Agilent Technologies E6474A User Manual

Agilent E6474A
Wireless Network Optimization Platform
User’s Guide
Agilent Technologies
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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 setup 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, as well as instructions for using the Agilent E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub.
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 the software.
5 Get Results Fast Using the Quick Basics to get started learning to
use the E6474A.
Accessing and using online help.
6 Get Assistance, If You Need It
Appendix A, “Safety
and Regulatory Information”
Appendix B,
“Connection Panels and LED Indicators”
Getting telephone support.
Frequently asked questions.
Returning systems for service.
Solving problems.
Contacting customer support.
Updating E645xx receiver firmware.
Information to help you to use your system safely
A quick reference for the panel connectors and LED indicators of the E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub, E645x receiver, the GPS/DR Navigation unit, and the Trimble Placer 455DR.
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See this chapter For this information
Appendix C, “System
Information”
Appendix D,
“Permanent In-Vehicle Hardware Installation”
“Index” Key word index helps you find information quickly
System specifications, including software and hardware options, and part numbers.
Recommendations for installing components connected to your vehicle.
Information you need
This guide is one member of a comprehensive documentation set for the Agilent E6474A. It is designed to provide you with a smooth, successful installation and set-up. In addition to this guide, the documentation set includes:
E6474A Quick Basics—online tutorial that provides interactive training on how to use the system.
Getting Started Poster—helps you quickly set up the hardware. You’ll find that the steps on the poster correspond directly to the chapters in this book, making it easy to know where to go for more information.
Online help—provides context-sensitive information for entries in each of the views within the software, as well as in-depth information about the use of the E6474A software.
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Contents
1Get Ready 13
2 Installing the Software 15
3 Set Up Your System 25
About this guide 3
Unpacking your boxes 13 Before installing the software 14
What is on the CD 16 Install the E6474A software. 17 Install Analysis Reporter software 18 Install Adobe Reader software 19 Uninstalling the Walkabout or VoicePrint software 21 Verifying your software installation 22
Overview 25
E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub 26
How to connect the E6473B hub 27 How to power your E6473B hub 28 How to connect a license key dongle to the E6473B hub 31 How to connect other devices to the E6473B hub 31 Connecting two direct connect hub systems 32 Verifying E6473B hub installation 32
Phones 36
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Overview 36 Phone connection using direct serial port 36 Phone connection using PCMCIA (PC Card) 37 Phone connection using the E6473B hub 37 Phone connection using a USB port 39 External antennas 39
Agilent Digital Receivers 40
Overview 40 Connect directly to your laptop 41 Connect to the E6473B hub 42 Connect two receivers to your in-vehicle E6473B hub 42 Connect multiple receivers 44 Pulse trigger the receiver 45
GPS and GPS/DR 47
Overview 47 Agilent digital receiver internal GPS 47 Agilent digital receiver external GPS 47 External GPS using the E6473B hub 51 Agilent GPS/DR navigator 51 Gyro positioning 53 Indoor positioning 54
Batteries 55
Checking the remaining charge 55 Charging the battery 55 Safe handling and disposal 56
Indoor Setup 58
Overview 58 Portable system cable connections 58 Portable digital receiver system 61 Portable dual E645xx receiver system 64
License Manager 72
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Introduction 72 For more information 72
4 Use Your System 73
Overview 73
Turning the power on 74
Battery charging 74 E6473B high speed direct connect hub 74 Agilent direct connect GPS/DR 75
Starting the software 77
To start the software 77
Creating a new project 79
To create a new plan 80
Identifying devices 81
Identify devices 82 Enabling the devices 83
Configuring devices and views 84
To configure a device 84 To configure measurement views 85
File types and locations 87
Configuring and creating a data project 88
Generic data devices 88
Configuring and creating a WAMS project (Option 740) 92
To start the WAMS interface 92 To configure a WAMS sequence 92
5 Get results fast 93
Using Quick Basics — the Online Tutorial 94
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To run the tutorial 95 After the Tutorial 95
Online Help 96
Accessing Online Help 96 Using Online Help 98
6 Get Assistance, if You Need It 101
Troubleshooting your E6474A system 102
Device communication problems 102 Setting an iDEN phone’s baud rate 103 Changing a Sagem phone’s operating mode 103 Toshiba phone power-up issues 104
Verifying your System 106
Test 1 - Receiver testing using a signal generator 106 Test 2 - Receiver testing by measuring a known channel 112 Test 3 - Receiver testing by measuring the noise floor 114 Test 4 - GPS receiver testing 116 Test 5 - Phone testing using a test call 117
Online Frequently Asked Questions 119
Updating E645xx Receiver Firmware 120
Replacement firmware security key 122
Contacting Customer Support 123
Technical telephone assistance 123 Numbers to call 123
Returning the System for Service 124
Warranty repair 124 Preparing the system for shipping 125
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A Safety and Regulatory Information 127
Warning and caution notices 127 General safety considerations 127 Installation, Use, and Storage 128 Signal and input power 129 Symbols 129
Declaration of Conformity - Analog and Digital Cellular RF
Receivers 131
Declaration of Conformity - Agilent Direct Connect Hub 132
B Connection Panels and LED Indicators 133
E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub 134
E645xx Receiver 136
Agilent High Speed Direct Connect GPS/DR Navigation 137
Trimble Placer GPS 455DR 139
C System Information 141
Computer Hardware and Software Requirements 142
Battery Specifications (part of E6473B, options 022, 023, and
024) 143 Charger specifications (part of E6473B Options 022, 023, and
024) 143 Battery disposal 143 Power cable 144
E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub Specifications 145
Receiver Specifications 146
E6450C CDMA/TDMA PCS 1.9 GHz receiver specifications 146
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E6451A/E6451C GSM900 receiver specifications 148 E6452C CDMA/TDMA cellular band receiver
specifications 150
E6452A Option 002/E6457C Japan cellular band receiver
specifications 152
E6453C GSM1800 and Korean CDMA band receiver
specifications 154 E6454C 1.9 GHz CDMA/GSM1900 receiver specifications 156 E6455C 2.1 GHz W-CDMA/UMTS/cdma2000 receiver
specifications 158 E6456C 1.9 GHz W-CDMA/UMTS/cdma2000 receiver
specifications 160 E6458C GSM 850 receiver specifications 162 E7456C iDEN/CDMA RF receiver specifications 164
Phone Support 166
Options and Part Numbers 167
Cable part numbers 167 E6473B phone interface cable options 167 Antenna kit part numbers 168 Agilent receivers 169 Hardware included with E6474A software licenses 169
D Permanent In-Vehicle Hardware Installation 171
Installation Guidelines 172
Direct Connect Hub Installation 174
Mounting the E645x receiver 174
Antenna Installation 175
Installation guidelines 175 GPS antenna 175 Cellular antennas 176 Computer mount installation 176
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Cable Installation 177
Phone extender cables 177 USB data cable 177 Main power cable 177 Power cable connections to the vehicle 178 Ignition sense lead 178 Connecting the ignition sense lead to the fuse block 178 Connecting the ignition sense lead to a switched 12 Volt
lead 179 Speed Pulse Cable 179
1 Index 181
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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).
Getting Started Poster.
NOTE
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 142
Agilent E6474A installation CD
A valid license key
A valid SIM phone card
Fully charged phone batteries
If you are unclear about any items you have received, please contact us as soon as possible. Refer to “Contacting Customer
Support" on page 123.
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What you’ll find in this chapter

To d o th is See this
Find out what’s on the CD “What is on the CD" on page 16
Install the E6474A system software. “Install the E6474A software." on
page 17.
NOTE
NOTE
Install the E6474A Option 758 Analysis Reporter software.
Install the Adobe Reader software. “Install Adobe Reader software" on
Uninstalling Walkabout or VoicePrint software.
Verify your installation. “Verifying your software
Do not connect any hardware at this stage.
Refer to “Set Up Your System" on page 25 for more information on hardware configuration.
If you have Walkabout or VoicePrint software on your PC, it must be removed before installing Agilent E6474A software.
Refer to “Uninstalling the Walkabout or VoicePrint software" on page 21.
“Install Analysis Reporter software" on page 18.
page 19.
“Uninstalling the Walkabout or VoicePrint software" on page 21.
installation" on page 22.
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What is on the CD

The Agilent E6474A software CD includes:
Release Notes
The main E6474A measurement software
Analysis Reporter - post-processing software (option 758)
Adobe Reader software
E6473B, Socket I/O, and phone hardware drivers
Default plan and demo files for most technologies
After installation of the main Agilent E6474A software the following items are added to your PC:
The main E6474A measurement software
Folders containing hardware drivers
Default plan and demo files (only if the custom install has
been used)
All documentation, including help files and a quick start tutorial
NOTE
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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.

