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1. DC from PDU i i i UPC Cabinet 1 e dee PA WEEK AA ee ces We PE e a RA Orange Tracer added to A UMTS Jumpers Ericsson UMTS f 22 BTS 1900 L _ _ _Blue Tracer added to GSM Jumpers _ NOKIA BTS 1900 GSM Figure 11 Required PIM Measurement Points CCI System Diagram 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 3 3 Construction and Layout Figure 12 shows an overall view of the PIMPro PIM tester with locations of the AC Input Connector On Off Switch Fans LCD Touch Screen RF Output Connector Vents USB Port and Ethernet RJ45 port LCD Touch ci RF SE DIN e Figure 12 Overall view of the CCI PiMPro PIM Tester 1 3 3 1 LCD Touch Screen There is an LCD touch screen located on the front panel of the PiMPro PIM tester The On Off switch is located on the front panel of the PIMPro PIM tester See figure 12 for location of the LCD touch screen The LCD Touch Screen display has the following characteristics 1 LCD size 7
2. ATT STANDARD is about to be deleted from the Local Drive Do you want to continue O Back Back Pressing the Back icon returns the user to the PIM and Return Loss real time measurement window Rev 1 2 48 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 10 IM Pass Fail Bar Chart Depressing the IM Pass Fail Bar Chart on the PIM and Return Loss real time measurement window will open the Configure Meter pop up window see figure 37 on the touch screen Configure meter allows the user to set different IM Pass Fail limits Ss O genee AAA 65dBm Units o Cancel D y nu eadin dBm 77dBm ON d m c Default S 97dBm dBc OFF E 13048m AA OK Le Frequency BB a 894 0 MHz Y 110d4Em Figure 37 Configure Meter Window 3 1 2 10 1 Configure Meter Window The Configure Meter pop up window allows the following items to be modified or actions to be performed 1 Min Pass Fail and Max IM Level Settings 2 Buzzer On Buzzer Off 3 Cancel 4 Default 5 OK 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 49 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 3 1 2 10 2 Min Pass Fail and Max IM Level Setting 3 1 2 10 3 3 1 2 10 4 3 1 2 10 5 2 19 13 If the Default IM Levels are not appropriate for the testing to be performed the IM Levels can be modified Depressing any of the I
3. CCI PiMPro PIM Tester Band 1 Frequency RF Output Band 1 Frequency Diplexer Under Diplexer Test No Load Required Figure 7 Diplexer PIM Measurement Test Setup CCI PiMPro PIM Tester RF Output Splitter Combiner Under Test Splitter Combiner Figure 8 Splitter Combiner PIM Measurement Test Setup 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 19 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 3 2 3 Multiport Device Measurement Cont CCI PiMPro PIM Tester Spectrum Analyzer RF Output RF Duplexing TMA O H opz 3 I SQ Es o U gt O O Figure 9 Duplexing TMA PIM Measurement Test Setup CCI PiMPro PIM Tester RF Output Y d d Dual Duplexing TMA Figure 10 Dual Duplexing TMA PIM Measurement Test Setup 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 20 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 3 2 4 System PIM Measurement 2 19 13 Prior to measurement of PIM in any given sector at a site the following criteria should be verified A Verify that all site plumbing matches the RFDS System Diagram or other appropriate documentation B Ensure that all connectors are tightened torque is set to specified value s for the specified connector type C Perform system sweep testing to verify Return Loss and DTF Note Standard high power loads have poor IM because of the absorbing element Be sure to use a Low IM High Power Termination available from
4. Calibrate Screen Window with Cross Hair at Center una aa aaaaaanana nanen enen nene eee rere enen eee ee ee eee tete rere eee nenes eee eee tete eee eee nenes eee eee eee eee 90 Figure 86 Autosave Pop up Window at PiMPro POWer Up cooommnnccccccononcccncnononononnncnnnnnnnnnn rere nese tete eee eee nese eee eee re setet eter emen e eee tete ren ne eee tete remneeet 91 2119113 Rev 1 2 vil CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE Table 1 PiMPro PIM Tester Specifications LTE 700L PiMPro 700 PiMPro 700RM LTE 700U PiMPro 700 PiMPro 700RM Cellular 850 PIMPro 850 PIMPro 850RM GSM 900 PiMPro 900 PiMPro 900RM 925 960 1710 1785 Discontinued 1805 1880 Discontinued 1710 1785 New 1805 1880 New 1920 1910 New RE Measures 2 5 7 and 9 order reflected passive intermodulation of transmission lines connectors filters and combiners jumpers splitters tower mounted devices and other IM Measurement Capability passive components lt 125 dBm lt 168 dBc at 20W lt 171 dBc at 40W 2 Variable signals adjustable from 20 46 dBm 100mW 40W ue eNOS RX Interference Graph Control Via Touch Screen Display SCPI Programming Rack Mount PiMPro PIM Testers Optional Portable PiMPro PIM Testers USB and Ethernet RJ 45 Type C14 IEC 60320 18 7 x 14 8 x 7 0 475 0 x 375 9 x 177 8 mm W x H x D Dimensions Rack Mou
5. A Ate P0026464 Electrostatic discharge Warnings are used throughout this manual to alert the reader to special instructions concerning a particular task or operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly Therefore read the instructions carefully Strict compliance with the special instructions while performing a task is the best way to prevent accidents Electrical Hazards High Voltage High Voltage is used in the operation of this equipment Either direct contact with the mains power or indirect contact via dampness or collected moisture can be harmful and or fatal The A C Installation must be carried out according to local regulations These regulations may require the work to be carried out by a qualified and authorized electrician Remove metal objects from your person that may come in contact with the equipment Switch off power if the equipment becomes wet or damp Prevent damp or water from entering the equipment in bad weather 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 31 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE Electrical Improper electrical installation may cause fire or electrical shock Approved circuit breakers for the AC mains and the cable s cross sectional areas must always be selected in accordance with local laws and regulations Only a qualified and authorized electrician is permitted to install or modify the electrical installation Cable marking Verify cable markings corresp
6. Copy Warning Message VV INOQOV ca cc aaa ada sa seanus enca du de ss diss sos hidhte dp hd s d S nasa 47 Figure 36 Delete Warning Message WindoW na aaaaa nana nanen ren n os enen eee ee nse sete tere e enes tetit rrem nse eee ee eee nete eee tere ene setet eee ee meet eee tee eee meet tete eren net eee eee neeee 48 FIQuUre 37 Coniigur Meter Wl 49 Figure 38 Set Meter Min Pass Value MN Eegeregie 50 Figure 39 PIM and Return Loss Window during TX OFF Reading in dBIM na uuauaaann nn nannnnn anon enen eren ne eee eren nene eee tree enes eee sete ren ne nete e tere KEEN 51 Figure 40 PIM and Return Loss Window during TX ON Reading in dBC nana aa aaaaannn nana ner ren nonen eee eren n eee e terrene nete sete rene n ee sete rene eee eee tere KEEN 51 Figure 41 PIM and Return Loss Window during TX ON nauunnaaaananneee con enen eee ee ene eee te rere sene eee eee ee nse tes tere enes eee eee eee nete eee tere enet e tete tere meet eee ee reseset 52 Figur 42 Set Tx Power Per Channel Window sa coca cs v sci sat n don dE Eege eege EES 53 Figure 43 Set Tome 1 Frequency A 54 Figure 44 IM Select Window for IM3 Standard F1 869 0 MHz and F2 894 0 MHZ nnnnnnaaaannnnnee nanen ene ee none eee rere nene eee rere en meme se rere em nenes 55 Figure 45 IM Select Window for IM5 at F1 869 0 MHz and F2 888 0 MHz ee eren nen nene eee eee einer esen eee nen eee sene ne tenis ee ee nene eee eee se
7. the Test Every time to 1 Minute and the Average to 10 points 3 1 3 2 5 Y OK Pressing the OK icon on the touch screen display accepts any changes that have been made to either the Continuous or Non Continuous Test Modes as applicable 3 1 3 3 Configure PIM Scale Pressing the PIM Scale on the touch screen display opens the Configure PIM Scale pop up window see figure 50 This function can be used to modify the PIM Pass Fail limits if required In this manner both the one time measurements and the PIM vs Time measurements would match if different PIM limits are invoked by the Operator The following items are accessible to the user from this menu Set Meter Min Pass Value 2 Set Meter Max Fail Value 3 Units dBm or dBc 4 Buzzer On Off 5 Cancel 6 Default 7 OK Burzer 77dBm ON O ia PIM d m Default Menu 97d m dBc OFF ve Setup OK F1 869 0 MHz EN Figure 50 Configure PIM Scale Window 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 60 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 3 3 1 3 1 3 3 2 3 1 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 4 2 19 13 Min Pass Value Max Fail Value PIM Level Setting Depressing either of the IM Level Pass or Fail Setting icons opens a Set Meter pop up window similar to the one shown in figure 51 Each of the Set Meter pop up windows has a keypad that looks like a calculator and allows for entry of the appropriate limit
8. 0 inch Diagonal 2 LCD Type TFT Thin Film Transistor 3 2 Driver element a Si TFT active matrix 4 OI Operation Temperature Top 20 C to 70 C Storage Temperature Ter 30 C to 80 C O Resolution 800X480 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 23 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 3 3 2 1 3 3 3 1 3 3 4 1 3 3 5 1 3 3 6 1 3 3 7 1 3 3 8 1 3 3 9 Fans There are two fans in the CCI PiMPro PIM tester They are located on the front panel of the tester to the left of the LCD touch screen See figure 12 for location of the fans Please note that there are vents between the front panel and the transit case of the PiMPro PIM tester Please be sure not to block these vents See figure 12 for location of the tester vents ON OFF Switch The On Off switch is located on the front panel of the PiMPro PIM tester See figure 12 for location of the On Off switch TX ON Indicator A TX ON indicator is located on the LCD touch screen when in measurement mode See figure 23 for location of the TX ON indicator AC Input The AC Input is located in the front of the PIMPro PIM tester between the raised portion of the tester and the transit case See figure 12 for location of the AC Input RF Output Port The RF Output port is a DIN 7 16 Female connector located below the LCD touch screen Please note that a Connector Saver is placed on the RF Output port to protect th
9. 1 2 9 2 3 1 2 9 3 3 1 2 9 4 3 1 2 9 5 2 19 13 Existing Setup s Existing Setups are the setups that are listed with a filename in the large portion of the Load Save Setup Menu screen These listings are located below the Select Drive portion of this display The user can select the existing setup required for testing by depressing the appropriate filename on the touch screen Save Setu sone Sup H Pressing the Save Setup icon allows the user to save a setup as modified by the user on either the Local Drive 3 iocaiorivo or the USB Drive usa E Load Setup Pressing the Load Setup icon allows the user to select the setup that is desired for use in PIM and Return Loss real time measurement testing by highlighting the applicable setup name on the touch screen display When the Load Setup icon is depressed the PIM and Return Loss window will display on the touch screen and details within the window will indicate the setup chosen including any special conditions Copy Setup Copy Setup Pressing the Copy Setup icon allows the user to copy the desired setup to from the Local Drive USB Drive as desired In this manner a special setup can be setup on one PiMPro PIM Tester and then copied to the USB Drive The user can then bring the USB Drive to all other PiMPro PIM Testers in the field and copy this setup to the other testers In this manner all testing can be performed with the same condition
10. 15 second increments decrements The minimum RF Power On Interval is 15 seconds and the maximum RF Power On Interval is 240 seconds Press the Default icon if the user desires to reset the RF Power On Interval to 120 seconds Otherwise press the OK icon to accept the RF Power On Interval changes or press the Cancel icon to cancel any changes that are no longer desired The user will then be returned to the System Configuration window Note Do not perform more than two 2 Continuous tests at the maximum 240 Seconds Test Time in a row without shutting the PIMPro unit down and allowing it to cool for a period of at least 5 minutes Svstem Confiauration Cancel Time a CH eee 120 Secs Default E O RF Power On Interval IP Settings Reg RAA DA A Exit Figure 67 RF Power On Timer Window Manage Labels 4 Manage Labels By depressing the Manage Labels icon on the System Configuration window the Manage Labels window opens see figure 67 This window Menu allows the user to add labels to the list of Preset Labels Edit a Preset Label Delete a Label and return to the System Configuration window Manage Labels Add bel APIM Standard we HBTS to Ant SYS BTS to Ant Jumper Out BTS to Diplexer TMA Out Edit Label BTS to Feeder Out SS Feeder In to Ant SYS i Feeder In to Diplexer TMA Out Feeder In to Feeder Out Ant Only Back Delete Label Figur
11. 1785 MHz PiMPro 1821 GSM 1800 1805 1880 MHz 1710 1785 MHz Dual Band PiMPro 1921 1930 1990 MHz 1850 1910 MHz Dual Band 2110 2155 MHz 1710 1755 MHz 1 3 2 Application See paragraphs 1 3 2 1 through 1 3 2 4 below for details of PIM Measurement applications for 1 2 or 3 port devices Note Always be sure that the PIMPro PIM tester is calibrated prior to performing any measurements 1 3 2 1 Cable Assembly Measurement see Multiport Device Measurement A cable assembly is a 2 port device 1 3 2 2 Vertical Polarized or Omni directional Antenna Measurement In order to measure the PIM and Return Loss for a Vertical Polarized or Omnidirectional Antenna see figure 3 and follow the detailed instructions below l Connect the RF Output port of the PiMPro PIM tester to the input port of the Vertical Polarized or Omni directional Antenna Il Perform PIM and Return Loss measurement of the appropriate device at the predetermined RF Output level generally 43 dBm or if required 46 dBm Please note that as most measurements will be made in the field antennas should be placed such that the output path of the Vertical Polarized Antenna should have an unobstructed path generally in an upward direction into the air That is no items shall be located anywhere near the Antenna that could cause reflections to the Antenna s output input Additionally be sure that no personnel are in the Antenna s output path If an Omnidirect
12. 19 13 Rev 1 2 55 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 16 1 IM Select Window Cont 65dBm a Record Readin 77dBm I a Report Menu O 97dBm O H Cc a CD b el Transmit Signals F1 F2 Power 43 0 dBm 43 0 dBm Frequency MIS Vura 888 0 MHZ Figure 46 PIM and Return Loss Measurement Window when Set for IM5 Readings Load Save Setur i UM Q a 130dBm 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 56 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 3 Making PIM 8 R_ versus Time Measurements CC s PiMPro PIM Analyzers also allow the user to perform PIM and Return Loss measurements over a period of time The default mode is a continuous measurement over a period of 10 seconds Note The PiMPro User Manual describes how to change the default test time period Also a more complex Non continuous test mode is available where the test time and test intervals can be customized 3 1 3 1 37 Select PIM vs Time Icon PIM vs Time Press the PIM vs Time icon found in the Main Menu screen shown in Figure 19 This will open the PIM vs Time screen as shown in Figure 47 below CCl s PiMPro PIM Tester includes a test menu to measure PIM over a period of time Note that the Marginal and Failing PIM values are indicated by yellow and red dashed lines across the PIM vs Time graph Available settings for the PIM vs Time measurement include the following item
