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3. Access the less commonly used report restrictions by selecting Options Report Restrictions The Report Restrictions window displays as shown in Figure 3 23 The common restrictions Test Type ESN Passed Failed and Undetermined are contained on the toolbar ie Report Restrictions T Vendor Spirent Communications Device Description Deme stsi lt s s i i i YZ Execution Description AI Supported 15 38D Recsiver Tests W F Suite Numberfs Poo To jeo Execution Date 2 22 02 3 23 05PM E OF Cancel Figure 3 23 Report Restrictions Window This window allows you to restrict the data to relevant Vendor Device Description Execution Description Suite Number s and or Date s Check the checkbox next to the desired restriction and choose the specific item from the list to achieve the restriction Chapter Three Advanced Features 63 3 15 Software Options Select further options in the Software Options window shown in Figure 3 24 by selecting Options Software Options Software Options Digable Mobile section in Details Reports Disable Headers in main grid POSS Install Dir E SPrograrn Files pdr995 Report Information Company Name Aerofloat Inc a Click Oper to open a bitmap logo and store it in this database Click Remowe to remove the logo stored in this database 48 s 96 Bitmap Open Remove OF Cancel Figure 3 24 Software Options Win
4. RC2 Banc SCH Data Rate 96 kbs 8 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 7 RC2 Banc FSCH Encoder Type Convolution 9 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 8 RC2 Banc Levels 10 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 8 RC2 Banc lor dBm 1 23 MHz 55 0 11 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 9 RC2 Banc loc dBm 1 23 MHz 540 12 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 9 RC2 Banc narlar IARI n bag 13 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 10 RC2 Bar 4 14 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 10 RC2 Bar 15 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 11 RC2 Bar 16 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 11 RC2 Bar 1 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 12 RC2 Bar 18 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 12 RC2 Bar 19 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 16 RC3 20 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 17 RC3 21 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 18 RC3 22 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 19 RC3 23 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 20 RC3 24 Fo
5. Select a Mobile Port Speed 5 Enter the Service Programming Code for the mobile 6 If required enter the Connection AT Command 7 Enterthe AT Command Data Rate 42 C2K ATS User Manual Prior to clicking the Update Mobile or Verify Settings buttons you must set the Current NAM parameter This parameter tells TASKIT C2K which NAM to search for the PRL data in You can manually select Current NAM or you can retrieve it automatically via UDM by clicking the Query Current NAM button Click the Update Mobile button to retrieve mobile settings via UDM TASKIT C2K attempts to communicate with the mobile device via UDM If it is unsuccessful it attempts to communicate at different bit rates If TASKIT is unsuccessful at all bit rates you are notified of the problem If more than one call setup channel is found in the PRL TASKIT C2K identifies this condition You are be prompted to select a band class and then a channel number When you have made your selection click OK TASKIT C2K uses your selection to update the mobile file information The current settings can also be verified by clicking on the Verify Settings button TASKIT C2K attempts to communicate with the mobile device via UDM TASKIT C2K then checks the current mobile parameters against all PRL entries for the current NAM 3 2 4 Characterizing Mobile Automation Capabilities In order to best arrange test suite execution order TASKIT C2K needs information on the autom
6. ier fend Traffic Demodulation Demod of Fo ward Traffic Test 1 RCT 2 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 2 RCT 3 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 3 RCT General Parameters Description 3 4 1 Demod of F Title Forward Traffic De Applies to Band Class es ALL 4 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 4 RCT Applies to Radio Config s 1 5 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 5 RCT Applies to Power Class es ALL 6 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 6 RCI FCH Data Rate Full Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 7 RC2 Banc SCH Data Rate 9 6 kbs 8 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 7 RC2 Banc FSCH Encoder Type Convolution 9 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 8 RC2 Banc Levels 10 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 8 RC2 Banc lor dBm 1 23 MHz 55 0 11 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 9 RC2 Banc loc dBm 1 23 MHz 540 12 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 9 RC2 Banc narlar eel an x 13 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 10 RC2 Bar ld 14 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 10 RC2 Bar 1
7. Executive windows open An N type female female connector and a torque wrench are needed to change cable connections After opening the C2K_Diag_Debug exe file the Diagnostic Debuggerwindow displays as shown in Figure 6 2 Diagnostics Debugger Diagnostics Connect Disconnect g Debug Debug Stees S 1 Make sure the Spectrum Analyzer is working 2 Make sure all instruments are connected as shown on the Setup Guide 3 Diagnostic Step 0 Initialization is completed 4 Click lt Connect gt button to connect to the C2K ATS systme 5 Select Debug path from lt Debug Stenvs gt pull down menu Current Position 5048 _ ead Switches DI AG PATH z Exit sw 0 Pasition1 Position 2 TAS5068 Configuration DI AG PATH1 sW i1 Position 1 Position 2 sw 2 Position 1 Position 2 5048 Status pees u mai alue Sw 3 Position 1 Position 2 5068 Status o OS fo sw 4 Position 1 Position 2 5048_2 Jo a PDE Status SW 5 Position 1 Position 2 sw 6 Position 1 Position 2 TAS5048 Version Properties GPIB Address E SW 7 Position 1 Position 2 TAS5068 Version Serial Port jo x sw s Position 1 Position 2 ett Current Position 5068 Version swo Po Position 1 Position 2 Options SW 1 Position 1 Position 2 sw2 _Pesition1_ _ Position 2 pS UE sw 3 al ST Berar Set amp ttenuatorattenNum 1 value 0 slotNum 1 sw4 Position 1 _Positio
8. Results Folder lc Program Files T askit C2K EI Database File cdma2k mdb Append results to this folder Clear this folder then add results to this folder Run Specific Information Vendor Genetic DUT Description MSMO Run Description OS Tests will run on the following System Type 15 2000 Tests will run on the following Band Classfes 1 PCS Tests will run on the following Radio Configuration s 1 Tests will run on the following Channel Number s 600 UDM Logging Options C Disable UDM Logging C Enable UDM Logging for failed and undetermined tests only Enable UDM Logging for all tests UDM Workspace File IC Program Files S pirent Communications Universal DM A m User Assisted Tests The following tests will require user assistance during execution No user assisted tests found 7 Skip all tests that require user assistance during execution i Run Cancel Help Figure 3 16 Execute Automatic Test Window The Execute Automatic Testwindow shown in Figure 3 16 contains the same session information as for a suite Refer to Section 2 9 for a description of the features found in the Execute Automatic Testwindow The Run Specific Information allows you to enter a description of the Vendor Device under Test and Run This information is associated with the parameters and results of a specific test This information can be used to retrieve info
9. Taskit C2K Receiver Suites TIA E1A 98 E 3 4 1 Demodulation of Forward J Ed a File Edit Config Mobile Suite Execute Yiew Window Help l x alel Be E VIB A EE 2 ea CSProgram Files Taskit c2K Detaut DI Description 3 4 1 Demodulation of Forward Traffic Channel in AWGN Test Settings Test Test Title Test Description Override Channels Ja if Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 1 283 300 j 2 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 2 3 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 3 General Parameters Description Title Applies to Band Class es 4 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 4 Applies to Radio Configs 5 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 5 Applies to Power Class es 6 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 6 FCH Data Rate 7 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 7 Supplemental Channel 8 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 7 Force to F SCH S032 F SCH 9 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 8 F SCH Data Rate 10 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 8 F SCH Encoder Type 11 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 9 F SCH dB 12 Forward Traffic Demodulatio
10. accept a foreign SID and display the ROAM indicator the PCS mobile must be told of each SID it should accept along with the home roam status of that SID Because of this it can be difficult for a first time user to setup the TASKIT C2K software for PCS testing the first time It is important to enter the proper Channel SID NID combination into the software in order to execute tests with success Cause 4 The Mobile does not have enough time or attempts to register Adjust the Registration parameters in the Mobile window to allow more time for registration Registration Period Registration Timeout and attempts Registration Retry Registration Retry Delay Registration Retry Max Timer based registration can be selected if the mobile is slow to register Cause 5 The hardware setup information is incorrect in TASKIT C2K Make sure the settings are correct in the Communications window in TASKIT C2K select Communications from the Options menu If an instrument is set to Not Present be sure it is not in the RF cabling configuration This can cause unpredictable results Cause 6 The Mobile correction information is incorrect in TASKIT C2K Use the lower half of the Mobile window to configure the Mobile correction information TASKIT C2K uses this information to ensure an accurate power level reaches the Mobile Cause 7 The system calibration information is incorrect in TASKIT C2K Perform the System Calibration procedure to ensure
11. eeeeeeeeoe SPIREN Ea SRSSOQ WIRELESS CHANNEL EMULATOR 44945944 eeeeeceeoeoeeoee eee eeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeee eee OOTO III III II ILEI I III III SSSHSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSESHESSSOSSSSESEEESSESEESS Figure 2 3 SR5500 Wireless Channel Emulator A single SR5500 provides a superset of the requirements for CDMA testing The SR5500 emulates two independent wide bandwidth RF channels each with up to twelve transmission paths Delay path loss Rayleigh fading and log normal fading characteristics can be programmed for each path When the AWGN option is enabled Additive White Gaussian Noise can be added to both channels as well Refer to the SR5500 Wireless Channel Emulator User Manual for further details about the features and operation of the instrument 2 2 4 TAS5048 and SR5068 Test Configuration Units The combination of the SR5068 and the TAS5048 Test Configuration Units automatically manages the switching of RF connections required for 3G mobile device testing This allows the C2K ATS to achieve the highest level of flexibility in test coverage E aait TOR POET Corea Tee Led TERREN Figure 2 4 TAS5048 Combined with the Agilent 3499B Logic Control System the TAS5048 can be automatically controlled with TASKIT C2K software Reconfiguring the CDMA signaling path in C2K ATS is automatically handled by TASKIT C2K 20 C2K ATS User Manual ESG44388 SR5068 1 P5 TSR3452 TSR3452 SR5500 i v2 CH2
12. the All Parameters and Results report but you must select the specific report type Figure 3 25 below shows the Report Type Selection window After selecting the report type from the list click OK to generate the report Report Type Selection Please choose the type of report Mo Report Type Selected Frame Error Rate Details Report Range of Open Loop Power Details Report Access Probe Output Power Details Report As Conducted Spurious Emissions Details Report Idle Handoff in Slotted Mode Details Report Figure 3 25 Report Type Selection Window 3 19 Selected Fields Report The Selected Fields report provides information on the fields you have selected one field per column one test per row ia Print Preview Page 1 1 of 2 1 a Ei SPIRENT Communications ot Forward Traffic Test 10 ACZ ot Forward Trattic Test 11 ACS of Forward Traffic Test 12 ACZ of Forward Traffic Test 7 ACZ ot Forward Tratti Test 8 ACS of Forward Traffic Test 9 ACZ _ of Forward Traffic Case 4 Test of Forward Traffic Case 4 Test of Forward Traffic Case 5 Test _ of Forward Traffic Case 5 Test ot Forward Traffic Case 6 Test of Forward Traffic Case 6 Test 3 5 1 Dynamic Range Test 2 Aadio Configura 3 5 1 Receiver Sensitivity Test 1 Aadio Contic Description 4 4 1 Range of Open Loop Power 4 4 7 Range of Open Loop Power 4 4 7 Range of Open Loop Power Description 4 4 3
13. 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 1 Test 3 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 1 Test 4 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 1 Test 5 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 2 Test 6 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 2 Test 7 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 2 Test 8 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 2 Test 9 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 2 Test 10 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 2 Test 11 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 4 Test 13 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 4 Test 14 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 5 Test 15 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 5 Test 16 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 5 Test 17 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 5 Test 18 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 5 Test 19 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 6 Test 20 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 6 Test 21 Ear Aor Tra 2 A Nermead af Parnasrd Traftie Casa R Teast 33 Passed Passed Passed Passed Band Passed Band Passed Band Passed Band Passed Band Passed Band Failed Band Failed Band Failed Band Failed Bam Passed Barn Passed Ban Passed Ban Failed Ban Passed Bar Failed Ban Failed Bam Passed Bam Failed Ban Passed Bam Pass
14. Access Probe Output Power Description Test 1 Ba Test 2 Ba Test 3 Ba 3 2 1 2 Idle Handoff in Slotted Mode on the Pa Status Passed Passed Failed Passed Passed Failed Passed Passed Undetermiri Passed Passed Failed Passed Passed Status Passed Passed Passed Status Passed Status Passed ESN aD SbADF 2 SU SBADF 2 aD SbADF 2 aD SbADF 2S SU SBADF 2 SD SBADF 2 aD SbADF eS SU SBADF 2 SUI SBADIF 2 sD SbADF 2S SU SBADF 2 SU SBADIF 2 sD SbADF es SU SbADF 2 ESN aD SbADF es SU SBADF 2 aD SbADF2 ESN SU SBADF 2 ESN SD SbADF 2S All Test Types TimeStamp 222 02 3 23 05 PM 2 22 02 3 23 05 PM 2 22 02 3 23 05 PM 2f2ef02 3 23 05 PM 2 22 02 3 23 05 PM 2 22 02 3 23 05 PM 2f2e 02 3 23 05 PM 2 22 02 3 23 05 PM 2 22 02 3 23 05 PM 2f2ef02 3 23 05 PM 2 22 02 3 23 05 PM 2 22 02 3 23 05 PM 2f2ef02 3 23 05 PM 2 22 02 3 23 05 PM TimeStamp 2f2eef02 33 46 PM 2 22 02 33 46 PM 2 22 02 3 57 46 PM TimeStamp 2 22 02 3 37 46 PM TimeStamp 2f2ef02 3 23 05 PM Figure 3 26 Report Print Preview Window B 24 Test 1 Probes 5 Valid Cycles 100 Test 1 ER invali i Chapter Three Advanced Features 65 The column widths of the database grid determine the column widths of this report There are times when the number of columns causes the data to spill completely across the page and on to another page When this happens the Page X of X label will become Page X Y of X Y Where X i
15. Automatic Test System C2K ATS provides an integrated test solution for evaluating third generation CDMA mobile units By combining SR5500 Wireless Channel Emulator CW Interference Emulator with a base station emulator and essential CDMA Test equipment a turn key test system is produced TASKIT C2K Windows software automates mobile testing by configuring the instruments stepping through the test sequences and logging the results Guided Tour C2K ATS combines powerful instruments and software into a comprehensible integrated test system The major components of this system include e TASKIT C2K Automatic Test Executive e AirAccess C2K Network Emulation Software e Universal Diagnostic Monitor e SR5500 Wireless Channel Emulator e TAS5048 and SR5068 Test Configuration Units e SR3452 V2 CDMA Network Emulator Instruments two e Base Station Emulator Agilent 8960 e CW Generators Agilent E4438B two e Spectrum Analyzer Agilent E440xB ESA Series e RF Control System Agilent 3499A 2 2 1 TASKIT C2K Automatic Test Executive TASKIT C2K is a comprehensive automatic test solution for third generation CDMA mobile devices and is the core of TASKIT C2K is a Windows based software test executive that implements tests specified in key CDMA2000 test standards With its open architecture the software permits evaluation beyond minimum performance standards by allowing custom test scenarios to be created Chapter Two System Overview 17
16. Configuration s and Channel Number s that the test performs on are also identified 2 12 UDM Logging Options The UDM Logging Options allow you to view a wealth of information about the mobile s State and over the air message processing that is recorded in conjunction with TASKIT C2K test information You must install the Spirent Communications Universal Diagnostic Monitor UDM on the PC in order for UDM logging to be active UDM logging can be disabled or enabled only for tests that do not generate passing results or enabled for all tests If enabled you must specify a UDM workspace file A workspace file is created from the UDM application and is saved with a udm file extension The workspace file controls what mobile data is logged during the course of a test Enable or disable the Features by bringing up the logging window in UDM and clicking on the Filters button in the UDM logging window Refer to the UDM documentation for more information on how to set up logging filters In many instances the default udm workspace that ships with UDM should be adequate During test execution UDM logs are stored in folders designated by session or suite name and time stamp They are stored under a root folder in the Results Path labeled lt database name gt UDM Logs NOTE Select Clear this folder then add results to this folder in the Test Result Options menu to clear out all UDM log files and folders under the database name gt UDM Logs folder
17. D Cellular 1 502 509 502 cael Secondary Antenna Loss 509 48 Forward Freq MHz Forward Loss dB 1 0 0 Auto None None None 115200 000000 115200 Power Down 90 0 Yes 1 Reverse Freq MHz Reverse Loss dB Query Mobile Verify Settings Query CurrentNAM Mobile Automation Figure 3 1 Default MOB Window The current Mobile File being used is indicated in the window s title bar Make adjustments to the settings in this window for the Mobile in use When you are finished click on the Save button to save the new Settings in the Mobile File If you want to save your Settings to a different Mobile File click on the Save As button Click Cancel to abandon any changes When TASKIT C2K is closed it keeps track of the last mobile file used Next time it is Started it loads that same mobile file as the current mobile file 3 2 1 Setting Mobile Parameters Mobile parameters can be edited in the same manner as test parameters Parameters with a numeric range allow any value in range to be entered Parameters that can only be set to a specific set of values allow only these values to be selected from a drop down control Refer to the C2K A7S Reference Manual for more details about these parameter settings Chapter Three Advanced Features 41 3 2 2 Loss Settings The Loss Settings grid is provided so that the loss from the isolation chamber to the mobile s antenna port can be characterized Th
18. Do not put any other files in any of these directories as they will be lost when the database is cleared 2 13 Mobile Automation TASKIT C2K is designed to support full automation of all tests To achieve full automation the mobile must be controlled and instructed to perform a variety of functions such as answer calls place calls and set parameters This is done though an interface to the Spirent Universal Diagnostic Monitor UDM A fully functional device driver for a given mobile should be capable of full automation of all tests These device drivers are created by the mobile manufacturer for a specific model phone In the event that a device driver does not exist for a specific mobile Spirent has included some generic device drivers that are capable of automating a majority of mobile functions for many phones Device drivers need to be characterized for each mobile used in TASKIT C2K Refer to Section 3 2 4 for information on characterizing mobile devices fora Specific device driver 34 C2K ATS User Manual In the event that a mobile function is not supported in a particular phone or device driver or if UDM is not installed user assistance may be required for some tests Suites and sessions are analyzed prior to running to see if any user assistance is required in any tests Tests that require user assistance are listed in the User Assistance pane Checking the option to skip user assisted test will run only those tests running with fu
19. Failure scenario It calls for the mobile to send a handoff completion message even though the handoff is not going to occur TASKIT C2K no longer looks for this message Instead it just confirms that the mobile does not return TIA 898 Tests 5 2 2 2 and 5 7 2 1 Increased the registration wait time to account for the longer power cycle time of some mobiles TIA 898 Test 5 6 2 5 A pair of SID NID values is used to test if the mobile can find proper service using both pairs and perform Parameter Based Registration In the case that the SID NID pair is not present in mobile PRL the mobile is unable to find service for that setup failing the test To resolve this issue a Prior to executing this test a test PRL containing both SID NID pairs will be loaded into the mobile and b At the end of the test the original PRL will be restored TIA 898 Test 8 1 5 Removed voice mail notification component by setting MESSAGE_CT 0O TIA 898 Test 8 3 1 To eliminate confusion during manual execution renamed some parameter field names to match the field names used in UDM Also eliminated the need to enter the parameters if the values required for the test match the values already stored in the mobile TIA 898 BC5 BC6 tests Resolved issues with being unable to run some Chapter 7 14 and 15 tests for BC5 BC6 mobiles TIA 898 Test 6 4 Fixed an issue that could potentially generate a false passing result A wait and a check for idle state was add
