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5.4 BlueTest
BlueTest is a program that allows you to execute BlueCore’s Built-In Self-Test (BIST) functions for RF testing.
The BIST functions consist mainly of low-level radio tests (transmitting a continuous wave at a proscribed
frequency or receiving pseudo-random data and calculating bit error rates). Included are tests for the PCM port
and other internal blocks. Refer to CSR documentation on BlueTest for more information.
5.4.1
BlueTest User Interface
BlueTest opens with a user interface window as shown in Figure 5.7. The function of each button or area is
described as follows:
RF Test Mode
: Shows the list of available tests and allows you to choose which one to execute.
Save to File
: The results of each test can be saved to a file when this is selected. The default name of file is
logfile.txt.
File Location
: Shows the name and location of file being saved.
Test Results
: When running the tests, the results will be displayed in this dialog box.
PS
: This button opens a low level PS Key editor similar to the Edit Raw function within PSTools. You must enter
the PS Key’s identification number in hex and edit the key in hex as well. Not for the faint-hearted.
Reset Chip
: Resets the chip.
Execute
: Executes the selected test using the current parameters.
Close
: Exits the program.
Display
: Two modes of display can be used to view results. Standard and Bit Error. The Bit Error mode provides a
constantly updated table of the BER results. It will work only with BER tests. The standard mode setting is the
default and shows a scrolling window containing the individual test results.
Test Results
: This field is where the test results are handled.
Test arguments
: The arguments and parameters for each test can be viewed or set for some tests.
For a more detailed description of BlueTest, see the BlueTest Instruction Manual (available from the CSR support
website).