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1. Old Softpot Attn SP Old Softpot Old Softpot 125 205 200 199 198 198 198 198 Softpot 125 205 200 199 198 198 198 198 Attn Gain dB 21 39 dB New Softpot 309 310 298 285 304 317 322 New Softpot 205 197 196 191 177 165 169 AutoTune User Guide Pass 486 5250 MHz 116 6 dBm 116 0 dBm Digital Sensitivity RX BER Test Max Limit Fail 486 5250 MHz Sync 119 0 Internal Voice Modulation Test Result Frequency Deviation Min Limit Max Limit Fail 48 250 MHz 19 333 kHz 4 100 5 000 kHz External Voic n Test esult Min Limit Max Limit Pass 486 6250 MHz 4 217 4 100 kHz 5 000 kHz Tests performed by AutoTune 0 2013 Freedom Communication Technologies 11 Rights Reserved Figure B 1 Sample Test Result Report AutoTune User Guide APPENDIX C Revision History i Original Release Rev L Shirey 3 28 13 M Mullins 3 28 13 13249 Rev No change Revised By Approved By ECO C 1
2. 28 Table 7 11 Deviation Balance test 29 Table 7 12 Analyzer Configuration for Front End Filter test alignment 30 AutoTune User Guide Table 7 13 Table 7 14 Table 7 15 Front End Filter alignment results 30 Front End Piller test resultf 30 eu A m date andre en ce CPN td ee ee 31 Table 7 16 Front End Gain and Attenuation alignment results 31 Table 7 17 Analyzer Configuration for Distortion 32 Table 7 18 Distortion test results eese 32 Table 7 19 Analyzer Configuration for Sensitivity SINAD test 33 Table 7 20 Sensitivity SINAD test 33 Table 5 20 Analyzer Configuration for DMR Tx 5 34 Table 5 21 DMR FSK Error test results 34 Table 5 21 DMR Symbol Deviation test results 34 Table 5 21 DMR Magnitude Error test results 34 Table 7 21 Analyzer Configuration for Digital Sensitivity RX BER test 35 Table 7 22 Digi
3. Front End Filter Enhanced SINAD Min 12 0 dB DMR Magnitude Error Digital Sensitivity RX All Limits Core 117 5 BER dBm 5 10 Digital Sensitivity TX TX BER 0 ee 8 5 11 Internal Voice Modulation Internal Voice Modulation Min 4 0 kHz A 3 AutoTune User Guide External Voice Modulation External Voice Modulation Min 4 0 kHz Max 5 0 kHz Table A 1 Default Motorola MOTOTRBO Portable Limits A 4 AutoTune User Guide Section Test Name Limit Default Value Reference Frequency Min 40 Hz Max 40 Hz VHF GPS Max 0 5 ppm UHF1 GPS Max 0 5 ppm UHF2 GPS Max 0 5 ppm 800 900 GPS Max 0 1 ppm Enhanced VHF GPS Max 0 5 ppm Enhanced UHF1 GPS Max 0 5 ppm Enhanced UHF2 GPS Max 0 5 ppm VHF Non GPS Max 1 5 ppm UHF1 Non GPS Max 1 5 ppm Reference Frequency Test Core 1 5 ppm UHF2 Non GPS Max 1 5 ppm Reference Frequency Test Core Min 0 1 ppm 800 900 Non GPS Max 0 1 ppm Reference Frequency Test Min 0 5 ppm Enhanced VHF Non GPS Max 0 5 ppm Enhanced UHF1 Non GPS Max 0 5 ppm Reference Frequency Test Min 0 5 ppm Enhanced UHF2 Non GPS Max 0 5 ppm TX Power Out High Power Min 44 0 W Model High Power Max 52 0 W Max 52 0 W Max 48 0 W Max 48 0 W TX Power Out High Power Min 26 0 W Model Low Power Max 29 0 W Max 30 0 W Max 29 0 W Max 30 0 W Max 30 0 W TX Power Out Low Power Min 26 0 W Model High Power Max 29 0 W TX Power VHF Enhanced Min
4. PTT MIDDLE UNKEYED Figure 6 2 MOTOTRBO Mobile Entry Professional Test Setup Diagram 22 AutoTune User Guide MOTOTRBO Commerical Mobiles Connect test equipment as shown Set TEST SET controls to indicated settings USB PROGRAMMING CABLE PMKN4147_ TEST CABLE PMKN4150_ USB METER OUT METER IN TEST SET BNC CABLE ANALYZER AUDIO IN BNC CABLE MOD IN OUT 4460 RF IN OUT MINI UHF TO TYPE N CABLE Required only for Modulation Balance Front End Filter Distortion and Sensitivity SINAD tests TEST SET settings LOAD SELECTOR MX OPT SEL ON METER IN AUDIO VOL SPKR LOAD LOAD METER OUT RX METER OUT AUDIO IN PTT MIDDLE UNKEYED Figure 6 3 MOTOTRBO Mobile Commercial Test Setup Diagram 23 AutoTune User Guide 7 Motorola MOTOTRBO Mobile Alignment and Test Descriptions Note Throughout this section are references to Test Frequency that are band and mode specific A table of the frequencies used by each band may be found in the respective radio service manual See the References section for more details Note All analyzer Mode settings are Standard unless otherwise indicated Warning During performance of the Front End Filter Distortion and Sensitivity SINAD tests audio will be heard coming from the radio s internal speaker Unfortunately this audio is necessary for testing and cannot be muted by the AutoTune software If desired strips o
5. Minimum Limit inclusive for frequency error Softpot Radio softpot which yields Freq Error Table 7 3 Reference Frequency test results 25 AutoTune User Guide 7 2 TX Power Out RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 40 dB Table 7 4 Analyzer Configuration for TX Power Out 7 2 1 Alignment The TX Power Out alignment adjusts the Power Characterization Points for each Test Frequency to account for the variability of the power detection circuitry between radios The radio is placed into Test Mode and commanded to transmit at the first Test Frequency For each Power Characterization Point the radio output level is measured and then adjusted until near to a band specific and power characterization point specific output level New softpot values are calculated based on the resulting power characterization points and then programmed into the radio The results are then written to the log file After all Power Characterization Points for all Test Frequencies have been aligned the radio performs a verification at both High and Low power levels beginning at the first Test Frequency using the power limits defined in the Motorola MOTOTRBO Tuner help file Low Power Limits W High Power Limits W 26 0 29 0 UHF2 512 527 MHz 1 0 1 2 26 0 29 0 350 MHz 1 0 1 2 26 0 29 0 350 MHz High Power 1 0 1 2 40 0 48 0 800MHz 10 0 12 0 35 0 42 0 900MHz 10 0 12 0 30 0 36 0 Table
6. Table 5 11 Analyzer Configuration for Front End Filter test alignment 11 Table 5 12 Front End Filter alignment results 11 Table 5 13 Front End Filter test 5 11 Table 5 14 Analyzer Configuration for Front End Gain and Attenuation alignment lepine aa ena metu ndm di dim xui du mL In HE nom 12 Table 5 15 Front End Gain and Attenuation alignment results 12 Table 5 16 Analyzer Configuration for Distortion Test 13 Table 5 17 Distortion test results 13 Table 5 18 Analyzer Configuration for Sensitivity SINAD test 14 Table 5 19 Sensitivity SINAD test results 14 Table 5 20 Analyzer Configuration for DMR Tx 5 15 Table 5 21 DMR FSK Error test results 15 Table 5 21 DMR Symbol Deviation test results 15 Table 5 21 DMR Magnitude Error test 15 Table 5 20 Analyzer Configuration for Digital Sensitivity RX BER test 16 Table 5 21 Digital Sensitivity RX BER test 16 Table 5 22 Analyzer Configuration f
7. Frequencies are written to the log file Name Description Result Pass Alignment success is determined by a follow up Front End Filter test Test Frequency Old Softpot Original radio softpot setting New Softpot Radio softpot setting after alignment Table 7 13 Front End Filter alignment results 7 4 2 Test The analyzer is setup by applying a Standard Analog RX Signal to the radio and then adjusting radio volume for Rated Audio The radio is placed into Test Mode at the first RX Test Frequency The output level of the analyzer is then adjusted to 116 dBm SINAD is measured and compared against test limits The final results are written to the log file Name Description Pass or Fail Deviation is less than or equal to Max Limit Test Frequency SINAD Measured SINAD level Minimum passable SINAD exclusive Table 7 14 Front End Filter test results 30 AutoTune User Guide 7 5 Front End Gain and Attenuation RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 30 dB Table 7 15 Analyzer Configuration for Front End Gain and Attenuation alignment 7 5 1 Alignment The radio is placed into Test Mode at the RX Test Frequencies specified by Motorola Tuner At each of the test frequencies the radio receives a 80 dBm signal with no modulation from the analyzer The radio then computes and returns the RSSI and Front End attenuator values for that frequency Updated sof
