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Using Quick Basics — the Online Tutorial

As part of the product, the Agilent E6474A includes Quick Basics, an online tutorial. The opening screen is shown in Figure 46. It is recommended that you complete Quick Basics before you use the Agilent E6474A system.

Figure 46 The E6474A Quick Basics tutorial

Quick Basics provides an overview of the capabilities of the Agilent E6474A. It also demonstrates the most common tasks you’ll perform, and then guides you through those tasks in a simulation of the program.

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Contents

Wireless Network Optimization Platform Agilent E6474A Manual Part Number About this guide See this chapter For this information Information Hardware options, and part numbers System specifications, including softwareRecommendations for installing components Connected to your vehicle Contents External antennas Use Your System E6473B high speed direct connect hub Test 2 Receiver testing by measuring a known channel Troubleshooting your E6474A systemSetting an iDEN phone’s baud rate Test 5 Phone testing using a test call Safety and Regulatory Information E6458C GSM 850 receiver specifications E6452A Option 002/E6457C Japan cellular band receiver Index 181 Agilent E6474A User’s Guide Get Ready Unpacking your boxes Before installing the software What you’ll find in this chapter To do this See this What is on the CD Install the E6474A software Do This Install Analysis Reporter software Analysis Reporter option To install the Adobe Reader software Install Adobe Reader softwareTo view documents Software option Once the installation hasCompleted Uninstalling Existing Software Uninstalling the Walkabout or VoicePrint softwareSelect Start button An option will appear in your program listing Verifying your software installationAgilent Wireless Solutions E6474A E6474A Start the software and check you license options Match your ordered license Options Connected a valid license dongle Installing the Software Set Up Your System Overview E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub To do this Refer to Refer to Figure How to connect the E6473B hubSource Your PC Power the E6473B hub from the in-vehicle lighter socket How to power your E6473B hubPowering the E6473B hub Refer to Power the E6473B hub using the in-vehicle chassis Power E6473B hub directly from lighter socket Power the E6473B hub from a battery Power to vehicle ignition system How to connect other devices to the E6473B hub How to connect a license key dongle to the E6473B hubSystem component Refer to Verifying E6473B hub installation Connecting two direct connect hub systemsDirect connect hub connections Verifying installation using the Configuration Utility Connect and switch on the E6473B hub Enable Use Digital Loopback option Select Begin Test Verifying Installation using the Device Manager Select Start Settings Control Panel Phones Phone connection using direct serial portPhone connection using Direct serial port Pcmcia PC Card E6473B hub USB port Phone connection using Pcmcia PC Card Phone connection using the E6473B hub BC D Use with phones Adapter part number Adapter type Number Phone connection using a USB portExternal antennas E6473-803 Agilent Digital Receivers Receiver configurationConnect multiple receivers Pulse trigger the receivers Connect directly to your laptop Serial port connection for Agilent digital receiver Connect two receivers to your in-vehicle E6473B hub Connect to the E6473B hubConnections for receiver Receiver Connect multiple receivers To connect multiple receivers Connecting more than one receiver to your laptop Pulse trigger the receiver Connecting the pulse trigger cable Agilent digital receiver internal GPS GPS and GPS/DR configurationGPS and GPS/DR Agilent digital receiver external GPS Example 2 Using Placer GPS Internal GPS with optional differential GPS Example 3 Placer 455 with differential GPS External GPS Placer Placer 455 GPS with differential GPS External GPS using the E6473B hub Agilent GPS/DR navigator Method 2 USB connection Method 1 In-vehicle chassisMethod 3 Serial connection Connecting the Speed Pulse Gyro positioning Indoor positioning Color Connection Checking the remaining charge Charging the batteryBatteries LEDs Lit Capacity Remaining Safe handling and disposal Set Up Your System Using carry pack assembly with the shoulder strap Indoor SetupCarry pack final assembly Portable system cable connections Using the carry pack as a backpack Side view of the carry pack showing the shoulder strap Carry pack inside view Portable digital receiver system Chassis and backpack assembly Final assembly Single receiver backpack right side view Using the single-receiver backpack Portable dual E645xx receiver system Cable routing within the backpack Cable routing through the shoulder straps Inside the backpack Receiver and hub mounting Routing cables through the shoulder straps Cable connections to the E6473B hub Cable connections to the receiver Dual receiver backpack final assembly Backpack exterior features Adjusting the backpack harness Tightening the shoulder straps on the backpack Introduction License ManagerFor more information Use Your System Identifying devices Battery charging E6473B high speed direct connect hub Agilent direct connect GPS/DR LEDs and display during power-upDetermining GPS receiver status Calibration of dead reckoning Starting the software To start the software Confirm you license options To check your license options Creating a new project System Setup