Server Package Reverse Band Monitoring Software Bringing It All Together The Guardian System ll is a powerful flexible system of field and central office products supporting all aspects of return path management including installation distribution system alignment and ingress control ingress monitoring and real time troubleshooting The 9581 SST the d hub of the Guardian System II supports P field technicians using Trilithic RSVP ul y and 860 DSP field units and network Rae connected engineers using Trilithic TRILITHIC Viewer Il and ADIA software All elements of the return maintenance i process are closely linked for maximum efficiency flexibility and optimum cost effectiveness INTEGRATED SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Microsoft Windows 2003 comprehensive integrated and dependable server platform designed to reduce costs Server and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of computing operations More than a relational database management system it is a complete database and Microsoft SQL Server analy
22. cient ingress margin to meet mid evening conditions when the ingress can be 6 dB worse Of all available return path measurement systems only the Guardian RSVP tests C N 1 with the range needed to ensure trouble free service And it does it with a simple Pass Fail test that can be performed in seconds Built in Test Generator for Identifying Drops The RSVP includes a tone modulated signal source for identifying cables in MDUS and other installations Output is settable in both frequency and level The source may be used continuously for up to five hours on a single charge TRILITHIC Fast Return Path Performance Testing The RSVP performs measurements and analysis in seconds Operation is automatic The installer simply presses the START button and the RSVP does the rest Consistent Measurements The RSVP evaluates upstream level and C N I measurements against settable limits and delivers an unambiguous result Using the ConfigR Setup application an operator can pre program the operating parameters to ensure consistent installation quality Very Cost effective The RSVP is small rugged and very inexpensive making it ideal for the installer s tasks and environment TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC RSVP Installer s Reverse Path Tester The Guardian System 117 The Guardian System ll is a powerful flexible system of field and central office products supporting all aspects of return p
23. data points during a specified time interval and for a specified frequency range It displays the percentage of time that some frequency experienced ingress activity above your specified thresholds Node SFEUST TB Average Ower Limit A1 202008 10000 1 12 2008 1200 PM Cher Limit 96 B b b B B Average Over Limit averages all data points during the specified interval and displays the percentage of time during that given interval that the four thresholds were broken Made SFEU11 7A Ingress Threshold Probability 22008 10000 1 2 2003 1200 FM B Ingress Threshold Probability shows the percentage of time when a node crossed a threshold by frequency th n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC INTEGRATED SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS A comprehensive integrated Microsoft and dependable server Windows 2003 platform designed to reduce costs and increase the Server efficiency and effectiveness of computing operations More than a relational database management Microsoft SQL system it is a complete database and analysis product that meets the scalability and reliability requirements of the most demanding enterprises Server Integrating powerful software and hardware to provide ADIA Software tailored comprehensive solution for managing return path spectrum data HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Specially Configured Dell PowerEdge 2U Rack Mount Server Stor
24. ectra for any selected node This function provides 15 records each representing one minute altogether spanning the most recent 15 minutes Reports Viewer 11 v2 6 has enhanced reporting capability that enables a system health overview and the ability to drill down for more detailed information Organization trees can be used to group nodes as desired reporting area These trees may be the same 1 800 TRILITHIC TRILITHIC used in the monitoring mode but the user can change the organization This enables users with different areas of responsibility to see data that pertains specifically to them For more detailed investigation the user can select any subset of the tree using a drill down feature for analysis or troubleshooting To determine if ingress is time date specific the user can set a time or time interval of interest to further enhance troubleshooting ability The user can select a desired alarm threshold s to determine which nodes have the highest number of alarm incidents or select a percentage of node unavailability to include the duration of the incidents in the analysis The database allows user definable attribute fields to be attached to a node and later used in reports A report can be sorted by these attributes The number of VolP subscribers for each node can be added for instance To concentrate troubleshooting efforts on worst cases or those affecting the highest number of subscri
