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PIB Commands

What’s included in this chapter:

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Introduction

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The Syntax of Program Messages

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Reference Information for each GPIB command

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GPIB Command Summary

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Page 1: ...Manual Serial Numbers This manual applies directly to instruments with serial number prefix 3711J For additional important information about serial numbers see Serial Numbers on page 144 Agilent Part...

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Page 5: ...strument To avoid electric shock hazard the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to a safety earth ground by the supplied power cable with earth blade DO NOT Operate In An Explosive Atmosp...

Page 6: ...finitions of safety symbols used on equipment or in manuals are listed below Instruction manual symbol the product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instruct...

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Page 8: ...tellerbescheinigung GERXUSCHEMISSION LpA 70 dB am Arbeitsplatz normaler Betrieb nach DIN 45635 T 19 Manufacturer s Declaration ACOUSTIC NOISE EMISSION LpA 70 dB operator position normal operation per...

Page 9: ...escribes how to control the PCS Interface using GPIB commands Appendix 4 GPIB Commands This chapter describes the remote operation of the PCS Interface using GPIB Appendix 5 Specifications This chapte...

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Page 11: ...led via Serial Port for CDMA Subscriber Unit Tests 34 When Used with Agilent 8924C and Controlled via GPIB for CDMA Subscriber Unit Tests 37 When Used with Agilent 8920B and Controlled via Serial Port...

Page 12: ...trol Introduction 66 Overview of Programming Issues 67 PCS Interface Programming Guide 75 Test Procedure Flow 76 Initialize the System 77 Set Up and Measure 79 4 GPIB Commands Introduction 92 The Synt...

Page 13: ...5 Analyzer Input Path 128 Reference Specifications 131 Remote Control 131 Connectors 132 General Characteristics 135 A Frequency Conversion Tables Frequency Conversion for Signal Generation 138 B Manu...

Page 14: ...Contents 14 Error Message 154 Glossary 161...

Page 15: ...15 1 G eneral Information What s included in this chapter Introduction Furnished Accessories Options Front Panel Rear Panel General Information...

Page 16: ...1A and 83204A composes the Agilent 8921A option 500 2 Can be used with Agilent 8920B only The combination of the Agilent 8920B and 83206A composes the Agilent 8920B option 800 3 The combination of the...

Page 17: ...User s Guide or Agilent 8920B User s Guide for the operation of the Agilent 83236B controlled via the serial port Conventions Used The Agilent 83236B PCS Interface can be used with a variety of Test S...

Page 18: ...the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the PCS Interface has been checked mechanically and electrically The contents of the shipment should be as listed in table 2 on page...

Page 19: ...0 5 m 1 Agilent 10833D Serial Cable 1 Agilent p n 83236 61609 N BNC Cable 2 Agilent p n 83236 61603 SMA SMC Cable 1 Agilent p n 83215 61643 SMC SMC Cable 1 Agilent p n 83215 61644 BNC BNC Cable 1 Agi...

Page 20: ...instrument is equipped with a three wire power cable When connected to an appropriate ac power outlet this cable grounds the instrument frame The type of power cable shipped with each instrument depen...

Page 21: ...on Power Cable WARNING For protection from electrical shock the power cable ground must not be defeated The power plug must be plugged into an outlet that provides a protective earth ground connection...

Page 22: ...m BNC f adapter are also provided for the Connectivity Test Program Option 002 Utility Software on EPSON Memory Card Provides the Utility Software memory cards which include the Manual Control Connect...

Page 23: ...how to rack mount the PCS Interface refer to the Agilent 83236A B PCS Interface Option AX4 Rack Flange Kit Rack Mount Installation Instructions included with the kit Table 4 Included Accessories Opti...

Page 24: ...witch The On position is and the Off position is In the On position power is supplied and the indicator above the switch is lit 2 FROM DUPLEX OUT Connects to the DUPLEX OUT port of a Test Set Connecto...

Page 25: ...ternal attenuator if you are uncertain Subscriber Unit Test Single carrier TDMA and FM 10 Watts CDMA 5 Watts Base Station Test Single carrier TDMA and FM 10 Watts CDMA 1 Watt CAUTION Peak instantaneou...

Page 26: ...PORT is used to control the PCS Interface 2 REF IN Reference frequency input port The REF IN port connects to the 10 MHz reference source Connector type BNC F 3 REF OUT Reference frequency output port...