20. Fallin Te TEX CUU Oei E 37 2 17 Viewing Test Results sesesesesesesesesosososososososessssssssesesesososososososos 37 ZAG GOES RALING A REDO eya re E 38 Advanced Feat res vcsscccacsacscccccsanecacscnvausvausarussvaevecvuevsevccessacssncessqessceosss 39 Del OVENI OW eer r e E E E seed 39 3 2 Editing a Mo pile File vis ctvesseevedscxcasensavenvenasisasssntoesveutsmegnitversetiniavagnins 39 321 Seling Mobile ParamelerS axiissesusvostessesedcneveteuesecceutacacubsieavaceccsieeoanneeee 40 e222 OSS a O aa E E EET EE 41 3 2 3 Retrieving and Verifying Mobile Settings with UDM c sscccsscsseseees 41 3 2 4 Characterizing Mobile Automation Capabilities ccccscccsssccsesceescees 42 Fede CAUS a OSE SUE e ss anevcanosssuis arsacentutepavawuaess E S 44 Z2 PUCCIO TOST pisraccaseucceavenventenanessenacsnnesseasecnancuaceeanesadeoauiaeeccssareuceareecaeies 44 T22 GOE o E E E 46 e Ae Me E E e E E A OE E A E A A 46 oa DOE AE eaa A 47 DA VE r U O erosen ERN EIEEE EEEE T 47 3 4 1 Performing a CALIDIAtION ccesecceseccneccenccccnscccsccccescccescccescesesceseseees 48 Dede SORWAE ODUN sascansnseeesecensacescesesatescosauvesteoseesatetessnguouseiemeeeceseasees 49 3 6 Validating a Test Suite siccssccecsceascosvevesenvsesnusesssavacasedsswarsansaasaansaesseease 50 3 7 Working with SessionS esessssesessssssssesosossesesosossssesosossesesosossesesos 51 3 8 Validating and Running a Session ssssssssos
21. Manual also support the TIA 98 F standard A new Set of standard suites are included with TASKIT C2K to perform tests for the new standard e TIA 98 E test 3 4 1 there were test cases that were listed as TBD in older versions of the standard They have since been defined so the test suites have been modified to include these tests e TASKIT C2K now supports Service Option 68 for test cases that use Air Access as the network emulator Note that this is a Voice Service option and should only be used for Stage 2 tests IS 898 not TIA 98 standard tests e TASKIT C2K now installs pre defined test suites to test mobiles to the C S0044 standard These test suites do not require their own password to run Customers that have purchased the Stage 2 test suites do not need to purchase any additional test coverage in order to run these tests e 1S 898 Tests 8 1 1 8 1 5 MESSAGE_CT field is now set to 0 as a result of a customer request The testing standard does not specify a value for this field so changing it does not violate the testing standard e The slope calculation for TIA 98 E test 4 4 4 Range of Closed Loop Power Control has been modified to use averaging This has resulted in more repeatable test results e Added Support for Agilent 8960 E1962B Lab Application Revision B 12 21 e TIA 98 E Decision of Power Control tests 3 4 4 and 3 4 5 have been modified to setup the spectrum analyzer to more accurately capture the phone transmit tr
22. Pane Note that the steps are shown in the chronological order For example in any chosen step assume that the diagnostic steps passed successfully Most diagnostics failures require more than one step to debug them This is the reason multiple debug paths and instructions are shown in the Instruction Pane for each step The switch connections in the SR5048 and SR5068 paths are set by the debugger after selecting a debug step To reset the diagnostic path manually select the path from the TAS5048 Configuration and TAS5068 Configuration menus Click the Next button to proceed to the next step in the debugging procedure Make sure to reconnect the cables as shown in Setup Guide before beginning to debug another diagnostics path 84 C2K ATS User Manual 6 4 Test Validation Errors The Validate CDMA Suite function from the Execute Menu examines the test parameters in the suite This operation can significantly reduce the risk of problems during test execution by detecting parameter conflicts beforehand Some of the errors that could occur during suite validation are listed below Insufficient hardware for test Instrument not detected The indicated instrument is required to run the test but was not found Make sure the indicated instrument is on the GPIB bus set to present in the Communications window and set to the correct GPIB address Insufficient hardware for noise and tone simulation simultaneously If both noise and
23. Privacy Write Yes NAA A Key Write No AKey Let OOO000000000000000001 87943 Unexpected error The mobile under test does r IMSI 11 12 Read Yes N A IMSI 11 12 Write Yes N A IMSI Addr Num Read Yes N A IMSI Addr Num Write Yes N A IMSI MCC Read Yes N A IMSI MCC fwrite Yes NA Mobile Terminated Home SID Read Yes NAA Mobile Terminated Home SID fwrite Yes N A Mobile Terminated Foreign SID Read Yes N A Mobile Terminated Foreign SID Write Yes N A Mobile Terminated Foreign NID Read Yes N A Mobile Terminated Foreign NID Write Yes NAA Shared Secret Data A Write Yes N A Shared Secret Data B Write Yes N A MIN1 Read Yes N A bd Action Idle Characterize Mobile Accept Chances Close Help Figure 3 2 Mobile Automation Characterization Window Click the Characterize Mobile button to begin characterization of the mobile automation features A progress indicator shows the feature that is currently being checked When complete click the Accept Changes button and then Close to return to the mobile window Be sure to save the mobile file again as mobile automation data is saved in the mobile file Characterization can take up to 10 minutes but need only be done once per mobile 44 C2K ATS User Manual 3 3 Editing a Test Suite The TASKIT C2K window after loading the Test Suite is shown in Figure 3 3 lt p TASKIT C2K TASKIT C2K Suite C Program Files
24. TASKIT C2K then looks for each enabled instrument at the selected GPIB Address Click More Details to display detailed information about each instrument s model firmware version and options Click the Less Details button to hide this information 28 C2K ATS User Manual 2 7 Instrument GPIB Address Agilent 6960 TAS 5600 Cancel ESG 1 4438 ESG2 4435 Help TAs 5046 SA 5068 Verity Hardware More Details gt gt gt SRAed438 sSARS068 Spectrum Analyzer Alr Access CAK SR5500 192 168 0 7 E2010 LTE Emulator Directional Coupler Details Agilent 5960 Model 4 gilent S360 Versione Options Spirent Channel Ernulator Model 5500 Version 5 4 Options CHAN1 CHAN2 PATHS12 CONY1_ TYPEG CONY2 TyPEB OPATTENT_ Figure 2 10 Instrument Settings Window Click the OK button to store the instrument settings and return to the main window Click the Cancel button to return to the main window without changing any instrument settings Configuring the Mobile Settings To properly execute tests TASKIT C2K needs information about the mobile device This information is stored in a mobile file with a mob extension Each time TASKIT C2K is Started it attempts to load the previously used mobile file The very first time TASKIT C2K is started it loads the default mobile file The currently selected mobile file is displayed in the Current Mobile pull down list on the toolbar You can select a different mobil
25. added in the 7 10 release of TASKIT C2K The Idle handoff in non slotted mode and idle handoff to different frequency test cases were not properly configuring the Air Access network emulator when Band Classes was greater than 9 were used This has been corrected When range of open loop test cases on systems with SR8048 TCUs the user may encounter a level out of range error This has been corrected Corrected an error handling issue with the following test cases Access Probe output power test Range of open loop test Stand by and gated and output power test Corrected an issue with Trial passwords Software features were not properly being enabled with Trial passwords Corrected several bugs and limitations that were discovered with Simultaneous Voice LTE Data Test cases including the following Corrected issues preventing the use of IPV6 for LTE Data connection Made improvements to the Establishment monitoring and maintenance of LTE Data Connections Chapter One Introduction 7 Corrected issues preventing full automation of LTE data connections when a UE uses a dial up networking interface on the client laptop Corrected an issue which prevented the user from changing the MCC and MNC parameters in the Mobile File The following enhancements have been added in the 7 00 release of TASKIT C2K e Added Support for new TCUs SR8048 and SR8068 This allows you to perform CDMA2000 and LTE testing on the same Spirent sys
26. be controlled Instead test execution will operate in a demonstration mode In demonstration mode the software will appear to be performing a test and collecting results All test results simulated by the software The UDM checks for the hardware key when it is executed If it cannot find the hardware key the program will notify you and close NOTE TASKIT C2K also requires you enter a password Refer to Section 3 22 for more information Starting TASKIT C2K To start TASKIT C2K 1 Select StartyPrograms gt TASKIT 2 The following program icons display Icon Description BS TASKIT C2K Program C2K 3 Q TASKIT C2K Help also available from within TASKIT C2K C2K Help by selecting Contents from the Help menu l gt C2K results database viewer program also available from C2K Database Viewer E within TASKIT C2K by selecting View Results from the Execute menu Notes on TASKIT C2K C2K Notes 26 C2K ATS User Manual 3 Start TASKIT C2K by clicking the C2K icon S shown in the TASKIT group The 7ASK T C2K window displays as shown in Figure 2 7 k a Fie Edit Config Mobile Suite Execute View Window Hi alel oel El Eakas x w AlE PA mi tata 9 Prent D Develop Taskit C2K ATS C2KUN default mab i Figure 2 7 TASKIT C2K Window 2 5 Setting Communications Options for the PC Before communication between the PC and the instruments can take place certain parameters must be defin
27. channel and adjacent channel interference Co channel interference is approximated by Additive White Gaussian Noise AWGN while Continuous Waveform CW signals are utilized to act as adjacent channel interferers Test standards define typical propagation channel models which range from one to three paths Each path undergoes Rayleigh fading and for models with multiple paths relative path to path delay and attenuation are also specified A typical test model involving fading is shown in the figure above Due to frequency re use requirements signals transmitted in nearby cells propagate beyond their own cell boundaries and interfere with the signal reception in bordering cells resulting in co channel interference To emulate these interference conditions test standards require various levels of AWGN be combined with the transmitted signal to approximate the interference created by users in other cells To test the selectivity of the mobile station tests have been specified to simulate users operating at carrier frequencies adjacent to the channel of the mobile under test This is accomplished by summing single or dual CW signals with the Base Station transmit signal to act as adjacent channel interferers A typical test model involving co channel or adjacent channel interference is shown in Figure 1 2 Tone AWGN loc Power CW Generator Generator Base Station Mobile Station TX z Figure 1 2 Mobile Station Base Station Networ
28. found at the end of this chapter System Diagnostics The TASKIT C2K System Diagnostic procedure is a useful tool for debugging system level problems such as incorrect software configuration incorrect control or RF cable configuration and malfunctioning equipment This procedure is not intended to perform calibration of any system hardware If you suspect that any of your Spirent hardware needs to be calibrated refer to the User Manual for the specific instrument The following instruments must be installed in the system to execute this procedure e Agilent 8960 e Agilent ESA series Spectrum Analyzer e Agilent 3499 TAS5408 and SR5068 Test Configuration Unit e GPIB and RF cables includes in TCU KIT Additionally the following optional equipment will be tested if they are connected to your system e Spirent Wireless Channel Emulator e ESG4438B Signal Generator 80 C2K ATS User Manual Prior to executing this procedure it is required to configure the entire system as outlined in sections 2 4 through 2 6 To execute the diagnostic procedure select System Diagnostics from the Execute menu Then click the Run button The following is a Sample of information that will be displayed while the diagnostic procedure is executing C2K 4ATS Diagnostic Procedure STATUS PASS step 10 Checking 5600 interferer B frequency Expected value 6 991F 068 Hz 7 lOOOOO Measured value 6 991416F 05 Hz step lil Ch
29. parameters are described in detail later in this chapter When adding a new test use the following steps to select a test type 1 Click ona blank cell in the Test Title column of the suite window to select it 2 Click on the blank cell again to show the Test Types menu 3 Select the desired test type from the menus The parameters of each Test File can be edited in the Test Settings window in the upper right pane of the suite window The Test Settings window lists the available parameters for the selected test in the Tests pane The test selected in the test pane is highlighted in blue Chapter Three Advanced Features 45 lt TASKIT C2K TASKIT C2K Suite C Program Files Taskit C2K Receiver Suites TI4 EIA 98 E 3 4 1 Demodulation of a File Edit Config Mobile Suite Execute Yiew Window Help 18 x ii Forward Traffic Demodulation 2 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 Forward Traffic Demodulation 4 Forward Traffic Demodulation 5 Forward Traffic Demodulation 6 Forward Traffic Demodulation 7 Forward Traffic Demodulation 8 Forward Traffic Demodulation 9 Forward Traffic Demodulation 10 Forward Traffic Demodulation 11 Forward Traffic Demodulation 12 Forward Traffic Demodulation 13 Forward Traffic Demodulation 14 Forward Traffic Demodulation 15 Forward Traffic Demodulation 16 Forward Traffic Demodulation 17 Forward Traffic Demodulation 18 Forward Traffic Demodulation 19
30. test as shown Clicking on the line a second time will unselect it If no single test is selected clicking on the All Parameters and Results Report button generates the report for all the tests in the main grid 66 C2K ATS User Manual TASKIT C2K Database Viewer TASKIT C2K Database C Program Files T askit c2k45 ample Miel EG E File Edit Options Report Window Help x Blt alela e e e 2 View Test Types al View ESM sh Al View Passed W Failed Undetermined Description Status FER Cont lorfloc EbsMt 3 4 7 Demo Passed 1 72 gt 5 316375 3 4 17 Demo aea 0 92 5 61 SE 3 4 1 Demori a 5 91637 3 4 1 Dema rm 0 6 4 O26676 3 4 1 Demo Passed 0 56 3 536976 3 4 1 Demo Failed 0 56 2 947275 3 4 2 Dermot Passed 8 030888 3 4 2 Demo Passed 11 73089 3 4 2 Demo Undetermine 1 17 01637 3 4 2 Demo Passed 22 0163 3 4 2 Dermot Passed 7 390316 3 4 2 Demo Failed 5 601116 3 5 1 Recer Passed 12 98363 3 5 1 Dynan Passed 36 01638 Description Status Open Loop 4 4 1 Range Passed 48 4 4 1 Range Passed A 4 4 1 Range Passed 24 Description Status Test 1 Frol Test 1 Failh Test 2 Prol Test 2 Fail b 4 4 3 Acces Passed 5 HA 15 HA Desnrinhon Statues Number of Tests 20 2 Figure 3 28 Database Viewer Window Test Report or om oo cco ooo A All reports that are generated are displayed on the PC screen Control icons for the displayed report are described below in the order that they appear at the top of the dis
31. the correct calibration information is in TASKIT C2K Cause 8 The incorrect Mobile file is being used in the suite Ensure that the correct Mobile file is being used in the suite If you have the Mobile file open be sure any changes are saved before the suite is executed Use the Window menu to determine what files are open Other recommendations include e Adjust the Mobile Preferred Registration Type in the Mobile window to see if a different registration technique works better for the Mobile e Connect the Base Station directly to the Mobile Station to eliminate suspicious hardware and verify the mobile s configuration Remember to configure the hardware and the software appropriately Chapter Six Troubleshooting 87 e Use a mobile device that is known to be working correctly ensuring proper C2K ATS Operation Remember to adjust the mobile settings for each mobile in use e The mobile is properly isolated from outside RF other nearby cell sites and signal sources 6 5 2 Call Setup Failed It is possible for the mobile to register and for the call to fail to be negotiated Some of the reasons for call setup failure are the same as the reasons for registration failure So it is a good idea to go over the previous section for call setup failures as well In addition here is some information for call setup failure in particular Cause 1 The Mobile radio configuration is not set correctly Adjust the Radio Configur
32. transmitting at a different power level Email Feature The following lists some of the common error messages encountered with the Email Notification feature e Error Message The SendUsing configuration value is invalid e Possibility The default SMTP server is not configured e What to look for You do not see a smtp server configured in IIS Internet Information Services in Adminstrator tools in Control panel e Solution enable SMTP service Control PanelyAdd Remove Programs Add Remove Win Components gt IIS Details Enable SMTP Chapter Six Troubleshooting 89 6 8 Frequently Asked Questions How do change the test type in the Suite window It is not possible to change the test type for an existing test You must first delete the existing test After the test is deleted and the space in the grid is blank you can select a new test type How do edit the parameters for a test From the Su te window select the Test Title column for any row This updates the grid in the upper right part of the window with all editable parameters related to the selected test Why do get an error when attempt to Verify Hardware The Verify Hardware feature in the Communications window attempts to communicate with the remote instruments obtain some information about them and update the information displayed in the window TASKIT C2K only communicates to the instruments using GPIB Ensure that your computer is equipped
33. use UDM or AT commands disable mobile automation The Auto Retry options allow you to selectively re run any tests that fail or otherwise achieve an undetermined status due to faulty instrument configuration or unexpected errors with the mobile etc Any test that fails or achieves undetermined status is re run immediately for a fixed number of times as specified in the options dialog System Hame EK User Mame User Initials none Default Path C Program Files T askit C2K Receiver Suites Rx Diversity Comm Log Type Noe o W Always run in Demo Mode W Always validate suites before execution Show full paths in grids Auto Retn Tests Undetermined and Failed Test Retries F Password Protection Enable Password Protection of Session Suite Settings Modification Change Password Mobile 4utomation User Assistance Message Bos Timeout 0 No Timeout BO seconds f Enable Mobile Automation using ULM C Enable LTE capable UE Automation using AT Commands C Disable Mobile Automation OF Cancel Help Figure 3 9 Software Options Window 3 6 Validating a Test Suite Before running a Test Suite it should be validated to help avoid test execution errors TASKIT C2K analyzes an entire suite for test setup and parameter value problems before execution Validation checks test conditions against the current system configuration and alerts you if the system does not contain sufficient hardware to perform
34. with a National Instruments GPIB card and that the instruments are correctly connected to the PC using GPIB cables You should also make sure the GPIB addresses of the instruments match the settings in the Communications window Each instrument must have a unique GPIB address The GPIB address must be entered manually in the front panel of each instrument Finally ensure each instrument is powered on and ready for remote control Why can t edit a value printed in blue Values printed in blue indicate read only parameters You cannot change these parameters directly Refer to the specific parameters for information on how to change them and when they are read only go C2K ATS User Manual see Over Range or Under Range errors on the 8960 front Panel is this a problem This is not a problem During the course of a suite execution TASKIT C2K sets up test conditions using a variety of system configurations These changes include switching instruments in and out of the forward and reverse path These changes cause wide variations of path loss Because it is not possible to simultaneously change system configurations and Base Station Emulator offsets there are short instances where the forward and reverse path losses are not accurately specified in the Base Station Emulator This is when this error is displayed The error is not automatically cleared from the screen even when the problem is resolved Spirent engine
35. 2K resets this parameter at the suite level C2K Starts Sends an email when C2K starts With this option Email Notification needs to be enabled C2K Stops Sends an email when C2K stops With this option Email Notification needs to be enabled Fatal Errors Sends an email when there are fatal errors These include failure to connect to instruments mobile failed to register and failure to connect to UDM With this option Email Notification needs to be enabled Number of Undetermined Exceeds Sends an email when the number of undetermined test results exceeds the specified limit With this option Email Notification needs to be enabled 5 4 2 Requirements You are required to configure the IIS SMTP Virtual Server on the machine running TestDrive C2K To configure the IIS SMTP Virtual Server iR 2 3 Select Start Control Panel Under Administrative Tools open Internet Information Services Under the left pane in the nternet Information Services window right click Default SMTP Virtual Serverand select Properties The Default SMTP Virtual Server Properties window displays Select the De iverytab and click Outbound Security Under Outbound Security select Integrated Windows Authentication enter a valid username and password and click OK Under the De iverytab click the Advanced button The Advanced Delivery Options window displays a Enter the name of your email server for Smart Host and click OK b To use th
