Agilent Technologies 83217A Option 001 CDMA/AMPS/NAMPS TESTS Reference Guide Software Revision A.03.03 and above Agilent Part Number: 83217-90002 Manual Revision G Printed in U.S.A.
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Contents Product Description Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Software Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Items Included in the Agilent Technologies 83217A, Option 001 Software 11 Test Descriptions Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents TEST_36 - TXD Maximum RF Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 TEST_37 - TXD Minimum Controlled Output Power . . . . . . . . 82 TEST_38 - RXD Traffic Channel FER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 TEST_39 - RXD Sensitivity & Dynamic Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 TEST_40 - CPD Softer Handoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 TEST_41 - RTD RX/TX CDMA Quick General . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 TEST_42 - CPD CDMA Voice Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 27. TXA Output Power at Level 1 (dBm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28. TXA Output Power at Level 2 (dBm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29. TXA Output Power at Level 3 (dBm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30. TXA Output Power at Level 4 (dBm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31. TXA Output Power at Level 5 (dBm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32. TXA Output Power at Level 6 (dBm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33. TXA Output Power at Level 7 (dBm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 20. RT Test at Extreme Settings [0=no 1=yes] . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 21. RT Use DUPLEX OUT & ANT IN [0=no 1=yes] . . . . . . . . 179 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 23. RXA Audio Response Step Frequency (kHz) . . . . . . . . . . . 181 24. RXA Expandor Step Level (dB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 25. RXA FVC Message Error Rate RF Level (dBm) . . . . . .
1 Product Description 7
Product Description Description Description The Agilent Technologies 83217A Option 001 Software when used with the Agilent 8924C CDMA Mobile Test Set provides parametric test capability for 800 MHz CDMA/AMPS/NAMPS Mobile Stations. The Agilent 83217A Option 001 Software can be used for the installation, maintenance, and/or repair of CDMA or CDMA/AMPS/NAMPS Mobile Stations. 8 Chapter 1 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\prdscrip.
Product Description Software Functions Software Functions • Parametric verification of CDMA mobile station transmitter and receiver performance. • Parametric verification of AMPS/NAMPS mobile station transmitter and receiver performance. • In-depth call processing, including registration and handoffs. • Digital to Analog Handoffs.
Product Description Software Features Software Features • Test results and pass/fail indications are displayed on the Test Set’s screen, and can be output to a printer, disk drive, memory card, PC, or HP1 Palmtop computer. • Tests order, pass/fail limits, testing conditions and equipment configurations can be changed. • RF path losses can be compensated for. • Test procedures can be modified and saved to a memory card (included with the software). • Tests can be executed continuously or in single steps.
Product Description Items Included in the Agilent Technologies 83217A, Option 001 Software Items Included in the Agilent Technologies 83217A, Option 001 Software • Memory cards: — (1) 2 Mbyte Flash (containing the Agilent 83217A option 001 software), part number 83217-10001. — (1) Uninitialized 64 Kbyte SRAM (for storage), part number Agilent 83230A. • Agilent 83217A Test Software Introduction to Operation. • Agilent 83217A Test Software User’s Guide. • Agilent 83217A Opt.
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Test Descriptions Introduction Introduction A test is made up of a series of programming commands which configure the Test Set for a particular measurement environment. After the Test Set is properly configured the desired measurement is made and the measurement results are available to the user. One or more tests make up a procedure. While you may change the tests that make up a procedure, you may not change the measurements the test will perform.
Test Descriptions Introduction Test Nomenclature The prefixes used with the individual test descriptions are defined as follows: CPA - Call Processing, Analog tests • CPD - Call Processing, Digital tests • OTA - Other Tests, Analog • RXA - Receiver, Analog tests • RTD - Receiver/Transmitter, Digital tests • RXD - Receiver, Digital tests • TXA - Transmitter, Analog tests • TXD - Transmitter, Digital tests Other Nomenclature • MSUT - Mobile Station Under Test Chapter 2 15
Test Descriptions TEST_01 - CPA Registration TEST_01 - CPA Registration Description This test reads and decodes the phone’s Reverse Control Channel (RECC) and outputs the following registration information: • Phone number: • MIN: • Serial number: , , < hexadecimal number> • Power Class: • Transmission: • Bandwidth: <20 MHz or 25 MHz> NOTE Regarding the serial number data shown above, t
Test Descriptions TEST_01 - CPA Registration Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 49.
Test Descriptions TEST_02 - CPA Page TEST_02 - CPA Page Description Initiates a call to the mobile station from the base station. Specifically, this test does the following: 1. Performs a page to the MSUT 2. Performs 3 of 5 majority voting on the Reverse Control Message 3. Performs BCH (Bose-Chaudhuri-Hocquenghem) error detection and correction of the Reverse Control Message 4. Tests each section of the page response, bit by bit 5.
Test Descriptions TEST_03 - TXA Frequency Error TEST_03 - TXA Frequency Error Description This test measures the difference between the unmodulated carrier frequency and the assigned carrier frequency. TXA frequency error is measured on a voice channel with voice modulation off, and SAT modulation on. This test is performed at the nominal supply voltage.
Test Descriptions TEST_04 - TXA RF Power Output TEST_04 - TXA RF Power Output NOTE This test will not run if all three of the following conditions are true: 1. The test set is an Agilent 8924E. 2. The test set does not include a spectrum analyzer (hardware Option 012). 3. Parameter 21 is set to YES. If any of these conditions is not true, the test will run. Description This test measures the output power of the mobile station’s transmitter into a 50-ohm load.
Test Descriptions TEST_04 - TXA RF Power Output Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 15. RT High Supply Voltage (Vdc) • 16. RT Low Supply Voltage (Vdc) • 17. RT Nominal Supply Voltage (Vdc) • 20. RT Test at Extreme Settings [0=no 1=yes] • 21.
Test Descriptions TEST_05 - TXA Modulation Deviation Limiting TEST_05 - TXA Modulation Deviation Limiting Description This test measures the ability of the transmitter circuits to prevent the transmitter from producing deviations in excess of rated system deviation. This test measures the Peak+ and the Peak− values of the instantaneous (INST) and steady state (SS) modulation. Symmetry is based upon the difference between positive and negative swings of the carrier at any level of modulation. 1.
Test Descriptions TEST_05 - TXA Modulation Deviation Limiting Parameters Used High and low supply voltages are measured only if an external power supply has been configured to be used over GPIB by the test system and if the parameter 20. RT Test at Extreme Settings [0=no 1=yes] is set to 1. See “TEST_13 - TXA Current Drain” on page 36 for details on configuring an GPIB power supply. • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4.
Test Descriptions TEST_06 - TXA Audio Frequency Response TEST_06 - TXA Audio Frequency Response Description This test measures how closely the frequency deviation of the transmitter follows a 6 dB/octave pre-emphasis slope over a given frequency range. This test will check the audio response frequencies of 300 Hz to 3 kHz . NOTE Audio connections from the radio to the test system are required for this test. The test results indicate the flatness of the audio output as frequency is varied.
Test Descriptions TEST_06 - TXA Audio Frequency Response Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 14. RC Compandor is Always On [0=no 1=yes] • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 37. TXA Audio Response Step Frequency (kHz) • 49.
Test Descriptions TEST_07 - TXA Audio Distortion TEST_07 - TXA Audio Distortion Description This test measures the level of the demodulated carrier’s audio distortion. NOTE Audio connections from the radio to the test system are required for this test. The test system does not have expandor circuitry. If your testing conditions require correction for this situation, you must change the limits set in pass/fail limit 8. RXA NAMPS Expandor Zero Reference Level (dBV), as required.
Test Descriptions TEST_08 - TXA Signaling Tone/DST TEST_08 - TXA Signaling Tone/DST Description If the channel is a wide voice channel, this test measures the signaling tone’s frequency and peak deviation. Since the SAT tone is always on during this test, deviation is measured with the rms detector, with and without the signaling tone on. The peak deviation of the signaling tone is calculated from the two readings. Therefore, test results indicate peak deviation, not peak+ or peak −.
Test Descriptions TEST_08 - TXA Signaling Tone/DST Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 14. RC Compandor is Always On [0=no 1=yes] • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 49. TXA TS Atten for Signaling [0, 20, 40] (dB) 28 Chapter 2 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\tdscrip.
Test Descriptions TEST_09 - TXA FM Hum and Noise TEST_09 - TXA FM Hum and Noise Description This test measures the ratio of residual frequency modulation to the standard test modulation. NOTE Audio connections from the radio to the test system are required for this test. The test system does not have expandor circuitry. If your testing conditions require correction for this situation, you must change the limits set in the pass/fail limit 19. TXA FM Hum and Noise (dB), as required.
Test Descriptions TEST_10 - TXA SAT/DSAT TEST_10 - TXA SAT/DSAT Description If the channel is a wide voice channel, this test measures the frequency error and peak deviation of the three SAT tones. The rms detector is used for measuring SAT deviation. The SAT deviation is then converted to a peak reading. Also, this test uses the 6 kHz BPF. If the channel is a narrow voice channel, the test system transmits DSAT sequence #3=25AD4D in hexadecimal.
Test Descriptions TEST_10 - TXA SAT/DSAT Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 14. RC Compandor is Always On [0=no 1=yes] • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 49.
Test Descriptions TEST_11 - TXA RVC Data Deviation TEST_11 - TXA RVC Data Deviation Description This test provides three possible modes of operation, determined by: The first method, selected by setting parameter 48. TXA Transient/ss data [0=tran 1=bth 2=ss] to 0=tran, measures the Peak+ and Peak− frequency deviation of the data in the entire Reverse Voice Channel (RVC) burst to ensure that it is within the specified limits.
