Agilent Technologies 83212D GSM Mobile Station Test Software Reference Guide Manufacturing Part Number: 83212-90019 October 1998 © Copyright 1998 Agilent Technologies
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Contents 1. Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Compatibility with earlier software versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All HP/Agilent 83212 versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP/Agilent 83212A users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Cross reference of tests to specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Verifying the modified test procedure will run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Saving test procedures to an SRAM memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Printing test results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 4. Tests Test types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 List of tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 TEST_01 MS Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 TEST_02 CP BS Originate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 13 — 16 TX ORFS Due to Ramping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 17 — 18 TX Peak Power Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 19 TX Average Phase Error (peak) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 20 TX Average Phase Error (RMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 12 RT Default Traffic Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 RT Timeslot for TCH/FS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 RT TCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 RT Cell TCH H.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 8. Working with Memory Cards Types of memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180 Inserting and removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 Initializing an SRAM memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 To initialize a memory card using the automated method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software 1
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Product overview Product overview The Agilent 83212D is an easy-to-use software solution for automatic testing of GSM mobile stations. The Agilent 83212D software runs on the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM Test Set and provides a comprehensive set of tests ideal for incoming inspection and repair. By adding an Agilent 83220A or 83220E Test Set you can also perform measurements in the DCS1800 and PCS1900 bands, and perform Dual-Band Handover.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Compatibility with earlier software versions Compatibility with earlier software versions All HP/Agilent 83212 versions As the purpose of the Agilent 83212D software is to test a mobile station’s compliance with the GSM specifications, the software is now simplified and the ability to edit many of the test specifications is now removed.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Compatibility with earlier software versions account the absolute limits for offsets at or above 600kHz. • E-GSM is supported. To use the E-GSM frequencies, you must set parameter 47 CP System to the value 3 indicating E-GSM. The following 173 ARFCNs are available for E-GSM: 975 - 1023 (880.2 889.8 MHz) and 0 - 124 (890.0 - 918.4 MHz).
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Compatibility with earlier software versions several seconds the new Procedure Menu is displayed, from which you can make a selection. • To run modified test procedures which have not yet been saved to a card, you must use the Edit Proc screen (see “Making your own test procedures” on page 24). Attempting to run from elsewhere may cause another procedure to be loaded, thus overwriting any modifications.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Getting started Getting started Operating the software with an HP/Agilent 8922 Compatibility The 83212D software is compatible with any HP/Agilent 8922 (excluding the HP/Agilent 8922A and HP/Agilent 8922B) that contains firmware revisions C.01.00, B.07.04 and later. Note that the software may work with older firmware revisions but this has not been fully tested.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Getting started Testing a DCS1800, PCS1900 or Dual-Band mobile To test a DCS1800, PCS1900 or Dual-Band mobile, you need an Agilent 83220 in addition to an HP/Agilent 8922. For full details of the required connections etc. for testing DCS1800 and PCS1900 mobiles see the Agilent 83220 Test Set Users Guide, and for full details of the required connections etc.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Getting started Getting started Loading the Agilent 83212D software from memory card The first time you run the program, there is a delay of approximately two minutes while the new code is read from the memory card. Subsequent running of the program does not have this delay. When the program is successfully read on the first run, the new software revision number appears on the screen below the copyright notice for a few seconds. NOTE Step 1.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Getting started Upgrading to a new software revision NOTE It is essential when loading the new revision of the Agilent 83212D for the first time that you remove any previous revision, otherwise the new software does not load correctly. The simplest way to remove the old revision is to run an IBASIC application from ROM as follows. Ignore the instructions that appear on the HP/Agilent 8922 display during the procedure. Step 1.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Getting started Using Autostart Ensure the Autostart field toggle is set to On (see Figure 1-3 on page 10). This allows the HP/Agilent 8922 to go straight to the Procedure Menu each time you switch the HP/Agilent 8922 on, providing a memory card is inserted in the front panel of the HP/ Agilent 8922.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Testing a mobile Testing a mobile Overview The Agilent 83212D GSM Mobile Station Test Software provides an extensive range of tests for GSM900, Dual-Band mobiles, DCS1800 and PCS1900. The ease of use of the HP/Agilent 8922 with the Agilent 83212D makes testing these formats simple and effective. Controlling the Agilent 83212D software The 83212D software is controlled mainly using the HP/Agilent 8922 front panel knob and two softkeys, L1 and L2 .
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Testing a mobile Testing a mobile Connect the GSM900 mobile station RF output to the HP/Agilent 8922 RF IN/OUT connector (DCS1800, PCS1900 and Dual-Band mobile stations require an HP/Agilent 83220—see “Testing a DCS1800, PCS1900 or Dual-Band mobile” on page 7). Step 1. Select the desired Procedure from the Procedure Menu screen (see Figure 1-5 on page 14) and push the knob on the front panel of the HP/ Agilent 8922. Step 2.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Testing a mobile Accessing on-line help On-line help is available to help test a mobile. To access the Help screen go to the Test Procedure Menu, press L1 or turn the knob to highlight HELP and push the knob to select. Figure 1-4 Help screen of the Agilent 83212D SIM cards It is recommended that you use an HP/Agilent 8922 option 007 test SIM card or HP/Agilent 8922 option 008 micro SIM card when testing a mobile with the Agilent 83212D software.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Selecting a test procedure — Test Procedure menu Selecting a test procedure — Test Procedure menu A Test Procedure consists of: • a Sequence of individual tests • a set of test Specifications • a set of test Parameters Pre-defined test procedures There are four fixed procedures that you can use.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Selecting a test procedure — Test Procedure menu Accessing the Test Procedure menu The Test Procedure Menu shown in Figure 1-5 on page 14 is the first screen displayed when you run the Agilent 83212D software. To return to this screen at any point, Press SHIFT - CANCEL , then TESTS followed by L1 Run Test to restart software. If you have problems, see “Loading the Agilent 83212D software from memory card” on page 8.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Selecting a test procedure — Test Procedure menu Running user-defined test procedures Step 1. Ensure that the Test Procedure Menu is currently displayed as described in “Accessing the Test Procedure menu” on page 15. Step 2. Update the procedure menu using the READ CARD option as described in “Running procedures from another card” on page 15. Step 3. Select the test procedure use the knob on the front panel of the HP/ Agilent 8922.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Selecting a test sequence — Test Sequence menu Selecting a test sequence — Test Sequence menu The Agilent 83212D GSM Mobile Station Test Software includes the following four Test Sequences that are designed to meet most test requirements. • Full Test (or name given by user definition) • Flowchart • Quick Test • Individual These test sequences apply to all types of mobile testing (GSM900, Dual-Band, DCS1800 and PCS1900) using the HP/Agilent 8922.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Selecting a test sequence — Test Sequence menu Pausing and aborting tests At various times throughout a test, pressing softkey L1 pauses testing, and pressing softkey L2 aborts the current test. Two softkey labels, marked 1 and 2, on the top right of the screen indicate when these softkeys are active. Full Test If you select any of the Pre–Defined procedures (GSM900, Dual-Band DCS1800 or PCS1900), a Full Test option is available on the sequence menu.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Selecting a test sequence — Test Sequence menu Figure 1-7 Output of a Full Test Sequence on the Agilent 83212D Chapter 1 19
