R8000 series, communications system analyzer (25 pages)
Summary of Contents for Freedom R8000 Series
Page 1
R8000 Series Communications Systems Analyzer AUTOTUNE USER GUIDE Motorola APX Series Radios Freedom Communication Technologies 2002 Synergy Blvd, Suite 200 Kilgore, Texas 75662 Copyright 2021 Freedom Communication Technologies All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A. FCT-1215 Rev. C...
Page 2
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide AUTOTUNE™ SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT The software license agreement governing use of the R8000 Series Communications Systems Analyzer AutoTune software is located in FCT-1365 R8000 Series Communications Systems Analyzer Operator’s Manual. TRADEMARKS The Freedom logo and Freedom Communication Technologies are registered ®...
Page 3
ECCN 5E991. EXPORT CONTROL WARNING – Do not disclose or provide this document or item (including its contents) to non-U.S. Citizens or non-U.S. Permanent Residents, or transmit this document or item (including its contents) outside the U.S. without the written permission of Freedom Communication Technologies and required U.S. Government export approvals.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....................1 Scope ......................1 2.1. Supported Models ..................1 2.2. Required Options ..................1 Motorola APX Portable Radio Test Setup ............2 3.1. Cable Sweep ................... 2 3.2.
Page 5
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.6. Tx Deviation Balance ................41 6.7. Rx Front End Filter ................. 42 6.8. Rx Distortion ..................42 6.9. Rx Duty Cycle Adjustment ..............45 6.10. RF Power ................... 46 6.11. Rx Distortion ..................47 6.12.
Page 6
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide LIST OF TABLES Table 4-2. Required R8x00 options for AutoTune for Motorola APX Series radios..........................1 Table 3-1. Portable Test Hardware Table ............. 3 Table 4-1. Analyzer Configuration for Tx PA Bias (Auto) alignment...... 5 Table 4-2.
Page 7
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide Table 4-42. Analyzer Configuration for Voice Modulation (internal) test ..... 26 Table 4-43. Voice Modulation (internal) test results ..........27 Table 4-44. Analyzer Configuration for Voice Modulation (external) test .... 28 Table 4-45. Voice Modulation (external) test results ........... 28 Table 5-1.
Page 8
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide...
AutoTune for Motorola APX portable and mobile two-way radios. This document is restricted to radio-specific information. Please refer to the R8000 Series Communications System Analyzer Owner’s Manual (FCT-1365) for an overview and basic operating instructions for AutoTune itself.
Cable Sweep feature in the analyzer System, System Settings… menu. Refer to Application Note FCT-1017 Utilizing Cable Sweep on the Freedom Communications System Analyzer for instructions on how to perform a cable sweep.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 3.2. Test Hardware Test Aid Recommended part Description USB radio programming Motorola PMKN4013_ USB cable for programming and cable servicing radio. Variable DC power supply Astron VS-50M DC power supply with sufficient current sourcing capability.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4. Motorola APX Portable Alignment and Test Descriptions Note: Throughout this section are references to Test Frequency. Test Frequencies are band- and mode -specific. A table of the frequencies used by each band may be found in the respective radio service manual.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.2. Reference Frequency RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation Monitor RF IN/OUT Test Frequency 30 dB Table 4-3. Analyzer Configuration for Reference Frequency 4.2.1. Alignment The radio is placed into Test Mode at the highest TX Test Frequency and commanded to transmit.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.3. TX Power Out Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation Control Monitor RF IN/OUT Test Frequency 40 dB Table 4-6. Analyzer Configuration for TX Power Out 4.3.1. Alignment The TX Power Out alignment is composed of two parts: Tx Power Characterization Points tuning and Tx Power Characterization tuning.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide Name Description Result Pass or Fail. Measured Power within manufacturer limits Frequency Test Frequency Low Power Measured low radio output level High Power Measured high radio output level Diff (>1.5W) Difference between Low Power and High Power. If outside indicated limit, alignment is marked as Fail.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.4. TX Attenuator Limit RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation Monitor RF IN/OUT Test Frequency 40 dB Table 4-9. Analyzer Configuration for Tx Attenuator Limit 4.4.1. Alignment Note: The Tx Attenuator Limit alignment applies to APX 8000 models only. The Tx Attenuator Limit alignment adjusts the attenuator limiting radio PA driver power.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.5. TX PA Saturation Reference Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation Control Monitor RF IN/OUT Test Frequency 40 dB Table 4-11. Analyzer Configuration for Tx PA Saturation Reference 4.5.1. Alignment The Tx PA Saturation Reference alignment adjusts the radio for optimal TDMA F2 performance.