Test Descriptions TEST_11 - TXA RVC Data Deviation Applications RVC data is Manchester-encoded data that is used for cellular system signaling and control. Manchester encoding is accomplished by transforming each NRZ (non-return to zero) binary one to a zero-to-one transition and each NRZ binary zero to a one-to-zero transition. The data stream is then used to modulate the transmitter carrier using direct, binary, frequency-shift keying (FSK).
Test Descriptions TEST_12 - TXA Compressor Response TEST_12 - TXA Compressor Response Description This test measures the compressor’s zero reference deviation and operating range. For every 2 dB change in input level, there should be a nominal output level change of 1 dB. NOTE Audio connections from the radio to the test system are required for this test. Compressor response is expressed in dB of tracking error over the indicated operating range. • The deviation is set to 2.9 kHz (1.
Test Descriptions TEST_12 - TXA Compressor Response Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 14. RC Compandor is Always On [0=no 1=yes] • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 38. TXA Compressor Start Level (dB) • 39. TXA Compressor Step Level (dB) • 40.
Test Descriptions TEST_13 - TXA Current Drain TEST_13 - TXA Current Drain Description This test measures the average power supply current drawn by the MSUT when it is operating. The transmitter’s current drain is expressed in amps. This test can measure current drain using two methods. The test software first looks to see if an GPIB power supply has been configured in the External Devices. If one has been configured, the current drain will be measured via the programmable power supply over GPIB.
Test Descriptions TEST_13 - TXA Current Drain Configuring the Rear-Panel DC-Current Measurement 1. The DC-current measurement must be zeroed before the measurement. Access the test system’s TESTS screen by pushing the TESTS key on the front panel. 2. Position the cursor at the AF ANL field under To Screen and select it. 3. Position the cursor at the DC Current field and select it (this should be done before any current is applied to the test system’s measurement terminals).
Test Descriptions TEST_13 - TXA Current Drain Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 41. TXA Current Drain Levels Tested [BWD #] • 49. TXA TS Atten for Signaling [0, 20, 40] (dB) 38 Chapter 2 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\tdscrip.
Test Descriptions TEST_14 - RXA Expandor TEST_14 - RXA Expandor Description This test measures the expandor’s zero reference level and operating range. For every 1 dB change in input level, there should be a nominal output level change of 2 dB. NOTE Audio connections from the radio to the test system are required for this test. Expandor response is expressed in dBV for the zero reference level, and in dB for the tracking error over the indicated operating range.
Test Descriptions TEST_14 - RXA Expandor Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 14. RC Compandor is Always On [0=no 1=yes] • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 24. RXA Expandor Step Level (dB) • 31. RXA Set Audio Lvl [0=no xx=level volts] • 32.
Test Descriptions TEST_15 - RXA Audio Frequency Response TEST_15 - RXA Audio Frequency Response Description NOTE Audio connections from the radio to the test system are required for this test. This test measures the ability of the receiver’s audio output circuitry to follow a 6 dB/octave de-emphasis curve, as well as to follow an audio-bandpass response. An RF signal with a level specified by parameter 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) is applied with a constant deviation.
Test Descriptions TEST_15 - RXA Audio Frequency Response Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 14. RC Compandor is Always On [0=no 1=yes] • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 23. RXA Audio Response Step Frequency (kHz) • 31. RXA Set Audio Lvl [0=no xx=level volts] • 32.
Test Descriptions TEST_16 - RXA Audio Distortion TEST_16 - RXA Audio Distortion Description This test measures the distortion from the receiver when a standard test tone is applied to the radio. NOTE Audio connections from the radio to the test system are required for this test. Also, this test uses the C-Message audio filter or the CCITT audio filter if it is installed in the test system. • A −50 dBm RF signal is applied to the receiver’s antenna.
Test Descriptions TEST_17 - RXA Hum and Noise TEST_17 - RXA Hum and Noise Description This test measures the ratio, expressed in dB, of: • The residual audio output in the absence of modulation, • To the rated audio output. NOTE Audio connections from the radio to the test system are required for this test. • A −50 dBm RF signal is applied to the receiver’s antenna. • The −50 dBm RF signal is modulated to deviate to 8 kHz at a 1 kHz rate with a SAT tone present.
Test Descriptions TEST_18 - RXA SINAD TEST_18 - RXA SINAD Description This test sets and measures the ratio, expressed in dB, of: • Signal + Noise + Distortion, • to Noise + Distortion. The receiver’s SINAD is measured at the RF level specified by parameter 29. RXA RF Level for SINAD (dBm). NOTE Audio connections from the radio to the test system are required for this test. Receiver SINAD is measured at the receiver’s audio output.
Test Descriptions TEST_18 - RXA SINAD Parameters Used High and low supply voltages are measured only if an external power supply has been configured to be used over GPIB by the test system and if parameter 20. RT Test at Extreme Settings [0=no 1=yes] is set 1. See “TEST_13 - TXA Current Drain” on page 36 for details on configuring an GPIB power supply. • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4.
Test Descriptions TEST_19 - RXA FVC Order Message Error Rate TEST_19 - RXA FVC Order Message Error Rate Description This test simulates a Forward Voice Channel (FVC) order message being sent from a cell site to the cellular radio and measures the Order Message Error Rate. The test works as follows: • A Forward Voice Channel (FVC) audit message is sent 100 times and the number of acknowledgments from the MSUT is counted. • The RF level is set by parameter 25. RXA FVC Message Error Rate RF Level (dBm).
Test Descriptions TEST_20 - CPA Release TEST_20 - CPA Release NOTE As part of the release test, the test software ordinarily measures power and time. However, if the test set is an Agilent 8924E, and the test set does not include a spectrum analyzer (hardware Option 012), and parameter 22 is set to YES, the test will perform only the call processing release function. In such case, no measurements are made. Description This test provides the necessary commands to release the mobile unit.
Test Descriptions TEST_21 - CPA Origination TEST_21 - CPA Origination Description This test simulates a call from the cellular phone to the base station (cell site) by putting the phone in service and having the operator originate a call from the handset. Specifically, this test performs the following: 1. The test system simulates a control channel. 2. The operator is instructed to dial 123 123 4567 after the MSUT has service.
Test Descriptions TEST_21 - CPA Origination Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 49. TXA TS Atten for Signaling [0, 20, 40] (dB) 50 Chapter 2 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\tdscrip.
Test Descriptions TEST_22 - OTA No Audio Functional TEST_22 - OTA No Audio Functional Description This test contains a collection of tests designed to provide a quick evaluation of the MSUT without the need to make audio connections from the MSUT to the test system.
Test Descriptions TEST_22 - OTA No Audio Functional Pass/Fail Limits Used • 20. TXA Frequency Error (ppm) • 22. TXA NAMPS DSAT Closure • 23. TXA NAMPS DSAT Deviation (Hz) • 24. TXA NAMPS DSAT Phase Jitter • 26. TXA Output Power at Level 0 (dBm) • 27. TXA Output Power at Level 1 (dBm) • 28. TXA Output Power at Level 2 (dBm) • 29. TXA Output Power at Level 3 (dBm) • 30. TXA Output Power at Level 4 (dBm) • 31. TXA Output Power at Level 5 (dBm) • 32.
Test Descriptions TEST_22 - OTA No Audio Functional Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 14. RC Compandor is Always On [0=no 1=yes] • 15. RT High Supply Voltage (Vdc) • 16. RT Low Supply Voltage (Vdc) • 17. RT Nominal Supply Voltage (Vdc) • 20.
Test Descriptions TEST_23 - TXA Quick General TEST_23 - TXA Quick General Description NOTE Audio connections from the radio to the test system are required for this test. These tests are designed to provide you with a quick evaluation of the cellular radio’s transmitter’s capabilities See the individual tests for descriptions.
Test Descriptions TEST_23 - TXA Quick General Pass/Fail Limits Used • 11. TXA Audio Distortion (%) • 12. TXA Audio Response Dev from 6 dB/oct (dB) • 13. TXA Audio Response Roll >2.5 kHz (dB/oct) • 19. TXA FM Hum and Noise (dB) • 20. TXA Frequency Error (ppm) • 21. TXA Modulation Limiting (kHz) • 22. TXA NAMPS DSAT Closure • 23. TXA NAMPS DSAT Deviation (Hz) • 24. TXA NAMPS DSAT Phase Jitter • 25. TXA NAMPS Modulation Limiting (kHz) • 26. TXA Output Power at Level 0 (dBm) • 27.
Test Descriptions TEST_23 - TXA Quick General Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 14. RC Compandor is Always On [0=no 1=yes] • 15. RT High Supply Voltage (Vdc) • 16. RT Low Supply Voltage (Vdc) • 17. RT Nominal Supply Voltage (Vdc) • 20.
Test Descriptions TEST_24 - RXA Quick General TEST_24 - RXA Quick General Description NOTE Audio connections from the radio to the test system are required for this test. These tests are designed to provide you with a quick evaluation of the cellular radio’s receiver’s capabilities. See the individual tests for descriptions.
Test Descriptions TEST_24 - RXA Quick General Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 14. RC Compandor is Always On [0=no 1=yes] • 15. RT High Supply Voltage (Vdc) • 16. RT Low Supply Voltage (Vdc) • 17. RT Nominal Supply Voltage (Vdc) • 20.
