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COBHAM 2201R User Manual

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  • Page 1 The most important thing we build is trust 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide 47090/322 Issue 5...
  • Page 2 No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or recorded by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing by Aeroflex Limited (trading as Cobham Wireless and hereafter referred to throughout the document as ‘Cobham’). © Aeroflex Limited...
  • Page 3 Trademarks Aeroflex is a registered trademark of Cobham plc, the parent company of Aeroflex Limited. Specifications, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Setting up general parameters of the 2201R Mobile Tester ....... .
  • Page 5 Performing 2201R-based receiver measurements ........

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    About this guide This section contains the following information: • ’Purpose and scope’ on page 7 • ’Assumptions’ on page 7 • ’Related information’ on page 7 • ’Technical assistance’ on page 7 • ’Conventions’ on page 8 47090/322 Copyright © 2015 Aeroflex Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 7: Purpose And Scope

    2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Purpose and scope The purpose of this guide is to help you successfully use the 2201R Mobile Tester’s features and capabilities. This guide includes task-based instructions that describe how to configure, use, and troubleshoot the 2201R Mobile Tester.

  • Page 8: Conventions

    2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Conventions This guide uses naming conventions and symbols, as described in the following tables. Table 1 Typographical conventions Description Example User interface actions appear in this On the Status bar, click Start. typeface. Buttons or switches that you press on a unit Press the switch.
  • Page 9 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Table 3 Symbol conventions This symbol represents a general hazard. This symbol represents a risk of electrical shock. NOTE This symbol represents a Note indicating related information or tip. Table 4 Safety definitions WARNING Information to prevent personal injury.

  • Page 10: Safety Notes

    Safety notes This chapter provides the safety notes for the 2201R Mobile Tester. Topics discussed in this chapter include: • ’Precautions’ on page 11 • ’External power supply’ on page 13 • ’Battery pack’ on page 14 • ’During maintenance and repair’ on page 14 •...

  • Page 11: Precautions

    This equipment has been designed and manufactured by Cobham to perform measurements on RF systems. If the equipment is not used in a manner specified by Cobham, or if it is damaged, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

  • Page 12: Initial Visual Inspection

    2201R Mobile Tester User Guide WARNING Initial visual inspection After unpacking the equipment, inspect the shipping container and its cushioning material for signs of stress or damage. If damage is identified, retain the packing material for examination by the carrier in the event that a claim is made. Examine the equipment for signs of damage; do not connect the equipment to a supply when damage is present, as internal electrical damage could result in shock if the equipment is turned on.

  • Page 13: External Power Supply

    External power supply The external power supply of the 2201R Mobile Tester is a safety class I equipment as defined in EN 60950. Do not try to open the power supply. There are no serviceable parts inside. If the power supply is defective you can obtain a new one from Cobham (part number 23725/657).

  • Page 14: Battery Pack

    To avoid damage to the instrument, observe the following: CAUTION Only use a 50 Ω N-type connector to connect to the RF in/out port of the 2201R Mobile Tester. Use of any other connector may result in damage to the instrument.

  • Page 15: Declaration Of Eu Conformity

    Official Journal of the European Union; reference: Safety standard BS EN 61010-1 and EMC standard BS EN 61326-1. A copy of the EC declaration of conformity for the 2201R Mobile Tester is available on request from Cobham. 47090/322 Copyright © 2015 Aeroflex Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 16: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides a general description of the 2201R Mobile Tester. Topics discussed in this chapter include the following: • ’About the 2201R Mobile Tester’ on page 17 • ’Features and capabilities’ on page 17 • ’Features and capabilities’...

  • Page 17: About The 2201R Mobile Tester

    GSM-R device types, including high-powered Power Class 2 radios. The 2201R Mobile Tester is a test instrument for GSM-R mobile devices and portable GSM-R Cab Radio systems for rail companies. Devices can be tested by simulating call features specific to the GSM-R, such as Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) and Railway Emergency (REC) calls.

  • Page 18: Options And Accessories

    The Autotest Option allows for complete automated tests without a separate PC, but at similar comfort as with 7310 Lector-Scriptor. The same scripts can be used for Lector and for Autotest on the 2201R Mobile Tester. 7315 Scriptor can be used as an administration tool for the Autotest Option. Scriptor offers the possibility to transfer data to the 2201R and to generate and group test scripts with it.
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Overview 7310 Lector and Scriptor family of test automation products Cobham’s 7310 Lector software is a well-established and economic test solution for test and maintenance of wireless handsets and cab-radios with the 2201R Mobile Tester for GSM-R. Cobham’s family of test automation programs now has additional members for enhanced ease of use. The family provides a scalable test solution for different applications around wireless device testing.

