Page 1 HP 8924C CDMA Mobile Station Test Set Reference Guide Firmware Version A.07.04 and above CDMA CALL CONTROL FUNCTIONS INSTRUMENT STATE PRINTER I/O CONFIG CONFIG ADRS SAVE HOLD MEAS CALL HELP PRINT PREV TESTS LOCAL RECALL PRESET CALL RESET MEMOR Y CARD...
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Page 5 Safety Considerations for this Instrument WARNING This product is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with a protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous.
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Page 12 In this Book Throughout this manual the term "Test Set" is used to denote the HP 8924C. Test Set screens shown in this manual may not match those displayed on the Test Set in every detail. Chapter 1, Key and Miscellaneous Knob Descriptions This chapter describes functions of the Test Set’s keys.
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Description of Keys Keys That Begin with the Letter A 23 Keys That Begin with the Letter C 27 Keys That Begin with the Letter E 28 Keys That Begin with the Letter H 29 Keys That Begin with the Letter I 30 Keys That Begin with the Letter K 34 Keys That Begin with the Letter L 35 Keys That Begin with the Letter M 40...
Page 14 Contents USER Keys 61 S:\HP8924C\REFGUIDE\BOOK\refguide.TOC...
Page 15 Contents 2 Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter A 65 Connectors That Begin with the Letter C 69 Connectors That Begin with the Letter D 72 Connectors That Begin with the Letter E 74 Connectors That Begin with the Letter H 75 Connectors That Begin with the Letter M 76 Connectors That Begin with the Letter P 79 Connectors That Begin with the Letter R 81...
Page 16 Contents 3 Description of Screens Adjacent Channel Power Screen 88 AF Analyzer Screen 90 Call Control Screens 92 CDMA Authentication Screen 105 CDMA Call Control Screen 106 CDMA Cell Site Configuration Screen 107 CDMA Cellular Mobile Receiver Test Screen 108 CDMA Cellular Mobile Transmitter Test Screen 110 CDMA Generator Control Screen 111 CDMA Mobile Reported FER Screen 113...
Page 17 Contents Oscilloscope Screens 124 Print Configure Screen 126 RF Analyzer Screen 127 RF Generator Screen 129 RX Test Screen 131 Service Screen 133 Spectrum Analyzer Screens 134 TESTS Screens 136 TX TEST Screen 147 S:\HP8924C\REFGUIDE\BOOK\refguide.TOC...
Page 18 Contents 4 Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter A 150 Fields That Begin with the Letter B 181 Fields That Begin with the Letter C 187 Fields That Begin with the Letter D 213 Fields That Begin with the Letter E 243 Fields That Begin with the Letter F 261 Fields That Begin with the Letter G 269 Fields That Begin with the Letter H 270...
Page 19 Contents Fields That Begin with the Letter V 444 Fields That Begin with the Letter W 446 Fields That Begin with the Letter X 447 Fields That Begin with a Number 448 S:\HP8924C\REFGUIDE\BOOK\refguide.TOC...
Page 20 Contents S:\HP8924C\REFGUIDE\BOOK\refguide.TOC...
Page 21: Description Of Keys
1 Description of Keys The keys are listed in alphabetical order. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 22 MIC/ACC VOLUME SQUELCH AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN POWER MAX PWR MAX PWR 200 mW DO NOT APPLY RF WHEN OFF RF IN/OUT DUPLEX OUT ANTENNA IN 12 v Pk 42 v Pk Figure 1 HP 8924C Front Panel S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 23: Keys That Begin With The Letter A
ADRS Press and release the SHIFT key, then the LOCAL key to display the HP-IB address of the Test Set. There is no equivalent HP-IB command for the ADRS key Programming ADRS The Test Set’s HP-IB address can be changed through HP-IB by using the :CONFigure:BADDress commands.
Page 24 If the AVG data function is enabled programmatically and the number of averages is set to ten (N=10) the first value returned through HP-IB is the average of 1 measurement, the second value returned through HP-IB is the average of two measurements, the third value returned through HP-IB is the average of three measurements…the tenth value returned through HP-IB...
Page 25 Example OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:DISTN:AVER:VAL?" ENTER 714;Num_of_avgs This queries the number of averages for the AVG data function for the AF Analyzer distortion measurement. See Also “To Use Measurement Averaging” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 26 Press and release the SHIFT key, then the K4 key to select the ASSIGN function. HP-IB Example No equivalent HP-IB command See Also “Using USER Keys” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide IBASIC User’s Handbook to assign IBASIC commands to user keys S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 27: Keys That Begin With The Letter C
The Call Status annunciators on the CDMA CALL CONTROL screen indicate call flow. Refer to “Setting Up a Call” chapter in the HP 8924C Application Guide. HP-IB Example “DISP CCNT;CDMA:CALL:MAKE” CANCEL CANCEL is used to cancel an entry in progress, or to stop a running IBASIC program.
Page 28: Keys That Begin With The Letter E
Press and release the SHIFT key, then the +/- key to access the exponent function. This function is used for entering numbers using scientific notation. See Also “To Enter Values with Exponents” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 29: Keys That Begin With The Letter H
Selecting HOLD again resumes measurements. The HOLD key is used to hold/resume all active measurements. There is no equivalent HP-IB command for the HOLD key. However, the functionality of the HOLD key can be implemented remotely by using Single Triggering of measurements.
Page 30: Keys That Begin With The Letter I
HP-IB unit is assumed by the Test Set. Integer-only fields (such as Intensity and Print Adrs) have a fixed increment of 1, and they cannot be changed.
Page 31 RF Gen Freq NOTE: When querying a field setting or measurement result through HP-IB, the Test Set always returns numeric values in HP-IB units or attribute units, regardless of the field’s current display units setting. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer”...
Page 32 Keys That Begin with the Letter I NOTE: When querying a field setting through HP-IB, the Test Set always returns numeric values in HP-IB units or attribute units, regardless of the field’s current display units setting. Numeric values are expressed in scientific notation.
Page 33 Syntax :INCRement:MULTiply Example OUTPUT 714;"RFG:FREQ:INCR:MULT" If the RF Generator’s frequency increment is 1 MHz, this command increases in- crement value from 1 MHz to 10 MHz. See Also chapter of HP 8924C “To Increment/Decrement Values” Operating Overview User’s Guide S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 34: Keys That Begin With The Letter K
These keys are used to display fields from another screen, or access fields without using the CURSOR CONTROL knob or changing screens. HP-IB Example No equivalent HP-IB command See Also “Using USER Keys” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 35: Keys That Begin With The Letter L
Keys That Begin with the Letter L LOCAL LOCAL returns the instrument to manual control after HP-IB control is used, except when the Test Set is in local-lockout mode. The Test Set returns to Local operation (full front-panel control) when either the Go To Local (GTL) bus command is received, the front-panel LOCAL key is pressed or the REN line goes false.
Page 36 The HI LIMIT and LO LIMIT data functions are used to define a measurement “window” which can be used to detect measured values which are outside the defined limits. The HP-IB commands :HLIMit (high limit) and :LLIMit (low limit) are used to set these data functions programmatically.
Page 37 This sets the high and low measurement limit display units to kHz for the AF analyzer FM deviation measurement. NOTE: When querying measurement limits through HP-IB, the Test Set always returns numeric values in attribute units, regardless of the current display units or HP-IB units settings. Numeric values are expressed in scientific notation.
Page 38 NOTE: When querying measurement limits through HP-IB, the Test Set always returns numeric values in attribute units, regardless of the current display units or HP-IB units settings. Numeric values are expressed in scientific notation. the Operating Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer”...
Page 39 :HLIMit:RESet :LLIMit:RESet Example OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:FM:HLIM:RES" OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:FM:LLIM:RES" This resets high and low measurement limit detection for the AF Analyzer FM de- viation measurement. See Also “Setting Measurement Limits” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 40: Keys That Begin With The Letter M
If the message “Press ON/OFF, LIMITs, REF, AVG, METER, or units” is displayed, the METER format is provided. Programming METER The HP-IB command :METer is used to select this data function programmatically. To Turn the Meter ON and OFF.
Page 41 Chapter 1, Description of Keys Keys That Begin with the Letter M To Query the State of the Meter. Use the :METer:STATe? commands to query the state of the analog bar-graph meter. The query returns a 1 if the meter is ON, and a 0 if the meter is OFF. Syntax :METer:STATe? Example...
Page 42 TX power measurement. NOTE: When querying the value of the METER data function through HP-IB, the Test Set always returns numeric values in attribute units, regardless of the current display units or HP-IB units settings. Numeric values are expressed in scientific notation.
Page 43 TX power measurement. NOTE: When querying the METER data function through HP-IB, the Test Set always returns numeric values in attribute units, regardless of the current display units or HP-IB units settings. Numeric values are expressed in scientific notation.
Page 44: Keys That Begin With The Letter O
Keys That Begin with the Letter O ON/OFF ON/OFF is used to enable and disable measurements, and to turn numeric fields (such as ) on and off. Amplitude See Also “Using the On/Off Functions” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 45: Keys That Begin With The Letter P
HP-IB Example No equivalent HP-IB command See Also "Print Configure Screen" on page 126 “Printing a Screen” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 46 Chapter 1, Description of Keys Keys That Begin with the Letter P POWER POWER turns the instrument’s power on and off. HP-IB Example No equivalent HP-IB command S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 47: Keys That Begin With The Letter R
This function is used to enter or remove a measurement reference for relative AF and RF measurements. Programming REF SET The HP-IB command :REFerence is used to select this data function programmatically. Use the To Turn Measurement Reference Points ON and OFF.
Page 48 When setting a measurement reference point, any non–attribute unit’s unit-of-measure must be specified in the command string, otherwise the current attribute unit is assumed by the Test Set. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer” Operating chapter of Overview the HP 8924C User’s Guide.
Page 49 Keys That Begin with the Letter R NOTE: When querying a measurement reference point through HP-IB, the Test Set always returns numeric values in attribute units, regardless of the current display units or HP-IB units settings. Numeric values are expressed in scientific notation. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer”...
Page 50 K1’ through K3’. Press and release the SHIFT key, then the K5 key to select the RELEASE function. HP-IB Example No equivalent HP-IB command See Also “Using USER Keys” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide IBASIC User’s Handbook to assign IBASIC commands to User Keys S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 51: Keys That Begin With The Letter S
SAVE/RECALL mass storage device. The SAVE/RECALL mass storage device is selected using the field on SAVE/RECALL the I/O CONFIGURE screen. The HP-IB commands :REGister:CLEar are used to perform this function programmatically. NOTE: The :REGister:CLEar:ALL command is only valid for the internal SAVE/RECALL mass storage device.
Page 52 Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide “*SAV (Save Instrument State)” in the HP-IB Common Commands chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide “*RCL (Recall Instrument State)” in the HP-IB Common Commands chapter of...
Page 53: Keys That Begin With The Letter Y
YES and NO are used to confirm selected operations before they are executed. Press and release the SHIFT key, then the ON/OFF key to access the YES function. Press and release the SHIFT key, then the RATIO W key to access the NO function. HP-IB Example No equivalent HP-IB command S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 54: Keys That Begin With A Number
Press and release the SHIFT key, then the appropriate key (0 through 5) to select the letter A through F. See Also “To Enter and Change Values” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 55: Symbol Keys
%, mW, and so forth) for measurements or field entries. Milliwatts (mW) is a shifted function. Press and release the SHIFT key, then the ENTER key to select See Also “To Specify Units-of-Measure” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 56: Miscellaneous Hardware
Chapter 1, Description of Keys Miscellaneous Hardware Miscellaneous Hardware Knobs CURSOR CONTROL CURSOR CONTROL has three functions: • Moving the cursor. • Selecting fields, screens, and settings from a list of choices. • Changing numeric field values. VOLUME VOLUME controls the speaker volume for monitoring the AF Analyzer's selected input. The volume is also affected by the Speaker Vol and Speaker ALC fields in the analog AF ANALYZER screen.
Page 57: Programmable Front-Panel Keys For Screens
Chapter 1, Description of Keys Programmable Front-Panel Keys for Screens Programmable Front-Panel Keys for Screens Table 2 Key Name Screen Displayed HP-IB Example ADJACENT CHANNEL POWER “DISP ACP” AF ANL AF ANALYZER “DISP AFAN” CALL CTRL CDMA CALL CONTROL “DISP CCNT”...
Page 58: Non-Programmable Front-Panel Keys And Functions
The squelch control knob cannot be programmed. However squelch can be programmed to either the open or fixed position. Refer to “RF Analyzer” HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide and to the Squelch field description, on page 401. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 59: Data Functions Keys
Guidelines for Using Measurement Data Functions • Data functions are turned ON and OFF for individual measurements. The HP-IB Data Function commands must immediately follow the HP-IB command for the individual measurement. For example, to turn the AVG data function ON for the AF Analyzer distortion measurement, the following command string would be sent to the Test Set: OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:DISTN:AVER:STAT ON"...
Page 60 2.5 MHZ, the following command string would be sent to the Test Set: OUTPUT 714;"RFG:FREQ:INCR 2.5 MHZ" • HP-IB Units (UNITs) are used with the data functions to specify the units-of-measure for numeric data which is read or set through HP-IB. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer”...
Page 61 Chapter 1, Description of Keys USER Keys USER Keys User keys instantly access instrument settings without using the knob. You can use user keys to move quickly between fields on the same screen, and to access field settings that are not normally available on the screen you are using. Local user keys are used to move between settings on the screen that is displayed.
Page 62 Chapter 1, Description of Keys USER Keys S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\keys.chp...
Page 63: Description Of Connectors
Description of Connectors The connectors are listed in alphabetical order. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\connectr.chp...
Page 64 MAX PWR 200 mW DO NOT APPLY RF WHEN OFF RF IN/OUT DUPLEX OUT ANTENNA IN 12 v Pk 42 v Pk Figure 2 HP 8924C Front Panel COMPOSITE VIDEO TIMEBASE ADJUST CELLSITE/TRIGGERS SERIAL PORT PROTOCOL DIAG EXT PROTOCOL AUX CONTROL...
Page 65: Connectors That Begin With The Letter A
Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter A Connectors That Begin with the Letter A ANTENNA IN ≤ The antenna input is used to analyze low-power RF signals ( 200 mW), and is typically used for off-the-air measurements. This port can be selected in the analog TX TEST, DUPLEX TEST, RF ANALYZER, or SPECTRUM ANALYZER screens.
Page 66 Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter A AUDIO IN LO, HI The audio inputs are used to input audio signals to the AF Analyzer. • AUDIO IN HI is the main audio signal input connection. •...
Page 67 Operating Considerations DB-15 About 18 mS before output level changes occur on the HP 8924C, there is a rising edge on AUX CONTROL, pin 6. This line, called M_ENA, is pulled high through resistors, so rise time will vary depending on the nature of external equipment.
Page 68 Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter A M_ENA Pin 6 M_DATA Pin 13 Output level change 18 mS S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\connectr.chp...
Page 69: Connectors That Begin With The Letter C
A cable adapter is provided for protocol logging. Refer to “Protocol Logging” chapter in the HP 8924C Application Guide, for a description of using this feature. The adapter consists of a ribbon cable with 1 sub-miniature type-D, female, 15- pin connector and 2 male, 9-pin connectors.
Page 70 Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter C • Pin 16 - A_RXD_1 Part of cell site #1 diagnostic port. • Pin 17 - A_SD_1 Part of cell site #1 diagnostic port. • Pins 18, 19 - Not connected •...
Page 71 Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter C CDMA CLOCK MUX OUTPUT The CDMA frame clocks provide the CDMA timing references for generating and demodulating CDMA signals. The CDMA clock MUX output provides the following CDMA frame clocks on a multiplexed output. 1.25 ms 20.00 ms 26.67 ms...
Page 72: Connectors That Begin With The Letter D
Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter D Connectors That Begin with the Letter D DC CURRENT MEAS The current sense input is used in series with a dc supply and load to provide a 0 to 10 amp dc current meter.
