Page 1 HP 8924E CDMA Mobile Station Test Set Introduction to Operation Firmware Version A.02.00 and above CDMA CALL CONTROL FUNCTIONS INSTRUMENT STATE PRINTER I/O CONFIG CONFIG ADRS SAVE HOLD MEAS CALL HELP PRINT PREV TESTS LOCAL RECALL PRESET CALL RESET MEMOR...
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Page 5 Safety Considerations for this Instrument 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.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Calibrate the Test Set 17 Calibration Procedures 18 Preset the Test Set. 20 CDMA Channel Level Calibration Procedure 21 Channel Power Measurement Calibration 23 RF Generator Level Calibration (PCS Interface) 26 Average Power Measurement Zeroing 27 Correcting for RF Path Loss 31 Determining RF Path Loss 33...
Page 10 Contents Set Up a Call 41 Setting Up a CDMA Call 42 Setting up a Call 43 Procedure Overview 51 Problem Solving Checklist 52...
Page 11 Contents Mobile Station CDMA Tests 53 List of CDMA Tests 54 Rho (Transmitter Waveform Quality) 55 Minimum/Maximum Transmitter Power 57 FER (Frame Error Rate) 59...
Page 12 Contents Mobile Station Analog Tests 65 List of Analog Tests 66 Performing a CDMA to Analog Handoff 67 Performing an Analog Call 71 Transmitter Measurements (no audio connections required) 75 Receiver Audio Distortion and Hum and Noise (requires audio con- nections) 78 Transmitter Audio Distortion and Hum and Noise (requires audio connections) 83...
Page 13 Contents Short Message Service Tests 87 List of CDMA SMS Tests 88 Sending Short Messages on the Paging/Access Channels 89 Sending Short Messages on the Traffic Channels 97...
Page 14 Contents Authentication Tests 107 List of CDMA Authentication Tests 108 Initializing SSD to Zero 109 Updating SSD 117 Performing a Unique Challenge-Response 124...
Page 15 Contents Protocol Logging 131 Hardware and Software Requirements 133 Connecting the Test Set to the Computer 135 Setting Up the Communications Package 137 Logging Protocol Messages 140 Control Commands for Protocol Logging 143...
Page 16 Contents Index 149...
Page 17: Calibrate The Test Set
Calibrate the Test Set...
Page 18: Calibration Procedures
This chapter provides step-by-step procedures for performing the Test Set’s calibration routines. To determine when each of the following calibration procedures should be performed, refer to the HP 8924E Users Guide, "Recommended Calibration Procedures." If you are unfamiliar with the use of the cursor control knob, see "Familiarize...
Page 19 Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Calibration Procedures Familiarize yourself with the CURSOR CONTROL knob. 1. Position 2. Select or set Throughout this tutorial, the terms "position," “select,” and “set” are used to describe the interaction of the cursor (which appears as a small, lighted rectangular box) and the fields on the screen.
Page 20: Preset The Test Set
Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Preset the Test Set. Preset the Test Set. 1. If the Test Set is not powered on: CDMA CALL CONTROL Call Status MS FER Report Transmitting Page Sent a. turn on power to the PCS Interface (if one is Access Probe Avg Power Connected...
Page 21: Cdma Channel Level Calibration Procedure
Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set CDMA Channel Level Calibration Procedure CDMA Channel Level Calibration Procedure Approximate time: 8 minutes 1. Load the PCB_CAL procedure. 1. Press the TESTS key. TESTS (Main Menu) 2. Select ROM from the list of choices for the Select Procedure Location field.
Page 22 Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set CDMA Channel Level Calibration Procedure Procedure Overview The Test Set optimizes the level accuracy of CDMA code channels and the AWGN (Additive White Gaussian Noise) generator by measuring the analog I/Q signals using an internal DSP-based voltmeter. Level correction factors are generated by a ROM-based program named PCB_CAL and are applied to gain control DACs, which control the fine level adjustment in the amplitude scaling path.
Page 23: Channel Power Measurement Calibration
POWE With MAX PWR DO NOT RF IN/ DUPLEX ANTENN HP 83236 PCS INTERFACE 83 236 B P C S I N T E R F A C E TEST SET 1.8-2.0 GHz UUT POWER FROM DUPLEX OUT TO ANT IN...
Page 24 Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Channel Power Measurement Calibration 2. (Optional) Enter an alternate channel standard. 1. Press and release the SHIFT key and then press CONFIGURE the TESTS key to display the CONFIGURE screen. RF In/Out - X.X 2.
Page 25 Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Channel Power Measurement Calibration 4. Calibrate the Channel Power measurement. 1.Select Calibrate to start the calibration. CDMA CALL CONTROL Call Status Transmitting Chan Power Page Sent Access Probe ---- Connected Softer Handoff Hard Handoff RF Channel MS FER Traffic...
Page 26: Rf Generator Level Calibration (Pcs Interface)
Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set RF Generator Level Calibration (PCS Interface) RF Generator Level Calibration (PCS Interface) This procedure is performed only on Test Sets configured with an HP 83236B PCS Interface. Approximate time: 15 seconds 1. Start calibration procedure.
