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Keysight X8711A
IoT Device Functional Test
Solution
User's Guide
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  • Page 1 Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide Distributed by: dataTec  ▪  Ferdinand-Lassalle-Str.  52  ▪  72770  Reutlingen  ▪  Tel.  07121  /  51  50  50  ▪  Fax  07121  /  51  50  10  ▪  info@datatec.de  ▪  www.datatec.de...
  • Page 2 227.7103-5 (c), as applicable in any Do not proceed beyond a WARNING technical data. notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Safety Symbols

    Standby supply. Unit is not completely connected from AC mains when Frame or chassis (ground) terminal switched off Equipment protected throughout by Protective earth (ground) terminal double insulation or reinforced insulation Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 4: Safety Considerations

    Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards for design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
  • Page 5 Do Not Modify the Instrument Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product. Return the product to a Keysight Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained. In Case of Damage...

  • Page 6: Environmental Conditions

    Environmental Conditions The X8711A is designed for indoor use and in an area with low humidity. The table below shows the general environmental requirements for this instrument. Environmental cond ition Requirement Operating condition 0 °C to 40 °C Temperature Storage condition –40 °C to 70 °C...

  • Page 7: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information The X8711A complies with the following safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) compliances: Safety regulations – IEC 61010-1:2010/EN 61010-1:2010; IEC 61010-2-030:2010/ EN61010-2-030:2010 – Canada: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010-1-12; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-2-030-12 – USA: ANSI/UL Std. No. 61010-1:2012; ANSI/UL Std No.61010-2-030:2012 EMC compliance –...

  • Page 8: Regulatory Markings

    Forty years is the expected useful life domestic household waste. of the product. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive 2002/96/ Ec

    “Monitoring and Control Instrument” product. The affixed product label is as shown below. Do not dispose in domestic household waste. To return this unwanted instrument, contact your nearest Keysight Service Center, or visit http://about.keysight.com/en/companyinfo/environment/takeback.shtml for more information.

  • Page 10: Sales And Technical Support

    Sales and Technical Support To contact Keysight for sales and technical support, refer to the support links on the following Keysight websites: – www.keysight.com/find/X8711A (product-specific information and support, software and documentation updates) – www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact information for repair and service)

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Run Pre-Configured Test Plan ......26 Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...
  • Page 12 Floating License Server Setup ......51 Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Getting Started Using Ks8400A Tap Developer's System

    IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide Getting Started Using KS8400A TAP Developer’s System The X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution is a cost effective, over-the-air (OTA) signaling tester that verifies the functionality of IoT devices in their operating mode and final form. ®...

  • Page 14: Set Up Test Automation Platform (Tap)

    C:\Program Files\Keysight\TAP8 as shown below. Click OK to close the window. The path C:\Program Files\Keysight\TAP8 is only applicable for 64-bit TAP. NOTE The 32-bit TAP will create the C:\Program Files (x86)\Keysight\TAP8 path. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Install Measurement Suite

    WLAN Signaling PER tests, Sensitivity Search tests, and DC tests. Requirement: KS83302A or KS83302B license. The BLE 4.2 signaling and WLAN b, g or n signaling measurement suites are plug-ins designed for the TAP Software Platform. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...
  • Page 16 2 Install the desired measurement suite. Upon completion, you will notice the (Installed) description next to the version number. 3 Close the window when you are done with the installation. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Set Up Instruments In Tap

    Getting Started Using KS8400A TAP Developer’s System Set Up Instruments in TAP The Keysight Connection Expert is a part of the IO Libraries Suite. Refer to the X8711A Quick Start Guide for the prerequisites for this software. Ensure that your 34972A instrument is powered on in order for the Keysight Connection Expert to detect your instrument via VISA address.

  • Page 18: Add Instrument

    2 Click Settings > Bench > Instruments to open the Bench Settings window. 3 In the pop-up window, select 34999A profile from the drop-down list. 4 Select the correct VISA address, one that is the same as in the Keysight Connection expert on page Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Identify Port Number

    Getting Started Using KS8400A TAP Developer’s System Identify Port Number Ensure that you have installed the Keysight 34999 Utility as it will install the NOTE necessary driver for 34999A. The following steps will not work without the driver. Refer to the X8711A Quick Start Guide for more information.

