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1. Leak pm 52 BEL 2 NG a r Address 4200 N Mitthoeffer Drive r pA Information Date Detected 4 17 2007 i did i Ss Tech Assigned admin In addition to automatically creating LLLILID00EEE00E0 CO lt gt and assigning work orders by severity and location the system can e mail them to specific technicians with a Garmin POI point of interest file that the technician can use with a mobile Garmin navigator for turn by turn directions to the leak location After the technician indicates that the leak has E Gate key access been repaired the LAW Server closes out the work orders and removes Gate Key Access 6 2007 MapQuest Inc mee E Additional location information the push pins from the map This automated process reduces the time to repair leaks and ultimately saves you money 0 TRILITHIC th i n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC LAW Server Software Server and Support Options Trilithic offers a variety of options for implementing the LAW server You can choose from software only licenses Choose from the following options recommended for skilled IT professionals only or pre m LAW software by itself configured servers of various sizes integrating powerful m LAW System Server software and hardware Configured servers provide a complete m LAW Area Server managed comprehensive solution that allows you to focus on E LAW Hosted Services building business not network inf2. P N 2010649000 APM 3 permanent mount vertical quarter wave whip antenna 119 to 160 MHz P N 2010650000 AVM 2 magnetic base vertical quarter wave whip antenna 108 to 118 MHz P N 2010380000 AVM 3 magnetic base vertical quarter wave whip antenna 119 to 160 MHz P N 2010379000 Seeker pole mounting kit P N 2071802000 NFP 1 near field probe P N 2010477000 0 TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC Leakage Analysis Workshop LAW integrated server package P N 2011190100 Leakage Analysis Workshop LAW server software P N 0930126000 Garmin GPS receiver P N 2071707000 Mobile communications adapter MCA with hard wired serial data connection P N 2011029104 Mobile communications adapter MCA with hard wired serial data connection and Wi Fi option P N 2011029105 Industrial grade Wi Fi access point P N 2011222000 CT 2 channel tagger P N 2010670001 CT 3 channel tagger P N 2010762000 071409 REV1 Seeker GPS m High Performance GPS Based Leakage Management System Ideal for Drive Outs Leak Documentation and Troubleshooting m Very Cost Effective Allowing General Deployment Throughout Entire Fleet with Complete Mobile Installation While Costing Less Than Some Leakage Detectors m Maximum Efficiency Achievable Through Totally Automatic Operation Leakage Record Upload via Internet or Wi Fi Trilithic s Seeker GPS leakage management system offers high performance GPS leakage detec
3. NFP 1 near field probe P N 2010477000 Leakage Analysis Workshop LAW integrated server package P N 2011190100 Leakage Analysis Workshop LAW server software P N 0930126000 Mobile Communications Adapter MCA with hard wired serial data connection P N 2011029104 Mobile Communications Adapter MCA with hard wired serial data connection and Wi Fi option P N 2011029105 CT 2 Channel Tagger P N 2010670001 CT 3 Channel Tagger P N 2010762000 Garmin GPS receiver P N 2071707000 Industrial grade Wi Fi access point P N 2011222000 071409 REV1 Seeker BB 2 Automated Leakage Detection System Totally Automatic Operation No Operator Interaction for Maximum Efficiency Ideal for Drive Outs Leak Documentation and Troubleshooting m All Vehicle Electronics Housed in Tough Aluminum Enclosure m Leakage Record Upload via Wi Fi or Internet to LAW Server m Very Cost Effective Trilithic s Seeker BB 2 automatic leakage detection system is a fully automated GPS based leakage detection system that operates in the background while technicians drive their routes without any operator interaction You just install it and forget it Housed in a heavy gauge aluminum enclosure the Seeker BB 2 can be tucked away into any convenient location in the vehicle such as under or behind the driver s seat The system uses a monopole antenna to monitor leaks wherever the vehicle is driven the
