User Manual
ATP Tests
68P09255A57-2
Aug 2002
SC4812ET Optimization/ATP Manual Software Release R16.1.x.x
PRELIMINARY
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ATP Tests
Introduction
The Automated Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) allows Motorola
Cellular Field Engineers (CFEs) to run automated acceptance tests on all
equipped BTS subsystem devices using the Local Maintenance Facility
(LMF) and supported test equipment per the current Cell Site Data File
(CDF) assignment.
The results of these tests (at the option of the operator) are written to a
file that can be printed. All tests are controlled via the LMF platform
using the GPIB interface, therefore, only recommended test equipment
supported by the LMF can be used.
This chapter describes the tests run from the GUI environment, which is
the recommended method. The GUI provides the advantages of
simplifying the LMF user interface, reducing the potential for miskeying
commmands and associated parameters, and speeding up the execution
of complex operations involving multiple command strings. If you feel
the command line interface (CLI) will provide additional insight into the
progress of ATPs and problems that could possibly be encountered, refer
to LMF CLI Commands.
NOTE
Before using the LMF, use an editor to view the ”CAVEATS”
section in the ”readme.txt” file in the c:\wlmf folder for any
applicable information.
The ATP test is to be performed on out-of-service sectors only.
DO NOT substitute test equipment with other models not
supported by the LMF.
Reduced ATP
NOTE
Equipment has been factory-tested for FCC compliance. If
license-governing bodies require documentation supporting
SITE compliance with regulations, a full ATP may be necessary.
Perform the Reduced ATP only if reports for the specific BTS
site are NOT required.
After downloading the proper operational software to the BTS, the
Cellular Field Engineer (CFE) must perform these procedures (minimal
recommendation):
1 Verify the TX/RX paths by performing TX Calibration, TX Audit
and FER tests.
2 Retrieve Calibration Data required for normal site operation.
Should failures occur while performing the specified tests, refer to the
Basic Troubleshooting section of this manual for help in determining the
failure point. Once the point of failure has been identified and corrected,
refer to the BTS Optimization and ATP Test Matrix section (Table B-1)
to determine the applicable test that must be performed.
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