Agilent Technologies E6385A User Manual

Agilent Technologies E6385A Lucent

CDMA Base Station Test Software

User’s Guide

Software Version: A.03.00 and later

Agilent Part Number E6385-90001

Revision C

Printed in UK

May 2000

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Contents

In this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Conventions Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Product Description

Test Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Who should use the Test Software? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Included with the Test Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Test Software Operation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Personal Computer (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cables and Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Accessory Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Getting Help, Test Software Upgrades, and Training . . . . . . . 20

Installation

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Loading and Running the Test Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Navigating the Test Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Main Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing Settings and Using USER Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Operating the BTS Laptop Utility Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

System Requirements for BTS Laptop Utility Program . . . . 28

Installing the BTS Laptop Utility Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Configuring the Test Set and PC Serial Ports for Communication with the

Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Configuring the PC to Communicate with the MSC . . . . . . . 31

Connecting the PC to the Test Set and the MSC . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting the PC to the Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting the PC to the MSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Determining the Test Set to Site Equipment Connections . . . . 36

Which Clock to Use – SCT Clock or External Reference? . . . 36

Which Test Set Port to Use – ANT IN or RF IN/OUT? . . . . . 36

Which Base Station Port to Use – TX Test or TX Antenna? . 36

Configuring the Test Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Test Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Base Station Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Establishing a Connection with the MSC for Testing . . . . . . . . 43

Establishing a Direct-Dial Modem Connection . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Establishing a Telnet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

If You Noticed Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Connections

Table of Contents

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Test Set to Base Station Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Test Set to GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver Connections 50

Performing Tests

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Calibrating the Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Selecting Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Running Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Transmit Power Calibration Test (Autoplex Series II) . . . . . . . 56

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Select and Run the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Review the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Transmit Power Calibration Test (PCS Minicell) . . . . . . . . . . .58

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Test Set-Up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Select and Run the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Pilot Only Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Select and Run the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Review the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Code Domain Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Select and Run the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Review the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Automated BBA Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Select and Run the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Review the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Select and Run the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Review the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Code Domain Analyzer Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Select and Run the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Review the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

CDMA Analyzer Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Select and Run the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Review the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

TX Antenna Port Cable Calibration Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Select and Run the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Review the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

TX Test Port Cable Calibration Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Select and Run the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Review the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

TX Test Port Calibration Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Select and Run the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Review the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

PN Offset Search Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Select and Run the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Review the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Insertion Loss Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Select and Run the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Review the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Return Loss Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Select and Run the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Review the Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Emission BW & Spurious Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Spurious Emissions Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Emission Bandwidth Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Parameters and Specifications Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Select and Run the Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Reference

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Accessing Test Software Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

SOFTWARE MENU Screen Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Loading a Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Loading the Test Software Card and Procedure . . . . . . . . . . 92

Customizing a Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Changing Test Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Changing Pass/Fail Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Saving/Deleting a Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

BTS Laptop Utility Program Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Switch Terminal Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Test Set Terminal Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Other Data Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Test Results Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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Test Set Screen Capture Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Demo (Demonstration) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Selecting the DEMO Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Selecting Demo Mode Using the Control Parameter . . . . . .108

Exiting the Demo Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Specifications (Pass/Fail Limits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Testing without MSC Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Using a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Initializing a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Troubleshooting PC Card Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Troubleshooting

Error Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Troubleshooting the Test Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Errors When Loading and Running the Test Software . . . . . . 122

Communication Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Errors When First Setting Up or Connecting to MSC . . . . . 123

Communication Errors During Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Troubleshooting Checks for Communication Problems . . . . 124

Errors While Attempting Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Acronyms 127

Acronyms and Meanings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

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Preface

Preface

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In this Manual

This manual consists of the following parts:

Chapter 1, “Product Description,” on page 11.

This chapter provides a general description of the Agilent Technologies E6385A
Lucent CDMA Base Station Test Software.

Chapter 2, “Installation,” on page 21.

This chapter provides information on loading and running the Test Software,
connecting the equipment, and configuring the Test Set and Test Software.

Chapter 3, “Connections,” on page 45.

This chapter provides information on connecting the Test Set to the Base Station and
other equipment.

Chapter 4, “Performing Tests,” on page 51.

This chapter provides procedures for running the Test Software tests and utilities,
and descriptions of the individual tests and utilities.

Chapter 5, “Reference,” on page 87.

This chapter provides operational details that are not covered elsewhere in this
manual. Topics are arranged alphabetically for quick and easy reference.

Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” on page 119.

This chapter provides information on possible remedies in the event of operational
problems.

Appendix A, “Acronyms,” on page 127.

This appendix provides a list of acronyms and the associated meanings to assist in
efficient Test Software operation.

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Conventions Used

Special presentations of text in this manual reflect the appearance of the referenced
item. Examples of these special presentations are:

Menu – A Test Set front panel key.
Pause/Continue (Reset) – A Test Set front panel shift function key. The key name in

parentheses is the title of the shift function. Press the
access the shift function.

Procedure: – Characters that appear on the Test Set display.

k1 (Run Test) – A USER key in the key column next to the display. The words in

parentheses are displayed on the screen.

Title – Titles of documentation are printed in italics.

Test Set – Refers to the Agilent Technologies 8935 Series E6380A CDMA Base Station
Test Se t.

Test Software – Refers to the Agilent Technologies E6385A Lucent CDMA Base Station
Test So ftware.

TEST – Refers to the one of the test modules that is part of a test procedure.

PC card – Refers to either the OTP card on which the Test Software is shipped or the
SRAM card that is shipped with the Test Software for storing procedures.

PC card is an industry standard term that refers to two types of information storage
cards. One meets the specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card
International Association (PCMCIA). The other meets the specifications of the Epson
Corporation PC card standard. Agilent Technologies 8935 Series Test Sets use only the
PCMCIA type card.

Shift key then the specified key to

Preface

OTP card – Refers to the type of PC card that is used to store the Test Software.

SRAM card – Refers to the type of PC card that is shipped with the Test Software for
storing procedures.

BTS – Refers to a Base Transceiver Station.

In procedural steps in this manual, the following words are used to describe cursor and
entry actions:

• Select – refers any of three possible actions:

— Positioning the cursor at the appropriate field (inverse v ideo area) and pressing

the knob.

— Making an entry using the DATA ENTRY keys and pressing the knob.

— Making an entry using the DATA ENTRY keys and pressing the

• Enter – means to use the numeric keypad, and the

Enter key or measurement units

Enter key.

keys to make entries to fields. In some procedures, the word “enter” is used to
describe the action of entering characters into a field.

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1 Product Description

Product Description

Chapter 1

This chapter contains general information on the Agilent Technologies E6385A Lucent
CDMA Base Station Test Software. Included is a list of required equipment to perform
the tests, plus a look at the basic Test Software flow.

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Product Description

Test Software Overview

Test Software Overview

The Test Software is contained on two One-Time Programmable (OTP) PC cards. One
card is used for CDMA testing, the other for AMPS testing. Separate manuals are
included for CDMA and AMPS testing.

The Test Software is an Agilent Technologies Instrument BASIC (IBASIC) application
used to set up the Test Set for transmitter measurements on CDMA Base Station
equipment. The Test Software runs on the Test Set internal IBASIC controller to allow
you to perform the following tests:

• Transmit Power Calibration

•Pilot Only Test

•Code Domain Tests

• Automated BBA Test

• Spectrum Analyzer

• Code Domain Analyzer

• CDMA Analyzer

• PN Offset Search

• Insertion Loss Measurement

• Return Loss Measurement

• Emission BW & Spurious

Using a PC modem or a telnet connection, the Test Software can control the Base Station
equipment by sending commands to the Mobile Switching Center (MSC). This provides
automated testing to reduce time spent at the site and to greatly improve the
repeatability of measurements.

As tests are run, the Test Software compares the measured results with user-defined
specification limits. These test results may be stored on a personal computer (PC)
(ordinarily a laptop PC).

In addition, the following tests are included as calibration and utilities functions.

• TX Antenna Port Cable Calibration

• TX Test Port Cable Calibration

• TX Test Port Calibration

• PN Offset Search

• Insertion Loss Measurement

• Return Loss Measurement

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Product Description

Test Software Overview

Who should use the Test Software?

If you are installing, commissioning, or maintaining Lucent Technologies’ CDMA cell site
equipment, this Test Software will assist you in performing key tests of transmitter
performance.