4. devices is another feature of the Seeker Lite Channel tagging refers to the process of adding frequency tags to a broadcast channel signal The Seeker Lite can be set up to detect a tagged leak and to ignore leaks that are not tagged This feature helps you avoid chasing false alarms from signals originating outside of your system GT Noise Discrimination For systems employing digital set top terminals that cannot tolerate tagged leakage carriers the Seeker Lite has enhanced false alarm resistance The Seeker Lite analyzes the detected RF energy and automatically rejects all noise and signals that are not caused by leaks from your system Squelch Operation Squelch level is the RF signal threshold that the Seeker Lite uses to determine the validity of a detected signal The signal breaks squelch when the RF leakage is greater than the squelch level as long as any enabled tag or GT noise qualifiers are met as well The receiver will not alarm for signals below the squelch level The squelch level has a factory default of 20 uV m however it can be reconfigured using Seeker Setup software 98 TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC Seeker Lite Source Localization The Seeker Lite emits an audible tone to help you pinpoint the leakage source Point the Seeker Lite in various directions and listen to the pitch of the tone being emitted Move in the direction from where the pitch is the highest The
5. leak 1 record per second continuous Internal circuitry discriminates between leaks and noise Overbuild discrimination requires the CT 2 or CT 3 channel tagger installed in hub or head end USB connection to local PC running upload applet internet connection from client to server Via Wi Fi to operator controlled and configured hot spot Through the wireless link of some fleet management systems Internal battery with eight hours of operation per charge Semi rigid protective holster with belt loop for use out of the mobile mount Seeker Setup software for configuring Seeker GPS for leakage detection and Wi Fi uploading of leakage data records to LAW Server software LAW Server software for uploading and processing leakage data records Mobile mount power cable User s manual and software drivers on CD 1 800 TRILITHIC 0 TRILITHIC OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CC 28 padded holster P N 2131249000 CL 9 vehicle power adapter P N 0610169007 RELATED PRODUCTS AFS 2 dipole antenna P N 2010436000 APM 2 permanent mount vertical quarter wave whip antenna 108 to 118 MHz P N 2010649000 APM 3 permanent mount vertical quarter wave whip antenna 119 to 160 MHz P N 2010650000 AVM 2 magnetic base vertical quarter wave whip antenna 108 to 118 MHz P N 2010380000 AVM 3 magnetic base vertical quarter wave whip antenna 119 to 160 MHz P N 2010379000 Seeker pole mounting kit P N 2071802000
6. receiver antenna to link with the Seeker GPS system If there is no existing unit one can be obtained from Trilithic or purchased from an approved list of vendors If the vehicle is already equipped with a fleet management system using an approved GPS receiver in many cases the Seeker GPS system can make use of it Powerful flexible convenient and very cost effective the Seeker GPS system from Trilithic sets an entirely new standard for GPS leakage management 98 TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC Seeker GPS Leakage Management System SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range Frequency Settings Calibrated Level Range Numerical Display Audible Tone Leakage Sampling and Recording Rate Automatic Noise and Overbuild Discrimination Data Connection Power Options Supporting Software INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING Seeker GPS leakage detector P N 2011073101 Rubber duck antenna SMB 2 mobile mount think ahead www trilithic com Low band 109 25 to 110 5 MHz High band 118 5 to 147 25 MHz Settable using the Seeker Setup software in 6 25 KHz steps 10 user set operating frequencies selectable on front panel Selections loaded into detector using Seeker Setup configuration software 2 to 2000 uV m Can freeze current numeric reading Readout of any detected leakage within sensitivity range Tone is present if leakage amplitude exceeds squelch setting Pitch is proportional to strength of