Page 27: Average Power Measurement Zeroing
POWE MAX PWR DO NOT RF IN/ DUPLEX ANTENN With HP 83236 PCS INTERFACE 832 36 B P C S I N T E R F A C E TEST SET 1.8-2.0 GHz UUT POWER FROM DUPLEX OUT TO ANT IN...
Page 28 Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Average Power Measurement Zeroing 2. Check the Test Set’s output power. Manual Operation: CDMA GENERATOR CONTROL 1. Press the GEN CTRL key to display the AWGN Sector Pwr RF Power Eb/Nt − 75.00 −−−− -75.0 GENERATOR CONTROL CDMA...
Page 29 Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Average Power Measurement Zeroing 3. Select the Average Power measurement. 1. Press the CDMA SCRNS - TX TEST key to CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE TRANSMITTER TEST display the CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE TRANSMITTER TEST screen. Avg Power 2.
Page 30 Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Average Power Measurement Zeroing 4. Zero the Average Power measurement. 1. Select Zero to zero the Average Power CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE TRANSMITTER TEST measurement. Avg Power Power Meas Zero During this process, the message "Zeroing Average Power" will be displayed (for about 2 seconds). If RF power was not lowered as shown in step 2, the Test Set will display "Zero degraded.
Page 31: Correcting For Rf Path Loss
Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Correcting for RF Path Loss Correcting for RF Path Loss 1. Enter the (cable) path loss from the Test Set to the mobile station. If you do not know the path loss, see "Determining RF Path Loss" on page 33 1.
Page 32 Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Correcting for RF Path Loss Procedure Overview Using the RF Level Offset feature of the Test Set corrects for RF path power losses that occur in cabling and connectors between the Test Set and a mobile station.
Page 33: Determining Rf Path Loss
Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Determining RF Path Loss Determining RF Path Loss The following procedure describes how to use the Test Set to determine path loss. Procedure Prerequisites Provide hardware for making a reference measurement. You must provide a reference cable and the cable adapters necessary to connect the reference cable along with the hardware used to connect the Test Set to the mobile station.
Page 34 ENTE k2’ SPECTR MSRP k3’ CURSO PUSH ANALOG ASSIG ENCO DECO With RELE Ω SPEC SCOP HP 83236 PCS INTERFACE SHIFT DUPL CANC MIC/ VOLU SQUEL AUDIO AUDIO POWE MAX PWR DO NOT RF IN/ DUPLEX ANTENN 8 323 6B...
Page 35 Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Determining RF Path Loss 2. Configure the Test Set for RF loopback. CONFIGURE 1. Press and release the SHIFT key and then press Test Set the TESTS key to display the CONFIGURE screen. without 2.
Page 36 Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Determining RF Path Loss 3. Set a 0 dBM reference for the path loss measurement. 1. Press the CDMA SCRNS - TX TEST key to display the CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE TRANSMITTER TEST TRANSMITTER TEST screen.
Page 37 RF IN/ DUPLEX ANTENN 83 23 6B P C S I N T E R F A C E TEST SET 1.8-2.0 GHz UUT With POWER FROM DUPLEX OUT TO ANT IN RF IN/OUT RF OUT only HP 83236 PCS INTERFACE...
Page 38 Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Determining RF Path Loss 5. Determine the path loss. Observe the average power measurement reading. CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE TRANSMITTER TEST This is the measured RF path loss that should be entered in the Test Set’s Configure screen. Avg Power "Correcting for RF Path Loss"...
Page 39 Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Determining RF Path Loss Procedure Overview The path loss between the Test Set and the Mobile station is measured by first establishing a reference path loss, then including the hardware (cabling, adapters, and that will connect the Test Set to a mobile station during testing. The path loss value obtained in this procedure is used in "Correcting for RF Path Loss"...
Page 40 Chapter 1, Calibrate the Test Set Determining RF Path Loss...
Page 41: Set Up A Call
Set Up a Call...
Page 42: Setting Up A Cdma Call
Mobile stations operating in the PCS frequency band (1900 MHz) can be tested only on HP 8924E Test Set’s that are configured with the HP 83236 PCS Interface. This interface attaches to the bottom of the HP 8924E inside of a “shell” called the Bench Top Kit.
Page 43: Setting Up A Call
Chapter 2, Set Up a Call Setting up a Call Setting up a Call 1. Preset the Test Set. 1. If the Test Set is not powered on: CDMA CALL CONTROL Call Status MS FER Report Transmitting Page Sent a. turn on power to the PCS Interface (if one is Access Probe Avg Power Connected...
Page 44 The list of RF Chan Std choices includes only those supported by the hardware configuration. Some RF channel standards require the HP 83236B with Option 007 (Wideband). Refer to the RF Chan Std field description in the HP 8924C User’s Guide.
Page 45 Chapter 2, Set Up a Call Setting up a Call 3. Enter the Mobile Station’s CDMA RF Channel number. 1. Select the RF Channel field. CDMA CALL CONTROL Call Status MS FER Report Transmitting 2. Enter the CDMA RF channel number that your Page Sent Access Probe mobile station is assigned to.
