Agilent E5515C Configuration Guide

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Agilent 8960 Series 10 Wireless Communications Test Set
Configuration Guide
This configuration guide describes how to configure a new 8960 test set for single or multiple wireless formats and lists the upgrades available for existing 8960 test sets.
Notice
For the newest 8960 configuration information, select the 8960 Configuration guide from the Key Library at
www.agilent.com/find/8960
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8960 Series 10 Wireless Test Set – Mainframe, Applications, and Software
The building blocks of the 8960 are an E5515 test set mainframe and mobile test applica­tions (TAs) or lab applications (LAs). Test applications provide parametric test capability. Lab applications test parametric performance and add signaling functionality.
Wireless Test Manager is a family of easy-to-use 8960 test automation software. Wireless Test Manager runs on a Windows
®
PC.
Configuring a New 8960 for Your Application
Table 1 shows the recommended or required options to purchase with a new 8960 in order to test a specific wireless format. If adding a test or lab application to an existing mainframe, refer to the section entitled, Adding wireless formats to your 8960 test set.
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Table 1. New purchase configuration information
Wireless technology format TA, LA model Mainframe Mainframe options Wireless Test
(option) model (model no. - option) Manager
Formats for test applications Required Required Required Recommended
AMPS/136 (TDMA) E1961A E5515C1or B
1
002, 003
2
E6563A, E6571A
cdma2000/IS-95/AMPS E1962B E5515C
1
003 002 E6560A/C, E6571A/C
cdma2000 Rel A New E1962B-401 E5515C
1
003 002 E6560A/C, E6571A/C
Control Channels W-CDMA E1963A E5515C
1
003 002 E6562A/C, E6571A/C
W-CDMA Video Test E1963A-401 E5515C
1
003 002 E6562A/C, E6571A/C W-CDMA HSDPA Test Modes E1963A-403 Contact an Agilent Sales Representative for configuration — 1xEV-DO E1966A E5515C
1
003 002 E6564A, E6571A GSM E1968A-101 E5515C1or B
1
002 003
2
E6566A/C, E6571A/C
GPRS E1968A-102 E5515C1or B
1
002 003
2
E6566A/C, E6571A/C
EGPRS E1968A-103 E5515C1or B
1
002 003 E6566C, E6571C GSM and GPRS E1968A-201 E5515C1or B
1
002 003
2
E6566A/C, E6571A/C
GSM, GPRS, and EGPRS E1968A-202 E5515C1or B
1
002 003
2
E6566C, E6571C Phase & Amplitude vs. Time E1968A-410 Contact an Agilent Sales Representative for configuration — Test Application Fast Switching
3
E1985D E5515C
1
002, 003 E6569A/C, E6571A/C
Test Application Fast Switching
3,4
E1987A E5515C
1
002, 003 E6569A/C, E6571A/C
Test Application Suite
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E1991B E5515C
1
002, 003 E6569A/C, E6571A/C
UMTS Test Application Suite
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E1993A E5515C
1
002,003 E6569A/C, E6571A/C
Formats for lab applications
GSM/GPRS E6701D E5515C1or B
1
002 003
2
E6566A/C
cdma2000
7
E6702B E5515C
1
003 002 E6560A/C
W-CDMA
7
E6703C E5515C
1
003 002 E6562A/C
EGPRS
8
E6704A E5515C1or B
1
002 003 E6566C
1xEV-DO E6706A E5515C
1
003 002 Not supported
Lab Application Fast Switching
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E6785C E5515C
1
002, 003 E6569A/C
UMTS Lab Application Suite
10
E6717A E5515C
1
002,003 E6569A/C, E6571A/C
Lab Application Suite
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E6719B E5515C
1
002, 003 E6569A/C
1. New E5515s will not work with older revision or discontinued applications. For information on application compatibility, go to www.agilent.com/find/E5515 and select either E5515B or E5515C Release Notes from the Key Library.
2. Option 003 is not available to order on new E5515Bs.
3. Includes E1985B for GSM/GPRS to AMPS/136 to W-CDMA, E1985C for GSM/GPRS to cdma2000/IS-95/AMPS, and E1985E for cdma2000/ IS-95/AMPS to 1xEV-DO. GSM/GPRS fast switching includes EGPRS. Two or more TAs are required for fast switching. For example, E1962B and E1968A-101 are needed to switch between cdma2000 and GSM. GSM/GPRS fast switching includes EGPRS.