Test Descriptions TEST_25 - CPA Flow Chart TEST_25 - CPA Flow Chart NOTE As part of the CPA flow chart test, the test software ordinarily measures power. However, if the test set is an Agilent 8924E, and the test set does not include a spectrum analyzer (hardware Option 012), and parameter 22 is set to YES, the test will perform the rest of the tests, but not the power measurements. Description This test displays a flow-chart representing a cellular phone as it gains access to a system.
Test Descriptions TEST_25 - CPA Flow Chart 3. You can perform a page after you register the phone or you have previously performed an origination and the phone indicates service. You can page or originate onto an analog voice channel. • To page an AMPS or NAMPS phone, select the Anl Page field. • To originate an AMPS or NAMPS phone, dial a number and press the phone’s SEND key. 4.
Test Descriptions TEST_25 - CPA Flow Chart Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 21. RT Use DUPLEX OUT & ANT IN [0=no 1=yes] • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 36. TX Units for Pwr Meas [0=dBm 1=Watts] • 49.
Test Descriptions TEST_26 - TXA Switch Channels TEST_26 - TXA Switch Channels NOTE As part of the TXA switch channels test, the test software ordinarily measures power, RF frequency error, and SAT frequency error. However, if the test set is an Agilent 8924E, and the test set does not include a spectrum analyzer (hardware Option 012), and parameter 22 is set to YES, the test will perform only the RF frequency error and SAT frequency error measurements.
Test Descriptions TEST_26 - TXA Switch Channels Parameters Used • 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] • 2. CPA DSAT Vector • 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] • 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] • 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 14. RC Compandor is Always On [0=no 1=yes] • 21. RT Use DUPLEX OUT & ANT IN [0=no 1=yes] • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 36. TX Units for Pwr Meas [0=dBm 1=Watts] • 45.
Test Descriptions TEST_27 - CPA Hook Flash TEST_27 - CPA Hook Flash Description This test verifies that the correct hook-flash number (3 digits) is correctly sent by the cellular radio. The test works as follows: 1. A voice channel is established. 2. The operator is prompted to dial a 3-digit number and press the SEND key on the MSUT. 3.
Test Descriptions TEST_28 - TXA DTMF Frequency Error TEST_28 - TXA DTMF Frequency Error Description This test measures the transmitter’s Dual-Tone Multifrequency (DTMF) frequency error for the phone’s key pad. The low tone (LT) and high tone (HT) DTMF frequencies for each selected key are checked to make sure that the frequencies are within the DTMF frequency error limits for their nominal values. DTMF frequency error is expressed in%.
Test Descriptions TEST_29 - RXA MRI TEST_29 - RXA MRI Description This test sweeps the level of the RF carrier generated by the test system on a forward voice channel. The RF level is stepped from a higher level to a lower level where the step size is set by the user via the parameter table. The start and stop RF levels are hardcoded to -50 dBm and -110 dBm. At each level step, the MRI Parameter Message is sent to the MSUT with the RSSI and BER threshold fields set to zero.
Test Descriptions TEST_30 - CPD Registration TEST_30 - CPD Registration Description This test performs a CDMA registration on the mobile station as follows: 1. An analog release is performed if the MSUT is on an analog voice channel. 2. A CDMA release is performed if the MSUT is on a digital traffic channel. 3. A standard CDMA setup for call processing is performed. The standard CDMA setup performs the following instrument functions: a. Sets Sector A Power to a level set in parameter 22.
Test Descriptions TEST_30 - CPD Registration 6.
Test Descriptions TEST_30 - CPD Registration Parameters Used • 9. CPD BID Number • 11. CPD NID Number • 12. CPD SID Number • 18. RT Prot Std [0=95 1=95A 2=TSB74 3=ARIB] • 22.
Test Descriptions TEST_31 - CPD Origination TEST_31 - CPD Origination Description This test performs a CDMA MSUT-originated call as follows: 1. An analog release is performed if the MSUT is on an analog voice channel. 2. A CDMA release is performed if the MSUT is on a digital traffic channel. 3. The Answer Mode field is set to AUTO. 4. The MSUT-originated call is made. The software routine for obtaining a traffic channel performs the following tasks: a.
Test Descriptions TEST_31 - CPD Origination NOTE Regarding the serial number data shown above, the numbers are as follows: First Decimal Number: The first three digits represent the manufacturer’s code. The next eight digits represent a combination of the reserve bits and the unit serial number. Second Decimal Number: The first three digits represent the manufacturer’s code. The next two digits represent the reserve bits. The next six digits represent the unit serial number.
Test Descriptions TEST_32 - CPD Page TEST_32 - CPD Page Description This test makes a CDMA MSUT-terminated (Test Set originated) call as follows: 1. An analog release is performed if the MSUT is on an analog voice channel. 2. A CDMA release is performed if the MSUT is on a digital traffic channel. 3. The MSUT-terminated call is made. The software routine for obtaining a traffic channel performs the following tasks: a. Performs a standard CDMA setup for call processing (refer to CPD Registration). b.
Test Descriptions TEST_32 - CPD Page Parameters Used • 9. CPD BID Number • 11. CPD NID Number • 12. CPD SID Number • 18. RT Prot Std [0=95 1=95A 2=TSB74 3=ARIB] • 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] • 22.
Test Descriptions TEST_33 - TXD Waveform Quality & Freq Acc TEST_33 - TXD Waveform Quality & Freq Acc Description This test measures the CDMA waveform quality factor, ρ (rho), and a suite of related transmitter carrier measurements as follows: 1. A Service Option 2 (or 9 if parameter 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] is set to 1) call is attempted, unless a Service Option 2 call is already connected.
Test Descriptions TEST_33 - TXD Waveform Quality & Freq Acc Parameters Used • 9. CPD BID Number • 11. CPD NID Number • 12. CPD SID Number • 18. RT Prot Std [0=95 1=95A 2=TSB74 3=ARIB] • 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] • 22.
Test Descriptions TEST_34 - TXD Traffic Channel Open Loop Power TEST_34 - TXD Traffic Channel Open Loop Power Description This test measures the range of the MSUT’s output power in response to changes in the Test Set’s output power, Ior, while on a traffic channel. This test is performed as follows: 1. A Service Option 2 (or 9 if parameter 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] is set to 1) call is attempted, unless a Service Option 2 call is already connected.
Test Descriptions TEST_34 - TXD Traffic Channel Open Loop Power Pass/Fail Limits Used • 44. TXD Open Loop Output Power @ Ior=−104 dBm (dBm) • 45. TXD Open Loop Output Power @ Ior=−25dBm (dBm) • 46. TXD Open Loop Output Power @ Ior=-65dBm (dBm) Parameters Used • 9. CPD BID Number • 11. CPD NID Number • 12. CPD SID Number • 18. RT Prot Std [0=95 1=95A 2=TSB74 3=ARIB] • 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 36.
Test Descriptions TEST_35 - TXD Closed Loop Power Control TEST_35 - TXD Closed Loop Power Control Description This test measures the range of the MSUT’s output power in response to the Test Set’s power control subchannel. This test is performed as follows: 1. A Service Option 2 (or 9 if parameter 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] is set to 1) call is attempted, unless a Service Option 2 call is already connected.
Test Descriptions TEST_35 - TXD Closed Loop Power Control 9. The Test Set is programmed to send continuous “always down” power control bits at full data rate. 10.The Test Set’s input attenuator is set to its minimum value (0 dB). 11.A Channel Power measurement is made while the continuous “always down” power control bits are being sent. 12.The Closed Loop Down Range value is calculated and displayed.
Test Descriptions TEST_36 - TXD Maximum RF Output Power TEST_36 - TXD Maximum RF Output Power Description This test measures the maximum RF output power that the mobile station transmits. 1. The Cell Site Configuration screen is set up to send the parameters in the Access Parameters Message that are specified in EIA/TIA IS-98 for this test. 2. A Service Option 2 (or 9 if parameter 19.
Test Descriptions TEST_36 - TXD Maximum RF Output Power Pass/Fail Limits Used The Pass/Fail limits for this test are hard-coded into the software. The values used were obtained from TIA/EIA IS-98 minimum standard for the Maximum RF Output Power test. Parameters Used • 9. CPD BID Number • 11. CPD NID Number • 12. CPD SID Number • 18. RT Prot Std [0=95 1=95A 2=TSB74 3=ARIB] • 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 36.
Test Descriptions TEST_37 - TXD Minimum Controlled Output Power TEST_37 - TXD Minimum Controlled Output Power Description This test measures the minimum controlled RF output power of the mobile station. The minimum controlled output power is the output power, measured at the mobile station antenna connector, when both closed loop and open loop power control indicate minimum output. 1. A Service Option 2 (or 9 if parameter 19.
Test Descriptions TEST_37 - TXD Minimum Controlled Output Power Parameters Used • 9. CPD BID Number • 11. CPD NID Number • 12. CPD SID Number • 18. RT Prot Std [0=95 1=95A 2=TSB74 3=ARIB] • 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 50. TXD Antenna Gain (dB) • 36.
Test Descriptions TEST_38 - RXD Traffic Channel FER TEST_38 - RXD Traffic Channel FER Description This test measures the performance of the mobile station when demodulating a forward traffic channel in an additive white gaussian noise (AWGN) environment (no fading or multipath). The performance of the mobile station is determined by the frame error rate (FER). 1. A Service Option 2 (or 9 if parameter 19.
Test Descriptions TEST_38 - RXD Traffic Channel FER Refer to the Agilent 8924C Reference Guide for information about the FER measurement field and the Max Frames and Confidence setting fields. Pass/Fail Limits Used The Pass/Fail limits for this test are hard-coded into the software. The values used were obtained from TIA/EIA IS-98 minimum standard for the Demodulation of Forward Traffic Channel in Additive White Gaussian Noise test. Parameters Used • 9. CPD BID Number • 11. CPD NID Number • 12.
