Atec FMAM1600S User Manual

Full Featured TIA/EIA-136 Test Solution

The FM/AM-1600S/CSA provides you
with the industrys only fully approved test
solution for TIA/EIA 553A analysis. The
FM/AM-1600S/CSA is accepted for
confirming the proper operation of the
critical dual mode analog/digital
authentication procedure. It also offers a
complete suite of tools for comprehensive
signaling protocol compliance testing of
TIA/EIA-136 dual mode TDMA/DAMPS
phones on all the worlds cellular frequency
assignments below 1 GHz.

The FM/AM-1600S/CSA provides both
base station and mobile phone

conformance test capabilities.

The AC1036 conformance test option
verifies and thoroughly documents that
your handsets signaling software conforms
to current TIA/EIA-136 series specifications.

AMPS Solutions

Engineered to be a flexible test solution,
the FM/AM-1600S/CSA also incorporates
AMPS and NAMPS mobile terminal and
base station signaling compliance test
features as well as standard radio
measurements.

Full AMPS testing modes are available with the

FM/AM-1600S/CSA

As a true dual mode solution, the
FM/AM-1600S/CSA incorporates AMPS
and NAMPS mobile terminal tests as a
standard feature. Optional base station
testing routines, unique to the type of
infrastructure under test, automate cell site
testing chores so that maximum network
quality is easily maintained. Automatic test
routines and user defined print outs
enhance manual mode testing for both
mobiles and base sites.

Comprehensive control channel

simulations, voice channel signaling,
home/roam condition, SID assignments,
SAT, DSAT, DST, DCC, SINAD reference
points, RF power windows, and other
helpful functions and signaling
manipulation tools let you test analog
AMPS/NAMPS systems and radios as
thoroughly as you need to.

A Full Complement of Radio Test Set
Functions to 1 GHz.

The FM/AM-1600S/CSA gives you full
frequency domain analysis to 1 GHz with a
fully featured spectrum analyzer and
tracking generator.

The FM/AM-1600S/CSA gives you full featured

service monitor functions.

The FM/AM-1600S/CSA also offers a
full complement of traditional service
monitor features including a full scan
digitized oscilloscope to 1 MHz, a DVM,
SINAD meter and functions, frequency and
channel tables, selectable IF filters, and a
wide variety of displays.

In addition to the full coverage 1 GHz RF
generator, the FM/AM-1600S/CSA also
gives you full audio/data generator

FM/AM-1600S/CSA

Cellular Protocol Analyzer

Ideal for conformance
and protocol testing of
UWC-136 base stations
and terminals

Wireless - Radio Test Sets

Industry accepted protocol analyzer
for TIA/EIA-136 conformance
testing

Dual-Band, 400/800 MHz cellular
TIA/EIA 553A protocol compliance

testing
Analog/digital authentication

compliance testing option
TIA/EIA-136 handoff test capability
Fully automated remote testing

ability with RS-232 or IEEE-488
(GPIB) interfaces

Intuitive test set up screens for
easy "Guided" user testing

Full featured 1 GHz service monitor
with a full range spectrum analyzer
and tracking generator

Easy to read color display simplifies
analysis of complex protocols

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capabilities, full level control and
measurement facilities of modulation, and
precision power meter features for
enhanced sensitivity and high accuracy
testing needs.

Analog paging encoding/decoding,
DTMF, tone coded squelch, digital squelch,
AM modulation/demodulation with two
separate AF generators and a cross band
duplex feature gives you added test
versatility in a variety of public and private
wireless systems.

Software Options Make Complex
Testing Simple

As with every IFR test set, you get the
advantage of IFR applications engineering
support.

Our comprehensive portfolio of
application software options is designed to
automate and expand the functionality of
your instrument.

Plus, on-going software support means
that you can easily upgrade your
FM/AM-1600S/CSA when standards
definitions or test and service requirements
change.

 AC1009W - EasySpan is a Windows-

based software utility which extracts
spectrum analyzer and tracking
generator traces from the IFR
FM/AM-1600S/CSA to a PC for further
off-line analysis.

