Agilent Technologies Router E6385A User Manual

Agilent Technologies E6385A LucentCDMA Base Station Test SoftwareUser’s GuideSoftware Version: A.03.00 and laterAgilent Part Number E6385-90001Revisio

Chapter 111Product Description1 Product DescriptionThis chapter contains general information on the Agilent Technologies E6385A Lucent CDMA Base Stati

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm102Figure 5-13 Saving a Test Procedure1Press the Menu key to

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 5103ReferenceFigure 5-14 Saving a Test Procedure (continued)SelectPosition6Scroll to Enter Procedure

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm104Figure 5-15 Saving a Test Procedure (continued)SelectPosi

ReferenceBTS Laptop Utility Program WindowsChapter 5105ReferenceBTS Laptop Utility Program WindowsThe BTS Laptop Utility program provides five windows

ReferenceBTS Laptop Utility Program WindowsChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm106Figure 5-16 Other Data Window Showing Short-Form Test Re

ReferenceBTS Laptop Utility Program WindowsChapter 5107ReferenceTest Set Screen Capture WindowThe Test Set Screen Capture window allows you to capture

ReferenceDemo (Demonstration) ModeChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm108Demo (Demonstration) ModeThe demonstration mode offers a good met

ReferenceDemo (Demonstration) ModeChapter 5109ReferenceStep 3. Select the Parm Test Parameters field. The Test Software will display the TESTS (Test P

ReferenceParametersChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm110ParametersThe Test Software uses entries that you make in the Test Parameters sc

ReferenceParametersChapter 5111Reference2. BBA Chan Stand [1=NAC 1=NAP 2=KP4]This parameter specifies the channel or frequency assignment to be used.•

Product DescriptionTest Software OverviewChapter 1O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Proddesc.fm12Test Software OverviewThe Test Software is contained on two

ReferenceParametersChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm1128. MSC BBA Number [50 Max]This parameter specifies the number for the BBA to be

ReferenceParametersChapter 5113Reference16. SP9 Parity [0=0 1=1 2=none 3=even 4=odd]This parameter specifies the kind of parity to be used for commun

ReferenceParametersChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm11423. ZZZZ Test Demo Mode [0=normal 1=demo]This parameter specifies the Test Soft

ReferenceSpecifications (Pass/Fail Limits)Chapter 5115ReferenceSpecifications (Pass/Fail Limits)The Test Software uses the entries in the TESTS (Pass/

ReferenceSpecifications (Pass/Fail Limits)Chapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm1166. Output Power Adjustment ErrorThese pass/fail limits de

ReferenceTesting without MSC ControlChapter 5117ReferenceTesting without MSC ControlChapter 4, “Performing Tests,” on page 51, lists the steps for ful

ReferenceUsing a PC CardChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm118Using a PC CardBefore a PC card may be used for the first time, it must be

Chapter 6Troubleshooting6 TroubleshootingThis chapter contains information that is useful if you encounter Test Software or measurement errors or if y

TroubleshootingError SummaryChapter 6O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Trouble.fm120Error SummaryOverviewThis chapter lists errors that might be encountered

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Test Software InstallationChapter 6121TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Test Software InstallationIf the Test Soft

Product DescriptionTest Software OverviewChapter 113Product DescriptionWho should use the Test Software?If you are installing, commissioning, or maint

TroubleshootingErrors When Loading and Running the Test SoftwareChapter 6O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Trouble.fm122Errors When Loading and Running the

TroubleshootingCommunication ErrorsChapter 6123TroubleshootingCommunication ErrorsErrors When First Setting Up or Connecting to MSC• Message: Base Sta

TroubleshootingCommunication ErrorsChapter 6O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Trouble.fm124Troubleshooting Checks for Communication ProblemsThe following li

TroubleshootingErrors While Attempting MeasurementsChapter 6125TroubleshootingErrors While Attempting MeasurementsThe following error messages might b

Appendix A127AcronymsA AcronymsThere are numerous acronyms used throughout the wireless communications field. Many of those are used in this manual. T

AcronymsAcronyms and MeaningsAppendix AO:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\appendix.fm128Acronyms and MeaningsACU − Analog Conversion UnitAIF − Antenna Interf

AcronymsAcronyms and MeaningsAppendix A129AcronymsOTP − One-Time ProgrammablePC − Personal ComputerPCS − Personal Communications ServicesPN − Pseudo-N

