Agilent 8922P Operations Guide

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Agilent 83220A/E DCS1800 Test Set

83220-90027

January 1998

Printed in: UK

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Notices

Subject Matter

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Restricted Rights Legend

If Software is for use in the performance of a U.S. Government contract or subcontract, Software is delivered and licensed as "Comercial computer software" as deﬁned in DFAR 252.227-7014 (June 1995), or as a "commercial item" as deﬁned in FAR 52.227-19 (June 1987) or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause. Use, duplication of Software is subject to Agilent Technologies’ standard commercial license terms, and non-DOD Department and Agencies of the U.S. Government will receive no greater than Restricted Rights as deﬁned in FAR

52.227-19(c)(1-2)(June 1987). U.S. Government users will receive no greater than Limited Rights as deﬁned in FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) or DFAR252.227-7015 (b)(2) (November 1995), as applicable in any technical data. Copyright © 200X Agilent Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Certiﬁcation

Agilent Technologies certiﬁes that this product met its published speciﬁcations at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent Technologies further certiﬁes that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Bureau of Standards, to the extent allowed by the Bureau’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members.

Assistance

Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Agilent Technologies products.

For any assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Ofﬁce.

Statement of Compliance

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Information

This product has been designed to meet the protection requirements of the European Communities Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) directives:

In order to preserve the EMC performance of the product, any cable which becomes worn or damaged, must be replaced with the same type and speciﬁcation.

EN55011:1991 (Group 1, Class A) EN50082-1:1992

Safety Information

- IEC 1000-4-2 (1995) ESD

- IEC 1000-4-3 (1995) Radiated Susceptibility

- IEC 1000-4-4 (1995) EFT

This product conforms to EN61010-1(1993) / IEC 1010-1(1990) +A1(1992) +A2(1994) /CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1(1993) Safety requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use, and has been supplied in a safe condition. The instruction documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in a safe condition.

Warranty

This Agilent Technologies instrument product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Agilent Technologies will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective.

For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by Agilent Technologies. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to Agilent Technologies and Agilent Technologies shall pay shipping charges to return the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to Agilent Technologies from another country.

Agilent Technologies warrants that its software and ﬁrmware designated by Agilent Technologies for use with an instrument will execute its programming instructions when properly installed on that instrument. Agilent Technologies does not warrant that the operation of the instrument, or software, or ﬁrmware will be uninterrupted or error-free.

Limitation of Warranty

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modiﬁcation or misuse, operation outside of the environmental speciﬁcations for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.

NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Limitation of Remedies and Liability

THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.

Radio Frequency Interference Statement Deutsche Bundespost

(Federal Republic of Germany only)

Herstellerbescheinigung

Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß dieses Gerät, System Agilent 83220A/E in Ûbereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen von Postverfügung 526/527 funkentstört ist.

Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes/Systems angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Ûberprüfungder Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.

Zusatzinformation für Meß- und Testgeräte: Werden Meß - und Testgeräte mit ungeschirmten Kabeln und/oder in

offenen Meßaufbauten verwendet, so ist vom Betreiber sicherzustellen, daß die Funk-Entstörbestimmungen unter Betriebsbedingungen an seiner Grundstücksgrenze eingehalten werden.

Manufacturer’s Declaration

This is to certify that the equipment Agilent 83220A/E meets the radio frequency interference requirements of Directive FTZ 526/527. The German Bundespost has been notiﬁed that this equipment was put into circulation and has been granted the right to check the product type for compliance with these requirements.

Additional Information for Test and Measurement Equipment: If test and measurement equipment is operated with unscreened cables

and/or used for measurements on open set-ups, the user has to assure that under operating conditions the Radio Interference Limits are still met at the border of the user’s premises.

Sound Emission

Manufacturer’s Declaration

This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of the German Sound Emission Directive, from 18 January 1991.

This product has a sound pressure emission (at the operator position) < 70 dB(A).

• Sound Pressure Lp < 70 dB(A).

• At Operator Position.

• Normal Operation.

• According to ISO 7779:1988/EN 27779:1991 DIN 45635 pt. 19 (Type Test).

Herstellerbescheinigung

Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung vom 18 Januar 1991.

• Schalldruckpegel Lp < 70 dB(A).

• Am Arbeitsplatz.

• Normaler Betrieb.

• Nach ISO 7779:1988/EN 27779:1991 DIN 45635 pt. 19 (Typprüfung).

Responsibilities of the Customer

The customer shall provide;

1. Access to the products during the speciﬁed periods of coverage to perform maintenance.

2. Adequate working space around the products for servicing by Agilent Technologies personnel.

3. Access to and use of all information and facilities determined necessary by Agilent Technologies to service and/or maintain the products. (In so far as these items may contain proprietary or classiﬁed information, the customer shall assume full responsibility for safeguarding and protection from wrongful use.)

4. Routine operator maintenance and cleaning as speciﬁed in the Agilent Technologies Operating and Service Manuals.

5. Consumables such as paper, disks, magnetic tapes, ribbons, inks, pens, gases, solvents, lamps, ﬁlters, fuses, seals, etc.

General Safety Considerations

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with speciﬁc warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.

WARNING

DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of ﬂammable gasses or fumes.

DO NOT use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuseholders: For continued protection against ﬁre, replace the line fuse(s) only with fuse(s) of the same voltage and current rating and type.

DO NOT perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualiﬁed to do so: Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or shields. Procedures involving the removal of covers and shields are for use by service-trained personnel only.

DO NOT service or adjust alone: Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the equipment switched off. To avoid dangerous electrical shock, service personnel must not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering ﬁrst aid and resuscitation, is present.

DO NOT operate damaged equipment: Whenever it is possible that the safety protection features built into this product have been impaired, either through physical damage, excessive moisture, or any other reason, REMOVE POWER and do not use the product until safe operation can be veriﬁed by service-trained personnel. If necessary, return the product to an Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Ofﬁce for service and repair to ensure the safety features are maintained.

This 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 instrument is likely to make the instrument dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment: Because of the danger of introducing

additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modiﬁcation to the product. Return the product to a Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Ofﬁce for service and repair to ensure the safety features are maintained.

WARNING

There are many points in the instrument which can, if contacted, cause personal injury. Be extremely careful.

Any adjustments or service procedures that require operation of the instrument with protective covers removed should be performed only by trained service personnel.

Safety Symbols

The following symbols on the instrument and in the manual indicate precautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of the instrument

Safety Symbols

The Instruction Documentation Symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the supplied documentation.

Indicates the ﬁeld wiring terminal that must be connected to earth ground before operating the equipment - protects against electrical shock in case of fault.

Frame or chassis ground terminal - typically connects to the equipment's metal frame.

Alternating current (AC)

Direct current (DC) Warning,risk of electric shock.

WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a

procedure, which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

CAUTION Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a

procedure, which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

The CE mark shows that the product complies with all relevant European Legal Directives.

ISM 1-A This is a symbol of an Industrial, Scientiﬁc, and Medical

Group 1 Class A product. The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian

Standards Association, and indicates compliance to the standards deﬁned by them.

Indicates that a laser is ﬁtted. The user must refer to the manual for speciﬁc Warning or Caution information to avoid personal injury or damage to the product.

Contents

Agilent 83220A/E Capability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

DCS1800 Base Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Where to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv

1. Installing Your Agilent 83220A/E

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Using this Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Fuses and Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Line Voltage Selection and Fuse Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rack Mounting the Agilent 83220A/E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Running the System Calibration Routine (Agilent 83220A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

RAM Initialization (Agilent 83220E Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DCS1800/PCS1900 Conﬁguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

How to Return Your Agilent 83220A/E for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Operation and Storage Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Instrument Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Lifting/Carrying the Agilent 83220A/E and HP/Agilent 8922 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using both arms to lift instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2. Verifying Performance

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting up the Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

System Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

DCS1800 Conﬁguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Preset Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

RF OUTPUT Verﬁcation (Agilent 83220E only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

RF Port Selection Veriﬁcation (Agilent 83220A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

DC AM Veriﬁcation for the Agilent 83220E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DC AM Veriﬁcation for the Agilent 83220A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Phase Error & Peak Transmitter Carrier Power Veriﬁcation (Agilent 83220A only) . . . . . . 29

Pulse Modulation Veriﬁcation (Agilent 83220A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Phase Error, Pulse Modulation & Peak Transmitter Carrier Power Veriﬁcation (Agilent

83220A only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

System Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Speciﬁcations vs. Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

RF Generator Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Spectral Purity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Level Accuracy Over Extended Frequency Range (Agilent 83220A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

0.3 GMSK Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Supplemental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Pulse Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

30 dB Pulse Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Contents-1

Contents

AM for Level Control1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Supplemental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

RF Analyzer Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

CW RF Frequency Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

CW RF Power Measurement (RF In/Out only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Peak Transmitter Carrier Power Measurement (RF In/Out only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Power Measurement Accuracy Over Extended Power range (Agilent 83220A only) . . . . . .44

Power Measurement Accuracy Over Extended Frequency Range (Agilent 83220A only) . .44

Pulse ON/OFF Ratio Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Amplitude Envelope Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Phase and Frequency Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

0.3 GMSK Data Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

FM Demodulation Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Pulse Demodulation Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Output RF Spectrum Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Spectrum Analyzer Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Supplemental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Audio Source Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Output Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Audio Analyzer Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Frequency Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

AC Voltage Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

DC Voltage Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Distortion Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Audio Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Audio Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Oscilloscope Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Supplemental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Remote Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

General Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Reference Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Fixed Reference Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Tunable Reference Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Transit Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Transit Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Agilent Technologies Systems Engineering Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Agilent 83220A/E DCS1800 Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

3. Screens

About This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Cell Conﬁguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Cell Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Conﬁgure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Spectrum Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Entry Limit Modiﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

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Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

4. Connectors

Front-Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

1. RF IN/OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

2. AUX RF OUT (Agilent 83220A only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

3. AUX RF IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

4. CONNECT TO 8922 AUX RF OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

5. CONNECT TO 8922 AUX RF IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

1. 10 MHz OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

2. 10 MHz IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

3. AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

4. SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

5. PCN INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

5. GPIB

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

New GPIB Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Cell Conﬁguration Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Conﬁgure Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Spectrum Analyzer Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

6. Messages

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Agilent 83220A/E Description

Agilent 83220A/E Capability

The Agilent 83220A/E expands the capabilities of the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM Test Set family to comprehensively test DCS1800 mobile radios across the band 1710 MHz to 1880 MHz; and PCS1900 mobile radios across the band 1850 MHz to 1990 MHz. All the features of the RF generator, RF analyzer and general instrumentation of the HP/Agilent 8922 series are retained.

DCS1800 Base Station

The Agilent 83220A/E, when conﬁgured with the HP/Agilent 8922, can now emulate a DCS1800/PCS1900 base station and establish and maintain a DCS1800/PCS1900 link. Once a link has been established, comprehensive tests can be sequenced across the full DCS1800/PCS1900 band without interrupting the link.

NOTE

PCS1900 is conﬁgured as a standard on all Agilent 83220Es with serial preﬁx 3524U00479 or greater. Prior to this serial break PCS1900 was available on the Agilent 83220E as options K19.

PCS1900 is conﬁgured as a standard on all Agilent 83220As with serial preﬁx 3524U00424 or greater. Prior to this serial break PCS1900 was available on the Agilent 83220A as options K19.

Your HP/Agilent 8922 must also be conﬁgured for PCS1900 operation: HP/Agilent 8922A/B require ﬁrmware revision B.05.04 or greater. HP/Agilent 8922E/G do not support PCS1900. HP/Agilent 8922F require ﬁrmware revision B.05.02 or greater to support

PCS1900. HP/Agilent 8922H require ﬁrmware revision B.06.00 or greater to support

PCS1900.

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How to Use This Manual

Where to Start

If you have just received the Agilent 83220A/E and want to get it ready to use for the ﬁrst time:

Thoroughly read the “Installing YourAgilent 83220A/E” chapter in this manual and follow its instructions for:

• Unpacking the Test Set.

• Preparing it for use.

• Installation Overview.

• System Calibration.

• DCS1800/PCS1900 Conﬁguration. If you need to verify the unit is operating within its speciﬁcations, perform the conﬁdence

tests in the “Verifying Performance” chapter in this manual. Making measurements in DCS1800/PCS1900 mode is identical to making measurements

in GSM900 mode. Follow the instructions in the “Making Measurements” chapter in the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Series User’s Guide to learn how to make measurements using the DCS1800 Test System.

To ﬁnd more detailed information about the Test Set, its applications, and key descriptions, consult the “Screens”, “Connectors”, and “GPIB” chapters in this manual, and in the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Series User’s Guide.

To learn how to program the Test Set, read the “GPIB” chapter in this manual, and the “GPIB”, “Programming Examples”, and “Programmer’s Reference” chapters of the appropriate Agilent 8922M/S Programming Reference Guide

NOTE

WARNING

If you have the Agilent 83220A/E Option 010 Multi-Band Test System, refer to the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Multi-Band User’s Guide for more details on connection and operating differences.

If this instrument is not used as speciﬁed, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. This instrument must only be used in a normal condition (in which all means of protection are intact).

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Introduction

This section provides installation instructions for the DCS1800 Test System (Agilent 83220A/E and Agilent/HP 8922).

The Agilent 83220A/E User’s Guide covers the operation of the Agilent 83220A/E in conjunction with an appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Series GSM Test Set, extending the capabilities of the HP/Agilent 8922 Series to cover the DCS1800/PCS1900 frequency bands. The Agilent 83220A/E and HP/Agilent 8922 together constitute a DCS1800/PCS1900 Test System.

Using this Chapter

Use the following procedure to power-up the Agilent 83220A/E, HP/Agilent 8922 DCS1800 TestSystem correctly. After completion of this procedure, refer to “Making Measurements” in the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Series User’s Manual for an introduction to operating the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922. Select the test required, follow the instructions as in the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 manual. Make the measurement.

The information contained in this guide includes:

❏ Accessories supplied. ❏ Initial inspection. ❏ Installation check list. ❏ Preparation for use. ❏ Fuses and power cords. ❏ Installation overview ❏ Running the System Calibration routine. ❏ DCS1800/PCS1900 conﬁguration. ❏ General information.

The interface between the HP/Agilent 8922 and the Agilent 83220A/E is via a 15 way D-Type connector and ﬁve BNC coaxial connectors.

NOTE

DCS1800 Test System setup is shown for the HP/Agilent 8922H. DCS1800 Test System setup using any of the other HP/Agilent 8922 Series will be similar. The HP/Agilent 8922 rear panel layout is slightly different for each model in the series.

NOTE

WARNING

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If you have the Agilent 83220A/E Option 010 Multi-Band Test System, refer to the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Multi-Band User’sGuide for more details on connection and operating differences.

Accessories Supplied

Table 1-1 Accessories Supplied with the DCS1800 Test System

Description Agilent Part Number Comments

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User’s Guide 83220-90027

Interconnecting Cables See Table 1-2 Shipped with DCS1800 Test System. Power Cord See Figure 1-2 Shipped with DCS1800 Test System. Rackmount Flange Kit 5062-4071 Shipped with Option AX4 GSM/DCS1800 Mobile

Station Test Software

Table 1-2 Supplied Cables

Type PartNumber

BNC 8120-1838 CONNECT TO 8922

BNC 83220-61025 10 MHz IN

83212D Available separately

Model

Number

AUX RF OUT (Front panel)

AUX RF IN (Front panel)

(Rear panel)

1 copy shipped with Agilent 83220A/E.

Agilent 83220A/E

Port

HP/Agilent 8922Port

AUX RF OUT (Front panel)

AUX RF IN (Front panel)

10 MHz OUT (Rear panel)

BNC 83220-61025 SCOPE

(Rear panel)

BNC 83220-61025 AM

(Rear panel)

D-type 08922-61083 PCN INTERFACE

(Rear panel)

CAUTION

It is advisable to connect all the cables as shown in the Installation

SCOPE (Rear panel)

AM (Rear panel)

PCN INTERFACE (Rear panel)

Overview section before switching on the DCS1800 Test System.

Initial Inspection

Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the Agilent 83220A/E has been checked mechanically and electrically. Procedures for checking the electrical performance of the DCS1800 Test System are given in the “Verifying Performance” chapter of this manual. Procedures for checking the electrical performance of the HP/Agilent 8922 are given in the “Verifying Performance” chapter of the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Series User’s Guide. If the

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contents are incomplete, if there is mechanical damage or defect, or if the DCS1800 Test System does not pass the electrical performance tests, notify the nearest Agilent Technologies ofﬁce.

If the shipping container is damaged, or the cushioning material shows signs of stress, notify the carrier as well as the Agilent Technologies ofﬁce. Keep the shipping material for the carrier’s inspection.

WARNING

To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not apply power to the Agilent 83220A/E when there are any signs of shipping damage to any part of the Agilent 83220A/E.

If the shipping materials are in good condition, retain them for possible future use. You may wish to ship the Agilent 83220A/E to another location or to return it to Agilent Technologies for service. See “How to Return Your Agilent 83220A/E for Servicing,” in this chapter.

Installation Check List

Before connecting the Agilent 83220A/E or HP/Agilent 8922 to the line (mains) voltage, ensure the following steps are taken:

1. Read the warning in this chapter, see Preparation for Use.

2. Check that the line voltage setting on the rear panel power line modules are set to the correct voltage, see Fuses and Power Cords.

3. Ensure that the rating of the line (mains) fuse is appropriate for the line voltage being used, see Table 1-3 on page 6.

4. Ensure that the power cable is the correct type, see Power Cords.

Preparation for Use

WARNING

The Agilent 83220A/E and HP/Agilent 8922 Series are Safety Class 1 products (provided with a protective earth terminal). An uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the mains power source to the product input wiring terminals, power cord, or supplied power cord set. Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired, the DCS1800 Test System must be made inoperative and be secured against any unintended operation.

If the Agilent 83220A/E or HP/Agilent 8922 are to be energized via an external autotransformer for voltage reduction, make sure that the common terminal is connected to the neutral pole of the power source.

Before connecting the Agilent 83220A/E or HP/Agilent 8922, the protective earth terminal of the Agilent 83220A/E and HP/Agilent 8922 must be connected to the protective conductor of the (mains) power cord. The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. The protective action must not be negated by the use of an extension cord (power cable) without a protective conductor (grounding). Grounding one conductor of a two-conductor outlet is not sufﬁcient protection.

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Fuses and Power Cords

Line Voltage Selection and Fuse Selection

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Fuses and Power Cords

CAUTION

A rear-panel, line power module permits operation from 100, 120, 220, or 240 Vac. The HP/Agilent 8922 power module is documented in the Fuses and Power Cords section of “Installing YourHP/Agilent 8922” in the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Series User’s guide.

On the Agilent 83220A/E, the number visible in the window (located on the module) indicates the nominal line voltage to which the Agilent 83220A/E must be connected. Verify that the Line VoltageSelection Cam is matched to the power source (see Figure 1-1). Table 1-3 lists the ratings and the Agilent part numbers of the line fuses.

Before connecting the DCS1800 Test System to the mains (line) voltage, ensure that the correct operating voltages and fuses have been selected for each instrument.

Internal Fuses

The fuses used within this instrument are listed below, and are non operator replaceable. These fuses are fast blow type (F).

Fuse Current Voltage Type

F1 3.0A 250V F F2 6.0A 250V F

NOTE

The line voltage and line fuse ratings are selected at the factory according to the line voltage speciﬁed when the Agilent 83220A/E and HP/Agilent 8922 were ordered. If the voltage was not speciﬁed, the line voltage and line fuse rating are selected according to the country of destination.

Line Voltage Selection

1. Open the Cover Door by placing a small standard screwdriver between the Cover Door and the Line Power Module, and pry open.

2. Remove the Line Voltage Selection Cam with ﬁngers. Rotate cam so that the desired line voltage appears at the Cover Door Window when the cam is re-inserted.

Fuse Replacement

1. Remove Fuse Holder with ﬁngers. Replace Fuse in Fuse Holder and re-insert into the Line Power Module.

2. Close the Cover Door by pressing it ﬁrmly.

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Fuses and Power Cords

Figure 1-1 Fuse Replacement and Line Voltage Selection

Cover Door Window

Cover Door

Line Voltage Selection Cam

Line Power Module

Fuse

Fuse Holder

WARNING

For protection against ﬁre hazard, the line fuse should only be a 250V fuse with the correct current rating. (See Table 1-3).

Table 1-3 Line Fuse Rating and HP Part Number

Model Line Voltage Rating Type Part Number

HP/Agilent

8922

Agilent 83220A/E

100, 120 Vac 220, 240 Vac

5.0A, 250V

2.5A, 250V

2.0AT, 250V

1.5AT, 250V

Normal blow Normal blow

Time delay Time delay

2110-0010 2110-0083

2110-0303 2110-0304

Power Cords

The Agilent 83220A/E and HP/Agilent 8922 are each supplied with a three-wire power cable. When connected to an appropriate ac power receptacle, these cables ground the DCS1800 Test System cabinets. The type of Mains plug shipped with each instrument depends on the country of destination. Refer to Table 1-4 on page 7 for the part numbers of the power cables and Mains plugs available.

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Table 1-4 Line Cords

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Fuses and Power Cords

PlugType

Length,

inches

(mm)

90 (229) 90 (229)

Cable Color

Mint Gray Mint Gray

For Use In

Country

United Kingdom, Cyprus, Nigeria,

Cable Part

NumberCD

8120-1351 8120-170304

Plug Description

90/Straight BS1363A 90

Rhodesia, Singapore

8120-1369 8120-0696

04Straight

NZSS198/ASC112 Straight/90

79 (201) 87 (221)

Gray Gray

Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, Mainland China

8120-1689 8120-1692

72Straight

79 (201) 79 (201)

Mint Gray Mint Gray

East and West Europe, Central African Republic, Arabia, Egypt

8120-1378 8120-4753 8120-1521 8120-4754

8120-1348 8120-153823

8120-2104

Straight

NEMA5-15P Straight

90 90

Straight 90

Straight SEV 1011

80 (203)

90 (230) 80 (203) 90 (230)

Jade Gray Jade Gray

United States, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan

Jade Gray

80 (203) 80 (203)

79 (201)

Dark Gray Dark Gray

Gray

Switzerland

1959-24507, Type 12 8120-2296 8120-3997

Straight/90

79 (201) 177 (402)

Gray Gray

8120-0698 6 Straight/NEMA6-15P 90 (230) Black United States,

Canada

8120-2956 8120-2957 8120-3997

8120-4211 8120-460078

8120-1860

90/Straight

90/90

Straight/Straight

Straight IEC83-B1

Straight/90

Straight CEE22-V1

79 (201) Gray

Denmark Gray Gray

79 (201) 79 (201)

59 (150)

Black Gray

Jade Gray

South Africa, India

(Systems Cabinet Use) 8120-1575 8120-2191 8120-4379

Straight/Straight

Straight/90

90/90

31 (79) 59 (150) 80 (203)

Jade Gray Jade Gray Jade Gray

a. Part number shown for plug is industry identiﬁer for plug only. Number shown

for cable is Agilent Part Number for complete cable including plug. E = Earth Ground; L = Line; N = Neutral.

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Operating Environment

Temperature:

from 0 to +55

Humidity:

95% (non-condensing). However, protect the Agilent 83220A/E from temperature extremes which can cause condensation within the Agilent 83220A/E.

Cooling:

its rear panel.

CAUTION

The Agilent 83220A/E may be operated in environments with temperatures

°C.

The Agilent 83220A/E may be operated in environments with humidity from 0 to

The Agilent 83220A/E obtains cooling airﬂow by forced ventilation from the fan on

Ensure that all airﬂow passages at the rear and side of the Agilent 83220A/E are clear before installing the Agilent 83220A/E. This is especially important in a rack mount conﬁguration.

Rack Mounting the Agilent 83220A/E

If the Agilent 83220A/E is to be rack mounted, ensure that all airﬂow passages at the rear and sides of the Agilent 83220A/E are not obstructed. Full instructions for rack mounting the Agilent 83220A/E are included with the rack mounting kit.

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Installation Overview

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Installation Overview

NOTE

1. Unpack the Agilent 83220A/E.

2. On the front panel, connect the Agilent 83220A/E to the HP/Agilent 8922 as shown using the cables provided. (Part No. 8120-2682).

DCS1800 Test System setup is shown for the HP/Agilent 8922H and Agilent 83220A. DCS1800 Test System setup using any of the other HP 8922 Series will be similar.The HP/Agilent 8922 rear panel layout is slightly different for each model in the series.

3. On the rear panel, connect AM to AM and SCOPE to SCOPE as shown using the cables provided. (Part No. 83220-61025).

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4. On the rear panel, connect Agilent 83220A/E 10 MHz IN to HP/Agilent 8922 10 MHz OUT and connect the PCN INTERFACE cable as shown using the cables provided. (Part No. 83220-61025 and 08922-61083).

5. Connect a 1, 2, 5, 10, or 13 MHz signal to HP/Agilent 8922 REF IN. If you have OPT 001, connect as shown using the cable provided. Refer to the Installation Overview section in the “Installing YourHP/Agilent 8922” chapter of the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Series User’s Guide for information on conﬁguring the reference.

6. Connect the supplied power cords to the Agilent 83220A/E and HP/Agilent 8922 and power up the instruments.

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Running the System Calibration Routine (Agilent 83220A only)

The System Calibration is a user-initiated calibration routine performed between the HP/Agilent 8922 and the Agilent 83220A.

NOTE

To perform a System Calibration:

1. Powerdown the DCS1800 Test System (Agilent 83220A and HP/Agilent 8922), achieved by powering down the HP/Agilent 8922.

2. On the Agilent 83220A, using a short cable (<30cm) (Part No. 10502A or similar) and 2 BNC to N-type adapters (Part No. 1250-0780 or similar), link the AUX RF OUT to the RF IN/OUT port.

3. On the HP/Agilent 8922, using a short cable (<30cm) (Part No. 10502A or similar), link the AUDIO OUT port to the TRIGGER IN port.

4. Power up the DCS1800 Test System.

5. From the HP/Agilent 8922 front panel, select the MESSAGE Screen.

6. Look for any error message.

7. There should be no error messages before starting the System Calibration Procedure, if any errors occur, error messages are listed in the “Messages” chapter in this manual, and in the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Series User’s Guide.

The System Calibration routine should be run whenever an Agilent 83220A is ﬁrst connected to an HP/Agilent 8922, or whenever a different Agilent 83220A is connected to an HP/Agilent 8922, and after a RAM Initialize from the SERVICE screen.

SHIFT, MSSG.

8. From the HP/Agilent 8922 front panel, select the TESTS Screen.

9. Using the knob, move the cursor to the Location ﬁeld, and select ROM from the Choices ﬁeld.

10.Move the cursor to the Procedure ﬁeld and select SYS_CAL from the Choices ﬁeld.

11.Using the knob, select Run Test.

12.Follow the instructions on the screen.

13.When the System Calibration Routine has ﬁnished, Cycle the DCS1800 Test System power.

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RAM Initialization (Agilent 83220E Only)

NOTE

To perform a RAM Initialize:

1. From the home screen, select the ``CONFIG'' Screen.

2. From the ``CONFIG'' Screen, select the ``SERVICE'' Screen.

3. Move the cursor next to the RAM Initialize ﬁeld.

4. Select YES.

5. The instruments will then follow a restart cycle, after which, calibration information will be down loaded, and the instruments will be ready to use.

A RAM Initialize from the ``SERVICE'' screen should be run whenever an Agilent 83220E is ﬁrst connected to an HP/Agilent 8922 or whenever a different Agilent 83220E is connected to an HP/Agilent 8922.

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DCS1800/PCS1900 Conﬁguration

1. Access, then set up the CONFIGURE Screen with the cursor. Refer to the “Screens” chapter in this manual and in the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Series User’s Guide.

2. Select the Radio Type ﬁeld. From the list of choices, select either DCS1800 or PCS1900 depending on the radio type you are testing.

NOTE

CAUTION

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When making DCS1800/PCS1900 measurements, use the RF IN/OUT port, AUX RF OUT port or AUX RF IN port on the Agilent 83220A/E. Making measurements in DCS1800 mode is identical to making measurements in GSM900 mode. Follow the instructions in the “Making Measurements” chapter in the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Series User’s Guide.

When making GSM900 measurements, disconnect the connections to the Agilent 83220A/E and use the RF IN/OUT port, AUX RF OUT port or AUX RF IN port on the HP/Agilent 8922. The maximum Agilent 83220A/E RF IN/OUT port input power is 2W. Never connect a GSM900 radio to the Agilent 83220A/E or irreparable damage may occur.

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How to Return Your Agilent 83220A/E for Service

If you need to return your Agilent 83220A/E to Hewlett-Packard, ﬁrst obtain the correct Service Center shipping address from your local sales ofﬁce and carry out the following procedure.

CAUTION

1. Please send the following information with the returned instrument: a. Type of service required.

b. Description of the problem and whether it is constant or intermittent. c. Name and phone number of technical contact person. d. Return address. e. Model number of returned instrument. f. Full serial number of returned instrument. g. List of any accessories returned with instrument

2. Send copies of any performance data recorded for the instrument.

3. Pack the instrument in the original shipping materials or the equivalent.

4. If the original shipping materials are not available, follow these steps to repackage the instrument for shipment:

Instrument damage can result from using packaging materials other than the original shipping materials or equivalent. Never use styrene pellets as packaging materials. They do not adequately cushion the instrument, do not prevent it from shifting in the carton, and can cause instrument damage due to ESD.

a. Wrap the instrument in antistatic plastic to reduce the possibility of ESD-caused

damage.

b. Obtain a double-walled, corrugated cardboard carton of 159 kg (350 lb) test strength.

The carton must be large enough and strong enough to accommodate the instrument. Allow at least 7 to 10 cms on all sides of the instrument for packing material.

c. Surround the instrument with 7 to 10 cms of packing material to protect it and

prevent it from moving in the carton.

5. Seal the carton with strong nylon adhesive tape.

6. Mark the carton "FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE."

7. Retain copies of all shipping papers.

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General Information

Operation and Storage Environment

This instrument is designed for Indoor use only.

Installing Your Agilent 83220A/E

General Information

The instrument may be operated at temperatures from 0 4600m (15,000 ft.). The instrument may be operated in environments up to 95% relative humidity to 40 condensation.

CAUTION

°C, but it should be protected from temperature extremes which may cause

This instrument is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 per IEC1010 and 644 respectively.

°C to +55°C at altitudes up to

To clean the instrument

Use a soft, clean damp cloth to clean the front-panel and side covers. Refer to System Specifications in the “Verifying Performance” chapter in this manual

for information about the operation or storage environment.

Instrument Options

Refer to System Specifications in the “Verifying Performance” chapter in this manual for information about instrument options.

Speciﬁcations

Refer to the “Verifying Performance” chapter in this manual for system speciﬁcations.

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Installing Your Agilent 83220A/E

Lifting/Carrying the Agilent 83220A/E and HP/Agilent 8922

To avoid potential injuries, ensure that two people are employed in lifting the HP/Agilent 8922x from it’s packaging and at all other times. Before attempting to lift or carry the combined instruments consider the following basic lifting techniques (employing two people) to help avoid personal injury.

Using both arms to lift instruments.

• Reach for the instruments - bend your knees and waist, and keep your back straight.

• GRASP the lowermost instrument ﬁrmly.

• LIFT with your legs.

• KEEP your shoulders level.

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Verifying Performance

Introduction

The tests in this chapter verify the electrical performance of the DCS1800 Test System. The basic functionality of the Agilent 83220A/E DCS1800 Test Set is checked using the internal capabilities of the host HP/Agilent 8922. The User Conﬁdence Test will only be valid if the host HP/Agilent 8922 is functioning within its speciﬁcation.

If any of the Conﬁdence Tests fail verify the performance of the host HP/Agilent 8922, refer to the Appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Series User’s Guide and HP/Agilent 8922 Series Assembly Level Repair manuals.

Because of the specialized nature of the DCS1800 Test System and the equipment required to support it, it is recommended that calibration and repair be performed only by specially equiped Agilent Technologies service centers.

A list of system speciﬁcations is found at the end of this chapter.

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Setting up the Tests

This chapter contains the following information:

❏ System Connection ❏ Conﬁdence Tests

• RF Output Veriﬁcation (Agilent 83220E only)

• RF Port Selection Veriﬁcation (Agilent 83220A only)

• DC AM Veriﬁcation (HP/Agilent 8922A/B/G/H/M only)

• Phase Error and Peak Transmitter Carrier Power Veriﬁcation

• Pulse Modulation Veriﬁcation (HP/Agilent 8922A/B only) (Agilent 83220A only)

• Phase Error, Pulse Modulation, and Peak Transmitter Carrier Power Veriﬁcation (HP/Agilent 8922E/F/G/H/M/S only) (Agilent 83220A only)

❏ System Speciﬁcations

System Connection

Connect the Agilent 83220A/E and HP/Agilent 8922 together as shown in the Installation Overview section of the “Installing Your Agilent 83220A/E” chapter in this manual.

Cycle the DCS1800 Test System power. If the message "DCS1800 Test Set has changed. Rereading cal data" is

displayed, then perform the System Calibration routine. Instructions for performing the System Calibration routine are described in the Running the System Calibration Routine section of the “Installing Your Agilent 83220A/E” chapter in this manual.

DCS1800 Conﬁguration

Conﬁgure the HP/Agilent 8922 for DCS1800 operation. Refer to the DCS1800 Configuration section of the “Installing Your Agilent 83220A/E” chapter in this manual.

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Setting up the Tests

Preset Conditions

The conﬁdence tests can be run in any order, but are shown in the preferred order of test. Before running the conﬁdence tests in the preferred order, it is important to cycle the DCS1800 Test System power and then conﬁgure the HP/Agilent 8922 for DCS1800 operation.

If you wish to run the conﬁdence tests in a different sequence, or if you wish to run one or more of the conﬁdence tests in isolation, it is important to start each conﬁdence test from a known start position each time. To achieve this, press HP/Agilent 8922 for DCS1800 operation.

PRESET, and then conﬁgure the

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RF OUTPUT Verﬁcation (Agilent 83220E only)

This test checks transmission of RF signals from the Agilent 83220E CW Power at the Agilent 83220E RF OUT is checked using the HP/Agilent 437B power meter and HP/Agilent 8482A power sensor or appropriate alternatives. Signals are checked in the frequency range 1805 MHz to 1885 MHz in 10 MHz steps.

1. Preset the HP/Agilent 8922 to a known state, (press

PRESET).

2. Set the ''OPERATING MODE'' ﬁeld to ''DCS1800'' and ''CW Generator''.

3. In the ''CONTROL'' section of the "CELL STATUS" screen set ''Amplitude'' to -20 dBm and ''Frequency'' to 1805 MHz.

4. With the cursor still at the ''Frequency'' ﬁeld, press the HP/Agilent 8922

INCR SET key

and enter 10 MHz.

5. Zero and calibrate the power meter. Connect the power sensor to the Agilent 83220E RF IN/OUT port.

6. Verify that the power meter displays -20 dBm (±1.5 dB).

7. In the HP/Agilent 8922 DATA FUNCTIONS keyboard section press the up arrow key to increment frequency in 10 MHz steps from 1805 MHz to 1885 MHz.

8. At each step verify that power meter reading is -20 dBm (±1.5 dB).

NOTE

PCS1900

The RF Output veriﬁcation test should also be carried out on Agilent 83220Es which support PCS1900. The test for PCS1900 is carried out using the same method as for DCS1800 but with the HP/Agilent 8922 conﬁgured for PCS1900 operation and at one frequency of 1975 MHz.

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RF Port Selection Veriﬁcation (Agilent 83220A only)

This test checks the transmission/reception of RF signals to and from the Agilent 83220A. CW frequency and power are checked using the HP/Agilent 8922 spectrum analyzer (On an HP/Agilent 8922E/F/H, the spectrum analyzer is only available with Option 006 ﬁtted) and CW/AF analyzer (Power measurements are not available from the AUX RF IN port. On the CW MEAS/AF ANALYZER screen, CW power will read “

−−−−”).

1. Preset the HP/Agilent 8922 to a known state, (press

PRESET), then conﬁgure the

HP/Agilent 8922 for DCS1800 operation.

2. Select the RF GENERATOR / RF ANALYZER screen (press SHIFT

RFG/RFA), and alter the

settings as follows:

Heading Field Setting

RF Gen RF Output Amplitude AUX RFOUT - 5.0 dBm Mod Source GMSK Off RF Analyzer Frequency Amplitude 1806 MHz - 5.0 dBm

3. Remove any connections to the Agilent 83220A RF IN/OUT port.

4. From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the CW MEAS/AF ANALYZER screen (select More then CW AF ANL).

5. Zero the power meter by selecting ZeroPower from the Meas Cntrl ﬁeld.

6. On the Agilent 83220A, using a short cable (<30cm - Part No. 10502A or similar) and 2 BNC to N-type adapters (Part No. 1250-0780 or similar), link the AUX RF OUT to the RF IN/OUT port.

7. From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the SPECTRUM ANALYZER screen (select More then SPEC ANL).

1. To select the RF GENERATOR/RF ANALYZER screen on an HP/Agilent 8922A/B, simply press

RFG/RFA.

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8. Verify the presence of an 1806 MHz signal, at a level of 5 dBm (+3 dB, −4 dB). Differences from the expected value includes a loss of 0.5 dB (typically) for the external 10502A RF cable.

9. From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the CW MEAS/AF ANALYZER screen (select More then CW AF ANL).

10.Verify that the signal frequency is 1806 MHz (+1 dB,

−2 dB). Differences from the expected value includes a loss of 0.5 dB (typically)

±32 Hz, and that the signal level is 5 dBm

for the external 10502A RF cable.

11.Select the RF GENERATOR / RF ANALYZER screen (press SHIFT RFG/RFA), and alter the settings as follows:

Heading Field Setting

RF Analyzer RF Input Amplitude AUX RF IN

5.0 dBm

12.On the Agilent 83220A, using a short cable (<30cm - Part No. 10502A or similar) and 2 BNC to N-type adapters (Part No. 1250-0780 or similar), link the AUX RF IN to the AUX RF OUT port.

13.From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the SPECTRUM ANALYZER screen (select More then SPEC ANL).

14.Verify the presence of an 1806 MHz signal, at a level of 5 dBm (+3 dB,

−4 dB).

15.From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the CW MEAS/AF ANALYZER screen (select More then CW AF ANL).

16.Verify that the CW frequency is 1806 MHz

17.Select the RF GENERATOR / RF ANALYZER screen (press

±32 Hz.

SHIFT RFG/RFA), and alter the

settings as follows:

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Heading Field Setting

RF Gen RF Output Amplitude RF IN/OUT

−20.0 dBm

RF Analyzer Amplitude −20.0 dBm

18.On the Agilent 83220A, using a short cable (<30cm - Part No. 10502A or similar) and 2 BNC to N-type adapters (Part No. 1250-0780 or similar), link the AUX RF IN to the RF IN/OUT port.

19.From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the SPECTRUM ANALYZER screen (select More then SPEC ANL).

20.Verify the presence of an 1806 MHz signal, at a level of

−20 dBm (+3 dB, −4 dB).

21.From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the CW MEAS/AF ANALYZER screen (select More then CW AF ANL).

22.Verify that the CW frequency is 1806 MHz

±32 Hz.

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DC AM Veriﬁcation for the Agilent 83220E

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NOTE

Applicaable to the HP/Agilent 8922A/B/G/H/M only. DC AM is not available on an HP/Agilent 8922E/F.

This test checks transmission of the DC AM control voltage from the HP/Agilent 8922 to the Agilent 83220E. The resulting change in CW Power is checked using the HP/Agilent 8922 CW/AF analyzer and spectrum analyzer.

1. Preset the HP/Agilent 8922 to a known state, (press

PRESET), then conﬁgure the

HP/Agilent 8922 for DCS1800 operation.

2. Set the OPERATING MODE ﬁeld to DCS1800 and CW Generator.

3. Zero the power meter (page 21 for power meter details)and connect the power meter sensor to the Agilent 83220E RF IN/OUT port.

4. In the CONTROL section of the CELL STATUS screen, set Amplitudes to -30 dBm and Frequency to 1805 MHz.

5. Verify the power meter displays -30 dBm (±1.5 dB).

6. In the measurements section, select AUDIO and set the ﬁelds as follows;

Field Setting

Frequency 0 Hz Amplitude 1 V Coupling DC

7. Select the RF GENERATOR / RF ANALYZER screen (press

SHIFT RFG/RFA),and set the

Mod Source DC AM ﬁeld to Ext.

8. Connect a BNC cable from the HP/Agilent 8922 AUDIO OUT to AM/IN SPEECH:

9. Verify that the power meter reading has increased by 6 dB to -24 dBm (±1.5 dB).

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DC AM Veriﬁcation for the Agilent 83220A

NOTE

Applicaable to the HP/Agilent 8922A/B/G/H/M only. DC AM is not available on an HP/Agilent 8922E/F.

This test checks transmission of the DC AM control voltage from the HP/Agilent 8922 to the Agilent 83220A. The resulting change in CW Power is checked using the HP/Agilent 8922 CW/AF analyzer and spectrum analyzer.

1. Preset the HP/Agilent 8922 to a known state, (press

PRESET), then conﬁgure the

HP/Agilent 8922 for DCS1800 operation.

2. Select the RF GENERATOR / RF ANALYZER screen (press SHIFT RFG/RFA), and set as follows:

Heading Field Setting

RF Gen RF Output Amplitude AUX RFOUT, 0.0 dBm Mod Source GMSK Off AF Gen Frequency Amplitude

Coupling

RF Analyzer Frequency Amplitude 1806 MHz, 0.0 dBm

0.0 Hz, 1.0 V AC/DC

3. Remove any connections to the Agilent 83220A RF IN/OUT port.

4. From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the CW MEAS/AF ANALYZER screen (select More then CW AF ANL).

5. Zero the power meter by selecting ZeroPower from the Meas Cntrl ﬁeld.

6. On the Agilent 83220A, using a short cable (<30cm - Part No. 10502A or similar) and 2 BNC to N-type adapters (Part No. 1250-0780 or similar), link the AUX RF OUT to the RF IN/OUT port.

7. Verify that the CW power measures 0 dBm (+1 dB,

−2 dB).

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8. Select the RF GENERATOR / RF ANALYZER screen (press SHIFT RFG/RFA), and alter the settings as follows:

Heading Field Setting

Mod Source DC AM Ext

9. On the HP/Agilent 8922, using a short cable (<30cm - Part No. 10502A or similar), link the AUDIO OUT port in the AUDIO section to the IN AM/SPEECH port in the MODULATION section.

10.From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the CW MEAS/AF ANALYZER screen (select More then CW AF ANL).

11.Verify that the CW power has increased by approximately 6 dB.

12.Select the RF GENERATOR / RF ANALYZER screen (press

SHIFT RFG/RFA), and alter the

settings as follows:

Heading Field Setting

AF Gen Frequency Amplitude 0.1 Hz, 0.707 V

13.From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the CW MEAS/AF ANALYZER screen (select More then CW AF ANL).

14.Verify that the CW power varies between 6 dBm (+1 dB,

−2 dB) and −25 dBm (or lower).

Differences from the expected value includes a loss of 0.5 dB (typically) for the external 10502A RF cable.

15.From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the SPECTRUM ANALYZER screen (select More then SPEC ANL).

16.Alter the SPECTRUM ANALYZER screen as follows:

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DC AM Veriﬁcation for the Agilent 83220A

Field Setting

Ref Level 7.0 dBm

17.Verify that the CW power varies between 6 dBm (+3 dB, −4 dB) and −60 dBm (or lower).

18.Remove the cable from the AUDIO OUT and IN AM/SPEECH ports.

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Phase Error & Peak Transmitter Carrier Power Veriﬁcation (Agilent 83220A only)

This test checks the phase stability of the Agilent 83220A, and operation of the Agilent 83220A Peak TX Power Meter.

1. Preset the HP/Agilent 8922 to a known state, (press

PRESET), then conﬁgure the

HP/Agilent 8922 for DCS1800 operation.

2. Select the RF GENERATOR / RF ANALYZER screen (press RFG/RFA), and set as follows:

Heading Field Setting

RF Gen RF Output Amplitude Frequency AUX RFOUT

5.0 dBm 1806 MHz

AF Gen Frequency Amplitude Coupling 100 Hz

5.0 V AC/DC

RF Analyzer RF Input Frequency Amplitude RF IN/OUT

1806 MHz

5.0 dBm

3. Select the MEASUREMENT SYNC screen (press

MEAS ARM), and alter the settings as

follows:

Heading Field Setting

Meas Trig Trig Source Ext Meas

4. On the Agilent 83220A, using a short cable (<30cm - Part No. 10502A or similar) and 2 BNC to N-type adapters (Part No. 1250-0780 or similar), link the AUX RF OUT to the RF IN/OUT port.

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Phase Error & Peak Transmitter Carrier Power Veriﬁcation (Agilent 83220A only)

5. On the HP/Agilent 8922, using a short cable (<30cm - Part No. 10502A or similar), link the AUDIO OUT port in the AUDIO section to the TRIGGER IN port in the MEASURE section.

6. From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the DSP ANALYZER screen, (DSP ANL), and alter the settings as follows:

Heading Field Setting

DSP Analyzer View PhaseMain

7. Press

MEAS ARM.

8. Verify the following:

Measurement Result

RMS Phase Error < 1.00° Peak Phase Error < 4.00° Frequency Error < ±32 Hz

9. Alter the DSP ANALYZER screen as follows:

Heading Field Setting

DSP Analyzer View Ampl Main

10.Remove the connection to the Agilent 83220A RF IN/OUT port.

11.Zero the power meter by selecting ZeroPower from the View ﬁeld.

12.Reconnect the connection to the Agilent 83220A RF IN/OUT port.

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13.Verify that the Peak Transmitter Power measures 5.0 dBm (+1 dB, −2 dB). Differences from expected values should be mainly due to losses in the external RF cables. Check that the reading is consistent with the cable being used. (10502A has approx 0.5 dB loss).

14.Remove the cable from the AUDIO OUT and TRIGGER IN ports.

NOTE

PCS1900

The Phase Error and Peak Transmitter Carrier Power Veriﬁcation test should also be carried out on Agilent 83220As which support PCS1900. The test for PCS1900 is carried out using the same method as for DCS1800 but with the HP/Agilent 8922 conﬁgured for PCS1900 operation and in step 2, an RF Generator and RF Analyzer frequency of 1975 MHz should be selected.

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Pulse Modulation Veriﬁcation (Agilent 83220A only)

NOTE

Applicable to the HP/Agilent 8922A/B only.

This test checks the operation of the Agilent 83220A pulse modulator using the HP/Agilent 8922A/B spectrum analyzer.

1. Preset the HP/Agilent 8922 to a known state, (press

PRESET), then conﬁgure the

HP/Agilent 8922 for DCS1800 operation.

2. Select the RF GENERATOR / RF ANALYZER screen (press RFG/RFA), and set as follows:

Heading Field Setting

RF Gen RF Output Amplitude AUX RFOUT

5.0 dBm

Mod Source GMSK Pulse Off

Ext, Normal

AF Gen Frequency Amplitude Coupling 0.5 Hz

5.0 V AC/DC

RF Analyzer Frequency Amplitude 1806 MHz

5.0 dBm

3. Remove any connections to the Agilent 83220A RF IN/OUT port.

4. From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the CW MEAS/AF ANALYZER screen (select More then CW AF ANL).

5. Zero the power meter by selecting ZeroPower from the Meas Cntrl ﬁeld.

6. On the Agilent 83220A, using a short cable (<30cm - Part No. 10502A or similar) and 2 BNC to N-type adapters (Part No. 1250-0780 or similar), link the AUX RF OUT to the RF IN/OUT port.

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7. On the HP/Agilent 8922, using a short cable (<30cm - Part No. 10502A or similar), link the AUDIO OUT port in the AUDIO section to the PULSE port in the MODULATION section.

8. From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the SPECTRUM ANALYZER screen (select More then SPEC ANL).

9. Verify the CW power alternates between 5 dBm (+3 dB,

−4 dB) and −70 dBm (or lower).

Differences from expected values should be mainly due to losses in the external RF cables. Check that the reading is consistent with the cable being used. (10502A has approx 0.5 dB loss)

10.Remove the cable from the AUDIO OUT and PULSE ports.

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Phase Error, Pulse Modulation & Peak Transmitter Carrier Power Veriﬁcation (Agilent 83220A only)

NOTE

Applicable to the HP/Agilent 8922E/F/G/H/M/S only.

This test checks the phase stability of the Agilent 83220A, and operation of the Agilent 83220A pulse modulator and Peak Tx Power Meter.

1. Cycle the DCS1800 Test System power.

2. Select the TESTS screen (press

TESTS).

3. Using the knob, move the cursor to the Location ﬁeld, and select ROM from the Choices ﬁeld.

4. If you are using an HP/Agilent 8922E, move the cursor to the Procedure ﬁeld, and select EDCSDIAG from the Choices ﬁeld.

5. If you are using an HP/Agilent 8922G, move the cursor to the Procedure ﬁeld, and select GDCSDIAG from the Choices ﬁeld.

6. Select Run Test, or press

L1.

7. Follow the instruction given on the HP/Agilent 8922E/G screen. (Ignore all pass/fail results shown on the screen while the program is running.)

8. Once the program has ﬁnished, select the RF GENERATOR / RF ANALYZER screen (press SHIFT RFG/RFA), and set as follows:

Heading Field Setting

RF GEN Amplitude 5.0 dBm RF Analyzer Amplitude 5.0 dBm

9. Ensure that the Agilent 83220A AUX RF OUT port is connected to the HP/Agilent 83220A RF IN/OUT port, using a short cable (<30cm - Part No. 10502A or similar) and 2 BNC to N-type adapters (Part No. 1250-0780 or similar).

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10.From the To Screen ﬁeld, select the DSP ANALYZER screen, (DSP ANL), and alter the settings as follows:

Heading Field Setting

DSP Analyzer View PhaseMain

11.Press

MEAS ARM.

12.Verify the following:

Measurement Result

RMS Phase Error < 1.00° Peak Phase Error < 4.00° Frequency Error < ±32 Hz

13.Remove the connection to the Agilent 83220A RF IN/OUT port.

14.Alter the DSP ANALYZER screen as follows:

Heading Field Setting

DSP Analyzer View Ampl Main

15.Zero the power meter by selecting ZeroPower from the View ﬁeld.

16.Reconnect the connection to the Agilent 83220A RF IN/OUT port.

17.Alter the DSP ANALYZER screen as follows:

Heading Field Setting

DSP Analyzer View Ampl Rise

18.Verify that the Peak Transmitter Power measures 5.0 dBm (+1 dB,

−2 dB). Differences

from expected values should be mainly due to losses in the external RF cables. Check that the reading is consistent with the cable being used. (10502A has approx 0.5 dB loss).

19.Verify the presence of a rising pulse, within the limits of the amplitude mask, on the DSP Analyzer screen.

20.Alter the DSP ANALYZER screen as follows:

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Heading Field Setting

DSP Analyzer View Ampl Fall

21.Verify the presence of a falling pulse, within the limits of the amplitude mask, on the DSP Analyzer screen.

22.Cycle the DCS1800 Test System power.

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System Speciﬁcations

This section contains the system speciﬁcations and supplemental characteristics that apply to the Agilent 83220A/E DCS1800 Test Set when used in conjunction with any of the HP/Agilent 8922 Series.

Speciﬁcations vs. Characteristics

Speciﬁcations

Speciﬁcations describe the instrument’s warranted performance and apply after a 30 minute warm-up over the temperature range 0 to 55

Supplemental Characteristics

(Shown in italics) are intended to provide additional information, useful in applying the instrument by giving typical (expected), but not warranted performance parameters. These characteristics are shown in italics or labeled as “typical”, “usable to”, or “nominal”.

°C unless otherwise stated.

NOTE

If you have the Agilent 83220A/E Option 010 Multi-Band Test System, refer to the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Multi-Band User’s Guide for more details on system speciﬁcation differences.

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RF Generator Speciﬁcations

Frequency

Range:

Resolution: 1 Hz. Accuracy: Reference Accuracy ±0.5 Hz. Stability: Same as Reference.

1710 MHz to 1785 MHz, 1805 MHz to 1990 MHz.

Supplemental Charateristics

Frequency Underrange:

Switching Speed:

Will underrange to 1700 MHz with uncalibrated output and modulation.

577 µs in hop mode (refer to 0.3 GMSK modulation speciﬁcations).

RF In/Out Connector

Level Range:

Level Resolution: 0.1 dB. Level Accuracy:

Reverse Power: 2 watts continuous. SWR: <1.5:1. (For >1880 MHz, <1.5:1.)

−19 to −127 dBm. (For >1880 MHz, -19 to -127 dBm.)

±1.0 dB, levels ≥−127 dBm (For >1880 MHz, ±1.0 dB, levels ≥−127 dBm.)

±1.0 dB, typically for levels ≥−127 dBm while hopping.

a. When using 30 dB pulse modulation, level accuracy is typically ±2 dB.

Level accuracy is typically

±1.5 dB with the HP/Agilent 8922 series.

b. Level accuracy degrades 0.2 dB when using the RF IN/OUT connector for both

RF generator and RF analyzer.

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RF Generator Speciﬁcations

Level Range:

Level Resolution: 0.1 dB. Level Accuracya:

Reverse Power: 200 milliwatts. SWR: 2.0:1, <−4 dBm. (For >1880 MHz, 2.0:1, <−4 dBm.)

+7 to −127 dBm. (For >1880 MHz, +7 dBm.)

±1.0 dB, levels ≥−127 dBm.(For >1880 MHz, ±1.0 dB, levels ≥−127 dBm.) ±1.0 dB, typically for levels ≥−127 dBm while hopping.

a. When using 30 dB pulse modulation, level accuracy is typically ±2 dB.

Level accuracy is typically

±1.5 dB with the HP/Agilent 8922 Series.

Spectral Purity

Spurious Signals

Harmonics: <−25 dBc. Non-Harmonic Spurious: <−50 dBc, >5 kHz offset from carrier.

(for ≤1 dBm output level at AUX RF OUT or ≤25 dBm output level at RF IN/OUT).

Level Accuracy Over Extended Frequency Range (Agilent 83220A only)

Measurements taken at −127 dBm.

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0.3 GMSK Modulation

After one timeslot, 577 µs, from an isolated RF generator hop trigger.

Phase Error: ≤1° rms. Peak Phase Error: ≤4° peak. Frequency Error: ±(0.01 ppm (22 Hz) + reference accuracy) for normal bursts.

Typically ±(0.02 ppm (32 Hz) + reference accuracy), for RACHs.

Amplitude Flatness: ±0.25 dB peak. Clock Input Frequency: 270.833 kHz ±2 Hz (relative to reference). Level: TTL.

Data Input Format: Non differentially encoded input. Level: TTL.

a. Not available with HP/Agilent 8922E.

Supplemental Characteristics

After three timeslots, 1.73 ms, from an isolated RF generator hop trigger.

Phase Error: ≤0.5° rms. Peak Phase Error: ≤2.0° peak. Frequency Error: ±(0.005 ppm (9 Hz) + reference accuracy), for normal bursts.

±(0.01 ppm (18 Hz) + reference accuracy), for RACH bursts.

Pulse Modulation

Input Levels: TTL. Rise/Fall Time (10 - 90%): ≤5 µs.

Supplemental Characteristics On/Off Ratio: >80 dB.

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0.3 GMSK Modulation

30 dB Pulse Modulation

Supplemental Characteristics

All timeslots 30 dB higher than desired/active timeslot to test adjacent timeslot rejection.

Input Levels: TTL. Rise/Fall Time (10 - 90%): ≤5 µs.

AM for Level Control

For output levels ≤+1 dBm at AUX RF OUT (Agilent 83220A only) or ≤−25 dBm atRF IN/OUT.

Supplemental Characteristics

Input Range: −1.0 V to +0.6 V. Impedance: 600 Ω nominal, DC coupled. Sensitivity: 100% AM per volt, nominal. Calibration: 0 VDC input produces calibrated output from the RF generator. Rise/Fall Time (10 - 90%): <20 µs.

1. Not available with HP 8922E.

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Frequency

Range: 1710 MHz to 1900 MHz, 1910 MHz to 1990 MHz. Resolution: 1 Hz. Hop Mode Resolution: 100 kHz. Offset Frequency: ≤50 kHz. Offset Resolution: 1 Hz for digital data recovery and modulation accuracy

measurements.

RF In/Out SWR: <1.5:1.

Supplemental Characteristics

Frequency Overrange: 1700 MHz to 1710 MHz and 1900 MHz to 1910 MHz with

unspeciﬁed performance.

Offset Resolution: 500 Hz for FM demodulation out.

CW RF Frequency Measurement

Range: 1710 MHz to 1900 MHz, 1910 MHz to 1990 MHz. Level Range RF In/Out: −13 to +32 dBm. Aux RF IN: −23 to +20 dBm. Input Frequency Setting

Errora: Accuracy: ±(1 Hz + reference accuracy).

a. When setting up the RF analyzer for measurements, you enter the expected fre-

quency and level for the incoming signal. If the frequency is within the limits shown the speciﬁed performance will result.

Supplemental Characteristics

500 kHz.

Minimum Resolution: 1 Hz. Frequency Overrange: 1700 MHz to 1710 MHz and 1900 MHz to 1910 MHz with

unspeciﬁed performance.

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CW RF Power Measurement (RF In/Out only)

Range: −5 to +32 dBm. Input Frequency Setting

Error: Accuracya:

a. To calculate accuracy, add or subtract the 0.5 dB error (0.6 dB for Peak Trans-

mitter Carrier Power) from the absolute power in dBm then convert to mW and add or subtract the 0.015 mW noise effect.

Supplemental Characteristics

Minimum Resolution: 0.01 dB.

±500 kHz.

±0.5 dB ± noise effects (0.015 mW),(over the range 1710 MHz to

1880 MHz and 0 dBm to +32 dBm).

(For >1880 MHz, ±0.5 dB ± noise effects (0.015 mW)). (For <0 dBm, ±0.5 dB ± noise effects (0.015 mW)).

Peak Transmitter Carrier Power Measurement (RF In/Out only)

After one timeslot 577 µs, from an isolated receiver hop trigger.

Range: -5 to +32 dBm. Input Frequency Setting

Errora: Input Level Setting Errora: Accuracyb:

a. When setting up the RF analyzer for measurements, you enter the expected fre-

quency and level for the incoming signal. If the frequency is within the limits shown the speciﬁed performance will result.

b. To calculate accuracy, add or subtract the 0.5 dB error (0.6 dB for Peak Trans-

mitter Carrier Power) from the absolute power in dBm then convert to mW and add or subtract the 0.015 mW noise effect.

±10 kHz.

±3 dB. ±0.6 dB ± noise effects (0.015 mW), (over the range 1710 MHz to

1880 MHz and 0 dBm to +32 dBm).

(For >1880 MHz, ±0.6 dB ± noise effects (0.015 mW)). (For <0 dBm, ±0.6 dB ± noise effects (0.015 mW)).

Supplemental Characteristics

Minimum Resolution: 0.2 dB.

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Power Measurement Accuracy Over Extended Power range (Agilent 83220A only)

Measurements taken at 1880 MHz.

Power Measurement Accuracy Over Extended Frequency Range (Agilent 83220A only)

Measurements taken at 0 dBm.

Pulse ON/OFF Ratio Measurement

ON power is averaged over the useful part of the burst. OFF power is averagedovera1bit interval centered at a user speciﬁed time. Non-hopped mode only.

1. On an HP/Agilent 8922E/F/H, Pulse ON/OFF Ratio Measurement is only available withOption

006.

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Input Frequency Setting Errora:

Input Level Setting Errora: Timing Accuracy:

±10 kHz.

±3 dB. ±1.7 µs (±1.1 µs typical).

a. When setting up the RF analyzer for measurements, you enter the expected fre-

quency and level for the incoming signal. If the frequency is within thelimits shown the speciﬁed performance will result.

Accuracy (ON/OFF ≥40 dB, RF In/Out only)

OFFPower(dBm) ON/OFF Ratio Accuracy

−48 to −19 ±2.4 dB ±1.1 dB typically

−55 to −48 ±2.9 dB ±1.3 dB typically

Amplitude Envelope Measurement

After one timeslot, 577 µs, from an isolated receiver hop trigger.

Measurement Range RF In/Out: −13 to +32 dBm. Aux RF In:(Agilent

83220A only) Input Frequency Setting

Error:

−23 to +20 dBm.

±10 kHz.

Inaccuracy due to Noise:

Relative

Level

0 dB <±0.15 dB pk <±0.2 dB pk <±0.2 dB pk

−6 dB <±0.2 dB pk <±0.3 dB pk <±0.3 dB pk

−30 dB <+ 3.0dB

±1 dB ±3 dB ±3 dB w/5 averages

−3.8 dB

Input Level Setting Error

<+4.2 dB

-7.5 dB

Phase and Frequency Measurement

(As described in GSM recommendation 11.10)

< +2.2 dB

-2.6 dB

After one timeslot, 577 µs, from an isolated receiver hop trigger.

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Range RF In/Out: −13 to +32 dBm. Aux RF In:(Agilent 83220A

only) Input Frequency Setting

Error: Input Level Setting Error: ±3 dB. RMS Phase Error Accuracy: ≤1° rms. Peak Phase Error Accuracy: ≤4° peak. Frequency Error Accuracy: ±(0.01 ppm (22 Hz) + reference accuracy),for normal bursts.

−23 to +20 dBm.

±10 kHz.

Typically, ±(0.02 ppm (32 Hz) + reference accuracy), for RACHs.

a. When setting up the RF analyzer for measurements, you enter the expected fre-

quency and level for the incoming signal. If the frequency is within the limits shown the speciﬁed performance will result.

Supplemental Characteristics

After three timeslots, 1.73 ms, from an isolated receiver hop trigger.

RMS Phase Error Accuracy: ≤0.5° rms. Peak Phase Error Accuracy: ≤2° peak. Frequency Error Accuracy: ±(0.005 ppm (9 Hz) + reference accuracy), for normal bursts.

±(0.01 ppm (18 Hz) + reference accuracy), for RACH bursts.

0.3 GMSK Data Recovery

After one timeslot, 577 µs, from an isolated receiver hop trigger.

Range RF In/Out: −13 to +32 dBm. Aux RF In:(Agilent 83220A

only) Input Frequency Setting

Error: Required Phase Input

Accuracy: Demodulation Duty Cycle: 1 timeslot per frame. Outputs: Data, Clock and Data Valid Data Output Clock: Clocked at 1 MHz rate. Delay, data: ≤1frame (4.62 ms) Output Level: TTL.

−23 to +20 dBm.

±100 Hz.

≤5˚ rms, ≤ 20˚ peak.

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a. When setting up the RF analyzer for measurements, you enter the expectedfre-

quency and level for the incoming signal. If the frequency is within thelimits shown the speciﬁed performance will result.

FM Demodulation Output

Range RF IN/OUT: −13 to +32 dBm. AUX RF IN:(Agilent

83220A only) Sensitivity: 20 µV/Hz ±5% (into an open circuit). Input Frequency Setting

Error: Input Level Setting Error: ±3 dB.

Supplemental Characteristics

−23 to +20 dBm.

±50 kHz, with ≤100 kHz pk deviation.

3 dB Bandwidth: DC to 270 kHz. Ue 600 Ω. DC Offset: ≤5 mV.

Pulse Demodulation Output

Range RF In/Out: −13 to +32 dBm. Aux RF In:(Agilent 83220A

only) Input Frequency Setting

Errora: Input Level Setting Error: ±3 dB. Rise time (10 - 90%): ≤2.5 µs. Fall time (90 - 10%): ≤2.5 µs.

a. When setting up the RF analyzer for measurements, you enter the expected fre-

quency and level for the incoming signal. If the frequency is within the limits shown the speciﬁed performance will result.

−23 to +20 dBm.

±50 kHz.

Supplemental Characteristics

Output Impedance: 600 Ω, DC coupled. Output Level: 2 Vpk into an open circuit.

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Output RF Spectrum Measurement

After one timeslot, 577 µs, from an isolated receiver hop trigger.

(When using “Output RF Spectrum due to Ramping” measurement, the dynamic range is decreased by 12 dB (due to Peak Hold)).

Range RF In/Out: −13 to +32 dBm. Aux RF IN:(Agilent 83220A

only) Input Levels for Optimum

Dynamic Range RF In/Out: −3, +2, +7, +12, +17, +22, +27, +32 dBm. Aux RF IN:(Agilent 83220A

only) Input Frequency Setting

Errora: Input Level Setting Error: ±3 dB.

−23 to +20 dBm.

−13, −8, −3, +2, +7, +12, +17,+22 dBm.

±10 kHz.

a. When setting up the RF analyzer for measurements, you enter the expected fre-

quency and level for the incoming signal. If the frequency is within the limits shown the speciﬁed performance will result.

Supplemental Characteristics

Log Linearity: ±0.4 dB. Amplitude Flatness: ±1.0 dB. Amplitude Resolution: 0.4 dB. Dynamic Range (dB): Thisdescribes the spectrum analyzer resolution bandwidth ﬁlter

used when measuring output RF spectrum. The dynamic range of the measurement will be a combination of this ﬁlter response and the modulation spectrum of the incoming signal.

Offset (kHz)

100 200 300 400 600 800 to 1800

Range (dB)

29 45 51 63 73 75

1. On an HP/Agilent 8922E/F/H, Output RF Spectrum Measurement is only available with Option

006.

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Frequency Range: 1710 MHz to 1900 MHz and 1910 MHz to 1990 MHz. Frequency Span/Resolution Bandwidth (coupled)

Span Bandwidth

<50 kHz 300 Hz <200 kHz 1 kHz <1.5 MHz 3 kHz

≤4 MHz 30 kHz ≤10 MHz

30 kHz

a. Supplemental

Characteristic

Display: Log, 10 dB/div. Display Range: 80 dB. Log Linearity: ±1.1 dB. Reference Level Range RF In/Out: +35 to −45 dBm. Aux RF In:(Agilent 83220A

only) Non-harmonic Spurious Responses: −50 dBc max, for inputs ≤−30 dBm. Residual Response: <−70 dBm (no input signal, 0 dB attenuation). Image Rejection: >50 dB.

+23 to −55 dBm.

Supplemental Characteristics

Level Accuracy: ±2.5 dB. Frequency Overrange: ±10 MHz with unspeciﬁed performance. Displayed Average Noise

Level:

1. On an HP/Agilent 8922E/F/H, the Spectrum Analyzer is only available with Option 006.

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<−116 dBm (Ref Level <−10 dBm [RF IN/OUT] or

<−20 dBm [Aux RF IN], <50 kHz spans).

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Audio Source Speciﬁcations

Frequency

Range: DC to 25 kHz. Accuracy: 0.025% of setting. Supplemental

Characteristics Minimum Resolution: 0.1 Hz.

Output Level

Range : 0.1 mV to 4 V Maximum Output

Current: 20 mA peak. Output Impedance: <1 Ω. Accuracy: ±(2% of setting + resolution). Residual Distortion (THD+noise, amplitude

>200 mV Supplemental

Characteristics Minimum Resolution

rms

0.1%, 20 Hz to 25 kHz in 80 kHz BW.

Level

≤0.01 V 50 µV ≤0.1 V 0.5 mV ≤1 V 5 mV

>1 V 50 mV

rms

Minimum

Resolution

DC Coupled Offset: <50 mV.

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Frequency Measurement

Range: 20 Hz to 400 kHz. Accuracy: ±(0.02% + 1 count + reference accuracy). External Input: 20 mV

Supplemental Characteristics

Minimum Resolution

rms

to 30 V

rms

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Frequency

<10 kHz 0.01 Hz <100kHz 0.1Hz ≥100 kHz 1 Hz

Minimum

Resolution

AC Voltage Measurement

Voltage Range: 0 to 30 V Accuracy (20 Hz to 15 kHz,

input >1 mV Residual Noise + THD

(15 kHz BW): Supplemental

Characteristics 3 dB Bandwidth: 2 Hz to 100 kHz. Input Impedance: 1 MΩ 145 pF at AUDIO IN. Minimum Resolution: 4 digits for inputs ≥100 mV.

rms

±3% of reading.

175 µV.

3 digits for inputs <100 mV.

rms

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DC Voltage Measurement

Voltage Range: 100 mV to 42 V. Accuracy: ±(1.0% of reading + DC offset). DC Offset: ±45 mV. Supplemental

Characteristics Minimum Resolution: 1 mV.

Distortion Measurement

Fundamental Frequency: 1 kHz ±5 Hz. Input Level Range: 30 mV

Display Range: 0.1% to 100%. Accuracy: ±1 dB (0.5 to 100% distortion). Residual THD + Noise

(15 kHz BW): Supplemental

Characteristics Minimum Resolution: 0.01% Distortion.

The greater of −60 dB or175 µV.

rms

to 30 V

rms

Audio Filters

Audio Detectors

RMS Pk+ Pk− Pk+hold Pk−hold Pk±/2 Pk±/2 hold Pk±max Pk±max hold

LPF HPF Notch Deemphasis

300 Hz 50 Hz 1 kHz 750 µs 3 kHz 300 Hz 15 kHz

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Oscilloscope Speciﬁcations

Frequency Range (3 dB): 2 Hz to 50 kHz. Scale/Division: 10 mV to 10 V in 1, 2, 5, 10 steps. Amplitude Accuracy (20 Hz to 10 kHz): ±1.5% of reading ±0.1 division. Time/Division: 10 µs to 100 ms in 1, 2, 5, 10 steps. External Trigger Level: TTL.

Supplemental Characteristics

3 dB Bandwidth: Typically >100 kHz. Internal DC Offset: ≤0.1 division for ≥50 µV/div sensitivity.

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Remote Programming

GPIB: IEEE Standard 488.2. Functions Implemented: SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, LE0, TE0, PP0, DC1,DT1, C4, C11 ,E2. RS-232: 3-wire RJ-11 connector used for serial data in and out. Baud Rates: 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200 selectable.

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Dimensions (height x width x length) Agilent 83220A/E: Agilent 83220A/E +

HP/Agilent 8922: Weight Agilent 83220A/E:

Agilent 83220A/E + HP/Agilent 8922:

Operating Temperature 0° to +55°C. Storage Temperature −40° to +70°C. Humidity Up to 95% Relative Humidity to 40°C Power Operating Voltage Range: 100/120/220/240V

133 mm x 426 mm x 574 mm. (5.25 x 16.75 x 23 in) nominal. 310 mm x 426 mm x 574 mm.(12.25 x 16.75 x 23 in) nominal.

16.3 kg, 36 lbs. (nominal)

48.3 kg, 106 lbs. (nominal)

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Operating Frequency: 48-440 Hz 200 VA max (Agilent 83220A/E)

640 VA (Agilent 83220A/E + HP/Agilent 8922).

CAUTION

Before switching on this instrument, make sure that the line voltage selector switch is set to the voltage of the power supply and the correct fuse is installed. Ensure the power supply voltage is in the speciﬁed range.

WARNING

Normal operating position must allow access to the appliance coupler (mains input via power cord), so that it may be used as a power disconnect.

For continued protection against ﬁre hazard, only replace the line fuse with the same type and line rating (F2.0A, 250V @ 100V and 120V, or F1.5A, 250V @ 220V and 240V). The use of other fuses or materials is prohibited

EMC Meets CISPR11 Level A and EN50082-1 Safety Meets IEC 1010-1(1990) +A1(1992) +A2(1994) Acoustics LpA <70 dB at 0.5m. Cooling Requirements To provide adequate cooling, an air gap of approximately 75mm

should be maintained around the instrument.

Supplemental Characteristics

Leakage: At RF generator output levels <−40 dBm, typical leakage is <1 µV

induced in a resonant dipole antenna 1 inch away from any surface except the rear panel. Spurious leakage levels are typically <5 µV in a resonant dipole antenna 1 inch away from any surface except the rear panel.

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Reference Speciﬁcations

(Testing DCS1800 radios require the HP/Agilent 8922 to be operated with the High Stability Reference (Opt. 001) or an external high stability reference.)

Accuracy (after warm up) ±[(Time since calibration × Agingrate) + Temperature

effects + Accuracy of calibration]. External Reference Input Frequency: 13, 10, 5, 2, or 1 MHz, ±30 ppm. Level: 0 to +10 dBm. Nominal Impedance: 50 Ω. Supplemental Characteristics 10 MHz OUT (rear panel BNC) Level: >+9.0 dBm nominal. Impedance: 50 Ω nominal. 13 MHz OUT (rear panel BNC) Level: >+9.0 dBm nominal. Impedance: 50 Ω nominal.

Fixed Reference Mode

Aging: <2 ppm/year. Temperature Stability: ±1 ppm (0° to +55°C). Warm-up Time: <30 seconds, ±2 ppm of ﬁnal frequency.

Tunable Reference Mode

Allows offsetting the internal reference by a selected amount relative to the high stability reference (Opt. 001 REF OUT) or an external reference.

Required External Reference Accuracy: ±0.5 ppm. Tune Range: ±30 ppm. Reference Accuracy (after

calibration): Temperature Stability (after

calibration, 0° to 55°C):

±1 ppm + accuracy ofexternal reference or high stability

reference (Opt 001 REF OUT).

≤4ppm, for selected offsets of up to ±30 ppm.

1. Not available with HP/Agilent 8922E.

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Transit Cases

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Transit Protection

Part Number 9211-2661: Part Number 9211-1163:

Transit case for Agilent 83220A/E. Operating case for Agilent 83220A/E + HP/Agilent 8922

system.

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Agilent Technologies Systems Engineering Assistance

Extra assistance from Agilent Technologies in the form of system installation,productivity assistance, programmer or user training, or solution consultingare available on a consulting basis. Call Agilent Technologies for a quote.

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Agilent 83220A/E DCS1800 Test Set

Option 0B1: Provides a total of two sets of User’s Guides (83220-90027). Option AX4: Rack Mount Flange Kit (5062-4071). Option W30: Extended repair service. HP/Agilent

83212B or C:

GSM900/DCS1800 Mobile Station Test Software.

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Ordering Information

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About This Chapter

This chapter describes the enhanced HP/Agilent 8922 Series user interface which allows operation with the Agilent 83220A/E.

The DCS1800 Test System (Agilent 83220A/E and HP/Agilent 8922) is designed to have the same appearance and feel as the HP/Agilent 8922 Series. Control of the system is carried out using the HP/Agilent 8922 keyboard and display. The HP/Agilent 8922 Series has been enhanced to allow operation with the Agilent 83220A/E to test DCS1800/PCS1900 equipment.

The HP/Agilent 8922 is controlled by using menu selections to move from one display screen to another. Within each screen, data can be entered by editing ﬁelds, using keys, or by adjusting the knob. The following chapter describes the enhancements to each screen, new ﬁelds, changed limits on existing ﬁelds and default settings for DCS1800 and PCS1900 operation. For each screen, changes are indicated with reference to the HP/Agilent 8922H. Enhancements to the other members of the HP/Agilent 8922 Series will be identical, where functions exist, in all products of the family.

Affected screens are:

• CELL CONFIGURATION screen

• CELL CONTROL screen

• CONFIGURE screen

• SPECTRUM ANALYZER screen

• TESTS screen

NOTE

On an HP/Agilent 8922E/F/H, the Spectrum Analyzer screens, Output RF Spectrum screens and Pulse ON/OFF Ratio screens are only available with Option 006.

If you have the Agilent 83220A/E Option 010 Multi-Band Test System, refer to the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Multi-Band User’s Guide for more details on screen differences.

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Cell Conﬁguration

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Cell Conﬁguration

This screen has a different layout from the GSM900 CELL CONFIGURATION Screen. While positioned differently on the screen, the following areas have the same function and

method of operation in GSM900, DCS1800 and PCS1900 mode:

Serv Cell Aux BCCH RF Gen Amplitude Control Ch LAI Settable/Activated To Screen

With the exception of the ARFCN ﬁelds under “Serv Cell” and the “Control Ch” SD/8 mode, each ﬁeld retains its value after a GSM900/DCS1800 mode change. The ARFCN ﬁelds are reset to the defaults for each mode when the mode changes.

The DCS1800 and PCS1900 mode CELL CONFIGURATION Screens “BA”, “CA”, “MA1”, “MA2”, “MAIO1” and “MAIO2” exist as separate ﬁelds from the GSM900 mode equivalents. In DCS1800 and PCS1900 mode these ﬁelds operate differently. Values entered during any one of the three modes (GSM, DCS1800 or PCS1900) will not affect the ﬁelds of the other two modes.

In DCS1800 and PCS1900 mode, the “BA<n>” and “CA<n>” tables are deﬁned by a list of ARFCN in contiguous ascending order. The allocation must begin at BA1 and CA1 and continue through BA<m> and CA<m>. Normal ARFCN limits of 512 to 885 for DCS1800 and 512 to 810 for PCS1900 are allowed, zeros (0) are used to indicate no ARFCN set. Each

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entry in the “BA<n>” and “CA<n>” table behaves as a separate ﬁeld. Values can be entered using the knob or data keys. “MA1” and “MA2” are each single boolean arrays. Values of 0 or 1 can be entered in each position of the array to point to CA table entries. “MA1” and “MA2” use the same data entry method in GSM900, DCS1800 and PCS1900 modes. “MAIO1” and “MAIO2” are independent ﬁelds for GSM900, DCS1800 and PCS1900 operation.

NOTE

Where <n> = 1 to 16. Where <m> = the highest number allocated in the range 1 to 16.

On the HP/Agilent 8922E, the ﬁelds for “BA”, “CA”, “MA1”, “MA2”, “MAIO1”, “MAIO2” and Aux BCCH are not displayed and cannot be changed from their default settings.

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Cell Control

This screen appears unmodiﬁed from GSM900 to DCS1800 and PCS1900. However, the TX Level ﬁeld has a different relationship to RF analyzer amplitude in DCS1800 and

PCS1900 than for GSM900. For DCS1800 Operation:

RF IN/OUT analyzer ampl = 30

− 2×(TX Level) dBm

that is:

TX Level = 0 analyzer ampl = 30 dBm TX Level = 13 analyzer ampl = 4 dBm

Forthe HP/Agilent 8922H with ﬁrmware B.06.00 or greater the TX levels are extended for DCS1800. The additional levels are:

TX Level = 14 analyzer ampl = 2 dBm TX Level = 15 analyzer ampl = 0 dBm

For the HP/Agilent 8922H with ﬁrmware B.06.00 or greater, TX levels are available for PCS1900.

TX Level = 30 analyzer ampl = 33 dBm TX Level = 31 analyzer ampl = 32 dBm TX Level = 0 analyzer ampl = 30 dBm TX Level = 1 analyzer ampl = 28 dBm TX Level = 2 analyzer ampl = 26 dBm TX Level = 3 analyzer ampl = 24 dBm TX Level = 4 analyzer ampl = 22 dBm TX Level = 5 analyzer ampl = 20 dBm TX Level = 6 analyzer ampl = 18 dBm TX Level = 7 analyzer ampl = 16 dBm TX Level = 8 analyzer ampl = 14 dBm TX Level = 9 analyzer ampl = 12 dBm TX Level = 10 analyzer ampl = 10 dBm TX Level = 11 analyzer ampl = 8 dBm TX Level = 12 analyzer ampl = 6 dBm TX Level = 13 analyzer ampl = 4 dBm TX Level = 14 analyzer ampl = 2 dBm TX Level = 15 analyzer ampl = 0 dBm

The spectrum analyzer reference level will be set 3 dB above the analyzer amplitude setting, as with GSM900.

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Conﬁgure

A new ﬁeld has been added:

Radio Type

Possible values are:

’GSM900’ | ’DCS1800’ | ’PCS1900’

Selecting DCS1800 or PCS1900 without an Agilent 83220A/E attached and powered on, results in an error message. This ﬁeld will default to GSM900 after instrument preset or power cycle.

Selecting DCS1800 or PCS1900 causes all other screens and range limits to be modiﬁed as described in this chapter.

Selecting DCS1800, PCS1900 or GSM900 when in the active mode results in the following parameters being set:

MEAS ARM Disarmed CELL CONFIG State Activated BIT ERROR TEST Meas Cntl Stop DIGITAL DEMOD Arm State Arm RF GENERATOR Hop Trig Arm RF GENERATOR Hop Mode Hop RF ANALYZER Hop Trig Arm RF ANALYZER Hop Mode Hop HOP CONTROL Hop Freq Tables Cleared (HP 8922E/G only) CELL CONTROL RF Anl Ampl Cont MS TX Lev RF GENERATOR Output RF IN/OUT RF ANALYZER Input RF IN/OUT RF ANALYZER Control MS TX Lev RF GENERATOR Atten Hold OFF SPECTRUM ANALYZER Input Atten AUTO RF GENERATOR Freq Set to default RF ANALYZER Freq Set to default RF ANALYZER Hop Meas Freq Set to default

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RF GENERATOR Amplitude Set to default RF ANALYZER Amplitude Set to default CELL CONFIG Serv Cell ARFCN Set to default CELL CONFIG Control Chan ARFCN Set to default CELL CONTROL TCH Params TCH1 ARFCN Set to default CELL CONTROL TCH Params TCH2 ARFCN Set to default CELL CONTROL TX Level Set to default

Screens

Conﬁgure

NOTE

Default parameters depend on the Radio Type set.

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Spectrum Analyzer

When the analyzer attenuator hold feature has been activated, using the Auxiliary Input Atten ﬁeld, the possible attenuator selections are different in GSM900 than in

DCS1800 and PCS1900 mode. In DCS1800 mode, the attenuator can be set in 5 dB steps. In GSM900 mode the attenuator is set in 10 dB steps.

Table 3-1 Auxiliary Input Atten Choices

DCS1800 PCS1900

Auto Auto Hold Hold 0 dB 0 dB 5 dB 10 dB 10 dB 20 dB 15 dB 30 dB 20 dB 40 dB 25 dB 30 dB 35 dB

GSM900

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Tests

There is an additional selection added to the Procedure ﬁeld. The new entry is SYS_CAL and invokes a system calibration program.

SYS_CAL is a user-initiated calibration routine performed between the HP/Agilent 8922 and the Agilent 83220A. A system calibration should be initiated whenever a new combination of HP/Agilent 8922 and Agilent 83220A are connected together, (or whenever the HP/Agilent 8922 or Agilent 83220A are changed), or after a RAM Initialize from the SERVICE screen.

NOTE

SYS_CAL can not be performed using the Agilent 83220E, due to the absence of AUX ports.

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Entry Limit Modiﬁcations

When GSM900 is selected on the CONFIGURE screen, entry ﬁelds are identical to the HP/Agilent 8922 Series. When DCS1800 or PCS1900 is selected, the following modiﬁcations to entry limits apply:

CELL CONTROL MS Parms TX Level 0 to 15 for DCS1800 RF ANALYZER Amplitude (RF IN/OUT) −47 to +33 dBm

SPECTRUM ANALYZER Ref Level (RF IN/OUT) −44 to +36 dBm Auxiliary Input Attenuator 0 to 35 dB is steps of 5 dB All ARFCN fields 512 to 885 for DCS1800

RF GENERATOR Frequency 1700 to 1890 MHz for DCS1800 RF ANALYZER Frequency 1700 to 1890 MHz for DCS1800 CELL CONFIGURATION BA table entries 0 or 512 to 885 for DCS1800 CELL CONFIGURATION CA table entries 0 or 512 to 885 for DCS1800 CELL CONFIGURATION MAIO1 table entries 0 to 15

CELL CONFIGURATION MAIO2 table entries 0 to 15

: This is the entry limit for an HP/Agilent 8922H with firmware revision

greater than B.06.00. For earlier versions of HP/Agilent 8922H firmware or an HP/Agilent 8922A/B/E/G the entry limit is 0 to 13 for DCS1800 only.

: This is the entry limit for an HP/Agilent 8922F/H. For an HP/Agilent 8922A/B/

E/G the entry limit is −48 to +32 dBm.

: This is the entry limit for an HP/Agilent 8922F/H. For an HP/Agilent 8922A/B/

E/G the entry limit is −45 to +35 dBm.

0 to 15, 30, 31 for PCS1900

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512 to 810 for PCS1900 1700 to 1990 MHz for PCS1900 1700 to 1990 MHz for PCS1900 0 or 512 to 810 for PCS1900 0 or 512 to 810 for PCS1900

All other limits are the same for GSM900, DCS1800 AND DCS1900 operation. In particular, the RF generator (RF IN/OUT or AUX RF OUT), RF analyzer Level (AUX RF IN) and spectrum analyzer reference level (AUX RF IN) share the same limits in both modes. The entry limits do not deﬁne the measurement or speciﬁed operation limits, these are listed in the System Specifications section of the “Verifying Performance” chapter in this manual.

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Default Settings

Most default settings are common for GSM900, DCS1800 AND PCS1900 operation. The following are new defaults for DCS1800 and PCS1900:

RF GENERATOR Frequency 1806.0 MHz 1967.4 MHz RF ANALYZER Frequency 1711.0 MHz 1850.2 MHz RF ANALYZER HopMeasFreq 1711.0 MHz 1887.4 MHz CELL CONFIGURATION Serv Cell ARFCN 698 698 CELL CONFIGURATION Cont Chan ARFCN 605 605 CELL CONTROL TCH Parms TCH1 ARFCN 512 512 CELL CONTROL TCH Parms TCH2 ARFCN 885 810 CELL CONTROL MS Parms TX Level 10 10 RF ANALYZER Amplitude (RF IN/OUT) 32 dBm 32 dBm SPECTRUM ANALYZER Ref Level (RF IN/OUT) 35 dBm 35 dBm CELL CONFIGURATION MAIO1 0 0 CELL CONFIGURATION MAIO2 1 1 CELL CONFIGURATION BA, CA, MA1, MA2 As Table below As Table below

Table 3-2 Default Settings

1 698 512 512 0 1 2 0 522 520 1 0 3 0 543 537 1 0 4 0 585 570 1 0 5 0 606 587 1 0 6 0 648 620 1 0

DCS1800

DCS1800 PCS1900

PCS1900

MA1 MA2

7 0 669 637 1 0 8 0 699 661 0 1 9 0 711 671 1 0 10 0 732 688 1 0 11 0 753 705 1 0 12 0 795 738 1 0 13 0 816 755 1 0 14 0 858 788 1 0 15 0 879 805 1 0 16 0 885 810 0 1

When PRESET is selected, “Radio Type” will be set to GSM900.

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NOTE

If you have the Agilent 83220A/E Option 010 Multi-Band Test System, refer to the appropriate HP/Agilent 8922 Multi-Band User’s Guide for more details on connection and operating differences.

1. RF IN/OUT

Using an internal power combiner, the RF IN/OUT port connects directly to the DCS1800/PCS1900 GMSK signal generator, DSP and spectrum analyzers and RF peak and CW power meters. This port will often be the only connection needed to the device-under-test (DUT) to make a full range of transmitter and receiver measurements.

The RF IN/OUT port is designed to connect directly to the antenna connector of most DCS1800 and PCS1900 mobiles.

CAUTION

See Also

Screens: RF Generator / RF Analyzer

The maximum Agilent 83220A/E RF IN/OUT port input power is 2W. Never connect a GSM900 radio to the Agilent 83220A/E or irreparable damage may occur.

2. AUX RF OUT (Agilent 83220A only)

The AUX RF OUT port provides a direct connection to the DCS1800/PCS1900 GMSK signal generator. Using the RF generator/RF analyzer screen, the signal generator can be routed to either the RF IN/OUT or AUX RF OUT ports.

CAUTION

See Also

Screens: RF Generator / RF Analyzer, RF Gen

Maximum reverse power on AUX RF OUT port is 200 mW.

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3. AUX RF IN

The AUX RF IN port provides a direct connection to the DCS1800/PCS1900 DSP and spectrum analyzers. Using the RF generator/RF analyzer screen, the analyzer input can be connected to either the RF IN/OUT or AUX RF IN ports.

CAUTION

Maximum AUX RF IN port input power is 200 mW.

See Also

Screens: RF Generator / RF Analyzer, RF Analyzer

4. CONNECT TO 8922 AUX RF OUT

This port is always connected to the HP/Agilent 8922 AUX RF OUT port using the BNC cable provided (Model 10502A. Part No. 8120-2682).

5. CONNECT TO 8922 AUX RF IN

This port is always connected to the HP/Agilent 8922 AUX RF IN port using the BNC cable provided (Model 10502A. Part No. 8120-2682).

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1. 10 MHz OUT

This port replaces the 10 MHz OUT port from the rear panel of the HP/Agilent 8922. The signal is a general purpose 10 MHz reference output (sine wave).

10 MHz OUT is always active.

See Also

Speciﬁcations, Reference Specifications

2. 10 MHz IN

This port is always connected to the HP/Agilent 8922 rear panel 10 MHz OUT port, and phase locks the down and up converter Local Oscillators in the Agilent 83220A/E to the 10 MHz reference from the HP/Agilent 8922. Connect together using the BNC cable provided (Part No. 83220-61025).

NOTE

An independent 10 MHz reference should not be connected to the Agilent 83220A/E since the HP/Agilent 8922 can tune its 10 MHz reference for some applications.The HP/Agilent 8922 10 MHz OUT and the Agilent 83220A/E 10 MHz IN should always be linked together.

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3. AM

This port is always connected to the HP/Agilent 8922 rear panel AM port, it allows AM from the HP/Agilent 8922 front panel AM IN connector (or internally generated AM signals) to put AM onto the Agilent 83220A/E leveling loop to produce AM signals at DCS1800 and PCS1900 frequencies. Connect together using the BNC cable provided (Part No. 83220-61025).

See Also

Screens: RF Generator/RF Analyzer RF Gen

4. SCOPE

This port is alwaysconnected to the HP/Agilent 8922 rear panel SCOPE port, it carries the detected video signal from the Agilent 83220A/E peak detector to the HP/Agilent 8922 oscilloscope display. This is used during Peak TX power measurements. Connect together using the BNC cable provided (Part No. 83220-61025).

See Also

Screens: Oscilloscope

5. PCN INTERFACE

This multipin D-type connector is always connected to the HP/Agilent 8922 rear panel PCN INTERFACE connector. It carries various analog and digital signals to allow the HP/Agilent 8922 to control the internal settings of the Agilent 83220A/E. Connect together using the cable provided (Part No. 08922-61083).

CAUTION

Before connecting this cable, it is advisable to switch off the DCS1800 Test System.

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GPIB

Introduction

GPIB is available via the HP/Agilent 8922. No separate control of the Agilent 83220A/E is necessary. Most GPIB commands are unchanged for DCS1800 and PCS1900 operation. Refer to the “GPIB” chapter in the relevant HP/Agilent 8922 Series User’s Guide or HP/Agilent 8922 Programming Reference Guide for programming format conventions.

NOTE

If you have the Agilent 83220A/E Option 010 Multi-Band Test System, refer to the appropriate Agilent 8922 Multi-Band User’s Guide for more details on GPIB programming differences.

New GPIB Commands

A small number of new commands have been added to the existing HP/Agilent 8922 set. Refer to the Relevant Subsystem description in the “GPIB” chapter of the relevant HP/Agilent 8922M/S Programming Reference Guide for a fuller explanation.

NOTE

The new commands are as follows:

These are extended versions of existing commands to allow compatibility with the new DCS1800 and PCS1900 codes.

On the HP/Agilent 8922E/F/G/H, all spectrum analyzer, output RF spectrum, and pulse on/off ratio commands are only available with Option 006. In addition, most settings affecting cell conﬁguration are not settable (cannot be changed) while Activated, subsequently, the commands for “BA”,“CA”,“MA1”, “MA2”, “MAIO1”, “MAIO2” and Aux BCCH are not available on an HP 8922E.

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CCONfigure ## Cell CONfiguration commands.

:DCS1800

## Controlling DCS1800 CELL CONFIGURATION.

:BA<n>?

:BA<n> 0 | 512-885 ## Where <n>=1to16 ## Sets/queries the Broadcast control channel Allocation. ## Entries in BA table must be in contiguous ascending order. ## The allocation must begin at BA1 and continue through BA<m>. ## Zeros (0) are used to fill unallocated entries. ## Where <m> = the highest number allocated in the range 1 to 16.

:CA<n>?

:CA<n> 0 | 512-885 ## Where <n>=1to16 ## Sets/queries the Cell Allocation. ## Entries in CA table must be in contiguous ascending order. ## The allocation must begin at CA1 and continue through CA<m>. ## Zeros (0) are used to fill unallocated entries. ## Where <m> = the highest number allocated in the range 1 to 16.

GPIB

:MA1? ## Sets/queries the Mobile Allocation 1.

## This is a binary string representing which CA ARFCNs will be in Mobile ## Allocation number 1. This defines which of the first 16 entries in ## the CA will be part of the sequential hop sequence for MA1. ## NOTE: all 16 entries must be input.

## Sets/queries the Mobile Allocation 1 Index OFFset. ## This defines where the hop sequence starts for MA1.

## Sets/queries the Mobile Allocation 2. ## This is a binary string representing which CA ARFCNs will be in Mobile ## Allocation number 2. This defines which of the first 16 entries in ## the CA will be part of the sequential hop sequence for MA2. ## NOTE: all 16 entries must be input.

## Sets/queries the Mobile Allocation 2 Index OFFset. ## This defines where the hop sequence starts for MA2.

## Controlling GSM900 CELL CONFIGURATION.

## Sets/queries the Broadcast control channel Allocation. ## This is a binary string representing which ARFCNs are in the ## BCCH Allocation. A ’1’ in the first entry represents the ## existence of ARFCN 1. NOTE: all 124 entries must be input.

:MA1 <quoted string>

:IOFFset? :IOFFset <value> | [INUM]

:MA2?

:MA2 <quoted string>

:IOFFset? :IOFFset <value> | [INUM]

[:GSM900]

:BA?

:BA <quoted string>

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:CA?

## Sets/queries the Cell Allocation. ## This is a binary string representing which ARFCNs are in the Cell ## Allocation. A ’1’ in the first entry represents the existence of ## ARFCN 1. NOTE: all 124 entries must be input.

## Sets/queries the Mobile Allocation 1. ## This is a binary string representing which CA ARFCNs will be in ## Mobile Allocation number 1. This defines which of the first 64 ## entries of 1’s in the CA will be part of the sequential hop ## sequence for MA1. NOTE: all 64 entries must be input.

## Sets/queries the Mobile Allocation 1 Index OFFset. ## This defines where the hop sequence starts for MA1.

## Sets/queries the Mobile Allocation 2. ## This is a binary string representing which CA ARFCNs will be in ## Mobile Allocation number 2. This defines which of the first 64 ## entries of 1’s in the CA will be part of the sequential hop ## sequence for MA2. NOTE: all 64 entries must be input.

:CA <quoted string>

:MA1? :MA1 <quoted string>

:IOFFset? :IOFFset <value> | [INUM]

:MA2? :MA2 <quoted string>

:IOFFset?

## Sets/queries the Mobile Allocation 2 Index OFFset. ## This defines where the hop sequence starts for MA2.

:PCS1900

## Controlling PCS1900 CELL CONFIGURATION.

## Where <n>=1to16 ## Sets/queries the Broadcast control channel Allocation. ## Entries in BA table must be in contiguous ascending order. ## The allocation must begin at BA1 and continue through BA<m>. ## Zeros (0) are used to fill unallocated entries. ## Where <m> = the highest number allocated in the range 1 to 16.

## Where <n>=1to16 ## Sets/queries the Cell Allocation. ## Entries in CA table must be in contiguous ascending order. ## The allocation must begin at CA1 and continue through CA<m>. ## Zeros (0) are used to fill unallocated entries. ## Where <m> = the highest number allocated in the range 1 to 16.

## Sets/queries the Mobile Allocation 1. ## This is a binary string representing which CA ARFCNs will be in Mobile ## Allocation number 1. This defines which of the first 16 entries in ## the CA will be part of the sequential hop sequence for MA1. ## NOTE: all 16 entries must be input.

:IOFFset <value> | [INUM]

:BA<n>? :BA<n> 0 | 512-810

:CA<n>? :CA<n> 0 | 512-810

:MA1? :MA1 <quoted string>

:IOFFset?

## Sets/queries the Mobile Allocation 1 Index OFFset.

:IOFFset <value> | [INUM]

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## This defines where the hop sequence starts for MA1.

:MA2? ## Sets/queries the Mobile Allocation 2.

## This is a binary string representing which CA ARFCNs will be in Mobile ## Allocation number 2. This defines which of the first 16 entries in ## the CA will be part of the sequential hop sequence for MA2. ## NOTE: all 16 entries must be input.

## Sets/queries the Mobile Allocation 2 Index OFFset. ## This defines where the hop sequence starts for MA2.

:MA2 <quoted string>

:IOFFset? :IOFFset <value> | [INUM]

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CONFigure ## CONFigure subsystem setting commands.

:RADio? :RADio ’GSM900’ | ’DCS1800’ | ’PCS1900’

## Selecting the mode of operation (as in the CONFIGURE Screen).

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