Easy-to-Use Software Solution forAutomatic TestingThe Agilent Technologies 11807Aradio test software is an easy-to-usesoftware solution for automatic testing of radio transceivers with the Agilent 8920A test set.

The 11807A offers a complete selectionof tests on EPROM memory cards forland mobile radios, cellular phones,and communications systems.

The 11807E radio test software isdesigned to run on the 8920B RFcommunications test set from PCM-CIA memory cards.

The flexibility and modularity of the 11807A/E radio test softwareallows you to change the tests to berun, test parameters, test frequencies,and pass/fail limits by filling in sim-ple on-screen menus. Test conditionsfor different radios can be stored onmemory cards and are easily loadedfor testing.

Agilent 11807A/E

11807A Radio Test Software for the 8920A RF Communications Test Set

11807E Radio Test Software on PCMCIA Cardsfor the 8920B RF Communications Test SetProduct Overview

ApplicationsTrunked Mobile Testing• Enhanced Digital Access

Communications System (EDACS)trunked mobile radio

Cellular Phone Testing• AMPS/EAMPS/NAMPS• TACS/ETACS

System Support Tests• Cable fault location• Intermodulation products

calculation• Field strength measurement• Frequency scanning• Automated Save/Recall

Radio Testing• FM • �M • AM

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Flexibility Provides a New Way to PerformAutomatic TestsWhile other service monitors offersequencing, learn modes, or hard-coded test capability, the flexibility of the Agilent 11807A/E provides youwith a new way to perform automatedradio tests with a service monitor.

You perform the tests you want toperform, at the frequencies and pass/fail limits you desire.

Radio ManufacturingThe operating speed of Agilent11807A/E radio test software makesit useful for production environments.

With pass/fail readouts and typicaltest times of one to two minutes withquick general tests, your productionline can cut test time and increaseyour confidence that all radios aremeeting specification.

All parameters, specifications, andtest conditions for a particular typeor model of radio can be stored andidentified with a single file name.Changing radio parameters and testconditions is as simple as entering a new file name. Compared to the8920A and stand-alone instruments,the 8920B using 11807E software isthe fastest test set for manufacturingand service.

Radio ServiceThe Agilent 11807A/E softwareallows technicians to automaticallyperform radio checkout and final test with documented results. Thiscapability decreases radio test andrepair time by aiding the technicianin determining the problem and thenverifying that the radio is operatingcorrectly once it has been repaired.The test software also helps ensurethat radios are tested to a consistentset of procedures.

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Select from Flexible Testing Modes

Quick Functional or Full ParametricTestingQuick functional RX and TX testing is available for fast radio characteri-zation. By selecting the quick func-tional RX or TX tests, your transceivercan be characterized in one to twominutes with documented pass/failresults. Quick functional tests can be performed on a single channel ormultiple channels.

Full parametric testing is availablefor more complete characterization of your transceiver. A complete list of individual tests is available. Selectand run only those tests you need toperform on your transceiver. Para-metric tests can also be performed ona single channel or multiple channels.

Set Your Own Pass/Fail LimitsA comprehensive specifications fileallows you to completely define thestandards to which each transceiveris tested. The program automaticallydoes pass/fail testing according to the upper and lower limits entered in the specifications table. It can beconfigured to continue or stop on a radio failure, and print all resultsor just the failures.

Multiple Test FrequenciesFor multichannel radios, up to fiftysets of test frequencies may be speci-fied. If multiple channels are beingtested, a program prompt will guidethe technician to set the radio to theappropriate channel being tested.Separate RX and TX entries simplifyautomatic testing of duplex radios.

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Manual Cellular Phone TroubleshootingIn addition to quick functional andfull parametric testing for cellularphones, manual phone troubleshoot-ing is also available with the Agilent11807A/E software.

Using the on-screen flowchart pro-gram, you can troubleshoot a phoneas it gains access to a system andwhile on a voice or a digital trafficchannel. Once a voice or traffic channel is assigned, you can test

functions of the phone normally performed during use, includinghandoffs, power-level changes, andreleases.

At each stage, RECC or RVC ordersare displayed for analysis, along withmeasurements of power, frequencyerror, deviation (for analog voicechannel), and EVM (for digital trafficchannels).

While on an analog voice channel, you can change SAT/DSAT, test DTMFtones, perform a maintenance checkof the phone’s signaling tone frequencyand deviation, and test hook flashnumbers.