  • Page 20: Load And Customize Test Plan

    3 Right click on one of the test steps and click Expand all to expand the existing test plan. You can also click ‘+’ to list the sub-steps of a particular test step. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...
  • Page 21 5 Select the desired step and click Add to place the desired test step below the selected step. For users who do not wish to record and export their data, proceed to Run Test NOTE Plan. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Record And Export Data

    CSV file per report name into a folder with the name [<CustomPrefix>_]YYYYMMDD_HHmmss_<TestPlan>_<Verdict>. Find your recorded results in the default directory C:\Program Files\Keysight\Tap8\Results to open each file in Microsoft Excel. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Run Test Plan

    Chapter 3, "TAP Test Plan" section to understand the purpose and NOTE ® function of each test step for Bluetooth LE 4.2 signaling and WLAN b, g or n measurement suites, respectively. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 24: Getting Started Using Ks8000A Tap Deployment System

    Getting Started Using KS8000A TAP Deployment System The X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution is a cost effective, over-the-air (OTA) signaling tester that verifies the functionality of IoT devices in their ® operating mode and final form. It supports Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) 4.2...

  • Page 25: Software Setup

    3 Run the command as an administrator using the syntax below to list the latest packages. This command will only list the latest version of all available packages. Instructions Syntax List available and installed packages Keysight.Tap.PackageManager.exe list -all -r "<repository>" Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Install And Uninstall A Package

    TAP installation path. Run Pre-Configured Test Plan You will find the plugins in the default directory C:\Program Files\Keysight\TAP8\IoTDeviceTest\TapFiles\CLI Ensure that you have either of following licenses installed in your Keysight License Manager: ® – KS83301A or KS83301B for Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) 4.2 signaling...
  • Page 27 Keysight.Tap.Cli.exe --list-external-parameters --settings List parameters 34999A "<Test Plan File Path>" Keysight.Tap.Cli.exe --settings 34999A -c -v -e Run test plan "<Parameter>"="<Value>" "<Test Plan File Path>" Use Keysight.Tap.Cli.exe -help for CLI syntax and options. NOTE Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 28: Tap Test Plan

    Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide TAP Test Plan This chapter discusses the function of each test step in the pre-configured TAP test plans available. Subjects covered include the following: Bluetooth® Measurement Suite Overview of Bluetooth® LE Signaling Test Plan Bluetooth®...

  • Page 29: Bluetooth® Measurement Suite

    You will find the version number when you install the measurement suite as shown in the example in Step Refer to Set Up Instruments in TAP to verify your 34972A instrument connection before using this package. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Overview Of Bluetooth® Le Signaling Test Plan

    – Firmware file (This is the BLE firmware file. Use the CC2650_BLE.bin that is included in C:\Program Files\Keysight\TAP8\ IoTDeviceTest\TapFiles) – Auto Load Firmware (Select this check box to allow the step to load the firmware to the module automatically without confirmation prompt) Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 – Successful connection will auto populate the device’s MAC Address in Message. Select the ‘Show and save discovered devices’ check box to save the list of NOTE devices detected in System Scan and User Entry modes. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...
  • Page 32 This step initializes the output power for the BLE Signaling PER test according to the System Offset set. Range of DL power (dBm): (-100 + System Offset) to (-40 + System Offset) Note: DL stands for Downlink Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...
  • Page 33 PER test method. Range: 1 to 10) – PER Method (The connection method for PER test) – Check Supported PER Methods (Select this check box to discover which PER methods supported by the DUT) Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...
  • Page 34 – ADC Capture Multiplier (Sets the multiply of point counts of ADC captures during advertising channel Tx power detection and measurement) – Retries (Sets the number of attempts to obtain power measurement.) Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Bluetooth® Signaling Per Sensitivity Tests Test Plan

    Search for the PER sensitivity level from the mid-point followed by linear sensitivity search. Go-NoGo Test – Power values sweep: Sweeps the power of initialized BLE Signaling PER steps or according to user specified values of output power. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Wlan Measurement Suite

    You will find the version number when you install the measurement suite as shown in the example in Step Refer to Set Up Instruments in TAP to verify your 34972A instrument connection before using this package. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Overview Of Wlan Signaling Test Plan

    – Security Key (Required for WEP and WPA2 only) – Region: US, Japan or Europe – RF Path: Dynamic, Uplink, and Downlink – Channel: 1 to 11 (US), 1 to 14 (Japan), and 1 to 13 (Europe) Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...
  • Page 38 Executing in GUI Mode will show the following window. Connect your WLAN device to the Network SSID as instructed in order to link your device to the 34999A module within the Time Out period configured. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 Note: Set upper and lower trigger such that the DUT Tx Power will fall within the range. – Channel System Offsets – Meas. Window Time: Maximum Window Time for signal acquisition (in milliseconds) – WLAN Channel – Reading Count – Gate Above or Below Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 40: Wlan Signaling Per Sensitivity Test Plan