Test Descriptions TEST_39 - RXD Sensitivity & Dynamic Range TEST_39 - RXD Sensitivity & Dynamic Range Description This test measures the receiver’s sensitivity by verifying that the frame error rate (FER) does not exceed 0.5% with 95% confidence level at a mobile station received power of -104 dBm. This test measures the receiver’s dynamic range by verifying that the frame error rate (FER) does not exceed 0.5% with 95% confidence level at a mobile station received power of -25 dBm. 1.
Test Descriptions TEST_39 - RXD Sensitivity & Dynamic Range Pass/Fail Limits Used The Pass/Fail limits for this test are hard-coded into the software. The values used were obtained from TIA/EIA IS-98 minimum standard for the Receiver Sensitivity and Dynamic Range test. Parameters Used • 9. CPD BID Number • 11. CPD NID Number • 12. CPD SID Number • 18. RT Prot Std [0=95 1=95A 2=TSB74 3=ARIB] • 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) • 33.
Test Descriptions TEST_40 - CPD Softer Handoff TEST_40 - CPD Softer Handoff NOTE This test will only run on the Agilent 8924C test set. It will not run on the Agilent 8924E test set because that unit does not include a Sector B source. Description This test measures the MSUT’s ability to correctly detect Neighbor Set pilots and Candidate Set pilots. Settings for mobile-reporting parameters include T_ADD, T_DROP and T_TDROP. These values are converted to signal strength by the following equation: P*-0.
Test Descriptions TEST_40 - CPD Softer Handoff 6. The Sector B pilot strength is decreased until the mobile station detects signal strength below T_DROP for a time period greater than T_TDROP. Once again, the Sector A and Sector B signal strength settings are displayed, along with the mobile-reported pilot signal strength and the handoff Sector B Ec/Io compared to T_DROP. 7. The following information is printed to the TESTS (IBASIC Controller) screen. For a neighbor Ec/Io=-14.5 & active Ec/Io=-10.
Test Descriptions TEST_41 - RTD RX/TX CDMA Quick General TEST_41 - RTD RX/TX CDMA Quick General Description This is a CDMA quick test to verify the functionality of the mobile stations’s receiver and transmitter. The test begins by making a mobile station terminated call (service option 2). It then starts a FER measurement at a mobile station received power of-104 dBm and then moves to the transmitter test screen and measures Rho and maximum power.
Test Descriptions TEST_41 - RTD RX/TX CDMA Quick General 10.The following information is printed to the TESTS (IBASIC Controller) screen. (For each test, FER %, number of frames counted and number of errors counted is displayed): TXD Rho TXD Frequency Error TXD Static Timing Offset TXD Amplitude Error <%> TXD Phase Error TXD Carrier Feedthrough TXD Max RF Output Power RXD Sensitivity FER@ Pass/Fail Limits Used • 41.
Test Descriptions TEST_42 - CPD CDMA Voice Quality TEST_42 - CPD CDMA Voice Quality Description This test checks the MSUT’s voice quality by using the Test Set’s echo mode. The operator is responsible for determining if the voice quality passes or fails. 1. A Service Option 1 (or 9 if parameter 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] is set to 1) call is attempted, unless a Service Option 1 or 9 call is already connected.
Test Descriptions TEST_43 - TXD Spectrum Emissions TEST_43 - TXD Spectrum Emissions NOTE To run this test on an Agilent 8924E, Option 012 must be installed. Description This test measures the level of emissions at 900 kHz and 1.98 MHz offset from the mobile station’s carrier frequency. 1. A Service Option 2 (or 9 if parameter 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] is set to 1) call is attempted, unless a Service Option 2 or 9 call is already connected.
Test Descriptions TEST_43 - TXD Spectrum Emissions Parameters Used • 9. CPD BID Number • 11. CPD NID Number • 12. CPD SID Number • 13. CPD Spectrum Averages [10,20,50,100] • 18. RT Prot Std [0=95 1=95A 2=TSB74 3=ARIB] • 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] • 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) 94 Chapter 2 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\tdscrip.
Test Descriptions TEST_44 - CPD CDMA Release TEST_44 - CPD CDMA Release Description This test performs a CDMA Base-station-initiated release. 1. A Service Option 2 (or 9) call is attempted, unless a call is already connected. If the MSUT has not registered, the call attempt may be unsuccessful and the error message “Failed to establish a call in test <>” will be displayed. To correct this problem, perform the CPD Registration test. 2. An attempt is made to end the call. 3.
Test Descriptions TEST_45 - CPD Digital to Analog Handoff TEST_45 - CPD Digital to Analog Handoff Description This test performs a handoff from a CDMA digital traffic channel to an AMPS analog traffic channel. 1. The analog channel is retrieved from the parameter “CPD Analog Channel for D/A Handoff”. 2. A Service Option 1 (or 9 if parameter 19.
Test Descriptions TEST_45 - CPD Digital to Analog Handoff Pass/Fail Limits Used • 35. TXA SAT Frequency Error (Hz) Parameters Used • 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) • 8. CPD Analog Channel for D/A Handoff • 9. CPD BID Number • 11. CPD NID Number • 12. CPD SID Number • 18. RT Prot Std [0=95 1=95A 2=TSB74 3=ARIB] • 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] • 22.
Test Descriptions TEST_46 - CPD Talk Time TEST_46 - CPD Talk Time Description This test measures the mobile station battery life/talk time by simulating the battery load conditions experienced in a typical system. 1. Before a call is started, two questions are asked: “Test urban topography or suburban topography?” & “Loopback data mode or echo data mode?” Where both questions are answered by pressing the appropriated USER key K1 or K2.
Test Descriptions TEST_46 - CPD Talk Time 5. The timer is stopped and the talk time is displayed. • Mobile Talk Time is Pass/Fail Limits Used • None Parameters Used • 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] • 10.
Test Descriptions TEST_47 - RXD Sensitivity Level Search TEST_47 - RXD Sensitivity Level Search Description This test brackets the actual receiver sensitivity by measuring the frame error rate (FER) as the mobile station received power is reduced from that specified by parameter parameter 34. RXD RF Level for Sensitivity (dBm) to a level that generates an FER greater than that specified by parameter 35. RXD Sensitivity FER Search Specification (%).
Test Descriptions TEST_47 - RXD Sensitivity Level Search Pass/Fail Limits Used • None Parameters Used • 33. RXD Maximum Frames for FER • 34. RXD RF Level for Sensitivity (dBm) • 35.
Test Descriptions TEST_48 - CPD SMS & Authentication TEST_48 - CPD SMS & Authentication Description This test brings the SMS (Short Message Service) and Authentication test functionality provided by the Agilent 8924C/E firmware in the SMS and Authentication screens to this software. The test is provided in this software for test and result reporting convenience. The test is entirely menu driven with no associated parameters in the TESTS (Test Parameters) screen. 1.
Test Descriptions TEST_48 - CPD SMS & Authentication Each SMS menu item is discussed below: Execute SMS - when this item is selected, the SMS message in the User Data field is sent to the phone. The MS Acknowledge message must be sent to the test set confirming the receipt of the message for this activity to have a passing result. Data Mode - this parameter can be set to ASCII or HEX. It indicates the type of data in the User Data field. Encoder Mode - available choices are Octet or 7-bit ASCII.
Test Descriptions TEST_48 - CPD SMS & Authentication SMS Service Option - available choices are None/Option 6/Option 14. This determines what service option is used when sending the SMS message. If None is selected, the current service option is used. Return - returns to the main menu. 3.
Test Descriptions TEST_48 - CPD SMS & Authentication The test will report if the received parameter from the phone match the expected value. A-key - this is a user entry field, allowing up to 20 decimal digital. If the user does not enter anything into this field, the default data (all zero’s) will be used. Check Bits - The 6 decimal check digits are generated based on the A-key information, the ESN of the phone and appropriate encryption algorithm. Return - returns to the main menu.
Test Descriptions Test 49_TXD Access Probe Open Loop Power Test 49_TXD Access Probe Open Loop Power This test measures the range of the mobile’s access probe output power (reverse link) in response to changes in the Test Set’s output power (forward link) while the mobile is being paged.