7. to 147 25 MHz INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING 118 5 to 147 25 MHz leakage detector P N 2011002001 Battery charger P N 0610169003 CC 22 carrying case with holster P N 2131142000 User s manual on CD OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CL 8 vehicle power adapter P N 0610169005 l O 17 data cable P N 2071585003 RELATED PRODUCTS Seeker Setup software P N 0930109002 CT 2 channel tagger P N 2010670001 CT 3 channel tagger P N 2010762000 Settable using the Seeker Setup software in 6 25 KHz steps Default frequency settings 121 2625 MHz 127 2625 MHz 133 2625 MHz 139 2500 MHz 146 2625 MHz Up to 10 operating frequencies selectable by tabbing Selections loaded into detector using Seeker Setup software 10 to 2000 uV m Can freeze current numeric reading Readout of any detected leakage within the sensitivity range Tone is present if leakage amplitude exceeds squelch setting Pitch is proportional to strength of leak 8 TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC 011409 REV1 C T 2 C 1 3 Head End Channel Tagger m The Solution to False Alarms m Warbling Identifier Tone m Discriminating Receiver m Extended Sensitivity m Non Interfering When several cable systems operate in the same area it is often difficult to determine which system is the source of a leak The CT 2 and CT 3 solve this problem by tagging the system video carrier or the carrier provided by the CT 3 with low frequency modulation Used as a syst
8. 8 x 2 15 280mm x 203mm x 55mm 3 10 Ibs 1 4 Kg Seeker Setup software for configuring Seeker BB 2 for leakage detection and Wi Fi uploading of leakage data records to LAW Server software LAW Server software for uploading and processing leakage data records RELATED PRODUCTS APM 2 permanent mount vertical quarter wave whip antenna 108 to 118 MHz P N 2010649000 APM 3 permanent mount vertical quarter wave whip antenna 119 to 160 MHz P N 2010650000 CT 2 channel tagger P N 2010670001 CT 3 channel tagger P N 2010762000 Garmin GPS receiver P N 2071707000 Industrial grade Wi Fi access point P N 2011222000 AVM 2 magnetic base vertical quarter wave whip antenna 108 to 118 MHz P N 2010380000 AVM 3 magnetic base vertical quarter wave whip antenna 119 to 160 MHz P N 2010379000 Leakage Analysis Workshop LAW integrated server package P N 2011190100 Leakage Analysis Workshop LAW server software P N 0930126000 071409 REV1 98 TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC Seeker Lite Leakage Detector m Numerical Measurement Display Sensitive Stable Measurements m Directional Antenna that Helps Locate Leaks Multi Channel Operation m Long Battery Life The Seeker Lite is a tough convenient and flexible leakage test tool It assists in subscriber installations by verifying that the leakage within the house is not great enough to contribute to the cable system s cumulative l
9. MHz Settable using the Seeker Setup software in 6 25 KHz steps 10 user set operating frequencies selectable on front panel Selections loaded into detector using Seeker Setup configuration software 2 to 2000 uV m Can freeze current numeric reading Readout of any detected leakage within sensitivity range Tone is present if leakage amplitude exceeds squelch setting Pitch is proportional to strength of leak Internal circuitry discriminates between leaks and noise Overbuild discrimination requires the CT 2 or CT 3 channel tagger to be installed in the hub or head end Serial data connection for setup and leakage record upload Internal battery with eight hours of operation per charge Semi rigid protective holster with belt loop Seeker Setup software for configuring the Seeker for leakage detection and Wi Fi uploading of leakage data records to LAW Server software LAW Server software for uploading and processing leakage data records INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING Seeker leakage detector P N 2011073101 Rubber duck antenna Battery charger I O 20 mini USB charge data cable SMB 2 mobile mount Mobile mount power cable User s manual and software drivers on CD OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CC 28 padded holster P N 2131249000 CL 9 vehicle power adapter P N 0610169007 think ahead www trilithic com RELATED ITEMS AFS 2 dipole antenna P N 2010436000 APM 2 permanent mount vertical quarter wave whip antenna 108 to 118 MHz
10. Seeker m High Performance Frequency Settable Leakage Detector m Ideal for Drive Outs Pinpointing Leak Location and Troubleshooting m Large Numerical Measurement Display Sensitive Stable Measurements Channel Tag Compatible m Data Storage and Upload for Documentation The Seeker is a frequency agile leakage detector specifically designed for efficient distribution leakage management displaying numerical measurements of leaks on up to ten selectable channels and emitting a tone proportional to leak strength Mobile or Hand Held The Seeker may be used in its mobile mount included for drive outs or easily removed from the mount for leakage troubleshooting on foot with a rubber duck antenna included or optional dipole antenna Stable repeatable readings multi frequency operation and leakage recording simplify leak location and documentation Comprehensive Coverage Durable simple to use and very cost effective the Seeker is the flagship of a new generation of Trilithic leakage products which includes the popular Seeker Lite installation leakage detector A workforce that includes both of these leakage measurement instruments think ahead www trilithic com ensures leakage free networks from subscriber to head end Flexibility With the initial Seeker system costs being scalable for any number of vehicles the Seeker Family of leakage detectors offers an unprecedented level of
11. TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC CT P CT 3 SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CT 2 CT 2 Channel Tagger P N 2010670001 CT 3 Channel Tagger P N 2010762000 Compatibilit Compatible with Trilithic s Super Plus j 7 Seeker Seeker Lite leakage receivers Modulation Sine wave Selectable 3 Hz or 20 Hz other frequencies available as an option Modulation Rate 3 Hz settable 0 5 to 5 dB dei i maven 10 to 20 Hz fixed at 3 dB Input Output Impedance 75 Q nominal 115 VAC 230 VAC or DC with 100 to 240 VAC charger set up at the factory Mechanical 1U 1 75 rack enclosure CT 3 Compatible with Trilithic s Super Plus Compatibility Seeker Seeker Lite leakage receivers Modulation Sine wave Selectable 3 Hz or 20 Hz other Modulation Rate frequencies available as an option 3 Hz settable 0 5 to 5 dB BeniorNcoualer 10 to 20 Hz fixed at 3 dB Input Output Impedance 75 Q nominal Specify single frequency between 107 and 157 25 MHz crystal controlled Carrier Output 47 to 60 dBmV Spurious 60 dBc Carrier Frequency 115 VAC 230 VAC or DC with 100 to 240 VAC charger set up at the factory Mechanical Packaging 1U 1 75 rack enclosure Gg TRILITHIC 011409 REV1 th i n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC LAW Server m Automated Data Collection Leak Mapping and Work Order Management for Improved Productivity and Efficiency m Continuously Updated Database and Map for Anal
12. closer you move toward the leak the higher pitched the tone will become SEEKER LITE MODES Measurement Mode Measurement mode is used to accurately determine the strength of a leak pinpoint its location and provide a leakage value for documentation Measured RF leakage values can range from 10 to 2000 uV m and are displayed in large easy to read numbers Abar graph at the bottom of the display illuminates proportionally to the strength of the leak Additionally an audible tone will sound if the measured signal breaks squelch SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range Frequency Setting Range Level Range Numerical Display Audible Tone think ahead www trilithic com The signal breaks squelch when the RF leakage is greater than the squelch level as long as any enabled tag or GT noise discrimination qualifiers are also met This tone can be used to help locate the leak source Cruise Mode The LED on the top of the Seeker Lite will slowly blink to show the meter is operating in cruse mode In contrast to the continuous monitoring done during measurement mode cruise mode monitoring is done in cycles The Seeker Lite sleeps for a short period of time wakes up then takes a measurement An alarm will sound if the measured signal breaks squelch If the technician wants to investigate the alarm he switches the meter to measurement mode Less battery power is used during cruise mode than measurement mode 118 5
13. customizable fleet based leakage detection options You can start from fully manual leakage detection with the Seeker alone and upgrade to find and fix leakage management with the Seeker GPS and Leakage Analysis Workshop LAW and even upgrade again to fully automated leak reporting with the Seeker BB 2 Equip your fleet with any combination of Seeker Seeker GPS or Seeker BB 2 for total leakage management simplification Channel Tag Compatible The Seeker includes technology compatible with the Trilithic CT 2 or CT 3 channel taggers The Trilithic CT 2 or CT 3 channel tagger is installed in the head end and used with Trilithic s leakage receivers to help identify leakage sources in overbuilt areas to increase detection range and to increase immunity to interference Data Management The Seeker Setup software configures the Seeker enabling operator to assemble files containing channel frequencies squelch levels audio volume and other settings With this software the operator can efficiently download configurations to one or more leakage detectors TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC Seeker Leakage Detector SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range Frequency Settings Calibrated Level Range Numerical Display Audible Tone Automatic Noise and Overbuild Discrimination Data Connection Power Options Supporting Software Low band 109 25 to 110 5 MHz High band 118 5 to 147 25