Page 46 Chapter 2, Set Up a Call Setting up a Call 4. Enter the Mobile Station’s preferred system (SID). 1. Press then release the blue SHIFT key, then CDMA CELL SITE CONFIGURATION press the CDMA SCRNS - CALL CTRL key to select the CDMA CELL SITE CONFIGURATION screen.
Page 47 CDMA DATA k1’ CELL RANG METE CALL INCR INCR INCR ENTE With k2’ SPECTR MSRP k3’ CURSO PUSH HP 83236 PCS INTERFACE ANALOG ASSIG ENCO DECO RELE Ω SPEC SCOP SHIFT DUPL CANC MIC/ VOLU SQUEL AUDIO AUDIO POWE MAX PWR...
Page 48 Chapter 2, Set Up a Call Setting up a Call 6. Turn on power to the mobile station. Wait until the mobile station has found digital (igital) (CDMA) service (this should take no longer than about 30 seconds). If the mobile station does not find digital service, refer to the "Problem Solving Checklist"...
Page 49 Chapter 2, Set Up a Call Setting up a Call 7. Dial 1234 on the mobile station’s handset, then press SEND. You can use practically any sequence of numbers to perform this step. 1,2,3 was chosen simply for convenience. The Test Set’s Access Probe annunciator will light, indicating that the mobile station sent an access probe sequence, then the Connected annunciator will light.
Page 50 Chapter 2, Set Up a Call Setting up a Call 8. Speak into the mobile station’s microphone. Your voice will be echoed back with a 2 second delay. H e l l o H e l l o This test is referred to as “Voice Echo” and is performed with the mobile station connected on a Service Option 1 or Service Option 32768 call.
Page 51: Procedure Overview
Chapter 2, Set Up a Call Procedure Overview Procedure Overview Many mobile station tests performed by the Test Set require that a call be connected. To set up a call, the Test Set must be configured to include: The mobile station’s CDMA RF Channel The mobile station’s Protocol The mobile station’s RF Channel Standard The mobile station’s system identification (unless mobile station roams).
Page 52: Problem Solving Checklist
Chapter 2, Set Up a Call Problem Solving Checklist Problem Solving Checklist If the mobile station does not find service, does not register, or does not connect when a number is dialed on it, check the following items: Is the RF cable connected? Is the RF Channel number correct? (Set the RF Channel on the CDMA Call Control screen.) Is Sector A Power adequate? If interference from other cellular band signals is present,...
Page 53: Mobile Station Cdma Tests
Mobile Station CDMA Tests...
Page 54: List Of Cdma Tests
Chapter 3, Mobile Station CDMA Tests List of CDMA Tests List of CDMA Tests "Rho (Transmitter Waveform Quality)" on page 55 "Minimum/Maximum Transmitter Power" on page 57 "FER (Frame Error Rate)" on page 59...
Page 55: Rho (Transmitter Waveform Quality)
Chapter 3, Mobile Station CDMA Tests Rho (Transmitter Waveform Quality) Rho (Transmitter Waveform Quality) 1. Arm the Rho measurement. 1. Press the CDMA SCRNS - TX TEST key to CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE TRANSMITTER TEST display the CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE TRANSMITTER TEST screen. 2.
Page 56 Chapter 3, Mobile Station CDMA Tests Rho (Transmitter Waveform Quality) Measurement Overview The value you obtained during the Rho measurement is based on a comparison, or cross-correlation, of the actual transmitted signal to the ideal signal transmitting the same data. Rho represents the percentage of power in the transmitted signal that correlates with the ideal signal.
Page 57: Minimum/Maximum Transmitter Power
Chapter 3, Mobile Station CDMA Tests Minimum/Maximum Transmitter Power Minimum/Maximum Transmitter Power 1. Start a Min/Max Power measurement. 1. Press then release the blue SHIFT key, then the CDMA TRANSMITTER CLOSED LOOP RANGE TEST CDMA SCRNS - RX TEST (RANGE) key to Max Power select the CDMA TRANSMITTER CLOSED Chan Power...
Page 58 Chapter 3, Mobile Station CDMA Tests Minimum/Maximum Transmitter Power Measurement Overview The Min/Max Pwr field provides a quick way to determine a mobile station’s minimum power and maximum power using both open loop and closed loop power control. Two power measurements will are at the end of this procedure, which takes several seconds to complete.
Page 59: Fer (Frame Error Rate)
Chapter 3, Mobile Station CDMA Tests FER (Frame Error Rate) FER (Frame Error Rate) 1. Select Service Option 2 or 9. 1. Press the CDMA SCRNS - RX TEST key to CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE RECEIVER TEST display the CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE Test Status Connected RECEIVER TEST screen.
Page 60 Chapter 3, Mobile Station CDMA Tests FER (Frame Error Rate) 2. Set the noise level (AWGN). 1. Position the cursor at the AWGN field. CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE RECEIVER TEST Test Status Connected 2. Press the ON/OFF key. Svc Opt 2 Testing Errors Counted Passed...