  • Page 20: Instrument Setup And General Operation

    ’Using the 2201R Mobile Tester with peripherals’ on page 34 • ’Managing files on the 2201R Mobile Tester’ on page 38 • ’Setting up general parameters of the 2201R Mobile Tester’ on page 39 47090/322 Copyright © 2015 Aeroflex Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 21: Starting The Instrument

    Starting the instrument Please read the Getting Started manual for the 2201R Mobile Tester to learn how to power up the instrument. Once the firmware is booted, the start menu appears (see below). Explanations in this user guide typically start from this start menu.

  • Page 22: Applying Power To The 2201R

    Rear-panel safety on/off switch To prevent the 2201R accidentally switching on during transit, a Power on/off rocker switch is fitted on the rear of the instrument This switch isolates power from the instrument’s internal circuitry only: the battery (when fitted) charges even with the Power switch in the OFF position.

  • Page 23: Switching Off The 2201R

    2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 2 Instrument setup and general operation Power status LED The power status LED is located next to the on-off switch. It is a two-color LED that shows the DC power condition of the instrument and the state of charge of the battery, if fitted (see Table 5).

  • Page 24: Battery Option

    The 2201R starts charging the battery as soon as the DC supply is connected to the DC In socket on the rear panel. This happens whether or not the instrument is powered up. The battery charges fully in less than five hours.
  • Page 25 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 2 Instrument setup and general operation Press the black button at the bottom of the LED display (you may need to use a fingernail or an object like a ballpoint pen cap). The LEDs illuminate to display the battery’s relative state of charge (RSOC). Each LED segment represents 25% of full charge capacity, as shown in the table below.
  • Page 26 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 2 Instrument setup and general operation Removing and refitting the battery You may need to remove the battery (for example, to recharge it in the optional desktop charger). If you have multiple batteries, you can use them to achieve longer operating time when away from a power source.

  • Page 27: Menus And Soft Keys

    Chapter 2 Instrument setup and general operation Menus and soft keys The LCD screen shows the menus that guide you through configuration and measurements when the 2201R Mobile Tester is switched on and the operating software is loaded. The menus consist of different sections as follows: 47090/322 Copyright ©...
  • Page 28 Most menus contain one or more entry fields where you can change test or control parameters. At any stage, the 2201R Mobile Tester is in one of two modes: the menu mode (where you can select an entry field or move to a different menu) and the entry mode (where the 2201R Mobile Tester is ready to accept your input for a parameter field).
  • Page 29 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 2 Instrument setup and general operation Symbols used on the display At the top of the display, the 2201R displays either instrument-specific information (in the Configuration and Service menus), or the signaling status (in the GSM/GSMR/GPRS menu). Examples: On the right-hand side, the 2201R displays the name of the menu.

  • Page 30: Understanding The Presentation Of Measurement Results

    2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 2 Instrument setup and general operation Understanding the presentation of measurement results Numerical results Most measurement results are displayed as a numerical value along with a unit. Examples: “25.02 dBm” are 25.02 decibels relative to 1 mW (or 318 mW in total).
  • Page 31 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 2 Instrument setup and general operation Min. This column shows the minimum (lowest) result for the respective bit class since the test was started. The statistical evaluation can be restarted by pushing the Reset soft key.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Device Under Test

    2201R. • Autorun mode: the 2201R is configured through predefined setup files, and a test script is run with a clear Pass or Fail result and result log files being created on the 2201R. This mode is similar to working with Lector except that test scripts and setup files reside on the 2201R, so an external PC is not needed.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Instrument setup and general operation Communication systems The 2201R Mobile Tester supports GSM, GSM-R and GPRS (as an extension of GSM). Note that these are options; at least one is installed on your 2201R. Each of these communication systems has its own parameters that need to be set up prior to a test. These parameters are explained in Chapter 3 “Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM...