14. eakage index CLI Leaks can also be important indicators of ingress that can hinder communication on the return band The Seeker Lite can also be used to find leaks during troubleshooting The Seeker Lite works by measuring ambient RF leakage in and around a subscriber s premises and can be used to identify and locate all RF leaks greater than 10 uV m Easy Frequency Configuration Trilithic s Seeker Setup software simplifies the process and makes configuring multiple units quicker and easier Instead of returning your Seeker Lites to the factory to make hardware modifications you can use Seeker Setup to adjust frequencies Multiple Frequency Presets The Seeker Lite can be set up to operate on as many as 10 different frequency presets making it easier to monitor and maintain multiple cable systems These presets define the think ahead www trilithic com leakage monitoring frequency and if desired the tag detection frequency as well You have the option of setting up only one frequency preset for simple operation or multiple leakage frequencies for maintaining multiple cable systems Frequency settings range from 118 5 to 147 25 MHz and can be entered in 00625 MHz 6 25 kHz increments Superior Antenna An improved antenna design provides more directionality than what is typically available from other leakage meters Channel Tag Compatibility Compatibility with Trilithic s CT 2 and CT 3 channel tag
15. ed hot spot typically the vehicle s parking lot Records may also be downloaded to an ordinary USB memory stick and then uploaded to the LAW server through any USB equipped PC with an internet connection Seamless analysis applications The LAW server processes all of the collected leakage records typically every day analyzing the thousands of measurements that were taken in the street to determine the true location of each leak source It then corrects the measured strength of each leak for distance and generates the alerts reports and leakage logs that the operator needs to manage the leakage control program LAW even prioritizes leakage outbreaks to simplify the process 09 TRILITHIC 1 800 TRILITHIC Seeker BB Automated Leakage Detection SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range Level Range Channel Tag Range Dimensions H x W x D Weight Supporting Software INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING Seeker BB 2 leakage detector P N 2011221001 Remote Wi Fi antenna with 12 coaxial cable and magnetic mount DC power cable 2 USB flash drives User s manual and device drivers on CD Printed installation guide and installation checklist Mounting hardware think ahead www trilithic com Z System Low band 109 25 to 110 5 MHz High band 118 5 to 147 25 MHz Settable using the Seeker Setup software in 6 25 KHz steps 2 to 2000 V m 10 Hz to 23 Hz excluding 16 Hz 11 x
16. em with Trilithic s leakage receivers the CT 2 and CT 3 eliminate all false alarm triggers and increase leak detection sensitivity by four times over previous models Warbling Identifier Tone All hand held Trilithic leakage receivers generate an audible tone that varies in pitch with leak strength A leak that has been tagged by the CT 2 or CT 3 causes the audible tone to warble rising and falling in pitch at the rate of three oscillations per second If the distinctive warbling sound is not detected the operator can be sure that the leak did not originate in his system Discriminating Receiver Trilithic s family of leakage detectors the Super Plus Seeker Seeker Lite and Seeker BB 2 all contain special circuitry that is sensitive only to the tagged signal from the CT 2 or CT 3 and rejects any signals that do not contain it With the tag function think ahead www trilithic com j Poa i TRILUITHIC bis eee ON a D surer SERIES ene cue switched on Trilithic s leakage detectors are immune to false alarming Trilithic s channel tag compatible leakage detectors include unique circuitry which prevents the detector from alarming unless a tagged signal is present Easy to install The CT 2 is very simple to install and can be used with any modulator or signal processor model Simply insert the CT in the line between the processor and the head end combiner 0
