Agilent E6380A Specifications Sheet

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Agilent Technologies 8935 Series E6380A

CDMA Cellular/PCS Base Station Test Set

AMPS Base Station Tests

Application Guide

Firmware Version: B.03.10 and above

Agilent Part Number E6380-90017

Revision E

Printed in UK

January 2001

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

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Contents

Manufacturer’s Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Lifting and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Product Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Agilent Technologies Warranty Statement for

Commercial Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Getting Started with AMPS T est

About the Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

What’s Included with this Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Manual and Automatic Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

IBASIC programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Maximizing the Accuracy of Your Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

TX Power Temperature Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Display an FM Carrier Signal (Loopback Test) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connections for FM Carrier Loopback Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Get Started with the Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Preparing the Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Generate an FM Carrier Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Analyzing an FM Carrier Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

What to Do Next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Testing AMPS Base Stations

AMPS Tests You Can Perform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

What You Need to Know to Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connecting the Test Set to Your Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Compensating for Signal Losses and Gains in the Test Setup . 33

Transmitter Frequency Error/Offset and Power Test . . . . . . . . 34

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Begin Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Transmitter SAT Frequency and Deviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Transmitter Data Deviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Transmitter Maximum Voice Deviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Receiver Sensitivity (SINAD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Receiver Squelch Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Utility Procedures

Beeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Beeper Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Measuring Insertion Losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Memory Cards and Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Oscilloscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Selecting the Oscilloscope’s Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Selecting the Oscilloscope’s Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Triggering the Oscilloscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using the Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 5

Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Help Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Ports: GPIB, Serial and Parallel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

GPIB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Parallel Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Configuring the Test Set for Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Printing a Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Measuring Swept Return Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Tracking Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Using the Tracking Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

User Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 7

Displaying the Pre-assigned Local User Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Assigning a Local User Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Assigning a Global User Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

To Release a User Key Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Using Channel Numbers to Set Analyzer and

Generator Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

RF Chan and Tune Freq Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Measuring AC Level and DC Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

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What is Discussed This Manual

This manual explains how to use the Agilent Technologies 8935 Series E6380A Test Set to manually test an AMPS base station.

This document presents a step-by-step approach to AMPS base station testing using the Test Set, including what you need to know before you can start testing.

What is Not Discussed in this Manual

• General operation of the Test Set. Changing display screens and their associated controls is discussed

in the Reference Guide (Agilent part number E6380-90019).

• Detailed operation of the Test Set’s spectrum analyzer and oscilloscope.

Although there are basic explanations in this manual, more de tail is provided in the Reference Guide concerning the various control menus and fields available.

• How to control your base station, switch system, or any other software or hardware associated with your cell site equipment.

Each manufacturer and cellular service provider has their own cell site control and base station c onfiguration procedures that go beyond the scope of this documentation.

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• How to perform IBASIC programming operations, such as writing, editing, copying, or cataloguing programs.

Programming the Test Set is explained in the Progra mmin g Ma nual (Agilent part number E6380-90018), and the IBASIC language is explained in the Agilent Technologies Instrument BASIC User’s Handbook (Agilent part number E2083-90005).

Conventions Used in This Manual

The following conventions are used throughout this manual to help clarify inst ructions and reduce unnecessary text:

•

Test Set

CDMA Cellular/PCS Base Station Test Set.

• Test Set keys are indicated like this:

• Test Set screen information, such as a measurement result or an error message, is shown like this: TX Power 7.21 W

refers to the Agilent Technologies 8935 Series E6380A

Preset

Which Document is Required?

The following documents are part of the Test Set’s document set. Use the table to help you decide which document you need.

Table 1 Document Navig a ti on

Document Part Number Usage

CDMA Application Guide

AMPS Application Guide

Reference Guide E6380-90019 Use this manual for screen a nd field descriptions

GPIB Syntax Reference Guide

Programmer ’s Guide E6380-90018 Use this manual to learn how to write programs

Assembly Level Repair Guide

CD-ROM E6380-90027 All user documentation

E6380-90016 Use this manual for basic CDMA measurements

and for getti ng started with the Test Set.

E6380-90017 Use this manual for making AM PS base station

measurements.

and general operation in f ormation about the Test Set.

E6380-90073 Use this manual to learn GPIB syntax for the Test

Set.

for the Test Set.

E6380-90015 Use this manual to perform calibration on the T est

Set and for general service information.

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Manufacturer’s Declaration

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

This product has the following sound pressure emission specification:

• sound pressure Lp <70 dB(A)

• at the operator position

• under normal operation

• according to ISO 7779:1988/EN 27779:1991 (Type Test).

Herstellerbescheinigung

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

• Schalldruckpegel Lp < 70 dB(A).

•Am Arbeitsplatz.

• Normale r B e trieb.

• Nach ISO 7779:1988/EN 27779:1991 (Typprüfung).

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Safety Considerations

GENERAL This product and related documentation must be reviewed for

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

Publication 61010-1+A1+A2:1992 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use and has been supplied in a safe condition. This instruction documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain t he product i n a safe cond ition.

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 shock hazard, always connect the rear-panel

chassis ground terminal to earth ground whe n operating this instrument from a dc power source.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Indicates instrument damage can occur if indicated oper ating limits are

exceeded. Refer to the instructions in this guide. Indicates hazardous volt ages. Indicates earth (ground) term inal

WARNING

CAUTION

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 W ARNING s ign until the indicated conditi ons are fully understood and met.

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, could result 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 understood and met.

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Safety Considerations for this Instrument

WARNING

Whenever it is likely that t he pr otect ion has be en impaire d, 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 electrica l 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.

Adjustments described in the manual are performed with power supplied to the instrument while protective covers are removed. Energy available at many points may, if contacted, result in personal injury.

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For Continued protection against fire hazard, replace the line fuse(s) with T 250 V 5.0 A fuse(s) or the same current rating and type. Do not use repaired fuses or short circuited fuseholders.

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 product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.

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WARNING

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 personal injury and/or product damage.

This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 3 per IEC 61010 and IEC 60664 respectively.

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

To prevent electrical shock, disconnect instrument from mains (line) before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampen ed with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally.

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 cabinet is greater than 800 watts, then forced convection must be used.

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Lifting and Handling

When lifting and handling the Agilent 8935 CDMA Cellular/PCS Base Station Test Set use ergonomically correct procedu res. Lift and c arry by the strap on the side panel.

When moving the Test Set more than a few feet, be sure to replace the front screen cover.

Consumables

Two AA alkalyne batteries are supplied with the Test Set and must be replaced periodically. When replacing batteries always dispose of old batteries in a conscientious manner, following manufacturer’s instructions.

Product Markings

The CE mark shows that the product complies with all relevant European legal Directives (if accompanied by a year, it signifies when the design was proven).

The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association.

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Certification

Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Agilent 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.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN45014

Manufacturer’s Name: Agilent Technologies UK Limited Manufacturer’s Address:

Electronic Products Solutions Group - Queensferry South Queensferry West Lothian, EH30 9TG Scotland, United Kingdom

Declares that the product

Product Name

Model Number: Product Options:

CDMA Base Station Test Set E6380A This declaration covers all options of the above product as

detailed in TCF A-5951-9852-02.

EMC:

Conforms with the protection requirements of European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility, against EMC test specifications EN 55011:1991 (Group 1, Class A) and EN 50082-1:1992.

As Detailed in: Electromagnetic C ompatibility (EMC)

Technical Construction File (TCF) No. A-5951-9852-02.

Assessed by: DTI Appointed Competent Body

Technical Report Number:6893/2201/CBR, dated 23 September 1997

EMC Test Centre, GEC-Marconi Avionics Ltd., Maxwell Building, Donibristle Industrial Park, Hillend, Dunfermline KY11 9LB Scotland, United Kingdom

Safety:

The product conforms to the following safety standards:

IEC 61010-1(1990) +A1(1992) +A2(1995) / EN 61010-1:1993 IEC 60825-1(1993) / EN 60825-1:1994 Canada / CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-93

The product herewi th complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and carries the CE mark accordingly

South Queensferry, Scotland. 1st November 2000

R.M. Evans / Manufacturing

Engineering Manager

For further information, please contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office, agent, or distributor.