13. 2 10 IM Pass Fail Bar Chart acatar 49 3 1 2 10 1 Configure Meter VU e UN 49 3 1 2 10 2 Min Pass Fail and Max IM Level Settin Q unaan nnnnnnann anon e nene en none eee rere en SEE SEE Ere E RSS E ESE rere RSS ESE See rrem ene e serre e nn ee eee eee 50 3 1 2 10 3 Bo er UA ON aaa ee e Aa E 50 3 1 2 10 4 ele asias dai 50 3 1 2 10 5 BS E AA Po A E PRE O ae ere 50 3 1 2 11 ONT Te iria 51 3 1 2 12 RF OM OI E 52 3 1 2 13 Return boss Ry Reading D 52 3 1 2 14 IM Product fam O 52 3 1 2 14 1 IN Selec VU NOW nd ini Ga nd dada 53 3 1 2 15 F1 F2 Power WER AEN Le TEEN 53 3 1 2 16 511F2 FREQUENCY Set WIC OW Sissi 54 3 1 2 16 1 IM Select WINdOW EEN 54 3 1 3 Making PIM 8 R versus Time Measurements ccccccessseeeseneseeeeeesseeeseenseeeseeesseeseeeneeeseoeseessooeas 57 3 1 3 1 Select TAARTEN 57 3 1 3 2 Coniigur PIM vs Time Parameters isis 58 3 1 3 2 1 Continuous Test Le e TEE 59 3 1 3 2 2 Non Continuous Test Mode EE 60 3 1 3 2 3 GANGS AA 60 3 1 3 2 4 DOLI nn A 60 3 1 3 2 5 A eE oz A o e o 5 60 3 1 3 3 E A o AE 60 3 1 3 3 1 Min Pass Value Max Fail Value PIM Level Setting occccccoonncnncccccnononancnoncnonanannncnenonanannnonrnnnnnannrerrnnnananennnnas 61 3 1 3 3 2 A E e e UE A 61 3 1 3 3 3 BUZZER QIN DIN E 61 3 1 3 3 4 CAIN EE 61 3 1 3 3 5 A PA E ode ee 62 3 1 3 3 6 ON rs 62 3 1 3 4 Take Messuremen EE 62 3 1 3 5 Record Plot is 64 3 1 3 5 1 A SS S SA ae eshe 64 3 1 3 5 2 Enter Sector Feeder Information EE 64 3
14. Dual Duplexing will determine how the TMA will be tested TMA s should not be powered during test If powered PIM generated at or beyond the TMA will be amplified by the gain of the TMA a Duplexing Tower Mounted Amplifiers Duplexing TMA s have a common port that is connected to the antenna and separate Tx and Rx ports going to the BTS 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 14 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 3 2 3 Multiport Device Measurement Cont b Dual Duplexing Tower Mounted Amplifiers Dual Duplexing TMA s have one port that connects to the BTS and one port that connects to the Antenna Please note that the above is true for Single units However there are Dual units and other specialized TMA s available Dual units shall be treated as if each Y of the Dual Duplexing TMA is a single unit See item 7 below for treatment of specialized TMA s 7 Other Specific testing method shall be discussed with the Operator prior to performing PIM measurement of any other device type In order to measure the PIM and Return Loss for each device type see figures 4 thru 10 for Cable Assemblies Cross Polar Antenna Duplexer Splitter Combiner test setup and follow the detailed instructions below l Connect the RF Output port of the PiMPro PIM tester to appropriate input port for the given device type 1 2 19 13 Cable Assemblies connect either end of the cable assembly to the PiMPro PIM tester RF Output
15. Information are required only on the first PIM measurement Subsequent PIM measurements do not require re entry of this information See figure 29 for an example of the display after Sector and Feeder information has been entered and prior to pressing the OK Icon Sector Feeder Information Sector Feeder Figure 28 Sector Feeder Information Screen poy es Ve nd ti es Car ar Leeder PN al r d EE CHEN Mi NAAA GJ re a op Waff l E RR o A WI ei Figure 29 Sector Feeder Information Screen after Data Entry 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 40 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 7 Select Label Menu Once the Site Information and Sector Feeder Information data entry has been completed the Select Label Pop up window is displayed as shown in Figure 30 The PiMPro PIM Analyzer provides an extensive list of default labels that describe typical measurement points at most cell sites Select the label that best matches your measurement point The Pre Loadeo Labels include items from the following list 1 NONE 2 PIMLOAD 3 PIMSTANDARD 4 BTS to Ant SYS 5 BTS to Ant Jumper Out 6 BTS to Diplexer TMA Out 7 BTS to Feeder Out 8 Feeder In to Ant SYS 9 Feeder In to Diplexer TMA Out 10 Feeder In to Feeder Out 11 Ant Only 12 Jumper Only If the existing labels are not appropriate the menu allows for modification of labels as deemed necessary per the appropriate Menu functio
16. Number PP AK DMDM Qty 1 Low PIM DIN Female to DIN Female Adapter Model Number PP AK DFDF Qty 1 Q Tips Alcohol Swabs Pkg Model Number PP AK ALCH Qty 1 32 mm Break Over Open End Torque Wrench 14 ft lbs Model Number PP AK TORW Qty 1 8 inch Adjustable Wrench Model Number PP AK ADJW Qty 1 Low PIM DIN Male to DIN Female 3 M 10 ft Jumper Cable Not Shown Model Number PP AK CAB DMDF Qty 1 Low PIM DIN Male to DIN Male 3 M 10 ft Jumper Cable Not Shown Model Number PP AK CAB DMDM Figure 17 PiMPro Basic Accessory Kit PP B AK Equipment Changes CCI reserves the right to make changes to the equipment including but not necessarily limited to component substitution and circuitry changes Changes that impact this manual may subsequently be incorporated in a later revision of this manual Rev 1 2 29 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 2 Safety 2 1 Safety Instructions This section illustrates the systems used for presenting safety information Note Reduce the risk of accidents by studying all of the instructions carefully before starting work If questions arise regarding the safety instructions contact your supervisor or CCI Technical Support information below Where local regulations exist these are to be followed first The safety information in this manual is a supplement to local regulations It is your responsibility to make certain that local regulati
17. RL measurement is ever in question the Unit Under Test UUT can be disconnected after insuring that the PiMPro is turned OFF At this time the connections to the UUT can be disconnected Insure that the connectors from the removed UUT and any cables are clean A high power attenuator with DIN 7 16 connectors can now be placed on the RF output connector of the PiMPro PIM Tester after also insuring that it is clean and free of any debris Once the high power attenuator is hand tightened and torque to the proper value with the supplied torque wrench the PiMPro can be turned ON and the R reading can be taken The R value read on the touch screen display should be double the attenuation value of the high power attenuator as the RL is affected by the attenuation in both the forward and reverse reflected directions shed Record Measurement Record Reading The PiMPro PIM Analyzer will display the current PIM and Return Loss readings of the feeder or device it is connected to When you are ready to record the reading being displayed Note the PIM readings should be stable before recording the measurement consult the PIMPro User Manual for more detailed information press the Record Reading icon on the PIM and Return Loss screen Data can should only be recorded when the Transmit RF Power is ON Note Pressing the Record Reading does not save the report Enter Site Information When the Record Reading icon
18. Sweep testing Removed invalid replacement battery part numbers Added oan J Baszak statement about PiMPro operation when both fans are operating at 12 paragraph 3 1 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 CCI Confidential 93
19. both dBm and dBc units and the test results if this was the last test performed in figure 30 Note The PIMPro Users Guide provides detailed information on how to change these factory default parameters E TESI PARAMETERS pp Fi Fl F2 F2 IM IM Frequency Power Frequency Power Product Frequency Site Info MHz dBrn MHz dBrn MHz gt 33 B96 Pao 30 lao 5 i now p PASS FAIL LIMITS Sector Feeder KT RER New Ke TEST RESULTS _A A _ paee o peaa aa GA Test Point Time PIM PIM IRLoss Result Comment dBc dBm lt mre A e se Back Figure 31 Test Report Screen Pass Fail Limits and Test Results Scrolling up the Site Information and the Sector Feeder Information that were entered in steps 3 1 2 5 and 3 1 2 6 displayed at the top of the test report See figure 32 Rev 1 2 43 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 8 1 Viewing the Test Report Cont Jest Report Y E Sito nf Sector Fooder A i Lo E Ea _Save Report PIM and Return Loss Test Back i K 1 LESI PARASITE TERS Figure 32 Test Report Screen Site and Sector Info 3 1 2 8 2 y Site Info Site Info Depressing the Site Info icon opens up the Site Information window described in paragraph 3 1 2 5 and gives access to the Operator Site and Technician as described above 3 1 2 8 3 New 5 New Sector Feeder Sector Feed
20. in dBm Note that the display screen includes an indication of applicable power limits 130 0 dBm to 62 0 dBm Each display screen will have a title as follows 1 Set Meter Min Pass Value 2 Set Meter Max Fail Value Set Meter Min Pass Value Pass Level l 77 dBm Limits 130 0 to 62 0 dBm oO Plot Ji SI al Sg Delete cancel ms i ls ele el 9 Ge TENE al Eo d 4 Enter Figure 51 Set Meter Min Pass Value Window Menu Exit Units Depressing the dBc unit s portion of the popup window shown in figure 50 changes the PiMPro PIM Tester scale units to dBc Depressing the dBm unit s portion of the popup window changes the PiMPro PIM Tester scale units back to dBm Ca Buzzer On Off ON OFF Pressing either the Buzzer On or Buzzer Off icons shown in figure 50 will set the PIMPro PIM Tester buzzer to on or off Cancel Cancel Pressing the Cancel icon shown in figure 50 will return the user to the PIM vs Time window Rev 1 2 61 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE o 3 1 3 3 5 betut Default Pressing the Default icon shown in figure 50 will reset the IM Limits to the following values 1 Min IM Pass Value gt 97 dBm 2 Max IM Fail Value gt 77 dBm 3 1 3 36 OK 3 1 3 4 2 19 13 Pressing the OK icon on the touch screen display accepts any changes that have been made to either the Configure PIM Scale q Take Measurement Start
21. is depressed the Site Information Screen opens as depicted in Figure 25 Enter information on the Operator i e AT amp T Verizon T Mobile Sprint etc and the Site Number Also enter your initials into the Technician field Pressing the bar on the right side of each field will bring up the Keyboard Entry Screen depicted in Figure 26 which will allow you to enter the desired information When you have finished entering the required site information press the OK Icon See figure 27 for an example of the display after Operator Site and Technician information has been entered and prior to pressing the OK Icon Rev 1 2 38 CCI Confidential 3 1 2 5 2 19 13 Turn On RF Output Cont Site Information Operator Site Technician 2 Figure 25 Site Information Window jzjsjalsjejzj ejo oom ejvjelairivjujiloje spe od Te PPP Je Figure 26 Keyboard Entry Screen Site Information Figure 27 Site Information Screen after Data Entry Rev 1 2 39 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 6 Enter Sector Feeder Information After completing the Site Information above the Sector Feeder Information Screen is displayed as depicted in Figure 28 below Depress the bar to the right hand side of each field to enter the Sector and the Feeder information Once the information has been entered press the OK icon at the bottom of the screen Note that the Site and Sector Feeder
22. label shall include the Model Number Serial Number Operating Frequency and Date Code The Rated Input Label shall include the AC Input Voltage AC Input Frequency and the Rated Maximum Input Power H s e E d AREA gt EN gt dE J o E a a GCCI PIMPRO 900 eet D C 26 2011 50 60Hz o Model Number Label Rated Input Label Figure 13 Model Number and Rated Input Label Location Functional and Physical Specifications Electrical and mechanical specifications for the CCI PIMPro product line can be found in Table 1 PiMPro Included Accessories Accessories included with the CCI PiMPro PIM tester include an AC Power Cord and an Operating Manual 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 29 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 3 7 PiMPro Accessory Kit AK An accessory kit CCI PN PiMPro Ak for the CCI PiMPro PIM Tester figure 14 is available for purchase This accessory kit contains the following items A Qty B Qty 800 C Qty D Qty Qty Qty G Qty H Qty I Qty J Qty K Qty L Qty 1 Low PIM High Power Termination DIN Male and DIN Female 2 connectors on one termination gt Rated at 80 Watts for a 10 minute period Rated PIM s 168 dBc Model Number PP AK LOAD 1 PIM Standard DIN Connector to be used as a verification tool Model Number PP AK PSTAN 1 32 mm Break Over Open End Torque Wrench 14 ft lbs Model Number PP AK TORW 1 8 inch Ad
23. saved reports that the user can override and change The suggested filename no longer contains the sector information Please note that special characters are not allowed 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 91 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 4 Inspection and Maintenance 4 1 4 2 4 3 Inspection and Maintenance Unpowered Inspection and Maintenance of the CCI PiMPro should be performed when the unit is not powered The CCI PiMPro should be inspected for the following items 1 RF Output Connector Saver a The RF Connector Saver should be examined for dirt If the RF Connector Saver is dirty please be sure to clean the connector with Q Tips and Alcohol pads supplied in the PIMPro Accessory Kit b The RF Connector Saver should be examined for damage If the connector saver is damaged the PIMPro should be returned to CCI for replacement 2 Fans Fan Covers c The fans fan covers in the PIMPro should be kept clean to insure proper air flow through the PIMPro The fans fan covers can be wiped clean and a vacuum cleaner can also be used for cleaning 3 Vents d The vents in the PiMPro should be kept clean to insure proper air flow through the PIMPro The vents can be wiped clean and a vacuum cleaner can also be used for cleaning Inspection and Maintenance Powered A powered CCI PiMPro can be inspected for Software and Firmware Version Installed In order to view the software and Firmware version se
24. the CCI as part of an Accessory Kit AK for CCI s PIMPro PIM tester D Turn off the UMTS carrier to verify that it is an internal interference If the interference does not go away then it is not a PIM but an external interference source from outside of the antenna system Figure 11 shows a typical RF plumbing diagram for a site with RX AIT installed There are several measurement points available System PIM is measured at the bottom jumper before the GSM BTS or Node B BTS as shown in Measurement Point 1 in Figure 11 Please note that Transmit Only devices like the LLC must be bypassed That is when the measurement path would occur in a Transmit Only path for those devices that have both a Transmit Only path and a Transmit Receive Tx Rx path that path must be bypassed Rev 1 2 21 CCI Confidential EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 1 3 2 4 System PIM Measurement Cont ANT G1 ANT A1 ANT B1 RET Motor RET Motor RET Motor TMA 2 GJ da TMA 2 J o TMA 2 Bra Perform PIM Testing at Bulkhead hatch plate fone hie on up to 12 tines
25. 1 3 5 3 Select Label M 64 3 1 3 6 FRE DOME IM GI o A one 65 3 1 3 6 1 SO E E 65 3 1 3 6 2 New Sector E TEE 66 3 1 3 6 3 t E U ER EU PA EEEE 66 3 1 3 6 4 A 66 3 1 3 6 5 AP E E o 66 3 1 3 7 Load Save D 67 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 ili CCI Confidential EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide Table of Contents Page 3 1 3 7 1 ST KE ETI 67 3 1 3 7 2 EISINO Sel Said as 67 3 1 3 7 3 So EE i 67 3 1 3 7 4 Berro UNI E 67 3 1 3 7 5 A 68 3 1 3 7 6 RI E 68 3 1 3 7 7 A o E Anna 68 3 1 3 8 LE 68 3 1 4 AX ln PP p s h ES j s E n v e nEes E 69 3 1 4 1 Configure Frequency Parameter Suns 69 3 1 4 2 Configure PIM Scale PPP GUR n e UU d dd UL UAR ad den de i 69 3 1 5 S E E E A E E 71 3 1 5 1 Configure Frequency Parametors nan nnnannn nanen neser ooo es notere rene eee e rere nse tete tere pene tete eter enes eee tete seen netet eren nete tete eren nete eee 71 3 1 5 2 IM SON iris as 71 3 1 5 3 Contigure PIM SCalO ona tin a 71 3 1 6 CONQUE SISEMP 73 3 1 6 1 Date amp TIME A A 74 3 1 6 2 o A nn 74 3 1 6 3 RE Povver On TIMET EE 75 3 1 6 4 Manage A nmZAPQ lt gt PQ Q_ o o 75 3 1 6 4 1 Pre LOaded LAS 76 3 1 6 4 2 Dad EADE ME 76 3 1 6 4 3 EG A AP u E UU OO nn O E E O 76 3 1 6 4 4 DGGE LADEN A 76 3 1 6 4 5 BAGR o no A A 76 3 1 6 5 ADONI ai A A A A RE E 77 3 1 6 5 1 Oasis adicionado crias 77 3 1 6 6 A PP PP 78 3 1 6 6 1 Obtain IP Address Automatically DHCP nuunnna
