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Application Note

860 DSP & 860 DSPi Modes and Options

This Application Note will describe the available models and various modes both standard and optional
that are available for the 860 DSP and 860 DSPi Multifunction Cable Analyzers.

860 DSP & 860 DSPi Base Models
Trilithic offers the following base 860 DSP and 860 DSPi configurations;
• 860 DSP (P/N 201097001F)
• 860 DSPi with US DOCSIS 3.0 Modem (P/N 201097200U)
• 860 DSPi with EURO DOCSIS 3.0 Modem (P/N 201097210U)

860 DSP & 860 DSPi Operation Modes
Each mode of the 860 DSP and 860 DSPi can be accessed by selecting the corresponding icon as
shown in the following table. Some modes may be inaccessible based on the options that have been
installed on the instrument. Optional modes for the 860 DSP and 860 DSPi are indicated by an option
code that is described in detail in the Software & Hardware Options for the 860 DSP & 860 DSPi table in
the following section.

860 DSP 860 DSPi
Mode Description
Option Option

Displays the amplitude of the carriers included in a single
channel, or the amplitude of a signal at a selected
Level frequency. Standard Standard
Level

Analyzes and displays the signal qualities of digitally
Lite
modulated signals displayed using a bar graph of signal
QAM level and numeric values for MER and pre/post FEC BER. Standard Standard
QAM Lite YOU MAY NOT HAVE THIS ICON, SEE NOTE 1

Performs all of the QAM Lite features plus it will also
display constellation, equalizer tap diagram, and BER
graph as well as extended measurements of errored PP-1 and
QAM QA-1
seconds and code word errors. QA-2
QAM YOU MAY NOT HAVE THIS ICON, SEE NOTE 1
SOME UNITS MAY NEED IL-2 RETROFIT, SEE NOTE 4

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860 DSP 860 DSPi
Mode Description
Option Option

Displays the amplitude of all carrier, beats, and other RF
sources in the user-selectable spectrum from 4.0 MHz to
Spectrum 1.0 GHz with a resolution bandwidth of 300 kHz. Standard PP-1
Spectrum YOU MAY NOT HAVE THIS ICON, SEE NOTE 2
Analyzer

Ret Displays the amplitude of all carrier, beats, and other RF
Spectrum 65.0 MHz with a resolution bandwidth of 300 kHz.
YOU MAY NOT HAVE THIS ICON, SEE NOTE 2 N/A Standard
Return
Spectrum
Analyzer

Adv Displays the amplitude of all carrier, beats, and other RF
Spectrum 1.0 GHz with a user-selectable resolution bandwidth from PP-1 and
10.0 KHz to 3.0 MHz with a Zero Span Function. SA-1
Advanced SA-1
Spectrum YOU MAY NOT HAVE THIS ICON, SEE NOTE 2
Analyzer

Measures the amplitudes of a pre-selected group of
carriers, and also computes the difference in amplitude
Tilt between two selectable channels in the group. Standard Standard
Tilt

Used to perform a quick view of DOCSIS 1.X and Standard on
DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem information. DOCSIS
CM Stat NOT AVAILABLE FOR 860 DSP, SEE NOTE 3 N/A 1.X and 2.0
DOCSIS 2.0 Equipped
CM Statistics Devices

Used to perform a quick view of DOCSIS 3.0 cable Standard on
D3
modem information. DOCSIS
CM Stat NOT AVAILABLE FOR 860 DSP, SEE NOTE 3 N/A 3.0
DOCSIS 3.0 Equipped
CM Statistics Devices

Provides the ability to PING the network connection to
check network connectivity between network devices.
PING Standard Standard
PING

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860 DSP 860 DSPi
Mode Description
Option Option

This is a network utility which plots a route from source to
destination displaying all routers along the way in addition
Trace Rt to the round trip time from the source to the router. It also Standard Standard
attempts to do a reverse Domain Name look up to display
Trace Rt the registered name of each router.

Used to test the various measurable parameters that
IP impact call quality, and provides measurement results to
VoIP test proximity to potential failure. Standard Standard
VoIP

Tests the effective data rate of both the upstream and
downstream channels of a cable modem connection.
Thru Put Standard Standard
Throughput

Used to test the ratio of corrupted bits versus total bits of
QA-1 Standard
data for a selected channel.

