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- Page 1 Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set (E6621A) Getting Started Guide...
- Page 2 Notices CAUTION Manual Part Number © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2010 – 2013 No part of this manual may be reproduced in E6621-90001 A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. any form or by any means (including electronic Edition It calls attention to an operating...
- Page 3 This Agilent Technologies instrument product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, Agilent Technologies will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective. For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by Agilent Technologies.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Front and Rear Panel Symbols ..........................15 Setting Up the Equipment ........................16 Equipment List ................................16 Setting Network Addresses ............................17 Using Remote Desktop to Connect to the PXT ..................... 18 Licensing the E6621A LTE Wireless Communications Test Set and Associated Products ..19... - Page 6 Resetting the AC Mains Circuit Breaker ........................ 28 Returning Your Test Set for Service ........................29 Calling Agilent Technologies ..........................29 Locations for Agilent Technologies ........................29 Service and Support .............................. 30 Software and Technical Support Contracts ......................31 Web-based support ............................... 31 E-mail support ................................
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Page 7: Introduction
Agilent E6621A PXT Overview The Agilent E6621A PXT is designed to test and analyze the performance and signaling of LTE UEs based on the 3GPP standard. The PXT has two operating modes: Figure 1-1 Agilent E6621A PXT Wireless Communications Test Set... -
Page 8: General Capabilities Of The Agilent E6621A Pxt
Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide General Capabilities of the Agilent E6621A PXT • Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) options • Real-time 3GPP LTE downlink (DL) signal modulation and uplink (UL) demodulation • eNodeB simulation with L1, L2 and L3 protocol stack •... -
Page 9: Pxt Software Applications
This application software is developed for use on systems running the Microsoft (MS) Windows XP or Windows 7 operating systems. It displays and stores protocol and event logs of Agilent E6621A PXT. The stored log files can be replayed and analyzed using this software and other advanced post-processing... -
Page 10: Agilent N6062A Protocol Message Editor
N6062A provides the ability to define RRC/NAS messages and event-driven scenarios which can be utilized during the Base Station Emulator (BSE) operating mode of the Agilent E6621A PXT. Please consult the “Agilent LTE Message Editor User’s Guide” for more information. -
Page 11: Quick-Start
Description Getting Started Guide (this Provides first-time power on instructions, document) licensing information, operating system information, and general hardware information. E6621A PXT Wireless Communications Test Set CAUTION: The instrument is heavy and requires a two person lift. License entitlement Pictures? -
Page 12: Shipping Problems
• Keep the shipping materials for the carrier’s inspection. • If you must return a test set to Agilent Technologies, use the undamaged original, or • comparable, shipping materials. See “Returning Your Test Set for Service” on page 29. Instrument Location and Rack Mounting Requirements... -
Page 13: Rack Mounting - Hardware And Temperature
Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide Rack Mounting – Hardware and Temperature When mounting instrument in a rack, do not exceed the lower of: CAUTION Outside rack ambient temperature of 35° C • • Or, an internal rack air temperature of 45° C. Do not rack mount the test set side-by-side with any other instrument with side ventilation. -
Page 14: Turning On The Test Set For The First Time
Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide Turning On the Test Set for the First Time DO NOT remove the AC power during boot-up/shutdown of the operating system or WARNING during the process of initializing the software. This can cause damage to the system files and prevent proper operation of the instrument. -
Page 15: Anti-Virus Protection And Firewalls
The instrument is shipped with the Windows XP firewall enabled. No anti-virus software is shipped with the instrument. It is recommended that you do not install anti-virus protection. Take care to verify that USB memory devices used with the Agilent E6621A PXT are WARNING virus-free before use with the instrument. - Page 16 Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide Cleaning the instrument To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the test set from mains before cleaning. Use a WARNING dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.
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Page 17: Front And Rear Panel Features
Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide 3 Front and Rear Panel Features Front Panel Features Begin using Agilent E6621A PXT, by becoming familiar with the layout of the Front Panel and the displayed menu systems. Figure 3-1 Front Panel Number Item... - Page 18 Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide Number Item Description Return Press the Return key to display the previous menu for the current mode. More Used to select additional Context Menu options when more than eight menu options are available. Context Menu Eight buttons are available on the right-hand side of the LCD Screen for menu buttons...
- Page 19 Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide Number Item Description Recall Use this key to recall the saved configuration. Tech Use this button for image change/reload. Config Use this button to configure the network and RF setup of the PXT. Local Use this to return the instrument to front panel control after remote interface operation.