 AC1011 - Simultaneously analyzes the

signal strength or channel activity of up
to three voice channel groups or 100
frequencies.

 AC1012 - AutoCell 882 is a

comprehensive test package for Ericsson
model 882 base station transceivers.

 AC1017 - AutoCell-Series II is a

comprehensive program for FCC
compliance testing of Lucent Series II
cell sites.

 AC1018 - Provides automated testing

and calibration of Motorola HD-II/LD cell
sites.

 AC1019 - EasySweep is a swept

measurement utility designed to test
antennas and transmission lines.

 AC1020D - AutoCell NT and AutoCell

NTD provides automated testing of
Northern Telecom cell sites.

Dynamic IQ Constellation Display
Simplifies Analysis

The FM/AM-1600S/CSA provides you
with a dynamic, high speed constellation
display for precise RF modulation analysis
of π/4 DQPSK digitally modulated

waveforms from 10 MHz to 1 GHz. This
unique FM/AM-1600S/CSA feature gives a
near-real time display of digital modulation
characteristics that points out the cause of
the trouble in digital radios.

IQ Constellation display allows for comprehensive

digital modulation testing

Complex Functionality Made Easy

Even with its elaborate capabilities, the
FM/AM-1600S/CSA was developed to
execute complex tests simply and with
minimal operator training.

Using field-proven front panel and
user man-machine interfaces, the
FM/AM-1600S/CSA gives you the
performance and ease-of-use features that
significantly reduce your testing and
training time.

Its test macro command programming
language (TMAC) can be easily configured
to perform complex automatic tests on
base stations and terminals (including
single and multi-mode as well as single
and multi-band radios), and baseband
equipment. This powerful capability allows
you to create and save simple "one button"
test routines for future use. This flexibility
means you can create and execute
complex and repeatable routines no matter
what your level of expertise.

A color display gives FM/AM-1600S/CSA
users

vivid screen clarity. Extensive use of
softkeys reduces your complex cellular and
PCS parametric and protocol tests to fast,
simple and manageable routines.

Specification

(T/R & DUPLEX CONNECTORS)
Frequency Range

400 kHz to 999.9999 MHz

Resolution

100 Hz

Accuracy

Same as Master Oscillator

Output Level Range (T/R)

-137 dBm to 0 dBm into 50 Ω
(-40 dBm maximum with reverse power present)

Duplex Level Range

-120 dBm to + 7 dBm or into 50 Ω

Duplex Resolution

0.1 dB

Level Accuracy (T/R)

±1.5 dB (level ≥-110 dBm)
±2.5 dB (levels from <-110 dBm to -127 dBm)

Duplex Level Accuracy

±1.5 dB (level ≥-100 dBm)
±2.5 dB (levels from <-100 dBm to -120 dBm)

VSWR (T/R)

<1.35:1 typical

Duplex VSWR

<1.38:1

INPUT PROTECTION
(T/R)

See RF Power Meter

(DUPLEX)

65 W (15 seconds with alarm)

SPECTRAL PURITY
Harmonics

<-26 dBc

Non-Harmonics

<-50 dBc

Residual FM

<10 Hz (RMS, 0.3 kHz to 3 kHz BW)

Residual AM

<0.05% (RMS, 0.3 kHz to 3 kHz BW)

SSB Phase Noise

<-90 dBc/Hz (25 kHz offset)
<-85 dBc/Hz (25 kHz offset, f

c

≥930 MHz)

<-80 dBc/Hz (25 kHz offset, fc<1 MHz)

Internal FM Range

Off, 100 Hz to 100 kHz Dev

Accuracy

±5% (1 kHz to 25 kHz Dev, 1 kHz rate)
±7% (<1 kHz Dev and >25 kHz Dev, 1 kHz rate)

Resolution

100 Hz (≤ 25 kHz Dev)
500 Hz (>25 kHz Dev)

Rate

Off, 30 Hz to 40 kHz
(≤ 20 kbs digital)

Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp and Pulse

Distortion

<1 % (1 kHz rate, 0.3 kHz to 3 kHz BW,
1 kHz to 25 kHz deviation)