Page 61 Chapter 3, Mobile Station CDMA Tests FER (Frame Error Rate) 4. Enable display of FER interim test results. CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE RECEIVER TEST Test Status Connected Svc Opt 2 1. Set the Display Interim Results field to Yes. Testing Errors Counted Passed Failed Frames Counted...
Page 62 Chapter 3, Mobile Station CDMA Tests FER (Frame Error Rate) 6. Check for Pass or Fail. When the Testing annunciator goes out, one of the CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE RECEIVER TEST Test Status following three annunciators will light: Connected Svc Opt 2 Testing Errors Counted Passed...
Page 63 Chapter 3, Mobile Station CDMA Tests FER (Frame Error Rate) 7. Change Traffic Data Rate to Half. CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE RECEIVER TEST 1. Set the Data Rate field to Half. Test Status Connected Svc Opt 2 − Testing 2. Set the Traffic field to 18.6 dB (reducing Errors Counted Passed...
Page 64 Chapter 3, Mobile Station CDMA Tests FER (Frame Error Rate) 8. Arm another FER measurement. 1. Select the Arm field to begin another FER test. CDMA CELLULAR MOBILE RECEIVER TEST Test Status Connected Svc Opt 2 Testing Errors Counted Passed Failed Frames Counted Max Frames...
Page 65: Mobile Station Analog Tests
Mobile Station Analog Tests...
Page 66: List Of Analog Tests
Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests List of Analog Tests List of Analog Tests • "Performing a CDMA to Analog Handoff" on page 67 • "Performing an Analog Call" on page 71 • "Transmitter Measurements (no audio connections required)" on page 75 •...
Page 67: Performing A Cdma To Analog Handoff
Performing a CDMA to Analog Handoff Performing a CDMA to Analog Handoff The HP 8924E has the capability to simulate both a CDMA cell site and an analog cell site. This makes it possible to perform a handoff from a CDMA traffic channel to an analog voice channel.
Page 68 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Performing a CDMA to Analog Handoff 2. Set up handoff parameters. (Optional) 1. Set the Channel, SAT, DSAT, or Pwr Level CDMA CALL CONTROL Call Status fields as needed to specify handoff parameters. Transmitting MS FER Report Registering Page Sent...
Page 69 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Performing a CDMA to Analog Handoff 3. Execute the CDMA to analog handoff. 1. Select Execute. CDMA CALL CONTROL Call Status Transmitting MS FER Report Registering Page Sent Access Probe Avg Power Connected ---- Softer Handoff Hard Handoff Handoff...
Page 70 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Performing a CDMA to Analog Handoff Problem Solving In some cases, background noise can inhibit supervisory audio tone (SAT) detection during call setup. If the mobile station does not provide a way to mute the microphone, set the Sat Tol field to Wide on the CALL CONFIGURE screen.
Page 71: Performing An Analog Call
Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Performing an Analog Call Performing an Analog Call This procedure is optional. If you would like to skip this procedure and begin testing now, turn to "Transmitter Measurements (no audio connections required)" on page 75 The same general conditions for performing a CDMA call also apply to performing an analog call.
Page 72 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Performing an Analog Call 1. Enter the mobile station’s control channel number. 1. Set the Cntrl Chan field to one of the control CALL CONTROL Display Data/Meas channel numbers that the mobile station is Active programmed to find service on.
Page 73 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Performing an Analog Call 3. Dial 1234 on the mobile station’s handset, then press SEND. You can use any sequence of numbers to perform this step. 1,2,3,4was chosen simply for convenience. The Test Set’s Access annunciator will light, then the Connect annunciator will light.
Page 74 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Performing an Analog Call 5. Page the mobile station. 1. Select Page in the field shown. CALL CONTROL Display Data/Meas Active The mobile station should ring. Register Page Access Connect 2. Press SEND on the mobile station handset. System Type Voice Channel Assignment To Screen...
Page 75: Transmitter Measurements (No Audio Connections Required)
Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Transmitter Measurements (no audio connections required) Transmitter Measurements (no audio connections required) 1. Display analog measurements. 1. Set the Display field to Meas. CALL CONTROL Display Data/Meas TX Freq Error FM Deviation -0.125 2.196 Active TX Power AF Freq...
Page 76 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Transmitter Measurements (no audio connections required) 2. Set measurement limits for FM Deviation. 1. Position the cursor next to the FM Deviation CALL CONTROL Display units field. Data/Meas TX Freq Error FM Deviation -0.125 2.196 Active Lo Hi...
Page 77 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Transmitter Measurements (no audio connections required) 3. Access the Spectrum Analyzer (opt 012 only). 1. Press the SPEC ANL key. 2. Set the Span field to 100 kHz. The Spectrum Analyzer is automatically tuned to the mobile station transmitter frequency. The resolution bandwidth of the Spectrum Analyzer is coupled to the frequency span setting.
Page 78: Receiver Audio Distortion And Hum And Noise (Requires Audio Connections)
Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Receiver Audio Distortion and Hum and Noise (requires audio connections) Receiver Audio Distortion and Hum and Noise (requires audio connections) 1. Set up the receiver distortion measurement. 1. Press the ANLG MEAS key. 2. Set the FM level field to 8 kHz. 3.
