Getting Started Guide Wireless Connectivity Test Set N4010A Manufacturing Part Number: N4010- 90044 Printed in UK November 2005 © Copyright Agilent Technologies UK Limited 2005
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DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes. DO NOT perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so: Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or shields. Procedures involving the removal of covers and shields are for use by service- trained personnel only. DO NOT service or adjust alone: Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the equipment switched off.
WARNING Appliance coupler (mains input power cord) is the power disconnect device. Do not position the Test Set such that access to the coupler is impaired. Acknowledgements Bluetooth® and the Bluetooth Logo® are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Agilent Technologies, Inc. MATLAB® is a U.S. registered trademark of The Math Works, Inc. Microsoft® is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows® and MS Windows® are U.S.
Contents 1. Getting Started Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 This guide helps you to: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Emission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting Started Welcome Welcome Welcome to the Agilent Technologies Wireless Connectivity Test Set’s Getting Started Guide. This guide is for use with the N4010A containing any of the following installed options: NOTE The process to view the options in your Test Set is described later. • Option 101 - Bluetooth RF tests. • Option 102 - 802.11b and 802.11g 2.4GHz WLAN tests. • Option 103 - 802.11b, 802.11g (2.4GHz), and 802.11a (5GHz) WLAN tests. • Option 104 - Arbitrary Waveform File Download.
Getting Started Introduction Introduction The Agilent N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set is a one- box test set for, Bluetooth and WLAN, module and appliance manufacturing test. The test set can be configured to measure the following standards: • Bluetooth RF tests • Bluetooth Audio Capability tests • 802.11b (2.4 GHz) WLAN tests • 802.11g (2.4 GHz) WLAN tests • 802.11a (5.
Getting Started Introduction Table 1- 1 Test Set Control Differences Between Bluetooth and WLAN Function Bluetooth Test Bluetooth EDR Test WLAN Testa Front Panel Operation Full control using front Panel Keys and displayed menu system Limited to system settings Limited to system settings Remote Interface Operation SCPI programming commands Only via PC resident programming interface Agilent N4010 EDR Driver Only using a PC resident programming interface Agilent N4010 WLAN Test Test Sequence Cont
Getting Started This guide helps you to: This guide helps you to: • initially inspect the Test Set. • know the PC minimum requirements. • adjust the carrying handle. • switch the Test Set on and confirm it passes the power- on self test. • run a Bluetooth confidence check using front panel operation. • run a Bluetooth confidence check using the remote interface option. • run a WLAN confidence check using the test harness application. • run a SCPI confidence check using the Connection Expert application.
Getting Started Initial Inspection Initial Inspection Please inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container or packaging material is damaged, please keep it until the contents have been checked mechanically and electrically. If there is mechanical damage, notify the nearest Agilent Technologies office. Keep the damaged shipping materials (if any) for inspection by the carrier and an Agilent representative.
Getting Started Minimum PC Requirements Minimum PC Requirements The PC must meet the following minimum requirements: • Windows® 2000 (SP4 or greater) or XP® Pro SP2 or XP® Home SP2. • 1.8 GHz Pentium® or equivalent minimum, 2.0 GHz recommended. • 256 Mbytes RAM. • USB 2.0, GPIB or TCP/IP LAN connection to Test Set. • 1024 x 768 pixel display. • CD- ROM Drive or Internet connection for application download. • Internet connection for license redemption.
Getting Started Adjusting the Carrying Handle Adjusting the Carrying Handle Adjust the carrying handle to carry the Test Set or view the display. The carrying handle can be locked into three different positions. Pull the handle outwards, rotate it to the required position and release it into one of the three locks. If you want to remove the handle, refer to “Rack Mounting the Test Set” on page 39.
Getting Started Turning the Test Set On Turning the Test Set On CAUTION The Test Set has an autoranging power supply. Ensure the supply voltage is within the range 100 Vac to 240 Vac and 50 Hz to 60 Hz. 1. Connect the Power Cord. 2. Check that the background LED is red.
Getting Started Turning the Test Set On 3. Turn the test set on and confirm the background LED is green. 4. The test set automatically steps through a self test routine. After this routine you should see the following display... 5. The Test Set is now ready for use. NOTE If the test set has been stored in extremely cold conditions, beyond its normal operating range, the display may require a few minutes to warm up and operate normally.
