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Agilent E6474A

Wireless Network

Optimization Platform

User’s Guide

Agilent Technologies

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Agilent E6474A User’s Guide

Welcome to Agilent E6474A Wireless Network Optimization Platform

Thank you for choosing Agilent Technologies. In this User’s

Guide, you will find the instructions you need to setup the hardware and begin using the software to take measurements.

Agilent E6474A is a state-of-the-art network testing tool that provides you with a number of features that make it unique in the family of RF engineering tools.

The Agilent E6474A Wireless Network Optimization Platform enables wireless service providers and network equipment manufacturers to proactively address challenges with wireless voice and data networks by quickly and accurately identifying problems. This makes troubleshooting complex networks faster and more efficient than before.

The E6474A provides you with a wireless network test solution that can be leveraged to enable site evaluation, base-station turn-on, system acceptance, and on-going optimization.

Whether determining quality of service from the customer perspective, or performing comprehensive network management, the E6474A offers a common solution to meet these requirements.

The E6474A grows with your needs to provide industry-leading performance during all phases of the network lifecycle. Being a highly-scalable, modular platform, the functionality of the

E6474A can be increased as needed. If you decide to enhance your current network, or migrate to a different technology, the

E6474A can be leveraged to that the tools and training investments are minimized as new technologies and data formats are evaluated and turned-on.

Information you need

This guide is one member of the fresh, newly-designed documentation set for the Agilent E6474A. It is designed to provide you with a smooth, successful installation and set-up.

In addition to this guide, the documentation set includes:

• E6474A Quick Basics—online tutorial that provides interactive training on how to use the system.

Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 3

• Getting Started Poster—helps you quickly set up the hardware. You’ll find that the steps on the poster correspond directly to the chapters in this book, making it easy to know where to go for more information.

• Online help—provides context-sensitive information for entries in each of the views within the software, as well as in-depth information about the use of the E6474A software.

4 Agilent E6474A User’s Guide

Contents

1 Get Ready 13

About This Guide 13

Computer Hardware and Software Requirements 15

The E6474A Software 16

Key Software Features 16

License Manager 19

Introduction 19

For More Information 19

2 Install the Software 21

Installing the USB Drivers 22

Installing the Agilent E6474A Software 23

Uninstalling Existing Software 23

Installing New Software 23

Completing the Installation 24

Preparing to Collect Data 25

Insert the Software License Key 25

Create a Data Folder 25

Copy the Map Files 25

Copy or Create a Cell Site Database 25


6

3 Set Up Your System 27

In-vehicle Systems Set Up - Quick Reference 27

Portable Systems Set Up Quick Reference 29

In-Vehicle System Set Up

31

Software License Key 31

Devices Connected Directly to a Computer 31

Single-Device Portable System 31

Two-Phone Portable System 32

Devices Connected Through an E6473B High Speed Direct

Connect Hub 33

Navigation Options

36

Cable Connections 38

Direct Connect Hub with Receivers and Agilent Direct Connect

GPS/DR 50

Connecting Two Direct Connect Hub-Systems 55

Pulse Trigger Device 58

Portable System Setup

60

Software License Key 60

Phone and Receiver Options 60

Dual Serial Port PCMCIA Card 60

Portable System Cable Connections 61

Phone Only System 61

Portable Single E645xx Receiver System 68

E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub Connections

70

Portable Dual E645xx Receiver System

73

Phone Connections 81

Using Portable Components in a Vehicle

83

Battery Use and Care

84

Checking the Remaining Charge 84

Charging the Battery 84

Using Vehicle Power

85

Safe Handling and Disposal 85


4 Use Your System 87

Turning the Power On 88

Battery Charging 88

E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub 88

Agilent Direct Connect GPS/DR 88

Phones 90

Starting the Software 93

To start the application 93

Creating Plan Files 93

Identifying the Devices 94

System Setup View 94

Phone Connected to a Computer Serial Port 95

Enabling the Devices 97

System with an E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub 98

Generic Data Devices 99

Saving the Configuration 103

Configuring the Devices 103

Configuring the Display 104

Verifying the System 105

Test 1 - Receiver Testing Using a Signal Generator 106

Test 2 - Receiver Testing by Measuring a Known Channel 112

Test 3 - Receiver Testing by Measuring the Noise Floor 114

Test 4 - GPS Receiver Testing 117

Test 5 - High Speed Scanner Testing by Measuring Known

Channels 118

Test 6 - High Speed Scanner Testing Using a Signal

Generator 118

Test 7 - Phone Testing Using a Test Call 120


8

5 Get results fast 121

Using Quick Basics — the Online Tutorial

122

Run the Tutorial

123

After the Tutorial 123

Online Help

124

Accessing Online Help 124

Using Online Help 126

6 Get Assistance, if You Need It 129

Solving Problems with Your System

130

Device Communication Problems 130

Setting an iDEN Phone’s Baud Rate

131

Changing a Sagem Phone’s Operating Mode 131

Known Issues 132

Frequently Asked Questions

133

Updating E645xx Receiver Firmware

134

Contacting Customer Support

137

Technical Telephone Assistance 137

Numbers to Call 137

Returning the System for Service

139

Warranty 139

Preparing the System for Shipping

140

A Safety and Regulatory Information 143

Warning and Caution Notices

143

General Safety Considerations 143

Installation, Use, and Storage

144

Signal and Input Power 145


Symbols 145

Declaration of Conformity - Analog and Digital Cellular RF

Receivers

147

Declaration of Conformity - Agilent Direct Connect Hub

148

B GPS Connections for E74xx Systems 149

E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub Connections

149

E645xx Receiver with Internal GPS Option

150

External 1 PPS Signal 150

Trimble Placer GPS 455DR

152

Cable Connections to the Panel

152

Heading Sensor Cable Connections 153

Sensor Calibration 154

Starting the PLCRINIT Calibration Program 154

RDS 3000 DGPS Baud Rate Settings

156

Sample System Configurations

157

GPS RS-232 Data Cable Options 157

Phone, Receiver with GPS, and Optional Differential GPS 158

Phone, Receiver, and Placer GPS 455 160

Phone, Receiver, Placer GPS and Differential GPS

162

Phone, Receiver, Placer GPS with Dead Reckoning

164

Phone, Receiver, and Model 400 or SV6 166

C Connection Panels and LED Indicators 169

E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub

170

E645xx Receiver

172

E746xx Scanner

173

Agilent High Speed Direct Connect GPS/DR Navigation

175


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177

D System Information 179

Battery Specifications (part of E6473B, options 022, 023, and

024)

181

Battery Disposal 182

Power Cable

182

Charger Specifications (part of E6473B Options 022, 023, and

024) 182

Receiver Specifications

183

E6450C CDMA/TDMA PCS 1.9 GHz Receiver

Specifications 183

E6451A/E6451C GSM900 Receiver Specifications 185

E6452C CDMA/TDMA Cellular Band Receiver

Specifications 187

E6452A Option 002/E6457C Japan Cellular Band Receiver

Specifications 189

E6453C GSM1800 and Korean CDMA Band Receiver

Specifications 191

E6454C 1.9 GHz CDMA/GSM1900 Receiver

Specifications 193

E6455C 2.1 GHz W-CDMA/UMTS/cdma2000 Receiver

Specifications 195

E6456C 1.9 GHz W-CDMA/UMTS/cdma2000 Receiver

Specifications 197

E6458C GSM 850 Receiver Specifications

199

E7456C iDEN/CDMA RF Receiver Specifications 201

Phone Support

203

Options and Part Numbers

204

Cable Part Numbers

204

E6473B phone interface cable options

204

Antenna kit part numbers

205


Agilent Receivers

206

Hardware Included with E6474A Software Licenses 206

E Permanent In-Vehicle Hardware Installation 207

Installation Guidelines

208

Recommended Tools 209

Direct Connect Hub Installation

210

In-Vehicle Rack Installation

210

Mounting the E645xx Receiver

211

Antenna Installation

212

Installation Guidelines

212

GPS Antenna 212

Cellular Antennas 213

Computer Mount Installation 213

Cable Installation

214

Phone Extender Cables 214

USB Data Cable

214

Main Power Cable 214

Power Cable Connections to the Vehicle

215

Ignition Sense Lead 216

Connecting the Ignition Sense Lead to the Fuse Block 217

Connecting the Ignition Sense Lead to a Switched 12 Volt

Lead 217

Speed Pulse Cable 218

Index 223



Agilent E6474A

User’s Guide

1

Get Ready

What You’ll Find in this Chapter

To do this

Read about this guide, including a summary of each chapter and appendices’ contents

Read about the E6474A software features

Review computer requirements

See this

“About This Guide" on page 13

“The E6474A Software" on page 16

“Computer Hardware and Software

Requirements" on page 15

About This Guide

This guide contains installation and operating instructions for the Agilent E6474A Wireless Network Optimization Platform software, as well as instructions for using the Agilent E6473B

High Speed Direct Connect Hub.

See this chapter

1 Get Ready

For this information

An overview of the Agilent E6474A and E6473B

Computer software and hardware requirements

2 Install the Software

3 Set Up Your System Setup instructions and cable connections for in-vehicle (drive test) and portable systems

4 Use Your System

Instructions for Installing the E6474A and E6473B

USB software

• Powering up indoor and in-vehicle systems

• Starting the software

• Verifying the system

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1 Get Ready

See this chapter

5 Get Results Fast

6 Get Assistance, If

You Need It

Appendix A

Safety and Regulatory

Information

Appendix B

GPS Connections for

E74xx Systems

Appendix C

Connection Panels and

Indicator LEDs

Appendix D

System Information

Appendix E

Permanent In-Vehicle

Hardware Installation

Index


• Using the Quick Basics to get started learning to use the E6474A

• Accessing and using online help

• Getting telephone support

• Frequently asked questions

• Returning systems for service

• Solving problems

• Contacting customer support

• Updating E645xx receiver firmware

Information to help you to use your system safely

For users of legacy E74xx Drive Test Solutions. It contains cabling information for existing systems with the GPS options listed.

A quick reference for the panel connectors and LED indicators of the E6473B High Speed Direct Connect

Hub, E645xx receiver, E746xx scanner, the GPS/DR

Navigation unit, and the Trimble Placer 455DR

System specifications, including software and hardware options, and part numbers

Instructions for installing those components that are connected to your vehicle, such as base plates and cables

Key word index helps you find information quickly


Get Ready 1

Computer Hardware and Software Requirements

The following are the recommended computer requirements:

• 400 MHz Pentium processor or higher

• 128 Megabytes of RAM or higher

• 1 USB port (for systems equipped with the E6473B High

Speed Direct Connect hub)

• 1 serial port per test mobile (for a phone connected directly to a serial port)

• 1 parallel port (for the software license key, if the computer is not equipped with a USB port or if the USB port is being used for the E6474A Direct Connect hub)

• 2 PCMCIA slots

• 1 Gigabyte hard drive or higher

• 800 x 600 display resolution (or 1024 x 768 for generic data measurements)

Item Information/Requirements

E6474A software Compatible with Windows 95 (for direct connect phones only), 98, 2000, and ME. Persons using this software should be familiar with the Windows user interface. These recommendations are subject to change as new functionality is provided in the product.

Dual serial port

PCMCIA (Socket

I/O) card

Required for a system equipped with multiple phones, each of which is connected to a computer serial port. The

Socket I/O card is included with the phone, and combination phone and receiver/scanner software licenses.

E6473B High

Speed Direct

Connect Hub

Enables communication with the software via the computer’s USB port. Two phones, a DTI scanner or up to two Agilent receivers, and a GPS navigator can be connected to the Direct Connect Hub. The Direct Connect

Hub eliminates the need for the Socket I/O cards.


1 Get Ready

The E6474A Software

The Agilent E6474A Wireless Network Optimization software allows you to collect engineering parameters, perform coverage and quality of service tests, and do fault detection on wireless networks. Collected data is displayed in real time, and can be played back during or after a test. The software has a user-friendly interface that allows you to create multiple test plans with different logging options and data views.

You can export data files in .csv, .mif, .qlc, and .txt formats. In

Live Mode, you can display measurements without creating a data file.

All measurements can be geodetically referenced, using either the optional in-building or in-vehicle navigation information. Up to three parameter measurements can be plotted on-screen in the Route Map view, along with event markers and user notes.

Using in-building navigation, you track your position on a bitmap of a floor plan that is displayed on-screen, or by recording the number of paces and your direction changes from a starting point. Using in-vehicle navigation, your position is automatically tracked within the Route map view.

See Appendix D, “System Information”, on page 179, for a list of

supported devices. The E6474A software is compatible with the following configurations:

• E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub and accessories

• Devices connected to a computer serial port

• E74xx indoor and drive-test solutions

Key Software Features

The following features are available, depending on the software license options you purchase.

• Obtains RF coverage and service performance measurements for 2G, 2.5G, and 3G network optimization

• Controls up to four receivers and four phones simultaneously

• User selection of the data parameters and messages collected



Get Ready 1

• A full set of standard views for displaying parameters graphically or as text

• Simultaneous display of multiple views to allow network comparisons

• Automatic dialing to repeatedly place calls during a test, with user-defined parameters

• Carrier vs. interferer measurements, displayed graphically

• User-defined list of channels to scan for signal strength and channel identifier

• Call statistics, categorized by call termination result

• Alarms, triggered by user-defined parameters and limits

• User-configurable chart for graphically plotting parameters over time

• Data files that are time-stamped and geodetically referenced

(with real time mapping or indoor measurement capability options)

• Spectrum analysis, CW/channel power, and pilot analyzer, for Agilent CDMA receivers

• Spectrum analysis and code domain power views for CDMA and cdma2000 base station testing

• Spectrum analysis, broadcast channel analysis, and interference analysis views for Agilent GSM receivers

• Spectrum analysis, broadcast channel analysis, and interference analysis views for Agilent UMTS receivers

• Spectrum analysis, CW/channel power, channel analysis, and interference analysis for Agilent TDMA receivers

• cdma2000 code domain power, code domain power (IS-95 only) and base station spectrum analysis for cdmaOne and cdma2000 over-the-air base station testing

• Supports TDMA, IS-95, GSM, GPRS, GAIT, IS-2000, iDEN, and

UMTS technologies on a single platform

• Generic data testing and measurement capability

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1 Get Ready

NOTE

TechTool measurement licenses (E64XXA) do not include data recording,

Layer 3 messages, or user-configured alarms.


Get Ready 1

License Manager

Introduction

Software options are enabled via software license keys (also called “Dongles”) that are attached to either the USB or serial port on your computer. The DB25 software license key included with the E6474A software contains the licenses for the software options you have purchased. When started, the E6474A software queries the key to determine which options to enable.

License Manager software is automatically installed when you install the E6474A software. This software allows you to:

• Transfer licenses between keys included (for example, from the DB25 key to the USB key)

• Add software options to your license key

• Transfer licenses between keys on different computer systems

• Transfer licensed product options between license keys

• View online help on the use of License Manager features

For More Information

For complete instructions on using the License Manager, please refer to the Welcome topic in the License Manager software’s online help.

1 To start the License Manager, click Start > Programs >

Agilent Wireless Solutions > Utilities > License Manager.

2 Click Help > Contents to open the Welcome topic.


1 Get Ready


Agilent E6474A

User’s Guide

2

Install the Software


To do this

Install the E6473B USB software.

Note: If your system’s devices are connected to the serial ports of the

computer, please skip “Installing the

USB Drivers, and proceed to

“Installing the Agilent E6474A

Software" on page 23.

Install the Agilent E6474A software

See this

“Installing the USB Drivers" on page 22

Complete the installation

“Installing the Agilent E6474A

Software" on page 23

“Preparing to Collect Data" on page 25


2 Install the Software

Installing the USB Drivers

In order for your computer to communicate with the connected devices, the appropriate drivers must be installed for your computer’s operating system.

Complete instructions on installing USB drivers are available in

Important Information About the E6473B Agilent High Speed

Direct Connect Hub. This document is shipped with the E6473B system, and the latest version is also available at http://www.agilent.com/cm/wireless/e6474/download.shtml.

NOTE

Windows 2000

Windows 2000 requires that anyone installing hardware drivers must have

System Administrator rights. If you do not currently have System

Administrator rights for the computer on which the E6473B drivers need to be installed, contact your site’s IT Support for assistance. They can either grant you the rights you need to install the drivers, or they can log onto your computer and perform the installation for you.


Install the Software 2

Installing the Agilent E6474A Software

NOTE

Before starting this procedure, verify that the computer’s battery is fully charged. Refer to the computer manufacturer’s documentation for details.

It is recommended that you uninstall existing E6474A, Walkabout, or

VoicePrint software prior to installing a new release. In the event that you are required to uninstall, a message box automatically appears during

installation to explain what you need to do. Refer to “Uninstalling Existing

Software” for basic uninstall instructions.

Uninstalling Existing Software

If you are uninstalling existing E6474A, Walkabout, or

VoicePrint software, follow these steps in the order they are presented:

1 From the Start menu, choose Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs.

2 Select Agilent E6474A, then click Add/Remove, then click

Yes to start the uninstall process.

3 After the uninstall is complete, shut down, then restart the computer. You can then install the new version of E6474A software, as described below.

Installing New Software

The installation CD-ROM contains three separate applications:

E6474A software, License Manager, and Cellsite Editor. All applications are automatically installed when you install

E6474A.

1 If present, remove the software license key from the parallel or USB port of the computer.

2 Power up the computer.

3 Close any applications that are running.

4 Disable any anti-virus software that is running.



5 Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Depending on your computer, the installation process may start automatically. However, if it does not, do the following:

• Open Windows Explorer, select the CD-ROM drive, and then open the INSTALL folder.

• Double-click SETUP .

EXE to start the installation.

• Click Yes in the Question dialog box to proceed with the installation.

6 Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. It is recommended that you accept the defaults offered for the destination directory and the program folder.

Completing the Installation

1 After the installation is complete, an Information dialog box appears, indicating that the installation was successful. Click

OK.

2 When the Setup Complete dialog box appears, choose Yes, I

want to restart my computer now, then click Finish. The computer restarts.

3 When the computer is ready, open the Start menu and go to

Programs > Agilent Wireless Solutions > E6474A > Release

Notes.

4 Read the Release Notes to learn what’s new in the software.


Install the Software 2

Preparing to Collect Data

Insert the Software License Key

The E6474A installation packet contains a hardware device programmed with the options you have purchased. Before starting the E6474A software, plug the device into your computer’s parallel port. The license key must be inserted for data collection and monitoring. You can transfer the license information to the USB-style key (also included) using the

License Manager software. See “License Manager" on page 19.

Create a Data Folder

Create a data folder for storing the data files you collect. Data files have an “.sd5” extension. When you begin a test, a dialog box prompts you for a file name and a location in which to store the data file, if you have disabled the automatic file naming option.

Copy the Map Files

For in-building navigation, a bitmap image of the floor plan is typically used. If you plan to use in-building navigation, or to display your route onscreen with data from an in-vehicle navigator, it is recommended that you create a Maps folder within the application’s directory structure. Then copy the maps you plan to use into it. The supported map file formats include: .bmp (bitmap), .map (ETAK street map), and .mif

(MapInfo).

Copy or Create a Cell Site Database

This step is optional. A cell site database enables the software to display cell site names in certain views. If you do not have a cell site database (a file with a “.cd2” extension), you can create one using the Cellsite Editor software. Cellsite Editor is included on the installation CD. Refer to the Cellsite Editor software’s online help for procedures.




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NOTE

3

Set Up Your System


Below you’ll find two tables to help you quickly locate the set up information you want, one for in-vehicle systems and the other for portable systems.

If you need to permanently install hardware components, such as a Direct

Connect Hub base plate, refer to “Direct Connect Hub Installation" on page 210.

