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Page 3 - Contents; Product Description
Contents 3 Tab le of Co nt e n ts In this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Conventions Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Product Description Test Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Connections
4 Contents Establishing a Direct-Dial Modem Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Establishing a Telnet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 If You Noticed Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Connections Test Set to Base Station Connections ....
Page 5 - Reference
Contents 5 Tab le of Co nt e n ts Select and Run the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Review the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 TX Test Port Cable Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Paramet...
Page 6 - Troubleshooting
6 Contents Initializing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Troubleshooting PC Card Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Troubleshooting Error Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Overview . . ...
Page 7 - face; Preface
Page 8 - In this Manual; This manual consists of the following parts:
O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Preface.fm 8 In this Manual This manual consists of the following parts: Chapter 1, “Product Description,” on page 11 . This chapter provides a general description of the Agilent Technologies E6385A Lucent AMPS Base Station Test Software. Chapter 2, “Installation,” on pag...
Page 9 - Prefa; Conventions Used; Menu; Procedure; Title; inverse video; Enter
9 Prefa c e Conventions Used Special presentations of text in this manual reflect the appearance of the referenced item. Examples of these special presentations are: Menu – A Test Set front panel key. Pause/Continue ( Reset ) – A Test Set front panel shift function key. The key name in parentheses i...
Page 10 - Chapter 1; Produc
Chapter 1 11 Produc t Des c ripti o n 1 Product Description This chapter provides general information about the Agilent Technologies E6385 Lucent AMPS Base Station Test Software. Included is a list of required equipment to perform the tests, plus a look at the basic Test Software flow.
Page 11 - Test Software Overview
Product Description Test Software Overview Chapter 1 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\prodescr.fm 12 Test Software Overview The Test Software is contained on two One-Time Programmable (OTP) PC cards. One card is used for AMPS testing, the other for CDMA testing. Separate manuals are included for AMPS and...
Page 12 - Produ; Who should use the Test Software?; Included with the E6385A Test Software:
Product Description Test Software Overview Chapter 1 13 Produ ct Des c ripti o n Who should use the Test Software? If you are installing, commissioning, or maintaining Lucent Technologies’ AMPS cell site equipment, this Test Software will assist you in performing key tests of transmitter performance...
Page 13 - Test Software Operation Overview; Software, you may repeat a test or you may select another test.; Using the Test Software
Product Description Test Software Operation Overview Chapter 1 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\prodescr.fm 14 Test Software Operation Overview Figure 1-1 illustrates the basic steps for Test Software operation. After running the Test Software, you may repeat a test or you may select another test. Chapte...
Page 14 - Required Equipment; Test equipment and other items required for testing are shown in; Test Equipment; “Optional Accessory Kits” on page 17
Product Description Required Equipment Chapter 1 15 Produ ct Des c ripti o n Required Equipment Test equipment and other items required for testing are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in the following paragraphs. Test Equipment The Test Software is written specifically to work with the Agilent Tec...
Page 16 - Optional Accessory Kits
Product Description Required Equipment Chapter 1 17 Produ ct Des c ripti o n Optional Accessory Kits Several kits containing selections of accessories for connecting the Test Set to the Base Station equipment are available from Agilent Technologies. These are described in the following three section...
Page 17 - Agilent Technologies E8300A Option 001 Accessory Kit; ) includes the additional parts that; Part; VSWR Bridge
Product Description Required Equipment Chapter 1 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\prodescr.fm 18 Agilent Technologies E8300A Option 001 Accessory Kit The E8300A Option 001 Accessory Kit (see Table 1-2 ) includes the additional parts that are required to run all of the Test Set built-in RF Tools routines....
Page 18 - NOTE; “Return Loss Measurement” on page 93
Product Description Required Equipment Chapter 1 19 Produ ct Des c ripti o n Agilent Technologies E6554A 8935 RF Tools Hardware Accessory Kit NOTE If you do not purchase the Agilent Technologies E8300A Accessory Kit, you may order the Agilent Technologies E6554A RF Tools Hardware Accessory Kit to pr...
Page 19 - Getting Help, Test Software Upgrades, and Training; For instrument servicing, see the
Product Description Getting Help, Test Software Upgrades, and Training Chapter 1 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\prodescr.fm 20 Getting Help, Test Software Upgrades, and Training For instrument servicing, see the Agilent Technologies 8935 Series E6380A CDMA Test Set Assembly Level Repair Guide . For app...
Page 20 - Chapter 2; Insta; Installation
Chapter 2 21 Insta llation 2 Installation This chapter describes the processes required to load and run the Test Software, connect the equipment, and make initial settings to configure the Test Set and the Test Software. You must complete the procedures in this chapter before attempting measurements...