BER The addition of the Enhanced Digital Video Retrofit Option
(IL-1 or IL-2) provides deep interleave support to BER
Digital BER VSB VSB
Mode.
SOME UNITS MAY NEED IL-2 RETROFIT, SEE NOTE 4

Used to perform a quick Web Browser connectivity test
without entering the Web Browser menu.
Web Test
Standard PP-1
Web
Connectivity
Test

Used to access information from the internet.

WWW Standard PP-1
Web Browser

Performs a sequence of operations specified by a user-
defined “macro”.
Auto Test
Standard Standard
Automatic
Test

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860 DSP 860 DSPi
Mode Description
Option Option

Used as a shortcut to a user-defined “macro” that is saved
on the 860 DSP or 860 DSPi using the WorkBench Requires Requires
scan Software, and displays an icon title that is the name of the WorkBench WorkBench
Automatic user-defined “macro” that is referenced. Software Software
Test Shortcut

Used to recall stored results of an AutoTest.
Results

Auto Test
Standard Standard
Automatic
Test Results

Displays the amplitude of the 50/60 Hz, 100/120 Hz and
low frequency interference present on the video carrier of
Hum a single selected channel. Standard PP-1
Hum

Displays the ratio of the amplitudes of the visual carrier
and the noise within a single, selected channel.
C/N
Standard PP-1
Carrier-to-
Noise Ratio

Displays the percentage of video modulation for the visual
carrier of a single, selected channel.
MOD
Standard PP-1
Depth of
Modulation

Measures the amplitude of two common intermodulation
products, Composite Second Order and Composite Triple
Beat present within a selected analog video channel. This
CSO/CTB Standard PP-1
feature also allows a user to measure CSO/CTB on an
CSO / CTB Analog (NTSC) Cable TV Channel without removing the
carrier and disrupting service.

Displays the amplitudes of all visual and aural carriers in
the selected channel plan as two simultaneous line graphs
Scan or as a bar graph; also displays total power measurement. Standard PP-1
Channel Plan
Scan

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860 DSP 860 DSPi
Mode Description
Option Option

Displays the current and maximum FM deviation on the
audio carrier of a single, selected channel.
FM DEV Standard PP-1
FM Deviation

Used to test and set the tilt and gain of distribution
amplifiers and detect faults in the system that affect these
Sweep parameters. Standard PP-1
Sweepless
Sweep

Performs all of the Sweepless Sweep features plus it
provides compatibility with the 8300 FST. This will allow
Sweep the Forward SpeedSweep Mode to test the tilt and gain of FS-1 FS-1
Forward un-used frequency bands that are not in the users channel
SpeedSweep lineup.

This test allows you to maintain your reverse spectrum by SR-1 and PP-1, SR-1
performing reverse band frequency flatness sweeps and Return and Return
SSR return band ingress analysis. Transmitter Transmitter
Return Test Board Board

This test allows you to test your return band for cable
modem launch levels and return band carrier-to-ingress VP-1 and PP-1, VP-1
RSVP measurements. Return and Return
Transmitter Transmitter
Return Board Board
Installation

Analyzes and displays the signal qualities of Vestigial
Sideband Modulation (VSB) signals displayed using
constellation, equalii wilzer tap diagram, and BER graph.
PP-1 and
VSB This feature also displays the signal level and numeric VSB
VSB
values for MER and pre/post FEC BER.
VSB NOT AVAILABLE FOR 860 DSPi WITH EURO DOCSIS
MODEM

Analyzes the signal qualities of Vertical Interval Test
Signals (VITS) to measure in-channel response,
differential phase, differential gain, and chroma delay. This PP-1 and
VITS VITS
feature also displays the test signal itself. VITS
VITS NOT AVAILABLE FOR 860 DSPi WITH EURO DOCSIS
MODEM

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860 DSP 860 DSPi
Mode Description
Option Option

Allows the operator to tune the meter to a downstream
QAM channel and display its Error Vector Spectrum PP-1 and
QAM EVS (EVS), to reveal noise and ingress that may be present QA-1
QA-2
QAM EVS under the QAM channel.