Page 27: ...ar panel This interface conforms to IEEE 488 2 and has the following functions Table 7 GPIB Functions Codes Functions SH1 Full source handshake capability AH1 Full accepter handshake capability T8 Bas...

Page 28: ...ve or Agilent 8920B whose firmware revision is B 05 00 and above NOTE To enable this serial port set the GPIB Ser switch of the GPIB Address Selector to the Ser side right side as viewed from the rear...

Page 29: ...PCS Interface The type and rating of this fuse are as follows UL CSA type time delay 3 A 250 Vac WARNING The main fuse is not replaceable by the operator Refer servicing to qualified personnel Ventila...

Page 30: ...30 Chapter 1 General Information Other Information...

Page 31: ...ate programs using the PCS Interface it is a good idea to follow the steps in this chapter This will ensure that the proper connections are made between the PCS Interface and other hardware and will v...

Page 32: ...CS Interface using Refer to CDMA Subscriber Units Agilent 8924C Firmware A 05 00 and above Serial Port page 34 Agilent 8924C Firmware Below A 05 00 GPIB page 37 TDMA Subscriber Units Agilent 8920B Fir...

Page 33: ...he PCS Interface independently GPIB Control All of the above Test Sets can control the PCS Interface via the GPIB You can use the Manual Control Software or you can make programs to control the PCS In...

Page 34: ...cessories Follow these steps to prepare the Test System for setup 1 Unpack the test equipment and accessories NOTE This product passed all applicable electrical and mechanical inspections before it wa...

Page 35: ...powered on and connected before the Agilent 8924C is powered on If the PCS Interface is not powered on first the Agilent 8924C will not detect it 4 Set up the Test Set a Turn on the Test Set b Press...

Page 36: ...8924 DUPLEX OUT To Agilent 83236 FROM DUPLEX OUT Cable P N 83236 61603 LOCA ADRS RECA SAVE MEAS PRESE INSTRUMENT DATA INCR REF INCR METE INCR AVG LO HI CANC SHIFT k1 k1 k2 k2 k3 k3 k4 ASSIG k5 RELE US...

Page 37: ...s NOTE This product passed all applicable electrical and mechanical inspections before it was shipped from the factory As soon as you receive it check that it is not damaged and that all accessories a...

Page 38: ...the rear panel of the PCS Interface as follows GPIB Ser switch GPIB GPIB address 19 for the manual control software and connectivity test 2 Make the front and rear panel connections shown in figure 6...

Page 39: ...lent 10833D From Agilent 8924 DUPLEX OUT To Agilent 83236 FROM DUPLEX OUT Cable P N 83236 61603 LOCA ADRS RECA SAVE MEAS PRESE INSTRUMENT DATA INCR REF INCR METE INCR AVG LO HI CANC SHIFT k1 k1 k2 k2...

Page 40: ...setup 1 Unpack the test equipment and accessories NOTE This product passed all applicable electrical and mechanical inspections before it was shipped from the factory As soon as you receive it check...

Page 41: ...When Used with Agilent 8920B and Controlled via Serial Port for TDMA Subscriber Unit Tests Figure 7 Horizontal stacking configuration side view for the Agilent 8920 Test Configuration Test Set Cellul...

Page 42: ...done when putting the equipment on the floor the PCS Interface s rear feet must be placed on the same surface as those of the Test Set After placement rotate the handle of the Test Set downwards to p...

Page 43: ...Cellular Adapter for instructions on connecting it to the Test Set Verify these connections before continuing with these steps 1 Set the GPIB Address Selector on the rear panel of the PCS Interface as...

Page 44: ...EN BB DATA OUT ANL TRIG OUT BIT CLK OUT SYMBOL CLK OUT OFF CHANNEL PULSE MOD CLK OUT From Agilent 8920 ANT IN To Agilent 83236 TO ANT IN Cable P N 83236 61603 From Agilent 83206 REF IN To Agilent 8920...

Page 45: ...pare the Test System for setup 1 Unpack the test equipment and accessories NOTE This product passed all applicable electrical and mechanical inspections before it was shipped from the factory As soon...

Page 46: ...p for example place the Test Set together with the Cellular Adapter on the top of the PCS Interface Position the bumpers feet of the Test Set so that they are stably seated between the forward and rea...