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.6. Tx Deviation Balance Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation Control Monitor RF IN/OUT Test Frequency 20 dB Table 4-13. Analyzer Configuration for Tx Deviation Balance alignment 4.6.1. Alignment The radio is placed into Test Mode at the highest TX Test Frequency and commanded to transmit.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.7. Rx Front End Filter RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Generate RF IN/OUT, RF GEN OUT Test Frequency FM Table 4-15. Analyzer Configuration for Rx Front End Filter alignment 4.7.1. Alignment Note: This alignment is only performed for UHF R1 and UHF R2 band models. The Rx Front End Filter adjusts the radio’s RF front end for optimal selectivity and sensitivity.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.8. Front End Gain RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Generate RF IN/OUT, RF GEN OUT Test Frequency FM Table 4-17. Analyzer Configuration for Front End Gain alignment 4.8.1. Alignment Note: This alignment is only performed for APX 900 models. The Rx Front End Gain adjusts the radio’s RF front end for RSSI value correction.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.9. Rx VLIF DCA Phase Error RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Generate RF IN/OUT, RF GEN OUT Test Frequency FM Table 4-19. Analyzer Configuration for Rx VLIF DCA Phase Error alignment 4.9.1. Alignment Note: This alignment is only performed for APX 900 portable models.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.10. Rx Duty Cycle Adjustment RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Generate RF IN/OUT Test Frequency FM Table 4-21. Analyzer Configuration for Rx Duty Cycle Adjustment alignment 4.10.1. Alignment Note: This alignment is only performed for APX 8000, APX 6000 Enhanced, APX NEXT, and APX 900 portable models.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.11. RF Power This test verifies that previously aligned radio power meets rated power specifications. 4.11.1. Test The radio is placed into Test Mode and commanded to transmit. Beginning at the lowest Tx Test Frequency, the output level is measured at each TX Test Frequency and compared against test limits.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.12. Rx Distortion This is a test only; there is no alignment. RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Level Generate RF IN/OUT Test Freq FM, 60% rated deviation -50 dBm Table 4-24. Analyzer Configuration for Rx Distortion Test 4.12.1.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.13. Rx Analog Sensitivity (SINAD) This is a test only; there is no alignment. RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Level Generate RF IN/OUT Test Freq FM, 60% rated deviation -50 dBm Table 4-26. Analyzer Configuration for Rx Analog Sensitivity (SINAD) test 4.13.1.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.14. Noise Squelch Threshold This is a test only; there is no alignment. RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Level Generate RF IN/OUT Test Freq FM, 60% rated deviation -125 dBm Table 4-28. Analyzer Configuration for Noise Squelch Threshold test 4.14.1.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.15. Modulation Fidelity NOTE: This test requires an analyzer with P25 Conventional test mode (R8-P25 option) capability. The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio transmitter’s P25 Phase 1 Modulation Fidelity at a given frequency. Modulation Fidelity (FSK error) represents how accurately a P25 transmitter reproduces an ideal theoretical modulation waveform.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.16. Symbol Deviation NOTE: This test requires an analyzer with P25 Conventional test mode (R8-P25 option) capability. The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio transmitter’s P25 Phase 1 Symbol Deviation at a given frequency. Symbol Deviation provides the deviation measurement at symbol decision times.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.17. P25 Phase II Modulation Fidelity NOTE: This test requires an analyzer with P25 Phase 2 Test Mode (R8-P25_II option) capability. The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio transmitter’s P25 Phase 2 Modulation Fidelity at a given frequency.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.18. P25 Phase II Symbol Deviation NOTE: This test requires an analyzer with P25 Phase 2 Test Mode (R8-P25_II option) capability. The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio transmitter’s P25 Phase 2 Symbol Deviation at a given frequency.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.19. Rx Digital Sensitivity (P25 BER) NOTE: This test requires an analyzer with P25 Conventional test mode (R8-P25 option) capability. The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio receiver’s Bit Error Rate at a given frequency.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.20. Rx Sensitivity (P25 Phase II BER) NOTE: This test requires an analyzer with P25 Phase 2 Test Mode (R8-P25_II option) capability. The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio receiver’s Bit Error Rate at a given frequency.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.21. Voice Modulation (internal) The purpose of this procedure is to test the ability of the radio’s internal microphone to accurately transfer the received signal. RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation Monitor RF IN/OUT Test Frequency 40 dB...