Getting Started Turning the Test Set On What Can Go Wrong? See this Do this Red LED not lit Check that power is supplied to the test set. Check the Test Set fuse. (see below) Fails self test(s) If there are any self- test failures the test set is defective. Contact your nearest Agilent Service Center (Refer to Agilent Sales and Service Offices on page 50).
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Making Your First Measurements Selecting the Application Mode Selecting the Application Mode The purpose of this guide is to allow you to confirm the Test Set functions for a specific application. • To perform a confidence check for Bluetooth local control only, refer to “Running a Confidence Check on the Front Panel (Bluetooth)” on page 15. • To perform a confidence check for SCPI commands, refer to “Running a SCPI Confidence Check” on page 18.
Making Your First Measurements Running a Confidence Check on the Front Panel (Bluetooth) Running a Confidence Check on the Front Panel (Bluetooth) To operate Bluetooth testing from the Front Panel, your N4010A must be configured with: • Option 101. Refer to the N4010A web page at www.agilent.com/find/N4010A for firmware updates. To verify your configuration, press the System key, an example is shown in Figure 2-1.
Making Your First Measurements Running a Confidence Check on the Front Panel (Bluetooth) Figure 2- 3 Typical Configure Link Screen when ACL is Selected 4 5 4. Use the Arrow and Select keys to highlight and select an ACL Link as shown in Figure 2-3. 5. Press the EUT softkey. 6. Press the Inquiry Procedure softkey. 7. In a few seconds the Inquiry Results are displayed. An example is shown in Figure 2-4. If no device is detected, check the EUT connection, and press the Restart Inquiry softkey.
Making Your First Measurements Running a Confidence Check on the Front Panel (Bluetooth) necessary, as shown in Figure 2-4. 9. Press the Select & Return BDA softkey. 10. Press the Results key. 11. Press the Run/Resume key. 12. The Test Plan Results are populated with Pass or Fail (“P” or “F”). An example is shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2- 5 Typical Results Screen NOTE It is not important whether the tests pass or fail. It is only important that some results are populated.
Making Your First Measurements Running a SCPI Confidence Check Running a SCPI Confidence Check Step 1. Install the Agilent I/O Libraries Suite software 1. Insert the Agilent Automation- Ready into your CD drive and install using the on- screen instructions. If the CD does not auto- start, from your windows task bar select Start > Run. In the field enter :\autorun\auto.exe where is the letter of your CD drive. 2. Close the Agilent IO libraries Suite 14.1 installation window. 3.
Making Your First Measurements Running a SCPI Confidence Check Step 3. Sending SCPI commands 1. In the Agilent Connection Expert program, click on Refresh All. 2. Select the Test Set from the Instrument I/O on this PC panel as shown in Figure 2-6. If you do not see your Test Set then expand the appropriate connection type by clicking on the + symbol. Figure 2- 6 Connection Expert Screen 1 2 3 4 3. Right Click on the Test Set listing. 4. Select Send Commands to this Instrument. 5. Click on Send & Read.
Making Your First Measurements Running a WLAN Confidence Check Running a WLAN Confidence Check To operate a WLAN Confidence Check, your N4010A Test Set must be configured with: • Firware revision A.02.00.11 or later • Option 102 or Option 103 • Option 104 Arbitrary Waveform File Download • Option 204 Signal Studio license Refer to the N4010A web page at www.agilent.com/find/N4010A for firmware updates. To verify your configuration, press the System key, an example is shown in Figure 2-7.
Making Your First Measurements Running a WLAN Confidence Check Step 1. Install the N4010A Wireless LAN Test Suite. 1. Insert the CD Wireless LAN test suite. If the CD does not auto- start, from your task bar select Start > Run. In the field enter :\setup where is the letter of your CD drive. 2. Click on Install or Upgrade N4010A WLAN Test Suite. NOTE If not already installed on your computer the N4010A WLAN Test Suite automatically installs Microsoft .
Making Your First Measurements Running a WLAN Confidence Check Step 3. Rename the Test Set in Connection Wizard. 1. In the Agilent Connection Expert, Click on Refresh All as shown in Figure 2-8. 2. From the Instrument I/O on this PC panel, select your Test Set listing with a right click. If you do not see your Test Set expand the appropriate connection type by clicking on the + symbol. Figure 2- 8 Typical Connection Expert Screen 1 2 3 3. Click on Add Visa Alias. 4.