Page 47: ...utting the equipment on the floor the PCS Interface s rear feet must be placed on the same surface as those of the Test Set After placement rotate the handle of the Test Set downwards to provide suppo...

Page 48: ...fore continuing with these steps 1 Set the GPIB Address Selector on the rear panel of the PCS Interface as follows GPIB Ser switch GPIB GPIB address 19 for the manual control software and connectivity...

Page 49: ...CLK OUT OFF CHANNEL PULSE MOD CLK OUT From Agilent 8920 ANT IN To Agilent 83236 TO ANT IN Cable P N 83236 61603 From Agilent 83201 or 83206 REF IN To Agilent 8920 10 MHz REF OUTPUT Supplied with cellu...

Page 50: ...essories are present see table 2 on page 19 Should this product be damaged or any accessories be missing contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office or the company from which you purchased it...

Page 51: ...the equipment on the floor the PCS Interface s rear feet must be placed on the same surface as those of the Test Set After placement rotate the handle of the Test Set downwards to provide support for...

Page 52: ...ng with these steps 1 Set the GPIB Address Selector on the rear panel of the PCS Interface as follows GPIB Ser switch GPIB GPIB address 19 for the manual control software and connectivity test 2 Make...

Page 53: ...OUT 16 X CHIP CLOCK RF IN OUT TO TEST SET RF IN OUT MAX PWR 60W H 83205A C D M A C E L L U L A R A D A P T E R CDMA TIMEBASE IN EVEN SECOND SYNC IN DATA IN TRIGGER QUALIFIER IN RX TX 19 6608 MHz Clk...

Page 54: ...essories are present see table 2 on page 19 Should this product be damaged or any accessories be missing contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office or the company from which you purchased it...

Page 55: ...the equipment on the floor the PCS Interface s rear feet must be placed on the same surface as those of the Test Set After placement rotate the handle of the Test Set downwards to provide support for...

Page 56: ...n the rear panel of the PCS Interface as follows GPIB Ser switch GPIB GPIB address 19 for the manual control software and connectivity test 2 Make the front and rear panel connections based on your UU...

Page 57: ...na REF IN External attenuator may be required Consult PCS Interface Specifications POWER FROM DUPLEX OUT TO ANT IN 83236B P C S I N T E R F A C E RF IN OUT RF OUT only TEST SET 1 8 2 0 GHz UUT ON OFF...

Page 58: ...ator may be required Consult PCS Interface Specifications POWER FROM DUPLEX OUT TO ANT IN 83236B P C S I N T E R F A C E RF IN OUT RF OUT only TEST SET 1 8 2 0 GHz UUT ON OFF User supplied cables From...

Page 59: ...on EPSON memory card Use the PCMCIA card for the Agilent 8924C or Agilent 8920B use the EPSON memory card for the Agilent 8920A or Agilent 8921A 1 Make proper connections between the Test Set and the...

Page 60: ...CONTROL I O DIAG OUT GEN BB DATA OUT ANL TRIG OUT BIT CLK OUT SYMBOL CLK OUT OFF CHANNEL PULSE MOD OUT CLK OUT From Agilent 83236 TO ANT IN To Agilent 8920 21 ANT IN Cable P N 83236 61603 From Agilen...

Page 61: ...X Test screen LOCAL ADRS RECAL SAVE MEAS PRESE INSTRUMENT DATA INCR REF INCR METE INCR AVG LO HI CANC SHIFT k1 k1 k2 k2 k3 k3 k4 ASSIG k5 RELEA USE DAT 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 _ ENTER GHz dB MHz kHz s Hz...

Page 62: ...elect it The software is now loading Position cursor at Select Procedure Filename and select it Position cursor at Card and select it Press TESTS to display the TESTS Main Menu screen Position cursor...

Page 63: ...se text area just below the top display line is a two line inverse video area that is used to prompt the user with instructions Main display area below the inverse area is the main display area of the...

Page 64: ...e Manual Control Soft ware User s Guide for the next steps in making tests using the manual control software If you encountered failures when running the connectivity software If it finds problems the...

Page 65: ...65 3 P rogramming the PCS Interface using GPIB Control What s included in this chapter Introduction Overview of programming issues PCS Interface programming guide Programming the PCS Interface...