4. E1987A allows fast switching across all TA technology formats. E1985 applications switch across specified formats.
5. E1991B TA Suite includes TAs for cdma2000, 1xEV-DO, IS-95, W-CDMA, GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, 136 (TDMA), AMPS, and fast switching TAs. Model numbers included are E1961A, E1962B, E1963A, E1966A, E1968A-202, E1985D, and E1987A. Does not include E1962B-401 or E1963A-401.
6. E1993A UMTS TA Suite includes TAs for W-CDMA, GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, and fast switching TAs. Model numbers included are E1963A, E1968A-202, E1985B, and E1987A. Does not include E1963A-401.
7. Fading is available. Contact your Agilent Sales Representative or go to the Web for information. Go to www.agilent.com/find/E6702B for cdma2000 fading. Go to www.agilent.com/find/E6703C for W-CDMA fading.
8. E6701D LA required for E6704A LA.
9. E6785C fast switches from GSM/GPRS to W-CDMA. Requires E6701D and E6703C LAs. Order E6704A LA to add EGPRS to fast switching.
10. E6717A UMTS LA Suite includes LAs for W-CDMA, GSM, GPRS, and EGPRS. Model numbers included are E6701D, E6703C, E6704A, and E6785C.
11. E6719B LA Suite includes LAs for cdma2000, W-CDMA, GSM, GPRS, and EGPRS. Model numbers included are E6701D, E6702B, E6703C, E6704A, and E6785C.
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Test Set Mainframes
E5515C 8960 Series 10 mainframes. (Require at least one Agilent E5515B Technologies test or lab application. E5515C is required for CDMA
capability in a new test set. Older revision and discontinued applications are not compatible with new E5515s. Trying to run incompatible applications will cause new E5515s to lock-up. Specifically, E5515B S/N greater than, or equal to GB45080001 and E5515C greater than, or equal to GB45070001 do not work with applications released before January 2005 or the following discontinued applications: E1960A, E1964A, E1985A, E1992A, E6701A/B, E6702A, E6703A, and E6785A/B.) For more information on application compatibility, go to www.agilent.com/find/8960 and select E5515C or E5515B Release Notes from the Key Library.
Test set mainframe options
E5515B-002 Second RF source. (Required for all GSM, GPRS, and EGPRS E5515C-002 applications.)
E5515C-003 Flexible CDMA base station emulator. (Required for all cdma2000/
IS-95/AMPS, W-CDMA, and 1xEV-DO applications. Not available in new E5515Bs.)
E5515C-370 E6571A Wireless Test Manager run-time license. Compatible with
E656xA/B/C Wireless Test Manager models. Requires a PC with parallel port.
E5515B-ABA Documentation for applications purchased with a mainframe. E5515C-ABA Includes all 8960 test and lab application documentation. Consists of
a CD-ROM with programming guides, getting started guides, and paper copies of GPIB syntax guides. US-English localization. To download documentation in other languages, go to www.agilent.com/find/8960, select product model, Key Libraries, and download the Help files. Not all languages are available.
E5515B-0B0 Delete documentation on applications purchased with a mainframe. E5515C-0B0
E5515B-AX4 Rack flange kit without handles. E5515C-AX4
E5515B-AX5 Rack flange kit with handles. E5515C-AX5
E5515B-UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data. E5515C-UK6
Warranty and service
3-year customer return repair service 5-year customer return repair service
Calibration
3-year customer return calibration service 5-year customer return calibration service
Operational verification
E5515B-B8A Operation verification at installation. Contact your Agilent Sales E5515C-B8A Representative for more information.
Accessories
Programmed test SIM cards E5515-10007 E5515-61277 UMTS (W-CDMA) USIM card (included with new
E6703C LA)
08922-61887 GSM SIM card (programmed micro-size, 15 mm x 25 mm) 08922-80047 GSM SIM card (programmed, credit card size)
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Test Applications
E1961A AMPS/136 mobile test application. (Requires E5515C or E5515B.)
E1962B cdma2000/IS-95/AMPS mobile test application. (Requires E5515C
and E5515C-003.)
E1962B-401 cdma2000 Rel A New Control Channels. (Requires E5515C
and E5515C-003.)
E1963A W-CDMA mobile test application. (Requires E5515C and E5515C-003.)
E1963A-401 W-CDMA video phone test. (Requires E5515C and E5515C-003.) E1963A-403 W-CDMA HSDPA test modes. (Contact an Agilent Sales
Representative for E5515 requirements.)
