HP 8921A, 11807B, 83204A, 83205A, 83236B User Manual
HP 8921A Cell Site Test Set
HP 11807B Cell Site Test Software
HP 83204A TDMA Cellular Adapter
HP 83205A CDMA Cellular Adapter
HP 83236B PCS Interface
Technical Specifications
The HP 8921A Cell SiteTest Set Family
A Total Solution for Wireless
Infrastructure Test
The HP 8921A Cell Site Test Set
family has the flexibility needed
to meet analog and digital wireless
infrastructure test challenges.
Leveraging the performance of
the HP 8921A for new digital
technologies gives you a common
platform with the advantages of
user familiarity and low-cost
upgrades.
Build on the Strengths
of the HP 8921A. . .
• High performance measurement
capabilities to ensure thorough
testing.
• Built-in controller and automated measurements for standardized testing in less time.
• Common instrument base to
reduce technician training and
instrument pool needs.
• World-wide training and support
across all technologies to give
you a single contact for all your
technical questions.
. . .Adding Capabilities as Your System Grows!
• AMPS / NAMPS
• TACS / ETACS / UTACS
• TDMA
• CDMA
• CDPD
• PCS
Table of Contents Pages
Analog Specifications, HP 8921A ............... 3 - 5
TDMA Specifications, HP 83204A ................... 6
CDMA Specifications, HP 83205A ............. 6 - 8
CDPD Specifications, HP 83204/5A ................8
PCS Specifications, HP 83236B ...................... 9
Common Specifications .................................. 10
Software, HP 11807B ........................... 11 - 15
Front and Rear Panel Drawings ................ 16-18
Video and Literature Ordering Info .................. 19
HP 8921A Cell Site Test Set Family
AMPS/NAMPS/TACS/ETACS/UTACS —
HP 8921A, HP 11807B
Install and maintain AMPS, NAMPS, TACS, ETACS,
and UTACS cell site radio equipment with the
HP 8921A Cell Site Test Set and the HP 11807B Cell
Site Test Software.
CDMA — HP 8921A Option 600
(HP 8921A + HP 83205A Option 001)
Test IS-95A/97A base stations with the HP 8921A
Option 600 CDMA Cell Site Test System. This system
consists of an HP 8921A Cell Site Test Set and the
HP 83205A CDMA Cellular Adapter. Existing
HP 8921As can be upgraded for CDMA digital testing
by adding the HP 83205A. (Older HP 8921As require
the Option G21 upgrade for complete CDMA capabilities.) The HP 8921A retains its full capabilities for
testing AMPS/NAMPS base stations.
The HP 8921A+11807B test solution uses the
HP 8921A’s built-in IBASIC controller to fully
automate base station test procedures with the
HP 11807B Software Test packages.
Developed from manufacturer’s recommended
maintenance procedures, the HP 11807B Cell Site
Test Software ensures complete test and adjustment
of cell sites as recommended by the manufacturers.
By using the standardized maintenance procedures,
each cell site receives the same high-quality analysis
and adjustment.
Coverage for Analog and Digital
Cellular Systems
Besides testing AMPS and TACS base stations, the
HP 8921A is ready to grow with your measurement
needs for future cellular systems.
TDMA — HP 8921A Option 500
(HP 8921A + HP 83204A Option 001)
The HP 83204A TDMA Cellular Adapter adds a
complete π/4 DQPSK signal generator, modulation
analyzer, and BER analyzer to the HP 8921A while
maintaining all analog measurements for dual-mode
testing of IS-136 digital cellular formats. HP 11807B
software fully automates TDMA test procedures
recommended by manufacturers to optimize system
performance.
CDPD — HP 8921A + HP 83204A or HP 83205A
The HP 8921A has optional Cellular Digital Packet
Data (CDPD) test capability for installing and maintaining CDPD Mobile Data Base Station (MDBS) RF
infrastructure equipment. CDPD capability can be
ordered with TDMA, CDMA, or analog test systems;
or CDPD test features can be retrofit to existing
HP 8921As.
PCS — HP 83236B
HP 8921A PCS solutions build on the HP 8921A
cellular band test solutions for TDMA and CDMA—
adding the HP 83236B PCS Interface to extend testing
capabilities to U.S. and international PCS frequencies
(1710 to 1990 MHz). Contact your local HewlettPackard sales representative for PCS solutions at
other frequencies. The HP 83236B can be combined
with existing HP 8921A systems without returning
them to the factory.
