Agilent N9360A Multi UE Tester GSM User Manual Agilent Technologies
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1 Preface Thank-you for purchasing the Agilent N9360A. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication). This is the GSM 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.
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Contents Preface 1-3 Notation 1-3 Notices 1-3 Trademarks 1-3 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 2 Caution and Safety Requirements Safety Information 2-2 Safety Summary 2-2 Safety Notices 2-2 Warning Label 2-2 General 2-3 When Operating The Tester 3 Overview Functions 3-2 Features 3-4 Standard Configuration Accessories 3-6 4 3-5 Operating Procedures Test Flow 4
Automatic Test 5-16 Manual Test (GSM Mode) 5-45 Manual Test (GPRS Mode) 5-78 Manual Test (EGPRS Mode) 5-104 TX Analyzer 5-137 Signal Generator 5-166 Configuration 5-168 Configuration: Test Condition Screen 6 5-176 Troubleshooting Item to be checked 6-2 Error Information 6-6 7 Performance and Specifications Measurement Performance 8 Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges 9 Appendix B General Information in the GSM System The GSM System 10 9-2 Appendix C CAU-17 Antenna Coupler Int
List Of Figures 4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-1. Test Flow 4-2 Figure 4-2. Typical Test Setup of the Tester 4-3 Figure 4-3. Connecting a Printer 4-5 Figure 4-4. Display Annotation 4-6 Figure 4-5. Value Storage Softkeys 4-9 Figure 4-6. Memory Function 4-10 Figure 4-7. Value Storage Softkeys 4-12 Figure 4-8. Changing Magnification Softkey 4-13 Figure 4-9. [Top Menu] Screen 4-14 Figure 4-10. [Initial] Screen 4-15 Figure 4-11. [Initial] Screen 4-16 Figure 4-12. [Configuration] Screen 4-20 Figure 4-13.
Figure 4-40. [Configuration] Screen 4-50 Figure 4-41. [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen 4-51 Figure 4-42. [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen (GSM Mode) 4-52 Figure 4-43. [Measuring] MS Call Emergency Call Screen (GSM Mode) 4-53 Figure 4-44. [Measuring] Emergency Call Summary Screen (GSM Mode) 4-54 Figure 4-45. [Stand-by] After Release Screen (GSM Mode) 4-55 Figure 4-46. [Initial] Screen 4-56 Figure 4-47. [Configuration] Screen 4-57 Figure 4-48. [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen 4-58 Figure 4-49.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-1. Screen Flow Chart 5-2 Figure 5-2. Selectable Systems 5-3 Figure 5-3. [Top Menu] Screen 5-4 Figure 5-4. [Configuration] Screen 5-6 Figure 5-5. Part of [Configuration] screen (without Option E00) 5-7 Figure 5-6. Part of [Configuration] screen (without Option E01) 5-7 Figure 5-7. [Firmware Update] Screen 5-11 Figure 5-8. [Initial] Screen 5-13 Figure 5-9. [Return to Menu] Screen 5-15 Figure 5-10. [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Simplified Screen 5-17 Figure 5-11.
Figure 5-40. [Measuring] Sensitivity/ RX Quality/ RX Level Screen 5-68 Figure 5-41. [Measuring] Spectrum Monitor Screen 5-72 Figure 5-42. [Stand-by] SMS Screen 5-75 Figure 5-43. [Manual Test: Stand-by] GPRS Mode Screen 5-80 Figure 5-44. [Measuring] Attached Screen 5-84 Figure 5-45. [Measuring] Connected Screen 5-87 Figure 5-46. [Stand-by] Summary Screen 5-88 Figure 5-47. [Measuring] Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/ Power Ramp Screen 5-91 Figure 5-48.
Figure 5-76. [Configuration: Test Condition] (GSM Mode) Screen 5-177 Figure 5-77. [Configuration: Test Condition] (GPRS Mode) Screen 5-178 Figure 5-78. [Configuration: File Management] Screen 5-183 Figure 5-79. [Configuration: File Management] Save-1 Screen Figure 5-80. [Configuration: File Management] Save-2 Screen Figure 5-81. [Configuration: File Management] Save-3 Screen Figure 5-82. [Configuration: File Management] Save-4 Screen Figure 5-83. [Configuration: File management] Save-5 Screen Figure 5-84.
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List Of Tables 1 Legal Information Table 1-1. Agilent Call Centers and Regional Headquarters 3 1-3 Overview Table 3-1. Main Functions 3-2 Table 3-2. Configuration 3-5 Table 3-3. Accessories 3-6 4 Operating Procedures Table 4-1. Description of the Display Annotation 5 4-6 Screen Reference Table 5-1. [Configuration] Screen Input Field 5-7 Table 5-2. [Initial] Screen Input Field 5-14 Table 5-3. [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Screen Input Field 5-19 Table 5-4.
Table 5-19. [Manual Test] GSM Mode Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp Screen Field 5-64 Table 5-20. [Manual Test] GSM Mode Phase Error/Frequency Error Input Field 5-67 Table 5-21. [Manual Test] GSM Mode Phase Error/Frequency Error Screen Field 5-68 Table 5-22. [Manual Test] GSM Mode Sensitivity/ RX Quality/ RX Level Screen Input Field 5-69 Table 5-23. [Manual Test] GSM Mode Sensitivity/RX Quality/RX Level Screen Field 5-71 Table 5-24.
Table 5-46. [Manual Test: Measuring] EGPRS Mode Screen Input Field 5-111 Table 5-47. [Manual Test] EGPRS Mode Attached Screen Mobile Phone Information 5-112 Table 5-48. [Manual Test] EGPRS Mode Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/Power Ramp Screen Input Field 5-119 Table 5-49. [Manual Test] EGPRS Mode Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp Screen Field 5-120 Table 5-50. [Manual Test] EGPRS Mode Phase Error/Frequency Error Screen Input Field 5-123 Table 5-51.
Table 5-74. [Configuration] Screen Input Field 5-170 Table 5-75. Setting Combination for Automatic Test Flow 5-174 Table 5-76. [Configuration: Test Sequence] Screen Input Field 5-174 Table 5-77. Configuration: Test Sequence Measurement Item 5-176 Table 5-78. [Configuration: Test Sequence] Screen Input Field 5-179 Table 5-79. Configuration: Test Condition Measurement Item 5-182 6 Troubleshooting Table 6-1. Item to be checked 6-2 Table 6-2. The time for measuring 6-6 Table 6-3.
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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 WARNING The protection provided by the N9360A system may be impaired if the tester is used in a manner not specified by Agilent or the instructions on the display are not followed. WARNING 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.
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3 Overview Functions 3-2 Features 3-4 Standard Configuration Accessories 3-6 3-5 This chapter concisely describes the N9360A GSM Option, though it does not describe every operating feature in detail. It provides an overview to quickly understand the essential components of the GSM Option.
3 Overview GSM Option is a software for N9360A Multi UE Tester which supports the signaling tests and the RF performance tests in inspection processes for production, service, repair and maintenance. This product supports the GSM850 band while the GSM900, DCS1800, and PCS1900 bands are supported by the conventional Tester.
3 Overview Table 3-1 Main Functions Function Description Attach Connect Disconnect Coding scheme: CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4 Multi slot: 1×1, 2×1, 2×2, 3×1, 3×2, 4×1 (Down×Up) EGPRS Attach Connect Disconnect Modulation and Coding scheme: MCS1, MCS2, MCS3, MCS4 (GMSK) MCS5, MCS6, MCS7, MCS8, MCS9 (8-PSK) Puncturing scheme: P1, P2, P3 * Multi slot: 1×1, 2×1, 2×2, 3×1, 3×2, 4×1 SMS SMS CB, SMS MT, SMS MO RF Tests Peak TX Power Burst Timing Power Ramp Frequency Error Phase Error (RMS) (Peak) (GMSK) BER (GSM, GPRS) B
3 Overview Table 3-1 Main Functions Function Description Remote Control Ethernet GP-IB (option) Serial (option) * P1, P2 is valid for all. P3 is valid only when the Coding Scheme is set to MCS3, MCS4, MCS7, MCS8, and MCS9. Features Easy-to-operate Automatic Test The tests from call processes to the radio performance tests are executed automatically with easy operation. Each test item in Automatic Test can be set to either On or Off.
Overview 3 External Control Function (Remote Control) Remote control is available using Ethernet, GP-IB or Serial. Each interface port uses the same commands. An interface port which adapts to user's equipment is selectable. Standard Configuration Table 3-2 shows the standard configuration of the Tester. Check the components before using the Tester.
3 Overview Accessories Table 3-3 shows the accessories of the Tester. For the specification of the accessories, contact the Agilent Sales Department or an approved distributor.
4 Operating Procedures Test Flow 4-2 Preparation for Each Test Connection 4-4 Test Procedure 4-5 Ending a Test 4-87 4-3 This chapter describes how to operate the Tester including the fundamental requirements before starting the tests with the Tester. It also provides testing examples.
4 Operating Procedures Test Flow This section describes a test flow to check the mobile phone with the N9360A GSM Option and GPRS Option. Figure 4-1 shows the test operation flow. Subsequently, the mobile phone operation method is described according to the test flow. Figure 4-1 Test Flow 2.2.1 System Requirement 2.2.2 Installing the Test SIM 2.2.3 Connection 2.3.1 Activating the Tester 2.3.3 Selection of System GSM 2.3.4 Selection of the Function Mode on the Initial Screen 2.3.
4 Operating Procedures Preparation for Each Test CAUTION Make sure that the input signal level does not exceed the maximum level allowed. Otherwise, an accident or Tester failure may occur. The following procedures are required before starting each test. System Requirement The following equipments are required to set up a test system: • The Agilent N9360A Multi UE Tester.
4 Operating Procedures Connection Connecting a Mobile Phone Connect a mobile phone to the Tester using any of the following methods: 1 Using the Antenna Coupler Connect the Antenna Coupler (type CAU-17) connector to the RF IN/OUT connector on the front panel of the Tester. Insert the antenna of the mobile phone into the hole of the Antenna Coupler.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-3 Connecting a Printer 2 USB Memory Device To save graphic files of screen in a USB memory device, connect the USB memory device to the USB connector on the front panel of the Tester. Graphic files are saved in Portable Network Graphics (PNG) format and with a file name: COPY and the number from 00 to 99 which automatically increases.
4 Operating Procedures Depending on functions and test situations, there are several types of screen. Figure 4-4 shows the common areas on the typical screen. Figure 4-4 Display Annotation a) Test Flow ‡ 1 Automatic Test ‡ 2 Stand-by b) Test Results ‡ 3 2037/12/31 ‡ 4 23:59 ‡5 c) Measurement Item d) Measurement Result e) Input Field ‡6 Press [Start] to begin a test. Table 4-1 Description of the Display Annotation No.
4 Operating Procedures Table 4-1 Description of the Display Annotation No. Name Description 4 Softkey Menu Field The softkey labels are displayed in this field. Each label defines the function of the corresponding softkey immediately next to the right of the label. 5 Screen Field A variety of information is displayed in this field depending on the operation status. For example, in Automatic Test, the following information is displayed in this field.
4 Operating Procedures Step 1 Rotate the CURSOR CONTROL knob clockwise to move the cursor downward or right, or rotate it counterclockwise to move it upward or left, and place it next to the input field you want to change. Step 2 Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob once. The highlighted input field changes to normal display and circular cursor changes to a triangular one. Step 3 Rotate the CURSOR CONTROL knob clockwise or counterclockwise to find the values defined for it.
4 Operating Procedures For numeric input fields such as channel numbers and relevancies of amplitude, you can store up to four numeric values into the memory softkey menus with the following procedure: Step 1 Move the cursor to one of the numeric input fields of channels and relevancies of amplitude. Step 2 Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob to select the field. The softkey menu as Figure 4-5 is displayed on the screen. The four memory softkeys show the values previously stored in the memories if any.
4 Operating Procedures Step 3 Set a numeric value in the input field with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Step 4 Press the Store Value to Memory >> softkey. The softkey menu including Memory 1, Memory 2, Memory 3 and Memory 4 softkeys as shown in Figure 4-6. Figure 4-6 Memory Function Step 5 Press either of the memory softkeys from 1 to 4 where you desire to store that value.
4 Operating Procedures Step 6 The memory softkey menu returns to the state in Step 2 showing the value newly stored. Step 7 Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob to set the value into the field. The softkey menu returns to that of Step 1. Step 8 Repeat the procedure from Step 1 to Step 7, if required. Recalling Numeric Values Step 1 Move the cursor to one of the numeric input fields of channels or relevancies of amplitude. Step 2 Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob to select the field.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-7 Value Storage Softkeys Step 3 Press Memory 1, Memory 2, Memory 3 or Memory 4 softkey to enter the stored value to the field. Step 4 The value is entered to the field. Step 5 Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob to return the softkey menu to that of Step 1.
