Page 1 Agilent Technologies. We have made no changes to this manual copy. The HP XXXX referred to in this document is now the Agilent XXXX. For example, model number HP8648A is now model number Agilent 8648A.
Page 2 Agilent Technologies E6392B GSM MS Test Set User’s Guide Serial Numbers This manual applies directly to instruments with serial number prefix JP5MG, or firmware revision B.03.00 and above. Agilent Part No. E6392-90051 Printed in Japan...
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Page 4 NOTE: The Agilent Technologies E6392B complies with INSTALLATION CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in IEC61010-1. Agilent E6392B is an INDOOR USE product. Ground the Instrument To minimize electric shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical protective earth ground. The instrument must be connected to ac power through a grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet.
Page 5 Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform unauthorized modifications to the instrument. Return the instrument to an Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
Page 7 ACOUSTIC NOISE EMISSION LpA < 70 dB operator position normal operation per ISO 7779 GERXUSCHEMISSION LpA < 70 dB am Arbeitsplatz normaler Betrieb nach DIN 45635 T. 19...
Page 8 Set. This Test Set provides a variety of test functions to validate the performances of GSM900, E-GSM, DCS1800, and PCS1900 mobile phones. Throughout this manual the term "Test Set" is used to refer to the Agilent E6392B. This guide contains the following information: Chapter 1, "Preparing for Use"...
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Preparing for Use Major Functions ........... . .14 Installing the Test Set .
Page 11 Contents Test SIM ............80 Stand-by Screen .
Page 12 Contents Memory Card ............178 Asynchronous Test (Option 002) .
Page 13 Contents...
Page 14 Preparing for Use This chapter is an overview of the Test Set’s major functions. It also describes the fundamental requirements that must be met before starting your actual tests with the Test Set.
Page 15: Preparing For Use Major Functions
Figure 1-1 Agilent E6392B GSM MS Test Set The Agilent E6392B GSM MS Test Set has many desirable features such as multi-band test capability, fast test speed, easy-to-use operation, flexibility, programmability and low cost ownership. These features allow the Test Set to be utilized at GSM/DCS mobile phone service stations and shops to test mobile phones with a short turn-around-time.
Page 16 Preparing for Use Major Functions There are three test modes for the MANUAL TEST mode: o Synchronous mode: Tests are made while the Test Set and the mobile are networked to communicate with each other. This is used to test mobile phones during the Talk/RF Test step of a test flow, in a real-time manner.
Page 17 Preparing for Use Major Functions The MANUAL TEST Asynchronous mode, the SPECTRUM MONITOR and the NOTE SIGNAL GENERATOR functions are available for the Test Sets with Option 002. The MANUAL TEST GPRS mode is available for the Test Sets with Option 040 . Chapter 1...
Page 18: Installing The Test Set
Preparing for Use Installing the Test Set Installing the Test Set This section contains the following procedures for properly installing the Test Set: • Checking the shipment • Meeting electrical and environmental requirements • Adjusting the display Checking the Shipment 1.
Page 19: Power Cable
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Page 20 Preparing for Use Installing the Test Set Figure 1-2 Power Cable Supplied Chapter 1...
Page 21: Meeting Electrical And Environmental Requirements
Preparing for Use Installing the Test Set Meeting Electrical and Environmental Requirements Line Settings The available ac power source must meet the following requirements: This product has an autoranging line voltage input. Be sure that the supply voltage CAUTION is within the specified range. Voltage: •...
Page 22: Replacing The Line Power Fuse
For cleaning the surface of the instrument, gently wipe with soft, damp cloth. Replacing the Line Power Fuse The line power fuse holder is located on the right side of the Agilent E6392B’s rear panel. Before replacing the fuse, disconnect the Agilent E6392B’s line power. To replace the fuse, use a small flat blade screwdriver to push in on the fuse cap and rotate it counterclockwise.
Page 23: Preparation For Each Test
• An RF cable to connect RF signals from/to the mobile phone under test, An RF antenna coupler to connect RF signals from/to the mobile phone under test, or A shield box (Agilent N4678A) to connect RF signals from/to the mobile under test • Universal DC Power Adapter (P/N: E6392-61001) and appropriate cables between the adapter and the mobile phone under test (optional) •...
Page 24: Adjusting The Display Contrast
RF IN/OUT port of the Test Set, use it instead of the Antenna Coupler. Using the Shield Box Connect the Antenna Coupler In/Out connector of the shield box (Agilent N4678A) to the RF IN/OUT port on the front panel of the Test Set. Place the mobile phone on the antenna coupler board inside the shield box using the horizontal and vertical holders.
Page 25: Entering Attenuations
Preparing for Use Preparation for Each Test Entering Attenuations Determine and enter the appropriate attenuation values caused by the antenna coupler, RF cable, or shield box that you use to connect the mobile phone under test to the Test Set. Step 1.
Page 26: Troubleshooting
If PRESET your trouble still remains, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies service office. Out of Order Internal Clock, Lost Settings, or Both The internal battery may have run out. Contact your nearest Agilent Technologies service office. Chapter 1...
Page 27 Preparing for Use Troubleshooting Chapter 1...
Page 28 Using Functions In this chapter, a few testing examples are discussed. This may help the first time user get familiar with the basic testing techniques for using the Test Set.
Page 29: Using Functions Testing A Mobile Phone With The Test Set
Using Functions Testing a Mobile Phone with the Test Set Testing a Mobile Phone with the Test Set In this chapter, the following testing examples are described for users to become familiar with the overall functions of the Test Set: •...
Page 30: Testing A Dual Band Mobile With Automatic Test
Using Functions Testing a Dual Band Mobile with AUTOMATIC TEST Testing a Dual Band Mobile with AUTOMATIC TEST The next procedure explains a test on a dual band (GSM900 and DCS1800) mobile phone with the AUTOMATIC TEST mode. Step 1. Turn the Test Set on and wait for its selftest routine to finish. Step 2.
Page 31 Using Functions Testing a Dual Band Mobile with AUTOMATIC TEST Step 6. Set the highlighted fields of the test parameters as shown in the above screen. The first three traffic channels in TCH are for GSM900 and the last three for DCS1800, respectively.
Page 32 Using Functions Testing a Dual Band Mobile with AUTOMATIC TEST Step 12. Press the Test Condition softkey to go to the next screen to set the detailed test condition including high and low test limits as shown below. Step 14 Step 13 Step 13.
Page 33 Using Functions Testing a Dual Band Mobile with AUTOMATIC TEST Step 19. At the MS Call step, you are asked to call from the mobile. For example, dial a number and press the key of the mobile. Call Step 20. At the Talk step, make a talk test and press the Pass or Fail softkey according to the talk test result.
Page 34 Using Functions Testing a Dual Band Mobile with AUTOMATIC TEST • Press the Print All softkey to print the detailed measurement results as follows. Write the model number or name of the mobile and the customer name on the report. Step 26.
Page 35: Testing A Dual Band Mobile With Manual Test (Synchronous Mode)
Using Functions Testing a Dual Band Mobile with MANUAL TEST (Synchronous mode) Testing a Dual Band Mobile with MANUAL TEST (Synchronous mode) The following procedure explains a test on a dual band (GSM900 and DCS1800) mobile phone with the MANUAL TEST synchronous mode. Step 1.
Page 36 Using Functions Testing a Dual Band Mobile with MANUAL TEST (Synchronous mode) Step 6. Specify the higlighted fields of the test parameters as shown in the above screen. If you want to supply dc power from the Test Set to the mobile, set the DC Power field to On and enter your desired voltage value.