8. TX Power Out Align High Result Frequency Pass 450 1750 MHz Pass 464 1750 MHz Pass 475 1750 MHz Pass 486 6250 MHz Pass 496 7750 MHz Pass 504 7750 MHz Pass 511 8250 MHz TX Power Out Align Low Result Frequency Pass 450 1750 MHz Pass 464 1750 MHz Pass 475 1750 MHz Pass 486 6250 MHz Pass 496 7750 MHz Pass 504 7750 MHz Pass 511 8250 MHz Modulation Balance Align Result Frequency Fail 450 0000 MHz Pass 474 0000 MHz Pass 490 0000 MHz Pass 492 0000 MHz Pass 498 0000 MHz Pass 503 0000 MHz Pass 510 0000 MHz Pass 512 0000 MHz Modulation Bal ce Result Frequency Fail 450 0000 MHz Pass 474 0000 MHz Pass 490 0000 MHz Pass 492 0000 MHz Pass 498 0000 MHz Pass 503 0000 MHz Pass 510 0000 MHz Pass 512 0000 MHz Front End Filter Align Result Frequency Pass 450 0750 MHz Pass 464 0750 MHz Pass 475 0750 MHz Pass 486 5250 MHz Pass 496 8750 MHz Pass 504 8750 MHz Pass 511 8750 MHz T 263 346 455 571 Pass 450 0750 MHz Pass 464 0750 MHz Pass 475 0750 MHz Fail 486 5250 MHz Fail 496 8750 MHz Fail 504 8750 MHz Fail 511 8750 MHz Front End Gain and Attenuation Align Pass 486 5250 MHz Distortion Test Date Time Operator ID Min Limit 0 05 dB Deviation 13 96 205 321 435 523 592 Min Limit 13 5 dB 13 5 dB 13 5 dB 13 5 dB 13 5 dB 13 5 dB 13 5 dB FE Gain dB Sample Test Result Report 2 15 2013 3 13 A Technician rererere
9. Test The analyzer is setup as specified in this section s Analyzer Configuration table The radio is placed into Test Mode at the lowest Tx Test Frequency ready to transmit a 4FSK modulated signal to the analyzer The radio is keyed and for each test frequency the following digital measurements are taken FSK Error Magnitude Error and Symbol Deviation These measurement results are compared against test limits and the final results written to the log file Name Description Pass or Fail FSK Error percentage less than or equal to Max Limit Test Frequency FSK Error Difference between measured signal and ideal 4FSK signal Maximum Limit inclusive for FSK Error to Pass Table 7 22 DMR FSK Error test results Name Description Minimum Limit inclusive for Symbol Deviation to Pass Maximum Limit inclusive for Symbol Deviation to Pass Table 7 23 DMR Symbol Deviation test results Name Description Pass or Fail FSK Error percentage less than or equal to Max Limit Test Frequency Difference between measured signal and ideal 4FSK signal Maximum Limit inclusive for FSK Error to Pass Table 7 24 DMR Magnitude Error test results 34 AutoTune User Guide 7 9 Digital Sensitivity RX BER NOTE This test requires an analyzer with DMR test mode capability The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio receiver s Bit Error Rate at a given frequency The TIA EIA standard BER rate is 5 This is a t
10. UHF1 CQST TX Power UHF1 SL TX Power UHF2 TX Power UHF2 SL TX Power 350 MHz TX Power 350 MHz Enhanced TX Power 800 900 MHz Default Value Min 40 Hz Max 40 Hz Min 0 5 ppm Max 0 5 ppm Min 1 5 ppm Max 1 5 ppm Min 1 5 ppm Max 1 5 ppm Min 1 5 ppm Max 1 5 ppm Min 0 5 ppm Max 0 5 ppm Min 1 5 ppm Max 1 5 ppm Min 0 5 ppm Max 0 5 ppm Min 1 5 ppm Max 1 5 ppm Min 0 5 ppm Max 0 5 ppm Min 0 5 ppm Max 0 5 ppm Min 0 5 ppm Max 0 5 ppm Min 0 5 ppm Max 0 5 ppm Min 0 5 ppm Max 0 5 ppm Min 5 0 W Max 6 0 W Min 5 2 W Max 5 4 W Min 2 9 W Max 3 1 W Min 4 0 W Max 4 8 W Min 4 2 W Max 4 4 W Min 2 9 W Max 3 1 W Min 2 0 W Max 2 2 W Min 4 0 W Max 4 8 W Min 4 0 W Max 4 8 W Min 4 0 W Max 4 8 W Min 4 2 W Max 4 4 W Min 2 5 W Max 2 8 W A 2 AutoTune User Guide Max 2 5 W Max 2 2 W Max 2 2 W 5 TX Power Out Low TX Power VHF Min 1 0 W TX Power VHF Enhanced Min 1 1 W TX Power VHF ATEX Min 1 05 W TX Power UHF 1 Min 1 1 W TX Power UHF1 Enhanced Min 1 1 W TX Power UHF1 ATEX Min 1 05 W 2 2 1 0 W TX Power UHF2 SL Min 1 1 W TX Power 350 Min 1 0 W TX Power 350 Enhanced Min 1 1 W TX Power 800 900 Min 1 0 W TX Power 800 900 Enhanced Min 1 1 W Max 1 2 W TX Power 800 SL Min 1 0 W TX Power 900 SL Min 1 0 W 3 Modulation Balance A 5 8 DMR Tx Tests DMR FSK Error DMR Symbol Deviation Max 1750 Hz Max 2138 Hz
11. dB Table 7 9 Analyzer Configuration for Deviation Balance test alignment 7 3 1 Alignment The radio is placed into Test Mode at the highest TX Test Frequency and commanded to transmit The radio generates an 80 Hz modulation tone and the deviation of this tone is measured with the analyzer The radio then generates a 3 kHz modulation tone and the deviation of this tone is measured with the analyzer The radio softpot is adjusted until the deviation difference between the first and second tones is as small as possible This adjustment is performed for each TX Test Frequency and the percent difference is compared against test limits The results for each TX Test Frequency are written to the log file Dual Band This alignment is performed consecutively for all test frequencies in both bands Name Description deviation less than or gt to Variance Test TestFrequency Max Limit Maximum passable percent difference inclusive between low and exit high tone deviation Table 7 10 Deviation Balance alignment results 7 3 2 Test The radio is placed into Test Mode at the highest TX Test Frequency and commanded to transmit The radio generates an 80 Hz modulation tone and the deviation of this tone is measured with the analyzer The radio then generates a 3 kHz modulation tone and the deviation of this tone is measured with the analyzer The percent difference is compared against test limits and written to the log file This test is perf
12. mV into the radio s external microphone accessory port via the radio test set The radio is commanded to transmit and the resulting deviation level is then measured by the analyzer The measured deviation is compared against test limits and the final results are written to the log file Description Pass or Fail Deviation within Min Limit Max Limit Test Frequency Measured modulation deviation level Minimum Limit inclusive for Deviation to Pass Max Limit Maximum Limit inclusive for Deviation to Pass Table 7 32 External Voice Modulation test results 39 AutoTune User Guide 8 Basic Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution MOTOTRBO Mobile radio Loose PMKN4016_ Verify cable connection is OK won t power up cable connection Motorola CPS Use Motorola CPS software to set Ignition Switch Radio Wide Advanced Ignition setting Switch setting to Blank This setting lets radio power up for testing without an ignition signal present Be sure to return this setting to its original value when testing completed Analyzer consistently fails Worn programming Verify programming cable to communicate with cable connection connection to radio is sound MOTOTRBO portable radio Using same connection verify radio can be queried using Motorola Tuner software Radio consistently fails TX Family Using MOTOTRBO Family CPS Power Out test and or CPS Transmit Power adjust Codeplug Configur
