Atec IFR-1900CSA User Manual

Fully Featured TIA/EIA-136 (TDMA) Test
Solution

The IFR-1900 CSA provides you with the
industrys only accepted test solution for
TIA/EIA-136 analysis, including critical
adjacent power measurements and power
measurements down to -40 dBm, which
allows the user to test the base station

without taking it off-line.

It is capable of performing the critical
dual-mode analog/digital authentication
and protocol compliance tests for
TIA/EIA-136 dual mode mobiles.

As for flexibility, the IFR-1900 CSA
provides the capability to perform both
mobile and base station conformance
testing. And with the VSELP and ACELP
vocoder technology as standard features,
the IFR-1900 CSA can handle todays
latest technology.

The IFR-1900 CSA comes with a wide
array of application software options. The
AC1036 Protocol Conformance Test
Software provides an excellent way to verify
software conformance of TIA/EIA-136
mobiles. Other applications software
supports automated tests for the most
widely used base station applications.

AMPS Solutions

Engineered to be a true dual-mode test
solution, the IFR-1900 CSA also
incorporates AMPS and NAMPS mobile
and base station compliance test features.

Full AMPS testing modes are available with the

IFR-1900 CSA

Automatic test routines and user
defined print outs enhance manual mode
testing for both mobiles and base stations.

Open control channel simulations, voice
channel signaling, home/roam condition,
home SID, SAT, DSAT, DST, DCC, SINAD
reference points, RF power windows, and
other AMPS/NAMPS functions and
signaling routines allow complete AMPS
and NAMPS system testing.

A Full Complement of Service Monitor
Functions to 2 GHz.

The IFR-1900 CSA gives you full
frequency domain analysis to 2 GHz with a
fully featured spectrum analyzer and
tracking generator built-in.

The IFR-1900 CSA also offers a full
complement of standard service monitor
features including a full span digitized
oscilloscope to 1 MHz, DVM and SINAD
functions, frequency and channel tables,
selectable IF filters, and a wide variety of
displays.

The IFR-1900 CSA gives you full featured service

monitor functions

IFR-1900 CSA

UWC-136 Digital PCS Radio Test Set

Engineered for maximum
performance, the
IFR-1900 CSA is an
all in one PCS solution
for todays dual
band/dual mode mobile
and base station
equipment

Wireless - Radio Test Sets

The industry accepted simulator for
TIA/EIA-136 conformance testing

Tri-Band, 400/800 MHz and
1900 MHz PCS test capable

Comprehensive TIA/EIA-136
conformance testing

Analog and digital authentication
compliance testing option

TIA/EIA-136 hyperband handoff
Fully automated remote testing

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

Intuitive test set up screens for
easy Guided user testing

VSELP and ACELP vocoder
functions allow verification of voice
quality

Full featured 2 GHz service monitor
with spectrum analyzer and
tracking generator

Standard constellation IQ display
for quick assessment of digital
mobile or base station transmitter
modulation

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In addition to the 2 GHz RF generator,
the IFR-1900 CSA also provides full
audio/data generator capabilities, full level
control and measurement facilities and
precision power control features for
enhanced sensitivity and high accuracy
testing needs.

Analog paging encoding/decoding,
DTMF, tone coded squelch, digital squelch,
AM modulation/demodulation along with
two separate AF generators and cross band
duplex gives added test versatility in a
variety of 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 are designed
to automate and expand the functionality
of your instrument.

Plus, on-going software support means
that you can easily upgrade your
IFR-1900 CSA when test and service
requirements change.

AC1009W - EasySpanTMis a Windows­based software utility which extracts
spectrum analyzer and tracking generator
traces from the IFR-1900 CSA.

AC1017 - AutoCell-Series II is a
comprehensive program for FCC
compliance testing of Lucent Series II cell
sites.

AC1019 - EasySweepTMis a swept
measurement utility designed to test
antennas and transmission lines.

AC1020D - AutoCell NTD provides
automated testing of Northern Telecom cell
sites.

AC1021 - CellScanTMcellular utility
software simplifies combiner alignment,
monitoring RF levels and base stations on
DAMPS, NT400 or PCS cellular channel
sets.

AC1027 - AutoCell-882/884 is an
autotest program for performing
acceptance tests on Ericsson
884/882/882D/882M/882DM base
stations.

EasySpan Software

Dynamic IQ Constellation Display
Simplifies Analysis

The IFR-1900 CSA provides you with a
dynamic constellation display for precise
RF modulation analysis of DQPSK digitally
modulated waveforms from 10 MHz to
2010 MHz. This unique IFR-1900 CSA
feature gives a near real time display for
testing and troubleshooting, an ability 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
IFR-1900 CSA was developed to execute
complex tests simply and with minimal
operator training.

