Agilent Technologies E6474A User Manual
Agilent E6474A
Wireless Network
Optimization Platform
User’s Guide
Agilent Technologies
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E6474-90090
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16 July 2009
Agilent E6474A, Release 14.0 or later
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of Microsoft Corporation.
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Motorola, Inc.
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Forum. “WiMAX Forum” is a registered
trademark of the WiMAX Forum.
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2 Agilent E6474A User’s Guide
Welcome to Agilent E6474A Wireless Network Optimization Platform
Thank you for choosing Agilent Technologies. In this User’s
Guide, you will find the instructions you need to set up the
hardware and begin using the software to take
measurements.
About this guide
This guide contains installation and operating instructions
for the Agilent E6474A Wireless Network Optimization
Platform software.
See this chapter For this information
1 Get Ready A list of tasks to perform before you get started.
2 Install the Software Instructions for installing the E6474A software.
3 Set Up Your System Setup instructions and cable connections for each
component of your systems.
4 Use Your System • Powering up systems.
• Starting and using the software.
5 Get Results Fast • Using the online training demonstrations.
• Accessing and using online help.
6 Getting Assistance, If
You N e ed I t
• Getting telephone support.
• Frequently asked questions.
• Returning systems for service.
• Solving problems.
• Contacting customer support.
• Updating E645xC receiver firmware.
Additional information
This guide is designed to provide you with a smooth,
successful installation and setup. In addition to this guide,
the online help provides information on the user interface,
views, system panels and configuration, as well as in- depth
information about how to use the E6474A software. The
software also contains over two hours of video training
material that helps you get the most from the application.
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Contents
About this guide 3
1 Get Ready 11
Unpacking your boxes 11
Before installing the software 12
2 Installing the Software 13
What is on the CD 14
Install the E6474A software 15
Install Analysis Reporter software 17
Verifying your software installation 19
Support & Software Update Service (SUS) Registration
Procedure 20
Registration process 21
Add an additional contact person 24
3 Set Up Your System 27
Phones 28
Overview 28
Phone connection using a USB port 28
Phone connection using direct serial (RS-232) port 28
Agilent Digital Receivers 29
Overview 29
Connecting a single W1314A receiver 30
Connecting multiple W1314A receivers 30
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Power Distribution Module (PDM) for the W1314A
Receivers 32
Using a Combiner antenna connection (Agilent W1314A) 33
Connecting a single E645xC receiver 34
Connecting multiple E645xC receivers 35
Pulse trigger E645xC receivers 37
GPS 39
Overview 39
Agilent digital receiver internal GPS 39
Agilent digital receiver external GPS 39
Indoor positioning 43
Batteries 44
Checking the remaining charge 44
Charging the battery 45
Safe handling and disposal 45
Indoor Setup 47
Overview 47
Setting up the timing module 47
How to switch batteries during calibration 51
Cable connections for indoor hardware 51
Cable routing through the shoulder straps 54
How to reset the 1PP2S output on the timing module 56
License Manager 58
Introduction 58
For more information 59
4 Use Your System 61
Tur n i n g t he po w er on 62
Battery charging 62
Starting the software 63
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To start the software 63
Using the software 64
Overview 64
Introduction - Starting the application 65
Creating a new project 65
Creating a new file 67
To u r o f t he Us e r I n te rf a c e 69
Adding Hardware 71
Tour of Data Items 79
The Sequencer 81
Views 84
Mapping 89
How to add and configure an indoor map 98
Collecting Data 101
Events 104
Sharing Projects and Data 111
5 Get Results Fast 119
Using the Online Training 120
To open a training topic 120
Online Help 121
Accessing Online Help 121
To s ea r ch t he h e lp 121
Documentation Library 122
6 Getting Assistance, If You Need It 123
Troubleshooting your E6474A system 124
Device communication problems 124
Setting an iDEN phone’s baud rate 125
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Toshiba phone power-up issues 125
Online Frequently Asked Questions 127
Updating Receiver Firmware 128
Replacement firmware security key 130
Contacting Customer Support 131
Technical telephone assistance 131
Numbers to call 131
Returning the System for Service 132
Warranty repair 132
Preparing the system for shipping 133
A Safety and Regulatory Information 135
Warning and caution notices 135
General safety considerations 135
Installation, Use, and Storage 136
Signal and input power 137
Symbols 137