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14. 25 0 W Max 30 0 W TX Power UHF1 Core Min 26 0 W A 5 AutoTune User Guide Pe O Ma 290 Max 30 0 W Max 48 0 W Max 29 0 W TX Power 350 MHz Min 26 0 W Max 29 0 W Max 42 0 W TX Power 900 MHz Min 30 0 W Max 36 0 W TX Power Out Low Power TX Power VHF Core Min 1 0 W Model Low Power Max 1 3 W TX Power VHF Enhanced Min 1 0 W Max 1 3 W TX Power UHF1 Core Min 1 0 W Max 1 3 W TX Power UHF1 Enhanced Min 1 0 W Max 1 3 W TX Power UHF2 450 512 MHz Min 1 0 W Max 1 3 W TX Power UHF2 512 527 MHz Min 1 0 W Max 1 3 W TX Power 350 MHz Min 1 0 W Max 1 3 W TX Power 800 MHz Min 10 0 W Max 12 0 W TX Power 900 MHz Min 10 0 W Max 12 0 W Modulation Balance Modulation Balance Front End Filter SINAD Distortion Sensitivity SINAD All Limits Max 117 5 dBm DMR Tx Tests DMR FSK Error DMR Symbol Deviation DMR Magnitude Error Digital Sensitivity RX BER All Limits Max 117 5 dBm itivity 7 10 Digital Sensitivity TX BER TX BER 0 7 11 Internal Voice Modulation Internal Voice Modulation Min 4 0 kHz Max 5 0 kHz 7 External Voice Modulation External Voice Modulation Min 4 0 kHz Max 5 0 kHz 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 3 3 4 6 7 8 9 12 Table A 2 Default Motorola MOTOTRBO Mobile Limits A 6 AutoTune User Guide APPENDIX B Model 4 55 92 1 6100 Serial 778TNG5543 Comments Reference Frequency Align Pass 511 8250 MHz
15. 7 5 Motorola MOTOTRBO Mobile specified target power This process is repeated for all test frequencies The final results are written to the log file 26 AutoTune User Guide Name Description Pass or Fail Meas Power within manufacturer limits Power Characterization Point Measured radio output level Minimum Limit inclusive for Power Out Maximum Limit inclusive for Power Out Table 7 6 TX Power Out alignment results After the TX Power Out alignment is complete the power output level is measured again at each TX Test Frequency for both High and Low power levels and compared against test limits The final results are written to the log file Name i ss Minimum Limit inclusive for Power Out Maximum Limit inclusive for Power Out Table 7 7 TX Power Out alignment results 7 2 2 Test The radio is placed into Test Mode and commanded to transmit Beginning at the first TX Test Frequency the output level is measured at each TX Test Frequency and compared against test limits The final results are written to the log file Name Description Pass or Fail Power Out within Max Limit Min Limit Test Frequency Measured radio output level Minimum Limit inclusive for Power Out Maximum Limit inclusive for Power Out Table 7 8 TX Power Out test results 27 AutoTune User Guide 7 3 Deviation Balance RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 20
16. C SERVICE MANUAL 68009271001 C MOTOTRBO Mobile Basic Service Manual 68009272001 A 42 AutoTune User Guide APPENDIX A Test Limits The factory limits contain the default limits as defined by the radio manufacturer and generally should not be modified However if extenuating circumstances cause a need to modify the limits this is accommodated by AutoTune Refer to the R8000 Series Communications System Analyzer Owner s Manual CG 1365 for modification instructions The following tables list the default test limits for each MOTOTRBO radio model supported by AutoTune A 1 AutoTune User Guide Section Test Name 5 1 Reference Frequency TX Power Out High Power Limit Reference Frequency Align Reference Frequency Test GPS Reference Frequency Test Core VHF Non GPS Reference Frequency Test Core UHF1 Non GPS Reference Frequency Test Core UHF2 Non GPS Reference Frequency Test Core 800 900 Non GPS Reference Frequency Test Enhanced VHF Non GPS Reference Frequency Test Enhanced UHF1 Non GPS Reference Frequency Test Enhanced UHF WB Non GPS Reference Frequency Test Enhanced UHF WB Entry Professional Non GPS Reference Frequency Test Enhanced UHF2 Non GPS Reference Frequency Test Enhanced 800 Non GPS Reference Frequency Test Enhanced 900 Non GPS Reference Frequency Test Enhanced 800 900 Non GPS TX Power VHF TX Power VHF Enhanced TX Power VHF CQST TX Power UHF1 TX Power UHF1 Enhanced TX Power
17. Digital Sensitivity RX BER 35 7 10 Digital Sensitivity TX nuu 36 7 11 Internal Voice Modulation 37 7 12 External Voice Modulation Ge GW 39 Basic arsu 40 9 252 A WN 41 9 1 Technical 41 25 Sales SUPPO NT 41 a 42 APPENDIX A Fest LIS aiio te pee teer mad Hone ceti rt OAN A 1 APPENDIX Sample Test Result B 1 APPENDIX G Revision HIStory oio taedia deor ted pide d raten Oups C 1 AutoTune User Guide LIST OF FIGURES Figure 4 1 MOTOTRBO Portable Professional Core Enhanced Test Setup Diagram m te Ert ua 2 Figure 4 2 MOTOTRBO Portable Entry Professional Test Setup Diagram 3 Figure 4 3 MOTOTRBO Portable SL Series Radio Test Setup Diagram 3 Figure 4 4 MOTOTRBO Portable Commercial Test Setup Diagram 4 Figure 5 1 Place keyed radio next to analyzer speaker 18 Figure 5 2 Adjust analyzer volume until about 4 kHz deviation is measured 19 Figure 6 1 MOTOTRBO Mobile Professional Core Enhanced Test Setup Diagram roe er oe
18. FREEDOM Communication Technologies R8000 Series Communications System Analyzer AUTOTUNE USER GUIDE Motorola MOTOTRBO Portable Motorola MOTOTRBO Mobile Freedom Communication Technologies 2002 Synergy Blvd Suite 200 Kilgore Texas 75662 Copyright 2015 Freedom Communication Technologies All Rights Reserved Printed in U S A CG 1372 Rev C AutoTune User Guide AUTOTUNE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT The software license agreement governing use of the R8000 Series Communications System Analyzer AutoTune software is located in CG 1365 R8000 Series Communications System Analyzer Operator s Manual TRADEMARKS The Freedom Communication Technologies logo and Freedom Communication Technologies are registered trademarks of Freedom Communication Technologies MOTOROLA MOTO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings LLC and are used under license All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2012 Motorola Solutions Inc All rights reserved OpenG License Copyright c 2002 Cal Bay Systems Inc lt info calbay com gt Copyright c 2002 Jean Pierre Drolet lt drolet_jp hotmail com gt Copyright c 2002 2007 Jim Kring lt jim jimkring com gt Copyright c 2002 2005 Rolf Kalbermatter lt rolf kalbermatter citeng com gt Copyright c 2003 2004 Paul F Sullivan lt Paul SULLutions com gt Copyright c 2
19. Level RF IN OUT 1 kHz 3kHz deviation 50 dBm Table 7 19 Analyzer Configuration for Sensitivity SINAD test 7 7 1 Alignment No alignment is needed 7 7 2 Test The analyzer is setup by applying a Standard Analog RX Signal to the radio and then adjusting radio volume for Rated Audio The radio is placed into Test Mode at the first RX Test Frequency The output level of the analyzer is then adjusted until the radio audio signal s SINAD level measures about 12 dB The current analyzer output level is then compared against test limits The final results are written to the log file Name Description Pass or Fail Sensitivity SINAD level within Max Limit Test Frequency Test Frequency 12dB SINAD Analyzer output level at which the radio SINAD level measures 12 dB Maximum Limit inclusive for Sensitivity SINAD to Pass Table 7 20 Sensitivity SINAD test results 33 AutoTune User Guide 7 8 DMR Tx Tests NOTE This test requires an analyzer with DMR R8 DMR test mode capability The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio transmitter performance at several test frequencies per Motorola radio service manual specifications There are tests only there are no alignments RF Control Port Frequency Mon Sync Pattern TestPattern RF IN OUT Test Frequency MS Sourced Voice O 153 Table 7 21 Analyzer Configuration for DMR Tx Tests 7 8 1 Alignment No alignment is needed 7 8 2