Provides a way to troubleshoot upstream ingress and
noise problems within active channel bands by seeing the PP-1 and
Traffic ingress that is present “underneath” an upstream cable TC-1
TC-1
TraffiControl modem channel, or any bursty signal.

Allows you set the general preferences for data display
and data functionality.
Setup
Standard Standard
Instrument
Setup

+ Allows you to change power management settings for
Power Scheme, Processor Speed, Backlight Level, Unit
Power Off Timer and Backlight Timer. Standard Standard
Power
Management

Allows you to perform file maintenance functions such as
previewing and deleting files.
FILES Standard Standard
Explore Files

Provides information about the 860 DSPi system’s
i operation capabilities.
Info
Standard Standard
Instrument
Information

Displays the month and day of the current year.

Calendar Standard Standard
Calendar

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860 DSP 860 DSPi
Mode Description
Option Option

Enables the user to reference technical notes or text
documents that have been created on a PC using the
Notepad WorkBench Software or a text editor application, and Standard Standard
Notepad loaded from a PC using the WorkBench Software.

Provides basic math functions.

CALC Standard Standard
Calculator

Allows the user to display open and closed work order
tasks. These work orders can be created using Trilithic
TASKS Data Manager (TDM), CSG Workforce Express, or other Standard Standard
Tasks third party workforce management systems.

Allows the user to look at any line on an Analog (NTSC)
Cable TV Channel. This is useful for checking your line
LINE blanker or test signal line inserter device for proper Standard PP-1
Line Viewer operation.

Rf Provides a method of using the internal cable modem as a
Net desktop modem by allowing a customers PC to connect to
CM Thru the external RJ-45 port and gain Internet access through N/A Standard
Cable Modem the internal cable modem.
Thru NOT AVAILABLE FOR 860 DSP, SEE NOTE 3

Provides a simple, convenient and accurate tool for
FDR and PP-1, FDR
determining the distance to cable faults. The option works
Return and Return
by sending a sweep into the cable and analyzing the
FDR Transmitter Transmitter
complex reflected wave to determine the distance to
Board Board
FDR various sources of reflection (opens, shorts, splitters, etc.).

An operating function that is bundled with the SSR Mode
and RSVP Mode that configures the 860 DSPi to function PP-1 and
Source as a return frequency signal source with settable signal SR-1 or
SR-1 or
frequency, amplitude, and modulation. VP-1
Source VP-1
Generator

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860 DSP 860 DSPi
Mode Description
Option Option

Generates a 16 or 64 QAM signal (5 to 42 MHz) at a test
point that can be analyzed in the headend displayed using
QAM Src a bar graph. N/A Standard
Upstream NOT AVAILABLE FOR 860 DSP, SEE NOTE 3
QAM Source

Provides the ability to survey available access points, or to
access a network to perform tests such as ping, trace
PP-1 and
route, throughput, VoIP, and verification of browser N/A
Wi-Fi WIFI
functionality.
Wi-Fi NOT AVAILABLE FOR 860 DSP, SEE NOTE 3

Upstream Equalization analysis takes the EQ taps from
the cable modem and displays their values. It also
PP-1 and
calculates and displays a response and delay graph. N/A
Pre-EQ UPEQ
Currently this mode only works on a DOCSIS 2.0 modem.
Pre-EQ NOT AVAILABLE FOR 860 DSP, SEE NOTE 3

Extends the measurement and troubleshooting range of
field technicians by offering a simple round-trip VoIP
quality test from any RF test point. The option works
through communication with the Tektronix DirectQuality
active monitoring system, enabling tests to verify RTP
communication from the test point to probes placed
WWW
strategically throughout the cable network. The RTP PP-1 and
Real-Time Reflector Option enables round-trip stream analysis for RTP-1
RTP-1
Transport packet loss, jitter, delay and other IP impairments. R-
Protocol factor, MOS and other industry-standard service quality
Reflector metrics are included based on a Tektronix E-model
implementation. This option works only with a fully
implemented Tektronix DirectQuality System.
REQUIRES FIRMWARE VERSION V8.1.11.1 or HIGHER

NOTE 1: The QAM Lite Icon will be replaced with the QAM Icon when the QAM Option (QA-1 or QA-2) is installed.