Page 37 Using Functions Testing a Dual Band Mobile with MANUAL TEST (Synchronous mode) • If the BS Call softkey is pressed, you are asked to answer the call on the mobile. Then the following screen will be displayed. Chapter 2...
Page 38 Using Functions Testing a Dual Band Mobile with MANUAL TEST (Synchronous mode) • If the MS Call softkey is pressed, the following screen is displayed. Dial and call from the mobile to proceed to the Talk/RF Test step. You can measure the DC Current at Camp On stage while the MS Call step is blinking.
Page 39 Using Functions Testing a Dual Band Mobile with MANUAL TEST (Synchronous mode) a. Press the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey to change the trigger mode to Sing (single) and the Zoom Off/On softkey to change the zoom mode to On. b. Press the More (1 of 3) softkey to reveal another softkey menu, and press Knob MKR/Cursor to change the knob control to MKR (marker).
Page 40 Using Functions Testing a Dual Band Mobile with MANUAL TEST (Synchronous mode) • When you press the BS Release softkey, wait until the call from the Test Set ends. • When you press the MS Release softkey, execute a call end from the mobile phone.
Page 41: Testing A Mobile With Manual Test (Asynchronous Mode)
Using Functions Testing a Mobile with MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous mode) Testing a Mobile with MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous mode) The following procedure explains a test on a dual band (GSM900 and DCS1800) mobile phone with the MANUAL TEST asynchronous mode. This section is applicable only for the Test Sets with Option 002. NOTE Step 1.
Page 42 Using Functions Testing a Mobile with MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous mode) If you want to supply dc power from the Test Set to the mobile, set the DC Power field to On and enter your desired voltage value. To do this, use the Universal DC Power Adapter and an appropriate dc power cable to connect between the AUX port of the Test Set and the mobile.
Page 43 Using Functions Testing a Mobile with MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous mode) Step 13. Press the Start softkey, and the next MANUAL TEST: Measuring screen is shown. Step 14. While the RF Test step is blinking as above, you can select a test item by pressing the CURSOR CONTROL knob to execute its test.
Page 44 Using Functions Testing a Mobile with MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous mode) Step 16. Press the Return softkey to reveal the next Measuring screen. Step 17. Press the Abort softkey to finish your test. Stop transmitting RF power from the mobile phone. Chapter 2...
Page 45: Testing A Mobile With Manual Test (Gprs Mode)
Using Functions Testing a Mobile with MANUAL TEST (GPRS mode) Testing a Mobile with MANUAL TEST (GPRS mode) The following procedure explains a test on a GSM mobile phone with the MANUAL TEST GPRS mode, which is available with Option 040. Step 1.
Page 46 Using Functions Testing a Mobile with MANUAL TEST (GPRS mode) At one field, press the CURSOR CONTROL knob, then rotate it. You see that field changes its values. Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob to enter that value. Step 7. Specify the higlighted fields of the test parameters as shown in the above screen. If you want to supply dc power from the Test Set to the mobile, set the DC Power field to On and enter your desired voltage value.
Page 47 Using Functions Testing a Mobile with MANUAL TEST (GPRS mode) Step 13. Press the Start softkey, then the screen changes to the following MANUAL TEST: Measuring screen, while the mobile is being processed to attach to the Test Set. Power Class will be shown first. Step 14.
Page 48 Using Functions Testing a Mobile with MANUAL TEST (GPRS mode) a. Press the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey to change the trigger mode to Sing (single) and the Zoom Off/On softkey to change the zoom mode to On. b. Press the More (1 of 3) softkey to reveal another softkey menu, and press Knob MKR/Cursor to change the knob control to MKR (marker).
Page 49: Testing A Mobile With Spectrum Monitor
Using Functions Testing a Mobile with SPECTRUM MONITOR Testing a Mobile with SPECTRUM MONITOR This procedure describes a test on an E-GSM mobile phone using the SPECTRUM MONITOR mode. This section is applicable only for the Test Sets with Option 002. NOTE Step 1.
Page 50 Using Functions Testing a Mobile with SPECTRUM MONITOR If you want to supply dc power from the Test Set to the mobile phone, set the DC Power field to On and enter your desired voltage value. To do this, use the Universal DC Power Adapter and an appropriate dc power cable to connect between the AUX port of the Test Set and the mobile phone.
Page 51 Using Functions Testing a Mobile with SPECTRUM MONITOR Chapter 2...
Page 52: Screen Reference
Screen Reference In this chapter, each screen of the Test Set is explained in detail including the operational features and the functional softkeys activated for screens.
Page 53: General Operation Guide
Figure 3-1 Front Panel of Agilent E6392B GSM MS Test Set 1. The LCD screen is used to display all of the testing conditions and test results. 2. Five softkeys, adjacent to the softkey labels shown in the LCD screen, are individually defined depending on each test mode and test sequence.
Page 54 Screen Reference General Operation Guide • Controlling the marker: For the graphic displays in the MANUAL TEST and SPECTRUM MONITOR modes, the Knob MKR/Cursor softkey is defined to select either Cursor for cursor control or MKR for marker control, whichever is underlined. If MKR is selected, this knob controls the marker position on a graphic display.
Page 55: Rear Panel Overview
The following illustration shows the rear panel of the Test Set: Figure 3-2 Rear Panel of Agilent E6392B GSM MS Test Set 1. The 13 MHz IN/OUT BNC-type female connector is provided to input or output the 13 MHz reference frequency signal.
Page 56: Display Annotation
Screen Reference General Operation Guide Display Annotation Depending on functions and test situations there are several types of LCD screens. The following illustration shows the most common areas. Figure 3-3 LCD Display Annotation 1. The current function mode is shown in this area. 2.
Page 57 Screen Reference General Operation Guide Screen Flow Chart The following illustrations show the screen flow charts according to each function mode. Each rectangle represents one screen with a different function mode, measuring step and status, measurement result, and so forth. Figure 3-5 on page is applicable only for Test Sets with Option 002 and Option 040.
Page 58 Screen Reference General Operation Guide Figure 3-5 Screen Flow Chart Option 002 MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) Stand-by (async) Measuring (async) Zoom Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp Phase Error/Frequency Error DC Current Spectrum Monitor SPECTRUM MONITOR Span: 0 to 400 kHz SPECTRUM MONITOR Span: 100 to +100 kHz SIGNAL GENERATOR...
Page 59: Test Parameters, Test Items And Allowable Ranges
Screen Reference General Operation Guide Test Parameters, Test Items and Allowable Ranges Depending on the function modes, the Test Set has a number of input fields to be specified or defined to configure a test flow, test sequence and test condition. The allowable ranges for those input fields depending on the radio standards are explained in the following parts of this guide.
Page 60 Screen Reference General Operation Guide Storing Two Numeric Values For numeric input fields such as channel numbers, input/output levels and power controls, you can store two numeric values using the memory softkey menus with the following procedure: Step 1. Move the cursor to one of the numeric input fields of channels, input/output levels, or power controls.
Page 61 Screen Reference General Operation Guide Recalling the Numeric Values Step 1. Move the cursor to one of the numeric input fields of channels, input/output levels, or power controls. Step 2. Upon selecting the field by pressing the CURSOR CONTROL knob, the softkey menu shown in the following figure is activated.