E1966A 1xEV-DO terminal test application. (Requires E5515C and E5515C-003.)
E1968A E1968A GSM/GPRS mobile test application. GSM, GPRS and EGPRS wireless
technology functionality is available. Must specify an option for a specific format or combination of formats. E5515B with serial number < GB40470001 or < US40350001 may require a hardware upgrade. Please contact an Agilent Sales Representative for more information.
E1968A-101 GSM functionality. (Requires E5515C and E5515C-002, or
E5515B and E5515B-002.)
E1968A-102 GPRS functionality. (Requires E5515C and E5515C-002, or
E5515B and E5515B-002.)
E1968A-103 EGPRS functionality. (Requires E5515C and E5515C-002, or
E5515B and E5515B-002.)
E1968A-201 GSM/GPRS functionality. (Requires E5515C and
E5515C-002, or E5515B and E5515B-002.)
E1968A-202 GSM/GPRS/EGPRS functionality. (Requires E5515C and
E5515C-002, or E5515B and E5515B-002.)
E1968A-410 EGPRS phase and amplitude versus time. (Contact an Agilent
Sales Representative for E5515 requirements.)
E1985D Fast switching test applications. Includes E1985B for GSM, GPRS, and
EGPRS to AMPS, and 136 or W-CDMA fast switch; E1985C for GSM, GPRS, and EGPRS to cdma2000, IS-95, and AMPS fast switch; and E1985E for cdma2000, IS-95, and AMPS to 1xEV-DO fast switch. (Requires E5515C, TAs, and E5515 options for the wireless formats to be switched.)
E1987A New fast switching test application. E1987A switches across all TA formats.
E1985 applications only switch across some formats. (Requires E5515C, at least two TAs, and E5515 options for the wireless formats to be switched.)
E1991B 8960 test application suite. Includes test applications for GSM, GPRS,
EGPRS, AMPS, 136, cdma2000, IS-95, 1xEV-DO, and W-CDMA. Contains E1968A-202, E1961A, E1962B, E1963A, and E1966A TAs, plus E1985D and E1987A fast switching TAs. Order E1962B-401 cdma2000 Rel A and E1963A-401 W-CDMA video phone test TA options separately; they are not included in the TA suite. (Requires E5515C, E5515C-002, and E5515C-003. E1991B is for installation on a single 8960 test set.)
E1993A 8960 UMTS test application suite. Includes TAs for GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, and
W-CDMA. Contains E1968A-202 and E1963A TAs, plus E1987A and E1985B fast switching TAs. Order E1963A-401 W-CDMA video phone test TA option separately; it is not included in the UMTS TA suite. (Requires E5515C, E5515C-002, and E5515C-003. E1993A is for installation on a single 8960 test set.)
Note: If adding a test application to an existing mainframe, see the section
entitled, Adding wireless formats to your 8960 test set.
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Test application includes
• Test application license.
• 8960 documentation set. (Includes documentation for all 8960 TAs and LAs. Must specify language localization option. When ordered with an E5515 mainframe use E5515 application documentation options.)
• If ordering more than one TA, specify language localization option for one TA and order Option 0B0 on the other TAs to avoid receiving multiple 8960 documentation sets.
Test application options available when ordered standalone (without an E5515 mainframe)
TA Model#-010 Test application installation set for test applications purchased
standalone. (CD-ROM with the necessary files and utilities needed for loading test applications. Test applications can be downloaded from www.agilent.com/find/8960ta. Option 010 is recommended if you do not have high-speed Internet access.)
TA Model#-ABA Documentation for test applications purchased standalone.
Includes all test and lab application documentation. Consists of CD-ROM with programming guides, getting started guides, and paper copies of GPIB syntax guides. US-English localization. To download document in other languages, go to www.agilent.com/find/8960, select Key Libraries and download the Help files. Not all languages are available.
TA Model#-0B0 Delete documentation.
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Lab Applications
E6701D GSM/GPRS lab application. (Requires E5515C and E5515C-002, or
E5515B and E5515B-002.)
E6702B cdma2000 lab application. (Requires E5515C and E5515C-003.)
E6703C W-CDMA lab application. (Requires E5515C and E5515C-003.) Includes
E5515-10007 UMTS (W-CDMA) USIM card.
E6704A EGPRS lab application. (Requires E6701D and E5515C with E5515C-002 or
E5515B with E5515B-002.)