Page 73 When testing CDMA mobile stations, it is important to enter an RF Level Offset for the selected input and output ports. Refer to “Calibrating the Test Set” chapter in the HP 8924C Application Guide. Operating Considerations • • Output impedance = 50Ω...
Page 74: Connectors That Begin With The Letter E
Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter E Connectors That Begin with the Letter E EVEN SEC INPUT This connector is not functioning. EXT DSP TRIGGER The DSP trigger input is used to trigger DSP Analyzer measurements when a call is not established, or to override the internal triggers (frame clocks) when on a call.
Page 75: Connectors That Begin With The Letter H
Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter H Connectors That Begin with the Letter H HP-IB The main HP-IB port allows communication between the Test Set and other instruments or computers using the Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB). Operating Considerations •...
Page 76: Connectors That Begin With The Letter M
Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter M Connectors That Begin with the Letter M MEAS TRIGGER This connector provides an external oscilloscope trigger. Operating Considerations • Input threshold ≈2.5 V • Maximum Input level ≈ 20 V peak •...
Page 77 Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter M • Mic In is used to modulate the RF Generator when the Key In line is grounded. This signal is summed with the external modulation input signal. The Mod In To field of the RF GENERATOR screen sets the type of modulation (AM or FM) and sensitivity (%AM/Vpk or kHz/Vpk) for this connection.
Page 78 Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter M MODULATION INPUT This connector provides an external modulation connection to the RF Generator. Operating Considerations Ω Input impedance = 600 Maximum input level = 12 V peak Full scale input = 1 V peak field of the RF GENERATOR screen sets the type of modulation Mod In To (AM or FM) and sensitivity (%AM/Vpk or kHz/Vpk) for this connection.
Page 79: Connectors That Begin With The Letter P
Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter P Connectors That Begin with the Letter P PARALLEL PORT This port is used with printers requiring a parallel interface when printing screen images or test results. Set the field (on the PRINT Printer Port: CONFIGURE screen or TESTS (Printer Setup) screen) to...
Page 80 POWER DET The POWER DET input routes a dc-coupled signal from the average power detector on the HP 83236 PCS Interface to the DSP Analyzer in the Test Set. This signal, which is multiplexed with other power measurements, cannot be selected by the user.
Page 81: Connectors That Begin With The Letter R
Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter R Connectors That Begin with the Letter R REF INPUT This input is normally connected to the 10 MHz oven output. A BNC-to-BNC semi-rigid coaxial cable is provided with the Test Set to make this connection. This input is routed to a reference phase-locked-loop that generates 10 MHz reference signals for all digital and analog phase-locked-loops.
Page 82 When testing CDMA mobile stations, it is important to enter an RF Level Offset for the selected input and output ports. Refer to “Calibrating the Test Set” chapter in the HP 8924C Application Guide. • Type-N • This port must be used when measuring transmitter (RF) power.
Page 83: Connectors That Begin With The Letter S
NOTE: RJ-11 Connectors: RJ-11 cables and adapters can be wired several ways by the cable manufacturer. If you buy a cable or adapter other than the HP parts listed, verify the connections for the pins indicated in table 3 on page 84 before connecting cables to the instruments.
Page 84 Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter S Table 3 Serial Port Connections Test Set RJ-11 Terminal/PC Terminal/PC Serial Port 25-pin RS-232 9-pin RS-232 Pin 2 (RX) pin 2 (TX) pin 3 (TX) Pin 5 (TX) pin 3 (TX) pin 2 (TX) Pin 4 (GND)
Page 85: Connectors That Begin With A Number
Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with a Number Connectors That Begin with a Number 1X CHIP OUTPUT The 1X CHIP OUTPUT provides a 1.2288 MHz chip clock which is synchronized with the short (pilot PN) spreading sequence signal, operating at a fixed rate of 1.2288 Mcps.
Page 86 Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with a Number 10 MHz REF OUTPUT The 10 MHz reference output is one output of a reference phase-locked-loop that generates 10 MHz reference signals for all of the digital and analog phase-locked- loops in the Test Set.
Page 87: Description Of Screens
Description of Screens These screens are listed in alphabetical order. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 88: Adjacent Channel Power Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens Adjacent Channel Power Screen Adjacent Channel Power Screen Figure 5 The Adjacent Channel Power Screen This screen is used to measure Adjacent Channel Power. This is a measurement of the power of signals at a specific channel spacing above and below the RF Analyzer’s center frequency.
Page 89 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Adjacent Channel Power Screen How the Test Set Measures Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) When you access this screen, the Test Set automatically starts a multi-step process for measuring ACP: 1. AF Generator 1 is turned off if the Carrier Ref field is set to Unmod. 2.
Page 90: Af Analyzer Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens AF Analyzer Screen AF Analyzer Screen Figure 6 The AF Analyzer Screen S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 91 Chapter 3, Description of Screens AF Analyzer Screen AF Analyzer Block Diagram 6AÃ6‡ÃD AHÃ9r€‚q Dƒˆ‡ÃBhv 6AÃ8‡ÃBh‡r Ãqi Avy‡r…Ã Avy‡r…Ã! $ AHÃ9r€‚q A…‚€ÃDAÃAvy‡r…† 6HÃ9r€‚q $xC“ÃGQA $C“ÃCQA TT7Ã9r€‚q A…‚€Ã6V9DPÃPˆ‡ 6ˆqv‚ÃPˆ‡ A…‚€ÃShqv‚ÃD‡r…shpr Shqv‚ÃD‡ 6AÃA…r„Ã8‚ˆ‡ Srh…ÃƒhryÃÃH‚qÃD @‘‡ÃH‚q A…r„ˆrp’ 9v†ƒyh’ A…‚€ÃHD8Ã688 HvpÃH‚q 8‚ˆ‡r… A…‚€Ã6HAH AHÃH‚q H‚qˆyh‡‚…†...
Page 92: Call Control Screens
Chapter 3, Description of Screens Call Control Screens Call Control Screens Figure 8 The CALL CONTROL Screen NOTE: The number and type of fields displayed on the CALL CONTROL screen depends on the selected system type. The CALL CONTROL screen is the primary analog call processing screen. It contains the most often used call processing configuration and command fields.
Page 93 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Call Control Screens Call Control Screens - ANALOG MEAS Figure 9 The ANALOG MEAS Screen This screen is used to make RF and audio measurements on the mobile station connected to the Test Set while on an active voice channel. The Test Set does not monitor the mobile station’s transmitted carrier power while the ANALOG MEAS screen is displayed.
Page 94 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Call Control Screens CAUTION: The host firmware does not monitor the mobile station’s transmitted carrier power while the ANALOG MEAS screen is displayed. If the power falls below 0.0005 Watts no error message is displayed nor will the Test Set terminate the call while on the ANALOG MEAS screen. How To Program The ANALOG MEAS Screen The ANALOG MEAS screen combines some of the Test Set’s Audio Analyzer...
Page 95 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Call Control Screens Call Control Screens - AUTHENTICATION Figure 10 The AUTHENTICATION Screen The AUTHENTICATION screen allows you to enter parameters for authentication into the Test Set. These parameters are used by the Cave algorithm during Call Processing functions such as registration, page, and originate to verify a valid call.
Page 96 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Call Control Screens Call Control Screens - CALL BIT Figure 11 The CALL BIT Screen The CALL BIT screen is designed to give an advanced user the capability to modify the contents of the forward control channel and forward voice channel signaling messages that are used in all processing messaging protocol.
Page 97 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Call Control Screens When using the CALL BIT screen the user is responsible for setting the contents of all messages used in a messaging protocol. When using the CALL BIT screen, the Call Processing Subsystem sends the correct messages at the correct times as defined in the applicable industry standard.
Page 98 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Call Control Screens Table 4 CALL BIT Screen Signaling Message Names Message Message Name Message Message Name SPC WORD1 SPOM1/SPOMESSAGE1 BSChalCon BSCConfirmation SPC WORD2 SPOM2/SPOMESSAGE2 UniqChOrd UCORder ACCESS ACCess FVC SSD1 FVCSSD1 REG INC RINCrement FVC SSD2 FVCSSD2 REG ID...
Page 99 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Call Control Screens Querying Multiple Fields With Single OUTPUT/ENTER When multiple queries are combined into one command string the Test Set responds by sending one response mes- sage containing individual response message units separated by a response message unit separator (;).
Page 100 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Call Control Screens Call Control Screens - CALL CONFIGURE Figure 12 The CALL CONFIGURE Screen NOTE: The number of fields displayed on the CALL CONFIGURE screen depends on the selected system type. This screen is used to set some of the less commonly used Test Set configuration parameters.
Page 101 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Call Control Screens Call Control Screens - CALL DATA Figure 13 The CALL DATA Screen This screen displays the decoded reverse control channel and reverse voice channel signaling messages received by the Test Set from the mobile station. Thirteen different decoded messages can be viewed on this screen.
Page 102 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Call Control Screens Confirmation. • RECCW A - Word A - Abbreviated Address Word • RECCW B - Word B - Extended Address Word • RECCW C - Word C - Serial Number Word • RECCW D - Word D - First Word of the Called-Address •...
Page 103 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Call Control Screens Reading the CALL DATA Screen Message Fields This section provides programming information on how to read the individual fields from the decoded reverse control channel and reverse voice channel signaling messages available on the screen.
Page 104 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Call Control Screens Querying a Single Field Example of Querying A Single Field OUTPUT 714;"CALLP:DATA ’RECCW A’" OUTPUT 714;"CALLP:RECA:SCM?" ENTER 714;Scm$ PRINT Scm$ Example Printout "1110" Querying Multiple Fields With Single OUTPUT/ENTER When multiple queries are combined into one command string the Test Set responds by sending one response message containing individual response message units separated by a response message unit separator (;).
Page 105: Cdma Authentication Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens CDMA Authentication Screen CDMA Authentication Screen Figure 14 The CDMA Authentication Screen The CDMA Authentication screen, available in Test Sets with firmware revision A.06.00 and above, provides the necessary features for testing a CDMA mobile station’s ability to perform call-processing functions with authentication.
Page 106: Cdma Call Control Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens CDMA Call Control Screen CDMA Call Control Screen Figure 15 The CDMA Call Control Screen This screen allows you to establish a call, terminate a call, and perform handoffs. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 107: Cdma Cell Site Configuration Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens CDMA Cell Site Configuration Screen CDMA Cell Site Configuration Screen Figure 16 The CDMA Cell Site Configuration Screen This screen provides fields for setting up CDMA cell site system parameters and fields for setting up an analog cell site voice channel for digital to analog handoffs.
Page 108: Cdma Cellular Mobile Receiver Test Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens CDMA Cellular Mobile Receiver Test Screen CDMA Cellular Mobile Receiver Test Screen Figure 17 The CDMA Cellular Mobile Receiver Test Screen This screen allows receiver (FER) test setup, controls start and stop of receiver tests, and displays call status and FER results. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 109 Chapter 3, Description of Screens CDMA Cellular Mobile Receiver Test Screen CDMA Cellular Mobile Receiver Block Diagram FER Measurements Reverse Meas Cntl Channel Single/Cont Max Power, 6 Traffic Disarm Watts Continuous Data Bits Received Demod Buffer Reverse RF Power -65.0000 Channel RF IN/ dBm/BW...
Page 110: Cdma Cellular Mobile Transmitter Test Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens CDMA Cellular Mobile Transmitter Test Screen CDMA Cellular Mobile Transmitter Test Screen Figure 18 The CDMA Cellular Mobile Transmitter Test Screen This screen reports measurements of the mobile’s transmitter. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 111: Cdma Generator Control Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens CDMA Generator Control Screen CDMA Generator Control Screen Figure 19 The CDMA Generator Control Screen This screen controls the output power of the Test Set. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 112 Chapter 3, Description of Screens CDMA Generator Control Screen CDMA Generator Control Block Diagram Base Station Modulator Gain Adjustment Pilot Sync Sector A Power Paging Traffic RF Power -65.0000 dBm/BW AWGN- IQModu- Source lator AWGN RF Power OCNS 0.0000 Automatically set based on dBm/BW Sector A, Sector B, and AWGN 2 MHz...
Page 113: Cdma Mobile Reported Fer Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens CDMA Mobile Reported FER Screen CDMA Mobile Reported FER Screen Figure 20 The CDMA Mobile Reporting Screen This screen displays FER (Frame Error Rate) data as it is reported from the mobile station. The mobile station can be signaled to report FER at time intervals based on the number of frames received or at time intervals based on the number of frame errors counted, or both.
Page 114: Cdma Mobile Reported Pilot Strength Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens CDMA Mobile Reported Pilot Strength Screen CDMA Mobile Reported Pilot Strength Screen Figure 21 The CDMA Mobile Reporting Screen This screen displays pilot strength data as reported from the mobile station. You can perform softer handoffs and change pilot measurement thresholds which affect when the mobile station will send Pilot Strength Measurement Report Messages.
Page 115: Cdma Short Message Service Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens CDMA Short Message Service Screen CDMA Short Message Service Screen Figure 22 The CDMA Short Message Service Screen The CDMA Short Message Service screen, available in Test Sets with firmware revision A.06.00 and above, provides fields for entering and sending messages to the mobile station over both the Traffic and Paging channels.
Page 116: Cdma Transmitter Power Range Test Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens CDMA Transmitter Power Range Test Screen CDMA Transmitter Power Range Test Screen Figure 23 The CDMA Transmitter Power Range Screen S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 117: Cdma Reverse Channel Spectrum Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens CDMA Reverse Channel Spectrum Screen CDMA Reverse Channel Spectrum Screen Figure 24 The CDMA Reverse Channel Spectrum Screen S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 118: Configure Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens Configure Screen Configure Screen Figure 25 The Configure Screen The CONFIGURE screen defines a number of general operating functions, such as date and time, screen intensity, and beeper volume. It is also used to define some RF signal parameters, such as RF Generator/Analyzer offset, channel standards and characteristics, and signal loss/gain compensation.
Page 119: Duplex Test Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens Duplex Test Screen Duplex Test Screen Figure 26 The Duplex Test Screen S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 120 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Duplex Test Screen Duplex Test Block Diagram Dƒˆ‡ÃQ‚…‡ DAÃAvy‡r… SAÃDI6…‡ !"ÃxC“ 6IUÃDI TU6B@T TU6B@T SAÃDI CvtuÃQ‚r… 6‡‡rˆh‡‚… UˆrÃH‚qr UˆrÃA…r„ 6ˆ‡‚ÃÃHhˆhy $ HC“ 6AÃ6yÃD UYÃQ‚r… AHÃ9r€‚q Hrh†ˆ…r€r‡ UYÃQ…Ãar…‚ Srsr…rpr ar…‚ AHÃ9r‚q Avy‡r…Ã Avy‡r…Ã! 6HÃ9r€‚q $C“ÃCQA $xC“ÃGQA TT79r€‚q A…‚€Ã6V9DPÃDI 6ˆqv‚ÃD...
Page 121: Help Screens
Chapter 3, Description of Screens Help Screens Help Screens The HELP screen is used to access tutorial information for a wide variety of instrument functions. After this screen is accessed, push the cursor-control knob to display the help Index. The knob is then used to select the desired topic. Once you have accessed the desired information, you can return to the Help Index by pushing the cursor-control knob.
Page 122: I/O Configure Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens I/O Configure Screen I/O Configure Screen Figure 28 The I/O Configure Screen The I/O CONFIGURE screen’s fields are used to specify HP-IB and serial communications settings. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 123: Message Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens Message Screen Message Screen The MESSAGE screen lists any error or operation messages that have occurred since the instrument was turned on. The type of error and the time it occurred are listed. If one error occurs more than once before a different error is encountered, the number of times it occurred, and when it occurred, are displayed.
Page 124: Oscilloscope Screens
Chapter 3, Description of Screens Oscilloscope Screens Oscilloscope Screens Main Trigger Marker Figure 29 The Oscilloscope Screen and Menus The OSCILLOSCOPE screen’s controls are arranged by menu. The menus are accessed using the field. Controls Assigning global USER keys to the most-used functions on the menus allows you to access the functions without having to change menus during operation.
