Keysight E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set Coniguration Guide
02 Keysight E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set - Coniguration Guide Make a Clear Call The team looks to you: will a new chipset or UE pass the crucial tests? Clarity comes from accumulated insights, and that s the idea behind the Keysight Technologies Inc. UXM wireless test set. The UXM is a highly integrated signaling test set created for functional and RF design validation in the 4G era and beyond. It provides the capabilities you need to test the newest designs, delivering LTE-Advanced category 10 data rates now and handling more complex requirements in the future. When the team counts on you, count on the UXM to help you assess design readiness with greater conidence and make a clear call. Overview This coniguration guide contains a step-by-step process to help you conigure your E7515A UXM wireless test set with hardware, software, accessories, and services to meet your speciic test requirements, or to upgrade your existing UXM. Table of Contents 1. Select LTE/LTE-Advanced Test Application or Lab Application... 3 1.1 E7530A LTE/LTE-Advanced test application (TA)... 3 1.2 E7630A LTE/LTE-Advanced lab application (LA)... 3 1.3 TA and LA upgrades... 4 2. Select UXM Wireless Test Set Features... 5 2.1 Choose the operating frequency range... 5 2.2 Choose between single-transmit/receive (TRX) and dual-trx... 5 2.3 Channel emulation... 5 2.4 Protocol logging... 5 2.5 Internal applications server... 5 2.6 Accessories and documentation... 6 2.7 Warranty, calibration, and start-up assistance... 6 2.7.1 Hardware warranty... 6 2.7.2 Calibration... 6 2.7.3 Startup and productivity assistance... 6 2.8 UXM wireless test set upgrades... 6 2.8.1 User-installable upgrade kits... 6 2.8.2 Return-to-Keysight upgrades... 6 3. Example Conigurations... 7 3.1 LTE FDD TDD RF design validation, single-cell... 7 3.2 LTE-A FDD RF design validation, with downlink CA, MIMO, and channel emulation... 7 3.3 LTE-A FDD RF design validation, with 3CC CA, MIMO, and channel emulation... 8 3.4 LTE FDD and TDD RF design validation and functional performance test... 9 3.5 LTE-A FDD RF design validation and functional performance test with CA, MIMO, channel emulation, and logging... 9 4. Related Software Applications 4.1 VoLTE testing with IMS-SIP network emulator...11 4.2 Battery drain analysis...11 4.3 Wireless Test Manager...11
03 Keysight E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set - Coniguration Guide 1. Select LTE/LTE-Advanced Test Application or Lab Application The ixed licenses shown below are tied to a speciic UXM host instrument. Transportable licenses are also offered and allow licenses to be moved between different UXMs. For transportable licensing simply substitute -*TP instead of -*FP in the license part number. At least one of the test application (TA) or lab application (LA) has to be conigured with the UXM ordered. 1.1 E7530A LTE/LTE-Advanced test application (TA) The TA was created to meet the needs of RF design validation, with lexible receiver test, trusted X-Series transmitter measurement science, and basic network emulation. Choose the FDD or TDD base option (or both) and desired feature options for additional functionality. Fixed perpetual Transportable perpetual Requires E7530A-1FP-FDD E7530A-1TP-FDD FDD E7530A-1FP-TDD E7530A-1TP-TDD TDD E7530A-AFP-FDD E7530A-ATP-FDD 2CC DL carrier aggregation (FDD) E7530A-1FP-FDD or E7530A-1TP-FDD E7530A-AFP-TDD E7530A-ATP-TDD 2CC DL carrier aggregation (TDD) E7530A-1FP-TDD or E7530A-1TP-TDD E7530A-BFP E7530A-BTP 4x2 DL MIMO (FDD/TDD) E7530A-1FP-FDD/TDD or E7530A-1TP-FDD/TDD E7530A-CFP-FDD E7530A-CTP-FDD 2CC UL carrier aggregation (FDD) E7530A-AFP-FDD or E7530A-ATP-FDD E7530A-CFP-TDD E7530A-CTP-TDD 2CC UL carrier aggregation (TDD) E7530A-AFP-TDD or E7530A-ATP-TDD E7530A-DFP-FDD 1 E7530A-DTP-FDD 3CC DL carrier aggregation (FDD) E7530A-AFP-FDD or E7530A-ATP-FDD For details visit www.keysight.com/ind/e7630a 1.2 E7630A LTE/LTE-Advanced lab application (LA) The LA is targeted at overall device design validation, including both functional and RF performance. It includes