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Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions Introduction Introduction Pass/fail limits are values you enter that set limits for tests. Default values are available in the test software. They have been derived from standard methods of measurement. Pass/fail limits remain in the test system’s battery-backed-up memory until you select a new procedure to run. Set the pass/fail limits to the standards for your MSUT.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 1. RXA Audio Distortion (%) 1. RXA Audio Distortion (%) This sets the pass/fail limits used when the receiver’s audio distortion is measured while receiving the Standard RF Level. Only the upper limit is used which must be entered in %.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 2. RXA Audio Response Dev From −6 dB/oct R1 (dB) 2. RXA Audio Response Dev From −6 dB/oct R1 (dB) This sets the pass/fail limits used in TEST_15 - RXA Audio Frequency Response for the receiver’s audio output circuitry, when its audio response is tested against the standard 6 dB/octave de-emphasis curve. The audio response should not deviate beyond the specification limits over the frequency range of 400 to 2400 Hz. Upper and lower limits must be entered in dB.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 3. RXA Audio Response Dev from −6 dB/oct R2 (dB) 3. RXA Audio Response Dev from −6 dB/oct R2 (dB) This sets the pass/fail limits used in TEST_06 - TXA Audio Frequency Response for the receiver’s audio output circuitry, when its audio response is tested against the standard 6 dB/octave de-emphasis curve. The audio response should not deviate beyond the pass/fail limits in the regions of 300 to 400 Hz and 2400 to 3000 Hz.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 4. RXA Expandor Tracking Error <0dB (dB) 4. RXA Expandor Tracking Error <0dB (dB) This sets the pass/fail limits used when the expandor’s output level is measured at input levels below the 0 dB reference level. The output voltage tolerance should be within the pass/fail limits. Lower and Upper Limits must be entered in dB.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 5. RXA Expandor Tracking Error >0dB (dB) 5. RXA Expandor Tracking Error >0dB (dB) This sets the pass/fail limits used when the expandor’s output level is measured at input levels above the 0 dB reference level. The output voltage tolerance should be within the pass/fail limits. Upper and lower limits must be entered in dB.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 6. RXA Expandor Zero Reference Level (dBV) 6. RXA Expandor Zero Reference Level (dBV) This sets the pass/fail limits used when the expandor’s output voltage at the 0 dB reference level is measured. Upper and lower limits must be entered in dBV rms.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 7. RXA Hum and Noise (dB) 7. RXA Hum and Noise (dB) This sets the pass/fail limits used in TEST_17 - RXA Hum and Noise and TEST_24 - RXA Quick General for the hum and noise level of the receiver. Only the upper limit is used, which must be entered in dB.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 8. RXA NAMPS Expandor Zero Reference Level (dBV) 8. RXA NAMPS Expandor Zero Reference Level (dBV) This sets the pass/fail limits that are used when the expandor’s 0 dB reference level is measured on narrow voice channels. Lower and Upper Limits must be entered in dBV rms.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 9. RXA Order Message Error Rate (OMER) (%) 9. RXA Order Message Error Rate (OMER) (%) This pass/fail limit sets the limits for testing the receiver as it processes the Forward Voice Control (FVC) order message. Pass/fail limits are determined by using any applicable standard, such as: • MSUT Specification Example If your standard states that the order-message error rate should not exceed 5%, you would enter 5 as the Upper Limit. (Check upper limits.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 10. RXA SINAD (dB) 10. RXA SINAD (dB) This sets the pass/fail limits used when SINAD is measured at the audio output of the receiver. Limits must be entered in dB. Pass/fail limits are determined by using any applicable standard, such as: • EIA Standard: RF Sensitivity Example If your standard defines the usable sensitivity measurement that results in 12 dB SINAD at the audio output of the receiver, you would enter 12 as the Lower Limit.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 11. TXA Audio Distortion (%) 11. TXA Audio Distortion (%) This sets the pass/fail limits used when measuring the audio distortion that is acceptable in the transmitter. Only the upper limit is used which must be entered in %. Pass/fail limits are determined by using any applicable standard such as: • EIA/TIA Standard: Modulation Distortion and Noise Example If you desire that the transmitter distortion should not exceed 5%, enter 5 as the Upper Limit.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 12. TXA Audio Response Dev from 6 dB/oct (dB) 12. TXA Audio Response Dev from 6 dB/oct (dB) This sets the pass/fail limits used in TEST_06 - TXA Audio Frequency Response for the degree of closeness with which the frequency deviation of the transmitter follows the prescribed 6 dB/octave pre-emphasis characteristic curve. Upper and lower limits must be entered in dB.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 13. TXA Audio Response Roll >2.5 kHz (dB/oct) 13. TXA Audio Response Roll >2.5 kHz (dB/oct) This sets the pass/fail limits of the transmitter’s audio frequency response roll-off that is acceptable when the audio input is greater than 2.5 kHz. Enter this limit as an upper limit in dB (dB/octave).
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 14. TXA Compressor Tracking Error <0dB (dB) 14. TXA Compressor Tracking Error <0dB (dB) This sets the pass/fail limits used when the compressor output level is measured at input levels below the 0 dB reference level. The output voltage tolerance should be within the pass/fail limits. Lower and Upper Limits must be entered in dB.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 15. TXA Compressor Tracking Error >0dB (dB) 15. TXA Compressor Tracking Error >0dB (dB) This sets the pass/fail limits used when the compressor output level is measured at input levels above the 0 dB reference level. The output voltage tolerance should be within the pass/fail limits. Lower and Upper Limits must be entered in dB.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 16. TXA Current Drain @Levels 0-3 (Amps) 16. TXA Current Drain @Levels 0-3 (Amps) This sets the pass/fail limits for current consumption used in transmitter tests at RF output power levels 0-3. Upper and lower limits must be entered in amps. Pass/fail limits are determined by using any applicable standard such as: • MSUT Specification: Current Consumption, Transmit Example If you desire your transmitter’s current consumption to be 3.0 amps ±0.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 17. TXA Current Drain @Levels 4-7 (Amps) 17. TXA Current Drain @Levels 4-7 (Amps) This sets the pass/fail limits for current consumption used in transmitter tests at RF output power levels 4-7. Upper and lower limits must be entered in amps. Pass/fail limits are determined by using any applicable standard such as: • MSUT Specification: Current Consumption, Transmit Example If your MSUT specification defines the transmitter’s current consumption to be 2.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 18. TXA DTMF Frequency Error (%) 18. TXA DTMF Frequency Error (%) This sets the pass/fail limits for the amount of frequency error allowed for the DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency) signals. Upper and lower limits must be entered in %.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 19. TXA FM Hum and Noise (dB) 19. TXA FM Hum and Noise (dB) This sets the pass/fail limits for the transmitter’s residual FM hum and noise. Only the upper limit is used, which must be entered in dB. Pass/fail limits are determined by using any applicable standard such as: • EIA/TIA Standard: FM Hum and Noise Example If you desire that FM hum and noise should be at least 32 dB below the level of a 1 kHz tone at ±8 kHz deviation, enter −32as the Upper Limit.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 20. TXA Frequency Error (ppm) 20. TXA Frequency Error (ppm) This sets the pass/fail limits for the transmitter’s carrier frequency error. Upper and lower limits must be entered in ppm (parts per million). Pass/fail limits are determined by using any applicable standard such as: • EIA/TIA Standard: Frequency Requirements, Frequency Stability Example If you desire that the carrier frequency should be maintained within ±2.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 21. TXA Modulation Limiting (kHz) 21. TXA Modulation Limiting (kHz) This sets the pass/fail limits for the transmitter’s peak frequency deviation. Only the upper limit is used, which is entered in kHz.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 22. TXA NAMPS DSAT Closure 22. TXA NAMPS DSAT Closure This sets the pass/fail limits that are used when closure of the eye pattern is measured for the DSAT transmitted by the MSUT on a narrow voice channel. Pass/fail limits are determined using any applicable standard, such as: • TIA Standard: Sub-Audible Data Example If your standard states that the eye pattern closure must be greater than .65, you would enter .65 as the lower limit and 1 as the upper limit.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 23. TXA NAMPS DSAT Deviation (Hz) 23. TXA NAMPS DSAT Deviation (Hz) This sets the pass/fail limits that are used for peak frequency deviation measurements of the DSAT sequence transmitted by the MSUT on a narrow voice channel.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 24. TXA NAMPS DSAT Phase Jitter 24. TXA NAMPS DSAT Phase Jitter This sets the pass/fail limits that are used when phase jitter of the eye pattern is measured for the DSAT transmitted by the MSUT on a narrow voice channel. Pass/fail limits are determined using any applicable standard, such as: • TIA Standard: Sub-Audible Data Example If your standard states that the phase jitter of the eye pattern must be less than .15, you would enter .