Page 21 - Overview; The procedures included in this chapter are as follows:; use a PC to control the cell
Installation Overview Chapter 2 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\install.fm 22 Overview The procedures included in this chapter are as follows: 1. “Loading and Running the Test Software” on page 23 . 2. “Navigating the Test Software” on page 25 3. “Operating the BTS Laptop Utility Program” on page 27 . N...
Page 22 - Loading and Running the Test Software; and; Loading and Running the Test Software
Installation Loading and Running the Test Software Chapter 2 23 Insta llation Loading and Running the Test Software Locate the PC card labeled “Agilent Technologies E6385A Lucent AMPS Base Station Test Software” and follow the procedure in Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 . Figure 2-1 Loading and Running t...
Page 24 - Navigating the Test Software; Lucent AMPS Tests Main Menu Screen; Main Menu Functions; Test Configuration
Installation Navigating the Test Software Chapter 2 25 Insta llation Navigating the Test Software After the Test Software has loaded, the Lucent AMPS Tests Main Menu screen will appear on the Test Set display (see Figure 2-3 ). Configuration operations, test utilities, and tests are grouped into sub...
Page 25 - Changing Settings and Using USER Keys; See; Settings and USER Keys
Installation Navigating the Test Software Chapter 2 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\install.fm 26 Changing Settings and Using USER Keys See Figure 2-4 for information on settings and USER keys. Figure 2-4 Settings and USER Keys KnobThe knob controls the cursor position on the display and is used sometim...
Page 26 - Operating the BTS Laptop Utility Program; “Base Station Configuration” on; Switch Terminal –; “BTS Laptop Utility Program
Installation Operating the BTS Laptop Utility Program Chapter 2 27 Insta llation Operating the BTS Laptop Utility Program The Test Software can control the cell site to perform tests in much less time than would be required under manual control. In order to control the Base Station, you may use a PC...
Page 27 - System Requirements for BTS Laptop Utility Program; Start; “Loading and Running the Test Software” on; Serial Port Configuration
Installation Operating the BTS Laptop Utility Program Chapter 2 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\install.fm 28 System Requirements for BTS Laptop Utility Program If the PC does not meet the following minimum system requirements, this could cause erratic operation and longer test times. • 166-MHz Pentium ...
Page 29 - Configuring the PC to Communicate with the MSC
Installation Operating the BTS Laptop Utility Program Chapter 2 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\install.fm 30 Configuring the PC to Communicate with the MSC After installing the BTS Laptop Utility program, if you are using the utility program to communicate with the MSC, you must configure the PC to do ...
Page 30 - Connecting the PC to the Test Set and the MSC; Connecting the PC to the Test Set; Test Set to PC and PC to MSC Connection; Shift; Shift; Model; MSC; Laptop PC
Installation Connecting the PC to the Test Set and the MSC Chapter 2 31 Insta llation Connecting the PC to the Test Set and the MSC The following sections describe the processes for connecting the PC to both the Test Set and the MSC. Connecting the PC to the Test Set Connect a null modem cable (DB9 ...
Page 31 - Print; Connecting the PC to the MSC
Installation Connecting the PC to the Test Set and the MSC Chapter 2 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\install.fm 32 Step 6. Select the Printer Port field and select Serial 9 from the drop-down Choices: list. Step 7. With the cable connections complete and BTS Laptop Utility program running on the PC, pre...
Page 32 - Dialing and Logging Into the MSC Using the Switch Terminal Window
Installation Connecting the PC to the Test Set and the MSC Chapter 2 33 Insta llation Figure 2-7 Dialing and Logging Into the MSC Using the Switch Terminal Window Select Dial, and enter the phone number for the MSC. After the MSC answers, enter your login and password as usual to enter the Maintenan...
Page 34 - Determining the Test Set to Site Equipment Connections; Which Test Set Port to Use – ANT IN or RF IN/OUT?; CAUTION; The Test Set ANT IN port is only used for very low signal levels; Which Base Station Port to Use – TX Test or TX Antenna?; In-Service Testing Using the Base Station TX Test Port; “Test Configuration” on page 38; Transmitter Output Path Simplified Diagram; Antenna
Installation Determining the Test Set to Site Equipment Connections Chapter 2 35 Insta llation Determining the Test Set to Site Equipment Connections At this point in the process, you must decide the Test Set port and the Base Station port to be used in testing. At appropriate points in a test seque...
