860 DSP and 860 DSPi Firmware Update v.10.3.1.2

WARNING! This firmware is appropriate for most users, but some MSO’s do have different update policies in place. As such, in some cases the standard firmware may render certain test functions inoperable. Please contact your manager before updating your firmware.

Listed below is the most recent update available for the 860 DSP and 860 DSPi Instrument Firmware. For assistance with any installation, please call tech support at 1-800-344-2412.

Trilithic encourages maintaining up-to-date firmware; however, your company may have policies in place to manage the update process.

Please review the updated enhancements below BEFORE installing your 860 DSP and 860 DSPi update.

March 2010

• Increased forward sweep reference files storage from 8 to 12 files
• Increased return sweep (SSR) reference files storage from 8 to 12 files
• Increased return sweep (RSA) reference files storage from 8 to 12 files
• Added input display to the top of every DSPr measurement menu
• Added test point compensation prompt when running macros and using TP Comp
• Return sweep files can now be filtered in Explorer menu
• Increased speed of tilt mode by using Multi-Channel Averaging setting vs. Single Channel Averaging; these settings are configured in the Scan Mode setup menu
• Added Peak Hold functionality under QAM EVS menu

To apply the Trilithic 860 DSP firmware upgrade, please follow the below upgrade instructions:

1. Unzip file DSPi.10.3.1.2.zip
2. Connect PC to 860 DSP using 860 DSP serial cable
3. Plug your 860 DSP into your charger and place on AC power
4. Run DSPi.10.3.1.2.zip It will take approx 12 minutes to upgrade the main application, then the unit will reboot and upgrade the DSP applications for another 2 minutes or so.
5. The program will only upgrade out of date applications
6. FINISHED

Note: WorkBench can download Trilithic 860 DSP firmware with WorkBench updates. See your WorkBench software updates/upgrades page for download information.

860 DSP and 860 DSPi Firmware Update History

To install the Spanish language pack (Last Update: December 2009)

1. Download the spanish.lang Language Pack
2. Start Workbench and connect to your meter
3. Download the Language Pack on to the meter Drive-B
4. Go to the meter Setup / Global
5. Select the Language field and choose your language (Only installed Language Packs will appear)
6. Reboot Meter

Note: Any words not translated will still appear in English.  When firmware is upgraded, any new phrases will appear in English until a Language Pack update is released.

1. Descarga “Language Pack” desde el sitio web Trilithic
2. Inicia Workbench y conectar a su medidor
3. Descargar el paquete de idioma a la unidad de Metro-B
4. Ir al medidor de instalación / Global
5. Seleccione el campo de idiomas y elegir el idioma (Paquete de idioma instalada Sólo aparecerá)
6. Reinicia Meter

Nota: Cualquier palabra no traducida aún aparecerán en Inglés. Si la actualización del firmware, las nuevas frases que aparecerán en Inglés hasta que un nuevo paquete de actualización de idioma español es liberado