IndexIndex 131IndexAAccessing Test Software Functions, 89Changing Pass/Fail Limits, 98Changing Test Parameters, 95Customizing a Test Procedure, 94Loa

132 Index Indexcables, description, 17LLAP Baud Rate parameter, 112LAP Data Length parameter, 112LAP Flow Control parameter, 112LAP Parity parameter,

IndexIndex 133IndexStop Test if results fail parameter, 111support, 20system requirementsBTS Laptop Utility program, 28Ttelnet connection, 31, 43Test

Product DescriptionTest Software Operation OverviewChapter 1O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Proddesc.fm14Test Software Operation OverviewFigure 1-1 illust

Product DescriptionRequired EquipmentChapter 115Product DescriptionRequired EquipmentTest equipment and other items required for testing are shown in

Product DescriptionRequired EquipmentChapter 1O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Proddesc.fm16Figure 1-2 Required EquipmentYou Must Supply:Laptop PC with Int

Product DescriptionOptional EquipmentChapter 117Product DescriptionOptional EquipmentOptional test equipment and other optional items are described in

Product DescriptionOptional EquipmentChapter 1O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Proddesc.fm18Agilent Technologies E8300A Option 001 Accessory KitThe E8300A

Product DescriptionOptional EquipmentChapter 119Product DescriptionAgilent Technologies E6554A 8935 RF Tools Hardware Accessory KitNOTE If you do not

Product DescriptionGetting Help, Test Software Upgrades, and TrainingChapter 1O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Proddesc.fm20Getting Help, Test Software Upg

2 Restricted Rights LegendUse, duplication or disclosure by the U. S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c) (1) (ii

Chapter 221Installation2 InstallationThis chapter describes the processes required to load and run the Test Software, connect the equipment, and make

InstallationOverviewChapter 2O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Install.fm22OverviewThe procedures included in this chapter are as follows:1. “Loading and Ru

InstallationLoading and Running the Test SoftwareChapter 223InstallationLoading and Running the Test SoftwareLocate the PC card labeled “Agilent Techn

InstallationLoading and Running the Test SoftwareChapter 2O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Install.fm24Figure 2-2 Loading and Running the Test Software (co

InstallationNavigating the Test SoftwareChapter 225InstallationNavigating the Test SoftwareAfter the Test Software has loaded, the Lucent CDMA Tests M

InstallationNavigating the Test SoftwareChapter 2O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Install.fm26Changing Settings and Using USER KeysSee Figure 2-4 for infor

InstallationOperating the BTS Laptop Utility ProgramChapter 227InstallationOperating the BTS Laptop Utility ProgramThe Test Software can control the c

InstallationOperating the BTS Laptop Utility ProgramChapter 2O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Install.fm28System Requirements for BTS Laptop Utility Progra

InstallationOperating the BTS Laptop Utility ProgramChapter 229InstallationConfiguring the Test Set and PC Serial Ports for Communication with the Tes

InstallationOperating the BTS Laptop Utility ProgramChapter 2O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Install.fm30Step 5. Select Preferences, then Comm Port Setup.

Contents 3Table of ContentsIn this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Conventions Used . . . . .

InstallationOperating the BTS Laptop Utility ProgramChapter 231InstallationConfiguring the PC to Communicate with the MSCAfter installing the BTS Lapt

InstallationConnecting the PC to the Test Set and the MSCChapter 2O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Install.fm32Connecting the PC to the Test Set and the MS

InstallationConnecting the PC to the Test Set and the MSCChapter 233InstallationStep 6. Select the Printer Port field and select Serial 9 from the dro

InstallationConnecting the PC to the Test Set and the MSCChapter 2O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Install.fm34Figure 2-7 Dialing and Logging Into the MSC

InstallationConnecting the PC to the Test Set and the MSCChapter 235InstallationTesting a Telnet ConnectionThe telnet connection uses the Internet to

InstallationDetermining the Test Set to Site Equipment ConnectionsChapter 2O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Install.fm36Determining the Test Set to Site Eq

InstallationDetermining the Test Set to Site Equipment ConnectionsChapter 237InstallationFigure 2-8 Transmitter Output Path Simplified DiagramIf you a

