Agilent N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual Agilent Technologies
Notices © Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2008 Manual Part Number No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language) without prior agreement and written consent from Agilent Technologies, Inc. as governed by United States and international copyright laws. N9360-90701 Edition Third Edition, March 2008 Printed in Malaysia Agilent Technologies Microwave Products (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Preface Thank-you for purchasing the Agilent N9360A Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA) option. This option is the W-CDMA software for the N9360A Multi UE Tester. • Before using the tester, the user is advised to read this manual carefully to ensure correct usage and also to fully utilize the tester capability. • This manual is a reference document and the user is advised to keep it carefully for future reference.
Trademarks • Ethernet is the registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation. • EPSON is the registered trademark of the EPSON Corporation. • cdma2000® is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA-USA). • Other product names and companies used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or Agilent Technologies, Inc. For registered trademarks, the trademarks symbols ® and ™ are omitted in this manual.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2004 Generic example Manufacturer’s Name: Manufacturer’s Address: Agilent Technologies Microwave Products (M) Sdn.
Product Regulations EMC Performance Criteria IEC 61326-1:2002 / EN 61326-1:1997+A1:1998+A2:2001+A3:2003 CISPR 11:1990 / EN 55011:1990 – Group 1 Class A IEC 61000-4-2:1995 / EN 61000-4-2:1995 (ESD 4kV CD, 8kV AD) IEC 61000-4-3:1995 / EN 61000-4-3:1996 (3V/m, 80% AM) IEC 61000-4-4:1995 / EN 61000-4-4:1995 (EFT 0.5kV line-line, 1kV line-earth) IEC 61000-4-5:1995 / EN 61000-4-5:1995 (Surge 0.5kV line-line, 1kV line-earth) IEC 61000-4-6:1996 / EN 61000-4-6:1996 (3V, 0.
Contents Notation I-iii Notices I-iii Trademarks I-iv 1 Legal Information 1-2 Legal Information 1-2 Warranty 1-2 Technology Licenses 1-2 Restricted Rights Legend 1-2 Service And Support 1-3 Agilent On The Web 1-3 Agilent By Phone 1-3 Manufacturing Address 1-3 2 Safety Information 2-2 Safety Information 2-2 Safety Summary 2-2 Safety Notices 2-2 Warning Label 2-2 General 2-3 When Operating The Tester 2-3 3 Overview 3-1 Functions 3-2 Features 3-4 Configuration Options 3-5 3-6 Accessories 3-7 4 Opera
Test Procedure 4-7 Activating the Tester 4-7 General Operation 4-7 Selecting Items and Changing Parameters 4-9 System Selection 4-14 Function Mode Selection On The [Initial] Screen 4-17 RF IN/OUT Loss Correction 4-19 Testing Mobile Phone Using Automatic Test 4-25 Testing Mobile Phone Using Manual Test 4-37 Handover 4-46 Emergency Call 4-54 Testing a Mobile Phone by Manual Test (HSDPA Mode) 4-59 Testing a Mobile Phone by TX Analyzer 4-67 Testing a Mobile Phone by Signal Generator 4-73 Ending A Test 4-77 Disc
Manual Test 5-59 Overview 5-59 RF Test in Manual Test 5-60 Stand-by Screen 5-61 Location Update Screen 5-67 MS Call Connection Response Screen Connection Screen 5-72 Measuring Screen 5-80 CPICH RSCP Screen 5-81 Measurement Result Screen 5-82 SMS Screen 5-90 HSDPA Screen 5-97 5-69 TX Analyzer 5-126 Overview 5-126 RF Test in TX Analyzer 5-126 Stand-by Screen 5-128 Measuring Screen 5-133 Measurement Result Screen 5-135 Signal Generator 5-140 Overview 5-140 Signal Generator Screen 5-140 Configuration 5-145
Error Codes for Error Screens 6-5 7 Performance and Specifications 7-1 Measurement Performance 7-2 Power Measurement 7-2 Frequency Error 7-3 Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) 7-3 Origin Offset 7-4 Sensitivity/BER 7-4 ACLR DSB 5MHz (W07 Option) 7-4 ACLR DSB 10MHz (W07 Option) 7-5 OBW (W07 Option) 7-5 A Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges A-1 B Appendix B General Information on the W-CDMA (FDD) System B-1 Frequency Bands B-2 TX-RX Frequency Separation B-2 Channel Number B-3 UARFCN B-3 U
DL reference measurement channel (12.
THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
List of Figures 4 Operating Procedures 4-1 Figure 4-1 Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 Figure 4-4 Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6 Figure 4-7 Figure 4-8 Figure 4-9 Figure 4-10 Figure 4-11 Figure 4-12 Figure 4-13 Figure 4-14 Figure 4-15 Figure 4-16 Figure 4-17 Figure 4-18 Figure 4-19 Figure 4-20 Figure 4-21 Figure 4-22 Figure 4-23 Figure 4-24 Figure 4-25 Figure 4-26 Screen Figure 4-27 Figure 4-28 Figure 4-29 Figure 4-30 Figure 4-31 Update Figure 4-32 Update Figure 4-33 Figure 4-34 Figure 4-35 Figure 4-36 Figure 4-37 N9360A Mult
Figure 4-38 Figure 4-39 Figure 4-40 Figure 4-41 Figure 4-42 Figure 4-43 Figure 4-44 Figure 4-45 Figure 4-46 Figure 4-47 Figure 4-48 Figure 4-49 Figure 4-50 Figure 4-51 Figure 4-52 (HSDPA) Figure 4-53 (HSDPA) Figure 4-54 (HSDPA) Figure 4-55 (HSDPA) Figure 4-56 Figure 4-57 Figure 4-58 Figure 4-59 Figure 4-60 Figure 4-61 Screen Figure 4-62 Figure 4-63 Figure 4-64 Figure 4-65 5 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen 4-49 [Manual Test: Measuring] Location Update Screen 4-50 [Manual Test: Measuring] Connection Screen 4
Figure 5-8 [Update Flash] Screen 5-18 Figure 5-9 [Network Setting] Screen 5-20 Figure 5-10 [Initial] Screen 5-24 Figure 5-11 [Return to Menu] Screen 5-27 Figure 5-12 [PRESET Mode] Screen 5-28 Figure 5-13 [PRESET Mode] Screen (in W-CDMA System) 5-29 Figure 5-14 [Automatic Test : Stand-by] Simplified Screen 5-33 Figure 5-15 [Automatic Test : Stand-by] Detailed Screen 5-34 Figure 5-16 [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Value Screen 5-35 Figure 5-17 [Automatic Test: Measuring] Simplified Screen 5-40 Figure 5-18 [Automa
Figure 5-41 [Manual Test: Measuring] Location Update Screen 5-106 Figure 5-42 [Manual Test: Measuring] Connection Screen 5-109 Figure 5-43 [Manual Test: Measuring] Measurement Screen 5-115 Figure 5-44 [Measuring] CPICH RSCP Screen 5-119 Figure 5-45 [Stand-by] Measurement Result Screen 5-120 Figure 5-46 [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] Screen (Standard) 5-128 Figure 5-47 [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] Screen (with Option W07) 5-129 Figure 5-48 [TX Analyzer: Measuring] Screen (with Option W07) 5-134 Figure 5-49 [TX Analyzer:
6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Figure 6-1 C Appendix C N9360A-A02 Antenna Coupler C-1 Figure C-1 Figure C-2 E An Example of [Error] Screens 6-4 Agilent N9360A-A02 Antenna Coupler C-3 Operating the Antenna Coupler C-4 Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test E-1 Figure E-1 Figure E-2 Figure E-3 Figure E-4 Figure E-5 Figure E-6 Figure E-7 Figure E-8 Figure E-9 Figure E-10 Figure E-11 Figure E-12 Figure E-13 Figure E-14 Figure E-15 Figure E-16 Figure E-17 N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual Open
THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
List of Tables 1 3 4 Legal Information 1-1 Table 1-1 Agilent Call Centers and Regional Headquarters 1-3 Table 3-1 Table 3-2 Table 3-3 Table 3-4 W-CDMA Functions 3-2 Configuration 3-5 Options 3-6 Accessories 3-7 Overview 3-1 Operating Procedures 4-1 Table 4-1 5 Description of Screen Display Annotation 4-8 Screen Reference 5-1 Table 5-1 [Configuration] Screen Input Field 5-9 Table 5-2 [Network Setting] Screen Input Field 5-21 Table 5-3 [Initial] Screen Input Field 5-26 Table 5-4 Automatic Test Meas
Table 5-19 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen Mobile Phone Information 5-65 Table 5-20 MS Call Connection Response Screen Mobile Phone Information 5-70 Table 5-21 [Manual Test] Connection Screen Input Field 5-76 Table 5-22 [Manual Test] Connection Screen Mobile Phone Information 5-78 Table 5-23 [Manual Test] Measurement Result Screen Input Field 5-86 Table 5-24 [Manual Test] Measurement Result Screen Mobile Phone Information 5-88 Table 5-25 [Manual Test] SMS Screen Input Field 5-91 Table 5-26 [Manual Test] SMS
Table 5-52 [Configuration: Test Condition (Loss)] Screen Input Field 5-166 Table 5-53 Error Message in File Management 5-170 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Table 6-1 Table 6-2 Table 6-3 7 Performance and Specifications 7-1 Table 7-1 Table 7-2 Table 7-3 Table 7-4 Table 7-5 Table 7-6 Table 7-7 Table 7-8 A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Appendix B General Information on the W-CDMA (FDD) System Table B-1 Table B-2 Table B-3 Table B-4 Table B-5 Table B-6 D Power Measurement 7-2 Frequency Error 7-3
Table D-7 DL RMC Physical Channel (12.2 kbps) D-6 Table D-8 DL RMC Transport Channel Parameters (12.
1 Legal Information Legal Information 1-2 Warranty 1-2 Technology Licenses 1-2 Restricted Rights Legend 1-2 Service And Support 1-3 Agilent On The Web 1-3 Agilent By Phone 1-3 Manufacturing Address 1-3 Agilent Technologies 1-1
1 Legal Information Legal Information Warranty The material contained in this document is provided “as is,” and is subject to being changed, without notice, in future editions. Further, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Agilent disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, with regard to this manual and any information contained herein, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Legal Information 1 Service And Support Any adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must be performed by qualified personnel. Contact your customer engineer through your local Agilent Technologies Service Center. Agilent On The Web You can find information about technical and professional services, product support, and equipment repair and service on the Web: http://www.agilent.com/ Double-click the link to Test & Measurement. Select your country from the drop-down menus.
1 Legal Information THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
2 Caution and Safety Requirements Safety Summary 2-2 Safety Notices 2-2 Warning Label 2-2 General 2-3 When Operating The Tester 2-3 Agilent Technologies 2-1
2 Caution and Safety Requirements Safety Information Safety Summary The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
Caution and Safety Requirements 2 General WA R N I N G WA R N I N G The protection provided by the N9360A Tester may be impaired if the tester is used in a manner not specified by Agilent or the instructions on the display are not followed. DO NOT INSTRUMENT COVERS. Operating personnel must not remove any instrument covers. Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified service personnel.
2 Caution and Safety Requirements THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
3 Overview Functions 3-2 Features 3-4 Configuration 3-5 Options 3-6 Accessories 3-7 This chapter outlines the feature of the N9360A W-CDMA Option. For functions of the GSM Option, refer to the N9360A GSM Option User Manual, and for functions of the cdma2000 Option, refer to the N9360A cdma2000 Option User Manual.
3 Overview W-CDMA Option provides the software for the N9360A Multi UE Tester to support signaling tests and RF performance tests in inspection processes for production, service, repair and maintenance. This option supports Band 1 and Band 6. Agilent has also planned to provide options for Band 2 to Band 5. The W-CDMA option allows the tester to carry out radio performance tests with call processes.
Overview 3 Table 3-1 W-CDMA Functions (continued) Function Description W-CDMA (Option) Inner Loop Power Control ILP (Down Min) ILP (Down Max) ILP (Up Min) ILP (Up Max) ILP (10 slots Down) ILP (10 slots Up) Maximum Output Power (MAX TX Power) Frequency Error Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) Origin Offset Reference Sensitivity Level (Sensitivity/BER) ACLR DSB 5MHz ACLR DSB 10MHz OBW TX Analyzer Signal Generator Remote Control N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual Ethernet GP-IB (Option E00 or Option E
3 Overview Features 1 Easy-to-operate Automatic Test The tests from call processes to radio performance tests are executed automatically with easy operation. Each test item in Automatic Test can be set to either On or Off. Testing time can be shortened by setting unnecessary test items to Off. 2 Shortening of testing time In Automatic Test, tests are executed while preset traffic channels are automatically handed over.
Overview 3 Configuration The W-CDMA software comes ready installed in the tester when the user purchases the W-CDMA option. This manual also accompanies the W-CDMA option.
3 Overview Options Table 3-3 shows the options of the Tester. For the specification of the options, contact the Agilent Sales or an approved distributor. Table 3-3 Options 3-6 Item Name Type Remarks GP-IB E00 IEEE488, 24 pin Connector (Amphenol) Serial PortE01D-sub 9 pin male Connector USB-GPIB Converter E02 Use USB interface.
Overview 3 Accessories Table 3-4 shows the accessories provided with the Tester. For the specification of the accessories, contact the Agilent Sales or an approved distributor.
3 Overview THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
4 Operating Procedures Test Flow 4-2 Test Preparation 4-3 System Requirements 4-3 Installing The Test USIM 4-4 Connections 4-4 Test Procedure 4-7 Activating the Tester 4-7 General Operation 4-7 Selecting Items and Changing Parameters 4-9 System Selection 4-14 Function Mode Selection On The [Initial] Screen 4-17 RF IN/OUT Loss Correction 4-19 Testing Mobile Phone Using Automatic Test 4-25 Testing Mobile Phone Using Manual Test 4-37 Handover 4-46 Emergency Call 4-54 Testing a Mobile Phone by Manual Test (HSDP
4 Operating Procedures Test Flow Figure 4-1 shows the flow of the test operation to check the mobile phone with the N9360A W-CDMA option. 2.2.1 System Requirement 2.2.2 Installing the TEST USIM 2.2.3 Connection 2.3.1 Activating the Tester 2.3.3 Selection of System GSM W-CDMA 2.3.4 Selection of Function Mode on the Initial Screen 2.3.6 Testing a Mobile Phone by Automatic Test 2.3.7 Testing a Mobile Phone by Manual Test 2.3.10 Testing a Mobile Phone by TX Analyzer 2.3.
Operating Procedures 4 Test Preparation CAUTION Make sure that the input signal level does not exceed the maximum level allowed. Otherwise, Tester failure may occur. The following procedures are require before proceeding with any test: System Requirements • The following equipment are required to setup the test system: • The Agilent N9360A Multi UE Tester.
4 Operating Procedures Installing The Test USIM Insert the TEST Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) provided by Agilent in the mobile phone before performing any test. This is because the Tester will not be able to perform measurements with a USIM provided by the cell phone operator or other test USIMs. Connections Connecting Mobile Phone Connect the mobile phone to the Tester using any of the following methods.
Operating Procedures 4 Connecting a Printer Agilent recommends the EPSON PM-G800 for use with the N9360A tester. To print screen hard copies, connect the printer to the Tester as shown in Figure 4-3 using an appropriate interface cable between the USB Connector on the rear panel of the Tester and the USB interface connector of the printer. Refer to the printer manual for the various printer operating mode.
4 Operating Procedures USB Memory Device To save screen images into a USB memory device, insert the USB memory device to the USB connector on the front panel of the Tester. The images are saved in Portable Network Graphics (PNG) format and with a file name: COPY and the number from 00 to 99 which automatically increases. Connecting a USB-GPIB Converter When you control the Tester using a GP-IB interface, use the USB-GPIB converter (Option E02).
Operating Procedures 4 Test Procedure Activating the Tester To activate the Tester, turn on the LINE switch on the rear panel of the Tester and press the LINE switch on the front panel. NOTE Provide warm up of 30 minutes or more to ensure correct measurement. General Operation Display Annotation There are several types of screen used in testing, depending on the functions and test situations. Figure 4-5 shows the common areas on a typical screen.
4 Operating Procedures Table 4-1 Description of Screen Display Annotation 4-8 No. Name Description 1 Function Mode Field The current function mode, for example, Automatic Test, Manual Test, TX Analyzer and Configuration, is displayed in this field. 2 Status Display Field The current operation status, for example, Stand-by, Measuring, Test Sequence and Test Condition, is displayed in this field. 3 Date/Time Field The current date and time are displayed in this field.
