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1. FUTURE PROOF The 6401 hardware design uses compact PCI architecture controlled and configured from an external PC Baseband and RF transceiver modules are used to generate channels and RF carriers The modular system architecture allows many different configurations The result is a test solution easily upgraded if additional capabilities are required The user has the capability to emulate highly complex network scenarios or generate multiple channels as test needs evolve For conformance testing the 6401 is focused to first meet the higher priority GCF identified UMTS protocol conformance test cases The more complex test cases that require emulation of up to 5 UMTS cells and generation of multiple RF carriers can easily be accommodated SUPPORT Support of the system hardware is an essential element in maximizing efficiency and return on investment of your equipment Aeroflex offers several comprehensive hardware software and test case support packages which are tailored to typical usage profiles Two tiers of support packages are offered to the user Regardless of the level of support chosen users have access to a helpdesk facility where any faults or issues can be logged and will receive a response from Aeroflex The support also covers issues such as specification tracking and any changes in the 3GPP versions of the standard To fulfil specific support needs the user is able to customize any of the support packages2. Further details about support can be found in the support section on the Aeroflex web site SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Range 800 to 960 MHz 1 710 to 2 200 MHz Frequency Bands 3GPP FDD I Il I IV V VI VIII IX X RF GENERATOR FREQUENCY Raster 5 kHz Accuracy As frequency standard OUTPUT LEVEL Range RF Duplex Port 25 to 110 dBm Resolution 0 25 dB ACCURACY Relative 0 5 dB 1 dB step Absolute 5 dB PORTS RF Duplex Port Connector N type Female Impedance Coupling 50 Q nom DC VSWR lt 1 8 1 Max Reverse Power 36 dBm RF RECEIVER FREQUENCY Raster 5 kHz Resolution lt 1 MHz Tolerated Frequency Error 300 Hz INPUT LEVEL Range RF Duplex Port 36 to 60 dBm Measurement Accuracy gt 45 dBm Resolution 0 1 dB Relative lt 2 1 dB 20 dB Absolute lt 2 dB TIMEBASE FREQUENCY STANDARDS EXTERNAL REFERENCE INPUT Connector SMA female Frequency NX DN i 2 5 10 12 13 oF 15 N x 1 2288 N 1 2 3 4 6 8 9 12 or 16 Level 2 to 19 dBm Impedance Coupling 50 Q nom AC Reference Output 10 MHz internal standard or external reference input frequency or 13 MHz Level 9 dBm 2 dB Impedance Coupling 50 W nom AC Connector SMA female Internal Overall Stability 0 05 ppm per year Timing Markers Timing Signals Provided 1 25 2 5 5 20 26 66 ms 2 sec and a programmable marker Accuracy 60 ns SOFTWARE CONTROL PC MINIMUM SPECIFICATION Please contact Aeroflex for in
3. 330 GCF WI 24 Rel 6 Enhancements Test Cases 6401 350 GCF WI 30 A GPS Min Performance Test Cases 6401 360 GCF WI 58 OMA SUPL Test Cases 6401 380 GCF WI 47 51 52 53 FDD Inter Band Test Cases 6401 390 Network Operator A GPS E911 Performance Tests Note Please refer to separate Test Case product information for further details GPRS EGPRS TEST CAPABILITY Please refer to separate 6103 AIME CT Conformance Test System product information sheet ACCESSORIES 6400 115 6400 270 6401 520 6401 630 Flight case for 6401 Sub Rack Printed User Manual Test USIMs for WCDMA Testing Test USIMs for ISHO Testing Distributed By Signal Test Inc 1529 Santiago Ridge Way San Diego CA 92154 Tel 1 619 575 1577 USA www SignalTestinc com Sales SignalTestinc com SILMA L TEST New amp Used Test rad AOE Distributed By Signal Test Inc 1529 Santiago Ridge Way EFROFLEX San Diego CA 921 54 A passion for performance Tel 1 619 575 1577 USA www signalTestinc com Sales SignalTestinc com amp it MAN TEST Our passion for performance is defined by three F E TN E w LT gn attributes represented by these three icons hie amp Used Test Equipment solution minded performance driven and customer focused Part No 46891 208 Issue 3 08 13
4. As a consequence of the coexistence of UMTS and GSM networks mobiles must have the capability to handover between the two The test requirements to support handover between 2 2 5G and 3G are captured in test specifications 51 010 and ETSI TS 34 123 The 6401 AIME CT can be upgraded to support the handover conformance test cases Aeroflex provides an integrated solution using the 6401 and GCF validated 6103 AIME CT 2 2 5G platform The solution leverages the capability of both platforms to deliver all required functionality from the outset to support mobile handover between a GSM GPRS amp UMTS network The 6103 AIME E GPRS mobile terminal protocol tester provides the 6401 AIME CT ISHO user with full Layer 2 and Layer 3 monitoring and emulation capability for the Um interface The features of this test and development tool allow the E GPRS software designer to monitor debug and fault find protocol interchanges on the Um interface gt Measurement Residuals Derived Postion Fix Signal Power etc Start Pulse 14 Channel L1 C A L2Cc Constellation Simulator Time Satellites Code Position Doppler Ethemet m gt Ephemeris Test Results Cellular Unit Under Test Raw Data from UUT 3G A GPS Test Solution The master control is provided by the 6401 AIME CT product 6401 AIME Controller PC plus 6401 chassis within the ISHO solution The 6401 AIME CT combines its o