20. T BNC CABLE RADIO SET ANALYZER BNC CABLE MOD IN OUT RLN4460 6 USB PROGRAMMING CABLE 4013 Power TEST SET settings Supply LOAD SELECTOR MX OPT SEL ON METER IN AUDIO VOL SPKR LOAD LOAD METER OUT RX METER OUT AUDIO IN PTT MIDDLE UNKEYED Figure 4 1 MOTOTRBO Portable Professional Core Enhanced Test Setup Diagram AutoTune User Guide MOTOTRBO Entry Professional Portables Connect test equipment as shown Set TEST SET controls to indicated settings ANTENNA RF IN OUT BNC TO TYPE N CABLE UNIVERSAL AC DC METER CONNECTOR BNC CABLE RADIO ANALYZER HUN MOD IN OUT BNC CABLE METER IN RLN4460 6 USB PROGRAMMING CABLE 4117 Power TEST SET settings Supply LOAD SELECTOR MX OPT SEL ON METER IN AUDIO VOL SPKR LOAD LOAD METER OUT RX METER OUT AUDIO IN PTT MIDDLE UNKEYED Figure 4 2 MOTOTRBO Portable Entry Professional Test Setup Diagram MOTOTRBO SL Series Portables ANTENNA RF IN OUT BNC TO TYPE N CABLE UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR USB PROGRAMMING CABLE 25 124330 01R RADIO ANALYZER USB Motorola RF Antenna Adapter Part 28012039001 and Motorola RF Antenna Adaptor Holder Part 07012042001 are additionally needed to interface RADIO and ANALYZER Figure 4 3 MOTOTRBO Portable SL Series Radio Test Setup Diagram AutoTune User Guide MOTOTRBO Commercial Portables Connect test equipment a
21. XPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE EXPORT CONTROL EXPORT CONTROL WARNING Do not disclose or provide this document or item including its contents to non U S Citizens or non U S Permanent Residents or transmit this document or item including its contents outside the U S without the written permission of Freedom Communication Technologies and required U S Government export approvals AutoTune User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS the JOlPoducllOITc x2 Od 1 25 GOD docti ATEM GN 1 CONVENON Sene addu md eu d fr td eth MS 1 4 Motorola MOTOTRBO Portable Radio Test Setup 2 4 1 MOTOTRBO Portable Test 2 5 Motorola MOTOTRBO Portable Alignment and Te
22. a TX Test Frequency The analyzer is setup as specified in this section s Analyzer Configuration table The user is instructed to key the connected radio and place it next to the analyzer speaker see Figure 5 1 The user is also instructed to adjust the analyzer volume until about 4 kHz deviation is seen on the analyzer display see Figure 5 2 The deviation level is then measured by the analyzer and the user is instructed when to un key the radio The measured deviation is compared against test limits and the final results are written to the log file Figure 5 1 Place keyed radio next to analyzer speaker 18 AutoTune User Guide Figure 5 2 Adjust analyzer volume until about 4 kHz deviation is measured Name Description Pass or Fail Deviation within Min Limit Max Limit Test Frequency Measured modulation deviation level Minimum Limit inclusive for Deviation to Pass Maximum Limit inclusive for Deviation to Pass Table 5 29 Internal Voice Modulation test results 19 AutoTune User Guide 5 12 External Voice Modulation The purpose of this procedure is to test the ability of an external microphone attached to the radio to effectively transfer the received signal RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 40 dB Table 5 30 Analyzer Configuration for External Voice Modulation test 5 12 1 Alignment No alignment is needed 5 12 2 Test The radio is placed i
23. arenes ante ae 21 Figure 6 2 MOTOTRBO Mobile Entry Professional Test Setup Diagram 22 Figure 6 3 MOTOTRBO Mobile Commercial Test Setup Diagram 23 Figure 7 1 Place keyed radio next to analyzer speaker 37 Figure 7 2 Adjust analyzer volume until about 4 kHz deviation is measured 38 Figure B 1 Sample Test Result 2 B 2 AutoTune User Guide LIST OF TABLES Table 5 1 Analyzer Configuration for Reference Frequency 5 Table 5 2 Reference Frequency alignment results 5 Table 5 3 Reference Frequency test results 6 Table 5 4 Analyzer Configuration for TX Power 7 Table 5 5 Motorola specified target 7 Table 5 6 TX Power Out alignment results 7 Table 5 7 TX Power Out test 8 Table 5 8 Analyzer Configuration for Modulation Balance test alignment 9 Table 5 9 Modulation Balance alignment results 9 Table 5 10 Modulation Balance test results 10
24. ation alignment Level settings limiting Mode gt Radio Wide gt Transmit radio output power Power Level settings to factory defaults This change lets radio output expected power levels for correct AutoTune TX Power Out testing and alignment Front End Filter test fails Poor RF cable Use a known good quality RF one or more points cable when performing the Front End Filter alignment or test Recommended cable MegaPhase RF Orange Type N to BNC cable Cannot adjust measured General Settings gt When Mic Selection Rule is set to deviation during Internal Mic Selection Rule Default the external microphone Voice Modulation test set to Default is effectively always on preventing the radio s internal microphone from picking up audio For the Internal Voice Modulation test to work the radio s internal microphone must be enabled Change the Mic Selection Rule setting to Mic Follow PTT to allow radio internal microphone to be enabled when the radio PTT is pressed Table 8 1 AutoTune Troubleshooting Chart 40 AutoTune User Guide 9 Support Information 9 1 Technical Support Telephone Fax 844 903 7333 Email service freedomcte com Web freedomcte com service support 9 2 Sales Support Telephone Fax 844 903 7333 Email sales freedomcte com Web freedomcte com sales 44 AutoTune User Guide 10 References MOTOTRBO PORTABLE BASIC SERVICE MANUAL 6880309T30 F MOTOTRBO PORTABLE BASI
25. c Pattern Test Pattern RF IN OUT Test Frequency MS Sourced Voice 3 Table 5 20 Analyzer Configuration for DMR Tx Tests 5 8 1 Alignment No alignment is needed 5 8 2 Test The analyzer is setup as specified in this section s Analyzer Configuration table The radio is placed into Test Mode at the lowest Tx Test Frequency ready to transmit a 4FSK modulated signal to the analyzer The radio is keyed and for each test frequency the following digital measurements are taken FSK Error Magnitude Error and Symbol Deviation These measurement results are compared against test limits and the final results written to the log file Name Description Pass or Fail FSK Error percentage less than or equal to Max Limit Test Frequency FSK Error Difference between measured signal and ideal 4FSK signal Maximum Limit inclusive for FSK Error to Pass Table 5 21 DMR FSK Error test results Name Description Minimum Limit inclusive for Symbol Deviation to Pass Maximum Limit inclusive for Symbol Deviation to Pass Table 5 22 DMR Symbol Deviation test results Name Description Pass or Fail FSK Error percentage less than or equal to Max Limit Test Frequency Difference between measured signal and ideal 4FSK signal Maximum Limit inclusive for FSK Error to Pass Table 5 23 DMR Magnitude Error test results 15 AutoTune User Guide 5 9 Digital Sensitivity RX BER NOTE This test requires an a