Page 66: ...formation in this chapter does not apply when an Agilent 8924C is controlling the PCS Interface over the serial port Purpose This chapter is designed to assist Software Application Designers who will...

Page 67: ...er test UUT port Conversely the PCS Interface takes the UUT s transmitted signal 1710 to 1785 MHz 1805 to 1910 MHz or 1910 to 1990 MHz downconverts it to a frequency the Test Set is capable of analyzi...

Page 68: ...connection the RF IN OUT port and the RF OUT only port Use the PCS Interface s RF IN OUT port for single port devices for example a subscriber unit or its RF OUT only port for devices with separate RX...

Page 69: ...analyzer paths In addition the PCS Interface s CPU determines the frequencies required for the Test Set s RF generator and analyzer These values are returned over GPIB and are then used by the contro...

Page 70: ...and computes a level which should be set at the Test Set s DUPLEX OUT port This level is returned over GPIB and is then used by the controlling software to set the Test Set s RF generator level The au...

Page 71: ...mputes and sets the analyzer path attenuator accordingly NOTE This is a one time setting and does not place the PCS Interface in an auto ranging mode If the TX signal level changes the attenuation set...

Page 72: ...later in this chapter Power measurements After the UUT s transmitter signal is applied to the RF IN OUT port and the desired trigger and data collection conditions are set in the PCS Interface the po...

Page 73: ...moves the dc drift of the power detector to provide accurate power measurements of signal levels less than 0 dBm During this procedure the UUT connected to the PCS Interface s RF IN OUT port is discon...

Page 74: ...Set s DUPLEX OUT port Before using the generator for receiver testing the need for a new generator level temperature compensation should be checked The controlling software queries the PCS Interface...

Page 75: ...d Examples given in this chapter will include the instrument to be programmed the command string and the reference page in this manual for the given command string For example To the PCS Interface COM...

Page 76: ...ation set up and measurement steps required in control software when using a PCS Interface in a test system Figure 24 Start Initialize the Set Up and More End System Measure Y N Place the Test Set and...

Page 77: ...t instrument settings 1 Use the following command string to reset the Test Set and query for completion To the Test Set RST OPC 2 Use the following command string to reset the PCS Interface and query...

Page 78: ...ANT IN ports Placing the Test Set in Manual Tune mode will provide accurate frequency error results when transmitter frequency measurements are made 1 Use the following command string to set the Test...

Page 79: ...stem Figure 26 Set Up and Measure Start Initialize the Set Up and More End System Measure Y N Initialize Set Up the UUT Ports Set the Test Frequencies and Levels for RX or TX testing Test Procedure Fl...

Page 80: ...the first time requested following the RST command Set Up the UUT ports The internal signal path switches of the PCS Interface can be controlled to route the Test Set s connections to or from the UUT...

Page 81: ...the Test Set s DUPLEX OUT frequency To the Test Set RFG FREQ Duplex_freq NOTE Table 14 on page 138 describes the frequency conversions automatically made by the PCS Interface Set the generator level...

Page 82: ...uency to be expected at the Test Set s ANT IN port To the PCS Interface TX TSET FREQ test frequency page 120 2 Define a local constant for the frequency obtained in step 1 For example Ant_freq 3 Use t...

Page 83: ...r receiver testing Since the Test System s source is used for receiver testing the generator level temperature compensation should be checked and performed if necessary prior to making a receiver meas...

Page 84: ...UPLEX OUT port To the PCS Interface COMP TEMP LEV page 103 e Define a local constant for the level obtained in step d For example Duplex_lev f Use the following command string to set the Test Set s ge...

Page 85: ...IN port and to query for completion To the PCS Interface TX OUTP LEV ADJ OPC page 119 NOTE Do not have a signal generator level greater than 50 dBm at the RF IN OUT port when adjusting the attenuator...

Page 86: ...e instrument is ready after being instructed to make a power measurement This type should be used for any continuous signal measurement Amplitude trigger Measurements start when the PCS Interface dete...

Page 87: ...r conditions have been satisfied To the PCS Interface TX INP POW PDET SAMP IGN desired num ber page 117 b Use the following command string to define the number of samples to collect ranging from 1 to...