17. ile Map to mouse over leaks displayed as ik Oder Saaech Wpoing Tool VEE Reports EA Interface push pins to display additional data sepia A oats Clicking on the push pin will display va A i f complete details for the selected leak aoe 2 Foal 1ER a BP EET _ a 3 Le i i inf i an E 42nd St lt i Eas Efficient data management is I im e ey a a 6 Lb ae E 3 Aspen Ct H rE F as Wat P ol WA pan accomplished through the data list ane Sortable Leak iist which is displayed in a sortable table b l as format From this table the supervisor Lp N ag ge iere ne E E Dans ofl 5 ate Z 2007 N7 can select specific leaks and create Tiana koe statics al ae Lea oe osteca work orders while the plant manager Se a esse See pan can sort leaks by field strength in an 1888 506 a 52 39 83310 85 99120 04 17 2007 associated table on the map page and assign work orders logistically 20 items remaining Downloading picture http tle6 mqcdn com map Scale 18000 8 892 5 105 gif E Versatile map interface Simple Work Order Generation E Sortable leak list E Simple work order generation The hybrid aerial map option simplifies the correlation of leak information to the physical address all through a familiar user interface This helps technicians efficiently and quickly repair leaks i ol mi vw fon Leak 1888 zi Additional Location CEE Work Order 1D 506
18. n stores the data When the vehicle is parked near a designated Wi Fi hotspot the data is automatically uploaded to Trilithic s LAW Leakage Analysis Workshop server Using the Seeker BB 2 every truck in the operator s fleet contributes useful leakage data eliminating the need for special drive out vehicles and personnel At the end of the workday the LAW server software analyzes and processes the data from the entire fleet using a sophisticated algorithm think ahead www trilithic com to calculate the location of each leak to within feet of its source Completely automatic hands free leak recording While the technician is driving to a service location or to the office at the start his shift the Seeker BB 2 automatically monitors leakage strength every second that the vehicle is in motion labeling each measurement with a time and date stamp and the leak s GPS location The driver doesn t need to adjust the unit for different distances from a distribution line or interact with The Seeker BB 2 in any way Distance corrections are all handled automatically when the data is processed rather than by distracting the technician while driving or at work Convenient uploading Normally the measurement data for a day or a week is uploaded to the LAW server using the Seeker BB 2 s built in Wi Fi adapter The upload process occurs automatically whenever the unit detects the availability of a designat
19. of the vehicle mounted Seeker MCA module must meet these specifications Wi Fi Requirements Must support WPA PSK TKIP or up to Security 128 bit WEP Must support 802 11b connections Wireless Radio Support for 802 11a is preferred for future upgrades th i n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING LAW Server software P N 0930126000 or LAW Integrated Server Package P N 2011190100 RELATED ITEMS LAW subscription renewal P N 0930126001 TRILITHIC 012709 REV1
20. rastructure saving you time and money in up front costs and ongoing hardware support LAW SERVER HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS Trilithic recommends that a user sourced LAW server meet the following specifications Operating LAW on a server that does not meet or exceed these requirements may result in problems with the LAW Server application LAW System Server Specifications Processor Quad Core Xeon E5440 processor 2 x 6 MB cache 2 83 GHz 1333 MHz FSB Memory 4 GB 667 MHz 4 x 1 GB dual ranked fully buffered DIMMs Hard Drive 4 x 250 GB 7200 RPM SATA 3 Gbps 3 5 inch hot plug hard drive RAID 5 Operating System Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition with SP2 40 GB OS partition Server Software Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition Network Adapter Gigabit Ethernet NIC LAW Area Server Specifications Processor Quad Core Xeon E5440 processor 2 x 6 MB cache 2 83 GHz 1333 MHz FSB Memory 4 GB 667 MHz 4 x 1 GB dual ranked fully buffered DIMMs Hard Drive 4 x 1 TB 7200 RPM SATA 3 Gbps 3 5 inch hot plug hard drive RAID 5 Operating System Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition with SP2 40 GB OS partition Server Software Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition Network Adapter Gigabit Ethernet NIC 08 TRILITHIC th i n k a h ead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC LAW Server Leakage Analysis Workshop Wi Fi ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR LAW A wireless access point communicating with the Wi Fi option