Page 125 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Oscilloscope Screens Selecting the Oscilloscope’s Input The oscilloscope’s input is determined by the field setting in the AF AF Anl In ANALYZER, TX TEST, or DUPLEX TEST screens. Figure 30 Oscilloscope Input Indicator Using the Scope To Field field in the AF ANALYZER screen allows you to look at the Scope To signal at different stages in the AF Analyzer’s process.
Page 126: Print Configure Screen
This screen configures the Test Set to print screen images with your printer. Images are printed using either the front-panel PRINT function (see “Printing a Screen” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide) or the USER key available on some TESTS Print All environment screens.
Page 127: Rf Analyzer Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens RF Analyzer Screen RF Analyzer Screen Figure 32 The RF Analyzer Screen S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 128 Chapter 3, Description of Screens RF Analyzer Screen RF Analyzer Block Diagram Hrh†ˆ…r€r‡Ã9v†ƒyh’Ã6…rh UˆrÃH‚qr AHÃ9r‰vh‡v‚ UYÃA…r„Ã@……‚… 6ˆ‡‚Hhˆhy 6HÃ9rƒ‡u UYÃA…r„ˆrp’ 68ÃGr‰ry UYÃQ‚r… TDI69ÃTIS 9v†‡ TDI69 6AÃA…r„ 98ÃGr‰ry UYÃQ‚r… 8ˆ……r‡ 0,6$&& Hrh†ˆ…r€r‡ UYÃQ…Ãar…‚ Srsr…rpr ar…‚ @YUÃFr’ PPss Dƒˆ‡Ã6‡‡r Dƒˆ‡ÃQ‚…‡ 6ˆ‡‚ÃÃC‚yq DAÃAvy‡r… SAÃDÃÃ6‡ Ãqi !"ÃxC“...
Page 129: Rf Generator Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens RF Generator Screen RF Generator Screen Figure 34 The RF Generator Screen S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 130 Chapter 3, Description of Screens RF Generator Screen RF Generator Block Diagram 6€ƒyv‡ˆqr SAÃBrÃA…r„ HvpÃQ…r@€ƒ ' 6ˆ‡‚C‚yq q7€ HC“ PPss SAÃPˆ‡ &$ÃˆT 9ˆƒyr‘ÃPˆ‡ HD8688 Pˆ‡ƒˆ‡ÃQ‚…‡ 6‡‡rÃC‚yq SAÃPˆ‡ÃÃ9ˆƒy PÃÃPss H‚qˆyh‡v‚ Dƒˆ‡ Srh…ÃQhry H‚qÃDÃU‚ AHWƒx AHÃ8‚ˆƒyvt 68ÃÃ98 98ÃAHÃar…‚ 6AÃBrÃ ÃU‚ 6AÃBrÃ ÃA…r„ " xC“...
Page 131: Rx Test Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens RX Test Screen RX Test Screen Figure 36 The RX Test Screen S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 132 Chapter 3, Description of Screens RX Test Screen RX Test Block Diagram 6€ƒyv‡ˆqr SAÃBrÃA…r„ ' q7€ HC“ SAÃPˆ‡ 9ˆƒyr‘ÃPˆ‡ Pˆ‡ƒˆ‡ÃQ‚…‡ 6‡‡rÃC‚yq SAÃPˆ‡ÃÃ9ˆƒy PÃÃPss 6AÃBrÃ ÃU‚ 6AÃBrÃ ÃA…r„ " xC“ xC“ 6AÃBrÃ!ÃU‚ 6AÃBrÃ!A…r„ xC“ 6ˆqv‚ÃPˆ‡ TDI69 Avy‡r…Ã! Hrh†ˆ…r€r‡†Ã9v†ƒyh’Ã6…rh Avy‡r…Ã...
Page 133: Service Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens Service Screen Service Screen NOTE: This screen is used for component-level troubleshooting by the manufacturer. This method of troubleshooting is not currently supported outside of the factory. This screen allows you to monitor individual circuit node measurements and change various MUX and DAC latch settings for isolating faulty modules.
Page 134: Spectrum Analyzer Screens
Chapter 3, Description of Screens Spectrum Analyzer Screens Spectrum Analyzer Screens Main RF Gen Marker Auxiliary Figure 38 The Spectrum Analyzer Screen and Menus The SPECTRUM ANALYZER screen’s controls are arranged in four menus. The menus are accessed using the field.
Page 135 Chapter 3, Description of Screens Spectrum Analyzer Screens Using the Spectrum Analyzer Automatic Calibration During operation, the Spectrum Analyzer pauses for approximately 2 seconds every 5 minutes to recalibrate itself. This does not affect the accuracy of displayed measurements, but does cause a brief interruption of the displayed information during the process.
Page 136: Tests Screens
Using program control, the Test Set can run radio tests by itself and control other instruments using the HP-IB or Serial Port. The HP 83217A Mobile Station Test Software is an example this type of operation.
Page 137 Chapter 3, Description of Screens TESTS Screens TESTS (Main Menu) Figure 40 The TESTS (Main Menu) Screen When you press the TESTS key, you access the main TESTS screen. The other screens of the subsystem are accessed using the CUSTOMIZE TEST PROCEDURE: lists.
Page 138 Chapter 3, Description of Screens TESTS Screens TESTS (Channel Information) Figure 41 The TESTS (Channel Information) Screen This screen displays the channel frequencies to be tested. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 139 Chapter 3, Description of Screens TESTS Screens TESTS (Test Parameters) Figure 42 The TESTS (Test Parameters) Screen Test Parameters are used to define operating and testing characteristics to match those of the radio being tested (audio-load impedance, audio power, power-supply voltage, and so forth).
Page 140 Chapter 3, Description of Screens TESTS Screens TESTS (Order of Tests) Figure 43 The TESTS (Order of Tests) Screen This screen is used to decided what sequence the test should be executed. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 141 Chapter 3, Description of Screens TESTS Screens TESTS (Pass/Fail Limits) Figure 44 The TESTS (Pass/Fail Limits) Screen Pass/Fail limits are the radio manufacturer’s upper and lower limits used by the Tests Subsystem. For a radio to pass a test, the measured value must fall within the test’s limits.
Page 142 Chapter 3, Description of Screens TESTS Screens TESTS (Save/Delete Procedure) Figure 45 The TESTS (Save/Delete Procedure) Screen After selecting a test sequence and defining the appropriate specifications, parameters, frequencies, and system configuration, you can save all that information as a procedure file for later use. This screen is also used to delete procedures.
Page 143 Chapter 3, Description of Screens TESTS Screens TESTS (Executions Conditions) Figure 46 The TESTS (Execution Conditions) Screen The TESTS (Execution Conditions) screen determines how tests are run. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 144 Most external devices use the HP-IB port for control. A serial printer can be connected to the serial port for printing test results. NOTE: HP-IB Mode. The Mode field on the I/O CONFIGURE screen must be set to Control to access connected HP-IB instruments. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 145 Chapter 3, Description of Screens TESTS Screens TESTS (Printer Setup) Figure 48 The TESTS (Printer Setup) Screen The TESTS (Printer Setup) screen determines how tests are run. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 146 Chapter 3, Description of Screens TESTS Screens TESTS (IBASIC Controller) Figure 49 The TESTS (IBASIC Controller) Screen The IBASIC controller is used to run IBASIC programs. This screen is also used as a stand-alone IBASIC computer. See the Instrument BASIC documentation for information about writing your own tests for the Test Set.
Page 147: Tx Test Screen
Chapter 3, Description of Screens TX TEST Screen TX TEST Screen Figure 50 The TX Test Screen S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\screens.chp...
Page 148 Chapter 3, Description of Screens TX TEST Screen TX Test Block Diagram Dƒˆ‡ÃQ‚…‡ DAÃAvy‡r… SAÃDÃÃ6‡ !"ÃxC“ 6IUÃDI TU6B@T TU6B@T SAÃDI CvtuÃQ‚r… 6‡‡rˆh‡‚… UˆrÃH‚qr UˆrÃA…r„ $ 6ˆ‡‚ÃÃHhˆhy HC“ UYÃQ‚r… 6AÃ6yÃD Hrh†ˆ…r€r‡ 6ˆ‡‚ÃÃHhˆhy UYÃQ…Ãar…‚ Srsr…rpr ar…‚ AHÃ9r€‚q Avy‡r…Ã Avy‡r…Ã! 6HÃ9r€‚q $C“ÃGQA $C“ÃCQA TT7Ã9r€‚q A…‚€Ã6V9DPÃDI 6ˆqv‚ÃDI...
Page 149: Description Of Fields
Description of Fields Field descriptions are listed in alphabetical order. S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 150: Fields That Begin With The Letter A
Fields That Begin with the Letter A Abort Print Select this field to interrupt the print in progress. HP-IB Example Abort Print is not directly programmable over the HP-IB.” Screens Where Field is Present PRINT CONFIGURE Access (annunciator) When lit, the...
Page 151 “Calibrating Channel Power Measurements” in the “Calibrating the Test Set” chapter of the HP 8924C Application Guide. The following list describes the purpose for each HP 8924C power measurement. For more detail, refer to the field description for the power measurement you choose.
Page 152 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter A Operating Considerations A sequence of access probes is transmitted as part of the mobile station’s attempt to gain access to a CDMA system. To determine a mobile station’s access probe power, select Acc Prb Pwr from the list of power measurement choices.
Page 153 CDMA system. A mobile station originated call or a mobile station terminated call each require the mobile station to transmit access probes. HP-IB Example “DISP CCNT;STATus:CDMA:COND?“ queries the CDMA condition register. Bit 0 will be set when the Access Probe an- nunciator is lit.
Page 154 AF Anl In This measurement displays either rms potential (voltage) or audio power (Watts or dBm). HP-IB Example “DISP AFAN;AFAN:INPUT ‘SSB Demod’;:MEAS:AFR:ACLevel?” selects the AF ANALYZER screen, selects single-sideband demod from the AF Anl In field, then queries the AC Level field.
Page 155 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter A Active (annunciator) When lit, the annunciator indicates the control channel of the Test Set is Active turned on. If this annunciator is lit, the base station is transmitting system parameter overhead messages on the assigned control channel.
Page 156 Add Intcpt field description, on page 156 Drop Intcpt field description, on page 237 Addr This field is used to enter the instrument’s remote address. For HP-IB instruments, enter the full 3-digit address (such as 704). Screens Where Field is Present TESTS (External Devices) S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 157 • The signal present at the AM or FM modulators for the RF Generator. “AF Analyzer” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax. Operating Considerations This is a priority control field. Accessing the RX TEST or TX TEST screen overrides any changes made to this field in this screen.
Page 158 Audio Frequency Analyzer on the audio signal being measured. See “Measure” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax. Selecting this field displays the following measurement choices:...
Page 159 AFGen1 Freq This field sets the output frequency of Audio Frequency Generator #1. See “AF Generator 1” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax. Screens Where Field is Present...
Page 160 FM deviation in kHz. See “AF Generator 1” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax. Operating Considerations This is a priority control field. Accessing the RX TEST or TX TEST screen overrides any changes made to this field in other screens.
Page 161 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter A AFGen2 Freq This Audio Frequency Generator control sets the frequency for the second audio frequency sinewave generator. Screens Where Field is Present RF GENERATOR RX TEST AFGen2 To This field has two fields: •...
Page 162 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter A A_Key Manually, this field is used to enter the mobile station’s A_key into the Test Set. The user must obtain a valid from the mobile station’s manufacturer, A_Key service provider or must generate a valid A_key to test authentication procedures, otherwise the authentication process will fail.
Page 163 Test Set will add leading zeroes if necessary to fill the field with 20 digits. The default setting is all zeroes. HP-IB Example “CDMA:AUTH:AKEY ‘1’” enters a 1 preceded by 19 0’s in the A-Key field.
Page 164 MS NTACS • MS JTACS HP-IB Example "CONF:ACST ‘All Bands’" selects “All Bands” in the Alt Pwr Ms Cal Bands field. See Also “Calibrating the Test Set” chapter in the HP 8924C Application Guide Screens Where Field is Present CONFIGURE S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 165 OQPSK (offset quadrature phase shift keyed) signal. It is the expressed as a percent difference between the magnitude of the ideal amplitude vector and the magnitude of the amplitude vector transmitted from the mobile station. HP-IB Example “DISP CTXT;MEASure:CDManalyzer:AMPL:ERRor?“ queries the CDMA amplitude error measurement result. Operating Considerations These measurements, along with rho, phase error, and carrier feedthrough are made by DSP analysis techniques.
Page 166 Test Set’s RF Generator). See “RF Generator ” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax. The :AMPLitude command is used to control this field. To query the current setting of the amplitude field use the :AMPLitude? command.
Page 167 - the ANS key must be pressed to remove the ringback tone from the • Manual mobile station’s audio path and allow user conversation, or other traffic, to be sent. HP-IB Example “DISP CCON;CDMA:CALL:ANSWer:MODE ‘MANUAL’” selects manual mode. “DISP CCON;CDMA:CALL:ANSWer” answers a mobile station originated call.
Page 168 See Also “Measurement Triggering Process” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide Disarm field description, on page 222 Screens Where Field is Present CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE RECEIVER TEST...
Page 169 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter A Audio In Lo This field sets the AUDIO IN LO connector’s state. Gnd causes the center pin of the connector to be connected directly to chassis ground. Float isolates the center pin of the connector from ground, providing a floating input to the AF Analyzer.
Page 170 , the expected AUTH_MODE parameter will be ‘0’, and any Authen other authentication parameters displayed in the Authentication Data Table will be dashes (-). HP-IB Example CDMA:CELL:CONF:AUTH:MODE ‘ON’ turns Authentication “On” See Also Authentication Tests, HP 8924C Application Guide Screens Where Field is Present CDMA AUTHENTICATION S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 171 Fields That Begin with the Letter A Authen Data Clear Selecting removes any data present in the Authentication Data Table. Clear HP-IB Example CDMA:AUTH:DATA:CLE?” clears the Authentication Data Table. See Also "Authentication Data Table" field on page 171 Screens Where Field is Present...
Page 172 Each numeric value occupies a Data Position, and the format is shown in the table below. NOTE: If no data is available in a Data Position, -1 is returned Reading the Authentication Data Table over HP-IB Table 7 Data Position Data...
Page 173 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter A Table 7 (Continued) Data Position Data Numeric Value Expected Decimal RANDC Received Decimal RANDC RANDC Status 0=Passed 1=Failed Expected Decimal COUNT If “Unknown”, the value 255 is returned Received Decimal COUNT...
Page 174 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter A Programming Example for Authentication Data Table RE-SAVE "c:\8924c\auth.txt" ON TIMEOUT 7,14 GOTO 500 CLEAR 714 !Enter Authentication Data Table into a string variable DIM Data$[100] OUTPUT 714;"cdma:auth:data?" ENTER 714;Data$ !Determine position values for each comma Comma1=POS(Data$[1],",")
Page 175 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter A Reg_type$=Data$[Comma2+1,Comma3-1] SELECT Reg_type$ CASE "0" PRINT "Registration Type: Timer" CASE "1" PRINT "Registration Type:Power-up" CASE "2" PRINT "Registration Type: Implicit" CASE "-1" PRINT "No ""Registration Type"" returned" END SELECT STOP See Also "Authen"...
Page 176 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter A Authent This field is used to activate the authentication process within the Test Set. With this field set to , the Test Set issues system parameter overhead messages including , and SPC WORD1...
Page 177 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter A Auto/Norm This field specifies how the trigger level is set. • Auto automatically triggers if a triggering signal is not detected within approximately 50 ms of the last trigger. •...
Page 178 CDMA Channel Power Measurement, or the Access Probe Power Measurement. The Avg Power measurement can only be made on a signal from the RF IN/OUT connector on the Test Set or an HP 83236 PCS Interface. The power meter must be zeroed to correct for internal amplitude offsets. See...
Page 179 If the Test Set is configured for PCS band operation, the detector is located in the HP 83236 PCS Interface. Otherwise, the detector is located in the Test Set. The detector measures power during the time that power control groups are gated on.