Install the E6474A software.

Follow these steps.
Do This Notes
1 Insert 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).
The installation dialog box appears (see below).
Select this option
3 Select View and read the E6474A Release
Notes before installing.
4 Select Install next to the E6474A Wireless
Network Measurement Software option.
5 Follow the installation instructions Select the Cus tom I nstall option
These notes provide additional information that may not be covered in this guide.
Before selecting this option you can find out more by clicking the
information button.
if you wish to install sample default plan and demo files.
Once the installation has completed you are returned to the installation dialog box.
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Install Analysis Reporter software

The Analysis Reporter (Agilent E6474A-758) option is a simple-to-use post-processing report tool. It quickly generates network performance overview and detailed network analysis reports.
Follow these steps.
Do This Notes
1 Insert 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 Select Install next to the E6474A Option
758 Analysis Reporter option.
4 Follow the installation instructions If you have a previous version of
Select this option
The installation dialog box appears (see below).
Before selecting this option you can find out more by clicking the
information button.
Analysis Reporter installed on your PC your will be prompted to over-write with the newer version.
Once the installation has completed you are returned to the installation dialog box.
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Install Adobe Reader software

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NOTE
If you already have this software installed on your PC, you do not need to install the Adobe Reader software.
All the documentation supplied with your system is also available in PDF (Portable Document Format) for online viewing. All these documents can be viewed once the main E6474A software has been installed.

To v ie w do cu m ent s:

1 Start the E6474A software.
2 Select Help > Library.
To read the supplied documents you need to have the Adobe Reader software installed on your PC.

To install the Adobe Reader software.

Do This Notes
1 Insert 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).
Select this option
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The installation dialog box appears (see below).
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Do This Notes
3 Select Install next to the Adobe Reader
software option.
4 Follow the installation instructions You may need to restart your PC
Before selecting this option you can find out more by clicking the
information button.
once the installation has completed.
Once the installation has completed you are returned to the installation dialog box.
If you have installed the options you require, select (Quit) to close the installation screen.
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Uninstalling the Walkabout or VoicePrint software

It is recommended that you uninstall existing Walkabout, or VoicePrint software prior to installing E6474A software.

Uninstalling Existing Software

Follow these steps:
Do this Notes
1 Select Start button.
2 Select Settings > Control Panel.
3 Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
4 Select Walkabout or VoicePrint.
5 Click Yes to begin the uninstallation process.
6 When the uninstallation is completed, restart your
PC.
Installing the Software 2
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Verifying your software installation

Once you have installed the E6474A software you can verify the installation using the following methods.

An option will appear in your program listing.

Select Start > Programs > Agilent Wireless Solutions >E6474A and you should see a new program group and items added to your program listing. Refer to Figure 1.
Figure 1 Menu item options after installation

Start the software and check you license options

Do the following.
Do this Notes
1 Attach your USB license dongle to
your PC.
2 Select Start > Programs >
Agilent Wireless Solutions > E6474A > E6474A.
3 Select Help > About E6474A... 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
This also applies to parallel license dongles. Your PC should automatically detect the USB license dongle.
The E6474A software starts.
appears.
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Do this Notes
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6 Confirm the license descriptions
match your ordered license options.
If no license descriptions appear in this dialog box, check that you have properly connected a valid license dongle.
Ordered license options can provide a range of measurement features. When you view the license descriptions, you will see more features listed than the options you ordered.
If you are having problems with installing the software or verifying its operation, refer to “Get Assistance, if You Need
It" on page 101.
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Overview 25 E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub 26 Phones 36 Agilent Digital Receivers 40 GPS and GPS/DR 47 Batteries 55 Indoor Setup 58 License Manager 72

Overview

NOTE
This chapter explains how to configure and set up each type of hardware that forms part of your E6474A system.
Do not connect hardware until you installed the Agilent E6474A software. Refer to “Installing the Software" on page 15.
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E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub

The E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub expands the serial communication capabilities of your computer. The computer and hub communicate via the Universal Serial Bus (USB). The hub converts the USB to six serial (COM) ports, which are in turn connected to the devices.
Up to two phones and two Agilent digital receivers can be connected to the hub. It also provides power to all devices, phone battery charging, phone audio monitoring, and a serial port for a GPS receiver or GPS/DR navigator.
In this section you can find:
To do this Refer to
How to connect your E6473B hub. page 27
How to power your E6473B hub. page 28
How to connect a License key dongle. page 31
How to connect other devices to the E6473B hub. page 31
How to connect two E6473B hubs together page 32
Verifying E6473B hub installation page 32
NOTE
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Windows 2000 and XP
Window 2000 and Window XP requires that anyone installing hardware drivers must have System Administrator rights. If you do not have System Administrator rights for the computer on which the E6473B drivers need to be installed, contact your site’s IT Support for assistance.

How to connect the E6473B hub

Set Up Your System 3
NOTE
Do not connect the E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub until you have installed the E6474A software. Refer to “Install the E6474A software." on page 17.
Follow these instructions.
Do this Notes
1 Connect the E6473B hub to a suitable power
source.
2 Connect the E6473B hub to the USB port of
your PC.
Refer to “How to power your
E6473B hub" on page 28.
Refer to Figure 2.
Figure 2 USB connection between the E6473B hub and your PC.
3 Follow the hardware installation wizard that
starts automatically when you connected the E6473B hub.
4 Select ‘Search for a suitable driver’.
5 Select ‘Specify location’.
6 Follow the installation instructions.
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Do this Notes
7 Select the drivers that were added to your PC
when you installed the E6474A software. These can be found in:
C:\Program Files\Agilent Technologies\ Shared\Drivers\Edgeport\E6473B
8 Accept all the installation options listed by the
installation wizard.
9 The installation process is repeated for each
added port.
10 Restart your PC.
Do not use any other drivers.
Select ‘yes’ for any digital signature dialogs.

How to power your E6473B hub

The E6473B hub can be powered from any of these sources.
Powering the E6473B hub Refer to
Power from the in-vehicle lighter socket using the in-vehicle lighter cable (E6473-90004) (option 015).
Power from the in-vehicle chassis (E6473-60224) connected directly to the vehicle ignition system (option 021).
Power from a battery (E6473-60008) connection using the in-building chassis (E6473-60225) (option 022).
page 28
page 29
page 30
Power the E6473B hub from the in-vehicle lighter socket
The E6473B hub (option 015) is supplied with a lighter power cable. The E6473B hub is connected directly to the in-vehicle lighter socket. Refer to Figure 3 on page 29.
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Set Up Your System 3
CAUTION
Using the in-vehicle lighter socket to power the E6473B hub may cause problems if more than one device is attached to the hub.
It is recommended that the E6473B hub is powered using the in-vehicle ignition system. Refer to “Permanent In-Vehicle Hardware Installation" on page 171.
to vehicle lighter socket (E6473-60004)
Figure 3 Power E6473B hub directly from lighter socket
Power the E6473B hub using the in-vehicle chassis
The E6473B in-vehicle chassis has a built-in power socket which the E6473B hub plugs into. The chassis allows connection to your car ignition system. Refer to “Direct Connect Hub
Installation" on page 174 for more information about connecting
the E6473B hub to your vehicle ignition system. Figure 4 below shows the E6473B hub fitted into the in-vehicle chassis (shown with the E6473B GPS/DR unit) and the in-vehicle power connections.
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Power to vehicle ignition system
Power ground cable to vehicle
Rear view of hub
Figure 4 E6473B hub inside in-vehicle chassis
Front view of hub
Power the E6473B hub from a battery
The E6473B hub can be used for indoor measurement systems and is powered using an Agilent battery (E6473-60008). Refer to
Figure 5.
Locking knobs: After inserting the battery and hub, the knobs should be turned vertical and the screws tightened to lock in place.
Battery
Figure 5 Inserting the battery into the chassis with the E6473B hub.
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Refer to “Batteries" on page 55 for more information about the battery and how to use it.