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Selecting a test sequence — Test Sequence menu Flowchart Test The Flowchart Test allows you to perform a comprehensive first pass at the functional status of the mobile. Figure 1-8 Flowchart Test Screen on the Agilent 83212D When you select the Flowchart sequence, a flowchart is displayed on the HP/Agilent 8922 screen to make it easier to select test choices at different stages of call processing.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Selecting a test sequence — Test Sequence menu Quick Test The Quick Test provides a general confidence test of the mobile. Figure 1-9 Output of Quick Test Sequence on the Agilent 83212D The results of the Quick Test procedure are displayed on the screen as they are completed. At the end of the test the call is not terminated. This allows you the option of quickly re-checking one or more of the tests.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Selecting a test sequence — Test Sequence menu Cross–reference of tests to pre–defined test sequences Use the following table to find descriptions of tests used in Pre-Defined Test Sequences. Only one test at a time can be run.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Selecting a test sequence — Test Sequence menu Test execution conditions On the lower half of the Sequence Menu there are a number of toggle fields which affect test operation: • Auto-repeat ON/OFF : When this field is set to ON, the selected test sequence will run repeatedly WITHOUT prompting you. However, an ABORT softkey L2 will be available at various times throughout testing.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Making your own test procedures Making your own test procedures Quick overview To make a test procedure may require some understanding of HP/ Agilent 8922 operation. If necessary, refer to the HP/Agilent 8922 User’s Guide. An overview of the process for making your own test procedure is shown below. NOTE To create your own Dual-Band procedure, or change any of the parameter values, you must use a separate memory card.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Making your own test procedures Procedure development – edit procedure The Procedure Development screen is used when running a modified test procedure (for example, during procedure development) which has not yet been stored on an SRAM Memory card. To access the Procedure Development screen pressing L2 Edit Proc from the Sequence Menu. or select To save a modified test procedure, see “Saving test procedures to an SRAM memory card” on page 33.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Making your own test procedures Editing the test sequence From the Edit Procedure screen (see “Procedure development – edit procedure” on page 25), select the following keys: Step 1. TESTS screen. and select the field Test Function at the bottom of the Step 2. From the list of Choices in the revealed box, select Edit Seqn and edit the Test Sequence as described below. Step 3. When finished editing sequence select TESTS screen. to return to test 1.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Making your own test procedures Figure 1-12 Edit Sequence Screen on the Agilent 83212D Editing the test parameters From the Edit Procedure screen (see “Procedure development – edit procedure” on page 25), select the following keys: Step 1. TESTS screen. and select the field Test Function at the bottom of the Step 2. From the list of Choices in the revealed box, select Edit Parm and edit the Test Parameters as described below. Step 3.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Making your own test procedures Figure 1-13 Edit Parameters screen on the Agilent 83212D Select the following information (refer to Figure 1-13). 1. Select the parameter to modify, either by scrolling with the knob on the front panel of the HP/Agilent 8922, or by entering the Parameter Number with the Data Keypad. 2. Select the Description Value and enter a new parameter value.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Making your own test procedures Cross reference of tests to parameters Most tests are influenced by one or more parameters. Use the following table to identify which parameters are applicable to each test.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Making your own test procedures Figure 1-14 Edit Specifications Screen on the Agilent 83212D Edit the specifications as follows (refer to Figure 1-14): Step 1. Select the specification to modify, either by scrolling with the knob or entering the Specification Number with the Data Keypad. Step 2. Select the Description Limit and enter a new specification value. Step 3. From the list of Choices in the revealed box, select the Check modes.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Making your own test procedures Cross reference of tests to specifications Most tests have related specifications that determine pass-fail results. Use the following table to identify these specifications.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Making your own test procedures Verifying the modified test procedure will run Once you have modified a procedure, verify that it will run as follows: Step 1. Connect your mobile station’s RF output to your HP/Agilent 8922. Step 2. Press the TEST button on the front panel of the HP/Agilent 8922 to display the TESTS screen. Step 3. Select Continue to go to the Edit Procedure screen. Step 4.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Saving test procedures to an SRAM memory card Saving test procedures to an SRAM memory card NOTE Your memory card must be initialized before it can be used (see “Initializing an SRAM memory card” on page 182 for details). Memory cards are sent from the factory uninitialized. NOTE To create your own Dual-Band procedure, you must use a separate memory card.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Saving test procedures to an SRAM memory card Step 1. Select Procedure and, using the knob on the front panel of the HP/ Agilent 8922 to identify the relevant letter, enter a name for the Test Procedure. Select Done from the choices menu when you have completed this task. NOTE If you are creating a Dual-Band procedure, then this procedure must be called DUALBAND and the two procedures for GSM900 and DCS1800 must also exist on the card. Step 2.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Printing test results Printing test results The printer screen is accessed from the opening screen by selecting the Test Procedure Menu. 1. Selecting softkey PRINTER or L2 reveals the current printer settings. 2. By setting each field, the configuration can be altered to suit your printer. Turn the knob to highlight a printer parameter, then push the knob to alter its setting. 3. Select L1 or select PREVIOUS to return to main menu.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Printing test results • F1011A (AC/DC Adapter) • C2912B (Printer Cable) • 10833D (0.5m GPIB Cable) Contact your nearest Sales and Service Office for a list of printers supported by the Agilent 83212D software. Optional printer configuration To limit the number of lines printed to a page: Step 1. Press CANCEL and press TESTS Step 2. Select Edit Cnfg from the Test Function field at the bottom of the screen. Step 3.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Setting up a GPIB Power Supply Setting up a GPIB Power Supply Power supplies The Agilent 83212D software supports all power supplies that support SCPI programming mnemonics. Contact your nearest Sales and Service Office for further information on power supplies supported by this software.
Operating the Agilent Technologies 83212D Software Setting up a GPIB Power Supply 38 Chapter 1
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Using Worksheets Worksheets Worksheets Filling in the worksheets helps organize your test procedure information. The worksheets also provide a record of which tests are included in a test procedure, the specifications and parameters that affect the test procedure, and the values chosen for those specifications and parameters. NOTE For details on making test procedures, see See “Making your own test procedures” on page 24. Choosing the tests All tests are listed on the Tests Worksheet.
Using Worksheets Worksheets Figure 2-2 Example TESTS output Define the Specifications NOTE The default specifications values are defined for testing a Class 5 mobile station. Place a checkmark (✔) next to specifications that are used in any of the tests you have chosen (use the specifications column in the Tests Worksheet). Include each specification’s upper and lower limits if applicable. For a description of each specification, see chapter 5 , Test Specifications.
Using Worksheets Worksheets Figure 2-3 Defining the specifications screen Example If you chose to run TEST_07 and TEST_08 in a test procedure, your SPECIFICATIONS worksheet would resemble the following example.
Using Worksheets Worksheets Figure 2-4 Example Specifications output from running TEST_07 and TEST_08 Chapter 2 43
Using Worksheets Worksheets Define the parameters NOTE If the mobile country code (MCC) and mobile network code (MNC) from your test SIM do not match the parameters list associated with a procedure you create, base station originated calls cannot be made. This will prevent certain tests from running (see “If there are SIM switching problems” on page 70).
Using Worksheets Worksheets Figure 2-6 Example Parameters worksheet output from running TEST_07 and TEST_08 Chapter 2 45
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR GSM900 WORKSHEETS FOR GSM900 The following worksheets are used for filling in Tests, Specifications, and Parameters. Make copies of the worksheets before you use them. GSM900 TESTs worksheet For: Step no.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR GSM900 GSM900 SPECIFICATIONS worksheet For: Used? Step no. Description Units GSM900 default lower limit GSM900 default upper limit Lower Upper limit limit 1 RX ref sensitivity type Ib BER ct/%/ ppm 0.41 2 RX ref sensitivity type Ib FER fr/%/ ppm 0.12 3 RX ref sensitivity type II BER ct/%/ ppm 2.40 4 RX ref sensitivity type II FER fr/%/ ppm 0.12 5 RX usable input level type II BER ct/%/ ppm 0.10 6 TX burst timing measurement T −1.00 1.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR GSM900 GSM900 SPECIFICATIONS worksheet For: Used? Step no. Description Units GSM900 default lower limit GSM900 default upper limit Lower Upper limit limit 22 TX power/time template ±18 µs dBc or dBm −30 dBc or n/a −17 dBm n/a 23 TX power/time template ±28 µs1 dBc or dBm -59 dBc or n/a -36 dBm n/a 24 TX power/time template neg peak flatness dB 25 TX power/time template pos peak flatness dB 26 TX SACCH RX level error dB −3.00 3.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR GSM900 GSM900 PARAMETERS worksheet For: Used? Parm Description no. Units GSM900 default value 1 AE IMSI (digits 1-5) number 0.00 2 AE IMSI number (digits 6-15) number 0.00 3 CP base station color code code number 5.00 4 CP public land mobile network color code code number 1.00 5 CP serving cell (BCH) ARFCN chan.no. 6 CP local area code code number 1.00 7 CP mobile country code code number 1.00 8 CP mobile network code code number 1.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR GSM900 GSM900 PARAMETERS worksheet For: Used? Parm Description no. Units GSM900 default value 34 TX in-channel sweep test step channel chann. no. 62.00 35 TX in-channel sweep test stop channel chann. no. 124.00 36 TX power level step for peak power pcl 4.00 37 TX power level sweep test start channel chann. no. 1.00 38 TX power level sweep test step channel chann. no. 62.00 39 TX power level sweep test stop channel chann. no. 124.