26. 3 4 Model Number Serial Number and Rated Input Labels oooocccccconncnonccccccooncnncccnnnnnanancnnnnnanananens 25 1 3 5 Functional and Physical SpecificatiONS oommccccccnnonnnannccnnnonanannncnnnnnnnnnnncnrrnnnnnnnncrrrnnnnnannrerrrnaaannns 25 1 3 6 PIMPro Included ACCESSOMES iiccinioconicinicnnnn naci ri earn iaa 25 1 3 7 PIMPrO AGCESSOry KIL AN E 26 1 3 7 1 DIN 7 16 Connector Technical Information ugestach gege in ia 27 1 3 7 1 1 DIN Male Conde CIO E 28 1 3 7 1 2 DIN Female E QIME dE 28 1 3 8 PiMPro Basic Accessory Kit PP B AK naannnanannnnnanee nenen en see rene sere neser ene sirene rrene sirene eren eee k ene enen esen nene 29 1 3 9 Egulbment e e E 29 2 SA o o E A 30 2 1 As nn E nn ana dd ests 30 2 2 yc e CET wae DE A eine 30 2 3 Gone E E 31 2 4 BS BE 32 2 5 Working at Fell La 32 2 6 Radio Frequency E TE VM 32 2 7 Sp citic Safety for the PIMPTO PIM TESter eegenen gegen is 32 2 8 RF Interference amp Grounding Protection ii Eeer ss nd dd Ga ada da da d 33 3 doo AA nun 33 3 1 Tarm On PIMPELO PIM Tester E 33 3 1 1 QUICK d ET AP 34 3 1 2 PIM a nad Return LOSS ICON cursis rias 35 3 1 2 1 Calibrate T PIMP EE 36 3 1 2 1 1 Power Level and Freque ney sana sonda dam d n ndhesh m d noni 36 3 1 2 1 2 Connect the PiMPro to a High Power Termin ati on uu auuaaaaannnnnn nanen nenen eee ee rere pene nese ee eee sete teresi rrene nene ee eee sene nenen 36 3 1 2 1 3 Select in Callbrale AAA 36 3 1 2 1 4 QUICK C
27. 3 through IM9 frequencies and highlights with a green background any frequencies that fall within the Rx Band Similarly the PiMPro highlights any frequencies that fall outside of the RX band with a red background The user can then decide which IM product frequency to perform the test on This decision is required no matter whether there are only one or more IM product frequencies that appear in the Rx Band The user must depress the desired IM Product frequency to perform the PIM test at See figure 44 for the standard IM3 frequency display when the 869 0 and 894 0 MHz Tx frequencies are used for PIM testing See figure 45 for the select IM screen that will show the IM5 measurement as being in the Rx band based on F1 and F2 frequencies of 869 0 MHz and 888 0 MHz and figure 46 for the actual measurement screen indicating that the measurement is being performed for IM5 Rev 1 2 54 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 3 1 2 16 1 IM Select Window Cont edn Trdim IMI IMb Ta IMI EM din A Exit Figure 44 IM Select Window for IM3 Standard F1 869 0 MHz and F2 894 0 MHz IM9 Frequency Ma EESIN Exit Stree Select IM To Measure Q GH Can ui c IM3 8500 MHz li H Calibrate we RR A L m9 RR vu Y EM OK Figure 45 IM Select Window for IM5 at F1 869 0 MHz and F2 888 0 MHz 2
28. 6 dBm 40 Watts Please note that as most measurements will be made in the field antennas should be placed such that the output path of the Antenna should have an unobstructed path generally in an upward direction into the air That is no items shall be located anywhere near the Antenna that could cause reflections to the Antenna s output input Additionally be sure that no personnel are in the Antenna s output path Radio Frequency Radiation RF from antenna systems can endanger your health Please note that some transmit only devices like an NBLLC or a particular path in a Low Loss Combiner LLC will not pass Rx frequencies Any PIM measurements must bypass this device or at least bypass the path that does not pass the Rx frequencies CCI PiMPro PIM Cable Assembly Tester Under Test Lovv IM High Power Termination Figure 4 Cable Assembly PIM Measurement Test Setup Rev 1 2 17 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 1 3 2 3 Multiport Device Measurement Cont Cross Polar Antenna Under CCI PiMPro PIM Test Tester Cross Polar Antenna gt CCI PiMPro PIM Spectrum Tester Analyzer RF Duplexer Under 850 MHz Test Duplexer DUP Figure 6 Duplexer PIM Measurement Test Setup 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 18 CCI Confidential EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 1 3 2 3 Multiport Device Measurement Cont
29. 9 Figure 8 Splitter Combiner PIM Measurement Test Setup aunna ana nana nana na neee ren ne ene nente rene ae terre enes eee tete r r n ne eee teren eee e tete see nete tete teren netet eee ee ee nenet 19 Figure 9 Duplexing TMA PIM Measurement Test SEetu paauuauannnn nana nana nnenee ee rere enen nese eee eee eee rr sere nene eee tete e eee eter RR RR enen eee eee tee tete rr nr rreme nenen eee eee eee 20 Figure 10 Dual Duplexing TMA PIM Measurement Test SetUu pd uuauann nana annenn nane enen eren nes ente rere e nse eee tere mete tete e ren ne see tere rene eee tete re meet eee nene em meme meni 20 Figure 11 Required PIM Measurement Points CCI System Diagrama uunaaaann nan nnnneee enen sene eren nese eee tere e nenet ese e eren nete eter eee nese enen eren nte eee eemne eee 22 Figure 12 Overall view of the CCI PiMPro PIM Tester maa uuuauaaaan aa nnnn nana nenen eee nn ee eee eee rene teen eee ee nse eee ee teren nese eee terre mee eee terepe nese n eee nse tetit ee eee nenet 23 Figure 13 Model Number and Rated Input Label LOCAtiOIN ununa u ananannn nane enen eren nenen teren nese esse rere nente eee seen ne eee eee rene n eee eee rere nese te nete rene ee eee temenete 25 Figure 145 PIMP6O ACCESSORY Kh d 27 Figure 15 DIN Male Interface Drawing BE 28 Figure 16 DIN Female Interface Drawing E 28 Figure 17 PiMPro Basic Accessory Kit PP Ba E 29 Figure 18 Initial Window indicating Loading of PiMPro S W aaa uuaaaan ann ann nene nonen nene eee en
30. AK provides a Low PIM High Power Termination and a calibrated Torque Wrench for PIM measurement and calibration purposes Connect the Low PIM High Power Termination to the RF Output of the CCI PiMPro PIM tester Ensure that the connectors are all clean prior to making the connections Hand tighten all connectors while ensuring that the connectors are not misaligned Once the connectors are hand tightened use the Torque Wrench to tighten the connectors Select the Calibrate Icon Calibrate Press the Calibrate icon in the PIM and Return Loss screen shown in Figure 20 The CCl PiMPro PIM tester will begin to perform the calibration of the P1 amp P2 RF Output Power and the f fo test tone frequencies The pop up windows that appear while the PIMPro performs a calibration of RF Outputs P1 and P2 are shown in figures 21 amp 22 Note As the PiMPro is performing its calibration the RF Output Power will be swept from 2 to 20 Watts This will be performed unless the user manually changes the output power level to 40 Watts prior to performing the calibration Also note that the output power is swept to ensure a better than 0 35 dB accuracy E Pues Les y Jl Ei j Calibrating P1 Power Level to 43 0 dBm Figure 21 P1 Calibration Pop up Window SG Prenet I Calibrating P2 Power Level to 43 0 dBm Figure 22 P2 Calibration Pop up Window Rev 1 2 36 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 1 4
31. AN SP n t E S S Sos hu deh sdu s sh r 37 3 1 2 2 Connect PiMPro to Feeder Line to be Tested 1 nnnnnannccnnnn nene nn nene eee ERE LEE ERRRRS SEE ESSE PESE nn RE ELE PER RR ORES SEE E Ee nene nnmnnn me eee ene 37 3 1 2 3 Turn Oni RF QU ndasi ed ne Sms S d dv edi ANa Get vd ven dek nda ss arabs ENTEN d 37 3 1 2 3 1 PIM Veritication M Required isaac iia a 38 3 1 2 3 2 Return Loss R Verification if Required oooonnccconnncciconcnncoconccncoonnncnconnnnnnnornnnnrornnannrrrnnnnnrrrnnnnnnrrenananerenaaans 38 3 1 2 4 Record MIG AS urone Missies aee en 38 3 1 2 5 Enter Te e AT OM E 38 3 1 2 6 Enter Sector Feeder nformat Oi isisisi aa a aa AAi 40 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 11 CCI Confidential EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide Table of Contents Page 3 1 2 7 Select Label JUA qu U Kai ea da U D nnns nnna 41 3 1 2 7 1 SE e e at caos 42 3 1 2 7 2 New SEC ION Fr Ge TEEN 42 3 1 2 7 3 E Az 42 3 1 2 7 4 o E pare ente bee n bee es es 42 3 1 2 7 5 OI io E 42 3 1 2 8 Report MONI WE 43 3 1 2 8 1 VIEWINO ME TeSt REPOL csi AE ai EEA 43 3 1 2 8 2 SS y Lo EE 44 3 1 2 8 3 New Sector FCCC DEE 44 3 1 2 8 4 i AE A E A O E A E 44 3 1 2 8 5 SMS 45 3 1 2 8 6 o E EA 45 3 1 2 9 Load Save Solis ai 46 3 1 2 9 1 Select DIV gn ne linen 46 3 1 2 9 2 Exslina SELUPIS E 47 3 1 2 9 3 E o cess E E 47 3 1 2 9 4 BAG DOU o An 47 3 1 2 9 5 CODY AAPP 47 3 1 2 9 6 APA 48 3 1 2 9 7 e EE 48 3 1
32. CI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 3 4 Take Measurement Cont 2 19 13 y _ Stop Plot e RF ON 40 0 6 0 PIM vs Time Sec Kr F1 869 0 MHz GEA Figure 52 Partial PIM amp Return Loss vs Time Plot on the PIM vs Time Window Showing Stop Plot and RF ON i ap sso7 uny pj S E sf D vi e Report Menu PIM dBm A Load Save Setup 20 3 0 40 5 0 6 0 70 8 0 80 100 PIM vs Time Sec CH 0 0 10 Z705 F1 869 0 MHz F2 894 0MHz WOEN Figure 53 PIM amp Return Loss vs Time Plot on the PIM vs Time Window Start Plot Record Plot zi gp sso7 umy A Report Menu S A 40 50 60 J 8 0 PIM vs Time Sec 20 30 LoadiSave Setup KATE GRATA GENTA EEN Figure 54 PIM amp Return Loss vs Time Plot in dBc on the PIM vs Time VVindovv 0 Rev 1 2 63 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 3 5 p Record Plot Pressing the Record Plot icon processes the user through the steps required to perform PIM testing on a system or a device The overall screen will now open the Site Information menu see figure 25 Perform the required steps 3 1 3 5 1 Enter Site Information When the Record Reading icon is depressed the Site Information Screen opens as depicted in Figure 25 Enter information on the Operator i e AT amp T Verizon T Mobile
33. EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 CCI Confidential EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide Table of Contents Page 1 o ilo E 9 1 1 nn EE 9 1 1 1 A BE 9 1 1 2 Why is PIM a GT ele EE 9 1 1 3 E PUM ni ngi EEE E ooo S A o T 10 1 1 4 PIM SP CITICAUONS vici c oni veror so ia diod ndod usd od SH os ro ass shine 10 1 1 5 Technical AS SIS IAN E 11 1 2 o 11 1 3 o nn 11 1 3 1 PiMPro PIM Tester Functional Description ccocoonnncccoononcccconnncnnnnnncononannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrrnnannnrrnnnannnnnnnas 12 1 3 1 1 A nn A ad eo an 13 1 3 1 2 Tester Frequencies Available oooooccccccnnnnnnncccccononcnconenonnnnncrrnnnn anar nero n anne RR Ena nn RRE nnmnnn nnmnnn mnnn 13 1 3 2 PRO NIC ANN E 13 1 3 2 1 Cable Assembly Measures 13 1 3 2 2 Vertical Polarized or Omni directional Antenna Measurement ooooonnnccccccnonnnnnccncnonanannncnnnnnnnnnnenrnnnnnnannrernnnnaaaannns 13 1 3 2 3 Mulliport Device Measurement iii a decret 14 1 3 2 4 System PIM Measuremen t dua uanaaanaan ann nano e nene eee e eee nen nese ee eee eee eee RRE 21 1 3 3 A E 23 1 3 3 1 Kepin E 23 1 3 3 2 nn A E E E VE 24 1 3 3 3 ON elen E 24 1 3 3 4 TA ON e E 24 1 3 3 5 PRS MAN E 24 1 3 3 6 o APP o 24 1 3 3 7 RIAS Ethernet Pol dE 24 1 3 3 8 USB PON E 24 1 3 3 9 Eet 24 1 3 3 10 WARNING HIGH POWER FP Label smicsinicocosncds S abdes dedica 24 1
34. FORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 3 1 2 14 1 IM Select Window Pressing the IM Product fim product portion of the touch screen display will open up the IM Select pop up window as seen in figure 44 below At this point the user can verify that the correct IM Product and IM frequency fam product are set to be tested If the lowest and highest Cellular TX band frequencies have been chosen as in normal default operation then the IM3 block will appear green and list 844 0 MHz IM5 IM7 and IM9 blocks will appear red and list the frequencies 819 0 MHz 794 0 MHz and 769 0 MHz respectively Note that the PiMPro automatically calculates the IM3 through IM9 frequencies and highlights with a green background any frequencies that fall within the Rx Band Similarly the PiMPro highlights any frequencies that fall outside of the RX band with a red background 3 1 2 15 F1 F2 Power Level Set Windows Depressing the F1 or F2 Transmit Power displays where shown in figure 39 white text in dark blue background opens the Set Tx Power Per Channel pop up window Note that if the power levels in the blocks in figure 39 show an asterisk this indicates that a calibration has not yet been performed The Set Tx Power Per Channel pop up window has a keypad that looks like a calculator and allows for entry of the appropriate limit in dBm and is shown in figure 42 Note that the Set Tx Power Per Channel display screen includes an indicatio
35. IMPro PIM Tester and more Note that Load Save Setups are a description of the measurement function power levels and frequency settings for the PIMPro PIM tester For instance if the user has a need to perform testing at 40Watts 46 dBm operation they could save the setup as 40Watts However as most testing is performed at 20 Watts 43 dBm the user could save the setup as 20Watts Similarly if the user has a special condition to test at frequencies power levels IM Products different from the standard settings they can save this as a setup to the PiMPro PIM Tester Local Drive coca drive and or to the USB Drive USB The options available on the Load Save Setup Window Menu see figure 34 are as follows 1 Select Drive USB or Local Drive 2 Previously stored setups 3 Save Setup 4 Load Setup 5 Copy Setup 6 Delete Setup 7 Back FA use 8 6 Local Drive Select Drive SC Save Setup Eo Z Load Setup d Setup C a Cop ol _Delete Setup_ Q Figure 34 Load Save Setup Screen 3 1 2 9 1 Select Drive 2 19 13 Select Drive found at the top of the window allows the user to choose whether the setup to be saved opened copied or deleted is located or to be located on the Local Drive Qreocaoriv or the USB Drive USB by depressing the touch screen next to the appropriate icon Rev 1 2 CCI Confidential 46 OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3
36. ION 1 16 PLUG REF PLANE 276 354 7 01 8 99 o in Ip 630 634 18 04 18 18 e 16 01 16 10 D 1955 1983 4 966 5 036 D 213 215 REF 6 94 6 98 0600 0670 D gt 1 524 1 701 AT glS 7 02 8 00 E 8 9 REF 91 Figure 15 DIN Male Interface Drawing 1 3 7 1 2 DIN Female Connector DIN 7 16 female connectors must meet the dimensional requirements shown in the interface drawing shown in figure 16 below T 16 INTERFACE SPECIFICATION 1116 JACK REF PLANE 394 MIN 10 01 319 MIN 8 1 0200 0270 e 0 508 0 685 198 200 REF 5 03 5 08 D 810 902 o 103 709 22 10 22 91 17 86 18 00 Desk Kee z 1 778 2 057 197 M 630 634 16 01 16 10 gt D 213 215 REF 6 94 6 981 M29 X 5 6G THREAD PER ST 300 4 IN 5 Figure 16 DIN Female Interface Drawing 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 28 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 3 8 PiMPro Basic Accessory Kit PP B AK An accessory kit CCI PN PiMPro Ak for the CCI PiMPro PIM Tester figure 17 is available for purchase This accessory kit contains the following items 1 3 9 2 19 13 Qty 1 Low PIM High Power Termination DIN Male and DIN Female 2 connectors on one termination gt Rated at 80 Watts for a 10 minute period Rated PIM lt 168 dBc Model Number PP AK LOAD Qty 1 Low PIM DIN Male to DIN Male Adapter Model
37. M Level Min Pass Fail or Max Setting icons opens a Set Meter pop up window similar to the one shown in figure 38 Each of the Set Meter pop up windows has a keypad that looks like a calculator and allows for entry of the appropriate limit in dBm Note that the display screen includes an indication of applicable power limits 130 0 dBm to 62 0 dBm Each window will have a title as follows Set Meter Min Value k 2 Set Meter Min Pass Value 3 Set Meter Max Fail Value 4 Set Meter Max Value e i Loi Pass Level dBm san Limits 130 0 to 62 0 dBm 65dBn 1 2 3 O peite o et emer i E SER 4 5 6 O O 97dBn ARO at oie Bee E y 8 9 GJ Cancel E I E e 0 d 4 Enter Figure 38 Set Meter Min Pass Value Window ON or Buzzer On Off Pressing either the Buzzer On or Buzzer Off icons shown in figure 37 will set the PIMPro PIM Testers buzzer to on or off x Cancel Cancel Pressing the Cancel icon shown in figure 37 will return the user to the PIM and Return Loss real time measurement window Y Default Default Pressing the Default icon shown in figure 37 will reset the IM Limits to the following values Min IM Value gt 130 dBm 2 Min IM Pass Value gt 97 dBm 3 Max IM Fail Value gt 77 dBm 4 Max IM Value gt 65 dBm Rev 1 2 50 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 11 IM Reading The IM Reading is the largest font siz