NOTE 2: The Return Spectrum Analyzer Icon will appear on the 860 DSPi as a default setting and will not appear on the 860 DSP
in any configuration. The Return Spectrum Analyzer Icon will be replaced on the 860 DSPi with the Spectrum Analyzer
Icon when the Power Pack Option
(PP-1) is installed. The Spectrum Analyzer Icon will appear on the 860 DSP as a default setting. The Spectrum
Analyzer Icon will be replaced on the 860 DSP and 860 DSPi with the Advanced Spectrum Analyzer Icon when the
Spectrum Analyzer Option (SA-1) is installed.

NOTE 3: Although this Icon will appear on the 860 DSP, this mode is not available for the 860 DSP. The 860 DSP must be
upgraded to an 860 DSPi by installing an internal DOCSIS 2.0 or DOCSIS 3.0 modem to access this mode.

NOTE 4: Recently shipped 860 DSPs and 860 DSPis already have the IL-2 Software & Hardware Options installed; older models
may require a hardware change at the factory.

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How Do I Determine Which Options I Have
To determine the options that you have installed on your device you must;
SETUP
1. Access the SETUP Menu from any NAVIGATION Menu by pressing the softkey.
i
2. Select the Info Icon from the SETUP Menu.
3. Once in the INSTRUMENT INFORMATION Mode, follow the instructions shown below for each
option.

Software & Hardware Options for the 860 DSP & 860 DSPi

Option Name Description
Code

PP-1 Power Pack This option is installed in all 860 DSPs as a standard feature. When this
Option option is installed in the 860 DSPi it provides the extended spectrum
analyzer frequency range of 4 MHz to 1.0 GHz as well as providing
(P/N 0930081003)
several additional modes that are not included with the standard 860
DSPi.

Use the buttons to highlight
the RF Option Info Field. If you have
this software option installed it will be
indicated by the text Power Pack:
YES.

RTB Return When installed in an 860 DSP or 860 DSPi this option enables return
Transmitter Board signal generation. This hardware option is required when selecting the
Return Sweep Receiver Option (SR-1), Return Tester RSVP Option
Factory Upgrade:
P/N 2071271001 (VP-1), or Frequency Domain Reflectometer Option (FDR).

Field Upgrade:
P/N 2071271001K Use the buttons to highlight
the Communication Info Field. If
you have this hardware option
installed it will be indicated by the
text Transmitter (65 MHz) followed
by the calibration information for the
return transmitter board.

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SR-1 Return Sweep When installed in an 860 DSP or 860 DSPi, this option provides the
Receiver Option functionality of the 9580 SSR Field Unit. This option is compatible with
the Guardian System and Guardian System II.
(P/N 0930082003)
REQUIRES RETURN TRANSMITTER BOARD & POWER PACK
OPTION (PP-1) ON THE 860 DSPi

this option installed it will be
indicated by the text Return SSR:
YES.

VP-1 Return Tester When installed in an 860 DSP or 860 DSPi, this option provides the
Option functionality of the RSVP or RSVP² Installer’s Return Tester. This
option is compatible with the Guardian System and Guardian System II.
(P/N 0930082004)

this option installed it will be indicated
by the text Return RSVP: YES.

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SA-1 Spectrum When installed in an 860 DSP or 860 DSPi, this option upgrades
Analyzer Option Spectrum Analyzer Mode to Advanced Spectrum Analyzer Mode to
provide zero span measurement capabilities as well as adjustable
(P/N 0930082005)
Resolution Bandwidth (RBW).
REQUIRES POWER PACK OPTION (PP-1) ON THE 860 DSPi

indicated by the text Advanced
Spectrum: YES.

