Aeroflex 3550 User manual

Communications
Test Set
3550 / 3550R
RCI Manual
Issue-8
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RCI MANUAL
COMMUNICATIONS TEST SET
3550 / 3550R
PUBLISHED BY
Aeroflex
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Issue-3 Sep 2013
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Electromagnetic Compatibility:
For continued EMC compliance, all external cables must be shielded and three meters or less in
length.
Nomenclature Statement:
In this manual, 3550 / 3550R, Test Set or Unit refers to the 3550 / 3550R Communications Test Set.
Product Warranty:
Refer to http://ats.aeroflex.com/about-us/quality/standard-hardware-warranty for the Product
Warranty information.
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SAFETY FIRST: TO ALL OPERATIONS PERSONNEL
REFER ALL SERVICING OF UNIT TO QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL. THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO
OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS.
WARNING: USING THIS EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE ACCOMPANYING
DOCUMENTATION MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT.
CASE, COVER OR PANEL REMOVAL
Opening the Case Assembly exposes the operator to electrical hazards that can result in electrical shock or
equipment damage. Do not operate this Test Set with the Case Assembly open.
SAFETY IDENTIFICATION IN TECHNICAL MANUAL
This manual uses the following terms to draw attention to possible safety hazards, that may exist when
operating or servicing this equipment.
CAUTION: THIS TERM IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR ACTIVITIES THAT, IF IGNORED, CAN RESULT IN
EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE (E.G., FIRE).
WARNING: THIS TERM IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR ACTIVITIES THAT, IF IGNORED, CAN RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
SAFETY SYMBOLS IN MANUALS AND ON UNITS
CAUTION: Refer to accompanying documents. (This symbol refers to specific CAUTIONS
represented on the unit and clarified in the text.)
AC OR DC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with AC or DC voltage.
DC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with DC voltage.
AC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with AC or alternating voltage.
EQUIPMENT GROUNDING PRECAUTION
Improper grounding of equipment can result in electrical shock.
USE OF PROBES
Check the specifications for the maximum voltage, current and power ratings of any connector on the Test Set
before connecting it with a probe from a terminal device. Be sure the terminal device performs within these
specifications before using it for measurement, to prevent electrical shock or damage to the equipment.
POWER CORDS
Power cords must not be frayed, broken nor expose bare wiring when operating this equipment.
USE RECOMMENDED FUSES ONLY
Use only fuses specifically recommended for the equipment at the specified current and voltage ratings.
INTENDED USE
The 3550 is intended for indoor use only and should not be subjected to conditions which cause water or other
liquids to collect on the Touch Screen Display.
The 3550R is intended for use in both indoor and outdoor environments and remains functional in typical rain
conditions.
INTERNAL BATTERY
This unit contains a Lithium Ion Battery, serviceable only by a qualified technician.
CAUTION: SIGNAL GENERATORS CAN BE A SOURCE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) TO
COMMUNICATION RECEIVERS. SOME TRANSMITTED SIGNALS CAN CAUSE DISRUPTION AND
INTERFERENCE TO COMMUNICATION SERVICES OUT TO A DISTANCE OF SEVERAL MILES.
USERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD SCRUTINIZE ANY OPERATION THAT RESULTS IN
RADIATION OF A SIGNAL (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) AND SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POTENTIAL COMMUNICATION INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS.
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PREFACE
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SCOPE
This Manual contains Instructions for operating the 3550 / 3550R through a remote interface. It is
strongly recommended that the programmer be thoroughly familiar with the operational functions of
the Unit and this manual before attempting to remotely configure the 3550 / 3550R.
ORGANIZATION
The Manual is composed of the following Chapters:
CHAPTER 1 - REMOTE OPERATION CONFIGURATION
Describes how to configure the 3550 / 3550R for remote operation.
