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Section I: The Basics
TPNA-1000™
Triple Play Network Analyzer

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Helpful Website
Thefollowingwebsitecontainsgeneralinformationwhichmaybeofinteresttoyou:
http://www.trilithic.com
Trilithic’swebsitecontainsproductspecificationsand information, tips, release information,
marketinginformation,FrequentlyAskedQuestions(FAQs),bulletins,andothertechnical
information. Youcanalsocheckthiswebsite for product updates.
Where to Get Technical Support
Trilithic technical supportisavailableMondaythrough Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM EST.
CallersinNorthAmericacandial 1-317-895-3600 or 1-800-344-2412 (tollfree). International
callersshould dial 1-317-895-3600 orfaxquestions to 1-317-895-3613. Youcanalsoe-mail
technicalsupportat [email protected].
Forquickersupportresponse when calling or sendinge-mail,pleaseprovide the following
information:
• Yournameandyourcompanyname
• Thetechnicalpointofcontact(name,phone number, e-mail)
• TheTPNA-1000serialnumber,firmwareandhardwareversionnumbers
• Adetaileddescriptionoftheproblem you are having, including any errororinformation
messages
1. General Information
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How this Manual is Organized
ThankyouforchoosingtheTPNA-1000.Thismanualisprovided with the TPNA-1000 to help the
userbecomebetter acquainted with the deviceandto become productive faster. This manual is
dividedintothefollowingsections:
•Section I: The Basics - provides Trilithic contact information, describes how this
operationmanualisstructured,andgivesanoverviewof the instrument and its basic
features.Beforeusingtheinstrument,it is recommended that the user readthissectionfor
anoverviewoffeatures,setup,basic commands and other important details.
•Section II: Setup & Utility Functions -includesinstructions on how tousethe features
shownin the Setup andUtility Menusoftheinstrument.Thissection is written as though
theuseris familiar with the basicoperationof the instrument andisbrokeninto chapters for
eachfunction.
•Section III: Installer Measurement Functions -includes instructions onhowto use the
featuresshown in the Installer Menuoftheinstrument.Thissectionis written as though the
userisfamiliar with the basicoperationof the instrument andisbroken into chapters for
eachfunction.
•Section IV: Service Measurement Functions -includesinstructions on how touse the
featuresshownintheService Menu of the instrument. This section iswrittenasthoughthe
userisfamiliar with the basicoperationof the instrument andisbroken into chapters for
eachfunction.
•Section V: Specifications -provides instrument specifications and warrantyinformation.

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A NOTE is information that will be of assistance to you related
to the current step or procedure.
A CAUTION alerts you to any condition that could cause a
mechanical failure or potential loss of data.
A WARNING alerts you to any condition that could cause
personal injury.
Conventions Used in this Manual
Thismanual has several standardconventionsforpresentinginformation.
•Connections, menus, menuoptions, and user-enteredtext and commandsappear in bold.
• Section names, Web, and e-mail addresses appear in italics.

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The batteries should only be charged when the temperature is
between 10° C and 35° C. Failure to do so could shorten the
battery life.
The date format for the month, day, and year should be set
before files are saved in the TPNA-1000. If the date format is
changed after files have been stored, the date information for
those files will not be correct.
Do not use the TPNA-1000 in any manner not recommended by
the manufacturer.
The maximum input voltage to the meter is 100 V (AC or DC).
Alarger voltage will damage the meter.
The accuracy of the meter may be affected in a strong
electromagneticfield.
The battery MUST be charged with the Trilithic charger supplied
with the TPNA-1000. Using any other charger may cause
damage to the battery or instrument.
Precautions
Holding the POWER button down for three (3) seconds or
longer causes the unit hard reboot. In this case, any settings
that have been changed in this power cycle will not be saved.