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Agilent Technologies Warranty Statement for Commercial Products

E6380A CDMA/Cellular PCS Base Station Test Set

Duration of Warranty: 1 Year

1. Agilent warrants Agilent hardware, accessor ies and supplies against defects in materials and work manship fo r the period spec ified above . If Agilent receives notice of such defects during the warran ty period, Agilent will, at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. Replacement products may be either new or like-new.

2. Agilent warrants that Agilent software will not fail to execute its programming instructions, for the period specified above, due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If Agilent receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, Agilent will replace software media which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects.

3. Agilent does not warrant that the operation of Agilent products will be uninterrupted or error free. If Agilent is unable, wit hin a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, customer will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product.

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4. Agilent products may contain remanufactured part s equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use.

5. The warranty period begins on the date of delivery or on the date of installation if installed by Agilent. If customer schedules or delays Agilent installation more than 30 days after delivery, warranty begins on the 31st day from delivery.

6. Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts or supplies not supplied by Agilent, (c) unauthor ized modification or misuse, (d) operation outside of the published environmental specifications for the product, or (e) improper site preparation or maintenance.

7. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTYOR CONDITION, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND Agilent SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OR MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

8. Agilent will be liable for damage to tangibl e property per incident up to the greater of $300,000 or the actual amount paid for the product that is the subject of the claim, and for damages for bodily injury or death, to the extent that all su ch damages are d etermined by a cour t of competent jurisdiction to have been directly caused by a defective Agilent product.

9. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL Agilent OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.

FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTOR Y RIGHTS

APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU.

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Assistance

Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Agilent Technologies products. For any assistance, contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales and Service

Office.

Table 2 Regional Sales and Service Office s

United States of Amer ica: Agilent Technologies Test and Measurement Call Center P.O. Box 4026 Englewood, CO 80155-4026

(tel) 1 800 452 4844

Canada: Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. 5150 Spectrum Way Mississauga, Ont ar io L4W 5G1

(tel) 1 877 894 4414

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Europe: Agilent Technologies European Marketing Organization P.O. Box 999 1180 AZ Amstelveen The Netherlands

(tel) (3120) 547 9999

Japan: Agilent Technologies Japan Ltd. Measurement Assistance Center 9-1 Takakura-Cho, Hachioji-Shi, Tokyo 192-8510 , Ja pa n

(tel) (81) 456-56-7832 (fax) (81) 426-56-7840

Asia Pacific: Agilent Technologies 24/F, Cityplaza One, 111 Kings Road, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong

(tel) (852) 3197 7777 (fax) (852) 2506 923 3

Latin America: Agilent Technologies Latin America Region Headquarters 5200 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite #950 Miami, Florida 33126 U.S. A.

(tel) (305) 267 4245 (fax) (305) 267 4286

Australia/New Zealand: Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd. 347 Burwood Highway Forest Hill, Victoria 3131

(tel) 1 800 629 485 (Australia) (fax) (61 3) 9272 0749 (tel) 0 800 738 378 (New Zealand) (fax) (64 4) 802 6881

Getting Started with AMPS

Test

Getting Started with AMPS Test

This chapter introduces you to the Agilent Technologies 8935 Series E6380A CDMA Cellular/PCS Base Station Test Set and its AMPS functions. For information on other functions in the Test Set, see

“Which Document is Required?” on page 6. To proceed immediately to

the test procedures, see “AMPS Tests You Can Perform” on page 30

Getting Started with AMPS Test

About the Test Set

Product Description

This Test Set helps you install, commission, and maintain AMPS base stations. It also allows you to test CDMA base stations. (This guide discusses AMPS testing. For more information about CDMA testing, refer to th e CDMA Base Station Tests Applications Guide.)

The Test Set contains an RF signal generator, RF analyzer, AF analyzer, and AF generator to test AMPS base stations. The following tools are also included:

• Code Domain Analyzer

•CDMA Analyzer

• CDMA Generator

CAUTION

• Spectrum Analyzer

• Power Meter

• Oscilloscope

• AC/DC Voltmeter

• IBASIC controller

Batteries

There are two methods the Test Set uses to back up its RAM. One is a set of two AA batteries mounted inside the rear panel of the Test Set. You must periodically change these batteries. The second method of RAM backup is an internal battery. It is not user serviceable.

Failure to take prompt action may result in loss of RAM data including IBASIC programs and SAVE/RECALL states stored in the RAM.

To change the AA batteries, use the following procedure:

1. Turn off power and unplug the Test Set.

2. Remove the six screws in the rear panel using a TX-15 TORX(R) screwdriver.

3. Remove the rear cover.

4. Replace the AA batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

5. Replace the rear panel.

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Getting Started with AMPS Test

About the Test Set

Getting Help

If you have problems using this Test Set, and cannot find the solution in these documents or the help screens, please use one of the following contacts:

• Your local or regional sales office (“Regional Sales and Service

Offices” on page 16.)

• U.S. Call Center: 800 542-4844

• Korea Agilent Technologies Direct: (82/2) 769-0800

• Canada Agilent Technologies Direct: (800) 387-3154

• European Call center: +31 20 547-9990

• Test and Measurement Organization on the Web.

What’s Included with this Test Set

The equipment commonly shipped with the base Test Set is listed below. Option s that you order with your Test Set may change th is list.

•Test Set

• Documentation: — CDMA Applications Guide — CD-ROM with the above listed manual, AMPS Base Station Tests

Applications Guide, Assembly Level Repair Manual, Programmer’s Guide, and Agilent Technologies 8935 Series E6380A Reference Guide in Adobe™ Acrobat Reade r format (.pdf ).

Power cord Cover for the front panel of the Test Set

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Manual and Automatic Operation Modes

You can operate the Test Set in either of two modes: manual or automatic. Controlling the Test Set with the keypad is manual operation. Controlling the Test Set with a program is automatic Operation.

Use manual mode when you want to control the Test Set with the front panel. Manual operation is described in this document.

Use autom a ti c mode when you want to con trol the Test Set with its internal IBA SIC controlle r. To use the Test Set in automa tic mode, you must load an IBASIC program into the Test Set’s memory.

IBASIC programs

You can obtain an IBASIC program in two ways: either write it yourself, or purchase a software package from Agilent Technologies. To write programs yourself, refer to the Programmer’s Guide, included with the Test Set’s documentation.

Many of Agilent Technologies software packages are manufacturer-specific packages. Manufacturer-specific software packages provide automated testing of the manufacturer’s base station to greatly reduce test times and provide test setup repeatability. Once configured, the software ty pically controls both th e base station and the Test Set and prompts the user to make the requi red connec tio ns during testing. Test results can be printed and/or saved to a file for later use. Contact your local Agilent Technologies Sales Office to find out which software packages are currently available.

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Maximizing the Accuracy of Your Measurements

This Test Set is designed to make highly accurate measurements. However, to ensure that you have the most accurate measurements available, you can perform the following tasks:

Calibration

You should calibrate the Test Set whenever you change or add an internal a ssembly. You may w ant to calibrate when you upgrade firmware. See the Assembly Level Repair Manual for calibration procedures.

TX Power Temperature Compensation

The Test Set is internally compensated. However, power measurement calibration can be optimized for tempera t ure changes using the TX P wr Zero field on the RF ANALYZER screen. The new calibration factors are stored in RAM until the next time the routine is used.

To have the Test Set zero the TX Power measurement automatically when needed, set the Auto Zero field on the RF ANALYZER screen to Auto. During operation, the T est Se t will temporarily halt the TX Power measurement as it is calibrated. This can happen during a measurement. If interrupting the measurement is a problem for your test setup, set t he Auto Zero field to Manual, and select TX P wr Zero whenever you want to manually calibrate the measurement.

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Display an FM Carrier Signal (Loopback Test)

Since an AMPS base station is basically a continuous wave (CW) FM signal, this section will g uide you through the pr ocess of gen erating and displaying an FM signal at a cellular band frequency. It is intended to make you feel more comfortable with using the Test Set. If you are ready to begin testing, proceed to Chapter 2.

