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Getting Started Guide 33

Quick Start
Turning On the Test Platform the First Time

You will be

prompted to

accept the End

User License

Agreement

(EULA).

Select the

Agree

button to indicate

that you accept the license agreement.

After you agree to the EULA, the operating system

boots-up and you see a black background with

Keysight Technologies logo displayed on the

screen. The E7515B Control Panel (shown below)

is overlaid on top of this Keysight screen and

remains visible while the internal hardware boards

of the UXM 5G are booted-up.

Step

Action

Notes

Summary of Contents for E7515B UXM 5G

Page 1: ...Getting Started Guide Keysight Wireless Test Platform E7515B UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform...

Page 2: ...oftware to U S government customers under its standard commercial license which is embodied in its End User License Agreement EULA a copy of which can be found at http www keysight com find sweula The...

Page 3: ...To receive the latest updates by email subscribe to Keysight Email Updates at the following URL http www keysight com find MyKeysight Information on preventing instrument damage can be found at www ke...

Page 4: ...4...

Page 5: ...ing against electrostatic discharge 22 UXM 5G Software Applications 24 Licenses 24 About the Test Applications 25 Installing the Test Applications 25 Quick Start 27 Initial Inspection 28 Shipping Prob...

Page 6: ...gear symbol 66 Help Icon 66 UXM Arrays 67 Front and Rear Panel Functions 71 Front Panel Features 72 Power Status Indicator 74 Rear Panel Features 75 VDTAMC Cards 76 CCTAMC Card 77 FPGA Expansion Modul...

Page 7: ...ng the Keysight E7515B UXM 5G software 99 Using the E7515B E7515B UXM 5G Firmware Update Tool 99 Updating the Keysight 5G NR Test Application 101 Updating the Application 101 Troubleshooting 105 Ident...

Page 8: ...8 Getting Started Guide Contents...

Page 9: ...515B UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform Getting Started Guide 1 Introduction The following topics can be found in this section Overview on page 10 Instrument Information and Maintenance on page 19 UXM 5G S...

Page 10: ...ll you where you can go to get additional information It also provides first time power on instructions licensing information operating system information and general hardware information Figure 1 1 K...

Page 11: ...UXM 5G in its E7515B version The eight Tx Rx ports on the front panel RF 1 8 communicate with the instrument s interior source and analyzer by way of the RFIO board Although the RFIO board is the esse...

Page 12: ...nal routing through the RFIO board it is simplified omitting certain paths used for reference or calibration signals In the E7515E a maximum of eight RF ports can be used at a time All eight can be tr...

Page 13: ...d Guide 13 Introduction Overview The diagram below shows how transmit signals are routed to the front panel RF ports In this example ports RF 1 RF 2 and RF 3 are used Figure 1 4 Tx paths to the front...

Page 14: ...example must go through the switch highlighted in yellow The receive signal furnished to the Rx combination block must come from port RF 2 or port RF 6 but not both at once That is why there cannot be...

Page 15: ...tarted Guide 15 Introduction Overview The RF paths involved in a simple port setup output on RF 1 2 3 input on RF 6 are illustrated in Figure 1 6 Figure 1 6 RF path example RF 1 Tx RF 2 Tx RF 3 Tx and...

Page 16: ...at higher frequencies than the UXM itself can generate two other instruments are commonly used with the UXM the M1740A mmWave Transceiver usually called the Remote Radio Head or RRH and the E7770A Co...

Page 17: ...ssing the upconverter to the M1740A remote radio head where it is upconverted to a mmWave signal which is transmitted wirelessly to the DUT The returned mmWave signal is received by the M1740A downcon...

Page 18: ...ailable on the Document Library tab of this web page http www keysight com find E7515B Product documents included there include E7515B UXM 5G Wireless Test Platform User s and Programmer s Guide E7515...

Page 19: ...protective earth contact Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the instrument is likely to make the instrument dangerous Intentional interruption is prohibited IEC 61010 1...

Page 20: ...rature 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 It is your respons...