In-vehicle Systems Set Up - Quick Reference

In-Vehicle System

Component(s)

Direct connect hub with scanner

Direct connect hub with scanner and GPS/DR

Navigator

To setup hardware, see: To connect cables, see:

“Mounting the Hub" on page 35

“Direct Connect Hub with Scanner" on page 38

“E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub

Connections" on page 38

“E746xx Scanner Connections" on page 40

“Computer Connections" on page 41

“Garmin GPS Receiver Connections" on page 41

“Mounting the Hub and Scanner or Receiver" on page 35

“Direct Connect Hub with Scanner and Agilent Direct

Connect GPS/DR" on page 42



“E746xx Scanner Connections" on page 40

“Communicating with the Agilent Direct Connect

GPS/DR" on page 45



3 Set Up Your System

In-Vehicle System

Component(s)

Direct connect hub with receiver(s)

Direct connect hub with receiver and GPS/DR

Navigator

Direct connect hub with phone

Computer serial port to phone

Two direct connect hubs

Pulse trigger device

External antenna

To setup hardware, see:


To connect cables, see:

“Direct Connect Hub with Receivers" on page 45



“Single E645xx Receiver Connections" on page 47

“Second E645xx Receiver Connections" on page 48



“Direct Connect Hub with Receivers and Agilent Direct

Connect GPS/DR" on page 50



“Single E645xx Receiver Connections" on page 47

“Second E645xx Receiver Connections" on page 48

“Communicating with the Agilent Direct Connect

GPS/DR" on page 45




“E6473B High Speed Direct

Connect Hub Connections" on page 38

“Computer Serial Port


“Connecting Two Direct Connect

Hub-Systems" on page 55

“Pulse Trigger Device" on page 58

“Computer Serial Port Connections" on page 57

“External Antennas" on page 58


Set Up Your System 3

Portable Systems Set Up Quick Reference

Portable System

Component(s)

Single scanner

Direct connect hub and phone

Direct connect hub and scanner

Direct connect hub and receiver


“Phone Only" on page 31

“Chassis Assembly" on page 61

“Carry Pack Final Assembly" on page 65

“Using Carry Pack Assembly with the Shoulder Strap" on page 66

“Using the Carry Pack as a

Backpack" on page 66


“E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub and E746xx

Scanner Connections" on page 64

“E746xx Scanner Antenna Connections" on page 65















“E746xx Scanner Antenna Connections" on page 65

“Portable Single E645xx

Receiver System" on page 68

“Chassis and Backpack

Assembly" on page 69

“Final Assembly" on page 72

“Using the Single-Receiver




“E645xx Receiver Connections" on page 71



Portable System

Component(s)

Direct connect hub and two receivers


“Portable Dual E645xx Receiver

System" on page 73

“Direct Connect Hub Chassis


“Receiver and Hub

Mounting" on page 77

“Dual Receiver Backpack Final


“Adjusting the Backpack

Harness" on page 81


“Cable Routing Within the Backpack" on page 76

“Cable Routing Through the Shoulder Straps" on page 76

“Cable Connections to the E6473B High Speed Direct

Connect Hub" on page 78

“Cable Connections to the E645xx Receiver" on page 78

Computer serial port and phone

Carry pack with shoulder strap (for scanner)

“Computer Serial Port

Connection" on page 82


“Computer Serial Port Connection" on page 82



Carry pack as backpack (for scanner)

Single-receiver backpack



“Portable Single E645xx

Receiver System" on page 68

“Chassis and Backpack



Harness" on page 81



“E645xx Receiver Connections" on page 71

“Final Assembly" on page 72

“Using the Single-Receiver Backpack" on page 73

Two-receiver backpack

Vehicle usage of a portable system

“Portable Dual E645xx Receiver

System" on page 73

“Direct Connect Hub Chassis


“Receiver and Hub

Mounting" on page 77


Harness" on page 81

“Using Portable Components in a Vehicle" on page 83

“Cable Routing Within the Backpack" on page 76

“Cable Routing Through the Shoulder Straps" on page 76

“Cable Connections to the E6473B High Speed Direct

Connect Hub" on page 78

“Cable Connections to the E645xx Receiver" on page 78



In-Vehicle System Set Up

Software License Key

A DB25 software license key determines which software options are enabled. Connect it to the parallel port of the computer. You can transfer the license information from it to the USB key using the License Manager software that is included with the E6474A or E74xx software. Refer to the

License Manager’s online help for instructions.

Devices Connected Directly to a Computer

This section only applies to systems consisting of a computer and a device (or devices) connected directly to the computer’s serial port(s). Devices that can be connected directly to the computer include phones, Agilent 64xx receivers, and GPS navigators.

If your system includes an E6473B High Speed Direct Connect

Hub or other E6473B options, please refer to “Devices

Connected Through an E6473B High Speed Direct Connect

Hub" on page 33.

NOTE

For all direct connect systems, the software license key must be connected to the computer while you are using the E6474A software. The

DB25 key is programmed with the licenses that you have purchased, and is to be connected to the computer’s parallel port. If you plan to use the

USB key instead, it must be programmed using the License Manager software before use.

Single-Device Portable System

Phone Only

1 Connect the phone to its interface cable.

2 If necessary, connect the phone interface cable to the 9-to-26 pin adapter. (Non-TDMA phones can be directly connected to


3 Set Up Your System the serial port without an adapter when an OEM cable is used.)

3 Connect the 9-to-26 pin adapter to the serial port of the computer.

E64xx Receiver Only

1 Connect the receiver’s interface cable to the RS-232 port of the receiver. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the serial port of the computer.

2 Connect the power cable to the 9-34 VDC socket of the receiver. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the battery.

3 If equipped, connect the GPS antenna to the GPS ANTENNA connector.

Two-Phone Portable System

Dual Serial Port PCMCIA Card

If your system includes multiple devices but does not include an

E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub, at least one dual serial port PCMCIA card is required. Two devices may be connected to each card. The Dual Serial Port PCMCIA card is required for the following system configurations:

• A system with two or more phones that does not include an

E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub. In this case, connect each phone to a Serial port of the card.

• A system equipped with one Direct Connect Hub that has more than three phones. (The Direct Connect Hub has two

Phone ports, and your computer may have a Serial port that can be utilized.) In this case, connect each additional phone to a Serial port of the card.

• A system with one phone collecting both data and trace measurements that does not include the E6473B high speed direct connect hub.

Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions if you need to install the Dual Serial Port PCMCIA card:



• Your Dual Serial Port PCMCIA card may only be compatible with certain versions of Windows. For example, if your computer is running Windows 2000, the dual serial port

PCMCIA card(s) must be revision C or higher.

• Check the card manufacturer’s specifications to ensure compatibility.

• Windows 2000 requires that anyone installing hardware drivers must have System Administrator rights. If you do not currently have System Administrator rights for the computer on which the E6473B drivers need to be installed, you must contact your site’s IT Support for assistance. They can either grant you the rights you need to install the drivers, or they can log onto your computer and perform the installation for you.

Phone Connections

1 Connect the phones to their respective interface cables.

2 If necessary, connect the phone interface cable to the 9-to-26 pin adapter. (Non-TDMA phones can be directly connected to the serial port without an adapter when an OEM cable is used.)

3 Connect the dual serial port PCMCIA data cables to the dual serial port PCMCIA card.

4 Connect the adapter of one phone interface cable to the data cable from the dual serial port PCMCIA card.

5 Connect the adapter of the second phone interface cable to the data cable from the dual serial port PCMCIA card.

Devices Connected Through an E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub

The E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub expands the serial communication capabilities of the computer. The computer and hub communicate via the Universal Serial Bus (USB). The Hub converts the USB to six serial (COM) ports, which are in turn connected to the devices. To the E6474A data collection software, the devices appear to be directly connected to six serial (COM) ports of the computer.



NOTE

Up to two phones and two E645xx receivers, or two phones and one E746xx scanner can be connected to the Hub. It also provides power to all devices, phone battery charging, phone audio monitoring, and a serial port for a GPS receiver or

GPS/DR navigator. In certain configurations, the Hub can support more than two phones via the AUX port and the

Downstream USB ports.

The Hub is technology independent. The combination of a software license key and phone interface cable determine what

E6474A software features are available.

To permanently install an E6473B High Speed Direct Connect

Hub, see Appendix E, Permanent In-Vehicle Hardware

Installation.

Phone and Receiver Options

A system equipped with the E6473B High Speed Direct Connect

Hub option is available in a variety of configurations:

• One, two, or no tracking phones

• With or without an E7468A GSM Dual Band Scanner. The

E746xx Dual Band Scanner has up to two RF antenna connectors or one RF and 1GPS for CDMA PN.

• With one, two, or no E645xx Receivers (with or without the

GPS option). An E746xx CDMA or JCDMA PN Scanner has one RF antenna connector and one GPS antenna connector.

You cannot combine an E746xx Scanner and an E645xx Receiver with the same E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub.


If your system is equipped with two or more phones and does not include an E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub, install the Dual Serial Port PCMCIA card per the manufacturer’s instructions. Connect the phones to the card with the cables

provided (see Figure 1). Refer to “Devices Connected Through an E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub" on page 33.



Figure 1 Connecting the phone via a PCMCIA card

Mounting the Hub

1 Rotate the locking knobs horizontally to allow devices to slide into the slots of the chassis.

2 Insert the Hub into the top slot of the chassis.

3 If equipped, insert the Agilent direct connect GPS/DR or a second direct connect Hub into the bottom slot of the chassis.

4 Rotate the locking knobs to a vertical position, and tighten the screws.

Mounting the Hub and Scanner or Receiver

1 If you currently have the Direct Connect Hub in the carry pack for indoor testing, remove the Direct Connect Hub from the metal chassis that houses the battery..

2 If equipped, attach the E645xx Receiver(s) to the receiver mounting plate with the straps provided.



Navigation Options

The E6474A software supports many navigators. Two navigation options are available for in-vehicle installations:

• GPS/DR Navigator. See“Communicating with the Agilent

Direct Connect GPS/DR" on page 45.

• Garmin II Plus GPS receiver. An operator’s manual and interface cable is supplied with the receiver. Connect the

interface cable per the instructions under “Garmin GPS

Receiver Connections" on page 41. The receiver can be

powered by internal batteries or by vehicle power.

Gyro Positioning

To avoid inaccuracies in dead reckoning, the Gyro in the Agilent

Direct Connect GPS/DR must be positioned so that it is within

10 degrees of vertical or horizontal. The Gyro must be set to indicate the Up position on the unit as follows:

1 Position the unit either horizontally or on its right edge

(vertically).

2 Turn the Gyro Position knob counter-clockwise to loosen it.

3 Slide the pin so that it indicates the applicable Up position.

4 Turn the Gyro Position knob clockwise to tighten it.



Figure 2 Setting the Gyro pin. If the unit is set on its right side, the pin is set at the alternat position.

CAUTION

Connecting the Speed Pulse

The dead reckoning system is comprised of the Gyro and the Speed

Pulse (odometer) connection. The connection of the Speed Pulse cable is vehicle-specific and should be performed by persons trained to do such installations.

When connecting the Speed Pulse cable, the following wiring scheme is used:

Color

Red

Black

White

Connection

Speed Pulse (odometer)

Ground

Backup (seldom used; not necessary for proper operation)

Shield



Cable Connections

Direct Connect Hub with Scanner

Before you connect the cables, install the power, USB data, phone extender, and antenna cables, then route them through the vehicle. (See Appendix E, Permanent In-Vehicle Hardware

Installation, for instructions.) Figure 3 shows the direct connect

hub connected to the scanner and then connected to the laptop.

Figure 3 Direct connect hub connected to a scanner

NOTE

Refer to Appendix D, “System Information", for antenna and phone

interface cable part numbers.

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NOTE

E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub Connections

If your system includes two Direct Connect Hub units, see “Connecting

Two Direct Connect Hub-Systems" on page 55.

1 Connect the scanner data/power cable (E6473-60083) to the

RECEIVER port on the rear panel. See Figure 4.



Figure 4 Data and power connections

2 Connect the main power cable (E6473-60003 or

E6473-60004) to the PWR IN connector on the rear panel.

3 If programmed, insert the software license key into a

(USB Downstream) port on the front panel. Otherwise, plug the DB25 key into the parallel port of the computer.

4 Connect the USB cable (E6473-60010) to the

Upstream) port on the front panel.

5 Connect the phones and headsets as described on

“Phones" on page 55. See Figure 5.

(USB



Figure 5 Peripheral connections

E746xx Scanner Connections

Refer to Appendix D, System Information, for antenna part numbers.

1 Connect the opposite end of the scanner data/power cable

(E6473-60083) to the SCANNER port on the rear panel.

2 For a single band scanner, connect the antenna cable to the antenna connector on the front panel.

3 For a dual band or PN scanner, connect the lower band RF antenna cable to the lower antenna connector on the front panel.

4 For a dual band or PN scanner, connect the upper band RF or

GPS antenna cable to the upper antenna connector on the front panel.



Computer Connections

1 Connect the opposite end of the USB cable (E6473-60010) to the USB port of the computer.

2 If equipped, connect the power cable from the computer to the 4-to-1 lighter socket adapter.

Garmin GPS Receiver Connections

If your system is equipped with a Garmin GPS receiver, follow these steps:

1 Connect the interface cable to the receiver. See Figure 6.

Figure 6 Connect the GPS to the AUX connector

2 Connect the D-shell connector of the cable to the port on the rear panel of the Direct Connect Hub. See

Figure 6.

AUX

3 Connect the power plug to the 4-to-1 lighter socket adapter.



NOTE

Direct Connect Hub with Scanner and Agilent Direct Connect

GPS/DR

Before you connect the cables, install the power, USB data, handset extender, antenna, and speed pulse cables, and route

them through the vehicle. (See Appendix E, Permanent

In-Vehicle Hardware Installation, for instructions.

Refer to Appendix D, “System Information,” starting on page 179 for

antenna and phone interface cable part numbers.






If your system includes two Direct Connect Hub units, see

“Connecting Two Direct Connect Hub-Systems" on page 55.

1 Connect the scanner data/power cable (E6473-60083) to the

RECEIVER

port on the rear panel. See Figure 8.

2 Connect the Direct Connect Hub power cable (E6473-60084) to the PWR IN connector on the rear panel.

3 Connect the navigator data cable (E7484-60005) to the

AUX port on the rear panel.

4 If programmed, insert the software license key into the




(USB

6 Connect the phones and headsets as described under

“Phones" on page 55. See Figure 8.

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E746xx Scanner Connections

Refer to Appendix D, System Information for antenna part numbers.

1 Connect the opposite end of the scanner data/power cable

(E6473-60083) to the SCANNER port on the rear panel.




GPS antenna cable to the upper antenna connector on the

front panel. See Figure 9.



Figure 9 Direct connect hub connected to a scanner

NOTE

Communicating with the Agilent Direct Connect GPS/DR

There are two method for communicating with the Agilent

Direct connect GPS/DR:

• Connecting the serial cable’s DB9 connector to the PC’s DB9 port.

• Connecting the USB cable to the USB Upstream port.

Users should not attempt to connect a USB cable and serial cable simultaneously. If both are connected, the serial connection is active by default.

NOTE

Direct Connect Hub with Receivers

A system with two receivers is shown in Figure 10. If your

system has only one receiver, disregard all connections shown to receiver 2.

Refer to Appendix D, “System Information,” starting on page 179 for

antenna and phone interface cable part numbers.







1 Connect the data/power cable (E6473-60006) to the

RECEIVER port on the rear panel.

2 Connect the main power cable (E6473-60003 or

E6473-60004) to the PWR IN connector on the rear panel.

3 If equipped, connect the second receiver power cable

(E6473-60091) to the AUX PWR OUT connector on the rear panel.







(USB

6 If equipped, connect the phones and headsets as described

under “Phones" on page 55. See Figure 11.


Single E645xx Receiver Connections

Refer to Appendix D, “System Information,” starting on page

179 for antenna part numbers.

1 Connect the D-shell connector end of the data/power cable

(E6473-60006) to the RS -232 port of the receiver.

2 Connect the power plug of the data/power cable to the 9-34

VDC connector of the receiver.

3 Connect the antenna cable for the receiver the RF INPUT connector.



NOTE

4 If the receiver is equipped with the GPS option, connect the

GPS antenna to the GPS antenna connector of the receiver.

See Figure 12.

For more information about connections for GPS options, see “Navigation

Options" on page 36.

Figure 12 Single receiver connections

Second E645xx Receiver Connections

1 Connect the power plug of the second receiver power cable

(E6473-60091) to the 9-34 VDC connector.

2 Connect the short Rx Loop cable (E7450-60001) to the

RX

LOOP IN

port of Receiver # 1. See Figure 13.




NOTE

3 Connect the opposite end of the cable to the

RX LOOP OUT

port of Receiver # 2.

4 Connect the long Rx Loop cable (E7450-60002) to the RX LOOP

OUT port of Receiver # 1.


RX LOOP IN port of Receiver # 2.

6 Connect the antenna cable for the receiver the

RF INPUT connector.

7 If the receiver is equipped with the GPS option, connect the

GPS antenna to the GPS ANTENNA connector of the receiver.


When using the internal receiver GPS with multiple receivers, you must use the GPS in the first receiver of the series.



1 Connect the opposite end of the USB cable (E6473-60010) to the USB port of the computer.


Direct Connect Hub with Receivers and Agilent Direct Connect

GPS/DR

A system with two E645xx receivers is shown in Figure 14. If your system has only one receiver, disregard all connections shown to Receiver 2.

NOTE









1 Connect the data/power cable (E6473-60006) to the


2 Connect the Direct Connect Hub power cable (E6473-60084) to the PWR IN connector on the rear panel.

3 Connect the navigator data cable (E7484-60005) to the

AUX port on the rear panel.



4 If equipped, connect the second receiver power cable

(E6473-60091) to the

AUX PWR OUT

connector on the rear panel.

5 If programmed, insert the software license key into one of the (USB Downstream) port on the front panel.

Otherwise, plug the DB25 key into the parallel port of the computer.



(USB

7 If equipped, connect the phones and headsets as described

under “Phones" on page 55.




NOTE

Single E645xx Receiver Connections

Refer to Appendix D, “System Information,” starting on page

179 for antenna part numbers.

1 Connect the D-shell connector end of the data/power cable

(E6473-60006) to the

RS

-232 port of the receiver.

2 Connect the power plug of the data/power cable to the 9-34

VDC connector of the receiver.

3 Connect the antenna cable for the receiver to the

RF INPUT connector.

4 If you have a cdmaOne or cdma2000 receiver, connect the 1

PPS cable (86156-60004) to the GPS RS-232 port.

Second E645xx Receiver Connections


(E6473-60091) to the 9-34 VDC connector.

2 Connect the short Rx Loop cable (E7450-60001) to the RX

LOOP IN port of Receiver # 1.

Refer to Appendix D, System Information, for antenna and phone interface cable part numbers.





RX LOOP OUT port of Receiver # 2.

4 Connect the long Rx Loop cable (E7450-60002) to the

RX LOOP

OUT port of Receiver # 1.


RX LOOP IN port of Receiver # 2.

6 Connect the antenna cable for the receiver the

RF INPUT . If you have a cdmaOne or cdma2000 receiver, connect the free end of the 1 PPS cable (86156-60004) to the NAV / RTCM port.




1 Connect the free end of the USB cable (E6473-60010) to the

USB port of the computer.


Connecting Two Direct Connect Hub-Systems

If your system includes two Direct Connect Hub units, connect them together as follows:

1 Connect the USB cable (E6473-60005) to the (USB

Downstream) port on the front panel of the Direct Connect

Hub connected to the computer.

2 Connect the opposite end of the cable to the (USB

Upstream) port on the front panel of the second Direct

Connect Hub.


(USB Downstream) port on the front panel of any available USB Downstream. Otherwise, plug the DB25 key into the parallel port of the computer.

CAUTION

Phones

The phone cable set includes a 3 foot (approx. one meter) phone interface cable, a 15 foot (aaprox. 4.5 meters) extender cable

(E6473-60042), and a 9-to-26 pin adapter, that allows the phone cable to be plugged into a Serial port of the computer for a

“direct connect” configuration (see To a Computer Serial Port below).

Direct Connect Hub Connections

To prevent damage to the Direct Connect Hub or phone, always power the Direct Connect Hub off before connecting or disconnecting a phone.



1 Connect the phone interface cable(s) to the phone(s).

2 If you are using the extender cables, connect a phone extender cable to each phone interface cable.

3 Connect the opposite end of the phone interface cable (or extender cable) to the

Connect Hub. See Figure 17.

(Phone 1) port of the Direct

Figure 17 Connecting a phone to the direct connect hub

4 Connect the opposite end of the second phone interface cable

(or extender cable) to the (Phone 2) port of the Direct

Connect Hub.

