Agilent Technologies N9360A User Manual

Agilent N9360A Multi UE Tester

Quick Reference Guide
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Manual Part Number
N9360-90002
Edition
Third Edition, March 2008
Printed in Malaysia
Agilent Technologies Microwave Products (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone 11900 Penang, Malaysia
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Preface

Thank-you for purchasing the Agilent N9360A mobile communciations tester.
Before using the tester, the user is advised to read this manual carefully to ensure correct usage and also to fully utilize the tester capability.
This manual is a reference document and the user is advised to keep it carefully for future reference.
The manual includes the the tester operation, test procedures and screen references.
Refer to the N9360A Multi UE Tester Installation Guide for information regarding installation and details of the tester. Refer also to the N9360A W-CDMA Option User Manual and N9360A cdma2000 Option User Manual for information about the test functions of the Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA), and Code Division Multiple Access (cdma2000).

Notation

The following notations are used in this manual:
Softkey: indicates a softkey;

Notices

Tra de mar ks

[Screen Name]: indicates a screen name;
Tester/tester : indicates the N9360A Multi UE Tester.
The information contained in this manual is subjected to change with
notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced either mechanically, electronically or otherwise, without permission from Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Ethernet is the registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation.
EPSON is the registered trademark of the EPSON Corporation.
Other product names and companies used herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies or Agilent Technologies, Inc. For registered trademarks, the trademarks symbols ® and ™ are omitted in this manual.
cdma2000 is a registered trademark of Telecommunication Industry Association (TIA-USA).
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Contents

Notation I-iii Notices I-iii Trademarks I-iii
1 Legal Information
Legal Information 1-2
Warranty 1-2 Technology Licenses 1-2 Restricted Rights Legend 1-2 Service And Support 1-3 Agilent On The Web 1-3 Agilent By Phone 1-3
2 Caution and Safety Requirements
Safety Information 2-2
Safety Summary 2-2 Safety Notices 2-2 Warning Label 2-2 General 2-3 When Operating The Tester 2-3
3 General Operation
Using a USB memory device 3-2 Using the Knob on the Front Panel 3-2 Using the Knob on the Front Panel 3-2 Preparation for Tests 3-3 GSM/W-CDMA/cdma2000 Mobile Phone Repair Process 3-4
4 GSM System
For Go/No-Go Testing 4-2 For Pinpointing Failures 4-3 For Troubleshooting 4-5
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5W-CDMA System
6 cdma2000 System
RF Channels 4-7 MS Power Control / Power Class 4-7 RX Level 4-9 RX Quality 4-10
For Go/No-Go Testing 5-2 For Pinpointing Failures 5-3 For Troubleshooting 5-4 UARFCN 5-5 Mobile Phone Maximum Output Power 5-5
When "CDMA Mode" is set to MC-1x mode 6-2 When "CDMA Mode" is set to 1xEV-DO mode 6-6
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1 Legal Information

Warranty 1-2 Technology Licenses 1-2 Restricted Rights Legend 1-2 Service And Support 1-3 Agilent On The Web 1-3 Agilent By Phone 1-3
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Legal Information

Warranty
The material contained in this document is provided “as is,” and is subject to being changed, without notice, in future editions. Further, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Agilent disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, with regard to this manual and any information contained herein, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Agilent shall not be liable for errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, use, or performance of this document or of any information contained herein. Should Agilent and the user have a separate written agreement with warranty terms covering the material in this document that conflict with these terms, the warranty terms in the separate agreement shall control.
Technology Licenses
The hardware and/or software described in this document are furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
Restricted Rights Legend
If software is for use in the performance of a U.S. Government prime contract or subcontract, Software is delivered and licensed as “Commercial computer software” as defined in DFAR 252.227-7014 (June 1995), or as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR 2.101(a) or as “Restricted computer software” as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (June 1987) or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause. Use, duplication or disclosure of Software is subject to Agilent Technologies’ standard commercial license terms, and non-DOD Departments and Agencies of the U.S. Government will receive no greater than Restricted Rights as defined in FAR 52.227-19(c)(1-2)(June
1987). U.S. Government users will receive no greater than
Limited Rights as defined in FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) or DFAR 252.227-7015 (b)(2)(November 1995), as applicable in any technical data.
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Service And Support
Agilent On The Web
Agilent By Phone
Legal Information 1
Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be performed by qualified personnel. Contact your customer engineer through your local Agilent Technologies Service Center.
You can find information about technical and professional services, product support, and equipment repair and service on the Web: http://www.agilent.com/
Double-click the link to Test & Measurement. Select your country from the drop-down menus. The Web page that appears next has contact information specific for your country
If you do not have access to the Internet, call one of the numbers in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Agilent Call Centers and Regional Headquarters
United States and Canada: Test and Measurement Call Center
(800) 452 4844 (toll-free in US)
Europe: (41 22) 780 8111
Japan: Measurement Assistance Center
(81) 0426 56 7832
Latin America: 305 269 7548
Asia-Pacific: (85 22) 599 7777
Manufacturing Address
Agilent Technologies Microwave Products (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone,
11900 Penang,
Malaysia.
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2 Caution and Safety Requirements