38. Main Menu Rev 1 2 87 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 3 2 Update of PiMPro Software Ensure that the PiMPro PIM tester Software is up to date In order to ensure that the software is up to date perform the steps listed in paragraphs 3 2 1 through 3 2 11 below 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 4 3 2 5 3 2 6 3 2 1 3 2 8 3 2 9 Retrieve Latest PiMPro Software The user can log onto CCl s Website and search for PIMPro Software updates or if on CCl s mailing list the user will receive the latest PIMPro Software update via email Copy PiMPro Software to USB Drive The user should place a USB Drive into one of your PC s USB ports After locating the latest PiMPro Software update copy the file from either the CCI Website or email attachment as applicable onto the USB Drive Turn On the CCI PiMPro Turn On the CCI PiMPro PIM tester and wait for the Main Menu to appear Connect USB Drive to PiMPro Take the USB Drive and connect it to the CCI PiMPro s USB port usa E Select the Configure System Icon At the Main Menu select the Configure System icon O Select the S W Updates Icon S W Updates At the System Configuration Menu select the S W Updates icon Find and Select the Latest Software Version Find and select the latest software version on the PiMPro s touch screen and then highlight it by pressing the touch screen on the latest version s
39. Plot Stop Plot Press the Start Plot icon on the PIM vs Time window to begin the measurement plot generation based on the Continuous or Non Continuous Test Mode selected earlier Note that if the PiMPro PIM Analyzer has not been calibrated the system will automatically start a calibration cycle as described in section 3 1 2 1 Note that the Start Plot icon changes to read Stop Plot when the test is initiated Also note that while the PIM vs time test is being performed an RF ON icon with a little Antenna appears in the location where the Record Plot icon normally appears Once the PIM vs Time test is initiated the measurement plot can be interrupted at any time by pressing the Stop Plot A icon in Figure 52 The PIM readings are indicated by a blue line while the Return Loss R readings are indicated by a red connecting line As stated previously note the Marginal and Failing PIM values are indicated by yellow and red dashed lines across the PIM vs Time graph MIN 8 MAX PIM values are also listed at the bottom of the PIM vs Time graph both during test and at completion of test MIN amp MAX PIM readings will be in either dBm or dBc depending on the unit s chosen for this test See figure 53 for a view of the PIM amp Return Loss vs Time Plot on the PIM vs Time window See figure 54 for a screen capture of the recently added dBc unit functionality in the PIM vs Time test Rev 1 2 62 C
40. Pop up WiNdOW na uuaaaaaann nana nene cen nane eee eren nese eee rere nese tete rere mee eee sterr nn eee ee eee enes eee tete ren n eee nnmnnn 69 Figure 97 Contigure PIM Scale Pop up WINDOW seais ias 70 Figure 58 Initial RX Interference Sweep VViNAOV nana aa aaanacanassnnnn ooo e ee nenen eee rere nenen eee eee e eee eter rere ee RSS ESE SEPSE E Ee tE tere PERES RSS ESE tee tete rere eee ene eee eee eee eee 70 Figure 59 Completed RX Interference Sweep VVindOV u uaaaaaaannnn nanen nene nene eee ee eee en SEE PESE eee Ee Ee Ser ERE SRS SEE ESE E tete tete rere PER nn nan RN tete rere enen eee eee eee eee eee 70 Figure 60 Configure Frequency Parameters Pop up WiNdOW na uuaaaana nana aa neeee nona e ee eee eee nese eee rere nese tes eee ren ne eee sete mese ee tete seen netet ete se meet eee ee eeeneeeti 71 Figur G1 1M Selaci Pop Up WINGOW a 72 Figure 62 Configure PIM Scale Pop up WIRD OW La ua cc nd d d d d di nnnm 72 2119113 Rev 1 2 vi CCI Confidential EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide List of Figures Page Figure 63 Completed Frequency Sweep DISD AY is 72 Figure 64 System Contiguiratlon REENEN aaie 73 Figure 69 Date ana TIME Settings ii 74 Figure 66 Audio Settings UU e UE 74 Figure 67 RF Poner ON Timer ne e E 75 Figure 68 Manage Labels Une E 75 E I 77 Figure 70 IP Settings A e E E te E Enana k Une 78 Figure 71 Available Software Versions Installed Licenses VVINAO VV nana aa
41. Quick Cal In the PIM AL menu after turning on the power to begin a measurement you may encounter an occasional popup window see Figure 23 that indicates that a Quick Cal is being performed Quick Cal is a fine tuning of the power output that occurs very quickly to ensure that the PIMPro is delivering accurate TX power and making high precision PIM measurements Quick Cal i Transmit l e F1 F2 Load Sav Power 43 0 dBm 42 9 dBm O Frequency B U ar 894 0 MHz et 130dBm Figure 23 Quick Cal Pop up Window 3 1 2 2 Connect PiMPro to Feeder Line to be Tested Loosen and disconnect the Low PIM High Power Termination Connect the RF Cable System Feeder or other to be tested to the RF Output of the CCI PiMPro tester Ensure that the connectors are all clean prior to making the connections Hand tighten all connectors while ensuring the connectors are not misaligned Once the connectors are hand tightened use the CCl supplied Torque Wrench to tighten the connectors 3 1 2 3 Turn On RF Output Press the GREEN FF icon as shown in Figure 20 to turn on the RF Output Power The RF Indicator text will change to TX ON and will begin flashing in green as shown in Figure 24 below The RF icon will turn RED to enable you to turn off the RF when desired Additionally an alternating RED and WHITE border will appear around the measurement portion of the screen SEN TX ON Indicator Flashing Lef NA A fe P
42. RMANCE 2 19 13 on Select IM To Measure e IM3 cIM5 PIM dBm IM7 IMS Figure 61 IM Select Pop up Window Units Buzzer Q e dBm ji O Cancel H G i Default Menu 97dBm NEE OFF PIM dBm 824 Figure 62 Configure PIM Scale Pop up Window Start Plot fh p r Record Plot 5 Ka a a Men EVA E ky LoadiSave Setup S249 G265 827909 8315 SJO 83965 63990 8415 840 865 850 Frequency Sweep MHz Figure 63 Completed Frequency Sweep Display Rev 1 2 4 CCI Confidential eci EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 Configure System A System Pressing the Configure System icon on the touch screen display Main Menu opens the System Configuration window see figure 63 The configuration items available to view or modify include the following 1 Date amp Time 2 Audio Settings 3 RF Power On Timer 4 Manage Labels 5 About 6 IP Settings 7 Reserved 8 S W Updates 9 Calibrate Screen 10 Exit System Configuration d RF Power On Timer Calibrate Q Screen Manage Labels Audio Settings IP Settings S W Updates Figure 64 System Configuration Window 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 73 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 3 1 6 1 Es Date amp Time Press the Date amp Time icon to open the Date and Time Settings Menu in Figure 64 Enter
43. Signal dBm Power Ratio in Decibels dB of the Measured Power Referenced to One milliwatt mW D C Direct Current DUP Duplexer ESD Electro Static Discharge tj Lovver Transmit Test Tone Frequency fo Upper Transmit Test Tone Frequency fin Intermod Frequency n order GSM Global System for Mobile Communications IMD Intermodulation Distortion LCD Liquid Crystal Display LTE Long Term Evolution PCS Personal Communications Service PIM Passive Intermodulation Ri Return Loss Rx Receiver RMA Return Material Authorization SYS System TFT Thin Film Transistor TMA Tower Mounted Amplifier TX Transmitter UUT Unit Under Test Product Overview Specifications for the PIMPro PIM tester can be found in Table 1 of this manual The section below provides a brief product overview and block diagram of the PiMPro PIM tester 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 11 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 1 3 1 PiMPro PIM Tester Functional Description CCl s PiMPro performs reflected passive IM measurements by utilizing two synthesized carriers tones that can be placed at frequencies anywhere in the appropriate transmit band at a pre defined output level of up to 40 Watts 46 dBm Please note that the tester defaults to 20 Watts 43 dBm output power specified for PIM testing By design the PiMPro Precision Passive Intermod Analyzer provides precise measurement of the 3rd 5th 7th and 9th order
44. Sprint etc and the Site Number Also enter your initials into the Technician field Pressing the bar on the right side of each field will bring up the Keyboard Entry Screen depicted in Figure 26 which will allow you to enter the desired information When you have finished entering the required site information press the OK Icon See figure 26 for an example of the display after Operator Site and Technician information has been entered and prior to pressing the OK Icon 3 1 3 5 2 Enter Sector Feeder Information After completing the Site Information above the Sector Feeder Information Screen is displayed as depicted in Figure 28 Depress the bar to the right hand side of each field to enter the Sector and the Feeder information Once the information has been entered press the OK icon at the bottom of the screen Note that the Site and Sector Feeder Information are required only on the first PIM measurement Subsequent PIM measurements do not require re entry of this information See figure 29 for an example of the display after Sector and Feeder information has been entered and prior to pressing the OK Icon 3 1 3 5 3 Select Label Menu Please refer to paragraph 3 1 2 7 for details on the Select Label Menu and sub paragraphs 3 1 2 7 1 through 3 1 2 7 6 the other options menu choices available under the Select Label Menu 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 64 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE a 3 1 3 6 no menu Report Menu Th
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46. aannnn nanen eee ren n nese eter e pene sete nenen ese teste eren eee eee eter ee meme tete rere nnmnnn 79 Figure 72 Software Install Warning de Le VE 80 Figure 73 Confirm Delete Software Rev Warning VViNAOV nun nn nananennneee neser ere menon eee eee sesa sete eres eee emen eee eee setet tere rem enen e sete itet enes eres eee nenen eses sesi 80 Figur 4 Report Listing and Menu VU UE 82 Figur 9 VIEW Report VV ING Te TEE 82 Figure 76 Copy Report SUCCESSIU Copy WIndO Wisin 83 Figure 77 Copy Report Warning ln e TEE 83 Figure 78 Rename Report VV o PP ue nnmnnn nnmnnn nnaman nnmnnn nnnm nnnm 84 Figure 79 Delete Report Warning WING OW eeneg EES 85 Figur 50 Manage Resources IN e E 86 Figure 81 Calibrate Screen Window with Cross Hair at Upper Left COKNOI nana aaa ann nnaneneee ere e en non eee nene ete tere ee eee emen nese eee nente nete nese re nenen eee es esis 89 Figure 82 Calibrate Screen Window with Cross Hair at Upper Right Corner na aaaaaanaaannnnnn nonen anen nenen eee r ere r enen n nese eee eee ee teres eee nenen eee ee ene rei 89 Figure 83 Calibrate Screen Window with Cross Hair at Lower Right Corner na aa aaa aa naananase nenen nenen enen eee rere rere enen eee ee enes enen eee rere emen eee eee ene rei 90 Figure 84 Calibrate Screen Window with Cross Hair at Lower Left COKNOI nnann nana nnnnnanenee rene none sene eee nene nene rere emen eee esse teste nene rene eee enen nene 90 Figure 85
47. appropriate Back Back Pressing the Back icon returns the user to the Real Time Measurement PIM and Return Loss window Rev 1 2 66 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide m 3 1 3 7 cade setup Load Save Setup Pressing the Load Save Setup icon on the touch screen allows the user to load a previously saved setup save the presently modified setup to the PiMPro PIM Tester and more Note that Load Save Setups are a description of the measurement function power levels frequency and Continuous PIM vs Time or Non Continuous PIM vs Time settings for the PIMPro PIM tester For instance if the user has a need to perform testing at 40Watts 46 dBm operation they could save the setup as 40Watts However as most testing is performed at 20 Watts 43 dBm the user could save the setup as 20VVatis Similarly if the user has a special condition to test at frequencies power levels IM Products different from the standard settings they can save this as a setup to the PIMPro PIM Tester Local Drive boaoive and or to the USB Drive USB The options available on the Load Save Setup Menu are as follows 1 Select Drive USB or Local Drive 2 Previously stored setups 3 Save Setup 4 Load Setup 5 Copy Setup 6 Delete Setup 7 Back 3 1 3 7 1 Select Drive Select Drive allows the user to choose whether the setup to be saved opened copied or dele
48. ated by the non linear mixing of two 2 or more frequencies in a passive or linear device such as a connector or cable Filtering can reduce or eliminate the PIM generated by the active devices in the system such as amplifiers but components such as cable assemblies in the transmission path that cause PIM cannot be filtered These passive coaxial Components can be common to many if not all channels The only way to reduce PIM in the transmission path is to design low PIM devices Why is PIM a Problem If the circuit has non linear characteristics then the fundamental frequency components will become distorted in the time domain and generate a decaying series of higher order harmonic frequency components in the frequency domain If these generated harmonic frequency components fall within the receive band and are of sufficient magnitude they can effectively block a channel by making the base station receiver think that a carrier is present when one is not Generally the components of concern are 3rd 5th and 7th order where the third order is of greatest signal strength and therefore of primary concern If the fundamental frequencies are f4 and fo then the possible intermodulation frequency components can be described by Equation 1 where the sum of m and n is the product order fim mty nt 1 For example 2 f f2 where m 2 and n 1 is a 3 order intermodulation product Similarly 3 f 2 fo where m 3 and n 2 is a5 or
49. b Dual Duplexing Tower Mounted Amplifiers terminate the Antenna port of the Dual Duplexing TMA with a Low IM High Power Termination Note TMA s should not be powered during test IL Duplexers and Duplexing Tower Mounted Amplifiers shall have the 3 port terminated with a Spectrum Analyzer and may require the addition of a bandpass filter with the same operating band as the Rx band of the Duplexer in cases where the isolation of the device is less than 80 dB 4 Duplexers terminate the Rx port of the Duplexer with the Spectrum Analyzer add a Bandpass filter if the isolation of the Duplexer is lt 80 dB Warning Do not connect the Spectrum Analyzer to the Tx port Recommended Spectrum Analyzer settings Center Frequency PIM Frequency Span 10 kHz Resolution Bandwidth 100 Hz 6 TMA s a Duplexing Tower Mounted Amplifiers terminate the Rx port of the Duplexer with the Spectrum Analyzer Note TMA s should not be powered during test Warning Do not connect the Spectrum Analyzer to the ANT port of the Duplexing TMA Recommended Spectrum Analyzer settings Center Frequency PIM Frequency Span 10 kHz Resolution Bandwidth 100 Hz 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 16 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 3 2 3 Multiport Device Measurement Cont 2 19 13 IV Perform PIM and Return Loss measurement of the appropriate device at the predetermined RF Output level generally 43 dBm 20 Watts or if required 4
