Trilithic 720 DSP Docsis 3.0 CATV & Gigabit Ethernet Tester Meter 720DSP 720-DSP

Trilithic 720 DSP CATV Meter

The Standardization Solution
Trilithic’s 720 DSP™ conveniently combines CATV and Gigabit Ethernet testing in a single meter for troubleshooting and installation of both residential and business services.

Multi-service verification can now be achieved with one instrument containing everything needed for service, business, or residential installations. Eliminate the need for multiple instruments in most business services with Gigabit Ethernet Throughput testing and save capital expenditures at the same time.

Tailored for the challenges faced by installers, contractors and service techs, this meter comes equipped with all of the powerful troubleshooting tools for the experienced tech, yet helps simplify decision making and streamline standard processes and procedures for the more novice tech. This results in more efficient technicians, greater overall system health and allows techs to continue using the same meter as they become more experienced.

Gigabit Ethernet Testing
Used in combination with either the MetroNet 5001™ or TLB-GbE™, the 720 DSP can achieve throughput testing speeds of up to 1 GbE using a dedicated test port.

The 720 DSP can perform either roundtrip or one-way measurements of Key Parameter Index (KPI) for full Ethernet service testing. With constant payload testing for Layer 2 through Layer 4, the 720 DSP is built for verification of both Ethernet Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Quality of Service (QoS) metrics.

Next Gen Features
The 720 DSP features an intuitive color touch screen interface, simple pass/fail indicators, and powerful autotest apps to streamline certification and make the technician’s job easier.

Everything about this next-gen meter was built with the technician in mind, from the long battery life and quick charge time to its unique built-in LED flashlight and glow in the dark keypad for those dark cramped spaces.

Including next-generation smart device technology, the 720 DSP is the easiest, most feature-rich, best-performing business services meter available today.

Autotest Apps
The 720 DSP features next generation autotest applications that practically walk the technician through a job. By performing standardized measurement tests at various required locations on the job site using custom test plans, channel plans and limit sets, the meter very clearly indicates (using color and symbols) what areas still need attention, before the technician leaves the job site.

Multi-user support allows technicians that work in various territories to easily switch channel plans and standardized autotest apps and test limits or login as a completely different user. The built-in web browser allows techs to upload job data in near real-time as well as transmit and receive channel plans, autotests, work orders and firmware.

Leaving less room for entry error, this new simple user interface can translate into less training and more efficient time in the field for techs. Although the 720 DSP comes equipped with all of the required troubleshooting tools for an advanced maintenance technician, it also offers a higher comfort factor for novice technicians, reducing decision making in the field, which can ultimately result in more productive work days and more satisfied customers.

Justify ROI
Field operations managers can now easily verify that all of their technicians are performing the proper tests and are doing so at the right place and time—in near-real time. The potential benefits include identifying techs who need additional training, improving team performance, reducing truck rolls and cutting operating costs could obviously be significant.

At a higher level ViewPoint can deliver simple, standardized, system-wide reports and dashboards that can help a director or VP of technical operations view the entire operation at a glance to gain information that can be used to reduce service and repeat trouble calls.

Essentially, this integrated system approach allows cable operators to see much more of their plant-wide operations and use the information in practical ways. The insights can enable them to identify both localized problems and high-level system issues to make decisions based on a clearer understanding of their overall operations and the associated ROI.

Combining 720 DSPs in the field with the new ViewPoint WFM Module in the back office, managers can view the health of their entire system-- in near real-time, for total installation & service management.

Features:

• Multiple User Profiles
  • Allows up to 5 technicians to share a 720 DSP
  • Each technician has his or her own profile, which loads in completely different sets of channel plans, autotest, etc.
• Simple Network Management
  • Choose between DOCSIS 3.0 (8x4) modem, Ethernet, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection methods
  • Provides connection details such as MAC, IP, gateway and DNS
• Easy Setup & Configuration
  • Global configuration settings can be applied to all users of the device while other settings can be tailored to suit each user
  • Setting adjustments can be locked out using the ViewPoint software
• Cable Modem Staistics
  • Shows up to 8 downstream channels and 4 upstream channels
  • Provides performance metrics for all downstream and upstream channels
• Job Management
  • Create and close out your jobs from this screen
  • Shows what channel plan and how many tests have been run on a particular job
• Built-In Wi-Fi Testing
  • Actively view live signal strengths of Wi-Fi networks in the area
  • Provides Wi-Fi details such as SSID, Channel and power level
• LED Flashlight
  • High intensity LED for working in dark spaces
  • Control is provided through the Fuction menu for quick access from any screen

Specifications:

