Teledyne Lecroy frontline TLF 3000 User manual

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User Manual for
Frontline
FRVS Bluetooth®
RF Test System (v2.10 GA)
Document Reference
Issue 3.0 – 14th September 2022
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and other support related to this product.
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Contents
1SYSTEM..........................................................................................................................................4
1.1 SYSTEM LAYOUT .......................................................................................................................4
1.1.1 Bluetooth Specifications..................................................................................................4
1.1.2 Test Cases......................................................................................................................4
1.2 TLF3000..................................................................................................................................4
1.3 SIGNAL GENERATORS................................................................................................................4
2SOFTWARE OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................5
2.1 MENU .......................................................................................................................................5
2.2 TEST LIST .................................................................................................................................5
2.3 CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................5
2.4 LOGGING...................................................................................................................................6
3TEST SUITE CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................7
3.1LICENSE KEY.............................................................................................................................7
3.2 UPDATING LICENSE KEY ............................................................................................................7
4CONNECT TO TLF3000.................................................................................................................8
5DUT CONFIGURATION –BLUETOOTH BR/EDR........................................................................9
5.1 CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................9
5.2 PROPERTIES .............................................................................................................................9
5.3 TEST MODE...............................................................................................................................9
6DUT CONFIGURATION –BLUETOOTH LE ...............................................................................11
6.1 CONNECTION ..........................................................................................................................11
6.2 PROPERTIES ...........................................................................................................................11
7OTHER CONFIGURATIONS........................................................................................................12
7.1 SAVING/LOADING DUT CONFIG................................................................................................12
7.2 SAVE ......................................................................................................................................12
7.3 LOAD ......................................................................................................................................12
7.4 ENVIRONMENT.........................................................................................................................12
8COMPENSATION.........................................................................................................................13
8.1 IN-BAND COMPENSATION..........................................................................................................13
8.2 CUSTOM CABLE CALIBRATION SETUP.......................................................................................14
8.2.1 Import ............................................................................................................................14
9TEST SELECTION .......................................................................................................................15
10 LOGGING AND RESULT VIEW...............................................................................................16
11 TESTING...................................................................................................................................17
11.1 START ....................................................................................................................................17
11.2 ABORT....................................................................................................................................17
11.3 CLEAR RESULTS......................................................................................................................17
12 REPORTING.............................................................................................................................18
12.1 REPORT GENERATION .............................................................................................................18

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12.2 PROJECT FOLDER....................................................................................................................18
APPENDIX A SGS100A SET UP....................................................................................................20
APPENDIX B CALIBRATION GUIDELINES ..................................................................................21
APPENDIX C MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY ...........................................................................25
APPENDIX D ACCURACY..............................................................................................................26

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1 System
Frontline FRVS is used for compliance testing of Bluetooth BR/EDR RF and LE RFPHY tests.
1.1 System Layout
1.1.1 Bluetooth Specifications
Core Specification: Specification of the Bluetooth System Core Package Version 5.3.
1.1.2 Test Cases
TCRL Specification: All test cases from Core.TCRL.2021-2 are incorporated. FRVS is a qualified Test
System for all Category A tests except for LE AoX tests.
1.2 TLF3000
•Teledyne LeCroy TLF3000
oCW Signal generator limited to 6GHz, external signal generator required to complete
CW blocking tests up to 12.75GHz.
oAn external clock (10MHz, -10 to +20dBm) may be attached to the EXT CLK IN port
for higher accuracy. This must be done before the TLF3000 is powered up to be
recognised and used.
1.3 Signal Generators
External Signal generator required to perform CW blocking Receiver tests:
•Rohde & Schwarz SGS100A

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2 Software Overview
The FRVS software consists of several sections
2.1 Menu
Used for File options, saving the DUT configuration, selecting the Test Suite and accessing the
Tools
2.2 Test List
A list of possible tests based on the DUT’s supported features. Tests can be selected and run and the
verdicts and test duration is displayed.
2.3 Configuration
Used to configure the TLF3000, signal generator and the DUT parameters.

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2.4 Logging
The FRVS software allows the viewing of logs, a Result Tree to navigate through the results and a
Result view to enable a detailed view of each test.

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3 Test Suite Configuration
The FRVS can be configured to run tests for Bluetooth BR/EDR and Bluetooth LE.
3.1 License Key
The license key is provided on a USB dongle which must be installed on the PC that is running the
FRVS software.
3.2 Updating License Key
The license can be updated from within the FRVS software. A .dat file will be provided with the
updated license and must be installed onto the dongle.
From the tools menu in FRVS select the “Update license dongle” button.
This will launch a file search for *.DAT files.Select the provided AUTHORISE.DAT to update the
dongle
Selecting Test Suite
From Menu, select Mode then Bluetooth (for BR/EDR) or Bluetooth LE:

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4 Connect to TLF3000
As multiple TLF3000 devices may be available, the TLF3000 for the FRVS can be selected from the
TLF3000 Connection Properties in the Configuration Panel
This can be used to Search, Select and Restart the TLF3000.