21. tion and documentation at a price no greater than that of a conventional leakage detector No investment for special drive out vehicles is required and every truck in the operator s fleet can identify leakage outbreaks with GPS precision Automatic leak recording The system is built around Trilithic s powerful Seeker leakage detector While driving to a location or to work the technician leaves the Seeker in the mobile mount where it s connected to vehicle power an antenna and a GPS receiver The system automatically monitors leakage outbreaks and records the data with a time date stamp and the leak s GPS location This automatic process helps keep the technician from being distracted while driving or working The Seeker unit can also be easily removed from its mount for manual leakage detection and recording if necessary think ahead www trilithic com Convenient uploading Using the built in Wi Fi adaptor uploading data records to a server can be fully automated occurring whenever the vehicle enters the yard or stops at an operator controlled Wi Fi hot spot The records may also be uploaded via an Internet connection if the technician is based remotely Seamless analysis applications Leakage records can be forwarded seamlessly to various leakage analysis applications to analyze data and further identify probable leak locations GPS component options The operator has several options for providing the GPS
22. tomatically Then the LAW server automatically assigns and e mails the repair work orders to the responsible technicians they upload the pre and post repair snapshots the server closes out the work orders and the push pins disappear from the map a patent pending algorithm automatically corrects logged leaks to reflect the FCC prescribed equivalent 10 foot measurement The system is also scalable enabling operators to increase the level of automation as the deployment of field equipment reaches an appropriate coverage of the system geography By making virtually the entire leakage management process automatic the Seeker GPS system and LAW Server give cable operators a cost effective solution for maintaining mission critical network services simplifying FCC compliance reducing maintenance costs and improving technician productivity Hosted Services Offered as an alternative to installing and maintaining expensive server equipment and relying on IT personnel focused on other tasks Hosted Services from Trilithic s Network Services group hosts all of the required hardware software security and hardware support This turn key solution allows you to build and operate a high quality leakage control system at a lower total cost 98 TRILITHIC think ahead www trilithic com 1 800 TRILITHIC LAW Server Familiar intuitive interface allows user e smo Versat
23. ysis and Decision Making LEAKAGE ANALYSIS WORKSHOP Automated Leak Location and Amplitude Notation to Find and Prioritize Leaks Faster m Process Automation for Easier FCC Compliance and Improved Network Integrity In today s competitive broadband industry maintaining network performance for return path services is critical for success Minimizing labor costs to mitigate ingress and ensure system integrity though can be a formidable challenge By automating the leakage management process Trilithic s Seeker GPS leakage management system and integrated LAW Server provide a unique way to minimize maintenance costs and maximize efficiency The integrated solution enables system operators to find and fix leaks quickly minimize technicians time quickly assess network leakage integrity and gauge the effectiveness of leakage maintenance efforts Automated Leakage Management The system consists of the LAW Server software vehicle mounted Seeker leakage meters GPS receivers and mobile communications adapters MCAs which collect leakage location and level information without interrupting the driver s routine When technicians are done for the day they can manually upload the data or just park in a designated Wi Fi hotspot and the leakage location data is automatically uploaded to the LAW Server The server plots the data and marks the leakage source locations as push pins on a map all au
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