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 25. TXA NAMPS Modulation Limiting (kHz) 25. TXA NAMPS Modulation Limiting (kHz) This sets the pass/fail limits when the transmitter circuits are tested for their ability to prevent the transmitter from producing deviation in excess of the rated system deviation for narrow voice channels. Limits must be entered in kHz.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 26. TXA Output Power at Level 0 (dBm) 26. TXA Output Power at Level 0 (dBm) Pass/fail limits 26 through 33 set the pass/fail limits for output power levels 0 through 7 measured at the transmitter’s output terminal. Units for this pass/fail limit are set by parameter 36. TX Units for Pwr Meas [0=dBm 1=Watts]. If Watts (1) is selected the software will automatically covert test limijts to Watts when comparing and displaying results.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 27. TXA Output Power at Level 1 (dBm) 27. TXA Output Power at Level 1 (dBm) See pass/fail limit 26. TXA Output Power at Level 0 (dBm) for more information about this pass/fail limit.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 28. TXA Output Power at Level 2 (dBm) 28. TXA Output Power at Level 2 (dBm) See pass/fail limit 26. TXA Output Power at Level 0 (dBm) for more information about this pass/fail limit. 136 Chapter 3 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\passfail.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 29. TXA Output Power at Level 3 (dBm) 29. TXA Output Power at Level 3 (dBm) See pass/fail limit 26. TXA Output Power at Level 0 (dBm) for more information about this pass/fail limit.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 30. TXA Output Power at Level 4 (dBm) 30. TXA Output Power at Level 4 (dBm) See pass/fail limit 26. TXA Output Power at Level 0 (dBm) for more information about this pass/fail limit. 138 Chapter 3 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\passfail.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 31. TXA Output Power at Level 5 (dBm) 31. TXA Output Power at Level 5 (dBm) See pass/fail limit 26. TXA Output Power at Level 0 (dBm) for more information about this pass/fail limit.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 32. TXA Output Power at Level 6 (dBm) 32. TXA Output Power at Level 6 (dBm) See pass/fail limit 26. TXA Output Power at Level 0 (dBm) for more information about this pass/fail limit. 140 Chapter 3 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\passfail.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 33. TXA Output Power at Level 7 (dBm) 33. TXA Output Power at Level 7 (dBm) See pass/fail limit 26. TXA Output Power at Level 0 (dBm) for more information about this pass/fail limit.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 34. TXA SAT Deviation (kHz) 34. TXA SAT Deviation (kHz) This sets the pass/fail limits for the SAT tone’s peak frequency deviation. Upper and lower limits must be entered in kHz. Pass/fail limits are determined by using any applicable standard such as: • EIA/TIA Standard: Supervisory Audio Tone (SAT) Example If you desire that the peak frequency deviation of each transponded SAT should be 2 kHz ±0.2 kHz, you would enter 1.8 as the Lower Limit and 2.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 35. TXA SAT Frequency Error (Hz) 35. TXA SAT Frequency Error (Hz) This sets the pass/fail limits for the SAT tone’s frequency accuracy. Upper and lower limits must be entered in Hz.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 36. TXA Signaling Tone Deviation (kHz) 36. TXA Signaling Tone Deviation (kHz) This sets the pass/fail limits for the signaling tone’s peak frequency deviation. Upper and lower limits must be entered in kHz.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 37. TXA Signaling Tone Frequency (kHz) 37. TXA Signaling Tone Frequency (kHz) This sets the pass/fail limits for the signaling tone’s frequency accuracy. Upper and lower limits must be entered in Hz. Pass/fail limits are determined by using any applicable standard such as: • EIA/TIA Standard: Signaling Tone (ST) Example If you desire that the Signaling Tone frequency should be 10 kHz ±1 Hz, enter 9.999 as the Lower Limit and 10.001 as the Upper Limit.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 38. TXA Wideband Data Deviation Steady State (kHz) 38. TXA Wideband Data Deviation Steady State (kHz) This sets the pass/fail limits for the Wideband Data deviation. Pass/fail limits are determined by using any applicable standard, such as: • EIA Standard: Wideband Data Example If your standard states that the Wideband Data frequency deviation should be ±8 kHz with a ±10% tolerance, you would enter 7.2 as the Lower Limit and 8.8 as the Upper Limit.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 39. TXA Wideband Data Deviation Transient (kHz) 39. TXA Wideband Data Deviation Transient (kHz) This sets the pass/fail limits for the Wideband Data deviation. Pass/fail limits are determined by using any applicable standard, such as: • EIA Standard: Wideband Data Example If your standard states that the Wideband Data frequency deviation should be ±8 kHz with a ±10% tolerance, you would enter 7.2 as the Lower Limit and 8.8 as the Upper Limit.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 40. TXD Closed Loop Power Control Range (dB) 40. TXD Closed Loop Power Control Range (dB) This sets the pass/fail limits for closed loop power control. Only the lower limit is used. The value must be entered in dB.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 41. TXD Frequency Error (Hz) 41. TXD Frequency Error (Hz) This sets the pass/fail limits for the frequency stability of the MSUT. Upper and lower limits must be entered in Hz.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 42. TXD Maximum RF Output Power (dBm) 42. TXD Maximum RF Output Power (dBm) This sets the pass/fail limits for the maximum controlled RF output power The value must be entered in dBm. Pass/fail limits are determined by using any applicable standard such as: • EIA/TIA Standard: Minimum Controlled Output Power Example If you desire the range of maximum RF output power to be +23 dBm to +30 dBm for the lower limit and 30 for the upper limit.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 43. TXD Minimum Controlled Output Power (dBm) 43. TXD Minimum Controlled Output Power (dBm) This sets the pass/fail limits for the minimum controlled output power. Only the upper limit is used. The value must be entered in dBm.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 44. TXD Open Loop Output Power @ Ior=−104 dBm (dBm) 44. TXD Open Loop Output Power @ Ior=−104 dBm (dBm) This sets the pass/fail limits for the range of open loop output power. The upper and lower limit are used. The value must be entered in dBm.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 45. TXD Open Loop Output Power @ Ior=−25dBm (dBm) 45. TXD Open Loop Output Power @ Ior=−25dBm (dBm) This sets the pass/fail limits for the range of open loop output power. The upper and lower limit are used. The value must be entered in dBm. Pass/fail limits are determined by using any applicable standard such as: • EIA/TIA Standard: Range of Open Loop Output Power Example If you desire the range of open loop output power for Ior = −25 dBm to be −48 dBm ±9.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 46. TXD Open Loop Output Power @ Ior=-65dBm (dBm) 46. TXD Open Loop Output Power @ Ior=-65dBm (dBm) This sets the pass/fail limits for the range of open loop output power. The upper and lower limit are used. The value must be entered in dBm. Pass/fail limits are determined by using any applicable standard such as: • EIA/TIA Standard: Range of Open Loop Output Power Example If you desire the range of open loop output power for Ior = −65 dBm to be −8 dBm ±9.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 47. TXD Rho 47. TXD Rho This sets the pass/fail limits for Rho. Rho is the MSUT’s measured waveform quality factor. It indicates the portion of the transmitted waveform that correlates with an ideal waveform modulated with the same data. Example If you desire that Rho pass/fail limits be ≥ 94.4%, enter 0.944 in the lower limit field.
Pass/Fail Limit (Specification) Descriptions 48. TXD Timing Offset (us) 48. TXD Timing Offset (us) This sets the upper limits for timing offset. Timing offset is derived from the Rho measurement, and indicates how well the MSUT has synchronized to the pilot PN (pseudo-noise) sequence. Example If you would like the Timing Offset pass/fail limits to be ±1 µS, enter -1 in the lower limit field, and enter 1 in the upper limit field. 156 Chapter 3 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\passfail.
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Parameter Descriptions Introduction Introduction Parameters are values you enter that optimize test environment or conditions of the software. Many of the parameters are determined by examining your test needs. Other parameters are determined by performing measurements to calibrate items in your system. Default values are set into the software. Some of these values are derived from standard methods of measurement and some are derived from the radio test standards that are applicable.
Parameter Descriptions 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] 1. CPA Control Channel [1-799 or 991 -1023] This parameter is used to identify the control channel used by the MSUT. Primary control channels for System A are numbered from 313 to 333. Primary control channels for System B are numbered from 334 to 354. Some cellular phones are designed to work only on System A or only on System B.
Parameter Descriptions 2. CPA DSAT Vector 2. CPA DSAT Vector This parameter allows you to set the Digital Supervisory Audio Tone (DSAT) sequence to be used on narrow voice channels: The seven valid sequences are as follows: #0 = 2556CB #1 = 255B2B #2 = 256A9B #3 = 25AD4D #4 = 26AB2B #5 = 26B2AD #6 = 2969AB Example If you want the first sequence shown above, you would enter a 0 as the value. 160 Chapter 4 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\paramtr.
Parameter Descriptions 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] 3. CPA Enter Ph# [0=If Needed,1=Always,Here] This parameter specifies from where the test will get the phone number of the MSUT.
Parameter Descriptions 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] 4. CPA MIN From? [0=RECC,1=All 0’s,2=Phone #] This parameter specifies from where the Test Set will get the Mobile Identification Number (MIN) of the MSUT. Setting parameter 4 to 0=RECC causes the Test Set to get the MIN from the Reverse Control Channel (RECC) Data. The RECC Data (data sent on the control channel from the MSUT to the Test Set) sent during a registration or an origination is read by the Test Set to obtain the MIN.
Parameter Descriptions 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] 5. CPA Prt RECC RVC Data [0=no 1=yes 2=fail] This parameter allows you to print the Reverse Control Channel (RECC) and Reverse Voice Channel (RVC) messages to the display or printer. The RECC message is a wideband data stream sent from the mobile station to the land station, and can consist of up to five words.
Parameter Descriptions 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) 6. CPA SAT Tone (Hz) This parameter sets the frequency of the SAT (supervisory audio tone) that will be used on all analog voice channels. The supervisory audio tones are out-of-voice-band audio tones used for cell site identification. One of three frequencies may be assigned: 5970, 6000, and 6030 Hz. One of the three tones is added to the voice transmission of all call within an individual cell.
Parameter Descriptions 7. CPA SID Number 7. CPA SID Number This parameter identifies the mobile station’s analog System Identification (SID) number. The SID is stored as a 15-bit binary number in the mobile station’s permanent security and identification memory. This parameter should be equal to the MSUT home system ID to perform testing in a non-roaming environment. Use an ID different than the MSUT to test in a roaming environment. Enter any number from 0 to 32767.
Parameter Descriptions 8. CPD Analog Channel for D/A Handoff 8. CPD Analog Channel for D/A Handoff This parameter allows entry of an analog voice channel for digital-to-analog handoffs. During a CDMA-to-analog handoff, the Test Set commands the mobile station to re-tune to this analog voice channel. Make sure the MSUT is programmed to allow handoffs to the selected channel’s system (system A or B).
Parameter Descriptions 9. CPD BID Number 9. CPD BID Number This parameter sets the BID (Base Station Identification) for the Test Set. The mobile station receives and stores this number from the Test Set. Example Entering 39 for this parameter will cause the Test Set to send the decimal value 39 as its base identification.
Parameter Descriptions 10. CPD Echo Delay [0, 2 or 5] (Seconds) 10. CPD Echo Delay [0, 2 or 5] (Seconds) This parameter sets the time period between when you talk into the mobile station and when you hear your voice echoed back. Example Entering 2 for this parameter delays your voice 2 seconds. 168 Chapter 4 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\paramtr.