Declaration of Conformity - Agilent E64xx RF Receivers 139
Declaration of Conformity - Agilent W1314A Receivers 140
B Connection Panels and LED Indicators 141
Agilent W1314A Receivers 142
E645xC Receiver 143
Trimble Placer GPS 455DR 144
Fei-Zypher Timing Module 145
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C Specifications 147
Computer Hardware and Software Requirements 148
Battery Specifications (W1314A-070) 149
Charger specifications 150
Battery disposal 150
Power cable 150
Receiver Specifications 151
W1314A receiver specifications 152
E6450C CDMA PCS 1.9 GHz receiver specifications 154
E6451C GSM900 receiver specifications 156
E6452C CDMA/TDMA cellular band receiver
specifications 158
E6457C Japan CDMA cellular band receiver
specifications 160
E6453C GSM1800 and Korean CDMA band receiver
specifications 162
E6454C 1.9 GHz CDMA/GSM1900 receiver specifications 164
E6455C 2.1 GHz W-CDMA/UMTS/cdma2000 receiver
specifications 166
E6456C 1.9 GHz W-CDMA/UMTS/cdma2000 receiver
specifications 168
E6458C GSM 850 receiver specifications 170
E6458C-100 GSM/UMTS 850 and PCS 1900 receiver
specifications 172
E7456C iDEN/CDMA RF receiver specifications 174
W1314A Antenna Specifications 176
Phone Support 177
Options and Part Numbers 178
W1314A replacement parts list 178
Antenna kit part numbers 178
Agilent E645xC receivers 179
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Hardware included with E6474A software licenses 180
D Permanent In-Vehicle Hardware Installation 181
In-Vehicle Installation Guidelines 181
Recommended Tools 183
Installation Overview 183
Installing the Mounting Plate 184
Attaching the Receiver to the Mounting Plate 185
Installing the PDM in the Vehicle 186
Mounting the E645x receiver 189
Antenna Installation 190
Installation guidelines 190
1 Index 191
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User’s Guide
1
Get Ready
Unpacking your boxes
The Agilent E6474A system is a modular system so your
delivery may arrive as a collection of boxes. Carefully
unpack each box and locate the following items:
• License key(s).
• Installation CD.
• License documents.
• Order details (order number, packing list).
Do not connect any hardware at this stage.
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1 Get Ready
Before installing the software
Once you have identified your delivered items and before
connecting any hardware or installing any software, check
you have these items:
• A PC that meets the minimum requirements (refer to
“Computer Hardware and Software Requirements" on
page 148).
• Agilent E6474A installation CD.
• A valid license key
• Fully charged phone batteries (Refer to “Phones" on
page 28).
If you are unclear about any items you have received, please
contact us as soon as possible. Refer to Phone support
“Contacting Customer Support" on page 131.
1
.
1 If you have purchased the software licensing option, then you must have access
to your companies software license server (IP address). Refer to “License
Manager" on page 58.
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2
Installing the Software
What you’ll find in this chapter
To d o t hi s See this
Find out what’s on the CD. “What is on the CD" on page 14.
Install the E6474A system software. “Install the E6474A software" on
page 15.
Install Analysis Reporter “Install Analysis Reporter
software" on page 17
Verify your installation. “Verifying your software
installation" on page 19.
Support & Software Update Service
(SUS) Registration Procedure
Do not connect any hardware at this stage.
Refer to “Set Up Your System" on page 27 for more information on
hardware configuration.
“Support & Software Update Service
(SUS) Registration Procedure" on
page 20.
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NOTE
What is on the CD
The Agilent E6474A software CD includes:
• Release Notes
• The E6474A application software
• The Agilent E6474A Analysis Reporter software
• Default project files and views
After installation of the main Agilent E6474A software the
following items are added to your PC:
• The E6474A application software
• Folders containing hardware drivers
• Default projects and views
• All documentation, including help and training files
It is recommended that you read the Release Notes before you install the
software.
The Release Notes include information that may not appear in this guide.
It also lists all the new features and enhancements made since the last
released version.
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Install the E6474A software
NOTE
CAUTION
CAUTION
Version 11.0 onwards of the Agilent E6474A software requires Software
and Support Update Service (SUS) Licenses. Data logging can not be
performed without a valid SUS license.
For reliable operation of the Agilent E6474A application it is
recommended that you defragment your hard-drive before installation.
The Agilent E6474A application can integrate with many external
devices which provide large amounts of data, therefore efficient disk
access is important for optimal performance.