Included with the Test Software

Included with the Test Software are the following items:

❏ PC Card (OTP) containing the Agilent Technologies E6385A Lucent CDMA

Base Station Test Software
Agilent Technologies Part Number: E6385-10001

❏ PC Card (OTP) containing the Agilent Technologies E6385A Lucent AMPS

Base Station Test Software
Agilent Technologies Part Number: E6385-10002

❏ Blank 1-Megabyte SRAM PC Card

Agilent Technologies Part Number: 83231A

❏ Two 3.5-inch diskettes containing the BTS Laptop Utility program

Agilent Technologies Part Number: E6385A Opt. K01

❏ One 3.5-inch diskette containing the Sample Frequency Plan

Agilent Technologies Part Number: 5010-1203

❏ Agilent Technologies E6385A Lucent CDMA Base Station Test Software User’s Guide

(this manual)
Agilent Technologies Part Number: E6385-90001

❏ Agilent Technologies E6385A Lucent AMPS Base Station Test Software User’s Guide

Agilent Technologies Part Number: E6385-90002

❏ Software License Agreement

Product Description

Chapter 1

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Product Description

Test Software Operation Overview

Test Software Operation Overview

Figure 1-1 illustrates the basic steps for Test Software operation. After running the Test

Software, you may repeat a test or you may select another test.

Chapter 4, “Performing Tests,” on page 51, provides step-by-step instructions for each of

the tests. If you have questions, refer to Chapter 5, “Reference,” on page 87 for more
information. If you encounter errors, refer to Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” on page 119.

Figure 1-1 Using the Test Software

Chapter 2

Installation

Connection

Troubleshooting

Chapter 6

Chapter 4Chapter 3

Performing

Tests

Chapter 5

Reference

Yes

Run

More

Tests?

No

ExitStart

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Product Description

Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Test equipment and other items required for testing are shown in Figure 1-2 and
described in the following paragraphs.

Test Equipment

The Test Software is written specifically to work with the Agilent Technologies 8935
Series E6380A CDMA Base Station Test Set.

Personal Computer (PC)

The Test Set and Test Software support using a PC to control the site via the MSC. This
allows you to dial up or use a telnet connection to log in to the MSC and enter the
maintenance craft shell as you would ordinarily for other cell site operations. The PC is
connected to the Test Set via the SERIAL 9 port. Most PCs with an available serial port
are compatible with the Test Set.

You must install the BTS Laptop Utility program in the PC, so as to relay commands to
the MSC from Test Set, collect test data, log commands sent between the Test Set and
the MSC, and capture screen images.

Cables and Adapters

Various cables and adapters are required. These may be purchased from Agilent
Technologies or from local sources. See “Accessory Kits” on page 17 for information on

optional accessory kits that supply the necessary cables and adapters to connect the Test
Set to the Base Station equipment.

Product Description

Chapter 1

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Product Description

Required Equipment

Figure 1-2 Required Equipment

Test Equipment Required:

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Agilent Technologies 8935 Series E6380A

CDMA Base Station Test Set

Supplied with the Test Software:

E6385A

Lucent

CDMA Base

Station Test

Software

E6385A

Lucent

AMPS Base

Station Test

Software

You Must Supply:

Laptop PC with Internal Modem

Null Modem Cable to Test Set
5182-4794

Blank 1-Mb
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with battery.

BTS Laptop Utility Program

E6385A Option K01)

(Two diskettes.)

Sample Frequency Plan

(5010-1203)

(One diskette.)

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AMPS Test

Software Manual

(E6385-90002)

Software Manual

CDMA Test

(E6385-90001)

(This manual.)

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Cables to Connect the Base
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Product Description

Optional Equipment

Optional Equipment

Optional test equipment and other optional items are described in the following sections.

GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver

The Test Software supports the Symmetricom 58503A GPS Time and Frequency
Reference Receiver for supplying the timebase signal normally taken from the Base
Station equipment.

When connecting to the Base Station SCT modules as the timing reference, the Test
Software uses the signals out of the modules as though those signals are correctly timed
to GPS time to provide the correct PN offset (see “Test Set to GPS Time and Frequency

Reference Receiver Connections” on page 50). If a problem exists in the Base Station

GPS reference or SCT modules, the Base Station PN offset will likely be incorrect.

Use of the 58503A provides a GPS-referenced timing signal that is independent of the
Base Station. This helps isolate problems associated with the Base Station own GPS
reference equipment and/or SCT module(s). An example of this is an “island cell”, where
the Base Station passes performance tests but does not properly interact with adjacent
cells during handoffs.