25. eight and Simple to Use The Guardian RSVP ensures return quality where it is most critical the subscriber s installation Most return path problems begin in the subscriber s home Errors in installation defective cabling or incorrectly installed or loose hardware can all disrupt return path communications or allow ingress to enter the cable system The RSVP tests the key return parameters that verify the installation is error free and ready for the demands of VOD VoIP and HSD return services Return Path Tests Quick Sure and Easy Pressing the Test button opens communications with a Guardian 9581 SST Reverse Path Analyzer in the hub or head end Automatic measurements quickly measure the required upstream transmit level and compute the carrier noise ingress ratio for the path between the subscriber and the 9581 SST The RSVP compares the results of both tests to user settable limits and in seconds displays a simple unambiguous pass or fail The installer can also view the actual measurement data as an aid to troubleshooting think ahead wwwW trilithic com The Importance of Measurement Range Only the RSVP 9581 SST combination provides the ingress measurement range needed to ensure reliable HSD VOD and VoIP services under all conditions Complaint free return services require a C N I ratio of better than 25 dB in all conditions Installations done during the workday must include suffi
26. ew into the status of the entire system or of selected parts of the cable network Element trees can be created to represent any desired configuration For example by geographical location hub CMTS blade service technician or power supply Node View The current spectrum status and recent history of any node may be viewed graphically in the node view Node view includes the current node spectrum more than 30 minutes of historical spectrum and up to 1000 of the most recent threshold alarm spectrum Any number of node views may be opened and displayed at once TRILITHIC Chronological Event History List Viewer ll displays a chronological list of all ingress alarms generated by the 9581 SST hardware When node ingress levels reach any of the user defined thresholds Viewer Il logs an entry into the event history list indicating the location and severity of the violation Reporting Viewer ll reporting services allow users to quickly generate detailed or summarized reports to assist in the recording and trending of node histories and performance Reports may be printed or exported to several popular file formats TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC Viewer Il Return Path Management Software SPECIFICATIONS Integrated Software Specifications Microsoft Windows 2003 A comprehensive integrated and dependable server platform designed to reduce Server costs and increase the efficiency and effectiveness
27. ewing and trap management program specifically designed for ingress management and troubleshooting in large territories overseen by a NOC network operations center Available exclusively on the Guardian II integrated server package the program is designed to optimize and enhance the performance of the Trilithic Guardian II return path maintenance system particularly the 9581 SST release 4 return path analyzer Viewer ll allows the operator to display sort and manage SNMP traps and to see a live view display that shows the current spectra of selected nodes It also enables the operator to select resolution bandwidths displayed frequency span detector modes and other characteristics for 9581 SST R4 units in the hubs or head ends Incident Manager to Track Node Ingress When node ingress is detected Viewer automatically creates and manages an incident for the node allowing the problem to be monitored and tracked until it is resolved The incident think ahead wwwW trilithic com manager allows users to prioritize and filter ingress problems by several criteria and when used in a group management environment allows each incident to be assigned to the appropriate user for resolution Element Manager for Structured Viewing of Nodes The element manager allows nodes to be organized into any number of logical tree type representations called element views Elements can be structured to provide a quick vi