Safety Summary 2-2 Safety Notices 2-2 Warning Label 2-2 General 2-3 When Operating The Tester 2-3
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CAUTION
WARNING

Safety Information

Safety Summary
Safety Notices
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like, that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Warning Label
A warning label is stuck on the front panel of the Tester.
Do not remove, damage or modify the warning label.
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General
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Caution and Safety Requirements 2
The protection provided by the N9360A tester may be impaired if the tester is used in a manner not specified by Agilent or the instructions on the display are not followed.
DO NOT INSTRUMENT COVERS. Operating personnel must not remove any instrument covers. Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified service personnel. Products that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by a qualified service personnel.
When Operating The Tester
Make sure that the input signal level does not exceed the maximum level allowed. Tester failure may result otherwise.
Do not turn off the Line switch on the rear panel of the Tester while the LINE LED on the front panel of the Tester is lit in green. Otherwise, Tester failure may occur.
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3 General Operation

Using a USB memory device 3-2 Using the Knob on the Front Panel 3-2 Preparation for Tests 3-3 GSM/W-CDMA/cdma2000 Mobile Phone Repair Process 3-4
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Using a USB memory device

A USB memory device can be used to save and recall the test procedures, to update the firmware of the Tester, and to save screen images as image files.
Saving and Recalling Test Procedures:
All settings for Automatic Test, Manual Test, TX Analyzer, Signal Generator, and Configuration can be saved into a test procedure file.
To save a test procedure or to recall a pre-defined test procedure, go to the [Configuration] screen, then the [File Management] screen.
Updating the Firmware:
To update firmware of the Tester, press the FW Update softkey to go to the [Firmware Update] screen on the [Configuration] screen obtained from the [Top Menu] screen. Refer to the “Firmware Update Screen” in the User's Guide for details.
Saving a Screen Image:
To enable this function, it is required to set the “Printer” input field on the [Configuration] screen to a screen image into a USB memory device, press the Print Screen softkey. The file format is PNG (Portable Network Graphics).
USB Memory. Then, to save

Using the Knob on the Front Panel

1. Rotate the knob to place the cursor next to the input field where you want to change.
2. Push the knob to select the field where you placed the cursor.
3. Rotate the knob to change the value in the field.
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4. Push the knob to set the value.

Preparation for Tests

Figure 3-1 Typ ic a l Te s t S et up
General Operation 3
Connecting RF Signal:
1 Connect the mobile phone to the Tester using the
user-supplied RF Cable, optional Antenna Coupler, or optional Shield Case.
2 On the [Loss] screen obtained from the [Initial],
[Configuration] and [Configuration: Test Condition] screens, set the “Loss” field to values for each Radio System or Band in the “RF In” and “RF Out” fields depending on the RF connection.
On and enter the appropriate loss
Connecting a Printer:
Connect a printer to print a hardcopy of the test results if required.
Inserting the TEST SIM for GSM mobile phone or TEST USIM for a W-CDMA mobile phone:
Insert the Test SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) supplied by Agilent into the GSM mobile phone or the test USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) supplied by Agilent into the W-CDMA mobile phone before performing any test.
GSM/W-CDMA/cdma2000 Mobile Phone Repair Process
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GSM/W-CDMA/cdma2000 Mobile Phone Repair Process

Figure 3-2 Mobile Phone Repair Process
A typical GSM, W-CDMA and cdma2000 mobile phone repair process at service centers is basically divided into two processes, Incoming Inspection and Mechanical & Module Repair. In each process, you can perform the following tests with the Agilent N9360A Multi UE Tester.
Table 3-1 Mobile Phone Repair Function
Process Test Agilent N9360A Multi UE
Tester Function
Incoming Inspection Go/No-Go Test Automatic Test
Module Repair Pinpointing Failures Automatic Test
Troubleshooting Manual Test
Adjustment TX Analyzer, Signal Generator
Final Test (Go/No-Go Test)
Automatic Test
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4 GSM System