4 Operating Procedures Changing Magnification Softkey Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob to select a numeric input field, such as channels and relevancies of amplitude. A changing magnification softkey as in Figure 4-8 is displayed with memory softkeys. A selected magnification is underlined. Figure 4-8 Changing Magnification Softkey Pressing this softkey changes the multiplier from 1 to 1000.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-9 [Top Menu] Screen Step 1 Press the GSM softkey to select the GSM system. The [Initial] screen for GSM is displayed after the Tester completes its initialization and self-test routine.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-10 [Initial] Screen NOTE When the Autoboot function is set to GSM or WCDMA and not to None, the Tester will automatically enter the GSM or W-CDMA 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. For details, see AutoBoot on page 8.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-11 [Initial] Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey menu Automatic Test: Starts the Automatic Test. Refer to Testing a Dual Band Mobile Phone by Automatic Test on page 22. Manual Test: Starts the Manual Test. Refer to Testing a Dual Band Mobile Phone by Manual Test (GSM Mode) on page 31 for GSM mode, and Testing a Mobile Phone by Manual Test (GPRS Mode) on page 55 for GPRS mode. TX Analyzer: Starts the TX Analyzer test. Refer to Testing a Mobile Phone by TX Analyzer on page 75.
4 Operating Procedures Correction Actual Input/Output Level and Correction 1 Actual Output Level and Correction in Automatic Test (Except RF test), Manual Test, and Signal Generator Output signal level of the Tester is corrected according to cable loss, coupling loss, and etc. Some of parameters should be set properly.
4 Operating Procedures LossRfIn = Setting value at the LOSS/RF In field on the [Configuration] screen. 3 Actual Output Level and Correction for RF Test in Automatic Test Output signal level of the Tester is corrected according to cable loss, coupling loss, and etc. Some of parameters should be set properly. Actual output level (for downlink signal) at the RF IN/OUT connector for RF test in the Automatic Test mode is calculated by the following equation.
Operating Procedures 4 LossRfIn = Setting value at the LOSS/RF IN field on the [Configuration] screen. AttIn = Setting value at the ATT In field on the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen. There is a restriction that the sum of the LossRfIn and ATT In must be set more than or equal to 0. Entering Loss in Configuration Determine and enter the loss values caused by the antenna coupler, RF cable, or shield case used to connect the mobile phone to the Tester.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-12 [Configuration] Screen Step 3 Set the Loss field to On with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Step 4 Enter the appropriate loss values, depending on the radio systems, in the RF In and RF Out fields with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. These loss values are used all through the test flow. Step 5 Press the Return softkey to return to the [Initial] screen.
4 Operating Procedures This section describes correction for RF test results in Automatic Test. Each traffic channel (TCH) path loss can be set on 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 4-13 [Configuration: Test Sequence] Screen Step 3 Enter the appropriate attenuation values, depending on the traffic 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. Step 4 Press the Return softkey twice to return to the [Initial] screen.
Operating Procedures 4 Step 1 Turn on the Tester and select the GSM system on the [Top Menu] screen. Refer to Selection of System on page 13 for selecting a system. Step 2 The [Initial] screen as Figure 4-14 is displayed after completion of initialization and self-test routine of the Tester. Figure 4-14 [Initial] Screen Step 3 Press the Config softkey on the [Initial] screen to display the [Configuration] screen for specifying the Loss field.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-15 [Configuration] Screen Step 4 Press the Test Sequence softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen for required setting in Automatic Test.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-16 [Configuration: Test Sequence] Screen Step 5 Set GSM900 and DCS1800 in Radio System 1 and 2, respectively, and set other fields as shown in Figure 4-16. Step 6 Set Run at test item field which you want to execute in the test flow. Step 7 Set Run at measurement item cell which you want to measure in the measurement item table.
4 Operating Procedures Step 8 Press the Return and then the Test Condition softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen as Figure 4-17 to set the test condition. Figure 4-17 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen Step 9 Set the fields of the test parameters as shown in the left side of Figure 4-17 with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Step 10 Set appropriate test limits in the cells of the test item table in the right side of Figure 4-17.
Operating Procedures 4 Step 12 Press the Return softkey twice and then the Automatic Test softkey to start Automatic Test. The [Automatic Test: Stand-by] screen as Figure 4-18 is displayed. Figure 4-18 [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Screen Step 13 Press the Screen>> softkey to select the display mode. Select Simple, Detail or Value softkey. The following Figure 4-19 is a value screen which will show a measured value for each measurement item.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-19 [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Value Screen Step 14 Press the Start softkey to start a test. A screen status changes from Stand-by to Measuring. Step 15 Turn the mobile phone on. Wait for the mobile phone to camp on, and P is shown at the Location Update step. Step 16 At the MS Call step, make a call from the mobile phone. Dial an arbitrary number and press the Off Hook button on the mobile phone.
4 Operating Procedures Step 18 As each step is running in the test flow, its corresponding test item field in the table is highlighted. While the RF Test step is blinking, each of the measurement items is measured. So, you can see how it is being done. Step 19 At the MS Release step, press the On Hook button on the mobile phone to finish the call. Step 20 At the BS Call step, press the Off Hook button on the mobile phone to respond to the call from the Tester.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-20 [Stand-by] Summary Screen Step 23 If a printer is available, print the test results. Press the More (1 of 2), and then the Print Screen softkey to print a screen hardcopy. Step 24 Press the More (2 of 2) softkey to return to the previous softkey menu. Step 25 Place the circular cursor at a value, Pass or Fail of any channel in the Burst Timing or Power Ramp cell, for example, then press the CURSOR CONTROL knob to display the Graph/Value screen as Figure 4-21.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-21 [Stand-by] Graph/Value Screen Step 26 Press the Return softkey to return to the previous screen. The Graph/Value screen for other measurement items can be displayed in the same method. Step 27 If you want to repeat the same test again, press the Start softkey. Testing a Dual Band Mobile Phone by Manual Test (GSM Mode) This section describes the operation method of the Tester and a dual band (GSM900 and DCS1800) mobile phone under the test by the Manual Test GSM mode.
4 Operating Procedures Step 1 Turn on the Tester and select the GSM system on the [Top Menu] screen. Refer to Selection of System on page 13 for selecting a system. Step 2 The [Initial] screen as Figure 4-22 is displayed after completion of initialization and self-test routine of the Tester. Figure 4-22 [Initial] Screen Step 3 Press the Config softkey on the [Initial] screen to display the [Configuration] screen for specifying the Loss field.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-23 [Configuration] Screen Step 4 Press the Test Condition softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen for required setting in Manual Test GSM mode.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-24 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen Step 5 Set the input fields with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Step 6 Set the appropriate test limits in the cells of the test item table in the right side of the Figure 4-24. Step 7 Press the Return, and Return again and then the Manual Test softkey to start Manual Test. The [Manual Test: Stand-by] screen as Figure 4-25 is displayed.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-25 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen (GSM Mode) Step 8 Turn the mobile phone on and wait for it to camp on, and P is shown at the Location Update step. Step 9 Start MS Call or BS Call with the following operation. • Dial an arbitrary number and press the Off Hook button on the mobile phone. • Press the BS Call softkey to start BS Call. Press Off Hook button on the mobile phone to respond to the call from the Tester.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-26 [Measuring] MS Call Screen (GSM Mode) • If the trigger mode is set to Cont (continuous), continuous measurement starts immediately. • If the trigger mode is set to Sing (single), press the Trigger softkey to start single measurement. Until measurement starts, the Tester loops back the voice from the mobile phone. Step 11 After the measurement is completed, a [Measuring] summary screen containing test results is displayed.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-27 [Measuring] Summary Screen (GSM Mode) Step 12 Select a group of measurement items with the CURSOR CONTROL knob to display the Graph/Value screen. Place the cursor at Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp and press the CURSOR CONTROL knob, for example, to display Figure 4-28.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-28 [Measuring] Graph/ Value Screen (GSM Mode) Step 13 Press a softkey as needed. Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the cursor or the marker. Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the amplitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measurement trace. Zoom Off/On: Selects the zoom mode from On and Off.
Operating Procedures 4 More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. Return: Returns to the previous screen. Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves it in 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. Figure 4-29 [Measuring] Graph/Value Zoomed Screen (GSM Mode) Press the Return softkey to return to the previous screen.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-30 [Measuring] Spectrum Monitor Screen (GSM Mode) Step 15 Press the Trigger softkey to measure spectrum in single mode or the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey to measure the spectrum in continuous mode. Step 16 Press the Return softkey to return to the previous screen. Step 17 Press the Release softkey to start BS release, or press the On Hook button on the mobile phone to start MS release. After the release process is completed, the screen will return to the [Stand-by] screen.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-31 [Stand-by] After Release Screen (GSM Mode) Handover Step 1 Turn on the Tester and select the GSM system on the [Top Menu] screen. Refer to Selection of System on page 13 for selecting a system. Step 2 The [Initial] screen as Figure 4-32 is displayed after completion of initialization and self-test routine of the Tester.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-32 [Initial] Screen Step 3 Press the Config softkey on the [Initial] screen to display the [Configuration] screen for specifying the Loss field.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-33 [Configuration] Screen Step 4 Press the Test Condition softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen for required setting in Manual Test GSM mode.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-34 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen Step 5 Set the input fields with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Step 6 Set the appropriate test limits in the cells of the test item table in the right side of the Figure 4-34 Step 7 Press the Return, and Return again and then the Manual Test softkey to start Manual Test. The [Manual Test: Stand-by] screen as Figure 4-35 displayed.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-35 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen (GSM Mode) Step 8 Turn the mobile phone on and P is shown at the Location Update step. Step 9 Start BS Call or MS Call with the following operation. • Press the BS Call softkey to start BS Call. Press the Off Hook button on the mobile phone to respond to the call from the Tester. • Dial an arbitrary number and press the Off Hook button on the mobile phone.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-36 [Measuring] BS Call Screen (GSM Mode) • If the trigger mode is set to Cont (continuous), continuous measurement starts immediately. • If the trigger mode is set to Sing (single), press the Trigger softkey to start single measurement. Until measurement starts, the Tester loops back the voice from the mobile phone. Step 11 After the measurement is completed, a [Measuring] summary screen containing test results is displayed.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-37 [Measuring] Summary Screen (GSM Mode) Step 12 Change the channel with the following operation. Move the cursor to TCH 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.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-38 [Stand-by] After Release Screen (GSM Mode) Emergency Call NOTE To test the emergency call function, place the mobile phone and the Tester where the radio signal (electromagnetic wave) from base station of a cell phone operator does not propagate, such as in a shield room, an anechoic chamber, and etc. Execute the test of emergency call without any SIM. Step 1 Turn on the Tester and select the GSM system on the [Top Menu] screen.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-39 [Initial] Screen Step 3 Press the Config softkey on the [Initial] screen to display the [Configuration] screen for specifying the Loss field.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-40 [Configuration] Screen Step 4 Press the Test Condition softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen for required setting in Manual Test GSM mode.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-41 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen Step 5 Set the input fields with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Step 6 Set the appropriate test limits in the cells of the test item table in the right side of the Figure 4-41 Step 7 Press the Return, and Return again and then the Manual Test softkey to start Manual Test. The [Manual Test: Stand-by] screen as Figure 4-42 displayed.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-42 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen (GSM Mode) Step 8 Turn the mobile phone on and P is shown at the Location Update step. Step 9 Dial an emergency call number and press the Off Hook button on the mobile phone to start MS Call. Step 10 After MS call starts, the screen as Figure 4-43 will be displayed. Emergency Call is displayed at the Dialed No.: field on the screen. P is shown in the MS Call and Connection is highlighted.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-43 [Measuring] MS Call Emergency Call Screen (GSM Mode) • If the trigger mode is set to Cont (continuous), continuous measurement starts immediately. • If the trigger mode is set to Sing (single), press the Trigger softkey to start single measurement. Until measurement starts, the Tester loops back the voice from the mobile phone. Step 11 After the measurement is completed, a [Measuring] summary screen containing test results is displayed.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-44 [Measuring] Emergency Call Summary Screen (GSM Mode) Step 12 Press the Release softkey to start BS release, or press the On Hook button on the mobile phone to start MS release. After the release process is completed, the screen will return to the [Stand-by] screen. You can also display a Graph/Value screen from the [Stand-by] screen.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-45 [Stand-by] After Release Screen (GSM Mode) Testing a Mobile Phone by Manual Test (GPRS Mode) This section describes the operation method of the Tester and a mobile phone under the test by the Manual Test GPRS mode. Step 1 Turn on the Tester and select the GSM system on the [Top Menu] screen. Refer to Selection of System on page 13 for selecting a system.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-46 [Initial] Screen Step 3 Press the Config softkey on the [Initial] screen to display the [Configuration] screen for specifying the Loss field.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-47 [Configuration] Screen Step 4 Press the Test Condition softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen for required setting in Manual Test GPRS mode.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-48 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen Step 5 Set the input fields with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Set the GSM Mode to GPRS. Step 6 Set appropriate test limits in the cells of the test items as shown in Figure 4-48. For testing BLER, set the upper limit value. Step 7 Press the Return, and Return again and then the Manual Test softkey to start Manual Test. The [Manual Test: Stand-by] screen as Figure 4-49 displayed.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-49 [Manual Test: Stand-by] GPRS Mode Screen Step 8 Check the difference in the test flow, the parameters for slot configuration, and the Sensitivity field as compared to those for the Manual test GSM mode. Step 9 Specify the input fields of the test parameters as shown in Figure 4-49. Step 10 Turn the mobile phone on and wait for it to camp on, and P is shown in the Attach step.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-50 [Measuring] Attached Screen (GPRS Mode) Step 12 When the attached process is succeeded, the Tester waits for the trigger. • When the trigger mode is Sing, single measurement will start after the Trigger softkey is pressed. • To change the trigger mode to Cont in order to start continuous measurement, press the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey. The [Manual Test: Measuring] connected screen is displayed as Figure 4-51.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-51 [Measuring] Connected Screen (GPRS Mode) Step 13 During continuous measurement, change the trigger mode from Cont to Sing to terminate the measurement. Upon completion of the measurement at the Connected step, the step proceeds to the Disconnect step. Step 14 The screen automatically changes to a [Measuring] summary screen containing test results.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-52 [Measuring] Summary Screen (GPRS Mode) Step 15 Select a group of measurement items with the CURSOR CONTROL knob to display the Graph/Value screen. Place the cursor at Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp and press the CURSOR CONTROL knob, for example, to display the Figure 4-53.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-53 [Measuring] Graph/Value Screen (GPRS Mode) Step 16 Press a softkey as needed. Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the cursor or the marker. Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the amplitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measurement trace. Zoom Off/On: Selects the zoom mode from On and Off.