50. d corner of the TX OFF icon is red text indicating TX OFF as shown in figure 39 When the RF is switched to On by depressing the icon the icon changes to a red color and has a circle with a vertical line in the center Near the upper left hand corner of the TX ON icon is flashing green text indicating TX ON as shown in figure 41 Additionally an alternating RED and WHITE border will appear around the measurement portion of the screen 77dBm Return Loss Return Loss 20 8 dB o F1 F2 Output KERROIVIS Power Level Transmit Signals TX ON Indicator Flashing RED RF Icon j Alterna e RED amp White Border Record Reading e Menu S 97dBm y Power 43 0 dBm 43 0 EN Bm Frequency MIS Vura 894 0 MHZ Q X E d 130dBm Figure 41 P M and Return Loss Window during TX ON 3 1 2 13 Return Loss R Reading The Return Loss R value is shown in green text in the location indicated in figure 41 The R is only available when the RF output is ON Note that Return Loss readings are performed in the Tx Band only 3 1 2 14 IM Product fam Product The IM Product to be measured at the calculated IM Product Frequency appears in white text and is in the location indicated in figure 39 The IM Product and IM Product Frequency will be discussed in the following paragraphs 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 52 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PER
51. d the new label name that is desired can be entered y Cancel Reading Cancel Reading Press the Cancel Reading icon if the user has inadvertently pressed the Record Reading icon i e the user was not prepared to take a reading at that time in the PIM amp RL window GA OK OK When the select label process is complete depress the OK icon to return to the PIM and Return Loss real time measurement screen Rev 1 2 42 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 8 Report Menu Report Menu The PIM measurements taken thus far can be viewed at any time and a report can be created by pressing the Report Menu icon on the PIM and Return Loss screen This action brings up the Test Report Screen shown in Figures 31 32 below The Report Menu also allows for other menu type functions to be performed These functions include the following Site Info New Sector Feeder New Report K GO N Save Report Back OI 3 1 2 8 1 Vievving the Test Report 2 19 13 The test report that appears on the touch screen can be scrolled up or down by dragging your finger up or down on the screen Please note that when the Test Report is opened it always starts at the last test performed bottom of the report and can be scrolled up to see previous tests or Site and Sector Feeder information You will notice the test report will contain the factory default test parameters and pass fail limit points in
52. de 1 Poor contact junctions 2 Components made with or plated with materials that exhibit some level of hysteresis 3 Contamination 1 1 4 PIM Specifications PIM is normally specified in terms of dBm or dBc dBm is a measure of power relative to 1 milliwatt Zero dBm is 1 milliwatt into a 50 ohm load dBc is a measure of dB below a specified carrier level For example 20 watts or 43 dBm is a typical input power level specified for testing passive devices A normal test requirement for allowable PIM might be 110 dBm This would make the specification 110 43 or 153 dBc The typical range seen today is 100 dBm to 120 dBm with two 43 dBm carriers PIM Pro can output two 46 dBm carriers with better than 130 dBm receiver sensitivity Hence the PiMPro exhibits an exceptional 176 dBc PIM measurement sensitivity 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 10 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 1 5 Technical Assistance 1 2 1 3 For Technical Assistance in the use of the PiMPro PIM Tester please contact CCI Communication Components Inc at the following address and phone numbers CCl 89 Leuning Street south Hackensack NJ 07606 Phone Number 201 342 3338 9 00 A M to 5 00 P M Eastern Standard Time Abbreviations Abbreviation Definition A C Alternating Current ANT Antenna AWS Advanced Wireless Services BTS Base Transceiver Station dBc Power Ratio in Decibels dB of the Measured Power Referenced to a Carrier
53. der intermodulation product etc Figure 1 shows the Global System for Mobile Communications GSM network band plan 900 MHz in order to illustrate the actual risk of interference arising from the generation of IM products If fy 930 MHz and fo 955 MHz then fim 905 MHz which falls within the uplink receive band 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 9 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 1 2 Why is PIM a Problem Cont Base HAoecere Bana S 915 pe ADA Frequency Mnz Figure 1 GSM Band Plan 1 1 3 Causes of PIM Contact nonlinearities occur when a current carrying contact zone becomes separated This usually occurs on a microscopic level and can be due to insufficient contact pressure irregular contact surfaces or oxidation causing a metal oxide junction contact impurities or corrosion This small separation of contact surfaces can generate a voltage potential barrier where electron tunneling known as the diode effect or microscopic arcing may take place resulting in a nonlinear voltage to current ratio The use of ferromagnetic materials such as nickel or steel within the current path especially at high power levels can also generate PIM due to the nonlinear voltage to current ratio and hysteresis effect of these materials Contaminants such as metal particles from machining operations that touch current carrying surfaces can also cause intermittent nonlinearities generating PIM To summarize the causes of PIM inclu
54. e Graphical testing may be performed in dBm or dBc units but the pass fail levels must be set in dBm c Cell Band 824 849 MHz Q Cancel e Specify Frequency Start Freq 8940 MHz Default Interference dBm End Freq 849 0 MHz i Step Size 1 0 MHz OK Exit Figure 56 Configure Frequency Parameters Pop up Window 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 69 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE interference dBm Report Menu Sb A Load Save Setup 40 S50 60 PIM vs Time Sec P 43 0 dBm F1 869 0 MHz F2 894 0 MHz Figure 58 Initial RX Interference Sweep Window Start Plot P Record Plot E m o E E G S Report Menu d Be R A Load Save Setup 8240 8265 829 0 8315 8340 83965 8399 0 8415 840 S465 849 0 RX Interference vs Frequency MHz EE Figure 59 Completed RX Interference Sweep Window 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 70 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 5 re uenc Frequency Sweep Depressing the Frequency Sweep icon will open up the Frequency Sweep function window This is a new test function that takes continuous PIM measurements at varying frequencies The test works by keeping the first transmit tone fixed while moving the other It then repeats the test by keeping the second tone fixed and varying the other Please see figure 63 for a view of the completed sweep Please note that as b
55. e 68 Manage Labels Window Rev 1 2 75 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 6 4 1 3 1 6 4 2 3 1 6 4 3 3 1 6 4 4 3 1 6 4 5 2 19 13 Pre Loaded Labels The Manage Labels window see figure 67 contains Pre loaded Labels The Pre Loaded Labels include items from the following list 1 NONE 2 BTS to Ant SYS 3 BTS to Ant Jumper Out 4 BTS to Diplexer TMA Out o Ol BTS to Feeder Out Feeder In to Ant SYS Feeder In to Diplexer TMA Out Feeder In to Diplexer TMA In 0 Feeder In to Feeder Out 1 Ant Only CO N BTS to Diplexer TMA In O 4 4 Add Label Add Label Press the Add Label menu icon if a brand new label is required The keyboard window will appear on the touch screen and the new label name that is desired can be entered Edit Label Edit Label If it is desired to change an existing label by adding or removing information to from the existing label press the Edit Label icon after selecting the label to be edited Next use the keyboard keys to manipulate the label as desired Remember that the full label is highlighted initially on this screen If you only want to change a portion of the label be sure to use the left or right arrows keys to maneuver to the point of the text that is desired to be changed Otherwise if you start typing immediately this will fully delete the label and replace it with the information entered Dele
56. e Save Report icon This action opens the Save Report pop up window as shown in Figure 33 above The report can be saved to either the Local Drive tocarie or the USB Drive USB by selecting the appropriate icon The file name for the report is automatically generated by the PiMPro Analyzer but can be changed by tapping on the File Name bar This action will bring up the Keyboard Entry Screen which will allow you to override or modify the default file name This automatically generated file name is created by the PIMPro Analyzer as a concatenation of the Operator Site and Sector information that was previously entered Press the OK icon to save the report The suggested filename no longer contains the sector information Please note that special characters are not allowed Note that Reports are only saved when performing this action or if PiMPro has been accidentally turned off the report can be saved when the Auto Save pop up appears at PIMPro turn on Pressing the Record Reading icon does not save the report Back Back Depressing the Back icon returns the user to the PIM and Return Loss real time measurement window Rev 1 2 45 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 9 Load Save Setup Load Save Setup Depressing the Load Save Setup icon on the touch screen while on the PIM and Return Loss screen display allows the user to load a previously saved setup save a modified setup to the P
57. e eee RED RF Icon q rg ae ee AE 4 A BJA Alternate RED amp White Border Train dl AUN W AA d _ S Report Menu Calibrate 27d4Bm Transmit Signals Ha Loa disave Setup Fl Povver 43 0 dBm 43 0 dBm 894 0 MHz Exit A Frequency Bizet 1Nddhin Figure 24 PIM and Return Loss Window with TX ON 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 37 CCI Confidential EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 3 1 2 3 1 PIM Verification if Required If the PIM measurement is ever in question the Unit Under Test UUT can be disconnected after insuring that the PIMPro is turned OFF At this time the connections to the UUT can be disconnected Insure that the connectors from the removed UUT and any cables are clean The PIM Standard can now be placed on the RF output connector of the PIMPro PIM Tester after also insuring that it is clean and free of any debris Place the High Power Low PIM Load on the PIM Standard and hand tighten the Load Once the PIM Standard and Low PIM Load are hand tightened and torqued to the proper value with the supplied torque wrench the PiMPro can be turned ON and the PIM reading can be taken The PIM value read on the touch screen display should be reasonably close to the PIM value that the known PIM Standard is supposed to produce 3 1 2 3 2 Return Loss R_ Verification if Required 3 1 2 4 3 1 2 5 2 19 13 If the
58. e numeric value on the PIM and Return Loss real time measurement window as shown in figure 39 IM Reading can be changed from dBm to dBc see figure 40 by depressing the touch screen display in the area of the IM Reading Note that IM readings are performed in the Rx Band only Also note that when the IM reading is converted from dBm to dBc or vice versa the IM Bar Chart also changes from dBm to dBc respectively TX OFF Indicator GREEN RF Icon Record Readinc Report Menu 97dhm P ae W 544 0 Z Calibra IM Product 8 e a IM Frequenc q E Signals 3 ki F2 LoadiSave Setup 43 0 dBm 43 0dBm Frequency BES he Ya 894 0 MHz Exit Figure 39 PIM and Return Loss Window during TX OFF Reading in dBm 654Hm IM Reading E Ge gt Power 130diim 108dBc Record Readin 120dBc sf Report Menu 140dBc el Transmit Signals F2 Load Save Setup Power 43 0 dBm 42 9 dBm Br Frequency NE ss Ho vra 894 0 MHZ Figure 40 PIM and Return Loss Window during TX ON Reading in dBc E Exit 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 51 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 3 1 2 12 RF Off On When the FF is Off the RF icon appears as a large green icon with a symbol inside of the icon that appears to be similar to an asterisk at the lower right of the black background display Near the upper left han
59. e output connector See figure 12 for location of the RF Output port RJ 45 Ethernet Port An Ethernet RJ 45 port connection can be made to a laptop for control of the PiMPro in future units This port is not functional at present See figure 12 for location of the RJ 45 Ethernet port USB Port For data storage S W storage transfer license storage and setup table storage See figure 12 for location of the USB port Transit Case CC s PIMPro Transit Case is made of a polycarbonate water resistive material The Transit Case meets an Ingress Protection rating of IP67 for dust and immersion It is certified to ASTM D4169 for Rain Vibration Drop The Transit Case meets MIL STD 810F test for immersion Additionally the Transit Case meets airline carry on regulations DI 1 3 3 10 WARNING HIGH POWER RF ss Label 2 19 13 The WARNING HIGH POWER RP Label is placed to the left side of the RF Output Test Port This label is utilized to warn the user that RF Output Power at this port if unterminated is at a High Level up to 46 dBm 40 Watts when the TX ON indicator is displayed on the LCD touchscreen Rev 1 2 24 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 3 4 1 3 5 1 3 6 Model Number Serial Number and Rated Input Labels The Model Number Serial Number and Rated Input labels shall be located on either side of the AC Input connector as seen in figure 13 below The Model Number
60. e paragraph 3 1 6 Configure System and paragraph 3 1 6 5 About These versions should be compared with the latest version of Software available for download from the CCI Website on the PIMPro webpage and the Software Upgrade Instructions document also located on the PiMPro webpage on the CCI Website Battery Replacement A battery is utilized for the Real Time Clock RTC located on the Friendly ARM MINI24440 Single Board Computer within the CCI PiMPro The replacement battery for the RTC is a Panasonic CR1220 or equivalent Some equivalent batteries are listed below Duracell DL1220 Energizer CR1220 Maxell CR1220 Panasonic BR1220 CR1220 Sony CR1220 Varta CR1220 A KA 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 92 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide Revision History SC Date 5 11 11 Verify proper screenshots are present Release Manual Delete reference to RS 232 port from manual remove Non Continuous Testing from PIM vs Time Add note regarding RF Power ON time allowed ei SI J Baszak Added paragraph 2 8 about RF Interference and Grounding Protection Added paragraphs 4 to 4 3 regarding Inspection and Maintenance 1 4 13 Add Manage Resources and Calibrate Screen Functions Corrected formatting errors Change Output power limit output power accuracy and add Frequency SE Resolution Step Size Remove reference to license for RX Interference and Frequency
61. e test report that shows on the touch screen includes the following information a Company Site and Technician Site Information gt see figure 32 b Frequency Sector and Feeder gt see figure 32 c PIM and Return Loss Real Time Measurement Test gt see figure 31 a Test Parameters including F1 frequency F1 power F2 frequency F2 power IM Product being tested and IM Product Frequency Pass Fail Limits Test results including Test Point Label time PIM Reading dBm Return Loss PIM amp Return Loss vs Time Plot see figure 55 and Comment Site info New D S ctor l oodoi L New Report A Save Report i Back 40 6090 69 PIM vs Time Bee Figure 55 PIM amp Return Loss vs Time Plot in Report Window 3 1 3 6 1 Q Site Info Site Info Pressing the Site Info icon opens up the Site Information window described in paragraph 3 1 2 5 and gives access to the Operator Site and Technician as stated 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 65 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 3 6 2 3 1 3 6 3 3 1 3 6 4 3 1 3 6 5 2 19 13 gt New gj Sector Feeder New Sector Feeder Pressing the New Sector Feeder icon opens up the Sector Feeder Information window described in paragraph 3 1 2 6 and gives access to the Sector and Feeder as stated New Report New Report Pressing the New Report icon opens the Save Report window see figure 33 This new screen allows fo