For Go/No-Go Testing 4-2 For Pinpointing Failures 4-3 For Troubleshooting 4-5 RF Channels 4-7 MS Power Control / Power Class 4-7 RX Level 4-9 RX Quality 4-10
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4 GSM System

For Go/No-Go Testing

Figure 4-1 [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Screen
1 Press the Automatic Test softkey on the [Initial] screen in GSM
system.
2 Move the cursor to the “Procedure” field, and select a
pre-defined test procedure.
3 Press the Start softkey.
4 Turn the mobile phone on. Wait for the completion of
Location Update.
5 Operate the mobile phone as instructed in the table below.
Each test flow step is highlighted as it runs.
6 After completing the test, check the results on the screen.
7 To print the test results or to save them into a USB memory
device, press the More (1 of 2) softkey and then the Print Screen softkey.
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Table 4-2 GSM Automatic test sequence
Step Action needed
Location Update Wait until the Location Update is complete.
MS Call Dial an arbitrary number and press the Off Hook key
Talk Talk to the mobile phone to judge its loop back sound
RF Test Wait until the RF test is complete.
MS Release Finish the call from the mobile phone.
BS Call Respond to the call on the mobile phone.
BS Release Wait until the call is finished from the Tester.

For Pinpointing Failures

GSM System 4
on the mobile phone.
quality and press the Pass or Fail softkey.
Figure 4-2 [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Screen
1 Perform the steps described in “For Go/No-Go Testing.”
2 Press the Screen>> softkey to set screen mode to Detail or
Val ue.
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Sensitivity
RX Quality
RX Level
Phase Error
Frequency Error
Burst Timing Power Ramp
Peak TX
Power
3 Rotate the knob to place the cursor in one of the Pass/Fail
cells on the detail screen or test result cells on the value screen. Then, press the knob.
4 One of the following measurement result screens is displayed
according to your selection in step 3.
To print the measurement results or to save them into a
USB memory device, press the Print Screen softkey.
In the graphical display, you can use the marker function
to read data points by rotating the knob.
The zoom function is available on the power ramp graph
display by pressing the Zoom Off/On softkey.
Figure 4-3 Various [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Screens
5 To display other measurement result screens or to finish
analysis, press the Return softkey to display the previous screen.
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For Troubleshooting

GSM System 4
Figure 4-4 [Manual Test (GSM): Stand-by] Screen
1 Press the Manual Test softkey on the [Initial] screen.
2 Move the cursor to the “Procedure” field and select a
pre-defined test procedure.
3 Turn the mobile phone on.
4 Wait for the completion of Location Update.
5 Press the BS Call softkey and respond to the call on the
mobile phone when it is called. Or, dial an arbitrary number and press the Off Hook key on the mobile phone to start the MS Call.
6 To start measurement while the left screen is displayed, refer
to step 7. For detailed measurement at each measurement item, refer to step 8.
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Spectrum
Monitor
Sensitivity
RX Quality
RX Level
Phase Error
Frequency Error
Peak TX Power/ Burst
Timing/ Power Ramp
Figure 4-5 Various [Manual Test (GSM): Stand-by] Screens
7 While “Connection” is highlighted in the test flow, press the
Tr ig g e r softkey to start single measurement or the Tr ig ge r Sing/Cont softkey to start continuous measurement. Press the Tri gge r S i ng /
measurement.
8 Place the cursor at one of the groups of the test items and
press the knob or press the Spectrum Monitor softkey to display a measurement result screen according to your selection. Then, press the Tr ig ge r softkey to start single measurement or
Tr ig g e r
Cont softkey again to terminate the continuous
Sing/Cont softkey to start continuous measurement.
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Press the Tr i gg er S in g /Cont softkey again to terminate the
NOTE
continuous measurement.
9 In the graphical display, the marker function is available to
read the data points by rotating the knob. On the power ramp graph display, the zoom function is also available.
10 To display other measurement result screens, press the
Return softkey to display the previous screen. To end the
entire test, press the Release softkey to start the BS Release, or press the On Hook key on the mobile phone to finish the MS Release.