36. 3 2 2 Lowest Timer mcc 8 Timer Based Registration 5 3 2 3 Mid range Time PREV 6 9 Distance Based Registration 5 4 2 1 Distance Base SCI 1 10 Distance Based Registration 5 4 2 2 Distance Thre 11 Distance Based Registration 5 4 2 3 Distance Thre Test 2 Step 4 11 39 46 AM 12 Zone Based Registration 5 5 2 1 Zone Based A Pettis ap a ihile termdatad oaii 13 Zone Based Registration 5 5 2 2 Zone Based A 14 Zone Based Registration 5 5 2 2 Zone Based A 15 Zone Based Registration 5 5 2 3 Zone Based A 16 Parameter Change Registration 5 6 2 1 ParameterChe ESN 6D564DF2 Power Class 2 17 Parameter Change Registration 5 6 2 2 Parameter Che Currently Running User Assisted Test 2 of 5 18 Parameter Change Registration 5 6 2 3 Parameter Che 19 Parameter Change Registration 5 6 2 4 Parameter Che Test Status Reason 20 Parameter Change Registration 5 6 2 5 Parameter Che 1 Pass N A 21 MOB_TERM Registration 5 8 2 1 MOB_TERM E 22 MOB_TERM Registration 5 8 2 2 MOB_TERM Ed Setting up a Mobile terminated call CEE PEE EEE ELE Figure 2 20 User Assisted Test Message Chapter Two System Overview 37 4 TASKIT C2K TASKIT C2K Suite C develop taskit C2K ATS 2 20 RXSuites TIA EIA 98 D 3 _4 1 Demodulation of Forwar PS E4 a File Edit Config Mobile Suite Execute View Window Help laj x ole v Ea kak ja caer C Program Files T aski C2K Defaut CI Test Settings Test
37. 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 9 AC2 Ba Failed SD564DF2 2 22 02 3 2 0 32 0 1 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 4 Test 13 Passed BD564DF2 2 22 02 3 2 1 2 0 8 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 4 Test 14 Passed BD564DF2 2 22 02 3 2 0 2 0 8 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 5 Test 15 Undetermine SD564DF2 2 22 02 3 2 1 2 0 12 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 5 Test 16 Passed BD564DF2 2 22 02 3 2 0 2 0 12 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 6 Test 20 Passed BD564DF2 2 22 02 3 2 0 6 0 2 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 6 Test 21 Failed BD564DF2 2 22 02 3 2 0 52 0 2 3 5 1 Dynamic Range Test 2 Radio Configuratior Passed SBD564DF2 2 22 02 3 2 0 2 0 29 3 5 1 Receiver Sensitivity Test 1 Radio Configure Passed BD564DF2 2 22 02 3 2 0 2 0 20 Description Status ESN TimeStamp Open Loop 4 4 1 Range of Open Loop Power Test 1 Band Passed BD564DF2 2 22 02 3 3 48 4 4 1 Range of Open Loop Power Test 2 Band Passed BD564DF2 2 22 02 3 3 9 4 4 1 Range of Open Loop Power Test 3 Band Passed BD564DF2 2 22 02 3 3 24 Description Status ESN TimeStamp Test 1 Prol Test 1 Fail Test2 44 3 4ccess Prohe Qutnut Power Passed ANSAANF 2722 0 3 3 A N A Number of Tests 19 Figure 2 22 Viewing Test Results 2 18 Generating a Report To generate a report click the 15 b button or select Selected Field Report from the Reports menu The following screen shows the report window Click the Print button
38. 5 Forward Traffic Demodulation pa Ready p Figure 2 18 Suite Window Validation Summary The Results Summary button E configures the bottom right viewing area to display test results Test results display in real time with the current test results appearing on the last line of the grid If the scrollbar is positioned at the bottom the results grid auto scroll as tests are completed If the scrollbar is moved from the bottom position auto scroll is disabled This allows viewing of results for a particular test during execution If a test status is Pass the device passed the test If the test status is Fail the test completed on the device but the device does not meet or exceed the minimum passing criteria If the test status is Undt the test could not be performed due to test execution errors 4 TASKIT C2K TASKIT C2K Suite C develop taskit C2K ATS 2 20 RXSuites TIA EIA 98 D 3_4 1 Demodulation of Forwar PI E4 a File Edit Config Mobile Suite Execute View Window Help 18 x AN Forward Traffic Demodulation 24 Forward Traffic Demodulation 25 Forward Traffic Demodulation ple nle m zelti x v 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 1 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 21 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 25 RC1 RC3 AC4 E b 4 Fa Suite Execution Complete 4 Al else 2 Current Mobile C Program Files T askit C2K D ef
39. 5 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 11 RC2 Bar ESN Eas itiscen aad Failed 16 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 11 RC2 Bar gt 17 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 12 RC2 Bar 18 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 12 RC2 Bar 19 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 16 RCS 20 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 17 RCS 21 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 18 RC3 22 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 19 AC3 23 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 20 RC3 24 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 21 RC3 25 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 25 RC4 Fo 4 b b R z Figure 2 21 Automated Test Display 2 16 Halting Test Execution TASKIT C2K provides three means of halting test execution Selecting the Cancel Test button ej or selecting Cancel Test from the Execute Menu cancels the current test only Selecting the Cancel Suite button 5 or selecting Cancel Suite from the Execute Menu cancels execution of the entire suite Selecting the Pause button m or selecting Pause Execution from the Execute Menu pauses the current test When the test is paused the button changes to the
40. 5 PM 2f2efO2 2 25 05 PM Aradr Da 225 05 PM af2efOe 3 25 05 PM 2 22 02 3 23 05 PM efee fe 3 25 05 PM efeefOe 3 25 05 PM Aadria 225 05 PM 2 22 02 3 25 05 PM efeefUe 2 23 05 PM Areare 3 25 05 PM Aradr 225 05 PM Aradr 225 05 PM 2 22 02 3 23 05 PM TimeStamp 2f2efOe 23746 PM afeefOe 37 46 PM Areare 237 46 PM TimeStamp Alear 23746 PM TimeStamp af2efOe 225 05 PM Figure 2 23 Report Preview Window a a ha cooocooto haha Oh Ba ha a Open Loop Pwr 48 6 24 Test 1 Probes Test 1 5 MA Invali Valid Cycles 100 3 Advanced Features 3 1 3 2 Overview This chapter is designed to introduce you to the more advanced features of TASKIT C2K The items covered in this section are e Editing a Mobile File e Editing a Test Suite e System Calibration e Software Options e Validating a Test Suite e Working with Sessions e TASKIT C2K Database Viewer e Report Types A pre defined Test Suite from one of the standard TIA EIA 98D Receiver Tests illustrates the advanced features of TASKIT C2K Start TASKIT C2K and verify that the PC communications options and the hardware setups for the instruments are correctly configured After you have configured the instruments load the following Test Suite Receiver Tests TIA EIA 98D 3 4 1 Demodulation of Forward Traffic Channel in AWGN STE Editing a Mobile File TASKIT C2K uses a Mobile File for storage and retrieval of mobile specific parameters These parameters a
41. Continue button Bl and the menu item changes to Continue Execution either of which resumes the test execution These buttons are found on the toolbar of the main window 2 17 Viewing Test Results After the Test Suite has been run the results can be viewed View the results by selecting the View Results icon L from the toolbar or the Analyze Test Results under the Execute menu to start the TASKIT C2K Database Viewer Application The TASKIT C2K Database Viewer allows you to view the results stored in the Microsoft Access database file you selected in the Execute Automatic Test window Refer to Section 3 10 for a detailed explanation of how to use this application 38 C2K ATS User Manual i3 TASKIT C2K Database Viewer TASKIT C2K Database C Program Files T askit c2k S ample Mi Ea 18 x File Edit Options Report Window Help View Test Types Al 7 View ESN s All 7 View IV Passed M Failed V Undetermined Description Status ESN TimeStamp FER iE lor loc 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 10 AC2 B Passed BD564DF2 2 22 02 3 2 0 6 0 1 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 11 AC2 B Passed SD564DF2 2 22 02 3 2 0 56 0 1 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 12 AC2 B Failed SD56ADF2 2 22 02 3 2 0 56 0 1 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 7 AC2 Ba Passed BD564DF2 2 22 02 3 2 1 72 0 1 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 8 AC2 Ba Passed SD56ADF2 2 22 02 3 2 0 92 0 1 3
42. FEA TruncateE nabled FEA FadingE nabled CCOCOLC ee ke ee Figure 3 22 Field Selection Window Unique Fields Tab The Unique Fields folder tab works exactly the same way as the Common Fields tab except that the test type must be selected from the pull down list Since unique fields are unique to a specific test the test must be selected before the fields are shown 3 13 Common and Unique Fields Common fields are data fields that are common to all test types For example the Description field is a common field because all reports have a description Unique fields are data fields that are included in one or more but not all test types For example TargetFER is a field that is unique to the FER Characterization test 62 C2K ATS User Manual Common fields always display in the left columns in the database grid in the order that they are selected in the Displayed Fields grid Once the common fields are displayed in the grid the unique fields display in the remaining columns on the right of the window The Sort Order for common fields can be specified in the Displayed Fields grid by selecting the order number from the pull down list in the grid Tests will be sorted according to the field but within a given test type For example sorting by ResTimeStampStart will sort the tests within a given test type to the order in which they began executing Sorting can only be done by common fields 3 14 Report Restrictions
43. Forward Traffic Demodulation 20 Forward Traffic Demodulation 21 Forward Traffic Demodulation 22 Forward Traffic Demodulation 23 Forward Traffic Demodulation 24 Forward Traffic Demodulation 25 Forward Traffic Demodulation 26 Forward Traffic Demodulation alel noel al zlil VIB amp elele 2 Description 3 4 1 Demodulation of Forward Traffic Channel in AWGN Test Override Channels Gen m 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 1 293 3UL 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 2 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 3 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 4 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 5 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 6 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 7 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 7 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 8 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 8 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 9 C Program Files T askit C2K D efault OL Applies to Band Classes Applies to Radio Configls Applies to Power Class es FCH Data Rate Supplemental Channel Force to F SCH S032 F SCH F SCH Data Rate F SCH Encoder Type F SCH dB 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 9 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 1C 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 1C 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 11 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 11 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 12 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 12 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 1 3 4 1 Demo
44. GSS 5060 6560 The host PC should contain the latest versions of applications that support this utility Software versions prior to C2K 5 30 EV DO 4 30 and PLTS 3 10 do not offer support e The mobile device driver needs to support functionality to switch the device between CDMA service only EV DO service only and Hybrid modes CDMA or EV DO 5 3 Features and General Usage 1 Start the Server The Command window displays as shown in Figure 5 2 Initialized server file C Develop TASKIT MultiApp RemoteAPI TestDriveRem BEE a Figure 5 2 Server Initialization Window 2 Start the Client The 7estDrive Data Clientwindow displays as shown in Figure 5 1 3 Connect the client to the server by clicking the Connect button After connecting to the server the utility reads an initialization file MSF ini You are notified if there is a problem with initialization NOTE Using the default INI file is not mandatory We recommend you go through the initialization procedure when using the software for and after any upgrades to the Agilent 8960 4 Add a suite by clicking the Add Suite button The utility reads the suite prompts for the appropriate device file mob for C2K ter for EV DO and mob for PLTS 76 C2K ATS User Manual 5 As suites are added they are grouped according to the application Change the order of execution by clicking the Application header in the Su te window 6 Update the Resu
45. TAS5048 and SR5068 Test Configuration Units are controlled by TASKIT C2K to automatically select from a list of pre defined test configurations These instruments eliminate the need to manually configure the system thereby optimizing test execution Speed The set of AirAccess CDMA Network Emulators Two SR3452v2s is a scalable performance analysis solution for CDMA terminal manufacturers and service providers AirAccess features a highly programmable protocol processing engine to provide complete emulation of a multi cell CDMA network Chapter One Introduction 3 1 1 2 C2K ATS Applications C2K ATS yields thorough testing of 3G CDMA mobile devices in a laboratory setting In doing so C2K ATS gives accurate and repeatable test results allowing performance problems to be detected isolated and corrected in the shortest possible time C2K ATS eliminates the need for expensive labor intensive home brew test systems and can drastically reduce the time spent doing field tests whose conditions cannot be controlled or repeated Applications for C2K ATS include e Product Development e Design Verification e Product Qualification e Conformance Test e Competitive Analysis e Performance Analysis 1 2 Theory of Operation C2K ATS is a complete integrated system for evaluating the performance of 3G CDMA mobile terminals This system includes all the test instruments and control software required to accurately emulate the bi directiona
46. aces An algorithm was added to fine tune the reference level relative to the mobile s transmit level and a change to the Video Bandwidth has made the trace easier to analyze These changes have resulted in more stable and repeatable test results e An option that allows you to ignore extra probes when running the TIA 98E Access Probe Output Power test Some mobiles re dial when they do not get a response to a page This may occur after sending probes of the proper sequence and power To avoid having the redial cause a test failed test result the customer can enable this feature e Added support for Band Class 15 AWS Band for all TIA 98 E 8960 based test cases Note Air Access does not support this band class yet so test cases that require Air Access cannot be run for Band Class 15 e The Comm logging feature is modified to make it easier to retain log information In previous versions of TASKIT C2K the software would over write the comm log with the same named file every time a suite runs Now the date and time is incorporated into the name of the Comm log so that it does not get over written and it is easy to find a log associated with a suite execution Version 5 10 The following enhancements have been added in the 5 10 release of TASKIT C2K e Added Support for the following 8960 Application versions E1962B cdma2000 Test Application Version B 10 11 E6702B cdma2000 Lab Application Version B 03 21 e Added Support for AirAcce
47. acntecteinciensicensaniceresacernseseaceeeececcsdeseienetess 84 6 5 1 Mobile Failed to RCGISEC sersiccncusssesssrcedenswatnsesecossssnecsbsancedebacnateeseansuseiebas 85 CS2 CSU a O a E N 87 6 5 3 Impairments Too Severe for Call SCtUP csscccsssccsescesssceeccenscccsscceess 87 626 Unexpectied Results 1c ccecacercoascenessesnensacseceusceavaaiosstereieimeseenccasosecesneaes 88 G7 EMU TE Ure cerar E E N E 88 6 8 Frequently Asked QUESTIONS ccsccsscssccsccsscceccsccsscceceseceecesceesceecs 89 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview The C2K Automatic Test System C2K ATS provides an integrated test solution for evaluating parametric performance and signaling conformance of Third Generation 3G CDMA mobile devices A turn key system is produced by combining a C2K LAB SR5500 Wireless Channel Emulator AirAccess C2K base station emulator two SR3452v2 units and essential CDMA test equipment TASKIT C2K Windows software automates mobile testing by configuring the instruments stepping through the test sequences and logging the results By removing much of the burden of manual test setup and configuration C2K ATS solves the following testing issues e Selecting the correct instruments and necessary system hardware e Translating the test standards into instrument settings e Writing software to automate test sequences e Logging test results e Reproducing test configurations C2K ATS allows wireless service provide
48. al power level Once the call is established the RF conditions are modified to perform the test After the RF conditions are modified TASKIT C2K checks if the call is still setup If the call is not setup this error is generated This implies that the mobile is unable to correctly demodulate enough frames accurately to maintain the connection TASKIT C2K will list the test status as Undetermined and proceed to the next test Unfortunately unless the call can remain setup the test cannot be performed 88 C2K ATS User Manual 6 6 6 7 Unexpected Results This section discusses some of the reasons why variations in results may occur and provides helpful information for resolving these issues It is important the C2K ATS is set up correctly It is a good idea to review the causes for registration failure and call setup failure earlier in this chapter Some of the reasons for unexpected results are the same as some of the reasons for registration and call setup failure Pay particular attention to e RF Cabling e System Calibration e Mobile Correction Factor in the Mobile window Mobile devices are expected to perform differently under different RF conditions For example if the same test is performed at a different frequency it is common to see a difference in the results Another example is the power level at which the test is performed It is possible to see a difference in the Spurious Response of the mobile device when it is
49. allows you to run suites across different ATS products In addition you can use a Scripting language to control additional test instruments or power supplies and then run ATS tests as part of a larger test script Enhanced results reports allow you to clearly define what each test case is testing For some test cases it was difficult to determine by viewing the results report what standard the phone is being held to This especially common for tests that do not include user defined pass fail limits TASKIT C2K reports were enhanced to ensure that all tests clearly define the pass fail criteria as well as clearly report the failure reason for any tests that report a failed test result Added a feature to allow password protection of suite and session parameters If this feature is enabled only a user that enters the password can edit suite and session settings for any of the files loaded into Test Drive EV DO This feature is useful when an advanced user wants to create suites and sessions to be run but does not want other users to be able to change them Added the ability to perform margin testing for Frame Error Rate tests TASKIT C2K now supports margin testing for Receiver Sensitivity Single Tone Desensitization and Intermodulation Spurious Response Margin testing characterizes the ability of the mobile to perform beyond the limit specified in the standards In general the impairment used in a given test is increased to determine how far bey
50. alls a dialog which allows you to select a mobile file mob as shown below The Mobile File can be viewed in a window by holding in the Control key and double clicking on the file in the Mobile File column in the Session grid Look in E ck 1 ce Recerver Suites EJ Transmitter Suites Sample Mob Files of type Mobile Files MOB Cancel Figure 3 14 Open Mobile File Window A mobile file must be specified for each line in a session or TASKIT C2K does not allow you to execute the session 4 TASKIT C2K TASKIT C2K Session Untitled a File Edit Config Mobile Session Execute View Window Help Al ei ma Ea a x x WA el i GE foo C Program Files T askit C2K D efault 9 ee Description Suite Mobile File 1 Date at ea se ted a OM el Bate C Program Files T askit C2K Default MOB 2 C Program Files T askit C2K Receiver Suites TI 3 2 1 2 Idle Handoff in Slotted Mode or C Program Files T askit C2K D efault MOB 3 C Program Files T askit C2K Receiver Suites Tl 3 4 1 Demodulation of Forward Traffic C Program Files T askit C2K D efault MOB 4 C Program Files T askit C2K Receiver Suites Tl 3 4 2 Demodulation of Forward Traffic C Program Files T askit C2K 4D efault MOB Suite Results ESN Power Class Passed Failed Undet N a Walidation Complet 4 Figure 3 15 Session Window The Session grid supports group cut copy paste
51. an automatically switch between the Base Station Emulator and AirAccess This switch is determined by TASKIT C2K automatically without user intervention AirAccess is comprised of two SR3452v2 CDMA Network Emulators Chapter Two System Overview 21 SP SPOT STEFF FFT PFT FFT EFF FTES 1 s k wine patr RIA SF Chuma APT woe Pra aTi Rea R RE RE RRR REE RR RRC ER ERE REE eS 3 EEETETTTTTTTTTETTTTETETTTENENTT Pt spe SPIRENT os SRW G 2 ERMA APTANSAR PHULATEA Figure 2 6 Dual SR3452v2 CDMA Setup 2 2 7 Base Station Emulator For most laboratory tests using a Base Station Emulator instead of an actual base station provides a compact alternative with a standard remote control interface The Base Station Emulator implements the CDMA air interface specifications for base Stations This includes functions such as mobile registration mobile and base station initiated call connect and disconnect call handoffs and service option test modes The Base Station Emulator also has built in functions to verify the parametric performance of CDMA mobile stations In addition to handling the CDMA test capabilities most Base Station Emulators can also be equipped to perform comparable analog cellular transmitter and receiver tests Refer to the Agilent 8960 documentation located at www agilent com for further details on the features and operation of this instrument C2K ATS supports the Agilent 8960 Base Station Emulator with the fol