5. Protocol Test 6401 AIME CT UMTS Conformance and Protocol Analysis Test Solution GSM GPRS UMTS Handover Conformance Protocol Analysis Test Solution 3G AGPS Test Solutions The 6401 AIME CT is a 3GPP TS 34 123 and TS 51 010 UMTS Compliant mobile protocol analyzer and conformance tester Features include Support for HSDPA and HSUPA ISHO Option for GSM GPRS UMTS handover testing Upgradeable to WCDMA A GPS test system Protocol TTCN test support Minimum performance testing OMA SUPL testing Sample C and ETSI sourced TTCN test cases Independent third party validation 2 2 5 3G combined integrated logs for ISHO testing Fully automated testing including mobile control Highly modular flexible design extends use to R amp D User friendly Windows MMI for ease of use Full training and support packages included The 6401 AIME CT solution enables UE protocol and conformance tests to be performed in house prior to submission to the authorized third parties for certification thus accelerating the development process The Aeroflex 6401 and 6103G for UMTS and GSM respectively are in widespread use by conformance test labs around the world This considerably reduces the uncertainty cost and time it takes to gain full certification and to deliver a product to the market Introduction The Aeroflex 6401 provides a 3GPP UMTS HSDPA HSUPA protocol and conformance test solution Using a completely modular platf
6. e MMI is built on core ProCLAIME customer proven features e Fase of use e Clear display of pertinent information e Separate on screen windows to show information such as available test cases system status and generated log files e High level summary of the status while the test is being executed e Dialog boxes pop up to prompt the user during test execution The user selects the appropriate test case or test campaign To run only a single click action is required A new test campaign is easily built through clicking and selecting on the desired test cases On test completion the test case verdict is displayed and a test report file generated The report file contains summary information of the test conditions and test verdict The report can be either printed or exported in a standard file format rt gi x i i s c e E u Ba pur ae Br F x E P E ec arg a la ia wp nra Br ZH i ryt ide gre A 1 dar dmi a fA tet Teme siara HEFT pe er Sa an ba I a fel tt li E a mm bere argia ft n AA Te ak n it pi la ie iti im Tava pA rper am h e a E ER DAA COW Dki 1 Aade Mrt E Reg a e AAE AAAI ES Bn i EE ike ahia i i r r Becw EEE L E T Ai Er B Eg BHA ET ALAT ae Daada H a Bai fee 1 CE E Bp THE BGA OJAT I CORLI PA paai Gel l Amc fr T ji r BR CHEE EUST ahii Cell Saia br J G TLF P E abe isd Ei aan k r E um Fi For conformance testing Aeroflex d
7. elivers fully compliant 3GPP 34 123 and 51 010 Conformance Test cases approved by the Global Certification Forum GCF and the PTCRB PCS Conformance Review Board The effectiveness of the conformance test solutions is defined by the integrity of the supplied test cases The integrity of the test cases is ensured through a rigorous process including certification and pre validation before delivery to external 3rd party validators Aeroflex supplies validated protocol conformance executable test suites to test the degree of compliance of a UMTS mobile Only ETSI sourced TTCN is used thus avoiding the compliance issues associated with using TTCN independently derived from the specifications and therefore subject to misinterpretation and ambiguity 6407 AIME Master Controller PC RS232 USB Jaweya Dual RAT Mobile 6407 Subrack Combined 2G 3G RF Signals Ethernet LAN Ethernet 6103 AIME Controller PC GPIB Freq Ref 2G RF Signals lt Intersystem Handover ISHO Test Solution R amp D APPLICATIONS The AIME CT software is also designed to address applications in R amp D and interoperability testing The powerful software environment provides access to features such as e Detailed protocol signaling exchange between the mobile and the network with diagnostic capability e Real time logging decoding and filtering of the information e Filtering capability to capture desired in
