Agilent Technologies 8960 Series 10 User manual

Agilent Technologies 8960 Series 10 E5515A,B Wireless Communications Test Set
Agilent Technologies E1960A GSM Mobile Test Application
Reference Manual
Test Application Revision A.04
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This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of the German Sound Emission Directive, from 18
January 1991.
This product has a sound pressure emission (at the operator position) < 70 dB(A).
• Sound Pressure Lp < 70 dB(A).
• At Operator Position.
• Normal Operation.
• According to ISO 7779:1988/EN 27779:1991 (Type Test).
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This product and related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with safety markings and
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A uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the main power source to the product input
wiring terminals, power cord, or supplied power cord set.
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WARNING This product is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with a protective earthing
ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a
socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the
protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product
dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
Whenever it is likely that the protection has been impaired, the instrument must be
made inoperative and be secured against any unintended operation.
If this instrument is to be energized via an autotransformer (for voltage reduction),
make sure the common terminal is connected to the earth terminal of the power
source.
If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment
could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all
means for protection are intact) only.
No operator serviceable parts in this product. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers.
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shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose dangerous voltages.
Disconnect the product from all voltage sources while it is being opened.
The power cord is connected to internal capacitors that my remain live for
5 seconds after disconnecting the plug from its power supply.
For Continued protection against fire hazard, replace the line fuse(s) only with 250 V
fuse(s) or the same current rating and type (for example, normal blow or time delay).
Do not use repaired fuses or short circuited fuseholders.
Always use the three-prong ac power cord supplied with this product. Failure to
ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause product damage.
This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 per
IEC 1010 and IEC 664 respectively. FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
This product has autoranging line voltage input, be sure the supply voltage is within
the specified range.
To prevent electrical shock, disconnect instrument from mains (line) before cleaning.
Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts.
Do not attempt to clean internally.
Ventilation Requirements: When installing the product in a cabinet, the convection
into and out of the product must not be restricted. The ambient temperature (outside
the cabinet) must be less than the maximum operating temperature of the product by
4° C for every 100 watts dissipated in the cabinet. If the total power dissipated in the
cabinet is greater than 800 watts, then forced convection must be used.

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Manufacturer’s Name: Agilent Technologies Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 24001 E. Mission Avenue
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declares that the product
Product Name: Agilent Technologies 8960 Series 10
Wireless Communications Test Set
Model Number: Agilent Technologies E5515A,B
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conforms to the following Product specifications:
Safety: IEC 1010-1:1990+A1+A2 / EN 61010-1:1993
EMC: CISPR 11:1990/EN 55011:1991- Group 1, Class A
EN50082-1: 1992
IEC 801-2:1991 - 4kV CD,8kV AD
IEC 801-3:1984 3V/m
IEC 801-4:1988 0.5 kV Sig. Lines, 1 kV Power Lines
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Spokane, Washington USA November 20,1998
Vince Roland
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Contents
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Establishing an Active Link with the Mobile Station
Making a Base Station Originated Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Making a Mobile Station Originated Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Operating Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Call Processing Event Synchronization
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Call Processing Subsystem Overlapped Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Related Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Call Processing State Synchronization
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
STATus:OPERation:CALL:GSM Status Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Call State STATus:OPERation:CALL:GSM Program Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Related Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Test System Synchronization Overview
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Commands used for synchronization: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Related Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Analog Audio Measurement Description
How is an analog audio measurement made? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Trigger Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Related Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Programming an Analog Audio Measurement
Programming Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Returned Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Related Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
AAUDio Troubleshooting
Possible Setup Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Interpreting Integrity Indicator values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Bit Error Measurement Description
Bit Error Measurements versus Fast Bit Error Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
How is a bit error (BER) measurement made? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
BER measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Related Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Programming a Bit Error Measurement

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Program Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Returned values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Related Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
BERR Troubleshooting
Possible Setup Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Interpreting Integrity Indicator values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Decoded Audio Measurement Description
How is a decoded audio (DAUDIO) measurement made? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Trigger Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Related Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Programming a Decoded Audio Measurement
Programming Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Returned Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Related Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Decoded Audio (DAUDio) Troubleshooting
Possible Setup Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Interpreting Integrity Indicator values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Dynamic Power Measurement Description
How is a Dynamic Power Measurement Made? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Single or Multi Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Types of Signals Dynamic Power can Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Input Signal Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Trigger Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Related Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
I/Q Tuning Measurement Description
How is an I/Q Tuning Measurement Made? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Single or Multi Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Types of Signals I/Q Tuning can Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
I/Q Tuning Input Signal Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Trigger Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Related Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Programming an I/Q Tuning Measurement
Program Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Returned Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Related Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67