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WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide
1VV0301637 Rev. 0 – 2019-11-29
Mod. 0805 2017-01 Rev.6

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  • Page 1 WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide 1VV0301637 Rev. 0 – 2019-11-29 Mod. 0805 2017-01 Rev.6...

  • Page 2: Notice

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE NOTICE While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this document, Telit assumes no liability resulting from any inaccuracies or omissions in this document, or from use of the information obtained herein.

  • Page 3: Usage And Disclosure Restrictions

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide USAGE AND DISCLOSURE RESTRICTIONS License Agreements The software described in this document is the property of Telit and its licensors. It is furnished by express license agreement only and may be used only in accordance with the terms of such an agreement.

  • Page 4: Applicability Table

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide APPLICABILITY TABLE PRODUCTS WL865E4 1VV0301637 Rev. 0 Page 4 of 35 2019-11-29...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSTALL AND SETUP TOOLS ..........11 Prerequisites ................11 WLAN TEST SETUP ..............16 Prerequisites ................16 WI-FI TEST PROCEDURE ............17 Flash the FTM binary to WL865E4-P .......... 17 Setup QRCT for Wi-Fi ..............19 4.2.1. Initialize QRCT for Wi-Fi ............. 19 4.2.2.
  • Page 6 WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide 4.2.6.2. 5 GHz, CH. 46, 11ac, MCS9, VHT-40MHz: ......... 26 4.2.7. Litepoint IQxel WLAN setting for Rx Test ........27 4.2.7.1. 2.4GHz, CH. 1, 11n, HT20, MCS0 ..........27 BLE TEST SETUP ..............30 BLE Test Procedure ..............30 5.1.1.

  • Page 7: Table Of Figures

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1 RF Test Setup .....................16 Figure 2: BLE Test Setup ....................30 1VV0301637 Rev. 0 Page 7 of 35 2019-11-29...

  • Page 8: Tables

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide TABLES Table 1: QRCT WLAN Tx settings ..................21 Table 2: QRCT WLAN Rx settings ..................25 1VV0301637 Rev. 0 Page 8 of 35 2019-11-29...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide 1. INTRODUCTION Scope This document provides an overview about the WL865E4 RF test procedures. Audience This document is intended only for Telit customers who need to perform RF tests on WL865E4 module. Contact Information, Support...

  • Page 10: Text Conventions

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide Text Conventions Danger – This information MUST be followed, or catastrophic equipment failure or bodily injury may occur. Caution or Warning – Alerts the user to important points about integrating the module, if these points are not followed, the module and end user equipment may fail or malfunction.

  • Page 11: Install And Setup Tools

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide 2. INSTALL AND SETUP TOOLS This section provids step-by-step procedure to install QDART package required to perform RF tests using QRCT(Qualcomm radio control toolkit). Prerequisites 1. Computer running on Window 7/10. 2. QDART tool package from Qualcomm.
  • Page 12 WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide There will be a popup window saying “The download will initiate in your browser shortly. Please do not close this window until your download has initiated.” • Install QDART_CONN.WIN.1.0 Installer. This version QDART has included windows USB driver.
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  • Page 14 WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide • The QDART installer, installs multiple tools. We will be using QRCT for manual RF tests. Note: To use the QDART version (QDART-CONN 1.0-00072.1 and later) with Litepoint IQxel80/IQxel160, Anritsu 8870A, and NI PXI 5644/5645/5646, the SCPI interface is mandatory.
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  • Page 16: Wlan Test Setup

    This section provides step-by-step procedure to perform RF tests using QRCT. Prerequisites • WL865E4-P EVB. • RF cable to connect the WL865E4-P antenna connector to RF test instrument. • Ethernet cable to connect RF tester to Computer running QRCT tool. • RF Shield Box.

  • Page 17: Wi-Fi Test Procedure

    Flash the FTM binary to WL865E4-P Go to the directory where FTM binary is available: ..\36.10.990.B004_Flash\ftm\bin Place the WL865E4-P module in Program mode. Run the flash.bat file in cmd prompt, and enter the COM port number as shown in the screenshot below.
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  • Page 19: Setup Qrct For Wi-Fi

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide Setup QRCT for Wi-Fi Power ON the WL865E4-P test board by placing it in the Diagnostic mode, and connect it to the computer. The device manager detects the serial port, note down the com port number.
  • Page 20 WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide The board data is loaded in to the QRCT debug message and the WLAN RF test GUI for testing. The DUT is ready for RF test. You can query the MAC address of the DUT using MAC Settings tab.