4 Operating Procedures More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. Return: Returns to the previous screen. Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves it in 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. Figure 4-54 [Measuring] Graph/Value Zoomed Screen (GPRS Mode) Press the Return softkey to return to the previous screen.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-55 [Measuring] Spectrum Monitor Screen (GPRS Mode) Step 18 Press the Trigger softkey to measure spectrum in single mode, or the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey to measure the spectrum in continuous mode. Step 19 Press the Return softkey to return to the previous screen. Step 20 Press the End softkey to finish the test.
4 Operating Procedures NOTE Install the Option G03 before using EGPRS function. Step 1 Turn on the Tester and select the GSM system on the [Top Menu] screen. Refer to Selection of System on page 13 for selecting a system. Step 2 The [Initial] screen as Figure 4-56 is displayed after completion of initialization and self-test routine of the Tester.
4 Operating Procedures Step 3 Press the Config softkey on the [Initial] screen to display the [Configuration] screen for specifying the Loss field. Figure 4-57 [Configuration] Screen Step 4 Press the Test Condition softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen for required setting in Manual Test EGPRS mode.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-58 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen Step 5 Set the input fields with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Set the GSM Mode to EGPRS. Step 6 Set appropriate test limits in the cells of the test items as shown in Figure 4-58. For testing BLER, set the upper limit value. Step 7 Press the Return, Return again and then the Manual Test softkey to start Manual Test. The [Manual Test: Stand-by] screen as Figure 4-59 displayed.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-59 [Manual Test: Stand-by] EGPRS Mode Screen Step 8 Check the difference in the test flow, the parameters for slot configuration, and the Sensitivity field as compared to those for the Manual test GSM mode. Step 9 Specify the input fields of the test parameters as shown in Figure 4-59. Step 10 Turn the mobile phone on and wait for it to camp on, and P is shown in the Attach step.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-60 [Measuring] Attached Screen (EGPRS Mode) Step 12 When the attached process is succeeded, the Tester waits for the trigger. • When the trigger mode is Sing, single measurement will start after the Trigger softkey is pressed. • To change the trigger mode to Cont in order to start continuous measurement, press the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey. The [Manual Test: Measuring] connected screen is displayed as Figure 4-61.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-61 [Measuring] Connected Screen (EGPRS Mode) Step 13 During continuous measurement, change the trigger mode from Cont to Sing to terminate the measurement. Upon completion of the measurement at the Connected step, the step proceeds to the Disconnect step. Step 14 The screen automatically changes to a [Measuring] summary screen containing test results.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-62 [Measuring] Summary Screen (EGPRS Mode) Step 15 Select a group of measurement items with the CURSOR CONTROL knob to display the Graph/Value screen. Place the cursor at Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp and press the CURSOR CONTROL knob, for example, to display the Figure 4-63.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-63 [Measuring] Graph/Value Screen (EGPRS Mode) Step 16 Press a softkey as needed. Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the cursor or the marker. Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the amplitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measurement trace. Zoom Off/On: Selects the zoom mode from On and Off.
4 Operating Procedures More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. Return: Returns to the previous screen. Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves it in 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. Figure 4-64 [Measuring] Graph/Value Zoomed Screen (EGPRS Mode) Press the Return softkey to return to the previous screen.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-65 [Measuring] Spectrum Monitor Screen (EGPRS Mode) Step 18 Press the Trigger softkey to measure spectrum in single mode, or the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey to measure the spectrum in continuous mode. Step 19 Press the Return softkey to return to the previous screen. Step 20 Press the End softkey to finish the test. Testing a Mobile Phone by TX Analyzer This section describes the operation method of the Tester for a test by the TX Analyzer.
4 Operating Procedures Step 1 Turn on the Tester and select the GSM system on the [Top Menu] screen. Refer to Selection of System on page 13 for selecting a system. Step 2 The [Initial] screen as Figure 4-66 is displayed after completion of initialization and self-test routine of the Tester. Figure 4-66 [Initial] Screen Step 3 Press the Config softkey on the [Initial] screen to display the [Configuration] screen for specifying the Loss field.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-67 [Configuration] Screen Step 4 Press the Test Condition softkey to display the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen to set the test condition.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-68 [Configuration: Test Condition] Screen Step 5 Set the input fields of the test parameter as shown in Figure 4-68. Step 6 Enter appropriate test limits in the cells of the test item table on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. Step 7 Press the Return softkey twice and the TX Analyzer softkey to display the [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] screen.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-69 [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] Screen Step 8 Set the mobile phone to transmit the bursted RF signal. Step 9 Start a test with the following softkey operation. • Trigger Sing/Cont: When the trigger mode is Sing, single measurement will start after the Trigger softkey is pressed. To change the trigger mode to Cont in order to start continuous measurement, press the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey.
4 Operating Procedures Step 10 During continuous measurement, press the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey to terminate continuous measurement. A summary screen showing measurement result is displayed. Figure 4-70 [Stand-by] Summary Screen Step 11 Select a group of measurement items with the CURSOR CONTROL knob to display the Graph/Value screen. Place the cursor at Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp and press the CURSOR CONTROL knob, for example, to display Figure 4-71.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-71 [Stand-by] Graph/Value Screen Step 12 Press a softkey as needed. Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the cursor or the marker. Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the amplitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measurement trace. Zoom Off/On: Selects the zoom mode from On and Off.
4 Operating Procedures More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. Return: Returns to the previous screen. Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves it in 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. Figure 4-72 [Stand-by] Graph/Value Zoom Screen Press the Return softkey to return to the previous screen.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-73 [Stand-by] Spectrum Monitor Screen Step 14 Press the Trigger softkey to measure spectrum in single mode, or the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey to measure the spectrum in continuous mode. Step 15 Press the Return softkey to return to the previous screen. Testing a Mobile Phone by Signal Generator This section describes the operation method of the Tester for a test by the Signal Generator. Step 1 Turn on the Tester and select the GSM system on the [Top Menu] screen.
4 Operating Procedures Step 2 The [Initial] screen as Figure 4-74 is displayed after completion of initialization and self-test routine of the Tester. Figure 4-74 [Initial] Screen Step 3 Press the Config softkey on the [Initial] screen to display the [Configuration] screen for specifying the Loss field.
Operating Procedures 4 Figure 4-75 [Configuration] Screen Step 4 Press the Return and then the Signal Generator softkey on the [Initial] screen. The [Signal Generator] screen as Figure 4-76 is displayed.
4 Operating Procedures Figure 4-76 [Signal Generator] Screen Step 5 Set the input fields. Step 6 Press the RF Output On/Off softkey to change On/Off state from Off to On for transmitting RF signal to the mobile phone. Step 7 Press the RF Output On/Off softkey again to change On/Off state from On to Off for ending the test.
4 Operating Procedures 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 lit in green. Otherwise, Tester failure may occur. Disconnecting the Mobile Phone Disconnect the mobile phone from the connection cable or the antenna coupler. Remove the Test SIM card from the mobile phone.
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5 Screen Reference Screen Flow Chart 5-2 Top Menu Screen 5-3 Firmware Update Screen 5-10 Initial Screen 5-12 Return to Menu Screen 5-15 Automatic Test 5-16 Manual Test (GSM Mode) 5-45 Manual Test (GPRS Mode) 5-78 Manual Test (EGPRS Mode) 5-104 TX Analyzer 5-137 Signal Generator 5-166 Configuration 5-168 Configuration: Test Condition Screen 5-176 In this chapter, each screen of the Tester is explained in detail including the operational features and the functional softkeys activated in each screen.
5 Screen Reference Screen Flow Chart The following Figure 5-1 shows the screen flow chart for each function mode. Each rectangle represents one screen with a different function mode, measuring step and status, measurement results and so forth.
Screen Reference 5 Top Menu Screen After power on, the [Top Menu] screen as Figure 5-2 is displayed. This screen is used to select a system or the [Configuration] screen. The system options are GSM and W-CDMA. Figure 5-2 Selectable Systems Menu GSM WCDMA Configuration Firmware Update NOTE This N9360A GSM User Manual describes only the GSM system. Refer to the N9360A W-CDMA User Manual about the W-CDMA system.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-3 [Top Menu] Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu • 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. • WCDMA: 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 GSM or WCDMA and not to None, the Tester will automatically enter the GSM or W-CDMA 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. For details, see AutoBoot on page 8. Screen Field The firmware name, revision number currently installed, and serial number are shown.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-4 [Configuration] Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu • Print Screen: Prints a hardcopy of the screen or saves it in a USB memory device depending on the setting of the Printer input field on the [Configuration] screen. • FW Update: Displays the [Firmware Update] screen. • Option Install: Used for installation of an option function such as GSM and W-CDMA. • Option Backup: Used for backup of options in effect. • Return: Returns to the [Top Menu] screen.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-5 Part of [Configuration] screen (without Option E00) When the Option E01 is not installed in the Tester, the Serial Port GP-IB field is displayed in gray (inactivated) as Figure 5-6. Figure 5-6 Part of [Configuration] screen (without Option E01) Screen Field The following input fields need to be set to use the Tester according to the following description of Table 5-1.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-1 [Configuration] Screen Input Field Input Field GP-IB * Description Sets GP-IB. This function is unavailable without E00/E01 option. • Address: Sets the address. The allowable range is from 1 to 15. • EOI: Sets EOI control. Select On or Off. • On: Enables EOI control. (Terminate character is invalid). • Off: Disables EOI control. (Terminate character is valid). Reboot the Tester after changing GP-IB setting.
5 Screen Reference Option Installation/Backup Installation/Backup of options such as G00 and W00 can be controlled on the [Configuration] screen. NOTE To install options, the option key suitable for required option is necessary. For further information, contact the Agilent Sales Department or an authorized distributor. Option Installation Before the installing options, prepare the USB memory device containing a suitable Option Key.
5 Screen Reference Step 2 Insert USB memory device containing the Option Key into the USB connector on the front panel of the Tester. Step 3 Press the Option Backup softkey. Step 4 Confirm Option Backup complete! is appeared on the Message field of the screen, and remove the memory device from the tester. Firmware Update Screen Insert the USB memory device which stores the firmware in the USB connector on the front panel of the Tester.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-7 [Firmware Update] Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Update Menu: Updates the Menu function. This softkey is activated when this screen is selected while the USB memory device containing the firmware of Menu function is inserted. Reboot the Tester after updating the Menu function. • Update GSM: Updates GSM function. This softkey is activated when this screen is selected while the USB memory device containing the firmware of GSM function is inserted.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu 2 • 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. • Update SYSTEM: Updates system. This softkey is activated when this screen is selected while the USB memory device containing the system renewal is inserted. Reboot is required depending on the content of update after update of the system renewal.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-8 [Initial] Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu • Automatic Test: Displays the [Automatic Test: Stand-by] screen. Refer to Automatic Test on page 16. • Manual Test: Displays the [Manual Test: Stand-by] screen. Refer to Manual Test (GSM Mode) on page 45, or Manual Test (GPRS Mode) on page 78. • TX Analyzer: Displays the [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] screen. Refer to TX Analyzer on page 137. • Signal Generator: Displays the [Signal Generator] screen.
5 Screen Reference Screen Field The firmware name and revision number currently installed are shown. Set the input field in the screen field according to the following description of Table 5-2. Table 5-2 [Initial] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Procedure Displays a list of up to four parameter file names stored in the Tester. Select a file to recall for a test. If the Tester is using a parameter file, the file name is displayed in this field.
5 Screen Reference Return to Menu Screen When the Return to Menu softkey is pressed on the [Initial] screen, the following screen as Figure 5-9 is displayed. Figure 5-9 [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 Automatic Test Feature of Automatic Test The test flow set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen is automatically executed. Setting for Automatic Test in Configuration Mode • Loss: The path loss values for the radio systems can be set on the [Configuration] screen to correct the RF attenuation between the mobile phone and the Tester.