NOTE

In the following operating example, you enter a common frequency for the RF generator and RF analyzer to create and view the Test Set’s own signal. However, typical AMPS base station testing uses channel assignments with different transmit and receive frequencies. Th is is explained further in “Using Channel Numbers to Set Analyzer and

Generator Frequencies” on page 69.

Connections for FM Carrier Loopback Test

Connect the Test Set as show n below.

Figure 1-1 FM Carrier Loopback Test Connections

AUDIO OUT

MODULATION

INPUT

ANT IN DUPLEX

HI LO

AUDIO

MONITOR OUTPUT

AUDIO IN

EXT SCOPE

TRIG IN

16X

CHIP CLOCK

19.6608

MHz OUT

VIDEO

OUT

CHIP CLOCK

1.2288

MHz OUT

BASEBAND OUT

SYNC IN

EVEN

FRAME

TRIG/QUALIN10 MHz

SECOND

CLOCK

REF OUT

REF IN

PARALLEL PORT

SERIA PORT

RF IN/OUT

DUPLEX OUT

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Display an FM Carrier Signal (Loopback Test)

NOTE

Here are some guides for selecting screens and fields:

• Use the knob to move the cursor around the screen. Reverse video boxes indicate fields that can be selected.

• To select a field on the screen, push the knob, or press the

•Use the

RF Gen, RF Anl

, and

Spec Anl

keys to access the RF

Enter

key.

GENERATOR, RF ANALYZER, and SPEC ANL screens.

• Selecting the title bar at the top of the screen displays a list of screens that can be immediately accessed when selected .

Preparing the Test Set

1. Plug in the Test Set.

2. Turn on the Test Set (or press

Preset

ANALYZER screen will be displayed.

3. Press the

Inst

Config

key.

4. Select RF Display, and set the field to Freq.

5. Verify your connections. See “Connections for FM Carrier Loopback

Test” on page 24

if it is already on). The CDMA

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Test

NOTE

Generate an FM Carrier Signal

Refer to Figure 1-2.

1. Press

CDMA Gen

2. Select CW RF Path and set it to Bypass. This shuts off the IQ modulation normally used for CDMA testing.

3. Press the

RF Gen

4. Select RF Gen Freq and use the keypad to set the frequency to

850.000 MHz.

5. Select Amplitude and set the amplitude to 0 dBm.

6. Select Output Port and verify that the port is set to Dupl.

7. T urn on FM modulati on by pos itioning the cur sor in the lower h alf of the AFGen1 To field and pressing the

The default FM deviation is 2.9 kHz. The default FM rate is

1.0 kHz.

AF generators 1 and 2 are automatically turned off anytime you access any of the CDMA screens (CDMA GENERATOR, CDMA ANALYZER,

to go to the CDMA GENERATOR screen.

key to go to the RF GENERATOR screen.

On/Off

key.

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Display an FM Carrier Signal (Loopback Test)

CODE DOM). This prevents accidental addition of AM or FM when generating a CDMA signal. If you accidentally access any of the CDMA screens when testing an AMPS base station, any AM or FM you specified on the RF GENERATOR screen will be turned off while on that CDMA screen. Previously set AM and/or FM are automatically turned back on when returning to the RF GENERATOR screen.

Figure 1-2 Setting Up the RF Generator

Enter 850 MHz

Enter 0 dBm

Tu rn on FM

Select DUPLEX

Analyzing an FM Carrier Signal

1. Press the

RF Anl

2. Select Tune Freq and use the keypad to set t he frequen cy to 850.000 MHz. Notice that the Frequency Error, TX Power, FM Deviation, and AF Frequency for the signal are automatically displayed.

Figure 1-3 Default RF Analyzer Measurements

key to go to the RF ANALYZER screen.

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3. Press the

Spec Anl

4. The signal is displayed.

5. Select Span and set it to 30.000 kHz to get a good view of the modulated signal. See Figure 1-4.

Figure 1-4 FM Carrier Signal

key to go to the SPECTRUM ANALYZER screen.

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What to Do Next

Congratulations! You are now ready to begin testing your AMPS Base Station. Proceed to Chapter 2 , “Testing AMPS Base Stations ,” on page

29.

Test

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Testing AMPS Base Stations

Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS) base stations for cellular telephone systems are basically contin u ous w av e (CW) FM v o ice transceivers with some control and data signals for system operation. This chapter explains how to use the Te st Set to manually test the RF and AF performance of the transmitter and receiver portions of th e base station.

Testing AMPS Base Stations

AMPS Tests You Can Perform

The following tests are explained in this manual:

• “Transmitter Frequency Error/Offset and Power Test” on page 34.

• “Transmitter SAT Frequency and Deviation” on page 36.

• “Transmitter Data Deviation” on page 38.

• “Transmitter Maximum Voice Deviation” on page 40.

• “Receiver Sensitivity (SINAD)” on page 42.

• “Receiver Squelch Threshold” on page 45.

CAUTION

Transmitter power (TX Power) can only be measured through the Test Set’s RF IN/OU T por t. Verify that the signal connected to this por t d oes not exceed the limits print ed by the port.

If you hear a loud “warbling” sound from the Test Set, turn off your transmitter immediately! This is the over-power alarm, warning that instrument damage may occur. Caution: Turning the Test Set off at thi s point does no t protect the internal circu i try. Also, re m o v i ng the cable from the RF IN/OUT port without turning the transmitter off may damage your transmitter or power amplifier (due to an impedance mismatch).

The ANT IN port is only used for analyzing very low level signals (≤60 mW). Never attempt to measure a transmitter’s power directly using the ANT IN port, as instrument damage may occur.

The DUPLEX OUT port is only used to provide RF signals to the base station’s receive port(s). It must not be connected to the base stations transmit port or damage may oc cur to the Test Set.

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What You Need to Know to Begin

You need to know how to control the base station and the basic operation of the Test Set before you can test your base station.

Test Set operation includes how to change control settings, how to navigate between control screens, and how to change the units used for any measurement or setting. Test Set operation and feature descriptions are included i n t h e Reference Guide.

Base station operation includes turning the transmitter on and off, turning the SA T tone and data signals on and off, and knowing where to connect test cables from th e Test Set to your base st at ion.

You also need to properly configure the Test Set for your test situation. The following sections describe operations needed to simplify Test Set operation and minimize measurement errors.

• Entering the known losses and/or gains in your test setup is explained in “Compensating for Signal Losses and Gains in the Test

Setup” on page 33.

• Measuring the signal loss through cables and other devices is explained in “Measuring Insertion Losses” on page 51.

• Choosing to enter your base station’s transmit and receive frequencies by channel number or by discrete frequencies is explained in “Using Channel Numbers to Set Analyzer and

Generator Frequencies” on page 69.

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Connecting the Test Set to Your Base Station

The connections shown in Figure 2-1 indicate a “generic” base station using a test interface for audio test signals and a laptop computer running a control program to control the base station. A power splitter is used for testing the receiver ports. Although this is a common setup for performing tests, audio and RF connections to base st atio ns and the ways base stations are controlled vary among manufacturers .

Figure 2-1 Connections Between the Test Set and the Base Station

Audio

Out

ANT IN

(≤60mW)

TX Mod RX Audio

Audio

DUPLEX OUT (RF Gen Out)

AMPS BASE STATION

Power Splitter

PARALLEL PORT

RF IN/OUT Port

(High Power RF Input)

side1_75.eps

Receive A

Receive B

Audio Test Signal breakout port.

Local Control Port

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Compensating for Signal Losses and Gains in the Test Setup

Signal losses or gains through cables, splitters, combiners, connectors, amplifiers, or coaxial switches must be accounted for to ensure measurement accuracy. These values are entered in the INST RUMENT CONFIGURE screen (press the

Inst Config

Refer to “Measuring Insertion Losses” on page 51 for information about measuring cable/system losses.

• Total losses/gains between the transmitter’s output and the Test Set’s RF IN /OUT port are entered in the RF In/Out field. A negative number (indicating a loss) causes the displayed TX power measurement to be increased by the entered amount. A positive number (indicating a gain) causes the RF analyzer to decrease the displayed TX power measurement by the entered amount.

