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We reserve the right to make design changes without notice. Trademarks Aeroflex is a trademark of Aeroflex Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. Stabilock is a registered trademark of Aeroflex Ltd.
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Table of contents About this guide Purpose and scope ....... . . VIII Assumptions .
About this guide This section contains the following information: – ’Purpose and scope’ on page viii – ’Assumptions’ on page viii – ’Related information’ on page viii – ’Technical assistance’ on page ix – ’Conventions’ on page ix 2305 Stabilock...
2305 Stabilock’s features and capabilities. This guide includes task-based instructions that describe how to install and use the 2305 Stabilock. Additionally, this guide provides a description of Aeroflex’s warranty, services, and repair information, including terms and conditions of the licensing agreement. Assumptions This guide is intended for novice and intermediate users who want to use the 2305 Stabilock effectively and efficiently.
Technical assistance Technical assistance If you need assistance or have questions related to the use of this product, call Aeroflex’s technical support. Contact numbers are given at the end of this document. Conventions This guide uses naming conventions and symbols, as described in the following tables.
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About this guide Conventions Table 2 Keyboard and menu conventions Description Example A plus sign + indicates Press Ctrl+s simultaneous keystrokes. A comma indicates consec- Press Alt+f,s utive keystrokes. A slanted bracket indicates On the menu bar, click Start > Program Files. choosing a submenu from menu.
Safety notes This chapter provides the safety notes for the 2305 Stabilock. Topics discussed in this chapter include: – ’Precautions’ on page xii – ’External power supply’ on page xiv – ’During maintenance and repair’ on page xv – ’Additional cautions’ on page xv –...
Safety notes Precautions Precautions These terms have specific meanings in this manual: Information to prevent personal injury. Information to prevent damage to the equip- ment. Important general information. Symbols used The meaning of hazard symbols appearing on the equipment and in the documentation is as follows: on this product Symbol...
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This equipment has been designed and manufactured by Aeroflex to perform measurements on RF systems. If the equip- ment is not used in a manner specified by Aeroflex, or if it is damaged, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Do not try to open the power supply. There are no serviceable parts inside. If the power supply is defective you can obtain a new one from Aeroflex (order number AG860224). Use the supplied power cord or an appropriate replacement.
Safety notes During maintenance and repair Do not interrupt the protective conductor Risk of electric shock Any interruption of the protective conductor to the external power supply may result in electric shock. Do not attempt to service this product yourself Risk of electric shock Opening or removing covers of the external power supply may expose you to dangerous high voltage points and other haz-...
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Battery module usage The battery module is for use with the 2305 Stabilock and the 9100 Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Series only. Aeroflex does not accept any liability for damage of the battery or other equipment if the battery module is used with other electric or electronic equipment.
Safety notes Declaration of EU Conformity Declaration of EU Conformity All Aeroflex Ltd products are in compliance with appropriate Directives for CE marking utilizing standards as published in the Official Journal of the European Union; Reference: Safety standard EN 61010-1 and EMC standard EN 61326-1.
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Safety notes Declaration of EU Conformity xviii 2305 Stabilock...
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Overview Chapter 1 This chapter provides a general description of the 2305 Stabilock. Topics discussed in this chapter include the following: – ’About the 2305 Stabilock’ on page 2 – ’Features and capabilities’ on page 3 – ’Options’ on page 4 2305 Stabilock...
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Chapter 1 Overview About the 2305 Stabilock About the 2305 Stabilock Aeroflex’s 2305 Stabilock is a mainframe with software available for testing TETRA radio terminals, base stations, or both. Service personnel use the 2305 Stabilock to ensure the quality of the transmitter and receiver.
Chapter 1 Overview Features and capabilities Features and capabilities General features – Field proven due to – low weight (< 4 kg) – battery option – large and high contrast screen – Remote control for automated testing in service and manu- facturing –...
Chapter 1 Overview Options – Test signals: T1 with TCH7.2, TCH2.4, SCH/F, with and without Frame 18 – Paging sensitivity (for mobile stations) Environmental For instrument only. conditions Operating temperature: +5 to +45 °C For external power supply environmental conditions, see ’Power supply ratings’...
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2331 Autotest Option: efficient and time-saving checks through automated tests Aeroflex offers a set of automatic test capabilities for the 2305 Stabilock. The 2331 Autotest Option allows you to run typical test sequences automatically on the instrument. You can run tests at the push of a button (with 2333 TETRA Mobile Station Test Option only).
Installation Chapter 2 This chapter describes how to set up the 2305 Stabilock. The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows: – ’Scope of delivery’ on page 8 – ’Before first-time use’ on page 8 – ’Setting up the hardware’ on page 8 –...
Chapter 2 Installation Scope of delivery Scope of delivery When unpacking the 2305 Stabilock, ensure that the following items are present: – instrument (2305 Stabilock) with a dummy battery – Battery (if ordered), with insulating tape over electrical contacts – power supply –...
