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HP 8935 CDMA Cellular/PCS Base Station
Test Set
AMPS Base Station Tests
Application Guide
Firmware Version: A.01.00 and above
HP Part Number: E6380-90017
Revision A
Printed in U.S.A
November 1997
© Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 1997
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Notice Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. This material may be reproduced by the U.S. Government pursuant to the Copyright License under the clause at DFARS 52.227-7013 (APR 1998). 2
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Manufacturer’s Declaration This statement is provided to comply with the requirements of the German Sound Emission Directive, from 18 January 1991. This product has a sound pressure emission (at the operator position) < 70 dB(A). Sound Pressure Lp < 70 dB(A) At Operator Position Normal Operation According to ISO 7779:1988/EN 27779:1991 (Type Test). Herstellerbescheinigung Diese Information steht im Zusammenhang mit den Anforderungen der Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung vom 18 January 1991.
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Safety GENERAL This product and related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with safety markings and instructions before operation. This product has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 1010, "Safety Requirements for Electronic Measuring Apparatus," and has been supplied in a safe condition. This instruction documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe
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WARNING This product is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with a ! protective earthing ground incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective conductor inside or outside of the product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited. Do not expose to or operate this instrument in outdoor ! atmospheric conditions such as direct rain, hai
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The opening of covers or removal of parts is likely to expose dangerous voltages. Disconnect the product from all voltage sources while it is being opened. Adjustments described in the manual are performed with power supplied to the instrument while protective covers are removed. Energy available at many points may, if contacted, result in personal injury. The power cord is connected to internal capacitors that my remain live for 5 seconds after disconnecting the plug from its power suppl
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Product Markings CE - the CE mark is a registered trademark of the European Community. A CE mark accompanied by a year indicated the year the design was proven. CSA - the CSA mark is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association. CERTIFICATION Hewlett-Packard Company certifies that this product met its published specifications at the time of shipment from the factory. Hewlett-Packard further certifies that its calibration measurements are traceable to the United States Natio
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Warranty This Hewlett-Packard instrument product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard Company will at its option, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective. For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to a service facility designated by HP. Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to HP and HP shall pay shipping charges, duties, and taxes for prod
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ASSISTANCE Maintenance Agreements Product maintenance agreements and other customer assistance agreements are available for Hewlett-Packard products. For any assistance, contact your nearest Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office. 9
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Regional Sales Offices IMPORTANT Regional Sales and Service Offices Eastern USA Eastern USA Midwestern USA Sales Office Sales Office Sales and Service Hewlett-Packard Company Hewlett-Packard Company Hewlett-Packard Company 2101 Gather Rd. 2101 Gather Rd. 5201 Tollview Drive Rockville, MD 20850 Rockville, MD 20850 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Tel: (301) 258-2000 Tel: (301) 258-2000 Tel: (708) 342-2000 Southern USA Southern USA Western USA Sales and Service Service Center Service Center Hewlett-Packa
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Tabl Table e o of f Cont Conte en nt ts s Contents In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 1. Getting Started with AMPS Test About the Test Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Contents Measuring Insertion Losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Memory Cards and Intialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Oscilloscope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Selecting the Oscilloscope’s Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 S
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IIn n T Th his is M Ma an nu ua all In This Manual What is Discussed This Manual This manual explains how to use the HP 8935 to manually test an AMPS base station. This document presents a step-by-step approach to AMPS base station testing using the Test Set, including what you need to know before you can start testing. What is Not Discussed in this Manual • General operation of the Test Set. Changing display screens and their associated controls is discussed in the Reference Guide (HP par
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Which Document is The following documents are part of the HP 8935 document set. Use the Required? table to help you decide which document you need. Table 1 Document Navigation Document Part Number Usage CDMA Application E6380-90016 Use this manual for basic CDMA measurements Guide and for getting started with the Test Set. AMPS Application Guide E6380-90017 Use this manual for making AMPS base station measurements. Reference Guide E6380-90019 Use this manual for screen and field descriptions
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Chapter 1 Getting Started with AMPS Test 1 Getting Started with AMPS Test This chapter introduces you to the HP 8935 CDMA Cellular/PCS Base Station Test Set and its AMPS functions. For information on other functions in the Test Set, see “Which Document is Required?” on page 18. To proceed immediately to the test procedures, see “AMPS Tests You Can Perform” on page 30. 17
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Getting Started with AMPS Test About the Test Set About the Test Set Product Description This Test Set helps you install, commission, and maintain AMPS base stations. It also allows you to test CDMA base stations. (This guide discusses AMPS testing. For more information about CDMA testing, refer to the CDMA Base Station Tests Applications Guide.) The Test Set contains an RF signal generator, RF analyzer, AF analyzer, and AF generator to test AMPS base stations. The following tools are also
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Chapter 1 Getting Started with AMPS Test Getting Started with AMPS Test About the Test Set Getting Help If you have problems using this Test Set, and cannot find the solution in these documents or the help screens, please use one of the following contacts: Your local or regional sales office (see "Regional Sales and Service Offices" on page 12) U.S. Call Center: 800 542-4844 Korea HP Direct: (82/2) 769-0800 Canada HP Direct: (800) 387-3154 European Call center: +31 20 547-9990 Test and Measu
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Getting Started with AMPS Test About the Test Set What’s Included with this Test Set The equipment commonly shipped with the base Test Set is listed below. Options that you order with your Test Set may change this list. Test Set Documentation: • CDMA Applications Guide • CD-ROM with the above listed manual, AMPS Base Station Tests Applications Guide, Assembly Level Repair Manual, Programmer’s Guide, and HP 8935 Reference Guide in Adobe™ Acrobat Reader format (.pdf). Power cord Cover for the
