Trilithic 8310 RSA User manual
innovative technology to keep you a step ahead
www.trilithic.com Copyright © 2016 Trilithic, Inc. All Rights Reserved - 020116-REV2
Specications are subject to change without notice. Please contact your sales representative for further information.
8310 RSA
Return SpeedSweep Analyzer
Operation Manual
www.trilithic.com www.trilithic.com
www.trilithic.com
Page 2
8310 RSA Operation Manual
THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK
Return Sweep Analyzer
www.trilithic.com
www.trilithic.com Page 3
8310 RSA Operation Manual
Return Sweep Analyzer
www.trilithic.com
Putting Innovation Within Reach
Product innovation at Trilithic has always been characterized by one thing: it’s practical. It
makes life easier for customers. It’s the natural result of listening to them. That philosophy
has been the driving force behind the company’s growth from its beginnings as a two-man
engineering team in 1986 to its current position as a global manufacturer with more than 130
employees.
A privately held company, Trilithic broadend its original RF and microwave component product
line by acquiring lters manufacturer Cir-Q-Tel and instruments manufacturer Texscan, adding
broadband solutions to the product line. The company also expanded operations to Thailand in
2001, to meet increasing demand for its products in the growing markets of Asia.
As new communications applications continue to emerge, part of Trilithic’s business has
evolved into managing change—helping customers respond quickly to market opportunities
with innovative technology and individualized solutions. But the core value of Trilithic’s
business approach—listening to customers—hasn’t changed. Keeping that focus intact will
help provide better products in the long run and ensure continued growth for decades to come.
Trilithic is comprised of three major divisions:
Broadband Instruments
The company is best known for innovations in signal level measurement, leakage detection
and reverse path maintenance—like the use of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology,
which lets eld technicians upgrade their signal analyzers by simply downloading rmware.
Emergency Alert Systems
Trilithic’s EAS division is a leading supplier of homeland security government-mandated
emergency alert systems for broadband and other communication system providers. As
the communications industry continues its rapid evolution, Trilithic has begun offering
comprehensive systems and services to address a wide variety of emergency alert system
needs, including the design and architectural layout of complex analog and digital EAS
networks.
XFTP
Trilithic’s XFTP division offers a specialty line of eld technical products for cable operators
and technicians, as well as a line of products for installing electronics in the home of
the future. The division brings together an experienced Trilithic team and a new group
of exclusive distributors to provide popular products and services at an affordable price,
without sacricing quality or support.
www.trilithic.com www.trilithic.com
www.trilithic.com
Page 4
8310 RSA Operation Manual
THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK
Return Sweep Analyzer
www.trilithic.com
www.trilithic.com Page 5
8310 RSA Operation Manual
Return Sweep Analyzer
www.trilithic.com
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
General Information ..................................................................................................................7
Helpful Website ......................................................................................................................7
Where to Get Technical Support ............................................................................................7
How this Manual is Organized ...............................................................................................8
Conventions Used in this Manual...........................................................................................9
Precautions ............................................................................................................................9
Chapter 2
Introduction & Installation......................................................................................................11
What is the 8310 RSA? ........................................................................................................11
8380 RPC .......................................................................................................................11
System Diagram...................................................................................................................12
Return Path Sweep Comparisons ........................................................................................13
8310 RSA Features .............................................................................................................14
Available Models ..................................................................................................................14
Equipment Supplied with Your 8310 RSA ............................................................................14
A Guided Tour of Your 8310 RSA .........................................................................................15
Front View.......................................................................................................................15
Rear View .......................................................................................................................16
Installing the 8310 RSA ........................................................................................................17
Welcome Screen Navigation ................................................................................................18
Sweep Not Active............................................................................................................18
Sweep Active ..................................................................................................................18
Instrument Time, Date, & Internal Temperature..............................................................19
Firmware & Software Version Numbers..........................................................................19
Chapter 3
Setup.........................................................................................................................................21
Setup Menu Navigation ........................................................................................................21