62. efore if Record Plot is selected the RX Interference Plot will be appended below the last measurement taken prior to this measurement 3 1 5 1 3 1 5 2 3 1 5 3 2 19 13 Configure Frequency Parameters The Start and End RX frequencies and frequency step size can be adjusted from the Configure Frequency Parameters pop up window see figure 60 which can be accessed by touching the X axis on the graph IM Select The IM Order to be measured can also be selected by depressing the IM Box in the display This opens up the IM Select pop up window as shown in figure 61 below Now the user may select IM3 IM5 IM7 or IM9 measurement by pressing the appropriate IM order to be measured and then pressing OK Configure PIM Scale Pressing the Y Axis opens the Configure PIM Scale pop up window All of the functions are the same as described in paragraphs 3 1 3 3 through 3 1 3 3 6 Please note that this pop up window is only being shown below in figure 62 as the background window is different than shown in the paragraphs noted above described for PIM vs Time Note Graphical testing may be performed in dBm or dBc units but the pass fail levels must be set in dBm Specify Frequency PIM dBm Start Freq 824 0 MHz MHz End Freq 849 0 x Step Size 1 0 MHz Figure 60 Configure Frequency Parameters Pop up Window Rev 1 2 CCI Confidential 71 OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFO
63. er Depressing the New Sector Feeder icon opens up the Sector Feeder Information window described in paragraph 3 1 2 6 and gives access to the Sector and Feeder as described above 3 1 2 8 4 New Report New Report If a New test report as displayed is required it can be saved by pressing the New Report icon This action opens the Save Report pop up window as shown in Figure 33 below The report can be saved to either the Local Drive caie or the USB Drive USB by selecting the appropriate icon The file name for the report is automatically generated by the PiMPro Analyzer but can be changed by tapping on the File Name bar This action will bring up the Keyboard Entry Screen which will allow you to override or modify the default file name This automatically generated file name is created by the PIMPro Analyzer as a concatenation of the Operator Site and Sector information that was previously entered Press the OK icon to save the report The suggested filename no longer contains the sector information Please note that special characters are not allowed 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 44 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 8 5 3 1 2 8 6 2 19 13 Driver MA use Local Q Cancel F LENAME CCI NJ201 Alpha RR 850 Save Status Figure 33 Save Report Screen 2 Saving the Test Report Save Report If the test report as displayed is satisfactory it can be saved by pressing th
64. es eset reres ese te sere ee mee setet eee em nese tete eee ene e eee eter emen tetit eee mmeeee 33 Figure 19 A gar s ana saa da R Aaaa 34 Figure 20 PIM and Return Loss Window With TX OFF aa uuuuaaaaaanaaneeee nn enen eee ee nse sene eter enen eset tere nn eee eee temen sete sere rene eee este rere nese e eter eee ne eee eeeeeneet 35 Figure 21 P1 Calibration POD up WIN ENEE os 36 Figure 22 P2 Calibration Pop up Window E 36 Figure 23 Quick Cal e Te WT E E 37 Figure 24 PIM and Return Loss Window with TX ON dauunnaaaannance cenon e nete r enen este tere rene sete teres eee tete rene eee tete re mese tete tere enet ete tete r ene e ete ee rem n ee eee eee 31 Figur 25 Site Iniormatl oni WINGO EE 39 Figure 20 KeVboar EMY SONE GN ar u edu aa ndane U das ad de 39 Figure 27 Site Information Screen after Data ENEE id 39 Figure 28 Sector Feeder AA 40 Figure 29 Sector Feeder Information Screen after Data ENdIy nnnan nana nana naneneee esse enen one sene eee s eee teres eee enen eee eee tete tete tere sere nene eee eee sete eterin eee emen nete sis 40 Figure 305 Select Label Pop up WINGOW EE 41 Figure 31 Test Report Screen Pass Fail Limits and Test Results annan nana nane eee en no eee ee ee ren nente ner e enes eee sere ee nse sete terre enes eee tete ren mee eee eeemeeesi 43 Figure 32 Test Report Screen Site and Sector INTO adres gj kre ad os 44 Figure 33 Save Report Sres 45 Figure KT Te SMS OT IT 46 Figure 35
65. g an object with a fine point no eraser heads etc depress the Cross Hair at the center of the touch screen as see in figure 84 below Figure 85 Calibrate Screen Window with Cross Hair at Center 3 3 Screen Calibration Completion Completion of the Touch Screen Calibration returns the user to the System Configuration Menu 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 90 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 4 Autosave PIM Pro now automatically saves unsaved data recordings from a prior measurement session in case power is lost or in case the user forgets to save measurements This feature works very well in the event of a power outage See figure 85 for an example of the Autosave pop up window after powering the PiMPro PIM tester Please note that the Autosave screen will be seen at PiMPro turn on especially after a power failure or a session where the user did not save data LI a An Autosave report was found on startup Do you want to save it To LOADING Figure 86 Autosave Pop up Window at PiMPro Power up 3 5 Save Report 3 5 1 Length of Report Filenames The number of characters allowed for filenames has been extended Report filenames can now include spaces This improvement applies to the entire report subsystem which includes Save Copy Rename and Open report Please note that special characters are not allowed 3 5 2 Default Report Filenames PiMPro generates a default filename for
66. he Local Drive Qiocaoriv if selected or the USB Drive USB if selected are displayed on the left hand side of the reports window View port Copy H Rename Report Select Drive e Ka USB f Local Drive ATT_NY7654_BETA 850 CCI_NJ TEST_Alpha_850 CCI_NJ Test ALPHA 850 NORTH1235 INORTH2345 Lo PIERCEROX Delete Report RESTART ISPIDER_ALPHA_ALPHA_850 Q SPRINT DCO3XC372 1 850 Exit Figure 74 Report Listing and Menu Window 3 1 7 1 View Report View Report Pressing the View Report icon on the Report Listing window after highlighting a report to be viewed opens the Test Report window shown in figure 74 Remember that the report can be located on either the Local Drive becaiorve or the USB Drive USB The user can scroll through the report by moving the report down or up throughout the touch screen Test Report y MEAN Site Info os a New y A pu J Sector Feeder secta r fai PHA New D lt l Save Report p PIM and Return Loss Test TEST PARAMETERS D t o Figure 75 View Report Window 31 711 Q ext Exit Pressing the Exit icon returns the user to the Report Listing window 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 82 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 7 2 Saal a Copy Report Pressing the Copy Report icon on the Report Listing window after highlighting a report to be copied may be successful see figure 75 or may open a warning window for one of two
67. he Static IP Address information to the following IP Address 192 168 1 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 3 1 6 6 5 J OK Ok Pressing the OK icon accepts the changes and returns the user to the System Configuration window 3 1 6 7 Reserved 3 1 6 8 O S W Updates S W Updates Pressing the S W Updates icon on the System Configuration window opens the Available Software Versions Installed Licenses window as shown in figure 70 In addition to listing Available Software Versions and Installed Licenses this window allows the user the following choices Install Version 2 Delete Version Install License y o Available Software Versions a Install Versi a e f Delete Version Install License Installed Licenses Back Figure 71 Available Software Versions Installed Licenses Window 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 79 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 6 8 1 3 1 6 8 2 2 19 13 ef Install Version Install Version Pressing the Install Version icon shown in figure 70 opens the Software Install Warning window shown in figure 71 If the user depresses the Cancel icon the Software Install Warning window will disappear However if the user depresses the OK icon this will install an available Software Version and then it will reboot the PiMPro Available Software Versions The Software is about to be upda
68. ide of the unit The PiMPro will initially show PiMPro Loading window see figure 18 for approximately 30 seconds If required the user can tap the touch screen 3X or more while the PiMPro Loading screen is visible to access the Touch Screen Calibration routine This function is useful in case the touch screen has become unusable during normal operation Once the PiMPro has completed its start up cycle the Main Menu window see figure 19 opens Note Only perform testing with the PiMPro if both fans are operating On this menu the following items appear with a brief description herein PIM and Return Loss for setting up Real Time measurements of PIM and Return Loss including access to F1 F2 Power F1 amp F2 Frequency IM Order IM Frequency to be tested Record Reading Report Menu Calibrate Load Save Menu and Exit 2 PIM vs Time for setting up a PIM vs Time plot including access to F1 F2 Power F1 amp F2 Frequency IM Order to be tested Report Menu Start Plot Report Plot Load Save Setup and Exit 3 RX Interference Amps OFF check of the appropriate RX Band 4 Frequency Sweep Holds the 1 TX tone f1 steady and changes frequency of the 2 test tone f2 and then it reverses holding the 2 TX tone f2 steady and changes the frequency of the 1 TX tone f1 5 Configure System Access to System Level Settings for setting Date amp Time Audio Settings RF Power On Timer Manage Labels Abo
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70. ional Antenna is to be tested it must be mounted at the top of a tower to prevent reflections from any metallic objects 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 13 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 1 3 2 2 Vertical Polarized Antenna Measurement Cont Radio Frequency Radiation RF from antenna systems can endanger your health Vertically Polarized Antenna CCI PiMPro PIM Under Test Tester RF Output 45 Vertically Polarized Antenna Figure 3 Vertically Polarized or Omni directional Antenna PIM Measurement Test Setup 1 3 2 3 Multiport Device Measurement Multi port devices include the following 1 Cable assemblies 2 port Cross Polar Antennas 2 port 3 Duplexers 3 port Diplexers a k a Cross Band Combiners depending on the direction used the Diplexer may be used to combine multiple frequency inputs ports to a common feeder port or the Diplexer may be used to separate the combined frequencies on a common feeder to separate output ports one for each frequency bana 5 Splitters or Combiners divide the RF Power at the input port between two or more output ports or combine the Input RF Power from 2 or more ports and output the combined power to a single port 6 Tower Mounted Amplifiers TMA TMA s pass Tx signals from a BTS in the forward direction and amplify Rx signals from the mobiles in the reverse direction The configuration of the TMA Duplexing or
71. justable Wrench Model Number PP AK ADJW 1 8 inch Fixed 32 mm Wrench Model Number PP AK FIXW 1 Low PIM DIN Male to DIN Male Adapter Model Number PP AK DMDM 1 Low PIM DIN Female to DIN Female Adapter Model Number PP AK DFDF 1 Low PIM DIN Male to N Female Adapter Model Number PP AK DMNF 1 Low PIM DIN Male to N Male Adapter Model Number PP AK DMNM 1 Q Tips Alcohol Swabs Pkg Model Number PP AK ALCH 1 Power Cord Model Number PP AK ACC 1 Low PIM DIN Male to DIN Female 3 M 10 ft Jumper Cable Not Shown Model Number PP Ak CAB DMDF M Qty 1 Low PIM DIN Male to DIN Male 3 M 10 ft Jumper Cable Not Shown Model Number PP Ak CAB DMDM N Qty 2 19 13 1 Component Case Not Shown Model Number PP AK CASE Rev 1 2 26 CCI Confidential CCI PiMPro PIM Tester User Guide EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 3 7 PiMPro Accessory Kit AK Cont Figure 14 PIMPro Accessory Kit 1 3 7 1 DIN 7 16 Connector Technical Information All DIN 7 16 connectors utilized in the PiMPro PIM tester accessory kit items 1 through 8 shall meet the requirements stated for both male and female connector types as listed below Rev 1 2 27 2 19 13 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 3 7 1 1 DIN Male Connector DIN 7 16 male connectors must meet the dimensional requirements shown in the interface drawing shown in figure 15 below 71 16 INTERFACE SPECIFICAT
72. l OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 6 6 IP Settings IP Settings Depressing the P Settings icon in the System Configuration window opens the P Settings window as seen in figure 69 This window allows the user to select the following 1 Obtain IP Address DHCP a Hostname PIMPro700 PIMPro850 PIMPro900 PIMPro 1800 Discontinued PiMPro 1821 New or PIMPro1921 2 Use Static IP Address a IP Address b Subnet Mask c Gateway 3 Cancel 4 Default 5 OK Obtain IP Address DHCP Q Hostname JPIMPros50 Cancel c Use Static IP Address Y IP Address 192 168 1 100 Default Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 _ O OK Gateway 192 168 1 1 Figure 70 IP Settings Window 3 1 6 6 1 Obtain IP Address Automatically DHCP Not operational 3 1 6 6 2 Static IP Address 2 19 13 Initially the Static IP Address is set to the following IP Address 192 168 1 230 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 The user may reset the Static IP Address if required Just press the information bar located to the right hand side of each item to open up the Keyboard screen see figure 26 Once open the user may enter new information if required Rev 1 2 78 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE o 3 1 6 6 3 a Cancel Pressing the Cancel icon will return the user to the System Configuration window 3 1 6 6 4 d Default Default Pressing the Default icon will reset t
73. n in the first row shown in the Manage System Resources window 3 1 8 2 Used By Reports The amount of memory used by reports is shown in the second row shown in the Manage System Resources window 3 1 8 3 Used By Old S W The amount of memory used by Old S W is shown in the third row shown in the Manage System Resources window 3 1 8 4 Total Free Memory The total amount of free memory is shown in the fourth row shown in the Manage System Resources window 3 1 8 5 ei Backup Reports Backup Reports can be used to copy all reports located on the Local Drive Cap to the USB Drive use Utilizing this function allows the user to avoid the need to copy large numbers of 2 19 13 reports individually Rev 1 2 86 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 8 6 3 1 8 7 3 1 8 8 2 19 13 E Clear Old S W Clear Old S W allows the user to delete any old versions of S W that are loaded in the memory of the PiMPro While keeping old S W Versions allows the user to be able to revert to a former version which is Known to function properly performing Clear Old S W allows additional memory to become available for use on the PiMPro La Clear Reports Clear Reports allows the user to free up additional memory by deleting all old reports once the user has copied the reports to the USB memory Q Exit Pressing the Ex t icon from the Manage Resources window returns the user to the