Operating Procedures 4 Selecting Items and Changing Parameters Depending on the function modes, the Tester has a number of input fields to be specified or defined to configure a test flow, test sequence and test condition. The allowable ranges for those input fields depending on the radio systems are explained in the following parts of this guide. Summarized information is described in “Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges" on page A-1.
4 Operating Procedures Storing Numeric Values For numeric input fields such as channel numbers and relevancies of amplitude, the user can store up to four numeric values into the memory softkey menus with the following procedure: 1 Move the cursor to one of the numeric input fields of channels or relevancies of amplitude. 2 Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob to select the field. The softkey menu as Figure 4-6 is displayed on the screen.
Operating Procedures 4 4 Press the Store Value to Memory>> softkey. The softkey menu including Memory 1, Memory 2, Memory 3 and Memory 4 softkeys as Figure 4-7 is displayed. Figure 4-7 Memory Softkeys 5 Press any of the memory softkeys from Memory 1 to Memory 4 where you desire to store that value. 6 The memory softkey menu returns to the state in step 2 showing the value newly stored. 7 Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob to set the value into the field. The softkey menu returns to that of step 1.
4 Operating Procedures Recalling Numeric Values 1 Move the cursor to one of the numeric input fields of channels or relevancies of amplitude. 2 Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob to select the field. The softkey menu as Figure 4-8 is displayed on the screen. The four memory softkeys show the values previously stored in the memories if any. Figure 4-8 Softkeys for Storing Values 3 Press Memory 1, Memory 2, Memory 3 or Memory 4 softkey to enter the stored value to the field.
Operating Procedures 4 5 Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob to return the softkey menu to that of Step 1. If the value storage softkey where any value is not registered is pressed at the input field of RFCH 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 on the [Auto Test] screen or the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen, "----" is displayed at the input field. For other input fields, the value displayed in the input field does not change even if the value storage softkey without registered value is pressed there.
4 Operating Procedures System Selection On this screen, select a system from GSM, W-CDMA or cdma2000. NOTE This guide describes only the W-CDMA system. For GSM system and cdma2000 system, please refer to the GSM User Manual and the cdma2000 User Manual. 1 Turn on the Tester. The [Top Menu] screen is displayed as Figure 4-10.
Operating Procedures 4 2 Press the W-CDMA softkey to select the W-CDMA system. The [Initial] screen for W-CDMA is displayed after the Tester completes its initialization and self-test routine. NOTE When the AutoBoot function is set to FUNC GSM, FUNC W-CDMA or FUNC CDMA2000, the Tester automatically selects the GSM, W-CDMA or cdma2000 system mode if no softkey is pressed within the specified time (10 to 60 seconds). When the Tester is shipped, the AutoBoot function is set to None.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-12 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen 4 Set the “3GPP System” and “Signaling Pattern” input fields. 5 Press the Return softkey twice to return to the [Initial] screen.
Operating Procedures 4 Function Mode Selection On The [Initial] Screen The tester executes its initialization and self-test routine after completion of system setting. The [Initial] screen is then displayed. Press one of the softkeys on the left side of the screen to select a function mode.
4 Operating Procedures Softkey Menu 1 • Automatic Test: Starts the Automatic Test. Refer to “Testing Mobile Phone Using Automatic Test" on page 4-25. • Manual Test: Starts the Manual Test. Refer to “Testing Mobile Phone Using Manual Test" on page 4-37 for W-CDMA mode. Refer to “Testing a Mobile Phone by Manual Test (HSDPA Mode)" on page 4-59 for HSDPA mode. • TX Analyzer: Starts the TX Analyzer test. Refer to “Testing a Mobile Phone by TX Analyzer" on page 4-67.
Operating Procedures 4 RF IN/OUT Loss Correction Actual Input/Output Level and Correction 1 Actual Output Level and Correction in Automatic Test (Except RF test), Manual Test and Signal Generator The output signal of the tester is corrected for cable loss, coupling loss, etc.
4 Operating Procedures InputLevel = MsLevel + LossRfIn Where: InputLevel The corrected measured value of the tester. MsLevel The input signal level of the mobile phone at the RF IN/OUT connector. LossRfIn The setting value in the "LOSS/RF In" field on the [Configuration] screen. 3 Actual Output Level and Correction for RF Test in Automatic Test The output signal level of the tester is corrected for cable loss, coupling loss, etc. by properly setting the BsLevel, LossRfOut and the AttOut parameters.
Operating Procedures 4 4 Actual Input Signal Level and Correction for RF Test in Automatic Test The measurement results of RF test in the Automatic Test mode are corrected for cable loss, coupling loss, etc., by the following equation: InputLevel = MsLevel + LossRfIn + AttIn Where: InputLevel The corrected measured value of the tester. MsLevel The input signal level of the mobile phone at the RF IN/OUT connector. LossRfIn The setting value at the "LOSS/RF IN" field on the [Configuration] screen.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-14 [Configuration: Test Condition (Loss)] Screen 3 Set the "Loss" field to "On" with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. 4 Enter the appropriate loss values in the "RF In" and "RF Out" fields with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. These loss values are used all through the test flow except RF tests. 5 Press the Return softkey to return to the [Initial] screen.
Operating Procedures 4 Entering Channel Attenuation on the [Configuration: Test Sequence] Screen This section describes correction for the RF Test results in Automatic Test. Each radio frequency channel (RFCH) path loss can be set in the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen. This is the RF test correction function in addition to the loss function in the [Configuration] screen.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-15 [Configuration: Test Sequence] Screen 3 Enter appropriate attenuation values, depending on the radio frequency channel, in the "ATT In" and "ATT Out" fields with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. These values are effective for the RF tests in the test flow. 4 Press the Return softkey twice to return to the [Initial] screen.
Operating Procedures 4 Testing Mobile Phone Using Automatic Test Downlink TX Power Set the following parameters on the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen for downlink output power in Automatic Test: • BS Level • Measurement BS Level • Openloop BS Level • FreqError BS Level • BER BS Level The BS Level setting is applied to signaling steps. In RF Test, different downlink TX powers are applied depending on measurement items.
4 Operating Procedures Start Location Update Idle Start MS Call Open Loop TX Power Connection(Talk) AMR Talk BS Level MS Release BS Call(AMR) Inner Loop Power ILP (Down Min) ILP (Down Max) ILP (Up Min) ILP (Up Max) ILP (10slots down) ILP (10slots Up) Connection(Talk) AMR Openloop BS Level Openloop BS Level Measurement BS Level Talk Max TX Power BS Release EVM BS Call(RMC) Frequency Error FreqError BS Level Connection RMC Sensitivity/BER BER BS Level RF Test Return BS Level BS Release
Operating Procedures 4 Method for Testing Mobile Phone by Automatic Test This section describes the operation method of the Tester and a mobile phone under the test by Automatic Test. 1 Turn on the Tester and select the W-CDMA system on the [Top Menu] screen. Refer to “System Selection" on page 4-14 for more details. 2 The [Initial] screen, shown in Figure 4-17, is displayed after the tester has completed its initialization and self-test routines.
4 Operating Procedures 3 Set path loss values Press the Config > Test Condition > Loss softkeys on the [Initial] screen to display the [Configuration: Test Condition (Loss)] screen. Specify the "Loss" field. See Figure 4-18. Figure 4-18 [Configuration: Test Condition (Loss)] Screen 4 Set required parameters for Automatic Test. Press the Test sequence softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen. See Figure 4-19.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-19 [Configuration: Test Sequence] Screen 5 Set the input fields with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. • Set "Radio System 2" to "W-CDMA" or "-----". When "-----" is set, only sequence 1 is executed. ("Radio System 1" is fixed to "W-CDMA".) • Set the test flow and measurement items field to "Run" for execution or "-----" for skip. 6 Set the test condition Press the Return softkey and then the Test Condition softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-20 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen 7 Set the input fields. 8 Start Automatic Test Press the Return softkey twice and then the Automatic Test softkey. The [Auto Test: Stand-by] screen as Figure 4-21 is displayed. W-CDMA is set for Sequence 2 on the screen of Figure 4-21.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-21 [Auto Test: Stand-by] Screen 9 Press the Screen>> softkey to set the display mode. Select the Simple, the Detail or the Value softkey. Figure 4-22 is a Value screen showing measurement result for each measurement item.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-22 [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Value Screen 10 Press the Start softkey to start a test. The screen changes from Stand-by to Measuring as shown in Figure 4-23. 11 Turn on the mobile phone and wait for the mobile phone to come on, and "P" is shown at the "Location Update" step.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-23 [Automatic Test: Measuring] MS Call Screen 12 At the "MS Call" step, make a call on the mobile phone. Dial an arbitrary number and press an Off Hook button on the mobile phone 13 At the "Talk" step, check the quality of loop back voice and press the Pass or the Fail softkey according to its result. See Figure 4-24.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-24 [Automatic Test: Measuring] Talk Screen 14 At the "MS Release" step, press an On Hook button on the mobile phone to finish the call. 15 At the "BS Call (AMR)" step, press the Off Hook button on the mobile phone to respond to the call from the Tester. 16 At the "Talk" step, the Tester returns voice back to the mobile phone. Check the voice quality and press the Pass or the Fail softkey according to its result.
Operating Procedures 4 19 At the "RF Test" step, measurement items set to "Run" on the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen are measured. 20 At the "BS Release" step, the Tester automatically finishes the call. 21 When Sequence 2 is set on the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen, a test of Sequence 2 is performed automatically. The test goes on in the same way as Sequence 1.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-26 [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Measurement Result Screen 23 The user can save this test procedure in the HDD in the tester or a USB memory device. Refer to “Saving Test Setup File" on page 5-171.
Operating Procedures 4 Testing Mobile Phone Using Manual Test This section describes the operation method of the Tester and a mobile phone under the test by Manual Test. Refer to “Testing a Mobile Phone by Manual Test (HSDPA Mode)" on page 4-59 about HSDPA Test by Manual Test. 1 Turn on the Tester and select the W-CDMA system on the [Top Menu] screen. Refer to “System Selection" on page 4-14 about selection of the system.
4 Operating Procedures 3 Set path loss values. Press the Config > Test Condition > Loss softkeys on the [Initial] screen to display the [Configuration: Test Condition (Loss)] acreen. Specify the "Loss" field. Figure 4-28 [Configuration: Test Condition (Loss)] Screen 4 Set required parameters for Manual Test. Press the Test Condition softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen for required setting on Manual Test.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-29 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen 5 Set the input fields with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Set the "W-CDMA Mode" to "W-CDMA". 6 Start Manual Test. Press the Return softkey twice and then the Manual Test softkey. The [Manual Test: Stand-by] screen, Figure 4-30, is displayed.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-30 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen 7 Set the input fields. Set the type of BS Call (AMR or RMC) to be executed during the test at the "BS Call" input field. 8 Turn on the mobile phone. The display status changes from Stand-by to Measuring.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-31 [Manual Test: Measuring] Screen for Location Update 9 After completion of location update, the display status returns to Stand-by (Figure 4-32). Start MS Call or BS Call. The type of BS Call is "AMR" or "RMC" according to the setting at the "BS Call" input field in step 7. • To execute MS Call, perform step 10 to step 13, and then proceed to step 25. • To execute BS Call (AMR), perform step 14 to step 18, and then proceed to step 25.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-32 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen After Location Update 10 Make a call on the mobile phone to start MS Call. Dial an arbitrary and press the Off Hook button on the mobile phone. 11 If the "Connection Wait" field on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen is set to any number other than 0, the Answer softkey is displayed when manually responding to the call from the mobile phone becomes acceptable on the Tester.
Operating Procedures 4 13 At the "Connection (AMR)" step, the Tester returns voice back to the mobile phone. Check the voice quality. 14 Also, CPICH RSCP can be measured at the "Connection (AMR)" step. Press the Measurement CPICH RSCP softkey to make the mobile phone report the value of CPICH RSCP, and then the value is displayed. 15 Finish the call. Press an On Hook button on the mobile phone to start MS Release, or press the Release softkey to start BS Release.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-33 [Manual Test: Measuring] Connection Screen 24 When the trigger mode is Cont, press the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey to terminate continuous measurement. Measurement values and Pass/Fail results are shown. 25 Also, CPICH RSCP can be measured at the "Connection (RMC)" step. Press the Measurement CPICH RSCP softkey to make the mobile phone report the value of CPICH RSCP, and then the value is displayed. 26 Finish the call. Press the Release softkey to start BS Release.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-34 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen After BS Release 27 You can save this test procedure in the HDD inside the Tester or a USB memory device. Refer to “Saving Test Setup File" on page 5-171.
4 Operating Procedures Handover NOTE Install Option G00 when using the Handover function to change to GSM system. 1 Turn on the Tester and select the W-CDMA system on the [Top Menu] screen. Refer to “System Selection" on page 4-14 about selection of the system. 2 The [Initial] screen as Figure 4-35 is displayed after completion of initialization and self-test routine of the Tester.
Operating Procedures 4 3 Set path loss values. Press the Config, Test Condition and Loss softkeys to display the [Configuration: Test Condition(Loss)] screen. Figure 4-36 [Configuration: Test Condition (Loss)] Screen 4 Set required parameters for Manual Test. Press the Return softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-37 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen 5 Set the input fields with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Set the GSM mode to GSM. 6 Change the Current System to GSM and set the required parameters such as Loss value of GSM. Refer to the N9360A Multi UE Tester GSM User Manual for GSM settings. Return the Current System to W-CDMA after set-up is completed. 7 Start Manual Test. Press the Return twice and then the Manual Test softkeys to start Manual Test.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-38 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen 8 Set the input fields. Set the "BS Call" field to "RMC". 9 Set required parameters for GSM. Press More (1 of 2), System>> and GSM softkeys to display Manual Test (GSM) screen. Refer to the N9360A Multi UE Tester GSM User Manual for GSM settings. Press More (1 of 2), System>> and W-CDMA softkey to return to W-CDMA. 10 Turn on the mobile phone. The display status changes from Stand-by to Measuring.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-39 [Manual Test: Measuring] Location Update Screen 11 Press the BS Call softkey to start BS Call (RMC). RFCH Power is measured. Also, CPICH RSCP is reported from the mobile phone when the CPICH RSCP field is set to On. The mobile phone automatically responds to the call from the Tester.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-40 [Manual Test: Measuring] Connection Screen 12 Change the channel with the following operation. Move the cursor to RFCH input field and press the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Rotate the CURSOR CONTROL knob to select the channel for handover. Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Then, the Handover step is highlighted and the channel changes to the selected channel. When handover is completed, P is shown at the Handover step. 13 Press More (1 of 2) > System H.O.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-41 [Manual Test (GSM): Measuring] Screen 14 Voice check and performance measurement can be executed on the GSM screen. Refer to the N9360A Multi UE Tester GSM User Manual. 15 Finish the call. Press the Release softkey to start BS Release.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-42 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen After BS Release 16 The user can save this test procedure in the HDD inside the tester or a USB memory device. Refer to “Saving Test Setup File" on page 5-171.
4 Operating Procedures Emergency Call NOTE To test the emergency call function, place the mobile phone and the Tester where the radio signal (electromagnetic wave) base station of a cell phone operator does not propagate, such as in a shield room, an anechoic chamber, etc. Execute the test of emergency call without any USIM. 1 Turn on the Tester and select the W-CDMA system on the [Top Menu] screen. Refer to "“System Selection" on page 4-14 about selection of the system.
Operating Procedures 4 3 Step 3.Set path loss values. Press the Config, Test Condition and Loss softkeys to display the [Configuration: Test Condition(Loss)] screen. Figure 4-44 [Configuration: Test Condition (Loss)] Screen 4 Set required parameter for Manual Test. Press the Return softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-45 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen 5 Set the input fields with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Set the GSM mode to GSM. 6 Start Manual Test. Press the Return softkey twice and then the Manual Test softkey. The Manual Test: Stand-by screen shown in Figure 4-46 is displayed.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-46 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen 7 Set the input fields. 8 Turn on the mobile phone. 9 Make an emergency call on the mobile phone to start MS Call. Dial the emergency call number and press an Off Hook button on the mobile phone. 10 If the "Connection Wait" field on the: Test Condition screen is set to any number other than 0, the Answer softkey is displayed when manually responding to the call from the mobile phone becomes accepted on the tester.