26. enuation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 30 dB Table 5 8 Analyzer Configuration for Modulation Balance test alignment 5 3 1 Alignment The radio is placed into Test Mode at the first TX Test Frequency and commanded to transmit The radio generates a Low modulation tone and the RMS averaged deviation of this tone is measured with the analyzer The radio then generates a High modulation tone and the RMS averaged deviation of this tone is measured with the analyzer The radio softpot is adjusted until the deviation difference between the first and second tones is within test limits This adjustment is performed for each TX Test Frequency The results for each TX Test Frequency are written to the log file NS Deviati The Dev Ratio is calculated as DevRatio 20 Deviation picu Description deviation less than or TTE to Dev Ratio Test Test Frequency _ O Max Limit Maximum passable ratio difference inclusive between low and high tone deviation Old Softpot Original radio softpot setting New Softpot Radio softpot setting after alignment Table 5 9 Modulation Balance alignment results 5 3 2 Test The radio is placed into Test Mode at the first TX Test Frequency and commanded to transmit The analyzer applies an audio tone to the radio sufficient for the radio s deviation to achieve 60 rated deviation RMS averaged For 25 kHz channel spacing 60 of rated deviation 5 kHz is kHz Once this 60 rated de
27. er Configuration for Digital Sensitivity TX BER test 7 10 1 Alignment No alignment is needed 7 10 2 Test The analyzer is setup via the configuration section at the beginning of this section The radio is placed into Test Mode at a TX Test Frequency ready to generate a 0 153 test pattern DMR modulated signal to the analyzer The radio is keyed and its BER error measured by the analyzer The measured radio TX BER is compared against test limits and the final results are written to the log file Description Result Pass or Fail Digital Sensitivity TX BER output level within Max Limit Frequency Test Frequency BER Measured radio BER error Max Limit Maximum Limit inclusive for Digital Sensitivity TX BER to Pass Table 7 28 Digital Sensitivity TX BER test results 36 AutoTune User Guide 7 11 Internal Voice Modulation The purpose of this procedure is to test the ability of the radio s internal microphone audio circuit to accurately transfer the received signal RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 40 dB Table 7 29 Analyzer Configuration for Internal Voice Modulation test 7 11 1 Alignment No alignment is needed 7 11 2 Test The radio is placed into Test Mode at a TX Test Frequency The analyzer is setup as specified in this section s Analyzer Configuration table The user is instructed to key the connected radio and place it next to the analyzer
28. est only there is no alignment RF Control Frequency Modulation Level Generate RF IN OUT Test Frequency 0 153 Test Pattern 116 0 dBm Table 7 25 Analyzer Configuration for Digital Sensitivity RX BER test 7 9 1 Alignment No alignment is needed 7 9 2 Test The analyzer is setup by applying a Standard Digital RX Signal to the radio The radio is placed into Test Mode at a RX Test Frequency ready to receive a DMR modulated signal from the analyzer Once BER synchronization is detected the analyzer output level is decreased until BER of 596 is measured The analyzer output level at 5 BER is compared against test limits and the final results are written to the log file Description Result Pass or Fail Digital Sensitivity RX BER output level within Max Limit Frequency Test Frequency 5 BER Analyzer output level at which the radio BER measures 5 Max Limit Maximum Limit inclusive for Digital Sensitivity RX BER to Pass Table 7 26 Digital Sensitivity RX BER test results 35 AutoTune User Guide 7 10 Digital Sensitivity TX BER NOTE This test requires an analyzer with DMR test mode capability The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio transmitter s Bit Error Rate ata given frequency The target BER rate is 0 This is test only there is no alignment RF Control Frequency Modulation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 0 153 Test Pattern Table 7 27 Analyz
29. f duct tape or sound deadening foam may be placed across the radio s internal speaker grille to reduce the audio level 7 1 Reference Frequency RF Control Frequency Modulation Attenuation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 30 dB Table 7 1 Analyzer Configuration for Reference Frequency 7 1 1 Alignment The radio is placed into Test Mode at the highest TX Test Frequency and commanded to transmit Using a best linear fit algorithm two frequency error measurements are taken at two different radio softpot values These frequency error measurements are used to calculate the softpot value which minimizes frequency error After programming this new softpot value into the radio the radio softpot is fine tuned until minimum frequency error is detected The frequency error is compared against test limits and the final results written to the log file Name Description Minimum Limit inclusive for frequency error Maximum Limit inclusive for frequency error Table 7 2 Reference Frequency alignment results 24 AutoTune User Guide 7 1 2 Test The radio is placed into Test Mode at the highest TX Test Frequency and commanded to transmit The frequency error is measured by the analyzer and compared to test limits The final results are written to the log file Name Description Pass or Fail Frequency Error within Max Limit Min Limit Test Frequency Measured frequency error Maximum Limit inclusive for frequency error
30. frequency the output level is measured and then adjusted until near to a band specific output level defined by the MOTOTRBO Tuner software help file Band High Power Limits W Low Power Limits W 5 0 6 0 1 0 1 6 UHF1 4 0 4 8 1 0 1 6 UHF2 4 0 4 8 1 0 1 6 UHF WB 4 0 4 8 1 0 1 6 350 MHz 4 0 4 8 1 0 1 6 800 900 MHz 2 5 2 8 1 0 1 6 XPR 6580 Canada 2 3 2 5 1 0 1 2 Table 5 5 Motorola specified target power This process is repeated for the Low Power setting The final results are written to the log file Description Pass or Fail Power Out within manufacturer limits Test Frequency Measured radio output level Minimum Limit inclusive for Power Out Maximum Limit inclusive for Power Out Table 5 6 TX Power Out alignment results 5 2 2 Test The radio is placed into Test Mode and commanded to transmit Beginning at the first TX Test Frequency the output level is measured at each TX Test Frequency for High Power and Low Power and compared against test limits The final results are written to the log file AutoTune User Guide Name Description Pass or Fail Power Out within Max Limit Min Limit Test Frequency Measured radio output level Minimum Limit inclusive for Power Out Maximum Limit inclusive for Power Out Softpot Radio softpot which yields Power Out Table 5 7 TX Power Out test results AutoTune User Guide 5 3 Modulation Balance RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Att