Parameter Descriptions 11. CPD NID Number 11. CPD NID Number This parameter sets the mobile station’s NID (Network ID) number. The mobile station receives both SID (System ID) and NID numbers from the Test Set, and compares them with its home SID/NID to determine if it is roaming. This parameter, as well as CPD SID Number, do not have to match the mobile station’s programmed values to register or make a call, unless the mobile station is programmed to operate “home only”.
Parameter Descriptions 12. CPD SID Number 12. CPD SID Number This parameter sets the mobile station’s SID (System ID) number. The mobile station receives both SID and NID (Network ID) numbers from the Test Set, and compares them with its home SID/NID to determine if it is roaming. This parameter, as well as CPD NID Number, do not have to match the mobile station’s programmed values to register or make a call, unless the mobile station is programmed to operate “home only”.
Parameter Descriptions 13. CPD Spectrum Averages [10,20,50,100] 13. CPD Spectrum Averages [10,20,50,100] This parameter sets the number of measurements the Test Set will use when applying video averaging to spectrum analyzer measurements. Example If you want spectrum analyzer measurement to be less sensitive to transient signal conditions, increase the CPD Spectrum Averages parameter to 20, 50, or 100. Increasing this parameter, however, also increases test time.
Parameter Descriptions 14. RC Compandor is Always On [0=no 1=yes] 14. RC Compandor is Always On [0=no 1=yes] This parameter allows you to indicate whether or not the compandor is always on. If this parameter is set to 1 (Yes), the program assumes that the MSUT’s compressor circuitry is located before the pre-emphasis circuitry on the transmitter, and behind the de-emphasis circuitry in the receiver.
Parameter Descriptions 15. RT High Supply Voltage (Vdc) 15. RT High Supply Voltage (Vdc) This parameter is used to set the MSUT to its highest specified voltage ratings. The value must be entered in Vdc with a range from 0 to 60. Parameter 20. RT Test at Extreme Settings [0=no 1=yes] must be set to “yes” for parameter 15. RT High Supply Voltage (Vdc) to be activated. The software requires that an GPIB programmable power supply be used in order to adjust the voltage to the desired value. See “20.
Parameter Descriptions 16. RT Low Supply Voltage (Vdc) 16. RT Low Supply Voltage (Vdc) This parameter is used to set the MSUT to its lowest specified voltage rating. The value must be entered in Vdc with a range from 0 to 60. Parameter 20. RT Test at Extreme Settings [0=no 1=yes] must be set to “yes” for parameter 13. CPD Spectrum Averages [10,20,50,100] to be activated. The software requires that an GPIB programmable power supply be used in order to adjust the voltage to the desired value.
Parameter Descriptions 17. RT Nominal Supply Voltage (Vdc) 17. RT Nominal Supply Voltage (Vdc) This parameter is used to set the mobile unit to its nominal specified voltage rating under normal conditions. The value must be entered in Vdc with a range from 0 to 60. The software requires that an GPIB programmable power supply be used in order to adjust the voltage to the desired value. See parameter 20. RT Test at Extreme Settings [0=no 1=yes] on page 178 for more information.
Parameter Descriptions 18. RT Prot Std [0=95 1=95A 2=TSB74 3=ARIB] 18. RT Prot Std [0=95 1=95A 2=TSB74 3=ARIB] This parameter is used to set the protocol field in the CDMA CALL CONTROL screen. The value must be entered as 0, 1, 2 or 3. Example If you want to use TSB-74 as the a CDMA Protoco standard, enter 2 as the value. 176 Chapter 4 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\paramtr.
Parameter Descriptions 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] 19. RT Rate Set Selection [0=9600 1=14400] This parameter is used to set the proper service option in the CDMA CALL CONTROL screen. Parameter 18. RT Prot Std [0=95 1=95A 2=TSB74 3=ARIB] must be set to 2 (TSB-74) if this parameter is set to 1 and the user expects the software to do rate set 2 (14400) testing. If parameter 18.
Parameter Descriptions 20. RT Test at Extreme Settings [0=no 1=yes] 20. RT Test at Extreme Settings [0=no 1=yes] This parameter is used to activate all of the parameters that set extreme testing conditions for the MSUT. If this parameter is set to 1 (yes) the following parameters will be used: Parameter 15. RT High Supply Voltage (Vdc) Parameter 16. RT Low Supply Voltage (Vdc) Parameter 28. RXA NAMPS RF Level for SINAD at Extremes (dBm) Parameter 30.
Parameter Descriptions 21. RT Use DUPLEX OUT & ANT IN [0=no 1=yes] 21. RT Use DUPLEX OUT & ANT IN [0=no 1=yes] This parameter allows you to select which RF ports on the test system will be used for cellular phone tests. A value of 0 causes the RF IN/OUT port to be used for both forward and reverse channels. A value of 1 causes the DUPLEX OUT port to be used for the forward channel and the ANT IN port to be used for the reverse channel.
Parameter Descriptions 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) 22. RX RF Level for Signaling (dBm) This parameter sets the RF signal level used in all call processing tests. The RF signal level must be entered in units of dBm with a range from -120 to -30. Example If you desire an RF level of −50 dBm, enter −50. Used in Tests • All tests 180 Chapter 4 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\paramtr.
Parameter Descriptions 23. RXA Audio Response Step Frequency (kHz) 23. RXA Audio Response Step Frequency (kHz) This parameter is the step-size used between 300 Hz and 3 kHz to vary the audio input signal frequency in TEST_15 - RXA Audio Frequency Response. The values must be entered in kHz. Example To step in 500 Hz increments enter 0.5.
Parameter Descriptions 24. RXA Expandor Step Level (dB) 24. RXA Expandor Step Level (dB) This parameter is the step-size used to vary the input level to the expandor that is used in TEST_14 - RXA Expandor. The value must be entered in dB. Example If you desire to step the input level to the expandor from high level to low level in 5 dB steps, enter −5. 182 Chapter 4 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\paramtr.
Parameter Descriptions 25. RXA FVC Message Error Rate RF Level (dBm) 25. RXA FVC Message Error Rate RF Level (dBm) This parameter sets the RF level for testing the Forward Voice Control (FVC) order message error rate. Example If you want the RF level for testing the FVC order message error rate to be at −110 dBm, you would enter −110 as the value.
Parameter Descriptions 26. RXA MRI Step Level (dBm) 26. RXA MRI Step Level (dBm) This parameter sets the step size used by the test system to vary the level of the RF carrier output during TEST_29 - RXA MRI. The level is decremented. Example If you want the RF level to be stepped in 5 dB steps, enter −5 as the step level. 184 Chapter 4 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\paramtr.
Parameter Descriptions 27. RXA NAMPS RF Level for SINAD (dBm) 27. RXA NAMPS RF Level for SINAD (dBm) This parameter sets the RF signal level for measuring SINAD on narrow voice channels at the nominal power supply voltage. The value must be entered in dBm. Example If you want the RF signal level to be at −118 dBm for SINAD measurements, you would enter −118 as the value.
Parameter Descriptions 28. RXA NAMPS RF Level for SINAD at Extremes (dBm) 28. RXA NAMPS RF Level for SINAD at Extremes (dBm) This parameter sets the RF signal level for measuring SINAD on narrow voice channels at the power supply voltage extremes. The value must be entered in dBm. Parameter 20. RT Test at Extreme Settings [0=no 1=yes] must be set to “yes” for parameter 30. RXA RF Level for SINAD at Extremes (dBm) to be activated.
Parameter Descriptions 29. RXA RF Level for SINAD (dBm) 29. RXA RF Level for SINAD (dBm) This parameter sets the RF signal level for measuring SINAD on wide voice channels at the nominal power supply voltage. The value must be entered in dBm. Example If you want the RF signal level to be at −116 dBm for SINAD measurements, you would enter −116 as the value.
Parameter Descriptions 30. RXA RF Level for SINAD at Extremes (dBm) 30. RXA RF Level for SINAD at Extremes (dBm) This parameter sets the RF signal level needed at extreme conditions. The value must be entered in dBm with a range from −150 to −15. Parameter 20. RT Test at Extreme Settings [0=no 1=yes] must be set to “yes” for parameter 30. RXA RF Level for SINAD at Extremes (dBm) to be activated. Example If you desire the RF signal level to be at −113 dBm, enter −113 as the value.
Parameter Descriptions 31. RXA Set Audio Lvl [0=no xx=level volts] 31. RXA Set Audio Lvl [0=no xx=level volts] This parameter determines whether or not screen prompts are displayed to help the operator set the volume control during all of the receiver tests. To use this parameter, the test operator must have control or have access to the audio power (volume control) from the MSUT’s transceiver unit.
Parameter Descriptions 32. RXA Tolerance for Setting Audio Level (% error) 32. RXA Tolerance for Setting Audio Level (% error) This parameter is used as the value of the maximum percentage of error that you are allowed for setting the MSUT volume.
Parameter Descriptions 33. RXD Maximum Frames for FER 33. RXD Maximum Frames for FER This parameter sets the maximum frame count for each FER test. The software tests apply confidence limits to FER testing as described in EIA/TIA IS-98. The frame count entered in this parameter, along with the actual number of frame errors counted and FER Spec, will determine whether the maximum number of frames is reached before Pass or Fail criteria is met.
