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IMPORTANT
This document is intended for use by qualified service personnel only.
• IF THE DEVICE CAN BE INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE, CARE MUST BE TAKEN ON INSTALLATION IN VEHICLES FITTED
WITH ELECTRONIC ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND ANTI-SKID BRAKING SYSTEMS. UNDER CERTAIN FAULT
CONDITIONS, EMITTED RF ENERGY CAN AFFECT THEIR OPERATION. IF NECESSARY, CONSULT THE VEHICLE DEALER/
MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE THE IMMUNITY OF VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TO RF ENERGY.
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MANUFACTURER OF THE MEDICAL DEVICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MAY
ALSO BE SUBJECT TO INTERFERENCE.
• BEFORE MAKING ANY TEST CONNECTIONS, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SWITCHED OFF ALL EQUIPMENT.
Cautions
• Servicing and alignment must be undertaken by qualified personnel only.
• Ensure all work is carried out at an anti-static workstation and that an anti-static wrist strap is worn.
• Ensure solder, wire, or foreign matter does not enter the telephone as damage may result.
• Use only approved components as specified in the parts list.
• Ensure all components, modules, screws and insulators are correctly re-fitted after servicing and
alignment.
• Ensure all cables and wires are repositioned correctly.
• Never test a mobile phone WCDMA transmitter with full Tx power, if there is no possibility to perform the
measurements in a good performance RF-shielded room. Even low power WCDMA transmitters may disturb
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• During testing never activate the GSM or WCDMA transmitter without a proper antenna load, otherwise
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discharge.
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discharge cycles!
The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out. When the
operating time (talk-time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.
Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer and recharge the battery only with the chargers
approved by the manufacturer. Unplug the charger when not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to
a charger for longer than a week, since overcharging may shorten its lifetime. If left unused a fully charged
battery will discharge itself over time.
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when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery
or the connecting object.
Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter conditions, will reduce
the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°
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1 General Information
2 Service Tools and Service Concepts
3 BB troubleshooting
4 RF troubleshooting
5 Camera troubleshooting
6 FMTx 2.0 technical description
7 FMTx 2.0 troubleshooting
8 System module and user interface
Glossary
Product features and sales package.....................................................................................................................1–5
Mobile enhancements............................................................................................................................................1–8
Transceiver general specifications ............................................................................................................... 1–11
Main RF characteristics for GSM850/900/1800/1900 and WCDMA VIII (900) and WCDMA I (2100)
Table 3 Data ......................................................................................................................................................... 1–10
Figure 1 View of RM-235........................................................................................................................................1–5
The device is a dual mode handportable multimedia computer, supporting GSM/ GPRS/ EGPRS
850/900/1800/1900, with WCDMA 900/2100 HSDPA and WLAN.
The device is a 3GPP Release 5 terminal supporting WCDMA/HSDPA, EGPRS and GPRS data bearers. For WCDMA
HSDPA the maximum bit rate is up to 3.6 Mbps for downlink and 384 kbps for uplink with simultaneous CS
speech or CS video (max. 64 kbps).
For 2G and 2.5G networks the device is a Class A EGPRS DTM MSC 11 which means a maximum download speed
of up to 296kbit/s with EGPRS, and up to 107kbit/s with GPRS.
According to GSM standard 05.05 it responds to class 4 (max. 2W) in GSM 850 and EGSM 900 class 1 (1W) in
DCS 1800 and class 1 in PCS 1900. The device supports EGPRS (EDGE) class B as well as Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
standard.
The device supports two way video calls with two integrated cameras, one on the front and one on the back.
The device is an MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) enabled multimedia computer with a large 2.4’’ QVGA
(240 x 320 pixels) TFT colour display capable of displaying 16 million colours and an integrated 3.2 Megapixel
auto focus camera. The MMS implementation follows the OMA MMS standard release 1.2. The Browser is a
highly advanced internet browser also capable of viewing operator domain XHTML Mobile Profile (MP)
content.
The device uses Symbian 9.3 operating system and supports MIDP Java 2.0 & CLDC1.1, providing a good
platform for compelling 3rd party applications.