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What is the TPNA-1000?
TheTrilithicTPNA-1000™Triple Play NetworkAnalyzerisalightweight,handheld, high
performanceinstrument;that is developed fordigitaland analogCableTV (CATV)signal
analysis.TheTPNA-1000canmeasureanddisplay:
Digital TV
ChannelPower
MER
EVM
BER
ConstellationDiagram
Analog TV
SingleFrequency Level
CarrierLevel of Full Channels Spectrum
HUM
DepthofModulation
FastSpectrumAnalysis
2. Introduction
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Features
Digital TV Measurement
TheTPNA-1000 supportsQAM, QPSK,andCOFDM Modes, and performsCATV system
spectrumanalysis.
TheTPNA-1000measures Channel Power,MER, BER, EVM, and presentsvariousdisplays
includingConstellation Diagrams.
SpectrumScanning
TheTPNA-1000supportstwo frequency control display modes: The Center Frequency/
Span Frequency Mode and the Start Frequency/Stop Frequency Mode. The Resolution
Bandwidth(RBW) andAverageTime settings can bechangedinthis mode.Toanalyze
interference,thePeak Hold function enables the user tomeasurethedifferencebetweenthe
PeakSpectrum and Current Spectrumvalueswhen using the meter’sMarker and Double-
Markerfunctions.
LevelTest
TheTPNA-1000 tests signal levels in Analog TV, QAM, and Single Frequency Modes.The
meter measures Video Level,Audio Level, % V/A, Peak-Hold Level, and % Peak–Peak
values.Whenusingthe Single-Channel Spectrum function, additional details relative to the
specificmeasurementscan be viewed.
ChannelScanning
TheTPNA-1000 supportsVideoandAudio Leveldisplays of up to150 channels.
TheZoom and Marker functions allow for easy viewing and display interpretation.
Tilt/Level List
TheTPNA-1000Tilt/LevelMeasurementdisplaysupto16channelsrevealing flatness and
amplitudecharacteristics.
The MER, BER, EVM tests are only available in the QAM
Modulation Mode (16/32/64/128/256QAM).

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Carrier to Noise (C/N) Measurement
TheTPNA-1000 measuresthe Carrier to NoiseRatioofAnalog(NTSC, PAL) non-scrambled
channels.
HUM Measurement
TheTPNA-1000 measures HUM, a low-frequency interference (also known as PowerSupply
Modulationdistortion)frompowersuppliesonAnalog (NTSC, PAL) non-scrambled channels.
Depth of Modulation
TheTPNA-1000 measures Modulation Depth ofAnalog(NTSC, PAL)video signals to verify
properperformance.
LimitTest
TheTPNA-1000can perform a complete test of all theAnalog channels in the User Channel
Planand compare their values tospecified limits. The limitscan be set bytheuser for each
channel.Detailedchannelinformationisdisplayedattheconclusionofeachtest.
Autotest Programs
TheTPNA-1000canbeset to automatically perform QAM, Level, Spectrum,Tilt (Favorite),
Hum,andLimittests in user settable timeincrements.Thetest result files can be viewedor
uploaded to a PC.
Voltmeter
TheTPNA-1000isequippedwitha built-in voltmeter that can be usedfortroubleshooting
voltagedetected on the coaxial cable. Thebuilt-involtmetercan detect and measureAC or
DCvoltagesautomatically. It canaccomodateAC orDC voltagesup to 100Volts.
Multiple User Channel Plans
TheTPNA-1000 can create up to fiveUserChannelPlans that may containDigital,Analog,or
acombinationofbothchannelproperties.

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Equipment Supplied with Your TPNA-1000
TheTPNA-1000 comes with the following:
•TPNA-1000TriplePlay NetworkAnalyzerunit
•Protectivecarryingcasewithstrap
•SpareinputFconnector
•14.8V / 2.1AHLithiumbattery
• AC to DC power adapter and battery charger
• OperationmanualonCD
File Saving and Viewing
TheTPNA-1000can store the resultsofSingleFrequency Level tests,Limittests,Tilttests,
QAMtests,ChannelScanning,Spectrum Scanning, andAutotest.
Files may be saved to a PC or other storage device for viewing and analysis.
Intelligent Power Management
Withafullychargedbattery, theTPNA-1000 providesbatterypowerforoversixhours.Apower
supplymonitoring system automatically monitors the charge status of the battery and places
theunit in the Power Saving Modewhenever possible.An indicator onthedisplay screen
alertsthe user to the battery status.
Charge the battery prior to its first use. Refer to the “Battery
Charging” section in Chapter 3 for details.

