Acterna TestPad, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...Acterna TestPad Base Station Air Interface Test Module BAT Getting Started Guide...

Page 2: ...d for repair Acterna s Air Interface Instruments and network systems are recognized leaders in their field and are deployed around the world Acterna s R D labs are actively developing testing solution...

Page 3: ...0 Power LEDs 11 Handle with pocket for stylus 11 Table for absolute power and reflection 12 Connectors 13 Slot for PCMCIA cards 14 Printer port 14 Switches and connectors 15 Battery slot 15 Three Main...

Page 4: ...4 Up and Downloading Configuration Data and Reports 27 Service and Calibration 27 Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice 28 Industry Canada Notice 28 Publication History 31...

Page 5: ...pgrades So your feedback can be the first step towards an improved ver sion of the BAT Send us your comments you can reach us by email fax or via our local sales offices Additional information hints a...

Page 6: ...d in the operating manual which is included with the BAT Module in the form of detailed online help This booklet will provide you with initial information and guide you up to the point where you will...

Page 7: ...b 2 RF cables N type on N type connectors 2 m ca 6 ft long one with a blue cap and one with a yellow cap c 2 RF adapter cables N type to SMA connectors one marked blue one marked yellow d 1 high band...

Page 8: ...d comes with a Getting Started Guide of its own please refer to this when unpacking and installing the TestPad The complete tester consists of the BAT Module and the Acterna TestPad 2000TM The latter...

Page 9: ...lide the BAT Module into the Acterna TestPad 2000TM Tighten the screw with a coin Power on the TestPad The application software will be downloaded from the BAT Module this will take a few minutes Your...

Page 10: ...he BAT Module consists of the following user elements a Power LEDs b Connectors c Table for absolute power and reflection d Switches and connectors e Battery slot f Handle with stylus pocket g PCMCIA...

Page 11: ...hat the battery is be ing charged LOW BATTERY LED lights up when battery charge is low Handle with pocket for stylus Power LEDs Handle for carrying the TestPad The stylus can be used to operate the us...

Page 12: ...nversion table for power and reflec tion measurements is printed on the right hand side of the front panel of the module If you want to convert between different dimensions please use the equations be...

Page 13: ...r the attenuated radio output or the coupled forward power Note The short antenna is for PCS high band measurements and the long antenna with two colored rings is for cellular low band measurements Co...

Page 14: ...eeds to be ATA compatible An external PCMCIA storage device is highly recommended if you want to store many screenshots The printer port is also used to up and download the base station configuration...

Page 15: ...ernal DC supply and to charge your battery 0 1 This switch is used to turn the power on and off Handset The BAT module does not make use of the Hand set connector Battery slot Note With some versions...

Page 16: ...ng the BAT Application 1 Measurements at the base station s attenuated output Attach one end of the blue cable to the Main connector of the BAT and the other end to the attenuated RF output of the bas...

Page 17: ...arrier frequency Carrier frequency error Warning Always use the attenuated output Never connect the high power output of the radio directly to the BAT A direct connection can be hazardous and may dest...

Page 18: ...and Coupler order code AC 016953 This device if of high accuracy and superior to many couplers built into base stations Connect one end of the blue cable to the Main connector of the BAT and the other...

Page 19: ...lication you can measure Output level Output spectrum Output power ripple Carrier frequency error Reflected power antenna match Frequency dependent reflected power Taking measurements using a bidirect...

Page 20: ...ation You can cover all the fre quencies in which the base station transmits or receives by using the two antennas included in the standard delivery Attach the respective antenna to the Antenna connec...

Page 21: ...band With this application you can test The RF environment of the base station Emitted field strength Emitted spectrum Neighboring base stations Interference on the forward link downlink The RF envir...

Page 22: ...hat you use the stylus supplied with the TestPad to activate functions on the screen you can also lightly touch the screen with any blunt object or with your finger When you power the module the main...

Page 23: ...are the System and Application button sec tions which are described on the following pages Application buttons Configure Using the Configure application you can enter your location verify or reconfigu...

Page 24: ...t Press this button to check the output power alignment including ripple detection Power is measured in actual values dBm This application is used for measuring the signal reflection If you want to me...

Page 25: ...asic system setup allowing you to enter parameters such as user name date and time storage loca tion for screenshots and reports sound volume and brightness You can also view the equip ment revisions...

Page 26: ...help screen The online help will guide you in operating the BAT It can be called up by pressing the question mark on the screen The help screens contain all information that you need to proceed with...

Page 27: ...Calibration The BAT can only be repaired by Acterna s trained service engi neers Each repair requires a new calibration of the BAT to ensure measurement accuracy The BAT should be recalibra ted at lea...

Page 28: ...sidential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operati...

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Page 31: ...n any form or by any means printing photocopying or any other method without the express written permission of Acterna M nchen GmbH Acterna Acterna M nchen GmbH Wireless Technical Assistance Center Wi...

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