Product Description

Accessory Kits

Several kits containing selections of accessories for connecting the Test Set to the Base
Station equipment are available from Agilent Technologies. These are described in the
following three sections.

Agilent Technologies E8300A 8935 Base Station Accessory Kit

The Agilent Technologies E8300A 8935 Base Station Accessory Kit (see Table 1-1)
supplies serial cables, RF cables, and adapters required to connect the Test Set for
testing Base Stations.

.

Table 1-1 E8300A Base Station Accessory Kit Contents

Part Part Number Quantity Use

Cable Assembly,
N(M) to N(M), 10-ft.

Cable Assembly,
SMA(M) to BNC(M), 10-ft.

Cable Assembly,
SMA(M) to N(M), 12-ft.

Cable Assembly,
N(M) to N(M), 2-ft.

08921-61010 1 Connects the Base Station TX Antenna Port

to the Test Set RF IN/OUT port.

08921-61021 2 Connects Base Station Even Second clock

and 19.6608-MHz clock to Test Set.

E8300-61002 1 Connects the Base Station TX Test Port to

the Test Set ANT IN port.

E8300-61005 1 Used as the calibration cable for Insertion

Loss test.

Null Modem Cable Assembly,
DB9(F) to DB9(F), 10-ft.

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5182-4794 1 Connects the PC serial port to the Test Set

SERIAL 9 port.

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Optional Equipment

Table 1-1 E8300A Base Station Accessory Kit Contents

Part Part Number Quantity Use

Attenuator,

0955-0819 2 Used for cable loss calibration routines.

N(M) to N(F), 6-dB

Adapter,
SMA(F) TO N(M)

Adapter,

1250-1250 2 Used for Base Station TX Test Port Cable

calibration, adapts to a Type N attenuator.

1250-0777 1 Used for joining Type N cables

N(F) to N(F)

Adapter,
TNC(M) to N(F)

1250-2361 1 Used for TNC connections on some Base

Stations.

Velcro Cable Wrap 1400-2157 10 Used for securing and organizing cables for

transporting and during testing.

Verification Guide E8300-90001 1 Used as a checklist for connector kit

contents.

Transit Case E8300-61006 1 Organizes and transports connectors and

cables. Includes spaces for Option 001 parts.

Strain Relief Assembly E8300-61004 2 Reduces strain on connectors from cables.

Strain Relief Application Guide E8300-90005 1 Instructions for using strain relief

assemblies.

Agilent Technologies E8300A Option 001 Accessory Kit

The E8300A Option 001 Accessory Kit (see Table 1-2) includes the additional parts that
are required to run all of the Test Set built-in RF Tools routines. The RF Tools routines
are automated measurements used in cell site maintenance (such as antenna sweeps).

Table 1-2 E8300A Option 001 Accessory Kit Contents

Part Part Number Quantity Use

Cable Assembly,
N(M) to N(M), 2-ft.

8120-8687 2 Used to connect the Test Set to the VSWR

bridge.

VSWR Bridge 0955-0829 1 Used to measure return loss

Termination,

1250-2656 1 Used to terminate transmission lines.

50-ohm, N(M)

Termination,
short, N(M)

Resistive Power Splitter,

1250-2655 1 Used to terminate the DUT port of the

VSWR bridge during return loss tests.

0955-0827 1 Divide a signal in two.

2-way

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Optional Equipment

Agilent Technologies E6554A 8935 RF Tools Hardware Accessory Kit

NOTE If you do not purchase the Agilent Technologies E8300A Accessory Kit, you may order

the Agilent Technologies E6554A RF Tools Hardware Accessory Kit to provide all of the
required connectors, cables, and accessories to run the RF Tools tests.

The Agilent Technologies E6554A 8935 RF Tools Hardware Accessory Kit (see Table 1-3)
contains the equipment necessary to run the “Return Loss Measurement” on page 82

and to run the RF Tools ROM programs that reside in the Test Set. Refer to the Agilent
Technologies 8935 CDMA Cellular/PCS Base Station Test Set Reference Guide for more

information about the RF Tools program.

Table 1-3 E6554A 8935 RF Tools Hardware Accessory Kit

Part Part Number Quantity Use

Cable Assembly,
N(M) to N(M), 2-ft.

8120-8687 2 Used to connect the Test Set to the VSWR

bridge.