INTERNAL AM RF GENERATOR
Range

500 kHz to 999.9999 MHz

Internal AM Range

Off, 1% to 90%

Accuracy

±5% of setting (30% to 90% modulation, 1 kHz
sinewave)
±10% of setting (30% to 90% modulation, 1 kHz
sinewave f

c

< 1 MHz)

Resolution

1 %

Rate

100 Hz to 10 kHz

Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp and Pulse

Distortion

<1% (30% to 70% modulation, 1 kHz sinewave, f

c

>1 MHz, 0.3 kHz to 3 kHz BW)

Internal Phase Modulation Range

Off, 0.1 to 10 Radians

Accuracy

±10% (at 1 kHz rate, > 0.3 Rad)

Resolution

0.1 Radians

Rate

Off, 30 Hz to 6 kHz

Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle, Ramp and Pulse

Distortion

<2% (1 kHz rate, 0.3 kHz to 3 kHz BW, ≥0.5 Rad)

External

External inputs with the same characteristics as the
internal modulation sources are supported.
A 10 Vp-p injection level is required to obtain
indicated setting ±10%.

Modulation

RF Signal Generator

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Synthesizer Switching Speed Settling Time

1.5 ms (within 1 kHz of desired frequency, 1 MHz ≤f

c

<100 MHz, 25 kHz steps)

2.5 ms (within 1 kHz of desired frequency, 400 kHz
≤fc≤999.9999 MHz, 100 Hz steps)

AF GENERATORS #1 AND #2
Frequency Range

10 Hz to 40 kHz

Frequency Resolution

0.1 Hz (≤2 kHz), 1 Hz (>2 kHz)

Frequency Accuracy

±0.1%

Level Range

0.5 mV RMS to 2.5 VRMS (into 150 Ω)
Up to 3 VRMS (into 600 Ω)

Level Resolution

0.1 mV RMS (10 mVRMS to 200 mVRMS)

0.8 mV RMS (> 200 mVRMS)

Level Accuracy

±0.1 mV or < 3% (≤10 kHz, into 150 Ω)
±5% (10 kHz to 25 kHz, into 150 Ω)

SPECTRAL PURITY
THD

<0.25% (sinewave, 10 Hz to 1.1 kHz,
>100 mV RMS)
<1% (sinewave, 1.1 kHz to 35 kHz,
>100 mV RMS)

Waveshape

Sinewave, Square, Triangle, Ramp and Pulse

Range

10 Hz to 40 kHz (in 4 decade ranges)

Accuracy

Same as Master Oscillator

Resolution

0.1 Hz (10 Hz to ≤2 kHz)
1 Hz (>2 kHz to ≤20 kHz)
10 Hz (>20 kHz to 40 kHz)

Input Waveform

Sine or Square

External Level

0.5 VRMS to 30 VRMS (SINAD/BER input)

0.1 VRMS to 3.5 VRMS (EXT MOD input)

Impedance

1 MΩ (SINAD/BER input)
100 kΩ (EXT MOD input)

Signal Selections

Demod Audio
SINAD/BER
AF Generators
RF Power
External Audio

RF COUNTER
Frequency Range

250,000 Hz to 999,999,990 Hz

Accuracy

Same as Master Oscillator

Resolution

1 Hz (f

c

<20 MHz)

10 Hz (fc≥20 MHz)

Level

-10 dBm to +50 dBm (T/R connector)

-80 dBm to +10 dBm (ANT connector)

Digital Meter Range

0 Hz to ± 150 kHz

Bar Graph Meter Range

0 to ±100 kHz (in 4 decade ranges)

Accuracy

Same as Master Oscillator

Resolution

1 Hz (±1 Hz to ≤ ±10 kHz)
10 Hz (> ±10 kHz to ±150 kHz)

Level

-10 dBm to +50 dBm (T/R connector)

-80 dBm to +10 dBm (ANT connector)

Frequency Range

1.5 MHz to 1 GHz

Input Level

0.2 mW to 200 W

Ranges

20 mW to 200 W full scale (1-2-5 sequence)