PCS TDMA — HP 8921A Option 501
(HP 8921A + HP 83204A Option 001 + HP 83236B)
The HP 83236B provides the capabilities of the
TDMA Option (Option 500) at PCS frequency bands
(1710-1990 MHz).
PCS CDMA — HP 8921A Option 601
(HP 8921A + HP 83205A Option 001+ HP 83236B)
The HP 83236B provides the capabilities of the
CDMA Option (Option 600) at PCS frequency bands
(1710 - 1990 MHz).
Literature
• “HP 8921A Cell Site Test Set, HP 11807B Cell Site
Test Software, HP 83204A TDMA Cellular
Adapter, HP 83205A CDMA Cellular Adapter,
HP 83236B PCS Interface”:
- Brochure: — p/n 5965-1579E
- Configuration Guide: — p/n 5965-7061E
- Price List: — p/n 5965-7063EUS
• “HP 8921A/11807B Option 120 AMPS Call Analysis,
Logging and Monitoring Software” Product
Overview — p/n 5963-6891EUS
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• “HP 83236B PCS Interface” Product Overview
— p/n 5964-9655E
• “HP 83224A IBASIC Developers Tool Kit for RF
Communication Test Sets” Product Overview
— p/n 5964-3897E
• “HP 8921A Cell Site Test Set for AMPS Base Station
Testing” Product Note 8921-1 — p/n 5962-9475E
• “HP 8921A Cell Site Test Set for TACS Base Station
Testing” Product Note 8921-2 — p/n 5962-0157E
Analog Specifications - HP 8921A
Specifications describe the instrument’s warranted performance after a 30minute warm up period and are valid over the entire operating and environmental
range unless otherwise noted.
Supplemental Characteristics are intended to provide additional information
useful in applying the instrument by giving typical, but non-warranted
performance para-meters. These are shown in italics or labeled as “typical”,
“usable to”, or “nominal”.
FM Rate (1 kHz reference):
Internal: DC to 25 kHz (1 dB BW)
External AC Coupled: 20 Hz to 75 kHz (typical 3 dB BW)
External DC Coupled: DC to 75 kHz (typical 3 dB BW)
FM Accuracy (1 kHz rate):
≤10 kHz dev: ±3.5% of setting ±50 Hz
>10 kHz dev: ±3.5% of setting ±500 Hz
FM Distortion (THD+Noise, 0.3 to 3 kHz BW):
<0.5% at >4 kHz deviation and 1 kHz rate
Center Frequency Accuracy in DC FM Mode
(external source impedance <1k Ω):
±500 Hz (after DCFM zero), typically ±50 Hz
ANALOG
Signal Generator
RF Frequency
Range: 250 kHz to 1000 MHz
Accuracy and Stability: same as reference oscillator ±0.015 Hz
Switching Speed: <150 ms to be within 100 Hz of carrier
frequency
Resolution: 1 Hz
Output
RF In/Out Connector
Level Range: −137 to −19 dBm into 50 Ω
Level Accuracy: ±1.8 dB (level ≥−127 dBm)
Typically ±1.0 dB for all levels
Reverse Power: 60 watts continuous
100 watts for 10 seconds per minute
SWR: <1.5:1
Duplex Out Connector
Level Range: −127 to +7 dBm into 50 Ω
Level Accuracy: ±1.5 dB,
Typically ±1.0 dB for all levels
Reverse Power: 200 mW maximum
SWR: <2.0:1 (level <−4 dBm)
Ext. Mod Input Impedance: 600 W nominal
Resolution: 50 Hz for <10 kHz deviation
500 Hz for ≥10 kHz deviation
Audio Source
(Both internal sources)
Frequency
Range: dc to 25 kHz
Accuracy: 0.025% of setting
Resolution: 0.1 Hz
Output Level
Range: 0.1 mV to 4 Vrms
Maximum Output Current: 20 mA peak
Output Impedance: <1 Ω (at 1 kHz)
Accuracy: ±2% of setting plus resolution
Residual Distortion (THD+Noise, level ≥ 200 mVrms):
<0.125%; 20 Hz to 25 kHz in an 80 kHz BW