  • Page 34: Using The 2201R Mobile Tester With Peripherals

    The LAN interface of the 2201R supports 10 or 100 Mbps connections (10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX) over a Cat5 cable (with RJ-45 connectors at both ends). Simply plug one end of the cable into the LAN socket on the rear panel of the 2201R and the other into the socket of your LAN.
  • Page 35 2. In the DHCP list field, select DHCP is activated; if a DHCP server is available on the LAN, the 2201R obtains its IP address, subnet mask and gateway address from that server during the start sequence. They are displayed in the Configuration menu. The IP address is also displayed in the start menu.
  • Page 36 Using the RS-232 or the USB-B interface In addition to operating the 2201R Mobile Tester through its front panel elements or the LAN, it can also be controlled remotely from a PC through the serial (RS-232) or a USB interface (USB-B).
  • Page 37 USB flash disk. d Remove the USB flash drive from the 2201R. You can now insert it in a USB slot on a PC to copy the files onto the PC hard disk.

  • Page 38: Managing Files On The 2201R Mobile Tester

    Enter key. 5. In order to copy, move or delete a file or a complete folder on either the 2201R or the USB flash drive, move the cursor to the respective item and push the Mark/Unmark soft key (you can mark and unmark more than one file).

  • Page 39: Setting Up General Parameters Of The 2201R Mobile Tester

    In order to delete files, push Delete. All files selected are then removed. Setting up general parameters of the 2201R Mobile Tester Setting up the language The default language of the user interface is English, so all text is displayed in this language. Other languages supported in addition are French, German, Italian and Spanish.

  • Page 40: Performing Manual Tests And Measurements In Gsm Mode

    Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode This chapter provides task-based instructions for using the 2201R Mobile Tester features in manual operation. Topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • ’Introduction’ on page 41 • ’Setting up network and test parameters’...

  • Page 41: Introduction

    Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode Introduction The 2201R Mobile Tester with the 2231 GSM Option allows tests and measurements at GSM mobile phones, or in the GSM mode of multi-standard phones. Setting up network and test parameters This section makes you familiar with the parameters of the 2201R Mobile Tester necessary to successfully perform standard measurements.
  • Page 42 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode Note Only select channel numbers from a frequency band that the mobile phone under test is supposed to support, otherwise the test fails. Table 7...
  • Page 43 RF Output Power This is the radiated signal power of the 2201R Mobile Tester plus the currently selected coupling factor. In other words, it is the input signal power of the mobile phone under test if the coupling loss is compensated correctly.

  • Page 44: Setting Up Advanced Network Parameters

    Defining the upper frequency band This selection field determines if the 2201R identifies frequencies in the GSM 1800 or in the GSM 1900 band if a channel number of 512 or above is entered for the BCCH or TCH. If you are living in North America, you may want to test in the GSM 1900 band only because this is being used in the region.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode Discontinuous Reception (DRX) is a parameter broadcast by the network (simulated by the 2201R Mobile Tester). DRX tells the mobile not to listen to the paging channel in every multiframe but only (for example) to every second or third.
  • Page 46 2201R, it registers with the 2201R. This way, the 2201R can notify the user when the mobile is ready for a call; the 2201R then displays “Attached” in the Status field at the top of the GSM and GPRS menus. This way, you know when the mobile is ready for testing.
  • Page 47 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode RA Code In GPRS mode, the full Routing Area (RA) code is broadcast by the base station. Entry range: 0 to 255. Default value: 127.

  • Page 48: Performing Vgcs Scenarios

    1. Check that the mobile phone is fitted with a SIM from the rail operator tat permits group calls. 2. Configure VGCS on the 2201R by pressing the VGCS soft key on the GSM screen. 3. Set the standard test parameters (channel numbers etc). Enter the group call test parameters:...
  • Page 49 2. Press the BS Call soft key to initiate a group call from the 2201R. 3. The 2201R now displays the VGCS BS CALL active. This GUI shows the group call test parameters used to transmit the group call to the mobile phone. On the DUT check whether a continuous tone can be heard.
  • Page 50 1. Switch on the mobile phone and initiate an Emergency call, by pressing the emergency call button from the VGCS DUT. An emergency call alert can be heard on the DUT. 2. The 2201R shows Group Call Active. The 2201R shows the following emergency call parameters. Group ID: 299 Priority level: 0 3.
  • Page 51 2. Press the BS Call soft key to initiate an emergency call from the 2201R. 3. The 2201R now displays VGCS BS CALL active. This GUI shows the group call test parameters used to transmit the group call to the mobile phone. On the DUT check for the emergency call alert. After the alert check whether a continuous tone can be heard.