52. and begins executing the next suite in the session The Cancel Session button cancels the session entirely 3 10 CDMA Database Viewer The CDMA Database Viewer is a stand alone application that allows you to retrieve view and print test results The CDMA Database Viewer can be accessed from TASKIT C2K by clicking on the View Results icon E or by starting it from the Windows Start menu The CDMA Database Viewerwindow is shown in Figure 3 17 Figure 3 17 Database Viewer Window To open a database select File gt Open or click the l button in the toolbar Select the database file from the F e window Chapter Three Advanced Features 57 File name sample mdb Files of type Database Files MDE Cancel Figure 3 18 Open Database File Window TASKIT C2K stores test results in a Microsoft Access databasewith the file extension mdb The following image shows the database opened in the CDMA Database Viewer application TASKIT C2K Database Viewer TASKIT C2K Database C Documents and Se DEAR B File Edit Options Report Window Help Forward Tra 3 4 1 Test 95 RC4 F SCH SCH Eb Nt 4 0 dB Forward Tra 3 4 1 Test 96 RC4 F SCH SCH Eb Nt 4 3 dB Forward Tra 3 4 1 Test 97 RC4 F SCH SCH Eb Nt 4 5 dB Forward Tra 3 4 1 Test 98 RC4 F SCH SCH Eb Nt 4 7 dB Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 1 Test 1 Forward Tra 3 4 2 Demod of Forward Traffic Case 1 Test 2 Forward Tra 3
53. and delete operations except for the Suite Description column You cannot modify this column directly because it is paired with the Suite File When you cut copy paste or delete a Suite the description is paired with it 54 C2K ATS User Manual Any Suite files or Mobile files that have errors such as file not found display in red in the grid The error message is displayed in the Description You have the option of re Specifying the file or deleting it Save a Session by clicking on the button or selecting Save from the File menu Session files have the extension csn Open Session files by clicking on the button or selecting Open Session from the File menu 3 8 Validating and Running a Session Validate a Session by clicking the button or selecting Execute gt Validate Test Session Session validation may take a few minutes because it must load each Suite from disk and then run a validation on each Suite Once the Session has been created you can run the session by clicking on the button or selecting Perform Test Session from the Execute menu First each suite in the session is loaded along with the corresponding mobile file and analyzed for user assisted tests The Execute Automatic Testwindow displays This window allows you to select the location of the database and whether you want to overwrite or append to the database Chapter Three Advanced Features 55 Execute Automatic Test Test Result Options
54. arly useful for Mobile Station transmitter tests Base Station Mobile Station Emulator Under Test Power Divider Rx Tx Spectrum Analyzer Figure 1 4 Direct Configuration of Base Station Emulator and Mobile Station Under Test The third configuration utilizes the SR5500 to split the signal from the base station emulator into two independently impaired forward paths These paths are connected to the primary and secondary receive antennae on the mobile station The reverse path is unimpaired and is transmitted solely on the primary antenna connection This configuration is used for Receiver Diversity tests 6 C2K ATS User Manual Base Station Emulator Mobile Station Under Test Rx Tx SR5500 as SR5068 Rx Figure 1 5 C2K ATS Receive Diversity Configuration 1 3 Version History This version history highlights features and enhancements to C2K ATS since the first version of the product The following enhancements have been added in the 7 10 release of TASKIT C2K Added Support for C S0011 Revision D This includes new modulated interferers for Test cases 3 5 2 and 3 5 3 All supported test cases have been updated to conform to this new standard revision In addition new standard suites pertaining to the new revision of the specification have been created Added support for 10 MHz and 5 Mhz LTE Interferers This is required by some carrier acceptance test plans The following maintenance updates have been
55. ation Subdirectory and Program Folder Setup copies the necessary files If you have already installed a previous version of UDM you will be warned about replacing existing files It is okay to replace the existing files On WM 2 3 2 TASKIT C2K Test Executive TASKIT C2K is distributed on CD only To install the TASKIT C2K Test Executive and Test Suites on your computer 1 Confirm that either Windows 7 or Windows XP is the current operating system on your computer Also verify that National Instruments VISA Drivers Version 2 0 or later have been installed on your computer 24 C2K ATS User Manual 9 10 11 12 If you currently have a previous version of TASKIT C2K you should uninstall it prior to installing this new version Use the Add Remove Programs feature located in the Control Panel to accomplish this Place the TASKIT C2K CD in the PC CD drive The install program should start automatically If not select Run from Windows Start Menu enter D SETUP in the text box and click OK If your CD Drive is not D substitute the appropriate drive letter TASKIT C2K Setup will configure Windows Installer on your computer if it is not currently setup It may be necessary for setup to restart your computer in order for the configuration to take place If you are prompted to restart the computer click Restart When Windows restarts the setup automatically continues If it does not continue run
56. ation capabilities of the mobile under test with the selected device driver TASKIT C2K analyzes each test in a suite based on its automation capabilities for all mobile functions used in the test Tests are then classified as either fully automated or requiring user assistance Tests requiring user assistance are always executed first so the remaining tests can be run unattended Click the Mobile Automation button in the mobile window to bring up the mobile automation window This window displays the device driver selected for the current mobile whether or not it is characterized and a list of mobile automation features All mobile automation features used in TASKIT C2K are listed in this window If a particular automation feature is supported then a Yes displays in the Supported column for that feature If a particular feature is not supported a Wo displays in the Supported column and a reason for lack of support is listed The figure below shows the mobile automation window Chapter Three Advanced Features 43 Mobile Automation Characterization Status Characterized Manufacturer Generic Model MSMT UTS Property Parameter Supported Failure Description a ESN Yes N A ei Current NAM Read Yes NAA SID NID List Read Yes N A SID NID List Write Yes NA Slot Cycle Index Read Yes N A Slot Cycle Index Write Yes N A SCM Read Yes NA SCM Write Yes N A Voice Privacy Read Yes N A Voice
57. ation in the Mobile Window This value is not always read back from the Mobile through the UDM interface so make sure to set it manually even when the Update Mobile feature is used Cause 2 Signal power going to the mobile is insufficient for call setup Adjust the Minimum Call Setup Level in the Mobile window to a level sufficient for call setup Cause 3 The Mobile does not have enough time or attempts to setup a call Adjust the Call Setup parameters in the Mobile window to allow more time for call setup Call Timeout and attempts Call Retry Call Retry Delay Call Retry Max Cause 4 Service negotiation fails during mobile originated calls Call setup may fail because of service negotiation problems during mobile originated calls This failure generally occurs when the preferred radio configuration or service option in the mobile does not match the radio configuration and or service option set in the base station The C2K ATS uses UDM when available to set the preferred radio configuration and service option in the mobile If UDM is not installed or these features are not implemented for the mobile try to set the radio configuration and service option such that they match in the mobile and base station 6 5 3 Impairments Too Severe for Call Setup This particular error represents a unique condition In order to perform registration and call setup TASKIT C2K configures the RF conditions for no impairments and fora minimum sign
58. ault D m Test Settings General Parameters Description 3 4 1 Demod of F 2 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 2 Title Forward Traffic De 3 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 3 AC1 Applies to Band Class es ALL 4 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 4 RCI Applies to Radio Config s 1 5 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 5 RC1 Applies to Power Class es ALL 6 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 6 RC1 FCH Data Rate Full Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 7 RC2 Banc SCH Data Rate 9 6 kbs 8 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 7 RC2 Banc FSCH Encoder Type Convolution J Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 8 RC2 Banc Levels 10 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 8 RC2 Banc lor dBm 1 23 MHz 55 0 11 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 9 RC2 Banc loc dBm 1 23 MHz 54 0 12 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 9 RC2 Banc narlar dF an off 13 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 10 RC2 Bar H coward pate pemedieten SA Demet 2 roman pate ree i ae ea Test Results Summary 7 TS orward Traffic Demodulation 4 1 Demo
59. ayed if you validate the suite or if the Always validate suites before execution checkbox is checked in the Software menu Chapter Two System Overview 35 4 TASKIT C2K TASKIT C2K Suite C develop taskit C2K ATS 2 20 RXSuites TIA EIA 98 D 3 _4 1 Demodulation of Forwar PSE E3 a File Edit Config Mobile Suite Execute View Window Help 2 x giel OG Bl AlBl lx VIB Al We 2 2 Gage c Program Files T aski C2K Defaut z DP Description 3 4 1 Demodulation of Forward Traffic Channelin AWGN Test Settings A Forward Traffic Demodulation General Parameters 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 1 RCE Description 3 4 1 Demod of Forward 2 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 2 RC Title Forward Traffic Demodule 3 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 3 RC Applies to Band Class es ALL 4 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 4 RC Applies to Radio Config s 1 5 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 5 RC Applies to Power Class es ALL 6 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 6 RC FCH Data Rate Full Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 7 AC SCH Data Rate 9 6 kbs 8 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 7 RC FSCH Encoder Type Convolution J Forward Traffic Demodulatio
60. certain tests Although this does not guarantee flawless execution it significantly reduces the risk of problems during execution by detecting them beforehand To validate the Test Suite select the Validate Suite icon from the Tool Bar or select Execute gt Validate Suite Chapter Three Advanced Features 51 In the example shown below errors were found After Validating the Suite view all validation messages by clicking the Check button in the bottom right pane of the suite window TASKIT C2K TASKIT C2K Suite C Program Files T askit C2K Receiver Suites TIA EIA 98 D4 3_6 1 Conducted Spurious E e x Eile Edit Contig a aa Execute View Window Help x 6 G 8 g 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 merg r leise 2 Test ay Rx Ce ike ted Spurious Emissions E 6 1 Band C 0 2 Rx Conducted Spurious Emissions 3 Rx Conducted Spurious Emissions 3 6 1 Band Class 3 Part 1 Applies to Band Class es 0 4 Rx Conducted Spurious Emissions 3 6 1 Band Class 3 Part 2 Spurious Emissions 5 Rx Conducted Spurious Emissions 3 6 1 Band Class 4 Spectrum Analyzer Meas perAvg 5 Current Mobile C Program Files T askit C2K4D efault pal D ae Test Settings General Parameters Description 3 6 1 Band Class 0 Title Rx Conducted Spurious En 3 6 1 Band Class 1 a on Pod Feed Tne Validating Test 1 Radio Config 2 C
61. control until the suite has completed executing or an error has occurred The API will provide updates of the current status of the running suite through the ProgressUpdate event see below Since the TASKIT C2K test executive is running in the background the progress of the running suite can also be viewed or halted by switching over to the application 3 26 2 StopExecution Inputs None Outputs None Description This method will halt any currently executing suites Since the RunSu te method acts as blocking function this method can be called while handing the ProgressUpdate event to stop execution of the suite 3 27 API Events 3 27 1 SuiteComplete Outputs None Description This event will be fired by TASKIT C2K whenever execution of a suite has completed After this event is fired you can run more Suites or analyze results from the completed suite execution 70 C2K ATS User Manual 3 27 2 ProgressUpdate Outputs Status a string representing the current action being performed by the TASKIT C2K test executive Description The TASKIT C2K software will fire this event frequently during the execution of a suite of tests It provides information of the current execution steps being performed by the software 3 27 3 Error Outputs Error Message A string describing the error Description The TASKIT C2K software will fire this event when an error occurs in the course of the suite execution Non critical er
62. d of Forward Traffic Test 11 Bar ESN SD56ADF2 PowerClass 2 Passed 6 Faled 0 16 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 11 RC2 Bar ce ile EAA E EAE 17 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 12 RC2 Bar Radio Config Service Opt Channel Status 18 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 12 RC2 Bar td 2 509 283 Pass 19 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 16 RC3 9 2 5093 283 Pass 20 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 17 RC3 11 2 509 283 Pass 21 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 18 RC3 13 2 509 283 Pass 22 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 19 RC3 15 2 503 283 Pass 23 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 20 RC3 2 509 283 Pass Figure 2 19 Suite Window Results Summary 36 C2K ATS User Manual The Errors Summary button configures the bottom right viewing area to display test errors Test errors are also displayed in real time with the current test error appearing on the last line of the grid In the upper right frame where Test Settings are shown there are three icons used to switch views The icon is used only for Spurious Emissions Tests Clicking on this icon displays a table of Frequency Sweep Segments This table is used to specify frequency ranges and maximum levels to be
63. d of Forward Traffic Test 17 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 1 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 1 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 2C 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 21 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 25 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 2 F SCH Frames Count Test Results Summary ESN Power Class Passed vijd p Figure 3 4 Test Settings Window Fields The fields in the Test Settings window are divided into several groups of related parameters Each of these groups has parameter fields that may be edited before the test is executed The parameter labels are based directly on those found in the TIA EIA 98D E test standards The method of editing each parameter depends on its field type There are two basic field types Text box fields and List box fields Text box fields apply to parameters whose values are within a specific range usually numeric List box fields apply to parameters whose values are restricted to a specific set To edit a parameter click once on the desired parameter value to select it Click once more to edit the parameter Depending on the parameter type a value can be entered directly ora value can be selected from a list of valid values Clicking on a parameter contained in a text box field highlights the current value A new value can now be entered Click Enter to accept the new value If the new value is out of range TASKIT C2K resets the old value and displa
64. data transfers on LTE capable Smartphones Installing C2K ATS Software This section provides the details for installing the software in the C2K ATS The software included in the C2K ATS includes UDM Universal Diagnostic Monitor and TASKIT C2K Test Executive If the AirAccess C2K Network Emulator is being used in the C2K ATS then the AirAccess C2K software must be installed on the same PC as the TASKIT C2K software Refer to the AitAccess C2K User Manual for more information on installing this software Chapter Two System Overview 23 2 3 1 Universal Diagnostic Monitor UDM is distributed on CD only To install UDM on your computer m Confirm that either Windows 2000 or Windows XP is the current operating system on your computer Place the UDM CD in the CD ROM drive The install program should start automatically If not select Start Menu gt Run and enter D SETUP in the text box and click OK If your CD Drive is not D substitute the appropriate drive letter N 3 The Install program guides you through the rest of the installation process 4 Ifthe setup program detects that certain system files must be updated to proceed a message displays a To install the software on your computer click OK and allow the setup program to update the system files b Setup prompts you to restart your computer When Windows reboots begin the installation process again We recommend you use the default Install
65. dow The Disable Mobile section in Details Reports option hides the mobile section in the details reports The mobile section can be repetitive if the same mobile is used over a large number of tests The Disable Headers in main grid option hides the gray column headers in the database grid The PDF995 Install Dir option is necessary when you want to use utilities such as the PDF viewer of the Multi test Report viewer 3 16 Customizing Reports with a Company Name and Logo Reports can be customized by embedding a logo bitmap and company name in the database The logo bitmap will appear in the upper left corner of each page in a report and the company name will appear in the lower left corner of each page in a report To select a logo click the Open button and use the file dialog box to choose a bmp file The ideal logo bitmap is 96 pixels in width by 48 pixels in height Bitmaps larger or smaller than 48x96 will be resized To remove a logo from the database click the Remove button Click OK to store the options in the database Click Cancel to abandon any changes to the database 3 17 Report Types There are three types of reporting tools available in the CDMA Database Viewer selected All Parameters and Results Report EA and Test Errors Report Fields Report 64 C2K ATS User Manual 3 18 Report Type Selection Window When viewing All test types in the CDMA Database Viewerwindow you can generate
66. ds grid The selected row is highlighted in red as shown in Figure 3 22 Then click the Add button and the field will be added to the end of the Displayed Fields grid If a field is selected in the Displayed Fields grid the Add button becomes the Insert button Clicking the Insert button will insert the field from the Available Fields by creating a new row in the Displayed Fields grid just before the highlighted row To remove a field from the database grid click on the row in the Displayed Fields grid and click the Remove button The field will be removed from the Displayed Fields grid and added to the end of the Available Fields grid The Field Selection window with the Unique Fields folder tab selected is shown in Figure 3 22 Field Selection Common Fields Unique Fields The following fields are unique to each test Please select the test from the pull down list then use the 4dd gt gt 3 and Removes lt lt buttons to include or exclude fields from the database grid ou may enter the text to appear in the header by clicking on the Aliases column Frame Error Aate Available Fields Displayed Fields Insert gt gt gt Fiet FER LevelSyne Remove lt lt lt FERResults1 AesConfidence Cont FER LevelP aging FER Level verloc lorloc FER LevelT rattic FERResults AesEbU vert Eb Mt FER A ateBits FER DurhaxFrames FEA DurkiaxFER FER DurContidence
67. e IP Address instead of the server name enter it in square brackets to tell Windows to look for an IP Address during the DNS Look up Note that DNS Look up is an expensive operation 8 Under the De iverytab click the Apply button and then click OK 9 The SMTP Virtual Server Configuration is now complete 6 Troubleshooting C2K ATS 6 1 6 2 Overview The following section should be used as a reference guide for troubleshooting problems with test execution The FAQs are also available on the Spirent Communications Wireless Division Web Site URL http www taskit com customer htm C2K ATS was designed to make testing 3G CDMA mobile devices as simple as possible However as with any complex system it is possible to encounter difficulty when using C2K ATS This section provides useful information to troubleshoot such difficulty C2K ATS has a diagnostic utility built into the TASKIT C2K software This feature can evaluate the current RF cabling to determine if the system has been cabled correctly It will also determine if the instruments can be controlled via GPIB There is additional information in this chapter regarding errors that occur while validating and executing a test suite Although a test suite may execute properly the actual results may look incorrect A separate section of this chapter addresses such unexpected results Finally a list of frequently asked questions FAQs and their associated answers can be