Page 35 - “TX Test Port Coupling Measurements” on page 88; TX Antenna Port; Out-of-Service Testing Using the Base Station TX Antenna Port; ) requires that you first take the Base Station out of service
Installation Determining the Test Set to Site Equipment Connections Chapter 2 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\install.fm 36 If you are uncertain of the exact coupling factor, the Test Software contains a utility to measure the coupling factor (see “TX Test Port Coupling Measurements” on page 88 ). NOTE ...
Page 36 - Configuring the Test Software; If the Test Software is not loaded and running, see
Installation Configuring the Test Software Chapter 2 37 Insta llation Configuring the Test Software If the Test Software is not loaded and running, see “Loading and Running the Test Software” on page 23 . After the Test Software has loaded and is running, the Test Software will display the Lucent AM...
Page 37 - Specifying Test Configuration Information
Installation Configuring the Test Software Chapter 2 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\install.fm 38 Test Configuration Before the Test Software can perform automated Base Station testing, it must have available certain information regarding test conditions. Supply this information on the Test Configurati...
Page 38 - Base Station Configuration; Specifying Base Station Configuration Information
Installation Configuring the Test Software Chapter 2 39 Insta llation Base Station Configuration Before the Test Software can control the Base Station, it must be able to notify the MSC as to the cell site and radio to test. The Test Software also requires information as to the Base Station type. Yo...
Page 40 - Printing the FCC Title Page; “Operating the BTS Laptop Utility Program” on page 27; Calibration/Utilities
Installation Configuring the Test Software Chapter 2 41 Insta llation Printing the FCC Title Page After entering the information on the Base Station Configuration screen, you may print a title page that indicates the testing conditions used. This will provide a record for later use when comparing te...
Page 42 - Defining a Frequency Plan; Defining a Frequency Plan Using the Editor in the Test Software; Defining a Frequency Plan
Installation Defining a Frequency Plan Chapter 2 43 Insta llation Defining a Frequency Plan When running the Full Cell Site Test mode (see “Full Site Test (FCC)” on page 65 ), you must provide information to the Test Software on the radios in the site being tested. This is done using frequency plans...
Page 43 - Select the; Edit; Press the; Ins Above; plan corresponds to one radio in the site.; Adding Lines to the Frequency Plan
Installation Defining a Frequency Plan Chapter 2 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\install.fm 44 Step 3. Select the Edit field to activate the lower part of the screen for editing. The first line will show a highlighted one (1). Note that the USER key assignments on the right side of the screen also chang...
Page 44 - Example Frequency Plan
Installation Defining a Frequency Plan Chapter 2 45 Insta llation Step 6. Use the Line field to select each line in the plan (which corresponds to individual radios in the site), and then enter these values for each line: • ID Number — the Radio ID number (0 to 199) • Chan Number — the radio channel...
Page 45 - ) key to store the plan. Store the plan using the; Cell Site; If you wish to define plans for other sites, repeat; Return; Defining a Frequency Plan Using a PC; Requirements; A PC with an available serial communications port.; Test Set to PC Connection; Test Set Side Panel
Installation Defining a Frequency Plan Chapter 2 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\install.fm 46 Step 8. Insert an initialized SRAM card into the Test Set front panel card slot, and press the k3 ( Store ) key to store the plan. Store the plan using the Cell Site number entry. Step 9. If you wish to define...
Page 46 - Create the Frequency Plan File
Installation Defining a Frequency Plan Chapter 2 47 Insta llation Create the Frequency Plan File You may use any text editor that allows you to save a file in an ASCII format to create a frequency plan. The following procedure outlines the process for creating a text file to download to the Test Set...
Page 47 - Figure; Test Software Ready Screen; “Operating the BTS
Installation Defining a Frequency Plan Chapter 2 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\install.fm 48 Step 4. Once the entries match the site configuration, save the file in an ASCII format using the extension .txt (for example: CS200.txt). Step 5. If you wish to define plans for more than one site, repeat ste...
Page 48 - OD
Installation Defining a Frequency Plan Chapter 2 49 Insta llation Figure 2-20 BTS Laptop Utility Program Tool Bar Step 5. Open the Other Data window by selecting the OD button on the tool bar. Step 6. In the Other Data window (see Figure 2-21 ), select File , then Send Frequency Plan . Figure 2-21 O...
Page 49 - the data will be lost; Loading a Frequency Plan from an SRAM Card; not; if you
Installation Defining a Frequency Plan Chapter 2 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\install.fm 50 NOTE If you wish to store the frequency plan data on an SRAM card, perform the next step. If not, skip the next step. Step 9. With the correct cell site number and frequency plan data displayed, insert an init...