Page 180 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter A AWGN This field controls the Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) generator’s level. HP-IB Examples “CDMA:AWGN:BWPower -75dBm” “CDMA:AWGN:STATe ON“ − sets the AWGN generator’s level to 75 dBm. Operating Considerations AWGN is summed with Sector A power and Sector B power.
Page 181: Fields That Begin With The Letter B
USER-DEF. This field allows entry of the field on page 361 BAND_CLASS parameter. The range of values that can be entered in this field is 0 to 4. HP-IB Example “DISP CCNT;CDMA:CELL:BCL 0“ sets the BAND_CLASS parameter to 0. Operating Considerations The value entered in the Band Class field affects Test Set operation only when the field is displayed.
Page 182 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter B Base Freq (User Defined) The Base Frequency field sets the RF Generator reference for channel 0 (zero) when the field is set to , and the field is RF Chan Std USER-DEF RF Display...
Page 183 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter B Base ID This field allows entry of the base station identification (BASE_ID). HP-IB Example “DISP CCON;CDMA:CELL:CONFigure:BID 0“ sets the base identification of the simulated CDMA cell site to 0. Operating Considerations The mobile station acquires the BASE_ID when it receives the System Parameters Message from the Test Set.
Page 184 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter B BER Thresh The :BSETting command is used to control this field. The query form of the command (that is, :BSETting?) can be used to determine the current control channel setting. Syntax :BSETting <integer number>...
Page 185 On/Off. The numeric entry portion of the by # errors field is field is not displayed when this selection is HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOBile:FERasure:REPort:BY:ERRors:STATe: ’ON’“ causes the mobile station to report FER whenever the number of errors counted by the mobile station reaches the value entered by the command below.
Page 186 , the mobile station will report FER at least as often as the mobile station’s frame counter cycles through the number of frames entered in the field. MS FER Report Interval HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOBile:FERasure:REPort:BY:FRAMes:STATe ’ON’“ causes the mobile station to report FER based on frame count.
Page 187: Fields That Begin With The Letter C
Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter C Fields That Begin with the Letter C Called Number: This field displays the called phone number, in decimal form, received from the mobile station on the reverse control channel when the mobile station originates a call.
Page 188 See Also “Measuring Access Probe Output Power” in the CDMA Transmitter Tests chapter in the HP 8924C Application Guide Pilot Inc field description, on page 332 Max Req Seq, Max Rsp Seq field description, on page 291 Screens Where Field is Present CDMA CELL SITE CONFIGURATION S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 189 The CDMA Status Condition Register bits that correspond with Call Status annunciators are shown in table 8 All call status annunciators can be queried over HP-IB. Table 8 CDMA Status Register Bit Definitions Status LED CDMA Status Condition Register Bit...
Page 190 • phase error measurement • carrier feedthrough measurement HP-IB Example “DISP CTXT;MEASure:CDManalyzer:CARrier:FEEDthrough?“ queries the carrier feedthrough measurement result. Operating Considerations These measurements, along with rho, frequency error, amplitude error, and time offset are made by DSP analysis techniques.
Page 191 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter C CC Order The CC Order field is only visible when authentication is set to on the AUTHENTICATION screen and the Test Set is in the Active state. This field is used to send an order on the forward overhead control channel to the mobile station when authentication is turned on.
Page 192 Controls Main and the RF Display field on the CONFIGURE screen is set to Freq HP-IB Example “RFAN:FREQ 850MHZ“ sets the center frequency to 850 MHz. See Also RF Display field description, on page 363...
Page 193 “1" power-control bits, causing the MSUT to decrease its power, then returns to the "normal" sequence. • Ramp sends a series of "n up" followed by a series of "n down" bits. HP-IB Example “DISP CTXR;CDMA:PCONtrol:CHANge ‘n up’” selects “n up” power control steps. Operating Considerations See "Closed Loop Pwr Cntl"...
Page 194 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter C Chan: - is divided into two fields: Chan: • The left-hand field displays the voice channel number assignment being used by the Test Set and the mobile station. A numeric value is only displayed when the Test Set’s Connected annunciator is lit (connected state).
Page 195 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter C Channel This field allows entry of an analog voice channel for digital-to-analog handoffs. HP-IB Example “CDMA:CALL:AHAN:CHAN 1” sets the Channel field to 1. Operating Considerations During a CDMA-to-analog handoff, the Test Set commands the mobile station to re-tune to this analog voice channel.
Page 196 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter C Channel BW Use the channel bandwidth field to specify the bandwidth of the carrier and adjacent channels to be measured. (See figure 52 adchpwr1.wmf Figure 52 Relationship Between Tune Freq, Ch Offset, and Channel BW Fields Screens Where Field is Present ADJACENT CHANNEL POWER S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 197 The CDMA Channel Power Measurement can be made on a signal connected to the Test Set’s RF IN/OUT or ANTENNA IN connector, or to a signal connected to the HP 83236 PCS Interface RF IN/OUT connector. This measurement must be cross-calibrated to the Average Power Meter. See “Calibrating Channel Power Measurements”...
Page 198 Refer to “Calibrating the Test Set” in the Calibrating the Test Calibrate Set chapter of the HP 8924C Application Guide. Channel power measurements must be calibrated whenever any of the following conditions occur: • Uncal annunciator is flashing •...
Page 199 This field allows you to set the interval for the Channel Power measurement. This setting is only valid with Service Option 2 or Service Option 9, and during Full Rate. HP-IB Examples “CDManalyzer:CHANpower:INTerval 1” sets the measurement interval to 1 ms.
Page 200 A-Key Digits field description, on page 163 NOTE: Check digits are not affected by ESN when Kor PCS is selected in the Protocol field. HP-IB Example “CDMA:AUTH:CDIG?” queries the Check Digits field See also "MS Database" field on page 303 "Register (CDMA)"...
Page 201 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter C Ch Loc: field (NAMPS and NTACS system types only) sets the analog Ch Loc: channel location that will be assigned to the mobile station by the Test Set as either an initial voice channel location or as a handoff channel location assignment.
Page 202 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter C The syntax and an example for NTACS systems are as follows: Syntax :CEXTension:ACT? :CEXTension:SETTing <‘><NARROW, WIDE CHAN><‘> :CEXTension:SETTing? Example OUTPUT 714;"CALLP:NTACS:CEXT:ACT?" OUTPUT 714;"CALLP:NTACS:CEXT:SETT ‘NARROW’" OUTPUT 714;"CALLP:NTACS:CEXT:SETT?" ENTER 714;Last_ord_sent$ Screens Where Field is Present CALL CONTROL S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 203 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter C Ch Offset Use the channel offset field to enter the frequency difference between the Tune setting and the center of the adjacent channels you want to measure. This is Freq an absolute value;...
Page 204 (0’s). • Always Down forces the power control subchannel to send continuous “down” bits. (1’s). HP-IB Example “DISP CTXR;CDMA:PCONtrol:MODE ‘Open Loop’” selects “Open Loop” power control mode. Operating Considerations for Closed Loop Pwr Cntl The power control operations performed when the Execute field is selected, such as “n up”...
Page 205 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter C Clr Scr This field is used to clear the IBASIC controller screen. Screens Where Field is Present TESTS (IBASIC Controller) CMAX field sets the number of access channels in the system. This will CMAX determine how many channels must be scanned by the mobile station when trying to access the Test Set.
Page 206 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter C Cntl Chan field is an immediate action field. That is, whenever the Cntl Channel :CCHannel command is sent, the change is reflected immediately in the physical configuration of the Test Set (the control channel is immediately deactivated, reconfigured, and then reactivated to reflect the change) and causes an immediate change to the current state of the Call Processing Subsystem (the state is set to Active...
Page 207 This field is used to select where the program (code file) for the test procedure is stored. Code files are the main program files of the software, containing all of the test subroutines. If an HP 83217 memory card is catalogued, the code file is preceded by a lower-case c.
Page 208 Fields That Begin with the Letter C Confidence This field sets the confidence interval for the field. FER Spec HP-IB Example “DISP CRXT;MEASure:CDManalyzer:FERasure:CONFidence:INTerval 95” sets a confidence interval of 95%. Operating Considerations The confidence interval provides the Test Set operator with a feature to decrease...
Page 209 Call Processing Status Connect Register Group Condition Register bit 5. “Call Processing Status Register Group“ in the Status Reporting chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide for further information. annunciator is not programmable. Connect Screens Where Field is Present CALL CONTROL...
Page 210 ANS key. Until the mobile station is answered, bit 4 (Alerting) in the CDMA condition register will be set. HP-IB Example “DISP CRXT;STATus:CDMA:CONDition?“ queries the CDMA condition register. Bit 4 will be set when the mobile station is ringing, and Bit 3 will be set when the Connected annunciator is lit (call was an- swered).
Page 211 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter C Controls This field is used to choose which of the spectrum analyzer’s menus is displayed. • Main controls RF channel, input port, span, and RF level. • CDMA Gen controls RF power, RF channel, and output port. •...
Page 212 Audio Frequency Analyzer on the audio signal being measured. See “Measure” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax. Selecting this field displays the following measurement choices:...
Page 213: Fields That Begin With The Letter D
Hex selects hexadecimal character entry. This choice is available for sending messages that require non-English language character sets. When the User Data field is selected, the front-panel knob is used to enter characters. HP-IB Example "CDMA:SMS:MDM ‘Hex’" sets the User Data field data format to hexadecimal. Operating Considerations If you select Hex the Test Set expects an even number of hex characters to be entered in the User Data field.
Page 214 • Eighth - 1800 bps data rate • Random - The Test Set will pseudorandomly choose a data rate on a frame-by-frame basis. HP-IB Example “CDMA:CALL:TRAFfic:DATA:RATE ‘FULL’“ selects full-rate data transmission. Screens Where Field is Present CDMA CALL CONTROL CDMA TRANSMITTER RANGE TEST...
Page 215 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D Data Spec This field is used to determine how the contents of the signaling messages are built. • Std = Use the signaling formats defined in the applicable industry standard to build the forward control channel and forward voice channel signaling messages.
Page 216 400Hz - a vocoded 400 Hz tone sent as the forward traffic data. • Chirp - a vocoded chirp, with a duration of approximately 3 seconds, sent on the forward traffic channel. The Chirp repeats after about 0.5 seconds delay. HP-IB Example “CDMA:CALL:TRAFfic:DATA:TYPE ‘PRBS’“ selects PRBS. Operating Considerations The 1 kHz Tone, 400 Hz, and audio Chirp require the mobile station to have an IS-96-A vocoder.
Page 217 Date This field specifies the current date for the internal clock. The date can be read by a controller using HP-IB and printed on test results. The format is MMDDYY (Month Day Year), using two digits for each term. When entering months January through September (01-09), the leading zero is not displayed when entered.
Page 218 This field is a one-of-many field used to select the type of measurement to be made by the Audio Frequency Analyzer on the audio signal being measured. See “Measure” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax.
Page 219 Audio Frequency Analyzer. See “AF Analyzer” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax. Operating Considerations This is a priority control field. Accessing the RX TEST or TX TEST screen overrides any changes made to this field in other screens.
Page 220 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D Delet Ins This field allows you to delete an instrument from the list at the bottom of the screen. Use the knob, up-arrow, or down-arrow key to select the step where you want to delete an instrument.
Page 221 This field is used to select the type of detector used to measure the amplitude of the audio signal being analyzed by the Audio Frequency Analyzer. “AF Analyzer” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax. Detector Types •...
Page 222 . This field is not updated to show the Meas Cntl mode Cntl Single when the Test Set is operated remotely. HP-IB Example “DISP CRXT;TRIGger:ASTate ’DISARM’“ stops a measurement in progress. Operating Considerations The ‘DISARM’ command does not prevent subsequent measurements from being triggered when the Test Set is in REPetitive triggering mode.
Page 223 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D Display The top right-hand portion of the screen is used to display: CALL CONTROL • Decoded data messages received from the mobile station on the reverse control channel or the reverse voice channel.
Page 224 If the data message(s) cannot be correctly decoded, the raw data message bits are displayed in hexadecimal format. “Using the Analog Call Processing Subsystem” chapter in the HP 8924C Application Guide for more information. Figure 53 The CALL CONTROL Screen...
Page 225 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D The messages are displayed in six non-labeled received data fields (that is, there is no field label on the display screen). The fields are named RCDD1 through RCDD6. The first and topmost field is RCDD1. The last and lowermost field is RCDD6.
Page 226 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D Table 9 Information Strings Available From Reverse Control Channel Information Strings Displayed in Received Reverse Control Channel Message Displayed Data Field Order Confirmation Message Phone Number RCDD1 ESN(dec) RCDD2 ESN(hex) RCDD3...
Page 227 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D To read the decoded data messages received Reading The Received Data Fields from the mobile station on the reverse control channel or reverse voice channel or the raw data message bits displayed when a decoding error occurs, the control program queries one, some, or all of the six received data fields.
Page 228 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D Figure 55 CALL CONTROL Screen with Meas Selected S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 229 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D • For system type NAMPS the following parameters are measured when the Test Set is in the connect state. See Figure 56 • TX Freq Error • TX Power •...
Page 230 This field must have selected to display interim results. , and a measurement result is queried Display Interim Results over HP-IB during a measurement, an interim measurement will be returned. Screens Where Field is Present CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE RECEIVER TEST S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 231 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D Display Word This field is used to select the desired reverse control channel or reverse voice channel message to be displayed. The :DATA command is used to control this field. The query form of the command (that is, :DATA?) can be used to determine which reverse control channel or reverse voice channel message is currently being displayed.
Page 232 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D Display Word Choices AuthWORD Standard Equivalent: Word C - Authentication Word Message Fields: AUTHR, COUNT, F, NAWC, Parity, RANDC BSChalOrd Standard Equivalent: Word C - Base Station Challenge Word Message Fields: F, NAWC, Parity, RANDBS MRI Ord Standard Equivalent: MRI Order message...
Page 233 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D RECCW E Standard Equivalent: Word E - Second Word of the Called-Address Message Fields: F, Dig 9 through Dig 16, NAWC, Parity RVCBSChal Standard Equivalent: Word 2 - Reverse Voice Channel Base Station Challenge Order Message Fields: F, NAWC, Parity, RANDBS, T RVC Ord Standard Equivalent: Word one - Reverse Voice Channel Generic Order...
Page 234 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D Call Data - Display Word Message Field Descriptions Output of the authentication algorithm when responding to a Unique AUTHR Challenge Order. This field indicates the number of additional words coming. This field displays the modulo-64 count maintained by the mobile COUNT station and used for authentication and anti-fraud purposes.
Page 235 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D This field displays the first part of the mobile identification number MIN1 received from the mobile station. This field displays the second part of the mobile identification number MIN2 received by the Test Set.
Page 236 This field is a one-of-many field used to select the type of measurement to be made by the Audio Frequency Analyzer on the audio signal being measured. See “Measure” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax.
Page 237 TIA/EIA-95-B for additional details. This field is displayed only when TIA/EIA-95B is selected in the "Protocol" field on page 344 HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOB:PARM:IDROp 4” enters 4 in the Drop Intcpt field. Operating Considerations This field setting, along with the , modifies the way "Soft Slope"...
Page 238 END CALL key is pressed, or • if the CDMA:CALL:END command is sent via HP-IB, or • if the mobile station sends a Release Order message and the Test Set is able to •...
Page 239 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D DSAT On the analog CALL CONTROL screen, the field is displayed only when DSAT: field is set to . The field is located in System Type NAMPS NTACS DSAT: field, and it is divided into subfields.
Page 240 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter D Screens Where Field is Present CALL CONTROL CDMA CALL CONTROL DSAT/DST (hex) field is displayed only when the field is set DSAT/DST (hex) System Type and the field is set to NAMPS Display NMeas...
Page 241 If this field is not set to “Data”, and a call is ended by the mobile station, the Test Set will drop the call when it detects that the mobile station is no longer on the call. HP-IB Example “CPRocess:NAMPs:DSAT:MEASure:SELect ‘Data’“ commands the analog signaling decoder to decode reverse traffic channel data.