E6706A 1xEV-DO lab application. (Requires E5515C, E5515C-003, E1966A, and
E6706AU-001. Currently only available as an upgrade from E1966A TA to E6706A.)
E6785C Fast switching lab application for GSM/GPRS/EGPRS_W-CDMA.
(Requires E6701D, E6703C, E5515C, E5515C-002, and E5515C-003. For EGPRS capability, add E6704A.)
E6717A 8960 lab application UMTS suite. Includes LAs for GSM, GPRS, EGPRS,
and W-CDMA. Contains E6701D, E6703C, E6704A LAs and E6785C fast switching LA. (Requires E5515C, E5515C-002, and E5515C-003. E6717A is for installation on a single 8960 test set.)
E6719B Lab application suite. Includes LAs for GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, cdma2000,
W-CDMA, and fast switching. Contains E6701D, E6702B, E6703C, E6704A LAs and E6785C fast switching LA. (Requires E5515C, E5515C-002, and E5515C-003. E6719B is for installation on a single 8960 test set.)
Note: If adding a lab application to an existing mainframe, see the section
entitled, Adding wireless formats to your 8960 test set.
Lab applications include
• Lab application license.
• Wireless protocol advisor (WPA) software for specified format. WPA is PC
software that works with 8960 lab applications to capture and analyze wireless protocols.
• 8960 application documentation. (Must specify localization option. When
ordered with E5515 mainframe use E5515 application documentation options.)
• If ordering more than one LA, specify language localization
option for one LA and order Option 0B0 on the other LAs to avoid receiving multiple 8960 documentation sets.
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Lab application options available when ordered standalone (without an E5515 mainframe)
LA Model#-010 Lab application installation set. (CD-ROM with the necessary
files and utilities needed for loading test applications. Lab applications can be downloaded from www.agilent.com/find/8960la. Option 010 is recommended if you do not have high-speed Internet access.)
LA Model#-ABA Documentation for lab applications purchased standalone.
Includes all test and lab application documentation. Consists of CD-ROM with programming guides, getting started guides, and paper copies of GPIB syntax guides. US-English localization. To download document in other languages, go to www.agilent.com/find/8960, select Key Libraries, and download the Help files. Not all languages are available.
LA Model#-0B0 Delete documentation.
Wireless protocol applications (WPA) ordered standalone (without an LA)
E6584A PC software that works with 8960 lab applications to capture
and analyze wireless protocols. (Included with LA. To order without LA, order E6584A and option to specify format.)
E6584A-001 GSM/GPRS/EGPRS decodes for WPA software.
E6584A-002 cdma2000 decodes for WPA software
E6584A-003 W-CDMA decodes for WPA software
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Wireless Test Manager software
Wireless Test Managers require a specific model and revision of TA and LA. See the individual test manager data sheet or overview to determine compatible TAs and LAs at
www.agilent.com/find/wtmanagers.
Find your software development platform and select your products...
Platform Product Description
Visual Studio .NET
®
E6560C cdma2000/IS-95/AMPS Wireless Test Manager
E6562C W-CDMA Wireless Test Manager
E6566C GSM/GPRS/EGPRS Wireless Test Manager
E6569C Wireless Test Manager Suite
E6571C Wireless Test Manager Run-Time License for
operation only on E656xC versions
Visual Basic 6
®
E6560A cdma2000/IS-95 Wireless Test Manager E6562A W-CDMA Wireless Test Manager E6563A AMPS/136 Wireless Test Manager E6564A 1xEV-DO Wireless Test Manager E6566A GSM/GPRS Wireless Test Manager E6568B W-CDMA/GSM/GPRS Wireless Test Manager E6569B Wireless Test Manager Suite E6571A Wireless Test Manager Run-Time License for
operation on E656xA/B and E656xC versions.
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Upgrading an existing 8960 test set
The 8960 is a flexible test set that can be upgraded to meet your changing wireless test needs. There are four types of 8960 upgrades
1. updating an existing test/lab application
2. upgrading an application to a new model number
3. upgrading a test application to a lab application
4. adding a wireless technology format
To get timely information about 8960 application improvements, register for Agilent Email Updates at www.agilent.com/find/emailupdates.