Using field-proven front panel and user
man-machine interfaces, the IFR-1900 CSA
gives you the performance and ease-of-use
features that reduces your testing and
training time.

Its test macro command programming
language (TMAC) can be easily configured
to perform automatic base station testing
and remote terminal, singl

e and multi­mode, single and multiband 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 new color VGA display gives
IFR-1900 CSA users vivid screen clarity.
Extensive use of softkeys reduces your
complex cellular / PCS parametric and
protocol tests to fast, simple and
manageable routines.

Specification

(T/R) AND DUPLEX CONNECTOR
Frequency Range

10 MHz to 2010 MHz

Resolution

100 Hz

Accuracy

Same as Master Oscillator

Range

-127 dBm to + 10 dBm into 50 Ω
(T/R Connector: -30 dBm maximum with reverse
power present)

Resolution

0.1 dB

Accuracy

± 1.5 dB (≥-110 dBm)

Duplex Connector Input Protection

Alarm sounds when level exceeds +20 dBm.

EXTERNAL
Generator IF Output Frequency Range

88 MHz to 90 MHz

Level Range

-30 dBm to +25 dBm into 50 Ω

Residual FM

<10 Hz RMS

SSB Phase Noise

<-94 dBc/Hz (20 kHz Offset)

Residual AM

<0.3% RMS (50 Hz to 15 kHz BW)

Non-Harmonics

<-50 dBc

Nominal Input Frequency for Generator IF In

90 MHz

Input Level

-26 dBm to +28 dBm into 50 Ω

Signal Bandwidth

8.5 MHz

System Gain

28 dB ± 7dB, from GEN IF Input to T/R Ports

INTERNAL FM
Range

Off and ±100 Hz to ±100 kHz Dev.

Accuracy

± 5% (1 kHz to 20 kHz Dev, 1 kHz rate)
± 10% (1 kHz Dev and >20 kHz Dev, 1 kHz rate)

Resolution

100 Hz

Modulation Rate

1 kHz to 10 kHz - 5% accuracy

Waveforms

Sine, Square, Triangle

INTERNAL PHASE/QUADRATURE (IQ)
RF Ranges

10 MHz to 2010 MHz

IQ Error Vector Magnitude

5% from ideal DQPSK waveform
(TIA/EIA-136)

IQ Origin Offset

<-30 dBc

AF Generators #1 and #2
Range

10 Hz to 40 kHz

Resolution

0.1 Hz ≤2 kHz
1 Hz >2 kHz

Accuracy

±0.1%

Waveshapes

Sinewave, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Pulse

Frequency Range

10 Hz to 200 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)

Audio Frequency Counter

AF Signal Generators

Modulation

RF Signal Generator

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Frequency Range

10 MHz to 2010 MHz

Accuracy

Same as Master Oscillator

Resolution

1 Hz (fc <20 MHz)
10 Hz (fc >20 MHz)

Minimum Level

-60 dBm (ANT connector)

Frequency 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 ± LSD

Resolution

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

Minimum Level

-60 dBm (ANT Input Port)

Frequency Range

100 MHz to 2010 MHz

Input Level

0.05 mW to 50 W RMS (<900 MHz, 125
sequence, 4 decade)

0.05 mW to 10 W RMS (>900 MHz, 125
sequence, 4 decade)

Resolution

1 %

Accuracy

±6% (>5 W and <50 W, at Typical Operational
Ambient Temperature)

LOW LEVEL POWER METER
Frequency Range

Same as standard RF power meter

Input level

-40 dBm to -10 dBm

Accuracy

12% typical

Frequency Range

10 MHz to 2010 MHz

Sensitivity

<-80 for 10 dB SINAD
(1 kHz rate, 6 kHz Dev, FM 2, ANT Input Port)

Demodulation Output Level

(FM): 5 Vp-p ±15 % (at full scale into 600 Ω)
(PM): 40 mVRMS ±15 % (5 Rad, into 600 Ω)
(AM): 1 VRMS ±15 % (80 % modulation, into

600 Ω)

(SSB): 1.15 VRMS ±15 % (Beat tone, into 600 Ω)

Receive IF Output Signal Frequency

88 MHz to 90 MHz

IF Bandwidth

8.5 MHz

Deviation Range

±100 Hz to ±100 kHz

Resolution

100 Hz (20 kHz ranges)
1 kHz (>20 kHz ranges)

Accuracy

±5 % ±2 counts + source residual FM
(300 kHz IF, <15 kHz rate)

Modulation Rate

100 Hz to 40 kHz

Carrier Range

100 MHz to 2010 MHz

Minimum Carrier Level

-60 dBm (ANT Input Port)