Page 88: ...plies 3 29 samples symbol The values for IGNORE and LENGTH provide power measurements compliant with the IS 137 specification of at least 140 symbols between symbols 6 and 162 in the burst Table 9 Exa...

Page 89: ...l from the Cellular Adapter is used for the external trigger and the subscriber unit is locked to the Test System s frame clock transmitter power measurements can be made on any of the 6 TDMA slots by...

Page 90: ...command string is used to make a power measurement When performing the power measurement the RF generator level should be set to less than 50 dBm if the RF IN OUT port is used or set to less than 30...

Page 91: ...91 4 G PIB Commands What s included in this chapter Introduction The Syntax of Program Messages Reference Information for each GPIB command GPIB Command Summary GPIB Commands...

Page 92: ...mand tree is called the root command or simply the root This is similar to the terminology used for the directory path of DOS files To indicate the command at the beginning of the tree the path from t...

Page 93: ...reviations for commands when describing them However the letters that are used in the abbreviation of the command appear in uppercase and the letters that must be omitted to form the abbreviation appe...

Page 94: ...Program Message Terminator The program message terminators are newline END and newline END END is used to indicate the end of a program message END means that an EOI End Of Identify was transmitted s...

Page 95: ...ter string as shown in the example below IDN Commas and semicolons are used to separate data in response messages Commas are used to separate multiple return values in response to a Query command Semi...

Page 96: ...tial expression with a space after the e 7 89E 01 exponential expression with an E or an e 5 only to the right of the decimal point There is a limit to the numeric formats that can be used when using...

Page 97: ...pecified in numeric Query only 3 numeric 130 to 10 dBm for RF PATH 1 130 to 20 dBm for RF PATH 2 4 Response to the Query numeric dBm new line END 1 Command name and required parameter When a parameter...

Page 98: ...xxxxxxxx REV yy yy newline END where xxxxxxxxxx is a serial number and yy yy is a firmware version OPT Returns the options that are installed Query only NO OPTION The frequency range is limited See Ch...

Page 99: ...MP REQ RES 1 COMP TEMP REQ RES 1 RF PATH 0 RX OUTP ATT 70 dB RX OUTP FREQ 1930 MHz RX OUTP LEV 130 dBm TX INP FREQ 1850 MHz TX INP POW PDET SAMP AVER 1 for the Immediate Trigger 5 for the Amplitude or...

Page 100: ...e it to the value stored the last time dc offset values were measured When the difference is greater than or equal to the value set by the COMP PDET DCOF REQ RES command the PCS Interface stores the c...

Page 101: ...than or equal to 0 in 0 1 C steps If 0 is set the temperature compensation is always required Response to the Query numeric new line END COMPensation RFG1 TEMPerature EXECute This command performs the...

Page 102: ...quency 1750 MHz 3 1805 to 1850 MHz band Compensation frequency 1830 MHz 4 1850 to 1910 MHz band Compensation frequency 1880 MHz 5 1930 to 1990 MHz band Compensation frequency 1960 MHz numeric 800 to 8...

Page 103: ...e the COMP TEMP EXEC command to execute the RF generator temperature compensation Response to the Query numeric dBm new line END COMPensation RFG1 TEMPerature PDETector SAMPle AVERage FACTor numeric S...

Page 104: ...the threshold value of the temperature change to judge whether an update of the RF generator compensation factors are required This value is used by the COMP TEMP REQ STAT command numeric Greater tha...

Page 105: ...z band Compensation frequency 1750 MHz 3 1805 to 1850 MHz band Compensation frequency 1830 MHz 4 1850 to 1910 MHz band Compensation frequency 1880 MHz 5 1930 to 1990 MHz band Compensation frequency 19...

Page 106: ...IN OUT 1710 to 1990 MHz to UUT RF OUT only 1710 to 1990 MHz to UUT EXT TRIG IN Frame Clk from GPIB to Agilent 892NX Serial to Agilent 8924C DET OUT to Agilent 8924C REF IN from Agilent 892NX REF OUT...

Page 107: ...tenuator is set to 40 dB and the RX attenuator is set to 70 dB Response to the Query 1 0 1 2 newline END 1 indicates that it is an undefined signal path Table 11 RF Path Setting Parameter SW 1 SW 2 RF...

