User guide

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Fastrack Xtend User Guide
Power Consumption
12.8.1.2. SIM Cards Used
Consumption measurement may be performed with either 3-Volt or 1.8-Volt SIM cards. However, all
specified consumption values are for a 3-Volt SIM card.
Caution: The SIM card’s voltage is supplied by the Fastrack Xtend power supply. Consumption
measurement results may vary depending on the SIM card.
12.8.2. Software Configuration
This section defines the software configuration for the equipment(s) used and the Fastrack Xtend
settings.
12.8.2.1. Fastrack Xtend Configuration
The Fastrack Xtend software configuration is performed by selecting the operating mode to use in
performing the measurement.
A description of the operating modes and the procedures used to change operating modes are given
in the appendix of document [7] Firmware 7.4a AT Commands Manual (Sierra Wireless Software
Suite 2.31)/Firmware 7.4 AT Commands Manual (Sierra Wireless Software Suite 2.30).
Refer to the following list for the available operating modes of the Fastrack Xtend:
 Active Idle Mode
 Sleep Idle Mode
 Active Mode
 Sleep Mode**
 Connected Mode
 Transfer Mode class 8 (4Rx/1Tx) (in GPRS mode)
 Transfer Mode class 10 (3Rx/2Tx) (in GPRS mode)
 Transfer Mode class 12 (1Rx/4Tx) (in GPRS mode)*
 Transfer Mode class 8 (4Rx/1Tx) (in EDGE mode)
 Transfer Mode class 10 (3Rx/2Tx) (in EDGE mode)
 Transfer Mode class 12 (1Rx/4Tx) (in EDGE mode)*
 Connected Mode (in UMTS mode)*
 Data Transfer (in UMTS mode and HSxPA mode)*
Note: * For FXT003 only.
** The USB port must be deactivated to enter Sleep Mode.
For FXT004 operating modes, please refer to Table 79 Power Consumption of FXT004 (Typical).
12.8.2.2. Equipment Configuration
The communication tester is set according to the Fastrack Xtend operating mode. Paging during idle
modes, Tx burst power, RF band and GSM/DCS/GPRS may be selected on the communication
tester.
Refer to the following table for the network analyzer configuration according to operating mode.