4 Operating Procedures 11 When MS Call connects, the screen in Figure 4-47 is displayed. "Emergency Call" is displayed at the "Dialed No.:" field on the screen. CPICH RSCP is reported from the mobile phone when the "CPICH RSCP" field is set to "On". Figure 4-47 [Manual Test: Measuring] Emergency Call Screen 12 At the "Connection (AMR)" step, the Tester returns voice back to the mobile phone. Check the voice quality. 13 Also, CPICH RSCP can be measured at the "Connection (AMR)" step.
Operating Procedures 4 Testing a Mobile Phone by Manual Test (HSDPA Mode) NOTE Install the Option W06 when using the HSDPA function. This section describes the operation method of the Manual Test HSDPA mode. 1 Turn on the Tester and select the W-CDMA system on the Top menu screen. Refer to “System Selection" on page 4-14 about selection of the system. 2 The [Initial] screen as Figure 4-48 is displayed after completion of initialization and self-test routine of the Tester.
4 Operating Procedures 3 Set path loss values. Press the Config, Test Condition and Loss softkeys to display the [Configuration: Test Condition(Loss)] screen. Figure 4-49 [Configuration: Test Condition (Loss)] Screen 4 Step 4.Set required parameters for Manual Test. Press the Return softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-50 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen (HSDPA) 5 Set the W-CDMA Mode to HSDPA. Set the input fields with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. 6 Start Manual Test. Press the Return softkey twice and then the Manual Test softkey. The [Manual Test: Stand-by] screen as Figure 4-51 is displayed.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-51 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen (HSDPA) 4-62 N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual
Operating Procedures 4 7 Set the input fields. Turn on the mobile phone. The display status changes from Stand-by to Measuring.
4 Operating Procedures 8 After completion of location update, the display status returns to Stand-by. Start BS Call. Figure 4-53 [Manual Test: Stand-by] After Location Update Screen (HSDPA) 9 Press the BS Call softkey to start BS Call. RFCH Power is measured. Also, CPICH RSCP is reported from the mobile phone when the CPICH RSCP field is set to On. 10 The mobile phone automatically responds to the call from the Tester.
Operating Procedures 4 11 At the Connection step, RF Test is executed. Start the measurement with the following softkey operation. • Trigger Sing/Cont: When the trigger mode is Sing, single measurement starts when the Trigger softkey is pressed. To change the trigger mode to continuous mode (Cont), press the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey. When the trigger mode is Cont, continuous measurement starts as soon as the Connection step starts.
4 Operating Procedures 12 When the trigger mode is Cont, press the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey to terminate continuous measurement. Measurement value and Pass/Fail results are shown. 13 Also, CPICH RSCP can be measured at the Connection step. Press the Measurement CPICH RSCP softkey to make the mobile phone report the value of CPICH RSCP, and then the value will be displayed. 14 Finish the call. Press the Release softkey to start BS Release.
Operating Procedures 4 Testing a Mobile Phone by TX Analyzer This section describes the method to test on the mobile phone with the TX Analyzer. Using the TX Analyzer, measurements are executed without the signaling process. 1 Turn on the Tester and select the W-CDMA system on the [Top Menu] screen. Refer to “System Selection" on page 4-14 about selection of the system. 2 The [Initial] screen as Figure 4-56 is displayed after completion of initialization and self-test routine of the Tester.
4 Operating Procedures 3 Set path loss values. Press the Config, Test Condition and Loss softkeys to display the [Configuration: Test Condition(Loss)] screen. Figure 4-57 [Configuration: Test Condition (Loss)] Screen 4 Set the test condition. Press the Return softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. When the Option W07 is installed, the screen as Figure 4-58 is displayed.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-58 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen 5 Set the input fields except the "BS Level", "BER Frames", "Averaging", "Date", "Loopback Delay" and "TPC Algorithm".
4 Operating Procedures 6 Start a test by TX Analyzer. Press the Return softkey twice and then the TX Analyzer softkey. The TX Analyzer: Stand-by screen in Figure 4-59 is displayed. Figure 4-59 is the screen of the tester in which the W07 option is not installed. Figure 4-59 [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] Screen 7 Set the input fields.
Operating Procedures 4 8 Start a test with the following softkey operations: • Trigger Sing/Cont: When the trigger mode is Sing, single measurement starts when the Trigger softkey is pressed. To change the trigger mode to continuous mode (Cont), press the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey. When the trigger mode is Cont, continuous measurement starts as soon as the [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] screen is displayed.
4 Operating Procedures 9 When the trigger mode is Cont, press the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey to terminate continuous measurement. The screen showing measurement results is displayed in Figure 4-61. Figure 4-61 [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] Measurement Result Screen 10 The user can save this test procedure in the HDD inside the Tester or a USB memory device. Refer to “Saving Test Setup File" on page 5-171.
Operating Procedures 4 Testing a Mobile Phone by Signal Generator This section describes the testing of mobile phones using the Signal Generator capabilities of the tester. 1 Turn on the Tester and select the W-CDMA system on the [Top Menu] screen. Refer to “System Selection" on page 4-14 about selection of the system. 2 The [Initial] screen as Figure 4-62 is displayed after completion of initialization and self-test routine of the Tester.
4 Operating Procedures 3 Set path loss values. Press the Config, Test Condition and Loss softkeys to display the [Configuration: Test Condition (Loss)] screen.
Operating Procedures 4 4 Set the test condition. Press the Return softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. When the Option W07 is installed, the screen as Figure 4-64 is displayed. Figure 4-64 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen 5 Set the Band fields. 6 Start a test by Signal Generator. Press the Return softkey twice and then the Signal Generator softkey. The [Signal Generator] screen as Table 4-65 is displayed.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-65 [Signal Generator] Screen 7 Set the input fields. 8 Press the RF Output On/Off softkey to change "On/Off" state from "Off" to "On" for transmitting RF signal to the mobile phone. 9 Press the RF Output On/Off softkey to change "On/Off" state from "On" to "Off" for terminating the test by Signal Generator. 10 The user can save this test procedure in the HDD inside the Tester or a USB memory device. Refer to “Saving Test Setup File" on page 5-171.
Operating Procedures 4 Ending A Test CAUTION Do not turn off the Line switch on the rear panel of the tester while the LINE LED on the front panel of the tester is green. Tester failure may occur otherwise. Disconnecting the Mobile Phone Disconnect the mobile phone from the connection cable or the antenna coupler. Remove the TEST USIM card from the mobile phone. Turning off the Tester at the End of Test 1 Press and hold the LINE switch on the front panel of the Tester for more than one second.
4 Operating Procedures THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
5 Screen Reference Screen Flow Chart 5-2 Top Menu Screen 5-3 Configuration Screen 5-7 Firmware Update Screen 5-13 Initial Screen 5-24 Return to Menu Screen 5-27 PRESET Select Mode Screen 5-28 Automatic Test 5-30 Manual Test 5-59 TX Analyzer 5-126 Signal Generator 5-140 Configuration 5-145 In this chapter, each screen in the tester display is explained in detail. This includes the operational features and the functional softkeys activated in each screen.
Screen Reference 5 Screen Flow Chart Figure 5-1 shows the screen flow chart for each function mode. Each rectangle represents one screen with a different function mode and testing status.
Screen Reference 5 Top Menu Screen The [Top Menu] screen shown in Figure 5-2 is displayed after the tester completes its power on sequence. This screen is used to select a system option or the [Configuration] screen. The system options available are GSM, W-CDMA and cdma2000. Menu GSM cdma2000 W-CDMA Configuration Firmware Update Figure 5-2 Selectable Systems NOTE This manual describes only the W-CDMA system.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-3 [Top Menu] Screen 5-4 N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 GSM Selects the GSM system. After the system is selected, the Tester is automatically rebooted, and then displays the [Initial] screen for GSM system. This softkey is activated when the GSM system is installed in the Tester. W-CDMA Selects the W-CDMA system. After the system is selected, the Tester is automatically rebooted, and then displays the [Initial] screen for W-CDMA system.
5 Screen Reference NOTE When the AutoBoot function is set to "FUNC GSM", "FUNC W-CDMA" or "FUNC CDMA2000", the Tester automatically selects the GSM, W-CDMA or cdma2000 system mode if no softkey is pressed within the specified time (10 to 60 seconds). When the Tester is shipped, the AutoBoot function is set to "None". Refer to the “AutoBoot" on page 5-10 for details. Screen Field The firmware name, revision number currently installed and serial number are shown in this field.
Screen Reference 5 Configuration Screen When the Config softkey is pressed on the [Top Menu] screen, the [Configuration] screen is displayed. When the Option E00 and the Option E01 are not installed in the Tester, the [Configuration] screens are as Figure 5-4.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu Print Screen Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves a screen image into a USB memory device depending on the setting of the "Printer" input field on the [Configuration] screen. FW Update Displays the [Firmware Update] screen. Network Setting Displays the [Network Setting] screen. Option Install Uses for installation of an option function such as G00 and W00. Option Backup Backs up the installed option functions. Return Returns to the [Top Menu] screen.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-6 Part of [Configuration] screen (without Option E01) Screen Field The following input fields need to be set in order to start a new test. The setting required is described in Table 5-1. Table 5-1 [Configuration] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Reference Selects a reference signal from "Internal" and "External". • Internal: The internal 10 MHz reference signal is used. • External: The external 10 MHz reference signal is used.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-1 [Configuration] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Printer Sets the destination to which the print data is sent to "USB Memory" or "EPSON PM-G800", when the Print Screen softkey is pressed. • USB Memory: Saves the image of the screen into a USB memory device. The file format is PNG (Portable Network Graphics). • EPSON PM-G800: Prints a hardcopy of the screen with the specified printer Beeper Sets beep. Selects "On" or "Off". • On: Beeps for each step of operation.
Screen Reference 5 • Options that are already installed. Option Installation/Backup On the [Configuration] screen, you can install/back up option functions. such as C01, C02, W00, and G00. NOTE To install options, a suitable option key for the option is required. For further information, contact the Agilent Sales Department or a licensed distributor. Option Install Install option functions to the Tester. There are two way to install it. One is using a USB memory device.
5 Screen Reference Option Backup Before Back up option information, prepare a USB memory device. 1 Press the Config softkey on the [Top Menu] screen to display the [Configuration] screen. 2 Insert a USB memory device into the USB connector on the front panel of the Tester. 3 Press the Option Backup softkey. 4 Confirm "Option Backup complete!" message on the Message field of the screen, and remove the USB memory device from the Tester.
Screen Reference 5 Firmware Update Screen Insert a USB memory device which contains the firmware to the USB connector on the front panel of the Tester. Press the Config softkey on the [Top Menu] screen, and press the FW Update softkey. The [Firmware Update] Screen as Figure 5-7 is displayed. On this screen, the following information is displayed: • Revision: Displays the current revision and the revision of the firmware in the USB memory device. • "?.??.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-7 [Firmware Update] Screen 5-14 N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Update Menu: Updates the Top Menu functions. Press this softkey to update the Top Menu functions after inserting the USB memory device contained the firmware. Restart the Tester after updating the Top Menu functions. Update Func Tester: Updates the Function Tester functions. Press this softkey to update the Function Tester functions after inserting the USB memory device contained the firmware. More (1 of 3) : Displays the Softkey Menu 2.
5 Screen Reference Message Field Depending on the situation, the following message is displayed in the message field: • Press [Update xxxx] to update. This massage is displayed when there is a firmware in the USB memory device. • USB memory is not inserted. • No update files exists in the inserted USB memory device. • Processing...
Screen Reference 5 Update Flash Screen Insert a USB memory device that contains the firmware to the USB connector on the front panel of the Tester. Press the Config softkey on the [Top menu] screen, and press the FW Update, More (1 of 3) and Update Flash softkeys. The [Update Flash] Screen as Figure 5-8 is displayed. On this screen, the following information is displayed. • Revision: Displays the current revision and the revision of the firmware in the USB memory device. • "?.??.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-8 [Update Flash] Screen 5-18 N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Update MC-1x : Updates the MC-1x functions. Pressing this softkey after inserting the USB memory device with the firmware for the MC-1x functions executes the update. Update 1xEV-DO: Updates the 1xEV-DO functions. Pressing this softkey after inserting the USB memory device with the firmware for the 1xEV-DO functions executes the update. More (1 of 2): Displays the Softkey Menu 2. Return: Return to the [Firmware Updater] screen.
5 Screen Reference Network Setting Screen On the [Network Setting] screen, you can configure network settings. When the Network Setting softkey on the [Configuration] screen is pressed, the [Network Setting] Screen as Figure 5-9 is displayed.
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or stores the screen image in a USB memory device, according to the "Printer" field on the [Configuration] screen. Apply Address: Applies the changes of "IP Addr", "Mask", "Default Gateway", "Host/Net", "Gateway" and "CIDR" to the Tester. This softkey is not activated when the [Network Setting] screen is displayed and no setting is changed. This softkey is activated when any input field is changed.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-2 [Network Setting] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Default Gateway Sets active or inactive of the Default Gateway setting, and sets the Default Gateway address. The allowable settings are as follows: • None: Default Gateway setting is inactivated. • ACT: Default Gateway setting is activated. When "None" is selected, the address setting field is grayed out and inactivated. 1.0.0.1 to 223.255.255.255 (From 192.168.1.1 to 192.168. 1.255 are unavailable to setting.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-2 [Network Setting] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Gateway Sets the Gateway addresses for gateway setting from 1 to 5. Allowable settings are as follows: 1.0.0.1 to 223.255.255.255 (From 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 are unavailable to setting.) • The IP address setting supports Class A through Class C. • The Tester does not support Class D (multicast address) and Class E (reserved address).
5 Screen Reference Initial Screen After selecting a system, the [Initial] screen shown in Figure 5-10 is displayed. This screen is used to select one of the function modes or to return to the [Top Menu] screen. To return to the [Initial] screen from any function mode, press the Return softkey (multiple times if necessary).
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Automatic Test: Displays the [Automatic Test: Stand-by] screen. Refer to “Automatic Test" on page 5-30 Manual Test: Displays the [Manual Test: Stand-by] screen. Refer to “Manual Test" on page 5-59 TX Analyzer: Displays the [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] screen. Refer to “TX Analyzer" on page 5-126 Signal Generator: Displays [Signal Generator] screen. Refer to “Signal Generator" on page 5-140 More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-3 [Initial] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Procedure Displays a list of parameter file names stored in the Tester for selection if the Tester contains parameter files. Select a file to recall parameters for a test. If the Tester is using a parameter file, the file name is shown in this field Current System Displays a system being run. Select the test mode from "GSM", "W-CDMA" or "CDMA2000". W-CDMA is valid when the W00 option is installed.
Screen Reference 5 Return to Menu Screen When the Return to Menu softkey is pressed on the Initial screen, the following screen is displayed (Figure 5-11). Figure 5-11 [Return to Menu] Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu OK: Returns to the [Top Menu] screen. Cancel: Cancels returning to the [Top Menu] screen, and then returns to the [Initial] screen instead. Screen Field The following message is displayed in the screen field: "To reboot the instrument is necessary for returning to the menu.
5 Screen Reference PRESET Select Mode Screen When the PRESET key on the front panel of the tester is pressed in the Menu, the screen in Figure 5-12 is displayed. Figure 5-12 [PRESET Mode] Screen Or, the PRESET key is pressed after selection of the W-CDMA system, the screen as Figure 5-13 is displayed.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-13 [PRESET Mode] Screen (in W-CDMA System) Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu Factory Default: All the parameters of the Tester other than parameters related to external control revert to the factory default. After selecting this softkey, the [Top Menu] screen or the [Initial] screen of the W-CDMA is displayed. This influences the parameters of GSM, W-CDMA and cdma2000. Starting Condition: Values in the input fields revert to those values when the Tester was booted.
5 Screen Reference Automatic Test Overview Feature of Automatic Test • Pass/Fail test results in the test flow and measurement items are automatically obtained. • This function executes RF test switching frequencies on up to six channels automatically. Combining Sequence 1 and Sequence2 enables measurement on up to 12 channels in one test. • System handover from Sequence1 to Sequence2 can be executed when the G00 Option is installed. NOTE Each of W-CDMA and GSM can be set for Sequence 1 and Sequence 2.
Screen Reference 5 RF Test in Automatic Test Table 5-4 describes the measurement items of RF test in the Automatic Test. The limits for measurement items can be set on the Configuration: Test Condition screen. Refer to “Configuration: Test Condition Screen" on page 5-156. Table 5-4 Automatic Test Measurement Items Measurement Item Description Open Loop TX Power Measures the power of PRACH. Refer to “Open Loop Power" on page E-2 for detail.
5 Screen Reference NOTE The default state at power on is the last setting stored in the internal memory of the Tester before power off. For numeric value entry, the changing magnification softkey menu is available. Refer to “Storing Numeric Values" on page 4-10 and “Changing Magnification Softkey" on page 4-13.