74. n of applicable limits 20 0 to 46 0 dBm Finally note that setting either the F1 or F2 Power really sets the power for both F1 and F2 outputs Set Tx Power Per Channel Tx Power i Figure 42 Set Tx Power Per Channel Window 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 53 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 16 F1 F2 Frequency Set Windows Depressing the F1 or F2 Frequency displays where shown in figure 39 white text in dark blue background opens the Set Tone 1 Frequency or Set Tone 2 Frequency windows as applicable Note that the display screen includes an indication of applicable frequency limits 869 0 MHz to 894 0 MHZ The Set Tone 1 Frequency and Set Tone 2 Frequency windows have a keypad that looks like a calculator and allows for entry of the appropriate frequency in MHz and is shown in figure 43 PP T L Set Tone 1 Frequene ox F1 Freq Ha MHz TAB Limits 869 0 to 894 0 MHz geco kean WG el el ele 130dBm A l N EI A 9 3 Cancel Load a 2 3 Cove a Figure 43 Set Tone 1 Frequency NVindovv 3 1 2 16 1 2 19 13 a oj Ge KA IM Select VVindovv VVhen the Set Tone 1 Frequency or Set Tone 2 Frequency data is entered and either enter or cancel icons are depressed an IM Select pop up window appears This window indicates the IM3 IM5 IM7 and IM9 product frequencies that are nearest to the Rx Band Note that the PiMPro automatically calculates the IM
75. n to the previous original menu TX OFF Indicator moves back amp forth GREEN RF Icon sdim 77d Am 97dHm Return Loss dB ES i Transmit Signals ki F2 Load Save Setup Power 43 0dBm WEI CH Frequency EST V PE 1204 Bm Figure 20 PIM and Return Loss Window with TX OFF 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 35 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 1 Calibrate the PiMPro Calibration ensures that the PiMPro is generating the right transmit tones at the desired power levels to ensure an accurate PIM measurement We recommend that you always calibrate the PiMPro before you take your first measurement this is done automatically by the software in case you forget We also recommend that you occasionally re calibrate the PIMPro as you are conducting various PIM tests throughout the day Note Only perform testing with the PiMPro TX signals ON if the output is loaded i e a Low PIM Load is last item in line except when testing Feed Lines to the Antenna 3 1 2 1 1 3 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 3 2 19 13 Power Level and Frequency In this example it is assumed that the user will allow PIM testing to be performed at the standard RF Output Power Levels 43 dBm 20 Watts and standard f f test tone frequencies 869 0 MHz and 894 0 MHz for the 850 MHz CCI PIMPro PIM tester Connect the PiMPro to a High Power Termination The PiMPro Accessory Kit CCI PN PiMPro
76. nnnnn rr nnmnnn nnmnnn mnnn 4 2 Inspection and Maintenance Por ii diateneeedadwunsichasnunsednsensasaraandabecessdnennndictanss 4 3 Battery Replaco Me IN E List of Tables Table 1 PiMPro PIM Tester Specifications ku uuaaaaaaaaaaannn nanen e nene enen e rere eren none eee eee sete RRE RRE RRE RRE RRE ERRE 2119113 Rev 1 2 CCI Confidential EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide List of Figures Page Figure 1 5 GSM Band 10 Figure 2 PIMPro Block Diagram soii ai 12 Figure 3 Vertically Polarized or Omni directional Antenna PIM Measurement Test Setup nunna nana nnnnnn nanen nenen ren ne enen eee pene nene rene pene eee 14 Figure 4 Cable Assembly PIM Measurement Test SEtU pd auaaann nn nnnnnen nano nene eee en ne nene rere nese ee sere rene eee eset res n eee te eter eee nete eter enes eee eter ene eee eee ee eemneeee 17 Figure 5 Cross Polar Antenna PIM Measurement Test Setup na aaaaaana nana aneee ren no nene ee eren nse eee tere pene eee eee enes ete sere ee mee eee tere rene tee nr tere nn ee eee te eeeentet 18 Figure 6 Duplexer PIM Measurement Test Setup See se nenen nenen eee rere eee nene SEE PESE SEE ete E Ere rr ERES RSS E ESE tete tere rre E RR RSS ESE SEE ete tete tere e eee nene eee eee eee eee 18 Figure 7 Diplexer PIM Measurement Test SGtU pd uuuaaaan nana ana n anon e enen eee nen oe eee sere re nete sere eee mee eee terren netet ete sem ne setet eee rene setet ee mee eee e tere meme tee tete ee nenes 1
77. ns The Menu icons available are described in the paragraphs below and include the following 1 New Sector Feeder 2 Add Label 3 Cancel Reading 4 OK Select Label New wi Sector Feeder PIM Standard BTS to Ant SYS Add Label BTS to Ant Jumper Out BTS to Diplexer TMA Out BTS to Feeder Out Feeder In to Ant SYS Feeder In to Diplexer TMA Out Feeder In to Feeder Out Cancel Reading Ant Only O Comment OK Figure 30 Select Label Pop up Window 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 41 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 7 1 3 1 2 7 2 3 1 2 7 3 3 1 2 7 4 3 1 2 7 5 2 19 13 Comment The Comment bar allows for extra information to be added to further update whatever information the User feels is necessary Pressing the comment bar will open the Keyboard Entry Screen For instance the comment can indicate that this is a return to the site for retest after cable or component replacement has been performed See figure 26 above for an example of Keyboard Entry Screen New IS New Sector Feeder Sector Feeder Press the New Sector Feeder icon if it is desired to perform PIM testing on a new sector ora new feeder within the same sector This opens the Sector Feeder Information Screen See paragraph 3 1 2 6 above for details Add Label Add Label Press the Add Label icon if a brand new label is required The Keyboard Entry Screen will appear on the touch screen an
78. nt RM Unit 19 0 x 12 25 x 7 25 482 6 x 311 2 x 184 2 mm W x H x D lt 36 Lbs 16 3 kg PIMPro 700 PIMPro 850 Weight lt 36 Lbs 16 3 kg PIMPro 1921 1800 Discontin 1821 New IP67 Rated Dust Immersion MIL STD 810F Immersion 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 113 F 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Relative Humidity 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 8 CCI Confidential 1 EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide Introduction 1 1 Purpose Passive Intermodulation PIM the new benchmark in antenna system health has become one of the greatest challenges of frequency planners in today s mobile communication systems System planners equipment and component vendors alike are faced with the ever changing dynamics of higher transmit signals and basestation sensitivity and the nonlinear response of two or more frequency signals causing serious interference and network signal degradation With the uncertainty of the root cause of PIM in any given system the need to deploy specific testing solutions in a professional reliable instrument has become paramount in maintaining the overall antenna health for system providers PiMPro has been designed to meet these challenges Its compact portable yet rugged features provide maximum power in a reliable field proven design without compromising the accuracy and precision of intermodulation measurements 1 1 1 PIM Defined PIM is the unwanted signal or signals gener
79. nted Amplifiers connect a test cable to the RF Output port of the PiMPro PIM tester and connect the other end to the BTS port of the Dual Duplexing TMA Note TMA s should not be powered during test Rev 1 2 15 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 3 2 3 Multiport Device Measurement Cont ll Terminate the appropriate output port s of the device to be tested with a Low IM High Power Termination 1 Cable Assemblies terminate the other far end of a cable assembly with the Low IM High Power termination 2 Cross Polar Antennas terminate the other port of the Cross Polar Antenna with the Low IM High Power termination The note regarding field measurement of Antennas in paragraph 1 3 2 2 Il applies here as well 3 Duplexers terminate the ANT BTS or COM port of the Duplexer with the Low IM High Power termination 4 Diplexers terminate the output port that matches the operating band of the PiMPro tester with a Low IM High Power Termination Note the output port of the Diplexer that does not match the operating band of the PiMPro tester does not require a load it may be left open 5 Splitters or Combiners terminate all of the splitter combiner output ports with Low IM High Power Terminations 6 TMA s a Duplexing Tower Mounted Amplifiers terminate the Antenna port of the Duplexing TMA with a Low IM High Power Termination Note TMA s should not be powered during test
80. nterference Interference Depressing the RX Interference icon will open up the RX Interference function window This is a new test function that looks for external interference in the Rx band The test works by keeping the transmitter s amplifier s off and sweeping the receiver across the entire Rx band Note that the Marginal and Failing PIM values are indicated by yellow and red dashed lines across the RX Interference graph These dashed lines appear in both the initial and completed graphs prior to and after readings are measured Please see figure 58 for a view of the initial graph and figure 59 for a view of the completed sweep Please note that as before if Record Plot is selected the RX Interference Plot will be appended below the last measurement taken prior to this measurement 3 1 4 1 Configure Frequency Parameters The Start and End RX frequencies and frequency Step Size can be adjusted from the Configure Frequency Parameters pop up window see figure 56 which can be accessed by touching the X axis on the graph as seen previously 3 1 4 2 Configure PIM Scale Pressing the Y Axis opens the Configure PIM Scale pop up window All of the functions are the same as described in paragraphs 3 1 3 3 through 3 1 3 3 6 Please note that this pop up window is only being shown below in figure 57 as the background window is different than shown in the paragraphs noted above described for PIM vs Time Not
81. of intermodulation of any system or component under high power conditions The intermodulation product is automatically calculated based on the transmit frequencies chosen for test performance Note that IM readings are performed in the Rx Band only The tester will also indicate to the user which IM Product falls within the Rx Band Please see figure 2 for a block diagram of the CCI PiMPro PIM tester Please note that the CCI PIMPro automatically detects which Model frequency band is being used Also note that software updates are relatively simple to perform and again no identification of the model is required from the user In addition to passive intermodulation measurements the unit will provide Return Loss values Note that Return Loss R readings are performed in the Tx Band only PiMPro can be used to verify the integrity of individual passive components including connectors cable assemblies antennas filters making it an integral performance tool in the field and in the lab POWER MONITOR DUPLEXER RECEIVER z 1 COMBINER 92 DISPLAY Freq Gen 1 Freq Gen 2 Le NW Le NW Figure 2 PiMPro Block Diagram 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 12 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 1 3 1 1 Overview 1 3 1 2 Tester Frequencies Available CCl s PiMPro tester is presently available for the following frequency bands Model Frequency Band TxBend ppm Oval Band PiMPro 1800 GSM 1800 1805 1880 MHz 1710
82. oftware s filename Perform Install Install Version Press the Install Version icon on the PiMPro touch screen View Warning Message Once the Install Version icon has been depressed a Warning message in a pop up window will appear as shown in figure 72 This message will indicate that the software is about to be updated and then the computer PiMPro will reboot If an already existing version of software was selected in paragraph 3 2 7 then the Warning message will indicate that the software version is about to be overwritten 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 88 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 2 10 a Cancel Existing Software already loaded on PiMPro If the user determines that the software version is already loaded in the PiMPro PIM tester the user should depress the Cancel icon on the Warning window 3 2 11 9 OK Load Software Update onto PiMPro oK If the user determines that the software version on the USB is not already loaded in the PiMPro PIM tester the user should depress the OK icon to load the newer software version in the PiMPro PIM tester and wait for the PiMPro to load this software and reboot 3 3 Calibrate Screen Perform an LCD Touch Screen Calibration on the PIMPro PIM tester Software when alignment of Icon s does not match area of the screen to be touched In order to ensure that the LCD Touch Screen is properly calibrated perform the steps listed in paragraphs 3 3 1 through 3 3 6 belo
83. ond before connecting cables 2 4 ESD _ Caution Afen Sensitive Components such as Integrated Circuits ICs can be damaged by discharges of static electricity 2 5 Working at Heights Caution must be taken when working at heights installing racks Please ensure that you are trained and have the appropriate equipment for this type of installation 2 6 Radio Frequency Radiation Radio Frequency Radiation RF from antenna systems can endanger your health 2 7 Specific Safety for the PiMPro PIM Tester The CCI PiMPro PIM Tester shall always be terminated with a High Power Low PIM Load connected either to its RF Output connector or at the end of a Device Under Test DUT which is connected between the CCI PiMPro PIM Tester and he Low PIM Load If the PiMPro is not properly terminated dangerous RF Radiation will be present when the unit is turned on Additionally the PIMPro can malfunction due to the possibility that the High Power RF can be reflected back into the PiMPro itself 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 32 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 2 8 RF Interference amp Grounding Protection If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired 3 PiMPro Operation 3 1 Turn On PiMPro PIM Tester To start the CCI PiMPro PIM Tester plug in the CCI PiMPro PIM tester to an AC source 120 or 220 VAC Turn on the power switch on the s
84. ons are known and followed This manual including safety information and specific instructions supplied by CCI personnel must be followed in any work performed on these products A sufficient knowledge of English or any other languages in which the manuals or instructions are printed is required The safety information in this manual presupposes that any person performing work on CCI products or systems has the necessary education training and competence required to perform that work correctly For certain work additional training may be required 2 2 Warnings Warnings are used to indicate hazardous activities The warnings are preceded by the common hazard symbol A Hazard Symbol Danger LN Danger means that an accident may occur if the safety precautions are neglected This type of accident is likely to be fatal Warning i Warning means that an accident may occur if the safety precautions are neglected This type of accident may be fatal or cause serious injury Product damage can occur Caution N Caution means that an accident may occur if the safety precautions are neglected This type of accident may cause serious injury Product damage can occur 2119113 Rev 1 2 30 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 2 3 The following special symbols are used to indicate the risk of radio frequency radiation electrical hazards and A Radio frequency radiation A Electrical hazard
85. ouch screen display allows the PiMPro PIM Tester to be set by the user for the test time duration of a PIM sweep The default mode is a continuous measurement over a period of 10 seconds The Continuous Test Time window has a keypad that looks like a calculator and allows for entry of the appropriate time duration in seconds and is shown in figure 49 Note that the display screen includes an indication of allowable test time 2 to 240 seconds Note Do not perform more than two 2 Continuous tests at the maximum 240 Seconds Test Time in a row without shutting the PiMPro unit down and allowing it to cool for a period of at least 5 minutes I Contnuous Test Time Test Time Limits 2 0 to 240 0 sec FIM d m E oi i Figure 49 Continuous Test Time Window Rev 1 2 59 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 3 2 2 Non Continuous Test Mode Note The Non Continuous Test Mode does not exist for this PiMPro Model 3 1 3 2 3 a Cancel Pressing the Cancel icon on the touch screen display closes the Configure PIM vs Time Parameters without any changes to the Continuous or Non Continuous parameters 3 1 3 2 4 J Default Default Pressing the Default icon on the touch screen display when in the Continuous Mode sets the Test Time to 10 seconds Similarly depressing the Default icon on the touch screen display when in the Non Continuous Mode sets the Test Time to 30 minutes
