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Introduction
This document is the troubleshooting guide for RM-14. On the following pages you will find a
step-by-step fault finding procedure and reference measurements at the relevant signal points.
Note! Most test points are not accessible unless shielding cans are cut open.
This must ONLY be done by the Return Analysis technicians and for analysis
only!
■ Notes on reference measurements
•LF & DC signals are measured with Textronix 100 MHz Scope (TDS3014) and
P3010 13pF probe.
•RF signals are measured with R&S FSIQ 7GHz Spectrum Analyzer and Agilent
resistive divider probe (10dB, 500ohm).
•Please be aware that the RF connector on service adaptor is leaking power (into
air) and acts as noise source when probing on RX chain. In 1800 band the problem
is most severe while there is no external LNA to amplify the signal above the noise
level like in the 1900 band. In 900 band the leakage is not as high due to lower frequency.
•GSM SA settings: RBW=500kHz, VBW=500kHz.
•Bluetooth SA settings: RBW=2MHz, VBW=2MHz.
•All reference measurements were made on a RM-14 phone (GSM900).
•RF loss Module Repair Jig: 900: 0.6 dB, 1800: 1.1dB and 1900: 1 .2dB. Bluetooth
is 1.8dB.
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■ Tx 900 GMSK troubleshooting
Figure 5:TX 900 GMSK troubleshooting
TX 900 GMSK troubleshooting
Apply a 50 ohm load at the antenna connector of the jig.
GSM900/ cha. 37 = 897.4 MHz, burst mode power level 10
Spectrum analyzer: RBW = 500 Khz and VBW = 500 kHz,
center = 500 kHz and span = 20 MHz
Measure voltage of a) TXI at C529 and TXQ at C530,
Txi and TXQ = 500 mVpp min. and 1.4 VDC during burst
Measure a) TXC = 800 mV during burst at R514 and
b) TXP = 1.8 V during burst at J504 .
Note: TXC voltage is a function of power level
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Measure modulator supply voltage VR2 = 2.7 V (C511, both terminals)
Measure RF level = -13 dBm at input of Z700 SAW filter C702
Measure RF level = -13 dBm at N700 PA input (R704 pin1)
Measure RF level = +10 dBm at N700 PA output TX_OUT_EGSM
(Z800 pin1)
Measure N700 PA power detector DET = 850 mV during burst at R701.
Note: DET voltage is a function of power level
Measure N700 PA control voltage a) VPCTRL_G = 1.2 V during burst at
R713 and N700 PA bias voltage.
b) VTXB_G = 2.7V (C701).
Note: VPCTRL_G voltage is a function of power level.
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Check
baseband.
Check
N500 Helgo.
Check Z700
Tx SAW.
Measure N700 PA supply voltage VBAT at C705
Measure RF level = 20 dBm at antenna pad J124
Measure Z800 antenna switch control signal voltages
a) VANT_1 = 2.7 V at C811
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■ FM radio troubleshooting
Figure 14:FM radio troubleshooting
FM Radio Troubleshooting
Phoenix: Testing -> FM radio -> Power on.
FM signal: Frequency = 100 MHz, frequency deviation = 67.5 kHz, modulation fre-
quency = 1 kHz, R=L, pilot tone on and RF level -67 dBm. Signal is injected at X102
bottom connector pin 11, 12, 13 or 14.
Alternative: Use FM signal received by headset.
Measure audio voltage a) VAFL = 200 mVpp
(1 kHz) 850 mVDC (C6180, both sides
b) VAFR = 200mVpp (1 kHz) 850 mVDC
(C6182, both sides).
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Service Tool Concept for RF Tunings
All RF tunings for RM-14 phones must be carried out in MJ-34 Module Jig.
Power to MJ-34 should be supplied from an external DC power supply, not
MJ-34 input voltages:
•Maximum + 16 VDC
•Nominal input for RF tunings is +12 V DC
Remember cable attenuation when setting required RF levels.