• On device Photo editor and Video editor (manual & automatic)
View
• 2.4” QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) 16 million colour TFT display with wide viewing angle and ambient light
detector - used to optimize display and keypad backlight brightness and power consumption
• Mini USB type B interface with USB 2.0 high speed
• Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0 + EDR
• Nokia 3.5 mm AV connector
Add-on software framework
• Symbian 9.3 OS
• Nokia Series 60, 3rd edition, feature pack 2
• Java: MIDP2.0
• C++ and Java SDKs
Additional technical specifications
• Vibrating alert
• 3GPP Rel 5 compliant
• Speech codecs supported in WCDMA: AMR
• Speech codecs supported in GSM: FR AMR/HR AMR/EFR/FR/HR
• WCDMA HSDPA 2100 MHz with simultaneous voice and packet data (PS max speed DL/UL= 3.6Mbps/
384kbps, CS max speed 64kbps)
• Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) support for simultaneous voice and packet data connection in GSM/EDGE
networks. Simple class A, multi slot class 11, max speed DL/UL: 118.4/118.4kbits/s
• EGPRS class B, multi slot class 32, (5 Rx + 3 Tx / Max Sum 6), max speed DL/UL= 296 / 177.6 kbits/s
• GPRS class B, multi slot class 32 (5 Rx + 3 Tx / Max Sum 6), max speed DL/UL= 107 / 64.2 kbits/s
• GPS
Sales package
• Transceiver RM-235
• Charger (AC-5)
• Battery (BL-6F)
• Music headset (HS-45/AD-45; HS-45/AD-43; HS-45/AD-54)
• Connectivity cable (CA-101)
Mobile enhancements
Table 1 Audio
EnhancementType
Music headsetHS-45 with AD-45 3.5mm stereo plug
HS-45 with AD-43 3.5mm stereo plug
HS-45 with AD-54 stereo plug
Basic headsetHS-41
Stereo headsetHS-48
Service tools............................................................................................................................................................2–5
Product specific tools........................................................................................................................................2–5
Spare locking part for FS-58........................................................................................................................2–6
General tools......................................................................................................................................................2–7
Service concepts .................................................................................................................................................. 2–11
POS (Point of Sale) flash concept .................................................................................................................. 2–11
Flash concept with FPS-10............................................................................................................................. 2–12
CU-4 flash concept with FPS-10..................................................................................................................... 2–13
Flash concept with FPS-10 and SB-6............................................................................................................. 2–14
Flash concept with SS-46 and CA-89DS ........................................................................................................ 2–15
Flash concept with SS-62 and CA-89DS ........................................................................................................ 2–16
Flash concept with FPS-10, SS-62 and SB-6 ................................................................................................. 2–17
Flash concept with FPS-10, SS-62 and SB-7 ................................................................................................. 2–18
Module jig service concept............................................................................................................................ 2–19
Module jig service concept with SB-6........................................................................................................... 2–20
RF testing concept with RF coupler .............................................................................................................. 2–21
Service concept for RF testing and RF/BB tuning........................................................................................ 2–23
The table below gives a short overview of service devices that can be used for testing, error analysis, and
repair of product RM-235. For the correct use of the service devices, and the best effort of workbench setup,
please refer to various concepts.
FS-58Flash adapter
• FS-58 is equipped with a clip interlock system
• provides standardised interface towards Control Unit
• multiplexing between USB and FBUS media, controlled by VUSB
MJ-144Module jig
MJ-144 is meant for component level troubleshooting.
The jig includes RF interface for Bluetooth, WLAN and GPS. In addition,
it has the following features:
• Provides mechanical interface with the engine module
• Provides galvanic connection to all needed test pads in module
• Multiplexing between USB and FBUS media, controlled by Vusb
• Duplicated SIM connector
• Connector for control unit
• Access for Audio-, MMC, and USB connectors
RJ-178Soldering jig
RJ-178 is a soldering jig used for soldering and as a rework jig for the
engine module.
RJ-219Rework jig
RJ-219 is a jig used for soldering and as a rework jig for the FM
transmitter chip. It is used together with the ST-69 stencil.
SS-184Window release tool
SS-184 is used for removing sub LCD window assy without
disassembling the phone.
ST-69Rework stencil
ST-69 is a rework stencil used with RJ-219.
General tools
The table below gives a short overview of service devices that can be used for testing, error analysis, and
repair of product RM-235. For the correct use of the service devices, and the best effort of workbench setup,
please refer to various concepts.
RJ-196Rework jig
RJ-196 is a rework jig used when servicing the BTHFM (D6000) module.