Page 21: ...Canada South Korean Class A EMC declaration This equipment is Class A suitable for professional use and is for use in electromagnetic environments outside of the home A A Ventilation This product is d...

Page 22: ...e caused by ESD is present whenever components are transported stored or used Test equipment and ESD Before connecting any coaxial cable to a test platform connector for the first time each day moment...

Page 23: ...rth grounded to prevent build up of static charge Additional information about ESD For more information about ESD and how to prevent ESD damage contact the Electrostatic Discharge Association http www...

Page 24: ...C8700101A 5G Interactive Live C8700200A Test Application Framework C8700300A Host interface C8701000A Protocol R D Tools C8701400A PRT Pre 5G TC 00 PROT interoperability test cases for 5GTF C870240AA...

Page 25: ...sed interface integrated fading network emulation and measurement capabilities present in the test platform to provide you with a simple to use bench top design verification tool Installing the Test A...

Page 26: ...26 Getting Started Guide Introduction UXM 5G Software Applications...

Page 27: ...e You can also contact your Keysight representative to obtain on site start up assistance to help you with all steps outlined in this section which is included with your UXM 5G purchase The following...

Page 28: ...f the external keyboard when using it with the instrument Using the keyboard in an uncomfortable or awkward environment could result in personal injury Item Deliverable Description Getting Started Gui...

Page 29: ...pping materials for the carrier s inspection If you must return a test platform to Keysight Technologies use the undamaged original or comparable shipping materials See Returning Your Test Set for Ser...

Page 30: ...directed into the second instrument it can cause excessive operating temperatures in the second unit and can cause instrument failures The test platform draws air in from the left side and exhausts ai...

Page 31: ...ake air for another instrument Another area of concern is verification that the maximum ambient operating temperature of the instrument s is not exceeded by cabinet installation Keysight recommends fo...

Page 32: ...easily reached by the operator Ensure power outlet is provided with a protective ground as specified 2 Connect the mouse and the keyboard Optional Connect the mouse and the keyboard to the test platfo...

Page 33: ...o indicate that you accept the license agreement After you agree to the EULA the operating system boots up and you see a black background with Keysight Technologies logo displayed on the screen The E7...

Page 34: ...n 6 Make sure all required Windows updates are made Windows must be configured properly on your instrument to ensure this Windows updates are necessary to protect your E7515B instrument against the la...

Page 35: ...is being activated 10 Run the test application Activate the test application by double clicking on the 5G NR Test App icon on the desktop There is a lengthy delay while the software loads 11 Run the H...

Page 36: ...Start Turning On the Test Platform the First Time 13 Begin using your new software after the splash screen disappears For detailed information on how to use the software refer to the 5G NR Test Appli...

Page 37: ...rom the MS Windows Start menu or select the Shutdown icon on the E7515B Control Panel as illustrated here The display will show the windows shut down screen To force power off press and hold the front...

Page 38: ...e Host ID To determine the Host ID of your UXM 5G select the License Manager icon located on the E7515B Control Panel see Control Panel Icons on page 47 The Keysight License Manager KLM window opens a...

Page 39: ...nstructions You can also save a transportable license to Keysight Software Manager KSM for later assignment to a host To do so review the Transporting Licenses section found as described above in the...

Page 40: ...configuration Corporate Domains Once the UXM 5G Host PC has been added to a domain the domain may enforce certain Windows security or user policies If this occurs it is not sufficient to remove the P...

Page 41: ...ted against the latest malware and viruses it is recommended to install all the Windows critical updates 1 Go to Windows Start and type Update click on the displayed Windows Update link 2 Select Check...

Page 42: ...tes select the option Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them Current Keysight policy sets the Windows Update settings to Check for updates but let me choose whether t...

Page 43: ...N is potentially insecure because the test platform does not provide anti virus protection It is preferred that you connect the test platform to the public LAN by way of a PC with antivirus protection...

Page 44: ...44 Getting Started Guide Quick Start Anti virus Protection and Firewalls...