How to connect a license key dongle to the E6473B hub

Once the E6473B hub has been configured and an adequate power supply has been provided, it is possible to attach devices, such as the USB license dongle.
The USB license dongle can be plugged into any of the three USB ports
on the front of the hub. Refer to Figure 6.
Attach USB License Dongle
Figure 6 Fit the USB dongle to any of three USB ports.

How to connect other devices to the E6473B hub

The E6473B hub is part of the E6474A measurement system. Other parts of the system that the hub supports, include:
System component Refer to
Phones page 36
Agilent digital receivers page 40
GPS and GPS/DR page 47
Batteries page 55
Indoor setup page 58
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Connecting two direct connect hub systems

To find out more about connecting these devices to the E6473B hub and how the hub is configured, refer to the relevant section in this chapter.
If your system includes two Direct Connect Hub units, connect them together as follows:
Do this
1 Connect the USB cable (E6473-60005) to the (USB
Downstream) port on the front panel of the Direct Connect Hub connected to the computer.
2 Connect the opposite end of the cable to the (USB
Upstream) port on the front panel of the second Direct Connect Hub.
3 If programmed, insert the software license key into the
(USB Downstream) port on the front panel of any available USB Downstream. Otherwise, plug the DB25 key into the parallel port of the computer
Notes
Direct connect hub connections
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the direct connect hub or phone, always power the direct connect hub off before connecting or disconnecting a phone.

Verifying E6473B hub installation

To verify driver installation and that your PC can see the E6473B hub you should use the configuration utility and device manager to confirm port identification.
Once the E6473B hub drivers have been installed, a COM port utility is added to your PC. With this utility you can see what COM ports have been assigned to which part of the hub and lets you change COM port labelling.
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Set Up Your System 3
Verifying installation using the Configuration Utility
To verify the driver installation:
Do this
1 Connect and switch on the E6473B hub.
2 Select Start > Programs > Agilent Technologies >
Configuration Utility.
3 Select the General tab.
4 Expand the device tree so that you can see all six ports. Refer to Figure 7.
Notes
Figure 7 Configuration Utility
Test the ports using the Test Ports button:
NOTE
This test uses an internal loopback to test the ports. Devices that generate data without being polled (for example a GPS receiver or certain phones) can cause this test to fail. You must unplug all devices before testing the ports.
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1 Select the USB port to test.
2 Select the Test Ports button.
3 Select the ports to test.
4 Enable Use Digital Loopback option.
5 Select Begin Test.
Once the test is completed and successful (refer to Figure 8 on page 34), the selected ports are flagged as Passed. If the ports Fail, check the power connections and driver installation using the Device Manager.
Figure 8 Confidence Test dialog box
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Verifying Installation using the Device Manager
To verify the driver installation:
1 Connect and switch on the E6473B hub.
2 Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
3 Select System.
4 Select the Hardware tab.
5 Select the Device Manager button.
6 Expand the device tree to see the active ports. Refer to
Figure 9 on page 35.
Figure 9 Device Manager showing E6473B ports
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Phones

Overview

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 Library. To access this list open the E6474A software and select Help > Library or
Start > Programs > Agilent Wireless Solutions > E6474A > Reference > Library.
Phones can be connected to your system using the following methods:
Phone connection using
Direct serial port page 36
PCMCIA (PC Card) page 37
NOTE
E6473B hub page 37
USB port page 39
Phone battery charging and audio monitoring are not supported with direct connect phones.
Refer to

Phone connection using direct serial 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 port.
Refer to the phone manufacturers instructions before connecting a phone.
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Phone connection using PCMCIA (PC Card)

To extend your laptop serial port capability you can use a dual-port serial PCMCIA (PC-card) I/O card. Refer to Figure 10 on page 37.
Refer to the PCMCIA manufacturer instructions before installing this device.
Set Up Your System 3
Figure 10 Connecting a phone using a PCMCIA card

Phone connection using the E6473B hub

The E6473B hub provides two ports for connecting phones. Each port provides a voice and data capability while charging the attached phone.
NOTE
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To use the two phone ports on the front of the E6473B hub you have to use a special cable. Refer to the list of supported phones to see if a cable exists for your phone.
To access this list open the E6474A software and select Help > Library.
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Figure 11 on page 38 shows the two phone connection ports.
These ports are labelled Port B in Figure 11 on page 38.
and . Refer to Port A and
A
Figure 11 COM port allocation for phone ports
When certain types of phones are connected to the E6473B hub their sound output is disabled. To hear the attached phone sound output, you can use headset sockets marked Refer to the online help in the E6474A software for information on directing phone sound through your laptop. Refer to
Figure 12 on page 38.
B
C D
or .
Headsets
Figure 12 Connecting two phones to the E6473B hub
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Phone connection using a USB port

Some phones can be connected to your system using USB interface cables. When these types of phones are connected to your system, your PC should automatically detect the new USB device.
The USB drivers used by these phones may require custom installation processes. Follow the phone manufacturers instructions for configuring USB phone connections.

External antennas

The following phone interface kits include antenna adapters. If your system includes one of the phone interface kits listed in
Table 1, follow these steps:
1 Connect the antenna adapter to the phone.
2 Connect the antenna extender cable (E6473-60105) to the
appropriate adapter, if necessary. (Two adapters are included with the antenna kit). The antenna extender cable connectors are both FME female type.
3 Connect the antenna to the extender cable.
4 Mount the antennas on the roof of the vehicle, with at least
18” (approx. 46 cm) between antennas.
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Ta b l e 1 Adapters used in kits
Phone interface kit part number
E6473-803 QCP 860, 1960, and 2760 E7483-60002 TNC female
E6473-830 Nokia 61xx E7484-60023 FME male
Phone antenna kit part number
E6473-898 900/1800 MHz E6473-60101 E6473-60102
E6473-899 800/1900 MHz E6473-60101 E6473-60102
Use with phone(s) Adapter part number Adapter type
Use with frequency bands TNC male to FME male
adapter part number
FME male to FME male Adapter part number
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Agilent Digital Receivers

Overview

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 146.
Receivers can be connected and configured using the following methods:
Receiver configuration
Connect directly to your laptop page 41
Connect to your in-vehicle E6473B hub page 42
Connect two receivers to your in-vehicle E6473B hub page 42
Connect multiple receivers page 44
NOTE
Pulse trigger the receivers page 45
For details on how to upgrade the Agilent receiver firmware, refer to
“Updating E645xx Receiver Firmware" on page 120.
Refer to
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Connect directly to your laptop