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide Figure 4-2. Adjust analyzer volume until about 60% rated system deviation is measured. Name Description Result Pass or Fail. Deviation within Min Limit, Max Limit Frequency Test Frequency Deviation Measured modulation deviation level Min Limit Minimum Limit (inclusive) for Deviation to Pass Max Limit...
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 4.22. Voice Modulation (external) The purpose of this procedure is to test the ability of an external microphone attached to the radio to effectively transfer the received signal. RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation Monitor...
Cable Sweep feature in the analyzer System, System Settings… menu. Refer to Application Note FCT-1017 Utilizing Cable Sweep on the Freedom Communications System Analyzer for instructions on how to perform a cable sweep.
USB radio programming Motorola HKN6163_ USB cable for programming and cable Motorola HKN6184_ servicing radio. Current Meter Freedom USB-CS For Tx PA Bias alignment Variable DC power supply Astron VS-50_ DC power supply with sufficient current sourcing capability. RF test cable Megaphase RF Orange Shielded RF cable with low loss.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide Figure 5-1. Motorola APX Mobile Test Setup Diagram 5.4. Motorola APX Mobile High Power Test Setup Refer to the diagram below for the proper test setup.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6. Motorola APX Mobile Alignment and Test Descriptions Note: Throughout this section are references to Test Frequency that are band and mode specific. A table of the frequencies used by each band may be found in the respective radio service manual.
40 dB Table 6-1. Analyzer Configuration for Tx PA Bias alignment 6.1.1. Alignment Note: This alignment requires an external current meter (Freedom part # USB-CS) to perform. APX 8500 Mobiles: The Tx PA Bias alignment adjusts the radio power amplifier voltages.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.2. Reference Frequency RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation Monitor RF IN/OUT Test Frequency 20 dB Table 6-3. Analyzer Configuration for Reference Frequency 6.2.1. Alignment The radio is placed into Test Mode at the highest TX Test Frequency and commanded to transmit.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide Name Description Result Pass or Fail. Frequency Error within Max Limit, Min Limit Frequency Test Frequency Freq Error Measured frequency error Min Limit Minimum Limit (inclusive) for frequency error Max Limit Maximum Limit (inclusive) for frequency error Softpot Radio softpot which yields Freq Error Table 6-5.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.3. TX Power Out Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation Control Monitor RF IN/OUT Test Frequency 40 dB Table 6-6. Analyzer Configuration for TX Power Out 6.3.1. Alignment The TX Power Out alignment is composed of two parts: Power Detection Calibration followed by Tx Power Characterization.
Page 46
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide...
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.4. TX Current Limit Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation Control Monitor RF IN/OUT Test Frequency 40 dB Table 6-9. Analyzer Configuration for Tx Current Limit 6.4.1. Alignment The Tx Current Limit alignment adjusts a current protection circuit. The radio is placed into Test Mode and commanded to transmit at the first Tx Test Frequency.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.5. TX Voltage Limit Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation Control Monitor RF IN/OUT Test Frequency 40 dB Table 6-11. Analyzer Configuration for Tx Voltage Limit 6.5.1. Alignment The Tx Current Limit alignment adjusts a voltage protection circuit. The radio is placed into Test Mode and commanded to transmit at the first Tx Test Frequency.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.6. Tx Deviation Balance Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation Control Monitor RF IN/OUT Test Frequency 20 dB Table 6-13. Analyzer Configuration for Tx Deviation Balance alignment 6.6.1. Alignment The radio is placed into Test Mode at the highest TX Test Frequency and commanded to transmit.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.7. Rx Front End Filter RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Generate RF IN/OUT, RF GEN OUT Test Frequency FM Table 6-15. Analyzer Configuration for Rx Front End Filter alignment 6.7.1. Alignment Note: This alignment is only performed for UHF R1 and UHF R2 band models. The Rx Front End Filter adjusts the radio’s RF front end for optimal selectivity and sensitivity.
Page 51
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide Name Description Result Pass or Fail. Distortion level within Max Limit, Min Limit Frequency Test Frequency Distortion Measured audio signal distortion level Max Limit Maximum Limit (inclusive) for Distortion to Pass Table 6-21. Rx Distortion test results...