• Total losses between the Test Set’s DUPLEX OUT port and the base station’s receive port(s) are entered in the Duplex Out field as a negative number (such as −1.2). The RF Generator will automatically increase its level out of the DUPLEX OUT port by the value entered to compensate for the loss.

key).

Figure 2-2 Entering Test System Losses and Gains

Set the RF Level Offset field to On

On/Off

LS AMPS

Enter the loss or gain between each port and the base station.

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Testing AMPS Base Stations

Transmitter Frequency Error/Offset and Power Test

This test compares the measured c enter frequency of t he base station to the AMPS channel standard. The resulting difference is the frequency error (also called the frequency offset). The measurement can be displayed in frequency units (Hz, kHz, MHz) or in parts per million (ppm). Measurements are made with all modulation turned off.

The transmitter’s power can be measured any time the transmitter is keyed, but may not be accurate unless all modulation is turned off. Transmitter power may be specified by the manufacturer in units of watts (W), milliwatts (mW), dBm, Volts (V), or millivolts (mV).

Prerequisites

The following conditions must be met before testing:

• The Test Set is turned on and Preset was pressed to establish a known instrument state.

• You have configured the Test Set for channel or frequency tuning as necessary (see “Using Channel Numbers to Set Analyzer and

Generator Frequencies” on page 69).

• You have specified any gains or losses in your test system (see

“Compensating for Signal Losses and Gains in the Test Setup” on page 33).

Begin Testing

1. Turn off the base station’s RF transmitter. A transmitter can be damaged if it is not transmitting into a specified load, such as an antenna, power amplifier, duplexer, or power meter with a 50Ω input impedance.

2. Verify that the transmitter’s rated RF power (or the level out of the power amplifier if applicable) does not exceed the level printed next to the Test Set’s RF IN/OUT connector.

3. Connect the transmitter’s RF output to the Test Set’s RF IN/OUT port.

4. Turn off any modulation signals to the base station.

• Turn off the SAT tone.

• Turn off any data (digital) modulation signals.

• Turn off any audio (voice) modulation signals.

5. Press the

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Transmitter Frequency Error/Offset and Power Test

6. Enter the transmitter’s RF Channel number.

7. Turn on the transmitter. The TX Freq Error and TX Power measurements are displayed.

Note: Disregard any values shown for FM Deviation an d AF F req at this time.

Figure 2-3 Transmitter Frequency Error and Power Test Results

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Testing AMPS Base Stations

Transmitter SAT Frequency and Deviation

This test measures the transmitter’s Supervisory Audio Tone (SAT) frequency and deviation in the absence of any other modulating signal.

Prerequisites

The following conditions must be met before testing:

❏ The Test Set is turned on and Preset was pressed to establish a

known instrument state.

• You have configured the Test Set for channel tuning (see “Using

Channel Numbers to Set Analyzer and Generator Frequencies” on page 69).

• You have specified any gains or losses in your test system (see

“Compensating for Signal Losses and Gains in the Test Setup” on page 33).

Test Procedure

2. Verify that the transmitter’s rated RF power (or the level out of the power amplifier if applicable) does not exceed the level printed next to the Test Set’s RF IN/OUT connector.

3. Connect the transmitter’s RF output to the Test Set’s RF IN/OUT port.

4. Turn off the voice modulation to the transmitter.

5. Turn off data modulation to the transmitter.

6. Enable SAT transmission.

7. Press

8. Set the Filter 2 field to 6 kHz BPF. This helps remove unwanted noise.

Shift, RF Anl

(AF Anl) to access the AF ANALYZER screen.

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Figure 2-4

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Transmitter SAT Frequency and Deviation

9. Press the

RF Anl

key to access the RF ANALYZER screen.

10.Enter the transmitter’s channel number in the RF Channel field.

11.Turn on the transmitter. The FM Deviation and AF Freq for the SAT are displayed (as well as Frequency Error and TX Power).

Figure 2-5 SAT Fre quency and Deviation Test Results

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Transmitter Data Deviation

This test measures the transmitter’s digital data deviation in the absence of any other modulating signal.

Prerequisites

The following conditions must be met before testing:

• The Test Set is turned on and Preset was pressed to establish a

known instrument state.

• You have configured the Test Set for channel tuning (see “Using

Channel Numbers to Set Analyzer and Generator Frequencies” on page 69).

• You have specified any gains or losses in your test system (see

“Compensating for Signal Losses and Gains in the Test Setup” on page 33).

Test Procedure

2. Verify that the transmitter’s rated RF power (or the level out of the power amplifier if applicable) does not exceed the level indicated next to the Test Set’s RF IN/OUT connec to r.

3. Connect the transmitter’s RF output to the Test Set’s RF IN/OUT connector.

4. Turn off voice modulation to the transmitter.

5. Turn off the SAT to the transmitter.

6. Turn on the data modulation to the transmitter.

7. Press

8. Set Filter 1 to <20Hz HPF.

9. Set Filter 2 to >99kHz LP.

Shift, RF Anl

(AF Anl) to access the AF ANALYZER screen.

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Figure 2-6

<20Hz HPF

>99kHz LPF

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Transmitter Data Deviation

10.Press the

RF Anl

key to access the RF ANALYZER screen.

11.Enter the transmitter’s channel number in the RF Channel field.

12. Turn on the transmitter. The FM Deviation from the data is displayed.

Figure 2-7 Data Deviation Test Results

Data Deviation

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Transmitter Maximum Voice Deviation

This test measures the transmitter’s maximum FM Deviation by a voice signal in the absence of any other modulation signal.

Prerequisites

The following conditions must be met before testing:

• The Test Set is turned on and Preset was pressed to establish a

known instrument state.

• You have configured the Test Set for channel tuning (see “Using

Channel Numbers to Set Analyzer and Generator Frequencies” on page 69).

• You have specified any gains or losses in your test system (see

“Compensating for Signal Losses and Gains in the Test Setup” on page 33).

Test Procedure

2. Verify that the transmitter’s rated RF power (or the level out of the power amplifier if applicable) does not exceed the level indicated next to the Test Set’s RF IN/OUT connec to r.

3. Connect the transmitter’s RF output to the Test Set’s RF IN/OUT port.

4. Connect the transmitter’s audio modulation (voice) input to the Test Set’s AUDIO OUT port.

5. Enable the transmitter’s audio (speech) modulation.

6. Turn off any modulation signals to the base station oth er tha n audio .

7. Press the

RF Anl

8. Enter the transmitter’s channel number in the RF Channel field.

9. Press the

RF Gen

key to access the RF ANALYZER screen.

key to access the RF GENERATOR screen.

10. Set the AFGen1 To field to Audio Out, and a level of 50 mV.

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Figure 2-8

Audio Out

Initially 50 mV

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11. With the cursor still positioned in front of the level setting (50 mV), press the

Incr Set

key and enter 20 dB using the keypad.

Figure 2-9

Increment AFGen1 level by 20 dB.

12. Turn on the transmitter.

13. With the cursor still positioned in front of the level setting (50 mV) press the up-arrow key once to increment the level by 20 dB.

14.Read the FM deviation.

15.Vary the AFGen1 Freq from 300 Hz to 3 kHz and observe the FM deviation at each frequency. Deviation must not exceed the rated system specification of ±12 kHz at any time.

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Watch the FM Deviation while...

...chang ing the AFGen 1 Freq from 300 Hz

16.Disconnect the cable to the transmitter’s audio modulation input (connected in step 4) to reduce the chance of errors in your next transmitte r te st .

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Receiver Sensitivity (SINAD)

This test measures the receiver’s ability to demodulate voice signals from very low RF carrier levels.

Prerequisites

The following conditions must be met before testing:

• The Test Set is turned on and Preset was pressed to establish a

known instrument state.

• You have configured the Test Set for channel tuning (see “Using

Channel Numbers to Set Analyzer and Generator Frequencies” on page 69).

• You have specified any gains or losses in your test system (see

“Compensating for Signal Losses and Gains in the Test Setup” on page 33).