The Agilent digital receiver can be connected directly to the serial port of your laptop. The direct serial port connection provides RF measurement information and GPS coordinate results.
Refer to Figure 13 on page 41 for typical serial port connection (this diagram does not include a GPS antenna).
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Serial port
RF Antenna
Figure 13 Serial port connection for Agilent digital receiver
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Connect to the E6473B hub

to RF antenna
Receiver
An Agilent digital receiver can be connected to the E6473B hub using the receiver port (marked with the hub. The receiver cable (E6473-60006) splits into a data cable and power cable. Refer to Figure 14.
E6473-60006
to optional GPS
) on the back of
to vehicle power
Figure 14 Data and power connection for one receiver
E6473B Hub

Connect two receivers to your in-vehicle E6473B hub

The E6473B hub provides an additional power socket for powering a second Agilent digital receiver.
Connections for receiver 1
1 Connect the RS-232 port on the receiver 1 to the receiver
port on the hub (
2 Connect the power lead part of the E6473-60106 cable to
receiver 1 power socket.
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) using the cable E6473-60106.
to RF antenna
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Connections for receiver 2
1 Connect RX LOOP IN on receiver 1 to RX LOOP OUT on
receiver 2 using cable E6450-60002.
2 Connect RX LOOP OUT on receiver 1 to RX LOOP IN on
receiver 2 using cable E6450-90001.
3 Connect power on receiver 2 to Aux Out socket on the
E6473B hub using cable E6473-60091.
Refer to Figure 15 on page 43.
E6473-60106
Receiver 1
to optional GPS
to vehicle power
E6450-60002
E6450-60001
to RF antenna
Receiver 2
Figure 15 Data and power connection for two receivers
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Connect multiple receivers

When you configure multiple receivers, only one receiver (the master receiver) is physically connected to the computer and is able to supply input from the GPS. You attach an external GPS system (unless it has internal GPS) to the master receiver only. The other receiver(s) receive their GPS signal from the master receiver. If other receivers contain internal GPS systems, their GPS is ignored.
To connect multiple receivers:
1 Attach one end of a short cable to the RX LOOP IN connector
on the master receiver. Attach the other end of the short cable to the RX LOOP OUT of the second receiver.
2 Continue to attach receivers (up to a total of four receivers)
as in step 1.
3 When all receivers are connected with short cables, connect
one end of a long cable to the RX LOOP OUT connector on the master receiver to the RX LOOP IN on the last receiver in the series.
4 Connect the serial port of your laptop to the RS-232 port of
the master receiver with an RS-232 cable.
5 Connect the RF antenna to the RF input of each of the
receivers.
Refer to Figure 16 on page 45.
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Figure 16 Connecting more than one receiver to your laptop

Pulse trigger the receiver

The E645xC receivers accommodate a pulse trigger device. The triggering device requirements are:
Cable with BNC male connector (the Agilent pulse trigger cable input is female BNC)
Falling-edge trigger
TTL threshold
15 volt maximum pulse level
100 nanosecond minimum pulse width of period
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300 microsecond minimum pulse
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the pulse trigger device. Connections to the receiver are shown in
Figure 17.
If you have two receivers, connect the pulse trigger cable (E7450-60015) to the R shown in Figure 17.
Or, if you have one receiver, connect the pulse trigger cable to
X LOOP IN and RX LOOP OUT ports of the same receiver.
the R
Connect the cable from the pulse trigger device to the BNC connector of the pulse trigger cable. For software configuration and calibration instructions, refer to the online help. Search for “wheel pulse unit setup” to locate the information.
X LOOP IN and RX LOOP OUT ports as
Figure 17 Connecting the pulse trigger cable
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GPS and GPS/DR

Overview

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To provide accurate measurement analysis and signal synchronization, the Agilent E6474A system provides comprehensive methods of support for Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
The Agilent E6474A system obtains its GPS signal from a variety of sources. GPS systems can be connected and configured using the following methods:
GPS and GPS/DR configuration
Agilent digital receiver internal GPS page 47
Agilent digital receiver external GPS page 47
External GPS using the E6473B hub page 51
Agilent GPS/DR navigator page 51
Indoor positioning page 54

Agilent digital receiver internal GPS

All Agilent digital receivers are supplied with an internal GPS system. When an Agilent digital receiver is connected to your system, this GPS device is automatically detected. GPS signals are passed to your system through the serial connection.

Agilent digital receiver external GPS

The following examples show a complete system with various external GPS systems attached through an Agilent digital receiver. These examples show the external GPS and receiver connected to a PC, however the same connection can be made to the AUX port on the E6473B hub. Refer to Figure 18 on page 48.
Refer to
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Example 1 - Using the internal GPS with a differential GPS antenna.
Figure 18 Internal GPS with optional differential GPS
Example 2 - Using Placer GPS 455
In this example the external GPS unit is connected using an adapter box. The adapter box is connected to the GPS RS-232 port on the receiver.
Refer to Figure 19 on page 49.
The adapter box is connected to the MDT/RTCM and Digital IO ports.
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Figure 19 External GPS - Placer 455
Example 3 - Placer 455 with differential GPS
Refer to Figure 20 on page 50.
1 Connect the RTCM port of the Trimble-supplied
communications cable to the differential GPS receiver, using the RS-232 cable included with the system. Connect the remaining port of the Trimble-supplied communications cable to the MDT/RTCM port of the Trimble Placer GPS 455 unit.
2 Connect the digital port of the adapter box to the Digital IO
port of the Trimble Placer GPS 455 unit, using the RS-232 cable.
3 Connect the MDT/RTCM port of the adapter box to the MDT
port of the Trimble-supplied communications “T” cable, connected to the Differential, using the RS-232 cable.
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4 Connect the GPS antenna to the GPS ANT port of the Trimble
Placer GPS 455 unit. Agilent Technologies recommends that a “bulkhead mount” GPS antenna be used whenever possible for improved performance.
Figure 20 Placer 455 GPS with differential GPS
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External GPS using the E6473B hub

Other types of external GPS systems can be connected to the E6473B hub. This example shows the Garmin II Plus GPS Receiver connected to the E6473B hub.
1 Connect the interface cable to the GPS receiver. See
Figure 21.
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Figure 21 Connect the GPS to the AUX connector
2 Connect the D-shell connector of the cable to the AUX
port on the rear panel of the Direct Connect Hub. See
Figure 21.
3 Connect the power plug to the lighter socket.

Agilent GPS/DR navigator

The Agilent GPS/DR navigation option (Option 30 and 31) is a GPS Dead-Reckoning unit that can be connected to your system using one of the following three methods:
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Method 1 - In-vehicle chassis
Connect using the in-vehicle chassis. Data and GPS information is passed to your PC through the E6473B hub. See Figure 22 on page 52.
Figure 22 GPS/DR system fitted into the in-vehicle chassis (shown
with the E6473B hub)
Method 2 - USB connection
If the GPS/DR unit can not be fitted to the in-vehicle chassis it is possible to use the downstream USB port. Power is provided from the power socket at the back of the unit (power cable E6473-60004).
Method 3 - Serial connection
You can use the serial port on the back of the GPS/DR unit (refer to Figure 23). Connect this port to the serial port on your
The GPS/DR serial port overrides the USB port.
PC.
Figure 23 Serial port on GPS/DR unit
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Gyro positioning

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To avoid inaccuracies in dead reckoning, the Gyro in the Agilent Direct Connect GPS/DR must be positioned so that it is within 10 degrees of vertical or horizontal. The Gyro must be set to indicate the Up position on the unit as follows:
1 Position the unit either horizontally or on its right edge
(vertically).
2 Turn the Gyro Position knob counter-clockwise to loosen it.
3 Slide the pin so that it indicates the applicable Up position.
4 Turn the Gyro Position knob clockwise to tighten it.
Figure 24 Setting the Gyro pin. If the unit is set on its right side, the pin is set at the alternate position.
Connecting the Speed Pulse
CAUTION
The dead reckoning system is comprised of the Gyro and the Speed Pulse (odometer) connection. The connection of the Speed Pulse cable is vehicle-specific and should be performed by persons trained to do such installations.
When connecting the Speed Pulse cable, the following wiring scheme is used:
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Indoor positioning

