Agilent Technologies 8922M User's Guide

HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemOption #K09SupplementaryUser’s GuideSystems CoveredHP/Agilent 8922 P Multi-Band Test SystemManufacturing Part Num

xAbout this GuideOverviewThis User’s Guide is a supplement to the manuals currently suppliedwith the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM Test Sets. The information co

Contentsxi1. Understanding the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemGetting an overview of the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System.2Features . . . .

xiiContentsHSCSD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271. Master downlink amplitude . .

ContentsxiiiHSCSd:MASTer:DOWNlink:AMPLitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50HSCSd:MASTer:TCH:TLEVel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xivContentsA. Upgrading the HOP Controller ROM and FirmwareUpgrading the Hop Controller ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76U

11 Understanding the HP/Agilent8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemThis chapter provides an overview of the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSDTest System.

2 Chapter1Understanding the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemGetting an overview of the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemGetting an overview o

Chapter 1 3Understanding the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemGetting an overview of the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemThe HP/Agilent 8922

4 Chapter1Understanding the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemFeaturesFeaturesThe HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System supports the followingfeatu

52 Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922GSM HSCSD Test SystemThis chapter describes how to connect and set up the HP/Agilent 8922GSM HSCSD Test System.

iiWarrantyThis Agilent Technologies instrument product is warranted againstdefects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from dateof sh

6 Chapter2Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemBefore you startBefore you startWARNING The HP/Agilent 8922 is a Safety Class 1 product

Chapter 2 7Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemChecking the HP/Agilent 8922 Requirements for HSCSDChecking the HP/Agilent 8922 Require

8 Chapter2Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemMaking the front panel connectionsMaking the front panel connectionsBefore you connect t

Chapter 2 9Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemMaking the rear panel connectionsMaking the rear panel connectionsBefore connecting the

10 Chapter2Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemMaking the rear panel connectionsFigure 2-2 Rear panel connectionsGPIB cableSystem bus

Chapter 2 11Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemEnabling the HSCSD functionalityEnabling the HSCSD functionalityYou must enable the HS

12 Chapter2Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemEnabling the HSCSD functionalityFigure 2-4 Tests screenStep 4. Set Location to CARD.Ste

Chapter 2 13Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemEnabling the HSCSD functionalityFigure 2-5 Config screenTo disable HSCSDfunctionalityTo

14 Chapter2Setting up the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test SystemCalibrating the overall systemCalibrating the overall systemThere is an RF loss through

153 Manual operationThis chapter describes the basic procedures required to manuallyoperate the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System. For more detail

iiiLimitation of Remedies and LiabilityTHE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER’S SOLE ANDEXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOTBE LIABLE F

16 Chapter3Manual operationConfiguring the systemConfiguring the systemTo configure the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System for manualoperation, procee

Chapter 3 17Manual operationConfiguring the systemThe slave unit’s GPIB address is now automatically set to 15 (seen in theIO Config screen) which is t

18 Chapter3Manual operationEstablishing a callEstablishing a callYou establish a call in the same way as for a speech call.Step 1. Ensure that the mas

Chapter 3 19Manual operationMaking measurementsMaking measurementsOnce a call is established, you can make measurements as before—seethe HP/Agilent 89

20 Chapter3Manual operationChanging power levels, timeslot and channelsChanging power levels, timeslot and channelsYou can change downlink and uplink

Chapter 3 21Manual operationEnding a callEnding a callEnding a call is the same procedure as that used for a standard HP/Agilent 8922 Test System, how

22 Chapter3Manual operationEnding a call

234 ScreensThis chapter describes the screens that are part of the HP/Agilent 8922GSM HSCSD Test System. For more details on all other screens, refer

24 Chapter4ScreensConfig screenConfig screenFigure 4-1 Config screen1. Instrument typeHSCSD Master and HSCSD Slave indicate that the HP/Agilent 8922 ispa

Chapter 4 25ScreensConfig screen• set the slave GPIB address to match the address of the slave unit• make sure that the addresses of the slave and mast

ivtraceable to the United States National Bureau of Standards andTechnology, to the extent allowed by the Bureau’s calibration facility, andto the cal

26 Chapter4ScreensConfig screen2. Slave addressThe Slave address field appears only if you have selected HSCSDMaster as the instrument type and is the a