Deviation Range

0 Rad to 10 Rad (Peak)

Resolution

0.01 Rad (deviation ≤5 Rad)

0.1 Rad (deviation >5 Rad)

Carrier Range

100 MHz to 2010 MHz

Minimum Carrier Level

-60 dBm (ANT Input Port)

Modulation Range

1 % to 90 %

Resolution

1 %

Accuracy

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

Carrier Range

100 MHz to 2010 MHz

Minimum Carrier Level

-60 dBm (ANT Input Port)

Distortion Range

0.1 % to 20 %

Resolution

0.1 %

Accuracy

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

Signal Frequency

700 Hz to 1.4 kHz

Signal Level

0.1 VRMS to 30 VRMS (SINAD/BER input)

Input Range

NT 400 Channels
Cellular 800 MHz Channels
PCS 1900 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

Range

3 dB to 30 dB

Resolution

0.1 dB

Accuracy

±1 dB ±1 count (at 12 dB SINAD)

Signal Frequency

700 Hz to 1.4 kHz

Signal Level

0.1 VRMS to 30 VRMS (SINAD/BER input)

VOLTMETER (DC/AC)

Ranges

200 mV to 200 V (full scale, decade sequence,
150 Ω, 600 Ω, 1 MΩ selectable)

Maximum Input

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 range)

Accuracy

±5% or 0.1 (±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 Vertical

200 V Peak

Accuracy Vertical

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

Resolution Vertical

Full Scale / 256

Coupling Vertical

AC, DC, GND

Horizontal Sweep Rate

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

Accuracy Horizontal

±1 % of Full Scale

Resolution Horizontal

Full Scale / 400

External Input Impedance Horizontal

1 MΩ (shunted by 27 pF nominal)

Internal Signal Routing

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

Range

10 MHz to 2010 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

Reference Accuracy

See Master Oscillator

Display

Log, 10 dB/Div and 2 dB/Div

Vertical Resolution

Full Scale/256

Displayed Range (Dynamic)

60 dB (0 dB Attenuation, Span <1 MHz/Div)

Bandwidth Switching Error

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

Spectrum Analyzer

Oscilloscope

Digital Multimeter

SINAD Meter

Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) Meter

Distortion Meter

AM Modulation Meter

PM Deviation Meter

FM Deviation Meter

Receiver

RF Power Meter

RF Frequency Error Meter

RF Counter

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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, l00 dB, (User selectable, Pwr >2 W,
T/R Port)

Range

1x10

-1

to 1x10

-5

Data Rates

75, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800 bps &
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

VGA Compliant

Frequency Reference Ports

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

Dedicated Printer Port

25-Pin D-Sub, Centronics Compatible

IQ Output Interface

BNC Connector

TDMA Timeslot Sync

BNC Connector

Frequency Standard

10 MHz (Nominal)

Temp Stability

±0.01 ppm (0 to 50°C)

Dimensions

188 mm (7.4 in) H, 478 mm (18.8 in) W, 635 mm
(25 in) D (with bail handle and front panel cover in
place)

Weight

Less than 21.8 kg (48 lb)

Operating Temperature Range

0 to 50°C

POWER REQUIREMENTS
Line

105 - 130 to 210 - 260 VAC
50 to 60 Hz @ 200 W Maximum

DISPLAY
Type

Color, Active Matrix LCD

Size

96 mm (3.8 in) wide, 86 mm (3.4 in) high

Resolution

640 pixel x 480 pixels.

When ordering please quote the full ordering number
information.

Ordering
Numbers Versions

1900 IFR-1900 CSA Service Monitor
1900-C IFR-1900 CSA Service Monitor with

Certificate of Calibration

Accessories

AC510 Paging Encoder for Flex, GSC and NEC D3
AC1009W EasySpan for Windows (Waveform Transfer)
AC1017 AutoCell-Series II (Lucent Series II)
AC1019 EasySweep (Swept Antenna Measurements)
AC1020D AutoCell-NTD (Northern Telecom Cell Sites)
AC1021 CellScan
AC1027 AutoCell-882/884 (Ericsson)
AC1036 TIA/EIA-136 Conformance Software
AC1048 SSD Update & Authentication Test
AC1201 Telescoping Antenna
AC3403 TMAC Users Manual
AC4103 Return Loss Bridge Kit(5 MHz to 2 GHz)

(Includes AC1019)
AC8645 Microphone
AC9153 Soft Padded Carrying Case

EasySpan, EasySweep, AutoCell and CellScan are
copyrighted by IFR Systems, Inc.

Versions & Accessories

General Characteristics

Master Oscillator

Input/Output (I/O)

Bit Error Meter (BER)

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IFR Americas, Inc., 10200 West York Street, Wichita, Kansas
67215-8999, USA. E-mail: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone] Toll Free USA: 1 800 835 2352 Fax: [phone]

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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