5 Connect the headsets (E6473-60017) to the headset connectors of the Direct Connect Hub.



NOTE

Computer Serial Port Connections

If your system is equipped with two or more phones and does not include an E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub, install the Dual Serial Port PCMCIA card per the manufacturer’s instructions. (See Figure 18.)

1 Connect the phone interface cable to the phone.

2 If you are using the extender cable (E6473-60042), connect it to the phone interface cable.

3 Connect the 26 pin end of the 9-to-26 pin adapter

(E6473-60015) to the phone interface cable (or extender cable).

4 Connect the 9-pin end of the adapter to the Serial port of the

computer. See “External Antennas" on page 58.

Phone battery charging and audio monitoring are not supported with direct connect phones.

Figure 18 Connecting a phone via a PCMCIA card



External Antennas

The following phone interface kits include antenna adapters. If your system includes one of the phone interface kits listed in

“Adapters used in kits" on page 58, follow these steps:

1 Connect the antenna adapter to the phone.

2 Connect the antenna extender cable (E6473-60105) to the appropriate adapter, if necessary. (Two adapters are included with the antenna kit). The antenna extender cable connectors are both FME female type.

3 Connect the antenna to the extender cable.

4 Mount the antennas on the roof of the vehicle, with at least

18” (approx. 46 cm) between antennas.

Table 1 Adapters used in kits

Phone interface kit part number

E6473-803

E6473-830

Use with phone(s)

QCP 860, 1960, and 2760

Nokia 61xx

Adapter part number

E7483-60002

E7484-60023

Adapter type

TNC female

FME male

Phone antenna kit part number

Use with frequency bands

E6473-898 900/1800 MHz

E6473-899 800/1900 MHz

TNC male to FME male adapter part number

E6473-60101

E6473-60101

FME male to FME male

Adapter part number

E6473-60102

E6473-60102

Pulse Trigger Device

The E6455A, E6456A, and E645xC receivers accommodate a pulse trigger device. The device you use must meet the following receiver input requirements:

• Cable with BNC male connector (the Agilent pulse trigger cable input is female BNC)

• Falling-edge triggered

• TTL threshold



• 15 volt maximum pulse level

• 100 nanosecond minimum pulse width of period

• 300 microsecond minimum pulse

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the pulse trigger device. Connections to the receiver are shown in

Figure 19.

• If you have two receivers, connect the pulse trigger cable

(E7450-60015) to the R X L OOP I N and R X L OOP O UT ports as

shown in Figure 19.

• Or, if you have one receiver, connect the pulse trigger cable to the R X L OOP I N and R X L OOP O UT ports of the same receiver.

• Connect the cable from the pulse trigger device to the BNC connector of the pulse trigger cable. For software configuration and calibration instructions, refer to the online help. Search for “wheel pulse unit setup” to locate the information.

Figure 19 Connecting the pulse trigger cable



Portable System Setup

This section contains instructions for setting up a new portable system. A single lithium-ion battery powers the portable system. Always charge all batteries before beginning a survey.

Refer to “Using Portable Components in a Vehicle" on page 83

for charging and care information.

Software License Key

A DB25 software license key determines which software options are enabled. Connect it to the parallel port of the computer. You can transfer the license information from it to the USB key using the License Manager software that is included with the E6474A or E74xx software. Refer to the

License Manager’s online help for instructions.

Phone and Receiver Options

A system equipped with the E6473B High Speed Direct Connect

Hub option is available in a variety of configurations, however you cannot use an E746xx Scanner and an E645xx Receiver with the same E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub.

A system can be equipped with:

• One, two, or no tracking phones

• Or without an E746xx Scanner

• One, two, or no E645xx Receivers


If your system is equipped with two or more phones and does not include an E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub, install the Dual Serial Port PCMCIA card per the manufacturer’s instructions. Connect the phones to the card with the cables provided.



Portable System Cable Connections

Cable connections to the rear panels should be made before the

E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub, the battery pack, and the optional Scanner are loaded into the carry bag. Cable connections to the front panels can be made after the components are inserted into the carry bag. If the system is not equipped with a scanner or receiver, no cable connections are made to the rear panel of the E6473B High Speed Direct

Connect Hub.

An E7468A Dual Band Scanner has two RF antenna connectors.

Labels on the front panel identify the bands.

Phone Only System

This section describes the cable connections for a portable system equipped with a phone. This configuration is housed in the carry pack hub kit, E6473B option 022 .

NOTE

Chassis Assembly



NOTE


2 Insert the Hub into the top slot of the chassis.

3 Insert the battery into the bottom slot of the chassis.


The battery is keyed, and can only be properly inserted into the chassis when the connectors are aligned.



Figure 20 Inserting the battery into the chassis

5 Insert the chassis assembly into the carry pack as shown in

Figure 21.



Figure 21 Carry pack, showing the rear panels of modules



E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub and E746xx Scanner

Connections

1 Open the rear cover of the pack, then connect the data/power cable (E6473-60083) to the RECEIVER port of the

Direct Connect Hub. See Figure 22.


2 Connect the opposite end of the cable to the port of the Scanner.

SCANNER

3 Connect the USB cable (E6473-60005) to the (USB

Upstream) port on the Direct Connect Hub front panel.

4 Connect the opposite end of the USB data cable to the USB port of the computer.



6 Connect the phones and headsets as described under “Phone

Connections" on page 81. (See Figure 23 on page 65.)





E746xx Scanner Antenna Connections




GPS antenna cable to the upper antenna connector on the front panel.

Carry Pack Final Assembly

1 Route the antenna, phone, and computer cables through the openings provided.

2 Close all open panels.

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3 Attach the clip-on scanner antenna to the pocket of pack. See

Figure 26 on page 67 for an example.

Using Carry Pack Assembly with the Shoulder Strap

See Figure 24 on page 66 for an example.

1 Attach the shoulder strap to the D-rings.

2 Slip the shoulder strap around your neck.

Figure 24 Side view of the carry pack showing the shoulder strap

Using the Carry Pack as a Backpack

1 Adjust the waist belt for a snug fit around your waist, then remove it.

2 Feed the waist belt through the belt loops of the pack, as

shown in Figure 25 on page 67. The black mesh should be on

the outside.



Figure 25 Carry pack inside view

3 Connect the two shoulder straps to the D-rings of the pack as

shown in Figure 26.

Figure 26 Carry pack outside view

4 Mount the pack to your body, then connect the buckle of the

waist strap. See Figure 27 on page 68.



Figure 27 Carry pack side view

5 Adjust the shoulder straps.

6 Connect the chest strap to the D-rings of the shoulder straps

as shown in Figure 25 on page 67.

7 Adjust all straps for a comfortable fit.

Portable

Single E645xx Receiver System

This section describes the cable connections for a system equipped with one E645xx receiver. This configuration is housed in a single receiver backpack hub kit,



NOTE

E6473B option 023. The carry bag contains a bracket that secures the Direct Connect Hub and the battery, and provides the power connection between them.



NOTE

Chassis and Backpack Assembly

Use the straps provided to secure all components within the single receiver backpack.

1 Insert the battery into the chassis, and then push until it

locks in place, as shown in Figure 20 on page 62.


2 Align the tabs of the Direct Connect Hub with the slots in the chassis, then attach it to the chassis by pushing it rearward until it locks in place.

3 Secure the chassis assembly within the right side of the backpack.

4 Secure the E645xx Receiver within the left side of the backpack.




1 Open the rear cover of the pack, then connect the data/power cable (E6473-60006) to the

panel. See Figure 28.

RECEIVER port on the rear




3 Connect the USB data cable (E6473-60005) to the


(USB

4 Connect the opposite end of the USB data cable to the USB port of the computer.

5 Connect the phones and headsets as described under “Phone

Connections" on page 81. See Figure 29.




E645xx Receiver Connections

1 Connect the D-shell connector end of the receiver data/power cable (E6473-60006) to the RS-232 port.

2 Connect the power plug of the receiver data/power cable to the 9-34 VDC connector.

3 Connect the receiver antenna cable to the

RF INPUT

connector of the receiver.



Final Assembly

1 Route the USB, antenna, and phone cables through the

openings provided. See Figure 30.

Figure 30 Single receiver backpack (right side view)

2 Close all open panels.

3 Attach the clip-on receiver antenna to the antenna loop of the pack.

4 Attach the shoulder strap to the D-rings of the pack. See

Figure 31.



Figure 31 Single receiver backpack (left side view)

Using the Single-Receiver Backpack

1 Adjust the waist belt for a snug fit around your waist, then remove it.

2 Feed the waist belt through the belt loops of the pack. The black mesh should be on the outside.

3 Connect the two shoulder straps to the D-rings of the pack.

4 Mount the pack to your body, then connect the buckle of the waist strap.

5 Adjust the shoulder straps.

6 Connect the chest strap to the D-rings of the shoulder straps.

7 Adjust all straps for a comfortable fit.

Portable Dual E645xx Receiver System

This section describes the cable connections for a system equipped with two E645xx receivers. This configuration is housed in the dual receiver back pack hub kit,

E6473B option 024. The backpack contains a removable mounting platform to which the receivers and Direct Connect

Hub are attached.



NOTE

The dual receiver backpack hub kit also supports a two-direct connect hub (no receivers) configuration. To achieve this configuration, you must purchase two Agilent High Speed Direct

Connect Hub (E6473B option 015), one dual receiver backpack hub kit (E6473B-024), and one carry pack hub kit (E6473B option 022). The carry pack hub kit is required for the portable chassis and the battery kit, which would be used for the second direct connect hub. Please note that the carry pack, itself, can be strapped into the backpack.

Please refer to Appendix D, “System Information", for antenna and phone


Direct Connect Hub Chassis Assembly

The Direct Connect Hub and the battery are attached to a metal

chassis. Refer to Figure 32 and Figure 33 for Direct Connect

Hub and battery orientation.





NOTE


2 Insert the battery into the bottom slot of the chassis.





Cable Routing Within the Backpack

Refer to Figure 34 for cable routing details. Refer to Appendix

D, System Information, for antenna, phone, and headset cable part numbers.

1 Route the receiver and GPS antenna cables through the two openings in the cover.

2 Route the phone cables through the appropriate opening, depending on where the phones will be attached.

3 Route the USB cable (E6473-60005) and headset cables through the top opening.

Figure 34 Inside the backpack

Cable Routing Through the Shoulder Straps

Refer to Figure 35 for a cable routing example.

1 Route the USB cable (E6473-60005) through either shoulder strap.

2 If the phones will be attached to the shoulder straps, route the phone interface cables through either shoulder strap.



Figure 35 Routing cables through the shoulder straps

Receiver and Hub Mounting

Refer to Figure 36 on page 78 for receiver and Direct Connect

Hub mounting positions. Use the straps provided to secure the components to the platform.

1 Remove the inner component platform from the backpack.

2 Attach the E645xx receivers to the platform.

3 Attach the Direct Connect Hub/battery/chassis assembly to the platform.



Figure 36 Two receivers and Direct Connect Hub mounted to the platform

Cable Connections to the E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub

1 Connect the receiver data/power cable (E6473-60106) to the


2 Connect the second receiver power cable (E6473-60107) to the AUX PWR OUT connector.





(USB

Cable Connections to the E645xx Receiver

1 Connect the D-shell connector end of the receiver data/power cable (E6473-60106) to the RS-232 port of

Receiver 1.

2 Connect the power plug of the receiver data/power cable to the 9-34 VDC connector of Receiver 1.


(E6473-60107) to the 9-34 VDC connector of Receiver 2.




4 Connect the short RX Loop cable (E7450-60001) to the

RX

LOOP IN

port of Receiver 1.


RX LOOP OUT port of Receiver 2.

6 Connect the long RX Loop cable (E7450-60002) to the

RX LOOP

IN port of Receiver 2.


RX LOOP OUT port of Receiver 1.

8 Connect the receiver antennas to the

RF INPUT connectors of the receivers.

9 If equipped, connect the GPS antennas to the

GPS ANTENNA connectors of the receivers.

Dual Receiver Backpack Final Assembly

1 Place the component platform inside the backpack, as shown

in Figure 36 on page 78. It attaches to the backpack with

Velcro fasteners.

2 Connect one phone interface cable to the port of the Direct Connect Hub.

(Phone 1)

3 Connect the second phone interface cable to the

(Phone 2) port of the Direct Connect Hub.

4 Connect the headset cables (E6473-60017) to the connectors of the Direct Connect Hub.

5 Attach the clip-on receiver antennas to the antenna loops on

the sides of the backpack. See Figure 37.

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Figure 37 Backpack exterior features

CAUTION

6 Close all zips.

To prevent damage to the Direct Connect Hub or phone, always power the Direct Connect Hub off before connecting or disconnecting a phone.

7 With the Direct Connect Hub powered off, connect each phone to its interface cable.

8 Attach the phones to the shoulder straps, antenna loops on the side of the backpack, or in the phone pouches.

9 Connect the free end of the USB cable to the USB port of the computer.



Adjusting the Backpack Harness

1 Loosen all straps and place the pack on your back as shown

in Figure 38.

Figure 38 Tightening the shoulder straps on the backpack

2 Fasten the waist belt and tighten it so that it rests on your hips. The waist belt should always remain on your hips, even after the harness is adjusted.

3 Tighten up the shoulder straps until the pack feels comfortable. The weight of the pack should be carried on your hips for maximum comfort. The shoulder straps help stabilize the pack on your body.

4 Connect the chest strap. You can change the vertical position so that the strap fits comfortably across your chest. The sternum strap reduces shoulder fatigue and increases mobility by pulling the shoulder straps inward.

Phone Connections

The phone cable set includes a 3 foot (approx. 1 meter) phone interface cable, a 15 foot (approx. 4.5 meter) extender cable

(E6473-60042), and a 9-to-26 pin adapter, that allows the phone



CAUTION cable to be plugged into a Serial port of the computer for a

“direct connect” configuration (See “Computer Serial Port

Connections” on page 57.).

Direct Connect Hub Connection

To prevent damage to the Direct Connect Hub or phone, always power the Direct Connect Hub off before connecting or disconnecting a phone.

NOTE

1 Connect the phone interface cable(s) to the phone(s).

2 Connect the opposite end of the phone interface cable to the

(Phone 1) port of the Direct Connect Hub.

3 Connect the opposite end of the second phone interface cable to the (Phone 2) port of the Direct Connect Hub.

4 Connect the headsets (E6473-60017) to the headset connectors of the Direct Connect Hub.

Computer Serial Port Connection

If your system is equipped with two or more phones and does not include an E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub, install the Dual Serial Port PCMCIA card per the manufacturer’s instructions.

1 Connect the phone interface cable to the phone.

2 If you are using the extender cable (E6473-60042), connect it to the phone interface cable.

3 Connect the 26 pin end of the 9-to-26 pin adapter

(E6473-60015) to the phone interface cable (or extender cable).

4 Connect the 9 pin end of the adapter to the Serial port of the computer.

Phone battery charging and audio monitoring are not supported with direct connect phones.



Using Portable Components in a Vehicle

If you plan to use the system within a vehicle, remove the Direct

Connect Hub (and scanner, if equipped) from the metal chassis before connecting the in-vehicle power cable to the Direct

Connect Hub. See “In-Vehicle System Set Up" on page 31 for

details.



Battery Use and Care

Checking the Remaining Charge

Press the test button shown in Figure 39 to check the remaining charge capacity. The battery charge level can be checked while the Direct Connect Hub power switch is on or off, however checking it with the power on may provide a more accurate indication.

3

2

1

LEDs Lit

5

4

Capacity Remaining

81% to 100%

61% to 80%

41% to 60%

21% to 40%

1% to 20%

Figure 39 Lithium-ion battery

Charging the Battery

The battery (86156A-520) can be charged within the carry bag.

Disconnect the charger from the battery before checking the charge. The battery is fully charged when all five LEDs are lit.



WARNING

Never charge the battery when the E6473B High Speed Direct

Connect Hub is powered on. Use only the approved charger, part no.

E6473-60009.

1 Connect the battery charger cable to the battery.

2 Plug the battery charger’s AC power cord into a 100-240V AC

50-60 Hz power source.

3 Allow approximately three hours to fully charge the battery.

Using Vehicle Power

See “In-Vehicle System Set Up" on page 31 for power cable

installation and connection instructions.

Safe Handling and Disposal

For the safe use of lithium-ion batteries, always follow the instructions provided below. Improper handling of lithium-ion batteries may result in injury or damage from electrolyte leakage, heating, ignition, or explosion. Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.



WARNING

Always use the battery charger provided with the battery.

Never heat or incinerate the battery.

Never impact, pierce, or crush the battery.

Never disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains a circuit designed to enhance safety. Damaging this circuit may cause overheating, fire or bursting.

Never charge a battery under high temperature conditions, such as near a fire or in the direct sunlight. If the ambient temperature is too high, the protection circuit may be actuated, preventing further charging, or damage.

Never short-circuit the battery by connecting the positive and negative terminals with a metal material.

Do not store or carry the battery where it could come into contact with metal objects such as a key chain or necklace.

Never allow the battery to get wet or be immersed in water.

Do not place the battery in a microwave oven or high-pressure container.

Stop charging if the battery is not charged after the prescribed charge time.

If leakage of the electrolyte occurs, or if there is an offensive odor, keep the battery away from any source of fire or spark.

If you become aware of any abnormal phenomena, such as odor, discoloration, or deformation, during use, while charging, or when storing the battery, remove the battery from the device or charger and stop using.

In the event the electrolyte comes into contact with the eyes, flush thoroughly with clean water, without rubbing. Consult with a physician immediately.


Agilent E6474A

User’s Guide

4

Use Your System

To do this

Turn on power to the system components.

Start the system.

Verify the system.

See this

“Turning the Power On" on page 88

“Starting the Software" on page 93

“Verifying the System" on page 105


4 Use Your System

Turning the Power On

Battery Charging

• For a portable system, verify that the Direct Connect Hub, phone, and computer batteries are fully charged before

beginning a survey. Refer to “Battery Use and Care" on page 84 for more information.

• For an in-vehicle system, verify that the phone batteries are fully charged before beginning a survey.

E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub

The Direct Connect Hub has a three-position power switch. It controls the power to the Hub, the phones, and the scanner or receivers. The blue LED above the power switch will glow after the Direct Connect Hub has initialized.

• Place the switch in the left position to power the unit on. For in-vehicle systems, if the Direct Connect Hub is powered on and off by an GPS/DR navigator unit, the switch should be in the left position.

• Place the switch in the center position to power the unit off.

• For in-vehicle systems without GPS/DR navigator, placing the switch in the right position allows the unit to power on and off via the vehicle’s ignition switch.

NOTE

To allow the receiver to lock onto the GPS signal, allow the system to be powered on at least 3 minutes before starting a data collection test.

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Agilent Direct Connect GPS/DR

If the ignition sense lead of the main power cable has been connected to a +12 volt source, the navigator powers up when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on and the power switch is in either the Ignition (right) or Power (left) position. (For

installation instructions, Appendix E, “Permanent In-Vehicle

Hardware Installation,” starting on page 207.)



Use Your System 4

LEDs and Display During Power-up

The upper front panel LED indicates Power, and and the lower

LED indicates 1PPS (Pulse Per Second). The information shown on these two LEDs comes from the GPS receiver. One use of the

1PPS would be to indicate that the GPS receiver is active. 1PPS is also available at pin 9 of the rear panel RS-232 DB9 connector and is enabled by software..

The Agilent direct connect GPS/DR status LCD displays power-up and navigation status messages. The front panel LEDs indicate CPU status, speed pulse status, and serial port activity.

Determining GPS Receiver Status

You can determine whether the GPS Receiver is ready to navigate by using the E6474A software as follows:

1 Start the E6474A software, and select Tools > Navigation to display the Navigation dialog box.

2 Click the Live Mode button.

3 When the GPS Navigator is ready to track, the Satellites box shows the number of satellites tracked, and the Navigation display shows either 2D or 3D, with the GPS Status displaying “Tracking.” Both speed and direction are also displayed. If the Nav Mode shows 3D, the altitude readings in the display are also valid.

Before starting a data collection test, allow three minutes for the unit to acquire GPS position data. During a data collection test, navigation data is also combined and collected.

Calibration of Dead Reckoning

The Dead Reckoning calibration system is virtually self-calibrating and requires minimal user intervention. Once the Agilent direct connect GPS/DR is properly connected and the unit is powered on for the first time, it is not yet calibrated and operates as a normal GPS receiver.