Making Your First Measurements Running a WLAN Confidence Check 4. Click on the Demo tab. 5. Click on Run Demo. 6. The display shows a loopback waveform similar to Figure 2-9. Figure 2- 9 Test Harness Demo Screen Congratulations the WLAN Confidence Check is complete.
Making Your First Measurements Running the Graphical Measurement Application (GMA) N4017A. Running the Graphical Measurement Application (GMA) N4017A. The N4017A Bluetooth Graphical Measurement Application, is a PC based software application that works in a complementary manner with the N4010A Wireless Connectivity Test Set. The GMA makes it possible to fully configure the Test Set remotely. To operate with the Bluetooth GMA, your N4010A Test Set must be configured with: • Firmware revision A.02.00.
Making Your First Measurements Running the Graphical Measurement Application (GMA) N4017A. Step 1. Installing the Bluetooth GMA 1. Insert the Agilent Automation- Ready CD into your CD drive and install using the on- screen instructions. If the CD does not auto- start, from your windows task bar select Start > Run. In the field enter :\autorun\auto.exe where is the letter of your CD drive. 2. Close the Agilent IO libraries Suite 14.1 installation window. 3.
Making Your First Measurements Running the Graphical Measurement Application (GMA) N4017A. Step 2. Connecting the Test Set Refer to “Connecting USB, GPIB or LAN” on page 30. Step 3. Using the GMA 1. Check the EUT is powered and is discoverable (see manufacturer’s handbook for information). 2. Connect the EUT directly or via an antenna as shown in Figure 2-11. Figure 2- 11 Test Set RFIO Connections 3. Minimize the Connection Expert program. 4.
Making Your First Measurements Running the Graphical Measurement Application (GMA) N4017A. 5. Use the Instrument Selector to locate your Test Set from the appropriate connection you have made. If you do not see your Test Set then expand the appropriate connection type by clicking on the + symbol. Figure 2- 12 Typical GMA Instrument Selector Screen 6 5 6. Double Click your Test Set listing or Click on Select Instrument. 7. The GMA finishes loading and your Test Set’s display turns yellow. 8.
Making Your First Measurements Running the Graphical Measurement Application (GMA) N4017A. Figure 2- 13 Typical Connection Control Screen 11 13 10 14 10. In the Inquiry section, click on Start. 11. The EUT’s numbers appear in a few seconds. 12. Click on the EUT’s numbers to highlight it. 13. Click on Select. 14. Click on OK.
Making Your First Measurements Running the Graphical Measurement Application (GMA) N4017A. 15. In the Control menu, click Run Single. 16. The test parameters are populated with PASS or FAIL information, an example is shown in Figure 2-14. Figure 2- 14 Typical Results Screen in the GMA 16 NOTE It is not important whether the tests pass or fail. It is only important that some results are populated. Congratulations the Remote Bluetooth Confidence Check is Complete.
Making Your First Measurements Connecting USB, GPIB or LAN Connecting USB, GPIB or LAN The Test Set can be remotely controlled by USB, GPIB (IEEE488) or LAN programming interfaces. Only one interface can be used at a time. • To Connect by USB refer to “Connecting by USB” on page 31. • To Connect by GPIB refer to “Connecting by GPIB” on page 32. • To Connect by LAN refer to “Connecting by LAN” on page 34.
Making Your First Measurements Connecting USB, GPIB or LAN Connecting by USB The USB interface requires no front panel configuration. USB operation and configuration is supported by the version of VISA and SICL I/O libraries on your computer. 1. Switch on and connect the Wireless Connectivity Test Set to your computer using the supplied Type A to B Mini 5 pin USB cable. 2. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears. In the prompt select No, not this time, Click Next.
Making Your First Measurements Connecting USB, GPIB or LAN Connecting by GPIB Changing the GPIB Address The GPIB address is an integer between 0 and 30. The Test Set is shipped with a default address set to 15. The GPIB address is stored in non- volatile memory. To change the GPIB address manually. Press System, Comms . Use the Numeric keys on front panel to enter the required GPIB address in the field. Press the Enter softkey. Connecting to your Computer 1.