Test Procedure

1. Turn off the base station’s transmitter.

2. Turn the base station’s radio squelch, data, and SAT off.

3. Connect the base station receiver’s inputs to the Test Set’s DUPLEX OUT port.

4. Connect the receive r’s audio output to the Test Set’s AUDIO IN port(s). Unless the receiver’s audio out amplifier is not referenced to chassis ground, you should only connect to the AUDIO IN - HI port. For floating o u tput amplifiers, see the Agilent Technologies 8935 Series E6380A Reference Manual for information on using the AUDIO IN - LO connection.

5. Press

6. Set the CW RF Path field to Bypass. This turns off the IQ modulation used for CDMA tests.

CDMA Gen

to access the CDMA GENERATOR screen.

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Figure 2-10

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Receiver Sensitivity (SINAD)

Set to Bypass.

Figure 2-11

Set to

Bypass/IQ

7. Press

SHIFT, RF Anl

(AF Anl) to access the AF ANALYZER screen.

8. Set the AF Anl In field to Audio In.

9. Set the Filter 1 field to C Message.

Audio In.

C Message.

Audio In C Message

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10. Press the

RF Gen

key to access the RF GENERATOR screen.

11. Change the lower audio measurement to SINAD. This is done by selecting the existing measurement and choosing SINAD from a list of choices.

12. Set the AFGen1 To field to FM and turn it on (2.9 kHz) using the

On/Off

key.

13. Enter the transmitter’s channel number in the RF Channel field.

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Figure 2-12

Enter the RF Channel number.

Set an initial level of

−90 dBm.

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Receiver Sensitivity (SINAD)

14. Set an initial RF generator level in the Amplitude field. This value depends on the sensitivity of the receiver; but −90 dBm should be a good starting point. At this point you should be able to turn the Test Set’s Volume knob clockwise and hear a 1 kHz tone from the Test Set’s speaker.

Set to SINA

Turn on FM modulation

15. Set the Amplitude field to increment in 1 dB units. To do this, position the cursor in front of the Amplitude field, press the

Incr Set

key, and enter 1 dB using the keypad.

16. With the cursor front of the field, turn the knob to decrease the Amplitude setting until the desired SINAD measurement is displayed (commonly 12 dB). You should hear the 1 kHz tone get noisy as you approach the 12 dB SINAD reading.

Figure 2-13 SINAD Tes t Res u lts

As you decrease the RF generator amplitude into your

receiver....

...the SINAD reading goes down and the signal through the Test Set’s speaker gets noisy.

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Receiver Squelch Threshold

This test determines the RF Signal level where the receiver squelches (switches off) the audio output.

Prerequisites

The following conditions must be met before testing:

• The Test Set is turned on and PRESET was pressed to establish a

known instrument state.

• You have pressed the state.

• You have configured the Test Set for channel tuning (see “Using

Channel Numbers to Set Analyzer and Generator Frequencies” on page 69).

• You have specified any gains or losses in your test system (see

“Compensating for Signal Losses and Gains in the Test Setup” on page 33).

Preset

key to establish a known instrument

Test Procedure

1. Turn off the base station’s transmitter.

2. Turn the base station’s data and SAT off.

3. Connect the base station receiver’s inputs to the Test Set’s DUPLEX OUT port.

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5. Press

6. Set the CW RF Path field to Bypass. This turns off the IQ modulation used for CDMA tests.

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CDMA Gen

to access the CDMA GENERATOR screen.

Figure 2-14

Testing AMPS Base Stations

Receiver Squelch Threshold

Set to Bypass.

Bypass/IQ

7. Press

SHIFT, RF Anl

(AF Anl) to access the AF ANALYZER screen.

8. Set the AF Anl In field to Audio In.

9. Press the

RF Gen

key to access the RF GENERATOR screen.

10.Set the AFGen1 To field to FM and set it to 8 kHz deviation.

11.Enter the transmitter’s channel number in the RF Channel field.

12.Set the Atten Hold field to On. The prevents the Test Set from changing its internal attenuators during the test to prevent erroneous squelch interruption.

13.Set an initial RF generator level in the Amplitude field. This value depends on the sensitivity of the receiver; but −90 dBm should be a good starting point. At this point you should be able to turn the Test Set’s Volume knob clockwise and hear a 1 kHz tone from the Test Set’s speaker.

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Figure 2-15

Enter the RF channel number.

Set a initial level of

−90 dBm. Set to On.

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Receiver Squelch Threshold

Turn on FM modulation for the

8.00

On/off

RF generator

14.Set the Amplitude field to increment in 1 dB units. To do this, position the cursor in front of the Amplitude field, press the

Incr Set

key, and enter 1 dB using the keypad.

15.With the cursor in front of the Amplitude field, turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the Amplitude setting until the received audio is no longer heard on the Test Set’s speaker (or until the AC Level reading drops suddenly). The RF amplitude at which the audio signal is no longer output is the squelch threshold.

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Utility Procedures

This chapter contains procedures an d instructions that will help you make the most efficient use of your Test Set.

Utility Procedures

Beeper

The beeper notifies you when a message is displayed. Since a message may be removed from the screen before you notice it, it is better to leave the beeper on to alert you to errors during operation.

The beeper’s volume setting is retained when the instrument is turned off.

Beeper Control

1. Press the

Inst Config

key to go to the INSTRUMENT CONFIGURE

screen.

2. Select Beeper.

3. Choose from Off, Quiet, or Loud.

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Measuring Insertion Losses

Measuring Inse rtio n Losses

To make accurate power and receiver measurements, the signal loss through the cables or other devices used in your test setup must be known and entered into the Test Set’s INSTRUMENT CONFIGURE screen to compensate for these losses.

Signal losses are measured using a built-in automated routine that runs on the Test Set’s IBASIC controller. Los ses can be calibrated at a discrete (single) frequency or over a frequency range. This is one routine included in a set of utility procedures called the RF TOOLS.

During the test, a calibrated signal goes through two 6-dB attentuators/pads (suc h as Mini-Circuits model NAT-6-60) and a short type-N male-to-male cable to establish a known reference point. The Test Set then prompts you to connect the device under test to measure the additional loss through that device. (The pads and cable are not part of the standard equ i pment shipped wi th th e Test Set.)

Figure 3-1 on page 51 shows how to load and run the RFTOOLS

routines and select the desired insertion loss test.

Figure 3-1 Loading and Running the Insertion Loss Test

1 Select

Select

When the screen below appears.......

ROM.

RFTOOLS.

Run T e st.

...use the knob to move the cursor and select either

Insertion L o ss tion Loss

. When run, the test

Discrete Freq

Swept Inser-

prompts you to enter the nec essary test frequency information and displays setup diagrams. Make the indicated connections and follow

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Memory Cards

The slot on the front of the Test Set is used for memory cards. The slot is used for the following:

• Storage of save/recall registers

• Loading of software (either Agilent Technologies or self-written)

• Collecting data (only when using software)

• Upgrading firmware or software

Memory Cards and Initialization

There are several types of memory cards available, and the followin g cards are used with the Test Set:

• SRAM: used for save/recall and data storage

• Flash ROM: used when upgrading firmware

• OTP (One-Time Programmable): used for Agilent Technologies software

Flash ROM cannot be used for collecting data and Save/Recall. Data cannot be loaded on Flash RAM and OTP cards with the T es t Set’ s

memory card slot. SRAM can be initialized with the Test Set.

Initializing SRAM Cards for Save/Recall and Data Collection

1. Insert the SRAM card into the slot. If the card is uninitialized, a message will appear at the top of the display.

2. Press

Shift

and

IO Confg

to display the I/O CONFIGURE screen.

3. Using the knob, locate the FORMAT CARD field.

4. Select the FORMAT CARD field. A prompt will appear at the top o f the display. Pressing

will erase and initialize the card.

Yes

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Oscilloscope

The built-in 50 kHz oscilloscope provides

• multiple triggering formats (internal and external)

• single-shot and pre-trigger viewing for single events

• full marker capability with automatic level and time readout Time/division, volts/ division and vertical offset are displayed and can be

changed using the front-panel knob. Input to the Oscilloscope (SCOPE) is provided from various sources

including direct inputs to the Audio Input and Modulation Input connectors. Oscilloscope functio ns are accessed from the AF Anl and SCOPE screens.