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5 DUT Configuration – Bluetooth BR/EDR
Configuring software for DUT connection and parameters from ICS/IXIT to enable test selection.
5.1 Connection
For Bluetooth BR/EDR, the connection to the DUT is over the RF interface via LMP commands. The
DUT is required to be in Test Mode to accept these commands. The BDADDR must be input here.
5.2 Properties
Enter DUT features (DUT properties will be verified at the start of each test and if incompatible
the test will not run):
This includes modulation, π/4-DQPSK for 2M and 8DPSK for 3M, maximum packet slots, and power
control. The n value for intermodulation and image frequency must also be included.
5.3 Test Mode
Enter the test mode to be used for the Transmitter tests. This can Test Mode or Loopback. Note
that the specification may require certain tests to be performed in one mode and this will take
precedence over the selection. NOTE: Loopback mode is “Forced Loopback” which ensures that
only loopback is used with TLF3000, and RF/TRM/CA/BV-12-C (EDR Differential Phase
Encoding) does not allow loopback. If TX is used, the TLF3000 will attempt both Loopback and
TX test modes

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6 DUT Configuration – Bluetooth LE
Configuring software for DUT connection and parameters from ICS/IXIT to enable test selection.
6.1 Connection
Enter connection properties:
NOTE: When using virtual COM ports, the port list will only show ports that begin with “COM”.
6.2 Properties
Enter DUT features (DUT properties will be verified at the start of each test and if incompatible
the test will not run):

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7 Other Configurations
7.1 Saving/Loading DUT Config
7.2 Save
Prompts to create file containing entered DUT connection and feature parameters.
7.3 Load
Prompts to select previously saved file containing DUT connection and feature parameters. These will
overwrite any values currently in UI.
7.4 Environment
Record environment parameters for reporting –these will be output to PDF report:

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8 Compensation
Test System requires calibration for signal outputs and cable loss between DUT and other
components. Note that the compensation requires SMA connectors and that a calibration file may be
required for the cable between combiner and DUT if a custom cable is used to connect to DUT
(known as Custom Cable Loss).
The Compensation consists of 2 parts:
a) In-band Compensation –RF loss performed by Test System
b) Custom cable loss –allows for custom cables to DUT (must be calibrated by the user and
loaded into the Test System).
8.1 In-band compensation
The Test System provides a default cable loss. This can be set from 0 to 10dB in 0.5dB steps using
the drop down then press Apply Default to apply. The current value is displayed at the top as
indicated in the image below. This is designed to compensate for example for a power splitter.
The Test System provides a means to compensate for the RF path to the DUT.
a) From the Cable Loss Properties, click Compensate button
b) Replace TLF3000 with the 50ohm termination and replace the DUT with TLF3000 as per
the dialog window and click Run button:
c) When completed, the measured loss will be displayed. The measurement can be run
again if required. When ready, the compensation can be saved using the Save button

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d) After saving, return the Test System to its original set up as shown in the dialog window:
8.2 Custom Cable Calibration Setup
The Test System allows for additional loss compensation if custom cable is used. CSV file with format
as follows:
The frequency is in MHz and loss in dB. The Test System uses linear interpolation between frequency
points.
8.2.1 Import
Select CSV file from above using “select calibration”:
Successful read of calibration data:

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9 Test Selection
Tests available to run will be enabled/disabled depending on features declared:
They can then be selected as desired and will be run in the order displayed. The Transmitter tests are
in red and the Receiver tests in blue.

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10 Logging and Result view
The FRVS software allows the viewing of logs, a Result Tree to navigate through the results and a
Result view to enable a detailed view of each test.

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11 Testing
Running/aborting selected tests, with display of status and verdicts.
11.1 Start
After selecting tests, pressing “Start Testing” will cause these to be run:
The current running test has an estimated remaining time:
Results are shown when a test completes, along with elapsed time:
11.2 Abort
Press “Abort Testing” when testing is running to end test run gracefully as soon as possible:
11.3 Clear Results
Existing results can be removed by selecting “Clear Recorded Results”:

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12 Reporting
Results can be exported into PDF format for breakdown of parameterized results and transmission.
12.1 Report Generation
When results exist and tests are not running, report can be generated. Selecting this option prompts
user for location and filename for output PDF:
Result summary:
Individual test results:
NOTE: When generating a report, the parametric results where applicable are saved as .csv files in
the Output Folder.
12.2 Project folder
The output folder for the report can be changed through the interface:

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Appendix A SGS100A Set up
The SGS100A is available as CW or IQ. CW only is required.
The SGS100A must have the following options installed:
•Base unit (SGS-B106)
•12.75GHz extension (SGS-B112)
•Electronic Step Attenuator (SGS-B26)
The FRVS uses the RF 50Ω output on the rear of the instrument.
The SGS100A is used for Blocking Tests. For LE, select TLF3000 (limited to 6GHz) as the Signal
Generator instead of SGS100A to run confidence checks to 6GHz.