Page 242 Input value out of range. In that case, reduce the Amplitude setting, or decrease the Duplex Out value. HP-IB Example “CONF:OFL:DUPL -1” enters a path loss of 1 dB between the DUPLEX OUT port and the mobile station.
Page 243: Fields That Begin With The Letter E
Data Type CDMA CALL CONTROL screen or the CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE RECEIVER TEST screen to PRBS,1 kHz Tone 400 Hz, Chirp. HP-IB Example “DISP CGEN;CDMA:STN?“ queries the E field. Operating Considerations To display a value for E turn on AWGN and set the...
Page 244 • 0 Seconds • 2 Seconds • 5 Seconds HP-IB Example “DISP CCNT;CDMA:CALL:TRAFfic:ECHO:DELay ‘2 SECONDS’“ delays your voice 2 seconds. Screens Where Field is Present CDMA CALL CONTROL CDMA TRANSMITTER POWER RANGE TEST CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE RECEIVER TEST CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE TRANSMITTER TEST S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 245 • Octet causes each character to be encoded as a byte (8-bits). • 7-bit ASCII causes each character to be encoded in 7-bit lengths. HP-IB Example “CDMA:SMS:ENC ‘Octet’“ selects the “Octet” format. Operating Considerations If you select Octet and the Data Mode field is set to Hex, the Test Set will put each byte of data from the User Data field in the SMS message without translation.
Page 246 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter E See Also User Data (ASCII or Hex) field description, on page 443 Screens Where Field is Present CDMA SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE Enter ASCII Data This field is displayed when the is set to .
Page 247 Screens Where Field is Present TESTS (Save/Delete Procedure) Errors Indicates the number of errors detected during an FER report interval. HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOBile:FERasure:ERRors?“ queries the number of errors counted by the mobile station during an FER report interval. Operating Considerations The report interval is specified in terms of error count or frame count.
Page 248 This field displays the number of frame errors counted during or after an FER test. A Service Option 2 (mobile station data loopback) call must be connected before running an FER test. HP-IB Example “DISP CRXT;MEASure:CDManalyzer:FERasure:ERRors?“ queries the FER errors measurement result.
Page 249 • On (enables escape mode) • Off (disables escape mode) HP-IB Syntax “CDMA:CELL:CONF:EMOD ‘On’” enables escape mode. Operating Considerations When Escape Mode is “On”, the Cntry Code and Netwrk Code fields are no longer needed and are removed from the Cell Site Configuration screen. The mobile station may still require a specific Network ID and System ID setting to find service from the Test Set.
Page 250 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter E ESN (dec): This field displays the electronic serial number (ESN), in decimal form, received from the mobile station on the reverse control channel in response to a forward control channel message.
Page 251 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter E This field is used to enter the electronic serial number (ESN) of the mobile station into the Test Set. There are two methods which can be used to enter the .
Page 252 Execute This field executes the signaling event displayed in the field directly above it. At the time of this printing, the only choice was Handoff (CDMA to Analog). HP-IB Example “DISP CCNT;CDMA:CALL:AHAN:[EXEC]“ executes a CDMA to Analog handoff. Operating Considerations A CDMA to Analog handoff to the voice channel selected in the Channel field is performed when the Execute field is selected.
Page 253 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter E Exec (Execution Cond) Selecting this field displays the TESTS (Execution Conditions) screen. Screens Where Field is Present TESTS (Main Menu) Expected This column in the authentication results table lists Test Set’s computed authentication data for the parameters that are returned from the mobile in the Access Channel Registration, Page Response Message, or Origination Message.
Page 254 The mobile reported PN Offset values should exactly match one of the Expected PN Offset values, depending on the reported pilot (Sector A or Sector B). HP-IB Example “DISP CGEN;CDMA:CELL:ASECtor:PNOFfset?“ queries the expected PN Offset value for Sector A.
Page 255 Similarly, turning on Sector B or AWGN will change the ratio of Sector A pilot signal strength to overall RF power, changing the expected strength number for Sector A. HP-IB Example “CDMA:CELL ASECtor:STRength?“ queries the expected pilot strength value for Sector A.
Page 256 "Expected Strength" field on page 255 The Test Set will update the status of each pilot strength report in the Status column on the CDMA MOBILE REPORTED PILOT STRENGTH screen. HP-IB Example “CDMA:MOBile:PARM:ETADd?“ queries the Expected T_Add value calculated by the Test Set.
Page 257 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter E The calculations used in determining Expected T_Add do not account for any interfering signals the mobile station may be receiving in addition to the forward CDMA channels from the Test Set. If the Soft Slope field is 0, the Expected T_Add field will display the same value as that currently entered in the T_Add field.
Page 258 Strength" field on page 255 The Test Set will update the status of each pilot strength report in the Status column on the CDMA MOBILE REPORTED PILOT STRENGTH screen. HP-IB Example “CDMA:MOBile:PARM:ETDRop?“ queries the Expected T_Drop value calculated by the Test Set.
Page 259 CDMA MOBILE REPORTED PILOT STRENGTH External Disk Specification This field is used when storing and loading procedures on an external disk. Operating Considerations The HP-IB path entered in the field is used External Disk Specification by the field on the TESTS (Main Menu)
Page 260 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter E Ext Load R External Load Resistance is used to calculate and display AF power. Power is calculated using the voltage measured at the AUDIO IN connections and the resistance value you enter into this field.
Page 261: Fields That Begin With The Letter F
Max Frames when a test is done.) Measurement results will be displayed continuously, and queries will be returned based on interim results if Display Interim Results is HP-IB Example “DISP CRXT;MEASure:CDManalyzer:FERasure?“ queries the currently displayed FER measurement result. Operating Considerations To measure FER, the mobile station must be on a traffic channel and looping data back.
Page 262 FER Report (Clear) This field allows the user to clear the Errors Reported and Frames Reported fields on the CDMA MOBILE REPROTED FER screen. HP-IB Example “DISP CFER;CDMA:MOBile:REPort:CLEar” displays the CDMA MOBILE REPORTED FER screen and clears the Errors Re- ported and Frames Reported fields.
Page 263 Audio Frequency Analyzer. See “AF Analyzer” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax. Screens Where Field is Present AF ANALYZER...
Page 264 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter F Firmware This field displays the current firmware revision for your Test Set. The revision number is automatically changed when updated firmware is installed. Screens Where Field is Present CONFIGURE FM Coupling This field alters the FM modulator to allow DCFM from internal and external...
Page 265 Four dashes (----) indicate that no carrier is present to measure. “Measure” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax. A numeric value would only be displayed in the connected state (that is, the annunciator is lit).
Page 266 Screens Where Field is Present CONFIGURE Frames This field indicates the number of frames counted during the reporting interval. HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOBile:FERasure:ERRors?“ queries the number of frames counted by the mobile station during an FER report interval. Operating Considerations The reporting interval is specified in terms of error count or frame count.
Page 267 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter F Frames Counted This field displays the number of frames tested during a FER measurement. HP-IB Example “DISP CRXT;MEASure:CDManalyzer:FERasure:FRAMes?“ queries the FER frames measurement result. Operating Considerations A measurement result will be displayed at the end of a test if Display Interim .
Page 268 • frequency error • amplitude error • time offset measurement HP-IB Example “DISP CTXT;CDMA:RHO:MEAS:FERR ‘Freq Error’” selects frequency error from the list of choices. “DISP CTXT;MEASure:CDManalyzer:FREQ:ERRor?“ queries the CDMA frequency error measurement result. Operating Considerations These measurements, along with rho, phase error, and carrier feedthrough are made by DSP analysis techniques.
Page 269: Fields That Begin With The Letter G
Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter G Fields That Begin with the Letter G Gain Cntl AF Analyzer Gain Control specifies whether the AF Analyzer’s gain settings are controlled automatically by AF autoranging ( ), or by manual control ( Auto Hold The following settings are affected by AF autoranging:...
Page 270: Fields That Begin With The Letter H
Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter H Fields That Begin with the Letter H Handoff This field is used to initiate a handoff. The voice channel number to hand the mobile station off to, the initial power level to use on the new voice channel and the SAT tone frequency to transpond on the new voice channel are specified using the Chan:...
Page 271 This field is displays the choice of signaling events that will occur when the Execute field is selected. • Handoff (CDMA to Analog Call Control or IS-95B hard handoff) HP-IB Example “DISP CCNT;CDMA:CALL:AHAN:[EXEC]“ executes a handoff. Operating Considerations When a protocol stack other than TIA/EIA-95B is selected in the System Type field, a CDMA to Analog handoff to the voice channel entered in the Channel field is performed when the Execute field is selected.
Page 272 Fields That Begin with the Letter H HP-IB Adrs This field is used to display and change the HP-IB address of the Test Set. Operating Considerations The address can be set from 0 to 30 by using the DATA keys, or by pushing and then turning the cursor-control knob.
Page 273: Fields That Begin With The Letter I
The noise figure of the mobile station receiver is 10 dB or greater. Ideal Mobile Power is a calculated value based on equations found in the EIA/TIA standards, under "Estimated Open Loop Output Power". HP-IB Example “DISP CCNT;CDMA:MOB:POW:IDEA?“ queries the Ideal Mobile Power field.
Page 274 Screens Where Field is Present TESTS (Execution Conditions) Init Power This field allows entry of the initial power offset for system access (INIT_PWR). HP-IB Example “DISP CCON;CDMA:CELL:CONFigure:INITial:POWer 0“ sets INIT_PWR to 0. Operating Considerations This field specifies a correction factor the mobile station adds to the estimated open-loop output power for setting the power level of the first (initial) access probe in an access probe sequence.
Page 275 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter I Input Att Input Att sets the amount of input attenuation for the RF IN/OUT and ANT IN connectors. The Input Att field displays the present attenuation value, and it is used to set the desired attenuation level.
Page 276 Oscilloscope, set the upper field to Hold and set the lower field to an appropriate level for the signal being decoded (start with 40 dB). HP-IB Example “DISP CSP;CSP:ATT:MODE ‘HOLD’” displays the CDMA REVERSE CHANNEL SPECTRUM screen and selects attenu- ator hold mode.
Page 277 Screens Where Field is Present AF ANALZYER Input Port This field is not displayed when the Test Set is configured to operate with an HP 83236B PCS Interface. This field selects the RF IN/OUT or ANT IN port for making RF measurements.
Page 278 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter I RF In/Ant field description, on page 365 Screens Where Field is Present ADJACENT CHANNEL POWER CONFIGURE DUPLEX TEST RF ANALYZER TX TEST Insert Ch This field allows you to enter a new channel in frequency table at the bottom of the screen.
Page 279 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter I Insrt Ins This field allows you to enter an instrument in the list at the bottom of the screen. Use the knob, up-arrow, or down-arrow key to select the step where you want to insert an instrument.
Page 280 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter I Intensity This field adjusts the screen intensity from a setting of 1 (very dim) to 8 (bright). If the setting is set too low, the screen can no longer be read. If you can’t read the screen, and you don’t know where the cursor is (or even what screen is displayed), press PRESET, and re-access the CONFIGURE screen.
Page 281: Fields That Begin With The Letter K
Operating Considerations If the “Keep” bit is zero, the mobile station’s handoff drop timer for that pilot has expired. Otherwise, this bit will be a one. HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOB:PIL:STR?“ queries the results displayed in the CDMA Mobile Reporting table.
Page 282 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter K Programming Example for Keep Field 10 ! RE-STORE "C:\HPBASIC\READ_MRT" CLEAR SCREEN DIM Pil_str$[500] OUTPUT 714;"CDMA:MOB:PIL:STR?" ENTER 714;Pil_str$ Length=LEN(Pil_str$) Num_pn=(Length+1) DIV 68 !Determine number of Pilots in the table FOR I=1 TO Num_pn Stat(I)=VAL(Pil_str$[1;16]) PRINT "Pilot";I;"status is ";Stat(I)
Page 283: Fields That Begin With The Letter L
Length This field displays the total message length, in characters, of a SMS message multiplied by the number entered in the Duplicate User Data field. HP-IB Example “CDMA:SMS:TERM:DATA:LENG?” queries the length of the current SMS message length. Screens Where Field is Present...
Page 284 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter L Lines/Page This field is used to specify how many lines are printed per page. Screens Where Field is Present TESTS (Printer Setup) PRINT CONFIGURE Lower and Upper ACP [Ratio:Level] These two measurements display the amount of power in signals above and below signal.
Page 285: Fields That Begin With The Letter M
TESTS (External Devices) TESTS (Printer Setup) TESTS (IBASIC Controller) Marker: Freq Marker frequency displays the frequency at the marker’s present position. HP-IB Example “DISP CSP;MEAS:CSP:MARK:FREQ? queries the frequency at the marker’s present position. Operating Considerations The marker can be positioned using the field.
Page 286 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter M Marker: Lvl This measurement field displays the signal level of the current marker position. HP-IB Example “DISP CSP;MEAS:CSP:MARK:LEV? queries the amplitude at the marker’s present position. Operating Considerations The unit-of-measure for this field is dependent on the source of the signal being measured.
Page 287 . This field sets Controls Marker the marker’s position, referenced to the left side of the display. HP-IB Example “DISP CSP;CSP:MARKer:POSition 5.0“ positions the marker in the center of the display. Operating Considerations The position is settable in units of divisions.
Page 288 Marker • Peak moves the marker to the highest peak and enters the location in the Position field. HP-IB Example “DISP CSP;CSP:MARKer:PEAK“ • Next Peak moves the marker to the next peak to the right and enters the location in the Position field.
Page 289 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter M Max Frames This field sets the maximum frame count for each FER test. HP-IB Example “DISP CRXT;MEASure:CDManalyzer:FERasure:MAXimum:FRAMes 1000” sets the maximum number of frames for FER measurements to 1000. Operating Considerations FER measurements will be made on the number of frames entered in this field unless the test terminates because a confidence limit is reached.
Page 290 Min/Max Power is executed, make sure that the Average Power measurement is zeroed, and the Channel Power measurement is calibrated. (Refer to “Calibrating the Test Set” chapter in the HP 8924C Application Guide, if you do not know how to zero Average Power measurements and calibrate Channel Power measurements).
Page 291 CDMA CELL SITE CONFIGURATION Max Slot Cycle Index Max Slot Cycle Index allows you to set the slot cycle used by the HP 8924 to page a mobile station. It is set by integer values, which correspond to time using the ×...
Page 292 During manual operation, the default measurement-control setting is single. See Also “Measurement Triggering Process” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide Screens Where Field is Present CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE RECEIVER TEST CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE TRANSMITTER TEST Message Data Mode This field is selects either ASCII or Hex data for the SMS message.
Page 293 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter M Mic Pre-Emp Microphone pre-emphasis determines whether the modulating signal from the MIC/ACC connector goes through or bypasses the 750 ms pre-emphasis network. Two fields are used: • The upper field is used to specify whether you want the instrument to automatically turn pre-emphasis on during FM operation and off for other modulations (Auto), or to leave the pre-emphasis switching to the user’s operation (Hold).
Page 294 Min/Max Power is executed, make sure that the Average Power measurement is zeroed, and the Channel Power measurement is calibrated. (Refer to “Calibrating the Test Set” chapter in the HP 8924C Application Guide, if you do not know how to zero Average Power measurements and calibrate Channel Power measurements).
Page 295 -5 dBm. • 0.0 dBm - When this choice is selected, the RF Input is not expected to drop below 0 dBm. HP-IB Example “DISP RFAN;RFAN:PMEasurement:MILevel ‘0.0 dBm’” selects 0.0 dBm as the Minimum Input Level. Operating Considerations When Minimum Input Level is adjusted to accommodate a higher power signal, the Test Set reduces the number of samples taken to calculate average power.
Page 296 Min/Max Power is executed, make sure that the Average Power measurement is zeroed, and the Channel Power measurement is calibrated. (Refer to “Calibrating the Test Set” chapter in the HP 8924C Application Guide, if you do not know how to zero Average Power measurements and calibrate Channel Power measurements).