Page 51 - Printing a Frequency Plan
Installation Defining a Frequency Plan Chapter 2 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\install.fm 52 Printing a Frequency Plan If a PC with the BTS Laptop Utility program is connected to the Test Set, you may print frequency plans to the BTS Laptop Utility Other Data window. This can be useful for record-keep...
Page 52 - Establishing a Connection with the MSC for Testing; Establishing a Direct-Dial Modem Connection
Installation Establishing a Connection with the MSC for Testing Chapter 2 53 Insta llation Establishing a Connection with the MSC for Testing If it is not set up already, you must establish the connection between the PC and the MSC. This may be accomplished using either a direct dial-up modem connec...
Page 53 - If You Noticed Problems; Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” on page 129
Installation If You Noticed Problems Chapter 2 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\install.fm 54 If You Noticed Problems If you were unable to load and run the Test Software, make the required entries, or encountered error messages, refer to Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” on page 129 for help.
Page 54 - Chapter 3; Conne
Chapter 3 55 Conne ctio ns 3 Connections This chapter shows the connections between the Test Set and the Base Station. The Test Software will display a screen prompt whenever a connection or a change in connections is required.
Page 55 - Test Set to Base Station Connections; Series II Base Station Test Port (In Service) Connections
Connections Test Set to Base Station Connections Chapter 3 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\connect.fm 56 Test Set to Base Station Connections Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2 show connections between the Test Set and the Base Stations. Figure 3-1 Series II Base Station Test Port (In Service) Connections J1 J2 ...
Page 56 - Series II Base Station TX Antenna Port (Out of Service) Connections
Connections Test Set to Base Station Connections Chapter 3 57 Conne ctio ns Figure 3-2 Series II Base Station TX Antenna Port (Out of Service) Connections
Page 58 - Chapter 4; est; Performing Tests
Chapter 4 59 Perf ormin g T est s 4 Performing Tests This chapter describes detailed procedures to be used in running the Test Software tests and utilities.
Page 60 - Calibrating the Test Setup; “Loading and; “TX Antenna Port Cable Calibration” on page 84; Calibration/Utilities Menu Screen
Performing Tests Overview Chapter 4 61 Perf ormin g T est s Calibrating the Test Setup If you did not know the Base Station TX Antenna Port Cable Loss, or the Base Station TX Test Port Cable Loss, or the Base Station TX Coupler Losses when you entered the data on the Base Station Configuration Menu ...
Page 61 - Selecting Tests; Select tests by loading and running the Test Software (see; Test Selections; field on the Lucent; Test Selections Screen
Performing Tests Overview Chapter 4 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\perftst.fm 62 Selecting Tests Select tests by loading and running the Test Software (see “Loading and Running the Test Software” on page 23 ) and selecting the Test Selections field on the Lucent CDMA Tests Main Menu screen. The Test So...
Page 62 - Selecting Utilities; field on the Lucent CDMA Tests Main Menu screen. The Test
Performing Tests Overview Chapter 4 63 Perf ormin g T est s Selecting Utilities Select calibration and support utilities by loading and running the Test Software (see “Loading and Running the Test Software” on page 23 ) and selecting the Calibration/Utilities field on the Lucent CDMA Tests Main Menu...
Page 63 - Running Tests; “Saving/Deleting a Procedure” on page 109; For More Information; For more details on the tests in this chapter:; “Parameters” on page 118
Performing Tests Overview Chapter 4 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\perftst.fm 64 Running Tests NOTE Before starting to run operational tests, make certain that you have set PARAMETER 32. ZZZZ Test Demo Mode [0=normal 1=demo] to 0. You are now ready to select and run tests. On the Test Selections Menu s...
Page 65 - Parameters and Specifications Used; TX Test Port Cable Loss; Select and Run the Test; “Defining a Frequency Plan” on; Review the Results
Performing Tests Full Site Test (FCC) Chapter 4 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\perftst.fm 66 Parameters and Specifications Used The following parameters and specifications are used when running this test. See Chapter 5, “Reference,” on page 95 for descriptions of the parameters and specifications. Para...
Page 66 - Full Site Test Results for One AMPS Setup Radio; IBASIC Controller Status*
Performing Tests Full Site Test (FCC) Chapter 4 67 Perf ormin g T est s Figure 4-4 Full Site Test Results for One AMPS Setup Radio Measurement or action in progress. Testing status. Test results for one of the radios being tested. IBASIC Controller Status* *The IBASIC status indicators reflect the c...