Page 45: ...ss Test Set E7515B UXM 5G Wireless Test Set Platform Getting Started Guide 3 Control Panel Functions The following topics can be found in this section Viewing the Control Panel on page 46 Control Pane...

Page 46: ...but the current version of the control panel is no longer used to place the UXM in an array or to remove it from an array and return it to StandAlone mode See UXM Arrays on page 67 for information on...

Page 47: ...a shutdown is a destructive operation you will be asked to click Ok in a confirmation window This action will shut down Windows Do you want to continue Opens window with two options for obtaining ins...

Page 48: ...48 Getting Started Guide Control Panel Functions The Control Panel...

Page 49: ...this section System system status information and operational controls Scenario measurement format management Information information on current hardware and software configuration Calibration path l...

Page 50: ...window is always running if the test platform is turned on If it is not displayed on the screen it is minimized in either the lower left or right area of the Windows task bar Microsoft Internet Explor...

Page 51: ...on which is usually located in the lower left corner of the keyboard If the HCCU icon is not present in the task bar or on the desktop it can be opened by selecting the Windows Start Menu All Programs...

Page 52: ...nterface The tabs are System system status information and operational controls Instruments information on current hardware configuration Setup hardware configuration selection Scenarios measurement f...

Page 53: ...PC and an E7515E UXM 5G Base Wireless Test Platform Figure 4 2 The System tab Using a mouse to move the cursor over a hardware icon causes two icons to appear which provide access to additional inform...

Page 54: ...54 Getting Started Guide HCCU Functions System Tab Clicking the globe shaped icon brings up detailed hardware status in a browser window as illustrated below Figure 4 4 Hardware Status...

Page 55: ...all connected hardware resources a Reboot button and a Restart button Figure 4 5 Reset Reboot Restart Export Logs The System tab also includes an Export Logs button which can be used to export logged...

Page 56: ...ed Guide HCCU Functions System Tab Change Setup The System tab also includes a Change Setup button which opens a wizard window for selecting different hardware connections to the UXM 5G Figure 4 6 Cha...

Page 57: ...d Guide 57 HCCU Functions System Tab The wizard includes a dropdown selector for various possible setups Figure 4 7 Select new setup The wizard makes it possible to add optional devices Figure 4 8 Opt...

Page 58: ...ons System Tab The wizard includes a large selection of connection layout diagrams Figure 4 9 Connection Layout The wizard includes a Detect Instruments feature which can be used for connectivity chec...

Page 59: ...Getting Started Guide 59 HCCU Functions System Tab The wizard includes a Configure Instruments feature and a Summary page Figure 4 11 Configure Instruments and Summary...

Page 60: ...60 Getting Started Guide HCCU Functions Scenario Tab Scenario Tab The Scenario tab provides information about the connection scenarios available for the connected hardware Figure 4 12 Scenario tab...

Page 61: ...ormation Tab Information Tab The Information tab provides access to Software and Hardware information about connected instruments Use the up and down arrows to the right to show or hide particular inf...

Page 62: ...62 Getting Started Guide HCCU Functions Calibration Tab Calibration Tab The Calibration tab provides access to path loss corrections for the system Figure 4 14 Calibration tab...

Page 63: ...Getting Started Guide 63 HCCU Functions Tools Tab Tools Tab The Tools tab provides access to the Signals Status and iPerf tools Figure 4 15 Tools tab...

Page 64: ...64 Getting Started Guide HCCU Functions Tools Tab The Signals Status tool provides information on NE mode DL cells UL cells and DAQs Figure 4 16 Signals Status tool...

Page 65: ...ide 65 HCCU Functions Tools Tab The iPerf tool allows you to run the integrated traffic generator a network testing tool used primarily to establish the maximum throughput of a client server link Figu...

Page 66: ...guration Icon gear symbol HCCU Configuration Icon gear symbol This icon provides access to some settable properties of the HCCU interface Figure 4 18 HCCU Configuration Help Icon The Help tab provides...