While on a digital traffic channel, you can perform channel qualitymeasurements, make talkback tests,and measure EVM. This provides you with additional operating infor-mation that can aid in troubleshoot-ing a phone.

Using the on-screen flowchart program, you can troubleshoot a phone as it gains access to a system, and while on a voice or a digital traffic channel.

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TDMA Dual-Mode Cellular PhonesThe 11807E software provides a comprehensive set of tests for TDMANorth American dual-mode cellularphones, including new 11807E soft-ware for DCCH (IS-136) phones. All11807E dual-mode packages includecomplete digital call processing testssuch as digital-to-digital handoff, call processing talkback, page, origi-nation, and release. Digital transmit-ter tests for error vector magnitude,

phase and magnitude error, adjacentchannel power, and I/Q origin offsethave adjustable pass-fail limits andtest conditions to simplify DAMPS/DCCH phone testing.

TDMA dual-mode cellular test requiresthe 8920B Option 800 or 801.*

The Agilent 8920B test set with the 83206A TDMA cellular adapter

* For configuration information, refer to the 8920B/11807E configuration guide, publication number 5968-5919E.

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Documented Test ResultsA concise, easy-to-read printoutaccompanies all radio tests if anexternal printer is added. The testname is displayed along with meas-ured values, test limits, and a pass/fail statement. This not only tells if the radio passed or failed, but how close it was to its limit.

A date and time statement is given on all printouts, and comments may beadded to help identify the printout.

Store Test ProceduresAll test sequences, frequencies, radioparameters, and specifications can bestored on a memory card or externaldisk drive. These files can be storedusing the model number of the radioor any other text string. Later, whenyou recall this file, you are ready totest the radio again without any fur-ther data entry or changes.

The Agilent 11807A/E software canbe modified to quickly develop testfiles for your radios.

Store Test ResultsThe 11807A/E also allows you to saveyour test results for future retrieval.All information that is normally sentto your printer when testing a radiocan also be sent to RAM memorycards, external disk drives (DOS orLIF format), and the RS-232 port.

No programming knowledge is necessary to set up andchange test files for your radio.

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Option 001— North American FM TestsRadios Supported: Single- and multiple-channel FM radiosDuplex FM radiosCTCSS squelched radiosCDCSS squelched radios Testing Modes Supported:Quick functionalFull parametricStandard Derived From:Electronic Industry Association (EIA)

FM test specifications TIA/EIA-603 Land Mobile FM or �M

communications equipmentmeasurement and performancestandard

FM Transceiver Performance TestsTX and RX standby current drainTX frequency error TX output powerTX modulation limitingTX audio frequency responseTX audio distortion TX microphone sensitivity TX FM hum and noiseTX residual AM hum and noiseTX CTCSS/CDCSS deviation,

freq/codeTX quick general test

RX hum and noiseRX audio distortionRX frequency responseRX usable sensitivityRX audio squelch sensitivityRX squelch blockingRX CTCSS/CDCSS opening RX audio sensitivity RX variation of sensitivity with

frequencyRX quick general test

Option 003— AM Radio TestsRadios Supported:Single- and multiple-channel AM radiosTesting Modes Supported:Quick functionalFull parametricStandard Derived From:Electronic Industries Assoc. (EIA)

AM radio test specifications [RS-382-A]

AM Transceiver Performance TestsTX and RX standby current drainTX frequency error TX output power TX audio frequency responseTX audio distortion TX microphone sensitivity TX AM hum and noiseTX quick general test

RX hum and noiseRX audio distortionRX audio frequency responseRX sensitivity (signal-to-noise)RX sensitivity (SINAD)RX audio squelch sensitivityRX automatic gain controlRX quick general test

Option 004— AMPS/EAMPS/NAMPS Cellular Phone TestsRadios Supported:AMPS, EAMPS, and NAMPS cellular

phonesTesting Modes Supported:Quick functionalFull parametricManual phone troubleshootingCall processingStandard Derived From:Electronic Industries Assoc. (EIA)

[TIA/EIA-553 and EIA-IS-19B]cellular radio specifications withmodifications for narrow bandsystems (NAMPS) [TIA/EIA/IS-89]

AMPS/EAMPS/NAMPS Cellular PhonePerformance TestsCP call processing registrationCP call processing pageCP call processing releaseCP call processing originationCP call processing hook flashCP flow chart (manual phone test)