Resolution: Level £ .01 V: ±50 µV
Level £ 0.1 V: ±0.5 mV
Level £ 1 V: ±5 mV
Level >1 V: ±50 mV
Offset in DC Coupled Mode: <50 mV
Resolution: 0.1 dB
Spectral Purity
Spurious Signals (for ≤ +1 dBm output level at
Duplex Out or ≤−25 dBm output level at RF In/Out):
Harmonics: <−30 dBc
Non-Harmonic Spurious: <−60 dBc (at >5 kHz
offset from carrier)
Residual FM (CCITT, rms):
<7 Hz for 250 kHz ≤fc ≤1000 MHz
<4 Hz for 249 MHz ≤fc ≤501 MHz
SSB Phase Noise: <−110 dBc/Hz (for >20 kHz offsets
at a 500 MHz carrier frequency)
FM
FM Deviation (rates >25 Hz):
100 kHz; 100 kHz ≤fc <249 MHz
50 kHz; 249 MHz ≤fc <501 MHz
100 kHz; 501 MHz ≤fc <1000 MHz
(FM not specified for (fc minus FM dev.) <250 kHz)
RF Analyzer
RF Frequency Measurement
Measurement Range: 400 kHz to 1000 MHz
Level Range:
RF In/Out: 1 mW to 60 W continuous
100 W for 10 seconds per minute
Ant In: -36 dBm to +20 dBm
Accuracy: ±1 Hz plus timebase accuracy
Resolution: 1 Hz
RF Power Measurement
Frequency Range: 30 MHz to 1000 MHz
Measurement Range:
RF In/Out: 1 mW to 60 W continuous
100 W for 10 seconds per minute
Accuracy: ±5% of reading ±0.01 mW (at 25°C±10°C)
±10% over full temperature range
SWR: <1.5:1
Resolution: Power <10 W: 1 mW
Power ³10 W: 10 mW
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Analog Specifications - HP 8921A
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FM Measurement
Frequency Range: 5 to 1000 MHz (usable to 400 kHz)
Deviation Range: 20 Hz to 75 kHz
Sensitivity (30 kHz IF BW; high sensitivity mode,
0.3 to 3 kHz BW): 2 µV (12 dB SINAD, fc ≥10 MHz)
Typically <1 µV
Accuracy (20 Hz to 25 kHz rates, deviation ≤25 kHz): ±4% of
reading plus residual FM and noise contribution
Bandwidth (3 dB): 2 Hz to 70 kHz
(DCFM measurements also available)
THD+Noise: <1% for ≥5 kHz deviation and 1 kHz rate in a 0.3
to 3 kHz BW
Input Level Range for Specified Accuracy:
−18 to +50 dBm at RF In/Out (0.04 mW to 100 W)
−54 to +14 dBm at Ant In
Residual FM and Noise (0.3 to 3 kHz, rms): <10 Hz
Resolution: Deviation <10 kHz: 1 Hz
Deviation ³10 kHz: 10 Hz
Spectrum Analyzer
Frequency Range: 400 kHz to 1000 MHz
Frequency Span/Resolution Bandwidth (coupled):
Span Bandwidth
<50 kHz 300 Hz
<200 kHz 1 kHz
<1.5 MHz 3 kHz
<18 MHz 30 kHz
≥ 18 MHz 300 kHz, Plus full span capability
Display: Log with 1, 2, and 10 dB/div
Display Range: 80 dB
Reference Level Range: +50 to −50 dBm
Residual Responses: <−70 dBm (no input signal, 0 dB attenuation)
Image Rejection: >50 dB
Non-harmonic Spurious Responses: >70 dB down (for input
signals <-30 dBm)
Level Accuracy: ±2.5 dB
Displayed Average Noise Level: <−114 dBm for <50 kHz spans
Log Scale Linearity: ±2 dB (for input levels ≤−30 dBm and/or
60 dB range)
Other Features: Peak hold, marker with frequency and level readout,
marker to peak, marker to next peak, trace comparison A-B,
trace averaging
Tracking Generator
Frequency Range: 400 kHz to 1000 MHz
Frequency Offset: Frequency span endpoints ± frequency offset
cannot be <400 kHz or ≥1000 MHz
Output Level Range: Same as signal generator
Sweep Modes: Normal and inverted
Other Features: Normalize
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Adjacent Channel Power
Relative Measurements
Level Range:
Ant In: −40 dBm to +20 dBm