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR DCS1800 WORKSHEETS FOR DCS1800 The following worksheets are used for filling in Tests, Specifications, and Parameters. Make copies of the worksheets before you write on them.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR DCS1800 DCS1800 SPECIFICATIONS worksheet for: Used? Step no. Description Units DCS1800 default lower limit DCS1800 Lower Upper default limit limit upper limit 1 RX ref sensitivity type Ib BER ct/%/ ppm 0.41 2 RX ref sensitivity type Ib FER fr/%/ ppm 0.12 3 RX ref sensitivity type II BER ct/%/ ppm 2.40 4 RX ref sensitivity type II FER fr/%/ ppm 0.12 5 RX usable input level type II BER 0.10 6 TX burst timing measurement T −1.00 1.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR DCS1800 DCS1800 SPECIFICATIONS worksheet for: Used? Step no. Description Units DCS1800 default lower limit DCS1800 Lower Upper default limit limit upper limit 22 TX power/time template ±18µs dBc or dBm −30 dBc or n/a −20 dBm n/a 23 TX power/time template ±28µs1 dBc or dBm −48 dBc or n/a −48 dBm n/a 24 TX power/time template neg peak flatness dB 25 TX power/time template pos peak flatness dB 26 TX SACCH RX level error dB −3.00 3.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR DCS1800 DCS1800 PARAMETERS worksheet for: Used? Parm Description no. Units DCS1800 default value 1 AE IMSI (digits 1-5) number 0.00 2 AE IMSI number (digits 6-15) number 0.00 3 CP base station color code code number 5.00 4 CP public land mobile network color code code number 1.00 5 CP serving cell (BCH) ARFCN chann. no. 600.00 6 CP local area code code number 1.00 7 CP mobile country code code number 1.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR DCS1800 DCS1800 PARAMETERS worksheet for: Used? Parm Description no. Units DCS1800 default value 34 TX in-channel sweep test step channel chann. no. 187.00 35 TX in-channel sweep test stop channel chann. no. 885.00 36 TX power level step for peak power pcl 4.00 37 TX power level sweep test start channel chann. no. 512.00 38 TX power level sweep test step channel chann. no. 187.00 39 TX power level sweep test stop channel chann. no. 885.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR PCS1900 WORKSHEETS FOR PCS1900 The following worksheets are used for filling in Tests, Specifications, and Parameters. Make copies of the worksheets before you write on them. Each time a test procedure is selected, the list of tests (that is sequence) assumes the values defined by that procedure. NOTE PCS1900 TESTs worksheet for: Step no.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR PCS1900 PCS1900 SPECIFICATIONS worksheet for: Used? Step Description no. Units PCS1900 default lower limit PCS1900 default upper limit Lower limit Upper limit 1 RX ref sensitivity type Ib BER ct/%/ ppm 0.40 2 RX ref sensitivity type Ib FER fr/%/ ppm 0.10 3 RX ref sensitivity type II BER ct/%/ ppm 2.00 4 RX ref sensitivity type II FER fr/%/ ppm 0.10 5 RX usable input level type II BER 0.10 6 TX burst timing measurement T −1.00 1.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR PCS1900 PCS1900 SPECIFICATIONS worksheet for: Used? Step Description no. Units PCS1900 default lower limit PCS1900 default upper limit Lower limit Upper limit 21 TX power/time template ±10 µs dB −6.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR PCS1900 PCS1900 PARAMETERS worksheet for: Used? Parm no. Description Units PCS1900 default value 1 AE IMSI (digits 1-5) number 0.00 2 AE IMSI number (digits 6-15) number 0.00 3 CP base station color code code no. 5.00 4 CP public land mobile network color code code no. 1.00 5 CP serving cell (BCH) ARFCN chann. no. 600.00 6 CP local area code code no. 1.00 7 CP mobile country code code no. 1.00 8 CP mobile network code code no. 1.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR PCS1900 PCS1900 PARAMETERS worksheet for: Used? Parm no. Description Units PCS1900 default value 34 TX in-channel sweep test step channel chann. no. 149.00 35 TX in-channel sweep test stop channel chann. no. 810.00 36 TX power level step for peak power pcl 37 TX power level sweep test start channel chann. no. 512.00 38 TX power level sweep test step channel chann. no. 149.00 39 TX power level sweep test stop channel chann. no. 810.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR DUAL-BAND WORKSHEETS FOR DUAL-BAND The following worksheets are used for filling in Tests, Specifications, and Parameters. Make copies of the worksheets before you write on them. Note that the Dual-Band test procedure uses parameters and specifications from the GSM900 and DCS1800 test procedures. Each time a test procedure is selected, the list of tests (that is sequence) assumes the values defined by that procedure. NOTE DUAL-BAND TESTs worksheet for: Step no.
Using Worksheets WORKSHEETS FOR DUAL-BAND DUAL-BAND TESTs worksheet for: Step no.
3 Problem Solving This chapter describes how to solve some of the most common problems related to using the Agilent 83212D Mobile Station Test Software.
Problem Solving If you have a problem with mobile station testing If you have a problem with mobile station testing NOTE Press the SHIFT key and then the MEAS SYNC key to enter the Message screen which lists errors or operating messages that have occurred since the instrument was turned on. Pausing and restarting tests If you pause a test, make changes to certain values within the test and then restart the test, errors can result.
Problem Solving If a test procedure does not run If a test procedure does not run NOTE Running a pre-defined test procedure ensures that the software necessary to run a test procedure is loaded into the HP/Agilent 8922 RAM memory. Try running a pre-defined test procedure, then re-try the test procedure that would not run. • Make sure the memory card is correctly inserted into the HP/Agilent 8922. • Make sure that a Test Procedure file has been loaded into the HP/Agilent 8922.
Problem Solving If an error message appears If an error message appears Bad TCH number This means that an invalid traffic channel number has been entered in the parameter list. Valid traffic channel numbers are 1 through 124 for GSM900, 512 through 885 for DCS1800, and 512 through 810 for PCS1900. Check parameters RT Default Traffic Channel and RT TCH. BET trigger not found This means a bit error test would not run. Some possible causes are: • The RF link was dropped before the bit error test started.
Problem Solving If an error message appears Mobile did not change power properly This means that the mobile station did not change to the assigned power control level. Some possible causes are: • The power control level entered is higher than the mobile station is capable of generating. • The mobile station did not go into loopback mode. • A test SIM was not inserted in the mobile station under test.
Problem Solving If the printer does not respond If the printer does not respond • Check that the printer is turned on. • Check that the cable from the HP/Agilent 8922 to the printer is connected. • Check settings on Printer Menu (see “Printing test results” on page 35).
Problem Solving If the mobile station does not find service If the mobile station does not find service • Check parameters CP Mobile Network Code and CP Mobile Country Code (see “Editing the test parameters” on page 27). • Check the connection from the mobile station to the HP/Agilent 8922. The RF IN/OUT connector (not the AUX RF OUT or AUX RF IN connectors) should be used. • Check the LO OUT to LO IN connection on the HP/Agilent 8922 rear panel.
Problem Solving If there are SIM switching problems If there are SIM switching problems Problems can occur when switching between SIM cards or mobiles. The two most likely cases are: • Using different SIM cards from one country: The first time a test is run following the loading of a procedure, the user will be prompted to make a call from the mobile. The HP/Agilent 8922 then will acquire the SIM card’s IMSI number over the GSM link.
4 Tests This chapter describes each test in the Agilent 83212D Mobile Station Test Software. Each test is described along with the specifications and parameters used (if any).
Tests Test types Test types Before the list of Test choices can be displayed, you must select one of the pre-defined test procedures from the memory card. See “Pre-defined test procedures” on page 14. The TESTS Edit Seqn screen displays names and descriptions of each test in the current procedure. This list can be printed out by setting up the Printer Configuration Menu screen as shown in “Printing test results” on page 35, and then selecting the Print All field.
Tests List of tests List of tests Test Description TEST_01 MS Information TEST_02 CP BS Originate TEST_03 CP MS Originate TEST_04 CP Speech Quality TEST_05 TX In-Channel Tests TEST_06 TX Peak Power Error TEST_07 TX ORFS Due to Modulation (HP/Agilent 8922 with Spectrum Analyzer Option 006 only) TEST_08 TX ORFS Due to Ramping (HP/Agilent 8922 with Spectrum Analyzer Option 006 only) TEST_09 RX Reference Sensitivity (TCH/FS) TEST_10 RX Usable Input Level Range TEST_11 RX Timebase Tuning
Tests TEST_01 MS Information TEST_01 MS Information Description This test prompts you to make a mobile station originated call, and the IMSI number is acquired by the HP/Agilent 8922. At the beginning of the test you also have the option to enter the mobile’s serial number.
Tests TEST_01 MS Information Parm Description no. Units GSM900 default value DCS1800 PCS1900 default default value value 20 RX RF level for signalling dBm -60.0 -60.0 -60.0 31 TX default power control level pcl 7.0 3.0 3.0 47 CP System [0=GSM900, 1=DCS1800, 2=PCS1900, 3=E-GSM] 0, 1, 2 or 3 0.0 1.0 2.
Tests TEST_02 CP BS Originate TEST_02 CP BS Originate Description This test verifies that a mobile station can be paged by simulating a base station originated call. Entering the IMSI number into the parameters list is optional. If the default IMSI (all 0’s) is detected, the software prompts you to make a mobile station originated call. The IMSI is then obtained by the HP/Agilent 8922 and a base station originated call is attempted.
Tests TEST_02 CP BS Originate Parm Description no. Units GSM900 default value DCS1800 PCS1900 default default value value 20 RX RF level for signalling dBm -60.0 -60.0 -60.0 31 TX default power control level pcl 7.0 3.0 3.0 47 CP System [0=GSM900, 1=DCS1800, 2=PCS1900, 3=E-GSM] 0, 1, 2 or 3 0.0 1.0 2.
Tests TEST_03 CP MS Originate TEST_03 CP MS Originate Description This test verifies that a mobile station can originate a call. You are instructed to enter a number (any number) on the mobile station and send it. The following information is displayed after the test is run: • Number of RACH bursts until mobile is connected • Call-processing timing advance • Call-processing mobile station TX level • Call-processing trigger-timing error Specifications None Parameters Parm Description no.
