Specifications

Testing
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• Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (www.ul.com)
• (MC57xx only) CDG (CDMA Development Group—www.cdg.org)
• (MC8xxx only) GCF (Global Certification Forum—
www.globalcertificationforum.org) outside of North America
• (MC8xxx only) PTCRB (PCS Type Certification Review Board—
www.ptcrb.com) in North America
Production testing
Note: Production testing
typically continues for the
life of the product.
Each assembled device should be tested to make sure the module is installed
correctly and is functioning within normal operating parameters.
Note: All Sierra Wireless AirPrime embedded modules are fully factory-tested to ensure
they conform to published product specifications.
In general, production testing ensures that the module is installed correctly (I/O
signals are passed between the host and module), and the antenna is connected
and performing to specifications (RF tests).
Typical items to test include host connectivity, the RF assembly (Tx and/or Rx, as
appropriate), and the audio assembly (for voice-enabled modules).
Note: The amount and types of tests to perform are your decision—the tests listed in this
section are guidelines only. Make sure that the tests you perform exercise functionality to
the degree that your situation requires—this may include, for example, testing network
availability, any host device configuration issues, baseband testing (GPIO/Audio, host/
module connectors) and appropriate RF testing (Tx and/or Rx).
Use an appropriate test station for your testing environment (see Acceptance test
requirements on page 70 for suggestions) and use AT commands to control the
integrated module.
Note: Your test location must be protected from ESD to avoid interference with the module
and antenna(s) (assuming that your test computer is in a disassembled state).
Also, consider using an RF shielding box as shown in the suggested test equipment—
local government regulations may prohibit unauthorized transmissions.
Suggested manual functional test
procedure
This section presents a suggested procedure for performing a basic manual
functional test on a laboratory bench using an AirPrime embedded module and a
Mini Card Dev Kit. When you have become familiar with the testing method, use it
to develop your own automated production testing procedures.