Screen Reference 5 (Figure 5-11), or the [Automatic Test: Stand-by] value screen (Figure 5-12) is displayed according to the setting of the Simple, the Detail and the Value softkey.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-12 [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 the sequence 1 is displayed. • Next Screen: Changes the screen to the next sequence one. This softkey is inactivated when the 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 a graphic file of the screen in 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 or Fail result of whole measurement in the middle of the measurement result field in zoom. • Detail: Displays a Pass or Fail result at each item cell in the measurement result field.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-3 [Automatic Test: Stand-by] Screen Input Field Input Field Description TCH (Talk) * Sets a traffic channel number for Talk tests. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850: 128 to 251 GSM900: 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023 DCS1800: 512 to 885 PCS1900: 512 to 810 TCH * Sets up to the six traffic channels number for RF tests.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-4 Automatic Test Measurement Item Measurement Item Description RX Quality Measures and analyzes the received signal quality with the mobile phone. RX Level Measures and analyzes the received signal level with the mobile phone. The Radio System(s) (GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900) is or are shown. If some test items in the signaling step is set to be skipped on the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen, — is shown at the corresponding steps in the test result table.
5 Screen Reference The word surrounded by {} in the message field denotes the softkey. Measuring Screen When the Start softkey is pressed on the [Automatic Test: Stand-by] screen, a [Automatic Test: Measuring] screen is displayed and then a test starts. The status of sequences is shown in the upper left corner of the screen. The sequence under test execution is underlined. One of the test flow steps is highlighted to show which step is currently being tested.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-13 [Measuring] Simplified Screen Figure 5-14 [Measuring] Detailed Screen N9360A Multi UE Tester GSM User Manual 5-23
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-15 [Measuring] Value Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Screen>>: Displays the softkey menu 2 containing the softkeys to select the display mode. • Abort: Aborts the measurement 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 as Table 5-6 is displayed in the screen field Table 5-6 [Automatic Test: Measuring] Screen Mobile Phone Information Item Information Description IMSI Displays the International Mobile Subscriber Identity from the mobile phone. IMEI Displays the International Mobile station Equipment Identity from the mobile phone. Caller ID Displays addresser number sent from the Tester at BS Call execution.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-16 [Measuring] Talk Simplified Screen Figure 5-17 [Measuring] Talk Detailed Screen 5-26 N9360A Multi UE Tester GSM User Manual
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-18 [Measuring] Talk Value Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Pass: Press this softkey if your voice loops back from the mobile phone with good quality. Then this softkey disappears and P is shown next to Talk step. • Fail: Press this softkey if your voice loops 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 Talk step.
5 Screen Reference • Value: Displays a measurement value at each item cell in the measurement result field. • Cancel: Cancels changing the display mode and returns to the softkey menu 1. Screen fields During the test, the operator must respond to operation or Tester messages by pressing the appropriate softkeys of the Tester or by pressing the mobile phone's button. The information from the mobile phone is displayed at the upper right corner in the screen field.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-19 [Stand-by] Aborted Simplified 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 the sequence 1 is displayed. • Next Screen: Changes the screen to the next sequence one. This softkey is inactivated when the sequence 2 is set to Off or the screen of Sequence 2 is displayed.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu 3 • 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. • Cancel: Cancels changing the display mode and returns to the softkey menu 1. Screen Field The information in the screen field is displayed.
5 Screen Reference • F: Shown on red background when the test is failed. When Sequence 2 starts, the [Automatic Test: Measuring] screen as Figure 5-20 is displayed. Figure 5-20 [Measuring] Next Sequence 2 Screen Softkey Menu 1 • Screen>>: Displays the softkey menu 2 containing the softkeys to select the display mode. • Abort: Aborts the test and returns to the [Stand-by] screen.
5 Screen Reference Summary Screen When all tests in preset sequences are completed, measurement results are displayed on the [Stand-by] summary simplified screen (Figure 5-21), the [Stand-by] summary detailed screen (Figure 5-22) or the [Stand-by] summary value screen (Figure 5-23) depending on the previous setting of the Simple, the Detail or the Value softkey. Measurement results are shown as follows: • Pass or measurement value: Shown on blue background when the measurement is passed.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-21 [Stand-by] Summary Simplified Screen Figure 5-22 [Stand-by] Summary Detailed Screen N9360A Multi UE Tester GSM User Manual 5-33
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-23 [Stand-by] Summary 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 the sequence 1 is displayed. • Next Screen: Changes the screen to the next sequence one. This softkey is inactivated when the sequence 2 is set to Off or the screen of Sequence 2 is displayed.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu 3 • 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. • Cancel: Cancels changing the display mode and returns to the softkey menu 1.
5 Screen Reference The information from the mobile phone as Table 5-8 is displayed in the screen field. Table 5-8 [Automatic Test: Measuring] Screen Mobile Phone Information Item Information Description IMSI Displays the International Mobile Subscriber Identity from the mobile phone. IMEI Displays the International Mobile station Equipment Identity from the mobile phone. Caller ID Displays addresser number sent from the Tester at BS Call execution. The set value is displayed at this state.
5 Screen Reference Step 3 Either a measurement result list or a graph with a measurement result list is displayed according to each measurement item. The following section describes Graph/Value screens with measurement results and the softkey menu. Graph/Value Screen Peak TX Power This function measures and analyzes peak transmission power with three different levels against the limits set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. The actual measured data is shown with enlarged numerals.
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 the previous screen. Screen Field The measurement results are shown in the screen field.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-25 [Stand-by] Burst Timing/ Power Ramp Screen N9360A Multi UE Tester GSM User Manual 5-39
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-26 [Stand-by] Burst Timing/ Power Ramp Zoomed Screen 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. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution.
5 Screen Reference NOTE A Pass/Fail judgment is not given while transmission power is off. Screen Field The measurement results are shown in the screen field. Table 5-10 [Automatic Test] Burst Timing/Power Ramp Screen Field Screen Field Description Burst Timing Measured Burst Timing, the HI and the LO Limit are shown. The HI and the LO Limit are set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. Power Ramp Measured Power Ramp, the HI and the LO Limit are shown.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-27 [Stand-by] Phase Error Screen 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. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-11 [Automatic Test] Phase Error/Frequency Error Screen Field Screen Field Description RMS Measured Phase Error (RMS) and the HI Limit are shown. The HI Limit is set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. Phase Peak Measured Phase Error (Peak), the HI and the LO Limit are shown. A set of the HI and the LO Limit is set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. Marker Measured Phase Error at the marker position, the HI and the LO Limit are shown.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-28 [Stand-by] Sensitivity/ RX Quality/ RX Level Screen 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 the previous screen. Screen Field The measurement results are shown in the screen field.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-12 [Automatic Test] Phase Error/Frequency Error Screen Field Screen Field Description BER (Class II) Measured BER and the HI Limit are shown. The HI Limit is set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. FER Measured FER and the HI Limit are shown. The HI Limit is set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. RX Quality RX Quality measured with the mobile phone, the HI and the LO Limit are shown.
5 Screen Reference Test SIM Insert the Test SIM provided by Agilent in the mobile phone before performing any test because the Tester will not be able to perform measurements with a SIM that is provided by cell phone operator or other Test SIMs. Stand-by Screen When the Manual Test softkey is pressed on the [Initial] screen, the [Manual Test: Stand-by] screen as Figure 5-29 is displayed.
Screen Reference 5 •The Sing mode setting provides single measurement in RF test. •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement in RF test. • Trigger: Starts measurement in the connection status. This softkey is inactivated in the stand-by status but activated in the connection status. • More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. • Return: Returns to the [Initial] screen.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-13 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen GSM Mode Input Field Input Field Description BCCH * Sets the broadcast control channel number. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850: 128 to 251 GSM900: 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023 DCS1800: 512 to 885 PCS1900: 512 to 810 TCH * Sets a traffic channel number.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-14 Manual Test GSM Mode Measurement Item Measurement Item Description Peak TX Power Burst Timing Power Ramp Measurement results of Peak TX Power, Burst Timing and Power Ramp are shown. When this field is selected, the Graph/Value screen for Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/ Power Ramp is displayed with the measurement results on text and graph display. Phase Error (RMS) Phase Error (Peak) Frequency Error Measurement results of Phase Error and Frequency Error are shown.
5 Screen Reference Message Field The following message is displayed in the message field on the [Stand-by] screen: Press {Location Update}, {BS Call} or dial and call from the mobile. The word surrounded by {} in the message field denotes the softkey. Explanation To start a test, turn the mobile phone on and wait for location update is passed automatically. P is shown on blue background at the test result cell of Location Update step when location update is passed.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-30 [Manual Test: Measuring] MS Call Screen The following test result is shown in the test result field of the MS Call step. • P: Shown on blue background when a proper call setup is executed and MS Call is passed. • F: Shown on red background when MS Call is failed. When one of above procedure is performed, the screen changes from [Stand-by] screen to [Measuring] screen and a test starts.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-31 [Measuring] BS Call Connection Screen Figure 5-32 [Measuring] MS Call Connection Screen 5-52 N9360A Multi UE Tester GSM User Manual
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Release: Executes call Release from the Tester. • Clear Status: Clears Pass/Fail 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. •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement. •To start continuous measurement, change the trigger mode from Sing to Cont. • Trigger: Starts single measurement.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-16 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen GSM Mode Input Field Input Field Description TCH * Sets a traffic channel number. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850: 128 to 251 GSM900: 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023 DCS1800: 512 to 885 PCS1900: 512 to 810 If the channel number is changed in the Connection state, handover is executed. Timing ADV Sets a value for the timing advance ranging from 0 to 63 bits in 1 bit step.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-17 [Manual Test: Measuring] GSM Mode Connection Screen Mobile Phone Information Item Information Description Caller ID Displays addresser number sent from the Tester at BS Call execution. Dialed No. Displays the number dialed from the mobile phone. If an emergency call is made, this field displays Emergency Call. GSM Version Displays either Phase 1 or Phase 2 defined by the mobile phone. Power Class Displays power class information of the mobile phone.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-33 [Measuring] BS Call Screen 5-56 N9360A Multi UE Tester GSM User Manual
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-34 [Measuring] MS Call Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). •The Sing mode setting provides single measurement. When the trigger mode is changed from Sing to Cont, continuous measurement starts. •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement.When the trigger mode is changed from Cont to Sing, the measurement is terminated.
5 Screen Reference Summary Screen When the measurement is completed, a [Measuring] summary screen showing measurement results is displayed. • To end the measurement in BS Call connection, press the Release softkey to disconnect from the Tester. • To end the measurement in MS Call connection, press the On Hook button on the mobile phone or the Release softkey to disconnect from the mobile phone.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-36 [Stand-by] MS Call Summary Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Location Update: Executes the Location Update process for the Tester. • BS Call: Executes BS Call. • Clear Status: Clears Pass/Fail results at signaling steps in the test flow. • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). •The Sing mode provides single measurement in RF test. •The Cont mode provides continuous measurement in RF test.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu 2 • 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. • Spectrum Monitor: Displays the Spectrum Monitor screen. • SMS: Displays the SMS screen. • More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1. Screen Field The information in the screen field is displayed.
5 Screen Reference Graph/Value Screen Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/ Power Ramp The measured data are shown in enlarged numerals. The Power Ramp result is shown when the marker is placed at any point on its measured trace. If the measured data exceeds the limits on the graph, one or more white triangle markers indicate the failed position at the top of the graph frame. Any data indicating a failure is highlighted.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-38[Measuring] Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/ Power Ramp Zoomed Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob between Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the amplitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measured trace.
5 Screen Reference •The Sing mode setting provides single measurement. •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement. •To start continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Sing to Cont. •To terminate continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Cont to Sing. •This softkey is effective only for changing the trigger mode on the [Stand-by] screen. • Trigger: Starts single measurement. This softkey is invalid on a [Stand-by] screen.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-18 [Manual Test: Stand-by] Screen GSM Mode Input Field Input Field Description BCCH * Sets the broadcast control channel number. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850: 128 to 251 GSM900: 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023 DCS1800: 512 to 885 PCS1900: 512 to 810 This field cannot be changed on the [Measuring] screen. TCH * Sets a traffic channel number.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-19 [Manual Test] GSM Mode Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp Screen Field Screen Field Description Burst Timing Measured Burst Timing, the HI and the LO Limit are shown. The HI and the LO Limit are set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. Power Ramp Measured Power Ramp, the HI and the LO Limit are shown. The limits are specified by the radio system selected (template).
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob from Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the phase error magnitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measured trace. • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous).
5 Screen Reference Screen Field Set the input fields of the following parameters to execute a new test. Table 5-20 [Manual Test] GSM Mode Phase Error/Frequency Error Input Field Input Field Description Procedure Displays a list of parameter file names stored in the Tester. If the Tester is using a parameter file, the file name is displayed in this field. If the Tester contains parameter files, a list of those filename is displayed in this field for selection.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-21 [Manual Test] GSM Mode Phase Error/Frequency Error Screen Field Screen Field Description RMS Measured Phase Error (RMS) and the HI Limit are shown. The HI Limit is set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. Phase Peak Measured Phase Error (Peak), the HI and the LO Limit are shown. A set of the HI and the LO Limit is set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. Marker Measured Phase Error at the marker position, the HI and the LO Limit are shown.