Page 297 • ACC_1 through ACC_8 • LAYER2_RTC1 through LAYER2_RTC5 • SYS_TIME HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOBile:PARM ‘MUX1_REV_1’“ identifies the mobile station parameter MUX1_REV_1. “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOBile:PARM:VALue 0“ sets the mobile station’s MUX1_REV_1 parameter value to 0. Operating Considerations This field allows selection of a mobile station Parameter Identifier, and displays the value of the selected parameter.
Page 298 Mobile Pwr field is displayed, the Test Set requires the expected mobile power level to be entered in the Mobile Pwr field for Channel Power measurements. HP-IB Example “DISP CTXR;CDMA:MOBile:POWer:MODE ‘User’;MPOWer 0“ selects CDMA power measurements without a call connected, and enters an esti- mated mobile power level of 0 dBm.
Page 299 Mobile Power Mode field description, on page 298 Screens Where Field is Present CDMA TRANSMITTER POWER RANGE TEST Mode This field sets the HP-IB operating mode. is used for “normal” Talk&Lstn HP-IB operation. is used to control external instruments using the Test Control Set.
Page 300 RF GENERATOR MS Ack Cause Code: This field displays the value of the cause code if the mobile station sent one. HP-IB Example “CDMA:SMS:TERM:DATA:CCOD:VAL?” queries the MS Ack Cause Code field. An integer value is returned, or an integer value of -1 is returned if no value is present.
Page 301 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter M Table 13 Integer Value Displayed in MS Ack Text Message Cause Code Field no value displayed blank field No page response Destination busy No acknowledgment Destination resource shortage SMS delivery postponed Destination out of service Destination not at this address...
Page 302 See "SMS In Progress (annunciator)" field on Progress page 394 See Also CDMA SMS Status Register Group Bit Assignments in the HP 8924C Users Guide, Status Reporting section. Screens Where Annunciator is Present CDMA SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 303 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter M MS Database This field displays information obtained from the mobile station during registration. Depending on the settings of the field and the Protocol field, some combination of the following modes are available, Channel Std with as the default.
Page 304 *Clr All* - Selecting this Choice clears all MSDatabase values, allowing verification that information currently displayed is not from a previous registration. HP-IB Example “DISP CCNT;CDMA:MOBile:DAT ‘ESN’;:CDMA:MOBile:DAT:VALue?“ sets the desired indicator to “ESN” and returns the 4-digit value for ESN.
Page 305 This field sets the number of frames the mobile station will count before reporting frame error rate (FER) when the field is by # frames HP-IB Example “DISP CCNT;CDMA:MOBile:FERasure:REPort:INTerval ’160 FRAMES’“ sets the mobile station’s FER report interval to 160 frames. Operating Considerations This setting may affect FER measurement speed and will affect the display rate of field.
Page 306 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter M NOTE: The preset values for the MS Id fields are: • Phone Num = 1111111111 • MIN2 MIN1 = 000000400 An all zero MIN number (000000000), which does not represent a valid phone number, will convert to the following phone number: 111111?111.
Page 307 IMSI - Allows entry of IMSI, consisting of MCC, MNC, and MSIN. This choice is displayed when IS-95A, TSB-74, KorPCS, ARIB T53, or J-STD-008 is selected in the "Protocol" field on page 344. HP-IB Examples “DISP CCNT;CDMA:MOBile:MSID ‘AUTO’“ selects “automatic” entry of the mobile station’s MIN and Phone Number through registration.
Page 308 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter M Operating Considerations for MS ID Field When a registration occurs, the field is updated with values from MS Database the mobile station that is currently under test. The field provides a MS Database feature at the end of its list of choices called *Clr All*.
Page 309 MS Report (Clear) field clears the contents of the CDMA Mobile MS Report (Clear) Reporting table. HP-IB Examples “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOBile:REPort:ClEar“ clears the contents of the CDMA Mobile Reporting table. Operating Considerations All numbers displayed in the CDMA Mobile Reporting table reflect the last pilot strength message received from a mobile station.
Page 310: Fields That Begin With The Letter N
Fields That Begin with the Letter N Fields That Begin with the Letter N Network ID This field allows entry of the cell site’s network identification (NID). HP-IB Example “DISP CCON;CDMA:CELL:CONFigure:NID 0“ sets the network identification of the simulated CDMA cell site to 0. Operating Considerations The mobile station stores the NID number it receives from the cell site and compares it with its home NID to determine if it is roaming.
Page 311 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter N HP-IB Example “DISP CCON;CDMA:CELL:CONFigure:NOMinal:POWer 0“ sets NOM_PWR to 0. Operating Considerations Nom Power is an adjustment to the mobile station’s open loop power level. The mobile station obtains this value prior to transmitting, as part of the Access Parameters Message.
Page 312 Pk/Avg compatibility with earlier firmware and software. • No Pk/Avg means that peak hold and video averaging are off. HP-IB Example “DISP CSP;CSP:TRACE:MHOLD ‘No Pk/Avg’” • Pk Hold means that peak hold is on. HP-IB Example “DISP CSP;CSP:TRACE:MHOLD ‘Pk Hold’”...
Page 313 • A-B displays the difference between the trace saved using Save B and the currently- displayed trace. The comparison can yield either losses or gains in amplitude. HP-IB Example “DISP CSP;CSP:TRACE:NORM ‘A only’” Operating Considerations The A-B function works correctly only if the Center Frequency and Span settings are the same for both signals.
Page 314 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter N Notch Freq This field sets the center frequency for the variable frequency notch filter. It is typically used for distortion and SINAD measurements at frequencies below or above the standard 1 kHz notch filter. This field is not displayed if your Test Set does not have this feature.
Page 315 This field allows entry of the number of page attempts the Test Set will perform when a call is made from the Test Set. The power-up or preset default value is one page attempt. HP-IB Example “CDMA:CELL:CONF:NPAG 2“ sets the Num Pages field to two.
Page 316: Fields That Begin With The Letter O
OCNS (Sector A Power) This field displays OCNS (Orthogonal Channel Noise Simulator). The Walsh code can be specified for OCNS, but OCNS power is not settable. HP-IB Example “DISP CGEN;CDMA:CELL:ASECtor:ORTHogonal:POWer?“ queries the relative power level of the Sector A OCNS source.
Page 317 OCNS (Sector B Power) This field displays Orthogonal Channel Noise Simulator (OCNS). The Walsh Code can also be specified for OCNS, but OCNS power is not settable. HP-IB Example “DISP CGEN;CDMA:CELL:BSECtor:ORTHogonal:POWer?“ queries the relative power level of the Sector B OCNS source.
Page 318 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter O Options This field is used to enter the instrument’s option number or numbers if any. Operating Considerations This field may be left blank, or otherwise may include other calling name options, for example: Printer options –...
Page 319 Alert (alert the mobile station) • MRI (mobile reported interference) request (NAMPS system type only) The ORDER field is updated with two separate HP-IB commands depending on the selected system type. The commands are: • :ORDER for system types AMPS, TACS, AND JTACS. This command is used to send an order type mobile station control message to the mobile station.
Page 320 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter O • :NORDer for system types NAMPS. This command is used to send an order type mobile station control message to the mobile station. The Access annunciator will light momentarily while the Test Set is sending the mobile station control message The :NORDer command is used to send an order type mobile station control message to the mobile station.
Page 321 This field allows entry of an originating phone’s address, identified by its phone number, which the mobile station will use when acknowledging reception of a SMS message. HP-IB Example “CDMA:SMS:TERM:OADD ‘1111111’” enters “1111111” in the Orig Addr field. Operating Considerations Refer to TIA/EIA IS-637 for detailed information about the Originating Address parameter in SMS point-to-point messages.
Page 322 When the Test Set is configured for PCS mobile station testing, and the Output Atten Hold field is set to “On”, the HP 83236 PCS INTERFACE’s attenuators are not allowed to switch. The Test Set’s attenuators, however, are allowed to switch to provide an adequate range of power for testing the range of open loop power control.
Page 323 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter O Output Heading: This field allows you to enter a heading for the test results printout (or CRT display). Screens Where Field is Present TESTS (Printer Setup, Execution Conditions) S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 324 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter O Output Port This field selects the RF output port on the Test Set or the HP 83236 PCS Interface, depending on the PCS Mode setting. • RF Out selects the RF IN/OUT port on the Test Set’s front panel when the PCS Intrfc Control field is set to Off.
Page 325 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter O Output Results For This field selects which test results are output. The underlined entry is the active choice. • All outputs all test results on to the location selected in the Output Results To: field.
Page 326: Fields That Begin With The Letter P
Call Processing Status Page Register Group Condition Register bit 3. “Call Processing Status Register Goup” in the Status Reporting chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide for further information. Screens Where Field is Present CALL CONTROL CALL DATA S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 327 (2400) and eighth (1200) rates are not allowed on the paging channel. • Full - 9600 bps • Half - 4800 bps HP-IB Example “DISP CCON;CDMA:CELL:CONFigure:PAGE:RATE ’FULL’“ sets the Page Rate field to full. Screens Where Field is Present CDMA CELL SITE CONFIGURATION Page Sent (annunciator) This annunciator lights when the CALL key is pressed.
Page 328 Paging (Sector A Power) This field allows the entry of paging E , the paging channel energy per PN chip relative to the total Sector A power. HP-IB Example “DISP CGEN;CDMA:CELL:ASECtor:PAGing:POWer -16dB“ − sets Sector A pilot power to 16 dB.
Page 329 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter P Parameter This column in the authentication results table lists the parameters that are used to authenticate a registration, page, or origination. These parameters are returned from the mobile in the Access Channel Registration, Page Response Message, or Origination Message.
Page 330 Test Set to establish serial communication with a PCS Interface. Operating Considerations Power to the Test Set must be cycled after changes to this field. The HP 83236 PCS Interface must be configured correctly, connected to the Test Set as shown in the HP 83236B User’s Guide, and power must be turned on.
Page 331 • phase error measurement • carrier feedthrough measurement HP-IB Example “DISP CTXT;CDMA:RHO:MEAS:PERR ‘Phs Error’” selects phase error from the list of choices. “DISP CTXT;MEASure:CDManalyzer:PHASe:ERRor?“ queries the phase error measurement result. Operating Considerations These measurements, along with Rho, frequency error, amplitude error, and time offset are made by DSP analysis techniques.
Page 332 Pilot (Sector B Power) This field allows the entry of pilot E , the pilot channel energy per PN chip relative to the Sector B power. HP-IB Example “DISP CGEN;CDMA:CELL:BSECtor:PILot:POWer -7dB“ − sets Sector B pilot power to 7 dB.
Page 333 Pilot Meas (Clear) This field allows the user to clear the contents of the CDMA Mobile Reporting table found on the CDMA MOBILE REPORTED PILOT STRENGTH screen. HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOBile:PILot:CLEar” displays the CDMA MOBILE REPORTED PILOT STRENGTH screen and clears the contents of the CDMA Mobile Reporting table.
Page 334 Operating Considerations PN Offsets can be changed for Sector A and Sector B on the CDMA GENERATOR CONTROL screen. HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOB:PIL:STR?“ queries the results displayed in the CDMA Mobile Reporting table. The value returned by the Test Set includes Status, PN Offset, Strength, and Keep for each pilot currently being tracked by the mobile station.
Page 335 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter P Programming Example 10 ! RE-STORE "C:\HPBASIC\READ_MRT" CLEAR SCREEN DIM Pil_str$[500] OUTPUT 714;"CDMA:MOB:PIL:STR?" ENTER 714;Pil_str$ Length=LEN(Pil_str$) Num_pn=(Length+1) DIV 68 !Determine number of Pilots in the table FOR I=1 TO Num_pn PRINT "Pilot";I;"status is ";Stat(I) Pnofst(I)=VAL(Pil_str$[18;16]) PRINT "Pilot";I;"PN Offset is";Pnofst(I)
Page 336 Fields That Begin with the Letter P PN Offset (Sector A Power) This field allows entry of the PN sequence offset for all Sector A code channels. HP-IB Example “DISP CGEN;CDMA:CELL:ASECtor:PNOFfset 0“ sets the pilot PN offset index to 0.
Page 337 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter P Port/Sweep This control performs two functions: • The upper field specifies the output port of the Tracking Generator. • The lower field specifies whether the Tracking Generator sweeps from low-to-high fre- quencies (Norm), or from high-to-low frequencies (Invert).
Page 338 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter P Power Cntl Step Size This field is displayed only when the is set to TIA/ "Protocol" field on page 344 EIA-95B. This field allows entry of the following closed loop power control step sizes: •...
Page 339 Calibrating the Test Set chapter of the HP 8924C Application Guide “Calibrating Channel Power Measurements” in the Calibrating the Test Set chapter of the HP 8924C Application Guide Operating Consideration, Calibrate field is displayed when is selected in the...
Page 340 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter P Power Step This field allows entry of the power increment (PWR_STEP). HP-IB Example “DISP CCON;CDMA:CELL:CONFigure:STEP:POWer 0“ sets PWR_STEP to 0. Operating Considerations This field specifies the step increase in transmit power between each access probe within an access probe sequence from a mobile station.
Page 341 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter P Printer Address This field is used to specify the address of an HP-IB printer. This field is only displayed if the field is set to HP-IB. Printer Port...
Page 342 Interactive • Urgent • Emergency HP-IB Example "CDMA:SMS:TERM:PRI ‘Urgent’" sets the Priority parameter to “Urgent”. Operating Considerations Each of these choices represent different levels of call priority. Refer to TIA/EIA IS-637 for detailed information about the Priority Indicator and its effect on the operation of the MSUT.
Page 343 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter P Procedure Library This field is used to select whether the new test procedure will use the current test’s library or no library. Library files contain all of the channel, parameter, and test name information used with the code file.
Page 344 MS ID field, and provides fields for entering the country code and network code on the CDMA Cell Site Configuration screen. See Also “Setting up a Call” chapter in the HP 8924C Application Guide Screens Where Field is Present CDMA CALL CONTROL S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 345 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter P Pwr Level This field allows entry of the voice mobile station attenuation code (VMAC). HP-IB Example “CDMA:CALL:AHANdoff:PLEVel 4“ sets the Pwr Level (VMAC) field to 4. Operating Considerations...
Page 346 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter P Pwr Lvl: - field is divided into two fields: Pwr Lvl: • The left-hand field displays the mobile station’s output power level assignment for the voice channel currently being used by the Test Set and the mobile station. A numeric value is only displayed when a mobile station is actively connected on a voice channel (that is, the Connect annunciator is lit).
Page 347 System Parameters, and is received by the mobile station soon after the mobile station finds service. See Also “Setting up a Call” chapter in the HP 8924C Application Guide Screens Where Field is Present CDMA CELL SITE CONFIGURATION S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 348: Fields That Begin With The Letter R
The 32-bit value entered in this field, Random Challenge Value, will be used by the mobile station during authentication procedures. RAND is sent to the mobile station on the Paging Channel Access Parameters Message. HP-IB Example “CDMA:CELL:CONF:AUTH:RAND?” queries the RAND field.
Page 349 AUTHENTICATION RANDSSD This field contains random data for computation of SSD (Shared Secret Data). RANDSSD is sent to the mobile station when an SSD Update is executed. HP-IB Example “CDMA:CELL:CONF:AUTH:RANDS?” queries the RANDSSD field. See also "SSD Update" field on page 407...
Page 350 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter R RANDSSD_1 RANDSSD_1 is the 24 most significant bits of the random number issued by the base station in the SSD Update Order. RANDSSD_1 is entered as a 6-digit hexadecimal value.
Page 351 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter R RANDSSD_3 RANDSSD_3 is the 8 least significant bits of the random number issued by the base station in the SSD Update Order. RANDSSD_3 is entered as a 2-digit hexadecimal value.
Page 352 RANDU RANDU is the 24-bit random number issued by the base station in the Unique Challenge Order. RANDU is entered as a 6-digit hexadecimal value. RANDU is user definable. HP-IB Example “CDMA:CELL:CONF:AUTH:RANDU?” queries the RANDU field See also "Uniq Chall" field on page 441...