Screen Reference 5 Stand-by Screen When the Automatic Test softkey is pressed on the [Initial] screen, the [Automatic Test: Stand-by] simplified screen is displayed. During the test, the user can then select the appropriate screen using the softkeys listed in Table 5-5.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-15 [Automatic Test : Stand-by] Detailed Screen 5-34 N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-16 [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Value Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Start: Starts testing the mobile phone by Automatic Test. Previous Screen: Changes the screen to the previous sequence one. This softkey is inactivated when the screen of Sequence 1 is displayed. Next Screen: Changes the screen to the next sequence one. This softkey is inactivated when Sequence 2 is set to "Off" or the screen of Sequence 2 is displayed.
5 Screen Reference More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. Return: Returns to the [Initial] screen. Softkey Menu 2 Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves an image file of the screen into a USB memory device depending on the setting of the "Printer" input field on the [Configuration] screen. More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1. Softkey Menu 3 Simple: Displays a Pass/Fail result of whole measurement in the middle of the measurement result field in zoom.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-6 [Automated Test: Stand-by] Screen Input Fields Input Field Description RFCH † Sets the uplink channel number to execute a test. A band symbol is also displayed. Each band symbol corresponds to a band as follows. • B1: Band 1 • B2: Band 2 • B3: Band 3 • B4: Band 4 • B5: Band 5 • B6: Band 6 The allowable range is as follows: • Band 1: 9600 to 9900 (1920.0MHz to 1980.0MHz) • Band 6: 812 (832.5MHz), 837 (837.5MHz) and 4150 to 4200 (830.0MHz to 840.
5 Screen Reference The followings are also displayed in the screen field: • 3GPP-SYS and SIG-PTN "3GPP System" and "Signaling Pattern" currently set on the Configuration: Test Sequence and Configuration: Test Condition screens respectively are displayed on the lower-right corner of the screen. • RF On indicator "RF On" indicator at the lower-left corner of the screen is displayed only when the RF signal from the Tester is output to the RF In/Out connector.
Screen Reference 5 Message Field The following message is displayed in the message field on the Stand-by screens: "Press [Start] to begin a test." The word [Start] in the message field denotes a softkey. Measuring Screen When the Start softkey is pressed on the [Auto Test: Stand-by] screen, the [Auto Test: Measuring] screen is displayed, and a test starts. The status of sequences is shown in the upper left corner of the screen. The sequence under the test execution is underlined.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-17 [Automatic Test: Measuring] Simplified Screen Figure 5-18 [Automatic Test: Measuring] Detailed Screen 5-40 N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-19 [Automatic Test: Measuring] Value Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Screen>>: Displays the softkey menu 2 containing the softkeys to select a display mode. Abort: Aborts the test and returns to the [Stand-by] screen. Softkey Menu 2 Simple: Displays a Pass/Fail result of whole measurement in the middle of the measurement result field in zoom. Detail: Displays a Pass/Fail result at each item cell in the measurement result field.
5 Screen Reference Screen Field The information from the mobile phone and the Tester as Table 5-9 is displayed at the upper right corner in the screen field. Table 5-9 Mobile Phone Information in [Auto Test: Measuring] Screen Item Information Description IMSI Displays the International Mobile Subscriber Identity received from the mobile phone. IMEI Displays the International Mobile Station Equipment Identity received from the mobile phone.
Screen Reference 5 Measuring Talk Screen During Talk step execution, the [Auto Test: Measuring] Talk Screen screen is displayed. At this step, the tester is checking the quality of the loop back voice and determine whether it passes or fails. During the test, the user can then select the appropriate screen using the softkeys listed in Table 5-10.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-21 [Automatic Test: Measuring] Talk Detailed Screen Figure 5-22 [Automatic Test: Measuring] Talk Value Screen 5-44 N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Pass: Press this softkey if your voice loop back from the mobile phone with good quality. Then, this softkey disappears and "P" is shown next to the "Talk" step. Fail: Press this softkey if your voice loop back from the mobile phone with poor quality or your voice does not loop back from the mobile phone. Then, this softkey disappears and "F" is shown next to the "Talk" step.
5 Screen Reference Screen Field The information from the mobile phone and the tester is displayed at the upper right corner in the screen field. The description of the displayed information is shown in Table 5-11. Table 5-11 Mobile Phone Information in [Auto Test: Measuring Talk] Screen Item Information Description IMSI Displays the International Mobile Subscriber Identity received from the mobile phone. IMEI Displays the International Mobile Station Equipment Identity received from the mobile phone.
Screen Reference 5 Abort Screen When the Abort softkey is pressed, the measurement is aborted. Depending on their previous settings of the screen softkeys, selecting the Simple, the Detail or the Value softkey causes the tester to display the Stand-by aborted simplified screen, the Stand-by aborted detailed screen or the Stand-by aborted value screen. Figure 5-23 shows the simplified screen.
5 Screen Reference More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. Return: Returns to the [Initial] screen. Softkey Menu 2 Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves an image file of the screen into a USB memory device depending on the setting of the "Printer" input field on the [Configuration] screen. More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1. Softkey Menu 3 Simple: Displays a Pass/Fail result of whole measurement in the middle of the measurement result field in zoom.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-12 [Auto Test: Abort] Screen Input Parameters (continued) Input Field Description RFCH † Sets the uplink channel number to execute a test. A band symbol is also displayed. Each band symbol corresponds to a band as follows. B1: Band 1 B2: Band 2 B3: Band 3 B4: Band 4 B5: Band 5 B6: Band6 The allowable range is as follows: Band 1: 9600 to 9900 (1920.0MHz to 1980.0MHz) Band 2: 9250 to 9550 (1850.0MHz to 1910.0MHz) 12 (1852.5MHz), 37 (1857.5MHz), 62 (1862.5MHz), 87 (1867.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-13 [Automatic Test] Aborted Screen Mobile Phone Information Item Information Description IMSI Displays the International Mobile Subscriber Identity received from the mobile phone. IMEI Displays the International Mobile Station Equipment Identity received from the mobile phone. Caller ID Displays addresser number sent from the Tester at BS Call execution. Dialed No. Displays the number dialed from the mobile phone at MS call execution.
Screen Reference 5 Sequence 2 Screen Sequence 2 starts after completion of test in Sequence 1 when "Radio System 2" is set to "W-CDMA" on the Configuration: Test Sequence screen. If the "Radio System" is set to "----", Sequence 2 does not run. When Sequence 2 starts, the Auto Test: Measuring screen shown in Figure 5-24 is displayed. The status of sequences is shown at the bottom of the screen. The type of system in Sequence 2 is now underlined.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Screen>>: Displays the softkey menu 2 containing the softkeys to select a display mode. Abort: Aborts the test and returns to the [Stand-by] screen. Softkey Menu 2 Simple: Displays a Pass/Fail result of whole measurement in the middle of the measurement result field in zoom. Detail: Displays a Pass/Fail result at each item cell in the measurement result field. Value: Displays a measurement value at each item cell in the measurement result field.
Screen Reference 5 Measurement Result Screen When all tests in preset sequences are completed, a Measurement Result screen is displayed in the Stand-by mode. During the test, the user can then select the appropriate screen using the softkeys listed in Table 5-15. The screens shown are where both Sequence 1 and Sequence 2 are set.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-25 [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Measurement Result Simplified Screen Figure 5-26 [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Measurement Result Detailed Screen 5-54 N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-27 [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Measurement Result Value Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Start: Starts testing the mobile phone by Automatic Test. Previous Screen: Changes the screen to the previous sequence one. This softkey is inactivated when the screen for Sequence 1 is displayed. Next Screen: Changes the screen to the next sequence one. This softkey is inactivated when Sequence 2 is set to "Off" or the screen of Sequence 2 is displayed.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu 2 Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves an image of the screen into a USB memory device on the setting of the "Printer" input field on the [Configuration] screen. More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1. Softkey Menu 3 Simple: Displays a Pass/Fail result of whole measurement in the measurement result field of the screen in zoom. Detail: Displays a Pass/Fail result at each item cell in the measurement result field.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-16 [Auto Test: Stand-by] Measurement Results Screen Input Field (continued) Input Field Description RFCH † Sets the uplink channel number to execute a test. A band symbol is also displayed. Each band symbol corresponds to a band as follows. B1: Band 1 B2: Band 2 B3: Band 3 B4: Band 4 B5: Band 5 B6: Band6 The allowable range is as follows: Band 1: 9600 to 9900 (1920.0MHz to 1980.0MHz) Band 2: 9250 to 9550 (1850.0MHz to 1910.0MHz) 12 (1852.5MHz), 37 (1857.5MHz), 62 (1862.
5 Screen Reference The following are also displayed in the screen field. • 3GPP-SYS and SIG-PTN "3GPP System" and "Signaling Pattern" currently set on the Configuration: Test Sequence and Configuration: Test Condition screens respectively are displayed on the lower-right corner of the screen. • RF On indicator "RF On" indicator at the lower-left corner of the screen is displayed only when the RF signal from the tester is output to the RF In/Out connector.
Screen Reference 5 Manual Test Overview Manual Test Features • Each test item can be executed manually. • In the Manual Test, all test items are executed while the mobile phone and the Tester are connected by call control protocol. • The following systems can be selected directly from the Manual Test screen. Required options are in parentheses.
5 Screen Reference RF Test in Manual Test Table 5-17 describes the measurement items of RF test in Manual Test. The limits for measurement items can be set on the Configuration: Test Condition screen. Refer to Table 5-46, “[Configuration: Test Sequence] Screen Input Field,” on page 5-153. Table 5-17 Description of Manual Test Measurement Items NOTE Measurement Item Description TX Power Measures the TX power. Frequency Error Measures the frequency error. EVM Measures the error vector magnitude.
Screen Reference 5 Stand-by Screen When the Manual Test softkey is pressed on the [Initial] screen, the [Manual Test: Stand-by] screen is displayed. When using the system other than W-CDMA, press More (1 of 2), System >> and W-CDMA softkeys to change the system.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Location Update: Executes the location update process for the Tester. BS Call: Executes BS Call. A type of BS Call can be selected at the "BS Call" input field at the bottom of the screen. • When type of BS Call is set to "AMR", the test step goes to the "Connection (AMR)". In this case, voice loop back test is executed. • When type of BS call is set to "RMC", the test step goes to the "Connection (RMC)". In this case, the RF test is executed.
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu 3 GSM: Changes the system to GSM. The G00 Option is required. GPRS: Changes the system to GPRS. The G00 Option is required. EGPRS: Changes the system to EGPRS. The G00 Option and G03 Option are required. W-CDMA: This softkey is unavailable. HSDPA: Changes the system to HSDPA. The W06 Option is required. CDMA2000>>: Displays the softkey menu 4 to select system of cdma2000. Cancel: Cancels selecting system and returns to the softkey menu 2.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-18 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Procedure Displays a list of parameter file names stored in the Tester for selection if the Tester contains parameter files. Select a file to recall parameters for a test. If the Tester is using a parameter file, the file name is shown in this field. RFCH † Sets the uplink channel number to execute a test. A band symbol is also displayed. Each band symbol corresponds to a band as follows.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-18 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen Input Field Input Field Caller ID Description Sets if the Tester displays an addresser number on the screen or not. • On: Displays the number • Off: Not display the number Averaging Averages respective measurement values of Frequency Error and EVM. Set the averaging number from 2 to 99 or "Off". When this function is not required, select "Off". BER Frames † Sets the number of test frames for BER measurement.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-19 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen Mobile Phone Information Item Information Description CPICH RSCP Displays CPICH received code power reported from the mobile phone. The followings are also displayed in the screen field. • 3GPP-SYS and SIG-PTN The 3GPP system and the signaling pattern that are currently set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen are displayed at the lower-right corner of the screen.
Screen Reference 5 Location Update Screen When press the Location Update softkey or turn on the mobile phone, location update is started and the screen as Figure 5-29 is displayed. When the location update is succeeded, "P" is displayed at the "Location Update" step with blue background. The Location Update softkey is able to control (available or unavailable) by the "LU Softkey" field on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen.
5 Screen Reference When the location update is passed, start the test with the following two method. • Press the BS Call softkey to start the BS Call. • Dial and press an Off Hook button on the mobile phone. When one of above procedures is performed, the screen changes to a [Measuring] screen, and the test on the mobile phone starts. Softkey Field Softkey Menu Abort: Aborts location update. This softkey does not appear when location update is started by the operation of turning the mobile phone on.
Screen Reference 5 MS Call Connection Response Screen If the "Connection Wait" field on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen is set to a number other than 0, the screen as Figure 5-30 is displayed when manually responding to the call from the mobile phone becomes acceptable on the Tester. Figure 5-30 [Manual Test: Measuring] MS Call Connection Response Screen Softkey Field Softkey Menu Answer: Responds to the call from the mobile phone if this softkey is pressed within the specified time.
5 Screen Reference Screen Field The input field in the screen field can be changed for a new test. Refer to Table 5-18, “[Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen Input Field,” on page 5-63. The information from the mobile phone and the tester, as shown in Table 5-20, is displayed at the lower left corner in the screen field.
Screen Reference 5 Message Field The following message is displayed in the message field on the MS Call Connection Response screen. "Press [Answer] for answer MS Call." The word surrounded by [ ] in the message field above denotes softkey. Explanation When the Answer softkey is pressed in respond to the call or if the specified time is over, the tester automatically responds to the call. The following measurement result is then displayed in the field right next to "MS Call" step.
5 Screen Reference Connection Screen When a call connection between the mobile phone and the tester is established, a Measuring Connection screen is displayed. The screen can be for either MS Call (Figure 5-31) or BS Call AMR (Figure 5-32) or BS Call RMC (Figure 5-33). RF Test is executed only with BS Call RMC. • When the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey is set to Cont, continuous measurement starts as soon as the Measuring Connection screen is displayed.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-32 [Manual Test: Measuring] BS Call AMR Connection Screen N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual 5-73
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-33 [Manual Test: Measuring] BS Call RMC Connection Screen 5-74 N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Release: Executes BS Release. Release the call from the Tester. Measurement CPICH RSCP: Makes the mobile phone report the value of CPICH RSCP. This softkey is inactivated when the "CPICH RSCP" input field is set to "Off". Clear Status: Clears Pass/Fail measurement results at signaling steps in the test flow. Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from "Sing" (single) and "Cont" (continuous). This softkey is activated only at Connection (RMC) step.
5 Screen Reference Screen Field Set the input fields in the screen field according to the following description of Table 5-21 to change parameters for current test. Table 5-21 [Manual Test] Connection Screen Input Field Input Field Measurement item selection RFCH † 5-76 Description Sets whether or not to execute a group of measurement items or each measurement item. TX Power Frequency Error EVM, Origin Offset BER Selects "On" or "Off". • On: Executes the measurement item.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-21 [Manual Test] Connection Screen Input Field Input Field Description BS Level † Sets a RF output level for the tester. The allowable range is from -115.0 to -18.0dBm in 0.1dB steps. PWR CNTL Sets control for power control level of the mobile phone to "UP", "DOWN", "CNT UP", or "CNT DWN" and also a control value. • HOLD: Sets HOLD. • Up: Increases the power control value in the set control value. • Down: Decreases the power control value in the set control value.
5 Screen Reference † The changing magnification softkey is available. “Storing Numeric Values" on page 4-10 and “Changing Magnification Softkey" on page 4-13. The information from the mobile phone and the tester, as shown in Table 5-22, is displayed at the lower left corner in the screen field. Table 5-22 [Manual Test] Connection Screen Mobile Phone Information Item Information Description IMSI Displays the International Mobile Subscriber Identity received from the mobile phone.
Screen Reference 5 Message Field The following message is displayed in the message field on the Connection screens: "Press the desired softkey.
5 Screen Reference Measuring Screen At the Connection (RMC) step, RF Test can be executed. Measurement is started on the Measuring screen shown in Figure 5-34. Figure 5-34 [Manual Test: Measuring] BS Call RMC Screen Softkey Field Softkey Menu Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from "Sing" (single) and "Cont" (continuous). This softkey is activated only at the Connection (RMC) step. • When the trigger mode is changed from "Sing" to "Cont", continuous measurement starts.
Screen Reference 5 Message Field The following message is displayed on the Measuring screen: "Press the desired softkey." CPICH RSCP Screen At the Connection step, when the Measurement CPICH RSCP softkey is pressed, the Tester makes the mobile phone report the value of CPICH RSCP. Set the "CPICH RSCP" input field to "On" in order to enable the CPICH RSCP report. The value is displayed after one CPICH RSCP report. Figure 5-35 is the screen during CPICH RSCP report in the BS call RMC connection status.