Resolution

0.1 mW

Accuracy

±10% ±2 counts

VSWR

<1.15:1 (0.25 MHz ≤ f

c

≤100 MHz)

<1.23:1 (100 MHz <fc≤400 MHz)
<1.38:1 (400 MHz <fc≤999.9999 MHz)

Frequency Range

400 kHz to 999.9999 MHz

Sensitivity

≤2 µV for 10 dB SINAD
(1 kHz rate, 6 kHz Dev, FM 1)

RX IF AF
Selectivity Mode
Bandwidth Bandwidth

FM 4 300 kHz 100 kHz
FM 3 300 kHz 20 kHz
FM 2 30 kHz 10 kHz
FM 1 30 kHz 3 kHz
AM 1 2.9 kHz 3 kHz
AM 2 30 kHz 10 kHz
USB 2.9 kHz 3 kHz
LSB 2.9 kHz 3 kHz
PM 30 kHz 3 kHz

Adjacent Channel Rejection

RX IF Bandwidth >30 dB Down

300 kHz ±485 kHz maximum
30 kHz ±52 kHz maximum

2.9 kHz ±2.5 kHz maximum

DEMODULATION OUTPUT
Output Level (FM)

5 Vp-p ±10% (at full scale, into 600 Ω)

(PM)

40 mV RMS ±10% (5 Rad, into 600 Ω)

(AM)

1 VRMS ±10%
(80% modulation, into 600 Ω)

(SSB)

1. 15 VRMS ±10% (Beat tone, into 600 Ω)

DISTORTION + NOISE
(FM)

<2% (1 kHz rate, >1 kHz Dev,

0.3 kHz to 3 kHz BW)

(AM)

<2% (1 kHz rate, 30% to 90% modulation, 0.3 kHz
to 3 kHz BW)

Impedance

<1 Ω

ANT Input Protection

≤65 W for 15 sec with alarm

Range

±100 kHz (± peak in 6 ranges)

Resolution

50 Hz (≤20 kHz ranges)
1 kHz(>20 kHz ranges)

Accuracy

±4% ±2 counts + source residual
(300 kHz IF, <15 kHz rate)
±7% ±2 counts + source residual
(300 kHz IF, ≥15 kHz rate)
±7% ± 2 counts + source residual
(30 kHz IF)

Rate

100 Hz to 40 kHz

Carrier Range

400 kHz to 999.9999 MHz

Carrier Level

-10 dBm to +50 dBm (T/R connector)

-70 dBm to +10 dBm (ANT connector)

Range

0 Rad to 10 Rad (Peak)

Resolution

0.01 Rad (≤5 Rad)

0.1 Rad (>5 Rad)

Accuracy

±3% full scale ±1 count + source residual

Rate

300 Hz to 4 kHz

Carrier Range

400 kHz to 999.9999 MHz

Carrier Level

-10 dBm to +50 dBm (T/R connector)

-80 dBm to +10 dBm (ANT connector)

Range:

1% to 100%

Resolution

1 %

Accuracy

±5% of full scale ±1 count + source
residual (30% to 90%)

Rate

100 Hz to 10 kHz

Carrier Range

400 kHz to 999.9999 MHz

Carrier Level

-10 dBm to +50 dBm (T/R connector)

-80 dBm to +10 dBm (ANT connector)

Distortion Range

0.1 % to 20 %

Resolution

0.1 %

Accuracy

±0.5 % distortion ±1 count (1 % to 10 %)
±2 % distortion ±1 count (>1 % to 20 %)

Signal Frequency

600 Hz to 1.4 kHz

Range

3 dB to 30 dB

Resolution

0.1 dB

Accuracy

±1 dB ±1 count (@12 dB SINAD)

Signal Level

0.1 VRMS to 30 VRMS (SINAD/BER input)

Input Range

NT 400 Channels
Cellular 800 MHz Channels

Minimum Carrier Level

-60 dBm (ANT connector)