It is used together with rework stencil ST-37.
RJ-209Rework jig
RJ-209 is used as a rework jig for the WLAN 4.0 module
This stencil takes the WLAN 4.0 module for spreading soldering paste
onto the component. This must be used together with the ST-64
rework stencil.
RJ-93Rework jig
RJ-93 is a rework jig used with ST-40.
ST-37BTHFM rework stencil
ST-37 stencil is used with the RJ-104 rework jig to service the BTHFM
(D6000) module.
ST-40Rework stencil
ST-40 is a rework stencil and used with RJ-93.
ST-64Rework stencil
ST-64 is the stencil used during rework of the WLAN 4.0 module. It
must be used together with the RJ-209 rework jig.
Cables
The table below gives a short overview of service devices that can be used for testing, error analysis, and
repair of product RM-235. For the correct use of the service devices, and the best effort of workbench setup,
please refer to various concepts.
Baseband main troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................3–5
General power checking ........................................................................................................................................3–6
Dead or jammed device troubleshooting............................................................................................................3–9
USB troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 3–10
Power key troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 3–21
User interface troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 3–22
Display technical description and troubleshooting......................................................................................... 3–23
Display backlight and illumination troubleshooting.................................................................................. 3–26
LED driver troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 3–27
ALS troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 3–34
Bluetooth and FM radio troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 3–37
Introduction to Bluetooth/FM radio troubleshooting................................................................................ 3–37
Bluetooth BER test.......................................................................................................................................... 3–40
Bluetooth and FM radio self tests in Phoenix.............................................................................................. 3–40
FM radio testing.............................................................................................................................................. 3–41
Bluetooth troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 3–43
FM radio troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. 3–44
GPS layout and basic test points................................................................................................................... 3–45
GPS settings for Phoenix................................................................................................................................ 3–45
Quick Test window.................................................................................................................................... 3–46
Figure 15 Bluetooth antenna............................................................................................................................. 3–37
Figure 16 WLAN/BT, GPS diplexer and antenna pads ...................................................................................... 3–40
Figure 17 Bluetooth and FM radio self tests in Phoenix.................................................................................. 3–41
Figure 18 GPS layout and basic test points....................................................................................................... 3–45
Figure 19 GPS Control dialogue box .................................................................................................................. 3–46
Figure 20 GPS Quick Test window ..................................................................................................................... 3–47
Figure 21 WLAN component layout and test points........................................................................................ 3–49
Verify that the backup battery G2200 is empty (U<1V). Switch the phone on. Measure voltage of the battery
when the main battery is connected to the phone and the phone is switched on. Wait a few minutes and
monitor that the backup battery voltage rises. Switch off the phone, disconnect the main battery and monitor
that the voltage of the backup battery decreases. Normal behaviour of the voltage is described in the figures
below:
If the voltage rises and falls quickly, check the back-up battery G2200 contacts for loose soldering or shortcircuit, and repair or change G2200 if necessary. If the voltage stays ~0V, check resistance VBACK against GND.
If there is no shortcircuit, AVILMA N2200 is faulty. Replace N2200.
• 2.4” Active TFT QVGA display supports up to 16,777,216 colors (320 x 240 pixels, 2.6 inches)
• Wide 160° viewing angle
• Ambient light detector to optimize display brightness and power consumption
Display troubleshooting
Context
• The display is in a normal mode when the phone is in active use.
• The operating modes of the display can be controlled with the help of Phoenix.
Display blankThere is no image on the display. The display looks
the same when the phone is on as it does when the
phone is off. The backlight can be on in some cases.
Image on the display not correctImage on the display can be corrupted or a part of
the image can be missing. If a part of the image is
missing, change the display module. If the image is
otherwise corrupted, follow the appropriate
troubleshooting diagram.
Backlight dim or not working at allBacklight LED components are inside the display
module. Backlight failure can also be in the
connector or in the backlight power source in the
main engine of the phone.
Visual defects (pixel)Pixel defects can be checked by controlling the
display with Phoenix. Use both colours, black and
white, on a full screen. The display may have some
random pixel defects that are acceptable for this
type of display.
The criteria when pixel defects are regarded as a display failure, resulting in a replacement of the display,
are presented the following table.
Steps
1. Verify with a working display that the fault is not on the display module itself. The display module cannot
be repaired.