TX frequency errorTX RF power outputTX modulation deviation limitingTX audio frequency responseTX audio distortion TX signaling tone/DST TX FM hum and noiseTX SAT/DSATTX RVC data deviationTX compressor responseTX current drainTX DTMF frequency errorTX switch channelsTX quick general test

RX expander responseRX audio frequency responseRX audio distortionRX hum and noiseRX SINADRX FVC order message error rateRX MRIRX quick general test

TX/RX quick functional test (no audio)

Option Lists

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Option 005—TACS/ETACS Cellular Phone TestsRadios Supported:TACS and ETACS cellular phonesTesting Modes Supported:Quick functionalFull parametricManual phone troubleshootingCall processingStandard Derived From:Total Access Communication System

(TACS)

TACS/ETACS Cellular Phone Performance TestsCP call processing registrationCP call processing pageCP call processing releaseCP call processing originationCP call processing hook flashCP TACS-2 page and releaseCP flow chart (manual phone test)

TX frequency errorTX carrier powerTX peak frequency deviationTX audio frequency responseTX audio distortion TX signaling tone TX FM hum and noiseTX SAT frequency error and

deviationTX wideband data deviationTX compressor responseTX current drainTX DTMF frequency errorTX switch channelsTX quick general test

RX expander responseRX audio frequency responseRX audio distortionRX hum and noiseRX SINADRX FVC order message error rateRX quick general test

TX/RX quick functional test (no audio)

Option 011—EDACS Trunked Mobile Radio TestsRadios Supported:Simplex and duplex FM radios, both

conventional (carrier squelch,CTCSS, and CDCSS) and thoseusing the EDACS trunking protocol

Testing Modes Supported:Manual: conventional or trunkedAutomated: conventional and/or

trunked single- and multiple-channel testing

Standard Derived From:Electronic Industry Association (EIA)

FM test specificationsTIA/EIA-603 as modified to support

the Ericsson GE EnhancedDigital Access CommunicationsSystem (EDACS) protocol

EDACS Trunked Mobile Radio Performance TestsTX and RX standby current drainTX frequency errorTX output powerTX modulation limitingTX audio frequency responseTX audio distortionTX microphone sensitivityTX FM hum and noiseTX residual AM hum and noiseTX signaling deviation and freq/codeTX quick testTX transient frequency behavior

RX hum and noiseRX audio distortionRX frequency responseRX usable sensitivityRX conv. audio squelch sensitivityRX conv. squelch blockingRX squelch opening with signalingRX audio sensitivityRX conv. signal displacement

bandwidthRX quick test

RT manual test

Option Lists, continued

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Option 014 and Option 024(Agilent 11807E only)—AMPS/NAMPS/DAMPS/DCCHMobile Test

800-MHz Band Testing with Option 014 800- and 1900-MHz Band Testingwith Option 024Radios Supported:AMPS/EAMPS/NAMPS/North

American TDMA dual-mode(TIA/EIA-628) and tri-modeDCCH (IS-136) cellular phones

Testing Modes Supported:Quick functional testFull parametricCall processingManual phone troubleshootingStandards Derived From:Electronic Industries Association

(EIA) [TIA/EIA-553 and EIA-IS-19B] cellular radio specificationswith modifications for narrowband systems (NAMPS)[TIA/EIA/IS-89]

TIA/EIA/IS-137-A 800-MHz TDMA cellular-radio interface minimumperformance standards for mobilestations

TIA/EIA-628 recommended minimumperformance standards of 800-MHzdual-mode mobile stations

AMPS/NAMPS/DAMPS/DCCH Dual-Mode Cellular Performance TestsCP registration on analog control

channelCP registration on digital control

channelCP page:• Analog control channel to analog

voice channel• Analog control channel to digital

traffic channel• Digital control channel to analog

voice channel• Digital control channel to digital

traffic channel

CP origination: • Analog control channel to analog

voice channel• Analog control channel to digital

traffic channel• Digital control channel to analog

voice channel• Digital control channel to digital

traffic channelCP Release to analog control channelCP Release to digital control channelCP call processing handoffs including:• Digital-to-digital (D-D)• Digital-to-analog (D-A)• Analog-to-digital (A-D)• Analog-to-analog (A-A)• Analog-to-narrow analog (A-NA)• Narrow analog-to-analog (NA-A)• Band handoffs 800 to 1900 MHz

with Opt. 024 onlyCP hook flash

TXA audio distortionTXA audio frequency responseTXA compressor responseTXA current drainTXA digital signaling tone (DST)

deviation and codeTXA DTMF key pad and DTMF

frequency errorTXA DSAT deviation, closure, and

phase jitterTXA FM hum and noiseTXA frequency errorTXA modulation deviation limitingTXA RF power outputTXA RF power output vs. channel

