Performing Tests
Transmit Power Calibration Test (PCS Minicell)
Chapter 4
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Step 4. On the Transmit Power Calibration screen, scroll to and set the fields as follows:
Cell Si te Num ber – Rotate the knob or use the DATA ENTRY keys to enter the
number, then either press the knob or the Enter key to select that number.
Measure ment P ort – Press the knob to toggle the field to TX Ant enna Por t.
BBA Number – Rotate the knob or use the DATA ENTRY keys to enter the number of the
BBA, then either press the knob or the Enter key to select that number.
Channel Numbe r – Rotate the knob or use the DATA ENTRY keys to enter the channel
number, then either press the knob or the Enter key to select that number.
PN Offs et – Rotate the knob or use the DATA ENTRY keys to enter the value, then
either press the knob or the Enter key to select that value.
Send Co ntrol Commands to MSC – Press the knob to toggle the field to Yes to have the
Test Software send the control commands.
NOTE Although it is usually possible to control the Base Station by manual methods, this test
procedure description uses a PC.
Do you need a ssistanc e? – Press the knob to toggle the field to the desired setting. If
you understand the testing setup and wish to just enter the required information for the
Test Software to perform the test, select No. If you wish to have the Test Software display
informational screens at appropriate points in the testing process to assist you in setting
up the Base Station for testing, select Yes.
TX Antenna Port Cable Loss – If you know the loss through the cable, rotate the knob
or use the DATA ENTRY keys to enter the value, then either press the knob or the Enter
key to select that value. If you are uncertain of the value, run the “TX Antenna Port
Cable Calibration Test” on page 75 to have the Test Software determine the value and
enter it in this field automatically.
Step 5. Press the k1 (Run) key. The Test Software will run the test.
Select and Run the Test
Perform the test procedure as follows:
Step 1. Assuming that you pressed the k1 (Run) key in the Test Set-Up procedure, the Test
Software will display the Before Beginning the Power Calibration screen. Follow the
on-screen instructions to inhibit routine diagnostics and call processing. Set all fields to
Yes, then press the k1 (Snd Cmd s) key. The Test Software will send the commands to
inhibit the diagnostics and call processing
If you select Yes in the Do you need assista nce? field, the Test Software will display
on-screen instructions to direct you through a step-by-step process to determine the
Power Amplifier Type, BCR Attenuation, Number of Channel Elements, and Calibration
Power, and to make connections as required. It will also instruct you as to as to how to
verify the information in the APX/RCV forms. This information will all be displayed in
summary form on the Transmit Power Calibration Menu screen.
If you select No in the Do you need assistan ce? field, the Test Software will display
the Transmit Power Calibration Menu screen.