Specifications

Testing
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• RF sensitivity testing—BER/BLER for different bands and modes
• Transmitter and receiver tests (based on relevant sections of the 3GPP
TS51010 and 3GPP 34121 documents)
Suggested testing equipment
To perform production and post-production tests, you will require appropriate
testing equipment. A test computer can be used to coordinate testing between the
integrated module (on the development kit or host) and the measurement
equipment, usually with GPIB connections. The suggested setup includes a
power meter to test RF output power and a signal generator to evaluate the
receiver.
Testing assistance provided by Sierra
Wireless
Extended AT commands have been implemented to assist with performing FTA
GCF tests and portions of CE Mark tests requiring radio module access. These
are documented in the [2] AirPrime MiniCard MC73xx/MC8805 AT Command
Reference (Doc# 4114486).
Sierra Wireless offers optional professional services based assistance to OEMs
with regulatory approvals.
IOT/Operator testing
Interoperability and Operator/Carrier testing of the finished system is the
responsibility of the OEM. The test process will be determined with the chosen
network operator(s) and will be dependent upon your business relationship with
them, as well as the product's application and sales channel strategy.
Sierra Wireless offers assistance to OEMs with the testing process, if required.
Extended AT commands for testing
Sierra Wireless provides the [2] AirPrime MiniCard MC73xx/MC8805 AT
Command Reference (Doc# 4114486), which describes proprietary AT
commands that may help in hardware integration design and testing (these
commands are NOT intended for use by end users).
Some commands from this document that may be useful for hardware integration
are listed in Table C-4 on page 87.
Table C-4: Extended AT commands
Command Description
Password commands
!ENTERCND Enable access to password-protected commands