QA-1 QAM Option When installed in an 860 DSP, this option provides all of the features
that are included in QAM Lite Mode as well as the following display
(P/N 0930082008)
options; constellation, equalizer tap diagram, and BER graph. This
option also provides QAM EVS support.

indicated by the text QAM (4 .. 256):
YES.
Note: Units with QAM Lite Mode
installed will be indicated by the text
QAM Lite.

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QA-2 QAM Option When installed in an 860 DSPi, this option upgrades QAM Lite Mode to
QAM Mode to provide the following display options; constellation,
(P/N 0930081004)
equalizer tap diagram, and BER graph. This option also provides QAM
EVS support.
REQUIRES POWER PACK OPTION (PP-1)

indicated by the text QAM (4 .. 256):
YES.
Note: Units with QAM Lite Mode
installed will be indicated by the text
QAM Lite.

VSB Vestigial When installed in an 860 DSP or 860 DSPi, this option measures and
Sideband displays the signal qualities of Vestigial Sideband Modulation (VSB)
Modulation (VSB) signals displayed using constellation, equalizer tap diagram, and BER
Option graph. This feature also displays the signal level and numeric values for
MER and pre/post FEC BER.
(P/N 0930081012)
NOT AVAILABLE FOR 860 DSPi WITH EURO DOCSIS MODEM

indicated by the text 8VSB (ATSC):
YES.

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FS-1 Forward When installed in an 860 DSP or 860 DSPi, this option provides
SpeedSweep compatibility with the 8300 FST for forward sweep and balancing.
Option
(P/N 0930081008)
indicated by the text SpeedSweep:
YES.

VITS Vertical Interval When installed in an 860 DSP or 860 DSPi, this option analyzes the
Test Signal signal qualities of Vertical Interval Test Signals (VITS) to measure in-
Option channel response, differential phase, differential gain, chroma-delay
This feature also displays the test signal itself.
(P/N 0930081013)
NOT AVAILABLE FOR 860 DSPi WITH EURO DOCSIS MODEM

indicated by the text VITS: YES.

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TC-1 TraffiControl When installed in an 860 DSP or 860 DSPi, this option provides a way
Option to troubleshoot upstream ingress and noise problems within active
channel bands by seeing the ingress that is present “underneath” an
(P/N 0930081014)
upstream cable modem channel, or any bursty signal.

the RF Option Info Field. If you
have this option installed it will be
indicated by the text Traffic Control:
YES.

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RTP-1 Real-Time When installed in an 860 DSP or 860 DSPi, this option extends the
Transport measurement and troubleshooting range of field technicians by offering
Protocol Reflector a simple round-trip VoIP quality test from any RF test point. The option
Option works through communication with the Tektronix DirectQuality active
monitoring system, enabling tests to verify RTP communication from the
(P/N 0930081015)
test point to probes placed strategically throughout the cable network.

Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) is used to transmit IPTV, Video-on-
Demand (VoD), VoIP and other real-time media over IP networks.
Tektronix’ RTP Loopback test agent accurately simulates these media
streams by supporting over 50 different audio and video codecs,
including the latest wideband VoIP, HDTV & IPTV standards.

The RTP Reflector Option enables round-trip stream analysis for packet
loss, jitter, delay and other IP impairments. R-factor, MOS and other
industry-standard service quality metrics are included based on a
Tektronix E-model implementation.

THIS OPTION ONLY WORKS WITH FULLY IMPLEMENTED
Tektronix DirectQuality SYSTEMS.
REQUIRES FIRMWARE VERSION v8.1.11.1 OR HIGHER AND
POWER PACK OPTION (PP-1) ON THE 860 DSPi

indicated by the text Tek RTP
Reflector: YES.

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FDR Frequency When installed in an 860 DSP or 860 DSPi, the Frequency Domain
Domain Reflectometer Option (FDR) provides a simple, convenient and
Reflectometer accurate tool for determining the distance to cable faults. The option
Option works by sending a sweep into the cable and analyzing the complex
reflected wave to determine the distance to various sources of reflection
(P/N 0930081016)
(opens, shorts, splitters, etc.).

indicated by the text FDR: YES.