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Accessories and Replacement Parts for Your TPNA-1000
Thefollowingaccessoriesand replacement parts are availableforthe TPNA-1000:
Formoreinformation,pleasecontactTrilithic at www.trilithic.comor1-800-344-2412.
Part Number Description
2131501000 Protective carrying case with strap
0930171000 TPNAworx application software
0090060000 Replacement battery
0610190000 Replacement charger

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Nowthatyou have your TPNA-1000 outofitsbox, take a few momentstolook it over and become
familiarwithitscontrols.
Overview
The thin protective film layer used to protect the display during
shipping should be removed.
Your TPNA-1000’s battery may need to be charged. See the
Battery Charging Section later in this chapter.
3. Getting to Know Your TPNA-1000
Chapter 3
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Front View
1. RF Input Port - F type input for 5 to 1000
MHzinput signal. TheFtypeinputconnector
is field replaceable.
2. Display Screen - Used to display menus
andsignal measurements.
3. Function Buttons - These are used to
accessthesoftkeythatis shown on the
DisplayScreen directly above the button.
4. POWER Button - This button is used to
powerthe unit on and off.
5. Power Indicator - This LED will illuminate
whentheunitisconnected to a powered
batterycharger.
6. Scroll Wheel -Scroll the wheel to to
highlightfunctionsandadjustchannels,then
pressthescrollwheeltoconfirmselections
andenter measurement modes.
7. Short Cut Buttons - Use these buttons to
quicklynavigatethroughthefunctionsand
menus.
8. Keypad -These buttons are used toenter
alphanumericcharacters.

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Right Side View
TheTPNA-1000has a power input,LAN and USB
portlocatedontherightsideoftheinstrumentunder
aprotectiverubbercover.UsingtheTPNAworx
applicationsoftware, the unit can remotely connect
totheinternetandallowtheusertomakechanges
totheparametersettings,generatedataprintouts,
performfilemanagementactivities,andcapture
screensremotely.
1. Power Input - 19 VDC, 3.42Aconnection
forAC to DC PowerAdapter.
2. USB Port - Connection for a USB flash drive to transfer files to a PC
3. LAN Port -Connection for communication withaPC.
Top View
TheTPNA-1000includes a 75 Ohm RFinput(F
type)locatedonthetop of the unit with a5MHzto
1000MHz frequency range. The Ftypeinput
connectorisfield replaceable.
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Battery Charging
TheTPNA-1000has a built-in 14.8 V / 2.1AH Lithium battery. When fullycharged,itcantypically
beusedforsix hours. When the battery chargedropsbelow 13.5 V, the battery symbol flashes in
the displayscreen. Ifthe charge dropsbelow13V,theTPNA-1000 shuts offautomaticallyto
protectthe battery. YoucannotturntheTPNA-1000 on againuntilyourechargethebattery.
Batteries that do not hold their normal five-six hour charge may
need replacement. Contact Trilithic customer service for
replacement batteries.
The batteries should only be charged when the ambient
temperature is between 10° C and 35° C. Failure to do so could
shorten the battery life.
The battery MUST be charged with the Trilithic charger supplied
with the TPNA-1000. Using any other charger may cause
damage to the battery or instrument.
TochargetheTPNA-1000’sbattery,connectthebatterychargertothepower input on the right
sideoftheTPNA-1000 and plug the chargerinto anACoutlet.
Whilecharging,thecharge indicator on the frontpanelof the TPNA-1000 will be red. Afull charge
willbeachieved in approximately five hours,andwill be indicated assuchbya green charge
indicatorlocatedonthefrontpaneltotheright of the POWER button.
Thecharging status may be observed by turning the TPNA-1000 OnandthenOffwhilethe
chargerisconnected. The charging display will indicatetheapproximate percentage of charge
andtheelapsed charging time.
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The Display Screen
Theinstrument has been designed with simple, intuitive navigationaltools.Foryourconvenience,
thedisplay has large, easy to read, menu style navigation. In some menus, you will also notice on-
screencursorswhichmaketheuserinterfaceintuitiveandeasyto use.
Oncethe battery is charged,youmayturntheinstrument on by pressing thePOWERbutton.
Theinstrumentwillbrieflydisplaytheintroductionscreenbeforedisplayingthe INSTALL
NavigationMenu.
Thedisplayscreencontainsseveraltoolswhichyoushouldbecomefamiliarwith before using the
instrument.Take a moment to locate the basicfeaturesofthedisplayscreen.
A navigation menu is always displayed when the instrument is
first turned on. By default, the instrument displays the INSTALL
Navigation Menu with the Level icon highlighted.
Title Bar
Main DisplayArea
Soft Key Labels

