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1.1TPNA-1000 - Section I: The Basics

Section I: The Basics

TPNA-1000™Triple Play Network Analyzer

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Helpful WebsiteThe following website contains general information which may be of interest to you:

http://www.trilithic.com

Trilithic’s website contains product specifications and information, tips, release information,marketing information, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), bulletins, and other technicalinformation. You can also check this website for product updates.

Where to Get Technical SupportTrilithic technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST.Callers in North America can dial 1-317-895-3600 or 1-800-344-2412 (toll free). Internationalcallers should dial 1-317-895-3600 or fax questions to 1-317-895-3613. You can also e-mailtechnical support at [email protected].

For quicker support response when calling or sending e-mail, please provide the followinginformation:

• Your name and your company name

• The technical point of contact (name, phone number, e-mail)

• The TPNA-1000 serial number, firmware and hardware version numbers

• A detailed description of the problem you are having, including any error or informationmessages

1. General InformationChapter 1


How this Manual is OrganizedThank you for choosing the TPNA-1000. This manual is provided with the TPNA-1000 to help theuser become better acquainted with the device and to become productive faster. This manual isdivided into the following sections:

• Section I: The Basics - provides Trilithic contact information, describes how thisoperation manual is structured, and gives an overview of the instrument and its basicfeatures. Before using the instrument, it is recommended that the user read this section foran overview of features, setup, basic commands and other important details.

• Section II: Setup & Utility Functions - includes instructions on how to use the featuresshown in the Setup and Utility Menus of the instrument. This section is written as thoughthe user is familiar with the basic operation of the instrument and is broken into chapters foreach function.

• Section III: Installer Measurement Functions - includes instructions on how to use thefeatures shown in the Installer Menu of the instrument. This section is written as though theuser is familiar with the basic operation of the instrument and is broken into chapters foreach function.

• Section IV: Service Measurement Functions - includes instructions on how to use thefeatures shown in the Service Menu of the instrument. This section is written as though theuser is familiar with the basic operation of the instrument and is broken into chapters foreach function.

• Section V: Specifications - provides instrument specifications and warranty information.


A NOTE is information that will be of assistance to you relatedto the current step or procedure.

A CAUTION alerts you to any condition that could cause amechanical failure or potential loss of data.

A WARNING alerts you to any condition that could causepersonal injury.

Conventions Used in this ManualThis manual has several standard conventions for presenting information.

• Connections, menus, menu options, and user-entered text and commands appear in bold.

• Section names, Web, and e-mail addresses appear in italics.


The batteries should only be charged when the temperature isbetween 10° C and 35° C. Failure to do so could shorten thebattery life.

The date format for the month, day, and year should be setbefore files are saved in the TPNA-1000. If the date format ischanged after files have been stored, the date information forthose files will not be correct.

Do not use the TPNA-1000 in any manner not recommended bythe manufacturer.

The maximum input voltage to the meter is 100 V (AC or DC).A larger voltage will damage the meter.

The accuracy of the meter may be affected in a strongelectromagnetic field.

The battery MUST be charged with the Trilithic charger suppliedwith the TPNA-1000. Using any other charger may causedamage to the battery or instrument.

Precautions

Holding the POWER button down for three (3) seconds orlonger causes the unit hard reboot. In this case, any settingsthat have been changed in this power cycle will not be saved.


What is the TPNA-1000?The Trilithic TPNA-1000™ Triple Play Network Analyzer is a light weight, hand held, highperformance instrument; that is developed for digital and analog Cable TV (CATV) signalanalysis. The TPNA-1000 can measure and display:

Digital TV

Channel PowerMEREVMBERConstellation Diagram

Analog TV

Single Frequency LevelCarrier Level of Full Channels SpectrumHUMDepth of ModulationFast Spectrum Analysis

2. IntroductionChapter 2


Features

Digital TV MeasurementThe TPNA-1000 supports QAM, QPSK, and COFDM Modes, and performs CATV systemspectrum analysis.

The TPNA-1000 measures Channel Power, MER, BER, EVM, and presents various displaysincluding Constellation Diagrams.

Spectrum ScanningThe TPNA-1000 supports two frequency control display modes: The Center Frequency/Span Frequency Mode and the Start Frequency/Stop Frequency Mode. The ResolutionBandwidth (RBW) and Average Time settings can be changed in this mode. To analyzeinterference, the Peak Hold function enables the user to measure the difference between thePeak Spectrum and Current Spectrum values when using the meter’s Marker and Double-Marker functions.