RF tunings should be made in the same order as shown in this document, the order of the cor-
responding menu items in the Phoenix Service SW may be different.
If baseband tunings are needed, they should be made before the RF tunings.
Avoid unnecessary tuning – factory tuning values are always the most accurate ones.
Views in this document may change as the service sof tware is developed. Please refer to the
Phoenix help files, phone model specific service manual and bulletins for help.
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Receiver Tunings
■ RX channel select filter calibration
Extra equipment / external RF signal is not needed.
Must be done before other RX calibrations.
This function is used to calibrate RX channel select filter in GSM Phones.
Rx Channel select filter is tuned only in one (lowest) band = Single calibration for all bands.
Select Tuning => Rx Channel select filter calibration.
Press “Tune" to start the tuning.
Values will be saved to the phone when the “Save to Phone” tick box is checked.
If the “Save to Phone” tick box is not checked, the values are not saved to the phone when
you stop the tuning or exit the dialog.
Tuning values should be 0…31.
Select “Stop”.
Close the “RX Channel Select Filter Calibration“ dialog to end tuning.
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■ RX calibration
RF generator is needed.
This tuning performs RX Calibration.
Must be done separately on all bands
Calibration is automatically performed at EGSM (GSM900), then at GSM1800 and finally at the
GSM1900 band. If the tuning is successful, it continues in the next band.
AFC tuning is carried out while EGSM (GSM900) band RX Calibration is performed.
Remember to take jig and cable attenuations into account!
Select Tuning => Rx calibration
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Tuning will be completed when you press “Save & Continue”.
Close the “RX – Calibration” dialog to end tuning.
■ RX band filter response compensation
RF generator needed.
Must be performed separately on all bands
Start the RX calibration at EGSM (GSM900), then continue to the GSM1800 band and finally
to the GSM1900 band.
Remember to carry out the RX calibration before carrying out Rx band filter response compen-
sation!
Remember to take jig and cable attenuations into account!
Select Tuning => Rx Band Filter Response Compensation
!
Select "Manual tuning" and “Start”.
You will be asked to supply 9 different RF frequencies to the phone on each band.
The tuning begins from EGSM900 band and continues the same way for GSM1800 and
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Transmitter Tunings
■ TX power level tuning
Power Meter (or Spectrum analyzer) is needed.
With Tx power level tuning, the coefficients are adjusted for each power level.
Tuning must be performed separately on all band and all modes
When EDGE is on, the tuning must be carried out for all power levels.
Tx power level tuning steps are:
•EGSM900 PA High Mode with EDGE off
•EGSM900 PA High Mode with EDGE on
•GSM1800 PA High Mode with EDGE off
•GSM1800 PA High Mode with EDGE on
•GSM1900 PA High Mode with EDGE off
•GSM1900 PA High Mode with EDGE on
Select Tuning => Tx power level tuning
Remember to take jig and cable attenuations into account!
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EGSM900 PA High Mode with EDGE off
Select “Start”, the tuning begins automatically from the EGSM900 band.
Set Power Meter (or Spectrum analyzer) as required.
Note that TX PA mode is “High” at this point.
The coefficient table lists the power level, coef ficient, target dBm and DAC value for each power
level.
The tuned power level can be chosen by using up and down arrows or mouse.
The current power level is shown with inverse colors.
The tuning value can be adjusted with “-“ and “+” keys.
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Tune base level and power levels 19,15 and 5 to target level.
When tuning values are correct, choose “Save & Continue”.
If all coefficients are within specified limit s, tuning will continue on the EGSM900 PA Low Mode
Set Power Meter (or Spectrum analyzer) as required.
Repeat the same steps as for EGSM high and low mode above.
When EDGE is on, the tuning must be made for all power levels.
Tune base level
When tuning values are correct, choose “Save & Continue”.
If all coefficients are within specified limits, tuning will continue on th e EGSM900 PA low mode
with EDGE on.