Tests TEST_04 CP Speech Quality TEST_04 CP Speech Quality Description This test allows you to listen to the mobile station’s speech quality. The HP/Agilent 8922 demodulates your voice from the mobile station and routes the data through a channel decoder. After a one second delay, the data is routed through a channel coder, and transmitted using 0.3 GMSK modulation on an RF carrier to the mobile station. This is a qualitative test on the speech quality.
Tests TEST_05 TX In-Channel Tests TEST_05 TX In-Channel Tests Description This test performs the following in-channel tests on the transmitter portion of the mobile station: • TX phase error (rms and peak) • TX frequency error • TX power error (measured at the default power control level) • TX timing error • TX amplitude negative and positive peak flatness • TX amplitude envelope at ±28µs1, ±18µs, and ±10µs • SACCH TX level and timing advance • SACCH RX quality and level error The frequency error must be
Tests TEST_05 TX In-Channel Tests Specifications Spec Description Units no. GSM900 Default Lower Limit GSM900 Default Upper Limit DCS1800 Default Lower Limit DCS1800 Default Upper Limit PCS1900 Default Lower Limit PCS1900 Default Upper Limit 6 TX burst T timing measurement −1.0 1.0 −1.0 1.0 −1.0 1.0 7 TX average frequency error −90.0 90.0 −180.0 180.0 −190.0 190.0 17 TX peak dB power error default power level 19 TX average phase error (peak) degrees 20.0 20.0 20.
Tests TEST_05 TX In-Channel Tests Spec Description Units no. GSM900 Default Lower Limit GSM900 Default Upper Limit DCS1800 Default Lower Limit DCS1800 Default Upper Limit PCS1900 Default Lower Limit PCS1900 Default Upper Limit 36 TX worst case Hz frequency error −90.0 90.0 −180.0 180.0 −190.0 190.0 37 TX worst case degrees phase error (peak) 20.0 20.0 20.0 38 TX worst case degrees phase error (rms) 5.0 5.0 5.0 1. Available only when Spectrum Analyzer Option 006 is fitted.
Tests TEST_06 TX Peak Power Error TEST_06 TX Peak Power Error Description This test verifies that the mobile station transmits the proper power level for its power control levels (TX Levels). The mobile’s transmitted power is compared with the GSM 11.10 recommended, GSM 11.10 DCS recommended, and PN 3389 recommended levels, and the amount of error is displayed. The TX default power control level parameter determines the starting level for power measurements.
Tests TEST_06 TX Peak Power Error GSM900 Test Limits Power Class of Power Control MS Level 15 16 17 18 193 Peak Power (dBm) 13 11 9 7 5 Tolerance (±dB) for conditions Normal Extreme2 3.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 1. If power control level corresponds to the power class of MS, then the maximum tolerances shall be 2.0 dB under normal measurement tolerances and 2.5 dB under extreme measurement tolerances. 2. Extreme test condition tolerances are not used within the test software.
Tests TEST_06 TX Peak Power Error Specifications Spec no. Description Units Default Lower Limit Default Upper Limit 17 TX peak power error default power level dB This specification is now fixed in the software. See page 120 for details. 18 TX peak power error for pcl < 9 dB This specification is now fixed in the software. See page 120 for details. 39 Tx peak power error for pcl ≥ 9 dB This specification is now fixed in the software. See page 136 for details. Parameters Parm no.
Tests TEST_07 TX ORFS Due to Modulation TEST_07 TX ORFS Due to Modulation NOTE This test does not run on an HP/Agilent 8922 without a Spectrum Analyzer Option 006. Description This test measures the mobile station’s out-of-channel power due to modulation. The “TX ORFS modulation” parameters select which frequency offsets are measured. The test is performed using the default power control level as specified by parameter number 31 TX Default Power Control Level (see page 153 for details).
Tests TEST_07 TX ORFS Due to Modulation the greater. Frequency offset GSM DCS/PCS 100 kHz 200 kHz 250 kHz 400 kHz 600 - 1600 kHz +0.5 dBc or -36 dBm -27.5 dBc or -34.5 dBm -32 dBc or -35 dBm -51 dBc or -27 dBm -60 dBc or -51 dBm -60 dBc or -56 dBm The following offsets are used with specifications 8 to 12. Frequency offset GSM 100 kHz 200 kHz 250 kHz 400 kHz 600 - 1600 kHz 0 2.5 1.0 9.
Tests TEST_07 TX ORFS Due to Modulation Parm no. Description Units GSM900 Default Value DCS1800 PCS1900 Default Default Value Value 12 RT default traffic channel [ARFCN 1-124] chan. no. 62.0 699.0 699.0 14 RT TCH [0=static 1=hopping 3 freqs] 0 or 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 15 RT cell TCH H.O. [0=inter 1=intra] 0 or 1 1.0 1.0 1.0 16 RT external pad and cable loss dB 0.0 0.0 0.0 20 RX RF level for signalling dBm −60.0 −60.0 −60.0 31 TX default power control level pcl 7.0 3.0 3.
Tests TEST_08 TX ORFS Due to Ramping TEST_08 TX ORFS Due to Ramping NOTE This test does not run on an HP/Agilent 8922 without a Spectrum Analyzer Option 006. Description This test measures the mobile station’s out-of-channel power due to ramping (the rising and falling of the pulsed carrier). The TX ORFS ramping offsets parameter selects which frequency offsets will be measured.
Tests TEST_08 TX ORFS Due to Ramping Specifications The following hardcoded values are used for specifications 13 to 16: Frequency offset GSM DCS/PCS 100 kHz 200 kHz 250 kHz 400 kHz 600 - 1600 kHz +0.5 dBc or -36 dBm -27.5 dBc or -34.5 dBm -32 dBc or -35 dBm -51 dBc or -27 dBm -60 dBc or -51 dBm -60 dBc or -56 dBm NOTE Default specifications have been adjusted for a 3-pole filter instead of the 5-pole filter indicated in the GSM recommendations.
Tests TEST_08 TX ORFS Due to Ramping Parameters Parm no. Description Units GSM900 Default Value DCS1800 Default Value PCS1900 Default Value 3 CP base station color code code no. 5.0 5.0 5.0 4 CP public land mobile network color code code no. 1.0 1.0 1.0 5 CP serving cell (BCH) ARFCN chan. no. 25.0 600.0 600.0 6 CP local area code code no. 1.0 1.0 1.0 7 CP mobile country code code no. 1.0 1.0 1.0 8 CP mobile network code code no. 1.0 1.0 1.
Tests TEST_09 RX Reference Sensitivity (TCH/FS) TEST_09 RX Reference Sensitivity (TCH/FS) Description This test displays bit-errors (RX BET) and frame erasures (RX FE). The measured values returned for bit errors or frame erasures can be expressed in count, percent, or ppm (set by the “RX BER/FER results” parameter). With the HP/Agilent 8922 acting as a base-station simulator, the mobile station is put in loopback mode. A pseudo-random bit sequence is transmitted by the HP/Agilent 8922 at a low RF level.
Tests TEST_09 RX Reference Sensitivity (TCH/FS) Parameters Parm no. Description Units GSM900 Default Value DCS1800 Default Value PCS1900 Default Value 1 AE IMSI (digits 1-5) number 0.0 0.0 0.0 2 AE IMSI number (digits 8-15) number 0.0 0.0 0.0 3 CP base station color code code no. 5.0 5.0 5.0 4 CP public land mobile network color code code no. 1.0 1.0 1.0 5 CP serving cell (BCH) ARFCN chan. number 25.0 600.0 600.0 6 CP local area code code no. 1.0 1.0 1.
Tests TEST_10 RX Usable Input Level Range TEST_10 RX Usable Input Level Range Description This test verifies the dynamic range of the mobile station’s receiver by performing bit error testing at a high signal level. The default level transmitted to the mobile station is −15 dBm, set by the parameter 29, RX usable input level range RF level. NOTE The default value of parameter 29, RX usable input level range RF level for GSM is -15 dBm which adheres to the ETSI specifications.
Tests TEST_10 RX Usable Input Level Range Parm no. Description Units GSM900 Default Value DCS1800 Default Value PCS1900 Default Value 7 CP mobile country code code no. 1.0 1.0 1.0 8 CP mobile network code code no. 1.0 1.0 1.0 9 CP control chan type [0=SD/8, 1=SD/4] 0 or 1 1.0 1.0 1.0 10 CP test with ciphering [0=no 1=yes] 0 or 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 11 CP delay(+) or advance(−) for trigger T 0.0 0.0 0.0 12 RT default traffic channel [ARFCN 1-124] 699.0 699.
Tests TEST_11 RX Timebase Tuning Range TEST_11 RX Timebase Tuning Range NOTE This test cannot be run using an HP/Agilent 8922E. Description This test verifies that the mobile station can tune its reference oscillator to match that of the base station.
Tests TEST_11 RX Timebase Tuning Range Parm no. Description Units GSM900 Default Value DCS1800 Default Value PCS1900 Default Value 8 CP mobile network code code no. 1.0 1.0 1.0 9 CP control chan type [0=SD/8, 1=SD/4] 0 or 1 1.0 1.0 1.0 10 CP test with ciphering [0=no 1=yes] 0 or 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 11 CP delay(+) or advance(−) for trigger T 0.0 0.0 0.0 14 RT TCH [0=static 1=hopping 3 freqs] 0 or 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 15 RT cell TCH H.O. [0=inter 1=intra] 0 or 1 1.0 1.0 1.