Figure 3-2 Inputs and Filters for the Oscilloscope

Utility Procedures

Oscilloscope

FM Demod AM Demod SSB Demod

AUDI O IN connecto r

Analog Modulati on In

connector

FM Mod AM Mod Audio O ut

Controlled by AF Anl In field

Input

Controlled by Scope To field

Filters

De-emp

Notch

Selecting the Oscilloscope’s Input

1. Press

2. Select the AF Anl Input field. A list of choices appears.

Shift

, then

RF Anl

(AF Anl) to select the AF ANALYZER screen.

To Scope

To Audio Monitor

Out connector

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Oscilloscope

3. Select the desired input to the scope:

• FM Demod for FM demodulated audio from input signals

connected to the RF IN/OUT or ANT IN connectors.

• AM Demod for AM demodulated audio from input signals

connected to the RF IN/OUT or ANT IN connectors.

• SSB Demod for SSB demodulated audio from input signa l s

connected to the RF IN/OUT or ANT IN connectors.

• Audio In for a s ignal connecte d to th e AUDIO IN connector.

• Ext Mod for a signal connected to the rear panel MODULATION

INPUT connector.

• FM Mod for the FM modulated audio from the RF generator

section.

• AM Mod for the AM modulated audio from the RF generator

section.

• Audio Out for the signal present at the AUDIO OUT connector.

4. The input to the oscilloscope is displayed on the SCOPE screen.

Selecting the Oscilloscope’s Filters

1. Press

2. Select the Scope To field. A list of choices should appear.

3. Select the desired filterin g f or the signa l :

• Input if you want no filtering (dc coupled)

• Filters to route the audio to the osc illoscope after pas sing through

filters 1 and 2. (ac coupled)

• De-emp to route the audio to the oscilloscope after passing

through filters 1 and 2, and the de-emphasis circuitry.(ac coupled)

• Notch to route the audio to the oscilloscope after passing through

Filters 1 and 2, the de-emphasis circuitry, and notch filter circuitry. (ac coupled)

Shift

, then

RF Anl

(AF Anl) to select the AF ANALYZER screen.

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Oscilloscope

Triggering the Oscilloscope

You can control following triggering features of the oscilloscope:

• Trigger: external or internal

• Automated or normal triggering

• Continuous or single shot triggering

• Trigger level

• Trigger delay The oscilloscope is triggered using the Trigger menu. Select this menu

with the following procedure:

1. Press

Shift

, then

Spec Anl

(Scope) to go to the SCOPE screen.

2. Select the Controls field, then choose Trigger from the list of choices.

Using the Marker

The marker is used to help you make measurements with the oscilloscope. By repositioning the marker, you can measure the level and time.

The Marker is controlled using t he Marker menu. Select this menu with the following procedure:

1. Press

Shift

, then

Spec Anl

2. Select the Controls field, the choose Marker from the list of choices.

(Scope) to go to the SCOPE screen.

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Online Help

The Test Set contains help screens which briefly identify the most commonl y u sed features of the Test Set.

Access the help screens by pressing the the Help Topic of interest.

Pressing the

key allows you to switch between the HELP screen

and the previous screen you had accessed. This is particularly useful when you are following a procedure described in the HELP screen.

Help Screen Display

Figure 3-3 Help Screen Display

key. Use the knob to select

Help

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Ports: GPIB, Serial and Parallel

There are three types of data ports on the Test Set: GPIB, Serial, and Parallel. They each have specific purposes.

NOTE

Throughout this manual the terms GPIB and HP-IB may be used interchangeably except in the case of specified command statements.

GPIB Port

This port is provided on the Test Set for IEEE 488.2 communications. I t is used to control the Test Set with an external IBASIC controller, or to control oth er GPIB equipped devices.

This port can be used with an external programming device when writing programs, although it is also common to program the Test Set using a serial port.

The default address of the GPIB port is 14. This is commonly used in Agilent Technologies Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) programs. An example command providing output to the port is OUTPUT 714;”*RST”, w hich pres et s t he Test Set.

It has two modes, which correspond to modes useful when programming the Test Set. Talk&Listn is the normal mode. Use Control only when you need to control GPIB instruments external to the Test Set.

Controlling the GPIB Port

1. Press CONFIGURE screen.

2. Set the address of the GPIB port with the HP-IB Adrs field.

3. Use the Mode field to set the mode to either Talk&Listn or Control.

Shift

, then the

Inst Config

(I/O Config) key to display the I/O

Serial Ports

Three serial ports are available on the Test Set. SERIAL 9 is used for printing, IBASIC control and data communications. SERIAL 10 is used only for data communications from IBASIC. SERIAL 11 is reserved for future use with special soft ware t hat enables remo te oper atio n through a PC.

Configuring Serial Ports

All serial ports are configured via the I/O CONFIGURE screen. Baud Rate, Parity, Data Length, Stop Length and Flow Control are all configured in this screen.

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Ports: GPIB, Serial and Parallel

1. Press Shift, then I/O Config to go to the I/O CONFIGURE screen.

2. Select Serial Port to choose the port you want to configure.

3. Change the settings for the port as desired.

NOTE

Do not set Flow Cntl to Hardware on the I/O CONFIGURE screen for the serial port until you have a device attached to the port that can respond to the flow control communications.

Example: Assume you have a printer attached to Serial Port 9. Power is off to the printer. Before y o u start to run any IBASIC softwar e (for example, the RFTOOLS program), you must make sure the printer is attached and power is on to the printer.

Additionally, port 9 can be configured for IBASIC control from this screen. See “Configuring Se rial Port 9 for IBASIC Communications” on

page 59.

Using Serial Ports for Printing

Serial Port 9 is the only serial port that can be used for printing. See

“Printing” on page 60

1. If you want to change the serial port configuration, see “Configuring

Serial Port 9 for IBASIC Communications” on page 59 It is not

necessary t o change the Serial_9 In field.

2. Press Shift, then Printer Config to display the CONFIGURE PRINTING screen.

3. Select Printer Port. Choose Serial 9 to direct the output to Serial Port 9.

4. Press Print to print the screen.

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Ports: GPIB, Serial and Parallel

Configuring Serial Port 9 for IBASIC Communications

The internal connection to Serial Port 9 is controlled in the I/O CONFIGURE screen. The port has two purposes with IBASIC:

• Inst: Serial Port 9 is connected to a terminal (e.g. a PC running Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal program). IBASIC commands are input from the terminal and are used to control the Test Set.

• IBASIC: Serial Port 9 is connected to a device that can communicate with an IBASIC program already running inside the Test Set. Typically used for input/output to a PC or other device.

1. Press Shift, then I/O Config to go to the I/O CONFIGURE screen.

2. Select Serial_9 In to toggle between Inst and IBASIC.

Parallel Ports

There are two parallel ports on the Test Set. Parallel Port 15 is the only parallel port that can be us ed for printing. It

can be selected in the PRINTER CONFIGURATION screen. Both parallel ports (Port 15 and Port 16) may be used for controlling a

base station. The port can be put in an input or an output mode. The data is then written or read under IBASIC control. When in either of these modes, the printing function on Parallel Port 15 is disabled.

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Printing

You can print from t he Test Set via Parallel Port 15, Serial Port 9, or the GPIB port.

Note that data collection is not the same as printing. Data collection can only be done from a software program.

Configuring the Test Set for Printing

1. Press

Shift

, then

(Printer Config) to display the PRINTER

CONFIGURE screen.

2. Select the Model field and choose the printer that most closely matches your printer.

3. Select the Printer Port field and choose the port you will connect the printer to. If necessary, use the I/O CONFIGURE screen to set up addresses and communication modes.

a. SERIAL PORT 9: This is the uppermost serial port. Conf iguration

defaults are 9600, none, 8, 1, Xon/Xoff.

b. GPIB: The GPIB address (HP-IB Adrs ) is set to printer address

701. Enter this number as 01. Set Mode to CONTROL. (The default address 14 is reserved for a n external controller .)

c. PARALLEL PORT: There are two ports available. Port 15 (the

printer po rt) is the uppermost port.