RF In/Out: 0.16 mW (−8 dBm) to 60 W (47.8 dBm)
continuous; or up to 100 W (50 dBm) for 10 seconds
per minute
Dynamic Range: Typical values for channel offsets
Channel Offset Channel BW Dynamic Range
12.5 kHz 8.5 kHz −65 dBc
20 kHz 14 kHz −68 dBc
25 kHz 16 kHz −68 dBc
30 kHz 16 kHz −68 dBc
60 kHz 30 kHz −65 dBc
Relative Accuracy: ±2.0 dB
Absolute Level Measurements
Level: Results of absolute power in watts or dBm are met by
adding the adjacent channel power ratio from the
spectrum analyzer to the carrier power from the input
section RF power detector
Level Range
Ant In: N/A
RF In/Out: 1 mW (0 dBm) to 60 W (47.8 dBm) continuous; or
up to 100 W (50 dBm) for 10 seconds per minute
Dynamic Range: Typical values for channel offsets
Channel Offset Channel BW Dynamic Range
12.5 kHz 8.5 kHz -65 dBc
20 kHz 14 kHz -68 dBc
25 kHz 16 kHz -68 dBc
30 kHz 16 kHz -68 dBc
60 Hz 30 kHz -65 dBc
Absolute Accuracy: Equals the sum of RF power measurement
accuracy found in the RF analyzer section and the adjacent
channel power relative accuracy of ±2.0 dB
AF Analyzer
Frequency Measurement
Measurement Range: 20 Hz to 400 kHz
Accuracy: ±0.02% plus resolution plus reference oscillator accuracy
External Input: 20 mV to 30 Vrms
Resolution: f <10 kHz: 0.01 Hz
f <100 kHz: 0.1 Hz
f ³100 kHz: 1 Hz
AC Voltage Measurement
Measurement Range: 0 to 30 Vrms
Accuracy (20 Hz to 15 kHz, inputs ≥1 mV): ±3% of reading
Residual THD+Noise (15 kHz BW): 150 µV
3 dB Bandwidth: Typically 2 Hz to 100 kHz
Nominal Input Impedance: 1M W in parallel with 76 pF or 600 W
floating
Resolution: 4 digits for inputs ³100 mV
3 digits for inputs <100 mV
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DC Voltage Measurement
Voltage Range: 100 mV to 42 V
Accuracy: ±1.0% of reading plus DC offset
DC Offset: ±45 mV
Resolution: 1 mV
Signaling
Capability for Generating and Analyzing the Following Formats:
CDCSS, DTMF, 1 Tone, 2 Tone, 5/6 Tone, Sequential, RPC1
(POCSAG), EIA, CCITT, CCIR, ZVEI, DZVEI, GOLAY, EEA,
AMPS, NAMPS, TACS, NTACS, NMT-450, NMT-900, LTR,
EDACS, MPT 1327
Function Generator Waveforms: Sine, square, ramp, triangle, dc,
White Gaussian and White Uniform noise
Function Generator Frequency Range and Level: Same as audio
source
DC Current Meter Specifications
ANALOG
Distortion/SINAD Measurement
Fundamental Frequency: 1 kHz ±5 Hz
Input Level Range: 30 mV to 30 Vrms
Display Range: 0.1% to 100% for distortion mode,
0 to 60 dB for SINAD mode
Accuracy: ±1 dB (0.5 to 100% distortion, 0 to 46 dB SINAD)
Residual THD+Noise (15 kHz BW): −60 dB or 150 µV,
whichever is greater
Resolution: 0.01% distortion or 0.01 dB SINAD
Audio Filters
High-Pass Filters: <20 Hz, 50 Hz, and 300 Hz
Low-Pass Filters: 300 Hz, 3 kHz, 15 kHz, >99 kHz
Other Filters: 750 µs De-emphasis, 1 kHz Notch Filter, C-Message
Weighting Filter and 6 kHz Bandpass Filter
Optional Filter: CCITT Weighting Filter (Option 011) can be
substituted for C-Message Weighting Filter
Audio Detectors
RMS, RMS SQRT2, Pk+, Pk-, Pk+hold, Pk−hold, Pk±/2,
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Pk±/2hold, Pk±max, Pk±maxhold
Oscilloscope
Frequency Range (3 dB): 2 Hz to 50 kHz
Scale/Division: 10 mV to 10 V
Amplitude Accuracy (20 Hz to 10 kHz): ±1.5% of reading ±0.1 div.