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. • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). •The Sing mode setting provides single measurement. •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-22 [Manual Test] GSM Mode Sensitivity/ RX Quality/ RX Level Screen Input Field Input Field Description BCCH * Sets the broadcast control channel number. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850: 128 to 251 GSM900: 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023 DCS1800: 512 to 885 PCS1900: 512 to 810 This field cannot be changed on the [Measuring] screen. TCH * Sets a traffic channel number.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-23 [Manual Test] GSM Mode Sensitivity/RX Quality/RX Level Screen Field Screen Field Description BER (Class Ib) (Test Loop A) Measured BER and the HI Limit are shown. The HI Limit is set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. BER (Class II) (Test Loop A) Measured BER and the HI Limit are shown. The HI Limit is set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. FER (Test Loop A) Measured FER and the HI Limit are shown.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-41 [Measuring] Spectrum Monitor Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob from Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the frequency and amplitude is available at any point of the measured trace.
5 Screen Reference •To terminate continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Cont to Sing. •This softkey is effective only for changing the trigger mode on the [Stand-by] screen. • Trigger: Starts single measurement. This softkey is inactivated on a [Stand-by] screen. • More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. • Return: Returns to the previous summary screen.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-24 [Manual Test] GSM Mode Spectrum Monitor Screen Input Field Input Field Description TCH * Sets a traffic channel number. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850: 128 to 251 GSM900: 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023 DCS1800: 512 to 885 PCS1900: 512 to 810 Averaging Sets the averaging number from 2 to 99 or Off. When this function is not required, select Off. PWR CNTL Sets one of the factors defined for Power Control Levels according to the Radio System.
Screen Reference 5 Message Field The following message is displayed in the message field: Press the desired softkey. SMS Screen After completion of the Location Update process in the GSM mode, press the SMS softkey in the softkey menu 2 on the [Manual Test: Stand-by] screen to display the SMS screen as Figure 5-42 for testing SMS function. Figure 5-42 [Stand-by] SMS Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • SMSCB: Starts the cell broadcast of short messages.
5 Screen Reference • Return: Returns to the [Stand-by] screen. Softkey Menu 2 • 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. • More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1. Screen Field Set the input fields in the screen field according to the following description of Table 5-26 to execute a new test.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-26 [Manual Test] GSM Mode SMS Screen Input Field Input Field Description BS Level * Sets the RF output level of the Tester, ranging from -110.0 to -50.0 dBm in 0.1 dB step. The default value is set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. Caller ID Displays addresser number sent from the Tester at BS Call execution. The set value is displayed at this state. * The changing magnification softkey is available.
5 Screen Reference Explanation • SMSMO: Send a message from the mobile phone, and then the message is displayed in the Receive Message field on the screen. • SMSCB: Press the SMSCB softkey to send the message in the Send Message field on the screen from the Tester to the mobile phone using call broadcast function. • SMSMT: Press the SMSMT softkey to send the message in the Send Message field on the screen from the Tester to the mobile phone.
5 Screen Reference Slot Configuration and Measurement Slot The combination of the slot configuration and the order of measurement slot are follows: Table 5-28 Slot Configuration and Measurement Slot NOTE Slot Configuration Measurement Slot 1×1 2 2×1, 3×1 3 2×2 2 or 3 3×2 3 or 4 4×1 4 For numeric value entry, the changing magnification softkey is available. Refer to Storing Numeric Values on page 8 and Changing Magnification Softkey on page 13.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-43 [Manual Test: Stand-by] GPRS Mode Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Clear Status: Clears Pass/Fail results at signaling steps in the test flow. • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). •The Sing mode provides single measurement in RF test. •The Cont mode provides continuous measurement in RF test. •Trigger: Starts single measurement in the attached status.
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu 2 • 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. • Spectrum Monitor: Displays the Spectrum Monitor screen. • More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1. Screen Fields Set the input fields on the screen field according to the following description of Table 5-29 to execute a new test.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-29 [Manual Test: Stand-by] GPRS Mode Screen Input Field Input Field Description PWR CNTL Sets one of the factors defined for Power Control Levels according to the Radio System. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850, GSM900: 2 to 19 (+39dBm to +5dBm) DCS1800: 29 to 15 (+36dBm to 0dBm) PCS1900: 30 to 15 (+33dBm to 0dBm) Set the MS Power Class on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen for the power class of the mobile phone.
5 Screen Reference The information from the mobile phone is displayed on the left side of the screen: Table 5-31 Manual Test GPRS Mode Measurement Item Item Information Description IMSI Displays the default value of International Mobile Subscriber Identity. The default value is 001012345678901. IMEI This field remains blank at this state. Multislot Class This field remains blank at this state. RF Power Capability This field remains blank at this state.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-44 [Measuring] Attached Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • End: Starts the detach process. • Clear Status: Clears Pass/Fail results at signaling steps in the test flow. • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). •The Sing mode provides single measurement. •The Cont mode provides continuous measurement. •To start continuous measurement, change the trigger mode from Sing to Cont. • Trigger: Starts single measurement.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu 2 • 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. • Spectrum Monitor: Displays the Spectrum Monitor screen. • More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1. Screen Field The following input field can be changed on the [Measuring] screen. Change the input fields according to Table 5-32.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-32 [Manual Test: Measuring] GPRS Mode Screen Input Field Input Field Description Measur Slot When the Slot Config is set to 2×2 or 3×2, this field becomes a settable field. Selects measurement slot from 2 to 4 depending on the setting of the Slot Config. Test Mode Selects from ACK, A, or B.
5 Screen Reference Connected Screen When measurement starts, the [Measuring] connected screen as Figure 5-45 is displayed. Figure 5-45 [Measuring] Connected Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). •The Sing mode setting provides single measurement. When the trigger mode is changed from Sing to Cont, the continuous measurement starts. •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement.
5 Screen Reference Summary Screen After completion of the measurement in the Connected step, the disconnect process starts, and then a [Measuring] summary screen showing measurement results is automatically displayed. To end the measurement in the attached status, press the End softkey to start the detach process. When the detach process is completed, a [Stand-by] summary screen as Figure 5-46 is displayed. A measurement result and Pass/Fail result are shown right next to each measurement item.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Clear Status: Clears Pass/Fail results at signaling steps in the test flow. • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). •The Sing mode provides single measurement in RF test. •The Cont mode provides continuous measurement in RF test. • Trigger: Starts measurement in the attached status. This softkey is invalid in the Stand-by status but activated in the attached status.
5 Screen Reference Step 1 Place the cursor at one of the test items by rotating the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Step 2 Select the test item by pressing the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Step 3 Either a measurement result list or a graph with a measurement result list is displayed according to each measurement item. Measuring cannot be executed on the Graph/Value screen obtained from the [Stand-by] screen because the call connection between the mobile phone and the Tester is disconnected.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-47[Measuring] Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/ Power Ramp Screen Figure 5-48[Measuring] Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/ Power Ramp Zoomed Screen N9360A Multi UE Tester GSM User Manual 5-91
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob from Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the amplitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measured trace. • Zoom Off/On: Toggles the zooming function between Off and On.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu 2 • 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. • More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1. Screen Field Set the input fields of the following parameters to execute a new test.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-34 [Manual Test] GPRS Mode Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/Power Ramp Screen Input Field Input Field Description BS Level * Sets the RF output level of the Tester, ranging from -110.0 to -50.0 dBm in 0.1 dB step. The default value is set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. Averaging * Sets the averaging number from 2 to 99 or Off. When this function is not required, select Off. * The changing magnification softkey is available.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-49 [Measuring] Phase Error/ Frequency Error Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob from Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the phase error magnitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measured trace.
5 Screen Reference •To terminate continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Cont to Sing. •This softkey is effective only for changing the trigger mode on the [Stand-by] screen. • Trigger: Starts single measurement. This softkey is inactivated on the [Stand-by] screen. • More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. • Return: Returns to the previous screen.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-36 [Manual Test] GPRS Mode Phase Error/Frequency Error Screen Input Field Input Field Description PDTCH * Sets a packet data traffic channel number. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850: 128 to 251 GSM900: 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023 DCS1800: 512 to 885 PCS1900: 512 to 810 PWR CNTL Sets one of the factors defined for Power Control Levels according to the Radio System.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-50 [Measuring] Sensitivity in BLER Screen 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. • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). •The Sing mode setting provides single measurement. •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement.
5 Screen Reference •This softkey is effective only for changing the trigger mode on the [Stand-by] screen. • Trigger: Starts single measurement. This softkey is inactivated on the [Stand-by] screen. • Return: Returns to the previous screen. Screen Field Set the input fields of the following parameters to execute a new test. Table 5-38 [Manual Test] GPRS Mode Sensitivity Screen Input Field Input Field Description Procedure Displays a list of parameter file names stored in the Tester.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-38 [Manual Test] GPRS Mode Sensitivity Screen Input Field Input Field Description PWR CNTL Sets one of the factors defined for Power Control Levels according to the Radio System. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850, GSM900: 2 to 19 (+39dBm to +5dBm) DCS1800: 29 to 15 (+36dBm to 0dBm) PCS1900: 30 to 15 (+33dBm to 0dBm) Set the MS Power Class on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen for the power class of the mobile phone.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-51 [Measuring] Spectrum Monitor Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob from Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the frequency and amplitude is available at any point of the measured trace.
5 Screen Reference •To terminate continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Cont to Sing. •This softkey is effective only for changing the trigger mode on the [Stand-by] screen. • Trigger: Starts single measurement. This softkey is inactivated on the [Stand]-by screen. • More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. • Return: Returns to the previous screen.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-40 [Manual Test] GPRS Mode Spectrum Monitor Screen Input Field Input Field Description PDTCH * Sets a packet data traffic channel number. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850: 128 to 251 GSM900: 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023 DCS1800: 512 to 885 PCS1900: 512 to 810 Averaging * Displays the average value of Peak TX Power, Phase Error, and Frequency Error. Sets the averaging number from 2 to 200, or Off. When this function is not required, select Off.
5 Screen Reference Manual Test (EGPRS Mode) NOTE Install the Option G03 before using EGPRS function. Description of EGPRS System The Enhanced General Packet Radio Service (EGPRS), or enhanced GPRS, employs a new modulation scheme called EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment). The scheme employs eight phase-shift keying (8-PSK), and achieves high-speed data transmission of maximum 236.8kbps.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-42 Slot Configuration and Measurement Slot NOTE Slot Configuration Measurement Slot 2×2 2 or 3 3×2 3 or 4 For numeric value entry, the changing magnification softkey is available. Refer to Storing Numeric Values on page 8 and Changing Magnification Softkey on page 13. The default state is the last setting stored in the internal memory of the Tester before power off.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-52 [Manual Test: Stand-by] EGPRS Mode Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Clear Status: Clears Pass/Fail results at signaling steps in the test flow. • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). •The Sing mode provides single measurement in RF test. •The Cont mode provides continuous measurement in RF test. • Trigger: Starts single measurement in the attached status.
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu 2 • 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. • ORFS: Displays the [Output RF spectrum] screen when Coding Scheme is set to MCS5 to MCS9. • Spectrum Monitor: Displays the Spectrum Monitor screen. • More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-43 [Manual Test: Stand-by] EGPRS Mode Screen Input Field Input Field Description Inc Redund Sets On or Off of the Incremental Redundancy of re-forwarding PDTCH during Test Mode: Ack test. Averaging Displays the average value of Peak TX Power, Phase Error, and Frequency Error. Sets the averaging number from 2 to 200, or Off. When this function is not required, select Off. PWR CNTL Sets one of the factors defined for Power Control Levels according to the Radio System.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-44 Manual Test EGPRS Mode Measurement Item Measurement Item Description EVM (RMS) EVM (Peak) EVM (95%) Frequency Error Origin Offset Spr. Measurement result of EVM, Phase Error, and Origin Offset Spr are shown. When this field is selected, the Graph/Value screen for EVM/ Frequency Error/OOS is displayed with measurement results on text and graph display. Test Mode: displayed when Coding Scheme: MCS5 to MCS9 is selected at A, B, SRB.
5 Screen Reference Attached Screen After completion of the attaching process, the [Measuring] screen as Figure 5-44 is displayed. The Attached step in the test flow field is highlighted and P is shown at the test result cell for the Attach step. Figure 5-53 [Measuring] Attached Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • End: Starts the detach process. • Clear Status: Clears Pass/Fail results at signaling steps in the test flow.
Screen Reference 5 • More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. Softkey Menu 2 • 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. • ORFS: Displays the [Output RF spectrum] screen when Coding Scheme is set to MCS5 to MCS9. • Spectrum Monitor: Displays the Spectrum Monitor screen. • More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-46 [Manual Test: Measuring] EGPRS Mode Screen Input Field Input Field Description PWR CNTL Sets one of the factors defined for Power Control Levels according to the Radio System. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850, GSM900: 2 to 19 (+39dBm to +5dBm) DCS1800: 29 to 15 (+36dBm to 0dBm) PCS1900: 30 to 15 (+33dBm to 0dBm) Set the MS Power Class on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen for the power class of the mobile phone.