31. is listed at the bottom of each diagram MOTOTRBO Professional Core Enhanced Mobiles Connect test equipment as shown Set TEST SET controls to indicated settings Alternate USB PROGRAMMING CABLE HKN6184_ Preferred USB TEST CABLE PMKN4016_ METER OUT METER IN MICROPHONE TEST SET CONTROL HEAD RADIO ANALYZER AUDIO IN MOD IN OUT RF IN OUT MINI UHF TO TYPE N CABLE Required only for Modulation Balance Front End Filter Distortion and Sensitivity SINAD tests TEST SET settings LOAD SELECTOR MX OPT SEL ON METER IN AUDIO VOL SPKR LOAD LOAD METER OUT RX METER OUT AUDIO IN PTT MIDDLE UNKEYED Figure 6 1 MOTOTRBO Mobile Professional Core Enhanced Test Setup Diagram 21 AutoTune User Guide MOTOTRBO Entry Professional Mobiles Connect test equipment as shown Set TEST SET controls to indicated settings Alternate USB PROGRAMMING CABLE PMKN4147_ Preferred USB TEST CABLE 4149 METER OUT MICROPHONE TEST SET BPHS0ABLEE CONTROLHEAD RADIO ANALYZER AUDIO IN MOD IN OUT RF IN OUT MINI UHF TO TYPE N CABLE METER IN Required only for Modulation Balance Front End Filter Distortion and Sensitivity SINAD tests TEST SET settings LOAD SELECTOR MX OPT SEL ON METER IN AUDIO VOL SPKR LOAD LOAD METER OUT RX METER OUT AUDIO IN
32. l CG 1365 for an overview and basic operating instructions for AutoTune itself 3 Conventions Standard Analog RX Signal A 47 dBm RF carrier modulated at 6096 rated channel deviation Standard Digital RX Signal A 47 dBm RF carrier modulated with a O 153 test pattern on a 12 5 kHz channel Rated Audio Approx 7 75 V for MOTOTRBO Mobile and 2 82 V for MOTOTRBO Portable radios across an 8 ohm speaker Standard TX Signal 1 kHz audio applied to the radio with modulation level adjusted until 6096 rated channel deviation is achieved AutoTune User Guide 4 Motorola MOTOTRBO Portable Radio Test Setup In order to perform the test and alignment procedures the MOTOTRBO Portable radio must be connected to the R8000 Communications System Analyzer as shown the figure below Make certain that the radio under test is configured as described in the corresponding diagram before attempting to perform an alignment or test Failure to do so may result in poor radio performance and or damage to the analyzer or radio equipment under test 4 1 MOTOTRBO Portable Test Setup Refer to the diagrams below for the proper test setup Note that the correct setting for each RLN4460 test set control is highlighted in yellow MOTOTRBO Professional Core Enhanced Portables Connect test equipment as shown Set TEST SET controls to indicated settings ANTENNA RF IN OUT BNC TO TYPE N CABLE UNIVERSAL AC DC METER CONNECTOR METER IN TES
33. nalyzer with DMR test mode capability The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio receiver s Bit Error Rate ata given frequency The TIA EIA standard BER rate is 5 This is a test only there is no alignment RF Control Frequency Modulation Level Generate RF IN OUT Test Frequency 0 153 Test Pattern 116 0 dBm Table 5 24 Analyzer Configuration for Digital Sensitivity RX BER test 5 9 1 Alignment No alignment is needed 5 9 2 Test The analyzer is setup by applying a Standard Digital RX Signal to the radio The radio is placed into Test Mode at a RX Test Frequency ready to receive a DMR modulated signal from the analyzer Once BER synchronization is detected the analyzer output level is decreased until a BER of 596 is measured The analyzer output level at 5 BER is compared against test limits and the final results are written to the log file Description Result Pass or Fail Digital Sensitivity RX BER output level within Max Limit Frequency Test Frequency 5 BER Analyzer output level at which the radio BER measures 5 Max Limit Maximum Limit inclusive for Digital Sensitivity RX BER to Pass Table 5 25 Digital Sensitivity RX BER test results 16 AutoTune User Guide 5 10 Digital Sensitivity TX BER NOTE This test requires an analyzer with DMR test mode capability The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio transmitter s Bit Error Rate at a given freque
34. ncy Once an autotuned value is generated for all RX Test Frequencies updated softpots are calculated for all other test frequencies and applied to the radio The results for all RX Test Frequencies are written to the log file Description Result Pass Alignment success is determined by a follow up Front End Filter test Test Frequency Old Softpot Original radio softpot setting New Softpot Radio softpot setting after alignment Table 5 12 Front End Filter alignment results 5 4 2 Test The analyzer is setup by applying a Standard Analog RX Signal to the radio and then adjusting radio volume for Rated Audio The radio is placed into Test Mode at the first RX Test Frequency The output level of the analyzer is then adjusted to 116 dBm SINAD is measured and compared against test limits The final results are written to the log file Name Description Pass or Fail Deviation is less than or equal to Max Limit Test Frequency SINAD Measured SINAD level Minimum passable SINAD exclusive Table 5 13 Front End Filter test results 11 AutoTune User Guide 5 5 Front End Gain and Attenuation RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 30 dB Table 5 14 Analyzer Configuration for Front End Gain and Attenuation alignment 5 5 1 Alignment The radio is placed into Test Mode at the RX Test Frequencies specified by Motorola Tuner At each of the test freq
35. ncy The target BER rate is 0 This is a test only there is no alignment RF Control Frequency Modulation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 0 153 Test Pattern Table 5 26 Analyzer Configuration for Digital Sensitivity TX BER test 5 10 1 Alignment No alignment is needed 5 10 2 Test The analyzer is setup via the configuration section at the beginning of this section The radio is placed into Test Mode at a TX Test Frequency ready to generate a 0 153 test pattern DMR modulated signal to the analyzer The radio is keyed and its BER error measured by the analyzer The measured radio TX BER is compared against test limits and the final results are written to the log file Description Result Pass or Fail Digital Sensitivity TX BER output level within Max Limit Frequency Test Frequency BER Measured radio BER error Max Limit Maximum Limit inclusive for Digital Sensitivity TX BER to Pass Table 5 27 Digital Sensitivity TX BER test results 17 AutoTune User Guide 5 11 Internal Voice Modulation The purpose of this procedure is to test the ability of the radio s internal microphone audio circuit to accurately transfer the received signal RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 40 dB Table 5 28 Analyzer Configuration for Internal Voice Modulation test 5 11 1 Alignment No alignment is needed 5 11 2 Test The radio is placed into Test Mode at