28. f the entire path from home to hub Fast and very simple to use RSVP remains the only installation tester with sufficient measurement range to insure trouble free return services An expanded version of the RSVP option VP 1 is also available the 860 DSP signal analyzer The VP 1 simultaneously tests the performance of up to eight frequencies and assigns to each its individual pass or fail rating Distribution Alignment and Ingress Control Working with an 9581 SST in the hub the 9580 SSR displays errors in amplifier gain and tilt both as a graph and as calculated values The SSR also displays the return ingress spectrum as scanned by the SST as an aid for troubleshooting ingress SSR functions are also available in the 860 DSP signal analyzer option SR 1 with additional capabilities including a screen that compares the ingress seen by the SST with the ingress at the field connection point in real time TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC Diagnostic Operations Viewer II software gives the operator considerable flexibility in servicing SNMP traps from 9581 SSTs displaying spectra for viewing and analysis and managing the heavy flow of alarm traffic typical of a busy NOC Node topology can be organized by geography facilities and services and even by maintenance organization Viewer 11 enables the operator to select from a wide range of resolution bandwidths frequency spans detector types
29. h Bursty Ingress and Impulse Noise Interference to Voice Services with Extremely High Spectrum Acquisition Speed m Manage Service Quality Efficiently with 24 7 Monitoring and Configurable SNMP Alarms m Align and Troubleshoot Reverse Path Quickly and Easily and Cost Effectively Consolidate Installation and Network Maintenance Support Equipment in the Head End m Scalable and Cost Effective in Every Configuration The 9581 SST is the hub of the Guardian System II for return path maintenance providing installation reverse sweep and ingress spectrum information to field technicians using Trilithic s field units When used in a Guardian System ll the 9581 SST shares spectrum information with the monitoring facility and the field units speeding up problem identification and shortening repair times The 9581 SST monitors the return band generates SNMP traps and relays monitored data to NOCs and designated network engineers Extremely flexible each SST supports up to twelve distribution technicians and a virtually unlimited number of installers It can provide live spectrum information and recent historical data to as many as eight independent monitoring sites each using its own SNMP trap criteria Traps sent to each of these sites can be configured for different ingress severity alarm limits and persistence think ahead wwwW trilithic com Ability to Capture all Types of Ingress Cutting edge DSP
30. l H6 06 Aug 2009 18 16 59 Live Mode Testing ew Channel 94 Data 860 DSPh Wy TRILITHIC Channel Plan Channel Scan Limits Recent Traps Information QAM MER BER OAM BER Over Time Errors 100000 DiG 699 00 MHz MER 33 26 dB BW 6 00 MHz SR 5 361 MS S ENS Mod 256 QAM Input BER ch 108 Pre 1 44E 09 Post 1 00E 09 BER Over Time O 600 Seconds Corrected 4 Uncorrected 0 Err S 0 Severe Err S 0 300 240 Correct S 136260 Time S 06 Aug 2009 18 44 01 Live Mode Testing View Channel 108 Data BER Over Time TRILITHIC th n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC O60 DSPh Remote Head End Analyzer GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 5 to 1 000 MHz standard Frequency Range Tuned by channel Frequency specified in 25 kHz increments Any number of channel plans can be stored only one per input can be active at a time 16 active channel plans of 140 channels each Channel Plans Compatible with NTSC PAL SECAM signals common scrambling formats QPSK and Modulation Compatibility QAM signals User definable power bandwidth for digital signals MONITORED PARAMETERS Signal Level Measurement Range 40 to 50 dBmV with 0 1 dB resolution 0 75 dB absolute 25 C 77 F 2 0 dB 18 to 50 0 to 122 F Digital signals gt 0 5 dB additional to 5 0 5 50 60 Hz 100 120 Hz 1 KHz lowpass C N Range gt 50 dB with
31. om alarm list is automatically updated with new listings added whenever the status of nodes is upgraded or downgraded by new traps sent by 9581 SSTs Viewer Il also allows the user to manage alarm storms by temporarily adjusting the TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC Guardian ll Integrated Server Package Reverse Band Monitoring Software The tree view also simplifies navigation allowing an operator to display a selected node live by clicking its symbol on the tree Tree view can be expanded or collapsed as desired with the alarm color codes following Right clicking on either a list item or tree branch leaf presents the operator with additional display and navigation options The operator can reconfigure the relationships in the tree to show associations by topology such as all nodes connected to the same CMTS blade or served by the same 9581 SST or associated with a particular service area within the region served by the NOC Live View Function The operator can bring up spectrum live views of one or more nodes by right clicking on a node in the tabular alarm list or in a tree view Each live view node spectrum is updated every few hundred milliseconds and the running maximum minimum and average spectra from the moment the selected spectrum was first displayed Markers simplify accurate measurement of ingress frequencies and amplitudes Each live view includes the node name so several live views can be open
