Motorola i860 manual SQE Test, SQE Reference Chart

FIELD LEVEL TEST MODES AND PROCEDURES: SQE Test

8.5SQE Test

Use this test on a unit having any of the following symptoms: No service failures or poor SQE/ RSSI (poor performance in known good coverage area).

Set up the R-2660 for iDEN

Mobile operation, and connect the

unit to the RF IN/OUT

connector. See Figure 7-1 on page

7-3.

Notes:

1.Watch unit for resetting during this procedure.

2.Master reset can be completed on the unit by pressing Menu, Settings, Security.

3.Registration and calls might take over 1 minute to complete.

4.See the Strong Signal Environment section in Chapter 7.

Connect the regulated battery

eliminator to the unit to be

tested. Remove the antenna

from the unit. Set the power

Power

supply 4.0 Vdc.

up the unit. Enter

Initial Registration mode (see

Fail

Perform the

Operating

the R-2660.)

Press Start.

Registration/Call

Pass

The Call SEQ: 1 thru 6 lights up

test.

when unit has

Verify that

registered.

SQE Reference Chart

the unit can complete an

interconnect call. Press End/Home

Gen

SQE Level

until the unit displays Ready. Press Intercon-

Fail

-70 dBm

>26

nect (3:1 or 6:1) and Start on the R-2660. Wait

for the

-80 dBm

>25

green LED to light. Press Send on the unit.

-90 dBm

>23

Note: Leave call connected for

-100 dBm

>20

the next test.

Perform the

Registration/Call test.

Pass

Note: Gen levels in the SQE

chart include RF Adapter

Place unit

losses.

in debug mode (see

Entering Debug Mode). Press

Trace to monitor the SQE & TX level.

Fail

Replace the

Press RF in the R-2660 and arrow down to Gen:.

Main board.

Verify that it is set to -70dBm.

Verify that the SQE is

greater than

26.

Pass

Change
Gen: to -80 dBm, and	Fail
check the SQE Reference chart to
verify the unit’s SQE per Gen:
output using the
chart.	Unit passed test. Look for
Pass	system, coverage, accessory, or
	software problems.

Replace the Main board.

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