Level TestThe TPNA-1000 tests signal levels in Analog TV, QAM, and Single Frequency Modes. Themeter measures Video Level, Audio Level, % V/A, Peak-Hold Level, and % Peak–Peakvalues. When using the Single-Channel Spectrum function, additional details relative to thespecific measurements can be viewed.

Channel ScanningThe TPNA-1000 supports Video and Audio Level displays of up to 150 channels.

The Zoom and Marker functions allow for easy viewing and display interpretation.

Tilt/Level ListThe TPNA-1000 Tilt/Level Measurement displays up to 16 channels revealing flatness andamplitude characteristics.

The MER, BER, EVM tests are only available in the QAMModulation Mode (16/32/64/128/256QAM).


Carrier to Noise (C/N) MeasurementThe TPNA-1000 measures the Carrier to Noise Ratio of Analog (NTSC, PAL) non-scrambledchannels.

HUM MeasurementThe TPNA-1000 measures HUM, a low-frequency interference (also known as Power SupplyModulation distortion) from power supplies on Analog (NTSC, PAL) non-scrambled channels.

Depth of ModulationThe TPNA-1000 measures Modulation Depth of Analog (NTSC, PAL) video signals to verifyproper performance.

Limit TestThe TPNA-1000 can perform a complete test of all the Analog channels in the User ChannelPlan and compare their values to specified limits. The limits can be set by the user for eachchannel. Detailed channel information is displayed at the conclusion of each test.

Autotest ProgramsThe TPNA-1000 can be set to automatically perform QAM, Level, Spectrum, Tilt (Favorite),Hum, and Limit tests in user settable time increments. The test result files can be viewed oruploaded to a PC.

VoltmeterThe TPNA-1000 is equipped with a built-in voltmeter that can be used for troubleshootingvoltage detected on the coaxial cable. The built-in voltmeter can detect and measure AC orDC voltages automatically. It can accomodate AC or DC voltages up to 100 Volts.

Multiple User Channel PlansThe TPNA-1000 can create up to five User Channel Plans that may contain Digital, Analog, ora combination of both channel properties.


Equipment Supplied with Your TPNA-1000The TPNA-1000 comes with the following:

• TPNA-1000 Triple Play Network Analyzer unit

• Protective carrying case with strap

• Spare input F connector

• 14.8 V / 2.1 AH Lithium battery

• AC to DC power adapter and battery charger

• Operation manual on CD

File Saving and ViewingThe TPNA-1000 can store the results of Single Frequency Level tests, Limit tests, Tilt tests,QAM tests, Channel Scanning, Spectrum Scanning, and Autotest.

Files may be saved to a PC or other storage device for viewing and analysis.

Intelligent Power ManagementWith a fully charged battery, the TPNA-1000 provides battery power for over six hours. A powersupply monitoring system automatically monitors the charge status of the battery and placesthe unit in the Power Saving Mode whenever possible. An indicator on the display screenalerts the user to the battery status.

Charge the battery prior to its first use. Refer to the “BatteryCharging” section in Chapter 3 for details.


Accessories and Replacement Parts for Your TPNA-1000The following accessories and replacement parts are available for the TPNA-1000:

For more information, please contact Trilithic at www.trilithic.com or 1-800-344-2412.

Part Number Description

2131501000 Protective carrying case with strap

0930171000 TPNAworx application software

0090060000 Replacement battery

0610190000 Replacement charger


Now that you have your TPNA-1000 out of its box, take a few moments to look it over and becomefamiliar with its controls.

Overview

The thin protective film layer used to protect the display duringshipping should be removed.

Your TPNA-1000’s battery may need to be charged. See theBattery Charging Section later in this chapter.

3. Getting to Know Your TPNA-1000Chapter 3

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Front View1. RF Input Port - F type input for 5 to 1000

MHz input signal. The F type input connectoris field replaceable.

2. Display Screen - Used to display menusand signal measurements.

3. Function Buttons - These are used toaccess the soft key that is shown on theDisplay Screen directly above the button.

4. POWER Button - This button is used topower the unit on and off.

5. Power Indicator - This LED will illuminatewhen the unit is connected to a poweredbattery charger.

6. Scroll Wheel - Scroll the wheel to tohighlight functions and adjust channels, thenpress the scroll wheel to confirm selectionsand enter measurement modes.

7. Short Cut Buttons - Use these buttons toquickly navigate through the functions andmenus.

8. Keypad - These buttons are used to enteralphanumeric characters.


Right Side ViewThe TPNA-1000 has a power input, LAN and USBport located on the right side of the instrument undera protective rubber cover. Using the TPNAworxapplication software, the unit can remotely connectto the internet and allow the user to make changesto the parameter settings, generate data printouts,perform file management activities, and capturescreens remotely.