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Phones

Once navigation begins using GPS signals, the receiver automatically calibrates the sensors. During this calibration process, the vehicle must be maneuvered in a specific manner in order for the unit to calibrate, as follows:

1 Stop the vehicle for at least three seconds in order to determine the gyro bias.

2 Drive in a straight line for a distance of approximately one kilometer (0.62 mile).

3 Turn the vehicle, and proceed in another straight line for approximately one kilometer (0.62 mile).

The period of time and distance traveled that are required for the system to calibrate the Dead Reckoning sensors vary depending on the GPS signal quality and receiver temperature stability. The calibration continuously refines itself as you drive.

Toshiba Direct-Connect Phone Power-up

Toshiba JCDMA phones have special power-up procedures.

Each time you power up the system, you must perform the following procedure to enable communication between the phone and the data collection software. Begin all of the following procedures with the phone and computer powered

off.

Toshiba 10-CT

1 Unplug the phone interface cable from the phone.

2 Power the computer on.

3 Power the phone on.

4 Plug the interface cable into the phone.




Toshiba C-103T

1 Unplug the interface cable from the phone.

2 Plug the phone interface cable into the phone. The phone will power up.

3 Within the next 5 seconds, press the following keys on the handset: # 3 2 5 7 4 7 * (Numbers will appear on the display.)

4 Press the # key.

5 Press the following keys: F 9 6 (The F key is to the right of the toggle button.)

6 Press the F key.

7 Choose the DIAGE option.

8 Press the F key.


Toshiba 301T

1 Unplug the interface cable from the phone.

2 Plug the phone interface cable into the phone. The phone will power up.

3 Press the following keys: F 9 0 (The F key is to the right of the toggle button.)

4 Press the F key.

5 Choose the upper DIAGE option. (Do not choose the DIAGE

AUX option)

6 Press the F key.


iDEN® i1000 Plus Baud Rate

The following procedure sets the phone to communicate at

19200 baud:

1 Power up the phone. Wait for "Phone Ready" to be displayed.

2 Press the

MENU key 3 times.

3 Press the key under

PRGM shown in the display. The

Programming Menu is displayed.

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4 Press the key under OK in the display.

5 Press the right arrow key until

SET BAUD RATE : <value> is displayed.


OK in the display.

7 Press the right arrow key until 19200 is displayed.


OK in the display.


EXIT in the display.



Starting the Software

Detailed information about the software is available from the online help. It is assumed that the software has already been

installed. If not, refer to “Installing the Agilent E6474A

Software" on page 23 for installation instructions.

Before you begin to collect or monitor data, you must:

• Start the application

• Create a plan file

• Identify and enable the devices

• Configure the devices and the display

• Save the configuration

To start the application

1 To start the application, click Start > Programs > Agilent

Wireless Solutions > E6474A > E6474A.

2 Press F5 to display the System Setup view.

3 Perform the procedure in “Identifying the Devices" on page 94.

Creating Plan Files

An .spf file is a plan file that contains the system device configuration, the properties settings for all of the devices, and the views, as they have been configured and arranged in the main window. Its name appears in the title bar of the main window. You can create different .spf files with unique characteristics for specific test routes.

• To create a new .spf file, click File > New. A new System

Setup view opens.

You can also open and modify an existing .spf plan file, saving it with a different name.



NOTE

If an .spf file is not open when you start the E6474A software, you need to create one. You must also create a new one if you have used the system, disconnected devices, and then reconnected them to different COM ports than those to which they were originally connected.

The E6474A software is shipped with a set of default and demo plan files for each technology. These files can help you to see how .spf files are set up and used. For information on how to locate these files and what each file contains, refer to the online help, where you can use the help index to locate Default Plan Files or Demo Plan Files.

Identifying the Devices

The software must identify the system devices before it can communicate with them. System devices include the phones, the E645xx receivers or E746xx scanner, and the navigator (if equipped). This process is also referred to as “configuring the system.”

NOTE

Generic data devices are configured differently than phones used in

conversation mode. See “Generic Data Devices" on page 99 for setup

information.

System Setup View

The System Setup view is used for identifying the devices.

Before identifying the devices, it appears as shown in Figure 40,

through Figure 42. After identifying the devices, it displays a

tree diagram of the system configuration, showing the computer

COM ports and the devices connected to them, as shown in

Figure 3. The following example shows how to identify a phone attached to the COM1 port.



NOTE

If you are uncertain about how COM ports are assigned and need assistance in determining which COM port is assigned to each specific device, refer to Important Information About the E6473B Agilent High

Speed Direct Connect Hub. The section entitled, “Understanding and

Organizing COM Ports” provides detailed information that will help you to identify and set up COM ports.

This document is shipped with the E6473B system, and the latest version is also available at http://www.agilent.com/cm/wireless/e6474/ download.shtml.

Phone Connected to a Computer Serial Port

A typical System Setup view before the devices have been identified is shown in Figure 40. The phone is connected to the computer’s COM1 port.



Procedure – Identify Devices

To identify the devices, perform the following procedure. All system components should be connected and powered on.

1 Right-click on COM1 in the System Setup view. A popup menu appears, as shown in Figure 40

Figure 40 System setup view showing pop-up menu

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NOTE

Effective with release 5.0 of the E6474A software, the System Setup view displays device identification information whenever the E6473A or E6473B hubs are connected. You can now see at a glance which COM ports are assigned to each type of device, and you can even identify those for

E6473A versus E6473B. You can also differentiate the functionality of each

COM port.

2 Click the Refresh Port command. After approximately 30 seconds, the device is identified, and a message appears telling you that you can click Yes if you want to update the

Comm port, click No if you do not want to update the Comm port, or click Details>> to view the devices found on the

Comm port.



NOTE

If you are sure which device is connected to the selected port, you can reduce refresh time by using the Manual Refresh option. A second menu is displayed showing the devices you are currently licensed to use. You can then select the device that is connected to the selected port.

3 Click the Detail button to show more information about the device that was detected.

4 Click the Yes button to accept the configuration. Figure 41 shows an example.

Figure 41 Single direct connect phone identified on computer COM port

NOTE

When using a dual serial port PCMCIA card (PC card) take a note of which

COM port is assigned to which device.

Enabling the Devices

Note that the check box next to each device is checked, indicating that the device is enabled for data collection. Phones, receivers, and scanners are automatically enabled after you



98 accept the results of the Refresh Port action. The navigator, however is not automatically enabled. Before you begin logging data or Live Mode, verify the following:

• Verify that each phone, scanner, or receiver is enabled. Click the check box to enable the NMEA Navigator. The navigator supplies data to plot your position on the Route Map.

• Click the check box to enable the In-Building Navigator if you have E6474A, option 030, indoor mapping. This allows you to use the In-Building Route Map for manually plotting your test route.

• Click the check box to enable the Simulated Navigator when you need to isolate a problem, and do not require real navigation data.

System with an E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub

NOTE

If your system is equipped with an E6473B High Speed Direct

Connect Hub, you must:

1 Connect the phones to the Phone ports.

2 Power the Direct Connect hub On.

3 Have the E6473B driver software already installed. For the

E6473B driver installation procedure, refer to document

E6473B-90067, Important Information About the E6473B

Agilent High Speed Direct Connect Hub. This document is shipped with the E6473B system, and the latest version is also available at http://www.agilent.com/cm/wireless/e6474

/download.shtml.,

Make a note of the COM ports to which the data devices are connected. If you are unfamiliar with how COM ports are assigned, refer to document

E6473B-90067. The section entitled, “Understanding and Organizing COM

Ports” details how COM ports are assigned in Windows systems.

Limitations of the E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub

The following are limitations of the Direct Connect Hub, when a dual port data phone such as a Sagem OT96, Samsung X100,

Samsung X1200 Samsung A399, or Kyocera 2235 phone is connected to it:



• When the phone is connected to the Phone 1 port, the Aux port cannot be used.

• When the phone is connected to the Phone 2 port, the

Receiver port cannot be used.

• In order to measure data/trace parameters, two ports must be used.

Generic Data Devices

Before using the Agilent E6474A software to make data measurements, it is important that you configure the external software and hardware. This software and hardware is used to establish a data connection through your phone, with the phone acting as a wireless modem. The following sections outline the tasks you need to perform before you start the Agilent E6474A software.

For more information, refer to:

• Phone supplier’s documentation or software

• Windows Dial Up Networking installation wizard help

• Agilent E6474A online help and tutorial

Configure the Phone

Each phone is supplied with manufacturer’s documentation that explains how to configure a phone for use as a modem

(data device). Using this documentation set up the phone’s modem settings by navigating through the phone menu options and entering the modem interface settings.

Add a Modem Connection to the Computer

Instructions for adding a modem connection to the computer and configuring it are included with the phone’s documentation. Follow the instructions explicitly.



NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

In the dialog box that prompts “Do you want Windows to detect your modem?” be sure to check the “Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list” check box option. You will also be prompted to select a COM port on which to install the modem. For this prompt, select the COM port to which the data device is connected.

Configure the Network and Dial-up Connection

Instructions for configuring the Network and Dial-up

Connection are included with the phone’s documentation.

Follow the instructions explicitly. There are two parts to this procedure:

• Setting up the Internet Connection: In this part of the procedure, you set up the dial-up connection to your service provider. You need your service provider’s phone number.

• Advanced Connection Properties: In this part of the procedure, you set up the Dial Up Networking (DUN) properties, including the DNS and APN settings for your ISP.

This information is available from your service provider.

It is recommended that you use a logical (and meaningful) name for the

DUN connection name. You will select this as the Dial-up Name when you configure the Data Port Properties in the E6474A software. For example, include the phone type, service provider name, and Data Port connection number: Sagem-MyProvider-COM3.

Testing the Phone/Modem Configuration

The following test verifies that all phone and modem settings are correct:

1 Using the Dial-up Connection you have set up, establish a connection with the Internet.

Not all phones have integrated data and power supply connections.

Ensure the phone is fully charged before proceeding. Connect the phone to a serial port of the computer, using the recommended connections given to you by the phone supplier.



2 Open the browser on the computer.

3 Attempt to browse the WEB.

4 If this test is successful, then start the E6474A software, and

proceed to Adding a Data Device.

Adding a Data Device

Use the Data Port in the System Setup view to set up the device and data properties. In the System Setup view, up to four

Devices can be added to the Data Port. Properties for the data device can then be configured, in a manner similar to a phone.

To add a device to the Data Port:

1 Right-click on the Data Port. A pop-up menu appears, as

shown in Figure 42.

Figure 42 Adding a data device

2 Choose Add Device from the pop-up menu. After you add the

Data Device, it is enabled, as indicated by the check mark

next to Data Device in Figure 43.



Figure 43 Data device added

NOTE

Configuring Data Device Properties

To perform throughput and timing calculations, you should use

Agilent Data Server Software. For more information on this software and how it works, refer to the Agilent Data Server software installation guide (E7475-90012).

Before you can perform a test with the data server, you must configure the properties of the Data Devices added to the Data

Port. The Properties dialog box for the Data Device allows you to configure the test conditions and parameters. See

“Configuring the Devices" on page 103 for instructions on

opening this dialog box.

Although the Agilent E6474A software shows the COM port in the System

Setup view that the data device is connected to, that COM port cannot be used for configuring the device’s properties. Data Device properties can only be configured by right-clicking on the Data Device, then choosing

Properties from the pop-up menu.



Saving the Configuration

1 Click File > Save. The Save As dialog box opens.

2 Enter a file name.

3 Click the Save button to save the configuration. It is saved as an .spf file.

Configuring the Devices

Properties

Each phone, scanner and receiver is configured via its

Properties dialog box. The Properties dialog box contains tabbed pages with related test options, such as the phone number to automatically dial, call duration, call setup time, messages to collect, and for scanners and receivers, channels to scan.

To configure a device:

1 Within the System Setup view, right-click on the text for the phone, scanner, receiver, or Data Device to show the popup menu,

2 Click Properties… The Properties dialog box for the device opens.

NOTE

It is recommended that you also use the Edit Label command on the pop-up menu, to give the device a meaningful name. For Data Devices, it is helpful if the label includes the COM port that the device is connected to.

The label will appear in the title bar of the views associated with the device.


3 Enter the appropriate information to configure the device.

Press the F1 key or click the Help button on each tabbed page of a Properties dialog box to display the Help topic with detailed information about the options, check boxes, and text boxes.

4 Repeat the process to configure each phone, scanner, receiver, or Data Device before you begin a test.

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5 After you configure all of the devices, click File > Save. The options you have selected are saved in the .spf file that is currently open.

6 Close, then restart the E6474A software. The .spf file that was open for the last session reopens, with the options saved.

Configuring the Display

Standard Views

Many standard views (windows) are available for each device.

The views display the data you collect during a test. (A data file from a test can also be played back and displayed.).

Examples of the phone views include Phone Status, which displays signal parameters, and Layer 3 messages. Examples of scanner views include the Scanner Chart, which shows signal strength as text, and Scanner, which shows signal strength as a graph for all of the channels selected.

Open each view by selecting it from the View menu, keeping in mind the amount of screen space available. Views can also be open and minimized to save space. For information on the view, select it, then press the F1 key.

Receiver Views

Views of receiver measurements are displayed in the View Menu and on the title bars of the views with the measurement name preceded by the device identifier. For example, the Base Station

Spectrum Analyzer measurement is displayed in a view as the

E64xx_measurement ID_Base Stattion Spectrum Analyzer, as

shown in Figure 44 on page 105. The device identifier helps to

instantly identify it as a receiver view.



Figure 44 A typical receiver view.

When you create a receiver measurement while editing receiver properties, the view does not automatically display; however, you can open the view at any time by using the View menu.

Note that, when you open a receiver view, you automatically create a measurement if one has not already been created.

Verifying the System

Overview

There are seven tests you can use to verify your system, as listed

in Table 2 on page 106.



NOTE

Table 2 Methods to verify your system

Test Description and Page

“Test 1 - Receiver Testing Using a Signal Generator" on page 106

“Test 2 - Receiver Testing by Measuring a Known Channel" on page 112

“Test 3 - Receiver Testing by Measuring the Noise Floor" on page 114

“Test 4 - GPS Receiver Testing" on page 117

“Test 5 - High Speed Scanner Testing by Measuring Known Channels" on page 118

“Test 6 - High Speed Scanner Testing Using a Signal Generator" on page 118

“Test 7 - Phone Testing Using a Test Call" on page 120

• If your system includes an Agilent digital receiver, perform tests 1, 2, or 3 and test 4. Tests 1 and 2 provide the highest level of confidence. Teest 3 should only be used for testing the receiver if you do not have a signal generator and there is no known channel in the system.

• If your system includes an E746xx scanner, perform test 5 or 6.

• If your system includes a phone, perform test 7.

The verification tests are only used to alert you to possible non-operating conditions. To measure actual receiver specifications, the unit must be measured in a controlled environment, using Agilent Technologies’ prescribed measurement techniques.

Test 1 - Receiver Testing Using a Signal Generator

Preparing the Hardware

1 Connect the system as shown in Figure 45 on page 107, but

do not connect the signal generator output. The Agilent



NOTE receiver requires a 30-minute warm-up period to meet the guaranteed specifications.

There is a three-minute delay after power-up or re-configuration, before the internal temperature sensor is activated and measurements are nominally correct.

Figure 45 System measurement verification setup using a signal generator

2 Depending on your system type, set the frequency/power levels using “Signal Generator Uplink Settings" on page 108.

3 Verify that the correct values are set on the signal generator.

Do not connect the signal generator at this stage.

NOTE



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Table 3 Signal Generator Uplink Settings

Model

GSM1900, TDMA, cdma2000 and CDMA PCS band systems

Frequency and Power Setting

1879 MHz at –60 dBm

GSM DCS1800 band systems

GSM900 band systems

Cellular CDMA and TDMA band systems

UMTS E6455C receivers



837 MHz at -60 dBm


Preparing the Software

1 Start the E6474A software.

2 Refer to “Identifying the Devices" on page 94, and perform

the procedure, if you have not already done so.

3 Click Log > Start Live Mode.

4 Open the Spectrum Analyzer view and maximize the view.

5 Connect the signal generator output to the RF input of the receiver.

6 Turn on the signal generator.

7 Set the measurement software as follows:

Band: Uplink

Frequency: Refer to Table 3 on page 108.

Span: 1 MHz

Averaging: Running

Averages: 32

You should see a signal trace showing a single spectral peak in

the middle of the display, as shown in Figure 46 on page 109.



Figure 46 Spectrum Display with Marker Set to a Center Frequency of 1960MHz(CDMA 1900 band system)

Testing the Signal

1 In the Markers group, click Add and To Max. The level and frequency are displayed at the top-left corner of the

Spectrum Analyzer display.

2 In the Band group, select Downlink.

3 In the Freq/Channel group, change the Center frequency according to Table 4 on page 110.

4 On the signal generator, set the frequency according to

Table 4 on page 110.

You should see a signal trace showing a single spectral peak in

the middle of the display. Figure 47 on page 110 shows an

example trace.



NOTE

Table 4 Signal Generator Downlink Settings

Model

GSM1900, TDMA, cdma2000, and CDMA

PCS band systems


GSM900 band systems


UMTS E6455C receivers

Frequency and Power Setting

1959 MHz at -60 dBm

1843 MHz at -60 dBm


882 MHz at -60 dBm

2140 Mhz at –60 dBm

Wait for at least one minute before using the displayed marker value. The default trace display is set to display a running average of 32. With time, the marker value will approach the value of the signal generator output.

Figure 47 Spectrum Display with Marker Set to a Center Frequency of 943 MHz (GSM 900 band system)



NOTE

Accuracy

The accuracy is calculated as:

Frequency accuracy = signal generator accuracy + 1 ppm.

Amplitude accuracy = ± (0.5 dB + signal generator accuracy + mismatch error + cable loss).

Assuming the Agilent receiver and Agilent 8648B signal generator specifications, with nominal values of mismatch and cable losses of approximately 1 dB, you can expect:

• Frequency reading, approximately: Frequency selected ±450 kHz

• Amplitude reading, approximately: Amplitude selected ±2.5 dB

You can save the settings of the project (.spf file) at any time. If you experience measurement or configuration problems, you can refer to the settings shown in the corresponding verification test.

Passing the Test

If the display shows a single spectral peak, and reports frequency and power levels that match the output of the signal generator, the system has passed the test.

If your system is equipped with a navigator, perform the tests in

“Test 4 - GPS Receiver Testing" on page 117. If you experience

problems in setting up the tests, refer to “Solving Problems with

Your System" on page 130.



Test 2 - Receiver Testing by Measuring a Known Channel


1 Connect the system as shown in Figure 48.

Figure 48 System configuration for measuring a known channel in the system

NOTE

2 Turn on the Agilent receiver.

The Agilent receiver requires a 30-minute warm-up period to meet the guaranteed specifications. There is a three-minute delay after power-up or re-configuration, before the internal temperature sensor is activated and measurements are nominally correct.



NOTE



2 Refer to“Identifying the Devices" on page 94, and perform the

procedure if you have not already done so.



5 Select either Frequency or Channel in the Frequency Units.

Frequency is displayed on the Spectrum Analyzer view.

6 Set the measurement controls as follows:

Band:

Downlink

Frequency:

User-specified. The frequency you specify and enter in the Center field should be a known communication frequency or channel.

Span:

2 MHz or 1 MHz, depending on the channel used

Averaging:

Running

Averages:

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• In the Markers group, click Add and To Max. The level and frequency are displayed at the top-left corner of the

Spectrum Analyzer view.

Wait for at least one minute before using the displayed marker value. The system is set to display a running average of 32. With time, the marker value will approach the value of the measured signal.


If the signal trace is of acceptable amplitude above the noise floor, depending on the distance from transmitters and antenna placement, at the appropriate frequency for the channel measured, the system passed the test.



If your system is equipped with a navigator, perform the tests in

Table 5 on page 116 next. If you experience problems in setting

up the tests, refer to “Solving Problems with Your System" on page 130.

Test 3 - Receiver Testing by Measuring the Noise Floor

NOTE

Use this procedure only if you do not have a signal generator and there is no known channel in the system. Connect a 50-ohm load (customer supplied) to the input of the receiver.