Page 353 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter R Operating Considerations setting is primarily used when the instrument is operated by Hold All remote control, such as in an automated test system. Unless you have very specific reasons for disabling the automatic functions, you should set this field to when operating the instrument manually.
Page 354 All signals displayed are referenced to this line. This field is displayed when the field is set to Controls Main HP-IB Example “CSP:RLEV 0” sets the reference level to 0 dBm. Operating Considerations The unit-of-measure for the reference can be changed as needed. For instance, 0 dBm, 0.224 V, 107.0 dBmV, and 0.00100 W can all be used to represent the same...
Page 355 14.48 17.2 20.48 57.92 3707.2 167772.16 HP-IB Example OUTPUT 714;"CDMA:CELL:CONF:TREG:PER 29" sets the timer-based registration period to 29. Operating Considerations The range of values that can be entered in this field is 29 through 85. See Also Timer Reg field description, on page 425...
Page 356 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter R Register This field is used to initiate a registration of the mobile station that is connected to the Test Set. The Test Set must be in the active state (that is, the Active annunciator must be lit) before you can attempt to register the mobile station.
Page 357 • The mobile station power is cycled • The “Register” feature is selected by selecting this field or sending the HP-IB command shown above. • A call is made by pressing the CALL key with the MS ID mode Auto.
Page 358 Call Processing Status Register Register Group Condition Register bit 1. “Call Processing Status Register Group” in the Status Reporting chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide for further information. Screens Where Field is Present CALL CONTROL CDMA AUTHENTICATION Registering (annunciator) This annunciator lights when the Register field is selected.
Page 359 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter R Release This field is used to terminate an active voice channel connection with the mobile station. When the field is selected, a mobile station control message Release with a release order is sent to the mobile station on the forward voice channel. A mobile station must be actively connected on a voice channel to the Test Set (that is, the annunciator must be lit) before you can attempt to send a release...
Page 360 CONFIGURE screen is set to Chan This field re-tunes the Test Set to the selected channel number. If a call is currently connected, this field initiates a CDMA-to-CDMA hard handoff. HP-IB Example “DISP CCNT;CDMA:RFCHannel 283“ selects channel 283. Operating Considerations The mobile station must be programmed for the serving system of the RF Channel selected.
Page 361 RF channel standard’s your hardware is capable of providing. If you do not know if you HP 83236B is equipped with Option 007, one way to find out is to query the Test Set using the HP-IB Common Command,...
Page 362 0.05 1930.00 to 1989.95 1850.00 to 1909.95 −1000.0 −1.000 User Def 0 to 4095 790.0 to 969.999999* 790.0 to 969.999999* to 1000.0 to 1.000 1700.0 to 1999.999999* 1700.0 to 1999.999999* Requires HP 83236B Opt. 007 (Wideband) Requires HP 83236B S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 363 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter R RF Cnt Gate RF counter gate specifies how long the RF counter samples the signal before displaying the frequency. Specifying a shorter gate time may enable you to see frequency fluctuations that might not be seen using a longer gate time.
Page 364 Gen”) RF Gen Lvl This field is displayed only when the PCS Mode field is set to “On”, an HP 83236 PCS Interface is installed, and power has been cycled to configure the Test Set for PCS band testing. When this field is selected, the RF generator amplitude levels are calibrated across the frequency bands made available by the HP 83236 PCS Interface.
Page 365 Screens Where Field is Present CONFIGURE RF In/Ant This field is not displayed when the Test Set is configured to operate with an HP 83236B PCS Interface. This field selects the RF IN/OUT or ANT IN port for making RF measurements.
Page 366 This field is used to indicate losses or gains between the RF IN/OUT port and the device-under-test. If an HP 83236 PCS Interface is installed on the Test Set, the loss or gain is applied to the PCS Interface RF IN/OUT port.
Page 367 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter R RF Level Offset This field enables/disables the RF level offsets entered in the RF In/Out , and fields below it. Duplex Out Antenna In • When set to On, the RF Generator’s amplitude and RF Analyzer’s power measurement are offset by the values entered in these fields.
Page 368 Fields That Begin with the Letter R RF Out only This field is displayed only when the PCS Mode field is set to “On”, an HP 83236 PCS Interface is installed, and power has been cycled to configure the Test Set for PCS band testing.
Page 369 Fields That Begin with the Letter R RF Power This field displays I , the total power spectral density of Sector A power, Sector B power and AWGN. HP-IB Example “CDMA:RFP?” queries the RF Power level. Operating Considerations RF Power is controlled by settings in the...
Page 370 Fields That Begin with the Letter R Rgstr SID This field allows entry of the cell site’s alternate system identification (SID), used only for registration. HP-IB Example “DISP CCON;CDMA:CELL:CONFigure:RSID 0“ sets the register network identification of the simulated CDMA cell site to 0.
Page 371 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter R RX/TX Cntl This function controls automatic screen changes between the RX TEST and TX TEST screens during radio testing. It is divided into two fields: field enables/disables automatic switching between the RX Auto/Manual TEST and TX TEST screens under certain testing conditions.
Page 372 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter R Selecting this field runs the IBASIC program. Screens Where Field is Present TESTS (IBASIC Controller) Run Test Selecting this field loads and runs the test chosen in the Select Procedure field.
Page 373: Fields That Begin With The Letter S
5970Hz • 6000Hz • 6030Hz HP-IB Example “CDMA:CALL:AHAN:SAT’6000Hz’“ sets the SAT field to 6000 Hz. Operating Considerations During a CDMA-to-analog handoff, the Test Set sends a message to the mobile station assigning this supervisory audio tone to the analog call.
Page 374 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S SAT: field is divided into two fields: SAT: • The left-hand field displays the current SAT tone frequency assignment for the current voice channel being used by the Test Set and the mobile station. The Sat field only displays a value when the system type is set to AMPS, TACS, JTACS or when NAMPS Ch Loc: is set to Wide.
Page 375 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S Sat Tol This field is displayed only for NAMPS system type. This field is used to select the Sat tolerance. When set to Narrow the Sat limit is ±...
Page 376 Disk is used with external disk drives. The Mode field must be set to Control to access the drive. Also, the HP-IB address of the drive must be entered in the External Disk Specification field of the TESTS (External Devices) screen.
Page 377 This field provides control of the Sector A forward CDMA channel generator output level. Forward CDMA channel power is expressed in units of dBm in a 1.23 MHz bandwidth. HP-IB Example “CDMA:CELL:ASECtor:STATe ON“ turns on Sector A. “CDMA:CELL:ASECtor -100 dBm“...
Page 378 This field provides control of the Sector B forward CDMA channel generator power level (Also referred to as I ). Forward CDMA channel power is expressed in units of dBm/ 1.23 MHz bandwidth. HP-IB Example “DISP CGEN;CDMA:CELL:BSECtor:BWPower -100 dBm“ − sets Sector B’s power to 100 dBm.
Page 379 Procedure files contain a subset of the library file. This is where you save all of your own frequency, parameter, test sequence, specification, and system configuration information. To save a file to an external disk drive, you must enter the drive’s HP-IB address into the field on the TESTS (External External Disk Specification Devices) screen.
Page 380 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S Send Word The Send Word field is an immediate action field. The current word in the field is immediately sent to the mobile station. The Message Send Word command is only intended for use with MSMessOrd and does not provide any method for controlling the timing of the word sent to the mobile station.
Page 381 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S Serial Baud This field selects the baud rate for serial communications when using the rear- panel serial port. Selecting this field displays a list of baud rate choices. This setting is maintained after the instrument is turned off.
Page 382 User Data sent, the annunciator is cleared, and the MS Ack Rcvd MS Ack Cause Code field is cleared. HP-IB Example "CDMA:SMS:TERM:SEND" sends the message contained in the field. User Data Operating Considerations After a message is sent, the Test Set waits for an acknowledgment from the mobile station that the message was received.
Page 383 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S Set Message Choices: ACCESS Standard Equivalent: Access Type Parameters Global Action Message Message Fields: ACT, BIS, DCC, END, OHD, Parity, RSVD, T1T2 BSChalCon Standard Equivalent: Base Station Challenge Order Confirmation Word Message Fields: AUTHBS, Parity, RSVD1, RSVD2, SCC, T1T2 C-FILMESS Standard Equivalent: Control-filler Message...
Page 384 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S FVC SSD1 Standard Equivalent: First SSD Update Order Word Message Fields: Parity, RANDSSD_1, RSVD, T1T2 FVC SSD2 Standard Equivalent: Second SSD Update Order Word Message Fields: Parity, RANDSSD_2, RSVD, T1T2 FVC SSD3 Standard Equivalent: Third SSD Update Order Word Message Fields: Parity, RANDSSD_3, RSVD, T1T2...
Page 385 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S NCH ASN Standard Equivalent: FCC Narrow Channel Assignment Message Message Fields: CHAN, C12, C13, DSCC, Parity, RSVD, T1T2, VMAC NHO MES Standard Equivalent: Narrow Handoff Message Message Fields: CHAN, CTYP, C12, C13, DSCC, OE, Parity, PDSCC, RSVD, T1T2, VMAC NMS FVC Standard Equivalent: FVC Mobile Station Control Message...
Page 386 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S REG INC Standard Equivalent: Registration Increment Global Action Message Message Fields: ACT, DCC, END, OHD, Parity, REGINCR, RSVD, T1T2, SPC WORD1 Standard Equivalent: System Parameter Overhead Message Word 1 Message Fields: DCC, NAWC, OHD, Parity, RSVD, S1D1, T1T2 SPC WORD2 Standard Equivalent: System Parameter Overhead Message Word 2...
Page 387 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S Call Bit - Set Message Field Descriptions Global Action Field. Output response of the authentication algorithm initiated by the Base AUTHBS Station Challenge order. Most significant bits of number of allowable bit errors. Least significant bits of number of allowable bit errors.
Page 388 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S Control filler message field 1. All bits must be set as indicated. Control filler message field 2. All bits must be set as indicated. Control filler message field 3. All bits must be set as indicated. Control filler message field 4.
Page 389 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S The most significant 24-bits of the random number issued by the RANDSSD_1 base station in the SSD Update Order. The subsequent 24-bits (following RANSSSD_1) of the random RAND_SSD2 number issued by the base station in the SSD Update Order.
Page 390 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S This field displays whether the serial number word is sent to the mobile station. • Set to ‘1’ if the serial number word is sent. • Set to ‘0’ if the serial number word is not sent. SAT color code field.
Page 391 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S Settling This field selects the settling time for making AF measurements. Lower frequency signals require additional settling time ( ). Higher frequency measurements Slow require less settling time ( Fast Operating Considerations ≤...
Page 392 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S SID MSB This field is used to set the system identification number (SID) of the Test Set. field is an immediate action field. If the field is selected and changed, the signaling message(s) being sent on the forward control channel are immediately changed.
Page 393 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S SINAD This is the default measurement for this field. Selecting this field displays the following measurement choices: SINAD Distn (Distortion) (Signal to Noise Ratio) AF Freq DC Level Current (DC only) Operating Considerations...
Page 394 CDMA SMS Status Register Condition Register. A BCD value of 1 is assigned to the SMS In Progress status bit. See Also CDMA SMS Status Register Group Bit Assignments in the HP 8924C Users Guide, Status Reporting Screens Where Annunciator is Present...
Page 395 This field is a one-of-many field used to select the type of measurement to be made by the Audio Frequency Analyzer on the audio signal being measured. See “Measure” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax.
Page 396 This field is used to enter the parameter SOFT_SLOPE. This field is displayed only when TIA/EIA-95B is selected in the "Protocol" field on page 344 HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOB:PARM:SSLope 3” enters 3in the Soft Slope field. Operating Considerations This field setting, along with Add Intcpt and Drop Intcp control the way that the mobile station manages pilot sets during soft handoffs.
Page 397 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S Softer Handoff This field controls softer handoffs. HP-IB Example “CDMA:CALL:SHAN ‘ON’” begins a softer handoff. Operating Considerations annunciator in the field must be lit before a softer Connected Call Status handoff can be performed.
Page 398 When Softer Handoff the handoff is ended, the annunciator goes out. Softer Handoff HP-IB Example “DISP CCNT;STATus:CDMA:CONDition?“ queries the CDMA condition register. Operating Considerations During a softer handoff, a handoff direction message is sent to the mobile station to add Sector B to its active set.
Page 399 . This field sets the Controls Main span of frequencies to be displayed on the screen. HP-IB Example “DISP CSP;CSP:SPAN 3 MHZ“ sets the frequency span to 3 MHz. Operating Considerations When the Tracking Generator is used, the span also defines the frequency sweep range.
Page 400 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S Speaker Vol Speaker Volume enables/disables the instrument’s internal speaker. When selected, the VOLUME control knob operates normally. When is selected, the speaker is disconnected. Screens Where Field is Present AF ANALYZER Spec (Pass/Fail Limits) Selecting this field displays the TESTS (Pass/Fail Limits) screen.
Page 401 (although squelch still affects whether the demodulated signal can be heard while viewing the RF signal). Trying to read a squelched measurement using HP-IB will cause your program to halt until the squelch is either turned down, a measurement is made, or until a program time-out aborts the measurement process.
Page 402 Fields That Begin with the Letter S Srch Win A This field allows entry of the search-window size for the active set and candidate set. HP-IB Example “DISP CCON;CDMA:CELL:CONFigure:AWIN 5“ sets search-window A to 5. Operating Considerations The mobile station searches for the strongest pilot channel signal and usable multipath components of the pilot channel signals included in the active and candidate sets.
Page 403 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S Srch Win N This field allows entry of the search-window size for the neighbor set. HP-IB Example “DISP CCON;CDMA:CELL:CONFigure:NWIN 5“ sets search-window N to 5. Operating Considerations The mobile station searches for the strongest pilot channel signal and usable multipath components of the pilot channel signals included in the neighbor set.
Page 404 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S Srch Win R This field allows entry of search-window size for the remaining set. HP-IB Example “DISP CCON;CDMA:CELL:CONFigure:RWIN 5“ sets search-window R to 5. Operating Considerations The mobile station searches for the strongest pilot channel signal and usable multipath components of the pilot channel signals included in the remaining set.
Page 405 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S SSDA The :SSDA command is only available through the remote users interface. No field is displayed for this function on the test set. The user can enter a valid value into the Test Set along with other necessary shared secret data to avoid the SSD Upd process at the start of testing to reduce testing time.
Page 406 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S SSDB The :SSDB command is only available through the remote users interface. No field is displayed for this function on the test set. The user can enter a valid value into the Test Set along with other necessary shared secret data to avoid the SSD Upd process at the start of testing to reduce testing time.
Page 407 If a valid ESN is not found, the Test Set will beep and display the following message: Cannot perform SSD Update until the phone has registered See Also Authentication Tests, HP 8924C Application Guide Screens Where Field is Present CDMA AUTHENTICATION S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 408 The CDMA Mobile Reporting table can be cleared by selecting the MS Report field. (Clear) HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOB:PIL:STR?“ queries the results displayed in the CDMA Mobile Reporting table. The value returned by the Test Set includes Status, PN Offset, Strength, and Keep for each pilot currently being tracked by the mobile station.
Page 409 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S Programming example for Status Field 10 ! RE-STORE "C:\HPBASIC\READ_MRT" CLEAR SCREEN DIM Pil_str$[500] OUTPUT 714;"CDMA:MOB:PIL:STR?" ENTER 714;Pil_str$ Length=LEN(Pil_str$) Num_pn=(Length+1) DIV 68 !Determine number of Pilots in the table FOR I=1 TO Num_pn Stat(I)=VAL(Pil_str$[1;16]) PRINT "Pilot";I;"status is ";Stat(I)
Page 410 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S Measurement Message to the Test Set. The Test Set will then display “Candidate” under the Status column for Sector B (Sector A and Sector B are identified by their PN Offsets).
Page 411 This field allows entry of the number of power control bits that the Test Set will send to the mobile station through the power control subchannel when the field is selected. Execute HP-IB Example “DISP CTXR;CDMA:PCONtrol:STEPs 100” selects 100 power control bits to be sent on the power control subchannel. Operating Considerations...