4. Connect the proper cable to the connector you selected.

• SERIAL PORT: standard NULL MODEM cable.

• GPIB: GPIB cable (such as Agilent Technologies 10833B)

• PARALLEL PORT: parallel cable

5. Change the FF (form feed) and Lines/Page as needed.

Printing a Screen

1. Configure the Test Set for Printing.

2. Go to the screen you want to print.

3. Press the (Optional).

4. Press the

5. To cancel the print, go to the PRINTER CONFIGURE screen and select Abort Print.

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key if you want to te mporarily stop the measur ement.

Hold

key. Data will be sent to the printer.

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Measuring Swept Return Loss

This procedure measures the return loss (VSWR) of an antenna using an IBASIC program that is in the Test Set’s memory. An external directional bridge must be provided (such as an Eagle RLB 150X5 Option N5A or equivalent).

Press the

key to access the SOF TWARE MENU screen, and follow

the instructions illustrated on the following pages.

Figure 3-4 Loading and Running the Return Loss Program

Select

ROM.

RFTOOLS.

Run Test.

Use the knob to move the cursor and select

Swept Return Loss

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Measuring Swept Return Loss

Figure 3-5 Entering Swept Return Loss Measurement Information

Enter the

Start

and

Stop Frequency

values for the measurement. The

Max expec ted loss

value is used to determine the graphics scaling when the m easurement is displayed.

The

DUPLEX OUT level

is adjustable to reduce the RF level used when measuring the loss of sensitive devices, and to minimize the amount of transmitted power during the test (if necessary).

Figure 3-6 Swept Return Loss Measurement Connections

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Figure 3-7

T wo 6 dB attenuators (pads), two short cables, and the return loss bridge are used to establish a calibration reference

without the device under test

connected

. Press

Proceed

(

) to con-

tinue. As indicated by the NOTE on the

drawing, your return loss bridge may be marked differently than shown.

Utility Procedures

Measuring Swept Return Loss

When measuring the swept return loss of a transmission line that is not terminated at an antenna, terminate the line into a 50Ω load.

After conne cting your device unde r test, press

Proceed

(

) to make the

measurement.

The plot in Figure 3-8 on page 64 is for a cellular band antenna, swept from 800 MHz to 999 MHz. The plot (and the text above it) indicates that the maximum return loss is at 885.4 MHz. This is the point where the antenna is radiating the maximum amount of signal being fed into it from the return loss bri dge, and ther efore the Test Set is receiving the least amount of reflected (returned) energy back.

Device under test

Termination

Utility Procedures

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Figure 3-8 Swept Return Loss Measurement Results

Proceed

to the run the test again or to select a different test.

Save Plot

to an initialized writable PC card. (See “Memory

Cards” on page 52.)

Perform a

Screen Dump

to print the sc re en to a connected printer. (See

“Printing” on page 60.)

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Tracking Generator

The tracking generator is typically used for measuring return loss and insertion loss. It also allows for quick and accurate characterization of filters, duplexers, combiners, and RF to IF conversions. Broadband RF devices can be characterized with single sweeps due to the full-span sweep capability to 1 GHz. The tracking generator also includes amplitude and frequency offset . Output from t he tracking generator are provided at either the RF IN/OUT or DUPLEX OUT connector.

Using the Tracking Generator

To measure return loss, “Measuring Swept Return Loss” on page 6 1. To measure insertion loss, see “Measuring Insertion Losse s” on page 51.

Features of the tracking generator are listed below.

• Sweep: the start and stop frequencies of the sweep are determined by the spectrum analyzer’s Main menu. The Span determines the band, and Center Freq defines the midpoint of the sweep.

NOTE

• Offset Freq: sets the difference between the instantaneous frequency of the tracking generator and the center frequency of the spectrum analyzer. This value can be positive or negative.

• Amplitude: sets the amplitude of the signal.

• Norm/Invert: With Norm, the tracking generator sweeps from low to high frequencies. With Invert, it sweeps from high to low frequencies.

The offset function is useful when looking at frequency translating devices, or anytime you need to sweep around a frequency while analyzing another. During normal operation, off set is set to 0.00.

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Tracking Generator

Figure 3-9 Spectrum Analyzer with Tracking Generator Controls

Tracking Generator Controls

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User Keys

User keys instantly access inst rument s etting s wi thout 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. When the user key is pressed, the cursor instantly moves to, and selects, the assigned field.

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'. (To use one of these keys, press

Local user keys are used to move be tween sett ings on the s cree n that i s currently displayed. Five local user keys are available for each screen:

k1, k2, k3, k4

, and k5. You can assign these keys yourself, or use the

factory preset assignments.

Displaying the Pre-assigned Local User Keys

, then k1, k2, or k3.)

Shift

1. Press the

2. Press the

3. Press

Enter

key.

Shift

(Assign) key.

. Now the factory preset keys are displayed.

Assigning a Local User Key

1. Move the cursor to the field you want to assign to a user key.

2. Press the

3. Press the

4. Press the user key you want to assign to the field you chose. The number of the user key will appear beside the field when you move the cursor.

key.

Shift

(Assign) key.

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User Keys

Assigning a Global User Key

1. Move the cursor to the field you want to assign to a user key.

2. Press the

3. Press the

4. Press the

5. Press the user key you want to assign to the field you chose ( or

). Global user keys are indicated as k1’, k2’ , and k3’ on the front

key.

Shift

(Assign) key.

key.

Shift

k1, k2

panel to indicate that they are shifted functions. The number of the user key does not appear beside the field when using global user keys.

To Release a User Key Assignment

Perform the same procedure fo r assigning a key, but instead of pressing the

(Assign) key, press the

(Release) key.

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Using Channel Numbers to Set Analyzer and Generator Frequencies

RF analyzer and RF generator frequencies can be entered by channel number (the default setti n g ) or by discrete frequen ci e s (in MHz). The RF Display field on the INSTRUMENT CONFIGURE screen controls which way frequencies are entered. This screen is accessed by pressing the

Inst Config

If the RF Display field is set to Chan for channel tuning, you also need to set the RF Chan Std field to LS AMPS to tell the Test Set you are testing Land (base) Station AMPS radios. This automatically sets the correct 45 MHz frequency offset needed to generate reverse channel signals and analyze forward channel signals for an AMPS base station.

If you do not know the channel number of your base station, but know the transmit and receive frequencies, set the RF Display field to Freq. You can then enter these frequencies directly for the R F generator and RF analyzer during tests.

key.

Figure 3-10 Configuration to Use Channel Numbers for RF Generator and

Analyzer Settings

Set the to turn on channel tuning.

Select the

play a list of system types.....

..and then select AMPS base stations.

RF Display

RF Chan Std

field to

field to dis-

LS AMPS

Chan

for testing

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Using Channel Numbers to Set Analyzer and Generator Frequencies

RF Chan and Tune Freq Fields

NOTE

All of the test procedures in this document assume you are using channel tuning. If you are using frequency tuning, enter the frequency in the appropriate field(s).

When you use channel tuning, the RF ANALYZER and RF GENERATOR screens displays an RF Channel field for entering the channel to tune to or generate.

When you use frequency tuning, the RF ANALYZER screen replaces the RF Channel field with the Tune Freq field for direct frequency entry. The RF GENERATOR screen replaces the RF Channel field with the RF Gen Freq field. For AMPS Base Station tests, remember that there should always be a 45 MHz separation between the transmit and receive fre q uencies (transmit frequ en cy is 45 MHz gre a ter than the receive frequency).

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Voltmeter

A voltmeter is available in the Test Set, and can measure low level dc or ac voltages. The input to the voltmeter is controlled by the AF Anl In field in the AF ANALYZER screen.

CAUTION

Do not exceed the rated input to the Test Set for the DC Level and AC Level measurements.

The connector best suited to making ac Level and dc Level measurements is the AUDIO IN port.