1 Connect the system as shown in Figure 49.

Figure 49 System Configuration for Measuring the Noise Floor

2 Turn on the Agilent receiver.



NOTE

The Agilent receiver requires a 30-minute warm-up period to meet the guaranteed specifications. There is a three-minute delay after power-up or re-configuration, before the internal temperature sensor is activated and measurements are nominally correct.




the procedure if you have not already done so.



5 Set the measurement controls as follows:

Band:

Downlink

Frequency:

See the tables on the next page.

Span:

300 kHz

Averaging:

Running

Averages:

100

6 In the Markers group, click Add button then To Max and note the Marker 1 frequency and level. The level and frequency are displayed at the top-left corner of the Spectrum Analyzer view.

7 In the Markers group, click Add to place a second marker on the display.

8 Use the mouse to drag Marker 2 to the minimum level of the trace. Note the Marker 2 frequency and level.

9 Calculate the average noise level of the downlink. Average noise level = (Marker 1 level + Marker 2 level) / 2

10 Select Uplink in the Band group. Frequency is displayed on the Spectrum VFP.

11 Perform steps 7 through step 10 to determine the average noise level of the uplink. Substitute the frequencies from



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Table 6 on page 116 in step 6. Average noise level = (Marker 1

level + Marker 2 level) / 2

Table 5 Noise Floor Frequency Settings for Step 6

Model

PCS CDMA and TDMA band systems


GSM900 band systems


Marker 1 Frequency (step 6)

1959 MHz

1843 MHz

943 MHz

882 MHz

Table 6 Noise Floor Frequency Settings for Step 11

Model

PCS CDMA and TDMA band systems


GSM900 band systems


Marker 1 Frequency (step 6)

1879 MHz

1745 MHz

898 MHz

837 MHz

The measurement is making 100 averages, which requires approximately three minutes to stabilize the noise level. After completion, stop the measurement and note the levels.


You have passed the test if the average noise level is below –122 dBm. If your system is equipped with a navigator, perform the

tests in Table 5 on page 116. If you experience problems in

setting up the test, refer to “Solving Problems with Your

System" on page 130.



Test 4 - GPS Receiver Testing

If you have an Agilent digital receiver, make sure that you have

tested the receiver using either method 1 (page 106), method 2

(page 112), or method 3 (page 114) described earlier in this

chapter. It is recommended that you know the GPS position, the longitude and latitude, of where you do the test.

Setting Up the Hardware

1 Connect the system components per the instructions in

Chapter 3.

2 Power the system on. Allow 30 minutes for the scanner to stabilize before testing.

3 If the system is equipped with a GPS/DR Navigation unit, move the vehicle approximately 10 feet.





3 Verify that the navigator is enabled in the System Setup view.

4 Click Log > Start Logging.

5 Open the Route Map view.


If the status area of the Route Map view reports the same longitude and latitude of your current location, the GPS is ready for use. If the navigator is not communicating, a dialog box with an error message appears.

If you experience problems in setting up the test, refer to

“Solving Problems with Your System" on page 130.



Test 5 - High Speed Scanner Testing by Measuring Known Channels



Chapter 3.

2 Power the system on.

Testing the Scanner




3 Select known active channels in the High Speed Scanner

Properties dialog box. Click Help in the dialog box for instructions.

4 Click View > Scanner Table to open the view.



You should see an indication of signal strength from the active channels in your area. If low values are indicated for all channels, verify that the antenna is connected properly, and that the correct channel numbers have been added to the scan list in the High Speed Scanner Properties dialog box.

Test 6 - High Speed Scanner Testing Using a Signal Generator

NOTE

This procedure requires that you have the appropriate signal generator for the scanner technology that you are testing.

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Chapter 3, but do not connect the scanner’s antenna.





3 Power the signal generator on.

4 Adjust the signal generator’s output level to approximately

–70 dBm.

5 Connect the signal generator to the RF antenna (TNC) connector of the scanner.

Testing the Scanner




3 In the High Speed Scanner Properties dialog box, add several channels to the scan list. Choose channels at the low end, high end, and middle of the channel range. Click Help in the dialog box for instructions.

4 Click View > Scanner Table to open the view.

5 Click Log > Start Live Mode.

6 Adjust the signal generator to the frequency that corresponds to the lowest channel you have selected.

7 Check the signal strength indicated in the Scanner table view.

8 Adjust the signal generator to the frequency that corresponds to each of the other channels that you have added to the scan list, while checking the signal strength indicated in the view.


Verify that the level indicated in the Scanner Table view is reasonably close to the generator output, considering the number of cable connections and losses. If low values are indicated for all channels, verify that the antenna cable is connected properly, and that the correct frequencies for the channel numbers you have selected have been used.

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Test 7 - Phone Testing Using a Test Call



Chapter 3.


Testing the Phone




3 Configure the Autodialing options in the Properties dialog box. Click Help in the dialog box for instructions.

4 Open the view that shows signal parameters:

5 For CDMA, click View > CDMA Phone Status.

6 For GSM, click View > GSM Signal.

7 For iDEN, click View > iDEN Signal Parameters.

8 For TDMA, click View > IS 136 Phone.

9 Click View > Call Stats to open the call statistics view.

10 Click Log > Start Logging.


In the signal parameters view, you should see an indication of signal strength and other air interface parameters. The Call

Stats view indicates the call progress and call termination results. If all calls are logged as “blocked,” verify that service for the phone has been activated, and that the phone’s battery is fully charged. Also recheck all cable connections.

• Click Log > Stop to end the test.


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Get results fast


To do this

Learn to use the software

Get information about taking measurements

See this

“Using Quick Basics — the Online Tutorial" on page 122

“Online Help" on page 124

WARNING

Drivers should not operate the Agilent E6474A system while the vehicle is in motion.


5 Get results fast

Using Quick Basics — the Online Tutorial

As part of the product, the Agilent E6474A includes Quick

Basics, an online tutorial. The opening screen is shown in

Figure 50. It is recommended that you complete Quick Basics

before you use the Agilent E6474A system.

Figure 50 The E6474A Quick Basics tutorial


Get results fast 5

Run the Tutorial

Quick Basics provides an overview of the capabilities of the

Agilent E6474A. It also demonstrates the most common tasks you’ll perform, and then guides you through those tasks in a simulation of the program.

Do this

1 Click Start > Programs > Agilent

Wireless Solutions > E6474A >

Reference > Tutorial.

2 Read the Welcome page and then click Topic Menu.

See this

The tutorial opens in your browser window.

The Topic menu lists the Key Features and Quick Tour, as well as the available procedures.

3 To see an overview of the Agilent

E6474A, click Quick Tour.

4 When you have completed Quick

Basics, or want to exit, close the browser windows.

View the Quick Tour and then choose the procedures that interest you or view them in order to get a good introduction to the software.

The Quick Basics is closed. Run it again any time for a brush up.

After the Tutorial

When you have finished running the tutorial, you can continue learning about the system by reviewing these and other online help topics:

• What’s New to familiarize yourself with changes from the latest release.

• Getting started for basic information on using the software and getting help

• How do I… for valuable how-to information on using the software

• And, of course, the online help provides details about every aspect of the software, as well.



Online Help

The software includes context-sensitive, HTML-based online help. In the help, you’ll find all the information you need to make measurements with the Agilent E6474A software, including procedures, measurement parameters, and tips. The help opens in a browser window, separate from the E6474A application window.

Accessing Online Help

1 Press the F1 key or click the Help button, when shown, to display the help topic with detailed information about the options, check boxes, and text boxes.

2 For help on configuring a view, open the view, then press F1.



Figure 51 shows the Contents tab on the left, and a typical

help topic on the right.

Figure 51 A typical online help browser display

The online help can also be accessed in the following ways:

• Click Start > Programs > Agilent Wireless Solutions >

E6474A > Help > E6474A Help.

• With the E6474A software running, click Help > Help Topics to open the Help menu and a list of items that are new for the current software release.



Using Online Help

Following are some tips for using the software’s online help system.

Getting familiar with new features

When you display the online help from the Help menu, a list of new software features automatically appears in your browser as shown in Figure 52.

Figure 52 The What’s New topic




This topic lists and briefly describes each new feature for the current release of the software. You can display detailed information for any new feature by clicking the View topic link.

Using the Contents Tab

The Contents tab lists all the topics in the online help.

1 Click the Contents tab to look at the topics by category.

2 Click a plus (+) sign or double-click a book icon to view its contents. It may include more Book icons or topics.

3 Click a topic to open that topic in the Help window.

Using the Index Tab

The Index tab lets you search through an alphabetical list of topics to find those relating to the text you type in the text field.

1 Click the Index tab to look at the list of index entries.

2 Type your subject in the Type Keywords box.

Or, scroll through the list in the list of entries, and double-click the term to list topics.

3 If more than one topic is available for the keywords you selected, a Topics found box appears from which you can select the topic of interest.

4 Double-click a topic to view it in the Help window.

Using the Search Tab

The Find tab lets you search the online help to find topics that include the words or phrases you type in the text box.

1 Click the Search tab to search for words or phrases used in the help topics.

2 Type the word or Phrase you are looking for in the text box.

3 Click the List Topics button to display topics that contain the word or phase you enter in the bottom list box.

4 Double-click a topic to open the help window for that topic.

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Getting Information about Views

To learn about the views available for a device, follow these steps:

1 Start the online help.

2 Click the Contents tab.

3 Open the book for the phone or receiver.

4 Open the View Menu topic.

5 Click the links for the views listed.


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Get Assistance, if You Need It


To do this

Solve problems with your system.

Review frequently asked questions.

Update E645xx receiver firmware.

Contact Customer Support.

Return the system for service.

See this

“Solving Problems with Your

System" on page 130

“Frequently Asked Questions" on page 133

“Updating E645xx Receiver

Firmware" on page 134

“Contacting Customer Support" on page 137

“Returning the System for

Service" on page 139


6 Get Assistance, if You Need It

Solving Problems with Your System

Device Communication Problems

Occasionally, when you probe a COM port, the error message in

Figure 53 may be displayed

Figure 53 No device error message

Causes

This message is displayed for the following reasons:

• The Direct Connect Hub or a device connected to a serial port is not powered on.

• The device has a defective interface cable.

• The serial port has no device connected to it.

• An iDEN phone is communicating at the wrong baud rate.

• The device itself is defective.

Remedies

• Before using the Refresh Port command to probe the COM port to identify the devices, verify that all devices are connected and powered on. Devices include the Direct

Connect Hub (if equipped), phones, scanner, receivers, and navigator. Refer to Chapter 3 for cable connection details.

• If you have an iDEN phone, perform the procedure under

“Setting an iDEN Phone’s Baud Rate" on page 131.


Get Assistance, if You Need It 6

• If you have a Sagem phone that is capable of operating in

Data mode, refer to “Changing a Sagem Phone’s Operating

Mode" on page 131.

• In the System Setup view, right-click another COM port, then select the Refresh Port command.

• Use a systematic approach to isolate a hardware problem. If available, replace a suspected defective device or cable with a known working device or cable. Replace only one component at a time, then retest.

Setting an iDEN Phone’s Baud Rate

The baud rate for any iDEN phone must be set to 19200 baud, otherwise the phone may not be identified. The following is the procedure for the i1000 Plus phone.

1 Power up the phone. Wait for “Phone Ready" to be displayed.

2 Press the Menu key 3 times.

3 Press the key under Prgm shown in the display. The

Programming Menu is displayed.


5 Press the right arrow key until Set Baud Rate: <value> is displayed.


7 Press the right arrow key until 19200 is displayed.


9 Press the key under Exit in the display.

Changing a Sagem Phone’s Operating Mode

The Sagem OT-55P phone can operate in either of two modes,

Trace or Data. A communication error may occur if the wrong mode is selected. If you are making parameter measurements, it must be set to Trace mode.

Below is an example of the phone’s menu commands used for switching modes. Refer to the documentation included with your phone for the actual key-press sequence.



With the phone on, key in the following:

1 Menu, 44, (down arrow), #, 8.

2 Use the up/down arrow keys to select TRACE.

3 Select OK.

Known Issues

There are some known minor problems associated with certain phones. They are listed in the “Known Issues” topic in the software’s online help. To view this topic, follow these steps:

1 Open the help as described under “Online Help" on page 124.

2 Open the Getting Started book on the help Contents tab.

3 Double-click Known Issues to open it.



Frequently Asked Questions

If you need installation or application assistance, refer to the web site at: http://www.agilent.com/find/E6474A

To access the frequently asked questions section:

1 Scroll to the Library section of the web page.

2 Click the More link.

3 Scroll to the FAQ section.

If you do not have access to the web, contact your local Agilent

Technologies representative for information.



Updating E645xx Receiver Firmware

NOTE

If your hardware configuration includes daisy-chained E645xx receivers, you must first disconnect the receivers, then connect one receiver at a time, and upgrade the firmware on each receiver. When you are finished updating the firmware, reconnect the daisy-chain, and reconfigure the daisy-chained receivers.

1 In the System Setup view, configure a receiver measurement view. Once data logging starts, the E6474A software determines if the Agilent E645xx digital receiver has the correct firmware. If not, the message box in Figure 2 appears.

Figure 54 Firmware upgrade required, first dialog box

2 Click Yes. The message box in Figure 55 appears.



Figure 55 Firmware upgrade required, second dialog box

3 Insert the firmware programming dongle into the Rx Loop

Out port of the receiver, as shown in Figure 56.

Figure 56 Receiver with dongle attached

4 Click OK. When the update is complete, the dialog box shown

in Figure 57 appears. This indicates that the update is

complete.



Figure 57 Firmware update successful dialog box

5 Remove the dongle from the receiver. Stop and restart data logging.



Contacting Customer Support

Technical Telephone Assistance

Before you make a call to technical support, you can save yourself time by ensuring that you have the following information at hand:

• Software revision (found by selecting Help > About E6474A while running the E6474A software)

• Phone brand and model

• Error message received (text)

• Configuration (how the phones are connected)

• Operating system used (Windows 98, NT, or 2000)

• The brand and model number of the computer being used

• How much RAM is available on the computer, and the amount of free hard disk space

Your E6474A Wireless Network Optimization Platform software includes 12 months of Response Center Support. To use the telephone assistance:

1 Install the software.

2 The Customer Business Center will provide you with a packet of information, which includes your system handle number.

Please refer to that number when you call for support. To establish a Support Contact, please call the Customer

Business Center.

3 Ask the Agilent Technologies engineer your question.

Numbers to Call

For technical support, call the appropriate number shown in

Table 7, or contact your local Agilent Technologies Sales and

Service Office.



Table 7 Call Center phone numbers

Region

Americas

Australia

Europe, Africa, Middle East

Singapore

Phone Number

+1-800-452-4844, press 3

+1-800-629-485

+32-(0) 2404 9340

1-800-375-8100

For up-to-date, country-specific contact information, go to http://www.agilent.com/comms/contactus.



Returning the System for Service

The instructions in this section explain how to properly package the system for return to Agilent Technologies.

NOTE

Please notify Agilent Technologies before returning your system for service. Any special arrangements for the system can be discussed at this time. This will help Agilent Technologies repair and return your system as quickly as possible.

Warranty

If the system is still under warranty or is covered by an Agilent

Technologies maintenance contract, it will be repaired under the terms of the warranty or contract. If the system is no longer under warranty or is not covered by an Agilent Technologies maintenance plan, Agilent Technologies will notify you of the cost of the repair after examining the unit.

When a system is returned to Agilent Technologies for servicing,

it must be adequately packaged (see “Preparing the System for

Shipping" on page 140) and have a complete description of the

failure symptoms attached.

When describing the failure, please be as specific as possible about the nature of the problem. Include copies of additional failure information (such as receiver or computer failure settings, data related to system failure, and error messages) along with the system being returned.



Preparing the System for Shipping

Do This

1 Write a complete description of the failure and attach it to the system.

Additional Information

Include any specific performance details related to the problem. The following information should be returned with the system:

• Type of service required

• Date system was returned for repair

• Description of the problem:

•

Whether problem is constant or intermittent

•

Whether system is temperature-sensitive

•

Whether system is vibration sensitive

•

System settings required to reproduce the problem

•

Error Code

•

Performance data

• Company Name and return address

• Name and phone number of technical contact person

• Model number of returned system

• Full serial number of returned system

• List of any accessories returned with the system

2 Cover all front and rear panel connectors that were originally covered when you first received the system.

3 Pack the system in the original shipping containers. Original materials are available through Agilent Technologies office. See step 4 for more information.

4 Wrap the system in anti-static plastic to reduce the possibility of damage caused by electrostatic discharge .

For systems weighing less than 54 kg (120 lbs.), use a double-walled, corrugated cardboard carton of 159 kg (350 lbs.) test strength.

The carton must be large enough to allow 3 to 4 inches on all sides of the system for packing material, and strong enough to accommodate the weight of the system.

Surround the equipment with 3 to 4 inches of packing material, to protect the system and prevent it from moving in the carton. If packing foam is not available, the best alternative is S.D-240 Air Cap™ from Sealed Air

Corporation (Commerce, California 90001). Air Cap looks like a plastic sheet filled with air bubbles. Use the pink (anti-static) Air Cap to reduce static electrical damage. Wrapping the system several times in this material will protect the system and prevent it from moving in the carton.



Do This

5 Seal the carton with strong nylon adhesive tape and mark it “FRAGILE,

HANDLE WITH CARE”.

6 Retain copies of all shipping papers.

Additional Information

CAUTION

Cover electrical connectors to protect sensitive components from electrostatic damage. Instrument damage can result from using packaging materials other than the original materials. Never use styrene pellets as packaging material. They do not adequately cushion the system or prevent it from shifting in the carton. They may also cause system damage by generating static electricity.




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Appendix A

Safety and Regulatory Information

Overview

This appendix contains important warnings and cautions for hardware products used in conjunction with the Agilent

E6474A software.

Warning and Caution Notices

WARNING

The WARNING! notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a

WARNING! notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

CAUTION

The CAUTION! notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION! notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

General Safety Considerations

The Agilent digital receiver 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. The documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the product in a safe condition.


A Safety and Regulatory Information

WARNING

If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only.

No operator serviceable parts are inside this system. Refer servicing to a qualified Agilent Technologies, Inc. service center. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove the covers.

To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the equipment from mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean the receiver internally.

Installation, Use, and Storage

CAUTION

The Agilent 645xx digital receiver is designed for use in INSTALLATION

CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2, per IEC 61010 and 664 respectively.

Enclosure protection IP40 according to IEC 529.

Install the system according to the enclosure protection provided. This system does not protect against the ingress of water. This instrument protects against entry of solid foreign objects greater than, or equal to, one millimeter.


Safety and Regulatory Information A

Signal and Input Power

CAUTION

The input power to the Agilent 645xx digital receiver should not exceed

–15 dBm. Power levels greater than +10 dBm will damage the instrument.

For continued protection against fire hazard, replace the line fuse

(cigarette lighter/2 amp 32 V FB fuse) only with the same type of rating

(type nA/nV). The use of other fuses or materials is prohibited.

If you use external power, install the instrument so the detachable power cord is readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator.

The detachable power cord is the instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuit from the mains supply before other parts of the instrument.

If you do not use external power, position the product so you can easily operate the disconnecting device.

Always use the power cords supplied with this product. Failure to ensure adequate earth grounding by not using this cord may cause product damage.

Symbols

Table 8 lists standard symbols that appear on equipment panels.

Table 8 Equipment panel symbols

Symbol Description

AC power input

DC power input

Power switch ON position

Power switch STANDBY or IGNITION SENSE position



Symbol Description

Power switch OFF position

Registered trademark of the European Community. If it is accompanied by a year, it indicates the year the design was proven.

The CSA mark is a registered trademark of the

Canadian Standards Association

ICES-001

This text indicates that the instrument is an

Industrial Scientific and Medical Group Class A product (CISPER 11, Clause 4).

The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the

Spectrum Management Agency of Australia.

This signifies compliance with the Australian

EMC Framework Regulations under the terms of the Radio Communications Act of 1992.

This ISM device complies with Canadian

ICES-001.

Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norma NMB du Canada.

ICES / NMB-001 This is a marking to indicate product compliance with the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-001).