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Title Bar
Thetitlebaralongthetopof the screen displays the following:
Status -Displaysthe mode or functiontheunit is set to.
Battery -Showstheapproximate percentage of remaining battery charge. Flasheswhen
thechargedrops below 10%.
User Channel Plan -Indicatesthe selected user channel plan.Formore information on
how 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 more
information on how to set thetime on the device, see Section II: Setup & Utility
Functions, Chapter 2: Setup, General Settings, Time and Date Settings.
Main DisplayArea
TheMainDisplayArea, locatedbelowtheTitle Bar,displaystextand graphic information such
asmenuicons,graphs,andinteractivepop-upboxeswhichvarydependingonwhichscreen
has been accessed.
Soft Key Labels
BelowtheMain DisplayArea,are four soft keys which correspond toandidentify the actions
assignedtothefour Function Buttons (
F1
F1
,
F2
F2
,
F3
F3
,or
F4
F4
)onthekeypad.
Thesoftkeysareused to toggle between different menusaswellasaccess various functions
withina menuscreen.
Mostwindowsutilizefrom one to four ofthesoftkeys which can be usedfortakingreadings,
adjusting parameters and other operations. For example: INSTALL, SERVICE, SETUP,
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4. Basic Navigation
Chapter 4
Overview
Theinstrumentisveryflexibleandeasytouse.Usingacombinationoficons,menus and tabs, you
cannavigatethroughavarietyofmodesandfunctions.Itisimportantthatyoutakeamomentto
becomefamiliarwiththebasicnavigationalstyleandconventionsofthe instrument so you can be
moreefficient usingyournewinstrument.
Thissectionwillprovide you with a brief overview ofthesimplenavigational style and some of the
commonoperating conventions oftheinstrumentusing:
•NaviagtionMenus
•MenuIcons
•SoftKeys
•AlphanumericKeypad
•ShortcutButtons
For more detailed and specific instructions on setup or specific
operating modes, refer to Sections II, III, IV, and V of this
manual.
Let’s Get Started!
Turnthe instrument poweronbypressing the
POWER
POWER
button on thekeypad.
Ifyour instrumentisnotcharged, youcanconnect
it toAC power via its charge cube.
Theinstrument willbrieflydisplaytheintroduction
screenbefore displaying the INSTALL
NavigationMenu.
Toreturn to thelastviewedNavigationMenu
fromany measurement screen, simply press the
MENU
MENU
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Selecting Menu Icons
Thefirsttimeyoupoweronyourinstrument,itwill default to the INSTALLNavigation Menu.This is
yourhomepageor“desktop”fortheinstrumentandwillbeyourstarting point.
TheNavigation Menus display a variety ofmenuicons.Noticethatthecurrentlyselectedmenu
iconishighlightedandtheothermenuiconsarenothighlighted.Thenameofthehighlightedmenu
icon will be displayed at bottom of the Main DisplayArea.
Therearetwo ways to selectamenu icon from the menu;byusing the Scroll Wheel or Short Cut
Buttons.
Scroll Wheel
Usethe Scroll Wheel to navigate between themenuicons.With the desired menu icon
highlighted,pressthecenterofthe Scroll Wheel toselect the menu icon.
Short Cut Buttons
Usethe (UpArrow) and (DownArrow) buttons to navigate between the menu
icons.Withthedesired menu icon highlighted, press thecenteroftheScroll Wheel to select
themenuicon.