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Setting up the hardware

1Connect the system components per the instructions in Chapter 3.

2Power the system on. Allow 30 minutes for the system to stabilize before testing.

3If the system is equipped with a GPS/DR Navigation unit, move the vehicle approximately 10 feet.

Testing the signal

1Start the E6474A software.

2Refer to “Identifying devices" on page 81, and perform the procedure if you have not already done so.

3Verify that the navigator is enabled in the System Setup view.

4Click Log > Start Logging.

5Open the Route Map view.

Passing the test

If the status area of the Route Map view reports the same longitude and latitude of your current location, the GPS is ready for use. If the navigator is not communicating, a dialog box with an error message appears.

If you experience problems in setting up the test, refer to “Troubleshooting your E6474A system" on page 102.

Test 5 - Phone testing using a test call

Setting Up the hardware

1Connect the system components per the instructions in Chapter 3.

2Power the system on.

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Agilent E6474A Wireless Network Optimization Platform Manual Part Number See this chapter For this information About this guide Recommendations for installing components System specifications, including softwareInformation Hardware options, and part numbers Connected to your vehicle Contents External antennas E6473B high speed direct connect hub Use Your System Setting an iDEN phone’s baud rate Troubleshooting your E6474A systemTest 2 Receiver testing by measuring a known channel Test 5 Phone testing using a test call Safety and Regulatory Information E6452A Option 002/E6457C Japan cellular band receiver E6458C GSM 850 receiver specifications Index 181 Agilent E6474A User’s Guide Unpacking your boxes Get Ready Before installing the software To do this See this What you’ll find in this chapter What is on the CD Do This Install the E6474A software Analysis Reporter option Install Analysis Reporter software Install Adobe Reader software To install the Adobe Reader softwareTo view documents Once the installation has Software optionCompleted Uninstalling the Walkabout or VoicePrint software Uninstalling Existing SoftwareSelect Start button Agilent Wireless Solutions E6474A E6474A Verifying your software installationAn option will appear in your program listing Start the software and check you license options Options Connected a valid license dongle Match your ordered license Installing the Software Overview Set Up Your System To do this Refer to E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub Source How to connect the E6473B hubRefer to Figure Your PC How to power your E6473B hub Power the E6473B hub from the in-vehicle lighter socketPowering the E6473B hub Refer to Power E6473B hub directly from lighter socket Power the E6473B hub using the in-vehicle chassis Power to vehicle ignition system Power the E6473B hub from a battery How to connect a license key dongle to the E6473B hub How to connect other devices to the E6473B hubSystem component Refer to Connecting two direct connect hub systems Verifying E6473B hub installationDirect connect hub connections Connect and switch on the E6473B hub Verifying installation using the Configuration Utility Enable Use Digital Loopback option Select Begin Test Select Start Settings Control Panel Verifying Installation using the Device Manager Phone connection using Phone connection using direct serial portPhones Direct serial port Pcmcia PC Card E6473B hub USB port Phone connection using the E6473B hub Phone connection using Pcmcia PC Card BC D External antennas Phone connection using a USB portUse with phones Adapter part number Adapter type Number E6473-803 Receiver configuration Agilent Digital ReceiversConnect multiple receivers Pulse trigger the receivers Serial port connection for Agilent digital receiver Connect directly to your laptop Connect to the E6473B hub Connect two receivers to your in-vehicle E6473B hubConnections for receiver Receiver To connect multiple receivers Connect multiple receivers Pulse trigger the receiver Connecting more than one receiver to your laptop Connecting the pulse trigger cable GPS and GPS/DR GPS and GPS/DR configurationAgilent digital receiver internal GPS Agilent digital receiver external GPS Internal GPS with optional differential GPS Example 2 Using Placer GPS External GPS Placer Example 3 Placer 455 with differential GPS Placer 455 GPS with differential GPS Agilent GPS/DR navigator External GPS using the E6473B hub Method 1 In-vehicle chassis Method 2 USB connectionMethod 3 Serial connection Gyro positioning Connecting the Speed Pulse Color Connection Indoor positioning Batteries Charging the batteryChecking the remaining charge LEDs Lit Capacity Remaining Safe handling and disposal Set Up Your System Carry pack final assembly Indoor SetupUsing carry pack assembly with the shoulder strap Portable system cable connections Side view of the carry pack showing the shoulder strap Using the carry pack as a backpack Carry pack inside view Portable digital receiver system Chassis and backpack assembly Single receiver backpack right side view Final assembly Portable dual E645xx receiver system Using the single-receiver backpack Cable routing within the backpack Inside the backpack Cable routing through the shoulder straps Routing cables through the shoulder straps Receiver and hub mounting Cable connections to the receiver Cable connections to the E6473B hub Dual receiver backpack final assembly Backpack exterior features Tightening the shoulder straps on the backpack Adjusting the backpack harness License Manager IntroductionFor more information Identifying devices Use Your System E6473B high speed direct connect hub Battery charging LEDs and display during power-up Agilent direct connect GPS/DRDetermining GPS receiver status Calibration of dead reckoning To start the software Starting the software To check your license options Confirm you license options Creating a new project To create a new plan System