Time/Division: 1 µs to 200 ms
3 dB Bandwidth: Typically >100 kHz
Internal DC Offset: £ 0.1 div. (³ 50 µV/div. sensitivity)
Measurement Range: 0 to 10A (usable to 20A)
Accuracy: ±10% of reading after zeroing (levels >100 mA)
Remote Programming
HP-IB: Hewlett-Packard's implementation of IEEE Standard 488.2
Functions Implemented: SH1, AH1, T6, L4, SR1, RL1, LE0, TE0,
PP0, DC1, DT1, C4, C11, E2
RS-232: 6-wire RJ-11 connector provides two 3-wire serial ports
for serial data in and out, no hardware handshake capability
Baud Rates: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200
selectable
Parallel Interface is provided for output to a printer
Reference Oscillator
Temperature: 0.05 ppm (0 to +55°C)
Aging: <0.5 ppm/year (<1 ppm in first year)
Warm Up Time: <15 minutes to be within ±0.1 ppm of
final frequency
Rear Panel BNC Connectors:
Input Frequency: 1, 2, 5, 10 MHz
Input Level: >0.15 Vrms
Output Frequency: 10 MHz
Output Level: >0.5 Vrms
Save and Recall Registers
Available RAM: Approximately 640 kBytes of RAM are available
for save/recall of instrument settings or IBASIC programs.
This typically will hold hundreds of sets of instrument settings
depending on the type of information saved and the size of any
IBASIC programs used. When running the HP 11807B cell site
test software, approximately 256 Kbytes of RAM are available
for save/recall use.
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TDMA Specifications -
HP 8921A Option 500 or 503
(HP 8921A with HP 83204A Option 001 or 003)
CDMA Specifications -
HP 8921A Option 600 or 603
(HP 8921A with HP 83205A Option 001 or 003)
TDMA Signal Generator
Frequency Range: 824 MHz to 894 MHz
Output Level Range:
TDMA CDMA
Residual Error Vector Magnitude: <3.0%
Residual Phase Error: <3 °
Residual Magnitude Error: <3.0%
IQ Origin Offset: < -30 dBc within ±15 °C of the temperature
Frequency Error: ±4 Hz plus reference
TDMA Analyzer
Frequency Range: 824 MHz to 894 MHz
Input Level Range:
Input Frequency Setting Error: 1 kHz
RX DSP Level Setting Range: 0 dB to −23 dB full scale
Residual Error Vector Magnitude: <2.0%
Error Vector Magnitude Measurement Accuracy: 0.4% +2%
Residual Phase Error: <1.5 °
Residual Magnitude Error: <1.4%
I/Q Origin Offset Accuracy: ±0.5 dB for values to −40 dBc
Frequency Error Accuracy: ±2 Hz plus reference
RF In/Out: −22 dBm to −127 dBm
Duplex Out: +4 dBm to −127 dBm
at the last calibration
RF In/Out: 1 mW to 60 W (0 to +47.78 dBm)
Ant In: −36 dBm to +17 dBm
of reading
CDMA Signal Generator
Frequency/Amplitude
Frequency Range: 824 to 894 MHz usable from 800 MHz to
1000 MHz and from 4 MHz to 200 MHz with degraded rho (r)
and carrier feedthrough performance.
Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz
Output Level Range:
RF In/Out: −19 dBm to −137 dBm
Duplex Out: +4 dBm to −127 dBm
Output Level Accuracy:
RF In/Out: ±2.0 dB, typically ±1.0 dB
Duplex Out: ±1.7 dB, typically ±1.0 dB
Modulation
Reverse Link Source Modulation: OQPSK per TIA IS-95
Reverse Link Source Modulation Data1: Internal data buffer, Idle
(all zeroes)
Forward Link Source Modulation: QPSK per TIA IS-95
Forward Link Source Modulation Data1: Internal (Pilot channel)
Residual Rho (r): Better than 0.96 typically >0.98
Carrier Feedthrough: Typically <-35 dBc
Adjacent Channel Noise: Typically <−50 dBc
measured in a 30 kHz BW filter relative to the total carrier
power at f
In/Out connector (<−3 dBm when using the Duplex Out
connector)
PN Offset: Adjustable from 0 to 511 units (1 unit equals 64 chips)
PN Offset Resolution: 0.0156 units (1 chip)
±900 kHz for output levels <−29 dBm at the RF
c
Data Buffer
Size/Length: 5400 frames
Modes: Single, Continuous Looping, and Idle
Coding: IS-95 CDMA full rate reverse link channel coding,
interleaving and spreading
Long Code Mask: 42 zeros
Input Data Rate: 9600 bps; 14,400 bps
Data Source: For each rate set, 300 frames factory loaded, 1800
frames additional user definable data can be entered via HP-IB
1 May also be modulated with external encoded data. External data must be
properly coded and ready for short sequence spreading at 1.2288 Mbit per
second.
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