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8310 RSA
Return SpeedSweep Analyzer
Operation Manual
innovative technology to keep you a step ahead
Copyright © 2016 Trilithic, Inc. All Rights Reserved - 020116-REV2
www.trilithic.com
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact your sales representative for further information.
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- Page 1 8310 RSA Return SpeedSweep Analyzer Operation Manual innovative technology to keep you a step ahead Copyright © 2016 Trilithic, Inc. All Rights Reserved - 020116-REV2 www.trilithic.com Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact your sales representative for further information.
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- Page 3 Return Sweep Analyzer Putting Innovation Within Reach Product innovation at Trilithic has always been characterized by one thing: it’s practical. It makes life easier for customers. It’s the natural result of listening to them. That philosophy has been the driving force behind the company’s growth from its beginnings as a two-man engineering team in 1986 to its current position as a global manufacturer with more than 130 employees.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Return Path Sweep Comparisons ..................13 8310 RSA Features ......................14 Available Models ........................14 Equipment Supplied with Your 8310 RSA ................14 A Guided Tour of Your 8310 RSA ..................15 Front View ........................15 Rear View ........................16 Installing the 8310 RSA ......................17 Welcome Screen Navigation ....................18 Sweep Not Active......................18... - Page 6 Viewing Automatically Assigned DHCP Network Settings ..........35 Setting Username & Password ..................36 Adjusting Display Screen Contrast..................37 Chapter 4 Web Access..........................39 Accessing the 8310 RSA with a Web Browser..............39 About the 8310 RSA ......................40 Device Setup ........................41 Channel Plan Setup ......................42 Network Settings......................44 Firmware Update........................45...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 General Information
You can also check this website for product updates. Where to Get Technical Support Trilithic technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST. Callers in North America can dial 317-895-3600 or 800-344-2412 (toll free). International callers should dial 317-895-3600 or fax questions to 317-895-3613. -
Page 8: How This Manual Is Organized
• Chapter 3, “Setup” describes how to configure and operate the 8310 RSA. • Chapter 4, “Web Access” shows how to access the 8310 RSA through a web browser and apply firmware updates. • Chapter 5, “Appendix” shows the technical specifications of the 8310 RSA. -
Page 9: Conventions Used In This Manual
A WARNING alerts you to any condition that could cause personal injury. Precautions Do not use the 8310 RSA in any manner not recommended by the manufacturer. The 8310 RSA may not operate correctly in the presence of a strong electromagnetic field. - Page 10 Return Sweep Analyzer THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 8310 RSA Operation Manual www.trilithic.com www.trilithic.com Page 10...
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Page 11: Introduction & Installation
100 kHz. The reverse sweep is received by the 8310 RSA, and the response information is relayed back to the 1G DSP via a user-configurable frequency agile forward telemetry signal. -
Page 12: System Diagram
Return Sweep Analyzer System Diagram The following diagram shows the typical deployment of an 8310 RSA system. Internet 1G DSP Laptop/Desktop Computer Ethernet RPC Switch 8310 RSA Ethernet RS-485 Cable Cell Phone, PDA, Combined Output Input Master or iPad Output... -
Page 13: Return Path Sweep Comparisons
RSA Return SpeedSweep Analyzer in the headend for analysis. • The channel plan on the 8310 RSA and the sweep response information are then sent back to the 1G DSP via a telemetry signal which allows the 1G DSP to track up to 643 individual sweep points and display a full sweep on the screen every four seconds. -
Page 14: 8310 Rsa Features
Meter Available Models Part Number Description 2011375000 65 MHz 8310 RSA with 120 to 240 VAC Power Supply 2011375100 65 MHz 8310 RSA with -48 VDC Power Input 2011699000 85 MHz 8310 RSA with 120 to 240 VAC Power Supply... -
Page 15: A Guided Tour Of Your 8310 Rsa
Front View 1. Display Screen – This LCD is used to display the setup and operational status of the 8310 RSA. The setup information on most screens can be adjusted from the front panel of the device. 2. Speaker – An internal speaker that beeps when buttons are pressed. -
Page 16: Rear View
1G DSP on a downstream telemetry signal. 2. Reverse Input – This is the input connection that the 8310 RSA uses to receive a sweep initiated from a field test point by a 1G DSP. -
Page 17: Installing The 8310 Rsa
Installing the 8310 RSA The following section explains the procedure used to physically install the 8310 RSA. In order to properly setup the 8310 RSA the following steps must be completed in this order. Do not skip any steps. DO NOT plug in the 8310 RSA’s power cord until instructed below. -
Page 18: Welcome Screen Navigation
This screen will normally appear this way when at least one channel plan has been setup and enabled. In this example, the selected channel plan number is designated as “XX” and the channel plan name is shown below. 8310 RSA Operation Manual www.trilithic.com Page 18... -
Page 19: Instrument Time, Date, & Internal Temperature
Firmware & Software Version Numbers From the Welcome screen, select the Info button to display the current firmware & software version numbers and Trilithic contact information. To exit this screen and return to the Welcome screen, select the Enter button. - Page 20 Return Sweep Analyzer THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 8310 RSA Operation Manual www.trilithic.com www.trilithic.com Page 20...