Page 67 - Single Radio Test; “Which Test Set Port to Use – ANT IN or RF IN/OUT?” on page 35
Performing Tests Single Radio Test Chapter 4 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\perftst.fm 68 Single Radio Test This test measures several aspects of a single radio. When the test is run, a setup screen is displayed to specify information about the radio you want to test. The measurements made on each radi...
Page 68 - TX Antenna Port Cable Loss
Performing Tests Single Radio Test Chapter 4 69 Perf ormin g T est s Parameters and Specifications Used The following parameters and specifications are used when running this test. See Chapter 5, “Reference,” on page 95 for descriptions of the parameters and specifications. Parameters: • 1. Adjust T...
Page 69 - Partial Single Radio Test Results for AMPS Radio
Performing Tests Single Radio Test Chapter 4 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\perftst.fm 70 For AMPS Setup Radios: — Set the Configuration Status to Active to test a radio while it is in service, or select Configured to take the radio out of service for testing. — Enter the Channel Number for the setup r...
Page 70 - TX Power Adjustment
Performing Tests TX Power Adjustment Chapter 4 71 Perf ormin g T est s TX Power Adjustment This adjustment procedure provides an analog display of power measurements. This mode is useful when making adjustments to power levels on a transmitter. Features of the power meter display include: • Tick mar...
Page 72 - Power Meter Display
Performing Tests TX Power Adjustment Chapter 4 73 Perf ormin g T est s Figure 4-6 Power Meter Display The longer tick marks are the high and low specification limits. This prompt indicates if power is low, within specifications, or high. These values indicate the high and low display limits of the m...
Page 73 - Spectrum Analyzer; “Which Base Station
Performing Tests Spectrum Analyzer Chapter 4 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\perftst.fm 74 Spectrum Analyzer This function configures the Test Set to display spectrum sweeps. It is useful in verifying the presence of a signal or searching for interference sources. This function may be performed in-servi...
Page 74 - For AMPS Setup Radios:; Spectrum Analyzer Display
Performing Tests Spectrum Analyzer Chapter 4 75 Perf ormin g T est s For AMPS Radios: — Enter the Channel Number for the radio. — Enter the Radio ID# (number) for the radio. — Enter the VRAL (Voice RAdio Level) for the radio. — Set the Send Commands to MSC field to YES for automated testing using a ...
Page 76 - TX Gain Test
Performing Tests TX Gain Test Chapter 4 77 Perf ormin g T est s TX Gain Test This test measures the transmit gain of a low-output-power TX device. CAUTION This test is designed to measure the gain through only low-output-power elements. It is not designed to measure the LAC gain on a Series II Base ...
Page 77 - Proceed
Performing Tests TX Gain Test Chapter 4 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\perftst.fm 78 Step 5. Select the Generator Output Level [dBm] field. Enter the signal level from the Test Set into the amplifier by either turning the knob to the desired value and pressing it, or using the DATA ENTRY keys to enter ...
Page 78 - RX Gain Test; This test is designed to measure the gain through; only; for descriptions of the parameters and specifications.
Performing Tests RX Gain Test Chapter 4 79 Perf ormin g T est s RX Gain Test This test measures the gain through RX devices such as the low-noise amplifiers in a Base Station. CAUTION This test is designed to measure the gain through only low-output-power elements. This test uses the Test Set ANT IN...
Page 80 - TX –39 dBm Power Test; config multi radio
Performing Tests TX –39 dBm Power Test Chapter 4 81 Perf ormin g T est s TX –39 dBm Power Test This test provides the process by which all radios are adjusted to produce drive signals to the linear amplifier circuit (LAC) that are approximately equal and within the proper range. This test uses infor...
Page 81 - “Defining a Frequency Plan” on page 43
Performing Tests TX –39 dBm Power Test Chapter 4 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\perftst.fm 82 Parameters and Specifications Used The following parameters and specifications are used when running this test. See Chapter 5, “Reference,” on page 95 for descriptions of the parameters and specifications. Par...
Page 83 - TX Antenna Port Cable Calibration; Select and Run the Utility
Performing Tests TX Antenna Port Cable Calibration Chapter 4 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\perftst.fm 84 TX Antenna Port Cable Calibration This utility measures the signal loss through the cable used to connect the Test Set to the Base Station TX antenna Port. (This loss must be known when making powe...
Page 84 - ) to continue, the Test Software will display a query asking if you; Yes; or
Performing Tests TX Antenna Port Cable Calibration Chapter 4 85 Perf ormin g T est s Review the Results The Test Software will display the measured insertion loss and test frequency. When you press the k1 ( Proceed ) to continue, the Test Software will display a query asking if you wish to store the...