  • Page 52: Testing Multiband Phones

    2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode Testing multiband phones A typical mobile phone today supports three or four GSM frequency bands: GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 850 and GSM 1900. GSM 900 and GSM 850 can be selected by simply entering a channel number that falls into these bands because their channel numbers are associated with the band.

  • Page 53: Testing The Incoming (Mobile-Terminated) Call

    Table 7 page 42). 4. Select an RF output power in the 2201R that is sufficiently high to allow the mobile phone to find the carrier, which is typically well above –100 dBm. 5. Ensure that the coupling is selected properly. Refer to ’Testing multiband phones’...
  • Page 54 10. If you are testing a mobile phone (as opposed to a wireless data card) you may now perform a qualitative audio test by speaking into the microphone and listening to the audio in the receiver because the 2201R loops the voice signal back to the phone.

  • Page 55: Testing The Outgoing (Mobile-Originated) Call

    Table 7 page 42). 4. Select an RF output power in the 2201R that is sufficiently high to allow the mobile phone to find the carrier, which is typically well above –100 dBm. 5. Ensure that the coupling is selected properly. Refer to ’Testing multiband phones’...
  • Page 56 10. If you are testing a mobile phone (as opposed to a wireless data card) you may now perform a qualitative audio test by speaking into the microphone and listening to the audio in the receiver because the 2201R loops the voice signal back to the phone.

  • Page 57: Reading The Capabilities Of The Mobile Phone

    The 2201R Mobile Tester can show the following information about the phone under test: IMEI (SV) The 2201R displays the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) as indicated by the mobile. The IMEI is the registration number of the mobile hardware which identifies it internationally. The IMEI is stored inside the mobile's electronics and can only be read out by the 2201R through the radio interface.
  • Page 58 The Dualband field indicates if the phone can operate in both the GSM 900 and GSM 1800 bands. E-GSM 900 capability In the Ext. Freq. field, the 2201R Mobile Tester informs you whether the mobile is able to use the extended frequency range (E-GSM) spanning channel numbers 955 to 1023 and 0.
  • Page 59 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode 3. Press … > MS Info. The GSM MS Info menu appears. 4. Read the MS power class, the GSM revision level, the voice coding capability, the SMS capability, the dualband and the E-GSM 900 capabilities, and the ciphering capability from the right-hand side of the GSM MS Info menu.

  • Page 60: Testing The Sms Capabilities

    You can test the actual capability in both directions; that is, you can send a short message from the 2201R to the mobile phone or vice versa. Both can be done either in idle mode or while engaged in a call.
  • Page 61 6. Push the SMS soft key. The GSM SMS Test menu appears. 7. In order to send a message from the phone to the 2201R: Create a new short message on the mobile phone, and enter text. b Send it to a random number.
  • Page 62 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode Select a message class. Valid message classes are in the range 0 to 3 as follows: 0: Show message on display. 1: Store message in working memory.
  • Page 63 2. Push the SMS soft key. The GSM SMS Test menu appears. 3. In order to send a message from the phone to the 2201R: Create a new short message on the mobile phone, and enter text. b Send it to a random number.
  • Page 64 Push the Send soft key. The status field at the top of the 2201R display reads “CALL ACTIVE SMS sent”. Check if the message text, along with the sender number, has been received by the mobile phone: Depending on the choice of message class, the contents is either displayed directly or can be fetched from memory.

  • Page 65: Performing Standard Transmitter Tests

    2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode Performing standard transmitter tests This section shows how to read and interpret the transmitter measurement results after a call has been set up. In order to set up a call, follow the instructions on either...
  • Page 66 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode Phase RMS The RMS phase error is calculated from the phase errors of all bits within a burst, by root-mean-square-averaging them. This value is always positive.

  • Page 67: Performing Receiver Measurements In The Mobile Phone

    2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode Performing receiver measurements in the mobile phone The receiver of the mobile phone includes different components to measure the received signal strength and to demodulate the signal. It also decodes the received bit stream and, based on the relative number of bit errors found in the decoding process, provides an estimate of the signal quality.

  • Page 68: Performing 2201R-Based Receiver Measurements

    For the purposes of these measurements, the 2201R commands the mobile phone to return all the bits received back to the 2201R. For the time when the GSM BER Test menu is displayed, the speech loopback is therefore disabled and a test loop is closed.
  • Page 69 Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode Setting up the test parameters Cobham proposes to leave the test parameters at their default values if you are unsure about their meaning. Measurement Mode The Mode selection field allows you to choose between the different measurement methods. Available entries are BER, FER and FBER.
  • Page 70 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode Class Ia, Ib, II The BER Speech section displays the results for the class Ia, class Ib and class II bits. The limits can be defined in the GSM/GPRS Limits menu. Typical limits can be found in...
  • Page 71 FBER The Fast BER section displays the results for all the bits being sent to the mobile phone and returned to the 2201R Mobile Tester. The limits can be defined in the GSM/GPRS Limits menu. It is advisable to use the same limits as for the class II bits in the BER Speech measurements.
  • Page 72 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode Round Trip Delay This is the number of frames that the mobile phone takes to return a speech frame. This value is for information purposes only. It is not a required test with any test limits.

  • Page 73: Performing Gprs Measurements

    Table 7 page 42). 4. Select an RF output power in the 2201R that is sufficiently high to allow the mobile phone to find the carrier, which is typically well above –100 dBm. 5. Ensure that the coupling is selected properly. Refer to ’Testing multiband phones’...
  • Page 74 11. From the Slots selection field, select the number of time slots per frame that you want to test. The 2201R allows you to select only as many time slots per frame as the mobile phone is capable of transmitting.
  • Page 75 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode 14. When you are finished, push the Stop Test soft key. The measurements stop, and the status indication returns to GPRS Attached. Interpreting the results GPRS Tests menu produces a statistical evaluation of the results of the BLER-USF for each time slot and in addition over all the time slots measured.
  • Page 76 3. Select a base channel (BCCH) and a traffic channel (TCH) in the frequency band of interest (see Table 7 page 42). 4. Select an RF output power in the 2201R that is sufficiently high to allow the mobile phone to find the carrier, which is typically well above –100 dBm. 5. Push the GPRS soft key.
  • Page 77 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode 6. Switch on the mobile phone, and wait until it indicates that it has found a base station. Note Ensure that you keep this sequence of steps, there may be restrictions in the test capabilities otherwise.
  • Page 78 10. From the Slots selection field, select the number of time slots per frame that you want to test. The 2201R allows you to select only as many time slots per frame as the mobile phone is capable of transmitting.
  • Page 79 3. Select a base channel (BCCH) and a traffic channel (TCH) in the frequency band of interest (see Table 7 page 42). 4. Select an RF output power in the 2201R that is sufficiently high to allow the mobile phone to find the carrier, which is typically well above –100 dBm. 5. Push the GPRS soft key.

  • Page 80: Performing Edge (Egprs) Measurements

    Table 7 page 42). 4. Select an RF output power in the 2201R that is sufficiently high to allow the mobile phone to find the carrier, which is typically well above –100 dBm. 5. Ensure that the coupling is selected properly. Refer to ’Testing multiband phones’...
  • Page 81 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode 7. Switch on the mobile phone, and wait until it indicates that it has found a base station. Note Ensure that you keep this sequence of steps, there may be restrictions in the test capabilities otherwise.
  • Page 82 Performing EDGE transmitter measurements 1. Once the mobile device is EDGE-attached (see previous section), push the Start Test soft key. A test channel is set up in uplink and the mobile device transmits random data. This enables the 2201R to perform modulation measurements.
  • Page 83 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode Freq. Error This result field indicates how the actual carrier frequency deviates from the nominal frequency. It is measured in hertz. According to the specifications, the maximum allowable relative error is 10 ;...
  • Page 84 Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode Performing receiver measurements in EDGE mode The 2201R Mobile Tester supports two types of (E)GPRS receiver measurements: BLER-USF and BLER-BCS. The 2201R transmits the downlink information using GMSK modulation. Measuring the USF-based BLER The BLER-USF (BLock Error Rate based on the Uplink State Flag) receiver test is a standardized test method.
  • Page 85 For the BLER-BCS measurement, the 2201R establishes a Downlink TBF and transmits blocks of data (filled with random data) to the mobile phone. Every 50 blocks or so, the 2201R requests, just like a real network, an indication from the mobile whether or not the data have been received correctly by the mobile phone. It acknowledges the proper reception or reports which blocks have been received in error.
  • Page 86 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode 4. You may want to select a different number of samples in the range from 1 to 10,000 blocks; the default is 100. Note The BLER is performed over a single time slot, independent of the setting in the Slots input field. Each measurement result is generated from a user-defined number of samples.
  • Page 87 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 3 Performing manual tests and measurements in GSM mode 7. When you are finished, push the Stop Test soft key. The measurements stop, and the status indication returns to EDGE Attached. 8. Push the EDGE Detach soft key to finish the EDGE mode.