  • Page 21: Qrct Wlan Tx Settings

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide 4.2.2. QRCT WLAN Tx settings Following table lists the QRCT Transmitter options: Table 1: QRCT WLAN Tx settings 1VV0301637 Rev. 0 Page 21 of 35 2019-11-29...

  • Page 22: Wlan Tx Test Observations On Litepoint Iqxel

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide Click on the TX tab. Fill the various options as shown in the sample below for desired channel and data rate: Example: WLAN Transmit settings; 2.4GHz band CH. 1, 1mbps 4.2.3. WLAN Tx Test Observations on Litepoint IQxel Connect the RF port of the device to the RF connector of Lite Point IQxel.
  • Page 23 WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide Click “Tools”→ ”Port Routing” and configure the RF port in VSA mode (my RF port is RF1). Set the Pathloss in “Pathloss Setup”. Click “Technology”→ select ”WIFI SISO” mode. Click the button “SET TX ON” in QRCT.

  • Page 24: Wlan Tx Test Observation On Cmw500

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide 4.2.4. WLAN Tx Test Observation on CMW500 4.2.4.1. 2.4GHz band, CH. 1, 11b rates. 4.2.4.2. 5GHz band, CH. 46, 11ac, MCS0, 40MHz. 1VV0301637 Rev. 0 Page 24 of 35 2019-11-29...

  • Page 25: Qrct Wlan Rx Settings

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide 4.2.5. QRCT WLAN Rx settings Following table lists the QRCT Receiver options: Table 2: QRCT WLAN Rx settings 4.2.6. CMW500 WLAN settings for Rx Test 4.2.6.1. 2.4 GHz, CH. 6, 11b, 11Mbps Set the desired RX Setup in QRCT as shown below: 1.

  • Page 26: Ghz, Ch. 46, 11Ac, Mcs9, Vht-40Mhz

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide 7. Inspect receiver report and calculate PER. 4.2.6.2. 5 GHz, CH. 46, 11ac, MCS9, VHT-40MHz: Set the desired RX Setup in QRCT as shown below: Send a statistically significant number of packets through VSG by loading appropriate ABS waveform on VSG : WLAN_11ac_VHT_BW40_MCS9_LEN4096.wv...

  • Page 27: Litepoint Iqxel Wlan Setting For Rx Test

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide 4.2.7. Litepoint IQxel WLAN setting for Rx Test 4.2.7.1. 2.4GHz, CH. 1, 11n, HT20, MCS0 1. Click the “Tools” →“Port Routing” to choose the Port RF in VSG mode. Set Pathloass. 2. Select LitePoint in “VSG1” mode.
  • Page 28 WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide 6. Then click the button “GET RECEIVE REPORT” in QRCT, the QRCT will display the receive data packet. You can check whether you have received the number of packets correctly from the following table-Receive Report: 1VV0301637 Rev.
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  • Page 30: Ble Test Setup

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide 5. BLE TEST SETUP Connect the RF cable to BLE antenna of the WL865E4-P module as shown in the following figure: Figure 2: BLE Test Setup Note: Supported test equipment for BLE RF tests: Litepoint IQxel, Anritsu MT8870A, R&S CMW500/100, Anritsu 8852B, and R&S CBT.
  • Page 31 WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide BLE Tx test observations on CMW500: 1VV0301637 Rev. 0 Page 31 of 35 2019-11-29...

  • Page 32: Ble Rx Test

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide 5.1.2. BLE Rx Test 1. Select “Bluetooth” category in QRCT→ Then “Bluetooth Low Energy”. 2. Configure the “Bluetooth Low Energy Receiver” settings as per the requirement. 3. Click “Receiver Test”. 4. Generate waveform on CMW500 by configuring the Tx signal strength (units in dBm).
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  • Page 34: Document History

    WL865E4-P RF Test User Guide 6. DOCUMENT HISTORY Revision Date Changes 2019-11-29 First issue 1VV0301637 Rev. 0 Page 34 of 35 2019-11-29...
  • Page 35 Mod. 0805 2017-01 Rev.6...

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