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Document No. 6325-101
Revision 1
September 3, 2024
DOCSIS Signal Analyzer
Getting Started
©2024 Calian Ltd.
Subject to change - Data without tolerance limits is not binding.
Trade names are trademarks of the owners
The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual:
Calian DOCSIS Signal Analyzer is abbreviated as DSA.
18 Innovation Boulevard, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 3R1
Tel: 306.931.3425, Fax: 306.933.1486
www.calian.com/advanced-technologies

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  • Page 1 Subject to change - Data without tolerance limits is not binding. Trade names are trademarks of the owners The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual: Calian DOCSIS Signal Analyzer is abbreviated as DSA. 18 Innovation Boulevard, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 3R1 Tel: 306.931.3425, Fax: 306.933.1486...

  • Page 2: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    This is to certify that: Rohde & Schwarz 2118.7800.02 DOCSIS Signal Analyzer (DSA) 2118.7800.03 Calian DSA-US/DS DOCSIS Signal Analyzer (DSA) DSA-DS complies with the provisions of the Directive of the Council of the European Union on the approximation of laws of the Member States: Relating to electrical equipment for use within defined voltage limits (2014/35/EU) ●...
  • Page 3 This is to certify that: Rohde & Schwarz DOCSIS Signal Analyzer (DSA) 2118.7800.02 2118.7800.03 Calian DSA-US/DS DOCSIS Signal Analyzer (DSA) DSA-DS complies with the provisions of the Directive of the Council of the European Union on the approximation of laws of the Member States: Relating to electrical equipment for use within defined voltage limits (2014/35/EU) ●...
  • Page 4 This is to certify that: Rohde & Schwarz DOCSIS Signal Analyzer (DSA) 2118.7800.02 2118.7800.03 Calian DSA-US/DS DOCSIS Signal Analyzer (DSA) DSA-DS complies with the provisions of the Directive of the Council of the European Union on the approximation of laws of the Member States Relating to the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical ●...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    RF Inputs ....................12 3.3.3 Network ....................13 3.3.4 Optional Connections ................13 3.3.4.1 ASI Output ................13 3.3.4.2 SFP+ Interface ..............14 3.3.4.3 SFD Interfaces ..............14 3.3.4.4 USB Interfaces ..............15 3.3.4.5 Memory Device ..............15 Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)
  • Page 6 Buttons ..................... 22 4.3.3 GUI Elements .................... 22 4.3.4 Home ......................23 4.3.5 Right Menu ....................24 4.3.6 Left Menu ....................26 4.3.7 Utility Menu ....................26 4.3.8 Dialog Windows ..................27 4.3.8.1 Status Bar ................28 Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)
  • Page 7 Example Application ....................28 Figures Page Front Panel ......................... 3 Rear Panel .......................... 5 GUI Elements ........................22 Home Screen ........................23 Setup Menu ........................25 Left Menu and Dialog Window ..................26 Utility Menu ........................26 Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 8: Documentation Overview

    A QR code and link is provided to the Getting Started guide hosted on the Calian website. Getting Started The Getting Started guide is available via link to a Calian website provided in the Quickstart Guide enclosed with the product. It contains the following information (which is also available in this User Manual): Section 1 ●...
  • Page 9 Section 10 ● This section summarizes the instrument specifications. ○ Section 11 ● This section describes maintenance required for the instrument. ○ Online Help The online help provides the User Manual in a GUI viewer window. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 10: Document Conventions

    Warning to take actions or avoid actions to ensure the instrument works correctly. Caution CAUTION Caution to take actions or avoid actions to ensure the safety of the operator(s). Notice NOTICE Notice to take actions or avoid actions to ensure the instrument is not damaged. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 11: Safety Information

    English language only. Never open the casing of the product. Only service personnel authorized by Calian are allowed to repair the product. If any part of the product is damaged or broken, stop using the product.
  • Page 12 Before switching on the product, ensure that the voltage and frequency indicated ● on the product match the available power source. If the power adapter does not adjust automatically, set the correct value and check the rating of the fuse. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)
  • Page 13 Do not touch. Risk of skin burns. Risk of fire. Protective conductor terminal Connect this terminal to a grounded external conductor or to protective ground. This connection protects you against electric shock if an electric problem occurs. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 14: Introduction

    BER, MER, CER, echo pattern, I/Q imbalance, CCDF, etc. The DSA also provides upstream and downstream generic spectrum analyzers, generic J.83 QAM signal analysis, and it supports a number of other interfaces to aid testing. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)
  • Page 15 Configuration and control of the unit is done via the touchscreen GUI, remote GUI, SCPI, or SNMP. Remote control through SCPI or SNMP commands allows the DSA to be used in automated test systems. The DSA can be adapted to various application requirements using its many supported configurations. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 16: Hardware Tour

    Power LED Indicates the DSA power status: Green: The DSA is in operational mode (or booting up). ● Amber: The DSA is in standby mode. ● Off: The DSA AC power is switched off or disconnected. ● Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)
  • Page 17 Provides three USB 2.0 ports for connecting a mouse, keyboard, and memory device. Upstream RF input connector Provides a male 75 Ω F connector for the upstream RF input. Downstream RF input connector Provides a male 75 Ω F connector for the downstream RF input. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Provides a 50 Ω BNC connector input for an external 10.00 MHz or 10.24 MHz frequency reference. Reference out connector Provides a 50 Ω BNC connector output of a 10.00 MHz or 10.24 MHz frequency reference. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)
  • Page 19 Generator control connector Provides an RJ45 connector for a proprietary auxiliary timing interface to the Calian SFD DOCSIS generator. This connector includes link and activity LEDs. ASI out connector Provides a 75 Ω BNC connector for output of the DOCSIS 3.0 downstream MPEG stream.