Page 108: ...90 or 990 MHz to 1110 MHz 10 MHz step 0 to 70 dB 10 dB step RF IN OUT 1710 to 1990 MHz to UUT RF OUT only 1710 to 1990 MHz to UUT EXT TRIG IN Frame Clk from GPIB to Agilent 892NX Serial to Agilent 892...

Page 109: ...t LEVel Returns the level required at the FROM DUPLEX OUT port Query only Before executing this command specify the level of the signal which you want to output at the RF IN OUT or RF OUT only port us...

Page 110: ...UTP LEV command Response to the Query AUTO HOLD new line END RX RFG1 OUTPut FREQuency numeric HZ KHZ MAHZ MHZ GHZ Specifies the frequency of the signal which you want to output from the RF IN OUT or R...

Page 111: ...the functions of both the RX OUTP LEV and RX INP LEV command RX RFG1 TSET FREQuency numeric HZ KHZ MAHZ MHZ GHZ Specifies the frequency of the signal which you want to output from the RF IN OUT or RF...

Page 112: ...rt and returns the level required at the FROM DUPLEX OUT port when the level of the wanted signal at the RF IN OUT or RF OUT only is specified in numeric Query only numeric 130 to 10 dBm for RF PATH 1...

Page 113: ...PRES Command Settings Command Setting COMP PDET DCOF REQ RES Current Setting COMP PDET TEMP REQ RES Current Setting COMP TEMP REQ RES Current Setting RF PATH 0 RX OUTP ATT 70 dB RX OUTP FREQ 1930 MHz...

Page 114: ...1110 MHz 10 MHz step 0 to 70 dB 10 dB step RF IN OUT 1710 to 1990 MHz to UUT RF OUT only 1710 to 1990 MHz to UUT EXT TRIG IN Frame Clk from GPIB to Agilent 892NX Serial to Agilent 8924C DET OUT to Agi...

Page 115: ...perature compensation for the power detector measures the average power of the burst of the signal input to the RF IN OUT port and returns the value to the controller The trigger source which decides...

Page 116: ...y only Response to the Query numeric dBm or W new line END The unit suffix dBm or W is specified by the TX INP POW UNIT command The default is dBm If the measured data is invalid 130 dBm or 0 W is ret...

Page 117: ...sponse to the Query numeric new line END NOTE The following equation shows the relationship between the IGNORE value set by the TX INP POW PDET SAMP IGN command and the LENGTH value set by the TX INP...

Page 118: ...ely immediate trigger Response to the Query AMPTD EXT IMM new line END TX INPut POWer UNIT DBM W Specifies the measurement units for the input signal s power result returned by the TX INP POW command...

Page 119: ...zer LEVel numeric DBM Specifies the peak level which you want to output to the TO ANT IN port Use the TX OUTP LEV ADJ command to automatically adjust the TX attenuator to output this signal level from...

Page 120: ...s command is valid only when the setting of RF PATH is 1 or 2 numeric 800 to 960 MHz or 1710 to 1990 MHz The default unit is Hz Response to the Query numeric dB new line END TX TSET FREQuency numeric...

Page 121: ...on TEMPerature REQuest RESolution RFG1 TEMPerature EXECute FREQuency LEVel PDETector SAMPle AVERage FACTor LENGth REQuest RESolution STATe 0 1 2 3 4 5 numeric numeric 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 numeric Query only...

Page 122: ...Query only No Query TX INPut FREQuency POWer POWer EXECute EXECute PDETector SAMPle AVERage FACTor IGNore LENGth TRIGger SOURce UNIT OUTPut RFANalyzer ATTenuator FREQuency LEVel ADJust PATH ILoss TSE...

Page 123: ...123 5 S pecifications Specifications...

Page 124: ...he temperature compensation has been implemented and are valid over the entire operating range unless otherwise noted Supplemental Characteristics are intended to provide additional information useful...

Page 125: ...E To meet generator output path specifications the input signal must be from the Agilent 8920A B Agilent 8921A D or Agilent 8924C Test Set with the following characteristics Frequency Range 800 MHz to...

Page 126: ...to 960 MHz Conversion Path 1710 MHz to 1785 MHz 1805 MHz to 1910 MHz 1930 MHz to 1990 MHz Frequency Settling Time 10 ms Output RF IN OUT Port 130 to 20 dBm RF OUT only Port 130 to 10 dBm Output Level...

