WILLTEK 4100 User manual

Series
Willtek 4100
Mobile Phone Tester
GSM 900 nE-GSM nGSM 1800 (PCN) nGSM 1900 (PCS)
Dual band GSM 900+1800 nGSM 900+1900
Multiband GSM 900+1800+1900
User Guide
Manual Version: 0312-341-A

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Manual layout and text: Redaktion Interpreta, Munich, Germany
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Contents
Chapter 1: GETTING STARTED
Preface ............................1-10
Operating modes ......................1-10
Important instructions ...................1-12
Proper operation ......................1-12
After unpacking .......................1-13
Key functions ........................1-14
Initial startup.........................1-16
Attaching the power supply unit ..............1-16
Start menu .........................1-16
Chapter 2: SETUP
Basic settings.........................2-2
Contrast ...........................2-2
Language ..........................2-3
Printer ............................2-4
Date and time ........................2-5
Header ............................2-6
PC interface .........................2-7
Choose the protocol .....................2-8
Sound ............................2-9
Self check..........................2-10
Accessing the menus ....................2-10
System information .....................2-10
Printer test .........................2-11
Keyboard test ........................2-12
Display test .........................2-12
Internal test .........................2-13
Preparing the tests .....................2-14
Installing the test SIM....................2-14
Background information: SIM................2-15
Attaching the test unit....................2-16
Connection via antenna ..................2-16
Points in favor .......................2-16
Points to note .......................2-16
Connection .........................2-17
Connection via the Universal Antenna Coupler ......2-18
Points to note ........................2-18
Connection .........................2-18
Cable-based connection ..................2-19
Points to note .......................2-19
Connection .........................2-19

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Chapter 3: AUTOTEST
Overview ............................3-2
The influence of the user...................3-2
Running an AUTOTEST ...................3-3
A Standard AUTOTEST is carried out as follows ......3-4
Be prepared for input breaks.................3-4
When an AUTOTEST aborts.................3-4
The input breaks of a Standard AUTOTEST.........3-5
Lifting a tester block .....................3-6
Results of the AUTOTEST .................3-7
AUTOTEST PASSED ....................3-7
What to do if you are in doubt ................3-7
Softkey functions.......................3-7
AUTOTEST FAILED .....................3-8
Fault analysis ........................3-8
Sample AUTOTEST log (excerpt) .............3-10
Evaluating stored AUTOTESTs..............3-11
Selecting a stored log....................3-11
Softkey functions ......................3-12
Available capacity for storing AUTOTESTs ........3-12
Downloading logs to a PC .................3-12
Entering test parameters .................3-13
1. Assigning a name to a record ..............3-14
2. Selecting the radio system ................3-15
3. Selecting the connection type ..............3-15
4. Selecting the AUTOTEST ................3-16
At least one AUTOTEST ..................3-16
Background: AUTOTEST..................3-17
Standard AUTOTESTs ...................3-17
User-defined AUTOTESTs .................3-18
5. Channel selection ....................3-19
6. Entering compensation values ..............3-20
Background: signal attenuation...............3-20
Effect of the connection type ................3-21
Determining compensation values .............3-22
Cable-based connection ..................3-22
Universal Antenna Coupler .................3-22
Copying records ......................3-24
Chapter 4: FAULT FIND
Overview ............................4-2
The mode for experts ....................4-2
Accessing FAULT FIND mode ................4-3
Access with the Willtek 4107S ................4-3