Page 62: Initial Screen
Screen Reference Initial Screen Initial Screen After power on, the initial screen can be used to select one of the function modes as shown in Figure 3-6. Also, the firmware revision name currently installed and the procedure selection field are shown. To update the current firmware with the most recent one, refer to "How to Update the Firmware"...
Page 63 Screen Reference Initial Screen o CONFIGURATION: Displays the CONFIGURATION screen and its softkey menu. Screens for setting up the test sequence, test condition, file management, firmware update are available in this mode. Refer to "CONFIGURATION" on page 145. Chapter 3...
Page 64: Automatic Test
Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST AUTOMATIC TEST In this test mode, Pass/Fail test results on all test items in the table are automatically obtained by configuring the Test Setup: Test Sequence screen and the Test Setup: Test Condition screen in the CONFIGURATION mode. Once a measurement cycle has been completed, detailed test results can be displayed by selecting one of the Pass/Fail cells in the test item table.
Page 65 Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST Figure 3-8 Stand-by Detailed Screen Softkey Menu o Start: Begins testing the mobile with AUTOMATIC TEST. o Screen Simp/Detai: Toggles between Simp for simplified and Detai for detailed to select one Stand-by screen. o Return: Displays the initial screen with function modes. Chapter 3...
Page 66 Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST Screen Fields The test flow steps from LOC. Update to BS/MS Release are shown to display which steps are included in a test along with the callers and releasers specified to either MS or BS on the Test Setup: Test Sequence screen in the CONFIGURATION mode.
Page 67 Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST Input Field Description Specifies the traffic channel depending on the parameter selection TCH (Talk) in the Variable field. The frequency corresponding to the channel accompanies. If TCH is selected in the Variable field, this specifies one traffic channel to make Talk tests in addition to six traffic channels for RF tests.
Page 68 Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST Test Item Description Measures and analyzes three peak transmission power levels at Peak TX Power High, Mid, and Low. Measures and analyzes the power burst timing. Burst Timing Measures and analyzes the amplitude envelope in the timeslots Power Ramp of the RF burst signal.
Page 69 Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST The following display fields remain blank on the lower screen at this state: Display Field Description Displays the International Mobile Subscriber Identity from the IMSI: mobile. Displays the International Mobile Station Equipment Identity from IMEI: the mobile. Displays the number dialed from the mobile.
Page 70: Talk Measuring Screen
Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST Talk Measuring Screen While the measurement is being done after pressing the Start softkey, either the AUTOMATIC TEST: Measuring simple (Figure 3-9) or detailed screen (Figure 3-10) is displayed, depending on the previous setting of the Screen Simp/Detai softkey.
Page 71 Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST Screen Fields After the Start softkey is pressed in the Stand-by screen, the measurement is initiated and the Measuring screen is displayed. While making a measurement, the operator must respond to operation or instruction messages by pressing the appropriate softkeys of the Test Set, or by pressing the mobile’s keys.
Page 72: Aborted Screen
Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST Aborted Screen If the measurement is aborted by pressing the Abort softkey, either the AUTOMATIC TEST: Aborted simplified screen (Figure 3-11) or detailed screen (Figure 3-12) is displayed, depending on the previous setting of the Screen Simp/Detai softkey.
Page 73 Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST o Return: Displays the initial screen with function modes. Explanation Detailed test results up to the aborted operation can be obtained for further analysis. Place the circular cursor at one of the Pass/Fail cells and press the CURSOR CONTROL knob once to get detailed test results.
Page 74: Pass/Fail Screen
Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST Pass/Fail Screen When a test is completed, either of the Pass/Fail simplified screen (Figure 3-13) or detailed screen (Figure 3-14) is displayed depending on the previous setting of the Screen Simp/Detai softkey. “Pass” is normally displayed in the table cells, however, any data indicating a failure is highlighted.
Page 75 Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST o Return: Displays the initial screen with function modes. Explanation In the Pass/Fail detailed screen, the test item cells are filled with the conclusion of either Pass or Fail. If some items are denoted to be skipped in the Test Sequence screen or the DC Power field is set to Off, “----”...
Page 76: Pass/Fail Screen Examples
Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST Pass/Fail Screen Examples The following illustrations show some of the typical detailed screens with Pass/Fail test results. Pass/Fail: Peak TX Power This function measures and analyzes three peak transmission power levels against the limits set on the Test Condition screen in the CONFIGURATION mode. The actual measured data are shown with vertically enlarged numerals.
Page 77 Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST Pass/Fail: Burst Timing/Power Ramp This function measures and analyzes the power burst timing and the amplitude envelope in the timeslots of the RF burst signal, however, the Power Ramp result text is shown when the marker is placed at any point of its measured trace. If the actual data exceeds the limits in the graph, one (or two for two fails) white triangle marker indicates the failed position at the top of the graph frame.
Page 78 Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST Pass/Fail: Phase Error/Frequency Error This function measures and analyzes the rms and peak phase errors and frequency error over the active part of the timeslots between 0 to 147 bits. The test data for RMS, Peak and Marker Phase errors, and Frequency error are displayed, and the graphic display with phase versus timeslots (in bits) is shown.
Page 79 Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST Pass/Fail: Sensitivity/RX Quality/RX Level This function measures and analyzes the receiver sensitivity in the BER (bit error rate) and FER (frame erasure rate) formats, and the received signal quality and level using the loopback function. The test data for BER, FER, RX Quality, and RX Level are shown as follows.
Page 80 Screen Reference AUTOMATIC TEST Pass/Fail: DC Current This function measures and analyzes the dc currents consumed at the Camp On and Talk steps. The test data are shown as follows. Any data indicating a failure is highlighted. Figure 3-20 Passed: DC Current Screen Softkey Menu o Print: Allows you to print a hardcopy of a graphic image from the screen.
Page 81: Manual Test (Synchronous Mode)
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) In the MANUAL TEST mode, each test item or a group of test items can be measured and analyzed with test limits defined in the Test Setup: Test Condition screen of the CONFIGURATION mode. In the synchronous mode, tests are made while the Test Set and the mobile phone are networked to communicate with each other.
Page 82: Stand-By Screen
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Stand-by Screen When the MANUAL TEST mode is selected, the following Stand-by screen is displayed: Figure 3-21 Synchronous Mode Stand-by Screen Softkey Menu o Mode Sync/Async/GPRS: Select either Sync for synchronous, Async for asynchronous, or GPRS for general packet radio service mode. This softkey is available only for Test Sets equipped with Option 002 and Option 040.
Page 83 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Screen Fields The input fields of the following parameters need to be set for a new test: Input Field Description Displays a list of files that are on an SRAM memory card. Procedure If an SRAM memory card containing setup files is used, a list of those file names is shown in this field for selection.
Page 84 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Input Field Description Selects a supply mode. The choices are On and Off as follows: DC Power o On: Always supplies dc voltage to the mobile. o Off: Disables to supply dc voltage to the mobile. Accepts a dc voltage value ranging from 3.0 to 11.0 V in 0.1 V steps.
Page 85 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) The following test items are shown in groups in the table. The detailed test screens for the groups are displayed when selected by the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Test Item Description The Measuring: Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp Peak TX Power, screen is shown with a result text and graphic display.
Page 86 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) The following display fields remain blank on the lower screen at this state: Display Field Description Displays the International Mobile Subscriber Identity from the IMSI: mobile. Displays the International Mobile Station Equipment Identity from IMEI: the mobile.
