About The Pcs Interface; Firmware Revision Needed For Pcs Testing - HP 83206A User Manual

Chapter 1, Getting Started

About the PCS Interface

About the PCS Interface
Firmware Revision
Needed for PCS
Testing
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The HP 83236B PCS Interface can be used with the Test Set and Cellular Adapter
to test TDMA mobiles in the cellular band (800 MHz to 900 MHz) and those
operating in the North American PCS band (1850 MHz to 1990 MHz). The
interface serves as the frequency up/down converter for the Test Set for PCS
testing.
PCS testing requires specific Test Set and Cellular Adapter firmware.
The Test Set's firmware is upgraded using a single memory card. The Cellular
Adapter's firmware is upgraded using two memory cards.
Test Set Firmware Requirement
• Revision B.05.00 or higher. Check the revision number by pressing SHIFT, DUPLEX
(CONFIG) to access the CONFIGURE screen and reading the Firmware number in
the upper right corner.
Cellular Adapter Firmware Requirements
• DSP revision 970501 or higher; Protocol revision 970730 or higher. These revisions are
checked using the following procedure:
1. Press SHIFT, DUPLEX (CONFIG) to access the CONFIGURE screen.
2. Select SERVICE from the To Screen menu. This is the only way to access the
SERVICE screen.
3. Select the Latch field on the SERVICE screen.
4. From the displayed list of latches, select the latch that corresponds to the firmware
version you want to verify.
• Select rx_dsp_revision for the receive DSP firmware revision.
• Select protocol_fw_revesion for the Protocol firmware revision.
5. Read the revision number in the Value field.
To Order a Firmware Upgrade
You can upgrade your firmware to the latest version available by ordering
HP 83206A Option R58. Contact your local HP Field Sales Engineer for ordering
assistance and information.