VSWR Bridge 0955-0829 1 Used to measure return loss

Termination,

1250-2656 1 Used to terminate transmission lines.

50-ohm, N(M)

Termination,
short, N(M)

Resistive Power Splitter,

1250-2655 1 Used to terminate the DUT port of the VSWR

bridge during return loss tests.

0955-0827 1 Divides one signal into two signals.

2-way

Adapter,

1250-0077 2 Connects BNC cables to type N connections.

BNC(M) to N(F)

Attenuator,
N(M) to N(F), 6-dB

0955-0826 2 Used during cable loss, insertion loss, and

return loss tests.

Transit Case E6554-61004 1 Organizes and safely transports kit contents.

Verification Guide E6554-9001 1 Used as a checklist for accessory kit contents.

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Getting Help, Test Software Upgrades, and Training

Getting Help, Test Software Upgrades, and Training

For instrument servicing, see the Agilent Technologies 8935 Series E6380A CDMA Test
Set Assembly Level Repair Guide.

For application assistance, call the Application Hotline [phone], USA and
Canada only).

For information about Test Software upgrades and hands-on training, contact the local
Agilent Technologies sales engineer.

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2 Installation

This chapter describes the processes required to load and run the Test Software, connect
the equipment, and make initial settings to configure the Test Set and the Test Software.

You must complete the procedures in this chapter before attempting measurements with
the Test Software.

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Overview

Overview

The procedures included in this chapter are as follows:

1. “Loading and Running the Test Software” on page 23.

2. “Navigating the Test Software” on page 25

3. “Operating the BTS Laptop Utility Program” on page 27.

NOTE

BTS Laptop Utility program operation requires the use of a personal computer (PC)

(usually a laptop PC). The use of a PC is not an absolute requirement, but the test
examples in Chapter 4, “Performing Tests,” on page 51 use a PC to control the cell
site via the Mobile Switching Center (MSC). The Test Software also supports testing
without PC control. If you elect not to use a PC with the Test System, skip the section
that describes using the BTS Laptop Utility program and refer to “Testing without

MSC Control” on page 117 for a summary of differences when running without the

PC.

4. “Connecting the PC to the Test Set and the MSC” on page 32.

5. “Determining the Test Set to Site Equipment Connections” on page 36.

6. “Configuring the Test Software” on page 38.

7. “Establishing a Connection with the MSC for Testing” on page 43.

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Loading and Running the Test Software

Locate the PC card labeled “Agilent Technologies E6385A Lucent CDMA Base Station
Test Software” and follow the steps outlined in Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-1 Loading and Running the Test Software

Turn the power on. (The power switch

1

is located above the power cord

Wait until the first test

2

screen is displayed
(about 45 seconds).

connection on the right-side panel.)

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- - - -

Menu

Insert the Test Software card.

3

Press

4

Preset.

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Loading and Running the Test Software

Figure 2-2 Loading and Running the Test Software (continued)

Press the SOFTWARE Menu key to display the

5

Lucent CDMA Tests Main Menu screen.

Scroll to Card

7 8

and select it.

Scroll to Select Procedure Locat ion:

6

and select it.

Scroll to Select Procedure Filena me :
and select it.

Scroll to Choices:
and select t he Procedur e name.

DEMO
LCDMA

Scroll to Run Test

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and select it. The Test Software will load.

Loading Time:
First time:

approximately
20 seconds.

After first time:
approximately
8 seconds.

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Navigating the Test Software

After the Test Software has loaded, the Lucent CDMA Tests Main Menu screen will
appear on the Test Set display (see Figure 2-3).

Configuration operations, test utilities, and tests are grouped into sub-menus. Turn and
press the knob to access the desired sub-menu.

Figure 2-3 Lucent CDMA Tests Main Menu Screen

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Main Menu Functions

• Test Configuration – Define test information used by all tests; such as identifying

the timing reference signal source, measurement port selection, number of averages,
Walsh code power units, cable losses, and Base Station TX Test Port coupling factor.

• Base Station Confi gurati on – Enter the specific cell site and Base Station

information that the Test Software requires to control the Base Station when
communicating with the MSC during tests (after configuring the PC and verifying its
operation).

• Calibration/Utilit ies – Access procedures used to ensure optimal calibration of

the Test Set and test cables.

• Test Selections – Access the available tests.