32. ons Supported Single spectrum comprised of the peak values of 16 to 32 spectrum scans collected during the previous 0 4 seconds Single spectrum averaging the 16 the 32 spectrum scans collected during the previous 0 4 seconds Processes return spectra to remove all TDMA traffic to enhance ingress detection Updates every 0 4 seconds Supports both network and field applications scans all test points at rate of 40 scans per second Supports only transient monitoring and analysis functions scans all test points at rate of 120 scans per second Spectrum view 0 3 to 65 MHz Current node is automatically selected or user may select other nodes supported by the same SST Sweep 0 3 to 65 MHz Up to 12 field units independently supported per SST Ranging test for installation verification Typically supports 50 or more RSVP reverse installer s tester or 860 DSP with option VP 1 per SST TRILITHIC th n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC 9581 SST Field Communications Data Carrier Data Carrier Frequency Set Ranges Data Carrier Frequency Resolution Data Carrier Occupied Bandwidth Network Support Communications Data Available per Test Point Mechanical Miscellaneous SST Display Panel Controls Dimensions H x W x D Weight Power think ahead wwwW trilithic com 1 telemetry carrier for each 8 test points 50 00 to 53 75 MHz and 70 00 to 75 75 MHz or 80 5 to 92 MH
33. oser Look Without Driving to the Location m Remote Access with Browser Enables Viewing Head End or Distribution Hub Levels with Browser Equipped Analyzer The 860 DSPh is the ideal instrument limits If a parameter falls outside of saved for every channel for managing signal quality in remote limits the 860 DSPh can dispatch m All other tests C N depth of head ends or other facilities where a range of SNMP simple network modulation FM deviation hum access is restricted or local technical management protocol traps to multiple and MER are measured between personnel are not available destinations by interfacing with channel scans Impulse BER Interrogator and or OSS software measurements can also be Based on the powerful cost effective performed 860 DSPi cable analyzer the 860 The 860 DSPh can also detect rapid DSPh provides continuous visibility changes in measurement results SNMP Traps of signal quality at a price that makes for a given channel and generate a Sends traps on a per channel universal deployment practical The warning trap The operator may then basis 860 DSPh is programmed using take control of the 860 DSPh directly B Escalation de escalation of WorkBench software to monitor and use its powerful analytical tools to problem prompts new traps various measurement parameters determine the cause of the problem Timed re send to catch alarms lost including channel level depth of due to network
34. rum with historical spectrum limit lines or minimum maximum average and TraffiControl spectrum assembles trap logs and other databases in form that can be analyzed in Excel spreadsheets or Crystal Reports TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC Guardian Saamna Return Path Monitoring ADIA INTEGRATED SERVER PACKAGE Analytical package for off line analysis of historical reverse path performance data Ideal for detecting long term trends and availability of selected portions of return spectrum over time ADIA analyzes ingress histories calculates spectrum unavailability and presents the results as waterfall graphs and line graphs of ingress activity over time BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER Guardian System ll is a powerful flexible system of field and central office products supporting all aspects of return path management including installation distribution system alignment and ingress control ingress monitoring and real time troubleshooting The 9581 SST the hub of the Guardian System Il supports field technicians using Trilithic RSVP or 860 DSPi field units and network connected engineers using Trilithic Viewer Il and ADIA software All elements of the return maintenance process are closely linked for maximum efficiency flexibility and optimum cost effectiveness 071509 REV1 Server Package Guardian Il Integrated Reverse Band Monitoring Software Powerful Analysis and Report Tools for VIEWER
