Page 2 - ii; Warranty
ii Warranty This Agilent Technologies instrument product is warranted againstdefects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from dateof shipment. During the warranty period, Agilent Technologies will at itsoption, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective For warran...
Page 3 - iii; Limitation of Remedies and Liability; The customer shall provide; Certification
iii Limitation of Remedies and Liability THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER’S SOLE ANDEXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOTBE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ONCONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Responsibilities of...
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iv traceable to the United States National Bureau of Standards andTechnology, to the extent allowed by the Bureau’s calibration facility, andto the calibration facilities of other International StandardsOrganization members. Assistance Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistanceagre...
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Page 6 - Sound Emission; Manufacturer’s Declaration; • At Operator Position.; Herstellerbescheinigung
vi Sound Emission Manufacturer’s Declaration This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of theGerman Sound Emission Directive, from 18 January 1991. This product has a sound pressure emission (at the operator position) <70 dB(A). • Sound Pressure Lp < 70 dB(A). • At Operator Po...
Page 8 - viii; Safety Symbols; Indicates hazardous voltages.
viii Safety Symbols The following symbols on the instrument and in the manual indicateprecautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of theinstrument Safety Symbols The Instruction Documentation Symbol. The product ismarked with this symbol when it is necessary for the userto refer to th...
Page 10 - About this Guide; Overview; • Agilent 8922M⁄S User’s Guide; User’s Guide - Abbreviations
x About this Guide Overview This User’s Guide is a supplement to the manuals currently suppliedwith the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM Test Sets. The information contained inthis User’s Guide is only relevant to the additional features of the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System. For more information on theHP...
Page 11 - Contents; xi; Getting an overview of the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System .2; Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System
Contents xi 1. Understanding the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System Getting an overview of the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System .2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2. Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Tes...
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xii Contents HSCSD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 1. Master downlink amplitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272. Slave offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 13 - xiii
Contents xiii HSCSd:MASTer:DOWNlink:AMPLitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50HSCSd:MASTer:TCH:TLEVel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51HSCSd:MASTer:UPLink:AMPLitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52HSCSd:MASTer:UPLink:AMPLitude:CONTr...
Page 14 - xiv; A. Upgrading the HOP Controller ROM and Firmware
xiv Contents A. Upgrading the HOP Controller ROM and Firmware Upgrading the Hop Controller ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Upgrading the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Page 16 - Chapter 1; Understanding the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System; Getting an overview of the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System
2 Chapter 1 Understanding the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System Getting an overview of the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System Getting an overview of the HP/Agilent 8922GSM HSCSD Test System The HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System option #K09, is ideal formobile testing in research and devel...
Page 18 - Features
4 Chapter 1 Understanding the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System Features Features The HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System supports the followingfeatures. The full range of features available in speech mode ismaintained. • Support of fully variable power level of each active timeslot on the dow...
Page 20 - Chapter 2; Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System; Before you start; WARNING
6 Chapter 2 Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System Before you start Before you start WARNING The HP/Agilent 8922 is a Safety Class 1 product (provided with aprotective earth terminal). A safety earth ground must beprovided from the mains power source to the product inputwiring terminal...
Page 21 - Checking the HP/Agilent 8922 Requirements for HSCSD
Chapter 2 7 Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System Checking the HP/Agilent 8922 Requirements for HSCSD Checking the HP/Agilent 8922 Requirementsfor HSCSD To run the HSCSD functionality you need two HP/Agilent 8922 Psystems (one acting as a master and one acting as a slave). Each system...
Page 22 - Making the front panel connections; Front panel connections
8 Chapter 2 Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System Making the front panel connections Making the front panel connections Before you connect the two HP/Agilent 8922 P systems together to formthe HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System, ensure that both HP/Agilent 8922 P systems are connec...
Page 23 - Making the rear panel connections; end with the BNC connection must be connected to the master unit).; NOTE; The HSCSD connections are shown below.
Chapter 2 9 Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System Making the rear panel connections Making the rear panel connections Before connecting the two HP/Agilent 8922 P systems to form the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System, ensure that both HP/Agilent8922 P systems are connected and cali...