2. Check that the cellular engine is working normally.
iTo check the functionality, connect the phone to a docking station.
iiStartPhoenix service software.
iii Read the phone information to check that also the application engine is functioning normally (you
should be able to read the Phone ID).
3. Proceed to the display troubleshooting flowcharts. Use the Display Test tool in Phoenix to find the
detailed fault mode.
Before going to display troubleshooting flow make sure that engine is working and starting up correctly
otherwise go to BB troubleshooting.
Ambient Light Sensor consists of the following components:
• Light guide
• Ambient Light Sensor (ALS)
ALS is a digital I2C interface component, having two channels with different spectral sensitivities. When
combined, the component responds to illuminance similar as human eye.
• Vdd Filtering capacitor C6504
Ambient Light Sensor information is used to control keypad and display brightness of the phone. Keyboard
and Display brightness is dimmed, when environment lighting is dark.
Ambient Light Sensor is calibrated in production and can be re-tuned in service points though not
recommended unless calibration coefficient are lost for some reason.
ALS troubleshooting
Context
Functionality check:
Steps
1. Connect phone to Phoenix and set the phone (e.g. on the table) so that the amount of ambient light seen
by ALS is as stable as possible.
2. Start Phoenix
3. Choose File -> Scan product
4. Choose Testing -> Display Test
5. Open the Lights tab, check Ambient Light Sensor check box, click Read, cover the sensor and click Read
again. When covered, Luminance reading should be less than after clicking Read without covering the
sensor.
6. If component doesn’t give any reading or reading doesn’t change when sensor is/is not covered, replace
the part.
Note: After replacing the ALS. If calibration values of the new sensor are lost or for some other
reason, ALS re-tuning is required (see instructions later in this document).
When doing the ALS calibration procedure, it is required to have a reference phone, which includes
calibrated ALS. ALS re-tuning instructions show why the reference phone is needed.
Re-tuning ALS
Steps
1.Connect reference phone to Phoenix and set the phone (e.g. on the table) so that the amount of ambient
4.Choose Tuning -> Ambient Light Sensor Calibration. You should see the following window:
RM-235
5.Read AD-count values for Channel 0 and Channel 1 by click Read button and write them down.
6.Repeat 1-5 for the phone to be calibrated and make sure the phone to be calibrated is located in the
same place as reference phone was when luminance reading was taken.
7.Calculate co-efficient from reference phone and phone to be calibrated AD-count values by division: Co-
efficient = AD-count(reference phone) / AD-count(phone to be calibrated), write down the calculated coefficient values.
8.-> Iterate by changing Channel 0 and Channel 1 (reference level) values (remove cross from ‘Use default
values only’). After writing some value to Channel 0 and Channel 1 (reference value), calibrate button
must be pressed. Stop iterating when Co-efficient is equal to Co-efficient calculated in step 7. Note that
decimal numbers should be used in the iteration in order to achieve enough precision (e.g. 200.2455)
9.After having same Co-efficient value in “Co-efficient” textbox as the calculated value, make sure that
ambient light values (read using Testing → Display Test → “Luminance” textbox) are almost the same
in reference phone and calibrated phone. Remember that illuminance readings for reference and
calibrated phones must be done in the same ambient light conditions. If illuminance values differs a lot
(difference max. +- 10%), repeat whole ALS re-tuning procedure.
Introduction to Bluetooth/FM radio troubleshooting
Bluetooth/WLAN/GPS antenna
Figure 15 Bluetooth antenna
The BT RF signal is routed from BTFMRDS2.0 through the WLAN module, diplexer to the shared WLAN/BT/GPS
antenna in the phone's C-cover. The WLAN RF signal is routed from the WLAN module through the diplexer
to the shared WLAN/BT/GPS antenna in the phone's C-cover. The GPS signal is routed through the diplexer
into the GPS chip.
Bluetooth/FM radio troubleshooting
The Bluetooth and FM radio are combined in the same ASIC, so both features are checked when
troubleshooting.
The following problems can occur with the Bluetooth and FM radio hardware:
Unable to switch on Bluetooth on
phone user interface
Able to send data file to another
Bluetooth device, but unable to
hear audio through functional
Bluetooth headset
Able to switch on Bluetooth on
phone user interface, but unable
to detect other Bluetooth devices
Able to turn on FM radio and
Bluetooth on phone user
interface, but unable to detect
local FM radio stations with Nokia
headset inserted
Able to perform scans to detect
local FM radio stations with
functional Nokia headset
inserted, but unable to hear FM
audio through headset
Open circuit solder joints or
component failure of BTH/FM
ASIC/module BB ASICs or SMD
components.
