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RN200 mmWave OTA Test System
AeroGT Labs
October 20, 2022

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  • Page 1 RN200 mmWave OTA Test System AeroGT Labs October 20, 2022...
  • Page 2 No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in any retrieval system of any nature without prior written from AeroGT Labs. Notice This document may be updated due to product upgrades or for other reasons. AeroGT Labs will not notify you such information updates. File name...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Product Introduction ..............................1 1.1 System Overview ............................. 1 1.2 System Structure .............................. 1 1.3 Product Features .............................. 4 1.4 System Functions ............................. 5 2 Hardware Introduction ..............................7 2.1 System Layout ..............................7 2.2 Coordinate Systems ............................8 2.3 Interface Panel ..............................

  • Page 4: Product Introduction

    The software platform provides a convenient development method that enables the platform to run user-defined tests. The RN200’s (Figure 1) all-in-one design makes it easy to install and relocate in a typical office or laboratory environment.
  • Page 5 Compact Field OTA Test System Figure 2: RN200 Block Diagram Each RN200 module is described as follows. 1. The baseband test module ODC200 VSG/VSA, designed for vector signal generation and analysis, is ideal for 5G non-signaling FR1/FR2 testing. Its multiple RF input/output channels support the real parallel test, which can improve test efficiency and significantly reduce the test cost.
  • Page 6 4. Absorbing material is one of the core components of an anechoic chamber. The RN200 is equipped with GTS EPP rigid foam absorbers. Its optimized structure design ensures excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performance.

  • Page 7: Product Features

    By turning the RN200 into a full-function test system, the RN200 can cover passive test, active test and RF performance test; it can also be upgraded to support mmWave phase/amplitude calibration and radar target simulations.

  • Page 8: System Functions

    RN200 Mono Software User Manual 1.4 System Functions The RN200’s system functions are shown in Table 1. FUNCTION TEST CASE DESCRIPTION Antenna pattern for 3/4 S21 amplitude and phase response Passive Test hemisphere Tx test Transmission antenna pattern, TRP, 3D...
  • Page 9 Dimensions 24.4 x 37.2 x 27.8 inch Max. DUT Weight <5 kg Passive Test Accuracy <1 dB TRP Accuracy <1 dB Repeatability <0.5 dB Compatibility Support built-in test module and standard test instruments Table 2: Technical Specifications of the RN200...

  • Page 10: Hardware Introduction

    2 Hardware Introduction 2.1 System Layout The mmWave chamber inner structure is shown in Figure 3. Figure 3: RN200’s Inner Structure The RN200’s major hardware modules are listed in Table 3. Module Name Description Feeds With H and V polarization...

  • Page 11: Coordinate Systems

    RN200 Mono Software User Manual 2.2 Coordinate Systems The RN200 coordinate systems are shown in Figure 4. Figure 4: Coordinate Systems 2.3 Interface Panel The RN200 interface panel is shown in Figure 5. Figure 5: Interface Panel Diagram...
  • Page 12 RN200 Mono Software User Manual The RN200 interface panel is described in Table 4. Name Description Power on or off the hardware. After the system boots up, the light on Power Button the button will turn green. Turn to "Internal Instrument" to use the built-in test module.

  • Page 13: System Diagram

    Figure 6: Passive Test System Diagram (with ODC200) Cables connection instructions: 1. Direct connection to the RN200 to the control PC via the LAN port with an RJ45 cable or connect to a network switch (optional) firstly then connect to the control PC indirectly.
  • Page 14 RN200 Mono Software User Manual Figure 7: Passive Test System Diagram (with Test Instrument) Cables connection instructions: 1. Connect both the device’s LAN port and the VNA’s LAN port to a network switch; then connect the control PC to a network switch with an RJ45 cable.

  • Page 15: Active Test / Rf Test

    Figure 8: Active/RF test system diagram (with ODC200) Cables connection instructions: 1. Directly connect the RN200 to the control PC via the LAN port with an RJ45 cable or through a network switch (optional). 2. Use a USB cable, and connect the device’s USB Type-B port on the interface panel with a...

  • Page 16: Active/Signaling Rf Test With Test Instrument

    3. Connect the uplink/downlink signal of the wireless tester/instrument to the SPDT (RF switch) and connect the two output ports of SPDT to the H and V ports of the RN200. 4. Connect communication signal from wireless tester/instrument to the CA port of the RN200 directly.
  • Page 17 Connect the uplink/downlink signals of the signal analyzer/signal generator to the SPDT (RF switch), and connect the two output ports of SPDT to the H and V ports of The RN200. Note: When using the external instruments, users must prepare the test instrument and SPDT,...

  • Page 18: Unpacking Instructions

    Take caution not to prevent damage to the product during unpacking. Please refer to Figure 11 for precautions. Picture 11: Device Warning Label The part list for the RN200 mmWave OTA test system is shown in Table 5. Product Name Quantity...
  • Page 19 RN200 Mono Software User Manual Figure 12: RN200 mmWave OTA Chamber Figure 13: 110V 10A Power Cord...
  • Page 20 RN200 Mono Software User Manual Figure 14: CAT6 LAN Cable Figure 15: USB Type-A to Type-B Data Cable...

  • Page 21: Installation Guide

    2. Connect the power cord to the RN200; then plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Connect a LAN cable to the LAN port of the RN200. Connect the other end of the cable to a router or network switch; then connect a LAN cable from the router or switch to the...

  • Page 22: System Power On

    RN200 Mono Software User Manual 6 System Power On 1. Connect the power cord and turn the instrument switch to "Internal Instrument." 2. Press the power button; the button should turn green. 3. The signal indicator will flashes yellow, indicating the controlling and testing module is booting up.

  • Page 23: Safety And Warning

    RN200 Mono Software User Manual 7 Safety and Warning 7.1 Precautions of device usage 1. Please use the provided packing crate to transport the device; please exercise care when transporting the device to avoid damage. 2. Do not place the device in a vibrating environment as this may damage the product.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    RN200 Mono Software User Manual 8 Maintenance 8.1 Cable and grounding inspection Please check the device’s cable and grounding connections each month. 1. Check and tighten the RF cable connections with a torque wrench. 2. All device cables connectors should be tightly secured.
  • Page 25 When starting up the 2. The system 2. Configure the PC control software, the computer and the and the RN200 to be on the RN200 can not be located RN200 are not same local area network. configured in the same local area network.

  • Page 26: Abnormal Test Results

    4. Use another DUT and re-run the test. 9.3 Device Verification 1. Before starting to use the RN200 for a test, please use a DUT (golden unit) that has stable performance to perform the OTA system verification. 2. Short-term repeatability test: execute consecutive tests twice with expected result variation Passive/TRP <...

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