5 Screen Reference Message Field The following message is displayed on the Measuring screen: "Processing…" Measurement Result Screen When measurement is completed, a [Measuring] Measurement Result screen is displayed. • To end the test in BS Call connection, press the Release softkey to disconnect from the Tester. • To end the test in MS call connection, press an On Hook button on the mobile phone to disconnect from the mobile phone.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-36 [Manual Test: Stand-by] BS Call RMC Measurement Result Screen Figure 5-37 [Manual Test: Stand-by] MS Call Measurement Result Screen N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual 5-83
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Location Update: Executes the location update process for the Tester. BS Call: Executes BS Call. A type of BS Call can be selected at the "BS Call" input field at the bottom of the screen. • When type of BS Call is set to "AMR", the test step goes to the "Connection (AMR)". In this case, voice loop back test is executed. • When type of BS call is set to "RMC", the test step goes to the "Connection (RMC)". In this case, the RF test is executed.
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu 3 GSM: Changes the system to GSM. The G00 Option is required. GPRS: Changes the system to GPRS. The G00 Option is required. EGPRS: Changes the system to EGPRS. The G03 Option is required. W-CDMA: This softkey is unavailable. HSDPA: Changes the system to HSDPA. The W06 Option is required. CDMA2000>>: Displays the softkey menu 4 to select system of cdma2000. Cancel: Cancels selecting system and returns to the softkey menu 2.
5 Screen Reference Screen Field The description of the input fields in the Measurement Results screen field are listed in Table 5-23. Set the input fields accordingly to execute a new test. Table 5-23 [Manual Test] Measurement Result Screen Input Field Input Field Description Measurement item selection Sets whether or not to execute a group of measurement items or each measurement item as follows. • TX Power • Frequency Error • EVM, Origin Offset • BER • Selects "On" or "Off".
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-23 [Manual Test] Measurement Result Screen Input Field Input Field Description RFCH † Sets the uplink channel number to execute a test. A band symbol is also displayed. Each band symbol corresponds to a band as follows. • B1: Band 1 • B2: Band 2 • B3: Band 3 • B4: Band 4 • B5: Band 5 • B6: Band 6 The allowable range is as follows: • Band 1:9600 to 9900 (1920.0 MHz to 1980.0 MHz) • Band 2: 9250 to 9550 (1850.0 MHz to 1910.0 MHz) 12 (1852.5 MHz), 37 (1857.5 MHz), 62 (1862.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-23 [Manual Test] Measurement Result Screen Input Field Input Field Description Averaging Averages respective measurement values of Frequency Error and EVM. Set the averaging number from 2 to 99 or "Off". When this function is not required, select "Off". BER Frames † Sets the number of test frames for BER measurement. The allowable range is from 1 to 4100 in 1 step. (1 Frame = 1 TTI) Also, a bit number according to BER Frames is displayed between parentheses.
Screen Reference 5 The following are also displayed on the screen field: • 3GPP-SYS and SIG-PTN The 3GPP system and the signaling pattern that are currently set on the Configuration: Test Condition screen are displayed at the lower-right corner of the screen. • RF On indicator "RF On" indicator at the lower-left corner of the screen is displayed only when the RF signal from the tester is output to the RF In/Out connector.
5 Screen Reference SMS Screen When the SMS softkey is pressed on the Manual Test: Stand-by screen after completion of location update, the SMS screen as Figure 5-38 is displayed.
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 SMSMT: Transmits a message from the Tester. The number of sendable characters is up to 160 characters. (ASCII) More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. Return: Returns to the [Stand-by] screen. Softkey Menu 2 Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves an image file of the screen into a USB memory device depending on the setting of the "Printer" input field on the [Configuration] screen. More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-25 [Manual Test] SMS Screen Input Field Input Field Description RFCH † Sets the uplink channel number to execute a test. A band symbol is also displayed. Each band symbol corresponds to a band as follows. • B1: Band 1 • B2: Band 2 • B3: Band 3 • B4: Band 4 • B5: Band 5 • B6: Band 6 The allowable range is as follows: • Band 1:9600 to 9900 (1920.0 MHz to 1980.0 MHz) • Band 2:9250 to 9550 (1850.0 MHz to 1910.0 MHz) 12 (1852.5 MHz), 37 (1857.5 MHz), 62 (1862.5 MHz), 87 (1867.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-25 [Manual Test] SMS Screen Input Field Input Field Description Caller ID Sets if the Tester displays an addresser number on the screen or not. • On: Displays the number • Off: Not display the number To change the Caller ID, remote control application (provided by user) is required. Averaging Averages respective measurement values of Frequency Error and EVM. Set the averaging number from 2 to 99 or "Off". When this function is not required, select "Off".
5 Screen Reference Table 5-26 [Manual Test] SMS Information Item Information Description Receive Message Displays the short message received from the mobile phone. The number of sendable character is up to 160 characters. (text data) If the message is binary data, "Binary Data" is displayed. Send Message NOTE Displays the message sent to the mobile phone. The number of sendable character is up to 160 characters. (text data) If the message is binary data, "Binary Data" is displayed.
Screen Reference 5 Explanation Execute the SMS test according to the following procedure: SMS-MT 1 Press the SMSMT softkey to send a message in the "Send Message" field. 2 The screen in SMS-MT or SMS-MO execution is displayed as Figure 5-39. 3 The short message is displayed on the mobile phone and the screen returns to the Stand-by screen. SMS-MO 1 Send a short message from the mobile phone. 2 The screen in SMS-MT or SMS-MO execution is displayed as Figure 5-39.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-39 [Manual Test: Measuring] Screen in SMS-MT or SMS-MO Execution 5-96 N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual
Screen Reference 5 HSDPA Screen NOTE Install the Option W06 when using the HSDPA function. RF Test in Manual Test Table 5-27 describes measurement items of RF test in Manual Test. The limit for measurement items can be set on the Configuration: Test Condition screen. Refer to Table 5-50, “[Configuration: Test Condition] Screen Test Limits,” on page 5-164. Table 5-27 Manual Test Measurement Item Measurement Item Description Throughput R Measures the throughput R.
5 Screen Reference Stand-by Screen When the Manual Test softkey is pressed on the Initial screen, the Manual Test: Stand-by screen is displayed. When using the system other than HSDPA, press More (1 of 2), System >> and then W-CDMA to switch the system.
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 BS Call: Executes BS Call. Clear Status: Clears Pass/Fail measurement results at signaling steps in the test flow. Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from "Sing"(single) and "Cont"(continuous). • The "Sing" mode setting provides single measurement of RF Test. • The "Cont" mode setting provides continuous measurement of RF Test. Trigger: This softkey is inactivated on the [stand-by] screen.
5 Screen Reference Cancel: Cancels selecting system and returns to the softkey menu 2. Softkey Menu 4 MC-1x: Changes the system to cdma2000 Mc-1x. The C00 Option and C01 Option are required. 1xEV-DO: Changes the system to cdma2000 1xEV-DO. The C00 Option, C01 Option and C02 Option are required. Cancel: Cancels selecting system and returns to the softkey menu 3. Screen Field Set the input fields in the screen field according to the following description of Table 5-28 to execute a new test.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-28 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen Input Field Input Field Description RFCH † Sets the FRC type and each Modulation Type that can be set. A band symbol is also displayed. Each band symbol corresponds to a band as follows. • B1: Band 1 • B2: Band 2 • B3: Band 3 • B4: Band 4 • B5: Band 5 • B6: Band 6 The allowable range is as follows: • Band 1:9600 to 9900 (1920.0 MHz to 1980.0 MHz) • Band 2: 9250 to 9550 (1850.0 MHz to 1910.0 MHz) 12 (1852.5 MHz), 37 (1857.5 MHz), 62 (1862.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-28 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Ec/Ior Sets the code power of the DPCH, HS-SCCH, HS-PDSCH by fixed combination. The available combination is defined by the combination of the FRC Type, Modulation Type, and UE Category. The HS-PDSCH code power stated above is the total amount of HS-PDSCH code power of each Channlisation Code. Refer to Table 5-29. FRC Type Sets the Modulation Type of FRC Type and each Type that can be set.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-29 Ec/Ior Setting Combination Combination of FRC Type, Modulation Type, and UE Category FRC Type Ec/Ior Settings (dB) Modulation Type UE Category {DPCH, HS-SCCH, HS-PDSCH} H-Set1 H-Set2 H-Set3 QPSK or 16QAM — H-Set4 H-Set5 QPSK — {–5.0, –7.4, –5.9}, {–5.0, –8.4, –5.9}, {–8.4, –8.4, –2.9} CQI-1 to CQI-15 QPSK 1 to 6,11,12 {–10.0, –10.0, –3.0} CQI-16 to CQI-22 16QAM 1 to 6 {–10.0, –10.0, –3.0} CQI-23 16QAM 1 to 6 {–10.0, –10.0, –4.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-29 Ec/Ior Setting Combination Combination of FRC Type, Modulation Type, and UE Category FRC Type Ec/Ior Settings (dB) Modulation Type UE Category {DPCH, HS-SCCH, HS-PDSCH} CQI-26 QPSK 11,12 {–10.0, –10.0, –14.0} CQI-27 QPSK 11,12 {–10.0, –10.0, –15.0} CQI-28 QPSK 11,12 {–10.0, –10.0, –16.0} CQI-29 QPSK 11,12 {–10.0, –10.0, –17.0} CQI-30 QPSK 11,12 {–10.0, –10.0, –18.
Screen Reference 5 Also, the followings are displayed in the screen field. • 3GPP-SYS and SIG-PTN The 3GPP system and the signaling pattern that are currently set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen are displayed at the lower-right corner of the screen. • RF On indicator RF On indicator is displayed at the lower-left corner of the screen only when the RF signal from the Tester is output to the RF In/Out connector.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-41 [Manual Test: Measuring] Location Update Screen Screen Field The input field in the screen field can be changed for a new test. Refer to Table 5-28, “[Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen Input Field,” on page 5-100. When Location Update is completed, the information from the Tester and the mobile phone information is displayed as shown in Table 5-31.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-31 [Manual Test: Location Update] Screen Mobile Phone Information Item Information Description IMSI Displays the International Mobile Subscriber Identity. IMEI Displays the International Mobile Station Equipment Identity received from the mobile phone. UE Category Displays UE Category. PRACH Power Displays the PRACH power sent from the mobile phone. ACK Displays the number of ACK at the end of the measurement.
5 Screen Reference Explanation When location update is passed, "P" is shown on blue background. After that, press the BS Call softkey to continue the test process. When above procedure is performed, the screen changes to a [Measuring] screen, and the test on the mobile phone starts. When the BS Call softkey is pressed, the "BS Call" step in the test flow is highlighted, and then the following test result is shown in the field right next to the "BS Call" step.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-42 [Manual Test: Measuring] Connection Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Release: Releases the call from the Tester. Measurement CPICH RSCP: Makes the mobile phone report the value of CPICH RSCP. This softkey is inactivated when the "CPICH RSCP" input field is set to "Off". Clear Status: Clears Pass/Fail measurement results at signaling steps in the test flow.
5 Screen Reference Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from "Sing"(single) and "Cont"(continuous). • The "Sing" mode setting provides single measurement of RF Test. • The "Cont" mode setting provides continuous measurement of RF Test. Trigger: Starts single measurement. Measurement can be executed only at the Connection (FRC) step. More(1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-32 [Manual Test] Connection Screen Input Field Input Field Description RFCH † Sets the uplink channel number to execute a test. A band symbol is also displayed. Each band symbol corresponds to a band as follows. • B1: Band 1 • B2: Band 2 • B3: Band 3 • B4: Band 4 • B5: Band 5 • B6: Band 6 The allowable range is as follows: • Band 1:9600 to 9900 (1920.0 MHz to 1980.0 MHz) • Band 2: 9250 to 9550 (1850.0 MHz to 1910.0 MHz) 12 (1852.5 MHz), 37 (1857.5 MHz), 62 (1862.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-32 [Manual Test] Connection Screen Input Field Input Field Description PWR CNTL Sets control for power control level of the mobile phone to "UP", "DOWN", "CNT UP", or "CNT DWN" and also a control value. • HOLD: Sets HOLD. • Up: Increases the power control value in the set control value. • Down: Decreases the power control value in the set control value. • CNT UP: Increases the control value continuously. • CNT DWN: decreases the power control value continuously.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-32 [Manual Test] Connection Screen Input Field Input Field Description CPICH RSCP Sets whether or not to display the CPICH RSCP value reported by a mobile phone. Select "On" or "Off". • On: Displays the CPICH RSCP value. Activates the Measurement CPICH RSCP softkey in the Connection status. • Off: Not display the CPICH RSCP value. When it is set to "On" in the [Stand-by] status and MS or BS call is started, CPICH RSCP is reported once and displayed on the screen.
5 Screen Reference Also, the followings are displayed in the screen field. • 3GPP-SYS and SIG-PTN The 3GPP system and the signaling pattern that are currently set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen are displayed at the lower-right corner of the screen. • RF On indicator "RF On" indicator is displayed at the lower-left corner of the screen only when the RF signal from the Tester is output to the RF In/Out connector.
Screen Reference 5 HSDPA Measuring Screen At the Connection step, RF Test can be executed. Measurement is started on the Measuring screen as Figure 5-43. The interim report value for each measurement item is displayed in every 2s until the measurement period set by the Meas. Type (TTI, CQI) ends. Refer to the Table 5-34 for interim report value of each measurement item. After the measurement period ends, the measurement result is displayed.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from "Sing"(single) and "Cont"(continuous). This softkey is activated only at Connection step. • When the trigger mode is changed from "Sing" to "Cont", continuous measurement starts. • When the trigger mode is changed from "Cont" to "Sing", softkey disappears and while the measurement is aborted.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-34 Measurement items of HSDPA Manual Test Measurement Item Description CQI variance Calculate the rate of CQI within Median CQI +/-2 It is calculated by the following equation.
5 Screen Reference The information from the mobile phone and the Tester as Table 5-35 is displayed. Table 5-35 [Manual Test] Connection Screen Mobile Phone Information Item Description IMSI Displays the International Mobile Subscriber Identity. IMEI Displays the International Mobile Station Equipment Identity received from the mobile phone. UE Category Displays UE Category. PRACH Power Displays the PRACH power sent from the mobile phone.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-44 [Measuring] CPICH RSCP Screen Message Field The following message is displayed in the message field in the [Measuring] screen: "Processing…" N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual 5-119
5 Screen Reference Measurement Result Screen When measurement is completed, a [Measuring] Measurement Result screen is displayed. To end the test in BS Call connection, press the Release softkey to disconnect from the Tester. When the disconnection is completed, a [Stand-by] Measurement Result screen is displayed. Pass is shown on blue background when the measurement result is passed. Or, Fail is shown on red background when the measurement result is failed.
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 BS Call: Executes BS Call. Clear Status: Clears Pass/Fail measurement results at signaling steps in the test flow. Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from "Sing"(single) and "Cont"(continuous). • The "Sing" mode setting provides single measurement of RF Test. • The "Cont" mode setting provides continuous measurement of RF Test. Trigger: This softkey is inactivated on the [stand-by] screen.
5 Screen Reference CDMA2000>>: Displays the softkey menu 4 to select system of cdma2000. Cancel: Cancels selecting system and returns to the softkey menu 2. Softkey Menu 4 MC-1x: Changes the system to cdma2000 Mc-1x. The C00 Option and C01 Option are required. 1xEV-DO: Changes the system to cdma2000 1xEV-DO. The C00 Option, C01 Option and C02 Option are required. Cancel: Cancels selecting system and returns to the softkey menu 3.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-36 [Manual Test] Measurement Result Screen Input Field Input Field Description RFCH † Sets the uplink channel number to execute a test. A band symbol is also displayed. Each band symbol corresponds to a band as follows. • B1: Band 1 • B2: Band 2 • B3: Band 3 • B4: Band 4 • B5: Band 5 • B6: Band 6 The allowable range is as follows: • Band 1:9600 to 9900 (1920.0 MHz to 1980.0 MHz) • Band 2: 9250 to 9550 (1850.0 MHz to 1910.0 MHz) 12 (1852.5 MHz), 37 (1857.5 MHz), 62 (1862.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-36 [Manual Test] Measurement Result Screen Input Field Input Field Description Ec/Ior Sets the code power of the DPCH, HS-SCCH, HS-PDSCH by fixed combination. The available combination is defined by the combination of the FRC Type, Modulation Type, UE Category. The HS-PDSCH code power stated above is the total amount of HS-PDSCH code power of each Channlisation Code. Refer to Table 5-29. FRC Type Sets the FRC type and each Modulation type that can be set.