(plotted)TXA signaling tone frequency and

deviationTXA SAT frequency and deviationTXA wideband data deviation

RXA audio distortionRXA audio frequency responseRXA expander RXA FVC order message error rateRXA hum and noiseRXA mobile reported interference

(MRI)RXA RF sensitivity (SINAD)RXA RF sensitivity vs. channel

(plotted)

TXD adjacent channel powerTXD modulation accuracy including: • Error vector magnitude (EVM) • Peak error vector magnitude (EVM) • Phase error • Magnitude error • Burst amplitude droop • l/Q origin offset • Carrier frequency errorTXD modulation accuracy (10 burst),including: • Error vector magnitude (EVM) • Peak error vector magnitude (EVM) • Phase error • Magnitude error• Burst amplitude droop • l/Q origin offset• Carrier frequency errorTXD RF power outputTXD RF power output vs channel

(plotted)TXD time alignment

RXD receiver sensitivity (channelquality BER, RSSI)RXD receiver sensitivity (loopback),includes:• BER

MISC battery life test, transmitMISC battery life test, standbyMISC digital talkback MISC TX qualitative audioMISC RX qualitative audio

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Option 100—System Support TestsThe Agilent11807A/E system supporttests provide technicians with auto-mated test capability for commonlyperformed tasks on communicationssystems. System support tests includecable fault location, intermodulationproducts calculation, frequency scan-ning, and field strength measurement.

Cable Fault LocationThe cable fault location program con-tains two tests: a test setup diagramand a cable fault locator that automat-ically detects cable faults or breaks.The results are shown in a graphicalform of relative mismatch versus dis-tance, facilitating quick identificationof a fault. Numerical results can bedisplayed in meters or feet. More than 100 different cable types can beselected, or you can enter the velocityof propagation for your particularcable directly. Cable fault locationmeasurements can typically be madeup to 500 feet on low loss cables andup to 300 feet on higher loss cables.Resolution of the fault location is 0.4feet for cable lengths up to 50 feet; it then linearly increases to 4 feet fora 500 foot cable.

An external power divider and 50-ohm load are required to makethis measurement.

Intermodulation Products CalculationThis program (calculate intermods)automatically calculates and displaysintermodulation products to the fifthorder. Products that are at the samefrequency as the receive frequencyare identified. The program will acceptup to 20 transmitter frequencies and1 receive frequency for the calculation.This program can be used to helpdetermine the cause of unwantedinterference at an antenna site. Thisallows you to provide the customerswith quality, reliable communications.

Frequency ScannerWith the frequency scanning program(scanner), the 8920 test set automati-cally scans up to 100 frequencies. Whena signal is found, it will display the fre-quency, and the recovered audio canbe monitored on the speaker. Enteredfrequencies can be labeled with a textname, which is also displayed.

Field Strength MeasurementWith this program, the 8920 willmake field strength measurements for a specified measurement plan. It contains two tests: measure testplan and print stored measured data.The plan may contain up to 22 fre-quencies to be measured at up to 22different locations. Results are dis-played in minimum peak and average

power measured for each frequencyat a given location. This can be usedto determine coverage of antennasites so that you can improve thequality of service to your customers.

Automated Save/RecallSometimes it is necessary to save sev-eral files from the test set to a RAMcard to preserve data or setups exter-nal to the instrument. Depending onthe number of files, manually savingand recalling one file at a time backand forth between the RAM card andthe test set can be a very time con-suming and tedious process. TheSave/Recall feature will automaticallytransfer data, allowing the user amethod of easily and quickly down-loading saved files to a RAM card.

Note: Options are priced individually.

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Related Literature Pub. Number8920A Data Sheet 5968-5385E

8920A Product Overview 5968-5386E

8920A Price List 5968-5387EUS

8920B Brochure 5965-4832E

8920B Data Sheet 5965-1573E

8920B/11807E Configuration Guide 5968-5919E

8920B/11807E Price List 5968-5920EUS

Power Measurements Product Note 5966-2557E

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