  • Page 88: Autotest

    Chapter 4 Autotest This chapter describes how to use the optional Autotest features that allow you to run complete test scripts from within the instrument. Topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • ’Introduction’ on page 89 • ’Loading Autotest files’ on page 89 •...

  • Page 89: Introduction

    2. Click Program > Phones Config > Activate. The Activate Displayed Phone Configuration menu appears. 3. Check those groups of configuration files that you want to transfer to the 2201R, and confirm your choice by clicking OK. The configuration is stored and the menu disappears.
  • Page 90 This may take a minute if there are no synchronization files on the USB drive as yet. 13. When the file transfer is completed, remove the USB drive from the PC and plug it into a USB port of the 2201R.
  • Page 91 15. Push the Transfer Test Data button. The Transfer Test Data menu appears. 16. Push the Download Data button. The Autotest files are copied from the USB drive to the 2201R. 47090/322 Copyright © 2015 Aeroflex Limited. All rights reserved.
  • Page 92 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 4 Autotest 17. When the data transfer is completed, push the Esc button to return to the Autotest menu. 18. You can now select a test group, subgroup and test script, and start your test.

  • Page 93: Running An Autotest

    While the number of tests can easily be extended using Cobham’s 7315 Scriptor, there are already several default groups and test scripts available with the 2201R Mobile Tester. These tests are (subject to change and amendment): Table 13...
  • Page 94 3. To abort a test, click on the Stop Test button. At the end of the test, the 2201R shows an overview of the results, together with a Pass or Fail statement. 47090/322...

  • Page 95: Interpreting Autotest Results

    2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 4 Autotest Interpreting Autotest results Once a test has been started, the Result output section of the Autotest menu provides information about the progress, see picture below. In the results output on the right, text in blue color indicates instrument parameters which are being set up by the software.
  • Page 96 The 2201R can also display a summary of all the tests performed. Test details are also available. The test report summary and the detailed reports are saved to files on the 2201R’s hard disk. They can be displayed on the 2201R’s screen or loaded to a PC using the File Manager (see ’Managing files on the 2201R Mobile Tester’...
  • Page 97 8 – Handover failure 9 – Other Example: Failure code 1-5 means that the 2201R has found a problem with a receiver test in GSM 1900, probably with the MS report. (Typical RX failures include problems with RX_LEVEL, RX_QUAL, RSCP.) 47090/322 Copyright ©...
  • Page 98 3. Push the Upload Data button. Do not remove the USB drive before copying is completed. The 2201R asks if data on the USB drive should be overwritten even if there are no results and log files on the USB drive.
  • Page 99 4. Confirm with Yes if you are sure not to overwrite result and log files that you want to keep. The Autotest result and log files are copied from the 2201R to the USB flash drive into a folder named Data.

  • Page 100: Configuring Autotest Operation

    Configuring Autotest operation Most of the configuration options for Autotest operation are configured with Cobham’s 7315 Scriptor. A few parameters, however, can be changed from within the 2201R, such as the radio channels, Bluetooth testing or the results handling options.
  • Page 101 .\IMEI.txt The 2201R stores the results in a folder. The file name is determined by the serial number of the mobile phone (the IMEI); if the same phone is tested multiple times, the serial number in the file name is amended by a new letter for each new test.
  • Page 102 .\TAC\SN.txt In the results folder, the 2201R stores the results in a separate folder for each phone model; the model is determined by the first digits of the serial number. The file name consists of the remaining digits of the serial number. If the same phone is tested multiple times, the serial number in the file name is amended by a new letter for each new test.
  • Page 103 Select “Multiple files - extension G;H;I;...” if you want to keep older results while saving new measurement results from the same phone. A letter is added in the file name to distinguish the files. Select “Single files only” if you want the 2201R to overwrite the results from a previous test of the same phone. 47090/322...