  • Page 20: Setup

    Observe the information on transporting heavy instruments in the basic safety instructions included at the front of this manual. Accessory list The instrument comes with the following accessories: Power cable ● Two F connector barrel adapters ● Printed “Quickstart Guide” ● Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 21: Safety

    • The ambient temperature must be in the range specified in section 10 and the DSA data sheet. • The general safety instructions also contain information on operating conditions that will prevent damage to the instrument. • The instrument's data sheet may contain additional operating conditions. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)
  • Page 22 80 dB shielding protection up to 1 GHz, which generally requires the use of cables with double shielding. • When wiring the LAN interface (1000 BASE-T), make sure that a suitable cable (e.g. Category 5e) is used. • Note the EMI/EMC classifications in the data sheet. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 23: Installation

    • When the feet are folded out, do not work under the instrument or place anything underneath. CAUTION • The feet can break if they are overloaded. The overall load on the folded-out feet must not exceed 500 N. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)
  • Page 24 NOTICE Make sure that all fan openings are unobstructed, that the airflow perforations are unimpeded, and that the minimum distance from any rear obstruction is 10 Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 25: Ac Power

    Two F connector barrel adapters are provided with the DSA; it is recommended that these adapters be used at all times to prevent physical damage to the DSA RF input connectors. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 26: Network

    The DSA provides an ASI interface for output of the MPEG stream. This applies to the following DSA downstream modes: EuroDOCSIS 3.0 (DOCSIS 3.0 SC-QAM J.83 Annex A) ● DOCSIS 3.0 (DOCSIS 3.0 SC-QAM J.83 Annex B) ● DOCSIS 3.0 SC-QAM J.83 Annex C ● J.83 QAM (J.83 Annex A/B/C) ● Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 27: Sfp+ Interface

    SFD. Proprietary pilot carrier ● This RF interface provides a proprietary pilot carrier from the Calian SFD to the ○ DSA (in addition to DOCSIS upstream bursts on the same RF output).

  • Page 28: Usb Interfaces

    Norwegian ● Polish ● Portuguese ● Romanian ● Russian ● Spanish ● Swedish ● The keyboard language is configured under “Setup” > “Config” > “Keyboard”, or it can be selected in the file save dialog windows. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 29: Mouse

    DSA is not connected to a main AC supply. The expected lifetime of the battery is 5 years. When the battery life expires, the DSA must be returned to the factory to replace the battery. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 30: Software

    The DSA automatically monitors the health of the instrument during power-up and continuously during operation. When the instrument detects a fault, it will be indicated on the touchscreen display. There are no serviceable parts; the unit must be returned to Calian for service. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 31: Powering Off

    When you click the “Preset” button on the home menu, the unit is restored to its factory presets or the last user-specified preset. You must then confirm this action in a pop-up dialog window. For more details, see section 4.4.5 of the User Manual. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 32: Operation

    ○ Only a subset of modes can be active simultaneously (and only one of those modes can be displayed at a time): One DOCSIS downstream mode, or J.83 QAM mode, or a network measurement ● mode. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 33: Command Modes

    See section 8 of the User Manual and the DSA MIBs for details. ○ Remote GUI ● You can control and monitor the DSA from a remote terminal via the LAN. ○ This is available via a VNC-based server. ○ Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 34: Gui Operation

    • As an alternative, you may use a stylus pen with a smooth soft tip. • Never apply excessive force to the screen. Touch it gently. • Never scratch the screen surface, for example with a fingernail. • Never rub it strongly, for example with a dust cloth. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 35: Touchscreen

    A list of softkeys for a certain function is called a menu. Softkeys can either perform a specific function directly or open a dialog box. 4.3.3 GUI Elements The GUI is comprised of the elements depicted in the following figure. Figure 4-1 GUI Elements Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 36: Home

    The content pane will not change, but it will be overlaid with the dialog window displaying the DSA mode selections. You can then select a new mode of operation, or return to the previous mode by clicking outside of the mode dialog window. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 37: Right Menu

    DSA main application. Currently, only “TV Scan” is offered, which is described in section 4.4.6 of the User Manual. When “Setup” is selected from the home menu, the setup menu buttons appear in the right menu as shown below. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 38: Setup Menu

    Install or remove software options, view option status information and the time remaining for each option. “Alarms” ● Open the error dialog window, clear errors. “Help” ● Provides the DSA User Manual and other instrument information. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 39: Left Menu

    The utility menu button is always visible at the top center of the screen. When you click this button, the utility menu will be overlaid across the top of the content pane as shown below. Figure 4-5 Utility Menu Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 40: Dialog Windows

    Dialog windows are opened when needed for user confirmation or user configuration entry. They overlay the content pane, to the left of the left menu. The mode dialog window in the home screen was shown in Figure 4-2 and a typical frequency entry window was shown in Figure 4-4. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

  • Page 41: Status Bar

    From the printed Getting Started guide that came with the instrument. ● From customer support (see preface). ● Example Application For one of the simpler example applications to try first, see the DOCSIS 3.1 OFDM downstream description in section 3.1.2 of the User Manual. Calian, Advanced Technologies (Proprietary)

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