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
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.
Tables 1 and 2 show the recommended or required options to purchase with a new 8960
for testing various wireless formats. Table 1 is for testing parametric performance with a
TA. Table 2 is for testing parametric performance and signaling functionality with an LA.
Table 3 lists LA annual contracts. An annual contract provides early LA releases and LA
upgrades for the term of the contract.
If adding a TA or LA to an existing E5515 mainframe, refer to the section entitled, Adding
wireless technology formats to your 8960 test set.
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Configuring a New 8960
for Your Application
8960 Series 10 Wireless
Test Set – Mainframe,
Applications, and
Software
Table 1. Configuring a new 8960 with a test application
Wireless technology format TA model Mainframe Mainframe options Wireless
(Parametric performance) (option) model (model no. - option) Test Manager
Required Required Required Recommended
AMPS/136 (TDMA) E1961A E5515C1or B
1
002, 003
2
E6563A
cdma2000/IS-95/AMPS E1962B E5515C
1
003 002 E6560C/67C
Release A: New control channels E1962B-401 E5515C
1
003 002 E6560C/67C
Advanced AMPS E1962B-402 E5515C
1
003 002 E6560C/67C
Authentication E1962B-403 E5515C
1
003 002 E6560C/67C
Fast device tune
4
E1999A, E1999A-201 E5515C
1
003 002
W-CDMA E1963A E5515C
1
003 002 E6562C/68C
W-CDMA video test E1963A-401 E5515C
1
003 002
HSDPA test mode E1963A-403 E5515C
1
003 002
Fast device tune
4
E1999A, E1999A-201 E5515C
1
003 002
1xEV-DO E1966A E5515C
1
003 002 E6564C/67C
Release A E1966A-102 E5515C
1
003 002
Fast device tune
4
E1999A, E1999A-201 E5515C
1
003 002
GSM/GPRS
3
E1968A
3
E5515C1or B1002 003
2
E6566C/68C
GSM E1968A-101 E5515C1or B1002 003
2
E6566C/68C
GPRS E1968A-102 E5515C1or B1002 003
2
E6566C/68C
EGPRS E1968A-103 E5515C1or B1002 003
2
E6566C/68C
GSM and GPRS E1968A-201 E5515C1or B1002 003
2
E6566C/68C
GSM, GPRS, and EGPRS E1968A-202 E5515C1or B1002 003
2
E6566C/68C
PAvT E1968A-410 E5515C1or B1002 003
2
Test application fast switching5E1987A E5515C
1
002, 003 E6569C
UMTS Test Application Suite
6
E1993A E5515C
1
002, 003 E6568C
cdma2000®/1xEV-DO TA Suite7E1996A E5515C
1
003 002 E6569C
Test Application Suite
8
E1991B E5515C
1
002, 003 E6569C
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. Must order at least one format option (-101, 102, 103, 201 or 202) with E1968A GSM/GPRS TA.
4. Fast device tune is for calibration of specific chipsets. Contact you Agilent Representative for detailed information.
5. E1987A allows fast switching across all TA technology formats.
6. E1993A UMTS TA Suite includes TAs for W-CDMA, GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, and fast switching. Model numbers included are E1963A,
E1968A-202, and E1987A. Does not include E1963A-401, 403, E1968A-410, or E1999A-201. Order feature options separately.
7. E1996A cdma2000_1xEV-DO Suite includes TAs for cdma2000, 1xEV-DO, and fast switching. Model numbers included are E1962B,
E1966A, and E1987A. Does not include E1962B-401, 402, 403, E1966A-102, or E1999A-201. Order feature options separately.
8. E1991B TA Suite includes TAs for cdma2000, 1xEV-DO, IS-95, W-CDMA, GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, 136 (TDMA), AMPS, and fast switching.
Model numbers included are E1961A, E1962B, E1963A, E1966A, E1968A-202, and E1987A. Does not include feature options
E1962B-401, 402, 403, E1963A-401, 403, E1966A-102, E1968A-410, or E1999A-201. Order feature options separately.