Chapter 4 27ScreensHSCSD screenHSCSD screenFigure 4-2 HSCSD Control screen1. Master downlink amplitudeThe Master downlink amplitude field shows the dow

28 Chapter4ScreensHSCSD screenadding an offset (see page 28) to this value.NOTE The default is reset when you select the instrument type (see page 2

Chapter 4 29ScreensHSCSD screenThe Master Channel field shows the ARFCN of the TCH. There is onlyone ARFCN, as HSCSD systems place all timeslots on the

30 Chapter4ScreensHSCSD screen4. Master timeslotThe Master timeslot field indicates which timeslot is used for themaster TCH. As the slave TCH is alway

Chapter 4 31ScreensHSCSD screen6. Call TypeThe Call Type field determines which type of HSCSD call the HP/Agilent 8922 establishes the next time a call

32 Chapter4ScreensHSCSD screen7. Data rateThe Data rate field determines the data rate associated with theHSCSD 2x2 call. Selecting '9.6' set

Chapter 4 33ScreensHSCSD screen9. Master Tx levelOn a master unit, the Master Tx level field requests a new transmitlevel for the uplink master TCH. On

34 Chapter4ScreensHSCSD screen10. Master input levelThe Master Input level field sets the expected power of the masteruplink TCH. You can set the level

Chapter 4 35ScreensHSCSD screen11. Master modeThe Master mode field either makes or breaks the link between theMaster Tx level (see page 33) and the Ma

v"restricted computer software" as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (June 1987)or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause. Use, duplicati

36 Chapter4ScreensHSCSD screenOn both units, if the instrument is operating in standard mode, settingthis field changes the slave control field (see pag

Chapter 4 37ScreensHSCSD screencontrol type is MS Tx Lev, then the instrument returns an error (Can’tchange setting while MS TX Lev mode is selected.)

38 Chapter4ScreensHSCSD screen15. Mobile reportsThe Mobile Reports are the same uplink SACCH reports as appear onthe Cell Status screen. The reports a

Chapter 4 39ScreensFast BER ScreenFast BER ScreenOne extra field, labelled Loopback, appears in the Fast Bit Error screen,when the HP/Agilent 8922 is i

40 Chapter4ScreensFast BER ScreenLoopbackThe Loopback field selects which downlink slot is looped back on themaster uplink.Type toggleChoices “Master”,

415 Remote operationThis chapter explains how to operate the HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSDTest Systemover the GPIB. The new GPIB commands for the HP/Agile

42 Chapter5Remote operationIntroductionIntroductionThe general principle of operation is that the settings on the slave unitare relative to the settin

Chapter 5 43Remote operationConfigure Subsystem GPIB CommandsConfigure Subsystem GPIB CommandsFigure 5-1 Configure Instrument Type comand syntaxCONFigure

44 Chapter5Remote operationDisplay Subsystem GPIB CommandsDisplay Subsystem GPIB CommandsFigure 5-2 Display Screen command syntaxDISPlay:SCReen HSCSDD

Chapter 5 45Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSD Subsystem GPIB Commands

viSound EmissionManufacturer’s DeclarationThis statement is provided to comply with the requirements of theGerman Sound Emission Directive, from 18 Ja

46 Chapter5Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsFigure 5-3 HSCSD command syntax (master unit)HSCSdTCHDOWNlinkMEASureSTATusTSLotARFCnARFCn?AMPL

Chapter 5 47Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsFigure 5-4 HSCSD command syntax (slave unit)SLAVeTCHSTATusOFFSetrealUPlinkAMPLitudeAMPLitude?

48 Chapter5Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSd:MASTer:TCH:ARFCnDescription Setting this during a call forces a channel assignment to th

Chapter 5 49Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSd:MASTer:STATus:TCH:TSLotDescription Setting this during a call changes the master timesl

50 Chapter5Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSd:MASTer:DOWNlink:AMPLitudeDescription This sets the downlink amplitude of the master TCH.

Chapter 5 51Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSd:MASTer:TCH:TLEVelDescription During a call, this sets the Tx level of the master TCH.Wh

52 Chapter5Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSd:MASTer:UPLink:AMPLitudeDescription This sets the expected input level of the master TCH.