Page 52
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide for alignment verification test.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.9. Rx Duty Cycle Adjustment RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Generate RF IN/OUT Test Frequency FM Table 6-17. Analyzer Configuration for Rx Duty Cycle Adjustment alignment 6.9.1. Alignment Note: This alignment is only performed for APX 8500 and APX Mobile Enhanced models.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.10. RF Power This test verifies that previously aligned radio power meets rated power specifications. 6.10.1. Test The radio is placed into Test Mode and commanded to transmit. Beginning at the lowest Tx Test Frequency, the output level is measured at each TX Test Frequency and compared against test limits.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.11. Rx Distortion This is a test only; there is no alignment. RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Level Generate RF IN/OUT Test Freq FM, 60% rated deviation -50 dBm Table 6-20. Analyzer Configuration for Rx Distortion Test 6.11.1.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.12. Rx Analog Sensitivity (SINAD) This is a test only; there is no alignment. RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Level Generate RF IN/OUT Test Freq FM, 60% rated deviation -50 dBm Table 6-22. Analyzer Configuration for Rx Analog Sensitivity (SINAD) test 6.12.1.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.13. Noise Squelch Threshold This is a test only; there is no alignment. RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Level Generate RF IN/OUT Test Freq FM, 60% rated deviation -125 dBm Table 6-24. Analyzer Configuration for Noise Squelch Threshold test 6.13.1.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.14. Modulation Fidelity NOTE: This test requires an analyzer with P25 Conventional test mode (R8-P25 option) capability. The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio transmitter’s P25 Phase 1 Modulation Fidelity at a given frequency. Modulation Fidelity (FSK error) represents how accurately a P25 transmitter reproduces an ideal theoretical modulation waveform.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.15. Symbol Deviation NOTE: This test requires an analyzer with P25 Conventional test mode (R8-P25 option) capability. The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio transmitter’s P25 Phase 1 Symbol Deviation at a given frequency. Symbol Deviation provides the deviation measurement at symbol decision times.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.16. P25 Phase II Modulation Fidelity NOTE: This test requires an analyzer with P25 Phase 2 Test Mode (R8-P25_II option) capability. The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio transmitter’s P25 Phase 2 Modulation Fidelity at a given frequency.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.17. P25 Phase II Symbol Deviation NOTE: This test requires an analyzer with P25 Phase 2 Test Mode (R8-P25_II option) capability. The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio transmitter’s P25 Phase 2 Symbol Deviation at a given frequency.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.18. Rx Digital Sensitivity (P25 BER) NOTE: This test requires an analyzer with P25 Conventional test mode (R8-P25 option) capability. The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio receiver’s Bit Error Rate at a given frequency.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.19. Rx Sensitivity (P25 Phase II BER) NOTE: This test requires an analyzer with P25 Phase 2 Test Mode (R8-P25_II option) capability. The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio receiver’s Bit Error Rate at a given frequency.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 6.20. Voice Modulation (internal) Note: Motorola APX Mobile High Power models are not supported for this test. The purpose of this procedure is to test the ability of the radio’s external microphone audio circuit to accurately transfer the received microphone signal.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide Figure 6-3. Adjust analyzer volume until about 60% rated system deviation is measured. Dual-Band: This test is only performed for the lowest RX Test Frequency in the lowest frequency band. Name Description Result Pass or Fail.
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 7. Basic Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) Radio repeatedly fails Serial link corruption. Retry communicating with the communication radio after each of the following initialization. steps: • Power cycle the radio. •...
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide 8. Support Information 8.1. Technical Support Document Library: freedomcte.com/library/ Video Library: freedomcte.com/videos/ Phone: 903.985.8999 Email: Freedom.TechnicalSupport@astronics.com 8.2. Sales Support Phone: 903.985.8999 Email: Freedom.Sales@astronics.com...
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide APPENDIX A. Sample Test Result Report ================================================================================= Test Result Report ================================================================================= Date/Time: 5/20/2021 7:28 AM Operator ID: A.Technician Info ----------------------------------------------- Analyzer --------- Model #: R8100 Serial #: 810LSJ0013 Ref Clock Mode: Output Application: RF Level Offset: RF In/Out Offset:...
Page 70
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide Pass 469.9875 MHz 5.3 W 5.0 W 5.6 W Pass 470.0125 MHz 5.2 W 5.0 W 5.6 W Pass 495.0125 MHz 5.3 W 5.0 W 5.6 W Pass 519.9875 MHz 5.3 W 5.0 W 5.6 W Pass...
AutoTune for Motorola APX Series Radios User Guide APPENDIX B. Revision History See ECO – Rev C M/Mullins 9/8/2021 C. Cox 10/21/21 0384 1.18 Updates – Rev B L. Shirey 1/26/15 M. Mullins 1/26/15 14473 Original Release – Rev A B.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the R8000 Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers