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HP 8924C CDMA Mobile Station Test Set

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Firmware Version A.07.04 and above

POWER

DO NOT APPLY RF WHEN OFF

RF IN/OUT

MAX PWR

CDMA CALL CONTRO L

CDMA SCRNS

CELL CALL CTRL

SPECTRUM

GEN

CTRL

ANALOG SCRNS

ENCODER

ANL

SPEC ANL

GEN

END

CALL

RANGE

TEST

MSRPT

TEST

DECODER

RX TEST ACP

TX TEST

SCOPE DUPLEX

CALL ANS

USER DATA

k1’

k2’

k3’

ASSIGN

RELEASE

6 W

MAX PWR

200 mW

FUNCTIONS

MSG

PRINTER

HELP

DATA FUNCTIONS

REF SET

METER

INCR

: 10

SET

LO LIMIT HI LIMIT

CURSOR

CONTROL

CANCELSHIFT

I/O CONFIG CONFIG

PREV TESTS

AVG

INCR X10

PUSH TO SELECT

ANTENNA INDUPLEX OUT

INSTRUMENT STATE

ADRS

SAVE

LOCAL

RECALL

789

456 123

ON/OFF

YES

Ω

ppm

dBµV

AUDIO OUTSQUELCHVOLUMEMIC/ACC

MAX

12 v Pk

HOLD

MEAS

PRESET

RESET

MEMOR Y CARD

ENTER

dB GHz dBm

% MHz

kHz

µV

AUDIO IN

LOHI

MAX

42 v Pk

HP Part No. 08924-90053

Printed in U. S. A.

November 1999

Rev. F

Notice Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

This material may be reproduced by or for the U.S. Government pursuant to the Copyright License under the clause at DFARS 52.227-7013 (APR 1988).

Hewlett-Packard Company Learning Products Department 24001 E. Mission Liberty Lake, WA 99019-9599 U.S.A.

Manufacturer’s Declaration

This statement is provided to c omply with the req uiremen ts of t he German So und 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 (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 (Typprüfung).

Safety Considerations

GENERAL This product and related document ation must be revi ewed for familiariz ation with

safety markings and instructions before operation. This product has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication

1010, "Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus," and has been supplied in a s af e condition. This ins tr uction documentati on contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition.

SAFETY EARTH GROUND A uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the main power

source to the product input wiring terminals, power cord, or supplied power cord set.

CHASSIS GROUND TERMINAL To prevent a potential shoc k hazard, always co nnect the rear-pa nel chassis gr ound

terminal to earth ground when operating this instrument from a dc power source. SAFETY SYMBOLS Indicates instrument damage can occur if indicated operating limits are exceeded.

Indicates hazardous voltages. Indicates earth (ground) terminal

WARNING

A WARNING note denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

CAUTION

A CAUTION note denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operation procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, cou ld resu lt in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product. Do not proceed beyond an CAUTION note until the indicated conditions are fully unde rstood and met.

Safety Considerations for this Instrument

WARNING This product 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 p roduct is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired, the instrument must be made inoperative and be secured against any unintended operation.

If this instrument is to be energized via an autotransformer (for voltage reduction), make sure the common terminal is connected to the earth terminal of the power source.

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

No operator serviceable parts in this product. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers.

Servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To avoid electrical shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.

The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose dangerous voltages. Disconnect the product from all voltage sources while it is being opened.

Adjustmen ts describe d i n t h e ma nu al are perfor me d w i t h po w e r su p pl i e d t o the instrument while protective covers are removed. Energy available at many points may, if contacted, result in personal injury.

The power cord is connected to internal capacitors that my remain live for 5 seconds after disconnecting the plug from its power supply.

For Continued protection against fire hazard, replace the line fuse(s) only with 250 V fuse(s) or the same current rating and type (for example, normal blow or time delay). Do not use repaired fuses or short circuited fuseholders.

CAUTION: Always use the three-prong ac power cord supplied with this product. Failure to ensure

adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause product damage.

This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 1010 and IEC 664 respectively.

This product has autorangi ng line voltage input, be sure the supply voltage is within the specified range.

Ventilation Requirements: When installing the product in a cabinet, the convection into and out of the product must not be restricted. The ambient temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the maximum operating

temperature of the product by 4° C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet. If the total power dissipated in the cabin et is greater than 80 0 watts, then forced convection must be used.

Product Markings CE - the CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community. A CE

mark accompanied by a year indicated the year the design was proven. CSA - the CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards

Association.

CERTIFICATION Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published

specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, to the extent allowed by the

Institute’s calibration facility, and to the calibration facilities of other International Standards Organization members

WARRANTY This Hewlett-Packard instrument product is warra nted against defects in material

and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard Company 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 HP. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to HP and HP shall pay shipping charges, duties, and taxes for products returned to HP from another country.

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

LIMITATION OF WARRANTY

EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequat e maintenance by Buyer, Buyer-supplied soft ware 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. HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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ASSISTANCE Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are

available for Hewlet t-Packard products. For any assi stance, c ontact yo ur nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Manufacturer’s Name:

Manufacturer’s Address:

Hewlett-Packard Co. Spokane Division

24001 E. Mission Avenue Liberty Lake, Washington 99019-9599 USA

declares that the product

Product Name: Model Number: Product Options:

CDMA Mobile Station Test Set HP 8924C

This declaration covers all options of the above product.

conforms to the following Product specifications:

Safety: IEC 1010-1:1990+A1 / EN 61010-1:1993 EMC: CISPR 11:1990/EN 55011:1991- Group 1, Class A

EN 50082-1 : 1992 IEC 801-2:1991 - 4kV CD,8kV AD

IEC 801-3:1984 3V/m

IEC 801-4:1988 0.5 kV Sig. Lines, 1 kV Power Lines

Supplementary Information:

This product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the CE-marking accordingly.

Spokane, Washington USA October 17, 1996

Vince Roland Reliability & Regulatory Engineering Manager

European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH Department ZQ/Standards Europe, Herrenberger Strasse 130, D-71034 Böblinger, Germany (FAX+49-7031-14-3143)

HP 8924C Support Contacts

The documentation suppl ied with your t est set is an exce llent source of re feren ce, applications, and service information. Please use these manuals if you are experiencing technical problems:

• Applications information is included in the HP 8924C CDMA Mobile Station Test Set Application Guide (HP P/N 08924-9002 1)

• Calibration and repair information are in the HP 8924C CDMA Mobile Station Test Set Assembly Level Repair Manual - this manual (HP P/N 08924-90001).

If you have used the manuals and still have application questions, contact your local HP Sales Representative.

Repair assistance is available for the HP 8924C CDMA Mobile Test Set from the factory by phone and e-mail. Internal Hewlett-Packard users can contact the factory through HP Desk or cc:Mail© (Lotus Corporation). Parts information is also available from HewlettPackard.

When calling or writing for repair assistance, please have the fo llowing information ready:

• Instrument model number (HP 8924C)

• Instrument Serial Number (tag located on the rear panel).

• Installed options - if any (tag located on the rear panel).

• Instrument firmware revision (displayed at the top of the screen when the Test Set is powered up, and is also displayed on the CONFIGURE screen).

Support Telephone

1 800 827 3848 (Spokane Division Service Assistance, U.S. only) 1 509 921 3848 (Spokane Division Service Assistance, International) 1 800 227 8164 (HP Direct Parts Ordering, U.S. only)

1 916 783 0804 (HP Service Parts Identification, U.S. & Intl.) Electronic mail (Internet): Spokane_Service@spk.hp.com cc:Mail: SERVICE, SPOKANE /HP-Spokane,desk1

Numbers:

Table 1 Regional Sales and Service Offices

United States of America U.S. Instrument Support Center For Test & Measurement Equipment Repair & Calibration. Hewlett-Packard Company Englewood, Colorado 80112

Telephone: (800) 403-0801 Fax: (888) 857-8161

South Eastern E urope Sales and Service Hewlett-Packard Ges. m.b.h. Liebigasse 1 P.O. Box 72 A-1222 Vienna, Austria

Telephone: 43 222 2500 0 Telex: 13 4425

Asia Sales and Service Hewlett-Packard Asia Ltd. 22-30/F Pere gri n e T ow e r Lippo Center 89 Queensway, Central Hong Kong G.P.O. Box 863 Hong Kong

Telephone: 852-848-7777 Fax: 852-868-4997

United States of America Customer Information Center For Assistance On All HP Products. Hewlett-Packard Company Tel: (800) 752-0900

6:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time Parts Direct: 1-800-227-8164

European Multicountry Region Sales and Service Hewlett-Packard S.A. P.O. Box 95 150, Route dv Nant_dl_AVRIL CH-1217 Meyrin 2 Geneva, Switzerland

Telephone: (41/22) 780-81 11 Fax: (41/22) 780-8542

Japan Hewlett-Packard Japan, Ltd. Measurement Assistance Center 9-1, Takakura-Cho Hachioji-Shi Tokyo 192-8510, Japan

Telephone: (81)-426-56-7 832 Fax: (81)-426-56-7840

United Kingdom Sales and Service Hewlett-Packard Ltd. Cain Road Amen Corner Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1HN United Kingdom

Telephone: 44 344 360000 Fax: 44 344 363344

Northern Europe Sales and Service Hewlett-Packard Nederland B.V. Startbaan 16 1187 XR Amstelveen, The Netherlands P.O. Box 667

Telephone: 31/20 5476911 X 6631 Fax: 31-20-6471825NL

International Sales Branch Headquarters Sales and Service Hewlett-Packard S.A. 39 Rue Veyrot P.O. Box 365 1217 Meyrin 1 Geneva, Switzerland

Telephone: 41-22-780-4111 Fax: 41-22-780-4770

Australia, New Zealand Sales and Service Hewlett-Packard Ltd. P.O. Box 221 31-41 Joseph Street Blackburn, Victoria 3130

Telephone: (61/3) 895-2895 Fax: (61/3) 898-9257

Canada Sales and Service Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. 5150 Spectrum Way Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5G1 Canada

Telephone: (416) 206-4725 Fax: (416) 206-4739

Canada Service Center Hewlett-Packard Company 17500 Transcanada Highway S. Serv Road Kirkland, Quebec H9J 2X8 Canada

Telephone: (416) 206-3295

Table 1 Regional Sales and Service Offices (Continued)

Canada Service Center Hewlett-Packard Ltd. 11120 178 Street Edmonton, A lberta T5S 1P2 Canada

Telephone: (403) 486-6666 Fax: (403) 489-8764

Latin America Hewlett-Packard Company LAHQ Mexico City Col. Lomas de Virreyes 11000 Mexico D.F. Mexico

Telephone: (52/5) 326-4000 Fax: (52/5) 202 7718

In this Book Throughout this manual the term "Test Set" is used to denote the HP 8924C.

Test Set screens sh own in thi s ma nual may not match those display ed on the Test Set in every detail.

Chapter 1, Key and Miscellaneous Knob Descriptions

This chapter describes functions of the Test Set’s keys.

Chapter 2, Connector Descriptions

This chapter describes the Test Set’s connectors.

Chapters 3 Screen Descriptions

This chapters descr ibe the Tes t Set’s sc reens for CDMA test ing and fo r analog testing..

Chapters 4 Field Descriptions

This chapters describe the fields found on the Test Set’s screens for CDMA testing and for analog testing.

Contents

1 Description of Keys

Keys That Begin with the Letter A 23

Keys That Begin with the Letter C 27

Keys That Begin with the Letter E 28

Keys That Begin with the Letter H 29

Keys That Begin with the Letter I 30

Keys That Begin with the Letter K 34

Keys That Begin with the Letter L 35

Keys That Begin with the Letter M 40

Keys That Begin with the Letter O 44

Keys That Begin with the Letter P 45

Keys That Begin with the Letter R 47

Keys That Begin with the Letter S 51

Keys That Begin with the Letter Y 53

Keys That Begin with a Number 54

Symbol Keys 55

Miscellaneous Hardware 56

Programmable Front-Panel Keys for Screens 57

Non-Programmable Front-Panel Keys and Functions 58

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DATA FUNCTIONS Keys 59

Contents

USER Keys 61

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2 Description of Connectors

Connectors That Begin with the Letter A 65

Connectors That Begin with the Letter C 69

Connectors That Begin with the Letter D 72

Connectors That Begin with the Letter E 74

Connectors That Begin with the Letter H 75

Connectors That Begin with the Letter M 76

Connectors That Begin with the Letter P 79

Connectors That Begin with the Letter R 81

Connectors That Begin with the Letter S 83

Connectors That Begin with a Number 85

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Contents

3 Description of Screens

Adjacent Channel Power Screen 88

AF Analyzer Screen 90

Call Control Screens 92

CDMA Authentication Screen 105

CDMA Call Control Screen 106

CDMA Cell Site Configuration Screen 107

CDMA Cellular Mobile Receiver Test Screen 108

CDMA Cellular Mobile Transmitter Test Screen 110

CDMA Generator Control Screen 111

CDMA Mobile Reported FER Screen 113

CDMA Mobile Reported Pilot Strength Screen 114

CDMA Short Message Service Screen 115

CDMA Transmitter Power Range Test Screen 116

CDMA Reverse Channel Spectrum Screen 117

Configure Screen 118

Duplex Test Screen 119

Help Screens 121

I/O Configure Screen 122

Message Screen 123

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Oscilloscope Screens 124

Print Configure Screen 126

RF Analyzer Screen 127

RF Generator Screen 129

RX Test Screen 131

Service Screen 133

Spectrum Analyzer Screens 134

TESTS Screens 136

TX TEST Screen 147

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4 Description of Fields

Fields That Begin with the Letter A 150

Fields That Begin with the Letter B 181

Fields That Begin with the Letter C 187

Fields That Begin with the Letter D 213

Fields That Begin with the Letter E 243

Fields That Begin with the Letter F 261

Fields That Begin with the Letter G 269

Fields That Begin with the Letter H 270

Fields That Begin with the Letter I 273

Fields That Begin with the Letter K 281

Fields That Begin with the Letter L 283

Fields That Begin with the Letter M 285

Fields That Begin with the Letter N 310

Fields That Begin with the Letter O 316

Fields That Begin with the Letter P 326

Fields That Begin with the Letter R 348

Fields That Begin with the Letter S 373

Fields That Begin with the Letter T 417

Fields That Begin with the Letter U 441

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Fields That Begin with the Letter V 444

Fields That Begin with the Letter W 446

Fields That Begin with the Letter X 447

Fields That Begin with a Number 448

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1 Description of Keys

The keys are listed in alphabetical order.

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Chapter 1, Description of Keys

POWER

DO NOT APPLY RF WHEN OFF

RF IN/OUT

MAX PWR

6 W

MAX PWR

200 mW

ANTENNA INDUPLEX OUT

Figure 1 HP 8924C Front Panel

CDMA CALL CONTRO L

CDMA SCRNS

CELL CALL CTRL

SPECTRUM

GEN CTRL

ANALOG SCRNS

ENCODER

ANL

SPEC ANL

GEN

END

CALL

RANGE

TEST

MSRPT

TEST

DECODER

RX TEST ACP

TX TEST

SCOPE DUPLEX

CALL ANS

USER DATA

k1’

k2’

k3’

ASSIGN

RELEASE

FUNCTIONS

MSG

PRINTER

HELP

DATA FUNCTIONS

REF SET

METER

INCR

: 10

SET

LO LIMIT HI LIMIT

CURSOR

CONTROL

CANCELSHIFT

I/O CONFIG CONFIG

PREV TESTS

AVG

INCR X10

PUSH TO SELECT

INSTRUMENT STATE

ADRS

LOCAL

789

456 123 0

YES

NO ppm

ON/OFF

AUDIO OUTSQUELCHVOLUMEMIC/ACC

MAX

12 v Pk

SAVE

RECALL

HOLD

MEAS

PRESET

RESET

MEMOR Y CARD

ENTER

dB GHz dBm

% MHz

kHz

Ω

µV

dBµV

AUDIO IN

LOHI

MAX

42 v Pk

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Keys That Begin with the Letter A

ADRS

Press and release the SHIFT key, then the LOCAL key to display the HP-IB address of the Test Set. The re is no equi valent HP- IB command for the ADRS key

Programming AD RS

The Test Set’s HP-IB address can be changed through HP-IB by using the :CONFigure:BADDress commands. If the Test Set’s HP-IB address is changed programmatically, all future HP-IB commands must use the new address.

Example

OUTPUT 714;"CONF:BADD 15"

This sets the Test Set’s HP-IB address to 15.

Chapter 1, Description of Keys

Keys That Begin with the Letter A

ANS

The Test Set’s HP-IB address can be queried through HP-IB by using the :CONFigure:BADDress? commands.

Example

OUTPUT 714;"CONF:BADD?" ENTER 714;Address

This queries the Test Set’s HP-IB address.

See Also

"I/O Configure Screen" on page 122

This key functions only when Answer Mode is set to Manual. Pressing this key answers CDMA-mode mobile-station-originated calls by

removing the ring back tone from the mobile station’s audio path and allowing user conversation or other traffic to be exchanged.

The Test Set will autom atically an swer calls if

HP-IB Example

“DISP CCNT;CDMA:CALL:ANSW”

Answer Mode is set to Auto.

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Chapter 1, Description of Keys Keys That Begin with the Letter A

AVG

Press and release the SHIFT key, then the INCR x10 key to access the average function. This enables or disables measurement averaging.

Programming AV G

The HP-IB command :AVERage is used to select this data function programmatically.

NOTE: Measurement averaging works the same way programmatically as it does manually.

If the AVG data function is enabled manually and the number of aver ages is set to ten (N=10), the first value displayed is the average of 1 measurement, the second value displayed is the average of two measurements, the third value displayed is the average of three

measurements… the tenth value displayed is the average of 10 measurements. For readings greater than N the data function approximates a hardware singl e -po le, RC low-pass filter.

If the AVG data function is enabled programmatically and the number of aver ages is set to ten (N=10) the first value returned through HP-IB is the average of 1 measurement, the second value returned through HP-IB is the average of two measurements, the third value returned through HP-IB is the average of three measurements…the tenth value returned through HP-IB is the average of 10 measurements. Each successive reading would mimic the output of a single-pole, RC low-pass filter that had been initially charged to the value of the tenth reading.

If a “true average” value is desired, that is V procedure through HP-IB is to take N sequential readings and calculate the average within the program context.

To Turn Measurement Averaging ON and OFF.

= (V1+V2+V3…VN)/N, the recommended

avg

Use the :AVERage:STATe

commands to turn the averaging data function ON and OFF.

Syntax

:AVERage:STATe ON :AVERage:STATe OFF

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:DISTN:AVER:STAT ON"

This turns the AVG data function ON for the AF Analyzer distortion measurement.

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Keys That Begin with the Letter A

To Query the Measurement Averaging State. Use the :AVERage:STAT?

commands to query the current state of the averaging data function. The returned value is either: 0 (OFF) or 1 (ON).

Syntax

:AVERage:STAT?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:DISTN:AVER:STAT?" ENTER 714;State_on_off ! 1 = ON, 0 = OFF

This queries th e s ta te of t he AVG data function f or the AF Analyzer dist ort io n measurement.

To Reset Averaging. Use the :AVERage:RESet commands to restart the

averaging algorithm used to calculate an averaged measurement.

Syntax

:AVERage:RESet

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:DISTN:AVER:RES"

This resets the AVG Data Function for the AF Analyzer distortion measurement.

To Set the Number of Averages. Use the :AVERage:VALue commands to set the

number of averages used by the averaging algorithm.

Syntax

:AVERage:VALue

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:DISTN:AVER:VAL 25"

This sets the number of averages to 25 for the AVG data function for the AF Analyzer distortion measurement.

To Query the Number of Averages. Use the :AVERage:VALue? commands to

query the number of averages used by the averaging algorithm.

Syntax

:AVERage:VALue?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:DISTN:AVER:VAL?" ENTER 714;Num_of_avgs

This queries the numbe r of averages for the AVG data function fo r the AF Analyze r distortion measurement.

See Also

“To Use Measurement Averaging” in the Operating Overview chapter of the

HP 8924C User’s Guide.

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Chapter 1, Description of Keys Keys That Begin with the Letter A

ASSIGN

This key is used to assign the User Keys, K1 through K5, and K1’ through K3’. Press and release the SHIFT key, then the K4 key to select the ASSIGN function.

HP-IB Example

No equivalent HP-IB command

See Also

“Using USER Keys” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s

Guide IBASIC User’s Handbook to assign IBASIC commands to user keys

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Keys That Begin with the Letter C

CALL

When this key is pressed, the Test Set attempts a CDMA-mode page to a mobile station. The Call Status annunciators on the CDMA CALL CONTROL screen indicate call flow.

Refer to “Setting Up a Call” chapter in the HP 8924C Application Guide.

HP-IB Example

“DISP CCNT;CDMA:CALL:MAKE”

CANCEL

CANCEL is used to cancel an entry in progress, or to stop a running IBASIC program. For example, if you press RECALL to recall an instrument setup, and then decide not to recall a setting, pressing CANCEL exits the recall procedure.

Chapter 1, Description of Keys

Keys That Begin with the Letter C

HP-IB Example

No equivalent HP-IB command

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Chapter 1, Description of Keys Keys That Begin with the Letter E

Keys That Begin with the Letter E

END CALL

When this key is pressed, the Test Set disconnects any CDMA-mode call that is currently connected.

HP-IB Example

“DISP CCNT;CDMA:CALL:END”

ENTER

ENTER is used to select a field or screen, and to enter numbers when the unit-ofmeasure is not specified. This function is identical to pressing the cursor-control knob.

HP-IB Example

No equivalent HP-IB command

EEX

Press and release the SHIFT key, then the +/- key to access the expone nt function . This function is used for entering numbers using scientific notation.

See Also

“To Enter Values with Exponents” in the Operating Overview chapter of the

HP 8924C User’s Guide

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Keys That Begin with the Letter H

HOLD

Press and release the SHIFT key, then the MEAS RESET key. This stops all measurements. Selecting HOLD again resumes measurements.

The HOLD key is used to hold/resume all active measurements. There is no equivalent HP-IB command for th e HOLD key. However, the functional i ty o f t he HOLD key can be implemented remotely by using Single Triggering of measurements.

HP-IB Example

No equivalent HP-IB command

See Also

Chapter 1, Description of Keys

Keys That Begin with the Letter H

“Measurement Triggering Process” in the Operating Overview chapter of the

HP 8924C User’s Guide

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Chapter 1, Description of Keys Keys That Begin with the Letter I

Keys That Begin with the Letter I

INCR ÷10, INCR SET, INCR x10

These keys are used to change the increment/decrement value when changing field values.

The increment divide-by-10 function reduces the increment setting by a factor of 10 (new increment setting = current setting

The increment setting function sets the increment value for real-number numeric entry fields.

The increment multipl y-by-1 0 funct ion i ncreas es th e incr ement s etti ng by a f actor of 10 (new increment setting = current setting

Programming INCR SET

÷ 10).

× 10).

The HP-IB command :INCRement is used to select this data function programmatically.

To Set the Increment Value. Use the :INCRement command to set the increment

value.

Syntax

:INCRement

Example

OUTPUT 714;"RFG:FREQ:INCR 2.5 MHZ"

This sets th e increment value for the RF Gen Freq field to 2.5 MHz.

NOTE: When setting the value of a numeric field (such as RF Gen Freq), any

non–HP-IB unit’s unit-of-measure must be specified in the command string, otherwise the current HP-IB unit is assumed by the Test Set. Integer-only fields (such as Intensity and Print Adrs) have a fixed increment of 1, and they cannot be changed.

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Keys That Begin with the Letter I

To Query the Increment Value. Use the :INCRement? command to query the

increment value.

Syntax

:INCRement?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"RFG:FREQ:INCR?" ENTER 714;Incr_value

This queri es the increment value fo r the RF Gen Freq field.

NOTE: When querying a field setting or measurement result through HP-IB, the Test Set always

returns numeric values in HP-IB units or attribute units, regardless of the field’s current display units setting. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer” in the

Operating Overview ch apter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide.

To Set the Increment Mode.

Use the :INCRement:MODE commands to set the

increment mode to line24ar or logarithmic.

Syntax

:INCRement:MODE <LOGarithm or LINear>

Example

OUTPUT 714;"RFG:FREQ:INCR:MODE LOG"

This sets the increment mode for the RF Generator’ s frequency to log arithmic.

To Query the Increment Mode. Use the :INCRement:MODE? commands to

query the increment mode.

Syntax

:INCRement:MODE?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"RFG:FREQ:INCR:MODE?" ENTER 714;Mode$ ! returns LIN or LOG

This queries the increment mode of the RF Generator’s frequency.

To Set the Increment Value Display Units. Use the :INCRement:DUNits

commands to set the units-of-measure used to display the increment value. Refer

“To Specify Units-of-Measure for CRT Display” in the Op erating Over view chapt er

HP 8924C User’s Guide for description of display units.

of the

Syntax

:INCRement:DUNits <disp_units>

Example

OUTPUT 714;"RFG:FREQ:INCR:DUN KHZ"

This sets the increment value’s display units to kHz for the RF Generator’s frequency.

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NOTE: When querying a field setting through HP-IB, the Test Set always returns numeric values in

HP-IB units or attribute units, regardless of the field’s current display un its setting. Numeric values are expressed in scientific notation. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide.

To Query the Increment Value Display Units.

Use the :INCRement:DUNits? commands to query the units-of-measure used to display the increment value. Refer to “ chapter of the

To Specify Units-of-Measure for CRT Display” in the Operating Overview

HP 8924C User’s Guide for description of display units.

Syntax

:INCRement:DUNits?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"RFG:FREQ:INCR:DUN?" ENTER 714;Disp_unit$

This queries the increment value’s display units for the RF Generator’s frequency.

Programming INCR÷10

Syntax

:INCRement:DIVide

NOTE: Integer-only fields ( such as Intensity and Print Adrs) have a fixed increment of 1, an d

cannot be changed.

Example

OUTPUT 714;"RFG:FREQ:INCR:DIV"

If the RF Generator’s frequency increment is 10 MHz, this command reduces the increment value from 10 MHz to 1 MHz.

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Programming INCR×10

NOTE: Integer-only fields ( such as Intensity and Print Adrs) have a fixed increment of 1, an d

cannot be changed.

Syntax

:INCRement:MULTiply

Example

OUTPUT 714;"RFG:FREQ:INCR:MULT"

If the RF Generator’s frequency increment is 1 MHz, this command increases increment value from 1 MHz to 10 MHz.

See Also

“To Increment/Decrement Values” in

User’s Guide

the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C

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Keys That Begin with the Letter K

K1 - K5, & K1’- K3’

These keys are used to dis pl ay fie lds fr om anoth er scree n, or ac cess f ields withou t using the CURSOR CONTROL knob or changing screens.

HP-IB Example

No equivalent HP-IB command

See Also

“Using USER Keys” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s

Guide

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LOCAL

LOCAL returns the instrument to manual control after HP-IB control is used, except when the Test Set is in local-lockout mode. The Test Set returns to Local operation (full front-panel control) when either the Go To Local (GTL) bus command is received, the fron t-panel LOCAL key is pr essed or t he REN line goes false. When the Test Set returns to local mode the output signals and internal

settings remain unchanged, except that triggering is reset to “repetitive” and settling is reset to “f ull”. The LOCAL key wi ll not functi on if the Tes t Set is in t he local lockout mode.

Programming L OCAL

Using HP BASIC, the statement LOCAL returns all specified devices to their local state.

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Example

LOCAL 714

puts the device at address 14 in local mode.

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LO LIMIT, HI LIMIT

Press and release the SHIFT key, then the down-arrow key t o access the low li mit function.Press and release the SHIFT key, then the up-arrow key to access the high limit function. These functions are used to set measurement endpoints. Exceeding the end points causes screen prompts to blink until they are reset.

Programming HI LIMIT and LO LIMIT

The HI LIMIT and LO LIMIT data functions are used to define a measurement

“window” which can be used to detect measured values which are outside the defined limits. The HP-IB commands :HLIMit (high limit) and :LLIMit (low limit) are used to set these data functions programmatically.

To Turn High and Low Measurement Limit Checking ON and OFF. Use the

:HLIMit:STAT e and :LLIMit:STATe comm ands to turn high and low measurement limit checking ON and OFF.

Syntax

:HLIMit:STATe ON :HLIMit:STATe OFF :LLIMit:STATe ON :LLIMit:STATe OFF

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:DISTN:HLIM:STAT ON" OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:DISTN:LLIM:STAT ON"

This turns high and low measurement limit checking ON for the AF Analyzer distortion measurement.

To Query the State of High and Low Measurement Limit Checking. Use the

:HLIMit:STATe? and :LLIMit:STATe? commands to query the current state of the high and low measurement limit checking. The returned value is either: 0 (OFF) or 1 (ON).

Syntax

:HLIMit:STATe? :LLIMit:STATe?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:DISTN:HLIM:STAT?" ENTER 714;Hi_state ! 1 = ON, 0 = OFF OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:DISTN:LLIM:STAT?" ENTER 714;Lo_state ! 1 = ON, 0 = OFF

This queries the state of high and low measurement limit checking for the AF Analyzer distortion measurement.

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To Set High and Low Measurement Limit s. Use the :HLIMit:VALue and

:LLIMit:VALue commands to set the high and low measurement limit values.

Syntax

:HLIMit:VALue :LLIMit:VALue

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:FM:HLIM 7.5 KHZ" OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:FM:LLIM 2.5 KHZ"

This sets a high measurement limit of 7.5 kHz and a low measurement limit of

2.5 kHz for the AF Analyzer FM deviation measurement.

NOTE: When setting high and low limit values, a non–Attribute Unit unit-of-measure must be

specified in the command string, otherwise the current Attribute Unit is assumed by the Test Set. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer” in

the Operating

Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide.

To Set the Display Units for High and Low Measurement Limits.

Use the :HLIMit:DUNits and :LLIMit:DUNits commands to set the units-of-measure used to display the high and low measurement limit values. Refer to “

To Specify Units-of-Measure for CRT Display” in the Operating Overview

chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide for description of display units.

Syntax

:HLIMit:DUNits <disp_units> :LLIMit:DUNits <disp_units>

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:FM:HLIM:DUN KHZ" OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:FM:LLIM:DUN KHZ"

This sets the high and low measurement limit display units to kHz for the AF analyzer FM deviation measurement.

NOTE: When querying measurement limits through HP-IB, the Test Set always returns numeric

values in attribute units, regardless of the current display units or HP-IB units settings. Numeric values are expressed in scientific notation. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer” in

the Operating Overview

chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide.

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To Query the Display Units for High and Low Measurement Limits. Use the

:HLIMit:DUNits? and : LLIMit:DUNits? command s to query the units -of-measure used to display the high and low measurement limit values. Refer to “ chapter of the

To Specify Units-of-Measure for CRT Display” in the Operating Overview

HP 8924C User’s Guide for description of display units.

Syntax

:HLIMit:DUNits? :LLIMit:DUNits?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:FM:HLIM:DUN?" ENTER 714;Hi_disp_unit$ OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:FM:LLIM:DUN?" ENTER 714;Lo_disp_unit$

This queries the hi gh measurem ent limit display un its fo r the AF Analyz er FM deviation measurement.

NOTE: When querying measurement limits through HP-IB, the Test Set always returns numeric

the Operating

Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide.

To Query the High and Low Measurement Limit Settings.

Use the :HLIMit:VALue? and :LLIMit:VALue? commands to query the high and low measurement limit settings.

Syntax

:HLIMit:VALue? :LLIMit:VALue?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:FM:HLIM:VAL?" ENTER 714;High_limit OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:FM:LLIM:VAL?" ENTER 714;Low_limit

This queries the high and low measurement limits for the AF Analyzer FM deviation measurement.

NOTE: When querying measurement limits through HP-IB, the Test Set always returns numeric

the Operating

Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide.

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To Detect If a Measurement Limit Has Been Exceeded. Use the

:HLIMit:EXCeeded? and :LLIMit:EXCeeded? commands to detect if a measurement limit has been exceeded. The returned value is either: 0 (NO) or 1 (YES).

Syntax

:HLIMit:EXCeeded? :LLIMit:EXCeeded?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:FM:HLIM:EXC?" ENTER 714;Hi_limit_exced ! 1= YES, 0 = NO OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:FM:LLIM:EXC?" ENTER 714;Lo_limit_exced ! 1= YES, 0 = NO

This determines if the high or low measuremen t l imi ts f or the AF Analyzer FM deviation measurement have been exceeded.

To Reset Measurement Limit Detection.

Use the :HLIMit:RESet and :LLIMit:RESet commands to reset measurement limit detection. Once a high or low measurement limit has been exceeded (:HLIMit:EXCeeded? returns a 1 or :LLIMit:EXCeeded? returns a 1), measurement limit detection is disabled until reset by the :R ESet command.

Syntax

:HLIMit:RESet :LLIMit:RESet

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:FM:HLIM:RES" OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:FM:LLIM:RES"

This resets high and low measurement limit detection for the AF Analyzer FM deviation measurement.

See Also

“Setting Measurement Limits” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP

8924C User’s Guide.

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MEAS RESET

MEAS RESET clears the measurement history for all of the instrument’s measurement algori thms (su ch as t he ave raging an d peak ho ld fu nctions) to res tart all measurements that are in progress.

Programming M EAS RESET

The HP-IB commands :MEASure:RESet are used to select this function programmatically.

Example

OUTPUT 714;":MEAS:RES"

This resets all of the active measurements in the Test Set.

METER

The METER function displays measurements graphically. The METER format is available for most me asu re ments . To det er mine if the METER format is provide d for a measurement, position the cursor in front of the measurement’s units field and press the knob. If the message “Press ON/OFF, LIMITs, REF, AVG, METER, or units” is displayed, the METER format is provided.

Programming M ETER

The HP-IB command :METer is used to select this data function programmatically.

To Turn the Meter ON and OFF.

Use the :METer:STATe commands t o turn the met er ON and OFF. The para meter can be a 1 or ON to turn the me ter on and a 0 or O FF to turn the meter off.

Syntax

:METer:STATe <ON> or <1> :METer:STATe <OFF> or <0>

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:MET ON"

This turns the analog bar-graph meter ON for the TX power measurement.

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To Query the State of the Meter.

Use the :METer:STATe? commands to query the state of the analog bar-graph meter. The query returns a 1 if the meter is ON, and a 0 if the meter is OFF.

Syntax

:METer:STATe?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:MET:STAT?" ENTER 714;Meter_on_off ! returns a 1 (ON) or 0 (OFF)

This queries the state of the analog bar-graph meter for the TX power measurement.

To Set the Number of Intervals on the Meter.

Use the :METer:INTerval commands to set the number of intervals displayed on the analog bar-graph meter.

Syntax

:METer:INTerval <integer valve>

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:MET:INT 5"

This sets the number of inte rvals displ ayed on t he anal og b ar-gra ph meter for the TX power measurement.

To Query the Number of Intervals on the Meter.

Use the :METer:INTer val ? co mmands to query the number of intervals displayed on the analog bar-graph meter.

Syntax

:METer:INTerval?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:MET:INT?" ENTER 714;Num_intervals

This queries the numbe r of inter vals displaye d o n the analog bar-g raph met er for the TX power measurement.

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To Set the Meter High End and Low End Points.

Use the :METer:HEND and :MEter:L END commands t o set th e analog bar-gr aph

meter’s high endpoint and low endpoint.

Syntax

:METer:HEND <real number> :METer:LEND <real number>

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:MET:HEND 20" OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:MET:LEND 10"

This sets the analog bar-graph meter’s high endpoint to 20 watts and the low endpoint to 10 watts for the TX power measurement.

NOTE: When setting the value of the METER Data Function through HP-IB, a

non-Attribute Unit unit-of-measure must be specified in the command string, otherwise the current Attribute Unit is assumed by the Test Set. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer” in

Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide.

the Operating

To Query the Meter High End and Low End Points.

Use the :METer:HEND? and :MEter:LEND? commands to query the analog bargraph meter high endpoint and low endpoint.

Syntax

:METer:HEND? :METer:LEND?

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:MET:HEND?" ENTER 714;Meter_hi_end OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:MET:LEND?" ENTER 714;Meter_lo_end

This queries the high end point and low end point of the analog bar-graph meter for the TX power measurement.

NOTE: When querying the value of the METER data function through HP-IB, the Test Set always

returns numeric values in attribute units, regardless of the current display units or HP-IB units settings. Numeric values are expressed in scientific notation. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide.

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To Set the Meter High End and Low End Point Display Units.

Use the :METer:HEND:DUNits and :MEter:LEND:DUNits commands to set the analog bar-graph meter high end point and low end point display units. Refer to

To Specify Units-of-Measure for CRT Display” in t he Operating Overv iew chapter of

“

HP 8924C User’s Guide for description of display units.

the

Syntax

:METer:HEND:DUNits <disp_units> :METer:LEND:DUNits <disp_units>

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:MET:HEND:DUN DBM" OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:MET:LEND:DUN DBM"

This sets the high end poi nt and low end point display uni ts of t he analog bargraph meter for the TX power measurement to dBm.

NOTE: When querying the METER data function thro ugh HP-IB, the Test Set always returns

numeric values in attribute units, regardless of the current display units or HP-IB units settings. Numeric values are expressed in scientific n ot a tion.

To Query the Meter High End and Low End Po int Display Units.

Use the :METer:HEND:DUNits? and :MEter:LEND:DUNits? commands to query the analog bar-graph meter high end point and low end point display units. Refer to “

To Specify Units-of-Measure for CRT Display” in the Operating Overview

chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide for description of display units.

Syntax

:METer:HEND:DUNits? :METer:LEND:DUNits?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:MET:HEND:DUN?" ENTER 714;Met_hidisp_unit$ OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:MET:LEND:DUN?" ENTER 714;Met_lodisp_unit$

This queries the high end point and low end point display units of the analog bar-graph meter for the TX power measurement.

NOTE: When querying the METER data function throug h HP-IB, the Test Set always returns nu meric

values in attribute units, regardless of the current display units or HP-IB units settings. Numeric values are expressed in scientific notation.

See Also

“To Use the Analog METER Format” in the Operating Overview chapter of the

HP 8924C User’s Guide

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Keys That Begin with the Letter O

ON/OFF

ON/OFF is used to enable and disable measurements, and to turn numeric fields (such as

See Also

“Using the On/Off Functions” in the Operating Overview chapter of t he HP

8924C User’s Guide

Amplitude) on and off.

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PRESET

PRESET restores most of the instrument’s settings to their factory default states, although most CONFIGURE screen changes are not affected. Instrument selfdiagnostics are not run when PRESET is pressed.

Programming PR ESET

The IEEE 488.2 Common Command *RST is used to select this function programmatically.

Syntax

*RST

Example

OUTPUT 714;"*RST"

This resets the Test Set to its power-up state.

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PRINT

PREV accesses the previous screen.

HP-IB Example

No equivalent HP-IB command

Pressing PRINT outputs the entire contents of the displayed screen, the time and date, and any print title defined in the PRINT CONFIGURE screen. To print measurement results through HP-IB, the program must query the measurement and print the result in a format determined by the programmer.

HP-IB Example

No equivalent HP-IB command

See Also

"Print Configure Screen" on page 126

“Printing a Screen” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s

Guide

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POWER

POWER turns the instrument’s power on and off.

HP-IB Example

No equivalent HP-IB command

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RECALL

RECALL is used to recall instrument setups saved in SAVE/RECALL registers.

Programming RECALL

The HP-IB commands :REGister:RECall are used to select this function programmatically. The SAVE/RECALL mas s storage device is sel ected using t he

SAVE/RECALL field on the I/O CONFIGURE screen.

Example

OUTPUT 714;":REG:REC ’SETUP1’"

This recalls the instrument state saved in the file SETUP1.

See Also

Chapter 1, Description of Keys

Keys That Begin with the Letter R

REF SET

“Saving and Recalling Instrument Setups” in the Operating Overview chapter of

the HP 8924C User’s Guide

“*SAV (Sav e Instrumen t State)” in the HP-IB Common Commands chapter of the

HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide

“*RCL (Recall Instrument State)” in the HP-IB Common Commands chapter of

the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide

Press and release the SHIFT key, then the INCR÷10 key to access the reference set function. This function is used to enter or remove a measurement reference for relative AF and RF measurements.

Programming REF SET

The HP-IB command :REFerence is used to select this data function programmatically.

To Turn Measurement Reference Points ON and OFF. Use the

:REFerence:STATe <boolean> commands to turn measurement reference points ON and OFF. The <boolean> parameter can be a 1 or ON to turn measurement reference points on, and a 0 or OFF to turn measurement reference points off.

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Syntax

:REFerence:STATe <ON> or <1> :REFerence:STATe <OFF> or <0>

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:REF:STAT ON"

This turns the measurement reference point for the TX power measurement ON.

To Query the State of Measurement Reference Points. Use the

:REFerence:STATe? commands to query the state of a measurement reference point. The query returns a 1 if a measurement reference points is ON, and a 0 if a measurement reference points is OFF.

Syntax

:REFerence:STATe?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:REF:STAT?" ENTER 714;Meter_on_off ! returns a 1 (ON) or 0 (OFF)

This queries the state of the measurement reference point for the TX power measurement.

To Set A Measurement Reference Point. Use the :REFerence:VALue commands

to set a measurement reference point.

Syntax

:REFerence:VALue <real number>

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:REF:VAL 20"

This sets the measurement reference point for the TX power measurement to 20 watts.

NOTE: When setting a measurement reference point, any non–attribute unit’s unit-of-measure must

be specified in the command string, otherwise the current attribute unit is assumed by the Test Set. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer” in Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide.

To Query A Measurement Reference Point.

Use the :REFerence:VALue?

the Operating

commands to query a measurement reference point.

Syntax

:REFerence:VALue?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:REF:VAL?" ENTER 714;Ref_val

This queries the measurement referenc e point for the TX power measureme nt.

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NOTE: When querying a measurement reference point through HP-IB, the Test Set always returns

numeric values in attribute units, regardless of the current display units or HP-IB units settings. Numeric values are expressed in scientific notation. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer” in

the Operating Overview

chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide.

To Set Measurement Reference Point Display Units.

Use the :REFerence:DUNits

commands to set a measurement reference point’s display units. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for CRT Display” in the Operating

Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide for descri pt io n o f dis pl ay uni ts.

Syntax

:REFerence:DUNits <disp_units>

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:REF:DUN DBM"

This sets the measurement reference point’s display units for the TX power measurement to dBm.

NOTE: When querying a measurement reference point through HP-IB, the Test Set always

returns numeric values in Attribute Units, regardless of the current Display Units or HP-IB Units settings. Numeric values are expressed in scientific notation.

To Query Measurement Reference Point Display Units.

Use the

:REFerence:DUNits? commands to query a measurement reference point’s Display Units. Refer to “

Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide for description of

To Specify Units-of-Measure for CRT Display” in the

Display Units.

Syntax

:REFerence:DUNits?

Example

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:RFR:POW:REF:DUN?" ENTER 714;Disp_unit$

This queries the measurement reference point’s Display Units for the TX Power measurement.

NOTE: When querying a measurement reference point through HP-IB, the Test Set always returns

numeric values in Attribute Units, regardless of the current Display Uni ts or HP-IB Units settings. Numeric values are expressed in scientific notation.

See Also

“To Set a Measurement Reference” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP

8924C User’s Guide.

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RELEASE

This key is used to delete the assignment of the User Keys, K1 through K5, and

K1’ through K3’. Press and release the SHIFT key, then the K5 key to select the RELEASE function.

HP-IB Example

No equivalent HP-IB command

See Also

“Using USER Keys” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP 8924C

User’s Guide IBASIC User’s Handbook to assign IBASIC commands to User Keys

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SAVE

Press and release the SHIFT key, then the RECALL key to access the save function. This stores instrument setups.

Programming SAVE

The HP-IB commands :REGister:SAVE are used to select this function programmatically. The SAVE/RECALL mas s storage device is sel ected using t he

SAVE/RECALL field on the I/O CONFIGURE screen.

Example

OUTPUT 714;"REG:SAVE ’SETUP1’"

This saves the instrument state to a file named SETUP1:

Removing Saved Instrument St ates. One or all of the saved instrument states can

be removed from the selected SAVE/RECALL mass storage device. The SAVE/RECALL mass storage devic e is sele cted usi ng the the I/O CONFIGURE screen. The HP-IB commands : REGister:CLEar a re used to perform this function programmatically.

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SAVE/RECALL field on

NOTE: The :REGister:CLEar:ALL command is only valid for the internal

SAVE/RECALL mass storage device. To clear all saved instrument states from the Card,

RAM, or Disk individually using the :REGister:CLEar ’<file name>’ command.

SAVE/RECALL mass storage devices, each file must be removed

Example

OUTPUT 714;"REG:CLE ’SETUP2’"

This clears the instrument state SETUP2 from the selected SAVE/RECALL mass storage device.

Example

OUTPUT 714;"REG:CLE:ALL"

This clears all saved inst rument states from the internal SAVE/ RECALL mass storage device.

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See Also

“Saving and Recalling Instrument Setups” in the Operating Overview chapter of

the HP 8924C User’s Guide

“Measurement Triggering Process” in the Operating Overview chapter of the

HP 8924C User’s Guide

“*SAV (Sav e Instrumen t State)” in the HP-IB Common Commands chapter of the

HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide

“*RCL (Recall Instrument State)” in the HP-IB Common Commands chapter of

the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide

SHIFT

SHIFT is used to sele cted t he bl ue-la beled functi ons l isted above some keys (suc h as PRINTER, CONFIG, RELEASE, EEX, and so forth).

HP-IB Example

No equivalent HP-IB command

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YES, NO

YES and NO are used to confirm selected operations before they are executed. Press and release the SHIFT key, then the ON/OFF key to access the YES function. Press and release the SHIFT key, then the RATIO W key to access the NO function.

HP-IB Example

No equivalent HP-IB command

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Keys That Begin with the Letter Y

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Chapter 1, Description of Keys Keys That Begin with a Number

Keys That Begin with a Number

0 to 9, decimal point (.), +/-, and A to F

These keys are for entering and changing values. A through F are shifted functions. Press and r elease t he SHIFT key, th en the appr opriate key ( 0 through 5 ) to select the letter A through F.

See Also

“To Enter and Change Values” in the Operating Overview chapter of the HP

8924C User’s Guide

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Symbol Keys

BACKSPACE

The backspace key is used to move the cursor to the left when entering numbers in a field, such as to the left, erasing the previous character.

No equivalent HP-IB command

Down-Arrow, Up-Arrow

These keys increment (up-arrow) or decrement (down-arrow) field values. The increment value is determined by the INCR SET (:INCRement) data function.These keys are also used to select alternate field entries without displayi ng the the cursor in string entry fields (such as the CONFIGURE screen).

Chapter 1, Description of Keys

Symbol Keys

RF Gen Freq. Each press of this key moves the cursor one place

HP-IB Example

Choices menu used by some fields. They are also used to move

Print Title field on the PRINT

Programming Increment Up/Down (Arrow Keys)

This increases the RF Generator’s frequency by one increment value.

See Also

“To Increment/Decrement Values” in

HP 8924C User’s Guide

Units-of-Measure Keys

The units keys a re for enteri ng and changin g the u nit-of- measure ( such as GHz, V, dBm, %, mW, and so forth) for meas urem ents or field en tries . Mi lliwa tts (m W) is a shifted function. Pres s and releas e the SHIFT key, the n the ENTER key to sele ct mW.

See Also

“To Specify Units-of-Measure” in the Operating Overview ch apter of the HP

8924C User’s Guide

Syntax

:INCRement <UP or DOWN>

Example

OUTPUT 714;"RFG:FREQ:INCR UP"

the Operat ing Overview chapter of the

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Chapter 1, Description of Keys Miscellaneous Hardware

Miscellaneous Hardware

Knobs

CURSOR CONTROL

CURSOR CONTROL has three functions:

• Moving the cursor.

• Selecting fields, screens, and settings from a list of choices.

• Changing numeric field values.

VOLUME

VOLUME controls the speaker volume for monitoring the AF Analyzer's selected input. The volume is also affected by the Speaker Vol and Speaker ALC fields in the analog AF ANALYZER screen.

SQUELCH

SQUELCH adjusts the squelch level when demodulati ng AM, FM, or SSB sign al s. The squelch level is affected by the Squelch field in the analog RF ANALYZER screen.

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Chapter 1, Description of Keys

Programmable Front-Panel Keys for Screens

Table 2

Key Name Screen Displayed HP-IB Example

ACP ADJACENT CHANNEL POWER AF ANL AF ANALYZER CALL CTRL

CDMA CALL CONTROL

(CDMA) CALL CTRL

CALL CONTROL

(ANALOG) CELL CDMA CELL SITE CONFIGURATION DUPLEX DUPLEX TEST ENCODER SIGNALING ENCODER (AF GENERATOR 2) DECODER SIGNALING DECODER GEN CTRL CDMA GENERATOR CONTROL MS RPT CDMA MOBILE STATION REPORTING RANGE CDMA TRANSMITTER POWER RANGE TEST RF ANL RF ANALYZER RF GEN RF GENERATOR RX TEST (CDMA) CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE RECEIVER TEST

“DISP ACP”

“DISP AFAN”

“DISP CCNT”

“DISP ACNT”

“DISP CCON”

“DISP DUPL”

“DISP ENC”

“DISP DEC”

“DISP CGEN”

“DISP CMOB”

“DISP CTXR”

“DISP RFAN”

“DISP RFG”

“DISP CTXR”

RX TEST

(ANALOG) SPECTRUM CDMA REVSERSE CHANNEL SPECTRUM SPEC ANL SPECTRUM ANALYZER SCOPE OSCILLOSCOPE TX TEST (CDMA) CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE TRANSMITTER

TEST

TX TEST

(ANALOG)

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“DISP RX”

“DISP CSP”

“DISP SAN”

“DISP OSC”

“DISP CTXT”

“DISP TX”

Chapter 1, Description of Keys Non-Programmable Front-Panel Keys and Functions

Non-Programmable Front-Panel Keys and Functions

ON/OFF Power Switch Volume Control K nob Squelch Control Knob CURSOR CONTROL Knob SHIFT Key CANCEL Key YES Key NO Key ENTER Key BACKSPACE (left-arrow) Key PREV Key HOLD Key HELP Key PRINT Key ADRS Key

k1, k2, k3, k4, k5, k1’, k2’, k3’, Assign, Release (USER KEYS)

NOTE: The squelch control knob cannot be programmed. However squelch can be programmed to

either the open or fixed position. Refer to “RF Analyzer” in

the HP-IB Command Syntax

chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide and to the

Squelch field description, on page 401.

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DATA FUNCTIONS Keys

The DATA FUNCTIONS keys can b e divide d into tw o groups; those which affect measurements (REF SET, METER, AVG, HI LIMIT and LO LIMIT), and those which affect numeric entr y fields (INCR down-arrow). For measurements, the data functions enable the programmer to change the way measurements are calculated and displayed, and provide measurement limit detection. For numeric entry fields, the data functions enable

the programmer to set, scale, and change the field’s increment value. Refer to the “Number Measurement Syntax” in the HP-IB Command Syntax

chapter of the HP 8924C Condensed Programming Reference Guide for full command syntax.

Guidelines for Using Measurement Data Functions

• Data functions are turned ON and OFF for individual measurements. The HP-IB Data

Function commands must immediately follow the HP-IB command for the individual measurement. For example, to turn the AVG data function ON for the AF Analyzer distortion measurement, the following command string would be sent to the Test Set:

OUTPUT 714;"MEAS:AFR:DISTN:AVER:STAT ON"

• Attribute Units (AUNits) are used with the data function s to specify the units-of-

measure for numeric data which is read or set through HP-IB. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer” in Overview

• Data function settings, such as number of averages or reference value, are retained if

the function is turned off. The setting values are initialized or changed under the following conditio ns:

• The Test Set is turned off.

• The Test Set is PRESET.

• A saved register is recalled.

chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide.

Chapter 1, Description of Keys

DATA FUNCTIONS Keys

÷10, INCR SET, INCR×10, up-arrow,

the Operating

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Chapter 1, Description of Keys DATA FUNCTIONS Keys

Guidelines for Using Numeric Entry Field Data Functions

• Increment values are set, scaled, and changed for individual numeric entry fields. The

HP-IB data function commands must immediately follow the HP-IB com mand for the individual field. For example, to set the increment value for the RF Generator frequency to 2.5 MHZ, the following command string would be sent to the Test Set:

OUTPUT 714;"RFG:FREQ:INCR 2.5 MHZ"

• HP-IB Units (UNITs) are used with the data functions to specify the units-of-measure

for numeric data which is read or set through HP-IB. Refer to “To Specify Units-of-Measure for HP-IB Data Transfer” in Overview

• Data function settings are not retained. The setting values are initialized or changed

under the following conditions :

• The Test Set is turned off (values initialized on power up).

• The Test Set is PRESET (values initialized).

• A saved register is recalled (values changed to those in the recalled register).

chapter of the HP 8924C User’s Guide.

the Operating

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USER Keys

Chapter 1, Description of Keys

USER Keys

User keys instantly access instrument settings without using the knob. You can use user keys to move quickly between fields on the same screen, and to access field settings that are not normally available on the screen you are using.

Local user keys are used to mov e between se ttin gs on the screen th at is dis played . When the user key is pressed, the cursor instantly moves to, and selects, the assigned field; eliminating the need to turn and push the knob. Five local user keys are available for each screen: k1, k2, k3, k4, and k5.

Five factory-assi gne d local user keys ar e available in each s cre en; however, using these keys removes any other local user keys you may have already set up.

Global user keys are used to access settings that are not available on the current screen. Three global user keys are available: k1’, k2’, and k3’. (These are shifted functions of the local user keys.)

When defining user keys, the ASSIGN function is used to create key definitions; the RELEASE function removes the definitions. Re-assigning a user key to a different field setting automatically releases it from the setting it was previously associated with.

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2 Description of Connectors

The connectors are listed in alphabetical order.

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Chapter 2, Description of Connectors

POWER

DO NOT APPLY RF WHEN OFF

RF IN/OUT

MAX PWR

6 W

MAX PWR

200 mW

ANTENNA INDUPLEX OUT

Figure 2 HP 8924C Front Panel

COMPOSITE VIDEO

TIMEBASE

ADJUST

CDMA CALL CONTRO L

CDMA SCRNS

CELL CALL CTRL

SPECTRUM

GEN CTRL

ANALOG SCRNS

ENCODER

ANL

SPEC ANL

GEN

END

CALL

RANGE

TEST

MSRPT

TEST

DECODER

RX TEST ACP

TX TEST

SCOPE DUPLEX

CALL ANS

USER DATA

k1’

k2’

k3’

ASSIGN

RELEASE

FUNCTIONS

MSG

PRINTER

HELP

DATA FUNCTIONS

REF SET

METER

INCR

: 10

SET

LO LIMIT HI LIMIT

CURSOR

CONTROL

CANCELSHIFT

I/O CONFIG CONFIG

PREV TESTS

AVG

INCR X10

PUSH TO SELECT

INSTRUMENT STATE

ADRS

LOCAL

789

456 123 0

YES

NO ppm

ON/OFF

AUDIO OUTSQUELCHVOLUMEMIC/ACC

MAX

12 v Pk

SAVE

RECALL

HOLD

MEAS

PRESET

RESET

MEMOR Y CARD

ENTER

dB GHz dBm

% MHz

kHz

Ω

µV

dBµV

AUDIO IN

LOHI

MAX

42 v Pk

HP-IB

PARALLEL PORT

CELLSITE/TRIGGERS

SERIAL PORT

PROTOCOL DIAG EXT PROTOCOL

MEAS

TRIGGER

AUX CONTROL

OVEN OUT

10 MHz

INPUT

REF

AUD MONITOR

INPUT

MODULATION

INPUT

CURRENT

MEAS

Figure 3 HP 8924C Rear Panel

2nd DSP

AUX INPUT

DSP IF

AUX OUTPUT

EXT DSP

TRIGGER

POWER DET

CDMA CLOCK MUX OUTPUT

EVEN SEC

10X CHIP OUTPUT

1X CHIP OUTPUT

10 MHz

REF

OUTPUT

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Connectors That Begin with the Letter A

ANTENNA IN

The antenna input is used to analyze low-power RF signals (≤ 200 mW), and is typically used for off-the-air measurements. This port can be selected in the analog TX TEST, DUPLEX TEST, RF ANALYZER, or SPECTRUM ANALYZER screens.

Operating Considerations

•BNC

• Input impedance = 50Ω

• TX Power cannot be measured using this port; use the RF IN/OUT port. However, low power levels can be measured using this port with the spectrum analyzer.

• Additional sensitivity for this port is available using the Sensitivity field in the analog RF ANALYZER and SPECTRUM ANALYZER screens.

Chapter 2, Description of Connectors

Connectors That Begin with the Letter A

CAUTION: Connecting a signal of >200 mW to the ANT IN port can cause instrument damage (although

internal protection circuits can typically withstand a short-duration signal of 1 or 2 Watts).

If the over-power circuit is triggered (signified by a warning message at the top of the screen), remove the signal from the ANT IN port, and press the MEAS RESET key, or turn the Test Set off and on to reset it.

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Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter A

AUDIO IN LO, HI

The audio inputs are used to input audio signals to the AF Analyzer.

• AUDIO IN HI is the main audio signal input connection.

• AUDIO IN LO is used for the audio signal reference. Three choices are available using the AF ANALYZER screen's Audio In Lo field:

• Gnd - connects the center pin through approximately 100Ω to chassis ground

• Float - provides a floating input.

• 600 To Hi - provides a 600 internal load to match an audio source with an output.

The measured level is the po tenti al bet ween the HI and LO cente r pins . The shell s of both connectors are at chassis ground.

Operating Considerations

•BNC

• Input impedance switchable between

•1 MΩ in parallel with 95 pF,

•600Ω floating.

• This port is selected as the AF Analyzer's input using the AF Anl In field in the analog TX TEST screen, DUPLEX TEST screen, and AF ANALYZER screen. This port is always the AF Analyzer's input when the analog RX TEST screen is displayed.

• Signals input to the AF Analyzer are routed through different filters, amp lifiers , and detectors that affect the displayed measurement.

CAUTION: The maximum level between the HI and LO center pi ns is 42 V pe ak (appr oximate ly 30 Vrms).

Exceeding this value can cause permanent instrument damage.

See Also

AF Anl In Audio In Lo

field description, on page 157

field description, on page 169

AUDIO OUT

The audio output is used to output signals from AF Generators 1 and 2.

Operating Considerations

•BNC

• Output impedance <1Ω

• Maximum output current = 20 mA peak

• Maximum reverse voltage = 12 V peak

• The output level is set by the AF Generators, and it is not affected by the front-panel VOLUME control.

• AC/DC coupling is se le cted using the Audio Out field. This field is available in the DUPLEX TEST screen, RF GENERATOR screen.

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AUD MONITOR OUTPUT

The audio monitor output provides an external output from various tap points in the AF Analyzer.

Operating Considerations

•BNC

• Output impedance is < 1 kΩ

•The Scope To field in the analog AF ANALYZER screen determines the source of this signal.

• The level is not affected by the front-panel VOLUME knob.

See Also

Chapter 2, Description of Connectors

Connectors That Begin with the Letter A

AUX CONTROL

Scope To

field description, on page 377

This connector provides two trigger signals for measuri ng a mobile station’s time response to open loop power control.

Operating Considerations

DB-15 About 18 mS before out put le vel ch anges o ccur o n the HP 8 924C, the re is a rising

edge on AUX CONTROL, pin 6. This line, c alled M_ENA, is p ulled high th rough resistors, so rise time will vary depending on the nature of external equipment. Typical values for rise time will be approximately 600 nS to rise to 3.5 V.

The trigger signal on pin 6 is an enable line. When pin 6 goes low, pin 13 (M_DATA) also goes low . The initial trigger for level chang es will be when pin 13 goes high with pin 6 pulled low.

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Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter A

M_ENA Pin 6

M_DATA Pin 13

Output level change

18 mS

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Connectors That Begin with the Letter C

CELL SITE/TRIGGERS

This is a 37-pin connector. It provi des CDMA triggers and digit al cell diagnosti cs. Four pins are not used.

A cable adapter is provided for protocol logging. Refer to “Protocol Logging”

chapter in the HP 8924C Application Guide, for a descr iption of usi ng this featur e. The adapter consists of a ribbon cable with 1 sub-miniature type-D, female, 15pin connector and 2 male, 9-pin connectors.

Operating Considerations

• Pin 1 - GND

• Pin 2 - GND

• Pin 3 - 1.25 ms Frame Clock The 1.25 ms Frame Clock provides a clock output that is aligned with power control group timeslots. See also - "CDMA CLOCK MUX OUTPUT" on page 71.

• Pin 4 - 26.667 ms Frame Clock The 26.667 ms Frame Clock provides a clock that is aligned with the short (Pilot PN) spreading sequence and the Sync Channel frame structure. See also - "CDMA

CLOCK MUX OUTPUT" on page 71.

• Pin 5 - EVEN_SEC_OUT The Even Second Clock provides a clock that is aligned with the timing reference for CDMA frame clocks. The even second reference is input on the rear-panel connector, EVEN SEC IN.

• Pin 6 - SAT0

• Pin 7 - SAT2

• Pin 8 - PROTO_TRIG2

• Pin 9 - A_RI_2

Chapter 2, Description of Connectors

Connectors That Begin with the Letter C

Part of cell site #2 diagnostic port.

•Pin 10 - A_CTS_2 Part of cell site #2 diagnostic port.

•Pin 11 - A_RTS_2 Part of cell site #2 diagnostic port.

• Pin 12 - A_DSR_2 Part of cell site #2 diagnostic port.

• Pin 13 - Ground

• Pin 14 - A_DTR_1 Part of cell site #1 diagnostic port.

• Pin 15 - A_TXD_1 Part of cell site #1 diagnostic port.

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Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter C

• Pin 16 - A_RXD_1 Part of cell site #1 diagnostic port.

• Pin 17 - A_SD_1 Part of cell site #1 diagnostic port.

• Pins 18, 19 - Not connected

• Pins 20, 21 - Ground

• Pin 22 - 20 ms Frame Clock The 20 ms Frame Clock provides a clock output that is aligned with Traffic and Access Channel frames. See also - "CDMA CLOCK MUX OUTPUT" on page 71.

• Pin 23 - 80 ms Frame Clock The 80 ms Frame Clock provides a clock that is aligned with the Pagi ng Channel Slots

(referring to mobile station slotted mode o peration) and the Sync Channel Superfram e. See also - "CDMA CL OC K MUX OUTPUT" on page 71.

• Pin 24 - DSP_TRIG_OUT A true condition on this connector indicates the DSP Analyzer was triggered. The DSP analyzer can be triggered by a signal on the EXT DSP TRIGGER rear-panel BNC connector, or by the user arming a measurement. See Also - Meas Cntl field

description, on page 292 and "EXT DSP TRIGGER" on page 74

• Pin 25 - SAT1

• Pin 26 - PROTO_TRIG1

• Pin 27 - Ground

•Pin 28- A_DTR_2 Part of cell site #2 diagnostic port.

• Pin 29- A_TXD_2 Part of cell site #2 diagnostic port.

• Pin 30- A_RXD_2 Part of cell site #2 diagnostic port.

• Pin 31- A_SD_2 Part of cell site #2 diagnostic port.

• Pin 32- A_RI_1 Part of cell site #1 diagnostic port.

•Pin 33- A_CTS_1 Part of cell site #1 diagnostic port.

•Pin 34- A_RTS_1 Part of cell site #1 diagnostic port.

•Pin 35- A_DSR_1 Part of cell site #1 diagnostic port.

• Pins 36, 37 - Not Connected

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CDMA CLOCK MUX OUTPUT

The CDMA frame clocks provid e the CDMA timing refe rences for ge nerating and demodulating CDMA signals. The CDMA clock MUX output provides the following CDMA frame clocks on a multiplexed output.

1.25 ms

20.00 ms

26.67 ms

80.00 ms

2.00 s

Each of these CDMA frame clocks is available by selecting from the list of choices displayed on the CONFIGURE screen.

The CELLSITE/TRIGGERS connector, a rear-panel miniature D-type 15-pin connector provides all of the above frame clock outputs simultaneously. The timing of these frame c loc ks may be of fset slightly from the t imi ng of the CDMA

CLOCK MUX OUTPUT’s frame clocks due to propagation delays.

Chapter 2, Description of Connectors

Connectors That Begin with the Letter C

Operating Considerations

•BNC

• Select which frame clock will be output on the CDMA CLOCK MUX OUTPUT

• Nominal output level is >+5 dBm

• Output impedance is 50Ω

• All frame clocks are locked to the Test Set’s internal 10 MHz reference. Frequency

See Also

Frame Clock

COMPOSITE VIDEO

The composite video output provi des a signal fo r using an external video monitor . The signal provides a duplicate of the Test Set’s screen.

Operating Considerations

•BNC

• A multi-sync monitor must be used to match the video sync rate of 19.2 kHz. Example

connector by pressing and releasing the SHIFT key, then the TESTS key to select the CONFIGURE screen, then selecting the Frame Clock field to display the list of choices.

stability is the same as the signal applied to the REF INPUT connector.

field description, on page 266

monitors include - Electrohome EC M 1410- DMS 14-inch color moni tor and the EVM 1242-P4VID 12-inch monochrome monitor.

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Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter D

Connectors That Begin with the Letter D

DC CURRENT MEAS

The current sen se in put is u sed in s eries wi th a dc suppl y and loa d to pro vide a 0 to 10 amp dc current meter.

Operating Considerations

• Dual-Bana na Jack

• The dc-current meter is designed to measure positive current (the connector's polarity is marked on the rear panel). Negative current of ≤10 amps will not damage the instrument, but will cause inaccurate positive current measurements (due to magnetic memory within the current-sensing element).

• To re-calibrate the current meter after negative current has been applied

1. Connect a 10-amp positive current.

2. Disconnect the current

3. Access the analog AF ANALYZER screen.

4. Select the DC Current Zero field to zero the meter.

DSP IF AUX OUTPUT

This connector provides an output of the 3.6864 MHz IF signal sent to the Auxiliary DSP Analyzer.

Operating Considerations

• Frequency = 3.6864 MHz ±2.5 MHz

• Level

• RF input to IF output conversion gain = 9 dB ±2 dB into 50Ω

• Return Loss = < −5.5 dB into 50Ω

• Output impedance = 100Ω

• If the Auxiliary DSP Analyzer is present in the instrument, do not connect any device

See Also

"2nd DSP AUX INPUT" on page 85

• −61 dBm to −1 dBm (CDMA mode)

• −91 dBm to −2 dBm (analog mode)

•9 dBm ±3 dBm (test mode)

with <100 kΩ input impedance.

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Chapter 2, Description of Connectors

Connectors That Begin with the Letter D

DUPLEX OUT

The duplex output is an output for the RF Generator and Tracking Generator. When testing CDMA mobile stations, it is important to enter an RF Level Offset

for the selected i nput and output ports. Ref er t o “Calibrating the Test Set” chapter

in the HP 8924C Application Guide.

Operating Considerations

•BNC

• Output impedance = 50Ω

• The RF Generator's output is selected in the Output Port field. This field is available on the CONFIGURE, RX TEST, DUPLEX TEST, RF GENERATOR, and SPECTRUM ANALYZER screens.

CAUTION: Connecting an RF source of >200 mW to this connector can permanently damage the

instrument.

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Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter E

Connectors That Begin with the Letter E

EVEN SEC INPUT

This connector is not functioning.

EXT DSP TRIGGER

The DSP trigger input is used to trigger DSP Analyzer measurements when a call is not established, or to override the internal triggers (frame clocks) when on a call.

Operating Considerations

•BNC

• The DSP Analyzer is normally triggered on the first CDMA clock after being put in the Arm state.

EXT PROTOCOL

See Also

Meas Cntl

field description, on page 292

The protocol logging, cell site 2, RS-232 port is not implemented at this time.

Operating Considerations

• 9-pin sub-miniature D

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Connectors That Begin with the Letter H

HP-IB

The main HP-IB port allows communication between the Test Set and other instruments or computers using the Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus (HP-IB).

Operating Considerations

• 36-pin GPIB

See Also

Chapter 2, Description of Connectors

Connectors That Begin with the Letter H

HP-IB Adrs

field description, on page 272

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Chapter 2, Description of Connectors Connectors That Begin with the Letter M

Connectors That Begin with the Letter M

MEAS TRIGGER

This connector provides an external oscilloscope trigger.

Operating Considerations

•BNC

• Input threshold ≈2.5 V

• Maximum Input level ≈ 20 V peak

• Input impedance:

• 100 kΩ for signals ≤ 5.6 V peak

•5 kΩ for signals >5.6 V peak

• When measured with no load on the input, a 5 Volt lev el is present on the connector due to the internal pull-up resistor design.

MIC/ACC

See Also

"Oscilloscope Screens" on page 124

The microphone/accessory connector is used for several functions:

Key Out 1 Key In

N.C.

GND

Key Out 2

MIC In

N.C.

Ground Tab

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Connectors That Begin with the Letter M

• Mic In is used to modulate the RF Generator when the Key In line is grounded. This signal is summed with the external modulation input signal. The Mod In To field of the RF GENERATOR screen sets the type of modulation (AM or FM) and sensit ivity (%AM/Vpk or kHz/Vpk) for this connection.

• Key In provides control of the RF Generator's output state (on or off) and automatic switching between the TX TEST and RX TEST screens (if the CONFIGURE screen’s RX/TX Cntl functions are set to Auto line is grounded.

• Key Out 1 and Key Out 2 pr ovid e a swit ch pat h to cont rol external equi pment (s uch as keying a transmitter). Key Out 1 and Key Out 2 are connected when the Ext TX key field is set to On

To Use the Microphone

1. Connect the microphone to the MIC/ACC connector.

2. Access the analog RF GENERATOR screen.

3. Enter the carrier frequency in the RF Gen Freq field.

4. Enter the RF Generator Amplitude.

5. Select the Output Port (RF OUT or DUPL).

6. Connect the selected output port to your receiver or antenna.

7. Using the Mod In To field a. Select the type of modulation: FM (/Vpk) b. Enter the modulation sensitivity to a 1 V peak signal (usually 1 kHz for microphone

use). (See the Mod In To field description, on page 300).

and PTT). Screen switching occurs when this

Operating Considerations

•8-pin DIN

• Input impedance = 100 kΩ

• Maximum input level = 10 V peak

• Full scale input = 10 mV

• Bandwidth is limited to 3 kHz.

• The MIC IN signal is filtered and amplified to p rovide a stable deviation-limited signal to the RF Generator.

•750µs microphone pre-emphasis is selected in the analog RF GENERATOR screen.

See Also

"RF Generator Screen" on page 129 "RF Analyzer Screen" on page 127 "Configure Screen" on page 118

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MODULATION INPUT

This connector provides an external modulation connection to the RF Generator.

Operating Considerations

Input impedance = 600Ω Maximum input level = 12 V peak Full scale input = 1 V peak

Mod In To field of the RF GENERATOR screen sets the type of modulati on

The (AM or FM) and sensitivity (%AM/Vpk or kHz/Vpk) for this connection.

This signal is summed with the microphone MIC IN signal from the MIC/ACC connector.

FM Coupling field in the RF GENERATOR, DUPLEX TEST, and various

The encoder modes selects ac or dc coupling of this signal for FM operation.

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Connectors That Begin with the Letter P

PARALLEL PORT

This port is used with printers requiring a parallel interface when printing screen images or test results. Set the CONFIGURE screen or TESTS (Printer Setup) screen) to this port. Use address 15 when sending data to this port from IBASIC programs.

Pin numbers are embossed on the connector.

1. nStrobe

2. Data 1 (Least Significant Bit)

3. Data 2

4. Data 3

5. Data 4

6. Data 5

7. Data 6

8. Data 7

9. Data 8 (Most Significant Bit)

10. nAck

11. Busy

12. PError

13. Select

14. nAutoFd

15. nFault

16. nInit

17. nSelectIn

18. Signal Ground (nStr obe)

19. Signal Ground (Data 1 and Data 2)

20. Signal Ground (Data 3 and Data 4)

21. Signal Ground (Data 5 and Data 6)

22. Signal Ground (Data 7 and Data 8)

23. Signal Ground (Busy and nFault)

24. Signal Ground (PError, Select, and nAck)

25. Signal Ground (nAutoFd, nSelectIn, and nInit)

Chapter 2, Description of Connectors

Connectors That Begin with the Letter P

Printer Port: field (on the PRINT

Parallel to print to

Operating Considerations

• 25-pin Centr onics

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POWER DET

The POWER DET input routes a dc-coupled signal from the average power detector on the HP 83236 PCS Int erfa ce to th e DSP Analyze r in th e Test Se t. This signal, which is multiplexed with other power measurements, cannot be selected by the user.

Operating Considerations

•SMA

• If a frequency translator is connected to the Test Set, the POWER DET input must be connected to the POWER DET output from the frequency translator to make average power measurements.

See Also

PROTOCOL DIAG

TX Power

field description, on page 437

The protocol logging, cell site 1, RS-232 port is not implemented at this time.

Operating Considerations

• 9-pin sub-miniature D

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Connectors That Begin with the Letter R

REF INPUT

This input is normally connected to the 10 MHz oven output. A BNC-to-BNC semi-rigid coaxial cable is provided with the Test Set to make this connection.

This input is routed to a reference phase-locked-loop that generates 10 MHz reference signals for all digital and analog phase-locked-loops. This reference phase-locked-loop will lock to many frequencies other than 10 MHz, including selected multiples of the CDMA chip clock.

A 10 MHz REF OUTPUT from the reference phase-locked-loop is provided on a rear-panel BNC connector.

Operating Considerations

•BNC

• A high-stability REF INPUT is a requirement for testing cellular phones. REF INPUT is normally brought in from the 10 MHz OVEN OUT, a high-stability ov enized oscillator. A BNC-to-BNC semi-rigid connector is provided with the Test Set for this purpose.

• The entry in the External Reference field located on the CONFIGURE screen must be the same as the REF INPUT. (The default setting for External Reference is 10.0000 MHz.) The Configure screen is accessed by pressing and releasing the SHIFT key, then the TESTS key to select the CONFIG function, or by selecting CONFIG from the To Screen menu.

• The following frequencies can be selected from the External Reference field:

Chapter 2, Description of Connectors

Connectors That Begin with the Letter R

1.0000 MHz, 1.2288 MHz, 2.0000 MHz, 2.4576 MHz, 4.9152 MHz, 5.0000 MHz,

9.8304 MHz, 10.0000 MHz, 15.0000 MHz

• Input level must be >0.15 Vrms.

• Input impedance ≈ 50Ω.

• Duty Cycle m ust be ≈10%

See Also

"10 MHz OVEN OUT" on page 85 "10 MHz REF OUTPUT" on page 86 "Configure Screen" on page 118 "REF SET" on page 47

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RF IN/OUT

The RF IN/OUT port allows full-duplex interaction, or the RF IN portion can be used with DUPLEX OUT, providing more output power.

Operating Considerations

When testing CDMA mobile stations, it is important to enter an RF Level Offset for the selected i nput and output ports. Ref er t o “Calibrating the Test Set” chapter

in the HP 8924C Application Guide.

•Type-N

• This port must be used when measuring transmitter (RF) power.

• This port can be selected in the CONFIGURE screen, or the analog TX TEST, DUPLEX TEST, RF ANALYZER, or SPECTRUM ANALYZER screens.

•Signals ≤ 200 mW can be input to the ANT IN connector for all RF measurements except transmitter power.

Over-Power Damage. Refer to the Test Set's front panel for maximum input power level. Exceeding this level can cause permanent instrument damage.

CAUTION: If the RF power at the RF IN/OUT port exceeds allowable limits, a loud warn ing signal sound s

and a message appears at the top of the screen.

If this occurs, disconnect the RF power, press the MEAS RESET key, and allow the Test Set to cool off for approximately 2 minutes before making any other measurements on this port.

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Connectors That Begin with the Letter S

SERIAL PORT

This connector is used for serial control of an HP 83236 PCS Interface, or for serial data exchange with some other device. A serial cable is provided with the HP 83236 to connect the SERIAL PORT to a DB-15 connector on the HP 83236. Other applications for the SERIAL PORT might include; entering IBASIC programs, printing tes ts res ults and scre en images , or send ing te st res ults f rom the IBASIC controller to a connected controller, disk drive, or terminal.

If you are using this connector to enter programs, or you would like to see a diagram of the connectors and pin-outs to the serial port, refer to

“Interfacing to the IBASIC Controller using Serial Ports” in IBASIC Controller

chapter of the HP 8924C Application Guide.

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Connectors That Begin with the Letter S

Operating Considerations

• RJ-11(see figure 4 on page 84)

• The serial communications settings are defined on the I/O CONFIGURE screen.

• The IBASIC controller sends and receives data to the serial ports using address 9 for the primary port (A), and address 10 for the secondary port (B). For example, to enter data from the primary serial port (A) into a pro gram variable named SDATA, you could use the command: ENTER 9;SDATA

• Using Port B: The secondary serial port (B) is only used with IBASIC programs to communicate with other equipment when the primary serial port is used for printing or data collection. Port B cannot be used for printing screens, and its communication settings can only be changed using IBASIC commands.

Unless you are writing IBASIC programs that require serial printing and other serial data transfer at the same time, we recommend that yo u only u se the primary serial po rt (A).

• To send data from your program out of the primary serial port (A), you could use the command: OUTPUT 9;SDATA

• Use an RJ-11/25-pin RS-232 adapter (HP P/N 98642-66508) and RJ-11cable (HP P/N 98642-66505) to connect the Test Set to a serial printer or terminal/computer.

NOTE: RJ-11 Connectors: RJ-11 cables and adapters can be wired several ways by the cable

manufacturer. If you buy a cable or adapter other than the HP parts listed, verify the connections for the pins indicated in table 3 on page 84 before connecting cables to the instruments.

• Table 3 on page 84 lists connections for the primary serial port (address 9). Wh en using both ports at the same time, you need to locate or fabricate an adapter to provide the necessary connections.

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Table 3 Serial Port Connections

SERIAL PORT

CURRENT

MEAS

COMPOSITE VIDEO

TIMEBASE

ADJUST

HP-IB

PARALLEL PORT

CELLSITE/TRIGGERS

PROTOCOL DIAG EXT PROTOCOL

AUX CONTROL

10 MHz

MEAS

OVEN OUT

TRIGGER

Test Set RJ-11 Serial Port

Terminal/PC 25-pin RS-232

Terminal/PC 9-pin RS-232

Pin 2 (RX) to pin 2 (TX) or pin 3 (TX) Pin 5 (TX) to pin 3 (TX) or pin 2 (TX) Pin 4 (GND) to pin 7 (GND) or pin 5 (GND)

Transmit “Address 10 Port B”

Transmit “Address 9”

Ground

4 3

No Connection

Receive “Address 9”

Receive “Address 10 Port B”

INPUT

REF

AUD MONITOR

INPUT

MODULA-

TION INPUT

2nd DSP

AUX INPUT

DSP IF

AUX OUTPUT

EXT DSP

TRIGGER

POWER DET

CDMA CLOCK MUX OUTPUT

EVEN SEC

10X CHIP OUTPUT

1X CHIP OUTPUT

10 MHz

REF

OUTPUT

Figure 4 Serial Port Pinout

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Connectors That Begin with a Number

1X CHIP OUTPUT

The 1X CHIP OUTPUT provides a 1.2288 MHz chip clock which is syn chronized with the short (pilot PN) spreading sequence signal, operating at a fixed rate of

1.2288 Mcps.

The 1X CHIP OUTPUT is phase-locked to the Test Set’s internal 10 MHz reference.

Operating Considerations

•BNC

• Nominal output level is >+5 dBm

• Output impedance = 50Ω

• All frame clocks are locked to the Test Set’s internal 10 MHz reference frequency stability is the same as the signal applied to the REF INPUT connector.

Chapter 2, Description of Connectors

Connectors That Begin with a Number

2nd DSP AUX INPUT

10 MHz OVEN OUT

See Also

"16X CHIP OUTPUT" on page 86 "CELL SITE/TRIGGERS" on page 69

The auxiliary DSP baseband input provides access to the DSP Analyzer for measuring CDMA IF or baseband I/Q signals.

This input is not implemented at this time.

The 10 MHz oven output is normally connected to the reference input. A BNC to BNC semi-rigid coaxial cable is provided with the Test Set to make this connection.

Operating Considerations

•BNC

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10 MHz REF OUTPUT

The 10 MHz reference output is one output of a reference phase-locked-loop that generates 10 MHz reference signals for all of the digital and analog phase-lockedloops in the Test Set. This reference phase-locked-loop has a fractional divider, enabling it to lock to many frequencies, which are listed in the description of the REF INPUT connector.

Operating Considerations

•BNC

• This reference signal will be phase-locked to the reference input if the operating conditions specified in the REF INPUT connector descrip tion are met.

• Nominal output level is >+5 dBm

• Output impedance is 50Ω

• Frequency stability is the same as the signal applied to the REF INPUT connector.

See Also

16X CHIP OUTPUT

External Reference

"REF INPUT" on page 81

field description, on page 259

The 16X CHIP OUTPUT is a 19.6608 MHz clock output synchronized with the

1.2288 MHz chipping rate that spreads the CDMA signal. The 16X CHIP

OUTPUT is phase-locked to the Test Set’s internal 10 MHz reference.

Operating Considerations

•BNC

• The EVEN SEC INPUT

• Nominal output level is >+5 dBm

• Output impedance is 50Ω

• All frame clocks are locked to the Test Set’s internal 10 MHz reference frequency stability is the same as the signal applied to the REF INPUT connector.

See Also

"1X CHIP OUTPUT" on page 85 "CELL SITE/TRIGGERS" on page 69

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3 Description of Screens

These screens are listed in alphabetical order.

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Chapter 3, Description of Screens Adjacent Channel Power Screen

Adjacent Channel Power Screen

Figure 5 The Adjacent Channel Power Screen

This screen is used to meas ure Adjace nt Channel Power. This i s a measur ement of the power of signals at a specific channel spacing above and below the RF

Analyzer’s center frequency. This screen is accessed by selecting from the

Analog To Screen menu.

AD CH PWR

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Adjacent Channel Power Screen

How the Test Set Measures Adjacent Channel Power (ACP)

When you access t his scr een, th e Test Set automati cally st arts a multi- step proc ess for measurin g ACP:

1. AF Generator 1 is turned off if the Carrier Ref field is set to Unmod.

2. The amplitude of the center frequency (Tune Freq) is measured to establish a refer-

ence.

3. AF Generator 1 is turned back on if it was previously turned off.

4. The power in each of the adjacent channels is analyzed.

5. Adjacent Channel Power is calculated and displayed. This value can be displayed as an

absolute power level or as a ratio referenced to the center frequency’s level.

NOTE: Which Input Port to Use. The TX Power measurement is used to calculate absolute Adjacent

Channel Power. Since TX Power can only be measured using the RF IN/OUT port, you must use this port to measure ACP Level. ACP Ratio can be measured using either the RF IN/OUT or the ANT IN port. Measuring ACP on AM Transmitters. When measuring AM signals, the reference level must be measured on an unmodulated carrier; so the Carrier Ref field must be set to Unmod. After the reference is measured, th e power in the adjacent cha nnels must be measured with modulation. This requires the modulating signal to be turned off and on repeatedly as measurements are being calculated and displayed. Since the Test Set automatically turns AFGen1 on and off when the Carrier Ref field is set to Unmod, you must use AFGen1 and the AUDIO OUT port as the modulation source for making AM ACP measurements.

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AF Analyzer Screen

Figure 6 The AF Analyzer Screen

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Call Control Screens

Figure 8 The CALL CONTROL Screen

NOTE: The number and type of fields displayed on the CALL CONTROL screen depends on the

selected system type.

The CALL CONTROL screen is the primary analog call processing screen. It contains the most often used call processing configuration and command fields.

Figure 8 shows the CALL CONTROL screen for AMPS.

The top right-hand portion of the CALL CONTROL screen is used to display the following in formation:

• decoded data messages received from the mobile station on the reverse control channel or the reverse voice channel

• modulation quality measurements made on the mobile station’s RF carrier while on a voice channel

• raw data message bits, displayed in hexadecimal format, received from the mobile station on the reverse control channel or reverse voice channel when a decoding error occurs

The type of inf ormation to be display ed is s elected using the Display field. Refer

Display field description, on page 223 for further information.

to the

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Call Control Screens - ANALOG MEAS

Chapter 3, Description of Screens

Call Control Screens

Figure 9 The ANALOG MEAS Screen

This screen is used to make RF and audio measurements on the mobile station connected to the Test Set while on an active voice channel.

The Test Set does not monitor the mobile stat ion’s transm itted carrier power while the ANALOG MEAS screen is displayed. If the power falls below 0.0005 Watts no error message is displayed nor will th e Test Set terminate the call while on the ANALOG MEAS screen.

Requirements for Using The ANALOG MEAS Screen

The Test Set must be in the connected state (that is, the Connect annunciator is lit) in order to use the ANALOG MEAS screen.

The mobile station’s speaker output must be connected to the Test Set’s AUDIO IN connector and the mobil e st at io n’s micr ophon e in put must be conne ct ed to the Test Set’s AUDIO OUT connect or in order to use t he ANALOG MEAS screen. If the mobile station does not have audio connections the ANALOG MEAS screen cannot be used.

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CAUTION: The host firmware does not monitor the mobile station ’s transmitted carrier power while the

ANALOG MEAS screen is displayed. If the power falls below 0.0005 Watts no error message is displayed nor will the Test Set terminate the call while on the ANALOG MEAS screen.

How To Program The ANALOG MEAS Screen

The ANALOG MEAS screen combines some of the Tes t Set’s Audio Analyzer fields and some of the Test Set’s

RF Generator fields onto one screen for the

purpose of testing the audio characteristics of the mobile station. Only those fields which are pertinent to testing the mobile station’s audio

characteristics have been combined onto the

ANALOG MEAS screen.

Since the fields on the

ANALOG MEAS screen are imported from other screens

those fields are programmed exactly as they would be on their home screen. To set up the fields, program the appro pri at e instrument. To make measurements use the MEASure subsystem.

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Call Control Screens - AUTHENTICATION

Figure 10 The AUTHENTICATION Screen

Chapter 3, Description of Screens

Call Control Screens

The AUTHENTICATION screen allows yo u to enter parameters for authentication in to the Test Set. These par amet er s are used by the Cave al gor it hm during Call Processing f unctions su ch as registra tion, page, an d originat e to verify a valid call.

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Call Control Screens - CALL BIT

Figure 11 The CALL BIT Screen

The CALL BIT screen is designed to give an advanced user the capability to modify the contents of the forward control channel and forward voice channel signaling messages that are used in all processing messaging protocol.

A messaging protocol is defined as the sequence of messages sent from the Test Set to the mobile station to perform a desired action, such as registering a mobile station. Modifying the contents of one or more messages may be required for

testing the robustness of a mobile station’s call processing algorithms or for new product development.

Using the CALL BIT Screen

Using the CALL BIT screen requires expert knowledge of the call processing messaging protocol s used i n th e syst em selec ted in th e

System Type field on the

CALL CONTROL screen. The CALL BIT screen should not be us ed to chang e any para meter th at can be s et

on any other Call Processing Subsystem screen. The contents of the applicable fields on the CALL CONTROL screen and the CALL CONFIGURE screen are not updated to refle ct any changes made whil e u sing the CALL BIT s creen. There is no coupling between the CALL BIT screen and the Test Set.

For example: changing the valu e of the SAT color code fie ld (SCC) i n the for ward control channel mobile st at ion control message (MS Int VCh) does not change the setting of the

SAT: field on the CALL CONTROL screen.

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Call Control Screens

When using the CALL BIT screen the user is responsible for setting the contents of all messages used in a messaging protocol. When using the CALL BIT screen, the Call Processing Subsystem sends the correct messages at the correct times as defined in the applicable industry standard. Message content is the responsibility of the user.

When the CALL BIT screen is displayed and the Call Processing Subsystem is in

the connected state, the Test Set constantly monitors the station’s transmitted carrier power. If the Power falls below 0.0005 Watts, the error message

Power Loss indicates loss of Voice Channel

will be displayed and the

Test Set will terminate the call and return to the active state.

NOTE: In order to ensure that the Test Set makes the correct decisions regarding the presence of the

mobile stations’s RF carrier, the Test Set’s RF power meter should be zeroed before using the Call Processing Subsystem. Failure to zero the power meter can result in erroneous RF power measurements.

The field descriptions for each of the messages are given in the "Display Word"

on page 231

Reading the CALL BIT Screen Message Fields This section provides

programming information on how to read the contents of individual fields in the signaling messages available on the

CALL BIT screen.

The syntactical structure for reading the contents of one or more fields from an individual message is as follows:

General Syntax

CALLP:<message name>:<field name><?>[<;><additional field><?>]

Table 4 lists the message names used to access each of the signaling messages

available on the

CALL BIT screen.

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Table 4 CALL BIT Screen Signaling Message Names

Message Message Name Message Message Name

SPC WORD1 SPOM1/SPOMESSAGE1 BSChalCon B SCConfirmation SPC WORD2 SPOM2/SPOMESSAGE2 UniqChOrd UCORder ACCESS ACCess FVC SSD1 FVCSSD1 REG INC RINCrement FVC SSD2 FVCSSD2 REG ID RIDentify FVC SSD3 FVCSSD3 C-FILMESS CFMessage FVCBSCon FVCBSConfirmation MS WORD1 MSWord FVCUniqCh FVCUChallenge MSMessOrd MSORder EXT PROT EPFControl | EXTP MS IntvcH MSVoice NCH ASN NCAMessage | NCHA FVC O Mes FVORder NMS FVC NFVMessage | NFVC FVC C Mes FVVoice MRI MES MRIMessage | NRMI RandChalA RCA WNHO MES WNHMessage RandChalB RCB NHO MES NHOMessage RAND SSD1 RSSD1 RAND SSD2 RSSD2 RAND SSD3 RSSD3

Example of Querying A Single Field

OUTPUT 714;"CALLP:MESS ’SPC WORD1’" OUTPUT 714;"CALLP:SPOM1:SID?" ENTER 714;Sid$ PRINT Sid$

Example Printout

"00000001110011"

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Querying Multiple Fields With Single OUTPUT/ENTE R Wh en multiple queries are combined into one command string the Test Set responds by sending one response message containing individual response message units separated by a response message unit separator (;).

Example of Multiple Queries Combined Into One Command String

OUTPUT 714;"CALLP:MESS ’SPC WORD1’" OUTPUT 714;"CALLP:SPOM1:DCC?;SID?;OHD?" ENTER 714;Message$ PRINT Message$

Printed Test Set Response Message

"01";"00000001110011";"110"

In order to read individual response message units into individual string variables combined into one ENTER statement the programming language used must recognize the response message unit separator (;) as an entry terminator for each string in the input list. If the programming language used cannot recognize the response message unit separator (;) as an entry terminator then the response message must be read into one string and individual responses parsed out.

Modifying the CALL BIT Screen Message Fields

This section provides programming information on how to set the contents of individual fields in the signaling messages available on the

CALL BITS screen.

The syntactical structure for setting the contents of a field in an individual message is as follows:

General Synt ax’

CALLP:<message name>:<field name><space><’><data string><’>

Table 4, "CALL BIT Screen Signaling Message Names" on page 98 lists the

message names used to access each of the signaling messages available on the

CALL BIT screen.

Example of Modifying A Single Field

OUTPUT 714;"CALLP:SPOM1:SID ’00000001110011’"

Example of Modifying Multiple Fields With One OUTPUT

OUTPUT 714;"CALLP:SPOM1:DCC ’01’;SID ’00000001110011’;OHD ’110’"

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Call Control Screens - CALL CONFIGURE

Figure 12 The CALL CONFIGURE Screen

NOTE: The number of fields displayed on the CALL CONFIGURE screen depends on the selected

system type.

This screen is used to set some of the less commonly used Test Set configuration parameters.

When the CALL CONFIGURE screen is displayed and the Call Processing Subsystem is in the connect state, the Test Set constantly monitors the mobile

station’s transmitted carrier power. If the power falls below 0.0005Watts, the error message

RF Power Loss indicates loss of Voice Channel will

be displayed and the Test Set will terminate the call and return to the active state.

NOTE: In order to ensure that the Test Set makes the correct decisions regarding the presence of the

100

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Agilent 8924C Reference Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Description of Keys

Keys That Begin with the Letter A

ADRS

ASSIGN

Keys That Begin with the Letter C

CALL

CANCEL

Keys That Begin with the Letter E

END CALL

ENTER

Keys That Begin with the Letter H

HOLD

Keys That Begin with the Letter I

Keys That Begin with the Letter K

K1 - K5, & K1’- K3’

Keys That Begin with the Letter L

LOCAL

LO LIMIT, HI LIMIT

Keys That Begin with the Letter M

MEAS RESET

METER

Keys That Begin with the Letter O

ON/OFF

Keys That Begin with the Letter P

PRESET

PREV

PRINT

POWER

Keys That Begin with the Letter R

RECALL

REF SET

RELEASE

Keys That Begin with the Letter S

SAVE

SHIFT

Keys That Begin with the Letter Y

YES, NO

Keys That Begin with a Number

0 to 9, decimal point (.), +/-, and A to F

Symbol Keys

BACKSPACE

Down-Arrow, Up-Arrow

Units-of-Measure Keys

Miscellaneous Hardware

Knobs

Programmable Front-Panel Keys for Screens

Non-Programmable Front-Panel Keys and Functions

DATA FUNCTIONS Keys

Guidelines for Using Measurement Data Functions

USER Keys

2 Description of Connectors

Connectors That Begin with the Letter A

ANTENNA IN

AUDIO IN LO, HI

AUDIO OUT

AUD MONITOR OUTPUT

AUX CONTROL

Connectors That Begin with the Letter C

CELL SITE/TRIGGERS

CDMA CLOCK MUX OUTPUT

COMPOSITE VIDEO

Connectors That Begin with the Letter D

DC CURRENT MEAS

DSP IF AUX OUTPUT

DUPLEX OUT

Connectors That Begin with the Letter E

EVEN SEC INPUT

EXT DSP TRIGGER

EXT PROTOCOL

Connectors That Begin with the Letter H

HP-IB

Connectors That Begin with the Letter M

MEAS TRIGGER

MIC/ACC

MODULATION INPUT

Connectors That Begin with the Letter P