Page 87: Ms Call Or Bs Call Measuring Screen
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) MS Call or BS Call Measuring Screen When the BS Call or MS Call softkey is pressed, the following Measuring screen is displayed before proceeding to the Talk/RF Test step: Figure 3-22 MS Call Measuring Screen Figure 3-23 BS Call Measuring Screen Softkey Menu...
Page 88 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Screen" on page 88. If the response from the mobile takes too much time, the message changes to “Time out error. Press [Abort].” Then, the measurement is cancelled and the screen returns to the Stand-by screen. In both cases, you cannot change the DC Power supply mode field, however, the DC Power voltage field of the MS Call measuring screen can be changed for making DC Current tests at Camp On.
Page 89: Talk/Rf Test Measuring Screen
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Talk/RF Test Measuring Screen While the Talk/RF Test step is blinking as shown in Figure 3-24, you can make measurements on each test item before releasing the mobile. If you select a test item column with the CURSOR CONTROL knob, the corresponding measuring screen is displayed making real-time measurements.
Page 90 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Step 2. Choose that test item by pressing the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Step 3. Either result text or text with a graph is shown according to the Test Item chosen. Chapter 3...
Page 91: Measuring Screen Examples
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Measuring Screen Examples Measuring: Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp The actual measurement data are shown in enlarged numerals but the Power Ramp result text is shown when the marker is placed at any point of its measured trace. If the actual data exceeds the limits in the graph, one (or two for two fails) white triangle marker indicates the failed position at the top of the graph frame.
Page 92 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Figure 3-26 Aborted: Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp Screen Figure 3-27 Aborted: Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp Zoomed Screen Softkey Menu 1 o Start: Begins a new measurement cycle with either single or continuous trigger mode.
Page 93 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) o Marker Coars/Fine: Toggles the marker control between Coars for coarse and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readouts for the amplitude and timeslot (in bits) are available at any point of the measured trace.
Page 94 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Measuring: Phase Error/Frequency Error The RMS and Peak Phase Error and Frequency Error are shown along with the marker readout if the marker is activated. If the actual data exceeds the limits in the graph, one (or two for two fails) white triangle marker indicates the failed position at the top of the graph frame.
Page 95 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Softkey Menu 3 o Print: Allows you to print a hardcopy of a graphic image from the screen. o More (3 of 3): Returns to softkey menu 1. o Return: Returns to the Talk/RF Test Measuring screen. Chapter 3...
Page 96 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Measuring: Sensitivity/RX Quality/RX Level The test data for BER, FER, RX Quality, and RX Level are shown as follows. Any data indicating a failure is highlighted. Figure 3-29 Aborted: Sensitivity/RX Quality/RX Level Screen Softkey Menu 1 o Start: Begins a new test.
Page 97 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Measuring: DC Current NOTE DC current measurements can be executed only when the DC Power field is set to On and dc power is supplied from the Test Set to the mobile phone. Camp On DC Current is measured at the Camp On state for MS Call as shown in Figure 3-30.
Page 98 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Softkey Menu 1 o Start: Begins a new test. o Trigger Sing/Cont: Toggles the trigger mode between Sing for single and Cont for continuous modes. In the continuous mode, this softkey is highlighted blinking until the Abort softkey is pressed. In the single mode, this softkey is highlighted for one measurement cycle.
Page 99 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Measuring: Spectrum Monitor The RF spectrum of the traffic channel can be measured with Spectrum Monitor. When aborted, the span from 0 Hz to +400 kHz relative to the traffic channel frequency is shown with the readouts at +200 kHz (M1) and +250 kHz (M2) offsets.
Page 100 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) o Trigger Sing/Cont: Toggles the trigger mode between Sing for single and Cont for continuous modes. In the continuous mode, this softkey is highlighted blinking until the Abort softkey is pressed. In the single mode, this softkey is highlighted for one measurement cycle and the marker function is available with the Knob MKR/Cursor softkey.
Page 101 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) Screen Fields The following test parameters need to be specified for a new test: Input Field Description Specifies one traffic channel to be analyzed. The frequency Channel corresponding to the channel accompanies. The allowable range is as follows: GSM900: 1 to 124 E-GSM: 0 to 124, and 975 to 1023...
Page 102 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Synchronous Mode) The following display fields show the measurement results: Display Field Description Peak The absolute peak power and frequency are shown. The frequency and amplitude readouts at the marker point are Marker shown when activated by the Knob MKR/Cursor softkey as follows: o -------- MHz ---- dBm: The absolute frequency and amplitude of the marker readouts are shown.
Page 103: Manual Test (Asynchronous Mode)
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) NOTE The Asynchronous mode is only available for Test Sets with Option 002 which enables the signal generator and TX analyzer modes too. This option can be installed with Option 040 for GPRS Mode In the MANUAL TEST mode, each test item or a group of test items can be measured and analyzed with the test limits specified in the Test Set: Test Condition screen of the CONFIGURATION mode.
Page 104: Stand-By Screen
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) Stand-by Screen If the Mode Sync/Async/GPRS softkey is selected, the following Stand-by screen is displayed: Figure 3-34 Asynchronous Mode Stand-by Screen Softkey Menu o Mode Sync/Async/GPRS: Select either Sync for synchronous, Async for asynchronous, or GPRS for general packet radio service mode. This softkey is available only for Test Sets equipped with Option 002 and Option 040.
Page 105 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) Screen Fields The following parameters need to be specified for a new test: Input Field Description Displays a list of files that are on an SRAM memory card. Procedure If a SRAM memory card containing setup files is used, a list of those file names is shown in this field for selection.
Page 106 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) Input Field Description Selects a supply mode. The choices are On and Off as follows: DC Power o On: Always supplies dc voltage to the mobile. o Off: Disables to supply dc voltage to the mobile. Accepts a dc voltage value ranging from 3.0 to 11.0 V in 0.1 V steps.
Page 107 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) Explanation The RF ON annunciator at the screen lower right corner is displayed only when the RF signal from the Test Set is present at the RF IN/OUT connector. The operation message “Press [Start] to begin a test.” is shown. Refer to "Measuring Screen"...
Page 108: Measuring Screen
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) Measuring Screen By pressing the Start softkey, the following measuring screen is shown. Only the RF Test step in the test flow is blinking and the cursor is placed on the first test item column. If you select a test item column with the CURSOR CONTROL knob, one of the measuring screens is displayed.
Page 109: Measuring Screen Examples
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) Measuring Screen Examples Measuring: Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp The actual measurement data are shown in enlarged numerals but the Power Ramp result text is shown when the marker is placed at any point of its measured trace. If the actual data exceeds the limits in the graph, one (or two for two fails) white triangle marker indicates the failed position at the top of the graph frame.
Page 110 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) If the Abort softkey is pressed, another softkey menu is shown to activate the trigger mode, zooming and marker functions as shown in Figure 3-37. Figure 3-37 Aborted: Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp Screen Figure 3-38 Aborted: Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp Zoomed Screen Softkey Menu 1...
Page 111 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) o Knob MKR/Cursor: Toggles the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob between Cursor and MKR for marker control. o Marker Coars/Fine: Toggles the marker control between Coars for coarse and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readouts for the amplitude and timeslot (in bits) are available at any point of the measured trace.
Page 112 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) Measuring: Phase Error/Frequency Error The RMS and Peak Phase Errors and Frequency Error are shown, along with the marker readouts if the marker is activated. If the actual data exceeds the limits in the graph, one (or two for two fails) white triangle marker indicates the failed position at the top of the graph frame.