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Page 20: Rear Panel
Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide Rear Panel Figure 3-2 Rear Panel NOTES: Reference clock Ports: Use the 10 MHz Clock Port to synchronize all system clocks of the units. Use the Output Port if you want to supply other units or the DUT (Device Under Test) with the instrument's clock. -
Page 21: Front And Rear Panel Symbols
Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide Front and Rear Panel Symbols This symbol is used to indicate power ON (green LED). This symbol is used to indicate power STANDBY mode (yellow LED). This symbol indicates the input power required is AC. The instruction documentation symbol. -
Page 22: Setting Up The Equipment
Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide 4 Setting Up the Equipment Equipment List E6621A PXT with appropriate options and current software technical support contract • Optional PC for N6061A Protocol Logging and Analysis and N6062A Message Editor software •... -
Page 23: Setting Network Addresses
Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide Setting Network Addresses To set the Network setting of the PXT, press the front panel CONFIG button, and select Network Setup. The default is set as shown below. If change is needed, set each address and press OK to complete the change. -
Page 24: Using Remote Desktop To Connect To The Pxt
Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide NOTES: If the UE requires a client PC, it will normally be connected via USB. See the UE documentation for connection details and operating information. The client PC should not be connected to the same LAN as the other equipment. -
Page 25: Licensing The E6621A Lte Wireless Communications Test Set And Associated Products
“Installed Options” and “Software and Technical Support Contract” (STSC) expiry information. For more information regarding STSC, see “Software and Technical Support Contracts” on pages From this screen, you can check the options pre-installed in your E6621A and compare the listed options with your order. -
Page 26: Licensing Additional Products
Your STSC is supplied as an Entitlement Certificate that you must redeem using the procedure below before using your E6621A. See “Redeem Your Entitlement Certificate” on page 21. -
Page 27: Installation Procedure Over Usb
Getting Started Guide Installation Procedure over USB No calibration is required after a license installation. See the figure and table below for installation details. Figure 5-2: Entitlement Certificate Installing a License on the E6621A PXT Step Action Notes 1 Redeem the License Entitlement... - Page 28 If you require further assistance, please contact the Agilent support team. Online assistance: http://www.agilent.com/find/mysupportcenter If you do not have access to the Internet, contact your local Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office, or if in the United States, call 1-800-829-4444.
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Page 29: Transportable Licenses
Getting Started Guide Transportable Licenses Software products associated with the E6621A use transportable licenses provided by USB license keys. Follow the installation instructions detailed in the User’s Guide for the relevant product. You will need some or all of the following information to redeem your licenses. -
Page 30: Upgrading Your Instrument Software
Extract the ZIP file to the root of a USB memory stick. (This creates the file structure: • “\setup.e6621a\setup.cab” on the USB drive.) Connect the memory stick to one of the E6621A USB ports. • Wait several seconds for MS Windows operating system to recognize the USB stick. -
Page 31: Connecting The Ue
PXT manuals which has valuable resources to help you get the most out of your PXT and related software applications. • PXT Wireless Communications Test Set (E6621A) User's Guide (E6621-90002). • N6061A LTE Protocol Logging and Analysis User's Guide (E6621-90004) •... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide 8 Troubleshooting No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent WARNING electrical shock do not remove covers. Functional Check This functional check is only available if you have Option N6051A RF Parametric Test with Test Mode Signaling installed on your PXT. -
Page 33: Operating System Recovery Procedure
Figure 8-2: System Software Recovery Screen - 1 Use the Up arrow key to select, “Agilent E6621A System Software Recovery”. The next screen appears as shown below: Using the arrow keys, select “<Yes (Recover)> or on your keyboard, press the “Y” key to continue... -
Page 34: Resetting The Ac Mains Circuit Breaker
Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide Resetting the AC Mains Circuit Breaker If the PXT is connected to an AC source and encounters an over-current condition, the circuit breaker on the rear panel will trip to prevent damage to the instrument. Complete the following steps to reset the circuit breaker. -
Page 35: Returning Your Test Set For Service
Press the INFO front panel key to view the product number (E6621A), serial number, and software revision information. A serial number label is also attached to the rear panel of the test set. See the “Rear Panel”... -
Page 36: Service And Support
Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide Service and Support Americas Brazil Canada Mexico (11) 4197 3600 (877) 894 4414 01800 5064 800 United States (800) 829 4444 Asia Pacific Australia India Malaysia 1 800 629 485 1 800 112 929 1 800 888 848 China Japan... -
Page 37: Software And Technical Support Contracts
Agilent PXT Wireless Communications Test Set Getting Started Guide Software and Technical Support Contracts If you have a Software and Technical Support Contract, there are three methods of accessing your technical support: Web-based support: My Support Center • E-mail support •... -
Page 38: Appendix
9 Appendix Abbreviations and Acronyms 3GPP: the 3rd Generation Partnership Project AC: Alternating Current ADC: Analog to Digital Converter ARQ: Automatic Repeat Request AWGN: Additive White Gaussian Noise BIOS: Basic Input/Output System BPSK: Binary Phase Shift Keying BW: Bandwidth CBW: Channel Bandwidth CCDF: Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function CDMA: Code Division Multiple Access dB: Decibel... - Page 39 Abbreviations and Acronyms (Continued) OFDMA: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access OS: Operating System PHY: Physical QAM: Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QPSK: Quadrature Phase Shift Keying RBW: Resolution Bandwidth RCT: Radio Conformance Test RF: Radio Frequency SA: Signal Analyzer SAT: Saturation UE: User Equipment UL: Uplink USB: Universal Serial Bus...
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