68. e Primary Antenna Loss grid displays the loss values from the end of cable C2 to the mobile s primary antenna port The Secondary Antenna Loss grid displays the loss values from the end of cable C24 to the mobile s secondary antenna port Secondary antenna loss is only used by receiver diversity tests To achieve the highest degree of accuracy possible this loss should be measured at several frequencies and entered into the grid If the test system does not include any Spirent instruments Channel Emulator Noise Emulator or TCU then the loss settings should include all cables connectors between the Base Station and the Mobile Station 3 2 3 Retrieving and Verifying Mobile Settings with UDM The Universal Diagnostic Monitor UDM is an additional tool for TASKIT C2K If the UDM is installed on the control PC some mobile settings can be retrieved directly from the mobile via serial connection The mobile settings that the UDM can retrieve are e Channel Number and Channel Number for Test e Band Class e ESN e NID e SID e Current NAM TASKIT C2K requires that the Mobile Manufacturer Mobile Model Mobile Port Mobile Port Speed and Service Programming Code parameters be properly assigned prior to using UDM to update mobile settings See the UDM manual for information on installing UDM and manufacturer DLLs To retrieve or verify mobile settings 1 Select a Mobile Manufacturer 2 Select a Mobile Model Select a Mobile Port E
69. e as described in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of this manual 5 Multi Application Remote API 5 1 Overview The TestDrive Remote Client is a utility used to control TASKIT C2K TestDrive EV DO and TASKIT PLTS systems at the same time The C entwindow is shown in Figure 5 1 The Client allows you to configure the different applications and configure long running automated sessions The utility manages all overhead tasks when switching from one system to another For example when switching from a C2K test suite to an EV DO suite the utility automatically switches the base station application to EV DO the mobile to EV DO only mode and sets the appropriate terminal file database etc Without this utility you would have to monitor the C2K system to finish execution and manually perform these actions before executing the EV DO system TestDrive Remote Client Figure 5 1 TestDrive Remote Client Window Chapter Five Multi Application Remote API 75 5 2 Requirements e VB NET module on the controller PC This utility was developed on the NET framework and requires a NET module on the host system When the application is executed it checks for this module and prompts for installation if needed e Spirent Super Rack or a Spirent system capable of executing C2K PLTS and EV DO test suites This system normally consists of Agilent 8960 3460 3462 3452 5500 TCU Agilent 3499 Agilent Spectrum Analyzer and TAS 3710 PDE
70. e file from the pull down list by selecting Set Current Mobile from the Mobile menu or by clicking on the _ button next to the textbox Chapter Two System Overview 29 Open Mobile File ki EJ Lookin E Mobiles ce pes3gTimer MOB File name pcs3gT imer MOE Files of type Mobile Files MOB Cancel Figure 2 11 Open Mobile File Window To view or edit the settings in the current mobile file select View Edit Mobile Settings in the Mobile menu or click the E button next to the textbox The Mobile Settings window displays as shown in Figure 2 12 TASKITICAK Mobile C Program FilestTaskiti K Default MOB A Grenal Parancters Dexengtign Sidon Tye PRL Wersion Current MAM Channel Humber Chanel Muriber s ier Test PP PRE PI Ae P aoc o a Fj Pi Sp oo gt aa ESN Ra C nbgurobaris Redo Config 1 Serice Op on Racks Coney 2 Derrote Cpls Pho Confeg J Serene Opia Rago Contig 4 Sennor Option Mbabe kianat Migb s Miad Mobis Poa Sposi Sernac Pingeemming Lode GULDON Cennmecten AT Command AT Commend Bets Rate TT Seay Perg Dcw kinds Power Dian B Call Zeut Minimum Cal Serio Leari dire a Pains Verb Call Anry Dee sae oe GueryIobie Vasiy Setings Query Curent MAM Motsa Actmatcn Figure 2 12 Mobile Settings Window We recommend you use the UDM feature to obtain the necessary settings directly from the mobile device See sectio
71. ecking 4600 Channel 2 output Expected value 45 dBm r 9 Measured value 53 183605 dBm atep l2 Checking Air Access Channel 1 output Expected value 35 dBm r 5 Measured value 35 05907 dBm Diagnostic Procedure Completed Figure 6 1 C2K ATS Diagnostic Procedure Window The following steps describe the functions performed when the System Diagnostic procedure is executed If errors are detected while the procedure is executed the software will display a list of possible causes in a message box Additionally these descriptions are documented below for convenience Step 0 Initializing HW This procedure attempts to communicate with all required system hardware If TASKIT C2K software or any control cables are incorrectly configured it will be detected by this test If this test fails the following are the most likely causes e Required instrument HW is not enabled Check the Communications settings from the Software menu e Incorrect GPIB addresses have been selected Verify that Communications setting in the Software menu match the instrument configurations Each instrument should have a unique GPIB address e GPIB cables have not been properly connected to one or more instruments e One or more instruments have not been powered on e GPIB card has not been installed configured correctly in the test PC Steps 1 and 2 Checking 8960 This procedure verifies the RF generator in t
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73. ed after a failed registration authentication This ensures that the mobile has returned to the channel before the Origination attempt is made Fixed an issue launching help from windows other than the main window All windows now launch the help properly Fixed an issue validating tests for Band Class 6 Fixed a communication issue with the Spirent Activities Monitor that would intermittently cause lock ups Fixed an issue with diagnostics in the diversity mode step Unstable measurements will no longer occur Version 5 00 The following system changes have been added in the 5 00 release of TASKIT C2K The 5 00 release supports a new System Architecture for running Receiver Diversity tests New systems delivered going forward will no longer include the SR5058 The SR5058 has been replaced by the new SR5068 Test Configuration Unit The SR5068 works in conjunction with the TAS5048 to provide automated switching of RF signal paths for the various test cases supported by the TASKIT C2K software Chapter One Introduction 15 The following TIA EIA 98E based Rx Diversity tests have been added in the 5 00 release of TASKIT C2K e 3 1 Demodulation of forward traffic channel in multi path fading channel with closed loop power control FPC_MODE 000 e 3 3 Receiver sensitivity and dynamic range e 3 4 Single tone desensitization e 3 5 Intermodulation spurious response 2 System Overview 2 1 2 2 Overview The C2K
74. ed using the Instrument Config command in the Config menu s TASKIT C2K Confic Figure 2 8 TASKIT C2K Window Config Menu Chapter Two System Overview 27 2 6 Communication Settings Before using TASKIT C2K the National Instruments GPIB card should be installed and tested using procedures outlined in National Instrument s user manual Verify that all instruments are set for GPIB remote protocol Refer to the individual instrument manuals for information on setting the remote protocol To display the Communication window select Instrument Config from the Config Menu Instrument GPIB Address Agilent 6960 TAS 5600 Cancel ESG1 4438 ESG 4438 Help TAS 5046 SA S066 Verty Hardware More Details gt gt gt 5SRS048 SR83068 Spectrum Analyzer Air 4ccess CAK SRA5S00 192 168 0 7 E2010 LTE Emulator Directional Coupler Figure 2 9 Instrument Settings Window Communication Settings Each instrument must have the following parameters set properly e Present Check the checkbox next to the instrument name if it is connected to the system Leave the instrument checkbox unchecked if it is not present e GPIB Address Set each instrument s GPIB address to match the address that is set in the instrument We recommend you use the Verify Hardware button to allow TASKIT C2K to automatically verify the presence of the instruments and query the firmware version and hardware options of the instrument
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76. ehensive software also facilitates creation of custom test conditions to find the performance limits of the device under test Whether running pre defined or custom tests all results are logged in a Microsoft Access database TASKIT C2K s built in results viewer allows results to be viewed and printed in a variety of standard formats C2K ATS interfaces directly to the mobile station under test UniversalDM allows C2K ATS to interface directly with the mobile station under test This interface consists of software and a cable to connect the PC and the mobile device This powerful feature relieves you from collecting key information about the mobile device such as ESN software version and the PRL Preferred Roaming List TASKIT C2K retrieves this information automatically to streamline mobile device testing and results management C2K ATS is based on advanced Spirent Communications emulation instruments Every C2K ATS includes the Spirent Wireless Channel Emulator and the TAS5048 and SR5068 Test Configuration Unit TCU These instruments provide the most integrated and powerful solutions available for evaluating mobile receiver performance The Spirent Wireless Channel Emulator implements a superset of all RF channel conditions required for CDMA receiver testing such as multi path fading delay spread and path loss as well as Additive White Gaussian Noise AWGN Dynamic 3GPDP channel models characterize rake receiver performance The
77. ensitization STE Ei 3 5 3 intermodulation Spurious Response Attenuation STE Ei All Supported 15 980 Receiwer Tests STE File name 3 41 Demodulation of Forward Trafic Channel i Files of type Suite Files STE Cancel Figure 2 15 Open Suite File Window Is 98d Folder The nitial Suite window is shown in Figure 2 16 4 TASKIT C2K TASKIT C2K Suite C develop taskit C2K ATS 2 20 RXSuites TIA EIA 98 D 3 4 1 Demodulation of Forwar P E3 a File Edit Config Mobile Suite Execute View Window Help e x Ble oe YB gel mae 2 ete C Program Files Taskit C2K Defautt Z O E 3 4 1 Demodulation of Forward Traffic Channel in AWGN Description Test Settings BE General Parameters i Uy For lS Demodulation TE Demod aff ward Traffic Test 1 ACI Description 3 4 1 Demod of F 2 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 2 RC1 Title Forward Traffic De 3 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 3 RC1 Applies to Band Class es ALL 4 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 4 RC1 Applies to Radio Config s 1 5 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 5 RC1 Applies to Power Class es ALL 6 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 6 RCT FCH Data Rate Full Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 7
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79. ers have spent considerable time verifying that at test execution time all levels and offset values are correct This ensures that over range or under range conditions do not really exist
80. f re tests for undetermined and failed test results This feature has been modified so that a single number of retries can be set The TASKIT C2K software stops when the sum of failed and undetermined tests totals the set value C S0011 test 4 4 5 Maximum RF Output Power Test was using the downlink frequency for retrieving the uplink and downlink calibration values Because the RF path for this test varies slightly over frequency the actual error in loss value was minimal for most band classes For Band Class 5 uplink and downlink frequencies are further apart resulting in a detectable error in test performance This error been corrected 10 C2K ATS User Manual Corrected an error where the last line of a session was not being saved It was possible for a certain sequence of copying pasting and creating lines in a session that the last line of the session would not get saved and would be blank upon re loading the session This has been corrected The following enhancements have been added in the 5 30 release of TASKIT C2K Added a rate of change measurement to C S0011 test 4 3 1 Time Reference TASKIT C2K had only been measuring the static case The SR 5500 is used to introduce a delay of the forward path This measures the ability of the mobile to synchronize that delay within the timing constraints in the testing standard Added the ability to remotely control TASKIT C2K over a socket connection or through an API on the same PC This
81. for the max power test in the Test Results panel This gives you more visibility into the test steps as they are executed This is particularly useful for Supplemental channel tests where there are a number of measurements taken for each test case to determine the maximum output power test while keeping the supplemental channel active Chapter One Introduction 9 Added the ability to set power step size for C S0011 test 4 4 5 Maximum RF Output Power Test This is a user settable parameter Standard test suites still default to 1 dB but can be modified to test smaller step sizes Added a parameter to IS 898 Test 3 4 Soft Handoff in Fading to allow you to specify the allowable error in Pilot Ec lo This was a hard coded value TASKIT C2K previously would fail the test if the mobile did not issue a pilot strength measurement by the time the second pilot was above T_ADD by 2 dB This is now a user settable value The default in the standard suites is still 2 dB Modified the channel over ride feature available in the suite grid Previously the override channel only applied to tests executing in connected state and would be ignored for other test cases performed without a data connection established For example idle handoff tests or access probe tests would ignore the override channel and instead execute on the channel number specified in the terminal file Now when an override channel is specified it is used regardless of the test type It
82. formed The total number of test records retrieved from the database is displayed when the database access operation is complete 3 12 Field Selection Window The Field Selection window shown in Figure 3 21 is used to include or exclude individual data fields from being shown in the database grid Field Selection Common Fields Unique Fields The folowing fields are common to all tests Please use the Add gt and Removes buttons to include or exclude fields from the database grid you may enter text in the Alias column to appear in the header You may alzo set the Sort Order by choosing the order number in the Displayed Fields grid Available Fields Displayed Fields Insert gt gt gt Field Sort Order Results AesTimeStamps tart Remove lt lt lt Results AesStatus Status 0 Results ResT imeStampS top Mobile ESN ESN Mobile Description Suite Timestamp Tine Stamp 2 Mobile Manufacturer Mobile RegistrationPret Mobile BandClass Mobile A adioContig Mobile Channel um Mobile BID Mobile MID Figure 3 21 Field Selection Window Common Fields Tab Chapter Three Advanced Features 61 Data fields are separated by whether they are common to all tests or unique to one or more but not all tests The Fie d Selection window has a Folder tab that allows you to view the Common or Unique Fields To include common fields in the database grid select the row in the Available Fiel
83. ftware uses the channels specified in the mobile file This field is not applicable for tests that are not run in traffic state System Calibration TASKIT C2K includes an automated calibration procedure to achieve high accuracy for power levels at various points in the system When TASKIT C2K is executed for the first time default calibration data is loaded into memory This data is available until you run the calibration procedure for the first time We recommend that you execute the calibration procedure when the system is first installed and once every six months thereafter To ensure the accuracy of the measurements taken during system calibration it is suggested that the spectrum analyzer calibration procedure be run prior to running system calibration If the system has an ESA spectrum analyzer run the calibration procedure outlined in the Agilent ESA Spectrum Analyzers User s Guide If you are using an 8590 series spectrum analyzer run the calibration procedure outlined in the Agilent 8590 E Series and L Series Spectrum Analyzer s User s Guide 48 C2K ATS User Manual To execute the System Calibration procedure select System Calibration from the Execute menu This launches the TASKIT C2K Calibration Wizard see below During the calibration procedure it is necessary for an operator to re configure some of the RF cables The entire procedure should require approximately 5 to 45 minutes depending on the instruments in t
84. g that the procedure is executing Chapter Three Advanced Features 49 3 When the calibration step is complete a new diagram displays When the Progress Bar displays the text Waiting For User move on to the next step When the calibration procedure is completed the following message box displays Congratulations Congratulations pour C2E 475 system has been successtully calibrated Please re cable your systeme as illustrated in the C2E 475 poster When finished itis recommended that you run the System Diagnostic procedure prior to performing any tests 3 5 Figure 3 8 Successful Calibration Window This indicates that the new calibration data has been verified and is saved to the system registry for future use It is necessary to re cable the system as indicated in the C2K ATS Setup Guide We recommend that you execute the System Calibration procedure prior to executing any new tests For more information refer to Section 3 4 Software Options To set the Software Options select Options Software This screen contains fields that allow you to save your preferences for the Default File Location User Name User Initials and Company Name Comm Log Type can be set to None Fail Safe or Fast Setting this to a value other than None creates a record of all instrument transactions in a file For fastest execution set this parameter to None Setting this parameter to Fail Safe writes to the comm log after each tran
85. gure 3 29 Password Window 3 24 C2K API The API Application Programming Interface feature of TASKIT C2K provides remote control of the basic features of the application This enables users to develop their own software around the standard TASKIT C2K test executive The TASKIT C2K API is deployed as a COM Dynamic Link Library DLL This library C2KRemote DLL in installed with TASKIT C2K The interface to this DLL exposes a single public class C2KAPI that contains the properties methods and events outlined below Once an instance of the C2KAPI class has been created the TASKIT C2K test executive will automatically open This will allow for the ability to view the progress of tests while they are being run While TASKIT C2K is being controlled through the API it will be in remote mode where most of the functionality will be disabled However a limited set of features shall remain available in remote mode such as the ability to halt or pause tests TASKIT C2K is returned to local mode full functionality once the C2KAPI object has been released 68 C2K ATS User Manual 3 25 API Properties 3 25 1 CurrentMobile Data Type String Default Value Last set mobile file in TASKIT C2K test executive Description This property corresponds to the location of the current mobile file that will be used to run a Suite of tests in TASKIT C2K This is the remote equivalent of selecting Current Mobile on the right side of the too
86. hannel 283 TEST IS VALID there were no errors amp Validation Complete aay Figure 3 10 Viewing Validation Messages 3 7 Working with Sessions A Session is a group of suites Create a new session by selecting New Session from the File menu or clicking on the B button The new session window is shown below 4 TASKIT C2K TASKIT C2K Session Untitled fA Eile Edit Config Mobile Session Execute View Window Help Biel O12 a loli Aea Description 0 ma a ey Suites Suite Results ESN Power Class Passed Failed Undet N2 Figure 3 11 New Session Window 52 C2K ATS User Manual A Session allows you to collect related Suites into one group and run them one after the other To insert a Suite into the Session grid double click on a cell in the Suite File column This action recalls a dialog box that allows you to select a suite file In the following example suites from the receiver tests TIA ElIA 98 D directory are being opened into the session Look in E Ti4 El4 98 D Samples 3 1 Frequency Coverage Requirements TE 3 4 1 Demodulator of Forward Traffic Channel in 4 GH STE 3 4 2 Demodulation of Forvard Trathic Channel in Multipath Fading Channel STE 3 5 1 Receiver Sensitivity and Dynamic Range STE 3 5 2 Single Tone Desensitization STE 2 Fiename Files of type Suite Files STE Cancel Figure 3 12 Open Suite File Window When a Suite is opened into a Se
87. he Agilent 8960 and the measurement capability of the Spectrum Analyzer Additional it verifies that the Agilent 3499 TAS5048 and SR5068 are working and that some of the RF cables have been correctly configured If this test fails the following are the most likely causes Chapter Six Troubleshooting 81 e Power has not been applied to the TAS5048 or SR5068 This can be verified by checking the green status LED on the front panel e The custom control cable is not securely connected from the Agilent 3499 to the TAS5048 e Cable C3 is not securely connected from the Agilent 8960 RF IN OUT port to the TAS5048 P3 port e Cable C1 is not securely connected from the Spectrum Analyzer RF IN port to the TAS5048 P1 port Additionally it is possible that one of the following instruments is malfunctioning Agilent 8960 Agilent 3499 TAS5048 SR5068 or Agilent Spectrum Analyzer Step 3 Checking the Channel Emulator Auto Range This procedure verifies the SR5500 is receiving a signal at the appropriate level and can perform an auto range function If this test fails the following are the most likely causes e Cable C5 is not securely connected from the SR5500 Channel 1 IN port to the TAS5048 P5 port Additionally it is possible that one of the following instruments is malfunctioning TAS5048 SR5068 and Agilent 3499A Step 4 Checking Channel Emulator Output Level This procedure verifies the SR5500 Channel 1 main signal path i
