The CTS60 supports the definition of sets of fixed and portable part types. These can be configured with values specific to a particular DUT. The type can then be selected before performing a particular test. The configured values will then be used when performing the test.
6.4.1
Select FP or PP Types Menu
These menus allow a fixed or portable part type to be selected. They also allow selection of the combination of connectors to be used and the state of the coupler. All types in the list are displayed in alphabetical order.
RF Con
Press this key to select the combination of connectors configuration that will be used on the test. Connector 1 (input and output together) is a general purpose connector. Output connector 2 is a high gain output and input connector 2 is a more sensitive input. Connectors 2 should be used carefully as the RF level range is relatively small.
Coupler
Press this key to select the coupler state.
Coupler "on" means that a coupler, with attenuation value specified in the selected FP/PP type, is being used.
Coupler "off" means that no coupler is being used, so the attenuation values are not used.
FP/PP Type Ç, FP/PP Type È
Press these keys to move up and down the displayed list of configured types. The currently selected type is highlighted with a horizontal bar.
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6.4.2
Config FP or PP Types Menu
These menus allow the list of fixed or portable to be configured. It enables the insertion, deletion and editing of type definitions. All types in the list are displayed in alphabetical order. Access to this menu is only available by pressing the config key on the home menu and then selecting config FP or PP Type from the list of items available.
Insert
Press this key to insert a new fixed or portable part type in the list. This creates an new entry in the list which can then be edited.
Delete
Press this key to delete the currently highlighted fixed or portable part type from the list.
Edit
Press this key to edit the name and values of the currently highlighted type.
FP/PP Type Ç, FP/PP Type È
Press these keys to move up and down the displayed list of configured types. The currently selected type is highlighted with a horizontal bar.
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6.4.3
Edit FP Types Menu
This menu allows the configuration of the values for a selected FP type.
The first field which can be edited is the type name. This can be any alphanumeric string of up to 30 characters.
A portable part MAC identity, which will be accepted by the fixed part being tested, must be entered in the "PMID" field. Most fixed parts accept any PMID in test mode, but if necessary the PMID of a portable part corresponding to the fixed part can be obtained from the connection established menu in portable part test mode.
The packet type defines the type of packet that will be assumed for power ramp and RF modulation measurements. P32Z is a packet with 16 bits for the preamble and synchronisation fields of the burst. PP32Z is a packet with 32 bits for the preamble and synchronisation fields of the burst ie. Prolonged preamble.
Input and output attenuation values can also be entered. These specify the characteristics of the coupler used to connect the fixed part to the CTS60 and will be used when calculating power levels.
Any RF transmit level configured on the CTS60 will represent the actual level received at the fixed part after the output attenuation has been allowed for. This means that the RF level actually emitted by the CTS60 is higher than the displayed value by the magnitude of the output attenuation.
The input attenuation will be applied to power measurements to ensure that these are calculated correctly allowing for the attenuation of the coupler.
It is important to use the correct antenna coupler so that the input RF Level is inside the allowed range for the connector being used (refer to the technical information section for the allowed RF range). The attenuation/gain value of the coupler should then be configured for the FP (or PP) type being used (see
Selecting and Configuring Types), so that the software can compensate for the attenuation and display
the real value. Failure to do so may result in the CTS60 displaying incorrect values.
Cancel
Press this key to reset all values to factory default values.
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6.4.4
Edit PP Types Menu
This menu allows the configuration of the values for a selected PP type.
The first field which can be edited is the type name. This can be any alphanumeric string of up to 30 characters.
The "Dummy If Traffic" field specifies whether a dummy bearer should be transmitted after a connection has been established. This is required by some portable parts in order to maintain synchronisation. Configurable values for this field are "No" remove dummy bearer after connection is established, or "Yes" do not remove dummy bearer after connection is established.
The fields "Q0", "Q3", and "Q6" define values for the MAC layer Q-packets transmitted by the CTS60 when in PP test mode. Each is defined as a series of hexadecimal values which correspond to a Q- packet message, it should be noted however that not all of these are transmitted to the signalling. Further details of these messages can be found in the ETSI standard ETS 300 -175 part 3.
The packet type defines the type of packet that will be assumed for power ramp and RF modulation measurements. P32Z is a packet with 16 bits for the preamble and synchronisation fields of the burst. PP32Z is a packet with 32 bits for the preamble and synchronisation fields of the burst ie. Prolonged preamble.
Input and output attenuation values can also be entered. These specify the characteristics of the coupler used to connect the portable part to the CTS60 and will be used when calculating power levels.
Any RF transmit level configured on the CTS60 will represent the actual level received at the portable part after the output attenuation has been allowed for. This means that the RF level actually emitted by the CTS60 is higher than the displayed value by the magnitude of the output attenuation.
The input attenuation will be applied to power measurements to ensure that these are calculated correctly allowing for the attenuation of the coupler.
It is important to use the correct antenna coupler so that the input RF Level is inside the allowed range for the connector being used (refer to the technical information section for the allowed RF range). The attenuation/gain value of the coupler should then be configured for the FP (or PP) type being used (see
Selecting and Configuring Types), so that the software can compensate for the attenuation and display
the real value. Failure to do so may result in the CTS60 displaying incorrect values.
Cancel
Press this key to reset all values to factory default values.
Menu up