Chapter 5 53Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSd:MASTer:UPLink:AMPLitude:CONTrolDescription This defines the relationship between the mas

54 Chapter5Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSD:MASTer:CALL:TYPEDescription This command selects which type of call the HP/Agilent 8922

Chapter 5 55Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSD:MASTer:CALL:RATEDescription This command selects the data rate of the call that the HP/

viiintended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes noliability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.WARNING This

56 Chapter5Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSd:SLAVe:STATus:SYNCDescription This read-only field indicates whether or not the slave unit

Chapter 5 57Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSd:SLAVe:STATus:TCH:TSLot?Description This query returns the absolute timeslot.For example

58 Chapter5Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSd:SLAVe:DOWNlink:AMPLitude:OFFSetDescription This sets the amplitude offset (in dBs) of th

Chapter 5 59Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSd:SLAVe:TCH:TLEVelDescription During a call, this sets the Tx level of the slave TCH. Whe

60 Chapter5Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSd:SLAVe:UPLink:AMPLitudeDescription This sets the expected input level of the slave timesl

Chapter 5 61Remote operationHSCSD Subsystem GPIB CommandsHSCSd:SLAVe:UPLink:AMPLitude:CONTrolDescription This defines the relationship between the slav

62 Chapter5Remote operationRemote operating proceduresRemote operating proceduresNOTE For remote operation to work:• the two HP 8922P units must be pu

Chapter 5 63Remote operationRemote operating proceduresEstablishing a callThe procedure for establishing a call is the same as for speech. Notehowever

64 Chapter5Remote operationRemote operating proceduresChanging channels, timeslot and power levelsPerforming a channel assignment is a single instruct

Chapter 5 65Remote operationRemote operating proceduresEnding a callEnding a call is performed in the same way as for speech.NOTE The master or single

viiiSafety SymbolsThe following symbols on the instrument and in the manual indicateprecautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of thei

66 Chapter5Remote operationExample code showing a dual-band handover from E-GSM to DCSExample code showing a dual-band handoverfrom E-GSM to DCSSome e

Chapter 5 67Remote operationExample code showing a dual-band handover from E-GSM to DCS350 ! enabled, it will IMMEDIATELY return ENABLED360 !370

68 Chapter5Remote operationExample code showing a dual-band handover from E-GSM to DCS820 !830 OUTPUT Master;"DualBand:TCHC:Exec"840 OUT

696 Returning equipment for repair

70 Chapter6Returning equipment for repairReturn ProcedureReturn ProcedureIf you need to return your HP/Agilent 8922 or HP/Agilent 83220 toAgilent Tech

Chapter 6 71Returning equipment for repairReturn Procedureenough to accommodate the instrument. Allow at least 7 to 10 cmson all sides of the instrume

72 Chapter6Returning equipment for repairSales and Service OfficesSales and Service OfficesAny adjustment, maintenance, or repair of this product must b

Chapter 6 73Returning equipment for repairSales and Service OfficesCanada:Agilent Technologies Canada Inc.5150 Spectrum Way,Mississauga, OntarioL4W 5G1

74 Chapter6Returning equipment for repairSales and Service Offices

75A Upgrading the HOP ControllerROM and FirmwareThis chapter describes how to upgrade the HOP Controller ROM andfirmware on the HP/Agilent 8922 P to al

ixThe CE mark shows that the product complies with allrelevant European Legal Directives.ISM 1-A This is a symbol of an Industrial, Scientific, and Med

76 AppendixAUpgrading the HOP Controller ROM and FirmwareUpgrading the Hop Controller ROMUpgrading the Hop Controller ROMCAUTION Perform the following

Appendix A 77Upgrading the HOP Controller ROM and FirmwareUpgrading the Hop Controller ROMFigure A-1 Removing the top coverStep 3. Remove RF covers A

78 AppendixAUpgrading the HOP Controller ROM and FirmwareUpgrading the Hop Controller ROMFigure A-3 Removing the A33 Hop Controller BoardStep 6. Remov

Appendix A 79Upgrading the HOP Controller ROM and FirmwareUpgrading the Hop Controller ROMStep 8. Reinstall the A33 HOP Controller board.Step 9. Recon

80 AppendixAUpgrading the HOP Controller ROM and FirmwareUpgrading the firmwareUpgrading the firmwareThe HP/Agilent 8922 GSM HSCSD Test System host firmw