InstallationConfiguring the Test SoftwareChapter 2O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Install.fm38Configuring the Test SoftwareIf the Test Software is not loa

InstallationConfiguring the Test SoftwareChapter 239InstallationTest ConfigurationBefore the Test Software can perform automated Base Station testing,

InstallationConfiguring the Test SoftwareChapter 2O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Install.fm40Step 6. Select the TX Antenna Port Cable Loss [dB] field, ro

4 ContentsTest Set to Base Station Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Test Set to GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver Conn

InstallationConfiguring the Test SoftwareChapter 241InstallationBase Station ConfigurationBefore the Test Software can control the Base Station, it mu

InstallationConfiguring the Test SoftwareChapter 2O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Install.fm42Step 7. Select the Specified Output Power [Watts] field, tur

InstallationEstablishing a Connection with the MSC for TestingChapter 243InstallationEstablishing a Connection with the MSC for TestingIf it is not se

InstallationIf You Noticed ProblemsChapter 2O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Install.fm44If You Noticed ProblemsIf you were unable to load and run the Test

Chapter 345Connections3 ConnectionsThis chapter shows the connections between the Test Set and the Base Station and connections between the Test Set a

ConnectionsTest Set to Base Station ConnectionsChapter 346Test Set to Base Station ConnectionsFigure 3-1, Figure 3-2 on page 47, Figure 3-3 on page 48

ConnectionsTest Set to Base Station ConnectionsChapter 347ConnectionsFigure 3-2 PCS Minicell Base Station TX Antenna Port (Out of Service) Connections

ConnectionsTest Set to Base Station ConnectionsChapter 348Figure 3-3 Series II Base Station Test Port (In Service) ConnectionsJ1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6REF 0 R

ConnectionsTest Set to Base Station ConnectionsChapter 349ConnectionsFigure 3-4 Series II Base Station TX Antenna Port (Out of Service) Connections1Th

ConnectionsTest Set to GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver ConnectionsChapter 350Test Set to GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver Connectio

Contents 5Table of ContentsSelect and Run the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Review the Results . . . . . . . .

Chapter 451Performing Tests4 Performing TestsThis chapter describes detailed procedures to be used in running the Test Software tests and utilities.

Performing TestsOverviewChapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm52OverviewNOTE Testing might be interrupted if cell site diagnostics are initi

Performing TestsOverviewChapter 453Performing TestsCalibrating the Test SetupIf you did not know the Base Station TX Antenna Port Cable Loss, or the B

Performing TestsOverviewChapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm54Selecting TestsSelect tests by loading and running the Test Software (see “L

Performing TestsOverviewChapter 455Performing TestsRunning TestsNOTE Before starting to run operational tests, make certain that you have set PARAMETE

Performing TestsTransmit Power Calibration Test (Autoplex Series II)Chapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm56Transmit Power Calibration Test

Performing TestsTransmit Power Calibration Test (Autoplex Series II)Chapter 457Performing TestsSpecifications (Pass/Fail Limits):• 6. Output Power Adj

Performing TestsTransmit Power Calibration Test (PCS Minicell)Chapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm58Transmit Power Calibration Test (PCS M

Performing TestsTransmit Power Calibration Test (PCS Minicell)Chapter 459Performing Tests• Once the transmitter is turned off, remove the test cables

Performing TestsTransmit Power Calibration Test (PCS Minicell)Chapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm60Step 4. On the Transmit Power Calibrat

6 ContentsTest Set Screen Capture Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Demo (Demonstration) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Performing TestsTransmit Power Calibration Test (PCS Minicell)Chapter 461Performing TestsStep 2. On the Transmit Power Calibration Menu screen, scroll

Performing TestsPilot Only TestChapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm62Pilot Only TestThis test performs a suite of CDMA tests on a carrier

Performing TestsPilot Only TestChapter 463Performing TestsReview the ResultsThe Test Software will begin running pilot channel tests on the selected B

Performing TestsCode Domain TestsChapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm64Code Domain TestsThis test performs a suite of CDMA transmitter tes

Performing TestsCode Domain TestsChapter 465Performing TestsSelect and Run the TestPerform the Code Domain Tests as follows:Step 1. From the Lucent CD

Performing TestsAutomated BBA TestChapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm66Automated BBA TestThis test performs a suite of CDMA transmitter t