RF Channels

Table 4-3 GSM RF channel frequencies and channel number
GSM850 GSM900 DCS1800 PCS1900
GSM System 4
Uplink 824.2 to 848.8 MHz 890.2 to 914.8 MHz
876.2 to 889.8 MHz
Downlink 869.2 to 893.8 MHz 935.2 to 959.8 MHz
921.2 to 934.8 MHz
ARFCN 128 to 251 0 to 124
955 to 1023
GSM900 includes P-GSM, E-GSM, and R-GSM Bands.

MS Power Control / Power Class

Table 4-4 GSM Power Control levels
GSM 850 / 900 DCS1800 PCS1900
Power Control
Level
0 39 2936 3033
Nominal Power
(dBm)
Power Control
Level
Nominal Power
1710.2 to 1784.8 MHz 1850.2 to 1909.8 MHz
1805.2 to 1879.8 MHz 1930.2 to 1989.8 MHz
512 to 885 512 to 810
(dBm)
Power Control
Level
Nominal Power
(dBm)
3 37 3034 3132
435 3132 030
533 030 128
631 128 226
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Table 4-4 GSM Power Control levels
GSM 850 / 900 DCS1800 PCS1900
Power Control
Level
729 226 324
827 324 422
925 422 520
10 23 5 20 6 18
11 21 6 18 7 16
12 19 7 16 8 14
13 17 8 14 9 12
14 15 9 12 10 10
15 13 10 10 11 8
16 11 11 8 12 6
17 9 12 6 13 4
18 7 13 4 14 2
19 5 14 2 15 0
Nominal Power
(dBm)
Power Control
Level
15 0
Nominal Power
(dBm)
Power Control
Level
Nominal Power
(dBm)
GSM 850 / 900 DCS1800 PCS1900
Power Class Max Power
Control Level
1N/A 10 10
22 23 23
33 329 330
45
57
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Power Class Max Power
Control Level
Power Class Max Power
Control Level
GSM System 4

RX Level

Table 4-5 RX levels
# RX Level # RX Level # RX Level
0 ≤−110 dBm 22 –89 to –88 dBm 44 –67 to –66 dBm
1 –110 to –109 dBm 23 –88 to –87 dBm 45 –66 to –65 dBm
2 –109 to –108 dBm 24 –87 to –86 dBm 46 –65 to –64 dBm
3 –108 to –107 dBm 25 –86 to –85 dBm 47 –64 to –63 dBm
4 –107 to –106 dBm 26 –85 to –84 dBm 48 –63 to –62 dBm
5 –106 to –105 dBm 27 –84 to –83 dBm 49 –62 to –61 dBm
6 –105 to –104 dBm 28 –83 to –82 dBm 50 –61 to –60 dBm
7 –104 to –103 dBm 29 –82 to –81 dBm 51 –60 to –59 dBm
8 –103 to –102 dBm 30 –81 to –80 dBm 52 –59 to –58 dBm
9 –102 to –101 dBm 31 –80 to –79 dBm 53 –58 to –57 dBm
10 –101 to –100 dBm 32 –79 to –78 dBm 54 –57 to –56 dBm
11 –100 to –99 dBm 33 –78 to –77 dBm 55 –56 to –55 dBm
12 –99 to –98 dBm 34 –77 to –76 dBm 56 –55 to –54 dBm
13 –98 to –97 dBm 35 –76 to –75 dBm 57 –54 to –53 dBm
14 –97 to –96 dBm 36 –75 to –74 dBm 58 –53 to –52 dBm
15 –96 to –95 dBm 37 –74 to –73 dBm 59 –52 to –51 dBm
16 –95 to –94 dBm 38 –73 to –72 dBm 60 –51 to –50 dBm
17 –94 to –93 dBm 39 –72 to –71 dBm 61 –50 to –49 dBm
18 –93 to –92 dBm 40 –71 to –70 dBm 62 –49 to –48 dBm
19 –92 to –91 dBm 41 –70 to –69 dBm 63 ≥−48 dBm
20 –91 to –90 dBm 42 –69 to –68 dBm
21 –90 to –89 dBm 43 –68 to –67 dBm
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RX Quality

Table 4-6 RX Quality
# RX Quality # RX Quality
0 <0.2 % 4 1.6 to 3.2 %
1 0.2 to 0.4 % 5 3.2 to 6.4 %
2 0.4 to 0.8 % 6 6.4 to 12.8 %
3 0.8 to 1.6 % 7 >12.8 %
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5 W-CDMA System