88. he system TASKIT C2K Calibration Wizard Step 1 of 18 IMPORTANT Torque all cable connections for each step with torque wrench provided Agilent 8960 Instructions Remove cable C3 from the 8960 RF IN OUT port Remove cable C1 from the Spectrum Analyzer Remove cable C7 from port P7 on the 5068 and the Tone Generator ESG 1 or TAS5600 Connect cable C7 to the Spectrum Analyzer input and 8960 RF IN OUT port Figure 3 7 Calibration Wizard Window 3 4 1 Performing a Calibration The following hardware is required in order to run calibration Agilent 8960 or AirAccess provides a signal source AirAccess will only be used by the calibration routine if an 8960 is not present in the system Agilent 859XE or ESA series spectrum analyzer used to take all power measurements Agilent 3499 TAS5048 and SR5068 configures various system signal paths Various RF cables as provided in the TCU kit N type female female connector provided in the TCU kit A 50 ohm termination provided in the TCU kit 13 16 Torque Wrench 9 16 open end wrench To perform a system calibration 1 Configure the RF cables as specified by the instructions displayed in the dialog box Make sure to use the proper cables for each step of the procedure Each cable should be clearly labeled with a tag e g cable 1 is labeled C1 etc Click the Next button to initiate measurements The Progress Bar displays the text Calibrating indicatin
89. i 2 REO RF WO tassua ASG asim P2 Mobile ge TAS5048 Chambe TAS50AS 7 p spectrum E A SA es 7i iE A EE Figure 2 5 TAS5048 and SR5068 Test Configuration Diagram 2 2 5 SR8048 and SR8068 Test Configuration Units The SR8048 and SR8068 are a new generation of TCUs that support Spirent LTE Automated test systems in addition to CDMA2000 systems From a functional standpoint they provide all of the capabilities of the TAS5048 and SR5068 to maintain existing test coverage They also allow you to perform LTE and CDMA2000 testing on the same system Instruments such as the ESGs Faders and spectrum analyzers can be used across two wireless technologies providing a significant cost savings Unlike the TAS5048 and SR6068 they not controlled using an Agilent 3499B Instead they are connected to the router and controlled through an Ethernet connection 2 2 6 AirAccess C2K CDMA2000 Protocol Test System AirAccess C2K is a scalable CDMA protocol performance analysis solution for validating terminal messages and signaling conformance The AirAccess system overcomes the limited call processing traditionally available in a one box radio test set by introducing network level emulation AirAccess advanced capabilities create a solution capable of verifying the latest mobile device features being developed in an evolving IS 2000 network AirAccess provides multiple sectors for true soft softer and hard handoff emulation C2K ATS c
90. i SPIRENT C2K ATS CDMA2000 Automatic Test System User Manual Spirent 541 Industrial Way West Eatontown NJ 07724 USA Email sales spirent com Web http www spirent com AMERICAS 1 800 SPIRENT 1 818 676 2683 sales spirent com EUROPE AND THE MIDDLE EAST 44 0 1293 767979 emeainfo spirent com ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 86 10 8518 2539 salesasia spirent com This manual applies to C2K ATS Version 7 10 or higher Page Part Number 71 006576 Version A9 Copyright 2012 Spirent All Rights Reserved All of the company names and or brand names and or product names referred to in this document in particular the name Spirent and its logo device are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Spirent plc and its subsidiaries pending registration in accordance with relevant national laws All other registered trademarks or trademarks are the property of their respective owners The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Spirent The information in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable however Spirent assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the document Table of Contents De WEP OGUCUON oesccsccccasecssessacceevecsaseeecsesesescasseseecsasteersoesersenveeeenveuvserseeecsecess 1 Er WOVE LGW oeaan a ET A E E 1 PAS Produc HIG HNO ANS chcoecceasaacecasveacnecu
91. installed the TASKIT C2K application to default location is C Program Files Taskit C2K Utilities If the diagnostic procedure reports a failure this tool instructs you through a set of measurements to determine the cause of the diagnostic failure Typically when a diagnostic failure occurs TASKIT C2K software instructs you to confirm that cables are connected properly and each unit is powered on correctly It does not offer any additional assistance if everything is cabled properly and powered on The diagnostic debugging tool helps narrow down the exact cause of the failure even if it is something more complex than a cabling error TASKIT C2K has been modified to clearly indicate when there is a mismatch between the SR5500 instruments firmware and the API on the controller PC Previous versions of TASKIT C2K software would only indicate that there was an API error but not indicate the cause of the error Error handling has been enhanced to clearly indicate when a Firmware mismatch occurs Added e mail notification feature for test execution events in TASKIT C2K The TASKIT C2K software can be set to send a notification email when suit execution starts when it ends if a fatal error occurs or if a specified number of undetermined test results occur Consult the User Manual for details concerning the use of this feature Added Intermediate results for the Maximum RF Output Power test C S0011 test 4 4 5 Intermediate Results are now displayed
92. interfering tones are selected as impairments this error will be generated during suite validation Both impairments cannot be selected simultaneously Insufficient hardware fader requires noise to be present Fader not detected If fading is enabled for a test the SR5500 must be present for the test to execute TASKIT C2K Requires a FLEX5 RF Channel Emulator If fading is enabled for a test aSR5500 must be present Parameter out of range Parameters are checked against a maximum range when entered in the Test Settings grid Some parameters have ranges that are affected by the ranges of other parameters Therefore setting a value for a related parameter could cause the other parameter to be out of range This error is generated as a result 6 5 Test Execution Errors While a suite is executing execution errors will be listed in the TASKIT C2K suite window They can be observed by clicking on the test execution button in the results area lower right of the suite window The execution errors will be listed in a grid Each line in the grid represents a single error For each error the test number error number and description is listed This section will elaborate on the error condition for specific test execution errors and give helpful information to resolve the error Note that TASKIT C2K is designed to handle errors without failure This means that if an error occurs it will proceed as much as possible Therefore if a test must be s
93. ion parameters to the desired values Configure UE Automation in the mobile file as well TP 1 Tiarqrrantion Mode Doerr THD areri Ose MEE pn MHE mn a SIB Reece Siya Poena 5 a HAG Seeunie nabbed Thm Figure 4 2 Editing the Mobile File 5 Ifthe UE to be tested supports automation via AT commands enable UE automation in the Software Options window You cannot use UDM automation when for SVLTE testing Chapter Four Simultaneous Voice LTE Data Testing 73 Software Options System Hame CK User Mame rene User Initials none Default Path C Program Files T askit Cek Receiver Suites Ae Diversity A Comm Log Type None M Always run in Demo Mode M Always validate suites before execution Show full paths in grids Undetermined and Failed Test Retnes F e etry Tests Password Protection Enable Password Protection of Session Suite Settings Modification Change Password Mobile Automation User Assistance Message Box Timeout 0 No Timeout BO seconds f Enable Mobile Automation using UDM Enable LTE capable UE Automation using AT Commands C Disable Mobile Automation OF Cancel Help Figure 4 3 Software Options Window 6 For SVLTE testing the UE should be connected to the client laptop not the system controller PC as it is for 1xRTT only testing After completing these steps configure and run the test suit
94. is assumed that the channel is in the phones PRL for all non connect state tests and all test cases that use the AirAccess network emulator Increased the maximum number of tests allowed in a suite Previously the maximum number of rows was 255 The allowable number of rows has been doubled to 510 Password protection of suits and sessions feature has been modified to no longer show a pop up window every time the TASKIT C2K software loads Instead you must go into software options to enable and disable this feature When password protection is enabled TASKIT C2K launches in read only mode and anyone modifying Suites has to disable this mode by entering the correct password in the software options menu In addition it was observed that in the rare event TASKIT C2K software crashed or Windows crashed after a new password was entered it was not saved The password protection feature has been modified to save the password as it is entered rather than when the software Is closed It is now saved regardless of how the software terminates The following maintenance updates have been added in the 5 30 release of TASKIT C2K Corrected an issue setting measurement averaging for the Maximum RF Output Power test C S0011 test 4 4 5 for supplemental channel test cases The 8960 was not set correctly to enable multiple measurements For the retry failed and undetermined test results feature the number of retries was not accurate when there was a mix o
95. k Model for Demodulation 1 2 2 C2K ATS Network Model Meeting the specifications of the Mobile Station Base Station Network Model discussed above requires sophisticated instruments capable of emulating the test environments in an accurate and repeatable manner To be truly beneficial these instruments must also be capable of emulating conditions beyond the minimum requirements defined by the industry test standards By providing a broader range of test conditions the system can be used to find the performance limits of the mobile station under test Chapter One Introduction 5 C2K ATS allows for three main configurations of the Mobile Station Base Station Link This is made possible with the TAS5048 and SR5068 Test Configuration Units The first configuration utilizes the SR5500 Spirent Wireless Channel Emulator in the forward path to provide impairments In addition a Base Station Emulator provides all the signaling and communication protocols necessary to initiate and receive calls as well as evaluate the Frame Error Rate FER performance of the mobile station CW Generators Mobile Station Under Test Base Station Emulator Rx Tx SR5500 Figure 1 3 C2K ATS Test System The second configuration provides a direct connection from the Base Station Emulator to the Mobile Station under test shown below The spectrum analyzer is available to measure Mobile Station transmit signals This configuration is particul
96. kipped due to errors its status will be noted as Undetermined Once the error is resolved the test must be executed again to collect the results Chapter Six Troubleshooting 85 6 5 1 Mobile Failed to Register TASKIT C2K attempts to register the mobile at the Base Station Emulator once at the beginning of a suite If the call drops while a suite is executed TASKIT C2K will setup the call again If call setup fails after a number of attempts TASKIT C2K will attempt to register the mobile again Sometimes this causes the call setup to function more successfully Therefore registering the mobile may occur at the beginning of the suite or during a suite when the call must be re established There are many possible reasons for failure of the mobile to register The following details some of the causes and suggests ways to resolve the problem Cause 1 The RF Cabling in C2K ATS is incorrect Use the setup information in this manual or the quick setup poster to verify the cabling Use the System Diagnostic feature described earlier in this chapter to ensure proper cabling Cause 2 There is a problem with the Mobile Verify the following information with regards to the mobile e The mobile is a 3G CDMA mobile device e The mobile features an RF interface that is working correctly e The mobile is powered on and has enough power to operate correctly Is the mobile powered by an external power supply instead of its own AC ada
97. l end to end connection between the base station emulator and mobile station under test The signaling protocols and air interface specifications between these two devices have been defined in industry standards such as IS 2000 An overview of the network model is presented below 1 2 1 Base Station to Mobile Station Network Model The Base Station Mobile Station connection is a frequency division duplex FDD RF link as shown in Figure 1 1 The Base Station to Mobile Station link is considered the Forward Channel Conversely the Mobile to Base Station link is termed the Reverse Channel The Forward and Reverse Channels operate at independent carrier frequencies They transport voice data and signaling information between the Base and Mobile Stations by means of a Spread spectrum carrier AWGN Generator Base Station A Mobile Station Channel Tx Simulator Rx Tx Figure 1 1 Mobile Station Base Station Network Model for Demodulation of the Forward Channel with Fading and Noise 4 C2K ATS User Manual Typically when assessing the performance of mobile stations the Forward Channel is impaired while the Reverse Channel is left uncorrupted This is done to evaluate the ability of the mobile station to demodulate the transmit signal from the base station under adverse conditions Industry standards require the mobile station to be characterized under the influence of multi path propagation effects as well as additive co
98. lbar in the TASKIT C2K user interface When this property is not set remotely it will maintain the location of the last current mobile file set 3 25 2 DatabaseLocation Data Type String Default Value Location of results database of last test that was run Description This property corresponds to the location of the TASKIT C2K results database This is the remote equivalent of setting the location of the database when a Suite file is to be executed When this property is not set remotely it will maintain the location of the last database file used 3 25 3 AppendToDatabase Data Type Boolean Default Value Last setting used in TASKIT C2K Description This property can be used to specify whether the results of the tests to be run will be appended to the currently selected database or whether the currently selected database will be cleared when the next test is run When this property is not set remotely it will maintain the last setting used Chapter Three Advanced Features 69 3 26 API Methods 3 26 1 RunSuite Inputs SuitePath a string that specifies the location of the suite file to be run Outputs None Description This method will load and execute the suite file specified as input It will use the mobile file determined by the CurrentMob le property and will log the results to the database determined by the Databaselocation property When this method is executed it will act as a blocking function and will hold
99. lect in the Test grid Then drag the mouse pointer to the last test that you wish to select You can accomplish the same selection by using the shift key Click on the first test of the group you wish to select Hold down the shift key and click on the last test in the group Similarly you can select tests by holding down the control key and clicking on the individual tests you wish to edit The tests selected do not necessarily need to beina contiguous block when selections are made in this manner Once you have your group of tests selected you can make changes to the test parameters If a parameter setting is blank it means that it is different across the tests in the group If you set a parameter it will affect that parameter in every test in the group to the value you enter Some parameters may not apply to every test selected In this case the parameter setting will only apply to those tests that support that parameter 3 3 3 Parameter Sweep If you find it necessary to execute a test repeatedly while a parameter is slowly changed for each repetition you can use the Parameter Sweep feature For example if you want to repeatedly execute an FER test while loc is adjusted incrementally for each test Parameter Sweep simplifies this task It builds a suite of tests very quickly based on your criteria Chapter Three Advanced Features 47 To use this feature it is best to start with a new suite Add a new test as Test 1 Select the
100. ll automation Any tests in the suite requiring user assistance will be performed first A status bar displays indicating how many tests require user assistance This feature allows you to know when to leave the system for unattended execution By default test execution starts with test 1 and proceeds through the suite in ascending order of test number You can select specific tests to run by clicking on the test number in the left hand column When the test number is clicked it turns green In this case only the selected test numbers run in ascending order If you have entered more than one Radio Configuration and more than one Test Channel in the mobile file the TASKIT C2K repeats the first test for each Radio Configuration on the first channel Then it repeats the first test for each Radio Configuration on the second channel However only the tests in which the mobile device matches the applies to settings are run 2 14 Switching Between Views The Validation Summary Results Summary and Errors Summary views can be switched at any time prior to or during test execution by clicking the appropriate button BEGI Validation occurs prior to test execution so the Validation summary view is not updated during test execution The Results summary and Errors summary are both updated in real time during test execution The Validate Summary button LH configures the bottom right window to display validation messages Validation messages are displ
101. lowing configuration e E5515C Test Set Mainframe e 1962B CDMA2000 Mobile Test Application or E6702B CDMA200 Mobile Lab Application e Option 003 Flexible CDMA Base Station Emulator e Option AX5 Rack flange kit with handles 22 C2K ATS User Manual 2 2 8 Spectrum Analyzer The Spectrum Analyzer is used to perform system calibration system diagnostics and transmitter measurements of the mobile station In C2K ATS the system routes the mobile transmitter to the spectrum analyzer The Spectrum analyzer is then used to perform CDMA200 transmitter tests as specified in TIA and 3GPP2 testing standards TASKIT C2K supports the three spectrum analyzers shown below They are listed along with the required instrument options E44xxB ESA Series e Option A4H GPIB and Centronics Interfaces e Option 120 ACPR dynamic range extension e Option 1CP Rack mount and handle kit E44xxB EXA Series e Model must be N9010A 5xx where xx 03 07 12 or 26 Option 120 Optional 1CP Rack mount kit with handles E44xxB EXA Series e Model must be N9020A 5xx where xx 03 07 12 or 26 Option 120 Optional 1CP Rack mount kit with handles Refer to the Agilent Spectrum Analyzer User Manuals for details about the features and operation of these instruments 2 2 9 LTE Network Emulator 2 3 An optional Spirent E2010S Broadband Networking Test Set adds the ability to perform CDMA 1xRTT RF testing with simultaneous LTE
102. lt databases for the appropriate applications 7 Save the Session settings by clicking the Save Session File button 8 Validate or execute the session Validation is recommended to verify the Application Settings instrument configuration software settings and Device File Settings especially the Com Port setting are correct 9 Verify the settings by clicking the Configuration button The System Configuration window displays as shown in Figure 5 3 Eel System Configur aox User o Application Config Remote Mode cx C ewo Laat D Agilent 8960 Application CeK EVDO Figure 5 3 System Configuration Window 10 The System Configuration window allows you to configure and verify individual application settings For example to verify C2K settings click the Start button next to C2K application disable Remote Mode and configure the C2K settings using the TASKIT C2K GUI 11 When changing from C2K to EV DO you must set the base station to the appropriate application 12 Select the application using the Agilent 8960 settings in the System Configuration window as shown in Figure 5 3 You must start either C2K or EV DO before the 8960 displays the available applications 13 Click the Query Device button to query the 8960 Available C2K and EV DO choices are populated and you can set the preferred application This step is necessary after upgrading the 8960 or using a different system Chapter Five Mu
103. lti Application Remote API 77 These settings are stored in the MSF ini file and loaded automatically when the application is started 14 After completing System Configuration proceed to executing the session NOTE The system will stop and prompt for user assisted tests and system failures 5 4 Email Notification 5 4 1 Overview This feature enables automated email notification The Email Notification allows you to receive emails about events occurring in C2K To set Email Notifications select Config gt Email Notification The Email Notification window displays as shown in Figure 5 4 Email Notification Sele Enable Email Notification Email To POUT aMetayourdornain corr Maximum number of emails to send 20 Email me wher C2 Starts C2K Stops Fatal Errors Number of Undetermined Exceeds 5 OF Cancel Figure 5 4 Email Notification Window You can Set the following parameters in the Email Notification window e Enable Email Notification This parameter allows you to enable or disable email notification By default email notification is disabled e Email To This parameter allows you to specify an email address Separate multiple email addresses with semi colons 78 C2K ATS User Manual Maximum number of emails to send This parameter limits the number of emails sent for a given run of C2K While running a session C2K resets this parameter at the session level When running a Suite C
104. n 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 8 RC Levels 10 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 8 RC lor dBm 1 23 MHz 550 11 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 9 RC loc dBm 1 23 MHz 54 0 12 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 9 AC ar lar dR An wil 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 10 Al 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 10 Ail Fe Validation Results 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 11 maa MEIS 3 j iled 341 Demod of Forward Traffic Test11 RC ES Power Class Passed Failed Undet 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 12 R No validation has been performed 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 12 Fl 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 16 Al 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 17 Al 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 18 Al 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 19 Al 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 20 Al 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 21 Al 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 25 Fa b 13 Forward Traffic Demodulation 14 Forward Traffic Demodulation 15 Forward Traffic Demodulation 16 Forward Traffic Demodulation 17 Forward Traffic Demodulation 18 Forward Traffic Demodulation 19 Forward Traffic Demodulation 20 Forward Traffic Demodulation 21 Forward Traffic Demodulation 22 Forward Traffic Demodulation 23 Forward Traffic Demodulation 24 Forward Traffic Demodulation 2