Open circuit solder joints or
component failure of BTH/FM
ASIC/module BB ASICs.
Open circuit solder joints or
Pogo Pins not making contact
with c-cover
Open circuit solder joints or
detached component in FM
antenna circuit
Open circuit solder joints or
detached component in FM
audio path between Bluetooth/
FM ASIC and headset
Replacement of Bluetooth/
FM ASIC/module
Replacement of Bluetooth/
FM ASIC/module
Repair or replace c-cover
Repair of FM antenna
connection or FM circuit
component
Repair of FM audio circuit
Users may experience the following problems resulting in functional phones being returned to the repair
centre:
SymptomProblemRepair solution
Bluetooth feature does not
operate as desired with another
Bluetooth device
Poor FM radio reception (unable
to detect many radio stations)
Bluetooth Profile implemented
in Bluetooth accessory not
supported in Nokia phone
Nokia headset not being usedUse Nokia headset
Use Bluetooth accessory with
Bluetooth profiles supported
by phone
Test coverage
The tests listed in the table below should be performed to verify whether the Bluetooth and FM receiver and
transmitter are functional. The use of Self Tests are described in section
Bluetooth ASIC PCM interfaceReplacement of Bluetooth/FM
ASIC (or repair of phone BB)
RM-235
BB troubleshooting
TestTest CoverageRepair solution
Bluetooth Functional Test: BER test
with BT-Box or functional test with
other Bluetooth device
FM Radio Self Test: ST_RADIO_TESTFM Radio I2C interfaceReplacement of Bluetooth/FM
FM Radio Functional Test: Perform
scan for local radio stations and
check station list displayed on
phone
FM Radio Functional Test: Listen to
local radio station
The self tests run from Phoenix software are used for fault diagnosis.
If Phoenix software is not available the functional tests with phone accessories are sufficient to verify the
functionality Bluetooth and FM radio receiver and transmitter.
Bluetooth antenna circuitRepair of Bluetooth antenna
circuit (including RF filter or
WLAN switch if fitted)
ASIC (or repair of phone BB)
FM receiver antenna circuitRepair of FM antenna circuit
(between BTHFM ASIC and
headset connector)
FM receiver audio circuitRepair of FM receiver audio
circuit (between BTHFM ASIC
and headset connector)
Bluetooth/FM radio component layout and test points
The Bluetooth antenna is product specific (antenna integrated into phone C cover). On phones with WLAN,
the Bluetooth RF signal is routed through a WLAN front-end module and a shared Bluetooth / WLAN antenna
is used. The FM RF signal is routed through a product specific FM antenna matching circuit to the phone
headset connector. The FM radio audio signal is routed to the headset connector through the BB ASIC shared
by the phone audio functions.
Bluetooth BER test
Prerequisites
JBT-9, or SB-6 Bluetooth test box (BT-box) is required to perform a BER test. If a BT-box not available Bluetooth
functionality can be checked by transferring a file to another Bluetooth phone. For the BER or file transfer
test the C-cover should be fitted as the BT antenna is on the C-cover.
Steps
1. Connect data cable to phone.
2. Start
3. Choose File → Scan Product.
4. Choose Testing → Bluetooth LOCALS .
5. Locate the BT-box serial number (12 digits) found in the type label on the back of the JBT-9, or SB-6
6. In the Bluetooth
7. Place the BT-box near (within 10 cm) of the phone and click Start BER Test.
Phoenix
Bluetooth test box.
service software.
LOCALS
Address
line.
window, write the 12-digit serial number on the
Counterpart BT Device
Bluetooth and FM radio self tests in Phoenix
Prerequisites
A flash adapter (or phone data cable) connected to a PC with Phoenix service software is required.
Steps
1. Place the phone in the flash adapter or connect data cable to phone.
The GPS components are located under the shield can A7501. Satellite signals are picked up by the phones
GPS antenna in the C-cover. The signal is then routed through a diplexer and filter before being processed
by the GPS5300 receiver ASIC.