Measuring AC Level and DC Level

1. Press

2. Select AF Anl In and choose Audio In.

3. Select Audio In Lo and choose Gnd. This sets the AUDIO IN LO port to ground, which allows you to measure voltage at the AUDIO IN HI port.

4. Attach a probe (f or example a 1:1 oscillo scope probe) to the AUDIO IN HI connector.

5. AC Level is displayed. To change to DC Level, select the AF Freq measurement and choose DC Level from the displayed list of choices.

Shift

, then

RF Anl

(AF Anl) to go to the AF ANALYZER screen.

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Index

AC level

measuring

AC volts

measuring

AF Anl Input

field AF connections Agilent Direct

Canada

Korea Agilent sales of f i c es, 17 Agilent service c enters AMPS Base Stations

manual testing AMPS testing AMPS tests

receiver sensitiv ity (SINAD)

receiver squelch threshold

transmitter data deviation

transmitter frequency

transmitter maximum voice

transmitter SAT frequency and AMPS Tests listed, 30

analyzer and generator

frequencies

using channel numbe r s Analyzing FM Carrier ANT IN port

overpower Antenna In field ANTENNA IN port

losses Assembly Leve l Rep ai r Manu al

calibration assigning global user keys, 68 assigning local user keys AUDIO IN port AUDIO OUT port, 32 automatic operation Available AMPS tests

Base Station connections batteries

replacing beeper, 50

cable losses

compensating cables

for printing

, 71 , 71

, 53

, 32

, 21

, 17

, 29

, 20

error/offset and power deviation deviation

, 40 , 36

, 69

, 26

, 30

, 33

, 23

, 67

, 32

, 22

, 30

, 32

, 20

, 33

, 60

, 45

, 38

, 34

, 42

, 60

GPIB Null Modem

calibration

Assembly Level Repa ir Manual

when you change a module, 23

call center

Europe U.S., 21

Canada Agilent Direct CD-ROM

documentation Cell Band CDMA testing change battery procedure channel numbers

using, to set analyzer and

generator frequencies

congratulations, 27 connections

base station

FM Loopback test, 24 conventions used in his manual

Data Deviation test DC level

measuring DC volts

measuring Displaying an FM Carrier Duplex Out field DUPLEX OUT port, 32

losses

overpower

entering test system losses and

gains

European Call Center

fields

selecting FM Carrier

analyzing

displaying FM Loopback test FM Signal

displaying FM signal

generating frequencies

setting analyzer and generator

Frequency Error test

, 60

, 21

, 20

, 69

, 32

, 38 , 71 , 71

, 27

, 33

, 30

, 33

, 21

, 25

, 26

, 27

, 24

, 25

, 34

generating an FM signal Getting Help, 21

Getting Started global user keys

assigning, 68 releasing

help

how to get online screen display

hot keys

setting

GPIB communications

via the serial port

GPIB controller

internal to the Test Set

GPIB port

, 5

controlling modes

IBASIC Programs in this manual INSTRUMENT CONFIGURE

k1, k2, k3, k4, k5

local user keys

k1’, k2’, k3’

global user keys

knob

using

Korea Agilent Direct

local user keys

assigning, 67 preassigned releasing

Loopback Test, 24

manual operation manual testing

AMPS base stations manuals maximizing measurement

measurem ent accuracy

maximizing measurement port, 30

, 68

, 56

, 67

, 57

, 33

screen

, 25

, 68

, 11

accuracy

, 21

, 57

, 5

, 67

, 23

, 25

, 19

, 67

, 56

, 59

, 22

, 67

, 21

, 22

, 29

Index 73

Index

measuring path losses and gains,

memory cards, 52 modes of the Test Set

oscilloscope

features, 53 filters and inputs marker selecting the filters, 54 selecting the input triggering

parallel port

input and output modes ports 15 and 16

path losses, 33

measuring

PCMCIA card

Flash ROM, 52 initializing OTP SRAM, 52

PCS CDMA testing port

GPIB GPIB, serial, parallel measuring AC or DC level printing via the serial port, 58 serial

Power

measurement port

Power calibration/compensation

preassigned local user keys, 67 printing

and data collection cables, 60 configuring the Test Set FF (Form Feed) how to print a screen, 60 GPIB lines per page parallel port, 60 ports serial port 9 via the serial port, 58

probe

measuring AC or DC level

Product Description, 20 Programmer’s Guide purchased software

, 53

, 55

, 31

, 52

, 57

, 60

, 22

, 53

, 59

, 20

, 57

, 71

, 30

, 60

, 71

, 22

RAM

backing up read me first Receiver Sens it ivit y te st receiver squelch thresh ol d, 45 return loss RF connections RF In/Out field, 33 RF IN/OUT port

losses

measuring power, 30

overpower RF Level Offset field

safety warnings and cautions sales offices SAT Deviation test SAT Frequency test, 36 screens

selecting serial port, 57

configuring

configuring for GPIB

port 9, configuring for GPIB

port 9, configuring for printing,

using for printing signal losses and gains

compensating SINAD test software

manufacturer-specific

purchased Spectrum Analyzer, 27 squelch threshold SRAM card

initializing systems

AMPS

CDMA, 20

PCS CDMA

temperature compensation

Pwr Zero test interface connections Test Set

documents included

what’s in the box tips for sel ec t ing screens and

fields

TMO web site

, 20

, 31

, 61

, 32

, 33

, 30

, 21

, 25

, 57

communications communications 58

, 33

, 42

, 22

, 52

, 20

, 23

, 25

, 21

, 32

, 45

, 21

, 33

, 36

, 58

, 59 , 59

, 21

, 42

, 22

, 32

, 9

tools contained in the Test Set tracking generat or

controls display, 66 offset frequency

, 65

using

TX Power, 30 TX Power test

U.S. Call Center user keys

Utility Procedures

Voice Deviation (max) test voltmeter

volume

web site what to do next

What’s Included with this Test www.tmo.hp.com

, 67

global

, 67

local releasing, 68

, 67

setting

, 71

Set

, 71

, 21

connector controlling beeper

TMO

, 65

, 34

, 21

, 49

, 40

, 50

, 27

, 21

, 20

74 Index

Agilent E6380A Specifications Sheet

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notice

Table of Contents

In This Manual and Regulatory Information

Manufacturer’s Declaration

Safety Considerations

Lifting and Handling

Consumables

Product Markings

Certification

Agilent Technologies Warranty Statement for Commercial Products

Assistance

About the Test Set

Product Description

Batteries

Getting Help

What’s Included with this Test Set

Manual and Automatic Operation Modes

IBASIC programs

Maximizing the Accuracy of Your Measurements

Calibration

TX Power Temperature Compensation

Display an FM Carrier Signal (Loopback Test)

Connections for FM Carrier Loopback Test

Get Started with the Test Set

Preparing the Test Set

Generate an FM Carrier Signal

Analyzing an FM Carrier Signal

What to Do Next

Testing AMPS Base Stations

AMPS Tests You Can Perform

What You Need to Know to Begin

Connecting the Test Set to Your Base Station

Compensating for Signal Losses and Gains in the Test Setup

Transmitter Frequency Error/Offset and Power Test

Prerequisites

Begin Testing

Transmitter SAT Frequency and Deviation

Prerequisites

Test Procedure

Transmitter Data Deviation

Prerequisites

Test Procedure

Transmitter Maximum Voice Deviation

Prerequisites

Test Procedure

Receiver Sensitivity (SINAD)

Prerequisites

Test Procedure

Receiver Squelch Threshold

Prerequisites

Test Procedure

Utility Procedures

Beeper

Beeper Control

Measuring Insertion Losses

Memory Cards and Initialization

Oscilloscope

Selecting the Oscilloscope’s Input

Selecting the Oscilloscope’s Filters

Triggering the Oscilloscope

Using the Marker

Online Help

Help Screen Display

Ports: GPIB, Serial and Parallel

GPIB Port

Serial Ports

Parallel Ports

Printing

Configuring the Test Set for Printing

Printing a Screen

Measuring Swept Return Loss

Tracking Generator

Using the Tracking Generator

User Keys

Displaying the Pre-assigned Local User Keys

Assigning a Local User Key