Level Measurement
Channel Bandwidth	Standard: 6 MHz
Amplitude Range	-40 dBmV to +50 dBmV
Modulation Types	Analog: NTSC, PAL B/D/G/H/I/K/N & SECAM B/D/G/H/I/K/L Digital: 16/32/64/128/256 QAM Annex A, 64/256 QAM Annex B
Analog Measurement Accuracy	±0.75 dB @ 77 °F (25 °C) ±2.0 dB from 0 to 122 °F (-18 to 50 °C)
Digital Measurement Accuracy	±0.75 dB @ 77 °F (25 °C) ±2.5 dB from 0 to 122 °F (-18 to 50 °C)
Resolution	0.1 dB
Spectrum Measurement
Frequency Range	Return Path: 4 to 110 MHz Forward Path: 50 to 1000 MHz
Resolution Bandwidth	100 and 300 kHz
Display Spans	Return Path: 4 to 42 MHz, 4 to 65 MHz, 4 to 85 MHz or 4 to 110 MHz Forward Path: User-selectable in 1 MHz steps
Display Scale	1, 2, 5, or 10 dB/division
Display Range	8 vertical divisions (when marker bar is hidden)
Spurious Free Dynamic Range	60 dB @ 25? C (77? F) (+50 dBmV)
Sensitivity	-40 dBmV (4 MHz to 1 GHz)
Forward Sweep Rate	~ 1 second for 78 channels
Digital Channel Measurement
Deep Interleave Compatibility	Yes
Downstream MER	40 dB @ +6 dBmV RF Input Level 34 dB @ -6 dBmV RF Input Level
Downstream BER	Method: True BER, derived from code words not from MER Standard: ITU J.83 annex A, B, C Range: 1 E-7 to 1 E-9 @ -6 dBmV RF Input Level
Symbol Rates	≥ 2 msps; ≤ 6.952 msps
Cable Modem Measurement
Protocol Support	DOCSIS 1.1 / 2.0 / 3.0 compliant (US & Euro DOCSIS 8x4) SNMP V1, V2c, V3 IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
Compliance Certificates	CE mark RoHS compliant CableLabs wave 80 (DOCSIS 8x4)
Receiver Demodulation	Demodulation: 64 QAM, 256 QAM Data rate: Up to 304 Mbps with 8 downstream channel bonding (DOCSIS 8x4) Up to 400 Mbps with 8 downstream channel bonding (EuroDOCSIS 8x4) Channel bandwidth: 6 Mhz (DOCSIS, DOCSIS-J) 6/8 MHz (Dual mode 8x4) Maximum modem input signal level: 17 dBmV
Transmitter Modulation	Modulation: QPSK, 8 QAM, 16 QAM, 32 QAM, 64 QAM, and 128 QAM (SCDMA only) Data rate: Up to 108 Mbps with 4 upstream channels bonding Frequency (edge to edge): 5 to 42 MHz (DOCSIS) 5 to 65 MHz (EuroDOCSIS) 5 to 65 MHz (DOCSIS-J) Output level of CM can be controlled by CMTS though power ranging function Step: 1 dB
Carrier-to-Noise Measurement
Minimum Input Level for Full Range	+10 dBmV
Dynamic Range	50 dB
Resolution	< 0.5 dB
Tilt Measurement
Max Number of Carriers	10
High/Low Delta Resolution	0.1 dB
Scan	Video, audio, pilot, and digital carriers
Hum Measurement
Minimum Input Level	0 dBmV
Range	0% to 5%
Resolution	0.1%
Accuracy	±0.5%
Physical Specifications
Construction	Rubber overmolded plastic housing
Control	Glow in the dark keypad and LCD touch screen and/or via a wireless connection to a mobile device such as a laptop, tablet, iPad® or iPhone®, or Android® handset
Display	Color LCD touch screen 480 x 272 pixels (approx 4” x 2.25”)
Annunciators	Audible annunciator for key strokes
Antenna	Internal Wi-Fi antenna, 2 dB gain
Flashlight	High intensity LED (0.25W)
Dimensions w/o Case (H x W x D)	8.0 x 5.5 x 2.75 in (20.32 x 13.97 x 6.99 cm)
Dimensions w/ Case (H x W x D	9.0 x 6.5 x 3.75 in (22.86 x 16.51 x 9.53 cm)
Weight w/o Case	2.75 lbs (1.25 Kg)
Weight w/ Case	3.75 lbs (1.70 Kg)
Available Interface Types
RF Test Port	Replaceable F-Type connector DOCSIS 3.0 Modem (8x4)
Ethernet	RJ45 Management Port (10/100 Mbps) RJ45 Electrical Test Port (10/100/1000Base-T) SFP Optical Test Port (100/1000Base-X)
Wi-Fi	802.11 b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi Adapter
USB	USB 2.0 Type-A Standard Port
Battery & Power Specifications
Operating Time	8 to 10 hours, dependant on use
Charge Time	4 hours
Battery	Two 2600 mAh @ 7.2V Li-Ion internal batteries, factory replaceable
Power Adapter	Input: 100 to 240 VAC ~ 47 to 63 Hz, 1.1A Max Output: 15 VDC, 3.3A
Environmental Specifications
Storage & Operating Temperature	-18? to +50? C (0? to 122? F)

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