• Serial Port Config uratio n – Access routines used to define the serial port

communication settings for interfacing with the PC serial port.

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Changing Settings and Using USER Keys

See Figure 2-4 for information on settings and USER keys.

Figure 2-4 Settings and USER Keys

Menu Selections

Some Menu selections are entry fields. When one of these is selected, a highlighted area appears
and you may key in a valu e using the DATA keys, or r otate the knob to c hange th e value in the fie ld.
When the desired value is set, press the knob or the Enter key.

k1

k2

k3
k4

USER Keys and Fields

The USER Keys (k1 - k5) correspond to fields 1-5 on
the right side of the test sc reen. These keys a re used for
navigating through menus and for m ak ing s ele cti ons . In

many lower-level menus, a “Return” key is provided to
display the previous sc reen.

k5

Knob

The knob controls the cursor position on the
display and is used sometimes to make
numeric entries. Pressing the knob has the
same effect as pressing the Enter key.

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Operating the BTS Laptop Utility Program

Operating the BTS Laptop Utility Program

The Test Software can control the cell site to perform tests in much less time than would
be required under manual control. In order to control the Base Station, you may use a
PC and modem to dial the MSC directly, or you may use a PC to establish a telnet
connection to the MSC. The BTS Laptop Utility program running on that PC allows the
Test Set to communicate with the MSC through the PC for automatic testing.

NOTE

The method of site control described in this section is optional, but is highly desirable
when possible. If you elect to use other means of controlling the site equipment, some
information about the Base Station is still required. Enter the appropriate information
in the Base Station Configuration Menu screen (see “Base Station Configuration” on

page 41), skip the rest of this chapter, and start testing (see Chapter 4, “Performing
Tests,” on page 51). See also “Testing without MSC Control” on page 117.

If you elect not to control the MSC using a PC, you may skip the rest of this chapter. Note
however, that the procedures in Chapter 4, “Performing Tests,” use a PC for site control.

The BTS Laptop Utility program is shipped with the Test Software on two separate

3.5-inch diskettes. You must install the BTS Laptop Utility program on the PC to
communicate with the MSC. The utility program also provides several other helpful
functions.

The BTS Laptop Utility program provides the following window functions:

• Switch Terminal – A window that: 1) works with the PC internal modem to dial into

the MSC, or with the PC and a telnet connection to the MSC, and 2) displays the
information sent to and from the MSC.

• Test Set Terminal – A window in which you may view commands sent by the Test
Set to the MSC.

• Other Data – This window is not used in CDMA testing.

• Test Results – A window in which automated test results are displayed and may be

saved for later use.

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• Test Set Screen Capture – A window in which to capture screen images and save
each as a bit mapped image. This is very helpful when using the Test Set spectrum
analyzer or when you wish to capture some other screen. Note that IBASIC program

operation must be paused first, by pressing the Pause/Continue key, to print any of

the TESTS screens used for automated testing.

For more information on the windows in the above list, see “BTS Laptop Utility Program

Windows” on page 105. For additional information on using the BTS Laptop Utility

program after installation, refer to the online Help topics included with that program.

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System Requirements for BTS Laptop Utility Program

If the PC does not meet the following minimum system requirements, this could cause
erratic operation and longer test times.

• 166-MHz Pentium Processor

• 16 megabytes of RAM

• Windows® 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 (Intel based)

• Available RS-232 serial port

• Internal modem

Installing the BTS Laptop Utility Program

The BTS Laptop Utility program comes compressed on two install diskettes for easy
setup on the PC. Simply insert the first diskette into the drive, select Start then Run,
then type A:\Setup. The install shield will lead you through the installation process (see

Figure 2-5).

Figure 2-5 Installing the BTS Laptop Utility Program

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Configuring the Test Set and PC Serial Ports for Communication with the Test Set

After installing the BTS Laptop Utility program, you must configure the Test Set and PC
serial ports to communicate with the Test Set.

Configure the serial ports as follows:

Step 1. On the Test Set, determine and record the Test Set SERIAL 9 port data transfer (baud)

rate as follows:

• Load and run the Test Software (see“Loading and Running the Test Software” on

page 23). The Test Software will display the Lucent CDMA Tests Main Menu screen.

• Select the Serial Port Configur ation field. The Test Software will display the
Serial Port Configuration Menu screen.