EVM Range

0 to 100 %

EVM Resolution

0.01 %

Meter Residual EVM

<2 % indication

Accuracy

±3.0% indication, ±1 LSD + meter residual EVM

Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) Meter

SINAD Meter

Distortion Meter

AM Modulation Meter

PM Deviation Meter

FM Deviation Meter

Receiver

RF Power Meter

RF Frequency Error Meter

RF Counter

Audio Frequency Counter

AF Signal Generators

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VOLTMETER (DC/AC)
Ranges

200 mV to 2000 V (full scale, decade sequence,
1 MΩ)

Maximum Input (DC)

1000 VDC
500 VAC

Resolution

3.5 digit (maximum resolution 0.1 mV on 200 mV
range)

Accuracy

±5% of full scale ± 1 count (AC, where ACV/kHz
<140)
±1% of full scale ± 1 count (DC)

Frequency

DC, 50 Hz to 20 kHz

Input Impedance

1 MΩ (±5%)
150 Ω (±5%)
600 Ω (±5%)

OHMMETER
Ranges

200 Ω to 20 MΩ (full scale, decade sequence)

Resolution

3.5 digit (maximum resolution 0.1 on 200 Ω range)

Accuracy

±5% or 0.1 Ω (±1 count)

Current Meter (DC/AC)
Ranges

20 mA to 2 A (full scale, decade sequence, 20 A
maximum when using external shunt)

Resolution

3.5 digit (maximum resolution 0.01 mA on 20 mA
range)

Accuracy

±5 % or 0.1 mA ±1 count

Vertical BW

1 MHz (-3 dB)

Input Ranges

1 mV/Div to 50 V/Div (1-2-5 sequence, 8 divisions)

Max Input

200 V Peak

Accuracy

±5% of full scale
±10% of full scale (1 mV and 2 mV ranges)

Resolution

1 % of full scale/256 datapoints, 8 divisions

Coupling

AC, DC, GND

Horizontal Sweep Rate

1 µSec /Div to 100 mSec/Div (1-2-5 sequence, 10
divisions)

Accuracy

±1 % of full scale

Resolution

1 % of full scale/400 datapoints per sweep

External Input Impedance

1 MΩ (shunted by 27 pF nominal)

Internal Signal Routing

425 kHz IF
Demod Audio
Function Generator
SINAD/BER
RF Power
EXT MOD

Range

400 kHz to 999.9999 MHz

Frequency Span Range

1 kHz/Div to 100 MHz/Div plus Zero Scan
(10 divisions in a 1-2-5 sequence)

Accuracy

±5% of span width + timebase accuracy

Display

Log 10 dB/Div and 2 dB/Div

Vertical Resolution

Full scale/1 dB full scale

Displayed Range (Dynamic)

60 dB (0 dB attenuation, span <1 MHz/Div)
70 dB (0 dB attenuation, 1 kHz/Div, Ant connector)

Bandwidth Switching Error

<2 dB (5 kHz/Div thru 1 MHz/Div)
<3 dB (<5 kHz/Div or >1 MHz/Div)

Overall Accuracy

±4 dB (10 MHz to 400 MHz) (normalized)
±5 dB (>400 MHz to 2010 MHz) (normalized)
±2 dB Log Linearity

Input Attenuator

0 dB, 20 dB, 40 dB (User selectable, ANT Input
Port)
40 dB, 60 dB, 80 dB, (User selectable Pwr ≤2 W,
T/R Port)
60 dB, 80 dB, 100 dB, (User selectable, Pwr >2 W,
T/R)

Range

1 x 10

-1

to 1 x 10

-5

Data Rates

75, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 bps and
16 kbps

Data Pattern Size

100 to 100,000 bits

Data Pattern Type

Random, Fixed and User Defined

IEEE 488.1-1987 Internally Assigned GPIB
Addresses

System Control Processor (GPIB Address=4)
TDMA Control Processor (GPIB Address=5)

RS-232 (Asynchronous) SCSI-1 External Video
Port Operation Mode

EGA Compliant

Frequency Reference Ports

BNC Input for External 10 MHz Sync
BNC Output of Internal 10 MHz Sync

IQ Output Interface

BNC Connector

TDMA Timeslot Sync

BNC Connector

Frequency Standard

10 MHz (Nominal)

Temp Stability

±0.01 ppm (0 to 50°C)