Parameter Descriptions 34. RXD RF Level for Sensitivity (dBm) 34. RXD RF Level for Sensitivity (dBm) This parameter sets the RF signal level that is used in the digital sensitivity tests. Example If you desire to apply a −104 dBm signal, enter −104 as the value. 192 Chapter 4 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\paramtr.
Parameter Descriptions 35. RXD Sensitivity FER Search Specification (%) 35. RXD Sensitivity FER Search Specification (%) This parameter sets the FER specification that will be used to determine when to stop TEST_47 - RXD Sensitivity Level Search Entering larger numbers in this parameter lowers the number of frames that must be measured in order to achieve the 95-percent confidence level and stop the test. Larger numbers therefore shorten test time. As an illustration of this process, an FER of 0.
Parameter Descriptions 36. TX Units for Pwr Meas [0=dBm 1=Watts] 36. TX Units for Pwr Meas [0=dBm 1=Watts] This parameter sets the measurement units (dBm or watts) that will be used in transmitter tests. Select the type of unit required for your application. 194 Chapter 4 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\paramtr.
Parameter Descriptions 37. TXA Audio Response Step Frequency (kHz) 37. TXA Audio Response Step Frequency (kHz) This parameter is the step size used to vary the input signal frequency in TEST_06 - TXA Audio Frequency Response. The values must be entered in kHz. Example If you desire the modulation frequency to be varied from 300 Hz to 3000 Hz in 500 Hz steps, enter .5 as the value.
Parameter Descriptions 38. TXA Compressor Start Level (dB) 38. TXA Compressor Start Level (dB) This parameter sets the start level used to vary the input level to the compressor in TEST_12 - TXA Compressor Response. The values must be entered as dB. Example If you desire to start the relative input level at 20 dB, enter 20. 196 Chapter 4 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\paramtr.
Parameter Descriptions 39. TXA Compressor Step Level (dB) 39. TXA Compressor Step Level (dB) This parameter sets the step size used to vary the input level to the compressor in TEST_12 - TXA Compressor Response. The values must be entered as dB. Example If you desire to step the relative input level in 5 dB steps, enter 5.
Parameter Descriptions 40. TXA Compressor Stop Level (dB) 40. TXA Compressor Stop Level (dB) This parameter SETS the stop level used to vary the input level to the expandor in TEST_12 - TXA Compressor Response. The values must be entered as dB. Example If you desire to stop the relative input level at -30 dB, enter -30. 198 Chapter 4 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\paramtr.
Parameter Descriptions 41. TXA Current Drain Levels Tested [BWD #] 41. TXA Current Drain Levels Tested [BWD #] This parameter allows you to measure current drain at any or all of the power levels listed in the table below. This parameter’s range is based upon a Binary Weighted Decimal (BWD). As shown in the table below, you choose the Power Levels that will be measured for current drain and add their weighted values. The value must be entered as a BWD with a range from 1 to 255.
Parameter Descriptions 42. TXA Frequency Deviation Step Frequency (kHz) 42. TXA Frequency Deviation Step Frequency (kHz) This parameter is the step size used to vary the input signal frequency in TEST_05 - TXA Modulation Deviation Limiting. This value must be entered in kHz. Example If you desire the modulation frequency to be varied from 300 Hz to 3000 Hz in 500 Hz steps, enter .5 as the value. 200 Chapter 4 S:\agilent\83217\OPT001\BOOK\CHAPTERS\paramtr.
Parameter Descriptions 43. TXA Mod Dev Limit 50 Hz HPF [0=off 1=on] 43. TXA Mod Dev Limit 50 Hz HPF [0=off 1=on] This parameter activates a 50 Hz HPF in TEST_05 - TXA Modulation Deviation Limiting. The HPF is set to <20 Hz in TEST_05 if this parameter is set to 0 (off). The HPF is set to 50 Hz in TEST_05 if this parameter is set to 1 (on). Example If you want to turn the 50 HPF on in lieu of the <20 Hz HPF, enter 1.
Parameter Descriptions 44. TXA Output Power Levels Tested [BWD #] 44. TXA Output Power Levels Tested [BWD #] This parameter selects which output power levels will be tested in TEST_04 - TXA RF Power Output. This parameter’s range is based upon a Binary Weighted Decimal (BWD). As shown in the table below, choose the Power Levels that will be measured and add their weighted values. The value must be entered as a BWD with a range from 1 to 255.
Parameter Descriptions 45. TXA Switch Channels Start Channel (Chan No.) 45. TXA Switch Channels Start Channel (Chan No.) This parameter sets the start channel used in TEST_26 - TXA Switch Channels. The start channel may be any channel in the range from 1 to 1023. Example If you want to set the start channel to channel 300, enter 300.
Parameter Descriptions 46. TXA Switch Channels Step Channel (Chan No.) 46. TXA Switch Channels Step Channel (Chan No.) This parameter sets the number of channels (step size) to increment between the start and stop channels. This parameter is used in TEST_26 - TXA Switch Channels. This step size may be any integer bounded by parameter 45. TXA Switch Channels Start Channel (Chan No.) and parameter 47. TXA Switch Channels Stop Channel (Chan No.).
Parameter Descriptions 47. TXA Switch Channels Stop Channel (Chan No.) 47. TXA Switch Channels Stop Channel (Chan No.) This parameter sets the stop channel used in TEST_26 - TXA Switch Channels. The stop channel may be any channel in the range from 1 to 1023. Example If you want to set the stop channel to channel 600, enter 600.
Parameter Descriptions 48. TXA Transient/ss data [0=tran 1=bth 2=ss] 48. TXA Transient/ss data [0=tran 1=bth 2=ss] This parameter allows the user to select between three modes of operation for the execution of TEST_11 TXA RVC Data Deviation. • Select 0=tran (transient) to perform the test on the entire RVC data signal returned from the MSUT. • Select 1=bth (both) to perform the test on just the steady state portion of the RVC data signal followed by a test of the entire signal.
Parameter Descriptions 49. TXA TS Atten for Signaling [0, 20, 40] (dB) 49. TXA TS Atten for Signaling [0, 20, 40] (dB) This parameter sets the input attenuation in the test system’s RF Analyzer to attenuate the signal which is input to the test system. Values are entered as 0, 20, or 40 dB. Example If you need 20 dB input attenuation to the test system, enter 20 as the value. NOTE All analog tests require 20 dB input attenuation.
Parameter Descriptions 50. TXD Antenna Gain (dB) 50. TXD Antenna Gain (dB) This parameter specifies the mobile station’s antenna gain for CDMA tests. This parameter is required to relate power measurements made by the Test Set with the MSUT’s ERP (effective radiated power). (Minimum test standards are given in ERP in the EIA/TIA IS-98 standards.) No Antenna Gain parameter is used during analog tests.
Index Numerics 50 Hz HPF for modulation deviation limiting, parameter, 201 B base station identifcation. See BID.
Index data, transient, parameter, 206 limiting, 50 Hz HPF, parameter, 201 NAMPS DSAT, pass/fail limits, 131 peak frequency, pass/fail limits, 129 peak frequency, pass/fail limits (NAMPS), 133 RVC data, 32 SAT, pass/fail limits, 142 signaling tone, pass/fail limits, 144 wideband data, steady state, pass/fail limits, 146 wideband data, transient, pass/fail limits, 147 digital supervisory audio tone. See DSAT.
Index I input attenutation for signaling, parameter, 207 input port ANT IN, choosing, 179 RF IN/OUT, choosing, 179 IS-95 protocol, 176 IS-95A protocol, 176 J jitter NAMPS DSAT, pass/fail limits, 132 L level audio, setting, parameter, 189 audio, tolerance for setting, parameter, 190 expandor zero reference, pass/fail limits, 114 expandor zero reference, pass/fail limits (NAMPS), 116 MRI step, parameter, 184 RF signaling, parameter, 180 RF SINAD (NAMPS) at extremes, parameter, 186 RF SINAD (NAMPS), parameter
Index parameters, digital transmitter. See RT parameters, RTD parameters, TX parameters, TXD parameters. pass/fail limits definition, 108 pass/fail limits, analog receiver. See RXA pass/fail limits. pass/fail limits, analog transmitter. See TXA pass/fail limits. pass/fail limits, digital transmitter. See TXD pass/fail limits. pass/fail limits. See RXA pass/fail limits, TXA pass/fail limits, TXD pass/fail limits.
Index Expandor Zero Reference Level, 114 Hum and Noise, 115 NAMPS Expandor Zero Reference Level, 116 Order Message Error Rate, 117 SINAD, 118 RXA tests Audio Distortion, 43 Audio Frequency Response, 41 Expandor, 39 FVC Order Message Error Rate, 47 Hum and Noise, 44 MRI, 66 Quick General, 57 SINAD, 45 RXD definition, 15, 158 RXD parameters Maximum Frames for FER, 191 RF Level for Sensitivity, 192 Sensitivity FER Search Specification, 193 RXD tests Sensitivity & Dynamic Range, 86 Sensitivity Level Search, 10
Index TEST_42 CPD CDMA Voice Quality, 92 TEST_43 TXD Spectrum Emissions, 93 TEST_44 CPD CDMA Release, 95 TEST_45 CPD Digital to Analog Handoff, 96 TEST_46 CPD Talk Time, 98 TEST_47 RXD Sensitivity Level Search, 100 TEST_48 CDP SMS & Authentication, 102 Timing Offset pass/fail limits, 156 timing offset test, TEST_33, 74 Tolerance for Setting Audio Level parameter, 190 tone sequence, DSAT, parameter, 160 tracking error <0, compressor, pass/fail limits, 122 <0, expandor, pass/fail limits, 112 >0, compressor,