Making Your First Measurements Connecting USB, GPIB or LAN Figure 2- 15 Typical Connection Expert Screen showing GPIB Connection 4 4. The Test Set is displayed under the GPIB list in the centre of the screen. 5. You have successfully completed Step 2 of the 3 Step process. To complete the confidence check for • Bluetooth GMA, refer to Step 3 “Using the GMA” on page 26. • WLAN, refer to Step 3 “Running the Test Harness Program.” on page 22. • SCPI, refer to Step 3 “Sending SCPI commands” on page 19.
Making Your First Measurements Connecting USB, GPIB or LAN Connecting by LAN The Test Set has two LAN operating modes. • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) • Static IP (Manual Mode) Configuring the Test Set The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway, can be changed manually or remotely. The IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway values are stored in non- volatile memory and are not part of the save- recall function. DHCP LAN Connection.
Making Your First Measurements Connecting USB, GPIB or LAN DHCP Mode In DHCP mode the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway values are obtained automatically from the server. When you use DHCP you cannot configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask or Default Gateway values from the front panel. 1. Using standard LAN cables, connect both the computer and the Test Set to LAN outlets. 2. Turn on the power to the Test Set. 3. Press System, Comms to display the Communications page.
Making Your First Measurements Connecting USB, GPIB or LAN Configuring the Connection Expert 1. Run the Connection Expert program. It can be opened by double clicking the icon in windows notification area or from the windows task bar, Start>All Programs>Agilent IO Libraries Suite>Agilent Connection Expert. 2. Right click on the LAN Interface section. Shown in Figure 2-17. 3. Choose Add Instrument. Shown in Figure 2-17. Figure 2- 17 The Connection Expert Screen 2 3 4.
Making Your First Measurements Connecting USB, GPIB or LAN 6. In the pop up screen, shown in Figure 2-18, select the IP Address link. 7. Enter the IP address which is displayed on the Test Set. 8. Click on Test Connection. 9. Click on Identify Instrument. Figure 2- 18 LAN Instruments Selection Screen 6 7 8 9 11 10. Confirm the returned serial number matches the Test Set. 11. Click on OK. To complete the confidence check for • Bluetooth GMA, refer to Step 3 “Using the GMA” on page 26.
Making Your First Measurements Connecting USB, GPIB or LAN Static IP In static mode you must set up the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway that is compatible with your network infrastructure. If it is not correctly setup, the Test Set is not be visible on your network. If you configure an invalid IP Address or an IP address that is used by another device or host, an error message is generated. This error can be read by pressing System, Show Errors . 1.
Making Your First Measurements Rack Mounting the Test Set Rack Mounting the Test Set Disconnect Device Requirements In rack mounting operation a disconnect device, for example, an IEC320 appliance coupler, must be used. Consideration must be given to the following when installing the Test Set in a rack: • An adequately rated switch (250V, 10A) or circuit breaker (250V, 5A) shall be included in the rack. • It should in close proximity to the Test Set and within easy reach of the operator.
Making Your First Measurements Rack Mounting the Test Set 3. Fit the Rack Mount Flanges. (Parts available separately: 5063-9241). Ready for installation.
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Regulatory Information General Specifications General Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature 0oC to +55oC Storage Temperature: - 20oC to +70oC Humidity: Up to 95% Relative Humidity to +40oC Altitude: 3000m (9,840 ft.) EMC: Meets EN55011: 1991 (Group 1, Class A), and EN50082- 1:1992. Physical Specifications Weight (Net): 6.
Regulatory Information General Specifications Cleaning Use a soft, clean, damp cloth to clean the front- panel and side covers. Usage This Test Set is designed for indoor use only. WARNING Appliance coupler (mains input power cord) is the power disconnect device. Do not position the Test Set such that access to the coupler is impaired. WARNING For continued protection against fire hazard, replace the line fuse only with the same type and line rating (250V, F3.
Regulatory Information Compliance and Markings Compliance and Markings Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) This product conforms with the protection requirements of European Council Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). The conformity assessment requirements have been met using the technical Construction file route to compliance, using EMC test specifications EN 55011:1991 (Group 1, Class A) and EN 50082- 1:1992.
Regulatory Information Compliance and Markings Markings The following markings can be found on the rear panel. The CE mark shows that the product complies with all the relevant European legal Directives. ICES/NMB-001 This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES- 001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB- 001 du Canada. The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association and indicates compliance to the standards laid out by them.
Regulatory Information Compliance and Markings This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical / electronic product in domestic household waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as a “Monitoring and Control instrumentation” product. Do not dispose in domestic household waste.
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