Page 79 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Receiver Audio Distortion and Hum and Noise (requires audio connections) 3. Set up the receiver hum and noise measurement. 1. Position the cursor in front of the AC Level field. 2. Press then release the blue SHIFT key, then press the INCR ÷10 key 3.
Page 80 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Receiver Audio Distortion and Hum and Noise (requires audio connections) 5. Set up the receiver RF sensitivity measurement. 1. Press the ON/OFF key again to turn the audio frequency generator back on. 2. Select SINAD. The display should change from digital readout to a meter format.
Page 81 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Receiver Audio Distortion and Hum and Noise (requires audio connections) 7. Make the receiver RF sensitivity measurement. 1. Select the Amplitude field. 2. Enter −100 using the DATA keys and press the knob. 3. Press the INCR SET key and enter 0.5 dB using the DATA keys, then press the knob.
Page 82 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Receiver Audio Distortion and Hum and Noise (requires audio connections) Measurement Overview Receiver Audio Harmonic Distortion is measured with the Test Set providing an FM signal to the mobile station, modulated by a test tone from the Test Set’s audio frequency generator.
Page 83: Transmitter Audio Distortion And Hum And Noise (Requires Audio Connections)
Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Transmitter Audio Distortion and Hum and Noise (requires audio connections) Transmitter Audio Distortion and Hum and Noise (requires audio connections) 1. Set up the transmitter distortion measurement. 1. Set the Amplitude field to −50.0 dBm. 2.
Page 84 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Transmitter Audio Distortion and Hum and Noise (requires audio connections) 3. Access the Test Set’s Oscilloscope. 1. Press the SCOPE key. 2. Set the Controls field to Marker. 3. Select the Marker To, Peak+ field. Observe the amount of FM deviation in the Lvl field as shown.
Page 85 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Transmitter Audio Distortion and Hum and Noise (requires audio connections) 5. Make the transmitter distortion measurement. 1. Press the PREV key to return to the ANALOG MEAS screen. The Hi limit annunciator should be flashing. 2.
Page 86 Chapter 4, Mobile Station Analog Tests Transmitter Audio Distortion and Hum and Noise (requires audio connections) 7. Make the transmitter hum and noise measurement. 1. Position the cursor in front of the audio frequency generator level field as shown. Press the ON/OFF key.
Page 87 Short Message Service Tests The following SMS tests verify that the Mobile Station Under Test (Mobile Station) is capable of receiving short messages. Short messages can be sent: • on the Paging/Access channels (phone has registered but is not on a traffic channel) •...
Page 88 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests List of CDMA SMS Tests List of CDMA SMS Tests "Sending Short Messages on the Paging/Access Channels" on page 89 "Sending Short Messages on the Traffic Channels" on page 97...
Page 89 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Paging/Access Channels Sending Short Messages on the Paging/Access Channels This procedure sends a short message to the Mobile Station on the Paging channel. The Test Set verifies that the Mobile Station acknowledged receiving the SMS message.
Page 90 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Paging/Access Channels 1. Register the Mobile Station. If the Mobile Station is already registered, this step is not necessary. if you are not familiar with how this procedure "Setting up a Call" on page 43 is performed with the Test Set.
Page 91 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Paging/Access Channels 2. Optional: Clear (erase) old messages in the Mobile Station. Access the message list and follow prompts on the Mobile Station to erase current messages. erase.ds4...
Page 92 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Paging/Access Channels 3. Select the data format for the SMS message. 1. Select SMS from the To Screen, CDMA list to display the CDMA SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE screen. 2. Position the cursor in front of the Data Mode field.
Page 93 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Paging/Access Channels 4. Enter a short message in the Test Set’s data field. 1. Position the cursor in front of the data field shown. 2. Press the knob and enter a message. Select Done when done.
Page 94 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Paging/Access Channels 5. Set the Page Rate. 1. Set the Page Rate field to Full. sms8.pcx+newfield.pcx Setting the Page Rate field to Full provides more Paging Channel slots to send the Data Burst Message in.
Page 95 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Paging/Access Channels 6. Send the message. 1. Select the Send Msg Execute. The SMS in Progress annunciator will light when the message is sent, and remain lit until an acknowledgment is received or SMS times out.
Page 96 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Paging/Access Channels Measurement Overview "Register the Mobile Station." on page "Setting up a Call" on page "Optional: Clear (erase) old messages in the Mobile Station." on page "Enter a short message in the Test Set’s data field." on page "Set the Page Rate."...
Page 97 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Traffic Channels Sending Short Messages on the Traffic Channels This procedure sends a short message to the Mobile Station on the Traffic channels. The first message will be sent without setting up a call (Service Option 6 or 14), and the second message will be sent while the Mobile Station is on a call (Service Option 1 or 32768).
Page 98 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Traffic Channels 1. Register the Mobile Station. If the Mobile Station is already registered, this step is not necessary. if you are not familiar with how this procedure "Setting up a Call" on page 43 is performed with the Test Set.
Page 99 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Traffic Channels 2. Optional: Clear (erase) old messages in the Mobile Station. Access the message list and follow prompts on the Mobile Station to erase current messages. erase.ds4...