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Page 21: Chapter 3 Setup
To exit the SETUP MENU, highlight EXIT SETUP and then select the Enter button. Much of the 8310 RSA can be set up via a web browser. To set up an IP address, see the Setting Up a Network Connection section later in this chapter. - Page 22 “PLAN NOT SET UP” will then be displayed below the plan number. The 8310 RSA allows a maximum of 16 user configurable channel plans. If you select a channel plan number above 16, the instrument will default back to channel plan 16.
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Page 23: Setting Up The Active Channel Plan
Once you have finished editing the frequency, select the Enter button to accept your changes. The 8310 RSA has a minimum sweep frequency of 5.0625 MHz and a maximum of 65.25 MHz, with a minimum step frequency of 93.75 kHz. -
Page 24: Adding Sweep Points To The Channel Plan
4. To exit without deleting all of the sweep points from the channel plan, use the up/ down arrow buttons to highlight NO, and then select the Enter button to exit without deleting the sweep points. 8310 RSA Operation Manual www.trilithic.com Page 24... -
Page 25: Editing The Channel Plan Name
Enter button to accept your changes. The channel plan name is limited to 20 characters. 4. Use the arrow buttons to highlight OK and then select the Enter button to save the channel plan name. 8310 RSA Operation Manual Page 25 www.trilithic.com... -
Page 26: Viewing / Deleting Individual Sweep Points In The Channel Plan
DEL, and then select the Enter button. 4. Once you have finished viewing and/or deleting sweep points from the channel plan, use the left/right arrow buttons to highlight EXIT, and then select the Enter button. 8310 RSA Operation Manual www.trilithic.com Page 26... -
Page 27: Saving The Channel Plan
Enter button to save the channel plan. 4. To exit without saving the channel plan, use the arrow buttons to highlight NO, and then select the Enter button to exit without saving the channel plan. 8310 RSA Operation Manual Page 27 www.trilithic.com... -
Page 28: Setting The Link Frequency
Once you have finished editing the frequency, select the Enter button to accept your changes. The 8310 RSA has a minimum link frequency of 0050.00 MHz and a maximum of 1000.00 MHz. -
Page 29: Setting The Tx Attenuation Level
Once you have finished editing the level, select the Enter button to accept your changes. The 8310 RSA has a minimum attenuation level of 00.0 dB and a maximum of 31.5 dB. -
Page 30: Setting The Rx Level & Tap Value
Once you have finished editing the level, select the Enter button to accept your changes. The 8310 RSA has a RX level range of 0 to 60 dBmV and a tap value range of 0 to 60 dB. The minimum tap level must be... -
Page 31: Editing The Device Name
Enter button to accept your changes. The device name is limited to 20 characters. 4. Use the arrow buttons buttons to highlight OK, and then select the Enter button to save the device name. 8310 RSA Operation Manual Page 31 www.trilithic.com... -
Page 32: Setting Up A Network Connection
ENABLE or DISABLE, and then select the Enter button. You will automatically be returned to the NETWORK MENU once you select the Enter button. The 8310 RSA must be rebooted before the DHCP selection will be used. 8310 RSA Operation Manual www.trilithic.com... -
Page 33: Viewing The Instrument Mac Address
2. The MAC ADDRESS menu will be displayed, press the Enter button to return to the NETWORK MENU. The MAC Address of the 8310 RSA is for viewing only, this value cannot be changed. Manual Setup of Network Connection Settings To set the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS-1 &... - Page 34 Return Sweep Analyzer If DHCP has been enabled and the 8310 RSA has been rebooted, the 8310 RSA will display the IP SETUP - DHCP menu for viewing purposes only. The values shown in that menu are assigned by the DHCP server and cannot be changed.