Ageing

±0.1 ppm per year

Dimensions

477 mm (18.8 in) wide, 187 mm (7.4 in) high,
635 mm (25 in) deep (with bail handle and front
panel cover in place, without CSA)

Weight

21.8 kg (48 lb) without CSA
(60 lb) with CSA

Operating Temperature Range

0 to 50°C

Line

85 - 135 to 180 - 260 VAC
50 to 400 Hz @ 200 W Maximum

170 W Typical

Type

Color, CRT 70° deflection, inline

Size

172 mm (6.8 in) diagonal, 142 mm (5.6 in) wide,
132 mm (5.2 in) high

Resolution

640 pixel x 350 pixels.

When ordering please quote the full ordering number
information

Ordering
Numbers Versions

1600S FM/AM-1600S Service Monitor
1600S-C FM/AM-1600S Service Monitor with

Certificate of Calibration

CSA4 CSA4 (IS-54, GPIB, UWC-136, TDMA, 400

& 800 MHz)

CSA4-C CSA4 (IS-54, GPIB, UWC-136, TDMA, 400

& 800 MHz) with Certificate of Calibration
1600SNAMPS FM/AM-1600S/CSA, NAMPS
1600SCSA4 CSA4 System (includes 1600S Service

Monitor CSA4 with IS-54, GPIB, UWC-136,

TDMA, 400 & 800 MHz) with Certificate of

Calibration
1600SCSA4-C CSA4 Systems (includes 1600S Service

Monitor and CSA4 with IS-54, GPIB,

UWC-136, TDMA, 400 & 800 MHz) with

Certificate of Calibration

Accessories

AC0300 TMAC User Manual
AC510 Paging Encoder
AC1009 EasySpan for DOS (Waveform Transfer

Software)
AC1009W EasySpan for Windows (Transfer Software)
AC1010 Easy-Com-FM (Land Mobile Test Software)
AC1011 EasyScan (Spectral Usage Software)(req.

AC9157)
AC1012 AutoCell-882 (Ericsson 882 Test

Software)(req. AC9157)
AC1017 AutoCell Series II (Lucent Series II Test)(req.

AC9157)
AC1018 AutoCell-Motorola (Motorola LD & HD

Test)(req. 1600SNAMPS and AC9157)
AC1019 EasySweep (Swept Antenna

Measurements)(req. AC9157)
AC1020D AutoCell-NTD (NT/Novatel/GE/NTTRU)(req.

AC9157)
AC1021 CellScan Cellular Bar Graph RF Level Meter

(req. AC9157)
AC1036 UWC-136 Conformance Software

(req. CSA4)
AC1048 SSD Update & Authentication Test

(req. CSA4)
AC1201 Telescopic Antenna
AC4101 Return Loss Bridge (5 MHz to 1 GHz)
AC4102 Return Loss Bridge Kit (5 MHz to 1 GHz)

(includes AC1019)
AC4103 Return Loss Bridge Kit (5 MHz to

2 GHz) (includes AC1019)
AC8600 Maintenance Manual
AC8645 Microphone
AC9153 Carrying Case
AC9154 NT400 System Test (req. CSA4)
AC9155 AMPS Cellular System Analyzer
AC9156 AMPS Mobile Station Test
AC9157 2.5 MB FIle System
AC9158 Rubidium Time Base

EasyCom-FM, EasySweep, EasySpan, CellScan,
AutoCell and EasyScan are copyrighted by IFR
Systems, Inc.

Versions and Accessories

Display

Power Requirements

General Characteristics

Master Oscillator

Input/Output (I/O)

Bit Error Meter (BER)

Spectrum Analyzer

Oscilloscope

Digital Multimeter

IFR Americas, Inc., 10200 West York Street, Wichita, Kansas
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As we are always seeking to improve our products, the information in this document gives only a general indication of the product capacity, performance and suitability, none of which shall form part of any

contract. We reserve the right to make design changes without notice. All trademarks are acknowledged. Parent Company IFR Systems, Inc. © IFR Ltd. 1999.

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