105. n 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 9 F SCH Frames Count 13 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 1C Levels 14 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 1C lor dBm 1 23 MHz 15 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 11 ar dBr 1 23 Me x 16 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 11 oe 17 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 12 Test Results Summary 7 BE 18 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 12 ESN PowerClass Passed 19 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 1 20 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 17 21 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 1 22 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 1 23 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 20 24 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 21 25 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 25 26 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 26 SL Z Figure 3 3 Test Suite Window 3 3 1 Adding a Test Each test in a suite can be one of several different test types Different tests are used to measure different performance criteria A unique set of parameters applies to each test type Each test type and their associated
106. n 4 2 3 Retrieving and Verifying Mobile Settings with UDM for more information on the UDM feature When the settings are configured properly click the Save button to save the changes in the mobile file All the new settings overwrite the old settings in the file To save the changes to a new file click Save As You can choose a new file to save the changes 30 C2K ATS User Manual Click the Cancel button to abandon all changes to the mobile settings Refer to Section 3 2 for detailed information on changing mobile settings 2 8 Loading a Pre defined Test Suite Load a pre defined Test Suite by selecting the Open Suite icon i from the toolbar or by selecting FilesOpen Suite Open the 3 4 1 Demodulation of Forward Traffic Channel in the AWGN STE suite of the Receiver Tests TIA EIA 98D directory as shown in Figure 2 13 C Transmitter Tests Files of type Suite Files 5 TE Cancel Figure 2 13 Open Suite File Window Open Suite File EAE Look in E Receiver Tests E ce Files of type Suite Files STE Cancel Figure 2 14 Open Suite File Window Receiver Tests Folder Chapter Two System Overview 31 Open Suite File EAE Look ir Sy Is 98d ce 3 4 1 Demodulation of Forward Traffic Channel in amp wGN STE a 3 4 2 Demodulation of Forward Traffic Channel in Multipath Fading Channel STE a 3 5 1 Receiver Sensitivity and Dynamic Range STE a 3 5 2 Single Tone Des
107. n window This window allows the columns shown in the database grid to be modified Data fields can be added or removed through this window e Stop Data Stops access to the database In the event that data retrieval is taking a long amount of time this button will stop the process This allows the data to be restricted so that a fewer number of records are retrieved from the database 2 Help Launches the Help application 60 C2K ATS User Manual View Test Types all View Test Types List Restricts the data to a given test type When All is selected there is no test type restriction View ESNisk Al View ESN s List Restricts the data to a given mobile ESN All ESNs stored in the database are retrieved and put into this list When All is selected there is no ESN restriction W Passed view Tests that Passed Restricts the data to tests that passed Un checking this checkbox will remove all passed tests from the database grid M Failed View Tests that Failed Restricts the data to tests that failed Un checking this checkbox will remove all failed tests from the database grid M Undetermined View Tests that were Undetermined Restricts the data to tests that were undetermined Un checking this checkbox will remove all undetermined tests from the database grid The status bar at the bottom of the main window updates periodically to give information as to what operations are being per
108. n2 Sw 5 Position 1 Position 2 Sw 6 Position 1 Pasition 2 Figure 6 2 Diagnostics Debugger Window Chapter Six Troubleshooting 83 The following sections of the Diagnostics Debuggerwindow are the most relevant for debugging a failed diagnostic process e Instruction Pane This pane is located in the upper section of the window The pane allows you to set Instrument Parameters Re cable Connections and set measurements The settings prior to debugging are shown in the Instruction Pane when the debugger Starts e Debug Steps This menu displays in the upper right corner of the window Select the diagnostic step that failed from the pull down menu to view the steps e Connect Button This button is in the upper left section of the window Before debugging the Diagnostics Debugger must be connected to the system e Switch Position Panels These two panels are located in the lower left section of the window There are eight 8 switches for SR5048 and six 6 switches for SR5068 Set the two positions of each switch by clicking the Position One or Position Two button e SR5048 Configuration and SR5068 Configuration These menus are located under the Instruction Panel Select the standard paths determined by the switches of the SR5048 and SR5068 from these menus After connecting to the system select the failed debug step from the Debug Steps menu and follow the instructions given in the Instruction
109. now allows you to run Frame Error Rate tests using all up power control bits It is suggested that this feature only be used for test that use a low lor otherwise the 8960 may have difficulty demodulating the mobile s signal e Added the ability to specify a Minimum Frame count for Frame Error Rate tests when confidence testing is turned on in the 8960 This feature is important when running fading tests to ensure the mobile is exposed to the full time varying fading profile before truncating the test due to the confidence requirement being met e Added the ability to export results to PDF format Note this feature requires software package called PDF995 be installed on the PC e Added the ability to generate test reports from different test types into a single PDF file Note this feature requires PDF995 PDF suite to be installed on the PC e TestDrive EV DO have been enhanced to provide an option automatically re run tests that result in Undetermined and or Fail status The re run will occur immediately following the failed or undetermined test status You have the ability to select Undetermined Fail or that both be executed again You can also configure the maximum number of times the software will automatically retry a test e Added support for TIA 98 F specification This feature did not add new test cases All test cases that previously supported for the TIA 98 E standard have been modified to 12 C2K ATS User
110. obile and Spectrum analyzer with Air Access The existing range was not sufficient to accommodate the variation in component loss values and amplifier gain values across a wide range of TCU instruments This could result in out of range errors displaying during the calibration procedure e Corrected an issue with Test 4 4 5 Maximum Output Power Test Some mobiles displayed an issue for the supplemental channel case The test specification instructs you lower the lor until the mobile transmit stops rising or the supplemental channel drops Some mobiles would continue to increase the transmit power as the search algorithm reached very low lor values The low lor would at times reach the sensitivity limit of the mobile Anew parameter has been added to this test to allow you to set min lor when searching for the mobile s maximum output power If the min lor value is reached TASKIT C2K stops lowering lor and considers the mobile transmit power at that lor to be the maximum e Corrected an issue with test C S0011 test 4 5 1 Conducted Spurious Emissions The absolute emissions sweep was incorrect for close in spurs Because the test Specifies the least stringent of the absolute and relative sweeps most mobiles pass this test by passing the relative sweeps but observing the graphs showed an issue with the absolute sweeps This has been corrected The following enhancements have been added in the 5 20 release of TASKIT C2K e TASKIT C2K
111. ond the level specified in the standard the mobile can still operate at or below the specified maximum frame error rate Added limit lines to the results report for Time Response of Open Loop Power Control tests C S0011 test 4 4 2 Enhanced functionality related to automated testing using UTS driver New functions were added to be compatible with new functions and properties in the UTS driver In addition when mobiles are characterized you can now Select which features you want characterized This allows you to skip characterizing features the mobile does not support Increased the allowable number of averages for C S0011 test 4 5 1 Conducted Spurious Emissions The maximum allowable averages were 50 This has been expanded to 200 Added a feature to allow password protection of suite and session parameters If this feature is enabled you can only edit suite and session settings after entering a password This feature is useful when an advanced user wants to create suites and sessions but does not want others to edit them Chapter One Introduction 11 The following maintenance updates have been added in the 5 30 release of TASKIT C2K e Corrected an issue with Frame Error Rate tests minimum frames parameter If a suite created before this parameter was available was loaded and saved an error would occur when opened again This issue has been corrected e Expanded the acceptable calibration loss range for the path between the m
112. play 4 m O gt m AEE Move to page 1 of the report Move to the previous page of the report Current page number of the total number of pages Stop the generation of the report Move to the next page of the report Move to the last page of the report Print the report Export the report to a file in a format such as Excel or MS Word 9 T Select the size of the page displayed Total 36 Number of tests that meet the search criteria 100 Amount of report that has completed loading 36 0f 36 Number of tests that meet the search criteria of total number of test in the database Chapter Three Advanced Features 67 3 22 Security Features TASKIT C2K uses a security mechanism that controls access to specific software functionality This mechanism includes attaching a hardware key to the TASKIT C2K Controller PC and entering a password within the TASKIT C2K application software Refer to Section 2 3 4 for details 3 23 Entering a Password A unique password is needed to unlock specific software functionality in TASKIT C2K After installing TASKIT C2K for the first time or when unlocking new software functionality this unique password must be entered into the software application To enter the password into TASKIT C2K click the Help menu and select Enter Password Enter the provided password into the text box and click OK TASKIT C2K Password Enter the Password OF Cancel Fi
113. pter or battery Is that external power supply set correctly for the mobile s power interface The mobile may be powered on and its User Interface may operate but the RF interface may not operate correctly if it is not powered properly e The mobile is properly interfaced to C2K ATS The RF connection to the mobile device is reliable and appropriately accounted for in the Mobile correction factor in TASKIT C2K Note that some RF interfaces can wear out with too much physical handling Sometimes these interfaces become intermittent To help determine such a case adjust the physical RF connection and See if the mobile responds e Setup the mobile device to allow roaming so that non home SIDs and non home channels will be allowed searched 86 C2K ATS User Manual Cause 3 The Mobile setup information is incorrect in TASKIT C2K TASKIT C2K can automatically obtain the Mobile s information using the UDM interface If this is not possible or if it is considered suspicious set the Mobile information manually in the Mobile window Pay particular attention to the Channel Number Band Class NID and SID For US Cellular CDMA the default primary channel numbers are 283 and 384 In PCS testing there is typically no default channel The PCS mobile will be programmed with a list of channels to scan and also a list of SID s to accept This list is usually called a roam list a preferred roam list or PRL Whereas a cellular mobile will
114. re necessary to ensure proper execution of each test in a suite When a Suite is executed the mobile parameters are read from the current mobile file To choose a different mobile file select Set Current Mobile from the Mobile menu or select a Mobile from the Current Mobile pull down list You can aolsoclick on the _ button on the right side of the toolbar and select the Mobile File from the dialog box To edit the current mobile parameters select View Edit Mobile Settings from the Mobile menu or click the button on the toolbar The Mobile window opens as shown below 40 C2K ATS User Manual TASKIT C2K Mobile C Program Files Taskit C2K Default MOB Mobile Settings General Parameters Description System Type PRL Version Current NAM Channel Number Channel Number s for Test Include 15 98 AirAccess Tests in Test Channels Repeat for Call Setup Channels Band Class ESN Radio Configuration s Radio Config 1 Service Option Radio Config 2 Service Option Radio Config 3 Service Option Radio Config 4 Service Option Radio Config 5 Service Option NID SID Antenna Gain dB Power Class UDM Parameters Mobile Manufacturer Mobile Model Mobile Part Mobile Port Speed Service Programming Code Connection AT Command AT Command Data Rate Power Down Mode Call Setup Minimum Call Setup Level dBm Call Retry Call Retry Delay sec Primary Antenna Loss Default Mobile 1S 2000 15 683 D NAM 1 283 283 No No
115. riptions These manuals are also installed with TASKIT C2K in a Manuals subfolder in the program directory You can view and print these files using Adobe Acrobat Reader If not already installed on the PC a self extracting installation of Adobe Acrobat Reader can be found in the Adobe Acrobat Setup directory in the TASKIT folder Chapter Two System Overview 25 2 3 4 Copy Protection 2 4 To protect the software from being used illegally UDM and TASKIT C2K search for a hardware key before installation Each product has its own hardware key shipped with each copy of the product The hardware key connects to the PC parallel port To connect both hardware keys at the same time plug one hardware key into the PC parallel port and then plug the second hardware key into the first hardware key If you have a device already connected to the PC parallel port follow these steps to install your hardware key 1 Disconnect the parallel device 2 Connect the hardware key s to your PC parallel port 3 Reconnect the parallel device to the hardware key Multiple hardware keys can be connected to the same parallel port Follow the instructions described above If TASKIT C2K or UDM does not detect the hardware key certain software features will be unavailable In TASKIT C2K if no hardware key is detected a dialog box will appear indicating the problem when test execution is selected Test execution will proceed but the instruments will not
116. rmation from the database at a later time The specific Band Class es Radio Configuration s and Channel Number s that the test is performed on are also identified Execute the Session from this window by clicking on the Run button The Session loads the first Suite and proceeds to execute one Suite at a time in ascending order Once a Suite completes running it is removed from memory and the next suite is loaded and executed The lower half of the Session window contains three views Validation Summary Results Summary and Errors Summary These summaries are updated at various stages of Session execution The Validation Summary Results Summary and Errors Summary views can be switched at any time prior to or during test execution by clicking on the appropriate button BES Validation occurs prior to test execution so the Validation summary view will not be updated during test execution The Results summary and Errors summary are both updated in real time during test execution 56 C2K ATS User Manual 3 9 Controlling Session Execution The button group on the toolbar of the main window MOE controls the execution of the Session The Pause button m pauses the currently executing test This button toggles to Resume which resumes test execution when clicked The Stop button stops the currently executing test and begins executing the very next test in the current suite The Cancel Suite button cancels the currently executing suite
117. rors result in the software continuing to the next test in the suite If a critical error results in the termination of suite execution the SuiteComplete event is also fired 4 Simultaneous Voice LTE Data Testing 4 1 Overview With the addition of the TSKT STG1 SVLTE TP1 option C2K ATS can perform CDMA2000 1xRTT RF tests while an LTE data transfer is active 4 2 Configuring C2K ATS for SVLTE Testing To configure C2K ATS for SVLTE testing i 3 Connect the UE to the test equipment as shown in the VE Antenna Configuration Setup Guide In the Instrument Configuration window shown in Figure 4 1 select the E2010 LTE Emulator option and if necessary the Directional Coupler option a1 1 4 a5 x e r xI xl Instrument Agilent 960 TAS S600 ESG1 4438 EsG4 4435 TAS 5048 SA 5068 SRS045 SRS06S Spectrum Analyzer Air Access CAKE SAS5500 E2010 LTE Emulator Directional Coupler GPIB Address 192 168 0 7 0 Cancel Help Verity Hardware More Details gt gt gt Figure 4 1 Instrument Configuration Window If you have not already done so perform system calibration 72 C2K ATS User Manual 4 Inthe mobile file for the device to be tested enable the SVLTE option Select the antenna configuration used Refer to the SVL7E Setup Guide to determine the external hardware configuration that matches the UE antenna configuration Set the LTE parameters including authenticat
118. rs and equipment manufacturers and developers to evaluate 3G mobile products relative to industry standard test requirements and user defined test conditions 1 1 1 Product Highlights C2K ATS meets and exceeds industry standards for 3G CDMA mobile testing CDMA test specifications require the performance of mobile stations to be evaluated over a variety of propagation and interference environments To perform these tests a system that emulates the essential propagation and interference conditions is required In addition these test beds require additional functions such as system control and configuration RF power measurement and level control To perform mobile station signaling conformance tests the Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocol on the base station emulator must be monitored and customized C2K ATS combines all elements required for these tests into one integrated system When coupled with a base station emulator C2K ATS provides a complete end to end test solution for TIA CDG and 3GPP2 tests When controlled by TASKIT C2K the C2K ATS automatically executes these mobile tests and logs test results 2 C2K ATS User Manual TASKIT C2K provides the ability to begin running automatic performance tests ina matter of minutes TASKIT C2K for Windows provides an easy to use graphical user interface for automating CDMA mobile device tests Pre defined tests taken from industry standards can be loaded and running in minutes This compr
119. rward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 21 RC3 25 Forward Traffic Demodulation 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 25 RC4 of gt Fa 2 Test Results Summary 9 ESN Power Class Passed Failed Figure 2 16 Initial Suite Window The suite window is split between three viewing areas In the left viewing area labeled Tests all tests that will be run in the current suite are listed The selected test is highlighted in yellow Once the suite is running the currently executing test is highlighted in green The top right viewing area labeled Test Settings shows test parameters for the selected test in the 7ests window The bottom right viewing area labeled Test Results shows the Validation Summary Results Summary or Error Summary Refer to Section 3 3 for information on how to modify the suite and the individual test settings 32 C2K ATS User Manual 2 9 Running a Test Suite Run the Test Suite by selecting the Run icon Fl trom the toolbar or by selecting Perform Test Suite from the Execute menu The Execute Automatic Testwindow displays allowing you to set several run specific options Execute Automatic Test Test Result Options Results Folder jc Program Files T askit C2k Database File edmazk mdb Append results to this folder Clear this folder then add results to this folder Aun S pectic Information Vendor Generic DUT Description MEMES Run Descrip
120. s operational If this test fails the following are the most likely causes e Cable C10 is not securely connected from the SR5500 Channel 1 OUT port to the SR5068 P3 port e There is no loopback cable connected from the SR5500 Channel 1 LO OUT to Channel 1 LOIN Step 5 Checking Channel Emulator Bypass Level This procedure verifies the SR5500 Channel 1 Bypass feature is working properly If this test fails the following are the most likely causes e SR5500 may be operating out of spec Steps 6 and 7 Checking ESG 1 Output Amplitude and Frequency This procedure verifies that the ESG 1 is working properly If this test fails the following are the most likely causes e Cable C7 is not securely connected to the 1U filler Panel P2 port e Cable C22 is not securely connected to the SR5068 P11 port 82 C2K ATS User Manual 6 3 Steps 8 and 9 Checking ESG 2 Output Amplitude and Frequency This procedure verifies that the ESG 2 is working properly If this test fails the following are the most likely causes e Cable C8 is not securely connected to the 1U filler Panel P1 port e Cable C21 is not securely connected to the SR5068 P13 port Diagnostic Debugger The Diagnostic Debugger supports both C2K ATS and EV DO TestDrive systems up to the latest release If any step after Initialization fails start the Diagnostics Debugger by opening the C2K_Diag_Debug exe file During the process leave the C2K and or EV DO