Page 113 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) If the measurement is not triggered, consult the following items. NOTE * The Power Control Level (PWR CNTL) is properly set. * The Midamble is properly set. If None is selected, the Phase Error/Frequency Error measurement cannot be performed.
Page 114 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) Measuring: DC Current The test data for the DC Current is displayed as shown in Figure 3-40. As this measurement is asynchronously made, the test result does not show Camp On nor Talk. DC current can be measured only when the DC Power field is set to On and power NOTE is supplied from the Test Set to the mobile under test.
Page 115 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) Measuring: Spectrum Monitor The RF spectrum from 0 Hz to +400 kHz relative to the traffic channel frequency is shown with the readouts of the frequencies and amplitudes at +200 kHz (M1) and +250 kHz (M2) offsets. The actual measured data at those frequencies are shown in enlarged numerals.
Page 116 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) If the Abort softkey is pressed, another softkey menu is shown to activate the trigger mode and marker functions as shown in Figure 3-42. Figure 3-42 Aborted: Spectrum Monitor Screen Softkey Menu 1 o Start: Begins a new test. o Trigger Sing/Cont: Toggles the trigger mode between Sing for single and Cont for continuous modes.
Page 117 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) Screen Fields The following test parameters need to be specified for a new test: Input Field Description Specifies one traffic channel to be analyzed. The frequency Channel corresponding to the channel accompanies. The allowable range is as follows: GSM900: 1 to 124 E-GSM: 0 to 124, and 975 to 1023...
Page 118 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (Asynchronous Mode) The following display fields show the measurement results: Display Field Description Peak The absolute peak power and frequency are shown. The frequency and amplitude readouts at the marker point are Marker shown when activated by the Knob MKR/Cursor softkey as follows: o -------- MHz ---- dBm: The absolute frequency and amplitude of the marker readouts are shown.
Page 119: Manual Test (Gprs Mode)
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) NOTE The GPRS mode is only available for Test Sets with Option 040 . The general packet radio service (GPRS) is a GSM data service which is capable to provide mobile users with higher data transfer rates over the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
Page 120: Stand-By Screen
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) Stand-by Screen If GPRS is selected in the Mode Sync/Async/GPRS softkey, the following Stand-by screen is displayed. The input fields for Slot Config, Measured Slot, and Sensitivity are additionally available for GPRS measurements. Pressing the Start softkey activates the attaching process to the mobile under test.
Page 121: Gsm900: 1 To 124
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) Screen Fields The following input fields of test parameters need to be set for a new test: Input Field Description Displays a list of files that are on an SRAM memory card. Procedure If an SRAM memory card containing setup files is used, a list of those file names is shown in this field for selection.
Page 122: Steps. This Value Is Used Among The Automatic Test
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) Input Field Description Selects a supply mode. The choices are On and Off as follows: DC Power o On: Always supplies dc voltage to the mobile. o Off: Disables to supply dc voltage to the mobile. Accepts a dc voltage value ranging from 3.0 to 11.0 V in 0.1 V steps.
Page 123 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) The following test items are shown in groups in the table. The detailed test screens for the groups are displayed at the measuring state when selected by the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Test Item Description The Measuring: Peak TX Power/Power vs Time screen is shown Peak TX Power, with a result text and graphic display.
Page 124 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) Idle Screen In the attaching process after pressing the Start softkey, the following idle screen is displayed for a while prior to changing to the attached screen. The PWR CNTL field is changed from the standby screen for the appropriate measurement. Figure 3-44 Measuring: Idle Screen Softkey Menu...
Page 125: Attached Screen
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) Attached Screen Upon completion of the attaching process, the following measuring screen is shown. The Attached step in the test flow is blinking and the cursor is placed on the first test item column. Figure 3-45 Measuring: Attached Screen Softkey Menu...
Page 126 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) Procedure to obtain the Measuring screens Step 1. Place the blinking cursor at one of the test items by rotating the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Step 2. Choose that test item by pressing the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Step 3.
Page 127: Measuring Screen Examples
Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) Measuring Screen Examples Measuring: Peak TX Power/Power vs Time The actual measurement data are shown in enlarged numerals but the Power Ramp result text is shown when the marker is placed at any point of its measured trace. If the actual data exceeds the limits in the graph, one (or two for two fails) white triangle marker indicates the failed position at the top of the graph frame.
Page 128 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) Figure 3-47 Aborted: Peak TX Power/Power vs Time Screen Figure 3-48 Aborted: Peak TX Power/Power vs Time Zoomed Screen Softkey Menu 1 o Start: Begins a new measurement cycle with either single or continuous trigger mode.
Page 129 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) o Marker Coars/Fine: Toggles the marker control between Coars for coarse and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readouts for the amplitude and timeslot (in bits) are available at any point of the measured trace.
Page 130 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) Measuring: Phase Error/Frequency Error The RMS and Peak Phase Errors and Frequency Error are shown, along with the marker readouts if the marker is activated. If the actual data exceeds the limits in the graph, one (or two for two fails) white triangle marker indicates the failed position at the top of the graph frame.
Page 131 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) Measuring: Sensitivity in BLER The test data for BLER (block error rate) is displayed as shown in Figure 3-50 Figure 3-51. Figure 3-50 Measuring: Sensitivity in BLER Screen Figure 3-51 Aborted: Sensitivity in BLER Screen Softkey Menu o Trigger Sing/Cont: Toggles the trigger mode between Sing for single and Cont for continuous modes.
Page 132 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) Measuring: DC Current The test data for the DC Current is displayed as shown in Figure 3-52. As this measurement is made at the attached state, the test result does not show any title but it is equivalent for the connect state.
Page 133 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) Measuring: Spectrum Monitor The RF spectrum from 0 Hz to +400 kHz relative to the traffic channel frequency is shown with the readouts of the frequencies and amplitudes at +200 kHz (M1) and +250 kHz (M2) offsets. The actual measured data at those frequencies are shown in enlarged numerals.
Page 134 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) If the Abort softkey is pressed, another softkey menu is shown to activate the trigger mode and marker functions as shown in Figure 3-54. Figure 3-54 Aborted: Spectrum Monitor Screen Softkey Menu 1 o Start: Begins a new test. o Trigger Sing/Cont: Toggles the trigger mode between Sing for single and Cont for continuous modes.
Page 135 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) Screen Fields The following input fields of the parameters need to be specified for a new spectrum test: Input Field Description Specifies one traffic channel to be analyzed. The frequency Channel corresponding to the channel accompanies. The allowable range is as follows: GSM900: 1 to 124 E-GSM: 0 to 124, and 975 to 1023...
Page 136 Screen Reference MANUAL TEST (GPRS Mode) The following display fields show the measurement results: Display Field Description Peak The absolute peak power and frequency are shown. The frequency and amplitude readouts at the marker point are Marker shown when activated by the Knob MKR/Cursor softkey as follows: o -------- MHz ---- dBm: The absolute frequency and amplitude of the marker readouts are shown.
Page 137: Spectrum Monitor
Screen Reference SPECTRUM MONITOR SPECTRUM MONITOR This function mode is specialized for testing mobile phones, therefore the settings for spectrum analysis are very much dedicated to make quick measurements. To test mobile phones using the Spectrum Monitor, set the mobile phone to transmit RF power independently (without sending a special command from the Test Set to the mobile phone, for instance).
Page 138 Screen Reference SPECTRUM MONITOR o Knob MKR/Cursor: Toggles the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob between Cursor and MKR for marker control. o Marker Coars/Fine: Toggles the marker control between Coars for coarse and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readouts for the frequency and amplitude are available at any point of the measured trace.
