About this Guide
Purpose and scope
T-BERD/MTS 5800 Timing Expansion Module User Manual
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22112315, Rev. 004
July 2017
Purpose and scope
The purpose of this manual is to help you successfully use the features and capabilities
of the T-BERD / MTS 5800 Timing Expansion Module (TEM). This manual includes
task-based instructions that describe how to configure, use, and troubleshoot the
general functions of the TEM when the module is connected to a 5800v2 test instru-
ment.
Assumptions
This manual is intended for novice, intermediate, and experienced users who want to
use their test instruments effectively and efficiently. We are assuming that you have
basic computer experience and are familiar with basic telecommunication concepts,
terminology, and safety.
Terminology
The T-BERD 5800 is branded as the MTS-5800 in Europe, and it is interchangeably
referred to as the T-BERD 5800, MTS 5800, MTS-5800, MTS5800 and Media Test Set
5800 throughout supporting documentation.
The following terms are used to represent instrument components throughout this
manual:
•
5800 Assembly
— Used throughout this manual to refer to a complete
set of
hardware components
assembled as an instrument and used for testing. This
manual supports the T-BERD ⁄ MTS 5800v2 test instrument, battery module, and
Timing Expansion Module (TEM) module, which together constitute a
T-BERD ⁄ MTS 5800 assembly used for high accuracy timing applications.
•
Battery Module —
The module connected to the back of the 5800, which
supplies power whenever power is not provided using the AC power adapter.
•
Component —
Used throughout this manual to refer to an individual hardware
component
which is connected to the other components to build a complete test
instrument (assembly). This manual supports the following components: the
T-BERD ⁄ MTS 5800 and the Timing Expansion Module (TEM).
•
GNSS —
Global Navigation Satellite System. Used throughout this manual to
refer to satellite navigation systems from which timing may be derived using the
TEM module and antenna. GNSS is used on the user interface to represent LEDs
and test results irrespective of the actual navigation system that is actually used
(for example, GLONASS, which is operated by the Russian Federation and avail-
able worldwide, or BeiDou, which is operated by People’s Republic of China, and
is available in China and adjacent regions).
•
GNSS Antenna —
An antenna (connected to the TEM Module) to receive timing
and location information from one or more GNSS satellites.