Color Connection
Red Speed Pulse (odometer)
Black Ground
White Backup (seldom used; not
necessary for proper operation)
Shield
The Agilent E6474A system supports indoor measurements. Mapping and recording data for indoor environments requires the following items:
Detailed floor and building plan (BMP format).
Pen tablet laptop (preferred).
(optional) 1 PPS signal for CDMA measurements
synchronization.
Full details on how to perform indoor measurements and configure the indoor positioning and tracking, refer to the online help and quick basics tutorial.
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Batteries

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Checking the remaining charge

Press the test button shown in Figure 25 to check the remaining charge capacity. The battery charge level can be checked while the Direct Connect Hub power switch is on or off; however checking it with the power on may provide a more accurate indication.
LEDs Lit Capacity Remaining
5 81% to 100%
4 61% to 80%
3 41% to 60%
2 21% to 40%
1 1% to 20%
Figure 25 Lithium-ion battery

Charging the battery

The battery (E6473-60008) can be charged within the carry bag. Disconnect the charger (E6473-60009) from the battery before checking the charge. The battery is fully charged when all five LEDs are lit.
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WARNING
Never charge the battery when the E6473B Hub is powered on. Use only the approved charger, part no. E6473-60009.
1 Connect the battery charger cable to the battery.
2 Plug the battery charger’s AC power cord into a 100-240V AC
50-60 Hz power source.
3 Allow approximately three hours to fully charge the battery.

Safe handling and disposal

For the safe use of lithium-ion batteries, always follow the instructions provided below. Improper handling of lithium-ion batteries may result in injury or damage from electrolyte leakage, heating, ignition, or explosion. Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
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WARNING
Always use the battery charger provided with the battery.
Never heat or incinerate the battery.
Never impact, pierce, or crush the battery.
Never disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains a circuit designed to enhance safety. Damaging this circuit may cause overheating, fire or bursting.
Never charge a battery under high temperature conditions, such as near a fire or in the direct sunlight. If the ambient temperature is too high, the protection circuit may be actuated, preventing further charging, or damage.
Never short-circuit the battery by connecting the positive and negative terminals with a metal material.
Do not store or carry the battery where it could come into contact with metal objects such as a key chain or necklace.
Never allow the battery to get wet or be immersed in water.
Do not place the battery in a microwave oven or high-pressure container.
Stop charging if the battery is not charged after the prescribed charge time.
If leakage of the electrolyte occurs, or if there is an offensive odor, keep the battery away from any source of fire or spark.
If you become aware of any abnormal phenomena, such as odor, discoloration, or deformation, during use, while charging, or when storing the battery, remove the battery from the device or charger and stop using.
In the event the electrolyte comes into contact with the eyes, flush thoroughly with clean water, without rubbing. Consult with a physician immediately.
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Indoor Setup

Overview

Portable system cable connections

This section contains instructions for setting up a portable or indoor system. A single lithium-ion battery powers the portable system. Always charge all batteries before beginning a survey.
Cable connections to the rear panels should be made before the E6473B hub and the battery pack are loaded into the carry bag. Cable connections to the front panels can be made after the components are inserted into the carry bag. If the system is not equipped with a receiver, no cable connections are made to the rear panel of the E6473B hub.
Carry pack final assembly
1 Route the antenna, phone, and computer cables through the
openings provided.
2 Close all open panels.
3 Attach the clip-on receiver antenna to the pocket of pack. See
Figure 28 on page 60 for an example.
Using carry pack assembly with the shoulder strap
See Figure 26 on page 59 for an example.
1 Attach the shoulder strap to the D-rings.
2 Slip the shoulder strap around your neck.
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Figure 26 Side view of the carry pack showing the shoulder strap
Using the carry pack as a backpack
1 Adjust the waist belt for a snug fit around your waist, then
remove it.
2 Feed the waist belt through the belt loops of the pack, as
shown in Figure 27 on page 60. The black mesh should be on the outside.
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Figure 27 Carry pack inside view
3 Connect the two shoulder straps to the D-rings of the pack as
shown in Figure 28.
Figure 28 Carry pack outside view
4 Mount the pack to your body, then connect the buckle of the
waist strap. See Figure 29 on page 61.
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Figure 29 Carry pack side view
5 Adjust the shoulder straps.
6 Connect the chest strap to the D-rings of the shoulder straps
as shown in Figure 27 on page 60.
7 Adjust all straps for a comfortable fit.

Portable digital receiver system

This section describes the cable connections for a system equipped with one Agilent digital receiver. This configuration is housed in a single receiver backpack hub kit,
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E6473B option 023. The carry bag contains a bracket that secures the Direct Connect Hub and the battery, and provides the power connection between them.
NOTE
Refer to Appendix C, “System Information", for antenna and phone interface cable part numbers.
Chassis and backpack assembly
Use the straps provided to secure all components within the single receiver backpack.
1 Insert the battery into the chassis, and then push until it
locks in place, as shown in Figure 5 on page 30.
NOTE
The battery is keyed, and can only be properly inserted into the chassis when the connectors are aligned.
2 Align the tabs of the Direct Connect Hub with the slots in the
chassis, then attach it to the chassis by pushing it rearward until it locks in place.
3 Secure the chassis assembly within the right side of the
backpack.
4 Secure the Agilent digital receiver within the left side of the
backpack.
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Final assembly
1 Route the USB, antenna, and phone cables through the
openings provided. See Figure 30.
Phone Pouch
Receiver
Figure 30 Single receiver backpack (right side view)
2 Close all open panels.
3 Attach the clip-on receiver antenna to the antenna loop of
the pack.
4 Attach the shoulder strap to the D-rings of the pack. See
Figure 31.
Antenna Loop
Direct connect hub
Battery
Side Panels
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Battery Connector
Receiver Connector Panel
D-ring for strap
Figure 31 Single receiver backpack (left side view)
Using the single-receiver backpack
1 Adjust the waist belt for a snug fit around your waist, then
remove it.
2 Feed the waist belt through the belt loops of the pack. The
black mesh should be on the outside.
3 Connect the two shoulder straps to the D-rings of the pack.
4 Mount the pack to your body, then connect the buckle of the
waist strap.
5 Adjust the shoulder straps.
6 Connect the chest strap to the D-rings of the shoulder straps.
7 Adjust all straps for a comfortable fit.