Tests TEST_12 MS Quick Test TEST_12 MS Quick Test Description This test performs a subset of both receiver and transmitter tests for the mobile. This test is designed to quickly display the following mobile station measurements: • SACCH TX level and timing advance • SACCH RX quality and level error • TX phase error (rms and peak) • TX frequency error • TX burst timing error • TX amplitude envelope • TX peak power error • RX BET for Residual type II bits Specifications Spec Description no.
Tests TEST_12 MS Quick Test Spec Description no. Units GSM900 Default Lower Limit GSM900 Default Upper Limit DCS1800 Default Lower Limit 20 TX average phase error (rms) degrees 21 TX power/ dB time template ±10µs This specification is now fixed in the software. See page 123 for details. 22 TX power/ dB time template ±18µs This specification is now fixed in the software. See page 123 for details. 23 TX power/ dB time template ±28µs1 This specification is now fixed in the software.
Tests TEST_12 MS Quick Test Parm no. Description Units GSM900 Default Value DCS1800 PCS1900 Default Default Value Value 11 CP delay(+) or advance(−) for trigger T 0.0 0.0 0.0 12 RT default traffic channel [ARFCN 1-124] chan.no. 62.0 699.0 699.0 16 RT external pad and cable loss dB 0.0 0.0 0.0 20 RX RF level for signalling dBm −60.0 −60.0 −60.0 22 RX BER/FER results [0=count 1=% 2=ppm] 0, 1, or 2 1.0 1.0 1.0 23 RX RF level TCH/FS reference sensitivity dBm −102.0 −100.
Tests TEST_13 MS Flow Chart TEST_13 MS Flow Chart Description This test can be run by selecting and running the Test Sequence Flowchart from the Sequence Menu. When this test is run, a block diagram with various call-processing states is shown on the HP/Agilent 8922 screen. You may change the mobile station’s operating state by selecting the softkeys which correspond to the blocks in the flow chart.
Tests TEST_13 MS Flow Chart Parameters Parm no. Description Units GSM900 Default Value DCS1800 PCS1900 Default Default Value Value 3 CP base station color code code no. 5.0 5.0 5.0 4 CP public land mobile network color code code no. 1.0 1.0 1.0 5 CP serving cell (BCH) ARFCN chan. no. 25.0 600.0 600.0 6 CP local area code code no. 1.0 1.0 1.0 7 CP mobile country code code no. 1.0 1.0 1.0 8 CP mobile network code code no. 1.0 1.0 1.
Tests TEST_14 TX RACH Test TEST_14 TX RACH Test Description This test verifies the mobile station transmitter’s ability to generate a Random Access Channel (RACH) that meets specifications. A RACH is used by the mobile station during a mobile originated call or location update to gain access to the GSM system. The test data for a RACH measurement is similar to a traffic channel.
Tests TEST_14 TX RACH Test Spec Description Units 33 TX RACH power/time template at ±18µs dB 34 TX RACH power/time neg peak flatness dB 35 TX RACH power/time pos peak flatness dB GSM900 default lower limit GSM900 default upper limit DCS1800 default lower limit −30.0 −1.0 DCS1800 default upper limit PCS1900 default lower limit −30.0 PCS1900 default upper limit −30.0 −1.0 −1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Parameters Spec no.
Tests TEST_15 CP end call TEST_15 CP end call Description This test ends a call from the HP/Agilent 8922 (acting as a base station).
Tests Test_16 Dual-Band Handover Test_16 Dual-Band Handover Description This test verifies that the mobile can successfully perform Dual-Band Handover between the GSM900 and DCS1800 radio modes. While operating in the GSM900 or DCS1800 radio mode, the mobile is tested using the existing GSM900 and DCS1800 sets of specifications and parameters.
5 Test Specifications This chapter describes each specification in the Agilent 83212D Mobile Station Test Software specifications file, and gives the default specifications used in the factory defined tests.
Test Specifications Default specifications Default specifications The default specifications come from the GSM 11.10 recommendations for Class 5 mobile stations, GSM 11.10-DCS recommendations and the document PN 3389 Personal Communications Services Air Interface Specification for Class 2 mobile stations. When a test procedure is run, an “F” (for fail) is displayed next to each measurement result that exceeds its limits from the specifications file.
Test Specifications Default specifications List of specifications No.
Test Specifications 1 RX Ref Sensitivity Type Ib BER 1 RX Ref Sensitivity Type Ib BER Description This specification sets the upper limit for residual type Ib BER (Bit Errors) on a full-rate speech traffic channel (TCH/FS). If this upper limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) will be displayed next to the RX BET for RES Ib measurement result. Default value The default value for the GSM900 Upper Limit is 0.41 (%). The default value for the DCS1800 Upper Limit is 0.41 (%).
Test Specifications 2 RX Ref Sensitivity Type Ib FER 2 RX Ref Sensitivity Type Ib FER Description This specification sets the upper limit for residual type Ib FER (Frame Erasures) on a full-rate speech traffic channel (TCH/FS). If this upper limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) will be displayed next to the RX FE for RES Ib measurement result. Default value The default value for the GSM900 Upper Limit is 0.12 (%). The default value for the DCS1800 Upper Limit is 0.12 (%).
Test Specifications 3 RX Ref Sensitivity Type II BER 3 RX Ref Sensitivity Type II BER Description This specification sets the upper limit for residual type II BER (Bit Errors) on a full-rate speech traffic channel (TCH/FS). If this upper limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) will be displayed next to the RX BET for RES II measurement result. Default value The default value for the GSM900 Upper Limit is 2.4 (%). The default value for the DCS1800 Upper Limit is 2.4 (%).
Test Specifications 4 RX Ref Sensitivity Type II FER 4 RX Ref Sensitivity Type II FER Description This specification sets the upper limit for residual type II FER (Frame Erasures) on a full-rate speech traffic channel (TCH/FS). If this upper limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) will be displayed next to the RX FE for RES II measurement result. Default value The default value for the GSM900 Upper Limit is 0.12 (%). The default value for the DCS1800 Upper Limit is 0.12 (%).
Test Specifications 5 RX Usable Input Lvl Type II BER 5 RX Usable Input Lvl Type II BER Description This specification sets the upper limit for type II BER (Bit Errors) during usable input level range measurements on a full-rate speech traffic channel (TCH/FS). If this upper limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) will be displayed next to the RX II BET measurement result. Default value The default value for the Upper Limit is 0.1 (%).
Test Specifications 6 TX Burst Timing Measurement 6 TX Burst Timing Measurement Description This specification sets the mobile station’s burst timing error limits. If a selected limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) will be displayed next to the TX timing error measurement result. Default values The default value for the lower limit is −1 T (bit period). The default setting for the upper limit is 1 T (bit period).
Test Specifications 7 TX Average Frequency Error 7 TX Average Frequency Error Description This specification sets the pass/fail limits for measuring the mobile station transmitter’s frequency error. If a selected limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) is displayed next to the TX N avg frequency err measurement result, where N is the number of averages set in parameter RX BER/FER results.
Test Specifications 8 — 12 TX ORFS Due to Modulation at Various Offset Frequencies 8 — 12 TX ORFS Due to Modulation at Various Offset Frequencies NOTE These specifications are not used if you are running software on an HP/Agilent 8922 without a spectrum analyzer. Description The ORFS Modulation specifications set the Output RF Spectrum (ORFS) upper limits for a mobile station transmitter’s unwanted power caused by modulation. These are fixed in the Agilent 83212D software and are not user editable.
Test Specifications 8 — 12 TX ORFS Due to Modulation at Various Offset Frequencies Offsets used dB The following offsets are used when calculating ORFS due to modulation calculations: 100 KHz 200 KHz 250 KHz 400 KHz 600 - 1600 KHz 0 2.5 1.0 9.
Test Specifications 13 — 16 TX ORFS Due to Ramping 13 — 16 TX ORFS Due to Ramping NOTE These specifications are not used if you are running software on an HP/Agilent 8922 without spectrum analyzer. Description These specifications set the mobile station’s ORFS (Output RF Spectrum) upper limits. They apply when testing the amount of unwanted power transmitted by the mobile station as a result of the RF power pulsing on and off (ramping).
Test Specifications 17 — 18 TX Peak Power Error 17 — 18 TX Peak Power Error Description Specifications 17 and 18 (TX Peak Power Error Default Power Level and TX Peak Power Error for PCL < 9) set the limits for the mobile station transmitter’s power error when it is transmitting at the default power control level set by parameter TX default power control level or TX power level step for peak power. If a selected limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) is displayed next to the TX power error measurement.
Test Specifications 19 TX Average Phase Error (peak) 19 TX Average Phase Error (peak) Description This specification sets the upper limit for the mobile station transmitter’s average peak phase error, expressed in degrees. If the limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) is displayed next to the TX phase error peak measurement. Default value The default value for the upper limit is 20° peak.
