The SpeedSweep system for RF Signal Analysis and RF Troubleshooting extends the 860 DSPi's HFC functionality gives techs the ability to test forward and reverse RF sweep response.
With the SpeedSweep™ system, the 860 DSP™ series of analyzers offers plant maintenance technicians a complete set of test capabilities, including digital and analog signal analysis, spectrum analysis (distortion testing), VoIP performance, HSD performance, return path characterization, work force management, and now RF sweep response.
With DSP technology, the 860 DSPi™ offers technicians the ability to increase responsibilities without changing meters. As a technician's skill set grows, the analyzer's capabilities can grow with him or her. It also offers several features that expand a technician's capabilities even further.
The forward sweep is transmitted from the model 8300 FST™ Forward SpeedSweep Transmitter, and the reverse sweep is received by the 8310 RSA™ Return SpeedSweep Analyzer. Existing 860 series analyzers with the Return Sweep Receiver Option (SR-1) can be upgraded with the Forward Sweep Option (FS-1) by purchasing it and downloading the firmware.
The Trilithic SpeedSweep™ System provides sweep functionality with a minimal captial investment, putting the sweep troubleshooting/maintenance tool into the hands of more field technicians, and improving their ability to find problems quickly - in many cases before subscribers are affected. This leads to improved system reliability and shorter repair times.
The SpeedSweep System includes the 8300 FST, which generates a sweep stimulus for the downstream measurement; an 860 analyzer with Forward Sweep Option (FS-1), which receives the forward sweep and with the Return Sweep Receiver Option (SR-1) transmits reverse sweep signals for upstream measurements; and the 8310 RSA, which receives the upstream sweep signal generated by the 860 and relays the measurement results back to the 860.
The 8300 FST is an essential part of the system for comprehensive sweep capability in the 860 field analyzer family. The instrument is rack-mounted in the head-end and generates a sweep that steps around system carriers to avoid interference, filling in vacant spectrum areas for a complete view of the network frequency response. An 860 with the Forward Sweep Option (FS-1) receives the sweep and - based on the measured sweep and system carrier levels - plots the frequency response.
This response is compared to a stored reference to provide a difference display. With the goal of the network design being unity gain from an amplifier output to amplifier output, the ideal response with be as flat as possible. The sweep test provides a measure of the RF transmission characteristics of the network betweem the transmitter and the receiver, and is used as a 
day-to-day maintenance tool for the RF portion of the HFC network.
The 8310 RSA continuously monitors the return path spectrum for sweep signals from 860 units in the field. The RSA measures return sweep signals and relays the received level information back to the 860 field analyzer that is generating them. The sweep function is usually performed by a plant maintenance technician, and the installation tests are performed either by system installation technicians or contractors.
Effective, efficient preventive maintenance for the RF portion of the HFC network requires skill and application specific tols. One of the most useful tools for alignment and troubleshooting is system sweeping.
All repairs carry a 90-day warranty against defects in replacement parts and repair workmanship.
All Trilithic products are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a minimum of one year after shipment.
Trilithic's obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the product after being returned to our factory, and Trilithic determining the product be indeed defective.
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