Page 67: ...he UXM runs in StandAlone mode by default and has a default IP address of 201 20 2 176 The second UXM in the array should be given a different address usually 201 20 2 177 Use the Control Panel for th...

Page 68: ...ays In the new setup is necessary to increase the number of E7515Bs from 1 to 2 and to select from the dropdown list a named setup beginning with TSPC_2UXM5G Figure 4 21 Selecting an array setup Furth...

Page 69: ...ach other using RIO and Sync cables The Change Setup wizard illustrates the connection requirements under Connection Layout Figure 4 22 Hardware connections for the array It is not necessary to remove...

Page 70: ...70 Getting Started Guide HCCU Functions UXM Arrays...

Page 71: ...M 5G Wireless Test Set Platform Getting Started Guide 5 Front and Rear Panel Functions The following topics can be found in this section Front Panel Features on page 72 Rear Panel Features on page 75...

Page 72: ...uide Front and Rear Panel Functions Front Panel Features Front Panel Features Begin using the UXM 5G by becoming familiar with the layout of the Front Panel and the displayed user interface Figure 5 1...

Page 73: ...twork and or to the internet See LAN Connectivity on page 40 The IP address for this input is labeled Front 4 2 USB Inputs Universal Serial Bus inputs for peripheral devices mouse keyboard flash drive...

Page 74: ...ay display as green when the Micro Controller Unit is loading 3 seconds after which it remains yellow Green blinking The UXM 5G is booting up Green UXM 5G is available for use or in use Green Yellow b...

Page 75: ...e rear panel that are outlined in the illustration are described in the following sections Do not cover or block the air flow vents The test platform draws air in from the left side and exhausts air f...

Page 76: ...own as the Vadatech AMC 702 handles processing of the PHY and PDCP layers in the simulated 5G NR stack Name Description Notes 10GBbE SFP connector Usage depends on the hardware configuration selected...

Page 77: ...wn as the Concurrent Technologies AMC14 handles processing of the RLC and MAC layers in the simulated 5G NR stack Name Description Notes USB USB 2 0 connector Reserved for future use RS 232 IEEE 1394...

Page 78: ...n module E7515B FP1 of which there are potentially two located in slots 1 and 3 These modules expand the FPGA capacity of the E7515B for certain kinds of 5G testing which require this Name Description...

Page 79: ...O 2 SMA connectors Reserved for future use AUX 1 AUX 2 SMA connectors Reserved for future use STATUS 1 STATUS 2 LEDs Reserved for future use 10 MHz IN 10 MHz OUT SMA Input Output 10 MHz clock referenc...

Page 80: ...bE 4 This is the Ethernet port that is connected internally to the UXM 5G Host PC Use this port to connect the UXM 5G to the LAN The IP address for this input is labeled ICM GbE4 I O 1 I O 2 Mini SAS...

Page 81: ...set of connectors for it Name Description Notes LAN RJ 45 Reserved for future use TRIG_B1 SMA Input output triggers ZQ KB KA Indicators LEDs Reserved for future use TRIG_B2 SMA Input output triggers D...

Page 82: ...5G Rear Panel PCM Connectors These connectors relate to the DCB circuit board within the UXM 5G Name Description Notes SS USB Four USB 3 0 ports The front panel USB ports are USB 2 0 Audio In 3 5 mm...

Page 83: ...d as the system disconnecting device Name Description Notes IF IN 3 SMA Reserved for future use IF IN 4 SMA Reserved for future use IF OUT 8 SMA Reserved for future use IF OUT 7 SMA Reserved for futur...

Page 84: ...e RCM Mark is a Compliance Mark according to the ACMA Labeling Requirement South Korean Certification KC mark includes the marking s identifier code which follows this format MSIP REM YYY ZZZZZZZZZZZZ...

Page 85: ...time period during which no hazardous or toxic substance elements are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use Forty years is the expected useful life of the product This symbol on all prima...

Page 86: ...86 Getting Started Guide Front and Rear Panel Functions Front and Rear Panel Symbols...