Page 85 - TX Test Port Cable Calibration
Performing Tests TX Test Port Cable Calibration Chapter 4 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\perftst.fm 86 TX Test Port Cable Calibration This utility measures the signal loss through the cable used to connect the Test Set to the Base Station TX Test Port. This is the Base Station port that samples the tra...
Page 87 - TX Test Port Coupling Measurements; At the start of the test, you must full or partial calibration.; Full; • In; Partial
Performing Tests TX Test Port Coupling Measurements Chapter 4 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\perftst.fm 88 TX Test Port Coupling Measurements This utility measures the loss associated with testing from a Base Station TX Test Port. This provides to the Test Software a coupling factor to use with measure...
Page 90 - Insertion Loss Measurement
Performing Tests Insertion Loss Measurement Chapter 4 91 Perf ormin g T est s Insertion Loss Measurement This utility measures the loss associated with RF cables, filters, and other passive devices in the measurement path. This test uses the Test Set internal source and measures the relative loss th...
Page 91 - Test Set Screen Capture
Performing Tests Insertion Loss Measurement Chapter 4 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\perftst.fm 92 Step 4. Scroll to the Loss Measurement Type field and press the knob to toggle the setting to Swept or Discrete . If you select Swept , the Test Software will measure the loss over the frequency range tha...
Page 92 - Return Loss Measurement
Performing Tests Return Loss Measurement Chapter 4 93 Perf ormin g T est s Return Loss Measurement This utility measures the return loss of a cable, antenna, or other device in the swept mode. An SWR bridge and a 6-dB pad are connected to the Test Set. The Test Software uses the pad to improve the m...
Page 94 - Chapter 5; Chapter
Chapter 5 95 Refe rence 5 Reference This chapter describes Test Software operational details that were not covered in Chapter 2, “Installation,” on page 21 , Chapter 3, “Connections,” on page 55 , and Chapter 4, “Performing Tests,” on page 59 . The information in this chapter is organized by key top...
Page 95 - “Accessing Test Software Functions” on page 97
Reference Overview Chapter 5 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Reference.fm 96 Overview Refer to the following topic areas for detailed instructions on Test Software use: “Accessing Test Software Functions” on page 97 . “BTS Laptop Utility Program Windows” on page 113 . “Demo (Demonstration) Mode” on page...
Page 96 - Accessing Test Software Functions
Reference Accessing Test Software Functions Chapter 5 97 Refe rence Accessing Test Software Functions Test Software functions may be accessed from the various menu screens. These include the SOFTWARE MENU screen, which is the master screen from which the others are reached. The following eight sub-s...
Page 97 - SOFTWARE MENU Screen Overview; Pressing the front-panel; SOFTWARE MENU Screen
Reference Accessing Test Software Functions Chapter 5 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Reference.fm 98 SOFTWARE MENU Screen Overview Pressing the front-panel Menu key will cause the Test Set to display the SOFTWARE MENU screen (see Figure 5-1 ). This screen allows the user to configure and run custom Tes...
Page 98 - Loading a Test Procedure; Run Test
Reference Accessing Test Software Functions Chapter 5 99 Refe rence Loading a Test Procedure Before you begin testing, you must load the Test Software into the Test Set memory (see Figure 5-2 ). To load the Test Software, select the location where the procedure currently resides (in this case, it wi...
Page 99 - Loading the Test Software Card and Procedure; Load the Test Software card and a procedure as shown in; Loading the Test Software Card
Reference Accessing Test Software Functions Chapter 5 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Reference.fm 100 Loading the Test Software Card and Procedure Load the Test Software card and a procedure as shown in Figure 5-3 and Figure 5-4 . Figure 5-3 Loading the Test Software Card Turn the power on. (The power ...
Page 101 - “Saving/Deleting a Procedure” on page; Customizing a Test Procedure
Reference Accessing Test Software Functions Chapter 5 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Reference.fm 102 Customizing a Test Procedure Test Software packages have been designed so that you may make changes easily from the Test Set front panel (see Figure 5-5 ). For example, you may insert or delete tests, ...
Page 102 - Changing Test Parameters; Parm Test Parameters; field to display the TESTS
Reference Accessing Test Software Functions Chapter 5 103 Refe rence Changing Test Parameters The Test Software uses parameters to optimize the test environment and conditions for the testing situation. The default test parameters are determined by examining the test requirements and specifications ...
Page 104 - Select
Reference Accessing Test Software Functions Chapter 5 105 Refe rence Figure 5-8 Changing Test Parameters (continued) Select 7 Pr es s t he Me nu k ey to r et ur n t o th e MDM Flow Control [1=None 15 1.000000 Select 4 6 U s e t he D A TA EN T RY k ey s t o en te r a va lue , th en se le ct it . SO F...