Vista OS - It is recommended that you switch off the User Account
Control option to enable all the features of the E6474A application.
Installing the Software 2
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Follow these steps.
Do This Notes
1Insert the Agilent E6474A CD. This CD contains the required
software device drivers.
2 Your system may have autostart or go to
the Start button, click Run and type D:\
setup (where D is your CD drive).
3 Follow the installation instructions.
4 Select the Agilent E6474A-X installation
option.
The installation dialog box
appears. Refer to Figure 1.
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NOTE
Do This Notes
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Figure 1 Select Agilent E6474A-X Application to install this
application
At the end of the installation process you have the option to
review the release notes.
The Release Notes include information that may not appear in this guide.
It also lists all the new features and enhancements made since the last
released version.
Install Analysis Reporter software
The Analysis Reporter (Agilent E6474A-758) option is a
simple to use post- processing report tool. You must have
purchased the E6474A- 758 option to run this software.
Follow these steps.
Do This Notes
1Insert the Agilent E6474A CD. This CD contains the required
Installing the Software 2
software device drivers.
2 Your system may have autostart or go to
the Start button, click Run and type D:\
setup (where D is your CD drive).
3 Follow the installation instructions If you have a previous version
4 Select the Analysis Reporter installation
option
The installation dialog box
appears.
installed on your PC your will be
prompted to over-write it with
the newer version.
See below, Figure 2 on page 18.
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Do This Notes
Figure 2 Select Analysis Reporter to install this application
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Verifying your software installation
Once you have installed the E6474A software you can verify
the installation using the following method.
An option will appear in your program listing.
Select Start > All Programs > Agilent Wireless Solutions
> E6474A- X and you should see a new program group and
items added to your program listing. Refer to Figure 3.
Figure 3 Menu item options after installation
Start the software and check your license options
Installing the Software 2
Do the following.
Do this Notes
1 Attach your USB license dongle to
your PC or obtain a valid license
from your license server, if
applicable.
2 Select Start > All Programs >
Agilent Wireless Solutions >
E6474A-X > E6474A-X.
3 Select Help > About E6474A-X The About E6474A dialog box appears.
4 Confirm you have the version of
software you ordered.
5 Select the License Info button The License Information dialog box
6 Confirm the license descriptions
match your ordered license
options.
This also applies to parallel license
dongles. Your PC should automatically
detect the USB license dongle. Refer to
“License Manager" on page 58.
The E6474A software starts. Refer to
“License Manager" on page 58.
appears.
If no license descriptions appear in this
dialog box, check that you have properly
connected a valid license dongle.
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Support & Software Update Service (SUS) Registration Procedure
This section outlines the procedure for registering your SUS
agreement. If you have any questions about this process,
please contact the support team at:
wsp_support@agilent.com
What is in your SUS order
Your SUS order should include the following items and
information:
• The SUS order option, refer to the list below:
One year standard SUS 060
One year corporate SUS (for greater than 50 systems) 061
One year Tech Tool SUS 062
3 Years Drive Test SUS -Support and Software Update Service 063
3 Year Corporate SUS (for greater than 50 systems) 064
3 Years Drive Test Tech Tool SUS - Support & Software Update Service 065
5 Years Drive Test SUS - Support & Software Update Service 066
5 Years Drive Test Corporate SUS - Support & Software Update Service 067
5 Years Drive Test Tech Tool SUS - Support & Software Update Service 068
• The order includes a dongle with a valid SUS Basic or
SUS Tech Tool license (6 months, 1 year, 3 years or
5years).
• An entitlement certificate (This may not have been issued
if the SUS license was provided as a demo or trial license
prior to September 2007). The certificate provides
instructions and how to register.
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Registration process
The following procedure outlines the procedure for
registering your SUS license. The benefits and features of
registration are provided at the end of this section (refer to
“Benefits of SUS registration" on page 24).
1 Go to http://www.agilent.com/comms/softwaremanager
(refer to Figure 4)
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Figure 4 Initial start-up screen
2 Select the “Click here to begin” link.
3 Select the “First time user? Click here” link. This takes
you to the first stage of the registration process (refer to
Figure 5).
Figure 5 Login - first time user
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4 Enter a valid e- mail address and password (refer to
Figure 6) and select next.
Figure 6 Registration part 1 of 3
5 Enter your order number and certificate number. These
numbers can be found at the top of the SUS license
document (refer to Figure 7) and select next.
