RM-91; RM-92
RF Troubleshooting and Manual Tuning Guide
GSM Rx chain activation for manual measurements / GSM RSSI measurement
Context
RSSI signal measurement is the main Rx troubleshooting measurement. The test measures the strength of
the received signal.
I and Q branches can be measured separately. In GSM, the input signal can be either real GSM signal or a CW
(Continuous Wave) signal that is 67.771 kHz above the carrier frequency.
Steps
Phoenix service software.
1. Start
2. Choose Testing→GSM→RSSI Reading .
3. Set the RF signal generator for channel frequency +67.771 kHz CW mode with –90 dBm signal.
Alternatively set the cellular tester downlink channel to the appropriate channel. Make sure that the tester
is set to continuous mode, not to burst mode.
RSSI Reading window, select the appropriate band and channel.
4. In the
5. To start the measurement/activate GSM Rx chain, click Start.
Results
RSSI reading values of the selected band and channel are displayed. The RSSI level must be the same value
which is set at the signal generator (-90 dBm).
WCDMA Rx chain activation for manual measurement
Steps
Phoenix service software.
1. Start
2. Choose Testing→WCDMA→Rx Control .
Rx Control window:
3. In the
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RSSI Reading window
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