the receiver and transmitter test functionality of the TA, plus IP data-based capabilities such as end-to-end IP data throughput and advanced network emulation such as complex handover scenarios required for VoLTE 2 and battery drain 2 testing. Additionally, each LA version license adds new capabilities, building on the previous version 3. Choose the LA version that includes the functionality required for your particular testing needs. For more information about the differences between versions, please refer to www.keysight.com/ind/e7630a Fixed perpetual Transportable perpetual E7630A-1FP-FDD E7630A-1TP-FDD FDD version A.01 (LTE rel 8) E7630A-1FP-TDD E7630A-1TP-TDD TDD version A.01 (LTE rel 8) E7630A-2FP-FDD E7630A-2TP-FDD FDD version A.02 E7630A-2FP-TDD E7630A-2TP-TDD TDD version A.02 E7630A-3FP-FDD E7630A-3TP-FDD FDD version A.03 E7630A-3FP-TDD E7630A-3TP-TDD TDD version A.03 N/A 4 E7630A-MTP Message Editor For details visit www.keysight.com/ind/e7630a 1. 3CC carrier aggregation test coniguration requires two UXMs, one is a main unit and the other is an auxiliary unit. 2. Additional system components are required to verify VoLTE and battery drain performance. 3. LA version A.02 is a superset of A.01, version A.03 is a superset of A.02 4. Message Editor is PC-based software. Only available with ixed perpetual license.
04 Keysight E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set - Coniguration Guide 1. Select LTE/LTE-Advanced Test Application or Lab Application (continued) 1.3 TA and LA upgrades Feature license ransportable perpetual E7630A-1FP-FTA E7630A-1TP-FTA FDD TA to version A.01 LA upgrade E7630A-1FP-TTA E7630A-1TP-TTA TDD TA to version A.01 LA upgrade E7630A-2FP-F01 E7630A-2TP-F01 FDD LA version A.01 to A.02 upgrade E7630A-2FP-T01 E7630A-2TP-T01 TDD LA version A.01 to A.02 upgrade E7630A-3FP-F01 E7630A-3TP-F01 FDD LA version A.01 to A.03 upgrade E7630A-3FP-T01 E7630A-3TP-T01 TDD LA version A.01 to A.03 upgrade E7630A-3FP-F02 E7630A-3TP-F02 FDD LA version A.02 to A.03 upgrade E7630A-3FP-T02 E7630A-3TP-T02 TDD LA version A.02 to A.03 upgrade
05 Keysight E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set - Coniguration Guide 2. Select UXM Wireless Test Set Features Conigure the E7515A UXM wireless test set with functionality for your application requirements. 2.1 Choose the operating frequency range E7515A-504 (standard) E7515A-506 Frequency range 300 MHz to 3.8 GHz Frequency range 300 MHz to 6 GHz 2.2 Choose between single transceiver (TRX) set and dual transceiver set Single TRX set is included as standard E7515A-RA1 (standard) RF up-down converter A E7515A-BA1 (standard) Digital baseband transceiver A To enable two independent cells or carriers (for Carrier Aggregation), add a second TRX set E7515A-RB1 RF up-down converter B E7515A-BB1 Digital baseband transceiver B 2.3 Channel emulation For channel emulation capability such as fading, select: E7515A-C01 Relevant fading proiles are provided in the TA or LA installed on the test set. AWGN is included with any TA or LA. 2.4 Protocol logging Enables protocol information to be sent to a standalone logging application E7515A-L01 Protocol logging data source 2.5 Internal applications server Add an embedded PC board into one of the UXM s rear expansion slots, e.g. to host an IMS-SIP server/client application. E7515A-S01 Internal applications server
06 Keysight E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set - Coniguration Guide 2. Select UXM Wireless Test Set Features (continued) 2.6 Accessories and documentation The following are included as standard E7515A-1BW E7515A-KYB E7515A-MSE Getting Started Guide Keyboard, USB Mouse, USB E7515A-9xx Powercord (15 A) E7515-10910 Keysight test USIM card, tri namo T1099-11200 Keysight 3GPP standard mini SIM card T1099-11300 Keysight 3GPP standard micro SIM card T1099-11400 Keysight 3GPP standard nano SIM card The following are included are optional E7515A-AC1 Interconnectivity hardware kit Note: AC1 is required to connect two UXMs together (for 3CC carrier aggregation or higher coniguration, or multi-unit handovers. The kit includes one SRIO cable, two SYNCH cables, and one LAN cable. 