Page 100 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Traffic Channels 3. Enter a short message in the Test Set’s data field. 1. Select SMS from the To Screen, CDMA list. 2. Position the cursor in front of the data field shown.
Page 101 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Traffic Channels 4. Send the message. 1. Select Svc Opt 6 or 14. 2. Press the CALL key. The MS Ack Rcvd will light when the Mobile Station has sent an acknowledgment that it received the message.
Page 102 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Traffic Channels 5. Enter another short message in the Test Set’s data field. 1. Position the cursor in front of the data field shown. 3. Press the knob and enter the second message. Select Done when done.
Page 103 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Traffic Channels 6. Make a call. 1. Select Svc Opt 1 or 32768. 2. Press the CALL key. 3. When the Mobile Station rings, press the SEND (or green) key on the Mobile Station’s keypad to connect the call.
Page 104 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Traffic Channels 7. Send the message. 1. Select the Send Msg Execute field. The SMS in Progress annunciator will light when the message is sent, and remain lit until an acknowledgment is received or SMS times out.
Page 105 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Traffic Channels Measurement Overview "Register the Mobile Station." on page "Setting up a Call" on page "Optional: Clear (erase) old messages in the Mobile Station." on page "Enter a short message in the Test Set’s data field." on page 100.
Page 106 Chapter 5, Short Message Service Tests Sending Short Messages on the Traffic Channels...
Page 107: Authentication Tests
Authentication Tests The following Authentication tests verify that the Mobile Station Under Test (Mobile Station) is able to use the Cellular Authentication and Voice Encryption (CAVE) algorithm correctly. For Authentication tests to pass, the Mobile Station and Test Set must possess identical sets of Shared Secret Data (SSD).
Page 108: List Of Cdma Authentication Tests
Chapter 6, Authentication Tests List of CDMA Authentication Tests List of CDMA Authentication Tests "Initializing SSD to Zero" on page 109 "Updating SSD" on page 117 "Performing a Unique Challenge-Response" on page 124...
Page 109: Initializing Ssd To Zero
Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Initializing SSD to Zero Initializing SSD to Zero This procedure tests the Mobile Station’s ability to respond to a timer-based registration with authentication parameters that match the values expected by the Test Set. This procedure is performed after SSD has been initialized to zero in both the Test Set and Mobile Station.
Page 110 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Initializing SSD to Zero 1. Register the Mobile Station. If the Mobile Station is already registered, this step is not necessary. if you are not familiar with how this procedure "Setting up a Call" on page 43 is performed with the Test Set.
Page 111 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Initializing SSD to Zero 2. Initialize the Test Set’s SSD to zero. 1. Select Authen in the To Screen, CDMA list. If the SSD_A=0 annunciator is lit, performing the rest of this step is not necessary. 2.
Page 112 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Initializing SSD to Zero 3. Initialize the Mobile Station’s SSD to zero. 1. Access the Mobile Station’s A-Key register and enter the identical sequence of digits displayed in the A-Key field, followed by the six Check Digits (if protocol is not Kor PCS). The Mobile Station should confirm the entry of a valid This step instructs you to enter the A-Key displayed in the A-Key field because it is assumed to be valid (the Test...
Page 113 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Initializing SSD to Zero 4. Turn on Authentication. 1. Position the cursor at the Authen field. 2. Press the knob to select On. Selecting "On" in this field results in the Test Set signaling the Mobile Station to include authentication parameters in messages requiring authentication (AUTH_MODE =1).
Page 114 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Initializing SSD to Zero 5. Perform a timer-based registration. 1. Position the cursor at the Timer Reg field. 2. Press the knob to select On. 3. Wait for the first registration to complete (about 20 seconds). Read the Registration with Authen: message in the Authentication Data Table.
Page 115 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Initializing SSD to Zero 6. Disable timer-based registration. 1. Position the cursor at the Timer Reg field. 2. Press the knob to select Off.
Page 116 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Initializing SSD to Zero Measurement Overview "Register the Mobile Station." on page 110. "Setting up a Call" on page "Initialize the Test Set’s SSD to zero." on page 111. Screen: CDMA AUTHENTICATION Enter value in: A-Key "Initialize the Mobile Station’s SSD to zero."...
Page 117: Updating Ssd
Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Updating SSD Updating SSD SSD Update tests the Mobile Station’s ability to synchronize SSD with the Test Set. This procedure will show you how to perform SSD Update on the Paging/Access channels. SSD Updates can also be performed on the Traffic channels by making a call then performing this procedure.
Page 118 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Updating SSD 1. Register the Mobile Station or Set Up a Call. If the Mobile Station is already registered or a call is connected, this step is not necessary. if you are not familiar with how either of "Setting up a Call"...
Page 119 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Updating SSD 2. Enter the Mobile Station’s A-Key into the Test Set. If you performed , this step is not necessary. "Initializing SSD to Zero" on page 109 1. Enter the most significant 20 digits (non-check- digits) of the Mobile Station’S A-Key into the Test Set’s A-Key field using the DATA keys.