Test Specifications 20 TX Average Phase Error (RMS) 20 TX Average Phase Error (RMS) Description This specification sets the upper limit for the mobile station transmitter’s average RMS phase error, expressed in degrees. If the limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) is displayed next to the TX phase error RMS measurement. Default value The default value for the upper limit is 5° peak.
Test Specifications 21 — 23 TX Power/Time Template ±10, 18, and 28 µs 21 — 23 TX Power/Time Template ±10, 18, and 28 µs Description These specifications set the amplitude limits for measurements taken relative to bit 0 of the burst. NOTE Measurements at ±28 µs require an HP/Agilent 8922G or HP/Agilent 8922 with Spectrum Analyzer Option 006. If a selected limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) is displayed next to the TX ampl envelope measurement result.
Test Specifications 24 — 25 TX Power/Time Template Neg and Pos Peak Flatness 24 — 25 TX Power/Time Template Neg and Pos Peak Flatness Description These specifications set the amplitude envelope limits for flatness measurements taken over the useful bits of a GSM burst. If a selected limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) will be displayed next to the TX neg peak flatness or TX pos peak flatness measurement result. Default values • The default value for neg peak flatness is −1 dB.
Test Specifications 26 TX SACCH RX Level Error 26 TX SACCH RX Level Error Description This specification sets the limits for testing the mobile station’s reported RX level error on the SACCH (Slow Associated Control Channel). If a selected limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) will be displayed next to the SACCH RX Level error results. Default value The default value for the lower limit is −3.0 dB. The default value for the upper limit is 3.0 dB.
Test Specifications 27 TX RACH Burst Timing Measurement 27 TX RACH Burst Timing Measurement Description This specification sets the test limits on the relative mobile station timing error for a RACH (Random Access Channel) burst. If a selected limit is exceeded, an F (for fail) will be displayed next to the TX RACH burst timing error measurement result. Default values The default value for the lower limit is −1 T.
Test Specifications 28 TX RACH Frequency Error 28 TX RACH Frequency Error Description This specification sets the limits for the mobile station’s frequency error while transmitting a RACH (Random Access Channel) burst. If a selected limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) will be displayed next to the TX RACH freq error measurement result.
Test Specifications 29 TX RACH Peak Power Error 29 TX RACH Peak Power Error Description This specification sets the limits for the mobile station’s peak power error while transmitting a RACH (Random Access Channel) burst. If a selected limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) will be displayed next to the TX RACH peak pwr error measurement result.
Test Specifications 30 TX RACH Phase Error (peak) 30 TX RACH Phase Error (peak) Description This specification sets the upper limit for the mobile station’s peak phase error while transmitting a RACH (Random Access Channel) burst. If a selected limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) will be displayed next to the TX RACH phase error peak measurement result. Default values The default limit is 20°.
Test Specifications 31 TX RACH Phase Error (RMS) 31 TX RACH Phase Error (RMS) Description This specification sets the upper limit for the mobile station’s RMS phase error while transmitting a RACH (Random Access Channel) burst. If a selected limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) will be displayed next to the TX RACH phase error RMS measurement result. Default values The default limit is 5°.
Test Specifications 32 — 33 TX RACH Pwr/Time Template ±10, ±18 and ±28 µs 32 — 33 TX RACH Pwr/Time Template ±10, ±18 and ±28 µs Description These specifications set the amplitude limits for measurements taken on a RACH (Random Access Channel) during the rising and falling edges of the amplitude envelope. If a selected limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) is displayed next to the TX RACH ampl envelope measurement result. Hardcoded values The default values are as follows.
Test Specifications 34 — 35 TX RACH Power/Time Neg and Pos Peak Flatness 34 — 35 TX RACH Power/Time Neg and Pos Peak Flatness Description These specifications set the amplitude envelope limits for flatness measurements on a RACH (Random Access Channel) taken over the useful bits of a burst. If a selected limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) will be displayed next to the TX RACH neg pk flat or TX RACH pos pk flat measurement results. Default values • The default value for neg peak flatness is −1 dB.
Test Specifications 36 TX Worst Case Frequency Error 36 TX Worst Case Frequency Error Description This specification sets the upper limit for the mobile station transmitter’s worst case frequency error, expressed in Hz. NOTE ”Worst case” phase and frequency error measurements only apply when parameter TX phase/freq measurement averages is set to something other than its default value of 1. If the limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) is displayed next to the TX wc frequency error measurement.
Test Specifications 37 TX Worst Case Phase Error (peak) 37 TX Worst Case Phase Error (peak) Description This specification sets the upper limit for the mobile station transmitter’s worst case phase error, expressed in degrees (peak). NOTE ”Worst case” phase and frequency error measurements only apply when parameter TX phase/freq measurement averages is set to something other than its default value of 1.
Test Specifications 38 TX Worst Case Phase Error (RMS) 38 TX Worst Case Phase Error (RMS) Description This specification sets the upper limit for the mobile station transmitter’s worst case phase error, expressed in degrees (RMS). NOTE ”Worst case” phase and frequency error measurements only apply when parameter TX phase/freq measurement averages is not set to its default value of 1. If the limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) is displayed next to the TX wc phase error RMS measurement.
Test Specifications 39 TX Peak Power Error For PCL ≥ 9 39 TX Peak Power Error For PCL ≥ 9 Description This specification sets the limits for the mobile station transmitter’s power error when it is transmitting at power-control levels (PCL’s) of nine or greater. Parameters 31, 36, and 48 determine which power-control levels are transmitted by the mobile station. If a selected limit is exceeded, an “F” (for fail) is displayed next to the TX power error measurement.
6 Test Parameters This chapter describes each parameter on the Agilent 83212D Mobile Station Test Software memory card.
Test Parameters Parameter types Parameter types To access Parameters, see “Editing the test parameters” on page 27. There are five types of parameters: • Additional/Extra Parameters (AE) • Call Processing Parameters (CP) • Receiver/Transmitter Parameters (RT) • Receiver Parameters (RX) • Transmitter Parameters (TX) NOTE Parameters 40 – 44 only apply to the HP/Agilent 8922G or HP/Agilent 8922 with Spectrum Analyzer Option.
Test Parameters Parameter types List of Parameters 1 AE IMSI (digits 1- 5) 2 AE IMSI Number (digits 8-15) 3 CP Base Station Color Code 4 CP Public Land Mobile Network Color Code 5 CP Serving Cell (BCH) ARFCN 6 CP Local Area Code 7 CP Mobile Country Code 8 CP Mobile Network Code 9 CP Control Chan Type [0=SD/8, 1=SD/4] 10 CP Test With Ciphering [0=no 1=yes] 11 CP Delay(+) or Advance(−) for Trigger 12 RT Default Traffic Channel [ARFCN 1-124] 13 RT Timeslot for TCH/FS [2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Test Parameters Parameter types 38 TX Power Level Sweep Test Step Channel 39 TX Power Level Sweep Test Stop Channel 40 TX ORFS Modulation [0.1, 0.2, 0.25, 0.4, 0.6] 41 TX ORFS Modulation [1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6] 42 TX ORFS Ramping Offsets [0.4, 0.6, 1.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions Parameter descriptions 1 AE IMSI Number [digits 1-5] This parameter sets the first five (of 15) digits in the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) number. NOTE If you leave the IMSI field at its default setting the software prompts you to make a mobile station originated call, and the HP/Agilent 8922 will acquire the SIM card’s IMSI number over the GSM link.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 2 AE IMSI Number [digits 6-15] This parameter sets the last ten (of 15) digits in the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) number. NOTE If you leave the IMSI field at its default setting, the software will prompt you to make a mobile station originated call, and the HP/ Agilent 8922 will acquire the SIM card’s IMSI number over the GSM link.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 5 CP Serving Cell (BCH) ARFCN This parameter sets the Absolute RF Channel Number (ARFCN) for the Broadcast Channel’s (BCH) serving cell. The range is 1 to 124 for GSM900 and 512 to 885 for DCS1800. Default value The GSM900 default Serving Cell ARFCN is 25. The DCS1800 default Serving Cell ARFCN is 600. The PCS1900 default Serving Cell ARFCN is 600. Example If you want to use 62 as the ARFCN serving-cell number, you would enter 62 in the value field.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 8 CP Mobile Network Code This parameter specifies the mobile station’s network code (MNC). The combination of the MNC and MCC (mobile station country code) make up the private-land mobile network (PLMN). A mobile station will not “camp on” to the HP/Agilent 8922 if its test SIM PLMN does not match parameters CP mobile country code and CP mobile network code. The range is 0 to 99. Default value The default MNC is 1.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 11 CP Delay (+) or Advance (−) for Trigger This parameter controls a trigger delay that provides an internal trigger to the HP/Agilent 8922 analyzer 3 timeslots after a burst is sent on the downlink. Since the mobile station timing error is measured relative to this trigger event, the delay or advance for trigger should normally be left at its default value of 0. The range is 0 to 1354.0 T (bit periods). Default value The default delay is 0 T (bit periods).