2.7 Warranty, calibration, and start-up assistance 2.7.1 Hardware warranty Standard Return-to-Keysight warranty: 3 years 1 R-51B-001-5Z Warranty Assurance Plan - Return-to-Keysight: 5 years 2.7.2 Calibration Standard E7515A-UK6 Keysight factory calibration Commercial calibration certiicate with test data 2.7.3 Startup and productivity assistance PS-S20 (standard) 1-day on site startup assistance PS-S20-01 Recommended startup assistance PS-S10 Remote scheduled productivity assistance. Select 1 to 999 hours PS-X10 Custom services to be qualiied by a Keysight technical consultant 2.8 UXM wireless test set upgrades 2.8.1 User-installable upgrade kits E7515AK-506 Extend frequency range to 6 GHz E7515AK-C01 E7515AK-L01 Protocol logging data source E7515AU-S01 Internal applications server upgrade 2 2.8.2 Return-to-Keysight upgrades E7515AU-RB1 RF up-down converter B E7515AU-BB1 Digital baseband transceiver B 1. For more detailed information on the Keysight 3-year warranty go to www.keysight.com/ind/threeyearwarranty 2. For more information about the internal applications server upgrade procedure, please refer to E7515-90013 installation guide.
07 Keysight E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set - Coniguration Guide 3. Example Conigurations 1 3.1 LTE FDD TDD RF design validation, single-cell Application software E7530A-1FP-FDD E7530A-1FP-TDD UXM wireless test set E7515A-504 (standard) E7515A-RA1 (standard) E7515A-BA1 (standard) FDD, ixed perpetual license TDD, ixed perpetual license Frequency range 300 MHz to 3.8 GHz RF up-down converter A Digital baseband transceiver A 3.2 LTE-A FDD RF design validation, with downlink CA, MIMO, and channel emulation Application software E7530A-1FP-FDD E7530A-AFP-FDD E7530A-BFP FDD, ixed perpetual license 2CC DL carrier aggregation (FDD), ixed perpetual license 4x2 DL MIMO (FDD/TDD), ixed perpetual license UXM wireless test set E7515A-504 (standard) E7515A-RA1 (standard) E7515A-BA1 (standard) E7515A-RB1 E7515A-BB1 E7515A-C01 Frequency range 300 MHz to 3.8 GHz RF up-down converter A Digital baseband transceiver A RF up-down converter B Digital baseband transceiver B 1. Standard accessories (powercord, SIM card, keyboard, and mouse) and documentation (Getting Started Guide) are provided for every UXM order, refer to Section 2.6 for more information.
08 Keysight E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set - Coniguration Guide 3. Example Conigurations (continued) 3.3 LTE-A FDD RF design validation, with 3CC CA, MIMO, and channel emulation The 3CC (component carrier) CA (carrier aggregation) requires two UXMs connected together, the irst UXM (with two TRX sets) acts as the main unit to offer the irst and second component carriers and the second UXM (with one TRX set) acts as the auxiliary unit for the third component carrier. Application software (Main UXM) E7530A-1FP-FDD E7530A-AFP-FDD E7530A-BFP E7530A-DFP-FDD FDD, ixed perpetual license 2CC DL carrier aggregation (FDD), ixed perpetual license 4x2 DL MIMO (FDD/TDD), ixed perpetual license 3CC DL carrier aggregation (FDD), ixed perpetual license UXM wireless test set (Main UXM) E7515A-504 (standard) Frequency range 300 MHz to 3.8 GHz E7515A-RA1 (standard) RF up-down converter A E7515A-BA1 (standard) Digital baseband transceiver A E7515A-RB1 RF up-down converter B E7515A-BB1 Digital baseband transceiver B E7515A-C01 Application software (Auxiliary UXM) Any UXM with an LTE/LTE-A test or lab application can be used for the third component carrier in a 3CC multi-unit coniguration. However, if you also want to use the auxiliary UXM as a standalone unit, conigure the unit with features you want according to your test needs. The carrier aggregation capability is decided by the main. If you want to use a UXM for carrier extension purposes only, below is an example of the minimum coniguration (for the third CC for FDD). E7530A-1FP-FDD FDD, ixed perpetual license UXM wireless test set (Auxiliary UXM) E7515A-504 (standard) Frequency range 300 MHz to 3.8 GHz E7515A-RA1 (standard) RF up-down converter A E7515A-BA1 (standard) Digital baseband transceiver A E7515A-AC1 Interconnectivity hardware kit