Safety and Regulatory Information A

Declaration of Conformity - Analog and Digital Cellular RF Receivers

According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014

Manufacturer's Name:

Manufacturer's Address:

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

1400 Fountaingrove Parkway

Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1799

USA

Declares that the products

Product Name:

Model Numbers:

Analog and Digital Cellular RF Receivers

E6450B, E6450C, E6451A, E6451C, E6452A, E6452C, E6453A,

E6453C, E6454A, E6454C, E6455C, E6456C, E6457C, E6458C

This declaration covers all options of the above products.

Product Options:

Conforms to the following product specifications:

IEC 61326:1997+A1:1998+A2:2000/ EN 61326:1997+A1:1998+A2:2001

EMC: Standard

CISPR 11:1990 / EN 55011-1991

IEC 61000-4-2:1995+A1998 / EN 61000-4-2:1995

IEC 61000-4-3:1995 / EN 61000-4-3:1995

IEC 61000-4-4:1995 / EN 61000-4-4:1995

IEC 61000-4-5:1995 / EN 61000-4-5:1996

IEC 61000-4-6:1996 / EN 61000-4-6:1998

IEC 61000-4-11:1994 / EN 61000-4-11:1998

Limit

Group 1, Class A

4 kV CD, 8 kV AD

3 V/m, 80 - 1000 MHz

0.5 kV sig., 1 kV power

0.5 kV L-L, 1 kV L-G

3 V, 0.15 - 80 MHz

1 cycle, 100%

Safety: IEC 61010-1:1990 + A1:1992 + A2:1995 / EN 61010-1:1993

+A2:1995, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92

Supplementary Information:

The products herewith comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive

89/336/EEC and carry the CE-marking accordingly.

Santa Rosa, CA, USA 11 October, 2002

Greg Pfeiffer/Quality Engineering Manager

For further information, please contact your local Agilent Technologies sales office, agent or distributor



Declaration of Conformity - Agilent Direct Connect Hub

The Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity document is available upon request. Please contact your Agilent

Technologies sales representative or the Agilent Technologies

Customer Support Center for your country.


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Appendix B

GPS Connections for E74xx Systems

Overview

This appendix is provided for users of legacy E74xx Drive Test

Solutions. It contains cabling information for existing systems with the GPS options listed below. These options are not available for new E6473B systems. For complete information, refer to the documentation that was supplied with your original

E74xx Drive Test Solution. Included here are the following:

• E645xx receiver with internal GPS option

• E645xx receiver without internal GPS option

• Trimble Placer GPS 455DR

• RDS 3000 DGPS baud rate settings

• Sample configurations

• Phone, receiver with GPS, and optional differential GPS

• Phone, receiver, and Placer GPS 455

• Phone, receiver, Placer GPS and differential GPS

• Phone, receiver, Placer GPS with dead reckoning

• Phone, receiver, and model 400 or SV6


The sample configurations in this chapter show phones and receivers connected directly to computer serial ports. If your system includes an E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub, devices are connected to it as follows:

• Phones are connected to the PHONE ports.

• One receiver is connected to the RECEIVER port, up to four receivers are daisy-chained.


B GPS Connections for E74xx Systems

• The navigator data cable is connected to the

AUX

port. All other connections to the navigator are the same as shown in the figures.

For more information on systems that include the E6473B High

Speed Direct Connect Hub, refer to Chapter 3.

E645xx Receiver with Internal GPS Option

Agilent E645xA and E645xB receivers with the GPS option and

Agilent E645xC receivers include an internal GPS receiver.

When the GPS receiver is locked onto the GPS signal, navigation data is provided with the receiver measurements.

To set up the GPS antenna:

1 Connect the GPS antenna to the GPS ANTENNA connector of the receiver.

2 Position the magnetic-mount GPS antenna 18 inches (45.7 cm) away from other antennas. The GPS antenna must have an unobstructed view of the horizon for best performance.

External 1 PPS Signal

An external 1 PPS (Pulse Per Second) signal is required for any of the E6454xx CDMA receivers without internal GPS to "lock" for correct PN correlation when making CDMA pilot analysis measurements.

All E645x receivers without the internal GPS option can use a 1

Pulse Per Second (1PPS) signal from an external GPS to improve the receiver’s frequency accuracy specification and performance. This signal must be present on pin 9 of the cable connected to the receiver’s GPS-RS232 port, as shown in

Figure 58. Cables purchased from Agilent meet this

requirement.

If you are using a GPS not supplied by Agilent, consult the GPS manufacturer’s documentation to determine if its navigation data cable provides the 1 PPS signal.


GPS Connections for E74xx Systems B

Figure 58 GPS RS-232 connector pin assignments



Trimble Placer GPS 455DR

If you are using Dead Reckoning, you must connect the Sensors cable. This cable requires a connection to the vehicle’s

odometer pulse signal. (See “Heading Sensor Cable

Connections" on page 153 for details.) Contact Customer

Support for assistance in locating the lead for this signal within your vehicle. After installation, the odometer pulse and heading

sensors must be calibrated. See “Sensor Calibration" on page 154 for more information.

Figure 59 Trimble Placer GPS 455 cable connections

Cable Connections to the Panel

The following are general instructions for connecting the

Trimble Placer cables. Specific configurations that utilize

Differential GPS and/or the DIGITAL I / O port are shown in the examples on the following pages.

1 Connect to the GPS antenna to the GPS connector (see ).

2 Connect the RS-232 navigation data cable (p/n 8120-8650) to the RADIO port.

3 Connect the opposite end of the cable to one of the following:

• GPS RS-232 port of the E645xx receiver (if equipped)

• An unused port of the Dual Serial Port PCMCIA card

• The AUX port of the E6473B High Speed Direct Connect

Hub

4 If your system is equipped with a Differential GPS receiver,

see “Phone, Receiver with GPS, and Optional Differential

GPS" on page 158 for cable connections.



NOTE

5 If you are using Dead Reckoning, connect the Sensors cable

(Trimble p/n 30513) to the

HEADING SENSOR

port.

6 Connect the power cable (p/n 5182-1290) to the

POWER connector.

7 Connect the opposite end of the cable to the 4-to-1 lighter socket adapter.

Position the magnetic-mount GPS antenna 18 inches (45.7 cm) away from other antennas. The GPS antenna must have an unobstructed view of the horizon for best performance.

Heading Sensor Cable Connections

The Trimble Sensors cable has two inner cables (see Figure 60)

that are to be connected as follows:

1 Connect the Red lead of the ODO 0 cable to the vehicle’s odometer pulse signal.

2 Connect the Black lead of the ODO 0 cable to chassis ground.

3 Connect the

HEADING SENSOR cable to the heading sensor.

Figure 60 Trimble Placer Sensors cable, Trimble p/n 30513



Sensor Calibration

If you are using Dead Reckoning, the Heading and Speed sensors must be calibrated after you install the navigator. The

DOS application PLCRINIT for calibrating the sensors is included with your system on a floppy disk. Copy the pinit140.exe and pinit140.ini files to your computer’s hard disk before starting the procedure.

NOTE

The speed sensor calibration procedure requires the vehicle to be driven a measured mile. The heading sensor calibration procedure requires the vehicle to be driven in continuous circles. Choose a location, such as a parking lot where this can be done.

Starting the PLCRINIT Calibration Program

PLCRINIT is a DOS program, set up to run at 9600 baud using the computer’s COM1 serial port. To start the PSCRINIT calibration program:

1 Start the computer in DOS mode. (PLCRINIT does not run properly if it is started from the MS DOS Command Prompt in Windows.)

2 Type pinit140.exe to start the PLCRINIT calibration program. (If necessary, first use the DOS CD command to change the path to the directory that contains pinit140.exe.)

The PLCRINIT main screen is divided into two windows. The upper window provides the menus and choices for the calibration procedure. The lower window shows scrolling data not relevant to the configuration process.

3 Press d to enter the 455DR Sensor Setup menu.

4 Follow the instructions on each screen, pressing Enter after entering a choice in response to a prompt, except where

“Press Any Key” is displayed, or the action takes effect without pressing Enter.

For additional information about the navigator, visit the

Trimble Navigation web site at: www.trimble.com/mpc/placer.



NOTE

Trimble also provides downloadable documentation on the Web.

At the time of this printing, you can find the files (Microsoft

Word and PDF formats) at http://www.trimble.com/mpc/placer/download/manuals.htm. If the URL has changed, use the search facility provided at the

Web site (www.trimble.com).

Do not download a new version of firmware unless you are instructed to by

Agilent Customer Support.



RDS 3000 DGPS Baud Rate Settings

If your system includes a differential GPS receiver

(86154A-230), you must set the baud rate of the DCI

(Differential Corrections Inc.) Differential GPS model RDS 3000 to the same baud rate as that of the GPS to which it is connected.

1 Connect the RDS 3000 power cable to the vehicle. (Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for details.)

2 Connect the differential GPS to the SERIAL port of the computer.

3 Run the software supplied by DCI with the differential GPS

(rtcmon.exe). (The file is contained on the disk that comes with 86154A-230.)

4 Press F1 to set the correct baud rate for the differential GPS.

Refer to Table 9 to set the baud rate for the Trimble model

you are using.

Table 9 Trimble baud rate

GPS

Placer GPS/DR

Trimble Placer GPS 455

Agilent E645x with internal

GPS (Trimble model SK-8)

DGPS Receiver Baud

Rate

9600

9600

4800

PC Serial Port Baud

Rate

9600

9600

4800

5 Press F2 to set the baud rate for the computer’s serial port.

When the differential GPS is correctly configured, it will start to send legible information to the computer. If the subscription is active, this information will be correction data; otherwise it will be scanned frequencies.

For more information about the navigators, please refer to the manuals supplied by Differential Corrections, Inc. and Trimble

Navigation, Limited.



Sample System Configurations

NOTE

This section contains illustrations of the many configurations that include an E645xx receiver and GPS. Follow the instructions for the system whose components best match your system’s components. Phones are shown in the figures; however, a phone may not be included with your system. Cable part numbers can be found in Appendix F, System Information.

Power cables for the E645xx receiver, GPS, and computer are terminated with a lighter plug. After all other connections are made, connect the lighter plug for each device to the 4-to-1 lighter socket adapter.

In the following figures, the hardware security key refers to the E6474A

Software License Key, which must be connected to the PARALLEL port of the computer.

GPS RS-232 Data Cable Options

The following examples show an RS-232 connection to an

E645xx receiver.

• If your system does not include an E645xx receiver or an

E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub, connect the GPS

RS-232 cable from the GPS receiver to the SERIAL port of the computer. The phones are connected to ports of the Dual

Serial Port PCMCIA card.

• If your system does not include an E645xx receiver but does include an E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub, connect the RS-232 data cable from the GPS receiver to the AUX port of the Direct Connect Hub. The phones are also connected to the Direct Connect Hub. See Chapter 3 for detailed phone connection information.



Figure 61 Phone, E645xx receiver with GPS, and DGPS

Phone, Receiver with GPS, and Optional Differential GPS

1 Connect the software license key to the

PARALLEL

port of the computer.

2 Connect the RS-232 data cable to the RS-232 port of the receiver. Connect the opposite end to the SERIAL port of the computer.

3 Connect the RF antenna to the

RF INPUT connector of the receiver. Use the supplied Type-N to TNC adapter, if necessary.

4 Connect the GPS antenna to the

GPS ANTENNA

connector of the receiver. Agilent Technologies recommends that a



“bulkhead mount” GPS antenna be used whenever possible for improved performance.

5 If equipped, connect the Differential GPS data cable from the

DGPS receiver to the GPS RS-232 port of the receiver. The cable is included with the differential GPS receiver,

86154A-230.

6 If equipped, connect the Differential GPS VHF antenna to the antenna connector of the DGPS receiver.

7 If equipped, connect the phone interface cable to the phone.

Connect the opposite end to a port of the Dual Serial Port

PCMCIA card.

8 Connect the power cables to the Trimble Placer GPS 455, the

Agilent E645x receiver, and the computer. Connect the lighter plug for each device to the 4-to-1 lighter socket adapter.



Phone, Receiver, and Placer GPS 455

Figure 62 Phone, E645xx receiver with GPS, and DGPS

1 Connect the software license key to the PARALLEL port of the computer.

2 Connect the RS-232 data cable to the RS-232 port of the receiver. Connect the opposite end to the

SERIAL


3 Connect the RF antenna to the RF INPUT connector of the receiver. Use the supplied Type-N to TNC adapter, if necessary.




4 Connect the GPS RS-232 port of the Agilent E645x receiver to the GPS RS-232 port of the adapter box, using the RS-232 straight-through cable.

5 Connect the MDT port of the adapter box to the MDT/RTCM port of the Trimble Placer GPS 455 unit, using the RS-232 straight-through cable.

6 Connect the digital port of the adapter box to the Digital IO port of the Trimble Placer GPS 455 unit, using the RS-232 straight-through cable.

7 Connect the GPS antenna to the GPS ANT port of the Trimble

Placer GPS 455 unit. Agilent Technologies recommends that a “bulkhead mount” GPS antenna be used whenever possible for improved performance.


Connect the opposite end to an unoccupied port of the Dual



Agilent E645x receiver, and the computer.

161


Phone, Receiver, Placer GPS and Differential GPS

Figure 63 Phone, E645xx receiver, Placer GPS and Differential GPS


PARALLEL port of the computer.

2 Connect the serial port of the PC to the RS-232 port of the

Agilent E645x receiver using the RS-232 cable included with the system.

3 Connect the RF antenna to the RF input of the Agilent E645x receiver. Use the supplied Type-N to TNC adapter, if necessary.




4 Connect the GPS RS-232 port of the Agilent E645x receiver to the GPS RS-232 port of the adapter box, using the RS-232 cable.

5 Connect the RTCM port of the Trimble-supplied communications cable to the differential GPS receiver, using the RS-232 cable included with the system. Connect the remaining port of the Trimble-supplied communications cable to the MDT/RTCM port of the Trimble Placer GPS 455 unit.

6 Connect the digital port of the adapter box to the Digital IO port of the Trimble Placer GPS 455 unit, using the RS-232 cable.

7 Connect the MDT/RTCM port of the adapter box to the MDT port of the Trimble-supplied communications “T” cable, connected to the Differential, using the RS-232 cable.



9 Connect the VHF Differential GPS antenna to the Differential

GPS unit.






163


Phone, Receiver, Placer GPS with Dead Reckoning

Figure 64 Phone, E645xx receiver, Placer GPS with Dead Reckoning


PARALLEL








4 Connect the GPS RS-232 port of the Agilent E645x receiver to the GPS RS-232 port of the adapter box, using the RS-232 cable.

5 Connect the MDT port of the adapter box to the MDT/RTCM port of the Trimble Placer GPS 455 unit, using the RS-232 straight-through cable.

6 Connect the digital port of the adapter box to the Digital IO port of the Trimble Placer GPS 455 unit, using the RS-232 cable.

7 Connect the Heading Sensor to the Heading Sensor port of the Trimble Placer GPS 455 through the female 9-pin connector on the DR sensor cable supplied by Trimble. (See

Figure 64 on page 164.) The connector labeled Heading

Sensor connects to the heading sensor; the connector labeled

Sensors connects to the Placer GPS 455. (See Figure 64 on page 164.)








165


Phone, Receiver, and Model 400 or SV6

Figure 65 Phone, E645xx receiver and model 400 or SV6 GPS

NOTE

The Trimble Placer SV6 Plus operates from 9 to 32 VDC (NO internal battery backup). The red wire must be tied to the positive side of the power supply. The black wire must be tied to the negative side of the power supply. Optionally, the yellow wire may be tied to a backup power source, such as a lithium battery (operates from 3.5 to 14 VDC).

166


PARALLEL







4 Connect one end of a standard, straight-through, RS-232

9-pin cable to the GPS RS-232 port of the Agilent E645x receiver. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to the

Trimble Placer GPS 400 or SV6 connector.


Placer SV6/Placer GPS 400 unit.




7 Connect the power cables to the Trimble Placer GPS 400 or

SV6 and the computer. Connect the lighter plug for each device to the 4-to-1 lighter socket adapter.




Agilent E6474A

User’s Guide

Appendix C

Connection Panels and LED Indicators

Overview

This appendix contains information about the panel connectors and LED indicators of the E6473B High Speed Direct Connect

Hub, E645xx receiver, E746xx scanner, the Agilent High Speed direct connect GPS/DR Navigation unit, and the Trimble Placer

455DR.


E6373A Direct Connect Hub connections

E545xx receiver

E746xx scanner

Agilent High Speed Direct

Connect GPS/DR


Cable part numbers

Installation and connection instructions

A list of cables used in the system

See this

“E6473B High Speed Direct Connect

Hub" on page 170

“E645xx Receiver" on page 172

“E746xx Scanner" on page 173

“Agilent High Speed Direct Connect

GPS/DR Navigation" on page 175

“Trimble Placer GPS 455DR" on page 177

Appendix D, “System Information"

Chapter 3, “Set Up Your System"

Appendix D, “System Information"


C Connection Panels and LED Indicators

E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub

Figure 66 E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub front panel

Reference

Rx

Tx

Phone 2 audio level

Table 10

Direct Connect Hub front panel descriptions (see Figure 66)

Name

Receive Data LED (Phone 1, 2)

Transmit Data LED (Phone 1, 2)

Phone 1 audio level

USB Computer port

USB Out port

Description or Cable Connection

Flashes when phone data is received

Flashes when phone data is transmitted

Controls headset 1 audio volume

Connect to USB Data Cable

Plug in the software license key, or connect cable to next

E6473B

Controls headset 2 audio volume

Phone 1 port

Headset for Phone 1

Power switch

Headset for Phone 2

Connect to phone interface cable

Connect to headset

Left position = On

Center position = Off

Right position = Ignition Sense

Connect to headset


Reference Name

Phone 2 port

Connection Panels and LED Indicators C


Connect to phone interface cable

Figure 67 E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub rear panel

Reference

Aux Out

Rx

Tx

Receiver

Aux

Pwr In

Name

Power out connection

Table 11 E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub rear panel descriptions

(see Figure 67)

Receive Data LED (Receiver or Aux ports)

Transmit Data LED (Receiver or Aux ports)

Receiver or Scanner Data port

Auxiliary Data Port

Power Input connection


Connect to power cable for second E645xx

Receiver (if equipped)

Flashes when data is received

Flashes when data is transmitted

Connect to Receiver or scanner Data/Power cable

Connect to GPS receiver or GPS/DR Navigation

Connect to main power cable



E645xx Receiver

Figure 68 E645xx Receiver connector panel

GPS RS-232

Rx Loop In

Rx Loop Out

9-34 VDC

Active

RF Input

Table 12

E645xx Receiver connector panel descriptions (see Figure 68)

Reference

RS-232

GPS Antenna

Name

Receiver data port

GPS antenna connector

External GPS data port

Receive data loop input

Receive data loop output

Power input

Active LED

RF antenna connector


Connect to receiver data/power cable

Connect to GPS antenna, if equipped (included with E6455C; and

E6450B, E6452A, E6453A, and E6454A with GPS option)

For CDMA receivers, an optional 1 PPS cable may be connected to this port, if the external navigator provides a 1 pulse per second signal.

For E6455A, E6456A, and E645xC receivers, the cable for a wheel pulse trigger may be connected to this port.

Connect to Rx Loop Out of second receiver (if equipped)

Connect to Rx Loop In of second receiver (if equipped)

Connect to Receiver Data/Power cable

Glows when unit is powered on

Connect to receiver’s RF antenna



E746xx Scanner

Figure 69 E746xx Scanner front panel

Table 13

E746xx Scanner front panel descriptions (see Figure 69)

Reference

A

B

Name

RF Antenna

GPS antenna connector

C Label


Connect to antenna cable (for E7468A, match antenna with label)

Connect to GPS antenna (E7462A, E7463A, E7464A only)

Or

Connect to second RF antenna (E7468A only)

Indicates antenna to be connected

Figure 70 E746xx rear panel

Table 14 E746xx rear panel descriptions (see Figure 70)



Reference

A

Name

Scanner


Connect to the scanner data/power cable



Agilent High Speed Direct Connect GPS/DR Navigation

This navigator is Agilent part number E6473B Options 030

(Magnetic Mount Antenna) and 031 (Permanent Mount

Antenna).