Page 25 - Enabling the HSCSD functionality; Inserting the keycard into the HP/Agilent 8922; key on the front panel of the HP/Agilent 8922 to
Chapter 2 11 Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System Enabling the HSCSD functionality Enabling the HSCSD functionality You must enable the HSCSD test functionality within the HP/Agilent8922 using the keycard supplied as follows. Step 1. Power on the HP/Agilent 8922. Step 2. Insert the k...
Page 27 - Procedure
Chapter 2 13 Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System Enabling the HSCSD functionality Figure 2-5 Config screen To disable HSCSDfunctionality To disable the HSCSD functionality, repeat steps 1 to 4 of the procedurefor enabling the functionality, set the Procedure field to DISABLE in step...
Page 28 - Calibrating the overall system; RF Level; Step 3. Go the Config screen on both units and set the; RF Lev Offset
14 Chapter 2 Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System Calibrating the overall system Calibrating the overall system There is an RF loss through the system from the slave unit's reportedoutput level to that observed by the mobile due to cable loss and anominal 7 dB loss through the system...
Page 29 - Manual operation
15 3 Manual operation This chapter describes the basic procedures required to manuallyoperate the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System. For more detailson operating procedures, refer to the HP/Agilent 8922M⁄S User’s Guide.
Page 30 - Chapter 3; Configuring the system; CONFIG; Config screen
16 Chapter 3 Manual operation Configuring the system Configuring the system To configure the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System for manualoperation, proceed as follows. NOTE You must configure the slave unit first as a frame reset is sent from themaster unit to the slave unit as soon as the maste...
Page 32 - Establishing a call
18 Chapter 3 Manual operation Establishing a call Establishing a call You establish a call in the same way as for a speech call. Step 1. Ensure that the master timeslot is the timeslot currently being measured on the master unit. To do this, navigate to the HSCSD control screen on the master unit an...
Page 33 - Making measurements; Choosing which timeslot to measure
Chapter 3 19 Manual operation Making measurements Making measurements Once a call is established, you can make measurements as before — seethe HP/Agilent 8922 User’s Guide for more details. Note however thatthere are two new factors which you need to consider: choosing whichtimeslot to perform measu...
Page 34 - Changing power levels, timeslot and channels; HSCSD control screen
20 Chapter 3 Manual operation Changing power levels, timeslot and channels Changing power levels, timeslot and channels You can change downlink and uplink power, TCH timeslot, and TCHARFCN simply be typing in a new value on the HSCSD control screen. Adual band channel assignment can be performed usi...
Page 35 - Ending a call
Chapter 3 21 Manual operation Ending a call Ending a call Ending a call is the same procedure as that used for a standard HP/Agilent 8922 Test System, however the master unit must be measuringthe master timeslot. Refer to the HP/Agilent 8922M⁄S User’s Guide formore information. NOTE To ensure that t...
Page 37 - Screens
23 4 Screens This chapter describes the screens that are part of the HP/Agilent 8922GSM HSCSD Test System. For more details on all other screens, refer tothe HP/Agilent 8922M⁄S User’s Guide. These screens are only availablefor firmware revision C.01.06 and later.
Page 38 - Chapter 4
24 Chapter 4 Screens Config screen Config screen Figure 4-1 Config screen 1. Instrument type HSCSD Master and HSCSD Slave indicate that the HP/Agilent 8922 ispart of a multi-box solution. Note that selecting HSCSD Master temporarily sets the GPIB controlfield on the IO Config screen to Control (this...
Page 40 - Type
26 Chapter 4 Screens Config screen 2. Slave address The Slave address field appears only if you have selected HSCSD Master as the instrument type and is the address used by the master unit to send GPIB commands to the slave unit. This is only used whenthe instrument is being operated manually. NOTE ...
Page 41 - HSCSD screen; HSCSD Control screen; Master downlink amplitude; The
Chapter 4 27 Screens HSCSD screen HSCSD screen Figure 4-2 HSCSD Control screen 1. Master downlink amplitude The Master downlink amplitude field shows the downlink amplitude of the master TCH. The amplitude of the slave TCH is calculated by 1 2 3 4 5 6 9, 12 10, 13 12 14 7 8 15 16 17 Type floating po...
Page 42 - Slave offset
28 Chapter 4 Screens HSCSD screen adding an offset (see page 28) to this value. NOTE The default is reset when you select the instrument type (see page 24). 2. Slave offset The Slave offset field determines the downlink amplitude of the master TCH by selecting the difference in amplitude between the...
Page 47 - On a master unit, the
Chapter 4 33 Screens HSCSD screen 9. Master Tx level On a master unit, the Master Tx level field requests a new transmit level for the uplink master TCH. On a slave unit, this field does not makethis request. If the instrument is operating in standard mode, setting this fieldchanges the master mode ...
Page 48 - Master input level
34 Chapter 4 Screens HSCSD screen 10. Master input level The Master Input level field sets the expected power of the master uplink TCH. You can set the level indirectly by changing the master Txlevel (see page 33) or you can change it directly. This value is used to setthe RF analyzer level when the...
Page 49 - Master mode
Chapter 4 35 Screens HSCSD screen 11. Master mode The Master mode field either makes or breaks the link between the Master Tx level (see page 33) and the Master input level (see page 34). NOTE Note that in standard mode, setting either of these other values changethe Master mode field. See the descr...
Page 50 - Slave input level
36 Chapter 4 Screens HSCSD screen On both units, if the instrument is operating in standard mode, settingthis field changes the slave control field (see page 37) to MS Tx Lev , then calculates and sets the slave expected input level (see page 36). If theinstrument is operating in compatibility mode,...
Page 51 - control type is
Chapter 4 37 Screens HSCSD screen control type is MS Tx Lev , then the instrument returns an error ( Can’t change setting while MS TX Lev mode is selected. ) and does not make the setting. NOTE The default is reset when you select the instrument type (see page 24). 14. Slave control The Slave contro...
Page 52 - Peak power display
38 Chapter 4 Screens HSCSD screen 15. Mobile reports The Mobile Reports are the same uplink SACCH reports as appear on the Cell Status screen. The reports are taken from whichever uplink timeslot is currently being analysed. You make this choice using the Measurement timeslot field (see page 32). 16...
Page 53 - Fast BER Screen; One extra field, labelled; Fast BER screen
Chapter 4 39 Screens Fast BER Screen Fast BER Screen One extra field, labelled Loopback , appears in the Fast Bit Error screen, when the HP/Agilent 8922 is in 2x1 mode. Figure 4-3 Fast BER screen The Loopback field is a toggle field and allows the choice of either master or slave. This instructs the...
Page 54 - Loopback
40 Chapter 4 Screens Fast BER Screen Loopback The Loopback field selects which downlink slot is looped back on the master uplink. Type toggle Choices “Master”, “Slave” Default “Master”
Page 55 - Remote operation
41 5 Remote operation This chapter explains how to operate the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSDTest System over the GPIB. The new GPIB commands for the HP/Agilent8922 GSM HSCSD Test System are detailed. For the syntax format of allother GPIB commands, see the Agilent 8922M⁄S Programming ReferenceGuide.
Page 56 - Chapter 5; Introduction
42 Chapter 5 Remote operation Introduction Introduction The general principle of operation is that the settings on the slave unitare relative to the settings on the master unit which allows the manualand remote interfaces to operate in the same way. It is thereforenecessary to always consider the re...
Page 57 - Configure Subsystem GPIB Commands; Configure Instrument Type comand syntax; Control; Syntax
Chapter 5 43 Remote operation Configure Subsystem GPIB Commands Configure Subsystem GPIB Commands Figure 5-1 Configure Instrument Type comand syntax CONFigure:INSTrument[:TYPE] Description Sets what role the HP/Agilent 8922 plays in the multi-slot test system.This selection differs from manually sel...
Page 58 - Display Subsystem GPIB Commands; Display Screen command syntax; ‘HSCSD’
44 Chapter 5 Remote operation Display Subsystem GPIB Commands Display Subsystem GPIB Commands Figure 5-2 Display Screen command syntax DISPlay:SCReen HSCSD Description This command selects the HSCSD control screen (or an error screen ifthe system is not upgraded to run HSCSD). Syntax DISPlay:SCReen ...
Page 59 - HSCSD Subsystem GPIB Commands
Chapter 5 45 Remote operation HSCSD Subsystem GPIB Commands HSCSD Subsystem GPIB Commands
Page 62 - Select
48 Chapter 5 Remote operation HSCSD Subsystem GPIB Commands HSCSd:MASTer:TCH:ARFCn Description Setting this during a call forces a channel assignment to the givenchannel. Note that existing channel assignment commands sent to amaster or single unit have the same effect. In particular, a dual bandass...
Page 64 - This command must also be sent to the slave unit.
50 Chapter 5 Remote operation HSCSD Subsystem GPIB Commands HSCSd:MASTer:DOWNlink:AMPLitude Description This sets the downlink amplitude of the master TCH. In all cases, thissets the TCH level. To change the amplitude of the GSM BCH in a dualband system, use the existing command DUALband:ATTenuation...
Page 65 - During a call, this sets the Tx level of the master TCH.
Chapter 5 51 Remote operation HSCSD Subsystem GPIB Commands HSCSd:MASTer:TCH:TLEVel Description During a call, this sets the Tx level of the master TCH. When the system is idle (that is, not on a call), this sets the Tx level to beused when the next call is established. Note that this value is usedi...
Page 66 - MANUAL
52 Chapter 5 Remote operation HSCSD Subsystem GPIB Commands HSCSd:MASTer:UPLink:AMPLitude Description This sets the expected input level of the master TCH. In standard mode,this sets the master’s uplink amplitude control to MANUAL . In compatibility mode, if the master’s uplink amplitude control is ...
Page 67 - MS TX LEV; ‘MS TX LEV’ | ‘MANUAL’
Chapter 5 53 Remote operation HSCSD Subsystem GPIB Commands HSCSd:MASTer:UPLink:AMPLitude:CONTrol Description This defines the relationship between the master’s Tx level, and themaster’s expected uplink amplitude. MS TX LEV indicates that setting the master’s Tx level also sets the master’s expected...
Page 70 - DISABLED
56 Chapter 5 Remote operation HSCSD Subsystem GPIB Commands HSCSd:SLAVe:STATus:SYNC Description This read-only field indicates whether or not the slave unit issynchronised with the master unit. The status is set to DISABLED when you set the instrument type to HSCSD SLAVE . This must be done before c...
Page 71 - This query returns the absolute timeslot.
Chapter 5 57 Remote operation HSCSD Subsystem GPIB Commands HSCSd:SLAVe:STATus:TCH:TSLot? Description This query returns the absolute timeslot. For example, if the master’s timeslot is 3, because the slave’s timeslotoffset is fixed at +1, HSCSd:SLAVe:STATus:TCH:TSLot? would return 4. Syntax HSCSd:SL...
Page 72 - Disallowed due to pulse mod configuration
58 Chapter 5 Remote operation HSCSD Subsystem GPIB Commands HSCSd:SLAVe:DOWNlink:AMPLitude:OFFSet Description This sets the amplitude offset (in dBs) of the slave timeslot, using themaster’s downlink amplitude as a reference. The resulting amplitude must lie within the normal downlink powerrange. If...
Page 73 - TX LEV
Chapter 5 59 Remote operation HSCSD Subsystem GPIB Commands HSCSd:SLAVe:TCH:TLEVel Description During a call, this sets the Tx level of the slave TCH. When the system isidle (that is, not on a call), this sets the Tx level to be used when the nextcall is connected and the slave TCH is established. N...
Page 76 - Remote operating procedures; For remote operation to work:; The slave unit must wait for the frame reset from the master unit.