CHAPTER 2 - REMOTE OPERATION COMMANDS
Identifies and explains the Remote Operation commands.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PARAGRAPH PAGE
CHAPTER 1 - REMOTE OPERATION CONFIGURATION
1-1 General ...................................................................................................... 1-1
1-3 Remote Operation Configuration.................................................................... 1-1
CHAPTER 2 - REMOTE OPERATION COMMANDS
2-1 General ...................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Remote Operation Commands ....................................................................... 2-1
AF Counter ............................................................................................. 2-2
AGC....................................................................................................... 2-4
Audio Level Meter.................................................................................... 2-5
C4FSK ................................................................................................... 2-9
Calibration.............................................................................................. 2-25
DCS....................................................................................................... 2-26
Demod ................................................................................................... 2-27
Deviation Meter / Modulation Meter ........................................................... 2-28
Distortion Meter ...................................................................................... 2-31
External Audio Input ................................................................................ 2-34
External Audio Output.............................................................................. 2-35
External RF Power................................................................................... 2-36
Frequency Find ....................................................................................... 2-41
Frequency List ........................................................................................ 2-42
Function Generator.................................................................................. 2-43
Normalize............................................................................................... 2-44
Options .................................................................................................. 2-45
Oscilloscope ........................................................................................... 2-46
Receiver................................................................................................. 2-49
RF Error Meter........................................................................................ 2-50
RF Generator.......................................................................................... 2-52
RF Power Meter ...................................................................................... 2-54
RSSI Meter............................................................................................. 2-58
Screens.................................................................................................. 2-61
Scripting................................................................................................. 2-63
Setup..................................................................................................... 2-66
Signaling................................................................................................ 2-68
Sinad Meter ............................................................................................ 2-77
Speaker.................................................................................................. 2-80
Spectrum Analyzer................................................................................... 2-81
Tracking Generator.................................................................................. 2-84
Upconverter............................................................................................ 2-86
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CHAPTER 1 - REMOTE OPERATION CONFIGURATION
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1-1. GENERAL
The 3550 / 3550R can be controlled through a serial interface.
1-2. REMOTE OPERATION CONFIGURATION
The 3500 / 3500A can be configured for remote operation using an Ethernet connection.
This is an example configuration for a static address on the PC
utilizing an Ethernet Crossover Cable.
1. On the PC, select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Select ‘Properties.’
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2-2. REMOTE OPERATION CONFIGURATION (cont)
2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’ and set the IP Address to “ 10 10 10 1 ” and the
Subnet Mask to “ 255 255 255 0.” Select “OK.”
3. Connect Ethernet Crossover Cable to the 3550 / 3550R ETHERNET Connector and the
Ethernet Connector on the PC.
Ethernet Crossover Cable
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2-2. REMOTE OPERATION CONFIGURATION (cont)
4. Select the System Function Tab to display the System Dropdown selections. Select
“System Config” to display the System Config (Configuration) Function Window. Press the
“Remote” Button to display the Remote Configuration Screen.
5. Select the following field settings:
Port Ethernet
IP Address 10.10.10.193
Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0
Network Mode Static IP
6. Open the ‘Command Shell” on the PC and ping the IP address of the PC ( 10 10 10 1 ) to
test the connection. Ping the IP address of the 3550 / 3550R ( 10 10 10 193 ) to test the
connection.
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2-2. REMOTE OPERATION CONFIGURATION (cont)
7. Open remote program (PuTTY) and set the IP Address to “ 10 10 10 193 ” Select
‘Terminal.’
8. Set the fields as shown and select “Open.”
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2-2. REMOTE OPERATION CONFIGURATION (cont)
9. The Remote Window is displayed on the PC. Remote commands can now be issued to the
3550 / 3550R.
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CHAPTER 2 - REMOTE OPERATION COMMANDS
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2-1. GENERAL
All commands and data are printable ASCII characters.
Commands can be entered in lowercase, uppercase or a combination of uppercase and lowercase
letters.
All commands must be terminated in some manner. The commands that are written to the
3550 / 3550R must be terminated with a Carriage Return/Line Feed and EOI asserted on the last
byte.