Figure 71 Agilent High Speed Direct Connect GPS/DR front panel

Reference

Pwr / 1PPS

Name

Power switch

USB Connector

Power / 1 Pulse Per

Second

GYRO Position

Table 15 Agilent High Speed Direct connect GPS/DR front panel

descriptions (see Figure 71)


Left-most position powers the unit on manually. The middle position turns it off manually. The right-most position powers the unit on and off by the ignition switch)

The connector on the left is the USB Upstream port, which can connect to the PC. The connector on the right is the USB Downstream port, which can connect to another USB device.

The upper LED indicates that the power is on. The lower LED indicates one pulse per second from the GPS receiver.

Allows unit to be positioned either vertically or horizontally without affecting dead reckoning. The user indicates the position by moving

the Up pin to the appropriate position. Refer to “Gyro Positioning" on page 36.



Figure 72 Agilent High Speed Direct connect GPS/DR rear panel

Table 16 Agilent High Speed Direct Connect GPS/DR rear panel

descriptions (see Figure 72)

Reference

RS232/1PPS

Pwr In

Name

Serial Port and GPS 1PPS

Power Input


Connects to the PC serial port for GPS data. Overrides the USB port on the front panel.

Used to connects to power supply when the unit is in the rack.



Trimble Placer GPS 455DR

Figure 73 Trimble Placer connector panel

Connector Name

GPS Antenna

Radio

MDT/RTCM

Heading Sensor

Digital I/O

Power

Table 17

Trimble Placer connector panel descriptions (see Figure 73)

Cable Part Number

E6450-80002

8120-8650

Trimble p/n 30513

(none)

5182-1290

Opposite End of Cable Connects To

GPS antenna

GPS RS-232 port of the E645xx receiver or

Serial port of the computer (this option requires a Dual Serial

Port PCMCIA card)

If you have a Differential GPS, connect its data cable to this port.

This port is also used for sensor calibration. When calibrating, remove the cable from the Radio port, then connect it to the

MDT/RTCM port. When calibration is complete, reconnect the cable to the Radio port.

Heading Sensor lead: Connect to the heading sensor

ODO 0 Red lead: Connect to the odometer pulse signal

ODO 0 Black lead: Connect to ground.

(not used)

4-to-1 lighter socket adapter




Agilent E6474A

User’s Guide

Appendix D

System Information

Overview

This appendix provides you with hardware specifications, options, and part numbers for the following.

For this

Battery and charger specifications and battery disposal and power cable information

See this

“Battery Specifications (part of E6473B, options

022, 023, and 024)" on page 181

Receiver specifications

Cable part numbers

“E6450C CDMA/TDMA PCS 1.9 GHz Receiver

Specifications" on page 183

“E6451A/E6451C GSM900 Receiver


“E6452C CDMA/TDMA Cellular Band Receiver


“E6452A Option 002/E6457C Japan Cellular

Band Receiver Specifications" on page 189

“E6453C GSM1800 and Korean CDMA Band

Receiver Specifications" on page 191

“E6454C 1.9 GHz CDMA/GSM1900 Receiver


“E6455C 2.1 GHz W-CDMA/UMTS/cdma2000


“E6456C 1.9 GHz W-CDMA/UMTS/cdma2000


“E6458C GSM 850 Receiver Specifications" on page 199

“E7456C iDEN/CDMA RF Receiver


“Cable Part Numbers" on page 204


D System Information

For this

Phone interface cable options

Antenna kit part numbers

Agilent E645xx receivers

Hardware included with the E6474A software licenses

See this

“E6473B phone interface cable options" on page 204

“Antenna kit part numbers" on page 205

“Agilent Receivers" on page 206

“Hardware Included with E6474A Software

Licenses" on page 206


System Information D

Battery Specifications (part of E6473B, options 022, 023, and 024)

Item Description

Part Number

Typical Capacity

Specifications

E6473-60008

9000 mAh

Nominal Voltage

Discharge Cut-off voltage

14.4V

12.0V

Cell Configuration five in parallel and four series

Allowable Temperature Range -20º C to +60º C at discharge

Storage Temperature Range

Humidity

Weight

Terminals

Charge - HCH No.IDJ-D22-6T

Overcharge Protection

0º C to 40º C at charge

-20º C to 50º C 3-month



0 to 85%

2.33 lbs. / 1.057 kg

Discharge - Molex 15-24-6047

Over Discharge Protection

Short Circuit Protection:

Charging turned off at and over 4.35 V/cell

+\- .05 mV

Charging re-enabled at and under 4.1 V/cell

+/- 50 mV

Charging off at nominal 4.2 V/cell with charge current <= 00 mA

Discharge off at and lower 2.35V / Cell

Discharge re-enabled at and higher 3.05

V/Cell

Shut Down at nominal 9.4V

Wake at recharge

Off at short circuit



Battery Disposal

When the battery is exhausted and/or ready for disposal, dispose of it according to your country’s requirements. Within the US, you may contact Rechargeable Battery Recycling

Corporation (RBRC) for disposal.

The RBRC seal on the nickel metal hydride battery pack indicates that Agilent Technologies is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these battery packs at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service within the United States. The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing spent nickel metal hydride battery packs into the trash or municipal waste stream, which is illegal in some areas.

For information on recycling the battery outside the US, please check with your local Agilent sales office.

Power Cable

The battery pack charger is equipped with a three-wire power cable, in accordance with international safety standards. When connected to an appropriate power line outlet, this cable grounds the charger power supply case. Various power cables are available to connect the charger power supply to the types of AC power outlets unique to specific geographic areas.

Charger Specifications (part of E6473B Options 022, 023, and 024)


Part Number

Charger Input Voltage

Charger Output Voltage

Specification

E6473-60009

100-230 VAC 1.5A 50-60 Hz

5-24 VDC 72W 5A max.



Receiver Specifications

Item

Frequency

Amplitude

Input/Output

Connectors

This section contains detailed specifications on the Agilent receivers.

E6450C CDMA/TDMA PCS 1.9 GHz Receiver Specifications

Description

Frequency range

Frequency accuracy

With GPS time synchronization

IF bandwidth (wideband mode)

IF bandwidth (narrowband mode)

Aging of TCXO

Accuracy 1.25 MHz IF

Accuracy, 30 kHz IF

Specification

1850 to 1910 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz

±1 ppm

±0.05 ppm, characteristic

1.25 MHz, characteristic

30 kHz, characteristic

±1 ppm/year

±0.5 typical (-25 dBm to -100dBm)

±1 dB from -40 dBm to -100 dBm (20° to 30°C)

±2 dB from – 40 dBm to – 100 dBm (0° to 55°C)


±1.5 dB from – 40 dBm to – 100 dBm (20° to 30°C)

± 2.5 dB from – 40 dBm to -100 dBm (0° to 55°C)

Accuracy, 200 kHz IF

Noise figure

Maximum safe input level

1 dB compression point

*

Adjacent channel desensitization

†

Adjacent channel rejection

Internally generated spurious, input referred

RF input

Computer

GPS

8.0 dB typical

+10 dBm, 20V DC, characteristic

– 15 dBm, characteristic

– 25 dBm typical

45 dB typical

– 120 dBm

50 Ω Type-N

RS-232 (DB9) Male

RS-232 (DB9) Male



Item

Miscellaneous

Description

Power

Operating temperature range

Maximum relative humidity

Storage temperature range

Dimensions

Weight

Power

Power (internal GPS option 200)

AC Power

Specification

DC power jack 100 mils, positive center

0°C to 55°C

80% for temperatures up to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C

– 40°C to +70°C

6 in x 3-5/8 in x 8 in

15.24 cm x 9.21 cm x 20.32 cm

4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)

9 to 34 V DC, 9W

9 to 34 V DC, 10W

100 - 240 Volts AC

50 - 60 Hz

8 Channel internal GPS receiver Internal GPS

‡

(Option

200)

GPS Receiver

Connector type SMA

Differential compatible without dead reckoning

Note: Internal GPS is standard on all “C” receivers. It can be disabled if you wish to use an external GPS system.

* It is recommended the input signal level not exceed – 40 dBm.

† Adjacent channel desensitization applies to wideband mode (1.25 MHz IF filter) and is defined as: 1 dB compression of tuned signal with interfering signal 1.25 MHz from tuned signal.

‡ Receivers (with the exception of “C” receivers) fitted with an internal GPS do not support connection to external GPS receivers.



Item

Frequency

Amplitude

Input/Output

Connectors

Miscellaneous

E6451A/E6451C GSM900 Receiver Specifications

Description

Frequency range

Frequency accuracy

IF bandwidth

Aging of TCXO

Accuracy, 1.25 MHz IF bandwidth

Accuracy, 200 kHz IF bandwidth

Noise figure



*


†


‡


RF input

Computer

GPS

Power




Dimensions

Weight

Specification

E6451A range:

880 to 915 MHz

925 to 960 MHz

E6451C range:

876 to 915 MHz

921 to 960 MHz

±1 ppm

1.25 MHz, characteristic (wideband mode)

200 kHz, characteristic (narrowband mode)

±1 ppm/year

± 0.5 typical (-25 dBm to -100 dBm)

± 0.5 typical (-25 dBm to -100 dBm)

8 dB typical


–15 dBm, characteristic

–25 dBm typical

45 dB typical

–120 dBm

50 Ω Type-N

RS-232 (DB9) Male

RS-232 (DB9) Male


0°C to 55°C


–40°C to +70°C

6 in x 3-5/8 in x 8 in

15.24 cm x 9.21 cm x 20.32 cm

2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)



Item

Internal GPS

(Option 200)

**

Description Specification

Power (options 300, 320, 340)

Power (internal GPS, Option 310, 330, 350)

9 to 34 V DC, 9W

9 to 34 V DC, 10W

Transformer AC Power (supplied with receiver)

100 - 240 Volts AC

50 - 60 Hz

GPS Receiver

Connector type


8 Channel internal GPS receiver

SMA

* It is recommended the input signal level not exceed –25 dBm.

† Adjacent channel desensitization applies to the wideband mode (1.25 MHz IF Filter) and is defined as: 1 dB compression of tuned signal with interfering signal

±1.25 MHz from tuned signal.

‡ Adjacent channel rejection applies to the narrowband mode (200 kHz IF filter) and is defined as: Suppression of interfering signal ±

200 kHz from tuned signal.

** Systems fitted with an internal GPS do not support connection to external GPS receivers.



Item

Frequency

Amplitude

Input/Output

Connectors

Miscellaneous

E6452C CDMA/TDMA Cellular Band Receiver Specifications

Description

Frequency range

Frequency accuracy With GPS time synchronization

IF bandwidth

Aging of TCXO

Accuracy, 1.25 MHz IF


Noise figure



*


†


‡


Specification

824 to 849 MHz 869 to 894 MHz

±1 ppm




±1 ppm/year

±0.5 typical



±0.5 typical

±1.5 dB from – 40 dBm to – 100 dBm (20° to

30°C)


55°C)

8.0 dB typical



– 25 dBm typical

45 dB typical

– 120 dBm

RF input

Computer

GPS

Power



50 Ω Type-N

RS-232 (DB9) Male

RS-232 (DB9) Male


0°C to 55°C






Dimensions

Weight

Power

Power (internal GPS, option 200)


GPS Receiver

Specification

– 40°C to +70°C

6 in × 3-5/8 in × 8 in

15.24 cm x 9.21 cm x 20.32 cm

4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)

9 to 34 V DC, 9W

9 to 34 V DC, 10W

100 - 240 Volts AC 50 - 60 Hz

Internal GPS

**

(Option

200)


Connector type SMA




† Adjacent channel desensitization: 1 dB compression of tuned signal with interfering signal 1.25 MHz from tuned signal.

‡ Adjacent channel rejection applies to the narrowband mode (30 kHz IF filter) and is defined as: Suppression of interfering signal ± 30 kHz from tuned signal for 30 kHz.

** Receivers (with the exception of “C” receivers) fitted with an internal GPS do not support connection to external GPS receivers.



Item

Frequency

Amplitude

Input/Output

Connectors

Miscellaneous

E6452A Option 002/E6457C Japan Cellular Band Receiver

Specifications

Description

Frequency range

Frequency accuracy With GPS time synchronization

IF bandwidth

Aging of TCXO


Accuracy, 30 kHz IF

Noise figure



*


†


‡


Specification

832 to 870 MHz 887 to 925 MHz

±1 ppm




±1 ppm/year






8.0 dB typical



– 25 dBm typical

45 dB typical

– 120 dBm

RF input

Computer

GPS

Power




50 Ω Type-N

RS-232 (DB9) Male

RS-232 (DB9) Male


0°C to 55°C


– 40°C to +70°C




Dimensions

Weight

Power



GPS Receiver

Specification

6 in × 3-5/8 in × 8 in

15.24 cm x 9.21 cm x 20.32 cm

4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)

9 to 34 V DC, 9W

9 to 34 V DC, 10W

100 - 240 Volts AC 50 - 60 Hz

Internal GPS

**

(Option 200)


Connector type SMA


Note: Internal GPS is standard on all “C” receivers. It can be disabled if you wish to use an external

GPS system.







E6453C GSM1800 and Korean CDMA Band Receiver Specifications

Item

Frequency

Amplitude

Input/Output

Connectors

Miscellaneous

Description

Frequency range

Frequency accuracy


IF bandwidth

Aging of TCXO



Noise figure



*


†



Specification

1710 to 1785 MHz 1805 to 1880 MHz

±1 ppm

±.05 ppm characteristic



±1 ppm/year


±0.5 typical (-25 dBm to -100 dBm)

8 dB typical



– 25 dBm typical

45 dB typical

RF input

Computer

GPS

Power




Dimensions

– 120 dBm

50

Ω Type-N

RS-232 (DB9) Male

RS-232 (DB9) Male


0°C to 55°C


– 40°C to +70°C

6 in x 3-5/8 in x 8 in

15.24 cm x 9.21 cm x 20.32 cm




Weight

Power

Power (internal GPS, Option 200)


GPS Receiver

Specification

2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)

9 to 34 V DC, 9W

9 to 34 V DC, 10W

100 - 240 Volts AC 50 - 60 Hz

Internal GPS

‡

(Option 200)


Connector type SMA



GPS system.


† Adjacent channel desensitization applies to the wideband mode (1.25 MHz IF Filter) and is defined as: 1 dB compression of tuned signal with interfering signal ±1.25 MHz from tuned signal.




Item

Frequency

Amplitude

Input/Output

Connectors

Miscellaneous

E6454C 1.9 GHz CDMA/GSM1900 Receiver Specifications

Description

Frequency range

Frequency accuracy


IF bandwidth

Aging of TCXO



Noise figure

Maximum safe input level

1 dB compression point

*


†



RF input

Computer

GPS

Power




Dimensions

Weight

Specification

1850 to 1910 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz

±1 ppm

±.05 ppm characteristic



±1 ppm/year


±0.5 typical (-25 dBm to -100 dBm)

8 dB typical

+10 dBm, 20V DC, characteristic

– 15 dBm, characteristic

– 25 dBm typical

45 dB typical

– 120 dBm

50 Ω Type-N

RS-232 (DB9) Male

RS-232 (DB9) Male


0°C to 55°C


– 40°C to +70°C

6 in x 3-5/8 in x 8 in

15.24 cm x 9.21 cm x 20.32 cm

2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)




Power

Power (internal GPS, Option 200)


GPS Receiver

Specification

9 to 34 V DC, 9W

9 to 34 V DC, 10W

100 - 240 Volts AC 50 - 60 Hz

Internal GPS

‡

(Option 200)


Connector type SMA



GPS system.


† Adjacent channel desensitization applies to the wideband mode (1.25 MHz IF Filter) and is defined as: 1 dB compression of tuned signal with interfering signal ±1.25 MHz from tuned signal.




Item

Frequency

Amplitude

Input/Output

Connectors

Miscellaneous

E6455C 2.1 GHz W-CDMA/UMTS/cdma2000 Receiver Specifications

Description

Frequency range


IF bandwidth

Aging of TCXO


Accuracy, 5 MHz IF

Noise figure



*


†


‡


RF input

Computer

GPS

Power




Dimensions

Specification

1920 to 1980 MHz [1895-1990] 2110 to 2170 MHz

[2100-2180]

±1 ppm



5 MHz, characteristic

±1 ppm/year

± 0.5 dB typical from – 25 dBm to – 110 dBm (20° to

30°C)

±0.5 dB typical from – 25 dBm to – 100 dBm (20° to 30°C)

8.0 dB typical



– 20 dBm typical

25 dB typical

– 120 dBm for 1.25 MHz -115 dBm for 5 MHz

50

Ω Type-N

RS-232 (DB9) Male

RS-232 (DB9) Male


0°C to 55°C

80% for temperatures up to 31°C, decreasing linearly to

50% relative humidity at 40°C

– 40°C to +70°C

6 in x 3-5/8 in x 8 in

15.24 cm x 9.21 cm x 20.32 cm



Item

Internal GPS

Description

Weight

Power


Specification

4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)

9 to 34 V DC, 10W

100 - 240 Volts AC 50 - 60 Hz

Support for Pulse triggering measurements

GPS Receiver 8 Channel internal GPS receiver

Connector type SMA


Note: The internal GPS can be disabled if you wish to connect an external GPS system.


† Adjacent channel desensitization applies to wideband mode (5 MHz IF filter) and is defined as: 1 dB compression of tuned signal with interfering signal 5 MHz from tuned signal.

‡ Adjacent channel rejection applies to the narrowband mode (1.25 MHz IF filter) and is defined as: Suppression of interfering signal ± 1.25 MHz from tuned signal.



Item

Frequency

Amplitude

Input/Output

Connectors

Miscellaneous

E6456C 1.9 GHz W-CDMA/UMTS/cdma2000 Receiver Specifications

Description

Frequency range


IF bandwidth

Aging of TCXO


Accuracy, 5 MHz IF

Noise figure



*


†


‡


RF input

Computer

GPS

Power




Dimensions

Weight

Specification

1850 to 1910 MHz 1930 to 1990 MHz

±1 ppm



5 MHz, characteristic

±1 ppm/year

± 0.5 dB typical from – 25 dBm to – 110 dBm (20° to 30°C)

±0.5 dB typical from – 25 dBm to – 100 dBm (20° to 30°C)

8.0 dB typical



– 20 dBm typical

25 dB typical

– 120 dBm for 1.25 MHz -115 dBm for 5 MHz

50

Ω Type-N

RS-232 (DB9) Male

RS-232 (DB9) Male


0°C to 55°C

80% for temperatures up to 31°C, decreasing linearly to

50% relative humidity at 40°C

– 40°C to +70°C

6 in x 3-5/8 in x 8 in

15.24 cm x 9.21 cm x 20.32 cm

4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)



Item Description Specification

Power


Support for Pulse triggering measurements

9 to 34 V DC, 10W

100 - 240 Volts AC 50 - 60 Hz

Internal GPS GPS Receiver

Connector type


SMA


Note: The internal GPS can be disabled if you wish to connect an external GPS system.

*

1

It is recommended the input signal level not exceed – 40 dBm.

† Adjacent channel desensitization applies to wideband mode (5 MHz IF filter) and is defined as: 1 dB compression of tuned signal with interfering signal 5 MHz from tuned signal.

‡ Adjacent channel rejection applies to the narrowband mode (1.25 MHz IF filter) and is defined as: Suppression of interfering signal ± 1.25 MHz from tuned signal.



Item

Frequency

Amplitude

Input/Output

Connectors

Miscellaneous

E6458C GSM 850 Receiver Specifications

Description

Frequency range


IF bandwidth

Aging of TCXO



Noise figure



*


†


‡


Specification

824 to 849MHz 869to 894MHz

±1 ppm




±1 ppm/year

±0.5 typical



±0.5 typical


30°C)


55°C)

8.0 dB typical



– 25 dBm typical

45 dB typical

– 120 dBm

RF input

Computer

GPS

Power



50 Ω Type-N

RS-232 (DB9) Male

RS-232 (DB9) Male


0°C to 55°C






Dimensions

Weight

Power



GPS Receiver

Specification

– 40°C to +70°C

6 in × 3-5/8 in × 8 in

15.24 cm x 9.21 cm x 20.32 cm

4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)

9 to 34 V DC, 9W

9 to 34 V DC, 10W

100 - 240 Volts AC 50 - 60 Hz

Internal GPS

**

(Option

200)


Connector type SMA









Item

Frequency

Amplitude

Input/Output

Connectors

Miscellaneous

E7456C iDEN/CDMA RF Receiver Specifications

Description

Forward Channel frequency range


IF bandwidth

Aging of TCXO

Accuracy, 30 kHz IF

Specification

851 to 870 MHz

935 to 940 MHz

±1 ppm




±1 ppm/year

±1dB from -40 dBm to -100 dBm (20° to 30°C)

±2 dB from -50 dBm to – 100 dBm (0° to 55°C)

±3 dB from -40 dBm to – 100 dBm (0° to 55°C)

Noise figure


*


†


‡


RF input

Computer

GPS

Power

Internal GPS receiver




Dimensions

8.0 dB typical


– 25 dBm typical

45 dB typical

– 120 dBm

50

Ω Type-N

RS-232 (DB9) Male

RS-232 (DB9) Male


8 channel

0°C to 55°C


– 40°C to +70°C

6 in × 3-5/8 in × 8 in

15.24 cm x 9.21 cm x 20.32 cm




Weight

Power



GPS Receiver

Specification

4.6 lbs (2.1 kg)

9 to 34 V DC, 9W

9 to 34 V DC, 10W

100 - 240 Volts AC 50 - 60 Hz

Internal GPS

**

(Option

200)


Connector type SMA








Phone Support


Please contact your Agilent representative for the most current list of phones supported by the Agilent 6474A.