Page 120 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Updating SSD 3. Turn Authentication On 1. Position the cursor at the Authen field 2. Press the knob to select On. Turning Authentication "On" sets the AUTH_MODE bit to "01" in signaling messages and causes the Mobile Station to send Auth parameters AUTHR, RANDC, and COUNT to the Test Set.
Page 121 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Updating SSD 4. Perform an SSD Update 1. Select the SSD Update Execute field. The SSD Update annunciator will light, but this may be only momentarily. During the SSD Update, the Mobile Station and Test Set combine the A-Key with a common random number, RANDSSD, and then compare results to determine if SSD matches.
Page 122 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Updating SSD 5. Check the message displayed for test results. Read the SSD Update on Paging (or Traffic): message. It will indicate whether SSD Update passed or failed. After a successful SSD Update, the SSD_A=0 annunciator should no longer be lit. After new values for SSD are computed and compared between the Mobile Station and Test Set, the Mobile Station transmits a message to the Test Set indicating the status of the SSD Update (passed or failed).
Page 123 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Updating SSD Measurement Overview "Register the Mobile Station or Set Up a Call." on page 118. "Setting up a Call" on page "Enter the Mobile Station’s A-Key into the Test Set." on page 119. "Turn Authentication On" on page 120.
Page 124: Performing A Unique Challenge-Response
Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Performing a Unique Challenge-Response Performing a Unique Challenge-Response Unique Challenge-Response tests the Mobile Station’s ability to send the Test Set a parameter that indicates it has SSD identical to the Test Set’s. This procedure will show you how to perform a Unique Challenge-Response procedure on the Paging/Access and Traffic channels.
Page 125 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Performing a Unique Challenge-Response 1. Synchronize SSD between the Test Set and Mobile Station. 1. Perform either: *Initializing SSD to Zero, or * Updating SSD Performing either of these procedures synchronizes the SSD value stored in the Test Set with the SSD value stored in the Mobile Station.
Page 126 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Performing a Unique Challenge-Response 2. Select Unique Challenge. 1. End a call if Call Status is Connected 2. Select the Uniq Chall field. The Uniq Chall annunciator should light momentarily. This step performs a Unique Challenge on the Paging/Access channels.
Page 127 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Performing a Unique Challenge-Response 3. Check the Authentication Data Table for results. 1. End a call if Call Status is Connected 2. Select the Uniq Chall field. Read the Unique Challenge on Paging (or Traffic): message. It will indicate whether the Unique Challenge passed or failed.
Page 128 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Performing a Unique Challenge-Response 4. Perform an Mobile Station-originated call. 1. Enter any phone number on the Mobile Station’s keypad and press the SEND (or green) key. After Send (or green) is pressed on the Mobile Station, the Access Probe annunciator on the Test Set, will light to indicate that the mobile station sent an access probe sequence in an attempt to gain system access.
Page 129 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Performing a Unique Challenge-Response 5. Perform the Unique Challenge. 1. Select the Uniq Chall field. Read the Unique Challenge on Traffic: message. It will indicate whether the unique challenge passed or failed. Check the Authentication Data Table for AUTHU Pass/Fail results.
Page 130 Chapter 6, Authentication Tests Performing a Unique Challenge-Response Measurement Overview "Synchronize SSD between the Test Set and Mobile Station." on page 125. "Select Unique Challenge." on page 126. "Check the Authentication Data Table for results." on page 127. It is recommended that you perform a Unique Challenge-Response after and after "Initializing SSD to Zero"...
Page 131: Protocol Logging
Protocol Logging...
Page 132 Chapter 7, Protocol Logging The CDMA protocol logging feature allows the capture of over-the-air forward and reverse IS-95A messages on the traffic channel or paging/access channel. This logging feature is intended to be used as a low-level tool to aid the advanced user in debugging new phone designs or qualifying the operation of new mobile stations.
Page 133: Hardware And Software Requirements
Test Set. • An industry standard PC compatible computer • Break-out Adapter HP P/N 08924-61029 (37 pin "D" connector to two 9-pin and one 15-pin "D" connectors) The break-out adapter is shipped as standard equipment with the Test Set. •...
Page 134 Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Hardware and Software Requirements Software Requirements The computer must have a communications software package installed that is capable of the following: • Handling a null modem serial connection • Supporting a baud rate of 115 kbps •...
Page 135: Connecting The Test Set To The Computer
Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Connecting the Test Set to the Computer Connecting the Test Set to the Computer CAUTION: Be sure that a null-modem cable connected to the Test Set is never left unterminated. It must remain connected to the computer’s serial port. Because data on the protocol logging connectors is transferred at a very high speed, an unterminated or poor quality null-modem cable could generate internal cross talk, causing the Test Set to behave erratically and possibly crash.
Page 136 Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Connecting the Test Set to the Computer 2. Make the connection between the Test Set and the computer. 1. Connect one end of the null-modem cable to Logging Port 1 on the break-out adapter. 2. Connect the other end of the null-modem cable to the serial port on the computer.