SUBJECT PAGE
AF Counter................................................................................................................... 2-2
AGC............................................................................................................................. 2-4
Audio Level Meter ......................................................................................................... 2-5
C4FSK ......................................................................................................................... 2-9
Calibration.................................................................................................................... 2-25
DCS............................................................................................................................. 2-26
Demod ......................................................................................................................... 2-27
Deviation Meter / Modulation Meter ................................................................................. 2-28
Distortion Meter ............................................................................................................ 2-31
External Audio Input...................................................................................................... 2-34
External Audio Output.................................................................................................... 2-35
External RF Power......................................................................................................... 2-36
Frequency Find............................................................................................................. 2-41
Frequency List.............................................................................................................. 2-42
Function Generator........................................................................................................ 2-43
Normalize..................................................................................................................... 2-44
Options ........................................................................................................................ 2-45
Oscilloscope................................................................................................................. 2-46
Receiver....................................................................................................................... 2-49
RF Error Meter.............................................................................................................. 2-50
RF Generator................................................................................................................ 2-52
RF Power Meter ............................................................................................................ 2-54
RSSI Meter................................................................................................................... 2-58
Screens........................................................................................................................ 2-61
Scripting ...................................................................................................................... 2-63
Setup........................................................................................................................... 2-66
Signaling...................................................................................................................... 2-68
Sinad Meter.................................................................................................................. 2-77
Speaker ....................................................................................................................... 2-80
Spectrum Analyzer ........................................................................................................ 2-81
Tracking Generator........................................................................................................ 2-84
Upconverter.................................................................................................................. 2-86
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2-2. REMOTE OPERATION COMMANDS
AF Counter
:afctr:alarm:high:limit <n> Sets Alarm high limit value.
:afctr:alarm:high:limit? Returns Alarm high limit value.
<n> 15.0 to 20000.0
:afctr:alarm:high:state Sets Alarm high limit state.
:afctr:alarm:high:state? Returns Alarm high limit state.
:afctr:alarm:low:limit <n> Sets Alarm low limit value.
:afctr:alarm:low:limit? Returns Alarm low limit value.
<n> 15.0 to 20000.0
:afctr:alarm:low:state Sets Alarm low limit state.
:afctr:alarm:low:state? Returns Alarm low limit state.
:afctr:average <n> Sets number of readings to average.
:afctr:average? Returns number of readings to average.
<n> 1 to 99
:afctr:filter <n>
Sets input filter type.
:afctr:filter?
Returns input filter type.
<n> 0 - None
1 - 300 Hz LPF
2 - 3 kHz LPF
3 - 5 kHz LPF
4 - 15 kHz LPF
5 - CMESS BPF
6 - CCITT BPF
7 - 300 Hz HPF
8 - 300 to 3000 Hz BPF
9 - 300 to 5000 Hz BPF
10 - 300 to 20000 Hz BPF
:afctr:range:auto Sets AF Counter autorange state to Auto.
:afctr:range:manual Sets AF Counter autorange state to Manual.
:afctr:range:state? <n> Returns AF Counter autorange state.
<n> 0 - Auto
1 - Manual
2 - Manual -Waiting Update
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2-2. REMOTE OPERATION COMMANDS (cont)
AF Counter (cont)
:afctr:range? Returns AF Counter range information.
:afctr:reading:avg? Returns AF Counter reading averaged value.
0.0 to 20000.0 Hz
:afctr:reading:clear Clears AF Counter reading.
:afctr:reading:max? Returns AF Counter reading maximum value.
0.0 to 20000.0 Hz
:afctr:reading:min? <n> Returns AF Counter reading minimum value.
<n> 0.0 to 20000.0 Hz
:afctr:reading:val? <n> Returns AF Counter reading with no statistics.
<n> 0.0 to 20000.0 Hz
:afctr:resolution <n> Sets resolution for the reading.
<n> 1 - 1 Hz
2 - 0.1 Hz
:afctr:source <n> Sets signal source to count.
