RM-180
RF Troubleshooting and Tuning Guide
RF key component placement...............................................................................................................................7-5
Receiver troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................7-9
Transmitter troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................7-10
Checking antenna functionality.....................................................................................................................7-12
Antenna troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................7-14
RF tunings.............................................................................................................................................................7-14
Introduction to RF tunings.............................................................................................................................7-14
Cable and adapter losses................................................................................................................................7-15
RF autotuning .................................................................................................................................................7-15
RF manual tuning guide.................................................................................................................................7-18
RF channel filter calibration.................................................................................................................7-18
GSM receiver tunings.................................................................................................................................7-20
Rx calibration (GSM)..............................................................................................................................7-20
Rx AM suppression (GSM)......................................................................................................................7-27
GSM transmitter tunings............................................................................................................................7-29
Tx IQ tuning (GSM).................................................................................................................................7-29
Tx power level tuning (GSM)................................................................................................................7-31
List of Tables
Table 11 RF channel filter calibration tuning limits.........................................................................................7-18
Table 12 Temperature sensor calibration tuning limits..................................................................................7-20
Table 13 RF tuning limits in Rx calibration........................................................................................................7-22
Table 14 RSSI level values....................................................................................................................................7-28
Table 15 Tx IQ tuning limits................................................................................................................................7-30
List of Figures
Figure 57 RF key component placement..............................................................................................................7-6
Figure 58 Test point locations for spectrum analyzer........................................................................................7-7
Figure 59 Test points for oscilloscope - bottom..................................................................................................7-8
Figure 60 Test points for oscilloscope - top.........................................................................................................7-9
Figure 61 RSSI Reading window.........................................................................................................................7-10
Figure 62 RF Controls window............................................................................................................................7-12
Figure 63 Feed and GND spots of the main antenna........................................................................................7-13
Figure 64 BT antenna...........................................................................................................................................7-13
Figure 65 RF channel filter calibration typical values.......................................................................................7-19
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