Portable dual E645xx receiver system

This section describes the cable connections for a system equipped with two receivers. This configuration is housed in the dual receiver back pack hub kit, E6473B option 024. The backpack contains a removable mounting platform to which the receivers and hub are attached.
Belt loop
D-ring for strap
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The dual receiver backpack hub kit also supports a two-direct connect hub (no receivers) configuration. To achieve this configuration, you must purchase two Agilent hubs (E6473B option 015), one dual receiver backpack hub kit (E6473B-024), and one carry pack hub kit (E6473B option 022).
The carry pack hub kit is required for the portable chassis and the battery kit, which would be used for the second direct connect hub. Please note that the carry pack, itself, can be strapped into the backpack.
NOTE
NOTE
Please refer to Appendix C, “System Information", for antenna and phone interface cable part numbers.
1 Rotate the locking knobs horizontally to allow devices to
slide into the slots of the chassis.
2 Insert the battery into the bottom slot of the chassis.
3 Rotate the locking knobs to a vertical position, and tighten
the screws.
The battery is keyed, and can only be properly inserted into the chassis when the connectors are aligned.
Cable routing within the backpack
Refer to Figure 32 for cable routing details. Refer to “System
Information" on page 141, for antenna, phone, and headset
cable part numbers.
1 Route the receiver and GPS antenna cables through the two
openings in the cover.
2 Route the phone cables through the appropriate opening,
depending on where the phones will be attached.
3 Route the USB cable (E6473-60005) and headset cables
through the top opening.
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Figure 32 Inside the backpack
Cable routing through the shoulder straps
Refer to Figure 33 for a cable routing example.
1 Route the USB cable (E6473-60005) through either shoulder
strap.
2 If the phones will be attached to the shoulder straps, route
the phone interface cables through either shoulder strap.
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Figure 33 Routing cables through the shoulder straps
Receiver and hub mounting
Refer to Figure 34 on page 68 for receiver and Direct Connect Hub mounting positions. Use the straps provided to secure the components to the platform.
1 Remove the inner component platform from the backpack.
2 Attach the receivers to the platform.
3 Attach the hub, battery and chassis assembly to the platform.
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Figure 34 Two receivers and Direct Connect Hub mounted to the platform
Cable connections to the E6473B hub
1 Connect the receiver data/power cable (E6473-60106) to the
2 Connect the second receiver power cable (E6473-60107) to
AUX PWR OUT connector.
the
3 If programmed, insert the software license key into the
(USB Downstream) port on the front panel. Otherwise, plug the DB25 key into the parallel port of the computer.
4 Connect the USB cable (E6473-60005) to the (USB
Upstream) port on the front panel.
port on the rear panel.
Cable connections to the receiver
1 Connect the D-shell connector end of the receiver
data/power cable (E6473-60106) to the RS-232 port of Receiver 1.
2 Connect the power plug of the receiver data/power cable to
the 9-34 VDC connector of Receiver 1.
3 Connect the power plug of the second receiver power cable
(E6473-60107) to the 9-34 VDC connector of Receiver 2.
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4 Connect the short RX Loop cable (E7450-60001) to the RX
LOOP IN port of Receiver 1.
5 Connect the opposite end of the cable to the RX LOOP OUT port
of Receiver 2.
6 Connect the long RX Loop cable (E7450-60002) to the RX LOOP
IN port of Receiver 2.
7 Connect the opposite end of the cable to the RX LOOP OUT port
of Receiver 1.
8 Connect the receiver antennas to the RF INPUT connectors of
the receivers.
9 If equipped, connect the GPS antennas to the GPS ANTENNA
connectors of the receivers.
Dual receiver backpack final assembly
1 Place the component platform inside the backpack, as shown
in Figure 34 on page 68. It attaches to the backpack with Velcro fasteners.
2 Connect one phone interface cable to the (Phone 1)
port of the Direct Connect Hub.
3 Connect the second phone interface cable to the
(Phone 2) port of the Direct Connect Hub.
4 Connect the headset cables (E6473-60017) to the connectors
of the Direct Connect Hub.
5 Attach the clip-on receiver antennas to the antenna loops on
the sides of the backpack. See Figure 35.
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Figure 35 Backpack exterior features
6 Close all zips.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the Direct Connect Hub or phone, always power the Direct Connect Hub off before connecting or disconnecting a phone.
7 With the Direct Connect Hub powered off, connect each
phone to its interface cable.
8 Attach the phones to the shoulder straps, antenna loops on
the side of the backpack, or in the phone pouches.
9 Connect the free end of the USB cable to the USB port of the
computer.
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Adjusting the backpack harness
1 Loosen all straps and place the pack on your back as shown
in Figure 36.
Figure 36 Tightening the shoulder straps on the backpack
2 Fasten the waist belt and tighten it so that it rests on your
hips. The waist belt should always remain on your hips, even after the harness is adjusted.
3 Tighten up the shoulder straps until the pack feels
comfortable. The weight of the pack should be carried on your hips for maximum comfort. The shoulder straps help stabilize the pack on your body.
4 Connect the chest strap. You can change the vertical position
so that the strap fits comfortably across your chest. The sternum strap reduces shoulder fatigue and increases mobility by pulling the shoulder straps inward.
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License Manager

Introduction

Software options are enabled via software license keys (also called “Dongles”) that are attached to either the USB or parallel port on your computer. The software license key included with the E6474A software contains the licenses for the software options you have purchased. When started, the E6474A software queries the key to determine which options to enable.
License Manager software is automatically installed when you install the E6474A software. This software allows you to:
Transfer licenses between keys included (for example, between the DB25 key and USB key)
Add software options to your license key
Transfer licenses between keys on different computer
systems
Transfer licensed product options between license keys
View online help on the use of License Manager features

For more information

For complete instructions on using the License Manager, please refer to the Welcome topic in the License Manager software’s online help.
1 To start the License Manager, click Start > Programs >
Agilent Wireless Solutions > Utilities > License Manager.
2 Click Help > Contents to open the Welcome topic.
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Turning the power on 74 Starting the software 77 Creating a new project 79 Identifying devices 81 Configuring devices and views 84 File types and locations 87 Configuring and creating a data project 88 Configuring and creating a WAMS project (Option 740) 92

Overview

This chapter tells you how to start configuring and using your system.
Before you begin to collect or monitor data, you must:
Do this
Turn the power on page 74
Start the application page 77
Create a plan file page 79
Identify and enable the devices page 81
Configure the devices and the display page 84
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Turning the power on

CAUTION
Before switching on any system component, ensure that the supply voltages are in the specified ranges. Refer to “System Information" on page 141.

Battery charging

For a portable system, verify that the Direct Connect Hub, phone, and computer batteries are fully charged before beginning a survey. Refer to “Batteries" on page 55 for more information.
For an in-vehicle system, verify that the phone batteries are fully charged before beginning a survey.

E6473B high speed direct connect hub

The hub has a three-position power switch (refer to Figure 37 on page 75). It controls the power to the hub, the phones, and the scanner or receivers. The blue LED above the power switch will glow after the Direct Connect Hub has initialized.
Place the switch in the left position to power the unit on. For in-vehicle systems, if the hub is powered on and off by an GPS/DR navigator unit, the switch should be in the left position.
Place the switch in the center position to power the unit off.
For in-vehicle systems without GPS/DR navigator, placing the
switch in the right position allows the unit to power on and off via the vehicle’s ignition switch.
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To allow the receiver to lock onto the GPS signal, allow the system to be powered on at least 3 minutes before starting a data collection test.
Normal ON ON via ignition
Figure 37 E6473B hub power switch positions

Agilent direct connect GPS/DR

If the ignition sense lead of the main power cable has been connected to a +12 volt source, the navigator powers up when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on and the power switch is in either the Ignition (right) or Power (left) position. (For installation instructions, Appendix D, “Permanent In-Vehicle Hardware Installation,” starting on page 171.)
LEDs and display during power-up
The upper front panel LED indicates Power, and the lower LED indicates 1PPS (Pulse Per Second). The information shown on these two LEDs comes from the GPS Receiver. One use of the 1PPS would be to indicate that the GPS receiver is active. 1PPS is also available at pin 9 of the rear panel RS-232 DB9 connector and is enabled by software.
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OFF
The Agilent direct connect GPS/DR status LCD displays power-up and navigation status messages. The front panel LEDs indicate CPU status, speed pulse status, and serial port activity.
Determining GPS receiver status
You can determine whether the GPS Receiver is ready to navigate by using the E6474A software as follows:
1 Start the E6474A software, and select Tools > Navigation to
display the Navigation dialog box.
2 Click the Live Mode button.
3 When the GPS Navigator is ready to track, the Satellites box
shows the number of satellites tracked, and the Navigation
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display shows either 2D or 3D, with the GPS Status displaying “Tracking.” Both speed and direction are also displayed. If the Nav Mode shows 3D, the altitude readings in the display are also valid.
Before starting a data collection test, allow three minutes for the unit to acquire GPS position data. During a data collection test, navigation data is also combined and collected.
Calibration of dead reckoning
The Dead Reckoning calibration system is virtually self-calibrating and requires minimal user intervention. Once the Agilent direct connect GPS/DR is properly connected and the unit is powered on for the first time, it is not yet calibrated and operates as a normal GPS receiver.
Once navigation begins using GPS signals, the receiver automatically calibrates the sensors. During this calibration process, the vehicle must be maneuvered in a specific manner in order for the unit to calibrate, as follows:
1 Stop the vehicle for at least three seconds in order to
determine the gyro bias.
2 Drive in a straight line for a distance of approximately one
kilometer (0.62 mile).
3 Turn the vehicle, and proceed in another straight line for
approximately one kilometer (0.62 mile).
The period of time and distance traveled that are required for the system to calibrate the Dead Reckoning sensors vary depending on the GPS signal quality and receiver temperature stability. The calibration continuously refines itself as you drive.
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Toshiba JCDMA phones have special power-up procedures. Refer to
“Toshiba phone power-up issues" on page 104 for more information.