Figure 18 GPS layout and basic test points
GPS settings for Phoenix
GPS control
Prerequisites
A flash adapter with RF coupler connected to a PC with Phoenix service software is required. The GPS signal
should be connected to the RF coupler. Calibrate the signal level with a known good phone. Signal level will
be high (approx -45dBm) because it is a leakage connection.
3. From the File menu, select Scan Product and check that the correct product version is displayed.
4. From the Testing menu, select GPS Control. This opens up
figure below, and enables the GPS.
GPS Control
dialogue box, as shown in the
RM-235
Figure 19 GPS Control dialogue box
Select Idle to confirm the GPS is enabled and is in idle mode; at this point all clocks should be present,
GPS_En_Reset & SleepX should be high, and Vdd_Dig, Vcc_TCXO & Vcc_PLL/VCO will be present.
Receiver On turns on all RF sections of the ASIC and so all LDOs will be on.
Quick Test window
This test will perform 3 tests in one: Self test, Oscillator Test and CW Test and will provide a Pass/Fail Response
for each. The HW Self Test confirms basic communication with the GPS ASIC. The oscillator test confirms the
frequency accuracy of the GPS TCXO against the Ref_Clk. The CW Test confirms end-to-end connectivity
between the GPS antenna pogo pins and the GPS ASIC. It also contains a receive button.
Before this test is performed a known good RM-235 unit should be tested in order to calibrate the setup. The
signal level of the Signal Generator should be adjusted so a reading of SNR 40 dB is achieved with the reference
unit. A good starting point is to set up the signal generator to -45dBm.
These checks are part of GPS failure troubleshooting (page 3–48).
The WLAN RF signal is routed from the WLAN module through diplexer to the shared WLAN/BT/GPS antenna
in the phone's C-cover.
WLAN selftest and coexistence test in Phoenix
Prerequisites
Connect complete phone assembly with C-cover to a PC with Phoenix service software using a USB data cable.
Use the following to test WLAN using Phoenix:
1 Set phone into Local Mode .
2 From the File menu, select Scan Product and check that the correct product version is displayed
3 From the Testing menu, select Self Test. This opens up a Self Test dialogue box, as shown below.
Select the ST_WLAN_TEST check box as shown and then select Start button. The test turns on the WLAN, sets
up the SPI interface and then downloads the WLAN firmware into the WLAN module. During the download
the WLAN acknowledges the data blocks and so the self test is a good way to confirm that the WLAN module
is communicating with the Host. The result column will change to Passed after a few seconds if operating
properly.
In addition, a test of the WLAN to BTH interface can be done by selecting the
ST_BT_WLAN_COEXISTENCE_TEST check box and selecting Start button.
This test verifies that the WLAN to BTH co-existence interface signals are properly connected and there are
no open circuit or shorts on the four interface signals.
The co-existence interface comprises BTH Txconfig, BTH RF Active, BTH Priority, and BTH Frequency.
In summary these two Self tests provide a simple means of ensuring the Host engine is able to communicate
with the WLAN module and check the interface to BTH. More detailed WLAN performance test is covered in
WLAN functional test section.
WLAN functional tests
On/Off test
Prerequisites
A flash adapter connected to a PC with Phoenix service software is required.
From the testing toolbar select WLAN Configuration option. This opens the WLAN configuration dialogue
box below. Selecting the Power state option button (as indicated), the WLAN can be turned ON and OFF:
1 With Power State set to OFF, measure the dc power supply current consumption of the flash adaptor.
2 Next return the Power state to ON and re-measure the dc power supply current of the flash adaptor.
The difference between the currents in (1) and (2) should be between 190 to 220mA. When WLAN is ON, the
firmware has been downloaded and the WLAN module is in the receive state. When OFF WLAN is powered
down.
Connect complete phone assembly with C-cover to a PC with Phoenix service software using a USB data cable.
From the testing toolbar select WLAN Tx Test option shown below. This test can be used to verify TX
configuration and functionality. The default settings are sufficient for testing the TX operation, although
other channels and data rates are equally suitable. To start the test, select the Start option button:
1 Monitor the WLAN TX spectrum on a Spectrum analyser. (When making a radiated test ensure that other
WLAN devices are not transmitting as these may be detected as well, confusing the result). A typical
11MBPS TX spectrum is shown in figure below.
2 To finish the test select the Finish option button.
The difference between the two readings should be approximately 150mA and measures the transmit current