  • Page 104: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Maintenance and troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify and correct problems related to the 2201R Mobile Tester. Topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: • ’Calibration and adjustment’ on page 105 • ’Obtaining the instrument status’ on page 105 •...

  • Page 105: Calibration And Adjustment

    Chapter 5 Maintenance and troubleshooting Calibration and adjustment The 2201R Mobile Tester is a measurement device. As with all such instruments, the 2201R should be calibrated on a regular basis to ensure accuracy. Cobham recommends calibration of the 2201R at yearly intervals.
  • Page 106 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Chapter 5 Maintenance and troubleshooting 3. Move the cursor to the Service Information scroll box and use the Up and Down cursor keys to navigate through the list. 47090/322 Copyright © 2015 Aeroflex Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 107: Changing The Firmware Version

    Cobham seeks to permanently improve its products. Firmware updates are available on the internet at www.cobham.com/wireless. The 2201R Mobile Tester allows you to install a new firmware version from a USB flash drive or an FTP server, change between several versions stored on the hard disk, or delete a stored version.
  • Page 108 7. Select the file of the firmware version you want to install, and push Install. The file is copied from the USB flash drive to the 2201R’s internal hard disk, and the installation is started. At the end of the update, the soft key description changes to “Reboot”.
  • Page 109 Chapter 5 Maintenance and troubleshooting Loading a different firmware version The following steps can be taken to run a different firmware version that is already stored on the 2201R’s hard disk. 1. From the start menu, push Config. > Service.

  • Page 110: Installing Software Options

    Cobham service center. 1. Ensure that the 2201R is running the latest firmware. (The version number of the firmware installed can be checked on the start menu. The latest firmware is available from Cobham’s website at www.cobham.com/wireless.)

  • Page 111: Tables

    Appendix A Tables This appendix lists various parameter tables to which the other chapters refer, as follows: • ’Power control levels and tolerances’ on page 112 47090/322 Copyright © 2015 Aeroflex Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Page 112: Power Control Levels And Tolerances

    2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Appendix A Tables Power control levels and tolerances GSM 850, GSM 900 and ER-GSM/R-GSM systems Power control Nominal output power Tolerance (dB) level (dBm) 43 (GSM phase 1 only) ±2 41 (GSM phase 1 only) ±2...
  • Page 113 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Appendix A Tables ±3 ±3 ±3 ±3 ±3 ±4 ±4 ±4 ±4 ±4 ±5 15...28 ±5 GSM 1900 systems Power control Nominal output power (dBm) Tolerance (dB) level 22...29 reserved reserved ±2 ±2 ±3 ±3 ±3...

  • Page 114: Repair

    Cobham on request. If the original container is not available, the unit should be carefully packed so that it is not damaged in transit. Cobham is not liable for any damage that may occur during shipping. The customer should clearly mark the Cobham-issued RA or reference number on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid and insured to Cobham.

  • Page 115: Software Licence And Warranty

    Appendix C Software licence and warranty his appendix describes the conditions for using the software. AEROFLEX LIMITED SOFTWARE LICENCE AND WARRANTY This document is an Agreement between the user of this Licensed Software, the Licensee, and Aeroflex Limited (‘Aeroflex’), the Licensor.
  • Page 116 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Appendix C Software licence and warranty Except as specifically permitted elsewhere in this Agreement the Licensee may make not more than two copies of the Licensed Software (but not the Authoring and Language Manuals) in machine-readable form for operational security and shall ensure that all such copies include Aeroflex's copyright notice, together with any features which disclose the name of the Licensed Software and the Licensee.
  • Page 117 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Appendix C Software licence and warranty 6.5.2 Third party produced proprietary software ('Third Party Software') which Aeroflex may deliver with its products (where such Third Party Software carries a more limited warranty than the above warranty). In such case Aeroflex will provide a remedy for any non-conformance of the Third Party Software commensurate with the third party's warranty to Aeroflex (if any).
  • Page 118 2201R Mobile Tester User Guide Appendix C Software licence and warranty 12. NOTICES Any notice to be given by the Licensee to Aeroflex shall be addressed to: Aeroflex Limited, Longacres House, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG1 2AN, UK. 13. LAW AND JURISDICTION This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of England and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
  • Page 119 For further information please contact: Cobham Wireless info-test@aeroflex.com www.cobham.com/wireless © Aeroflex Limited www.cobham.com/wireless...

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