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Page 35: Viewing Automatically Assigned Dhcp Network Settings
3. To return to the NETWORK MENU, select the Enter button. DHCP must be enabled and the 8310 RSA must be rebooted before the IP SETUP - DHCP menu will be displayed. The values shown are automatically assigned by the DHCP server and cannot be changed. -
Page 36: Setting Username & Password
OK, and then select the Enter button to save the username and password settings. Take note of the username and password, it is necessary to remotely connect to the 8310 RSA through a web browser. 8310 RSA Operation Manual www.trilithic.com Page 36... -
Page 37: Adjusting Display Screen Contrast
3. Once you have finished adjusting the screen contrast, select the Enter button to return to the SETUP MENU. 8310 RSA Operation Manual Page 37 www.trilithic.com... - Page 38 Return Sweep Analyzer THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 8310 RSA Operation Manual www.trilithic.com www.trilithic.com Page 38...
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Page 39: Chapter 4 Web Access
Return Sweep Analyzer Accessing the 8310 RSA with a Web Browser To access the 8310 RSA from a web browser, perform the following steps: 1. Open an internet web browser and enter the IP address of the 8310 RSA that you would like to connect to. -
Page 40: About The 8310 Rsa
Return Sweep Analyzer About the 8310 RSA Select the About 8310 link to view the following information about the 8310 RSA: • MAC Address • Device Date & Time • DSP Application/Bootloader Firmware Version • Processor Application/Bootloader Firmware Version 8310 RSA Operation Manual www.trilithic.com... -
Page 41: Device Setup
RX Level & Tap Value – Enter the TX Level & Tap Value into their corresponding fields. The 8310 RSA has a RX level range of 0 to 60 dBmV and a tap value range of 0 to 60 dB. The minimum tap level must be within 15 dB of the current RX level or the instrument will automatically adjust the value to bring the tap value within the proper range. -
Page 42: Channel Plan Setup
Return Sweep Analyzer Channel Plan Setup Perform the following actions to set up the channel plans of the 8310 RSA: • Select Plan – Select the dropdown box to the left of the Select Plan button to choose the channel plan number and then select the Select Plan button to view the channel plan. - Page 43 Otherwise any changes that have been made will be lost. When finished updating or viewing the settings, reboot the 8310 RSA before closing your browser. 8310 RSA Operation Manual Page 43...
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Page 44: Network Settings
• Network Setup DHCP – Select Disable to manually set the network settings of the 8310 RSA or select Enable to automatically obtain the network settings from a DHCP server. The 8310 RSA must be rebooted before the DHCP selection will be used. -
Page 45: Firmware Update
Return Sweep Analyzer Firmware Update Select the Firmware Update link, then perform the following steps to apply a firmware update to the 8310 RSA: 1. Select the Firmware Type that you would like to upload by selecting from one of the following options: •... - Page 46 OK button or to exit without upgrading, select the Cancel button. 5. The message shown below will appear, indicating that the 8310 RSA may be unresponsive for a few minutes while the upgrade process is completed. 8310 RSA Operation Manual www.trilithic.com...
- Page 47 Return Sweep Analyzer 6. Once the firmware update starts, the display screen on the 8310 RSA will indicate the download progress as shown to the right. 7. Once the firmware update is complete, the 8310 RSA web interface will indicate “Firmware Upgrade Succeeded!”...
- Page 48 Cancel button. 10. The message shown below will appear, indicating that the 8310 RSA may be unresponsivefor a few minutes while the reboot process is completed. If DHCP is enabled, you may need to verify the new IP address that is assigned to the 8310 RSA after the reboot.
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Page 49: Chapter 5 Appendix
Rack Height 2 RU Power Specifications AC Power Input 100 to 370 VAC ~ 47 to 440 Hz, 0.75A Max DC Power Input -36.8 to -74.9 VDC, 3.0A Max *system accuracy, assuming stable plant 8310 RSA Operation Manual Page 49 www.trilithic.com... - Page 50 Return Sweep Analyzer THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 8310 RSA Operation Manual www.trilithic.com www.trilithic.com Page 50...
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Page 51: Trilithic Broadband Instruments 2-Year Limited Warranty
Trilithic. In order to recover under this limited warranty, buyer must make a written claim to Trilithic within sixty (60) days of the occurrence and must present acceptable proof of original ownership of the product (such as an original receipt, purchase order or similar documentation). - Page 52 9710 Park Davis Drive Indianapolis, IN 46235 (317) 895-3600 Made in U.S.A. www.trilithic.com...
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