Selecting the Active Channel Plan .......................................................................................21
Setting Up the Active Channel Plan .....................................................................................23
Setting Start, Stop, & Step Frequency............................................................................23
Adding Sweep Points to the Channel Plan.....................................................................24
Deleting Sweep Points from the Channel Plan...............................................................24
Editing the Channel Plan Name......................................................................................25
Viewing / Deleting Individual Sweep Points in the Channel Plan ...................................26
www.trilithic.com www.trilithic.com
Page 6
8310 RSA Operation Manual
Return Sweep Analyzer
Saving the Channel Plan ................................................................................................27
Setting the Link Frequency ..................................................................................................28
Setting the TX Attenuation Level ..........................................................................................29
Setting the RX Level & Tap Value .......................................................................................30
Editing the Device Name......................................................................................................31
Setting Up a Network Connection ........................................................................................32
Enabling & Disabling DHCP ...........................................................................................32
Viewing the Instrument MAC Address ............................................................................33
Manual Setup of Network Connection Settings ..............................................................33
Viewing Automatically Assigned DHCP Network Settings ..............................................35
Setting Username & Password.......................................................................................36
Adjusting Display Screen Contrast.......................................................................................37
Chapter 4
Web Access..............................................................................................................................39
Accessing the 8310 RSA with a Web Browser.....................................................................39
About the 8310 RSA ............................................................................................................40
Device Setup ........................................................................................................................41
Channel Plan Setup........................................................................................................42
Network Settings.............................................................................................................44
Firmware Update..................................................................................................................45
Chapter 5
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................49
Specications .......................................................................................................................49
Trilithic Broadband Instruments 2-Year Limited Warranty ....................................................51
www.trilithic.com
www.trilithic.com Page 7
8310 RSA Operation Manual
Return Sweep Analyzer
Helpful Website
The following website contains general information which may be of interest to you:
http://www.trilithic.com
Trilithic’s website contains product specications and information, tips, release information,
marketing information, frequently asked questions (FAQs), bulletins and other technical
information. You can also check this website for product updates.
Where to Get Technical Support
Trilithic technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST.
Callers in North America can dial 317-895-3600 or 800-344-2412 (toll free). International
callers should dial 317-895-3600 or fax questions to 317-895-3613. You can also e-mail
For quicker support response when calling or sending e-mail, please provide the following
information:
• Your name and your company name
• The technical point of contact (name, phone number, e-mail)
• The version numbers for the 8310 RSA rmware and hardware
• The serial number for the 8310 RSA
• A detailed description of the problem you are having, including any error or information
messages
General Information
Chapter 1
www.trilithic.com www.trilithic.com
Page 8
8310 RSA Operation Manual
Return Sweep Analyzer
How this Manual is Organized
This manual is divided into the following chapters:
• Chapter 1, “General Information” provides Trilithic contact information and describes
how this operation manual is structured.
• Chapter 2, “Introduction & Installation” introduces what the 8310 RSA is and what it
does. This chapter discusses the practical application, connections, and controls of the
8310 RSA.
• Chapter 3, “Setup” describes how to congure and operate the 8310 RSA.
• Chapter 4, “Web Access” shows how to access the 8310 RSA through a web browser
and apply rmware updates.
• Chapter 5, “Appendix” shows the technical specications of the 8310 RSA.
www.trilithic.com
www.trilithic.com Page 9
8310 RSA Operation Manual
Return Sweep Analyzer
Conventions Used in this Manual
This manual has several standardized 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.
Precautions
A CAUTION alerts you to any condition that could cause a
mechanical failure or potential loss of data.
The 8310 RSA may not operate correctly in the presence of a
strong electromagnetic eld.
A NOTE is information that will be of assistance to you related
to the current step or procedure.
A WARNING alerts you to any condition that could cause
personal injury.
Do not use the 8310 RSA in any manner not recommended by
the manufacturer.
www.trilithic.com www.trilithic.com
www.trilithic.com
Page 10
8310 RSA Operation Manual
THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK
Return Sweep Analyzer
Table of contents
Other Trilithic Measuring Instrument manuals
Trilithic
Trilithic Seeker D User manual
Trilithic
Trilithic TR-2 User manual
Trilithic
Trilithic Model One User manual
Trilithic
Trilithic Three User manual
Trilithic
Trilithic Two User manual
Trilithic
Trilithic 180 DSP User manual
Trilithic
Trilithic 120 DSP Installation manual
Trilithic
Trilithic 360 DSP User manual
Trilithic
Trilithic 720 DSP User manual