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WIFI Wi-Fi Option When installed in an 860 DSPi, the Wi-Fi Option can be used to survey
available access points, or to access a network to perform tests such as
Factory Upgrade:
P/N 2072045001 ping, trace route, throughput, VoIP, and verification of browser
functionality. This is a hardware and software option that includes a
Field Upgrade: built-in Wi-Fi Adapter, Ethernet Communications Option (CI-5), and
P/N 2072045001K necessary software access codes.

indicated by the text Wi-Fi: YES.

the Communication Info Field. If
you have this hardware option
installed it will be indicated by the
text Wi-Fi followed by the individual
MAC address of the Wi-Fi Receiver
Board.

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UPEQ Upstream When installed in an 860 DSPi, Upstream Equalization analysis takes
Equalization the EQ taps from the cable modem and displays their values. It also
Option calculates and displays a response and delay graph. Currently this
mode only works on a DOCSIS 2.0 modem.
(P/N 0930081017)

the NET Option Info Field. If you
have this option installed it will be
indicated by the text Upstream EQ:
YES.

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Upgrade Options for Existing Equipment
Trilithic offer the following upgrade kits to equip older equipment with all of the testing capability of a new
860 DSP or 860 DSPi;

1 GHz Upgrade for the 860 DSP & 860 DSPi
Factory Upgrade: P/N 2071798000, Field Upgrade: P/N 2071798000K

When installed in an 860 DSP or 860 DSPi, this hardware provides a new or refurbished RF PCB board
with an extended frequency range up to 1 GHz.

To determine if this Hardware Use the buttons to
Option is installed on your device highlight the Calibration Info
you must; Field. If you have this option
1. Access the SETUP Menu installed it will be indicated by
from any NAVIGATION the text RF: 1GHz (####),
Menu by pressing the where #### indicates the
SETUP
softkey. version of the installed
hardware.
i
2. Select the Info Icon from
the SETUP Menu.
Once in the INSTRUMENT
INFORMATION Mode, follow the
instructions shown to the right.

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Ethernet Communications Option (CI-5)

When installed in an 860 DSP or 860 DSPi, this option provides 10/100 Ethernet connectivity and Wi-Fi
compatibility allowing connection to the Internet through an external cable modem and enabling the High
Speed Throughput Test feature.
This is a hardware kit that includes an Ethernet Communications Board (CI-5).
Option CI-5 includes a 10/100 Base-T NIC, USB 1.1, CM Through Mode, and Wi-Fi compatibility.

To determine what kind of Use the buttons to
Ethernet Communication Option is highlight the NET Option Info
installed in your device you must; Field. If you have this hardware
1. Access the SETUP Menu option installed it will be
from any NAVIGATION indicated by the text Ethernet:
Menu by pressing the YES (CI-#), where # indicates
SETUP
softkey. which option (CI-1, CI-2, CI-3,
CI-4, or CI-5) that you have.
i
the SETUP Menu.
Once in the INSTRUMENT Note: The CI-1, CI-2, CI-3, and CI-4 Options are no longer avalable.
INFORMATION Mode, follow the Option CI-1 includes a 10 Base-T NIC.
instructions shown to the right. Option CI-2 includes a 10 Base-T NIC and USB 1.1.
Option CI-3 includes a 10 Base-T NIC, USB 1.1, and CM Through
Mode.
Option CI-3 includes a 10/100 Base-T NIC, USB 1.1, and CM
Through Mode

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Enhanced Digital Retrofit (IL-2 ) for the 860 DSP & 860 DSPi

When installed in an 860 DSP or 860 DSPi, this option provides deep interleave support to BER Mode
and extended measurements of errored seconds and code word errors in the QA-1 Option for the
860 DSP and the QA-2 Option for the 860 DSPi.
Enhanced Digital Video Retrofit (IL-2) is currently available, but the IL-1 Option is no longer available.
This is a hardware and software kit that includes an Enhanced Digital Video (IL-2) board and necessary
software access codes.