62 Chapter 5 Remote operation Remote operating procedures Remote operating procedures NOTE For remote operation to work: • the two HP 8922 P units must be put into master and slave mode by remote control • HSCSD settings must be made on both HP/Agilent 8922 P units Configuring the system The slave u...
Page 77 - Once a call is established, measurements are made as before.
Chapter 5 63 Remote operation Remote operating procedures Establishing a call The procedure for establishing a call is the same as for speech. Notehowever, that you must be measuring the master uplink in the masterunit. ! establish a call, mobile terminated ! note we only use the master to do this !...
Page 78 - Changing channels, timeslot and power levels
64 Chapter 5 Remote operation Remote operating procedures Changing channels, timeslot and power levels Performing a channel assignment is a single instruction. Note that theslave unit must be kept in step with the master and the master must bemeasuring the master uplink prior to performing a channel...
Page 79 - Ending a call is performed in the same way as for speech.; Note that only the master unit is used.
Chapter 5 65 Remote operation Remote operating procedures Ending a call Ending a call is performed in the same way as for speech. NOTE The master or single unit must be measuring the master timeslot for thecall to end cleanly. OUTPUT Master;”CELL:CALL:END” Note that only the master unit is used.
Page 80 - Example code showing a dual-band handover from E-GSM to DCS
66 Chapter 5 Remote operation Example code showing a dual-band handover from E-GSM to DCS Example code showing a dual-band handoverfrom E-GSM to DCS Some example code is listed below which performs a dual-band handoverfrom E-GSM to DCS on an HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System.The technique is to ...
Page 83 - Returning equipment for repair
Page 84 - Chapter 6; Return Procedure; CAUTION
70 Chapter 6 Returning equipment for repair Return Procedure Return Procedure If you need to return your HP/Agilent 8922 or HP/Agilent 83220 toAgilent Technologies, first obtain the correct Service Center shippingaddress from your local sales office and proceed as follows. Refer to Sales and Service...
Page 85 - Surround the instrument with 7 to 10 cms of packing material to
Chapter 6 71 Returning equipment for repair Return Procedure enough to accommodate the instrument. Allow at least 7 to 10 cmson all sides of the instrument for packing material. 3. Surround the instrument with 7 to 10 cms of packing material to protect it and prevent it from moving in the carton. 4....
Page 86 - Sales and Service Offices
72 Chapter 6 Returning equipment for repair Sales and Service Offices Sales and Service Offices Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be performedby qualified personnel. Contact your customer engineer through your localAgilent Technologies Service Center. You can find a list of...
Page 90 - Appendix A; Upgrading the HOP Controller ROM and Firmware; Upgrading the Hop Controller ROM; sides slightly apart, slide back a few inches and lift off.
76 Appendix A Upgrading the HOP Controller ROM and Firmware Upgrading the Hop Controller ROM Upgrading the Hop Controller ROM CAUTION Perform the following procedures at a static safe workstation. Theprinted circuit assemblies in the instrument are very sensitive to staticelectricity. WARNING Before...
Page 91 - SIDE VIEW; Cover A
Appendix A 77 Upgrading the HOP Controller ROM and Firmware Upgrading the Hop Controller ROM Figure A-1 Removing the top cover Step 3. Remove RF covers A and B using a TX-15 screw driver (see below). Figure A-2 Removing the RF covers A and B Step 4. Disconnect any necessary cables to free the A33 HO...
Page 92 - You may need to force when removing and replacing the ROM.; Removing the A33 U62 HOP Controller ROM; orientation of the ROM matches the template shown on the board.
78 Appendix A Upgrading the HOP Controller ROM and Firmware Upgrading the Hop Controller ROM Figure A-3 Removing the A33 Hop Controller Board Step 6. Remove the A33 U62 HOP Controller ROM. You may need to force when removing and replacing the ROM. Figure A-4 Removing the A33 U62 HOP Controller ROM S...
Page 94 - Upgrading the firmware
80 Appendix A Upgrading the HOP Controller ROM and Firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware The HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System host firmware isdownloaded to the instrument over the GPIB interface. This is performedusing an external controller with an GPIB interface and the HP BA...