36. ng this new softpot value into the radio the radio softpot is fine tuned until minimum freguency error is detected The freguency error is compared against test limits and the final results written to the log file Name Description Pass or Fail Frequency Error within Max Limit Min Limit Test Frequency Measured frequency error after alignment Minimum Limit inclusive for frequency error Table 5 2 Reference Frequency alignment results 5 1 2 Test The radio is placed into Test Mode at the highest TX Test Frequency and commanded to transmit The frequency error is measured by the analyzer and compared to test limits The final results are written to the log file AutoTune User Guide Name Description Pass or Fail Frequency Error within Max Limit Min Limit Test Frequency Measured frequency error Minimum Limit inclusive for frequency error Maximum Limit inclusive for frequency error Softpot Radio softpot which yields Freq Error Table 5 3 Reference Frequency test results AutoTune User Guide 5 2 TX Power Out RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 30 dB Table 5 4 Analyzer Configuration for TX Power Out 5 2 1 Alignment The TX Power Out alignment aligns the power output level of the radio at both High and Low power levels The radio is placed into Test Mode and commanded to transmit at the first Test Frequency and the High power setting For each test
37. nto Test Mode at the lowest TX Test Frequency The analyzer is setup as specified in this section s Analyzer Configuration table The analyzer generates a 1 kHz signal at 80 mV into the radio s external microphone accessory port via the radio test set The radio is commanded to transmit and the resulting Power Weight averaged deviation level is then measured by the analyzer The measured deviation is compared against test limits and the final results are written to the log file Name Description Pass or Fail Deviation within Min Limit Max Limit Test Frequency Measured modulation deviation level Minimum Limit inclusive for Deviation to Pass Max Limit Maximum Limit inclusive for Deviation to Pass Table 5 31 External Voice Modulation test results 20 AutoTune User Guide 6 Motorola MOTOTRBO Mobile Radio Test Setup In order to perform the test and alignment procedures the MOTOTRBO Mobile radio must be connected to the R8000 Communications System Analyzer as shown in the figure below Make certain that the radio under test is configured as described in the corresponding diagram before attempting to perform the indicated alignment or test Failure to do so may result in poor radio performance and or damage to the analyzer or radio equipment under test 6 1 MOTOTRBO Mobile Test Setup Refer to the diagrams below for the proper test setup Note that the correct setting for each applicable RLN4460 test set control
38. o Pass Table 5 17 Distortion test results 13 AutoTune User Guide 5 7 Sensitivity SINAD This is a test only there is no alignment RF Control Frequency Modulation Level RF IN OUT FM 1 kHz 3kHz deviation 50 dBm Table 5 18 Analyzer Configuration for Sensitivity SINAD test 5 7 1 Alignment No alignment is needed 5 7 2 Test The analyzer is setup by applying a Standard Analog RX Signal to the radio and then adjusting radio volume for Rated Audio The radio is placed into Test Mode at the first RX Test Frequency The output level of the analyzer is then adjusted until the radio audio signal s SINAD level measures about 12 dB The current analyzer output level is then compared against test limits The final results are written to the log file Description Pass or Fail Sensitivity SINAD level within Max Limit Test Frequency Test Frequency 12dB SINAD Analyzer output level at which the radio SINAD level measures 12 dB Maximum Limit inclusive for Sensitivity SINAD to Pass Table 5 19 Sensitivity SINAD test results 14 AutoTune User Guide 5 8 DMR Tx Tests NOTE This test requires an analyzer with DMR R8 DMR test mode capability The purpose of this procedure is to measure the radio transmitter performance at several test frequencies per Motorola radio service manual specifications There are tests only there are no alignments RF Control Port Frequency Mon Syn
39. or Digital Sensitivity TX BER test 17 Table 5 23 Digital Sensitivity TX BER test results 17 Table 5 24 Analyzer Configuration for Internal Voice Modulation test 18 Table 5 25 Internal Voice Modulation test results 19 Table 5 26 Analyzer Configuration for External Voice Modulation test 20 Table 5 27 External Voice Modulation test results 20 Table 7 1 Analyzer Configuration for Reference Frequency 24 Table 7 2 Reference Frequency alignment results 24 Table 7 3 Reference Frequency test results 25 Table 7 4 Analyzer Configuration for TX Power 26 Table 7 5 Motorola MOTOTRBO Mobile specified target power 26 Table 7 6 TX Power Out alignment results 27 Table 7 7 TX Power Out alignment results 27 Table 7 8 TX Power Out 1 2 2 27 Table 7 9 Analyzer Configuration for Deviation Balance test alignment 28 Table 7 10 Deviation Balance alignment
40. ormed for each remaining TX Test Frequency Dual Band This test is performed consecutively for all test frequencies in both bands 28 AutoTune User Guide Name Description Result Pass or Fail Percent difference between low and high tone deviation less than or equal to Variance Test Frequency Measured difference between low and high tone deviation Maximum passable percent difference inclusive between low and high tone deviation Table 7 11 Deviation Balance test results 29 AutoTune User Guide 7 4 Front End Filter Note This alignment and test is not supported for 800 900 MHz radios Selection of this alignment or test when testing an 800 900 MHz radio will always generate a Pass result and a note will appear on the test report indicating that this alignment or test is unsupported RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 30 dB Table 7 12 Analyzer Configuration for Front End Filter test alignment 7 4 1 Alignment The radio is placed into Test Mode at the RX Test Frequencies specified by Motorola MOTOTRBO Tuner At each of the test frequencies the radio receives a 70 dBm signal with no modulation from the analyzer The radio then automatically tunes a softpot value for that frequency Once an autotuned value is generated for all RX Test Frequencies updated softpots are calculated for all other test frequencies and applied to the radio The results for all RX Test
41. s shown Set TEST SET controls to indicated settings ANTENNA RF IN OUT BNC TO TYPE N CABLE UNIVERSAL AC DC METER METER IN CONNECTOR TEST CABLE BNC CABLE 4156 ANALYZER RADIO mee MOD IN OUT BNC CABLE USB PROGRAMMING CABLE 4128 12VDC TEST SET settings Boor LOAD SELECTOR MX OPT SEL ON METER AUDIO VOL SPKR LOAD LOAD Supply METER OUT RX METER OUT AUDIO IN PTT MIDDLE UNKEYED Figure 4 4 MOTOTRBO Portable Commercial Test Setup Diagram AutoTune User Guide 5 Motorola MOTOTRBO Portable Alignment and Test Descriptions Note Throughout this section are references to Test Frequency Test Frequencies are band and mode specific A table of the frequencies used by each band may be found in the respective radio service manual See the References section for more details Note All analyzer Mode settings are Standard unless otherwise indicated 5 1 Reference Frequency RF Control Frequency Modulation Attenuation RF IN OUT Test Freguency 30 dB Table 5 1 Analyzer Configuration for Reference Freguency 5 1 1 Alignment The radio is placed into Test Mode at the highest TX Test Freguency and commanded to transmit Using a best linear fit algorithm two freguency error measurements are taken at two different radio softpot values These freguency error measurements are used to calculate the softpot value which minimizes freguency error After programmi