Page 139 Screen Reference SPECTRUM MONITOR Screen Fields The following input fields of the test parameters need to be specified for a new test: Input Field Description Select either GSM900, E-GSM, DCS1800, or PCS1900. Radio Standard If Radio Standard is changed, Channel is also automatically changed accordingly.
Page 140 Screen Reference SPECTRUM MONITOR a. The variable increment softkey is activated. Refer to "Variable Incre- ment Softkey" on page The following display fields show the measurement results: Display Field Description The absolute peak power and frequency are shown. Peak The frequency and amplitude readouts at the marker position Marker are shown when activated by the Knob MKR/Cursor softkey as follows:...
Page 141 Screen Reference SPECTRUM MONITOR Measuring Screens If the Start softkey is pressed in the initial screen, the following Measuring screen with either 0 to 400 kHz or ±100 kHz span is displayed with the continuous trigger mode. Figure 3-56 Measuring: Span 0 to 400 kHz Screen Figure 3-57 Measuring: Span 100 kHz Screen Softkey Menu...
Page 142 Screen Reference SPECTRUM MONITOR If the Abort softkey is pressed in the measuring screen, the following aborted screen is displayed with either 0 to 400 kHz (Figure 3-56) or 100 kHz (Figure 3-57) span. Figure 3-58 Aborted: Span 0 to 400 kHz Spectrum Screen Figure 3-59 Aborted: Span 100 kHz Spectrum Screen Softkey Menu 1...
Page 143 Screen Reference SPECTRUM MONITOR o Marker Coars/Fine: Toggles the marker control between Coars for coarse and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readouts for the frequency and amplitude are available at any point of the measured trace.
Page 144: Signal Generator
Screen Reference SIGNAL GENERATOR SIGNAL GENERATOR The Test Set is capable to generate RF signal dedicated to the radio standards GSM900, E-GSM, DCS1800, and PCS1900. NOTE This section is applicable only for Test Sets with Option 002. NOTE When entering numeric values, the variable increment softkey menu is displayed. Refer to “Variable Increment Softkey”...
Page 145 Screen Reference SIGNAL GENERATOR Screen Fields The following input fields of the test parameters need to be set to generate RF signal from the Test Set. The parameters can be set using the CURSOR CONTROL knob as explained in "Front Panel Overview" on page Input Field Description Selects either GSM900, E-GSM, DCS1800, or PCS1900.
Page 146: Configuration
Screen Reference CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION In this mode there are three major functions of CONFIGURATION, File Management, and Test Setup: Test Sequence/Test Condition. NOTE When entering numeric values, the variable increment softkey menu is displayed. Refer to “Variable Increment Softkey” "Storing Two Numeric Values" on page CONFIGURATION Screen When the CONFIGURATION softkey is pressed, the following screen is displayed:...
Page 147 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Screen Fields The following input fields of the parameters need to be configured. The parameters are set using the CURSOR CONTROL knob as explained in "Front Panel Overview" on page Input Field Description o Baud Rate: Fixed to 9600 bit per second. Serial Port o Data Length: Selects either 7 or 8 bits.
Page 148 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Input Field Description Specifies the network parameters. Setting these parameter is Network Config required when you test a phone using a user SIM instead of a test SIM or when you want to test network capabilities. o MCC: Accepts an entry for Mobile Country Code. The allowable range is from 0 to 999.
Page 149: Test Setup: Test Condition Screen
Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Test Setup: Test Condition Screen If the Test Setup softkey in the CONFIGURATION screen is pressed, the Test Setup: Test Condition screen is displayed as follows: Figure 3-62 Test Setup: Test Condition Screen Softkey Menu o Print: Allows you to print a hardcopy of a graphic image from the screen. o Print All: Allows you to print a hardcopy set of the whole contents for the CONFIGURATION, Test Sequence, and Test Condition screens for all radio standards.
Page 150 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Screen Fields The following input fields of the parameters need to be defined with the proper values for testing the mobile with AUTOMATIC TEST and MANUAL TEST. The parameters are set using the CURSOR CONTROL knob as explained in "Front Panel Overview"...
Page 151 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Input Field Description Specifies the RF output level of the Test Set for the Sensitivity test. BER BS Level The allowable range is from 110.0 to 50.0 dBm in 0.5 dB steps. Specifies the number of test frames. The allowable range is from 1 BER Frames to 13000.
Page 152 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Setting Test Limits on Test Items The LO Limit and HI Limit values for the test items in the table need to be set to execute Pass/Fail tests with AUTOMATIC TEST and MANUAL TEST. All test items can be specified with limits to make tests in the Test Setup: Test Sequence screen (even if some test items are skipped).
Page 153 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Test Item Description Accepts a set of high and low limits. The allowable choices are 0 RX Quality (<0.2%), 1 (0.2 to 0.4%), 2 (0.4 to 0.8%), .., 6 (6.4 to 12.8%), and 7 (>12.8%). This is not effective for the Test Set installed with Option 040.
Page 154: Test Setup: Test Sequence Screen
Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Test Setup: Test Sequence Screen If the Test Sequence softkey in the Test Setup: Test Condition screen is pressed, the Test Setup: Test Sequence screen is displayed as follows. This screen allows you to make a test sequence for executing AUTOMATIC TEST. Figure 3-63 Test Setup: Test Sequence Screen Softkey Menu...
Page 155 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Automatic Test Flow For creating a test flow to execute AUTOMATIC TEST, refer to Table 3-1. Select either MS or BS in the second step of the sequence, then the fifth, sixth and seventh steps are automatically set accordingly. Select Run to include a sequence in a test flow, or select --- (skip) to exclude that sequence from a test flow.
Page 156 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Screen Fields The following input fields of the parameters need to be set for a new test sequence for executing AUTOMATIC TEST. Input Field Description Selects either GSM900, E-GSM, DCS1800, or PCS1900. Radio Standard Selects another band in addition to one in Radio Standard for Multi Band testing dual band mobile phones.
Page 157 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Input Field Description Specifies one traffic channel depending on the parameter selection TCH (Talk) in the Variable field. If TCH is selected in the Variable field, this specifies one traffic channel to make Talk tests in addition to six traffic channels for RF tests.
Page 158 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION The following test items need to be set to either “Run” to execute a Pass/Fail test or to “---” (skip) not to execute a Pass/Fail test, for each channel or dc power, respectively: Test Item Description Defines whether to run or skip the Peak TX Power test for the Peak TX Power High, Mid, and Low levels.
Page 159 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Creating Instruction Messages An instruction message with up to 69 characters including spaces and symbols can be created for each step of a test flow to execute AUTOMATIC TEST. The range of the step numbers is from 1 to 7 corresponding to each step of a test flow. Use the following procedure to create an instruction message: Step 1.
Page 160 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION o Over/Ins: Selects either Over (overwrite) or Ins (insert). Over enables you to overwrite (erase and replace) the selected alphanumeric character. Ins enables you to insert characters at the position of the rectangular cursor without erasing the existing characters. o Delete: Deletes the alphanumeric character selected by the rectangular cursor.
Page 161: File Management
Screen Reference CONFIGURATION File Management When the File Management softkey is pressed with a proper SRAM memory card inserted in the MEMORY CARD slot, the following screen is displayed. All setup file names in the card are listed in the table. You can save all of the test setup information into an SRAM memory card.