1. Updating an existing application to get the newest features
TAs and LAs are periodically revised to add new functionality, improve performance, or resolve known issues. TA revision updates are free. LA revision updates within a model number are free (E6703B B.01.xx to E6703B B.02.xx.) To upgrade an LA to a new model number (E6703B to E6703C), refer to 2. Upgrading an existing application to a new model. A valid application license is required. Free TA and LA downloads are available at www.agilent.com/find/8960ta. Some new features are part of free upgrades, other new features require a TA option upgrade, LA model upgrade, or an E5515 mainframe hardware upgrade. To determine if a hardware upgrade is required to enable a feature listed in Table 2, please contact your Agilent Sales Representative.
Table 2. New feature upgrades
Application Format Feature
Test applications
E1962B cdma2000 cdma2000 Rel A new control
channels (E1962B-401)
E1963A W-CDMA Video test (E1963A-401)
E1963A W-CDMA BLER for asynchronous channels
E1963A W-CDMA HSDPA test modes (E1963A-403)
E1968A-103 EGPRS Class 10 measurements
(full multi-slot)
E1968A GSM/GPRS/EGPRS Phase and amplitude versus time
(E1968A-410)
Lab applications
E6701D/ GSM/GPRS/EGPRS EGPRS Class 10 measurements E6704A (full multi-slot)
E6701D/ GSM/GPRS/EGPRS EGPRS Class 12 signaling E6704A
E6702B cdma2000 cdma2000 Rel A new control
channels
E6702B cdma2000 Fading
E6703C W-CDMA 384K data throughput
E6703C W-CDMA BLER for asynchronous
channels
E6703C W-CDMA Fading
E6703C W-CDMA Video test
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2. Upgrading an existing application to a new model number
Upgrading existing TAs and LAs to new model numbers (e.g. E6701C to E6701D) can provide significant new functionality and feature improvements. LA upgrades to newer model numbers are offered as an upgrade product. TA upgrades may be upgrade products or free downloads. TA and LA upgrades are customer installable. See Table 3 below for available TA and LA upgrades. Some upgrades may require an E5515 hardware upgrade to run or enable specific features. Contact your Agilent Sales Representative for specific application upgrade information.
Table 3. Application model number upgrades
Current Recommended Upgrade description Order application upgrade
E6701C E6701D GSM/GPRS LA upgrade E6701DU-001
E6701B E6701D GSM/GPRS LA upgrade E6701DU-002
E6702A E6702B cdma2000 LA upgrade E6702BU-002
E6703A E6703C W-CDMA LA upgrade E6703CU-002
E6703B E6703C W-CDMA LA upgrade E6703CU-003
E1960A E1968A-101
1
GSM TA functionality Free download
E1964A E1968A-102
1
GPRS TA functionality Free download
E1985A E1985B, E1985C, Add new fast switching TAs Free download
and E1985E
2
E1985B Add E1985C and Add new fast switching TAs Free download
E1985E
2
E1985A/B/C/E E1987A
3
Upgrade to new E1987A Free download fast switching TA
1. E5515B with serial number < GB40470001 or < US40350001 may require a hardware upgrade. Please contact an Agilent Sales Representative for more information.
2. E5515 may require a hardware upgrade or option retrofit. Please contact an Agilent Sales Representative for more information.
3. E5515C with serial number < GB45070001 or E5515B with serial number < GB45080001 may require a hardware upgrade. Please contact an Agilent Sales Representative for more information.
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3. Upgrading a test application to a lab application
Upgrading a TA to an LA (e.g. E1962B to E6702B) is customer installed; TA to LA upgrades cannot be ordered pre-installed on new instruments. Some TA to LA upgrades may require an E5515 mainframe hardware upgrade. Contact your Agilent Sales Representative for compatibility information.
Table 4. TA to LA upgrade products
TA to upgrade from LA to upgrade to Upgrade description Order
E1962B E6702B Upgrade from cdma2000 TA E6702BU-001
to cdma2000 LA
E1963A E6703C Upgrade from W-CDMA TA E6703CU-001
to W-CDMA LA
E1966A E6706A Upgrade from 1xEV-DO TA E6706AU-001
to 1xEV-DO LA
4. Adding wireless technology formats to your 8960 test set
You can add any TA or LA to an existing E5515B or E5515C. Being able to purchase another wireless format for your existing test set may save considerable expense when compared to purchasing a new E5515C. Adding a new TA or LA to an existing E5515B or E5515C may require a hardware upgrade. Contact your Agilent Sales Representative for specific upgrade order and delivery information.
Important: Existing TAs and LAs installed on an E5515B or E5515C may have to be updated to a newer version after hardware upgrade.
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