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FAULT FIND test preparation ...............4-4
Selecting the radio system .................4-4
Special considerations for dual-band systems........4-5
Special features of multiband systems............4-6
Testing multiband mobile phones ..............4-6
Selecting channels/RF power ................4-7
Entering channel numbers ..................4-7
Setting the RF power ....................4-8
Compensating for signal attenuation.............4-9
Compensation values ....................4-9
Installing the test SIM....................4-10
Connecting the mobile phone ...............4-10
This is what is tested ....................4-11
Test 1.0: Network identification and registration .....4-12
Problems with registration .................4-13
Problem solving.......................4-13
Test 2.0: MS CALL connection setup ..........4-14
Test 3.0: BS CALL connection setup ..........4-15
Test 4.0: Messages and measurements ........4-16
Test 4.1: Changing the voice channel ...........4-22
Test 4.2: Reducing the RF power (from the tester) ....4-23
Test 4.3: Changing power levels ..............4-24
Test 4.4: Clear down on the mobile phone ........4-25
Test 4.5: Clear down on the tester .............4-26
Test 5.0: Measuring the bit and frame error rate ......4-27
Test 6.0: Checking mobile phone identification .....4-29
Test 7.0: Speech testing ..................4-32
Test 8.0: Cell Broadcast test ...............4-34
Chapter 5: Additional Features
Introduction ..........................5-2
Additional features ......................5-2
Asynchronous Mode ....................5-3
Preparation and starting ...................5-4
Changing bands on multiband devices ..........5-5
Emission of a carrier signal .................5-5
Test results in Asynchronous Mode .............5-6
Remote Control........................5-8
Preparation..........................5-8
Starting remote mode ....................5-8
Special characters in SCPI .................5-9
SCPI syntax .........................5-9
Abbreviations ........................5-9
Command indicators .....................5-9

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Composite commands ...................5-10
Parameters .........................5-10
Text .............................5-10
Numeric...........................5-10
Boolean ...........................5-11
Queries ...........................5-11
Result formats .......................5-11
Query ............................5-11
Settings and queries ....................5-12
Multiple measurement ...................5-12
Compatibility ........................5-12
SCPI command sets ....................5-13
Sample program ......................5-52
Quick reference .......................5-54
Chapter 6: APPENDIX
Technical data ........................6-2
Interfaces ...........................6-3
HD sub-26 socket ......................6-3
Mini-DIN socket .......................6-4
TNC socket .........................6-4
Printing.............................6-5
This is what you can print ..................6-5
Printer requirements .....................6-5
Connecting a printer .....................6-5
Testing the printer ......................6-6
Troubleshooting .......................6-6
Data transfer between the tester and the PC ......6-8
Where can I get the software? ................6-8
Installing the software ....................6-8
Preparation..........................6-9
The Program window ....................6-10
No data transfer? ......................6-11
Error messages.......................6-11
Performing a firmware update ...............6-12
Abortion during an update .................6-13
Copying MS TYPE records .................6-14
Exporting an MS TYPE list to PC..............6-14
Importing an MS TYPE list from the PC ..........6-15
Exporting test logs .....................6-16
Export options .......................6-16
Examples of exported test logs ...............6-20
Importing AUTOTESTs ...................6-21
Command line parameters .................6-23
General notes........................6-24

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Upgrading your model ..................6-25
On-site upgrade or service centre?.............6-25
Updating the firmware ...................6-26
This is how to get your update package ..........6-26
To update you will need these ...............6-27
Contents of the update package ..............6-27
Performing the update ...................6-27
The code used in log listings ...............6-28
Troubleshooting ......................6-33
Willtek 4100 Timeline....................6-35
Accessories and options .................6-38
Standard accessories ...................6-38
Extra accessories .....................6-38
Options ...........................6-39
RF adapters ........................6-40
Overview GSM threshold values .............6-41

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GETTING
STARTED
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Preface
Thank you for choosing a model in the Willtek 4100
series. The equipment will give you valuable assistance
in functional testing and troubleshooting on GSM
mobile phones.
Model Frequency band Network
Willtek 4107
Willtek 4107L
Willtek 4107S
0,9/1,8/1,9 GHz
GSM 900/1800/1900 Single band
E-GSM Single band
GSM 900+1800 Dual band
GSM 900+1900 Dual band
GSM 900+1800+1900 Multiband
Willtek 4107S The Willtek 4107S offers a number of additional
features compared with the Willtek 4107 (see chapter 5
for details). The S version can be identified by the type
label and the model name in the start menu.
Willtek 4107L Special inexpensive model only available bundled with
other products (eg 4192 GSM Phone Checker
software). The same range of functions as the
Willtek 4107, except that FAULT FIND mode is not
available. This model can, however, be remotely
controlled (see chapter 5). Please contact our Sales
department for details.
nOperating modes
[AUTOTEST] Fast and accurate full testing of a mobile phone with an
overall assessment of PASSED (mobile phone OK) or
FAILED (mobile phone defective). Largely automatic
testing requiring no system expertise on the part of the
user.
[FAULT_FIND] Operating mode for error location on defective mobile
phones (not available for Willtek 4107L). Selective
performance of individual tests. Displays
measurements for assessment by experienced users.
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