Page 127: ...ectral Purity Offset 5 kHz For carrier levels 100 dBm SSB Phase Noise 100 dBc Hz at 20 kHz offset from carrier Table 13 Spurious Type of spurious 800 to 960 MHz 960 to 1710 MHz 1710 to 1990 MHz Harmon...

Page 128: ...128 Chapter 5 Specifications Analyzer Input Path Analyzer Input Path RF IN OUT connector Figure 29 Block Diagram Analyzer Input Path Agilent 83236B Agilent 892NX...

Page 129: ...MHz Input Max Input Level Subscriber Unit Test Single carrier TDMA and FM 40 dBm 10 W CDMA 37 dBm 5 W Base Station Test Single carrier TDMA and FM 40 dBm 10 W CDMA and multi carrier 30 dBm 1 W Max Pe...

Page 130: ...ment Range Subscriber Unit Test Single carrier TDMA and FM 13 dBm to 40 dBm 50 W to 10 W CDMA 13 dBm to 37 dBm 50 W to 5 W Base Station Test Single carrier TDMA and FM 13 dBm to 40 dBm 50 W to 10 W CD...

Page 131: ...evel Range 5 dBm to 10 dBm REF OUT Output Frequency 10 MHz Output Level 1 dBm Accuracy Buffered signal from REF IN or 10 MHz 10 ppm if no external reference is connected to REF IN Remote Control GPIB...

Page 132: ...5 W Base Station Test Single carrier TDMA and FM 40 dBm 10 W CDMA and multi carrier 30 dBm 1 W Max Peak Instantaneous Signal 30 V RF OUT only Output to UUT Output Impedance 50 nominal Connector Type...

Page 133: ...vel Range 70 dBm to 7 dBm Input Impedance 50 nominal Connector Type Type N F SWR 1 3 1 REF IN Input from the Test Set Input Frequency 10 MHz Input Level Range 5 dBm to 10 dBm Input Impedance 50 nomina...

Page 134: ...TDMA External Trigger Signal Required for TDMA RF input level range 13 dBm to 5 dBm Input Level TTL Input Impedance 1 k at 1 MHz nominal Triggering Type Positive Edge Connector Type SMC M DET OUT Out...

Page 135: ...mm Weight 5 6 kg Operating Temperature 0 C to 55 C Operating Humidity 15 to 95 RH 40 C Operating Altitude 0 to 2000 meters Non operating Temperature 40 C to 70 C Non operating Humidity to 90 RH 65 C...

Page 136: ...4 3 1995 EN 61000 4 3 1996 3 V m 80 AM 27 1000 MHz IEC 61000 4 4 1995 EN 61000 4 4 1995 0 5 kV signal lines 1 kV power lines IEC 61000 4 5 1995 EN 61000 4 5 1995 0 5 kV line line 1 kV line ground IEC...

Page 137: ...137 A F requency Conversion Tables Appendix A Frequency Conversion Tables...

Page 138: ...810 to 820 MHz 1820 to 1830 MHz 1010 MHz 810 to 820 MHz 1830 to 1840 MHz 1020 MHz 810 to 820 MHz 1840 to 1850 MHz 1030 MHz 810 to 820 MHz 1850 to 1860 MHz 1020 MHz 830 to 840 MHz 1860 to 1870 MHz 1030...

Page 139: ...ion Table 15 Frequency Conversion Table for Signal Analyzer Input Frequency from UUT MHz LO Setting MHz Required Input Frequency to Test Set s ANT IN port MHz 800 to 960 MHz bypass path 800 to 960 MHz...

Page 140: ...140 Appendix A Frequency Conversion Tables Frequency Conversion for Signal Generation...

Page 141: ...141 B M anual Changes Appendix B Manual Changes...

Page 142: ...g the information in this manual to correspond to the PCS Interface units that were manufactured before this manual was printed If the serial number of your PCS Interface matches one of the serial num...

Page 143: ...this manual or those noted in table 16 and table 17 write down the changes in your operation manual corresponding to the yellow revision notes In addition to this information the yellow revision notes...

Page 144: ...s Serial Numbers The serial number of your PCS Interface is marked on the serial number plate such as the one shown in figure 30 The plate is attached to the rear panel Figure 30 Serial Number Plate A...