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 14 RT TCH This parameter selects the traffic channel’s (TCH) mode for transmitting information. The mode may be either single (non-hopped), or hopped over 3 frequencies. Frequency hopping occurs over these 3 absolute radio frequency channel numbers (ARFCNs): • GSM900: 1, 63, 124 • DCS1800: 512, 699, 885 • PCS1900: 512, 661, 810 Default value The default RT TCH setting is 0 (non-hopped) Example If you want a hopping traffic channel, select 1 in the value field.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 16 RT External Pad and Cable Loss This parameter adjusts measurement results and RF Generator operation to cancel out any loss due to external cables or attenuators connected to the HP/Agilent 8922 RF IN\OUT connector. After you enter the loss in the value field, all measurements will be adjusted in order to take into account the offset level. Note that the value of parameter 16 appears on any hardcopy printout at the start of each test and after a Dual-Band handover.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 18 RT Test Set Reference Offset This parameter sets the timebase reference offset for the HP/Agilent 8922. NOTE This parameter is not used with the HP/Agilent 8922E. Units are in parts-per-million (ppm). The range is 0 to 35 for GSM900 and 0 to 30 for DCS 1800 and PCS 1900. Default value The default reference offset is 0.05 ppm. Example If you want to have a timebase reference offset of 5 parts-per-million (ppm), you would enter 5 in the value field.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 21 RX Loopback Delay This parameter allows you to manually control the number of speech frames of delay the HP/Agilent 8922 will use after putting the mobile station in loopback mode. The range is 1 to 15. NOTE Loopback mode is used during receiver sensitivity and receiver usable input level range tests, and can only be enabled if a test SIM is inserted in the mobile. Default setting The default loopback delay setting is 0 (autoset).
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 23 RX RF Level TCH/FS Reference Sensitivity This parameter sets the amplitude of the RF signal to be used when testing the receiver’s reference sensitivity (bit error testing). The range is −12 dBm to −127 dBm. Default value The default RF level for sensitivity testing is −102 dBm for GSM900. The default RF level for sensitivity testing is −100 dBm for DCS1800. The default RF level for sensitivity testing is −102 dBm for PCS1900.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 26–28 RX Tests Start, Step, and Stop Channels These parameters allow you to set up the channels to be used when performing receiver (RX) tests. The range is 1 to 124.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 29 RX Usable Input Level Range RF Level This parameter sets the HP/Agilent 8922 RF generator’s amplitude level to be used during input level range testing. The range is −19 to −127 dBm.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 31 TX Default Power Control Level This parameter allows you to set the mobile station’s output power during transmitter and receiver testing.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 33–35 TX In-Channel Test Start, Step, and Stop Channels These parameters allow you to set up the channels to be used during transmitter in-channel testing. The range is 1 to 124 for GSM900, 512 to 885 for DCS1800, and 512 to 810 for PCS1900. Default values The default start in-channel test channel is 1 for GSM900. The default step in-channel test channel is 62 for GSM900. The default stop in-channel test channel is 124 for GSM900.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 36 TX Power Level Step for Peak Power This parameter allows you to choose the power-control level (PCL) step size for peak-power measurements. Testing will begin at the PCL set by parameter 31 TX default power control level. The range is: • 1 to 19 for GSM and E-GSM • 1 to 17 for DCS • 0 to 15 for PCS Default value The default power-control level step size is 4.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 37–39 TX Power Level Start, Step, and Stop Channels These parameters set up the channels to be used during transmitter power-level testing. The range is 1 to 124 for GSM900, 512 to 885 for DCS1800, and 512 to 810 for PCS1900. Default values The default start TX power level channel is 1 for GSM900. The default step TX power level channel is 62 for GSM900. The default stop TX power level channel is 124 for GSM900.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 40 TX ORFS Modulation NOTE This parameter is not used with the HP/Agilent 8922 unless a spectrum analyzer is installed. This parameter allows you to select the first 6 (of 11) frequency offsets to be used when testing the output-RF-spectrum (ORFS) due to modulation. • 000010 = 0.6 MHz • 000100 = 0.4 MHz • 001000 = 0.25 MHz • 010000 = 0.2 MHz • 100000 = 0.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 41 TX ORFS Modulation NOTE This parameter is not used with the HP/Agilent 8922 unless a spectrum analyzer is installed. This parameter allows you to select the last 4 (of 10) frequency offsets to be used when testing the output-RF-spectrum (ORFS) due to modulation. • 00010 = 1.6 MHz • 00100 = 1.4 MHz • 01000 = 1.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 42 TX ORFS Ramping Offsets NOTE This parameter is not used with the HP/Agilent 8922 unless a spectrum analyzer is installed. This parameter allows you to select the frequency offsets to be used when testing the output-RF-spectrum (ORFS) due to ramping (the RF pulse rise and fall). • 0010 = 1.2 MHz • 0100 = 0.6 MHz • 1000 = 0.4 MHz • 1110 = All of the above offset frequencies The offset frequencies are selected by entering a numeral “1” in the correct “XXXX” position.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 44 TX ORFS Modulation Measurement Averages [>1] NOTE This parameter is not used with the HP/Agilent 8922 unless spectrum analyzer is installed. This parameter determines how many measurements to average for each offset frequency defined in parameters TX ORFS modulation [0.1, 0.2, 0.25, 0.4, 0.6] and TX ORFS modulation [1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6]. The range is 1 to 999.
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 47 CP System [0=GSM900, 1=DCS1800, 2=PCS1900, 3=E-GSM] This parameter allows selection of the radio type being tested. Default value Not applicable. Supported The following ARFCNs are supported for each band: ARFCNs for each • GSM: 1 to 124 band • E-GSM: 975 to 1023 and 0 to 124 • DCS: 512 to 885 • PCS: 512 to 810 Testing in E-GSM The following channels are available for E-GSM: 975 to 1023 (880.2 to band 889.8 MHz) and 0 to 124 (890.0 to 914.8 MHz).
Test Parameters Parameter descriptions 48 TX Minimum Power Level This parameter allows you to choose the minimum power control level (PCL) for peak-power measurements. Testing begins at the PCL set by the parameter TX Default Power Control Level. The PCL increments by the value entered in the parameter TX Power Level Step for Peak Power, and ends at the value set by TX Minimum Power Level.
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Screens TESTS TESTS Figure 7-1 TESTS screen 1. Comment This field allows descriptions of test procedures to be displayed on the CRT display and printouts. Comments are saved with test procedures. To enter a comment: Step 1. Select the Comment field (an alphanumeric list of characters appears in the lower-right corner of the screen). Step 2. Use the knob on the front panel of the HP/Agilent 8922 to select characters (two lines of comments, 50 characters in length, may be entered). Step 3.
Screens TESTS 7. Location This field selects the location of programs, test procedures, and files. Choices are: • Card selects a memory card inserted in the MEMORY CARD slot in the HP/Agilent 8922 front panel. • ROM selects internal ROM. Several programs will be displayed under Choices in the lower right portion of the display. A program is selected using the Procedure field; select Run Test to run the program. • RAM selects internal RAM. • Disk selects an external disk drive. 8.
Screens TESTS 11. Output Results Choices are: • All: when All is selected, all test results are shown on the CRT and/or printout. To send data to a printer see “Printing test results” on page 35. • Failures: when Failures is selected, test results are shown only when a UUT fails to meet test specification limits or when a software error occurs. 12. Procedure This field selects and displays a test procedure or program from the Choices area in the lower right portion of the display.
Screens TESTS 16. Test Function This field selects the screens used in the tests subsystem. Choices are: • Edit Seqn is used to select tests and test sequence. • Edit Freq is not used by the Agilent 83212D software. • Edit Spec is used to enter test limits. • Edit Parm is used to enter test parameters. • Edit Cnfg is used to configure the HP/Agilent 8922 for peripheral devices such as printers and power supplies. • Proc Mngr is used to make or delete test procedures.
Screens TESTS (Edit Sequence) TESTS (Edit Sequence) Figure 7-2 TESTS (Edit Sequence) screen 1. All Chans? This field is not used by the Agilent 83212D software. 2. Delet Stp This field deletes the currently selected test. 3. Edit Freq This field is not used by the Agilent 83212D software. (Firmware versions of 5.00 and above will show Edit Parm in this position) 4. Edit Spec This field is used to enter test limits. 5. Insrt Stp This field inserts a duplicate of the currently selected test. 6.
Screens TESTS (Edit Sequence) • Edit Cnfg is used to configure the HP/Agilent 8922 for peripheral devices such as printers and power supplies. • Proc Mngr is used to make or delete test procedures. • IBASIC provides direct access to the IBASIC controller. 9. Test Name and This field selects and displays the name (for example, TEST_01) and Description description (for example, MS information) of all tests currently selected.