Screen Reference 5 Explanation The Connect process starts and measurement is executed with the following ways: • Press the Trigger softkey to execute single measurement. • Press the Trigger Sing/Cont softkey to change the trigger mode from Sing to Cont in order to execute continuous measurement. Connected Screen When measurement starts, the [Measuring] connected screen as Figure 5-45 is displayed.
5 Screen Reference •The Sing mode setting provides single measurement. When the trigger mode is changed from Sing to Cont, the continuous measurement starts. •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement. When the trigger mode is changed from Cont to Sing, the measurement is terminated. Summary Screen After completion of the measurement in the Connected step, the disconnect process starts, and then a [Measuring] summary screen showing measurement results is automatically displayed.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-55 [Stand-by] Summary Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Clear Status: Clears Pass/Fail results at signaling steps in the test flow. • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). •The Sing mode provides single measurement in RF test. •The Cont mode provides continuous measurement in RF test. • Trigger: Starts measurement in the attached status. This softkey is invalid in the Stand-by status but activated in the attached status.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu 2 • 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. • ORFS: Displays the [Output RF spectrum] screen when Coding Scheme is set to MCS5 to MCS9. • Spectrum Monitor: Displays the Spectrum Monitor screen. • More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1. Screen Field The information in the screen field is displayed.
Screen Reference 5 Graph/Value Screen Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/ Power Ramp The measured data are shown in enlarged numerals. The Power Ramp result is shown when the marker is placed at any point on its measured trace. If the measured data exceeds the limits on the graph, one or more white triangle markers indicate the failed position at the top of the graph frame. Any data indicating a failure is highlighted.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-57[Measuring] Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/ Power Ramp Zoomed Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob from Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the amplitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measured trace.
Screen Reference 5 •The Sing mode setting provides single measurement. •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement. •To start continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Sing to Cont. •To terminate continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Cont to Sing. •This softkey is effective only for changing the trigger mode on the [Stand-by] screen. • Trigger: Starts single measurement.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-48 [Manual Test] EGPRS Mode Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/Power Ramp Screen Input Field Input Field Description BCCH * Sets the broadcast control channel number. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850: 128 to 251 GSM900: 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023 DCS1800: 512 to 885 PCS1900: 512 to 810 This field cannot be changed on the [Measuring] screen. PDTCH * Sets a packet data traffic channel number.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-49 [Manual Test] EGPRS Mode Peak TX Power/Burst Timing/Power Ramp Screen Field Measurement Item Description Burst Timing Measured Burst Timing, the HI and the LO Limit are shown. The HI and the LO Limit are set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. Power Ramp Measured Power Ramp, the HI and the LO Limit are shown. The limits are specified by the radio system selected (template).
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob from Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the phase error magnitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measured trace. • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous).
Screen Reference 5 Screen Field Set the input fields of the following parameters to execute a new test. Table 5-50 [Manual Test] EGPRS Mode Phase Error/Frequency Error Screen Input Field Input Field Description Procedure Displays a list of parameter file names stored in the Tester. Select a file to recall for a test. If the Tester is using a parameter file, the file name is displayed in this field.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-51 [Manual Test] EGPRS Mode Phase Error/Frequency Error Screen Field Screen Field Description Phase RMS Measured Phase Error (RMS) and the HI Limit are shown. The HI Limit is set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. Phase Peak Measured Phase Error (Peak), the HI and the LO Limit are shown. A set of the HI and the LO Limit is set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. Marker Measured Phase Error at the marker position, the HI and the LO Limit are shown.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-59 [Measuring] EVM Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob from Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the phase error magnitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measured trace.
5 Screen Reference •To terminate continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Cont to Sing. •This softkey is effective only for changing the trigger mode on the [Stand-by] screen. • Trigger: Starts single measurement. This softkey is inactivated on the [Stand-by] screen. • More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. • Return: Returns to the previous screen.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-52 [Manual Test] EGPRS Mode EVM Screen Input Field Input Field Description PDTCH * Sets a packet data traffic channel number. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850: 128 to 251 GSM900: 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023 DCS1800: 512 to 885 PCS1900: 512 to 810 EVM Meas. Count Sets Measurement Burst during EVM test, ranging from 1 to 200. PWR CNTL Sets one of the factors defined for Power Control Levels according to the Radio System.
5 Screen Reference Message Field The following message is displayed in the message field on the [Measuring] screen: Press the desired softkey. Sensitivity in BLER The measured data for BLER (block error rate) is shown as Figure 5-60. Any data indicating a failure is highlighted.
Screen Reference 5 • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). •The Sing mode setting provides single measurement. •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement. •To start continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Sing to Cont. •To terminate continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Cont to Sing.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-54 [Manual Test] EGPRS Mode Sensitivity Screen Input Field Input Field Description PDTCH * Sets a packet data traffic channel number. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850: 128 to 251 GSM900: 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023 DCS1800: 512 to 885 PCS1900: 512 to 810 Test Mode Selects from ACK, A, or B. (Only ACK mode is available for measuring.) PWR CNTL Sets one of the factors defined for Power Control Levels according to the Radio System.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-61 [Output RF Spectrum] Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). •The Sing mode setting provides single measurement. •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement. •To start continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Sing to Cont. •To terminate continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Cont to Sing.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu 2 • 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. • More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1. Screen Field Set the input fields of the following parameters to execute a new test.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-56 [Manual Test] EGPRS Mode ORFS Screen Input Field Input Field Description PWR CNTL * Sets one of the factors defined for Power Control Levels according to the Radio System. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850, GSM900: 2 to 19 (+39dBm to +5dBm) DCS1800: 29 to 15 (+36dBm to 0dBm) PCS1900: 30 to 15 (+33dBm to 0dBm) Set the MS Power Class on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen for the power class of the mobile phone.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-62 [Measuring] Spectrum Monitor Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob from Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the frequency and amplitude is available at any point of the measured trace.
Screen Reference 5 •To terminate continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Cont to Sing. •This softkey is effective only for changing the trigger mode on the [Stand-by] screen. • Trigger: Starts single measurement. This softkey is inactivated on the [Stand]-by screen. • More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. • Return: Returns to the previous screen.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-58 [Manual Test] EGPRS Mode Spectrum Monitor Screen Input Field Input Field Description PDTCH * Sets a packet data traffic channel number. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850: 128 to 251 GSM900: 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023 DCS1800: 512 to 885 PCS1900: 512 to 810 Averaging * Displays the average value of Peak TX Power, Phase Error, and Frequency Error. Sets the averaging number from 2 to 200, or Off. When this function is not required, select Off.
Screen Reference 5 TX Analyzer Feature of TX Analyzer • All test items are measured without signaling process. • This mode is used to test the RF transmission characteristics of mobile phones in a real-time. Setting for TX Analyzer in the Configuration Mode • Limits of measurement item: Each measurement item can be measured and analyzed with the measurement limits set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-63 [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Spectrum Monitor: Displays the Spectrum Monitor screen. • 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. • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). When the trigger mode is set to Cont, continuous measurement starts as soon as the screen of [TX Analyzer] is displayed.
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu 2 • 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. • More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1. Screen Fields Set the input fields in the screen field according to the following description of Table 5-60 to execute a new test.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-60 [TX Analyzer: Stand-by] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Modulation Selects one of the following modulation modes: • GMSK:BCCH: Sets the data of BCCH during call connecting. • GMSK:PN9: Modulates RF signal in GMSK modulation and outputs with a 9-step pseudorandom binary sequence noise. • GMSK:PN15: Modulates RF signal in GMSK modulation and outputs with a 15-step pseudorandom binary sequence noise.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-61 TX Analyzer Measurement Item Screen Field Description Peak TX Power Burst Timing Power Ramp Measurement results of Peak TX Power, Burst Timing and Power Ramp are shown. When this field is selected, the Graph/Value screen for Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/ Power Ramp is displayed with measurement results on text and graph display. Phase Error (RMS) Phase Error (Peak) Frequency Error Measurement results of Phase Error and Frequency Error are shown.
5 Screen Reference Measuring Screen When measurement starts, the [Measuring] screen as Figure 5-64 is displayed. Figure 5-64 [Measuring] Screen 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, the measurement is terminated.
Screen Reference 5 Message Field The following message is displayed in the message screen on the [Measuring] screen: Press the desired softkey. Summary Screen After completion of measurement, a [Stand-by] summary screen showing measurement results is displayed. • Pass: Shown on blue background when the measurement result is passed. • Fail: Shown on red background when the measurement result is failed.
5 Screen Reference • 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. • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). •The Sing mode setting provides single measurement. •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement. • Trigger: Starts single measurement. • More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. • Return: Returns to the [Initial] screen.
Screen Reference 5 Step 3 Either a measurement result list or a graph with a measurement result list is displayed according to each measurement item. Graph/Value Screen Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/ Power Ramp The measured data are shown in enlarged numerals. The Power Ramp result is shown when the marker is placed at any point on its measured trace. If the measured data exceeds the limits on the graph, one or more white triangle markers indicate the failed position at the top of the graph frame.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-67[Stand-by] Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/ Power Ramp Zoomed Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob from Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the amplitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measured trace.
Screen Reference 5 •The Sing mode setting provides single measurement. •When the trigger mode is changed from Sing to Cont, continuous measurement starts. •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement. •When the trigger mode is changed from Cont to Sing, the measurement is terminated. • Trigger: Starts single measurement. • More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. • Return: Returns to the previous screen.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-62 [TX Analyzer] Peak TX Power/ Burst Timing/ Power Ramp Screen Input Field Input Field Description RFCH * Sets the broadcast control channel number. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850: 128 to 251 GSM900: 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023 DCS1800: 512 to 885 PCS1900: 512 to 810 Averaging Sets the averaging numbers of respective measurements. Sets the averaging number from 2 to 99, or Off. When this function is not required, select Off.
Screen Reference NOTE 5 If the measurement is not triggered, check the following items: • Power Control Level (PWR CNTL) is properly set for the mobile phone. • Midamble is properly set. If you don't know which Training Sequence Code (TSC) is used, set Midamble to None to use the amplitude trigger mode. A Pass/Fail judgment is not given while transmission power is off. The measurement results are shown in the screen field.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-68 [Stand-by] Phase Error/ Frequency Error Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob from Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the phase error magnitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measured trace.
Screen Reference 5 When the trigger mode is changed from Cont to Sing, the measurement is terminated. • Trigger: Starts single measurement. • More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. • Return: Returns to the previous screen. Softkey Menu 2 • 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. • RF Output On/Off: Selects the RF power output from On and Off.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-64 [TX Analyzer] Phase Error/Frequency Error Screen Input Field Input Field Description Modulation • Selects one of the following modulation modes: • GMSK:BCCH: Sets the data of BCCH during call connecting. • GMSK:PN9: Modulates RF signal in GMSK modulation and outputs with a 9-step pseudorandom binary sequence noise. • GMSK:PN15: Modulates RF signal in GMSK modulation and outputs with a 15-step pseudorandom binary sequence noise.
Screen Reference 5 The measurement items are shown in the screen field. Table 5-65 [TX Analyzer] Phase Error/Frequency Error Screen Field Screen Field Description Phase RMS Measured Phase Error (RMS) and the HI Limit are shown. The HI Limit is set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. Phase Peak Measured Phase Error (Peak), the HI and the LO Limit are shown. A set of the HI the LO Limit is set on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-69 [Stand-by] EVM Frequency Error/OOS Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob from Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the phase error magnitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measured trace.
Screen Reference 5 •To terminate continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Cont to Sing. •This softkey is effective only for changing the trigger mode on the [Stand-by] screen. • Trigger: Starts single measurement. This softkey is inactivated on the [Stand-by] screen. • More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. • Return: Returns to the previous screen.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-66 [TX Analyzer] EVM/Frequency Error/OOS Screen Input Field Input Field Description Modulation Selects one of the following modulation modes: • GMSK:BCCH: Sets the data of BCCH during call connecting. • GMSK:PN9: Modulates RF signal in GMSK modulation and outputs with a 9-step pseudorandom binary sequence noise. • GMSK:PN15: Modulates RF signal in GMSK modulation and outputs with a 15-step pseudorandom binary sequence noise.
Screen Reference NOTE 5 Installation of the Option G03 is required to display [EVM] screen. If the measurement is not triggered, check the following items: • Power Control Level (PWR CNTL) is properly set for the mobile phone. • Midamble is properly set. If you set to None, Phase Error/ Frequency Error measurement cannot be performed.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-70 [Output RF Spectrum] Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Trigger Sing/Cont: Selects the trigger mode from Sing (single) and Cont (continuous). •The Sing mode setting provides single measurement. •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement. •To start continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Sing to Cont. •To terminate continuous measurement on the [Measuring] screen, change the trigger mode from Cont to Sing.