Page 105 - Changing Pass/Fail Limits; Spec Pass/Fail Limits
Reference Accessing Test Software Functions Chapter 5 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Reference.fm 106 Changing Pass/Fail Limits Pass/Fail limits define the values with which a measurement result is compared to determine if the Base Station under test meets the specified standards. Default values are se...
Page 108 - Saving/Deleting a Procedure; Proc Save/Delete Procedure; field to display the; Del Proc
Reference Accessing Test Software Functions Chapter 5 109 Refe rence Saving/Deleting a Procedure A test procedure is a collection of channel information, test parameters, testing order, and pass/fail limits saved in a file that customizes the Test Software to a specific application. Ordinarily, proc...
Page 112 - BTS Laptop Utility Program Windows; “Operating the BTS Laptop Utility Program” on page; Switch Terminal Window
Reference BTS Laptop Utility Program Windows Chapter 5 113 Refe rence BTS Laptop Utility Program Windows The BTS Laptop Utility program provides five windows in which information may be display or entered. These windows are: Switch Terminal , Test Set Terminal , Other Data , Test Results , and Test ...
Page 113 - Test Results Window; The
Reference BTS Laptop Utility Program Windows Chapter 5 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Reference.fm 114 Figure 5-16 Short-Form Test Results Example Test Results Window The Test Results window displays test results. These results may be saved for later use (see Figure 5-17 for an example of the display)....
Page 114 - Test Set Screen Capture Window; “Configuring the Test Set and PC Serial Ports for Communication
Reference BTS Laptop Utility Program Windows Chapter 5 115 Refe rence Test Set Screen Capture Window The Test Set Screen Capture window allows you to capture a Test Software screen image and save it as a bit map file for later view or use. This is very helpful when using the Test Set spectrum analyz...
Page 115 - ZZZZ Test Demo; Selecting the DEMO Procedure; it will remain in the Test Set memory until you load; Select Procedure Location:
Reference Demo (Demonstration) Mode Chapter 5 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Reference.fm 116 Demo (Demonstration) Mode The demonstration mode offers a good method for becoming familiar with the operation of the Test Software. Demo mode allows you to step through the menus and simulate testing without ...
Page 116 - Selecting Demo Mode Using the Control Parameter; it will stay on until you turn it off; Exiting the Demo Mode
Reference Demo (Demonstration) Mode Chapter 5 117 Refe rence Selecting Demo Mode Using the Control Parameter Select the demo mode using the control parameter as follows: NOTE Once the demo mode is enabled, it will stay on until you turn it off . Even if you turn off the Test Set and run the Test Sof...
Page 117 - Parameters
Reference Parameters Chapter 5 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Reference.fm 118 Parameters The Test Software uses the entries in the Test Parameters screen to customize testing and specify serial communications settings. A special parameter allows the Test Software to run in a demonstration mode, which ...
Page 120 - of the Series II type.; MSC ECP Number; out of service for testing at the TX antenna ports.
Reference Parameters Chapter 5 121 Refe rence 17. MSC BTS Type [1=Series II 2=M 3=MM] Enter the selection to specify the type of Base Station to be tested. • If you select 1, indicates to the Test Software that the Base Station to be tested is of the Series II type. • If you select 2, indicates to t...
Page 121 - “TX Test Port Cable Calibration” on
Reference Parameters Chapter 5 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Reference.fm 122 26. TX Coupling Factor [ANT 4] Enter the value of coupling factor for the Base Station TX Test Port for the specified antenna. 27. TX Coupling Factor [ANT 5] Enter the value of coupling factor for the Base Station TX Test Po...
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Reference Parameters Chapter 5 123 Refe rence Figure 5-18 Determining the Best IF Filter Setting 32. ZZZZ Test Demo Mode [0=normal 1=demo] Enter the selection to determine whether the Test Software will operate in normal or demonstration mode. • If you select 0, the Test Software will run in normal ...
Page 123 - “Changing Pass/Fail Limits” on page 106; AMPS Data Peak Deviation; AMPS Deviation at -16 dBm Audio Level; Enter the upper and lower deviation limits, in kHz.; AMPS Deviation at 0 dBm Audio Level; Enter the upper deviation limit only, in kHz.; AMPS Distortion at -16 dBm Audio Level
Reference Specifications (Pass/Fail Limits) Chapter 5 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Reference.fm 124 Specifications (Pass/Fail Limits) The Test Software uses the entries in the TESTS (Pass/Fail Limits) screen to determine if a measurement meets the test requirements. If not, it displays a “fail” indic...