09 Keysight E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set - Coniguration Guide 3. Example Conigurations (continued) 3.4 LTE FDD and TDD RF design validation and functional performance test Application software E7630A-1FP-FDD E7630A-1FP-TDD E7630A-MTP FDD version A.01 (LTE rel 8), ixed perpetual license TDD version A.01 (LTE rel 8), ixed perpetual license Message editor, transportable perpetual license UXM wireless test set (standard features) E7515A-504 Frequency range 300 MHz to 3.8 GHz E7515A-RA1 RF up-down converter A E7515A-BA1 Digital baseband transceiver A E7515A-L01 Protocol logging data source 3.5 LTE-A FDD RF design validation and functional performance test with CA, MIMO, channel emulation, and logging Application software E7630A-2FP-FDD E7630A-MTP FDD version A.02, ixed perpetual license Message editor, transportable perpetual license UXM wireless test set E7515A-504 (standard) E7515A-RA1 (standard) E7515A-BA1 (standard) E7515A-RB1 E7515A-BB1 E7515A-C01 E7515A-L01 Frequency range 300 MHz to 3.8 GHz RF up-down converter A Digital baseband transceiver A RF up-down converter B Digital baseband transceiver B Protocol logging data source 3.6 LTE-A FDD RF design validation, and functional performance test with 3CC CA, MIMO, channel emulation, and logging. 3CC (component carrier) CA (carrier aggregation) requires two UXMs connected together, the irst UXM (with two TRXs) acts as the main unit to offer the irst and second component carriers and second UXM (with one TRX) acts as the auxiliary unit for the third component carrier. Application software (Main UXM) E7630A-3FP-FDD E7630A-MTP FDD version A.03, ixed perpetual license Message editor, transportable perpetual license
10 Keysight E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set - Coniguration Guide 3. Example Conigurations (continued) UXM wireless test set (Main UXM) E7515A-504 (standard) Frequency range 300 MHz to 3.8 GHz E7515A-RA1 (standard) RF up-down converter A E7515A-BA1 (standard) Digital baseband transceiver A E7515A-RB1 RF up-down converter B E7515A-BB1 Digital baseband transceiver B E7515A-C01 E7515A-L01 Protocol logging data source Application software (Auxiliary UXM) Any UXM with an LTE/LTE-A test or lab application can be used for the third component carrier in a 3CC multi-unit or coniguration. However, If you also want to use the auxiliary UXM as a standalone unit, conigure the unit with features you want according to your test needs. The carrier aggregation capability is decided by the main UXM. If you want to use an UXM for carrier extension purposes only, below is an example of the minimum coniguration (for the third CC for FDD) E7530A-1FP-FDD FDD, ixed perpetual license UXM wireless test set (Auxiliary UXM) E7515A-504 (standard) Frequency range 300 MHz to 3.8 GHz E7515A-RA1 (standard) RF up-down converter A E7515A-BA1 (standard) Digital baseband transceiver A E7515A-C01 E7515A-AC1 Interconnectivity hardware kit
11 Keysight E7515A UXM Wireless Test Set - Coniguration Guide 4. Related Software Applications 4.1 VoLTE testing with IMS-SIP network emulator Fixed perpetual Transportable perpetual E6966B-1FP E6966B-1TP IMS-SIP server emulator E6966B-2FP E6966B-2TP IMS-SIP client emulator E6966B-3FP E6966B-3TP IMS-SIP conference server emulator For further details visit www.keysight.com/ind/e6966b 4.2 Battery drain analysis Feature license 14585A Control and analysis software for advanced power supplies The Keysight 14585A control and analysis software is designed to control the advanced functions of, as well as analyze the data taken from, a Keyisght N6705A/B DC power analyzer. For further details visit www.keysight.com/find/14585a www.keysight.com/find/n6705 4.3 Wireless Test Manager Transportable perpetual E6567F-1TP E6568F-1TP E6569F-1TP E6571F-1TP cdma2000 /1xEV-DO/LTE Wireless Test Manager developer license UMTS/HSPA/LTE-LTE-A Wireless Test Manager developer license Wireless Test Manager suite, includes E6567F and E6568F development licenses Wireless Test Manager suite, includes E6567F and E6568F run-time licenses For further details visit www.keysight.com/ind/wtm
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