Options and Part Numbers

Cable Part Numbers

Part Number

E6473-60206

E6473-60004

E6473-60005

E6473-60006

E6473-60010

E6473-60011

E6473-60015

E6473-60042

Description

Direct Connect Hub power cable, permanent mount

Direct Connect Hub power cable with lighter plug

Direct Connect Hub to computer USB data cable, 3 feet (.914 m)

Direct Connect Hub to E645xx Receiver data/power cable

Direct Connect Hub to computer USB data cable, 15 feet (4.57 m)

4-to-1 lighter socket adapter for Direct Connect Hub,

GPS receiver, phone

9 to 26 pin converter - adapts standard phone cable to computer Serial port

Phone extender cable, 15 feet (4.57 m)

E6473B phone interface cable options

Option

E6473B #801

E6473B #802

E6473B #805

E6473B #810

E6473B #811

Description

Qualcomm QCP 820/1920/2700 CDMA IS-95 Phone

Interface Cable

Qualcomm QCP860/1960/270 CDMA IS-95 Phone

Interface Cable w/o external RF Connection

Kyocera Voice-Only/2K Phones Int. Cable (Kyocera

2235/2255/2325/2345/5742

Kyocera 2255 data and trace cable with RF

Kyocera 2235 data and trace cable with RF



E6473B #812

E6473B #825

E6473B #827

E6473B #830

E6473B #840

E6473B #850

E6473B #861

E6473B #865

E6473B #871

Kyocera 2235/2255/2325/2345 data and trace cable with no RF

OT-96M/OT 190/OT 199 Voice & data cable, no RF

Sagem OT-76M/OT-96M/OT-160/OT-169 voice only phone cable with no RF

TDMA Nokia 6120/6160 Phone Interface Cable

Sanyo SCP-4500 CDMA phone interface cable with no RF

GAIT Nokia 6340 phone interface cable with no RF iDEN Motorola i1000+/i2000+ phone interface cable with no RF iDEN Motorola i85s and i90 voice cable, no RF

SCH-X120/SPH-X1200 phone interface cable with no

RF

Antenna kit part numbers

These kits include an antenna clip.

Part Number

E7484-60029

E7484-60027

E7484-60028

E7484-60026

Description

800 MHz for CDMA, iDEN

1800 MHz GSM

1900 MHz for CDMA, GSM

900 MHz GSM



Agilent Receivers

Part

Number

Description

E6450C PCS CDMA/TDMA receiver, 1.9GHz

E6451C GSM receiver, 900 MHz

E6452C Cellular CDMA/TDMA receiver, 850 MHz

E6457C Cellular CDMA/TDMA receiver, 800 MHz,

Japan cellular band

E6453C GSM/Korean band CDMA receiver, 1.8GHz

E6454C PCS CDMA/GSM receiver, 1.9GHz

E6455C IMT-2000 band W-CDMA (UMTS) / CDMA receiver, 2.1 GHz (with GPS)

E6456C W-CDMA/UMTS/cdma2000, 1.9 GHz (with

GPS)

E6458C GSM850 Receiver (with GPS)

Available Options

Hardware Included with E6474A Software Licenses

E6473B hardware options are typically ordered with E6474A

Network Optimization Solution Software. E6474A Software option licenses include the following hardware items:

Component

Software license key for Parallel port

Software license key for USB port

Dual serial port PCMCIA card

Part Number

E6474-10002

E6474-10003

1150-2067

Description

Contains the E6474A software options that you have ordered. Plugs into the computer's Parallel port.

Can be programmed with the E6474A or E74xx software options that you have ordered using the License

Manager software. Plugs into the computer's USB port.

Plugs into the computer's PCMCIA card slot. Used if a device is connected directly to the computer.


Agilent E6474A

User’s Guide

Appendix E

Permanent In-Vehicle Hardware

Installation

WARNING

Before installing this product, check your vehicle warranty for any special instructions regarding the installation of third party products. Agilent assumes no responsibility for any vehicle

warranty issues arising out of the installation or use of this product.

To install this

Direct connect hub

Antenna

Computer mount

Cables

See this

“Direct Connect Hub Installation" on page 210

“Antenna Installation" on page 212

“Computer Mount Installation" on page 213

“Cable Installation" on page 214


E Permanent In-Vehicle Hardware Installation

Installation Guidelines

WARNING

Use the following guidelines for installing the system hardware.

• The dimensions of the in-vehicle rack with the navigator installed are approximately:

• Width: 11 inches / 280 mm

• Depth: 10.5 inches / 265 mm (allow an additional 3 inches

/ 76 mm for handles)

• Height (with E746xx): 6.5 inches / 164 mm

• Because every installation has different requirements, the installer must select the appropriate mounting hardware.

• If you are using a permanently installed cellular antenna, follow the antenna manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Antennas should be spaced at least 18” apart to avoid interference.

Choose suitable locations for the navigator and E6473B, the phones, the speakers, and the computer, that will not interfere with the operation of the vehicle, but will allow access to the cable connectors. If the system includes an E645xx receiver, allow room for its mounting plate.

Observe local regulations and restrictions when installing the equipment and making electrical connections to the vehicle.

Use caution when drilling holes and working around critical areas, such as the fuel tank, fuel lines, battery, engine compartment, electrical harnesses, fuse block, and the exhaust system.

Disconnect the battery before making permanent connections to the electrical system.


Permanent In-Vehicle Hardware Installation E

CAUTION

Secure all components to prevent movement while the vehicle is in motion.

When routing cables leave sufficient length on both ends for making connections. Avoid sharp metal edges, sharp bends, and crushing the cables. Use a rubber grommet if the cable is routed through a hole in a metal panel. Do not route a cable near the catalytic converter. Use wiring troughs when they are available.

Recommended Tools

• Electric drill and bits

• Screwdriver

• Phillips screwdriver

• Wire cutter and stripper

• Voltmeter

• Terminal crimping tool or equivalent

• Pliers

• Utility knife

• Panel removing tool (optional)

• For in-vehicle rack installation, either a nut driver, electric screwdriver, or drill with screwdriver bits



Direct Connect Hub Installation

Follow the instructions in this section to install the Agilent

E6473B High Speed Direct Connect Hub. If you system includes

the Agilent direct connect GPS DR, go to “Communicating with the Agilent Direct Connect GPS/DR" on page 45.

In-Vehicle Rack Installation

1 Place the in-vehicle rack in the desired location.

2 Using an appropriate-sized nut driver, electric screwdriver, or drill with screwdriver bit, drive in each of the four #10 self-drilling tapping screws.

Figure 74 In-Vehicle Rack for Direct Connect Hub



Mounting the E645xx Receiver

If equipped, install the receiver’s mounting plate as follows:

1 Locate a flat surface of the vehicle to which the base plate can be securely attached.

2 Mark the holes for the #10 mounting screws on the mounting surface according to the hole pattern of the plate.

3 Drill the holes, using a 3/32” drill bit, or the metric equivalent that accommodates the screw.

4 Attach the base plate to the vehicle, using the hardware provided.

Attach the receiver(s) to the plate with the straps provided.

Figure 75 E645xx receiver mounting plate



Antenna Installation

Installation Guidelines

• All antennas must be spaced at least 18 inches (45.7 cm) apart. Plan the layout before drilling any holes.

• A magnetic-mount antenna may be mounted on any suitable metallic surface, paying attention to the routing of the cable.

However, avoid areas of high vibration, such as the engine hood. Also avoid mounting the antenna near a roof luggage rack. (The rack could block the signal.)

• For permanent-mount antennas, choose a location with access both above and below the antenna-mounting surface; this is required for installing fasteners and for routing the antenna cable.

• For permanent-mount antennas, use silicone sealant to prevent water leakage between the antenna base and the mounting surface.

• The GPS antenna must be located outside of the vehicle with a clear view of the sky.

• Choose a horizontal mounting position for the GPS antenna.

GPS Antenna

You can choose between a magnetic-mount GPS antenna

(E6473B option 30) or a permanent mount antenna (E6473B option 31) with the Agilent direct connect GPS/DR.

1 Choose a position for the antenna that is at least 18 inches

(45.7 cm) away from any other antenna.

2 Route the antenna cable through the vehicle to the navigator or PN scanner.

3 Secure the permanent-mount antenna to the surface with the

TNC connector of the antenna cable.



Cellular Antennas

Your system may include magnetic-mount or permanent mount antennas, depending on the order.

1 Identify the antennas.

2 Install permanent-mount antennas according to the antenna manufacturer’s instructions.

3 Route the antenna cables through the vehicle to the area where the system is installed.

4 If equipped, attach the antenna adapters to the antenna cable, then connect the adapter to the phone. See Table XX,

Adapters Used in Kits, on page XX for adapter part numbers.

Computer Mount Installation

If your system includes a computer mounting kit, follow the installation instructions packaged with it. Refer to the computer manufacturer’s documentation to identify the computer connectors.

1 Install the computer mounting kit.

2 Attach the computer to the mounting bracket.

3 Connect the USB data cable to the USB port of the computer.

4 Connect the power cable to the computer.

5 Connect the opposite end of the power cable to the lighter socket.



Cable Installation

Phone Extender Cables

Route the extender cables (E6473-60042) from the vehicle interior to the location where the Direct Connect Hub is installed, then follow the phone cable connection instructions in Chapter 3.

USB Data Cable

Route the USB data cable (E6473-60010) from the vehicle interior to the location where the Direct Connect Hub is installed, then follow the USB cable connection instructions in

Chapter 3. If your system includes two Direct Connect Hub units, see Chapter 3.

Main Power Cable

A permanent install cable (E6473-60206) is included. The following installation instructions are for the permanent install power cable.

WARNING

It is recommended that you disconnect the vehicle’s battery before making any connections to the vehicle power.

Two different non-removable input power cables may be included, depending on the options ordered:

• E6473B-010 includes the permanent install power cable

(E6473-60206) for the Direct Connect Hub.

The leads for this cable are color-coded as follows:

• The red lead is power (+)

• The black lead is ground (-)

• The white lead is ignition sense.



Power Cable Connections to the Vehicle

1 Attach the ring terminal of the black lead to chassis ground using the appropriate hardware. Ensure that a good mechanical and electrical connection has been made to the chassis, then coat the connection with anti-corrosive spray.

2 Connect the red lead to the battery positive (+) terminal.

3 Connect the ignition sense lead as described under “Ignition

Sense Lead" on page 216.

4 When installation is complete, secure any loose wires with wire ties.

5 Route the cable through the vehicle to where the E6473B is installed.



Figure 76 Ignition Sense lead connected to the vehicle

Ignition Sense Lead

Connect the ignition sense lead of the power cable to a source that measures +12 volts only when the ignition switch is on, using one of the following methods:

• Connect it to the radio side of the radio fuse.



NOTE

• Connect it to a 12 volt power lead that is switched on and off by the ignition switch.

Direct Connect Hub: If you do not connect the Ignition Sense lead of the power cable for the Direct Connect Hub, the unit can only be powered on and off via its front panel switch.

The ignition sense wire color code is specified under “Main Power

Cable" on page 214.

Connecting the Ignition Sense Lead to the Fuse Block

Because each vehicle is different, the installer must determine the best method for attaching the lead to the fuse block. We recommend that you crimp a quick-disconnect terminal onto the lead, then plug the terminal into the fuse block.

Connecting the Ignition Sense Lead to a Switched 12 Volt Lead

Locating the 12 Volt Power Leads

1 Remove the steering column panel or the lower dashboard

panel. (See Figure 76 on page 216.)

2 Locate the two 12 or 10 AWG wires under or near the steering column.

3 Using a voltmeter, identify the lead that always measures 12 volts.

4 Using a voltmeter, identify the lead that measures 12 volts when the ignition is switched on.

Connecting the Ignition Sense Lead to the Vehicle Wiring

1 Cut approx. 12” (30.4 cm) off of the ignition sense lead of the cable assembly.

2 Crimp an inline fuse holder onto the 12” (30.4 m) lead.

3 Crimp the other side of the inline fuse holder onto the ignition sense lead of the cable assembly.

4 Connect the free end of the 12” (30.4 cm) lead to the switched

12 volt lead using a wire tap.



Speed Pulse Cable

This cable is only included if you have ordered the Agilent direct connect GPS DR with mag mount antenna (E6473B option 030) or with permanent mount antenna (E6473B option

031). The GPS DR requires the Speed Pulse cable

(E6473-60207), which is connected to the vehicle’s digital odometer or speed pulse lead.

NOTE

The odometer pulse lead typically originates from the computer module

(PCM) in the engine compartment. Contact Agilent Customer Support for assistance in locating the correct lead in your vehicle.

For vehicles not equipped with a digital speed pulse signal, an analog speedometer pickup utilizing a Hunter Universal Transducer is available.

Contact Customer Support for details.

General Installation

1 Locate the emergency brake cable grommet, at the point where the cable passes through the firewall.

2 Cut a slot in the grommet to allow the Speed Pulse cable to pass through it.

3 Feed the cable through the grommet into the engine compartment.

4 Connect the black lead with the ring terminal to the vehicle chassis.

5 Connect the black terminal to the speed pulse ground lead using a wire tap.

6 Connect the red terminal to the speed pulse lead using a wire tap.

7 Connect the white terminal to the positive lead of the backup light using a wire tap.

8 Route the cable through the vehicle to where the navigator is installed.



NOTE

NOTE

Installation for 2001 (and Later) Ford Windstar

A Pulse Frequency Divider must be used with the 2001 (and later) Ford

Windstar. This device is part # AA-1600-05-01TO12, and is available from:

Arthur Allen Mfg. Co., Inc.

235 E O’Connor Drive

Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121

Phone: 262-723-1760

Toll Free: 800-683-0500

Cable Routing

1 Locate the emergency brake cable grommet, at the point where the cable passes through the firewall.

2 Cut a slot in the grommet to allow the Speed Pulse cable to pass through it.

3 Feed the cable through the grommet into the engine compartment.

Engine Compartment Connections

The wire harness above the engine contains the speed pulse wires.

1 Unwrap the split loom of the wire harness to reveal the wires.

2 Connect the red terminal of the speed pulse cable to the Dark

Blue w/ Yellow wire. This is the positive connection.

3 Connect the black terminal of the speed pulse cable to the

Black w/ White wire. This is the negative connection.



Interior Connections

1 Remove approximately 2” (5 cm) of the outer jacket of the speed pulse cable, where the cable comes through the firewall (under the dashboard).

2 Cut the red and the white wires at the midpoint of the jacket opening.

3 Solder the red and white wires of the cable section routed from the engine compartment to the green wire of the frequency divider, then cover the connection with shrink

tubing. Figure 77 shows connections to the frequency divider.

4 Solder the red and white wires of the cable section routed to the navigator to the yellow wire of the frequency divider, then cover the connection with shrink tubing.

5 Connect the red lead of the frequency divider to an ignition-switched +12 VDC source, such as the radio fuse. Use appropriate connectors.

6 Connect the black lead of the frequency divider to chassis ground. Use appropriate connectors.

7 Secure the frequency divider to a flat surface using Velcro or an equivalent method.



8 Secure the speed pulse cable under the dashboard using wire ties.

Figure 77 Cutaway section of the speed pulse cable, showing connections to the Pulse Frequency Divider

Navigator Connections

• Route the cable through the vehicle to where the navigator is installed.




Index

Numerics

1 PPS cable, 53, 54

A

Agilent direct connect GPS/DR

display and LEDs, 89

Antenna adapters, 58

Antennas, external, 58, 213

B

Backpack

Harness, 81

Two receivers, 78

Battery

Charging, 84

Handling and Disposal, 85

Warning notices, 84

Battery and chassis assy., 61, 75

C

Calibration

Receiver pulse trigger, 59

Trimble Placer sensors, 154

Carry pack

With shoulder strap, 66

Cascading two Direct Connect Hubs, 55

Chassis mounting Agilent direct connect

GPS/DR, 35

Computer requirements, 15

Customer Support, 137

D

Dead reckoning

GPS/DR, Agilent direct connect

GPS/DR, 89

Devices

Configuring properties, 103

Enabling, 98

Generic Data, 99

Identifying, 94

Diagram, direct-connect system

Receiever, phone, GPS 400/SV6, 166

Receiver, phone, DGPS, 158

Receiver, phone, Placer GPS w/ DR, 164

Diagram, in-vehicle system

Hub, scanner, and phones, 38

Hub, two receivers, phones, and GPS/DR

Navigation, 51

Diagram, portable system

Hub, one receiver, and phones, 70

Hub, scanner, and phones, 64

Hub, two receivers, and phones, 74

documentation set, 3

Dual Serial PCMCIA card, 32, 60

E

E645xx receiver

with internal GPS and DGPS, 157

Edit Label command, 103

External antennas, 58

G

Garmin GPS connections, 41

Generic Data

Adding a device, 101

Adding a modem, 99

Configuring a device, 102

Dial-up connection, 100

GPS/DR Navigator

Display and LEDs, 89

GPS/DR, Agilent direct connect, 88

H

Hardware setup, 31

I

iDEN Receiver Specifications

(E7456C), 201

Identifying the devices, 94

Single device system, 95

In-vehicle rack installation, 210

In-vehicle system cable connections

1 PPS cable, 53, 54

Single receiver system, 47, 53

Single scanner system, 44

Two receiver system, 48, 53

In-vehicle system installation

Antennas, 212

Computer mount, 213

Guidelines, 208

Main power cable, 214

Speed Pulse cable, 218

L

, 175

antenna, 212

calibration of dead reckoning, 89

communicating with, 45

connecting to direct connect hub, 42

connecting to direct connect hub with

receivers, 50

mounting in chassis, 35

power-up, 88

Labeling devices, 103

License manager, 19

Agilent E6474A User’s Guide223

Index

O

Online help, 4

onnection panels and LED indicators, 175

P

Panel connectors

E746xx Scanner, 173

Phone connections, 55, 82

Plan file, 93, 94

Portable system setup

Overview, 60

Power-up

Agilent direct connect

GPS/DR

, 89

Agilent direct connect GPS/DR, 88

Direct Connect Hub, 88

E6473B high speed direct connect

hub, 88

Toshiba phone, 90

Pulse trigger input, receiver, 58

Q

Quick Basics, 3

R

Receiver firmware update, 134

Receiver, iDEN, 201

Refresh port

Single phone system, 95

Returning for service, 139

RF Engineering, 3

S

Safety and regulatory information, 143

Saving the configuration, 103, 104

Selecting views, 104

Setting the iDEN phone_s baud rate, 131

Setting the Sagem phone_s operating

mode, 131

Software description, 16

Software license key, 31, 60

Software options, 18

Speed Pulse cable installation, 218

spf file, 104

Starting the software, 93

System Setup view, 94

T

Test plan, 93

Troubleshooting, 130

Tutorial, 3

U

Updating receiver firmware, 134

V

Verifying system operation

Data phone/modem configuration, 102

GPS test using a live signal, 117

Measuring the receiver_s noise

floor, 115

Overview, 106

Phone test using test calls, 120

Receiver test using a known

channel, 112

Receiver test using a signal

generator, 107

Scanner test using a known

channel, 118

Scanner test using a signal

generator, 118

W

Warning and Caution, defined, 143


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