Screen Reference 5 The information from the mobile phone and the Tester as Table 5-37 is displayed. Table 5-37 [Manual Test] Mobile Phone Information Item Description IMSI Displays the International Mobile Subscriber Identity. IMEI Displays the International Mobile Station Equipment Identity received from the mobile phone. UE Category Displays UE Category. PRACH Power Displays the PRACH power sent from the mobile phone.
5 Screen Reference TX Analyzer Overview Feature of TX Analyzer RF characteristic of the mobile phone is measured without signaling processes. Setting of Downlink Signal Setting of "RF ON/OFF", "BS Level" and "Modulation" works with those on the Signal Generator screen. TX Analyzer Settings in the Configuration Mode Each test item can be measured and analyzed with the test limits specified on the Configuration: Test Condition screen.
Screen Reference NOTE 5 Refer to “Physical Channel Parameters of Signal Generator" on page D-2 about the parameters of physical channel transmitting in the Signal Generator mode and receiving in the TX Analyzer mode. For numeric value entry, the changing magnification softkey menu is available. Refer to “Storing Numeric Values" on page 4-10 and “Changing Magnification Softkey" on page 4-13. The default state is the last setting stored in the internal memory of the Tester before power off.
5 Screen Reference Stand-by Screen When the TX Analyzer oftkey is pressed on the [Initial] screen, the [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] screen is displayed.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-47 [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] Screen (with Option W07) Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 RF Output On/Off: Selects the RF power output from "On" and "Off". "RF On" is displayed at the lower left corner on screen when this is set to "On". This RF Output On/Off setting works with the one on the [Signal Generator] screen. Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from "Sing" (single) and "Cont" (continuous).
5 Screen Reference Trigger: Starts single measurement. More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. Return: Returns to the [Initial] screen. Softkey Menu 2 Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves an image file of the screen into a USB memory device depending on the setting on the "Printer" input field on the [Configuration] screen. System>>: Displays softkey menu 3 to select system. More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1. Softkey Menu 3 GSM: Changes the system to GSM.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-41 [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Procedure Displays a list of parameter file names stored in the Tester for selection if the Tester contains parameter files. Select a file to recall for a test. If the Tester is using a parameter file, the file name is shown in this field. RFCH † Sets the uplink channel number to execute a test. A band symbol is also displayed. Each band symbol corresponds to a band as follows.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-41 [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Modulation ‡ Sets the modulation mode from the followings: • IDLE: Outputs CPICH, P-CCPCH, SCH, PICH and S-CCPCH. • IDLE+DPCH(PN9): Outputs IDLE (without S-CCPCH) Ç RMC 12.2kbps(PN9). • IDLE+DPCH(PN15): Outputs IDLE (without S-CCPCH) Ç RMC 12.2kbps(PN15). • IDLE+DPCH(PN9)+OCNS: Outputs IDLE (without S-CCPCH) Ç RMC 12.2kbps(PN9)+OCNS. • IDLE+DPCH(PN15)+OCNS: Outputs IDLE (without S-CCPCH) Ç RMC 12.
Screen Reference 5 Explanation The measurement starts in the following way: When the trigger mode is set to Sing, • Press the Trigger softkey on the Stand-by screen to start single measurement on the Measuring screen. • Press the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey on the Stand-by screen to change the trigger mode from Sing to Cont in order to start continuous measurement. When the trigger mode is set to Cont, • Continuous measurement starts on a Measuring screen as soon as the screen of TX Analyzer is displayed.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-48 [TX Analyzer: Measuring] Screen (with Option W07) Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from "Sing" (single) and "Cont" (continuous). • When the trigger mode is changed from "Sing" to "Cont", continuous measurement starts. • When the trigger mode is changed from "Cont" to "Sing", continuous measurement is terminated after completion of measuring the item that is being measured.
Screen Reference 5 Message Field The following message is displayed in the message field on the Measuring screen: "Press the desired softkey." Measurement Result Screen When measurement is completed, a [Stand-by] Measurement Result screen in stand-by mode is displayed. The measurement results and Pass/Fail results are shown right next to the measurement items. • "Pass" is shown on blue background when the measurement result is passed.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-49 [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] Measurement Result Screen (with Option W07) Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 RF Output On/Off: Selects the RF power output from "On" and "Off". "RF On" is displayed at the lower left corner on screen when this is set to "On". This RF Output On/Off setting works with the one on the [Signal Generator] screen. Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from "Sing" (single) and "Cont" (continuous). • The "Sing" mode setting provides single measurement.
Screen Reference 5 More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. Return: Returns to the [Initial] screen. Softkey Menu 2 Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves a screen image in a USB memory device depending on the setting of the "Printer" input field on the [Configuration] screen. System>>: Displays softkey menu 3 to select system. More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1. Softkey Menu 3 GSM: Changes the system to GSM. The G00 Option is required. W-CDMA: This softkey is unavailable.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-42 [TX Analyzer: Measurement] Results Screen Input Field Descriptions (continued) Input Field Description RFCH † Sets the uplink channel number to execute a test. A band symbol is also displayed. Each band symbol corresponds to a band as follows. • B1: Band 1 • B2: Band 2 • B3: Band 3 • B4: Band 4 • B5: Band 5 • B6: Band 6 The allowable range is as follows: • Band 1:9600 to 9900 (1920.0 MHz to 1980.0 MHz) • Band 2: 9250 to 9550 (1850.0 MHz to 1910.0 MHz) 12 (1852.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-42 [TX Analyzer: Measurement] Results Screen Input Field Descriptions (continued) Input Field Description Averaging Averages respective measurement values of Frequency Error and EVM. Set the averaging number from 2 to 99 or "Off". When this function is not required, select "Off". † The changing magnification softkey is available. Refer to “Storing Numeric Values" on page 4-10 and “Changing Magnification Softkey" on page 4-13.
5 Screen Reference Signal Generator Overview The purpose of the Signal Generator is to generate W-CDMA and HSDPA (when the Option W06 is installed) compliant RF signals. NOTE Install the Option W06 when using the HSDPA function. If the RF-CPU software revision is previous revision of 1.10 or before, setting range of the Amplitude is from -110.0 dBm to -20.0 dBm. For numeric value entry, the changing magnification softkey menu is available.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-50 [Signal Generator] Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves an image file of the screen into a USB memory device depending on the setting of the "Printer" input field on the [Configuration] screen. RF Output On/Off : Selects the RF power output from "On" and "Off". • "RF On" is shown at the lower left corner of screens when this is set to "On". System>>: Displays softkey menu 2 to select system.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu 2 GSM: Changes the system to GSM. The G00 Option is required. W-CDMA: This softkey is unavailable. CDMA2000: Changes the system to cdma2000. The C00, Option, C01 Option and C02 Option are required. Cancel: Cancels selecting system and returns to the softkey menu 1. Screen Field The input fields needed to generate RF signals are described in Table 5-43. Set the input fields accordingly to generate RF signals.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-43 [Signal Generator] Screen Input Field Input Field Description RFCH † Sets the downlink channel number to generate the signal. Each band symbol corresponds to a band as follows. • B1: Band 1 • B2: Band 2 • B3: Band 3 • B4: Band 4 • B5: Band 5 • B6: Band 6 The allowable range is as follows: • Band 1:10550 to 10850 (2110.0 MHz to 2170.0 MHz) • Band 2: 9650 to 9950 (1930.0 MHz to 1990.0 MHz) 412 (1932.5 MHz), 437 (1937.5 MHz), 462 (1942.5 MHz), 487 (1947.5 MHz), 512 (1952.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-43 [Signal Generator] Screen Input Field Input Field Description UE Category (Option W06) Sets UE Category. Allowable range is from 1 to 6, 11, and 12. The setting range of Modulation Type and Ec/Ior are varied by the combination of FRC Type and UE Category. Refer to Table 5-29. Ec/Ior (Option W06) Sets the code power of the DPCH, HS-SCCH, HS-PDSCH by fixed combination. The available combination is defined by the combination of the FRC Type, Modulation Type, UE Category.
Screen Reference 5 Configuration Overview There are four major functions in this mode: Configuration Test Sequence Configuration Test Condition Configuration File Management NOTE For numeric value entry, the changing magnification softkey menu is available. Refer to “Storing Numeric Values" on page 4-10 and “Changing Magnification Softkey" on page 4-13. Configuration Screen When the Config softkey is pressed on the [Initial] screen, the [Configuration] screen as Figure 5-51 is displayed.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-51 [Configuration] Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Test Sequence: Displays the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen. Test Condition: Displays the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. File Management: Displays the [Configuration: File Management] screen. Network Setting: Displays the [Network Setting] screen. More (1 of 3): Displays the Softkey Menu 2. Return: Returns to the [Initial] screen.
Screen Reference 5 More (2 of 3): Displays the Softkey Menu 3. Softkey Menu-3 Debug Data > USB: Outputs debug data into a USB memory device. More (3 of 3): Returns to the Softkey Menu If the option E00 and the option E02 are not installed, setting items for GP-IB are grayed out (disabled) as Figure 5-52. Figure 5-52 Part of [Configuration] screen (without Option E00 and E02) If the option E01 is not installed, setting items for the serial port are grayed out (disabled) as Figure 5-53.
5 Screen Reference Screen Field The input fields needed to generate RF signals are described in Table 5-44. Set the input fields accordingly to generate RF signals. Table 5-44 [Configuration] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Procedure Displays a list of parameter file of Configuration that is stored in the Tester. Select a file to recall parameters for a test. If the Tester is using a parameter file, the file name is displayed in this field.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-44 [Configuration] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Printer Sets the output device of print screen to "USB Memory" or "EPSON PM-G800". • USB Memory: Saves an image file of screen into a USB memory device. The image format is PNG. • EPSON PM-G800: Prints a hardcopy of screen in the specified printer. Beeper Sets beep. Selects "On" or "OFF". • On: Beeps for each step of operation. • OFF: Beeps are suppressed. † The changing magnification softkey is available.
5 Screen Reference Configuration: Test Sequence Screen When the Test Sequence softkey on the [Configuration] screen is pressed, the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen. as Figure 5-54 is displayed. Configure a test condition for Automatic Test on this screen.
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves an image file of the screen into a USB memory device depending on the setting of the "Printer" on the [Configuration] screen. Return: Returns to the [Configuration] screen.
5 Screen Reference MS Call --- Talk --- MS Release Run ¼ --- ----- Run ¼ Set --Run • When Talk or RF Test is set to "Run", even MS Call or BS Call has set to "---", MS Call or BS Call and MS Release or BS Release are automatically set to "Run". The following is an example of the sequence from MS Call to MS Release.
Screen Reference 5 Screen Field The following input fields need to be set in order to execute Automatic Test. The descriptions of the fields are listed in Table 5-46. This manual explains when W-CDMA is selected for Sequence1 or Sequence2. Refer to the N9360A Multi UE Tester GSM User Manual when you select "GSM850", "GSM900", "DCS1800", or "PCS1900". Also, refer to the N9360A Multi UE Tester cdma2000 User Manual when you select "MC-1x" or "1xEV-DO".
5 Screen Reference Table 5-46 [Configuration: Test Sequence] Screen Input Field Input Field Description BS Level (Band) † • Band: Sets the Band of BS Level which will be set. • BS Level: Sets a RF output level at signaling (not at measurement). The allowable range is • • • • Test Items RF Output from -115.0 to -18.0 dBm in 0.1 dB steps. Measurement BS Level: Sets a RF output level at MAX TX Power, Inner Loop Power and EVM measurement. The allowable range is from -115.0 to -18.0 dBm in 0.1 dB steps.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-46 [Configuration: Test Sequence] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Detail of RF Test Sets measurement methods for six channels. • RFCH †: Sets the uplink channel number to execute a test. A band symbol is also displayed. Each band symbol corresponds to a band as follows. • B1: Band 1 • B2: Band 2 • B3: Band 3 • B4: Band 4 • B5: Band 5 • B6: Band 6 The allowable range is as follows: • Band 1:9600 to 9900 (1920.0 MHz to 1980.0 MHz) • Band 2: 9250 to 9550 (1850.
5 Screen Reference † The changing magnification softkey is available. Refer to “Storing Numeric Values" on page 4-10 and “Changing Magnification Softkey" on page 4-13. Configuration: Test Condition Screen When the Test Condition softkey on the Configuration screen is pressed, the Configuration: Test Condition as Figure 5-55 is displayed.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-56 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen (W-CDMA Mode=HSDPA) When the Option W07 is installed in the Tester, the setting items for ACRL and OBW measurement are added as Figure 5-57.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-57 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen (with Option W07) Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves an image file of the screen into a USB memory device depending on the setting of the "Printer" input field on the [Configuration] screen. Loss: Goes to the [Configuration Test Condition] screen. Return: Returns to the [Configuration] screen.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-47 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen Input Field Input Field Description W-CDMA Mode Selects W-CDMA Mode from W-CDMA or HSDPA. This item is selectable only when the Option W06 is installed and valid 3GPP system is existing in the Tester. Band Sets a band to from 1 to 6. This setting is for Manual Test, TX Analyzer and Signal Generator. 3GPP System Selects 3GPP version and the protocol. Contact the Agilent Sales Department about corresponding mobile phones.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-47 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen Input Field Input Field Description AUTH Key Sets the type of Authentication Key to "ORG", "STD", or "USER". • ORG: Sets it to Test USIM provided by Agilent. • STD: Sets it to the specified value of 3GPP. • USER: Sets the type of USIM to others. A default value for each type is as follows.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-48 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen Test Limits Measurement Items Description ILP (Up Min) Sets a high and a low test limit. The allowable range is from -99.99 to +99.99dB in 0.01 dB steps. ILP (Up Max) Sets a high and a low test limit. The allowable range is from -99.99 to +99.99dB in 0.01 dB steps. ILP (10 Slots Down) Sets a high and a low test limit. The allowable range is from -99.99 to +99.99dB in 0.
5 Screen Reference W-CDMA Mode is set to HSDPA Screen Field The following input fields need to be set in order to initiate Test Conditions. The descriptions of the fields are listed in Table 5-49. Table 5-49 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Current system Displays an active Tester. Selects a test mode from "GSM", "W-CDMA" and "CDMA2000". GSM is valid when G00 Option is installed in the Tester. CDMA2000 is valid when cdma2000 Option is installed in the Tester.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-49 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen Input Field Input Field Description AUTH Key Sets the type of Authentication Key to "ORG", "STD", or "USER". • ORG: Sets it to Test USIM provided by Agilent. • STD: Sets it to the specified value of 3GPP. • USER: Sets the type of USIM to others. The default value for each type is as follows.
5 Screen Reference Setting Measurement Limits on Measurement Items The "LO Limit" and "HI Limit" values for the measurement items in Table 5-50 need to be set to execute Pass/Fail tests with Manual Test. Limits can be specified in all measurement items of test set on the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen (even if some test items are skipped). The changing magnification softkey is available. Refer to “Storing Numeric Values" on page 4-10 and “Changing Magnification Softkey" on page 4-13.
Screen Reference 5 Configuration: Test Condition (Loss) When the Loss softkey is pressed, [Configuration: Test Condition (Loss)] as Figure 5-58 is displayed.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves a graphic file of the screen in a USB memory device depending on the setting of the "Printer" input field on the [Configuration] screen. Return: Returns to [Configuration] screen. Screen Fields Set the input fields in the screen field according to the following description of Table 5-51 to execute a new test.
Screen Reference 5 Configuration: File Management When the File Management softkey on the [Configuration] screen is pressed, the screen as Figure 5-59 is displayed. All parameter files are listed in the table. You can save/recall a parameter file in/from the following two devices: • A USB memory device • HDD in the Tester Select the device you want to use by pressing the HDD/USB softkey.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-59 [Configuration: File Management] Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Save: Saves a file including all test parameters which are currently set into the HDD or a USB memory device. Refer to “Saving Test Setup File" on page 5-171. Recall: Recalls one of a test parameter file from the HDD or a USB memory device into the Tester. Refer to “Recalling Test Setup File" on page 5-176. Delete: Deletes a test parameter file selected by the CURSOR CONTROL knob.
Screen Reference 5 File System: Selects file system from "MULTI", "GSM" (previous revision format) or "W-CDMA" (previous version format). When you save a test parameter file containing the cdma2000 system information, select the "MULTI". HDD/USB: Selects the HDD in the Tester or a USB memory device. More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. Return: Returns to the [Configuration] screen.