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Table 2. Configuring a new 8960 with a lab application
Wireless technology format LA model Mainframe Mainframe options Wireless
(Parametric and signaling) (option) model (model no. - option) Test Manager
Required Required Required Recommended
GSM/GPRS E6701E E5515C1or B1002 003
2
E6566C/68C
EGPRS
4
E6704A E5515C1or B1002 003
2
E6566C/68C
cdma2000 E6702B E5515C
1
003 002 N5880A
cdma2000 fading
3
E6702B E5515C
1
003, 004 002 N5880A
W-CDMA E6703D E5515C
1
003 002 N5882A
W-CDMA fading
3
E6703D E5515C
1
003, 004 002 N5882A
HSDPA 3.6 Mbps IP data Contact Agilent
1xEV-DO E6706A E5515C
1
003 002 N5884A
1xEV-DO fading
3
E6706A E5515C
1
003, 004 002 N5884A
Release A E6706A-102 E5515C
1
003 002
2.4 Mbps IP data Contact Agilent
cdma2000/1xEV-DO LA Suite5E6716A E5515C
1
003 002 N5880A & 84A
UMTS Lab Application Suite
6
E6717B E5515C
1
002, 003 E6568C/69C
Lab Application Suite
7
E6719D E5515C
1
002, 003 E6569C
Lab application fast switching8E6785D E5515C
1
002, 003 E6569C
1. New E5515s will not work with older revision or discontinued applications. For information on application compatibility, go to E5515
Release Notes at www.agilent.com/find/E5515releasenotes.
2. Option 003 is not available to order on new E5515Bs.
3. More information on fading is on the Web. Go to www.agilent.com/find/E6702B for cdma2000 fading. Go to
www.agilent.com/find/E6703D for W-CDMA fading.
4. E6701E LA required for E6704A LA.
5. E6716A cdma2000/1xEV-DO LA Suite includes LAs for cdma2000 and 1xEV-DO. Model numbers included are E6702B and E6706A.
Does not include E6706-102. Order E6706A-102 Release A separately.
6. E6717B UMTS LA Suite includes LAs for W-CDMA, GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, and fast switching. Model numbers included are E6701E,
E6703D, E6704A, and E6785D.
7. E6719D LA Suite includes LAs for cdma2000, W-CDMA, GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, and limited fast switching. Model numbers included are
E6701E, E6702B, E6703D, E6704A, E6706A, and E6785D. Does not include E6706-102. Order E6706A-102 Release A separately.
8. E6785D fast switches between GSM/GPRS and W-CDMA. Requires E6701E and E6703D LAs. Order E6704A LA to add EGPRS
to fast switching.
Table 3. Lab application annual contracts and extensions
Format Application Annual contract Annual contract extension
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GSM/GPRS (EGPRS) E6701 (E6704) E6720A-001 E6720A-201
W-CDMA E6703 E6720A-003 E6720A-203
1xEV-DO E6706 E6720A-006 E6720A-206
UMTS E6717 (E6701/E6703) E6720A-017 E6720A-217
1. When renewing, order the annual contract extension to avoid overlapping existing and new terms.
Test Set Mainframes
Test set mainframe options
Standard warranty
Optional warranty
Optional calibration
Operational verification
Accessories
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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.
For more information on application compatibility, go to
www.agilent.com/find/8960 and select E5515C or E5515B Release
Notes from the Key Library.
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-004 Digital Bus. (Enables fading in cdma2000, 1xEV-DO, and W-CDMA
LAs. Requires E5515C-003. Not available in E5515B.)
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
R-51B-001-C 1-year return-to-Agilent warranty
R-51B-001-3C 1-year return-to-Agilent warranty extended to 3 years
R-50C-011-3 Agilent Calibration Upfront Support Plan 3 year coverage
R-50C-021-3 Z540 Calibration Upfront Support Plan 3 year coverage
E5515B-B8A Operation verification at installation. Contact your Agilent Sales
E5515C-B8A Representative for more information.
Programmed test SIM cards
E5515-61286 UMTS (W-CDMA) USIM card. Included with E6703C
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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