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For Go/No-Go Testing

Figure 5-1 [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Screen
1 Press the Automatic Test softkey on the [Initial] screen for
W-CDMA system.
2 Move the cursor to the “Procedure” field, and select a
pre-defined test procedure.
3 Press the Start softkey.
4 Turn the mobile phone on. Wait for completion of Location
Update.
5 Operate the mobile phone as instructed in the table below.
Each test flow step is highlighted as it runs.
6 After completing the test, check the results on the screen.
7 To print the measurement results or to save them into a USB
memory device, press the More (1 of 2) softkey and then the Print Screen softkey.
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Table 5-1 W-CDMA Automatic Test Sequence
Step Action needed
Location Update Wait until the Location Update is completed.
MS Call Dial an arbitrary number and press the Off Hook key
on the mobile phone.
Talk Talk to the mobile phone to judge its loop back sound
quality and press the Pass or Fail softkey.
MS Release Finish the call from the mobile phone.
BS Call (AMR) Respond to the call on the mobile phone.
BS Call (RMC) The mobile phone automatically responds to the call.
RF Test Wait until the RF test is completed.
BS Release Wait until the call is finished from the Tester.

For Pinpointing Failures

Figure 5-2 [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Screen
1 Perform the steps described in “For Go/No-Go Testing.”
2 Press the Screen>> softkey to set screen mode to Value.
3 Check the values of the measurement results.
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For Troubleshooting

Figure 5-3 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen
1 Press the Manual Test softkey on the [Initial] screen.
2 Move the cursor to the “Procedure” field and select a
pre-defined test procedure.
3 Turn the mobile phone on.
4 Wait for the completion of Location Update.
5 Select “RMC” for BS Call at the “BS Call” input field.
6 Press the BS Call softkey.
7 While “Connection (RMC)” is highlighted in the test flow,
press the Tr ig g er softkey to start single measurement or the Tr ig g e r Press the Tr i gg er S in g /
Sing/Cont softkey to start continuous measurement.
Cont softkey again to terminate
continuous measurement.
8 Press the Release softkey to finish the Test.
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W-CDMA System 5

UARFCN

Table 5-2 W-CDMA Frequency Band
Band Uplink ; mobile phone transmit Downlink ; mobile phone receive
General Additional General Additional
I 9612 to 9888 10562 to 10838
II 9262 to 9538 12, 37, 62, 87, 112, 137, 62, 187,
212, 237, 262, 287
III 8562 to 8913 9037 to 9388
IV 8562 to 8763 1162, 1187, 1212, 1237,1262,
1287, 1312, 1337, 1362
V 4132 to 4233 782, 787, 807, 812, 837, 862 4357 to 4458 1007, 1012, 1032, 1037, 1062, 1087
VI 4162 to 4188 812, 837 4387 to 4413 1037, 1062
VIII 2700 to 2875 2925 to 3100
IX 8750 to 8924 9225 to 9399
9662 to 9938 412, 437, 462, 487, 512, 537, 562,
587, 612, 637, 662, 687
10562 to 10763 1462, 1487, 1512, 1537, 1562, 1587,
1612, 1637, 1662

Mobile Phone Maximum Output Power

Table 5-3 UE Maximum Output Power
Power Class 1 Power Class 2 Power Class 3 Power Class 4
Operating
Band
Band I +33 +1/–3 +27 +1/–3 +24 +1/–3 +21 +2/–2
Power (dBm)
To l.
(dB)
Power (dBm)
To l.
(dB)
Power (dBm)
To l.
(dB)
Power (dBm)
To l.
(dB)
Band II +24+1/3+21+2/2
Band III +24+1/3+21+2/2
Band IV +24 +1/–3
Band V +24 +1/–3 23 +2/–2
Band VI +24+1/3+23+2/2
Band VIII +24 +1/–3
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6 cdma2000 System

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When "CDMA Mode" is set to MC-1x mode