The battery may not be fully charged at the time. Therefore Aeroflex recommends charging the battery only while the 2305 Stabilock is switched off.
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45°C (110°F). Battery module replacement To replace the battery module, use genuine Aeroflex spare parts only. Contact your local Aeroflex service center or sales representative for a quotation. The battery module compartment is situated on the back panel of the instrument. You can replace the battery module as follows: 1 Switch off the 2305 Stabilock.
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Chapter 2 Installation Installing and maintaining the battery For optimum performance and lifetime, please follow the advice below: – Before first-time use, charge the battery completely while the 2305 Stabilock is switched off. This takes about six hours. – If you do not use the battery module for months, fully charge the battery and remove it from the instrument.
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Chapter 2 Installation Installing and maintaining the battery 2305 Stabilock...
Operation Chapter 3 This chapter describes the functionality of the instrument. Topics discussed in this chapter are: – ’Connecting the 2305 Stabilock’ on page 14 – ’Powering the unit’ on page 19 – ’Using the front panel’ on page 20 –...
Chapter 3 Operation Connecting the 2305 Stabilock Connecting the 2305 Stabilock The 2305 Stabilock provides different connectors for a variety of applications. The following section describes the connectors available and provides information on technical data and applica- tion purposes. The 2305 Stabilock can be operated either from the internal battery or from an external DC source such as the power supply which is delivered with the 2305, or a car battery.
If you have a 50 Ω shielded RF cable with a BNC connector (male), use an N to BNC adapter to connect the cable to the instrument. Aeroflex offers an appropriate adapter. CAUTION The maximum input power level at the RF1 I connector is 70 W continuous level, or 20 W burst TETRA signal.
If you have a 50 Ω shielded RF cable with a BNC connector (male), use an N to BNC adapter to connect the cable to the instrument. Aeroflex offers an appropriate adapter. CAUTION RF2 O Do not feed signals or DC voltage into the port as they may result in serious damage to the instrument.
Chapter 3 Operation Connecting the 2305 Stabilock LAN/USB There is an RJ-45 LAN plug on the right-hand side of the rear panel. Additional USB plugs can be found below the LAN plug. The 2305 Stabilock can be controlled from an external computer via a local area network (LAN), using a TCP/IP connection at 10 or 100 Mbit/s.
Chapter 3 Operation Connecting the 2305 Stabilock RS-232 This 9-pin sub-D connector on the rear panel of the 2305 Stabilock can be used to control the 2305 remotely via a serial interface (RS-232). The command set and the responses conform to the SCPI standard and are explained in the user guide.
Chapter 3 Operation Powering the unit Powering the unit Switching on the instrument The 2305 Stabilock has two independent power switches — one on the rear (right-hand side) and one on the front panel (left-hand side). Both must be switched on to operate the instrument. The power switch on the rear disconnects the battery from the DC voltage supply and the instrument completely.
Chapter 3 Operation Using the front panel Using the front panel The LCD screen shows the menus that guide you through config- uration and measurements when the 2305 Stabilock is switched on and the operating software is loaded. The menus consist of four different sections: 2305 Stabilock...
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Chapter 3 Operation Using the front panel The top row shows the instrument status on the left. This includes the status of battery, network and USB connections. On the right-hand side, the top row displays the processing status, for example, the call processing. The top row displays the meaning of the softkeys that are located beneath the LCD screen.
Chapter 3 Operation Using the front panel Keypad The front panel of the 2305 Stabilock has a number of keys that can be separated into the following sections. On-off switch See ’Switching on the instrument’ on page Softkeys The softkeys are the six keys below the LCD screen. The meaning depends on the currently active menu and is displayed on the screen, above the softkeys.
Chapter 3 Operation Navigating the user interface In input fields for text, the numeric keys can also be used to enter characters as shown on the key. Just press the respective key multiple times to change to the desired character. Push-dial In menu mode, the push-dial can be turned clockwise or anticlockwise to move to a...
Chapter 3 Operation Maintaining the instrument Maintaining the instrument CAUTION Keep the heat sink at the back clear, otherwise the instrument may overheat. Keep the fans, and in particular the one on the back panel, free of any dust and dirt. Frequently remove any dust that may obstruct the ventilation grids.
If possible, return the equipment using the original shipping container and material. Additional Aeroflex shipping containers are available from Aeroflex on request. If the original container is not available, the unit should be carefully packed so that it will not...
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Appendix A Repair Equipment return instructions be damaged in transit. Aeroflex is not liable for any damage that may occur during shipping. The customer should clearly mark the Aeroflex-issued RA or reference number on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid and insured to Aeroflex.
First version. Issue 1 Safety update revision at Stevenage. Aeroflex and its logo are trademarks of Aeroflex Incorporated. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
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As we are always seeking to improve our products, the information in this document gives only a general indication of the product capacity, performance and suitability, none of which shall form part of any contract. We reserve the right to make design changes without notice. All trademarks are acknowledged. Parent company Aeroflex, Inc. web: www.aeroflex.com Email: info-test@aeroflex.com...
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