Agilent Technologies E6385A TX Antenna Port Cable Calibration Test

Performing Tests

TX Antenna Port Cable Calibration Test

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Performing Tests

TX Antenna Port Cable Calibration Test

This utility measures the signal loss through the cable used to connect the Test Set to

the Base Station TX Antenna Port. This loss must be known when making power

measurements. Once this value is measured, you should label the cable indicating the

loss through it for future use.

This routine requires the use of two external 6 dB attenuators (pads) and a short

calibration cable. These parts are not standard equipment with the Test Set, but are

included in the optional accessory kits (see “Accessory Kits” on page 17).

This test sends no control commands to the MSC.

Parameters and Specifications Used

The following specifications and parameters are used when running this test. See

Chapter 5, “Reference,” for descriptions of the specifications and parameters.

Parameters:

•19. TX Antenna Port Cable Loss

Specifications (Pass/Fail Limits):

None used for this test.

Select and Run the Utility

Perform the TX Antenna Port Cable Calibration procedure as follows:

Step 1. From the Lucent CDMA Tests Main Menu screen, select the Calibration/Utilities

field. The Test Software will display the Calibration/Utilities Menu screen.

Step 2. Select the TX Antenna Por t Cabl e Calibr ation field.

Step 3. Follow the displayed instructions to connect the 6-dB pads and calibration cable. Press

the k1 (Proceed) key to continue.

Step 4. Follow the displayed instructions to connect the test cable in series with the calibration

cable and pads. Press the k1 (Proceed) key to continue making the measurement.

Review the Results

The Test Software will display the measured insertion loss and test frequency. Press the

k1 (Proceed) key to continue.

The Test Software displays a query asking if you wish to store the insertion loss as the

TX Antenna Port Cable Loss. Use the knob to select Yes or No.

•If you select Yes, the Test Software will enter the value in the Test Configuration

Menu screen automatically. Unless you believe that the indicated loss is incorrect,

you should select Yes.

•If you select No, the Test Software will display a query asking if you wish to

Remeasure the loss or Return to the Calibration/Utilities Menu screen.

Contents

Main Restricted Rights Legend Copyright Trademark Acknowledgements Page Page Page Page Page In this Manual Conventions Used Page Test Software Overview Who should use the Test Software? Included with the Test Software Test Software Operation Overview Required Equipment Test Equipment Personal Computer (PC) Cables and Adapters Product Description Required Equipment 16 Chapter 1 Figure 1-2 Required Equipment You Must Supply: Test Equipment Required: Optional Equipment GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver Accessory Kits Page Page Getting Help, Test Software Upgrades, and Training Page Page Loading and Running the Test Software 5 7 8 109 6 Navigating the Test Software Main Menu Functions Changing Settings and Using USER Keys Operating the BTS Laptop Utility Program System Requirements for BTS Laptop Utility Program Installing the BTS Laptop Utility Program Configuring the Test Set and PC Serial Ports for Communication with the Test Set Page Configuring the PC to Communicate with the MSC Connecting the PC to the Test Set and the MSC Connecting the PC to the Test Set Connecting the PC to the MSC Page Page Determining the Test Set to Site Equipment Connections Which Clock to Use SCT Clock or External Reference? Which Test Set Port to Use ANT IN or RF IN/OUT? Which Base Station Port to Use TX Test or TX Antenna? Out-of-Service Testing Using the Base Station TX Antenna Port Configuring the Test Software Test Configuration Page Base Station Configuration Page Establishing a Connection with the MSC for Testing Establishing a Direct-Dial Modem Connection Establishing a Telnet Connection Page Page Chapter 3 46 Test Set to Base Station Connections inservc1.eps 8935 CDMA LUCENT ALM NVM ACT TST CLK AIP Chapter 3 48 Figure 3-3 Series II Base Station Test Port (In Service) Connections end of cable in the switch panel. Antenna Interface Frame Antenna Interface Frame SCT Card E6380 Test Set Test Set to GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver Connections Page Page Calibrating the Test Setup Selecting Tests Running Tests For More Information Transmit Power Calibration Test (Autoplex Series II) Page Transmit Power Calibration Test (PCS Minicell) Test Set-Up Procedure Page Page Pilot Only Test Page Code Domain Tests Page Automated BBA Test Page Spectrum Analyzer Test Page Code Domain Analyzer Test Page * * CDMA Analyzer Test Page TX Antenna Port Cable Calibration Test Select and Run the Utility TX Test Port Cable Calibration Test Select and Run the Utility TX Test Port Calibration Test Page PN Offset Search Test Insertion Loss Measurement Page Return Loss Measurement Page Emission BW & Spurious Test Spurious Emissions Measurement Emission Bandwidth Measurement Page Page Page Accessing Test Software Functions SOFTWARE MENU Screen Overview Loading a Test Procedure Loading the Test Software Card and Procedure Chapter 5 93 Figure 5-4 Loading a Procedure 5 7 8 109 6 Customizing a Test Procedure Changing Test Parameters 96 Figure 5-7 Changing Test Parameters 1 3 5 4 7 4 6 Changing Pass/Fail Limits Chapter 5 99 Figure 5-10 Changing Pass/Fail Limits 1 3 4 5 100 6 7 8 9 10 Saving/Deleting a Procedure 102 Figure 5-13 Saving a Test Procedure 1 4 3 5 Chapter 5 103 6 7 9 11 8 12 13 15 14 . BTS Laptop Utility Program Windows Switch Terminal Window Test Set Terminal Window Other Data Window Test Results Window Test Set Screen Capture Window Demo (Demonstration) Mode Selecting the DEMO Procedure Selecting Demo Mode Using the Control Parameter Exiting the Demo Mode Parameters 6. Page Page Page Specifications (Pass/Fail Limits) Page Testing without MSC Control Using a PC Card Initializing a PC Card Troubleshooting PC Card Use Page Error Summary Overview Troubleshooting the Test Software Installation Errors When Loading and Running the Test Software all Communication Errors Errors When First Setting Up or Connecting to MSC Communication Errors During Testing Troubleshooting Checks for Communication Problems Errors While Attempting Measurements Page Acronyms and Meanings