Figure 7 Registration part 2 of 3
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6 You are shown the details of your SUS license agreement.
Check the details are correct and then select “Complete”
to finish the registration process (refer to Figure 8).
Figure 8 Registration part 3 of 3
To ensure you get the best support from Agilent it is
important that we have accurate and up to date contact
details for your company. Once you have registered you are
taken to the Agilent Software Manager home page. Follow
this procedure to complete your contact details:
1 Select the “Manage my profile” link (refer to Figure 9).
Figure 9 Manage my profile link
2 Enter your contact details. Please complete as much of
the form as possible so that we can ensure we get in
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touch with the right person in your company (refer to
Figure 10).
Figure 10 Edit your user profile form
3 Select “Save” when you have completed the form.
Add an additional contact person
To ensure you get the best support from Agilent it is
important that we have a secondary contact person in your
company. Having another person to contact means that you
will not missing any important updates or information if the
primary contact is not available.
To add a secondary contact in your company to the same
license agreement, follow the procedure used for first- time
registration, using the same agreement number and order
number but this time enter the second contact person’s
details
Benefits of SUS registration
Registration is important so you can get the most from their
SUS license. The registration process entitles you to:
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• You can change your contact profile, including password
changes.
• You have access to the latest software downloads and
updates.
• Tracking of SUS licences and orders.
• Quicker and easier access to the support team which
leads to quicker resolution of any outstanding issues or
questions you may have.
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User’s Guide
3
Set Up Your System
What you’ll find in this chapter
To d o t hi s See this
How to connect phones “Phones" on page 28
How to connect receivers “Agilent Digital Receivers" on
page 29
Information about batteries “Batteries" on page 44
How to set up and configure an
indoor system
How to use the License Manager
software
Do not connect hardware until you have installed the Agilent E6474A
software. Refer to “Install the E6474A software" on page 15.
“Indoor Setup" on page 47
“License Manager" on page 58
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NOTE
Phones
Overview
Phone connection using a USB port
The Agilent E6474A system supports a wide range of phones
and data communication devices. A list of the currently
supported phones can be found in the documentation
library. To access this list open the E6474A software and
select Help > Library.
Phones can be connected to your system using the following
methods:
Phone battery charging and audio monitoring are not supported with direct
connect phones.
Most phones can be connected to your system using USB
interface cables.
The USB drivers used by these phones may require custom
installation processes. Follow the phone manufacturer’s
instructions for configuring USB phone connections. It is
recommended that you read the phone manufacturer’s
instruction before you connect any devices to your laptop.
Phone connection using direct serial (RS-232) port
Depending on the type of phone you wish to connect to your
laptop, it may be possible to connect the phone directly to
your laptop serial (RS- 232) port.
Refer to the phone manufacturer’s instructions before
connecting a phone.
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Agilent Digital Receivers
NOTE
Overview
Set Up Your System 3
Agilent manufactures a range of digital RF receivers that
cover most technologies. All receivers are supplied with an
internal GPS systems. For technical details of the available
receivers, refer to “Receiver Specifications" on page 151.
Receivers can be connected and configured using the
following methods:
Receiver configuration
Connecting a single W1314A receiver page 30
Connecting multiple W1314A receivers page 30
Using the power distribution module (PDM) (W1314A) page 32
Using the Diplexer antenna connector (W1314A) page 33
Connecting a single E645xC receiver page 34
Connecting multiple E645xC receivers page 35
Pulse trigger the E645xC receivers page 37
For details on how to upgrade the Agilent receiver firmware, refer to
“Updating Receiver Firmware" on page 128.
Refer to
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3 Set Up Your System
RF IN
W1314A-120
Quad Band Receiver
9-34VDC
18W TYP
48W MAX
GPS
ANT.
GPS
1PPS
TEMP
STAT
450-496, 921-962 MHz
1800-1885, 2100-2180 MHz
+10 dBm (10 mW) MAX
20 VDC MAX
!
GPS
antenna
Master USB
to computer
BNC connector
for 1 pulse per
second (optional)
Power
cable
Cable
retainer
Type-N to TNC
adapter for RF
antenna connection
Laptop
Receiver
Connecting a single W1314A receiver
A standard configuration for a single receiver includes the
following cables and connections. Refer to Figure 11.
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Figure 11 Cabling a single receiver
Connecting multiple W1314A receivers
A standard configuration for daisy chained receivers
includes the following cables. Refer to Figure 12 on page 31.
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