Tektronix BPA105 User manual

User Manual
BPA105
Bluetooth Protocol Analyzer
071-XXXX-00
This document applies to firmware version 2.3
and above.
Check for regular BPA Series software updates at
www.tektronix.com/bpa_software
www.tektronix.com

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maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
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b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any
damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been
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or difficulty of servicing the product.
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MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’
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EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR
THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

WARRANTY
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the media will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of
shipment. If a medium or encoding proves defective during the warranty period, Tektronix will provide a
replacement in exchange for the defective medium. Except as to the media on which this software product is
furnished, this software product is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.
Tektronix does not warrant that the functions contained in this software product will meet Customer’s
requirements or that the operation of the programs will be uninterrupted or error-free.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration
of the warranty period. If Tektronix is unable to provide a replacement that is free from defects in materials and
workmanship within a reasonable time thereafter, Customer may terminate the license for this software product
and return this software product and any associated materials for credit or refund.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’
RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE MEDIA OR REFUND CUSTOMER’SPAYMENTIS
THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER
TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.

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Table of Contents
General Safety Summary iii...................................
Preface v...................................................
Reference Documents v.............................................
Contacting Tektronix vi.............................................
Operating Basics
Acquiring Piconet Packet Data 1--1..............................
Overview 1--1.......................................................
Collecting Data 1--2..................................................
Understanding the Data Acquisition Window 1--4..........................
Setting Up an Acquisition 1--9.........................................
Setting Up the Data Filter 1--14..........................................
Setting Up Triggers 1--14..............................................
Starting a Logging Session 1--24.........................................
Ending a Logging Session 1--24.........................................
Saving the Current Logging Session 1--24.................................
Using the HCI Terminal Application 1--24.................................
Analyzing Piconet Packet Data 1--27..............................
Opening a Data File 1--27..............................................
Understanding the Data Analysis Window 1--28............................
Reference
Reference 2--1.................................................
Using Bookmarks 2--1................................................
Exporting Data 2--3..................................................
Generating Error Packet Data 2--3......................................
Enabling Decryption 2--9..............................................
Appendices
Appendix A: Specifications A--1..................................
Appendix B: Accessories B--1...................................
Standard Accessories B--1.............................................
Appendix C: Sample Scripts C--1.................................
HCI Terminal Scripts C--1.............................................
Glossary
Index

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List of Figures
Figure 1--1: The Bluetooth Protocol Analyzer
data acquisition window 1--4.................................
Figure 1--2: Acquisition Set up dialog box 1--9......................
Figure 1--3: Select Master and Select Slave dialog boxes 1--11..........
Figure 1--4: Acquisition window Sync Bar 1--12.....................
Figure 1--5: Data Filter set up dialog box 1--14......................
Figure 1--6: Low Level Trigger Setup dialog box 1--16................
Figure 1--7: Customize Pattern dialog box 1--19.....................
Figure 1--8: High Level Trigger Setup dialog box 1--22...............
Figure 1--9: Pre-Post Trigger Buffer set up dialog box 1--23...........
Figure 1--10: The Bluetooth Protocol Analyzer data analysis window 1--28
Figure 1--11: List view context-sensitive menu 1--36..................
Figure 2--1: Analysis window showing bookmarked packets 2--1......
Figure 2--2: Bookmarks dialog box 2--2...........................
Figure 2--3: Error Packet Generator dialog box 2--4.................
Figure 2--4: Error Name drop-down list box 2--5....................
Figure 2--5: Custom error dialog boxes 2--6........................
Figure 2--6: Available Patterns drop-down list box 2--6..............
Figure 2--7: Standard packet format 2--7..........................
Figure 2--8: Analyzer display of generated error 2--8................
Figure 2--9: Decryption dialog box 2--9............................
List of Tables
Table 1--1: Acquisition window menus and toolbar buttons 1--5......
Table 1--2: Analysis window menus and toolbar buttons 1--29.........
Table 1--3: Packet tabs 1--35.....................................
Table A--1: Air probe characteristics A--1.........................
Table A--2: Environmental characteristics A--1.....................
Table A--3: Certifications and compliances A--2....................
Table A--4: Physical characteristics A--3...........................

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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to
this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Observe All Terminal Ratings. Connect the ground lead of the probe to earth
ground only.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage to this
product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result
in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this product or other property.
Symbols on the Product. The following symbols may appear on the product:
CAUTION
Refer to Manual
ToAvoidFireor
Personal Injury
Symbols and Terms

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Preface
This manual provides operating information for the Tektronix BPA105 Bluetooth
Protocol Analyzer and is organized into the following sections:
HOperating Basics provides basic instructions for operating the Tektronix
Bluetooth Protocol Analyzer.
HReference provides detailed information on acquiring and analyzing piconet
packet data.
HAppendix A: Specifications provides hardware specifications and regulatory
statements.
HAppendix B: Accessories lists the standard accessories.
HAppendix C: Sample Scripts provides sample HCI scripts.
HGlossary explains the terms used in this manual.
Reference Documents
The following third-party reference documents provide additional information:
HHCI Terminal Guide (Digianswer #00-11-03) provides information about
using a HCI terminal as an interface with Bluetooth hardware.
HBluetooth Revealed (Prentice Hall, Inc., ISBN 0-13-090294-2) provides
background on several areas including the basic technology, the Bluetooth
specification with information about the protocol stack, Bluetooth profiles,
and the future of the technology.
HBluetooth: Connect without Cables (Prentice Hall, Inc.,
ISBN 0-13-089840-6) provides less background about the technology and
more in-depth information about the protocol stack and other areas. This
book provides many diagrams.
NOTE. Check for regular BPA Series software updates at www.tektronix.com/
bpa_software.

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Contacting Tektronix
Phone [phone]*
Address Tektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
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*This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please
leave a voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the
Tektronix web site for a list of offices.