For Go/No-Go Testing
Figure 6-1 [Auto Test (MC-1x): Stand-by] Screen
1 Press the Automatic Test softkey on the [Initial] screen in
cdma2000 system
2 Move the cursor to the "Procedure" field, and select a
pre-defined test procedure.
3 Press the Start softkey.
4 Turn the mobile phone on. Wait for the completion of
Location Update.
5 Operate the mobile phone as instructed in the table below.
Each test flow step is highlighted as it runs.
6 After completing the test, check the results on the screen.
7 To print the test results or to save them into a USB memory
device, press the More(1 of 2) softkey and then the Print Screen softkey.
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cdma2000 System 6
Table 6-1 cdma2000 Automatic Test Sequence
Step Action Needed
Location Update Wait until the Location Update is complete.
MS Call (Talk) Dial an arbitrary number and press the Off
Hook key on the mobile phone.
Talk Talk to the mobile phone to judge its loop
back sound quality and press the Pass or Fail softkey.
MS Release Finish the call from the mobile phone.
BS Call (Talk) Respond to the call on the mobile phone.
BS Call (RF Test) The mobile phone automatically responds to
the call.
RF Test Wait until the RF test is completed.
Softer Handoff Wait until the Softer Handoff is completed.
BS Release Wait until the call is finished from the Tester.
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For Pinpointing Failures
Figure 6-2 [Auto Test (MC-1x): Stand-by] Screen
1 Perform the steps described in "For Go/No-Go Testing.”
2 Press the Screen>> softkey to set screen mode to Value.
3 Check the values of the measurement results.
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Figure 6-3 [Manual Test (MC-1x): Stand-by] Screen
1 Press the Manual Test softkey on the [Initial] screen.
2 Move the cursor to the "Procedure" field and select a
pre-defined test procedure.
3 Set the Service Option field to 32.
4 Turn the mobile phone on.
5 Wait for the completion of Location Update.
6 Press the BS Call softkey.
7 While "Connection" is highlighted in the test flow, press the
Tr ig g e r softkey to start single measurement or the Tr ig g er Sing/Cont softkey to start continuous measurement. Press the Tri gge r S i ng /
Cont softkey again to terminate continuous
measurement.
8 Press the Release softkey to finish the test.
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When "CDMA Mode" is set to 1xEV-DO mode

For Go/No-Go Testing
Figure 6-4 [Auto Test (1xEV-DO): Stand-by] Screen
1 Press the Automatic Test softkey on the [Initial] screen in
cdma2000 system
2 Move the cursor to the "Procedure" field, and select a
pre-defined test procedure.
3 Press the Start softkey.
4 Turn the mobile phone on. Wait for the completion of UATI
Assinment.
5 Each test flow step is highlighted as it runs.
6 After completing the test, check the results on the screen.
7 To print the test results or to save them into a USB memory
device, press the More(1 of 2) softkey and then the Print Screen softkey.
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Table 6-2 1xEVDO Automatic Test Sequence
Step Action Needed
UATI Assignment Wait until the UATI Assignment is completed.
BS Call The mobile phone automatically responds to the
call.
RF Test Wait until the RF test is completed.
Softer Handoff Wait until the Softer Handoff is completed.
Connection Close Wait until the connection is closed.
Session Close Wait until the session is closed.
For Pinpointing Failures
Figure 6-5 [Auto Test (1xEV-DO): Stand-by] Screen
1 Perform the steps described in "For Go/No-Go" Testing".
2 Press the Screen>> softkey to set screen mode to Value.
3 Check the values of the measurement results.
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For Troubleshooting
Figure 6-6 [Manual Test (1xEV-DO): Stand-by] Screen
1 Press the Manual Test softkey on the [Initial] screen.
2 Move the cursor to the "Procedure" field and select a
pre-defined test procedure.
3 Press the UATI Assign softkey.
4 Turn the mobile phone on, and wait for the completion of
UATI Assignment.
5 Press the BS Call softkey.
6 While "Connection" is highlighted in the test flow, press the
Tr ig g e r softkey to start single measurement or the Tr ig g er Sing/Cont softkey to start continuous measurement. Press the Tri gge r S i ng /
measurement.
7 Press the Release softkey to finish the test.
Cont softkey again to terminate continuous
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RF Channel
Table 6-3 cdma2000 Frequency Band
Radio System Channel Number
1024 ~ 1323
cdma2000 System 6
BAND0: CEL US
991 ~ 1023
1 ~ 799
1024 ~ 1323
BAND1: PCS US
991 ~ 1023
1 ~ 799
1041 ~ 1199
BAND3: Cel JP
1201 ~ 1600
801 ~ 1039
1 ~ 799
BAND4: PCS KR 601 ~ 1300
1 ~ 600
BAND6: IMT-2K 0 ~ 1199
† The BAND15: AWS is available only when the Option C03 is installed in the Tester.
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