• Select the Serial 9 Po rt Config uration field. The Test Software will display the
Serial 9 Port Configuration Menu screen.

• Select and set the following Serial 9 Port Configuration Menu fields as appropriate
for operation with the BTS Laptop Utility program.

NOTE

NOTE

— Baud Rate – Select the field and then select a value from the drop-down C hoices:

list to match the Baud Rate setting in the BTS Laptop Utility program Preferences,
Comm Port Setup drop-down window. The default value is 9600. However, the Test
Software will operate more quickly at 19200, so it is recommended that you change
the value to 19200.

IMPORTANT: If you select a baud rate greater than 19200, the PC must remain

connected to the Test Set or the Test Set will not operate properly, and might
appear to be locked up.

— Data Length – Select the field and select 8 from the drop-down Cho ices: list.
— Parity – Select the field and select None from the drop-down Choices: list.

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— Stop Length – Select the field and select 1 from the drop-down Cho ices: list.
— Flow Control – The default is None. If it is not set to the default, select the field and

select None from the drop-down Choices: list.

For optimum performance, use the following settings for Flow Control:

For baud rates ≤ 19200, Flow Control should be set to None.
For baud rates >19200, Flow Control should be set to Hardware.

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Step 2. On the PC, determine and record the PC serial COM port designation (for example,

COM1) from the Windows Device Manager Ports (COM & LPT) selection.

Step 3. On the PC, invoke the BTS Utility program. The BTS Utility program tool bar will

appear on the PC display.

Step 4. Select SW, TS, OD, or TR (any one will do) from the BTS Laptop Utility program tool

bar.

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Step 5. Select Preferences, then Comm Port Setup.

Step 6. On the Comm Port Setup drop-down window, in the Test Set - Port list, select the port

that the PC will use to communicate with the Test Set, as determined in Step 2.

Step 7. On the Comm Port Setup drop-down menu, in the Test Set - Baud Rate list, select

the data transfer rate at which the PC will communicate with the Test Set, as
determined in Step 1. This value will not automatically adjust during the session. The
recommended baud rate for the Test Set is 19200.

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Configuring the PC to Communicate with the MSC

After installing the BTS Laptop Utility program, if you are using the utility program to
communicate with the MSC, you must configure the PC to do so. This may be done in
either of two ways: 1) by using modem to dial the MSC directly, or 2) by using a telnet
connection. The telent connection may be either a dial-up Internet connection, or a direct
Internet connection. The dial-up Internet connection would use the PC modem; the
direct Internet connection would use a PC LAN (the most common of which is ethernet).

Modem Connection

If you elect to use a modem connection, configure the MSC connection as follows:

Step 1. On the PC, determine and record the PC modem port COM designation (for example,

COM2) from the Windows Device Manager Modem selection.

Step 2. On the PC, invoke the BTS Laptop Utility program. The BTS Laptop Utility program

tool bar will appear on the PC display.

Step 3. Select SW, TS, OD, or TR (any one will do) from the BTS Laptop Utility program tool

bar.

Step 4. Select Preferences, then Comm Port Setup.

Step 5. On the Comm Port Setup drop-down menu, in the Switch - Port list, select the PC

COM port assigned to the PC modem, as determined in Step 1.

If the modem port is already in use, the Test Software will display a message stating that
a device already has control of that port. The most common cause is a communication
program running in the PC background. Close the other program and reselect the
required COM port.

Step 6. On the Comm Port Setup drop-down menu, in the Switch - Baud Rate list, select the

data transfer rate at which the PC will communicate with the modem. Note that this is
not the rate at which the modem will communicate with the MSC. Most modems
negotiate at the start of the session with the modem on the other end of the line for the
best data transfer rate. A typical setting is 57600.

Telnet Connection

If you elect to use a telnet connection, configure the MSC connection as follows:

Step 1. On the PC, invoke the BTS Laptop Utility program. The BTS Laptop Utility program

tool bar will appear on the PC display.

Step 2. Select SW, TS, OD, or TR (any one will do) from the BTS Laptop Utility program tool

bar.

Step 3. Select Preferences, then Comm Port Setup.

Step 4. On the Comm Port Setup drop-down menu, in the Switch - Port list, select Telnet.

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Step 5. On the Comm Port Setup drop-down menu, the Switch - Baud Rate list is not active

for a telnet connection. Make no selection.

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