Listed below is the history of updates available for the 860 DSPh Firmware. For assistance with any installation, please call tech support at 1-800-344-2412.
June 2010
Prevents an error mode caused by switching input ports in “Live” mode. The unit now always starts in “NO TEST” mode when the input port is switched.
April 2010
Changed digital level tag to say Digital instead of Video
Redesign of web interface for ease of use.
Spectrum Live View Redesigned.
Added Long Term Bit Error Rate to live View Mode
Added VSB constellation to Live View Mode
Added Constellation Zoom to Live View Mode
User customizable time out to Live View Mode.
Removed Live Mode from SNMP.
September 2007
Improved Switch Calibration when using 1x4 or 1x16 switches
November 2006
Incorporated latest Signal Level Driver
Incorporated latest Enhanced Digital Video Board Driver (IL-X)
Added Unit Startup Time to Info Web Page
Added Trilithic Graphic to Home Web Page
Enhanced Scanning and Trap issuing algorithm (increases speed)
Eliminated the potential for Internet communication breakdown due to network latency by accommodating packet delay through extended DSPh wait time
Fixed the Annex A BER math
Changed all measurement modes and data gathering to be more efficient, quicker, and more accurate. This is a significant change in measurement techniques by optimizing memory, measurement time, and Main Processor / DSP synchronization
Fixed Audio measurements below -20dBmV on channels wider then 6MHz
July 2006
Remote Control Function now supports Firefox 1.5.0.4, Internet Explorer 6, and Internet Explorer 7 Beta
Starting with this firmware release, you can upgrade either your 870 MHz or 1000 MHz meters (860 DSPh) with the same firmware and algorithms.
Formal CI-4 Support
Red LED now will blink on error conditions as follows:
Unsupported Hardware (5 blinks) - Should only be seen at the factory
Flash Drive Needs Formatting (4 blinks) - Should only be seen at the factory
Hardware Malfunction (3 blinks) - Over Temp, Under Voltage, etc
User Configuration Problem (2 blinks) - No channel plan, No Network Config, No SNMP Config
User Configuring Device via Serial Port or Network Connection (1 blink) – WorkBench or HyperTerminal
Solid Red - Device Operating Normally
Green LED provides Status as follows:
Off – Unit is in Idle Mode (not measuring anything)
Blinking – Unit is in Scanning Mode (normal operation)
Solid Green – Unit is in Live mode (lasts up to 1 minute)