Screen Reference 5 Softkey Menu 2 • 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. • More (2 of 2): Returns to the softkey menu 1. Screen Field Set the input fields of the following parameters to execute a new test.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-68 [TX Analyzer] EGPRS Mode ORFS Screen Input Field Input Field Description PWR CNTL * Sets one of the factors defined for Power Control Levels according to the Radio System. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850, GSM900: 2 to 19 (+39dBm to +5dBm) DCS1800: 29 to 15 (+36dBm to 0dBm) PCS1900: 30 to 15 (+33dBm to 0dBm) Set the MS Power Class on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen for the power class of the mobile phone.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-71 [Stand-by] Spectrum Monitor Span 0 - 400kHz Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob from Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the phase error magnitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measured trace.
5 Screen Reference •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement. When the trigger mode is changed from Cont to Sing, the measurement is terminated. • Trigger: Starts single measurement. • More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. • Return: Returns to the previous screen. Softkey Menu 2 • 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.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-72 [Stand-by] Spectrum Monitor Span +-100kHz Screen Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Knob Cur/Marker: Selects the function of the CURSOR CONTROL knob from Cur (cursor) and Marker. • Marker Coar/Fine: Selects the marker control from Coar (coarse) and Fine to move the marker with 10 dots (coarse) or 1 dot (fine) resolution. The marker readout for the phase error magnitude and timeslot (in bits) is available at any point of the measured trace.
5 Screen Reference •The Cont mode setting provides continuous measurement. When the trigger mode is changed from Cont to Sing, the measurement is terminated. • Trigger: Starts single measurement. • More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. • Return: Returns to the previous screen. Softkey Menu 2 • 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.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-72 [TX Analyzer] Spectrum Monitor Screen Input Field Input Field Description Procedure Displays a list of parameter file names stored in the Tester. If the Tester is using a parameter file, the file name is displayed in this field. If the Tester contains parameter files, a list of those filename is displayed in this field for selection. Radio System Selects a radio system from GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800 and PCS1900. RFCH * Sets the broadcast control channel number.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-72 [TX Analyzer] Spectrum Monitor Screen Input Field Input Field Description RBW Selects either 10 kHz or 30 kHz resolution bandwidth as follows: • 10: Sets the resolution bandwidth to 10 kHz. • 30: Sets the resolution bandwidth to 30 kHz. Offset Sets frequency offset of the output signal. The allowable range is -100.0 to +100.0 kHz in 0.1 kHz resolution. * The changing magnification softkey is available.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-73 [Signal Generator] Screen 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. • RF Output: Selects the RF power output from On and Off. RF On is shown at the lower left corner of screen when this softkey is set to On. • Return: Returns to the [Initial] screen.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-73 [Signal Generator] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Procedure Displays a list of parameter file names stored in the Tester. If the Tester is using a parameter file, the file name is displayed in this field. If the Tester contains parameter files, a list of those filename is displayed in this field for selection. Radio System Selects a radio system from GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800 and PCS1900. RFCH * Sets the broadcast control channel number.
Screen Reference NOTE 5 For numeric value entry, the changing magnification softkey is available. Refer to Storing Numeric Values on page 8 and Changing Magnification Softkey on page 13. Configuration Screen When the Configuration softkey is pressed on the [Initial] screen, the [Configuration] screen as Figure 5-74 is displayed.
5 Screen Reference Softkey Menu Field Softkey Menu 1 • Test Sequence: Go to the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen. • Test Condition: Go to the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. • File Management: Go to the [Configuration: File Management] screen. • More (1 of 2): Displays the softkey menu 2. • Return: Returns to the [Initial] screen.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-74 [Configuration] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Reference Displays the current reference signal source. The reference signal source cannot be changed on this screen. Change this on the [Configuration] screen obtained from the [Top Menu] screen. Refer to Top Menu Screen on page 3. • Internal: Uses the internal 10 MHz reference signal. • External: Uses the external 10 MHz reference signal.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-74 [Configuration] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Loss * Sets the path losses caused by the coupler or cable used to connect the RF signals from/to the mobile phone with each radio systems, respectively. Selects On or Off. • On: Adds a set path loss value of RF In/Out. Select On to activate the change of ATT setting on the [Configuration: Test Sequence] screen. • Off: Not add the path loss value.
Screen Reference 5 The attenuation values set on the [Configuration] screen are used for compensating the path losses between the mobile phone and the Tester for each radio system; however, if the attenuation has frequency or channel dependency in one radio system, you can correct the RF test results with the attenuation values set on this screen.
5 Screen Reference • For Location Update: Select Lu1 to execute MS Power On Location Update, Lu2 to execute BS Change Location Update, or --- to skip the step in the test flow. • For Call and Release: Select BS or MS. • For other steps: Select Run to execute the step or —— to skip the step in the test flow.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-76 [Configuration: Test Sequence] Screen Input Field Input Field Description BCCH * Sets the broadcast control channel number. The allowable range is as follows: GSM850: 128 to 251 GSM900: 0 to 124 and 955 to 1023 DCS1800: 512 to 885 PCS1900: 512 to 810 TCH * Sets the traffic channel number for Talk step.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-77 Configuration: Test Sequence Measurement Item Measurement Item Description Peak TX Power (High, Mid, Low) Sets execution or skip the Peak TX Power test for the High, Mid, and Low levels. The MS power class and the power control levels for the High, Mid, and Low levels are defined on the [Configuration: Test Condition] screen. Burst Timing Sets execution or skip the Burst Timing test. Power Ramp Sets execution or skip the Power Ramp test.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-76 [Configuration: Test Condition] (GSM Mode) Screen N9360A Multi UE Tester GSM User Manual 5-177
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-77 [Configuration: Test Condition] (GPRS Mode) Screen 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 the [Configuration] screen. NOTE Install the Option G03 before using EGPRS function.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-78 [Configuration: Test Sequence] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Radio System Selects the radio system from GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800 and PCS1900. This setting is for Manual Test, TX Analyzer, and Signal Generator. GSM Mode Selects GSM or GPRS. This setting is for Manual Test. Network Sets the network parameters. Setting these parameters is required when you test a mobile phone using a user SIM instead of a test SIM or when you want to test network capability.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-78 [Configuration: Test Sequence] Screen Input Field Input Field Description BS Level ‡ Sets the RF output level of the Tester except for the Sensitivity test. The allowable range is from -110.0 to -50.0 dBm in 0.1 dB steps. This setting is for Automatic Test, Manual Test and Signal Generator. BER BS Level ‡ (GSM mode) Sets the RF output level of the Tester for the Sensitivity test. The allowable range is from -110.0 to -50.0 dBm in 0.1 dB steps.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-78 [Configuration: Test Sequence] Screen Input Field Input Field Description Test Loop (GSM mode) Selects Test Loop of A or C. This setting is for Manual Test (GSM mode). Coding Scheme ‡ (GSM/GPRS/EGPRS mode) Sets the Coding Scheme of PDTCH data (up and down). Selects from CS1 to CS4 and MCS1 to MCS9. This setting is for Manual Test (GPRS/EGPRS mode). Test Mode (GPRS/EGPRS mode) Selects from ACK, A, B, or SRB.
5 Screen Reference Table 5-79 Configuration: Test Condition Measurement Item Measurement Item Description Peak TX Power Sets a high and a low measurement limit. The nominal limits are specified depending on the radio system and the power control level (PWR CNTL). You can change the nominal limits by entering temporary limits ranging from -99.9 to +99.9 dB in 0.1 steps. However, once power control level is changed after this modification, the nominal limits are automatically set.
Screen Reference 5 Table 5-79 Configuration: Test Condition Measurement Item Measurement Item Description ORFS SW Sets a high measurement limit. The allowable range is from -99.9 to 0.0 dBm in 0.1 dB steps. Configuration: File Management When the File Management softkey is pressed on the [Configuration] screen, the screen as Figure 5-78 is displayed. All parameter files are listed in the table.
5 Screen Reference 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 a Test Setup File on page 184. • Recall: Recall one of the test parameter files from the HDD or a USB memory device into the Tester. Refer to Saving a Test Setup File on page 184. • Delete: Deletes the test parameter file selected by the CURSOR CONTROL knob. Refer to Deleting a Test Setup File on page 193.
Screen Reference 5 Step 2 Insert a USB memory device into the USB Connector on the front panel of the Tester. Step 3 Select a device you want to use to save a parameter file by toggling the HDD/USB softkey. The selected device, either HDD or USB, is underlined. Step 4 Move the cursor to the file number to which you want to save a new test parameter file. Figure 5-79 [Configuration: File Management] Save-1 Screen Step 5 Press the Save softkey.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-80 [Configuration: File Management] Save-2 Screen Softkey Menu • 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. Step 6 Press the CURSOR CONTROL knob once to activate the Editor scrolling field. The rectangular cursor is placed at the first position of the Filename field enabling you to enter the first character of the filename.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-81 [Configuration: File Management] Save-3 Screen Step 7 Selects alphanumeric characters and other symbols by rotating and pressing the CURSOR CONTROL knob to edit a filename.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-82 [Configuration: File Management] Save-4 Screen Softkey Menu • Done: Determines the words entered. • Cancel: Cancels editing. • Caps On/Off: Selects upper case or lower case of characters. • On: Selects upper case character • Off: Selects lower case character • Over/Ins: Selects Over (overwrite) or Ins (insert). • Over: Overwrite (erase and replace) characters selected.
Screen Reference 5 Step 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 a comment with similar operation to that for editing a file name. Refer to Step 7 and Step 8 to complete creating a comment. Figure 5-83 [Configuration: File management] Save-5 Screen Softkey Menu • Save Now: Executes saving.
5 Screen Reference Step 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. Otherwise, the parameter files may be damaged.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-84 [Configuration: File Management] Recall-1 Screen Step 5 Press the Recall softkey, and then the Filename, Date, Time and Comment fields are highlighted.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-85 [Configuration: File Management] Recall-2 Screen Softkey • Yes: Executes restoring the parameter file. • No: Cancels recalling the parameter file and returns to Step 4. Step 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. Step 7 If the file is correctly recalled to the Tester, the Procedure: field above the table shows the filename.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-86 [Configuration: File Management] Recall-3 Screen Deleting a Test Setup File Delete one of the parameter files with the following procedure: Step 1 If you delete a file containing test parameters from a USB memory device, go to Step 2. Or, go to Step 3 to delete a file from the HDD. Step 2 Insert a USB memory device into the USB Connector to obtain the parameter file list.
5 Screen Reference Step 4 Move the cursor to the file number of which you want to delete the test parameter file. Figure 5-87 [Configuration: File Management] Delete-1 Screen Step 5 Press the Delete softkey, and then the Filename, Date, Time and Comment fields are highlighted.
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-88 [Configuration: File Management] Delete-2 Screen Softkey • Yes:Executes deleting the parameter file. • No:Cancels deleting the parameter file and returns to Step 4. Step 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. Step 7 When deleting is properly done, the file disappears and the softkey menu returns to the initial menu.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-89 [Configuration: File Management] Delete-3 Screen Replacing a Test Setup File Replace the parameter files in the HDD with the data in the USB memory device or vice versa. All the parameter files saved in the original device are replaced. NOTE After executing the File Replace operation, the whole data is replaced to the new one and original parameter files may be deleted even if the file names are different.
Screen Reference 5 • HDD is underlined: The data saved in the HDD is copied to the USB. • USB is underlined: The data saved in the USB is copied to the HDD. Step 3 When the Softkey Menu 1 is displayed, press More (1 of 2) to display Softkey Menu 2. Step 4 Press File Replace softkey. Figure 5-90 [Configuration: File Management] Replace-1 Screen Step 5 When the data is copied from hard disk to USB memory device, Figure 5-91 is shown.
5 Screen Reference Figure 5-91 [Configuration: File Management] Replace-2 Screen 5-198 N9360A Multi UE Tester GSM User Manual
Screen Reference 5 Figure 5-92 [Configuration: File Management] Replace-3 Screen Softkey Menu • Replace Now: Starts Replace operation. • Cancel: Cancels replacing and returns the screen in Step 4. Step 6 Confirm the source and destination, and press Replace Now softkey. Step 7 When the operation is completed, the screen of the Figure 5-90 is displayed.
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6 Troubleshooting Item to be checked 6-2 Error Information 6-6 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 failure. Check the following items before requesting 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 screen.
6 Troubleshooting Table 6-1 Item to be checked Symptom Section to be checked Remedy —— is displayed at the measurement of Sensitivity BER. Is the BER BS level or the Sens BS level weak? (The above values may differ according to the Radio System.) Raise the BER BS level or the Sens BS level. Is the PWR CTRL low? Set the higher PWR CTRL.
6 Troubleshooting Table 6-1 Item to be checked Symptom Section to be checked Remedy Attach process fails in GPRS mode. Does the mobile phone require Detach process? Some kinds of GPRS mobile phones are confirmed that they require Detach from Attached condition. In this case, the Tester cancels Attached condition. Retest from Location Update. —— is displayed at the measurement results.
6 Troubleshooting Table 6-1 Item to be checked Symptom Section to be checked Remedy TSC not found is displayed on the Graph/Value screen. Does the signal inputted to the Tester contain a training sequence code (TSC)? Input the signal which contains a TSC to the Tester. If the measurement is carried out with the signal which does not contain any TSC, set the None at Midamble on the [TX Analyzer] Screen. If None is set, Part of test items may not be carried out.