Page 137: Setting Up The Communications Package
Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Setting Up the Communications Package Setting Up the Communications Package This section will provide the general settings for configuring a communications package for protocol logging with the Test Set. If you are using PROCOMM PLUS, detailed setup information for installing or reconfiguring PROCOMM PLUS is provided.
Page 138 Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Setting Up the Communications Package Reconfiguring PROCOMM PLUS If you already have PROCOMM PLUS installed on your computer, use the settings listed in the following steps to insure proper setup. 1. Start PROCOMM PLUS At the DOS prompt change directories to where you installed PROCOMM PLUS. Type pcplus, and press ENTER.
Page 139 Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Setting Up the Communications Package 5. Configure the computer’s serial port. While holding down the ALT key, press the P key. This displays the LINE/PORT SETUP screen. Type, next to the prompt "YOUR CHOICE", the characters that correspond to the following parameters: BAUD RATE= 115200 PARITY = None...
Page 140: Logging Protocol Messages
Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Logging Protocol Messages Logging Protocol Messages With PROCOMM PLUS configured correctly, the Test Set will display protocol messages on the computer display through the serial null-modem cable, which may be connected to Logging Port 1 or Logging Port 2 on the break-out adapter. Logging Port 1 will provide all over-the-air messages sent by the Test Set on the Sync Channel and traffic channel messages sent and received by the Test Set on the forward and reverse traffic channels.
Page 141 Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Logging Protocol Messages 1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F 1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F1F ____ Reverse Traffic Send Burst DTMF Message ____ Ack_seq = 0x7 Msg_seq = 0x2 Acknowledge is required Protocol Message DTMF on length = 350 mSec DTMF off length = 150 mSec 1 digits received -- 2 <-- 50 07 07 02 01 00 01 05 02 02 Internal Control Message...
Page 142 Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Logging Protocol Messages Table 4 Forward Channel Frame Rate Characters Frame Rate Indicators for Forward Channel (to mobile station) 8 kbps* ‘1’ = full ‘2’ = half ‘3’ = quarter ‘4’ = eighth 13 kbps ‘5’ = full ‘6’...
Page 143: Control Commands For Protocol Logging
Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Control Commands for Protocol Logging Control Commands for Protocol Logging Control commands allow modification to the protocol logging feature through the computer running the communications package ( see "Software Requirements" on ). All commands are sent by typing a single character on the computer page 134 keyboard.
Page 144 Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Control Commands for Protocol Logging Logging Port 1 Commands NOTE: A list of these commands can be displayed by pressing "?" on the computer keyboard. "a" Pressing the "a" key on the computer keyboard causes the Test Set to display the active parameters for the access channel.
Page 145 Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Control Commands for Protocol Logging "q" For internal Hewlett-Packard use only. "r" For internal Hewlett-Packard use only. "s" Pressing the "s" key will display the current parameters being used on the Sync Channel. "t" Pressing the "t" key will display the current parameters being used on the Traffic Channel.
Page 146 Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Control Commands for Protocol Logging Logging Port 2 Commands NOTE: A list of these commands can be displayed by pressing "?" on the computer keyboard. "a" Pressing the "a" key on the computer keyboard causes the Test Set to display the active parameters for the access channel.
Page 147 Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Control Commands for Protocol Logging "v" For internal Hewlett-Packard use only. "w" For internal Hewlett-Packard use only. "." Pressing the "." key will toggle a command mode that displays a subset of the the Test Set’s internal control messages, called Status Request Messages. Turning Status Request Messages off makes it easier to analyze protocol-related data.
Page 148 Chapter 7, Protocol Logging Control Commands for Protocol Logging...
Page 149 Index Symbols "Enable timer-based registration." on amplitude error measurements, cable loss page 148, arm measurement, correcting for, *RST, 20, authentication measuring, list of tests, 88, calibrating authentication tests See also zeroing initializing shared secret data to zero, calibration recommendations, for zeroing average performing a unique challenge-re- power, sponse,...
Page 150 Index default settings Eb/Nt frame rate characters HP-IB syntax for setting, 20, resolution of reading, 60, forward channel, demodulation reverse channel, forward traffic channel, frequency error measurements, N:\mkt\MANUALS\HP8924e\APPMOD\BOOK\appmod.ix...
Page 151 Index handoff interim test results, loading ROM program CDMA to analog, 67, HP-IB syntax for, parameters, definition, 59, logging, CDMA protocol, IS-95A protocol selection, N:\mkt\MANUALS\HP8924e\APPMOD\BOOK\appmod.ix...
Page 152 AWGN, presetting Test Set, 20, frequency error, HP-IB syntax for, 20, phase error, primary CDMA channel power, maximum, System A, 45, power, minimum, System B, 45,...
Page 153 Paging/ rho measurements, Access channels, *RST, 20, sending short messages on the Traffic running ROM program, channels, HP-IB syntax for, see shared secret data, 109, 117, 122, 127, 128, System A primary CDMA channel for EIA/TIA IS-95, 45, System B...
Page 154 Index unique challenge-response, waveform quality measurements zeroing list of, recommendations, for average power, wide SAT tolerance, zeroing procedure average power measurements, N:\mkt\MANUALS\HP8924e\APPMOD\BOOK\appmod.ix...

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