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and all power levels from 19 to 8 to target level.
Set Power Meter (or Spectrum analyzer) as required.
Repeat the same steps as for EGSM high and low mode above.
Tune base level
When tuning values are correct, choose “Save & Continue”.
If all coefficients are within specified limit s, tuning will continue on the GSM1800 PA high mode
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GSM1800 PA high mode with EDGE on
Set Power Meter (or Spectrum analyzer) as required.
Repeat the same steps as for EGSM high and low mode above.
When EDGE is on, the tuning must be made for all power levels.
Tune base level
When tuning values are correct, choose “Save & Continue”.
If all coefficients are within specified limit s, tuning will continue on the GSM1900 PA high mode
with EDGE off.
Typical values:
and all power levels from 15 to 2 to target level.
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GSM1900 PA high mode with EDGE off
Set Power Meter (or Spectrum analyzer) as required.
Repeat the same steps as for EGSM high and low mode above.
Tune base level
When tuning values are correct, choose “Save & Continue”.
If all coefficients are within specified limit s, tuning will continue on the GSM1900 PA high mode
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GSM1900 PA high mode with EDGE on
Set Power Meter (or Spectrum analyzer) as required.
Repeat the same steps as for EGSM high and low mode above.
When EDGE is on, the tuning must be made for all power levels.
Tune base level
When tuning values are correct, choose “Save & Continue”.
Typical values:
and all power levels from 15 to 2 to target level.
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The order of tuning should be the same as the order of the sliders e.g. the Tx I DC Offset is
tuned first and Phase difference is tuned last.
Use <= , =>, PgUp or PgDn keys
The tuning is performed by setting each of the sliders to desired value.
Tune LO leak to minimum with TXI/TXQ DC of fset contro l (f0 on spectrum analyzer screen).
Tune the wrong sideband to minimum using Amplitude/Phase difference controls (f0+68kHz
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Tx IQ Tuning limits are the same for all bands (GSM900, GSM1800 and GSM1900):
Table 15:
Tuning LimitsEDGE offEDGE on
TX I DC Offset-4 … +4-6 … +6
TX Q DC Offset-4 … +4-6 … +6
Amplitude Difference-1.2 … +1.2-1 … +1
Phase Difference80 … 10080 … 100
Tuning will automatically move to the next step, EGSM900 with EDGE on when you press
“Save & Continue”.
EGSM900 band with EDGE On
Choose “Start” to begin tuning.
Set the spectrum analyzer to required settings for EGSM900 band => OK
Repeat the same tuning steps as for the EGSM900 with EDGE off above.
Tuning will automatically move to the next step, EGSM1800 with EDGE off when you press
“Save & Continue”.
EGSM1800 band with EDGE Off
Choose “Start” to begin tuning.
Set the spectrum analyzer to required settings settings for GSM1800 band => OK
Repeat the same tuning steps as for the EGSM900 band above.
Tuning will automatically move to the next step, EGSM1800 with EDGE on when you press
“Save & Continue”.
GSM1800 band with EDGE On
Choose “Start” to begin tuning.
Set the spectrum analyzer to required settings for GSM1800 band => OK.
Repeat the same tuning steps as for the EGSM900 band above.
Tuning will automatically move to the next step, EGSM1900 with EDGE off when you press
“Save & Continue.
GSM1900 band with EDGE Off
Choose “Start” to begin tuning.
Set the spectrum analyzer to required settings for GSM1900 band=> OK.
Repeat the same tuning steps as for the EGSM900 band above.
Tuning will automatically move to the next step, EGSM1900 with EDGE on when you press
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GSM1900 band with EDGE On
Choose “Start” to begin tuning.
Set the spectrum analyzer to required settings for GSM1900 band=> OK.
Repeat the same tuning steps as for the EGSM900 band above.
Tuning will be completed when you press “Save & Continue”.
Choose “OK” to close the “TX I/Q Tuning” dialog.