5 Screen Reference Message Field When an error occurs during file copying, the following message is displayed in the message field. Table 5-52 Error Message in File Management 5-170 Message Content Procedure file Copy failure! [0000] Copy is failed. Procedure file Copy failure! [0001] Delete is failed. Procedure file Copy failure! [0002] Rename is failed.
Screen Reference 5 Saving Test Setup File 1 If you save a file including all parameters that are currently set in a USB memory device, go to step 2. Or, go to step 3 to save a file in the HDD. 2 Insert a USB memory device into the USB Connector on the front panel of the Tester. 3 Select a device you want to use to save a test parameter file by pressing the HDD/USB softkey. The selected device, either "HDD" or "USB", is underlined.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-61 [Configuration: File Management] Save-2 Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Save Now: Saves the parameter file in the HDD or USB memory device. Press this softkey after entering a filename and comment. Cancel: Cancels saving and returns to the screen in Step 4. 6 Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob once to activate the "Editor" scrolling field.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-62 [Configuration: File Management] Save-3 Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Done: Determines the words entered. Cancel: Cancels editing. Caps On/Off: Selects upper case or lower case of characters. On: Selects upper case characters Off: Selects lower case characters Over/Ins: Selects "Over" (overwrite) or "Ins" (insert). • "Over": Overwrites (erase and replace) characters selected.
5 Screen Reference 8 Press the Done softkey to enter the filename edited. 9 Move the cursor to the "Comment" field and press it once. The rectangular cursor is placed at the first position of the "Comment" field enabling you to enter the first character of a comment. Create the comment with similar operation to that for editing a filename. Refer to step 7 and step 8 to complete entering a comment.
Screen Reference 5 10 After entering the new file name and comment, press the Save Now softkey to execute saving. 11 If saving is properly done, the new filename should be displayed in the filename table with the Date and Time data that are automatically taken from the internal clock of the Tester. NOTE Remove the USB memory device after returning to the [Configuration] screen by pressing the Return softkey. The USB memory device should not be removed while the [File Management] screen is displayed.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Yes: Executes saving the parameter file. No: Returns to the condition before selecting the file. Message field "A same name file already exists. Ok to save?" Recalling Test Setup File 1 If you recall a file including test parameters from a USB memory device, go to step 2. Or, go to step 3 to recall a file from the HDD. 2 Insert a USB memory device into the USB Connector on the front panel of the Tester.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-65 [Configuration: File Management] Recall-1 Screen 5 Press the Recall softkey. And then, the "Filename", "Date", "Time" and "Comment" fields are highlighted.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-66 [Configuration File Management] Recall-2 Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Yes: Executes restoring the parameter file. No: Cancels recalling the parameter file and returns to Step 4. 6 Respond to the operation message "Ok to recall?" in the message field by pressing the Yes softkey. If there is something to revise, press the No Softkey to go back to step 4.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-67 [Configuration File Management] Recall-3 Screen NOTE Remove the USB memory device after returning to the [Configuration] screen by pressing the Return softkey. The USB memory device should not be removed while the [File Management] screen is displayed. Otherwise, the parameter files may be damaged.
5 Screen Reference Deleting Test Setup File 1 To delete a file containing test parameters from a USB device, go to step 2. Otherwise, go to step 3 to deleted from the HDD. 2 Insert a USB memory device into the USB connector to obtain the parameter file list. 3 Select a device from which you want to delete a test parameter file by pressing the HDD/USB softkey. The selected device, either "HDD" or "USB", is underlined.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-69 [Configuration File Management] Delete-2 Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Yes: Executes deleting the parameter file. No: Cancels deleting the parameter file and returns to step 4. 6 Respond to the operation message "Ok to delete?" in the message field by pressing the Yes softkey. Or, press the No softkey to go back to step 4. 7 When deleting is properly done, the file disappears and the softkey menu returns to the initial menu.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-70 [Configuration File Management] Delete-3 Screen NOTE Remove the USB memory device after returning to the [Configuration] screen by pressing the Return softkey. The USB memory device should not be removed while the [File Management] screen is displayed. Otherwise, the parameter files may be damaged.
Screen Reference 5 Replacing Test Setup Files (HDD is selected) When copying all the test parameter files to a USB memory device, select the "HDD" with the HDD/USB softkey, and then, press the More (1 of 2) and File Replace HDD > USB softkeys on the [Configuration: File Management] screen. Then, the File Replace Screen (HDD is selected) shown in Figure 5-71 is displayed. NOTE After this operation, all existing test parameter files in the USB memory device are deleted.
5 Screen Reference Cancel: Cancels copying and returns to the [Configuration: File Management] Screen as Figure 5-59 on page 5-168. Screen Field The following message is displayed in the screen field. "The selecting procedure file is copied from the hard disk to a USB memory device. When this operation is done, all existing procedure files in the USB memory device are deleted.
Screen Reference 5 Replacing Test Setup Files (USB Memory Device is selected) When copying all the test parameter files to the HDD, select "USB" with the HDD/USB softkey, and then, press the More (1 of 2) and File Replace HDD < USB softkeys on the [Configuration: File Management] screen. The File Replace Screen (USB memory device is selected) shown in Figure 5-72 is displayed. NOTE After this operation, all existing test parameter files in the HDD are deleted.
5 Screen Reference Replace Now HDD < USB: Copies all the test parameter files from the USB memory device to the HDD. Cancel: Cancels copying and returns to the [Configuration: File Management] Screen as Figure 5-59 on page 5-168. Screen Field The following message is displayed in the screen field. "The selecting procedure file is copied from a USB memory device to the hard disk. When this operation is done, all existing procedure files in hard disk are deleted.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-73 Undo Screen (HDD is selected) Softkey Menu Undo Now HDD: Undo a parameter file the hard disk to the last condition (before copy). Cancel: Cancels File Replace operation and returns to the File Management screen as Figure 5-59. Screen Field The following message is displayed in the screen field. "Previous procedure files, which are the files before File Replace HDD <- USB operation, are restored into the hard desk.
5 Screen Reference Undo Confirmation (USB Memory Device is selected) You can restore all replaced files using Undo function when you replaced all the test parameter files from the HDD to a USB memory device. Select the "USB" with the HDD/USB softkey, and then, press the More (1 of 2) and Undo softkeys on the [Configuration: File Management] screen. Undo Screen (USB memory device is selected) shown in Figure 5-74 is displayed.
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu Undo Now USB: Restores all the parameter files in the USB memory device before the file replace operation was executed. After this operation, all existing test parameter files in the USB memory device are deleted. Cancel: Cancels File Replace operation and returns to the File Management screen as Figure 5-59. Screen Field The following message is displayed in the screen field. "The procedure file is undoing old files in the USB memory device.
5 Screen Reference Configuration: Network Setting When the Network Setting softkey on the [Configuration] screen is pressed, the [Configuration: Network Setting] Screen as Figure 5-75 is displayed.
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or stores the screen image in a USB memory device, according to the "Printer" field on the [Configuration] screen. Apply Address: Applies the changes of "IP Addr", "Mask", "Default Gateway", "Host/Net", "Gateway", and "CIDR" to the Tester. This softkey is not activated when the [Network Setting] screen is displayed and no setting is changed. This softkey is activated when any input field is changed.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-53 [Configuration: Network Setting] Screen Input Field Description Default Gateway Sets active or inactive of the Default Gateway setting, and sets the Default Gateway address. The allowable settings are as follows: • None: Default Gateway setting is inactivated. • ACT: Default Gateway setting is activated. When "None" is selected, the address setting field is grayed out and inactivated. 1.0.0.1 to 223.255.255.255 (From 192.168.1.1 to 192.168. 1.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-53 [Configuration: Network Setting] Screen Input Field Description Gateway Sets the Gateway addresses for gateway setting from 1 to 5. Allowable settings are as follows: 1.0.0.1 to 223.255.255.255 (From 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 are unavailable to setting.) • The IP address setting supports Class A through Class C. • The Tester does not support Class D (multicast address) and Class E (reserved address).
5 Screen Reference THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
6 Troubleshooting Item To Be Checked 6-2 Error Information 6-4 This chapter describes how to solve problems and explains about error information that will be displayed on the screen.
6 Troubleshooting Item To Be Checked The Symptoms listed below may not be caused by Tester failures. Check on the following items before requesting for repair. Also, refer to the N9360A Multi UE Tester Installation Guide. Table 6-1 Item To Be Checked Symptom Section to be checked Remedy The Tester is not activated. Is the external reference A message ERROR!! 0000 signal connected correctly? 1002 Unit initialization failure. is displayed on the screen.
Troubleshooting 6 Table 6-1 Item To Be Checked Symptom Section to be checked Radio performance tests tend to fail. Is there interference from the Shut out external noise by using the shield case, etc. external noise? Attach process fails in GPRS mode. Remedy Is path loss set correctly? Set path loss between the Tester and the mobile phone at Loss on the [Configuration: Test Condition (Loss)] screen.
6 Troubleshooting Error Information Error Screen Figure 6-1 is an example of the screen that are displayed when an error occurs. Figure 6-1 An Example of [Error] Screens Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves a screen image in a USB memory device depending on the setting of the "Printer" input field on the [Configuration] screen. Debug Data > USB: Imports debug data into USB memory.
Troubleshooting 6 Error Codes for Error Screens Table 6-2 and Table 6-3 list all the error codes for the error screens. If the following guidelines do not help you to remove the errors, contact the Agilent Sales Department or an authorized distributor. Table 6-2 Alarm Notification Error Code Error Code Error Content Action 0000 Abnormal internal temperature Turn off power and disconnect the AC plug. 0001 The Cooling Fan stopped.
6 Troubleshooting Table 6-3 UI Timer Error Code Error Code Error Content Action UI->SC* 5001 UI-SC Receive Timeout. Last 5002 UI-SC Connection Error. 5003 UI-SC Socket Disconnect. 5004 UI-SC Socket Send NG. 5100 UI Timer Error 0: Other 5101 UI Timer Error 1: Start Timer No. Exist 5102 UI Timer Error 2: Stop Timer No. not Exist 5200 UI Inner Error. [x]‡ 6000 Firmware Update Error. 6100 proc file not found. file=[x]** check sum error. file=[x]** This file is improper.
7 Performance and Specifications Power Measurement 7-2 Frequency Error 7-3 Origin Offset 7-4 Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) 7-3 ACLR DSB 5MHz (W07 Option) 7-4 ACLR DSB 10MHz (W07 Option) 7-5 OBW (W07 Option) 7-5 This chapter lists the performances and specifications of the N9360A WCDMA Option. Refer to the N9360A Multi UE Tester Installation Guide about the common specifications of N9360A.
7 Performance and Specifications Measurement Performance Power Measurement Table 7-1 shows the specification of the power measurement. Table 7-1 Power Measurement Item Specification Unit Range -60 to +36 dBm Measurement resolution 0.01 dB Display resolution Open Loop 0.1 Inner Loop 0.01 MAX TX Power 0.01 PRACH Power 0.1 Remarks dB Accuracy (MAX TX Power, TX Power) 0 to +36 dBm ± 0.7 (25ºC ± 5ºC) ± 1.0 (0ºC to 50ºC) Downlink Output Level: ≤–50dBm dB –53 to –0.01 dBm ± 1.
Performance and Specifications 7 Frequency Error Table 7-2 shows the specification of the frequency error measurement. Table 7-2 Frequency Error Item Specification Unit Measurement Range 0 to ±500 Hz Measurement Resolution 0.1 Hz Display Resolution 0.1 Hz Accuracy ± (10 + Reference signal accuracy) Hz Input Level Range –20 to +36 dBm Remarks Downlink Output Level: ≤–50 dBm Average of two measurements.
7 Performance and Specifications Origin Offset Table 7-4 shows the specification of the origin offset measurement. Table 7-4 Origin Offset Item Specification Unit Range –10 to –50 dB Measurement Resolution 0.01 dB Display Resolution 0.01 dB Inherent offset ≤ –50 dB Input Level Range –20 to +36 dBm Remarks Downlink Output Level: ≤–50dBm Sensitivity/BER Table 7-5 Sensitivity/BER Item Specification Input Level Range –20 to +36 Sync Range PN9fix 0.00 to 99.99 PN9 0.00 to 25.
Performance and Specifications 7 ACLR DSB 10MHz (W07 Option) Table 7-7 shows the specification of the ACLR DSB 10MHz measurement Table 7-7 ACLR DSB 10MHz Item Specification Unit Measurement Range 0 to –48 dB Floor ≤ –48 dB Input Level –5 to +36 Remarks Downlink Output Level: ≤–50dBm dBm OBW (W07 Option) Table 7-8 shows the specification of the OBW measurement Table 7-8 OBW Item Specification Measurement Range 0 to 9.99 MHz Accuracy ≤ ±0.
7 Performance and Specifications THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
A Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Table A-1, “Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges,” on page A-2 This chapter lists a table of the input fields and allowable choices or ranges of values for test parameters and test items. This table is also useful for configuring the [Configuration: Test Sequence] and [Configuration: Test Condition] screens.
A Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Table A-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Screen Automatic Test Parameter RFCH Band 1 9600 to 9900 Band 2 9250 to 9550 12, 37, 62, 87, 112, 137, 162, 187, 212, 237, 262, 287 Band 3 8550 to 8925 Band 4 8550 to 8775 1162, 1187, 1212, 1237, 1262, 1287, 1312, 1337, 1362 Band 5 4120 to 4245 782, 787, 807, 812, 837, 862 Band 6 812, 837 and 4150 to 4200 — Manual Test Measurement Item Selection RFCH A-2 Parameter — On | Off
Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges A Table A-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Screen Parameter PWR CNTL Control Value 1 to 99 Control UP | DOWN | HOLD | CNT UP | CNT DWN Caller ID ON | OFF BER Frames 1 to 4100 Averaging Off | 2 to 99 CPICH RSCP Off | On Ec/Ior (Option W06) Refer to Table 5-29 FRC Type (Option W06) FRC Modulation Meas.
A Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Table A-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Screen Parameter RFCH A-4 Parameter Band 1 9600 (1920.0 MHz) to 990 (1980.0 MHz) Band 2 9250 (1850.0 MHz) to 9550 (1910.0 MHz) 12 (1852.5 MHz), 37 (1857.5 MHz), 62 (1862.5 MHz), 87 (1867.5 MHz), 112 (1872.5 MHz), 137 (1877.5 MHz), 162 (1882.5 MHz), 187 (1887.5 MHz), 212 (1892.5 MHz), 237 (1897.5 MHz), 262 (1902.5 MHz), 287 (1907.5 MHz) Band 3 8550 (1710.0 MHz) to 8925 (1785.
Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges A Table A-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Screen Signal Generator Parameter RFCH Band 1 10550 (2110.0 MHz) to 10850 (2170.0 MHz) Band 2 9650 (1930.0 MHz) to 9950 (1990.0 MHz) 412 (1932.5 MHz), 437 (1937.5 MHz), 462 (1942.5 MHz), 487 (1947.5 MHz), 512 (1952.5 MHz), 537 (1957.5 MHz), 562 (1962.5 MHz), 587 (1967.5 MHz), 612 (1972.5 MHz), 637 (1977.5 MHz), 662 (1982.5 MHz), 687 (1987.5 MHz) Band 3 9025 (1805.0 MHz) to 9400 (1880.
A Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Table A-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Screen Configuration (Top Menu) Parameter Reference Serial Port Internal | External Baud Rate Data Length Stop Bits Parity GP-IB 1 | 1.5 | 2 None | Even | Odd Address 1 to 15 EOI Off | On CR | LF | CR+LF YYYY 1990 to 2037 MM 01 to 12 DD 01 to 31 HH 00 to 23 MM 00 to 59 Off | On RF In (Band 1, 6) 0.0 to 99.9 RF Out (Band 1, 6) 0.0 to 99.
Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges A Table A-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Screen Configuration Test Condition Parameter Parameter W-CDMA Mode W-CDMA | HSDPA Band 1|2|3|4|5|6 BS Level –115.0 to –18.0 BER Frames 1 to 4100 Averaging Meas.
A Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Table A-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Screen Parameter Test Item (LO Limit, HI Limit) Open Loop TX Power –99.9 to +99.9 ILP (Down Min) –99.99 to +99.99 ILP (Down Max) –99.99 to +99.99 ILP (Up Min) –99.99 to +99.99 ILP (Up Max) –99.99 to +99.99 ILP (10slots Down) –99.99 to +99.99 ILP (10slots Up) –99.99 to +99.99 MAX TX Power –99.99 to +99.99 Frequency Error –999.9 to +999.9 EVM 0.00 to 99.
Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges A Table A-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Screen Configuration Test Sequence Parameter Parameter Sequence No. 1 W-CDMA | GSM850 | GSM900 | DCS1800 | PCS1900 Sequence No. 2 W-CDMA | GSM850 | GSM900 | DCS1800 | PCS1900 | —— Sequence No.
Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges A Table A-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Screen Parameter RFCH Configuration File Management A-10 Parameter Band 1 9600 to 9900 Band 2 9250 to 9550 12, 37, 62, 87, 112, 137, 162, 187, 212, 237, 262, 287 Band 3 8550 to 8925 Band 4 8550 to 8775 1162, 1187, 1212, 1237, 1262, 1287, 1312, 1337, 1362 Band 5 4120 to 4245 782, 787, 807, 812, 837, 862 Band 6 4150 to 4200 812, 837 Open Loop TX Power — | Run ILP (Inner Loop Po
B Appendix B General Information on the W-CDMA (FDD) System Frequency Bands B-2 TX-RX Frequency Separation B-2 Channel Number B-3 UARFCN B-3 UE Maximum Output Power B-4 List of Abbreviations B-5 This chapter describes the references, parameters and major information such as frequency bands used on the W-CDMA (FDD) system.
B Appendix B General Information on the W-CDMA (FDD) System Frequency Bands FDD is designed to operate in the following paired bands.
Appendix B General Information on the W-CDMA (FDD) System B Channel Number The carrier frequency is designed by the UTRA Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number (UARFCN). The UARFCN values are defined in Table B-3. Table B-3 UARFCN Definition UARFCN Carrier Frequency [MHz] Uplink Nu = 5 Fuplink 0.0 MHz ≤ Fuplink ≤ 3276.6 MHz where Fuplink is the uplink frequency in MHz. Downlink Nd = 5 Fdownlink 0.0 MHz ≤ Fdownlink ≤ 3276.6 MHz where Fdownlink is the downlink frequency in MHz.
Appendix B General Information on the W-CDMA (FDD) System B UE Maximum Output Power The following Power Classes define the nominal maximum output power. The nominal power defined is the broadband transmit power of the UE, that is; the power is a bandwidth of at least (1+a) times the chip rate of the radio access mode. The period of the measurement is at least one timeslot.
Appendix B General Information on the W-CDMA (FDD) System B List of Abbreviations 0 to 9 2G 2nd Generation rd C CCCH Common Control Channel 3G 3 Generation CDMA Code Division Multiple Access 3GPP Third Generation Partnership Project CFN Connection Frame Number 16QAM 16 Quadrature (Quaternary) Amplitude Modulation CPICH Common Pilot Channel CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check CS Circuit Switched A ACLR Adjacent Channel Leakage Power Ratio AFC Automatic Frequency Control CW Continuous Wave
B Appendix B General Information on the W-CDMA (FDD) System F O FACH Forward Access Channel OBW Occupied Bandwidth FDD Frequency Division Duplex OCNS Orthogonal Channel Noise Simulator FRC Fixed Reference Channel OVSF Orthogonal Variable Spreading Factor G P GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying P-CCPCH Primary Common Control Physical Channel GPRS General Packet Radio Service P-CPICH Primary Common Pilot Channel GSM Global System for Mobile Communications PCCH Paging Control Channe
Appendix B General Information on the W-CDMA (FDD) System R T R99 Release 1999 TCH Traffic Channel RAB Radio Access Bearer TD-CDMA Time Division-Code Division Multiple Access RACH Random Access Channel TDD Time Division Duplex Rel-4 Release 4 TDMA Time Division Multiple Access Rel-5 Release 5 TFCI Transport Format Combination Indicator RF Radio Frequency TFI Transport Format Indicator RFCH Radio Frequency Channel RRC Radio Resource Control TFS Transport Format Set RSCP Rece
B Appendix B General Information on the W-CDMA (FDD) System W W-CDMA B-8 N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual
C Appendix C N9360A-A02 Antenna Coupler Introduction C-2 Specifications C-2 Operating the Antenna Coupler C-3 This chapter describes information of the Agilent N9360A-A02 Antenna Coupler.
C Appendix C N9360A-A02 Antenna Coupler Introduction The Agilent Technologies N9360A-A02 Antenna Coupler enables you to make the RF connection easily between the mobile phone and the Agilent N9360A Multi UE Tester. The purpose of this guide is to provide you with the information on the Agilent N9360A-A02 Antenna Coupler. This section contains the following: • The specifications of the Agilent N9360A-A02 Antenna Coupler.
Appendix C N9360A-A02 Antenna Coupler C Outside Diameter: approximately 34 mm Inside Diameter: approximately 10 mm Length: approximately 42 mm Figure C-1 Agilent N9360A-A02 Antenna Coupler Operating the Antenna Coupler 1 If the antenna of the mobile phone can be stretched, fully stretch the antenna. 2 Connect the Antenna Coupler to the RF IN/OUT connector of the Agilent N9360A Multi UE Tester.
C Appendix C N9360A-A02 Antenna Coupler Figure C-2 Operating the Antenna Coupler NOTE Make sure that the coupler is always placed exactly at the same position for each test with the same type antenna. Only in this way can consistent test conditions and test results be assured. 4 Set the attenuation (loss) values on the Configuration screen. Refer to Entering Loss on the [Configuration] Screen on page 21.
D Appendix D Parameters of Physical Channels Modulation is set to Idle D-2 Modulation is set to Idle + DPCH D-2 UL reference measurement channel (12.2 kbps) D-4 DL reference measurement channel (12.2 kbps) D-6 OCNS (non-HSDPA) D-10 This chapter lists the parameters of the physical channels transmitted and received in the Signal Generator mode and the TX Analyzer mode.
D Appendix D Parameters of Physical Channels Physical Channel Parameters of Signal Generator The following shows the parameters of the physical channels for each parameter of Modulation on the TX Analyzer and the Signal Generator screen. Modulation is set to Idle Table D-1 shows the channel parameter of when the Modulation on the TX Analyzer and the Signal Generator screen is set to IDLE.
Appendix D Parameters of Physical Channels D Modulation is set to Idle + DPCH + H-Set1 to H-Set5, CQI-1 to CQI-30 Table D-16 shows the channel parameter of when the "Modulation" on the Signal generator screen is set to "IDLE + DPCH + H-Set1 to H-Set5" or "IDLE + DPCH +CQI-1 to CQI-30". Spreading code (non-HSDPA) Spreading codes are set on the Tester as Table D-3. Table D-3 Spreading Code (non-HSDPA) Direction Code Channels Signal Generator/TX Analyzer Uplink Scrambling Code No.
D Appendix D Parameters of Physical Channels Spreading code (HSDPA) Spreading codes are set on the Tester as shown in Table D-4. Table D-4 Spreading Code (HSDPA) Direction Code Channels Signal Generator/TX Analyzer Uplink Scrambling Code No. DPCH* 0 Downlink Primary Scrambling Code — 100 Channelization Code P-CPICH 0 P-CCPCH 1 S-CCPCH 2 PICH 2 DPCH† 96 HS-SCCH 2 HS-PDSCH 1 to 6 * 12.2 kbps DL reference measurement channel on 3GPP TS34.121 † 12.
Appendix D Parameters of Physical Channels D Table D-6 UL RMC Transport Channel Parameters (12.
D Appendix D Parameters of Physical Channels DL reference measurement channel (12.2 kbps) Table D-7 DL RMC Physical Channel (12.2 kbps) Parameter Level Unit Information bit rate 12.2 kbps DPCH 30 kbps Slot Format #I 11 — TFCI On Power offsets PO1, PO2 and PO3 0 dB DTX position Fixed — Table D-8 DL RMC Transport Channel Parameters (12.
Appendix D Parameters of Physical Channels D DL reference channel (HSDPA) Fixed Reference Channel H-Set1 Table D-9 Fixed Reference Channel H-Set1 Parameter Value Unit Inter-TTI 3 3 TTI's HARQ process 2 2 Information bit payload 3202 4664 Bits Soft channel bits for each HARQ process 9600 9600 Bits Coding rate 0.67 0.
D Appendix D Parameters of Physical Channels Fixed Reference Channel H-Set3 Table D-11 Fixed Reference Channel H-Set3 Parameter Value Unit Inter-TTI 1 1 TTI's HARQ process 6 6 Information bit payload 3202 4664 Bits Soft channel bits for each HARQ process 9600 9600 Bits Coding rate 0.67 0.
Appendix D Parameters of Physical Channels D Fixed Reference Channel H-Set5 Table D-13 Fixed Reference Channel H-Set5 Parameter Value Unit Inter-TTI 1 HARQ process 3 Information bit payload 3202 Bits Soft channel bits for each HARQ process 9600 Bits Coding rate 0.
D Appendix D Parameters of Physical Channels OCNS (non-HSDPA) Table D-14 Electric Ratio of Downlink Physical Channel Physical CH Ec/Ior (the ratio of code power to all power) Unestablished Radio Link Established Radio Link (OCNS=OFF) Established Radio Link (OCNS=ON) CPICH –3.32 dB –3.32 dB –10 dB P-CCPCH –5.32 dB –5.32 dB –12 dB P-SCH –8.32 dB –8.32 dB –15 dB S-SCH –8.32 dB –8.32 dB –15 dB S-CCPCH –10.32 dB (OFF) (OFF) PICH –8.32 dB –8.32 dB –15 dB DPCH* (OFF) –10.
Appendix D Parameters of Physical Channels D Table D-15 DPCH Channelization Code and Relative Level Setting for OCNS Signal Channelization Code at SF=128* Relative Level setting (dB)* † 2 –1 11 –3 17 –3 23 –5 31 –2 38 –4 47 –8 55 –7 62 –4 69 –6 78 –5 85 –9 94 –10 125 –8 113 –6 119 0 * The DPCH Channelization Codes and relative level settings are chosen to simulate a signal with realistic Peak to Average Ratio.
Appendix D Parameters of Physical Channels D OCNS (HSDPA) Table D-16 Code Power Ratio of Downlink Physical Channel Combination of FRC Type and Modulation Type (UE Category) FRC Type Modulation Type (UE Category) H-Set1 H-Set2 H-Set3 H-Set4 H-Set5 QPSK ( –) H-Set1 Ec/Ior (the ratio of code power to all power) (dB) PCPICH PCCPCH SCH PICH DPCH HSSCCH HSPDSCH All HSPDSCH Each OCNS –9.90 –11.90 –11.90 –14.90 –5.00 –7.40 –5.90 –12.89 –13.30 –9.90 –11.90 –11.90 –14.90 –5.00 –8.
Appendix D Parameters of Physical Channels D Table D-16 Code Power Ratio of Downlink Physical Channel Combination of FRC Type and Modulation Type (UE Category) FRC Type Modulation Type (UE Category) Ec/Ior (the ratio of code power to all power) (dB) PCPICH PCCPCH SCH PICH DPCH HSSCCH HSPDSCH All HSPDSCH Each OCNS CQI-26 16QAM (1 to 6) –10.00 –12.00 –12.00 –15.00 –10.00 –10.00 –7.00 –13.99 –3.92 CQI-27 16QAM (1 to 6) –10.00 –12.00 –12.00 –15.00 –10.00 –10.00 –8.00 –14.
D Appendix D Parameters of Physical Channels Table D-17 OCNS Definition for HSDPA Receiver Testing Channelization Code at SF=128* Relative Level setting (dB)*,† 122 0 123 –2 124 –2 125 –4 126 –1 127 –3 * The DPCH Channelization Codes and relative level settings are chosen to simulate a signal with realistic Peak to Average Ratio. † The relative level setting specified in dB refers only to the relationship between the OCNS channels.
E Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test Open Loop Power E-2 Maximum Output Power E-4 Error Vector Magnitude E-5 Frequency Error E-7 Inner Loop Power E-9 Reference Sensitivity E-13 ACLR DSB E-15 Minimum TX Power E-17 This chapter describes the measurement methods of the RF test items.
E Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test Open Loop Power A mobile phone calculates a propagation loss from the P-CPICH power and CPICH information that are reported from BCCH and determines the first preamble power of PRACH. The Tester only executes one type of measurement, that is; middle (–65.7 dBm). In this case, the mobile phone sends a preamble with the power of –14 dBm ±9 dB and the unit of measurement is dBm.
Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test E Start open loop power measurement Set the Tester output power to -65.7dBm Paging output Mobile phone: PRACH transmission Measurement End measurement RMC12.
E Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test Maximum Output Power The Tester controls the output power of the mobile phone to the maximum by transmitting TPC (+1dB) continuously. The Tester measures the output power of the mobile phone at this time and the measurement unit is dBm. The Tester output level for Maximum Output Power can be set at the Measurement BS Level input field on the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen.
Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test E Error Vector Magnitude The Tester controls the maximum output power of the mobile phone by transmitting TPC (+1dB/ Algorithm 1) continuously. The Tester fetches and measures data of one time slot and the measurement unit is %. The Tester output level for Error Vector Magnitude can be set at the Measurement BS Level input field on the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen.
E Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test Start error vector magnitude measurement Set the Tester output power to -93dBm Contunuous transmission of TPC[+1dB] Mobile phone: Maximum output power Measurement End measurement Display the measurement result on the screen Go to the next test Figure E-6 Error Vector Magnitude Measurement Flow E-6 N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual
Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test E Frequency Error In this test, the output level of the Tester is set to –106.7 dBm (can be changed on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen) and the output of the mobile phone is set to the maximum by transmitting TPC (+1dB) continuously. The Tester measures the output frequency error of the mobile phone at this time and the measurement unit is Hz.
E Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test Start frequency error measurement Set the Tester output power to -106.7dBm a Continuous transmission of TPC[+1dB] Tester: Output power can be changed a.
Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test E Inner Loop Power This test checks that the mobile phone adjusts the output power according to the TPC command that is received through downlink. The Tester only executes one type of measurement (1 dB step). Also, the test is executed with a simple pattern, not with a complicated power pattern, due to the purpose of checking output power control according to the TPC command.
Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test E Powe r (dB) ‡™P1 ‡™P1 9 ‡™P18 ‡™P0 ‡™P1 ‡™P2 10dB Mobile phone Mazimum output power 7 ‡™P3 ‡™Pn FOutput power difference of mobile phone in F0`19j ‡™P8 ‡™P9 ‡™P1 ‡™P11 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 P0 1. Tester measures the power of the mobile. 2. It sends the TPC -1 command to the mobile. 3. It measures the power of the mobile. ‡™P0 ‡™P1 4. It culculates the power difference @ between 1. and 3.
Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test E When the relationship of ΔPn in Figure E-10 is as shown in Equation 1 and Equation 2, the measurement result of Inner Loop Power is as shown in Table E-18.
E Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test Start inner loop power measurement Set the Tester output power to -93dB Continuous transmission of TPC[+1dB] Measurement Mobile phone: Maximum output power TPC[-1dB] transmission (-10dB) 10 times Mobile phone: Output power 10dB Down TPC[+1dB] transmission (+10dB) 10 times Mobile phone: Output power 10dB Up Mobile phone: Maximum output power End measurement Display the measurement result on the screen Go to the next test Figure E-11 Inner Loop Power
Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test E Reference Sensitivity In this test, the output level of the Tester is set to –106.7 dBm (can be changed on the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen). The Tester measures the Bit Error Ratio (BER) of the mobile phone. The Tester output level for Reference Sensitivity can be set at the BER BS Level input field on the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen.
E Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test Start open loop power measurement Set the Tester output power to -65.7dBm Paging output Mobile phone: PRACH transmission Measurement End measurement RMC12.
Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test E ACLR DSB ACLR DSB combines the leakage power (Plower) at adjacent channel in lower side band and the leakage power (Pupper) at adjacent channel in upper side band, measures that, and calculates the ratio between that and the output channel power (P0).
E Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test Figure E-15 Measurement Image of ACLR DSB 10MHz NOTE E-16 ACLR DSB 5 MHz and ACLR DSB 10 MHz sum up the leakage power at adjacent channels in upper side band and lower side band and simultaneously measure them. Therefore, the leakage power in upper side band and lower side band cannot be measured separately.
Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test E Minimum TX Power The tester measures the minimum TX power while it controls the TX power of the mobile phone by outputting the TPC (–1dB) continuously. The output level at the minimum TX power measurement can be set by Measurement BS level on the [Configuration : Test Sequence] screen.
E Appendix E Description of Radio Performance Test Figure E-17 Minimum TX Power Measurement Flow E-18 N9360A Multi UE Tester W-CDMA User Manual