Page 412 T_Comp fields. The CDMA Mobile Reporting table can be cleared by selecting the MS Report (Clear) field. HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOB:PIL:STR?“ queries the results displayed in the CDMA Mobile Reporting table. The value returned by the Test Set includes Status, PN Offset, Strength, and Keep for each pilot currently being tracked by the mobile station.
Page 413 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S NOTE: If no values are displayed in the CDMA Mobile Reporting table, the query example shown above will return only the line feed character. Programming Example for Strength Field 10 ! RE-STORE "C:\HPBASIC\READ_MRT"...
Page 414 Sync (Sector A Power) This field allows the entry of Sync E , the sync channel energy per PN chip relative to the total sector power. HP-IB Example “DISP CGEN;CDMA:CELL:ASECtor:SYNC:POWer -16dB“ − sets Sector A pilot power to 16 dB.
Page 415 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter S System Type This field is used to select the type of cellular system (AMPS, NAMPS, TACS, JTACS, NTACS, DAMPS, DCCH) to be simulated. field is an immediate action field. That is, whenever the System Type field is changed, the change is reflected immediately in the System Type...
Page 416 AMPS • TACS • JTACS (displayed only when the Protocol field is set to ARIB T53) HP-IB Example “CDMA:CALL:AHANdoff:CHANnel:STYPe ‘AMPS’“ selects the AMPS system type for a CDMA to analog handoff. Screens Where Field is Present CDMA CALL CONTROL S:\hp8924c\REFGUIDE\MANUAL\fields.chp...
Page 417: Fields That Begin With The Letter T
Fields That Begin with the Letter T Fields That Begin with the Letter T T_Add This field allows entry of the pilot detection threshold T_ADD. HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOBile:TADD 32“ sets T_ADD to 32. Operating Considerations If the mobile station finds that the Sector B pilot’s signal strength has exceeded...
Page 418 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter T T_Drop This field allows entry of the pilot drop threshold (T_DROP). HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOBile:TDR 40“ sets T_DROP to 40. Operating Considerations When the annunciator is lit, Sector A and Sector B are added Softer Handoff to the mobile station’s Active list.
Page 419 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter T T_TDrop This field allows entry of the handoff drop timer’s value (T_DROP). HP-IB Example “DISP CMOB;CDMA:MOBile:TTDRop 2“ sets T_TDROP to 2. Operating Considerations When the annunciator is lit , Sector A and Sector B are added Softer Handoff to the mobile station’s Active list.
Page 420 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter T Test Name This field displays the names of the tests available from the software package or program currently selected. As you turn the knob, the for the Test Name corresponding step appears above the test’s Description Screens Where Field is Present...
Page 421 When lit, these Test Status annunciators indicate that an event took place or that a condition exists. All status annunciators can be queried over HP-IB. "Connected (annunciator)" on page 421 "Svc Opt 2/9 (annunciator)" on page 421 "Testing (annunciator)"...
Page 422 See Also Traffic Data Mode field description, on page 430 Testing (annunciator) This annunciator is lit when a FER test is in progress HP-IB Example “DISP CRXT;STATus:CDMA:CONDition?“ queries the CDMA condition register. Passed (annunciator) This annunciator is lit when an FER test has passed. An FER test passes when the measured FER is less than the target FER (as set in the FER Spec field) with the specified confidence level (as set in the Confidence field).
Page 423 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter T HP-IB Example “DISP CRXT;STATus:CDMA:CONDition?“ queries the CDMA condition register. If bit 9 is set (a decimal value of 512), the failed condition is true. Max Frames (annunciator) This annunciator is lit when an FER test terminates by reaching the number of frames entered for maximum frames to test.
Page 424 The time offset measurement is the timing difference between the beginning of a Test Set generated frame, as measured at the Test Set’s front panel connector, and the beginning of the same frame received on the reverse link. HP-IB Example “DISP CTXT;MEASure:CDManalyzer:TIME:OFFS?“ queries the CDMA time offset measurement result.
Page 425 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter T Time Offset (Negative) This field allows setting of a negative time offset for measuring CDMA signals. HP-IB Example “CONFigure:MMToffset ‘Normal’“ Screens Where Field is Present CONFIGURE Timer Reg...
Page 426 Traffic Rho as the current Rho measurement. “DISP CTXT;MEASure:CDManalyzer:RHO?“ queries the current Rho measurement result. HP-IB commands for selecting rho measurement modes are not available yet. Operating Considerations Rho is defined as the percentage of the mobile station’s signal waveform that cross-correlates with an ideal signal waveform carrying the same data.
Page 427 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter T To Screen These fields are used to choose which of the Test Set’s screens to display. CDMA • CALL CNTL • CELL CONF • CDMA GEN • RX TEST •...
Page 428 This field allows the entry of Sector A traffic E , the energy per PN chip for the forward traffic channel level relative to the total sector power. The Walsh code can also be specified for the traffic channel. HP-IB Example “CDMA:CELL:ASECtor:TRAFfic:STATe ON“ “DISP CGEN;CDMA:CELL:ASECtor:TRAFfic:POWer -16dB“ −...
Page 429 , the energy per PN chip for the forward traffic channel level relative to the total sector power. The Walsh code can also be specified for the traffic channel. HP-IB Example “DISP CGEN;CDMA:CELL:BSECtor:TRAFfic:POWer -16dB“ − sets Sector B’s pilot power to 16 dB.
Page 430 - normal traffic (for rate set 2 vocoders, displayed when the • Svc Opt 32768 Protocol field is set to TSB-74 or J-STD-008) HP-IB Example “DISP CCNT;CDMA:CALL:TRAFfic:DATA:MODE ‘SVC OPT 1’“ selects service option 1. Operating Considerations Data loopback is used during most mobile station tests.
Page 431 This annunciator lights when the Test Set is transmitting a forward CDMA channel. When an analog screen is selected the status of the annunciator Transmitting when queried over HP-IB is "Off." HP-IB Example “DISP CCNT;STATus:CDMA:COND?” queries the CDMA condition register. Bit 2 will be set whenever the Transmitting annunciator is lit.
Page 432 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter T Trig-Delay The trigger delay is used to specify the time relationship between the trigger and displayed signal. • Positive values delay the measurement trigger by a specific period. The delayed trigger point is the left edge of the screen.
Page 433 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter T Tune Freq This field is displayed on the screens listed below when the RF Display field on the CONFIGURE screen is set to “Freq”. RF analyzer tune frequency sets the center frequency for the RF signal to be analyzed.
Page 434 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter T Tune Mode This field is displayed on the screens listed below when the RF Display field on the CONFIGURE screen is set to “Freq”. This field selects Automatic or Manual tuning of the RF Analyzer. tuning causes the RF Analyzer to find the signal with the greatest amplitude Auto >-36 dBm, and to set the Tune Frequency for that signal.
Page 435 Four dashes (----) indicates that there is no carrier frequency present to measure. “Measure” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax. Refer to the for information on how to read "Display"...
Page 436 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter T TX Frequency This measurement area is used to display transmitter frequency. The type of measurement displayed depends on the setting in the TX TEST, Tune Mode DUPLEX TEST, or RF ANALYZER screen being set to Auto.
Page 437 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter T TX Power Transmitter Power measures RF power at the RF IN/OUT port. Operating Considerations Only the RF IN/OUT port can be used for measuring TX Power. When the Input is set to , four dashes (- - - -) appear in place of digits for this...
Page 438 Four dashes (----) indicates that there is no carrier present to measure. See “Measure” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax. A nonzero value would only be displayed in the connected state (that is, the annunciator is lit).
Page 439 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter T TX Pwr Meas This field is displayed on the screens listed below when the PCS Intrfc Control field on the CONFIGURE screen is set to “On”. The transmitter power measurement field specifies how transmitter power measurements are made: •...
Page 440 ANALYZER “RF Analyzer” in the HP-IB Command Syntax chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for programming command syntax. CAUTION: RF power must not be applied while zeroing. Set the RF Generator screen’s Amplitude field to off to prevent internal cross-coupling into the power detector while zeroing.
Page 441: Fields That Begin With The Letter U
Unique Challenge-Response procedure. Operating Considerations A Unique Challenge verifies that the mobile station and Test Set possess the same sets of Shared Secret Data (SSD). Refer to the HP 8924C Application Guide, Authentication Tests, for a description of performing Unique Challenge- Response.
Page 442 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter U Uniq Chall (annunciator) This annunciator, when lit, indicates that a Unique Challenge has been sent to the mobile, and the Test Set is waiting for a response. See Also Call Status field description, on page 189 Uniq Chall field description, on page 441 Screens Where Field is Present...
Page 443 User Data (ASCII or Hex) This field accepts up to 64 ASCII or up to 128 Hex characters to be sent in an SMS Data Burst Message. HP-IB Example “CDMA:SMS:MDM ‘ASCII’” selects “ASCII” data entry mode for the User Data field.
Page 444 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter V Fields That Begin with the Letter V VC Order This field is used to send an order on the forward voice channel to the Mobile Station with authentication active. The field is only visible when VC Order authentication is activated and the mobile is assigned a voice channel.
Page 445 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter V Vert/div Vertical sensitivity sets the vertical amplitude per division. Operating Considerations The value for this field is selected from a list of choices. Depending on the AF Analyzer’s setting, the units for this field may AF Anl In be in Volts, kHz, or Percent (AM).
Page 446 This column of fields displays the Walsh code for the Pilot, Sync, and Paging channels. and provides an entry field for Traffic and OCNS Walsh codes. HP-IB Example “DISP CGEN;CDMA:CELL:ASEC:TRAF:WALS 8” sets Sector A’s traffic channel to Walsh code 8.
Page 447 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with the Letter X Fields That Begin with the Letter X Xmt Pace The transmit pace field is used when transmitting serial data. • Xon/Xoff lets the receiving device “talk” to the Test Set to alter the rate of the data being sent.
Page 448 Chapter 4, Description of Fields Fields That Begin with a Number Fields That Begin with a Number 1 of N The 1 of N field instructs the Test Set how many times to send a system parameter overhead message. The message contains RAND values, RAND_A and RAND_B.
Page 449 Index - - - - Symbols Numerics meaning of, ACP level *Clr All* 1 kHz Tone measurement *RST Data Type meaning of, squelch 10 MHz OVEN OUT connector meaning of, TX frequency error 10 MHz REF OUTPUT connector meaning of, TX power 16X CHIP OUTPUT connector measurement 1X CHIP OUTPUT connector...
Page 450 AMPS Call Control screen. See Addr field Scope To Also Call Control screen address Settling AMPS system type ADRS key AMPS-TACS HP-IB, external devices Speaker ALC simulated system HP-IB, printer Speaker Vol Analog Meas screen HP-IB, test set TX Freq Error AF Anl In...
Page 451 Index calibration 600 ohm impedance frequency, markers description backspace key input port floating Band Class level, markers grounded CDMA Call Control analyzer, RF Audio In Lo field Band Class field frequency AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT bandwidth measurements connector adjacent channel power sensitivity AUDIO OUT connector IF filter...
Page 452 Index Page CDMA Authentication screen Page annunciator A_Key Digits C Max EIRP Phone Num Authen C Op Modes Pwr Lvl Authen Data Clear Calibrate field (Power Meas) Register Call Status calibration Register annunciator Check Digits channel power measurement Release Data Type RSSI Thresh Expected spectrum analyzer...
Page 453 Index Cntry Code Phs Error Sector A Power Esc Mode Power Meas Sector B Power Init Power RF Power Softer Handoff Max Req Seq Sector A Power Status Max Rsp Seq Time Offset Strength Network ID TM Rho T_Add Netwrk Code Traffic Data Mode T_Comp Nom Power...
Page 454 COMPOSITE VIDEO connector measurement, dc Chan Power field Chan Power Meas Intrvl field Confidence field Current field Chan Space field configuration customer support, HP Chan Std field call control CDMA CALL CONTROL Configure screen screen Alt Pwr Ms Cal Bands Change field...
Page 455 Index detector FM Coupling peak FM Deviation dashes functional block diagram meaning of, ACP level selecting IF Filter measurement Detector field Input Port meaning of, squelch deviation Output Port meaning of, TX power RF Gen Freq measurement digital supervisory audio tone SINAD Data Length field data loopback...
Page 456 Index External Disk Specification field Eb/Nt field Failed annunciator external FM input Echo Test Status external load resistance Data Type FER field external modulation input Echo Delay field FER Report Clear field External Reference field EEX key Fer Spec field electronic serial number FF at End field decimal...
Page 457 AF functions frequency offset frequency HP-IB Address field tracking generator level HP-IB connector generator, RF HP-IB operation, squelch effects amplitude frequency output port reference frequency generator, tracking frequency frequency offset output port sweep sweep frequency range...
Page 458 Index Intensity field interactions I/O Configure screen J-Std-008 protocol high-power/low-power Data Length JTACS channel standard measurements HP-IB Address JTACS simulated system Range Hold and other fields IBASIC Echo JTACS system type Inst Echo RF generator/analyzer, RF Mobile Pwr offset Mode...
Page 459 Index SCOPE SHIFT k1’ through k3’ leakage SPEC ANL Keep field ACP measurement SPECTRUM keyboard Length field TX TEST, analog external level TX TEST, CDMA keying unit-of-measure effect on amplitude AF generator 1 up-arrow external transmitter oscilloscope USER keys reference for spectrum analyzer KOR PCS protocol ADRS spectrum analyzer...
Page 460 Index dc level external, FM external, input Main distortion input spectrum analyzer controls input, coupling Main Menu field FM deviation sensitivity, input manual operation frequency error, transmitter MODULATION INPUT connector manual tuning coupling Marker frequency, transmitter description spectrum analyzer controls RF power for modulating RF generator Marker Pos field...
Page 461 Index Output Atten Hold field Output Heading field n Down OCNS (Sector A Power) field Output Port field power control bits OCNS (Sector B Power) field Output Results For field n Up offset Output Results To field power control bits frequency, RF overpower names, for printouts...
Page 462 PRINT key called by mobile Print Printer Setup field mobile station, entering Print Title field mobile station, reading printer phone numbers, HP customer connecting support model Phs Error field Printer Address field Pilot field (Sector A Power) Printer Port field...
Page 463 Index RELEASE key RF Channel field (CDMA) remote operation RF Cnt Gate field mode RF counter procedure location squelch effects sampling total available Res BW field RF Display field Ramp reset RF Gen Freq field power control bits measurement RF GEN key RAND field Reset field RF Gen Lvl field...
Page 464 Index RF In/Out field Carrier RF input Manual sampling selecting port AF counter RF Level Offset field RF counter RF Offset field SAT color code RF output SAT field (analog) selecting port SAT field (CDMA) RF power Sat Tol field exceeding limits SAVE key measurement...
Page 465 Call Status squelch oscilloscope Softer Handoff field effects on decoder rate, spectrum analyzer software, running effects on HP-IB operation time per division source effects on oscilloscope tracking generator oscilloscope effects on remote operation Sync (Sector A Power) field peak detector...
Page 466 Index Main Menu view of Sngl Step Tests (Save/Delete Procedure) T_Add field view of screen T_Comp field Tests (Main Menu) screen Code Location T_Drop field Channel Information Enter Procedure Filename T_Tdrop field Cnfg External Devices Main Menu TACS channel standard Continue Pass Word TACS system type...
Page 467 Index encoder, oscilloscope external, oscilloscope Uncal annunciator variable frequency notch filter internal channel power measurement internal, oscilloscope VC Order field level Uniq Chall annunciator version number, firmware negative edge Call Status Vert Offset field positive edge Uniq Chall field Vert/div field signal CDMA Authentication screen vertical offset, oscilloscope...
Page 468 Index Walsh field (Sector A) Xmt Pace field YES key Walsh field (Sector B) Xon/Xoff word abbreviated address extended address first word of called address number of additional word coming reverse voice channel order confirmation message second word of called address serial number Index...
Page 469 Index Zero field (Power Meas) zero reference, transmitter power zeroing average power measurements measurement offset power meter Index S:\HP8924C\REFGUIDE\BOOK\refguide.IX...

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