Performing TestsAutomated BBA TestChapter 467Performing TestsSelect and Run the TestPerform the Automated BBA Test as follows:Step 1. From the Lucent

Performing TestsSpectrum Analyzer TestChapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm68Spectrum Analyzer TestThis test configures the Test Software t

Performing TestsSpectrum Analyzer TestChapter 469Performing TestsFigure 4-7 Spectrum Analyzer DisplayUse the Ref Level and Span fields for the best vi

Performing TestsCode Domain Analyzer TestChapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm70Code Domain Analyzer TestThis test sets up the Test Softwar

7PrefacePreface

Performing TestsCode Domain Analyzer TestChapter 471Performing TestsReview the ResultsThe Test Software displays the Code Domain Analyzer (see Figure

Performing TestsCode Domain Analyzer TestChapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm72Figure 4-9 Reading Individual Walsh Channel MeasurementsWhe

Performing TestsCDMA Analyzer TestChapter 473Performing TestsCDMA Analyzer TestThis test sets up the Test Software to make several measurements manual

Performing TestsCDMA Analyzer TestChapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm74Step 3. Follow the displayed instructions and diagram to select an

Performing TestsTX Antenna Port Cable Calibration TestChapter 475Performing TestsTX Antenna Port Cable Calibration TestThis utility measures the signa

Performing TestsTX Test Port Cable Calibration TestChapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm76TX Test Port Cable Calibration TestThis utility m

Performing TestsTX Test Port Calibration TestChapter 477Performing TestsTX Test Port Calibration TestThis utility measures the loss associated with te

Performing TestsTX Test Port Calibration TestChapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm78Select and Run the TestPerform TX Test Port Calibration

Performing TestsPN Offset Search TestChapter 479Performing TestsPN Offset Search TestThis utility may be used when you are testing a BBA and are uncer

Performing TestsInsertion Loss MeasurementChapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm80Insertion Loss MeasurementThis measurement determines the

O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Preface.fm8In this ManualThis manual consists of the following parts:Chapter 1, “Product Description,” on page 11.This cha

Performing TestsInsertion Loss MeasurementChapter 481Performing TestsStep 7. The Test Software will turn on the source and make a reference measuremen

Performing TestsReturn Loss MeasurementChapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm82Return Loss MeasurementThis measurement is used to determine

Performing TestsReturn Loss MeasurementChapter 483Performing TestsStep 5. Press the k1 (Run) key to start the test. NOTE This procedure might include

Performing TestsEmission BW & Spurious TestChapter 4O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\perf-tst.fm84Emission BW & Spurious TestNOTE This test is appl

Performing TestsEmission BW & Spurious TestChapter 485Performing TestsParameters and Specifications UsedThe following specifications and parameter

Chapter 587Reference5 ReferenceThis chapter describes Test Software operational details that were not covered in Chapter 2, “Installation,” on page 21

ReferenceOverviewChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm88OverviewRefer to the following topic areas for detailed instructions on Test Softwa

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 589ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsTest Software functions may be accessed from the variou

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm90SOFTWARE MENU Screen OverviewPressing the front-panel Menu

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 591ReferenceLoading a Test ProcedureBefore you begin testing, you must load the Test Software into t

9PrefaceConventions Used Special presentations of text in this manual reflect the appearance of the referenced item. Examples of these special presen

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm92Loading the Test Software Card and ProcedureLoad the Test

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 593ReferenceFigure 5-4 Loading a ProcedureScroll to Choices: and select the Procedure name: LCDMA.Sc

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm94Customizing a Test ProcedureTest Software packages have be

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 595ReferenceChanging Test ParametersThe Test Software uses parameters to optimize the test environme

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm96Figure 5-7 Changing Test ParametersSelectPositionPress the

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 597ReferenceFigure 5-8 Changing Test Parameters (continued)Select7Press the Menu key to return to th

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm98Changing Pass/Fail LimitsPass/Fail limits define the value

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 599ReferenceFigure 5-10 Changing Pass/Fail LimitsSOFTWARE MENU screen.If the Test Software is runnin

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 5O:\Manuals\E6385A_Cdma\Book\Referenc.fm100Figure 5-11 Changing Pass/Fail Limits (continued)Select6U

ReferenceAccessing Test Software FunctionsChapter 5101ReferenceSaving/Deleting a ProcedureA test procedure is a collection of channel information, tes