    – RX Sensitivity Search Mode (comprises of Binary Sensitivity Search, Linear Sensitivity Search, and Mid-point Sensitivity Search) – Go-NoGo Test WLAN Access Point Device Discovery Test Plan This test plan functions to scan and discover WLAN Access Points within the area. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Dc Tests

    For E36100 Series Power Supplies users, you can obtain the Programming Ranges of the purchased model in the Operating and Service Guide. Measure Current To measure the sensed DC output current (Amps). Disable Power Supply Output Disable the output of power supply. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Procedure

    Unit is Inoperative No Valid Radio Options License Found COM Port Error COM Port Not Listed Keysight 34972A Not Detected in Keysight IO Library Keysight 34999A Not Detected in Device Manager Incorrect Slot for 34999A 34972A Connectivity Error Test Plan Execution Error Messages Unable to load type ‘<Test Step>’...

  • Page 43: Hardware Options Related Error Messages

    WLAN Option Not found Here are a few tips that you can try: – Use 34999 Utility application to verify the license(s). For more information, look up the Help File in the Keysight 34999 Utility NOTE software. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Com Port Error

    – X8711A-002 (for WLAN on fresh board) – X8711AU-001 (for board with WLAN and upgrade to BLE) – X8711AU-002 (for board with BLE and upgrade to WLAN) – X8711A-100 (for both BLE and WLAN on fresh board) Go to www.keysight.com/find/X8711A...

  • Page 45: Keysight 34972A Not Detected In Keysight Io Library

    (34999A) under Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT) section, this could happen due to a faulty or issues related to COM Port and cable. This could also happen when you do not install the Keysight 34999 Utility software. Here are a few tips that you can try: –...

  • Page 46: Incorrect Slot For 34999A

    Such connectivity errors will stop the ongoing test plan abruptly as TAP is unable to establish a connection with Keysight 34972A, producing insignificant results. Here are the two possible error messages when the connection of the Keysight 34999 to the 34972A is inactive.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting Procedure Here are a few tips that you can try: – Verify the VISA address of the Keysight 34972A in Keysight Connection Expert and ensure that the connection status is green. Try to send some commands using Interactive IO to test the existing connection between Connection Expert and 34972A.

  • Page 48: Test Plan Execution Error Messages

    Could Not Create ‘<Test Step>’ Step You will see the following message when you do not have the measurement suite plugins license. You will need to purchase the following license that are offered in the X8711A ® – KS83301A or KS83301B: Bluetooth LE related test steps –...

  • Page 49: 34972A Front Panel Annunciator Turn On

    Fail Self Test Status The example below is the interface that you would expect where your 34999A radio module has FAIL Self Test Status message using the Keysight 34999 Utility. The following are a list of possible reasons: – No written manufacturing calibration data.

  • Page 50: Unable To Locate Type ''. Are You Missing A Plugin

    2018.0905. Here are a few tips that you can try: – Recreate the test plans using the measurement suite version 2018.0905. – Contact Keysight for technical support. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...

  • Page 51: Appendix

    Update Firmware Refer to the Help File located at the top right corner of the Keysight 34999 Utility software. Go to Firmware Update section for more information on how to perform firmware update on the 34999A RF module.

  • Page 52: Floating License Server Setup

    Keysight (floating) network in a central location and use them to enable Keysight products. It is recommended for you to set up using the Keysight License Manager 6 where you can download from www.keysight.com/find/klm6. For more information, you...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting Procedure THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. Keysight X8711A IoT Device Functional Test Solution User’s Guide...
  • Page 54 This information is subject to change without notice. Always refer to the English version at the Keysight website for the latest revision. © Keysight Technologies 2019 Edition 3, January 2019 Printed in Malaysia *X8711-90001* X8711-90001 www.keysight.com Distributed by: dataTec  ▪  Ferdinand-Lassalle-Str.  52  ▪  72770  Reutlingen  ▪  Tel.  07121  /  51  50  50  ▪  Fax  07121  /  51  50  10  ▪  info@datatec.de  ▪  www.datatec.de...

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