Page 124 - While the previous limits (; In general, it is best to set the
Reference Specifications (Pass/Fail Limits) Chapter 5 125 Refe rence 7. AMPS SAT Frequency Error Enter the upper and lower limits, in Hz. The Test Software measures the difference between the measured SAT frequency and the SAT frequency specified in the Base Station Configuration Menu, and compares ...
Page 125 - Testing without MSC Control; Chapter 4, “Performing Tests,” on page 59; Send Control Commands to MSC
Reference Testing without MSC Control Chapter 5 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Reference.fm 126 Testing without MSC Control Chapter 4, “Performing Tests,” on page 59 lists the steps for fully automated testing, using the Test Software to control the Base Station. The steps of that chapter use a PC to c...
Page 126 - Using a PC Card; Initializing a PC Card; Format Card; Troubleshooting PC Card Use; Medium uninitialized. Do you want to initialize?
Reference Using a PC Card Chapter 5 127 Refe rence Using a PC Card Before a PC card may be used for the first time, it must be initialized. The following tow sections describe the initialization process and offer some troubleshooting information in the event of a problem with the use of a PC card. I...
Page 127 - Chapter 6; rouble
Chapter 6 129 T rouble s hooting 6 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information that is useful if you encounter Test Software or measurement errors or if you question measurement results.
Page 128 - Error Summary; Help for Communication Errors:
Troubleshooting Error Summary Chapter 6 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Trouble.fm 130 Error Summary Overview This chapter lists errors that might be encountered when loading or running the Test Software. The errors are listed roughly in the order of possible occurrence when getting started using the Te...
Page 129 - Troubleshooting the Test Software Installation; Preset; Assembly Level Repair Guide
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Test Software Installation Chapter 6 131 T rouble s hooting Troubleshooting the Test Software Installation If the Test Software did not install properly, check the following: • Is the power on? • Is the PC card inserted in the correct orientation? • Is the PC card...
Page 130 - Errors When Loading and Running the Test Software; permanent; To delete a single register:; Recall; all; Recall
Troubleshooting Errors When Loading and Running the Test Software Chapter 6 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Trouble.fm 132 Errors When Loading and Running the Test Software This group of errors would most often be encountered before the Main Menu appears. Such errors would be most likely to occur the fi...
Page 131 - Communication Errors; Errors When First Setting Up or Connecting to MSC; Switch Terminal; “Troubleshooting; Communication Errors During Testing; Abort
Troubleshooting Communication Errors Chapter 6 133 T rouble s hooting Communication Errors Errors When First Setting Up or Connecting to MSC • Message: Base Station did not answer... If commands are misunderstood at the MSC end, this error message might occur. Use the Switch Terminal window in the B...
Page 132 - Troubleshooting Checks for Communication Problems; “Optional Accessory Kits” on page
Troubleshooting Communication Errors Chapter 6 O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\Trouble.fm 134 Troubleshooting Checks for Communication Problems The following list provides items to check when you are having communication difficulties using the external modem to connect to the MSC. ❏ Cable connections: M...
Page 133 - Errors While Attempting Measurements; Base Station Connection; Base Station Connection
Troubleshooting Errors While Attempting Measurements Chapter 6 135 T rouble s hooting Errors While Attempting Measurements The following error messages might be posted once a test mode has begun making measurements: • Full Site Test (FCC) is selected but does not run. The Full Site Test uses a frequ...
Page 134 - Appendix A; Acronyms
Appendix A 137 Acron y m s A Acronyms There are numerous acronyms used throughout the wireless communications field. Many of those are used in this manual. The following list provides the meanings for the more significant acronyms for purposes of operating the Test Software.
Page 135 - Acronyms and Meanings
Acronyms Acronyms and Meanings Appendix A O:\Manuals\E6385A_Amps\Book\appendix.fm 138 Acronyms and Meanings ACU − Analog Conversion Unit AIF − Antenna Interface Frame AWGN − Added White Gaussian Noise BBA − BIU/BCR/ACU combination BCR − Baseband Combiner and Radio BIU − Bus Interface Unit CAT − Cata...
Page 137 - Index; Inde
Index Index 141 Inde x A Accessing Test Software Functions , 97 Changing Pass/Fail Limits , 106 Changing Test Parameters , 103 Customizing a Test Procedure , 102 Loading a Test Procedure , 99 Loading the Test Software Card and Procedure , 100 Saving/Deleting a Procedure , 109 SOFTWARE MENU Screen Ov...
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