Starting the software

To start the software

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Detailed information about the software is available from the online help. It is assumed that the software has already been installed. If not, refer to “Install the E6474A software." on page 17 for installation instructions.
1 To start the software, click Start > Programs > Agilent
Wireless Solutions > E6474A > E6474A. Refer to Figure 38.
Figure 38 Starting E6474A software
2 When the software starts, a copyright screen (Refer to
Figure 39) is briefly displayed. If you have used the software
before, the last used project will automatically open.
Figure 39 Copyright screen
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Confirm you license options
Once the software has started, check your license options.
To check your license options.
1 With the application open, select Help > About E6474A...
2 Select the License Info... button.
A dialog box appears listing the detected license options. If you do not see any license options in this dialog box, check that you have a valid license key attached to your system.
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Creating a new project

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Once the software has started and you have confirmed you have valid license options, you can then create a project. For a list of the files that are created and required for your project, refer to
“File types and locations" on page 87.
The first step is to create a plan file. The plan file contains the system device configuration, the properties settings for all of the devices, and the views, as they have been configured and arranged in the main window. Its name appears in the title bar of the main window. You can create different plan files with unique characteristics for specific test routes.
You can also open and modify an existing plan file, saving it with a different name.
If a plan file is not open when you start the E6474A software, you need to create one. You must also create a new one if you have used the system, disconnected devices, and then reconnected them to different COM ports than those to which they were originally connected.
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The E6474A software comes with a set of default and demo plan files for each technology. These files can help you to see how plan files are set up and used. For information on how to locate these files and what each file contains, refer to the online help, where you can use the help index to locate Default Plan Files or Demo Plan Files.
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1 With the software open, select File > New...
2 A System Setup View opens showing available COM ports
and navigation options. Refer to Figure 40.
Figure 40 System Setup view
3 Save the plan file. Plan files are saved with .spf file extension.
Refer to “File types and locations" on page 87 for more information.
System Setup view
The System Setup view is used for identifying the devices. After identifying the devices, the System Setup view displays a tree diagram of the system configuration, showing the COM ports and the devices connected to them.
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Identifying devices

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The software must identify the attached devices before it can communicate with them. Devices include phones, Agilent digital receivers, and the navigator (if equipped). This process is also referred to as “configuring the system.”
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Generic data devices are configured differently than phones used in conversation mode. See “Generic data devices" on page 88 for setup information.
If you are using the E6473B hub and are uncertain about which COM ports are assigned and need assistance in determining which COM port is assigned to each specific device, refer to “Verifying E6473B hub
installation" on page 32.
More information on identifying devices and system configuration can be found in the online help and quick basics. Refer to “Get results fast" on page 93.
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Identify devices

To identify the devices, perform the following procedure (this example uses a phone attached to COM port 1). All system components should be connected and powered on.
1 Right-click on COM1 in the System Setup view. A popup
menu appears, as shown in Figure 41.
Figure 41 System setup view showing pop-up menu
2 Select the Refresh Port option.
3 Once the device is identified a message dialog box appears.
4 Click:
Yes if you want to update the COM port.
No if you do not want to update the COM port.
Details>> to view the devices found on the COM port.
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If you are sure which device is connected to the selected port, you can reduce refresh time by using the Manual Refresh option. A second menu is displayed showing the devices you are currently licensed to use. You can then select the device that is connected to the selected port.
When the device has been identified it will be added to the System Setup View tree. See Figure 42.
Figure 42 System Setup View with a phone identified on COM 1

Enabling the devices

Note that the check box next to each device is checked, indicating that the device is enabled for data collection. Phones and receivers are automatically enabled after you identify these devices. The navigator, however is not automatically enabled. Before you begin logging data or Live Mode, verify the following:
Verify that each phone or receiver is enabled. Click the check box to enable the NMEA Navigator. The navigator supplies data to plot your position on the Route Map.
Click the check box to enable the In-Building Navigator if you have E6474A, option 030, indoor mapping. This allows you to use the In-Building Route Map for manually plotting your test route.
Click the check box to enable the Simulated Navigator when you need to isolate a problem, and do not require real navigation data.
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Configuring devices and views

Once a device has been identified by the system it needs to be configured for measurement and data recording.
Each device has its own properties dialog box. This dialog box allows you to set various measurement and test parameters for that particular device.
Further test configuration can be done in the measurement views associated with the relevant device.

To configure a device

1 Select the device.
2 Right-click on the device.
3 Select Properties from the pop-up menu. The properties
4 Step through the tabbed areas of the properties dialog box
5 Once the device properties have been configured, close the
6 Select File > Save to save your plan file.
dialog box for that device will appear.
and configure the device as required. For more information on device properties, select F1 or click the Help button. Refer to Figure 43 on page 85 for an example of a typical properties dialog box.
dialog box (Select OK).
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Figure 43 An example of a device properties dialog box
Once a device has been identified and configured, you can then open various measurement views for displaying data and test results.
The views available depend on the license options you have attached to your laptop, the devices configured, and what properties you have configured.

To configure measurement views

1 Select the View menu option.
2 Select the view you wish to display.
3 Repeat this process until you have all the information you
require.
4 Use the Window menu option to help you organize your
views.
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Some views require further configuration once they have been opened before they can display measurement data.
For example, the Chart View can display charts for up to four devices. Open the view and select the properties button to start configuring which device to chart and what data needs plotted.
Once a view has been opened, you can find out more by selecting F1 to display the online help topic for the selected view.
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It is recommended that you also use the Edit Label command on the pop-up menu, to give the device a meaningful name. For Data Devices, it is helpful if the label includes the COM port that the device is connected to. The label will appear in the title bar of the views associated with the device.
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File types and locations

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The Agilent E6474A system generates and uses different files. The following list describes these files in terms of their function and location.
File type File
extension
Plan File .spf Created when you save a project. You can
Environment File .sef Contains information about view settings in
Object Control File .ocf Contains information about each view that
Data file .sd5 Contains the recorded measurement data.
Export plan file .epf Contains the Export Wizard settings. Refer to
Description
select any location for this file.
the above plan file. This file is generated automatically in the same location as the plan file.
makes up the plan file you created in the system setup view and in the E6474A software. This file is generated automatically in the same location as the plan file.
This file can be stored in any location. It is recommended that the data file is saved in the same location as the plan file.
the online help for more information on using the Export Wizard. This file can be stored in any location. It is recommended this file is saved in the same location as the plan file.
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If you need to transfer a project to another laptop, it is recommended that you copy the plan (.spf), environment (.sef), and object control files (.ocf) at the new laptop.
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Configuring and creating a data project