To determine if this Software & Since this software option is
Hardware Option is installed bundled with the IL-1 or IL-2
on your device you must; hardware option, there are three
different messages that can be
1. Access the SETUP
displayed based on your software
Menu from any
and hardware configuration.
NAVIGATION Menu
by pressing the Use the buttons to highlight
SETUP
softkey. the RF Option Info Field.
i • If the IL-1 or IL-2 hardware
2. Select the Info Icon option is installed and you have this software option installed, it
from the SETUP will be indicated by the text Enhanced Dig Vid: YES.
Menu.
• If the IL-1 or IL-2 hardware option is installed and you do not
Once in the INSTRUMENT have this software option installed, it will be indicated by the
INFORMATION Mode, follow text Enhanced Dig Vid: Ready.
the instructions shown to the
right. • If the IL-1 or IL-2 hardware option is not installed and you have
this software option installed, it will be indicated by the text
Enhanced Dig Vid: NO.

the Calibration Info Field. If you
have this hardware option installed it
will be indicated by the text Digital
Video Ver ####, where ####
indicates the version of the installed
hardware.

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Modem Upgrades for the 860 DSPi

To determine if an internal modem Use the buttons to
is installed in your device you highlight the NET Option Info
must; Field. If you have this option
1. Access the SETUP Menu installed it will be indicated by
from any NAVIGATION the text DOCSIS: 3.0, 2.0, 1.1.
Menu by pressing the
SETUP
softkey.

i
the SETUP Menu.
Once in the INSTRUMENT
INFORMATION Mode, follow the

DOCSIS 3.0 Modem Upgrade

This upgrade is for replacement of an existing DOCSIS 1.X or 2.X Modem in the 860 DSPi with a
DOCSIS 3.0 Modem.

DOCSIS 3.0 Dual Mode Modem (US & Euro DOCSIS) Upgrade
Factory Upgrade: P/N 2072070200

This upgrade is for replacement of an existing DOCSIS 1.X or 2.X Modem in the 860 DSPi with a
DOCSIS 3.0 Dual Mode Modem (US & Euro DOCSIS).

1-800-344-2412 or 317-895-3600 P/N 0010275003 – Rev 6/11
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Application Note

Wi-Fi Communications Upgrade for the 860 DSP & 860 DSPi

When installed in an 860 DSPi, the Wi-Fi Option can be used to survey available access points, or to
access a network to perform tests such as ping, trace route, throughput, VoIP, and verification of browser
functionality. This is a hardware and software upgrade that includes a built-in Wi-Fi Adapter, Ethernet
Communications Option (CI-5), and necessary software access codes.

Option is installed on your device highlight the RF Option Info
you must; Field. If you have this software
1. Access the SETUP Menu option installed it will be
from any NAVIGATION indicated by the text Wi-Fi: YES.
Menu by pressing the
SETUP
softkey.

i
the SETUP Menu.
Use the buttons to
Once in the INSTRUMENT highlight the Communication
INFORMATION Mode, follow the Info Field. If you have this
instructions shown to the right. hardware option installed it will
be indicated by the text Wi-Fi
followed by the individual MAC
address of the Wi-Fi Receiver
Board.

1-800-344-2412 or 317-895-3600 P/N 0010275003 – Rev 6/11
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Application Note

85 MHz Return Transmitter Board Upgrade for the 860 DSP & 860 DSPi

When installed in an 860 DSP or 860 DSPi this option enables return signal generation. This hardware
option is required when selecting the Return Sweep Receiver Option (SR-1), Return Tester RSVP Option
(VP-1), or Frequency Domain Reflectometer Option (FDR).
The 85 MHz Return Transmitter Board is currently available, but the 65 MHz Return Transmitter Board is
no longer available.

Option is installed on your device highlight the Communication
you must; Info Field. If you have this
1. Access the SETUP Menu hardware option installed it will
from any NAVIGATION be indicated by the following
Menu by pressing the text followed as well as the
SETUP calibration information for the
softkey.
return transmitter board.
i • If the 65 MHz return
transmitter board is
the SETUP Menu.
installed, it will be
Once in the INSTRUMENT indicated by the text
INFORMATION Mode, follow the Transmitter (65 MHz)
• If the 85 MHz return
transmitter board is
installed, it will be
indicated by the text
Transmitter (85 MHz)

1-800-344-2412 or 317-895-3600 P/N 0010275003 – Rev 6/11
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