Page 162 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION o More (2 of 2): Returns to softkey menu 1. o Return: Displays the previous screen and then the initial screen with function modes. Saving a Test Setup File For saving a new test setup file, use the following procedure: Step 1.
Page 163 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Step 5. Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob once to activate the Choices scrolling window with the blinking circular cursor at Done. The entry mode is automatically set to overwrite showing Over in the parentheses under Choices. The rectangular cursor is placed at the first position of the Filename field enabling to enter the first character of your filename.
Page 164 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Softkey Menu o Save Execute: The operation message “OK to save?” is shown when this softkey is pressed, and the Yes and No response softkeys are displayed. Refer to Step o Cancel: Exits the save execute screen, and returns to the save/recall screen. Step 9.
Page 165 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION Step 2. Move the cursor to the file number which you want to recall. Step 3. Press the Recall softkey, then the Filename and Comment fields are highlighted. Step 4. Respond to the operation message “OK to recall?” by pressing the Yes softkey. If there is something to revise, press the No softkey to go back to Step Step 5.
Page 166: How To Update The Firmware
Screen Reference CONFIGURATION How to Update the Firmware If Update is set to On and a firmware update card is inserted in the MEMORY CARD slot, the version number of the firmware on the card is displayed in the New Firmware field. If a firmware update card is not inserted or an improper card is inserted, “?.??.??”...
Page 167 Screen Reference CONFIGURATION If a proper update card is not inserted when the OK softkey is pressed, the operation message “Insert the proper update card. Press [Abort].” is shown with warning beeps. o Cancel: Returns to AUTOMATIC TEST: Stand-by screen with the initial screen with function modes.
Page 168: Functionality/Operation
Functionality/Operation This chapter introduces the typical block diagram of a GSM mobile phone to relate some blocks with each test item done by the Test Set, especially from the perspective of incoming inspection and repair for GSM mobile phones. Also, there is a technical information summary that may help you utilize the Test Set.
Page 169: Gsm Mobile Block Diagram
Functionality/Operation GSM Mobile Block Diagram GSM Mobile Block Diagram Figure 4-1 shows the typical block diagram of a GSM mobile phone. The upper part of this diagram represents the mobile’s transmitter blocks and the lower part is the receiver blocks. For simplicity, the digital circuitry is eliminated even though there are important parts such as EEPROM’s at I/Q Modulator and Ramp Control for compensating with correction coefficients.
Page 170: Gsm Measurements Selection
Functionality/Operation GSM Measurements Selection GSM Measurements Selection It is worthwhile to consider which parts of the block diagram are being tested by each measurement with the Test Set. The following table lists the relationships between each test item, test step, or parameter of the Test Set and those related parts expected, or likely, to be functioning.
Page 171 Functionality/Operation GSM Measurements Selection Test Item/Step/Parameter Functioning Parts Pitfalls BER Sensitivity Channel Synthesizer I/Q Demodulation (BER 0% at 50 to 90 dBm) Equalizer AGC Amplifier/Control RX Quality/Level LNA Gain & Noise AGC Amplifier Gain (BER <2% at 102 dBm) IF & Filter Insertion Loss Timebase Tuning Reference Oscillator Channel Synthesizer...
Page 172: Gprs Overview
Functionality/Operation GPRS Overview GPRS Overview This section summarizes the functional features of the General Packet Radio Service, or GPRS, for the Test Set installed with Option 040. Difference from HSCSD A single user can establish a call on more than one timeslot for the data transfer using a GSM data service called HSCSD, or High Speed Circuit Switched Data.
Page 173 Functionality/Operation GPRS Overview PSPDN: Packet Switched Public Data Network PSTN: Public Switched Telephone Network SGSN: Serving GPRS Support Node The BSC has a second path to choose from when sending and receiving user data. Voice: Sent to the MSC GPRS data: Sent to the Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) Chapter 4...
Page 174 Specifications This chapter provides the specifications of the Agilent E6392B GSM MS Test Set. These specifications are the standard performance limits with which the Test Set is thoroughly verified at factory.
Page 175: Specifications General Information
Specifications General Information General Information Specifications describe the test set’s warranted performance and are valid over the entire operation and environmental ranges unless otherwise noted. All specifications are valid after a 30-minute warm up period of continuous operation, and within the frequency ranges defined below. Supplemental characteristics are intended to provide additional information useful in applying the instrument by giving typical, but non-warranted performance parameters.
Page 176: Rf Input/Output
Specifications RF Input/Output RF Input/Output Maximum Safe Reverse Power +41 dBm (12.6 W; CW; supplemental characteristic) (peak): Impedance: nominal Input SWR: 1.5:1 Connector: N-type, female RF Signal Generator Frequency Range: 935 MHz to 960 MHz (GSM downlink) 925 MHz to 960 MHz (E-GSM downlink) 1805 MHz to 1880 MHz (DCS1800 downlink) 1930 MHz to 1990 MHz (PCS1900 downlink) Frequency Resolution:...
Page 177: Rf Analyzer
Specifications RF Analyzer RF Analyzer Frequency Range: 890 MHz to 915 MHz (GSM uplink) 880 MHz to 915 MHz (E-GSM uplink) 1710 MHz to 1785 MHz (DCS1800 uplink) 1850 MHz to 1910 MHz (PCS1900 uplink) Transmitter Carrier Peak Power Measurement Range: 20 dBm to +39 dBm (0.3 GMSK at burst/continuous or CW) Accuracy:...
Page 178: Phase And Frequency Error Measurement
Specifications RF Analyzer Phase and Frequency Error Measurement Input Level Range: 11 dBm to +39 dBm Input Phase Error Range: 0 to 20° (0.3 GMSK at burst) Phase Error 1.5 ° rms at phase error 2.5 ° Measurement Accuracy: 6.0 ° peak at phase error 2.5 ° Frequency Error Measurement Range: 9 kHz (0.3 GMSK at burst/continuous or CW)
Page 179: Dc Power Supply
Specifications DC Power Supply DC Power Supply Range: 3.0 Vdc to 11.0 Vdc Resolution: 0.1 V Accuracy: ±0.1 V at 100 mA load Maximum Current: 1 A, peak 2 A at 3.0 to 9.0 V, peak 1.5 A at 9.1 to 11.0 V Ripple Noise: 60 mV p-p supplemental characteristics DC Current Measurement...
Page 180: Asynchronous Test (Option 002)
Specifications Asynchronous Test (Option 002) Asynchronous Test (Option 002) Spectrum Monitor Frequency Range: 890 MHz to 915 MHz (GSM uplink) 880 MHz to 915 MHz (E-GSM uplink) 1710 MHz to 1785 MHz (DCS1800 uplink) 1850 MHz to 1910 MHz (PCS1900 uplink) Input Level Range: 11 dBm to +39 dBm Frequency Span...
Page 181: Gprs Test (Option 040)
Specifications GPRS Test (Option 040) GPRS Test (Option 040) Specifications Unique for GPRS Measurement Slot Configuration: Downlink 1 Uplink 1 Downlink 2 Uplink 1 Slot Order Measured: 4 (fourth) Sensitivity Measurement: BLER (block error rate) Changes in Test Item Table: Peak TX Power, Power vs Time (Burst Timing and Power Ramp can be also displayed.) Sensitivity: Only BLER is displayed.