Setup view Identifying devices Identify devices System setup view showing pop-up menu Enabling the devices System Setup View with a phone identified on COM To configure a device Configuring devices and views An example of a device properties dialog box To configure measurement views Use Your System File types and locations File typeExtension Configure the phone Configuring and creating a data projectGeneric data devices Add a modem connection to the computer Testing the phone/modem configuration Configure the network and dial-up connection To add a device to the data port Adding a data device Data device added Configuring data device properties Configuring and creating a Wams project Option To configure a Wams sequenceTo start the Wams interface Software Get information about Learn to use E6474A Quick Basics tutorial Using Quick Basics the Online Tutorial After the Tutorial To run the tutorialDo this See this Reference Tutorial Online Help Accessing Online Help Typical online help browser display Getting familiar with new features Using Online Help Using the index tab Using the contents tabUsing the search tab Getting Information about Views 100 Update E645xx receiver firmware Solve problems with your systemReturn the system for service Service on Device communication problems Troubleshooting your E6474A systemCauses Remedies Changing a Sagem phone’s operating mode Setting an iDEN phone’s baud rate Toshiba direct-connect phone power-up Toshiba phone power-up issuesToshiba 10-CT Toshiba C-103T Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 105 Verifying your System Test 1 Receiver testing using a signal generatorOverview Preparing the hardware Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 107 Preparing the software ModelMHz at -60 dBm Testing the signal Umts E6455C receivers Mhz at -60 dBm Signal Generator Downlink Settings Passing the test Accuracy Test 2 Receiver testing by measuring a known channel Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 113 System Configuration for Measuring the Noise Floor Test 3 Receiver testing by measuring the noise floor Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 115 Model Marker 1 Frequency step Test 4 GPS receiver testing882 MHz 837 MHz Setting up the hardware Test 5 Phone testing using a test call Testing the phone Online Frequently Asked Questions Updating E645xx Receiver Firmware Firmware upgrade required, first dialog box Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 121 Firmware update successful dialog box Replacement firmware security key Contacting Customer Support Technical telephone assistanceNumbers to call Warranty repair Returning the System for Service Do This Additional Information Preparing the system for shipping Retain copies of all shipping papers General safety considerations Safety and Regulatory Information Safety and Regulatory Information Installation, Use, and Storage Productdamage Signal and input power Symbols 11,2*11 Supplementary Information Declaration of Conformity Agilent Direct Connect Hub For this information See this Flashes when phone data is transmitted Flashes when phone data is receivedDirect Connect Hub front panel descriptions see Figure Reference Name Description or Cable Connection Aux Auxiliary Data Port Pwr Power Input connection Connect to main power cable E645xx Receiver Agilent High Speed Direct Connect GPS/DR Navigation Pwr Power Input RS232/1PPSFront panel Trimble Placer GPS 455DR 140 For this See this Information/Requirements Computer Hardware and Software Requirements Charger specifications part of E6473B Options 022, 023, Battery Specifications part of E6473B, options 022, 023,Battery disposal Item Description Specifications Power cable Description E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub Specifications E6450C CDMA/TDMA PCS 1.9 GHz receiver specifications Receiver Specifications Description Specification MiscellaneousInternal GPS‡ Option To 50% relative humidity at 40C E6451A/E6451C GSM900 receiver specifications Power options 300, 320 To 34 V DC, 9W Internal GPSOption E6452C CDMA/TDMA cellular band receiver specifications Internal GPS** Option 100 240 Volts AC 50 60 Hz Accuracy, 1.25 MHz if Storage temperature range 40C to +70C±3 dB from 40 dBm to 50 dBm 0 to 55C Accuracy, 30 kHz if Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 153 E6453C GSM1800 and Korean Cdma band receiver specifications Internal GPS‡ E6454C 1.9 GHz CDMA/GSM1900 receiver specifications Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 157 Accuracy 1.25 MHz if E6455C 2.1 GHz W-CDMA/UMTS/cdma2000 receiver specificationsAccuracy, 5 MHz if DBm for 1.25 MHz -115 dBm for 5 MHz GPS Receiver Channel internal GPS receiver Connector type E6456C 1.9 GHz W-CDMA/UMTS/cdma2000 receiver specifications Differential compatible without dead reckoning E6458C GSM 850 receiver specifications Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 163 E7456C iDEN/CDMA RF receiver specifications Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 165 To view a list of supported phones Phone Support Cable part numbers Options and Part NumbersE6473B phone interface cable options Part Number Description Antenna kit part numbers Hardware included with E6474A software licenses Agilent receiversPart Description Component Part Number Description 170 Antenna Computer mountCables Installation Guidelines Permanent In-Vehicle Hardware Installation D Mounting the E645x receiver Direct Connect Hub Installation Antenna Installation Installation guidelinesGPS antenna Cellular antennas Computer mount installation Main power cable Cable InstallationPhone extender cables USB data cable Power cable connections to the vehicle Connecting the ignition sense lead to the fuse blockIgnition sense lead Speed Pulse Cable 180 Connection panels and LED indicators, 137 connections BatteryHow to connect a license key Add a data device File types Epf filesLost Garmin II Plus GPS Sef files Set up your system In-vehicle lighter socket, 28 Power-upBattery Battery charger Receivers Speed Pulse cable installation, 179 spf files VoicePrint, 15 VoicePrint uninstallation