1. Power Input - 19 VDC, 3.42 A connectionfor AC to DC Power Adapter.

2. USB Port - Connection for a USB flash drive to transfer files to a PC

3. LAN Port - Connection for communication with a PC.

Top ViewThe TPNA-1000 includes a 75 Ohm RF input (Ftype) located on the top of the unit with a 5 MHz to1000 MHz frequency range. The F type inputconnector is field replaceable.

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Battery ChargingThe TPNA-1000 has a built-in 14.8 V / 2.1 AH Lithium battery. When fully charged, it can typicallybe used for six hours. When the battery charge drops below 13.5 V, the battery symbol flashes inthe display screen. If the charge drops below 13 V, the TPNA-1000 shuts off automatically toprotect the battery. You cannot turn the TPNA-1000 on again until you recharge the battery.

Batteries that do not hold their normal five-six hour charge mayneed replacement. Contact Trilithic customer service forreplacement batteries.

The batteries should only be charged when the ambienttemperature is between 10° C and 35° C. Failure to do so couldshorten the battery life.

The battery MUST be charged with the Trilithic charger suppliedwith the TPNA-1000. Using any other charger may causedamage to the battery or instrument.

To charge the TPNA-1000’s battery, connect the battery charger to the power input on the rightside of the TPNA-1000 and plug the charger into an AC outlet.

While charging, the charge indicator on the front panel of the TPNA-1000 will be red. A full chargewill be achieved in approximately five hours, and will be indicated as such by a green chargeindicator located on the front panel to the right of the POWER button.

The charging status may be observed by turning the TPNA-1000 On and then Off while thecharger is connected. The charging display will indicate the approximate percentage of chargeand the elapsed charging time.

The TPNA-1000 can be operated while the batteries are charging.


The Display ScreenThe instrument has been designed with simple, intuitive navigational tools. For your convenience,the display has large, easy to read, menu style navigation. In some menus, you will also notice on-screen cursors which make the user interface intuitive and easy to use.

Once the battery is charged, you may turn the instrument on by pressing the POWER button.

The instrument will briefly display the introduction screen before displaying the INSTALLNavigation Menu.

The display screen contains several tools which you should become familiar with before using theinstrument. Take a moment to locate the basic features of the display screen.

A navigation menu is always displayed when the instrument isfirst turned on. By default, the instrument displays the INSTALLNavigation Menu with the Level icon highlighted.

Title Bar

Main Display Area

Soft Key Labels


Title BarThe title bar along the top of the screen displays the following:

Status - Displays the mode or function the unit is set to.

Battery - Shows the approximate percentage of remaining battery charge. Flashes whenthe charge drops below 10%.

User Channel Plan - Indicates the selected user channel plan. For more information onhow to select a user channel plan, see Section II: Setup & Utility Functions, Chapter 2:Setup, Channel Settings, Select User Channel Plans.

Time - Displays the device’s time based on the time set up parameters. For moreinformation on how to set the time on the device, see Section II: Setup & UtilityFunctions, Chapter 2: Setup, General Settings, Time and Date Settings.

Main Display AreaThe Main Display Area, located below the Title Bar, displays text and graphic information suchas menu icons, graphs, and interactive pop-up boxes which vary depending on which screenhas been accessed.

Soft Key LabelsBelow the Main Display Area, are four soft keys which correspond to and identify the actionsassigned to the four Function Buttons ( F1F1 , F2F2 , F3F3 , or F4F4 ) on the keypad.

The soft keys are used to toggle between different menus as well as access various functionswithin a menu screen.

Most windows utilize from one to four of the soft keys which can be used for taking readings,adjusting parameters and other operations. For example: INSTALL, SERVICE, SETUP,UTILITY, etc.


4. Basic NavigationChapter 4

OverviewThe instrument is very flexible and easy to use. Using a combination of icons, menus and tabs, youcan navigate through a variety of modes and functions. It is important that you take a moment tobecome familiar with the basic navigational style and conventions of the instrument so you can bemore efficient using your new instrument.

This section will provide you with a brief overview of the simple navigational style and some of thecommon operating conventions of the instrument using:

• Naviagtion Menus

• Menu Icons

• Soft Keys

• Alphanumeric Keypad

• Shortcut Buttons

For more detailed and specific instructions on setup or specificoperating modes, refer to Sections II, III, IV, and V of thismanual.

Let’s Get Started!Turn the instrument power on by pressing thePOWERPOWER button on the keypad.