35. rward and return frequency response The transmitter is part of the distribution products category and is considered an essential tool for plant maintenance TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC O300 FST Forward Speed Sweep Transmitter SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING RF Specifications Rack mounted 6 MHz forward sweep transmitter Frequency Range 47 to 1 000 MHz 250 kHz resolution Rear panel adjustment 46 dBmV to 58 dBmV typical Accuracy Stability 5 kHz Spurious Output gt 60 dB typical RF Output Level Out of Band C N Ratio gt 80 dB External Features Front Panel Controls Reset button Front Panel LEDs RF on power error F type connectors for RF output RF test point Rear Panel Connectors Serial data connector for setup Controls RJ 45 Ethernet connector RF output level control General Universal 90 VAC to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz with IEC 320 power connector Power Supply Power Consumption 30 Watts Physical Size 1 75 x 19 x 12 44mm x 483mm x 305mm H x W x D 1U rack mount Weight 10 Ibs 4536 g TRILITHIC 010709 REV1 th n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC RSVP Installer s Reverse Path Tester m Eliminates Callback Truck Rolls By Ensuring Installation Quality on the First Visit m Verifies Operation Headroom for Critical Digital Services m Quick Simple Automated Testing with Pass Fail Results m Small Rugged Lightw
36. s a MIB of last monitoring interface for the 860 readings for each test and current state DSPh the Interrogator is an of each channel i e alarm state which essential part of Trilithics remote head changes only on a severity downgrade end hub site monitoring system or upgrade The trap data is saved in a data base for future analysis The 860 DSPh is programmed using WorkBench to monitor various Monitoring measurement parameters including Interrogator displays channel level depth of modulation FM B The trap information in an event list deviation hum carrier to noise ratio m 860 DSPh s and channels in a tree and MER modulation error ratio view A comparison of trap data to the When a measurement result for a prescribed limit channel is out of limits an SNMP B view of the channel simple network management protocol measurement parameter or trap is sent to Interrogator Traps function contain the following information Hub name Device name Channel Alarm type offending parameter Offending data sends whole channel line up for level fault single reading for all other alarm types TRILITHIC th n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC Interrogator Remote Head End Monitoring Software INTERROGATOR MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 1 GHz Pentium lll or higher 2 GHz Pentium 4 or higher recommended Memory 256 MB RAM Hard Drive 2 GB free disk space or 50 MB free disk sp
37. sis product that meets the scalability and reliability requirements of the most demanding enterprises Viewing and management software designed to make optimum use of the broad feature Viewer Il Server Client sets of Trilithics monitoring equipment 9581 SST return path analyzer and is used for spectrum management and troubleshooting SST Configure software Configures 9581 SST for network access monitoring and field unit support HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Specially Configured Dell PowerEdge 2U Rack Mount Server Storage Supports 1 year of data for 3 000 nodes Warranty Next business day parts and labor with on site response 3 years from Dell A second power supply is available from Dell to provide redundancy and extra reliability A backup storage system is recommended for prevention of data loss TRILITHIC th n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC Guardian ll Integrated Server Package Reverse Band Monitoring Software ORDERING INFORMATION Guardian II Integrated Server Package Part Number 2011009100 Preconfigured server including Viewer ll one onboard Viewer II client plus six additional Description Viewer II clients and SST Configure software OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES One Additional Viewer Il Client License P N 0930098100 Six Additional Viewer II Client Licenses P N 0930098106 TRILITHIC 012609 REV1 th n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC 9581 SST m Catc
38. technology gives the 9581 SST unmatched power for capturing all types of ingress including the short bursts that degrade VoIP services Up to 100 times faster than analog based analyzers the 9581 SST captures and analyzes the entire spectrum of all connected nodes in microseconds and re scans them up to 120 times per second Thanks to the 9581 SST s unmatched scanning speed and high re scan rate the NOC operator or field technician never misses an ingress outbreak capable of disrupting return services Features a Wide Selection of Operating Modes A wide selection of operating modes makes the 9581 SST a highly versatile return path troubleshooting aid Through the Viewer 117 software the operator can view node spectrum information at resolutions from 30 kHz to 3 MHz to facilitate troubleshooting Return Path Analyzer ore Path Awatyrer I AERA EN TRILITHIC The operator can also select averaging and continuously running maximum and minimum functions to diagnose immediate problems and long term performance issues TraffiControl a data processing mode unique to the 9581 SST lets the operator analyze ingress hidden inside occupied frequency bands TraffiControl automatically removes all legitimate TDMA signals from the displayed spectrum leaving an easily analyzed spectrum composed solely of noise and ingress TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC 9581 SST Return Pa