121. s the vertical page number and Y is the horizontal page number Click the gt button to advance to the next page Click the lt button to go back to the previous page Click the Print button to print the pages to the Windows default printer Click the Close button to close the report 3 20 All Parameters and Results Report The All Parameters and Results report displays all the test parameters and results fora given test One or more report pages are devoted to each test Figure 3 27 shows an example of the first page of the printed report 1 of 1 pa a SPIRENT Commiuracathons eneral Test Description Title Vendor Device Description Execute Description Power Class Range FCH Data Rate Levels Ior Ioc Tor Toc ig All Test Parameters and Results b ri n alel fioo lel Es Total 36 100 36 of 36 Frame Error Rate 1 Testl Forward Traffic Dermodulation Spirent Ho DUT The Biz Run ALL ALL ALL 53 00 dE ral 23 MHz 54 00 dE rall 23 WHz 1 00 dE 12 00 dB 7 00 d 16 00 dB 15 60 dB Figure 3 27 Parameters and Results Window 3 21 Single Page Report By selecting a single line in the main grid you can generate a report on that test The image shown below shows the CDMA Database Viewer main screen with a line selected Clicking on the All Parameters and Results Report button will generate a report for that single test This is useful for recalling the details of a failed
122. saction This is the slowest method but it ensures that all commands are recorded in the event of a failure Setting this parameter to Fastwrites to the comm log in bursts This speeds up execution at the cost of losing some instrument transactions in the event of a failure The comm log file is called CODMACOMM LOG and is located in the same directory as the current database file Selecting the first check box tells TASKIT C2K to always run in demo mode Demo mode does not send commands to the instruments and is a simulation of TASKIT C2K execution Selecting the second check box tells TASKIT C2K to automatically validate suites prior to execution Validation errors cause the suite execution to halt Validating ensures test parameters are valid Selecting the third checkbox allows you to hide the path information for file names that are displayed in grids throughout the software The User Assistance Message Box Timeout tells TASKIT C2K how long to wait for user assistance for a feature that requires it If the timeout expires before you acknowledge the action an error is logged and execution moves on to the next test Setting a value of zero disables the timeout and wait indefinitely 50 C2K ATS User Manual You can choose to automatically control the mobile through UDM If UDM is not installed this option should not be selected If you are performing SVLTE tests with a UE that supports AT commands select this option If you cannot
123. se file Copy Data to Windows Clipboard Copies all data to the Windows clipboard This is useful for pasting the data into another application such as a spreadsheet im Save to Spreadsheet Compatible File Saves all data to a spreadsheet compatible file The file is saved as tab delimited text with an xls extension This file can be opened into Microsoft Excel Report on Selected Fields Generates a print preview window of the data The Print Preview window can then be sent to the printer E Report on All Parameters and Results This generates a report on all test details and results of all the tests shown in the database grid Report on Test Errors This generates a report on all errors that occurred for all the tests shown in the database grid A suite and Session Statistics Generates a report that summarizes the total run time of each suite or session and the suites contained within that are available in the database This helps a user to get an insight into the usage of the system for specific tests T PDF viewer Generates the report for the selected test in PDF format Please note that this button gets enabled only when PDF995 software is detected on the host system Chapter Three Advanced Features 59 LAM multi test Report viewer This utility allows you to choose multiple tests based on the test type e g packet error tests code domain output power tests etc and combine them to crea
124. security key with the UDM security key present may cause the test executive to crash This has been fixed TIA 98 D Test 3 1 This test could be run in the suite mode but would fail in the session mode This has been addressed TIA 98 E Test 3 4 4 3 4 5 Corrected the power of F FCH Traffic to the correct level of 7 4 dB TIA 98 D Test 3 4 9 Sub tests 9 12 13 and 16 were mislabeled as 1 4 5 and 8 The parameters were correct per the standard TIA 98 D Test 3 5 2 Fixed issue that might result in failure of test 3 5 2 if it is run right after test 3 4 9 TIA 98 E Test 4 3 5 The test was looking at invalid code channels to determine pass fail It has been corrected to look only at code channels where both the Real I and Imaginary Q components are inactive TIA 98 Tests 3 4 1 3 4 2 3 5 1 3 5 2 and 3 5 3 The pilot level settings for the Frame Error Rate tests can be set for a wider range of values to match the allowable range in Agilent 8960 TIA 898 Test 2 17 Resolved an issue with manual mode execution where the test would fail indicating an issue with the second digit TIA 898 Tests 2 2 and 2 8 Resolved an issue where TASKIT C2K would not correctly determine when the mobile enters system determination state TIA 898 Test 2 26 For Service Option 32768 when a Granted Mode of 0x1 had to be sent a value of 0x0 was being sent 14 C2K ATS User Manual TIA 898 Test 3 7 Standard has an issue for the without Return on
125. ss C2K Version 2 70 Chapter One Introduction 13 TASKIT C2K now provides the capability to repeat TIA 98 AirAccess tests for multiple channel numbers The multiple channel numbers can be specified in the mobile file by setting the Include IS 98 AirAccess Tests in Test Channels field to Yes and using the Channel Number s for Test field to specify the channel number list Unlike similar 8960 tests TASKIT C2K will set up the call on the same channel number the test is being run on Note These channel numbers need to be present in the mobile s PRL TIA 898 Tests 5 2 2 1 5 2 2 2 and 5 2 2 3 Added flexibility to choose between Power Cycle or Reset for these tests using a new Power Down Mode parameter in the mobile file The following maintenance updates have been added in the 5 10 release of TASKIT C2K BC5 channel numbers Fixed an issue with TASKIT C2K not allowing the use of channel numbers above 1199 for BC5 mobile Auto selection of BC3 channels for handoff tests The algorithm for automatically choosing a BC3 channel for use during some handoff tests has been modified to account for AirAccess limitations which eliminates the use of two channels that are too close to each other Diagnostics The initial run of diagnostics run right after PLTS was used on the super rack would always result in failure This has been resolved A couple of intermittent failure issues have also been addressed Security key Missing TASKIT C2K
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127. ssion a description of the Suite is read from the file and displayed in the Suite Description column You cannot directly edit the Suite or its description from the Session you can only do so through the suite window To edit the Suite or its description hold the Control key and double click on the Suite file in the Session Grid Changes made to the Suite must be saved before they are accepted by the Session You can adjust the width of the columns in the session by dragging the column separator This allows you to view long file names in the grid 4 TASKIT C2K TASKIT C2K Session Untitled al File Edit Config Mobile Session Execute View Window Help l x Ble ole BI zeli 2 Vip a Wlelsle 2 er ma Description BA Suite Mobile File 1il C Program Files T askit C2K Receiver Suites TIJ 3 1 Frequency Coverage Requirement 2 C Program Files T askit C2K Receiver Suites Tl 3 2 1 2 Idle Handoff in Slotted Mode or 3 C Program Files T askit C2K Receiver Suites T 3 4 1 Demodulation of Forward Traffic 4 C Program Files T askit C2K Receiver Suites TI 3 4 2 Demodulation of Forward Traffic Suite Results ESN Power Class Passed Failed Undet N A Figure 3 13 Session Window Selecting Mobile File Chapter Three Advanced Features 53 A Mobile File must be specified for each Suite within the Session by double clicking on the cell in the Mobile File column This rec
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129. suites instrument drivers and custom development tools The test software runs on PCs equipped with a National Instruments GPIB card and Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems TASKIT C2K uses an Ethernet connection or the GPIB card port to communicate with the instruments in the system and the PC s Serial or USB port to communicate with the mobile device under test TASKIT C2K simplifies test setup and conserves valuable resources by performing the following e Mapping test parameters to instrument settings e Retrieving key information from the mobile device e Configuring instruments e Establishing calls between mobile device and base station emulator e Managing test information e Executing comprehensive automatic tests e Logging and reporting test results 2 2 2 Universal Diagnostic Monitor The Universal Diagnostic Monitor is a powerful tool for monitoring the performance ofa mobile device under test UDM collects a variety of information from the mobile device and displays it in real time As a result it is able to capture physical layer conditions reported by the mobile device over time It also provides basic message logging allowing you to see what air interface messages the mobile device is receiving 18 C2K ATS User Manual Spinenl Univeral DM Eee pd Yew ool Prone Workspace Hep 5 sell By aint tl ele gt 2 Ea SPIRENT E HEE zm zi RE No mode Total 10 ae Sync Bad
130. te a single report Note that this utility can be used only when the PDF suite from Software995 is installed on the host system When you use this utility a window displays similar to the one shown in Figure 3 20 x Available Tests SelectAll Passed Undetermined Exit Failed Output File Cc Develop TASEITSC2K 4T S45 20 0 BVIEWSMultiT esth eport3 pdf Frame Error Rate Idle Handotf in Slotted Mode Minimum Power Standby and Gated Output Power Masimum Power Code Channel Phase Tolerance Waveform Luality Code Channel Time Tolerance Code Domain Power FER During Soft Handott Code Channel Output Power Formvard Traffic Demod FPC_MODE 0 Active Set Pilot Loss Detection Demod of Slotted Paging Channel Figure 3 20 Available Tests Window The contents of the window depend on the database that you use This utility parses the database and collects information regarding the various types of tests available You can select the different test type by checking the appropriate boxes You can also choose to have any combination of passed failed and undetermined tests in the final report by selecting those options You can also specify the output file name use complete path Finally generate the report by clicking the Generate Report button tosi View UDM Log File This opens the UDM Log File associated with the selected test el Modify Fields Recalls the Field Selectio
131. tem without re cabling the instruments that are used across test themes e Added support fora new SVLTE test case 2 2 2 1xRTT Voice Call Reliability e For SVLTE testing Enhanced the stability of the LTE Data transfer The code to monitor the LTE data transfer has been enhanced to better detect failures In addition a more efficient and reliable recover algorithm has been developed The following maintenance enhancements have been added in the 7 00 release of TASKIT C2K e Fortest cases sending a neighbor list message it was discovered that the p lot_inc field was not being set according to the test standard This issue has been resolved The following enhancements have been added in the 6 00 release of TASKIT C2K e Added the capability to perform CDMA 1xRTT testing with an LTE data call present e Added support for Agilent 8960 Lab Application version C 01 12 e Added support for Agilent 8960 Test Application version B 17 08 e Added a new test parameter to the Conducted Spurious Emission test cases This test parameter allows you to choose between Sample or RMS spectrum analyzer detector modes e Added support for Band Class 10 e C2K ATS can now run under Windows 7 in addition to Windows XP 8 C2K ATS User Manual The following enhancements have been added in the 5 40 release of TASKIT C2K Added intermediate results for the Conducted Spurious Emissions test C S0011 test 4 5 1 Intermediate Results are now displa
132. test type you want to perform Modify the test parameters accordingly When you are finished click on the parameter you wish to increase or decrease You may only select one parameter With the parameter you wish to vary selected select Sweep from the Edit menu or click on the broom icon The Sweep window displays Enter the start stop and increment values appropriately TASKIT C2K indicates the legal range for the parameter and calculates the number of tests to be added to the suite You can choose to have the Description for each test appended with the parameter sweep information This is useful when analyzing the results later When you click OK TASKIT C2K adds the calculated number of tests to the suite The parameters across all tests are identical except the parameter to be swept Its value changes for each test appropriately 3 3 4 Override Channels 3 4 The third column on the suite form has the heading Override Channels Typically you specify the channels that all tests in a suite are run on by editing channel numbers for test in the Mobile file Specifying channels in this way requires that all tests within a Suite are run for the same set of channels If you need to run certain tests on a given set of channel numbers and other tests on different channels the Override Channels parameter allows you to do this You can enter channels in this column separated by a comma or dash If this column is left blank for a given test the so
133. the installation again as described earlier A Welcome window displays signifying the start of the installation process Click Next to continue The Spirent Software License Agreement displays Read through it and select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next In the next window you are prompted to enter your User Information including your User Name and Organization Complete the information and click Next Select the destination folder where the TASKIT C2K software will be installed We recommend you use the default installation subdirectory Click Next to continue On the Setup Type window select Complete Installation and click Next TASKIT C2K Setup is now ready to begin installing the software onto your computer Click Install to begin this process Once the installation process is complete you may be asked to restart the computer for the changes to take effect Click Yes to restart the computer You may now begin using the TASKIT C2K Test Executive software and Test Suites 2 3 3 C2K ATS User and Reference Manual The C2K manuals are available on the CD Use Windows Explorer to view the D Manuals folder replace D with the appropriate letter if your CD drive is not D This folder contains a file called JASK 7_C2k_User_Manual pdf which is this manual The folder also contains a file called TASKIT_C2K_Reference_Manual pdf which is a document containing test parameter and results desc
134. tion Tests will run on the following System Type 15 2000 Tests will run on the following Band Classles 1 PCS Tests will run on the following Radio Configuration s 1 Tests will run on the following Channel Number s 600 UDM Logging Options Disable UDM Logging Enable UDM Logging for failed and undetermined tests only f Enable UDM Logging for all tests UDM Workspace File C Program Files S pirent Communications Universal OM A User 4ssisted Tests The following tests will require user assistance during execution Ho user assisted tests found Skip all tests that require user assistance during execution Aun Cancel Help Figure 2 17 Execute Automatic Test Window 2 10 Test Result Options The Execute Automatic Test dialog box prompts you for the location of the Results Path to store the Database File which stores all test parameters and results TASKIT C2K uses a Microsoft Access database format with the mdb file extension The Database File Options determines whether the database is cleared before adding any results Chapter Two System Overview 33 2 11 Run Specific Information The Run Specific Information window allows you to enter a description of the Vendor Device Under Test and Run This information is associated with the parameters and results of a specific test This information can be used to retrieve information from the database at a later time The specific Band Class es Radio
135. to print the report to the default printer Refer to Section 3 17 for more information on generating various types of reports t Print Preview Page 1 1 of 2 1 _ SPIRENT Communications EI Description 3 4 1 Demod of Forward Traffic Test 10 ACS of Forward Traffic Test 11 ACS of Forward Traffic Test 12 ACS of Forward Traffic Test 7 ACZ of Forward Traffic Test 8 ACZ of Forward Traffic Test 9 ACS of Forward Traffic Case 4 Test of Forward Traffic Case 4 Test of Forward Traffic Case 5 Test of Forward Traffic Case 5 Test of Forward Traffic Case 6 Test of Forward Traffic Case 6 Test 3 5 1 Dynamic Range Test 2 Radio Configura 3 5 1 Receiver Sensitivity Test 1 Aadio Confic Description 4 4 1 Range of Open Loop Power Test 1 Ba 4 4 7 Range of Open Loop Power Test 2 Ba 4 4 1 Range of Open Loop Power Test 3 Ba Description 4 4 3 Access Probe Output Power Description 3 2 1 2 Idle Handoff in Slotted Mode on the Pa Status Passed Passed Failed Fassed Fassed Failed Passed Passed Undetermini Fassed Fassed Failed Passed Passed Status Passed Passed Passed Status Passed Status Passed ESN aDabADFS aDSBADF aD SbAD FS aD SBADFS sDSbADFS aD S6ADFA aD 56ADF2 aD SBADFS aD SBADFS aDabAD FS oD S6ADFA aD 56ADF2 aD SBADFS sUSbADFS ESN aDSBADFS aD SBADFS aD SBADFS ESN aD AbADFS ESN aD SBADFS All Test Types TimeStamp efee Ue 2 25 0
136. used for spurious emissions sweeps The icon is used to view the test details setting When a test is selected on the left hand grid the test settings are displayed on the right The icon is used to view the intermediate results Clicking this icon while a suite is running displays detailed information about every test step 2 15 User Assistance Some tests may require user assistance to be performed Any tests in the suite requiring user assistance are performed first As shown in the following figures a status bar displays indicating how many tests require user assistance This feature allows you to know when you can leave the system 4 TASKIT C2K TASKIT C2K Suite D Develop T askit C2K ATS CDGSuites Stage II Chapter 5 Registration Tests STE M Eg a File Edit Config Mobile Suite Execute View Window Help l x ole nle BU AES 1 WINS e aD erco Testes coca sic Description coe Stage Il Chapter 5 Registration Tests Test Results El Test Title Test Description a af Power up Registration X 5 1 2 1 Power up Reg Waiting for registration Registration completed ESN OxB31D2FSF 3 Power Down Registration 5 2 2 1 Power down A 4 Power Down Registration 5 2 2 2 Power down A rise aerials lsat IMSI 11 12 5 Power Down Registration 5 2 2 3 Power down A IMSI Class 0 6 Timer Based Registration 5 3 2 1 Timer based A IMSI 7325448700 7 Timer Based Registration 5
137. yed for the Spurious Emissions test in the Test Results panel This gives you more visibility into steps performed during test execution It will also allow you to see how the device under test is performing while the test is executing rather than having to wait until the suite is complete Added Support for Air Access version 3 30 TASKIT C2K version 5 40 no longer support 2 x version of AirAccess In addition the older AirAccess Instruments namely SR3452 V1 TAS3450 and TAS5200 are no longer supported Added support for band class 10 14 and 15 Band Class 10 is supported for 8960 based test cases only AirAccess does not support band class 10 so tests that use the AirAccess base station emulator cannot be run for Band Class 10 Added a feature that allows Spirent to provide trial licenses to customers that want to evaluate the C2K ATS product before purchasing it Trial licenses can be issued for specific features allowing a time limited evaluation of specific Test Packs or features The Session User Interface has been enhanced to allow you to view terminal files and suite files directly from the session grid Clicking the session grid still launches a file menu that allows you to point to a terminal file or suite file Pressing CTRL click now displays the relevant suite file or terminal file A diagnostics debugging tool has been added to the TASKIT C2K installation This tool is installed to the Utilities subfolder under the directory you
138. ys the valid range IT est Settings General Parameters Description Title Band Clase Range Radio Contig Range Power Class Range FCH Data Rate Levels lor dB m1 23 MHz loc dE m1 23 MHz lor loc dE Faging dE Pilot dE Sync dE Traffic IdE 3 4 1 Test 1 ACT Forward Traffic Demodulation ALL 1 ALL Full aa 54 0 1 0 12 0 7 0 16 0 16 3 Figure 3 5 Test Settings Parameter Values 46 C2K ATS User Manual To view all available parameter values click on a parameter contained in a list box Click the desired value to set the parameter to the new value fT est Settings General Parameters Description 3 4 7 Test 1 ACT Tithe Forward Traffic Demodulation Band Class Range ALL Radio Contig Range Power Class Range FCH Data Rate Levels lor dBm 23 MHz loc dBm1 23 MHz lorloc dB Paging dB Pilot dB Synce dB Traffic IdE Figure 3 6 Setting New Parameter Value 3 3 2 Group Edit If you want to set a parameter to the same value in more than one test you can use the Group Edit feature Group Edit allows you to set the same values for multiple tests without editing each test individually For example you may want to set lor to 90 for tests 1 through 20 Group Edit makes this easy and convenient TASKIT C2K allows you to select more than one test at a time To do this click and hold the mouse on the first test you wish to se

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