view To create a new plan Identifying devices System setup view showing pop-up menu Identify devices System Setup View with a phone identified on COM Enabling the devices Configuring devices and views To configure a device To configure measurement views An example of a device properties dialog box Use Your System File type File types and locationsExtension Generic data devices Configuring and creating a data projectConfigure the phone Add a modem connection to the computer Configure the network and dial-up connection Testing the phone/modem configuration Adding a data device To add a device to the data port Configuring data device properties Data device added To configure a Wams sequence Configuring and creating a Wams project OptionTo start the Wams interface Learn to use Software Get information about Using Quick Basics the Online Tutorial E6474A Quick Basics tutorial Do this See this To run the tutorialAfter the Tutorial Reference Tutorial Accessing Online Help Online Help Typical online help browser display Using Online Help Getting familiar with new features Using the search tab Using the contents tabUsing the index tab Getting Information about Views 100 Return the system for service Solve problems with your systemUpdate E645xx receiver firmware Service on Causes Troubleshooting your E6474A systemDevice communication problems Remedies Setting an iDEN phone’s baud rate Changing a Sagem phone’s operating mode Toshiba 10-CT Toshiba phone power-up issuesToshiba direct-connect phone power-up Toshiba C-103T Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 105 Overview Test 1 Receiver testing using a signal generatorVerifying your System Preparing the hardware Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 107 Model Preparing the softwareMHz at -60 dBm Testing the signal Signal Generator Downlink Settings Umts E6455C receivers Mhz at -60 dBm Accuracy Passing the test Test 2 Receiver testing by measuring a known channel Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 113 Test 3 Receiver testing by measuring the noise floor System Configuration for Measuring the Noise Floor Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 115 882 MHz Test 4 GPS receiver testingModel Marker 1 Frequency step 837 MHz Test 5 Phone testing using a test call Setting up the hardware Testing the phone Online Frequently Asked Questions Firmware upgrade required, first dialog box Updating E645xx Receiver Firmware Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 121 Replacement firmware security key Firmware update successful dialog box Technical telephone assistance Contacting Customer SupportNumbers to call Returning the System for Service Warranty repair Preparing the system for shipping Do This Additional Information Retain copies of all shipping papers Safety and Regulatory Information General safety considerations Installation, Use, and Storage Safety and Regulatory Information Signal and input power Symbols Productdamage 11,2*11 Supplementary Information Declaration of Conformity Agilent Direct Connect Hub For this information See this Direct Connect Hub front panel descriptions see Figure Flashes when phone data is receivedFlashes when phone data is transmitted Reference Name Description or Cable Connection Pwr Power Input connection Connect to main power cable Aux Auxiliary Data Port E645xx Receiver Agilent High Speed Direct Connect GPS/DR Navigation RS232/1PPS Pwr Power InputFront panel Trimble Placer GPS 455DR 140 For this See this Computer Hardware and Software Requirements Information/Requirements Battery disposal Battery Specifications part of E6473B, options 022, 023,Charger specifications part of E6473B Options 022, 023, Item Description Specifications Power cable E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub Specifications Description Receiver Specifications E6450C CDMA/TDMA PCS 1.9 GHz receiver specifications Miscellaneous Description SpecificationInternal GPS‡ Option E6451A/E6451C GSM900 receiver specifications To 50% relative humidity at 40C Internal GPS Power options 300, 320 To 34 V DC, 9WOption E6452C CDMA/TDMA cellular band receiver specifications 100 240 Volts AC 50 60 Hz Internal GPS** Option ±3 dB from 40 dBm to 50 dBm 0 to 55C Storage temperature range 40C to +70CAccuracy, 1.25 MHz if 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, 5 MHz if E6455C 2.1 GHz W-CDMA/UMTS/cdma2000 receiver specificationsAccuracy 1.25 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 Phone Support To view a list of supported phones E6473B phone interface cable options Options and Part NumbersCable part numbers Part Number Description Antenna kit part numbers Part Description Agilent receiversHardware included with E6474A software licenses Component Part Number Description 170 Computer mount AntennaCables Installation Guidelines Permanent In-Vehicle Hardware Installation D Direct Connect Hub Installation Mounting the E645x receiver Installation guidelines Antenna InstallationGPS antenna Computer mount installation Cellular antennas Phone extender cables Cable InstallationMain power cable USB data cable Connecting the ignition sense lead to the fuse block Power cable connections to the vehicleIgnition sense lead Speed Pulse Cable 180 How to connect a license key BatteryConnection panels and LED indicators, 137 connections Add a data device Lost Epf filesFile types Garmin II Plus GPS Battery Battery charger In-vehicle lighter socket, 28 Power-upSef files Set up your system Receivers Speed Pulse cable installation, 179 spf files VoicePrint, 15 VoicePrint uninstallation