Generic data devices

Before using the Agilent E6474A software to make data measurements, it is important that you configure the external software and hardware. This software and hardware is used to establish a data connection through your phone, with the phone acting as a wireless modem. The following sections outline the tasks you need to perform before you start the Agilent E6474A software.
For more information, refer to:
Phone supplier’s documentation or software
Windows Dial Up Networking installation wizard help
Agilent E6474A online help and tutorial
Configure the phone
Each phone is supplied with manufacturer’s documentation that explains how to configure a phone for use as a modem (data device). Using this documentation set up the phone’s modem settings by navigating through the phone menu options and entering the modem interface settings.
Add a modem connection to the computer
Instructions for adding a modem connection to the computer and configuring it are included with the phone’s documentation. Follow the instructions explicitly.
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In the dialog box that prompts “Do you want Windows to detect your modem?” be sure to check the “Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list” check box option. You will also be prompted to select a COM port on which to install the modem. For this prompt, select the COM port to which the data device is connected.
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Configure the network and dial-up connection
Instructions for configuring the network and dial-up Connection are included with the phone’s documentation. Follow the instructions explicitly. There are two parts to this procedure:
• Setting up the Internet Connection: In this part of the procedure, you set up the dial-up connection to your service provider. You need your service provider’s phone number.
• Advanced Connection Properties: In this part of the procedure, you set up the Dial Up Networking (DUN) properties, including the DNS and APN settings for your ISP. This information is available from your service provider.
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It is recommended that you use a logical (and meaningful) name for the DUN connection name. You will select this as the Dial-up Name when you configure the Data Port Properties in the E6474A software. For example, include the phone type, service provider name, and Data Port connection number: Sagem-MyProvider-COM3.
Testing the phone/modem configuration
The following test verifies that all phone and modem settings are correct:
1 Using the dial-up connection you have set up, establish a
connection with the Internet.
Not all phones have integrated data and power supply connections. Ensure the phone is fully charged before proceeding. Connect the phone to a serial port of the computer, using the recommended connections given to you by the phone supplier.
2 Open the browser on the computer.
3 Attempt to browse the web.
4 If this test is successful, then start the E6474A software, and
proceed to “Adding a data device" on page 90.
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Adding a data device
Use the data port in the System Setup view to set up the device and data properties. In the System Setup view, up to four devices can be added to the data port. Properties for the data device can then be configured, in a manner similar to a phone.
To add a device to the data port:
1 Right-click on the Data Port. A pop-up menu appears, as
shown in Figure 44.
Figure 44 Adding a data device
2 Choose Add Device from the pop-up menu. After you add the
data device, it is enabled, as indicated by the check mark next to Data Device in Figure 45 on page 91.
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Figure 45 Data device added
Configuring data device properties
To perform throughput and timing calculations, you should use Agilent Data Server Software. For more information on this software and how it works, refer to the Agilent Data Server software installation guide (E7475-90012).
Before you can perform a test with the data server, you must configure the properties of the data device added to the data port. The properties dialog box for the data device allows you to configure the test conditions and parameters. See “Configuring
devices and views" on page 84 for instructions on opening this
dialog box.
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Although the Agilent E6474A software shows the COM port in the System Setup view that the data device is connected to, that COM port cannot be used for configuring the device’s properties. Data Device properties can only be configured by right-clicking on the Data Device, then choosing
Properties from the pop-up menu.
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Configuring and creating a WAMS project (Option 740)

Wireless Application Measurement Software (WAMS) is a software application that measures user experience of wireless data networks. It can be used in a drive test environment, as well as in a stationary environment. The following are some of the key features in WAMS:
Shell application that allows easy creation, scheduling, and running of tests.
Allows simultaneous measuring of multiple wireless networks.
Allows integration of GPS for accurate time and location stamps.
Easily exports measured data to an Excel like CSV files.
Integrates with QoS DMS and Report engine, which allows
near real time performance monitoring of multiple probes.
Allows easy creation and integration of custom made and third party tests.

To start the WAMS interface

1 Open the E6474A application.
2 Select Tools > WAMS Sequencer.
The WAMS sequencer view opens with a default sequence tree.

To configure a WAMS sequence

A WAMS sequence is made up from test nodes and tests designed to measure typical user experience of wireless data networks.
Full details on configuration and the tests are provided in the Wireless Application Measurement Software (WAMS) User’s Guide (E6474-90058).
An online version (PDF format) can be found in the Help > Library.
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What you’ll find in this chapter

To d o th is See this
WARNING
Learn to use the software
Get information about taking measurements
Drivers should not operate the Agilent E6474A system while the vehicle is in motion.
“Using Quick Basics — the Online Tutorial" on
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“Online Help" on page 96
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Using Quick Basics — the Online Tutorial

As part of the product, the Agilent E6474A includes Quick Basics, an online tutorial. The opening screen is shown in
Figure 46. It is recommended that you complete Quick Basics
before you use the Agilent E6474A system.
Figure 46 The E6474A Quick Basics tutorial
Quick Basics provides an overview of the capabilities of the Agilent E6474A. It also demonstrates the most common tasks you’ll perform, and then guides you through those tasks in a simulation of the program.
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To run the tutorial

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After the Tutorial

When you have finished running the tutorial, you can continue learning about the system by reviewing these and other online help topics:
•What’s New to familiarize yourself with changes from the
•Getting started for basic information on using the software
•How do I… for valuable how-to information on using the
And, of course, the online help provides details about every
1 Click Start > Programs > Agilent
Wireless Solutions > E6474A > Reference > Tutorial.
2 Read the Welcome page and then
click Topic Menu.
3 To see an overview of the Agilent
E6474A, click Quick Tour.
4 When you have completed Quick
Basics, or want to exit, close the browser windows.
latest release
and getting help
software
aspect of the software, as well
The tutorial opens in your browser window.
The Topic menu lists the Key Features and Quick Tour, as well as the available procedures.
View the Quick Tour and then choose the procedures that interest you or view them in order to get a good introduction to the software.
The Quick Basics is closed. Run it again any time for a brush up.
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Online Help

The software includes context-sensitive, HTML-based online help. In the help, you’ll find all the information you need to make measurements with the Agilent E6474A software, including procedures, measurement parameters, and tips. The help opens in a browser window, separate from the E6474A application window.

Accessing Online Help

1 Press the F1 key or click the Help button, when shown, to
display the help topic with detailed information about the options, check boxes, and text boxes.
2 For help on configuring a view, open the view, then press F1.
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Figure 47 shows the Contents tab on the left, and a typical help
topic on the right.
Figure 47 A typical online help browser display
The online help can also be accessed in the following ways:
Click Start > Programs > Agilent Wireless Solutions > E6474A > Help > E6474A Help.
With the E6474A software running, click Help > Help Topics
to open the Help menu and a list of items that are new for the current software release.
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Using Online Help

Following are some tips for using the software’s online help system.
Getting familiar with new features
When you display the online help from the Help menu, a list of new software features automatically appears in your browser as shown in Figure 48.
Figure 48 The What’s New topic
This topic lists and briefly describes each new feature for the current release of the software. You can display detailed info rm ation for any new feature by clicking the View topic link.
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Using the contents tab
The Contents tab lists all the topics in the online help.
1 Click the Contents tab to look at the topics by category.
2 Click a plus (+) sign or double-click a book icon to view its
contents. It may include more Book icons or topics.
3 Click a topic to open that topic in the Help window.
Using the index tab
The Index tab lets you search through an alphabetical list of topics to find those relating to the text you type in the text field.
1 Click the Index tab to look at the list of index entries.
2 Type your subject in the Type Keywords box.
Or, scroll through the list in the list of entries, and double-click the term to list topics.
3 If more than one topic is available for the keywords you
selected, a Topics found box appears from which you can select the topic of interest.
4 Double-click a topic to view it in the Help window.
Using the search tab
The Find tab lets you search the online help to find topics that include the words or phrases you type in the text box.
1 Click the Search tab to search for words or phrases used in
the help topics.
2 Type the word or Phrase you are looking for in the text box.
3 Click the List Topics button to display topics that contain the
word or phase you enter in the bottom list box.
4 Double-click a topic to open the help window for that topic.
Getting Information about Views
To learn about the views available for a device, follow these steps:
1 Start the online help.
2 Click the Contents tab.
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3 Open the book for the phone or receiver.
4 Open the View Menu topic.
5 Click the links for the views listed.
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