Page 87: ...e 6 Test Platform Operating System The following topics can be found in this section Keysight Software Installed on page 88 User Accounts on page 89 System Maintenance on page 93 Updating the Keysight...

Page 88: ...he Keysight E7515B UXM 5G software on page 99 for software installation instructions Uninstalling Keysight Software Uninstallation is a dialog driven process You can access the uninstall dialog of the...

Page 89: ...t Using the Administrator account you can perform the following operations Install software Configure network and printer access Access all files on the instrument Add or change user accounts and pass...

Page 90: ...istrator account password the account properties have been set to restrict password change If you need to change the password for this account proceed as follows Step Notes 1 Log in to the instrument...

Page 91: ...Guide 91 Test Platform Operating System User Accounts 4 Locate and select a Users b Administrator c More Actions d Properties 5 Clear the check box next to User cannot change password and then select...

Page 92: ...ord change information a The account to be changed Administrator b The old password c The new password d Re enter the new password to confirm Complete the operation by pressing Enter or clicking the a...

Page 93: ...hat you back up the data to an external storage device connected to your company s internal network or one of the test platform s USB connectors Also you should perform back ups at times when the Serv...

Page 94: ...king up the test platform measurement data You should always back up the data on the D drive to an external device This enables you to restore the data should the hard drive need to be replaced e The...

Page 95: ...was shipped from the factory After an Instrument Image Recovery System that software needs to be re installed Any upgrades that were made to the Keysight Test Application software It is recommended t...

Page 96: ...he down arrow key to move the highlight to Instrument Image Recovery System and then press Enter The Windows Boot Manager Screen is displayed 2 After selecting the Instrument Image Recovery System the...

Page 97: ...g Started Guide 97 Test Platform Operating System System Maintenance 3 Review the terms Select the X in the upper right corner to close this window 4 Accept the license agreement by selecting Yes Step...

Page 98: ...ns to recover the image of the C drive Type in the number 2 then press OK to select Recovery of the original factory system image 6 A warning message appears Press OK to start the recovery which may t...

Page 99: ...ight E7515B UXM 5G If this application is not installed download the latest recommended version of Keysight E7515B E7515B UXM 5G Firmware UpdateTool from the site www keysight com find softwaremanager...

Page 100: ...be shown 10 In case of an error during upgrade the UXM5G UpdateTool will inform the user In that case you can try to repair it manually or contact Support team To manually repair the software upgrade...

Page 101: ...ensed Look for latest software versions at http www keysight com find softwaremanager Updating the Application Step Notes 1 Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the instrument 2 At the log in prompt en...

Page 102: ...nload it from the site www keysight com find softwaremanager 8 Locate the software installer program obtained in the step above 9 Follow the on screen prompts to continue the installation The installa...

Page 103: ...nstall the license required if not previously installed and select and start up the application as described in the procedure Turning On the Test Platform the First Time on page 30 Installation of Thi...

Page 104: ...104 Getting Started Guide Test Platform Operating System Updating the Keysight 5G NR Test Application...

Page 105: ...Test Set E7515B UXM 5G Wireless Test Set Platform Getting Started Guide 7 Troubleshooting The following topics can be found in this section Identifying Problems on page 106 Returning Your Test Set fo...

Page 106: ...ting Note that you may need to perform this reboot more than once to obtain the green display indicator condition Note that the Restart and Shutdown affect the test set and Windows 2 If you need to re...

Page 107: ...on To access your product information select the Info icon in the E7515B Control Panel view after switching to the E7515B Control Panel via the Application Switch tool or after performing both or only...

Page 108: ...Pacific Australia 1 800 629 485 China 800 810 0189 Hong Kong 800 938 693 India 1 800 112 929 Japan 0120 421 345 Korea 080 769 0800 Malaysia 1 800 888 848 Singapore 1 800 375 8100 Taiwan 0800 047 866...

Page 109: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 2014 2019 Edition 1 August 2019 E7515 90024 www keysight com...

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