Page 145: ...n frequency 880 MHz 2 1710 to 1785 MHz band Compensation frequency 1750 MHz 3 1805 to 1850 MHz band Compensation frequency 1830 MHz 4 1850 to 1910 MHz band Compensation frequency 1880 MHz 5 1930 to 19...

Page 146: ...Compensation frequency 1750 MHz 3 1805 to 1850 MHz band Compensation frequency 1830 MHz 4 1850 to 1910 MHz band Compensation frequency 1880 MHz 5 1930 to 1990 MHz band Compensation frequency 1960 MHz...

Page 147: ...se the RX TSET FREQ command which has the functions of both the RX OUTP FREQ and RX INP FREQ commands RX RFG1 TSET FREQuency numeric HZ KHZ MAHZ MHZ GHZ Specifies the frequency of the signal which you...

Page 148: ...value of the insertion loss of the signal path for the RF signal analyzer when the frequency of the input signal to the RF IN OUT port is specified by numeric This command is used to calculate the RF...

Page 149: ...following characteristics Frequency Range 810 MHz to 995 MHz Level Range 70 dBm to 7 dBm Frequency Frequency Range Through Path 824 MHz to 849 MHz 869 MHz to 894 MHz Conversion Path 1710 MHz to 1785...

Page 150: ...Frequency Frequency Range Through Path 824 MHz to 849 MHz 869 MHz to 894 MHz Conversion Path 1710 MHz to 1785 MHz 1805 MHz to 1910 MHz 1930 MHz to 1990 MHz Power Measurement Frequency Range 824 MHz to...

Page 151: ...30 MHz 1010 MHz 810 to 820 MHz 1830 to 1840 MHz 1020 MHz 810 to 820 MHz 1840 to 1850 MHz 1030 MHz 810 to 820 MHz 1850 to 1860 MHz 1020 MHz 830 to 840 MHz 1860 to 1870 MHz 1030 MHz 830 to 840 MHz 1870...

Page 152: ...onversion Table for Signal Analyzer Input Frequency from UUT MHz LO Setting MHz Required Input Frequency to Test Set s ANT IN port MHz 824 to 894 MHz bypass path 824 to 894 MHz 1710 to 1758 MHz 1060 M...

Page 153: ...the PCS Interface These error messages are output through the GPIB interface A description of its contents and how to intervene to correct the error is provided for each error message When an error is...

Page 154: ...ds were out of range 102 Current path is invalid for the command The command that was sent could not be executed due to the current RF PATH specification 100 Command error A general syntax error that...

Page 155: ...to 119 is generated 111 Header separator error The header separator was incorrect This message is displayed if a character other than those allowed in headers immediately follows a header This messag...

Page 156: ...large An exponent was too large The largest allowable exponent is 32000 See IEEE 488 2 7 7 2 4 1 124 Too many digits Numeric data was too long The maximum allowable length is 255 digits 128 Numeric d...

Page 157: ...ld not be recognized was sent 144 Character data too long Character data was too long The maximum allowable length is 12 characters 148 Character data not allowed Character data may not be used 150 St...

Page 158: ...be executed due to the current settings of the device See IEEE 488 2 6 4 5 3 and 11 5 1 1 5 222 Data out of range A numeric parameter of an GPIB command is out of range 224 Illegal parameter value The...

Page 159: ...is missing This error may be generated if an option is not installed 310 System error A system error was generated 311 Memory error A memory error An error occurred in the memory of this device 330 Se...

Page 160: ...error A Query command was invalid 410 Query INTERRUPTED A DAB or a GET command was received before the response to a Query command was completed 420 Query UNTERMINATED An incomplete program message wa...

Page 161: ...ks the basic functionality of each instrument in the Test System frame A basic timing interval For CDMA access paging and traffic channels a frame is 20 ms long for the sync channel a frame is 26 666...

Page 162: ...ond the USER keys on the Test Set s front panel The softkey s function can be activated by pressing its corresponding USER key subscriber unit See mobile station terminal See port TDMA Time Division M...

Page 163: ...llation 31 L local oscillator definition 161 M manual changes 141 mobile station See subscriber unit N nominal 124 numeric 96 O options 22 over the air definition 161 P PCMCIA media definition 162 PCS...

Page 164: ...Index 164 TX definition 162 TX subsystem 114 TX RX port 25 typical 124 U upconverter definition 162 W warm up time 124...

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