8. formation about the recommended compatible PC CPU Pentium 4 2 8 GHz RAM 1GB HDD 40 GB with Ultra ATA 100 I O Interface 100 Mbps Ethernet CD 32 X CD ROM Graphics SXGA 1280 x 1024 resolution O S Windows 2000 Server Microsoft SQL Server 2000 GENERAL INFORMATION Dimensions WHD 562 mm x 526 mm x 420 mm 22 1 x 20 7 x 16 5 Weight 60 kg max 132 3 Ibs Power Consumption 1000 W max excluding PC Voltage Range 85 to 130 V and 180 to 264V AC Frequency Range 47 to 66 Hz ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY Operating Temperature 10 C to 35 C Humidity 5 to 85 RH non condensing Calibration 2 years 1 year for ISHO system with 6103G EMC Complies with EN61326 1 A1 Class A emissions EN61326 1 Al1 Table 1 immunity Safety Complies with EN61010 1 ORDERING INFORMATION 6401 MOBILE AIR INTERFACE TEST SYSTEM 6401 001 6401 002 6401 003 1 Carrier 3 Cell Capability 2 Carrier 4 Cell Capability 3 Carrier 5 Cell Capability INTERSYSTEM HANDOVER SOLUTIONS 6401 007 6401 008 6401 009 1 UMTS Carrier 3 Cells Plus 1 GSM GPRS Cell 2 UMTS Carriers 4 Cells Plus 2 GSM GPRS Cells 3 UMTS Carriers 5 Cells Plus 3 GSM GPRS Cells A GPS AND LBS SOLUTIONS 6401 700 GPS Constellation Simulator NLC LP AGPS and RF Combiner Unit 6401 700 CO0 Standard Calibration Certificate Ordered at the Same Time as the GPS Simulator CONTROL PC 6400 250 Master PC for 6401 AIME 6400 254 PC Wor
9. formation down to specific 3GPP primitives e Color coding of the information to improve readability of screens e Generation of log files to allow off line protocol analysis e Modification of TTCN conformance test cases e Development of TTCN test cases e Development of new test cases in any COM based language Thus a user can configure the 6401 AIME CT to emulate specific UMTS network configurations and Intersystem Handover ISHO to quickly identify incorrect protocol behaviour within the mobile From either the on screen display or the log files detailed information can easily be understood Oo 1 oa Eri rir h D r a ian eee G e J e j os J ole six tf n 2 E r pall oo ik oe a F 3 arot tias f gir weet h Pastas f E E i PaT E h ps S tigi pe es bilo i mi limin Eee ar E Ba i E t Pi a r v e p T 1 A ry 5 bap buing perg i p hae oy ff El d rei Ei 5 EPR Af E uee rer blin it Br a Eeen E i a am aza it EEEE miare lieg oegiede fle a Ea paria AA C aes i 1 RE AADA ee T i 7 Bj 3 7 wa F Bi T TRT aasi ioa d hala ki Bi i bis 1 Bei Bi i i 7 i E gt E i x Ei aem EE OR PT ETTI EET i hai a i e T l avs a ie ee See ee Mai a baie iaci T Bi acti ae pe PR a es LD eae al j Bade ee B E i y BR N TETI Be A ar ira ot a See Ij eu i T te bt a ee i Laki irm mr i a zE i B A 4 Bs E R INTERSYSTEM HANDOVER ISHO
10. kstation for ISHO 6103G 93 SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENT 6401 100 UMTS Capability AIME CT 6401 110 T T CN Target Adapter Software 6401 115 A GPS Minimum Performance Upgrade 6401 160 HSDPA Protocol Test Capability 6401 165 HSUPA Protocol Test Capability 6401 170 Internal Fading and AWGN 6401 190 A GPS LCS A GPS Software RRC RLP Protocol 6401 502 ISHO Software TEST CASE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS 6401 111 TTCN Compilation Suite 6402 112 TTCN Editor debug Suite 6401 120 TT Workbench Professional Test Adapter 6401 195 A GPS Development Software FUNCTIONALITY UPGRADES 6401 601 Adds 1 RF Transceiver and 1 Baseband Board 6401 602 Adds 2 RF Transceivers and 2 Baseband Boards 6401 603 Adds a 2 GSM Carrier GPRS AIME system 6401 604 Adds One 6103G 6401 606 ISHO Upgrade Combiner and Cable Kit OPTIONAL SOFTWARE 6401 150 Standalone Log Analyzer 3GPP 34 123 and 51 010 CONFORMANCE TEST CASES 6401 210 GCF W1 010 P1 Test Cases 6401 220 GCF W1 010 P2 Test Cases 6401 230 GCF W1 010 P3 Test Cases 6401 240 GCF W1 010 P4 Test Cases 6401 250 GCF WI 010 USIM Test Cases 6401 260 GCF WI 010 ISHO CS and PS GSM UMTS Test Cases 6401 270 GCF WI 014 HSDPA Test Cases 6401 280 GCF WI 012 R99 Enhancement Test Cases 6401 290 GCF WI 012 R99 Enh and WI 017 DTM ISHO Test Cases 6401 300 GCF WI 013 R4 R5 Test Cases 6401 310 GCF WI 015 A GPS Test Cases 6401 320 GCF WI 025 HSUPA Enhanced Uplink Test Cases 6401
11. methods defined in 3GPP Mobile Assisted is where a device is sent via the network all the data concerning the location of the satellites assistance data The device then makes the measurements and sends these back to the network so a position fix can be made on the network side Mobile Based the assistance data is again provided however the terminal calculates the position fix and sends it back to the network This method is often favored by operators as infrastructure costs and complexity is reduced Conventional GPS where a device supporting speech and a traditional GPS chipset but not supporting any assistance data instead using a traditional GPS fix then sending the location back to the network over a simple RRC message This is typically only used in emergency 911 or 112 situations Auto assistance data is generated from the GPS simulator and sent through the AIME system and delivered over the control or user plane to the mobile terminal without any need for manual intervention To support the commercial LCS market where location is becoming a key factor in mapping or where are you or your friends applications the 6401 AIME CT system supports user plane location techniques as specified by the OMA in their industry standard SUPL specification The 6401 AIME CT A GPS supports all classes of testing Protocol T T CN Minimum Performance and the Open Mobile Alliance s OMA s Secure User Plane Location SUPL testing