Screens TESTS (Edit Specifications) TESTS (Edit Specifications) Figure 7-3 TESTS (Edit Specifications) screen 1. Check This field enables measurement limits. Choices are: • Upper causes the upper limit to be checked. • Lower causes the lower limit to be checked. • Both causes both limits to be checked. • None causes neither limit to be checked. 2. Description This field displays a description (for example, TX average phase error) of a specification. 3.
Screens TESTS (Edit Specifications) 8. Test Function This field selects the screens used in the tests subsystem. Choices are: • Edit Seqn is used to select tests and test sequence. • Edit Freq is not used by the Agilent 83212D software. • Edit Spec is used to enter test limits. • Edit Parm is used to enter test parameters. • Edit Cnfg is used to configure the HP/Agilent 8922 for peripheral devices such as printers and power supplies. • Proc Mngr is used to make or delete test procedures.
Screens TESTS (Edit Parameters) TESTS (Edit Parameters) Figure 7-4 TESTS (Edit Parameters) screen 1. Description This field displays the description (for example, CP local area code) of a parameter. 2. Edit Freq This field is not used by the Agilent 83212D software. 3. Edit Seqn This field is used to select tests and test sequence. 4. Edit Spec This field is used to enter test limits. 5. Parm# This field selects the parameter to edit. 6.
Screens TESTS (Edit Parameters) 7. Test Function This field selects the screens used in the tests subsystem. Choices are: • Edit Seqn is used to select tests and test sequence. • Edit Freq is not used by the Agilent 83212D software. • Edit Spec is used to enter test limits. • Edit Parm is used to enter test parameters. • Edit Cnfg is used to configure the HP/Agilent 8922 for peripheral devices such as printers and power supplies. • Proc Mngr is used to make or delete test procedures.
Screens TESTS (Edit Configuration) TESTS (Edit Configuration) Figure 7-5 TESTS (Edit Configuration) screen 1. Addr This field is used to enter the select code and address of the device described in the Calling Name field. When using the GPIB bus, this field entry must be a three digit number (for example, 701). When using a serial device, enter “9” in this field. For a printer connected to the parallel port, use “15”. 2. Calling Name This field is used to enter the name of a peripheral device.
Screens TESTS (Edit Configuration) 3. Delet Ins This field deletes the currently selected device. 4. Edit Freq This field is not used by the Agilent 83212D software. (Firmware versions of 5.00 and above will show Edit Parm in this position) 5. Edit Seqn This field is used to select tests and test sequence. 6. Insrt Ins This field inserts a duplicate of the currently selected device. 7. Inst# This field assigns a number to the instruments being configured. 8.
Screens TESTS (Procedure Manager) TESTS (Procedure Manager) Figure 7-6 TESTS (Procedure Manager) screen 1. Action Choices are: • Make Procedure causes the currently defined test procedure to be saved to the destination indicated in the Location to Make or Delete field. • Delete Procedure causes the procedure indicated in the Procedure field to be deleted. 2. Comment For New Procedure This field is used for describing a test procedure. To enter a comment: Step 1.
Screens TESTS (Procedure Manager) 5. Edit Seqn This field is used to select tests and test sequence. 6. Edit Spec This field is used to enter test limits. 7. Library For New Procedure Choices are: • Current selects use of the current library file with the test procedure. • NO LIB will cause test procedures to be created with no associated library file. 8. Location to Make or Delete Choices are: • Card selects the MEMORY CARD slot on the front panel of the HP/Agilent 8922. • RAM selects internal RAM.
Screens TESTS (Procedure Manager) • Edit Cnfg is used to configure the HP/Agilent 8922 for peripheral devices such as printers and power supplies. • Proc Mngr is used to make or delete test procedures. • IBASIC provides direct access to the IBASIC controller.
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Working with Memory Cards Types of memory cards Types of memory cards Two following types of memory cards may be purchased from Agilent Technologies. 1. SRAM (Static Random-Access Memory), or 2. OTP (One-Time Programmable). The table below lists the part numbers and memory space of several types of memory cards available. Table 8-1.
Working with Memory Cards Inserting and removing a memory card Inserting and removing a memory card You can insert and remove memory cards with the HP/Agilent 8922 powered on or off. Memory cards must be inserted for test procedures to run.To remove a memory card, simply pull it out.
Working with Memory Cards Initializing an SRAM memory card Initializing an SRAM memory card You can initialize SRAM memory cards in two ways. • The Automated Method, which is the fastest method to initialize. Use this method when initializing a memory card before making a test procedure. NOTE The Automated method uses a program stored in HP/Agilent 8922 ROM memory.
Working with Memory Cards Initializing an SRAM memory card To initialize a memory card using the automated method Step 1. Press TESTS on the front panel of the HP/Agilent 8922 to access the TESTS screen. Figure 8-2 Tests screen of the HP/Agilent 8922 Step 2. Select the Location field and from the list of locations select ROM. Step 3. Select the Procedure field and from the list of Procedures, select RAM_MNG. Step 4. Select the Run Test field to start the procedure. Step 5.
Working with Memory Cards Initializing an SRAM memory card To initialize a memory cards using the IBASIC method Step 1. Insert an SRAM memory card into the slot at the front of the HP/Agilent 8922. Step 2. Press TESTS on the front panel of the HP/Agilent 8922 to access the TESTS screen. Figure 8-3 Tests screen of the HP/Agilent 8922 Step 3. Select the Test Function field and from the list of test functions, select IBASIC. Step 4.
Working with Memory Cards Determining the contents of a memory card Determining the contents of a memory card Step 1. Insert an SRAM memory card into the slot at the front of the HP/Agilent 8922. Step 2. Press TESTS TESTS screen. Figure 8-4 on the front panel of the HP/Agilent 8922 to access the Tests screen of the HP/Agilent 8922 Step 3. Select the Test Function field and from the list of test functions, select IBASIC. Step 4.
Working with Memory Cards Setting the write-protect switch Setting the write-protect switch The SRAM memory card’s write-protect switch has two positions: • Read-write—The memory card must be in this position when saving a test procedure. • Read-only—The memory-card contents can be read by the HP/Agilent 8922, but cannot be changed or erased.
Working with Memory Cards Copying a procedure from one memory card to another Copying a procedure from one memory card to another Step 1. Press TESTS TESTS screen. Figure 8-6 on the front panel of the HP/Agilent 8922 to access the Tests screen of the HP/Agilent 8922 Step 2. Select the Location field and from the list of locations select ROM. Step 3. Select the Procedure field and from the list of Procedures, select COPY_CARD. Step 4. Select the Run Test field to start the procedure. Step 5.
Working with Memory Cards Replacing the memory card battery Replacing the memory card battery The SRAM memory-card requires a 3 volt 2016 coin cell. Step 1. With the power on, insert the card into the HP/Agilent 8922. An inserted memory card takes power from the HP/Agilent 8922, preventing the card’s contents from being lost. Step 2. Hold the card in the slot with one hand while pulling the battery out with the other.
Index A Action TESTS (Procedure Manager) screen, 176 Addr TESTS (Edit Configuration) screen, 174 address setting, 174 All Chans? TESTS (Edit Sequence) screen, 168 amplitude envelope, 80, 98, 123, 124, 131, 132 amplitude flatness, 80 amplitude level for usable input level range test, 152 area code, 143 ARFCN, 143 serving cell, 145 attenuation canceling, 147 autostart, 10 average phase error, 121, 122 averages frequency, 160 ORFS due to modulation, 160 ORFS due to ramping, 159 phase, 160 B base station color
Index selecting for ORFS testing, 157, 158, 159 G GPIB power supply controlling, 37 GSM900 worksheets for parameters, 45 for specifications, 45 H handovers inter-cell, 146 intra-cell, 146 I IMEI, 74 IMSI, 74 IMSI number, 141, 142 in-channel test start, step, stop channels, 154 in-channel tests selecting, 153 transmitter, 80 input level, 114 Insrt Ins TESTS (Edit Configuration) screen, 175 Insrt Stp TESTS (Edit Sequence) screen, 168 Inst# TESTS (Edit Configuration) screen, 175 L LAC, 143 LAI, 143, 144 level
Index minimum power level for DCS1800, 162 start, step, stop channels, 156 step for peak power, 155 transmitter, 83 power supply current limit, 160 GPIB, 37 power supply voltage GPIB control, 147 power/time template, 123, 124 RACH, 131, 132 print failures, 166 test results, 166 Print All TESTS (Edit Configuration) screen, 175 TESTS (Edit Parameters) screen, 172 TESTS (Edit Sequence) screen, 168 TESTS (Edit Specifications) screen, 170 printer configuring, 36 does not print, 67 printing test results, 35 priv
Index test results printing, 35 test sequence editing, 26 TESTS edit configuration screen, 174 edit sequence screen, 168 edit specifications screen, 170 procedure manager screen, 176 screen, 164 TESTS (Edit Specifications) screen, 172 timebase tuning range, 96 timeslot traffic channel, 145 timing, 115 timing advance, 78, 80, 98 timing error, 80, 98, 126, 145 traffic channel, 146 handovers, 146 serving cell, 145 uplink errors, 148 transmitter amplitude envelope, 80, 98 amplitude error, 98 amplitude flatness