42. speaker see Figure 7 1 The user is also instructed to adjust the analyzer volume until about 4 kHz deviation is seen on the analyzer display see Figure 7 2 The deviation level is then measured by the analyzer and the user is instructed when to un key the radio The measured deviation is compared against test limits and the final results are written to the log file Figure 7 1 Place keyed radio next to analyzer speaker 37 AutoTune User Guide Figure 7 2 Adjust analyzer volume until about 4 kHz deviation is measured Name Description Pass or Fail Deviation within Min Limit Max Limit Test Frequency Measured modulation deviation level Minimum Limit inclusive for Deviation to Pass Max Limit Maximum Limit inclusive for Deviation to Pass Table 7 30 Internal Voice Modulation test results 38 AutoTune User Guide 7 12 External Voice Modulation The purpose of this procedure is to test the ability of an external microphone attached to the radio to effectively transfer the received signal RF Control Frequency Modulation Attenuation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 40 dB Table 7 31 Analyzer Configuration for External Voice Modulation test 7 12 1 Alignment No alignment is needed 7 12 2 Test The radio is placed into Test Mode at the lowest TX Test Frequency The analyzer is setup as specified in this section s Analyzer Configuration table The analyzer generates a 1 kHz signal at 800
43. st Descriptions 5 5 1 Reference Frequency 5 9 27 nate inq dn And Lotta top 7 5 32 Modulation Balance pota ote ibl 9 521 Front End Fiter 11 5 5 Front End Gain and Attenuation 12 DISIONIOD 6 dd scious dbase es 13 a Sensitivity SINAD ost O GU GN SE GONE 14 5 8 6 au er eaa Ad A A 15 5 9 Digital Sensitivity RX 16 5 10 Digital Sensitivity TX BER dw 17 5 11 Internal Voice Modulation 18 5 12 External Voice Modulation oi oco dua eui 20 6 Motorola MOTOTRBO Mobile Radio Test Setup 21 6 1 MOTOTRBO Mobile Test 21 7 Motorola MOTOTRBO Mobile Alignment and Test Descriptions 24 7 1 Reference Frequency 24 1 25 PAI MR ms 26 4 9 0 Deviation Balan CE danni neniani ote na YNDI nu neu DU LEG 28 TA Front End PIU uuu a re oet tole te toute Antes 30 7 5 Front End Gain and 31 CERNI 0 PR REPE 32 7 7 Sensitivity SINAD 33 TAE S JM We IK Ii cM M x x x D 34 7 9
44. tal Sensitivity RX BER test 35 Table 7 23 Analyzer Configuration for Digital Sensitivity TX BER test 36 Table 7 24 Digital Sensitivity TX BER test results 36 Table 7 25 Analyzer Configuration for Internal Voice Modulation test 37 Table 7 26 Internal Voice Modulation test results 38 Table 7 27 Analyzer Configuration for External Voice Modulation test 39 Table 7 28 External Voice Modulation test results 39 Table 8 1 AutoTune Troubleshooting Chart 40 Table A 1 Default Motorola MOTOTRBO Portable Limits A 4 Table A 2 Default Motorola MOTOTRBO Mobile Limits A 6 vi AutoTune User Guide 1 Introduction The Freedom Communication Technologies R8000 Series Communications System Analyzer AutoTune hereafter AutoTune is designed to provide an automated test and alignment solution for supported two way radios 2 Scope This document is intended to provide information regarding the tests and alignments performed for supported radios by AutoTune This document is restricted to radio specific information Please refer to the R8000 Series Communications System Analyzer Owner s Manua
45. tpots are calculated and applied to the radio The results are written to the log file Name Description Result Pass Alignment success is determined by a follow up Front End Filter test Test Frequency FE Gain SP Front End Gain softpot setting FE Gain dB Measured RF receiver gain dB Attn SP Front End Attenuation softpot value Attn Gain dB Attenuation of RX diode in Front End Table 7 16 Front End Gain and Attenuation alignment results 7 5 2 Test No test is needed 31 AutoTune User Guide 7 6 Distortion This is a test only there is no alignment RF Control Port Frequency RF IN OUT Table 7 17 Analyzer Configuration for Distortion Test 7 6 1 Alignment No alignment is needed 7 6 2 Test The analyzer is setup by applying a Standard Analog RX Signal to the radio and then adjusting radio volume for Rated Audio The radio is placed into Test Mode at a RX Test Frequency The audio signal s distortion level is then measured and compared to test limits The final results are written to the log file Name Description Result Pass or Fail Distortion level within Max Limit Min Limit Frequency Test Frequency Distortion Measured audio signal distortion level Max Limit Maximum Limit inclusive for Distortion to Pass Table 7 18 Distortion test results 32 AutoTune User Guide 7 7 Sensitivity SINAD This is a test only there is no alignment RF Control Frequency Modulation
46. uencies the radio receives a 80 dBm signal with no modulation from the analyzer The radio then computes and returns the RSSI and Front End attenuator values for that frequency Updated softpots are calculated and applied to the radio The results are written to the log file Name Description Result Pass Alignment success is determined by a follow up Front End Filter test Test Frequency FE Gain SP Front End Gain softpot setting FE Gain dB Measured RF receiver gain dB Attn SP Front End Attenuation softpot value Attn Gain dB Attenuation of RX diode in Front End Table 5 15 Front End Gain and Attenuation alignment results 5 5 2 Test No test is needed 12 AutoTune User Guide 5 6 Distortion This is a test only there is no alignment RF Control Port Frequency RF IN OUT Table 5 16 Analyzer Configuration for Distortion Test 5 6 1 Alignment No alignment is needed 5 6 2 Test The analyzer is setup by applying a Standard Analog RX Signal to the radio and then adjusting radio volume for Rated Audio The radio is placed into Test Mode at a RX Test Frequency The audio signal s distortion level is then measured and compared to test limits The final results are written to the log file Description Result Pass or Fail Distortion level within Max Limit Min Limit Frequency Test Frequency Distortion Measured audio signal distortion level Max Limit Maximum Limit inclusive for Distortion t
47. viation level is achieved the analyzer adjusts the audio level to 20 dB greater than that required to produce 60 rated deviation The deviation level of this tone is measured with the analyzer The percent difference is compared against test limits and written to the log file This test is performed for each remaining TX Test Frequency AutoTune User Guide Name Description Pass or Fail Deviation is less than or equal to Max Limit Test Frequency 20dB Aud Lvl Analyzer audio level used to produce Deviation Measured deviation level Maximum passable deviation inclusive Softpot Radio softpot which yields Deviation Table 5 10 Modulation Balance test results 10 AutoTune User Guide 5 4 Front End Filter Note This alignment and test is not supported for 800 900 MHz radios Selection of this alignment or test when testing a 800 900 MHz radio will always generate a Pass result and a note will appear on the test report indicating that this alignment or test is unsupported RF Control Port Frequency Modulation Attenuation RF IN OUT Test Frequency 30 dB Table 5 11 Analyzer Configuration for Front End Filter test alignment 5 4 1 Alignment The radio is placed into Test Mode at the RX Test Frequencies specified by Motorola MOTOTRBO Tuner At each of the test frequencies the radio receives a 70 dBm signal with no modulation from the analyzer The radio then automatically tunes a softpot value for that freque

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