6 Troubleshooting Table 6-2 The time for measuring Measurement TMes [sec] TX Power TMes = [Ave] + 11 Frequency Error Phase Error Spectrum Monitor EVM TMes = [Ave] x 3 + 11 ORFS TMes = [Ave] + 10 GSM BER (Test Mode A,C) TMes = [FBER] x 0.03 + 4 GPRS BER (Test Mode B) TMes = [FBER] x 0.05 + 4 BLER [FBLER] / [S] x 0.
6 Troubleshooting Figure 6-1 An Example of [Error] Screens Error Codes for Error Screens Table 6-3 and Table 6-4 list error codes for [Error] screens. If the following guidelines do not help you to remove the errors, contact the Agilent Sales Department or an authorized distributor. Table 6-3 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 Alarm Notification Error Code Error Code Error Content Action 1000 Unit reboot is detected. A firmware error occurred. Reboot the Tester.
7 Performance and Specifications Measurement Performance 7-2 This chapter lists the performance and specifications of the N9360A GSM User Manual. Refer to the N9360A Multi UE Tester Installation Guide about the common specification of the Tester.
7 Performance and Specifications Measurement Performance Peak TX Power Table 7-1 Peak TX Power Item Specification Unit Remarks Input Level Range –20 to +39 dBm Burst wave: ≤4 timeslot/frame Resolution 0.1 dB GMSK ≤±1.0 (25ºC ±5ºC) ≤±1.5 (0ºC to 50ºC) dB 8-PSK ≤±1.0 (25ºC ±5ºC) ≤±1.5 (0ºC to 50ºC) dB Accuracy 200 bursts Average Power Ramp Table 7-2 Power Ramp Item Specification Unit Remarks Input Level Range –20 to +39 dBm Burst wave: ≤4 timeslot/frame Resolution 0.
7 Performance and Specifications Table 7-3 Frequency Error Item Specification Unit Remarks Accuracy ≤±(10 + Reference signal) Hz GMSK ≤±(15 + Reference signal) Hz 8-PSK Phase Error (GMSK) Table 7-4 Phase Error Item Specification Unit Remarks Input Level Range –5 to +39 dBm Measurement Range –20 to +20 º Resolution 0.1 º Accuracy GSM850, GSM900: ≤±1.0 GSM1800, GSM1900: ≤±1.5 º RMS GSM850, GSM900: ≤±4.0 GSM1800, GSM1900: ≤±6.
7 Performance and Specifications Table 7-6 BER, FER / BLER Item Specification Sync range BER(PN9fix) 0.00 to 99.99 BER(PN9) 0.00 to 25.00 BER(PN15) 0.00 to 33.00 FER 0.00 to 99.
Performance and Specifications 7 Spectrum Monitor Table 7-10 Spectrum Monitor Item Specification Unit Remarks Input Level Range –11 to +39 dBm Burst wave: ≤ 4 timeslot/frame Span fc to fc + 400 kHz fc ± 100 kHz Manual Test mode: fc to fc + 400 kHz (fixed) RBW 10 or 30 kHz Display range (Vertical) 80 dB Span: fc to dc + 400 kHz 80 dB Span: fc ±100 kHz Accuracy ≤ ±2 dB Resolution 0.
7 Performance and Specifications Table 7-13 EVM (8-PSK) Item Specification Unit Resolution 0.01 % Residual EVM ≤3.8 % Remarks Origin offset suppression (8-PSK, Option G03) Table 7-14 Origin Offset suppression Item Specification Unit Remarks Input Level Range –5 to +39 dBm Burst wave: ≤ 4 timeslot/frame Measurement Range ≥20 dB Resolution 0.
8 Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Here is 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.
8 Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Table 8-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Radio System Screen Automatic Test 8-2 Item GSM850 GSM900 Procedure DCS1800 PCS1900 Filename BCCH 128 to 251 (824.2 to 848.8MHz) 955 to 124 (876.2 to 914.8MHz) 512 to 885 (1710.2 to 1784.8MHz) 512 to 810 (1850.2 to 1909.8MHz) TCH (Talk) 128 to 251 (824.2 to 848.8MHz) 955 to 124 (876.2 to 914.8MHz) 512 to 885 (1710.2 to 1784.8MHz) 512 to 885 (1710.2 to 1784.
Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges 8 Table 8-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Radio System Screen Manual Test (GSM) Item GSM850 GSM900 DCS1800 Test Item On | Off Procedure Filename Radio System PCS1900 GSM850 | GSM900 | DCS180 | PCS1900 BCCH 128 to 251 (824.2 to 848.8MHz) 955 to 124 (876.2 to 914.8MHz) 512 to 885 (1710.2 to 1784.8MHz) 512 to 810 (1850.2 to 1909.8MHz) TCH 128 to 251 (824.2 to 848.8MHz) 512 to 810 (1850.2 to 1909.8MHz) 955 to 124 (876.
8 Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Table 8-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Radio System Screen Manual Test (GPRS) Item GSM850 GSM900 Measurement Item On | Off Procedure Filename Radio System PCS1900 GSM850 | GSM900 | DCS1800 | PCS1900 BCCH 128 to 251 (824.2 to 848.8MHz) 955 to 124 (876.2 to 914.8MHz) 512 to 885 (1710.2 to 1784.8MHz) 512 to 810 (1850.2 to 1909.8MHz) PDTCH 128 to 251 (824.2 to 848.8MHz) 512 to 810 (1850.2 to 1909.8MHz) 955 to 124 (876.
Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges 8 Table 8-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Radio System Screen Manual Test (EGPRS) Item GSM850 GSM900 DCS1800 Measurement Item On | Off Procedure Filename Radio System PCS1900 GSM850 | GSM900 | DCS1800 | PCS1900 BCCH 128 to 251 (824.2 to 848.8MHz) 955 to 124 (876.2 to 914.8MHz) 512 to 885 (1710.2 to 1784.8MHz) 512 to 810 (1850.2 to 1909.8MHz) PDTCH 128 to 251 (824.2 to 848.8MHz) 512 to 810 (1850.2 to 1909.
8 Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Table 8-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Radio System Screen TX Analyzer Item GSM850 GSM900 Measurement Item On | Off Procedure Filename Radio System RFCH 128 to 251 (824.2 to 848.8MHz) 512 to 885 (1710.2 to 1784.8MHz) 955 to 124 (876.2 to 914.8MHz) 512 to 810 (1850.2 to 1909.
Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges 8 Table 8-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Radio System Screen Configuration (Top Menu) Item Reference Serial Port Baud Rate Data Length Parity 7|8 1 | 1.5 | 2 None | Odd | Even IP Addr 0.0.0.0. to 255.255.255.255 Mask 0.0.0.0. to 255.255.255.255 ACT/NONE 0.0.0.0. to 255.255.255.
8 Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Table 8-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Radio System Screen Configuration Item GSM900 DCS1800 Procedure Filename Panel Key Lock | Unlock Serial Port Baud Rate Data Length Stop Bits Parity Ethernet GP-IB Date/Tim e PCS1900 9600 | 19200 | 38400 | 57600 | 115200 7|8 1 | 1.5 | 2 None | Even | Odd Xcontrol None, Xon/Xoff IP Addr 0.0.0.0. to 255.255.255.255 Mask 0.0.0.0. to 255.255.255.
Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges 8 Table 8-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Radio System Screen Item Test Sequence GSM850 GSM900 DCS1800 PCS1900 Sequence No 1 GSM850 | GSM900 | DCS1800 | PCS1900 Sequence No 2 ------- | GSM850 | GSM900 | DCS1800 | PCS1900 Sequence No 1|2 No 2 and 6 in the Test Sequence table MS Call | BS Call No 5 and 7 in the Test Sequence table MS Release | BS Release Sequence No1 Location Update Execute/Skip selection Lu1|--- Seque
8 Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Table 8-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Radio System Screen Test Condition Item GSM850 Radio System GSM900 GSM | GPRS|EGPRS MCC 000 to 999 MNC 00 to 99 NCC 0 to 7 LAC 0 to 65535 BS_PA_MFR MS 2 to 9 MS Power Class PWR CNTL: High Mid Low Manual Test 2 to 5 2:+39dBm to 19:+5dBm Averaging 1 to 3 2:+39dBm to 19:+5dBm 29:+36dBm to 15:0dBm PN9 | PN9Fix | PN15 BER BS Level (Sens BSLV for GPRS/EGPRS) –110.0 to –50.
Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges 8 Table 8-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Radio System Screen Item GSM Mode GPRS Mode EGPRS Mode GSM850 GSM900 DCS1800 BER BS Level –110.0 to –50.0 dBm BER Frames 1 to 13000 Fast BER Frames 1 to 13000 Loop-back delay Short | Mid | Long LocUpdate Delay 0 to 9 sec Test Loop A|C Sens/BER Class Ib: 0.00 to 99.99 (HI Limit) Sens/BER Class II: 0.00 to 99.99 (HI Limit) Sens/Fast BER 0.00 to 99.
8 Appendix A Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Table 8-1 Input Fields and Allowable Choices or Ranges Radio System Screen Item Coding Scheme File Management 8-12 GSM850 GSM900 DCS1800 PCS1900 MCS1 to MCS9 Puncturing Scheme P1 to P3 Inc Redund On | Off Test Mode ACK | A | B | SRB EVM Limit (RMS) --- (LO Limit) 0.00 to 99.99 (HI Limit) EVM Limit (Peak) --- (LO Limit) 0.00 to 99.99 (HI Limit) EVM Limit (95%) --- (LO Limit) 0.00 to 99.99 (HI Limit) Origin Offset Spr.
9 Appendix B General Information in the GSM System The GSM System 9-2 For your reference, some major information in the GSM system is described in this appendix.
9 Appendix B General Information in the GSM System The GSM System A GSM mobile phone transmits speech as bursts of encoded data. An RF carrier is modulated by the special form of frequency modulation known as the Gaussian Minimum Shift keying (GMSK). Signals are transmitted in short bursts (577 ms each) using the method called Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) on Absolute RF Channels (ARFCNs) spaced 200 kHz apart.
Appendix B General Information in the GSM System 9 Power Control Levels The power control levels, RF power levels and permissible tolerances are shown below: Table 9-3 Power Control Levels # GSM850, GSM900 DCS1800 PCS1900 29 +36 dBm ±2 dB 30 +34 dBm ±3 dB +33 dBm ±2 dB 31 +32 dBm ± 3 dB * +32 dBm ±2 dB * 0 +30 dBm ±3 dB +30 dBm ± 3 dB 1 +28 dBm ±3 dB +28 dBm ±3 dB 2 +39 dBm ±2 dB +26 dBm ±3 dB +26 dBm ±3 dB 3 +37 dBm ±3 dB * +24 dBm ±3 dB * +24 dBm ±3 dB * 4 +35 d
9 Appendix B General Information in the GSM System RX Level The RX levels are defined as follows: Table 9-4 RX Level # RX Level # RX Level # RX Level 0 ≤110 dBm 22 –89 to –88 dBm 44 –67 to –66 dBm 1 –110 to –109 dBm 23 –88 to –87 dBm 45 –66 to –65 dBm 2 –109 to –108 dBm 24 –87 to –86 dBm 46 –65 to –64 dBm 3 –108 to –107 dBm 25 –86 to –85 dBm 47 –64 to –63 dBm 4 –107 to –106 dBm 26 –85 to –84 dBm 48 –63 to –62 dBm 5 –106 to –105 dBm 27 –84 to –83 dBm 49 –62 to –61 d
9 Appendix B General Information in the GSM System RX Quality The RX quality is defined as follows: Table 9-5 RX Quality # RX Quality # RX Quality 0 <0.2 % 4 1.6 to 3.2 % 1 0.2 to 0.4 % 5 3.2 to 6.4 % 2 0.4 to 0.8 % 6 6.4 to 12.8 % 3 0.8 to 1.6 % 7 >12.8 % Limits for BER and FER The permissible limits for BER and FER are defined as follows: Table 9-6 Limits for BER and FER RF Level Mobile Phone BER -100 dBm all 0.00 % -102 dBm P>2 W <2.44 % -104 dBm P≤2 W <2.44 % FER <0.
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10 Appendix C CAU-17 Antenna Coupler Introduction 10-2 Specifications 10-2 Operating the Antenna Coupler 10-3 This chapter describes information of the Agilent CAU-17 Antenna Coupler.
10 Appendix C CAU-17 Antenna Coupler Introduction Agilent Technologies CAU-17 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 CAU-17 Antenna Coupler. This section contains the following: • The specifications of the Agilent CAU-17 Antenna Coupler • Tester for operating the Agilent CAU-17 Antenna Coupler with the Agilent N9360A Multi UE Tester.
Appendix C CAU-17 Antenna Coupler 10 Length: approximately 42 mm 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. 3 Insert the antenna into the hole of the Antenna Coupler pushing the Antenna Coupler down to the root of the antenna.
10 Appendix C CAU-17 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 in Configuration on page 19.