:afctr:source? Returns signal source to count.
<n> 0 - EXT_AUD_IN_2_AFCOUNTER
1 - DEMOD_2_AFCOUNTER
2 - MODULATION_2_AFCOUNTER
3 - FGEN_2_AFCOUNTER
:afctr:state Activates AF Counter.
:afctr:state? Returns AF Counter state.
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2-2. REMOTE OPERATION COMMANDS (cont)
AGC
:agc:mode <n> Sets AGC Mode.
:agc:mode? Returns AGC Mode.
<n> 0 - Manual
1 - Auto
:agc:rfamp_mode <n> Sets Receiver input preamp state.
:agc:rfamp_mode? Returns Receiver input preamp state.
<n> 0 - Auto
1 - OFF
2 - ON
:agc:state Activates Receiver AGC.
:agc:state? Returns Receiver AGC state.
:agc:tos <n> Sets Top of Scale adjustment for Manual AGC
Mode.
:agc:tos? Returns Top of Scale adjustment for Manual
AGC Mode.
<n> -90.0 to 10.0 dBm
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2-2. REMOTE OPERATION COMMANDS (cont)
Audio Level Meter
:alm:alarm:high:limit <n> Sets Alarm high limit value.
:alm:alarm:high:limit? Returns Alarm high limit value.
<n> 0.0 to 50.0
:alm:alarm:high:state Sets Alarm high limit state.
:alm:alarm:high:state? Returns Alarm high limit state.
:alm:alarm:low:limit <n> Sets Alarm low limit value.
:alm:alarm:low:limit? Returns Alarm low limit value.
<n> 0.0 to 50.0
:alm:alarm:low:state Sets Alarm low limit state.
:alm:alarm:low:state? Returns Alarm low limit state.
:alm:average <n> Sets the average size.
:alm:average? Returns the average size.
<n> 1 to 99
:alm:coupling <n> Sets signal coupling.
:alm:coupling? Returns signal coupling.
<n> 0 - AC
1 - DC
2 - GND
:alm:detector <n> Sets detector type.
:alm:detector? Returns detector type.
<n> 0 - RMS
1 - PEAK PLUS
2 - PEAK MINUS
3 - PK2PK
:alm:dvm:overload? Returns overload status of DVM Connector.
<n> 0 - No Overload
1 - Overload
:alm:range:dbuv:auto Sets Audio Level autorange state to Auto.
:alm:range:dbuv:manual Sets Audio Level autorange state to Manual.
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2-2. REMOTE OPERATION COMMANDS (cont)
Audio Level Meter (cont)
:alm:range:dbuv:range? Returns Audio Level range information.
:alm:range:dbuv:state? Returns Audio Level autorange state.
<n> 0 - Auto
1 - Manual
2 - Manual - Waiting Update
:alm:range:dbm:auto Sets Audio Level autorange state to Auto.
:alm:range:dbm:manual Sets Audio Level autorange state to Manual.
:alm:range:dbm:range? Returns Audio Level range information.
:alm:range:dbm:state? Returns Audio Level autorange state.
<n> 0 - Auto
1 - Manual
2 - Manual - Waiting Update
:alm:range:mv:auto Sets Audio Level autorange state to Auto.
:alm:range:mv:manual Sets Audio Level autorange state to Manual.
:alm:range:mv:range? Returns Audio Level range information.
:alm:range:mv:state? Returns Audio Level autorange state.
<n> 0 - Auto
1 - Manual
2 - Manual - Waiting Update
:alm:range:volt:auto Sets Audio Level autorange state to Auto.
:alm:range:volt:manual Sets Audio Level autorange state to Manual.
:alm:range:volt:range? Returns Audio Level range information.
:alm:range:volt:state? Returns Audio Level autorange state.
<n> 0 - Auto
1 - Manual
2 - Manual - Waiting Update
:alm:range:watts:auto Sets Audio Level autorange state to Auto.
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