39. th Analyzer Versatile Flexible and Scalable The 9581 SST simultaneously supports m Installation tests m Distribution sweep and maintenance B Return path performance monitoring Each 9581 SST can m Support up to 16 individual nodes m Support up to 12 distribution technicians Support dozens of installers Send traps and live spectrum data to aS many as eight server sites Efficient Distribution Maintenance The 9581 SST transmits sweep and return spectrum information to 860 DSP Field Analyzers and RSVP installation testers updating all field displays every 0 8 seconds regardless of the number of instruments being supported GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Standard Connection Fast and Accurate Installations The RSVP Installer s return tester and 860 DSPi field analyzer with the VP 1 option analyze data from the 9581 SST to evaluate the reverse power level and C N l from the subscriber to the head end Superior Return Monitoring When used with Viewer ll monitoring software the 9581 SST can dispatch traps to as many as eight servers each provided with its own SNMP trap criteria Each client user has independent selection of display resolution and may choose any available detector settings without interference to other users or loss of speed 2 test ports Add 1 TPM 8 module 9 test points Optional Connections Add 2 TPM 8 modules 16 test points Each test point is analyzed individually
40. th a sweep option test point in the head end after the The instrument is rack mounted in the FR 1 that receives the forward combining network designed to match head end and generates a sweep sweep and transmits reverse levels at amplifier node output test that steps around system carriers to sweep signals for upstream points avoid interference filling in vacant measurements spectrum areas for a complete view of m The 9581 RSA a 9581 SST the network frequency response The 860 DSP with FS 1 option receives the sweep and based on the measured sweep and system carrier levels plots the frequency response The response is compared to a stored reference to provide a difference display With the goal of the network design being unity gain from amplifier output to amplifier output the ideal response will be as flat as possible The sweep test provides a measure of the RF transmission characteristics of the network between the transmitter and the receiver and is used as a day to day maintenance tool for the RF portion of the HFC network think ahead wwwW trilithic com with a narrowed sweep alignment application orientation to receive the upstream sweep signal generated by the 860 DSP or RSVP field unit and then relay the measurement results back to the field unit generating the signal The 8300 FST generates a sweep that is received by an 860 DSP with FR 1 option This option enables the technician to test both fo
41. z Setting range is specified at time of order Center frequency is user settable in 50 kHz steps 150 kHz at 20 dB 475 kHz at 60 dB 10 Mbit second Ethernet LAN connection requires optional communications interface 9581 SST functions as mini server supporting up to 6 simultaneous users each with a unique user name Live spectrum scans all detector modes Last ingress affected spectrum Last test results versus 4 amplitude limit sets user settable persistence threshold Running long term maximum and minimum spectra restartable by user Peak minimum and average spectrum data compressions for last 30 minutes 1 5 x 2 75 backlit LCD 383mm x 70mm Tactile key pad 300 xT7x123 89mm x 432mm x 312mm 7 Ibs 3 18 Kg 95 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz 1 800 TRILITHIC TRILITHIC INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SST Configure software P N 0930105000 ADIA software P N 2011093100 Guardian System 11 software P N 2011009100 A C power line User s manual OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 TPX data cable P N 2071112000 10 NCM 4 data cable P N 2071119001 012309 REV1 Viewer Il Return Path Management Software m Powerful Operating Tools for Managing Return Path Data m Real time Diagnosis and Problem Resolution m Detailed Logs and Activity Summaries RETURN PATH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE m Easy to Integrate Simple to Use Trilithic s Viewer II software package is a comprehensive vi

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