If your instrument is not charged, you can connectit to AC power via its charge cube.

The instrument will briefly display the introductionscreen before displaying the INSTALLNavigation Menu.

To return to the last viewed Navigation Menufrom any measurement screen, simply press theMENUMENU button on the keypad.


Selecting Menu IconsThe first time you power on your instrument, it will default to the INSTALL Navigation Menu. This isyour home page or “desktop” for the instrument and will be your starting point.

The Navigation Menus display a variety of menu icons. Notice that the currently selected menuicon is highlighted and the other menu icons are not highlighted. The name of the highlighted menuicon will be displayed at bottom of the Main Display Area.

There are two ways to select a menu icon from the menu; by using the Scroll Wheel or Short CutButtons.

Scroll WheelUse the Scroll Wheel to navigate between the menu icons. With the desired menu iconhighlighted, press the center of the Scroll Wheel to select the menu icon.

Short Cut Buttons

Use the (Up Arrow) and (Down Arrow) buttons to navigate between the menuicons. With the desired menu icon highlighted, press the center of the Scroll Wheel to selectthe menu icon.


Using Soft KeysMost of the screens in the instrument utilize soft keys toaccess various modes, menus and functions. Thesesoft keys are accessed simply using the correspondingFunction Buttons ( F1F1 , F2F2 , F3F3 , or F4F4 )located on the keypad directly below the display.

For example, the Navigation Menus utilize all foursoftkeys. Each softkey supports a different NavigationMenu:

• INSTALL

• SERVICE

• SETUP

• UTILITY

The functions on these softkey labels may vary depending onthe instrument’s current operating mode.

The INSTALL Navigation Menu displays the installer functions available with the instrument. All ofthe installer functions in this folder can be accessed using the Scroll Wheel or Short CutButtons.

If you select the SERVICE, SETUP, or UTILITY Navigation Menus using the corresponding softkey, the menu of choice will display the various functions available on your unit.

On some screens the soft keys are also used to access additional menus, additional information(such as channel plans) or quick access to other functions.


Using the Short Cut ButtonsThe instrument has six Short Cut Buttons around the Scroll Wheel, which are used fornavigation through various screens and functions.

Page Up/Down

The (Page Up) and (Page Down) buttons allow the user to page betweenmultiple pages in menus and selections.

Tab & Up/Down Arrows

In addition to the Scroll Wheel, the TAB (TAB), (Up Arrow), and (DownArrow) buttons are used to navigate between the various selections in a menu or display.

ESC Button

The ESC (ESC) button will allow you to exit to the previous screen from any operation orsub-menu and not save any changes.

Using the Alphanumeric KeypadThe instrument makes use of an alphanumeric keypad similarto that of a telephone for entering both numbers and letters.You can enter a name using the alphanumeric buttons on thekeypad by pressing a button several times to cycle through itsassociated number and letters.

For instance, the 1ABCABC

button supports the number 1 and theletters A, B, and C. The 2

DEFDEF button supports the number 2 and

the letters D, E and F.

Two buttons are used for additional items. The Zero buttonwhich supports the number 0, is also used to select symbols(+ - /) and the Period button which inserts a space betweenother letters or numbers and can be used as a period ordecimal.

Turn the Scroll Wheel counterclockwise (backspace) toremove unwanted characters or digits. When the input isfinished, press the center of the Scroll Wheel to confirm yourentry.

3GHIGHI

1ABCABC

2DEFDEF

6PQRPQR

4JKLJKL

5MNOMNO

9YZYZ*

7STUSTU

8VWXVWX

0+-/ SPACESPACE


5. Initial SetupChapter 5

Things To Do Before Moving OnOnce you have become familiar with the basic operation of the instrument, you are ready to beginusing your instrument. Although the instrument is delivered from the factory ready-to-use, you willwant to setup a few preliminary parameters to get started using the instrument effectively. For thisreason, it is recommended that you setup your instrument’s channel plan, including any digitalchannels you may have on your cable system. You will also want to setup your internal cablemodem and network connection. Refer to the following areas of this Operation Manual for moreinformation on how to:

• Learn a Channel Plan - Section II: Setup & Utility Functions, Chapter 2: Setup,Channel Settings, Learn User Channel Plans.

• Edit a Channel Plan - Section II: Setup & Utility Functions, Chapter 2: Setup, ChannelSettings, Edit User Channel Plans.

• Configure a Cable Modem and Network Connection - Section II: Setup & UtilityFunctions, Chapter 2: Setup, General Settings, Network Settings.

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