Page 182: Rear Panel
Specifications Rear Panel Rear Panel Frequency Reference Frequency: 13 MHz Frequency Accuracy: [(Time since calibration Aging) + Temperature effects + Accuracy of calibration] Aging: 0.1 ppm/year Temperature Stability: 0.1 ppm (20 °C to 30 °C) Reference Input: 13 MHz, 0 to +10 dBm supplemental characteristics, nominal Reference Output: 13 MHz, >+3 dBm supplemental characteristics,...
Page 183: General Specifications
Specifications General Specifications General Specifications Size: 350 mm (W) 150 mm (H) 350 mm (D) Weight: 10 kg Power Voltage: 90 V to 264 V Power Frequency: 47 Hz to 63 Hz Power Consumption: 135 VA at 100 Vac Operating Temperature: +15 °C to +35 °C Storage Temperature: 20 °C to +60°C...
Page 184: General Information On The Gsm System
General Information on the GSM System For your reference, some major information on the GSM system is described in this appendix.
Page 185: The Gsm System
General Information on the GSM System The GSM System The GSM System A GSM mobile phone transmits speech as bursts of encoded data. An RF carrier is modulated by the special form of frequency modulation known as the Gaussian Minimum Shift keying (GMSK). Signals are transmitted in short bursts (577 s each) using the method called Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) on Absolute RF Channels (ARFCNs) spaced 200 kHz apart.
Page 186: Power Control Levels
General Information on the GSM System The GSM System Power Control Levels The power control levels, RF power levels and permissible tolerances are shown below: GSM900,E-GSM DCS1800 PCS1900 +36 dBm 2 dB +34 dBm 3 dB +33 dBm 2 dB +32 dBm +32 dBm 3 dB...
Page 187: Rx Level
General Information on the GSM System The GSM System RX Level The RX levels are defined as follows: RX Level RX Level RX Level 110 dBm 110 to 109 dBm 109 to 108 dBm 108 to 107 dBm 107 to 106 dBm 106 to 105 dBm 105 to 104 dBm 104 to 103 dBm...
Page 188: Rx Quality
General Information on the GSM System The GSM System RX Quality The RX quality is defined as follows: RX Quality RX Quality <0.2% 1.6 to 3.2% 0.2 to 0.4% 3.2 to 6.4% 0.4 to 0.8% 6.4 to 12.8% 0.8 to 1.6% >12.8% Limits for BER and FER The permissible limits for BER and FER are defines as follows:...
Page 189 General Information on the GSM System The GSM System Appendix A...
Page 190: Input Fields And Allowable Ranges
Input Fields and Allowable Ranges Here is a table of the input fields and allowable ranges of values for test parameters and test items. This table is also useful for configuring the Test Setup: Test Sequence and Test Setup: Test Condition screens.
Page 191 Input Fields and Allowable Ranges Table 0-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Radio Standard Test Mode Test Item, GSM900/E-GSM DCS1800 PCS1900 Parameter Automatic Test, BCCH GSM: 1 to 124 512 to 885 512 to 810 Manual Test, (Frequency): (890.2 to 914.8 MHz), (1710.2 to 1784.8 MHz) (1850.2 to 1909.8 MHz)
Page 192 Input Fields and Allowable Ranges Sensitivity: BLER [GPRS mode] (FER, BER, RX Quality, and RX Level can not be displayed.) Midamble: TSC0 to TSC7, or None (amplitude triggering) [ASYNC mode] Averaging: Off, 2 to 99 Span: 0-400 kHz (fixed) RBW: 10, 30 (kHz) Spectrum Monitor Channel...
Page 193 Input Fields and Allowable Ranges Attenuation: Off, On RF In: 0.0 to 99.9 dB in 0.1 dB steps RF Out: 0.0 to 99.5 dB in 0.5 dB steps Network Config: 0 to 999 (MCC), 0 to 99 (MNC), 0 to 7 (NCC), 0 to 65535 (NCC), 2 to 9 (BS_PA) Date/Time: 1990 to 2089 (YYYY), 01 to 12 (MM), 01 to 31 (DD) 00 to 23 (HH), 00 to 59 (MM)
Page 194 Input Fields and Allowable Ranges Configuration: Test Steps: Sequence 1. LOC. Update: Run, --- 2. 1st Call: MS, BS 3. Talk: Run, --- 4. RF Test: (no entry required) 5. 1st Release: MS, BS (determined by step 2) 6. 2nd Call: BS, MS (determined by step 2);...
Page 195 Input Fields and Allowable Ranges Appendix B...
Page 196 Manual Changes...
Page 197: Manual Changes Introduction
Manual Changes Introduction Introduction This appendix contains revision notes for adapting the information in this guide to correspond to the Test Set units that were manufactured before this guide was printed. Serial Numbers The serial number of your Test Set is marked on the serial number plate attached to the rear panel.
Page 198 Index Numerics attached screen test limit stand-by screen BER BS Level 13 MHz IN/OUT connector Attenuation input field rear panel input field BER Frames 13 MHz Reference attenuation values input field input field preparation for each test Bk Space AUTOMATIC TEST command aborted screen BLER...
Page 199 Index instruction message general operation guide cleaning instruction multiple purpose date and time environmental requirement operation message display annotation command operation status Date/Time Bk Space softkey label input field Cancel display contrast DC Current Del End adjustment asynchronous mode Delete preparation for each test display field Done...
Page 200 Index cleaning instruction function mode environment display annotation IMSI installing the test set fuseholder display field rear panel initial screen Fail AUTOMATIC TEST softkey menu general operation guide CONFIGURATION display annotation MANUAL TEST test limit front panel screen reference File Management rear panel SIGNAL GENERATOR softkey menu...
Page 201 Index Panel Key MANUAL TEST PDTCH preparing for use Knob MKR/Cursor Printer SIGNAL GENERATOR softkey menu Procedure SPECTRUM MONITOR PWR CNTL manual changes MANUAL TEST Radio Standard asynchronous mode LCD screen GPRS mode front panel RF Output initial screen Level screen field major functions input field...
Page 202 Index Power Ramp display annotation Peak TX Power/Power vs Time pass/fail screen example AUTOMATIC TEST Network Config Phase Error/Frequency Error pass/fail test input field Burst Timing New Firmware screen field DC Current input field Sensitivity BER Frequency Error Sensitivity BLER Peak TX Power softkey menu Sensitivity/RX Quality/RX Level...
Page 203 Index asynchronous mode softkey menu GPRS mode measuring screen Printer pass/fail screen input field Position printer connection command preparation for each test RF IN/OUT connector power cable PRINTER port front panel installing the test set rear panel RF ON annunciator Power Class Procedure screen field...
Page 204 Index pass/fail screen Marker Coars/Fine SPECTRUM MONITOR SERIAL INTERFACE port rear panel stand-by screen talk measuring screen serial numbers Mode Sync/Async/GPRS test condition screen Serial Port test flow step input field MS Call test item shipment check test sequence screen installing the test set screen flow chart Signal...
Page 205 Index test parameter Power Ramp Synchronous Mode Power vs Time synchronous mode RX Level MANUAL TEST RX Quality testing examples screen field Zoom Off/On measuring screen Sensitivity Span measuring screen example Sensitivity BER input field stand-by screen Sensitivity BLER Specification system requirement Spectrum Monitor specifying a value...
Page 206 Index preparation for each test testing examples Variable AUTOMATIC TEST MANUAL TEST input field asynchronous mode GPRS mode variable increment softkey synchronous mode test parameter SPECTRUM MONITOR using functions Timing ADV warm-up time input field installing the test set Trigger Sing/Cont softkey menu softkey menu troubleshooting...

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