12. orm the 6401 uses industry proven DSP and baseband technology to provide a near software only protocol test solution This enables the 6401 to remain future proof as the UMTS standards evolve and new features are introduced thereby protecting the investment made in the test system Aeroflex delivers a total solution where elements such as reliability support and customization are recognized to be of equal importance This approach enables solutions to be offered that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the user For intersystem handover testing the 6401 is combined with the mature industry validated Aeroflex 2 2 5G 6103G platform Known as the 6401 AIME CT ISHO the solution leverages the capability of both platforms to deliver all required functionality from the outset An Assisted GPS A GPS option is also available for R amp D and conformance testing of devices implementing this variant of location based services LBS EROFLEX A passion for performance 6407 AIME CT UMTS HSDPA HSUPA _ 6407 Subrack Master lal P 6407 AIME CT A GPS _ 6407 Snbrack GPS Simulator Master Controller PC 6407 AIME CT ISHO LI 6401 6103G L Subrack Master Controller ISHO PC Controller PC PLATFORM AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENT The 6401 platform provides the protocol analysis capability to allow a user to observe the protocol behavior of a mobile at the Uu interface whie operating against a simulated perfec
13. t UMTS network The consistency of the network simulation is achieved within the 6401 by embedding a 3GPP compliant network protocol stack solution at Layers 1 and 2 The AIME CT software environment runs on the 6401 and can be used to address two distinct applications e Conformance testing e Research and development For conformance testing the AIME CT software environment can be used to run the various test cases and provides an independently validated fully compliant 3GPP UMTS mobile conformance test solution The AIME CT software can also be used as a protocol test tool for those involved in research and development R amp D system integration and interoperability testing for UMTS mobiles A number of additional software components are available as options to extend the functionality and flexibility of the 6401 for these R amp D applications AUTOMATION The test system supports the automation of test campaigns Test cases and scripts can be assembled into test campaigns and then automatically executed where separate log and report files are generated for each test in the campaign To fully automate testing the mobile under test can be controlled via a serial interface This improves the efficiency of testing as it removes the need for manual intervention CONFORMANCE TEST APPLICATIONS The AIME CT software allows a user to execute validated 3GPP conformance test cases Operation of the software 1s very simple Th
14. wn RF signals with those from the 6103G test sets to provide a duplex connection to the UE The minimum configuration supports emulation of one UTRAN cell and 2 GERAN cells The product allows simple hardware expansion to support emulations of multiple UTRAN and GERAN cells on different frequencies if required up to the maximum of 3 UTRAN and 3 GERAN cells needed by the standard 3GPP Inter RAT test cases A GPS Test Solution The 6401 AIME CT system and Navigation Laboratories L1 GPS simulator are a fully integrated solution providing both the cellular and GPS RF output coupled through a combiner within the GPS rack The rack as well as housing the GPS simulator also provides either a single connection to a combined WCDMA GPS connection or separate RF connections to the device s GPS receiver and the WCDMA antenna GPS Simulation Aeroflex has partnered with NavLabs a leading provider of GPS test solutions to provide an integrated 12 channel Constellation Simulator that is already widely used in global avionics defense and space applications but exclusively used by Aeroflex for A GPS testing in wireless markets The NavLabs satellite stmulator emulates the entire 24 satellite GPS constellation and provides high performance modeling of all associated GPS satellite and vehicle effects to provide a complete environment for developing and testing A GPS devices Supported Features The 6401 AIME CT supports all three location
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