86. port Cross Polar Antennas connect a test cable to the RF Output port of the PIMPro PIM tester and connect the other end of the test cable to either input 45 or 45 of a Cross Polar Antenna After performance of the measurement the connection of the RF Output port of the PiMPro PIM tester can be switched to the other port 45 or 45 9 and the measurement can be performed again for the opposite port of the Cross Polar Antenna The note regarding field measurement of Antennas in paragraph 1 3 2 2 Il applies here as well Duplexers connect a test cable to the RF Output port of the PIMPro PIM tester and connect the other end of the test cable to the Tx port of the Duplexer Diplexers connect a test cable to the RF output port of the PiMPro PIM tester and connect the other end of the test cable to the common port of the Diplexer Splitters or Combiners connect a test cable to the RF Output port of the PiMPro PIM tester and connect the other end of the test cable to the input of port of the splitter combiner TMA s a Duplexing Tower Mounted Amplifiers connect a test cable to the RF Output port of the PIMPro PIM tester and connect the other end to the Tx port of the Duplexing TMA Do NOT transmit PIM test signals into the Rx port of the TMA Duplexing TMA s require a Spectrum Analyzer in order to monitor the IM signal Note TMA s should not be powered during test See section Ill below b Dual Duplexing Tower Mou
87. r the report to be saved to either the Local Drive 3 ocaioiw or the USB Drive USB This screen also allows the following functions to be performed 1 File name Depressing the filename bar opens up the keyboard for entry of the desired file name 2 Cancel Ability to cancel the save report 3 OK Saves the report with the newly entered file name as appropriate Save Report Save Report Pressing the Save Report icon also opens the Save Report window see figure 33 This new screen allows for the report to be saved to either the Local Drive save or the USB Drive USB This window also allows the following functions to be performed 1 File name When using the Save Report function the file name is automatically generated by the PiMPro Tester as a concatenation of the Operator Site and Sector information that was previously entered If desired this information can again be modified by depressing the filename bar and the keyboard will open for data entry Please note that if the filename is to be left intact with the exception of another few characters the user should utilize the arrow keys to place the cursor in the correct location for data entry The suggested filename no longer contains the sector information Please note that special characters are not allowed 2 Cancel Ability to cancel the save report 3 OK Saves the report with either the existing file name the modified filename or newly entered file name as
88. rive to all other PiMPro PIM Testers in the field and copy this setup to the other testers In this manner all testing can be performed with the same conditions between all users in any region Please note A warning will appear if the user attempts to copy the setup from to the same location The warning given is Warning Filename already exists on Local Drive or USB Drive as applicable Do you want to overwrite See figure 35 for an example of this warning Delete Setup Delete Setup Pressing the Delete Setup icon allows the user to delete an unwanted setup For instance if a special setup was created for use in a specific region and for a specific Operator and the user has traveled to a different region or is performing testing for a different Operator the previously valid setup could be deleted so that it is not accidentally used in the new situation Please note that a warning message will appear the states Warning Filename is about to be deleted from the Local Drive or USB Drive as applicable Do you want to continue See figure 36 for an example of this warning CH Back Back Pressing the Back icon returns the user to the PIM vs Time window on the touch screen Exit Exit Pressing the Exit icon from the PIM vs Time window returns the user to the Main Menu 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 68 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 4 Lal RX I
89. s between all users in any region Please note A warning will appear if the user attempts to copy the setup from to the same location The warning given is Warning Filename already exists on Local Drive or USB Drive Do you want to overwrite See figure 35 for an example of this warning Select Drive C USB G CA Local Drive AA Warning S ATT STANDARD already exists on USB drive Load Setup gt Do you want to overwrite Copy Setup Cancel Q Figure 35 Copy Warning Message Window Rev 1 2 47 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 9 6 3 1 2 9 7 2 19 13 Q Delete Setup Delete Setup Pressing the Delete Setup icon allows the user to delete an unwanted setup For instance if a special setup was created for use in a specific region and for a specific Operator and the user has traveled to a different region or is performing testing for a different Operator the previously valid setup could be deleted so that it is not accidentally used in the new situation Please note that a warning message will appear the setups Warning Filename is about to be deleted from the Local Drive or USB Drive Do you want to continue See figure 36 for an example of this warning Select Drive Cc USB P E Local Drive Dn L Cancel M Copy Setup Back l Figure 36 Delete Warning Message Window
90. s to modify the IM limits is available by depressing the IM Bar Chart on the touch screen This opens up the Configure Meter menu 2 IM Value indicates the IM Order for IM Order selected value reading in either dBm or dBc by alternately touching the screen in the area of the IM Value Note that this measurement is performed in real time and is not averaged while RF Power is applied 3 RF Off On Icon the green icon shows the text TX OFF just to the left of the icon This icon becomes red when depressed turns on the RF Output Power at the appropriate TX frequencies and the associated text changes to TX ON 4 Return Loss Value indicates the Return Loss value in dB while being measured and continues to show the last value after a measurement has been performed 5 F1 F2 Power Level indicates the power level for the F1 amp F2 RF Signal 6 F1 8 F2 Frequencies indicates the F1 amp F2 frequencies 7 Record Reading Temporarily saves the recorded data or chart into a report until the user decides to save the report 8 Report Menu shows the report in its present state and offers menu icons for other report related information 9 Calibrate performs a calibration of the RF power level and signal frequencies 10 Load Save Setup indicates the setups available in either the Local Drive or the USB memory and offers other load save menu options 11 Exit allows for retur
91. s which are described in detail within the following paragraphs k Configure PIM vs Time Parameters Configure PIM Scale Start Plot Record Plot oR W N Report Menu O Load Save Setup Exit N Start Plot e ap sso uno y E H y gt Report Menu emma a A Load Save Setup 30 40 50 60 PIM vs Time Sec P 43 0 dBm F1 869 0 MHz F2 894 0 MHz Figure 47 Initial PIM vs Time Screen 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 57 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 3 2 Configure PIM vs Time Parameters 2 19 13 Pressing the touch screen display on the Time axis opens the Configure PIM vs Time Parameters pop up window on the touch screen display see figure 48 This Menu has the following options avallable Continuous Test Mode Non Continuous Test Mode Cancel K U N Default OK al figure PIM vs Time Parameters i Ble Continuous Test Mode Test Time 10 seconds Cancel E c Non Continuous Test Mode J ko ves VISE E Test Time EN minutes Default Test every 1 minutes Average 10 points OK P os F1 869 0 MHz F2 894 0 MHz Figure 48 Configure PIM vs Time Parameters Window Rev 1 2 58 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 3 2 1 Continuous Test Mode 2 19 13 Depressing the Test Time portion of the Continuous Test Mode t
92. si 55 Figure 46 PIM and Return Loss Measurement Window when Set for IM5 Readi NGS nak aaaannn nana anen ren na nenen eee penne eee e eren ene eee teren mee ee ere eemneeese 56 Figure 47 Initial PIM vs Time Screen dove socanesis sac n s an si shd n s dvd q n add n n SE L RE dh S E d K S de s Guda r 57 Figure 48 Configure PIM vs Time Parameters VWmdow nun naaaan nana nanen en none ene e eren nes este eren n ne ete teren nete eee te seen eee tete teren eee test eee emen eee eter eee nnmnnn 58 Figur 49 Continuous Test Time WINdOW a 59 Figure 50 Configure PIM Scale WINDOW sa juac s naa t add v sh no n s done dushe n nd d sh AA a 60 Figure 51 Set Meter Min Pass Value WIDE eegener 61 Figure 52 Partial PIM 8 Return Loss vs Time Plot on the PIM vs Time Window Showing Stop Plot and RF ON csccsssssseeseeees 63 Figure 53 PIM 4 Return Loss vs Time Plot on the PIM vs Time Window nana ua nana nanen ana nane rene e teren eset rene n esen nese eses te sere mese sere setet nnmnnn nnn 63 Figure 54 PIM 4 Return Loss vs Time Plot in dBc on the PIM vs Time Window dunna una nan nanen nn nenen sene ene nenen eee rene e rene e r n se rene sere nese n nese 63 Figure 55 PIM 4 Return Loss vs Time Plot in Report VVindOVV nana nana nanen nanen ere nenet esen sene re neser rene te rere nete sirene tete re sete tere se te sere sete sere sete REENEN 65 Figure 56 Configure Frequency Parameters
93. te Label Delete Label If it is desired to delete an existing label highlight the label to be deleted by locating it on the touch screen and depressing said label Then press the Delete Label icon in order to remove the label from the Select Label menu Back Back Pressing the Back icon returns the user to the System Configuration window on the touch screen Rev 1 2 76 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 3 1 6 5 O About About Pressing the About icon on the System Configuration window opens a window shown in figure 68 that displays information as follows 1 PiMPro Model Band Covered by Model Number PiMPro 700 LTE 700 PiMPro 850 850 Cellular PIMPro 900 GSM 900 PIMPro 1800 1800 Discontinued PiMPro 1821 Dual Band 1800 PCS New or PiMPro 1921 Dual Band PCS AWS 2 Serial Number A six 6 position hexadecimal number AA BB CC DD EE FF 3 Software Rev A three 3 position decimal number X X X and date of release 4 Firmware Rev A three 3 position decimal number Y Y Y om ne d Communication Components Inc a http www cciproducts com PIMPro 850MHz Serial 00 50 C2 61 A0 A8 Software Rev 4 2 5 May 2 2011 A Firmware Rev 3 1 0 O N Ps Figure 69 About Window 3 1 6 9 1 2 OK OK Pressing the OK icon returns the user to the System Configuration window 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 11 CCI Confidentia
94. ted then the computer will reboot Installed Li Do you want to continue i Back Figure 72 Software Install Warning Window E Delete Version kee Delete Version Selecting the Software Version to be deleted and depressing the Delete Version icon shown in figure 70 opens the Confirm Delete Software Rev Warning window shown in figure 72 If the user depresses the Cancel icon the Confirm Delete Software Rev Warning window will disappear However if the user depresses the OK icon this will delete the highlighted Software Version Available Software Versions Software Rev 4 02 02 is about to be deleted from USB Drive Installed Li Do you want to continue Cancel OK Back Figure 73 Confirm Delete Software Rev Warning Window stall License Rev 1 2 80 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 6 8 3 weist Genee Install License Install License is not implemented at this time 3 1 6 8 4 Back Pressing the Back icon returns the user to the System Configuration window 3 1 6 9 e Exit Exit Pressing the Exit icon from the System Configuration window returns the user to the Main Menu 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 81 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE a 3 1 7 KR Manage Reports Reports Pressing the Manage Reports icon on the Main Menu window opens the Report Listing and Menu shown in figure 73 Existing Reports found on t
95. ted is located or to be located on the Local Drive or the USB port by depressing the touch screen next to the appropriate icon 3 1 3 7 2 Existing Setup s Existing Setups are the setups that are listed with a filename in the large portion of the Load Save Setup window These listings are located below the Select Drive portion of this display The user can select the existing setup by depressing the filename on the touch screen 3 1 3 7 3 Save Setup 3 1 3 7 4 2 19 13 Save Setup Pressing the Save Setup icon allows the user to save a setup as modified by the user on either the Local Drive vaorve or the USB Drive use Load Setup Load Save Setup Pressing the Load Setup icon allows the user to select the setup that is desired for use in PIM and Return Loss testing by highlighting the applicable setup name on the touch screen display When the Load Setup icon is depressed the PIM and Return Loss window will display on the touch screen and it will indicate the setup chosen including any special conditions Rev 1 2 67 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 3 7 5 3 1 3 7 6 3 1 3 7 7 3 1 3 8 E Copy Setup Copy Setup Pressing the Copy Setup icon allows the user to copy the desired setup to from the Local Drive USB Drive as desired In this manner a special setup can be setup on one PiMPro PIM Tester and ten copied to the USB Drive The user can then bring the USB D
96. the correct date and time by selecting the appropriate field and using the up and down arrow keys to arrive at correct number When done press the OK icon to return to the System Configuration screen O Date ard Time Settings sa E Date 07 21 10 4 Cancel Time 03 30 PM s Figure 65 Date and Time Settings Window Audio Settings 3 1 6 2 By depressing the Audio Settings icon on the System Configuration window the Audio Settings Menu opens see figure 65 This window allows the audio buzzer to be turned on or off for all alarm conditions Depress the OK icon to accept the audio setting change or depress the Cancel icon to cancel the audio settings change The user will then be returned to the System Configuration window Svstem Confiauration o l ni EA Master Setting Cancel ON OFF Turns Audio ON or OFF Y for all alarm conditions e OK IP Settings q E Figure 66 Audio Settings Window 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 74 CCI Confidential EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide i 3 1 6 3 3 1 6 4 2 19 13 A RF Power On Timer By depressing the RF Power On Timer icon on the System Configuration window the RF Power On Timer Interval window opens see figure 66 The RF Power On Timer is used to adjust the continuous duration that the TX outputs are ON and affects the PIM vs Time and the PIM amp Return Loss test duration The RF Power On Interval may be changed in
97. the steps required to change the file name can then be performed Remember that the report to be renamed can be located on either the Local Drive Gan orthe USB Drive Ms Cal or Rename Report el i 55 _ View Report From CCI_ DESK To CCI DESK 1 Le Y Y Renam 4 eport OK Cancel Lo a _ Delete Report o h Figure 78 Rename Report Window 3 1 7 31 UY ok OK Pressing the OK icon accepts the requested filename change and returns the user to the Report Listing menu with the changed filename now appearing in place of the filename as it was prior to being renamed 3 1 7 3 2 Q Cancel Cancel Pressing the Cancel icon cancels the requested filename change and returns the user to the Report Listing menu with the old filename still appearing 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 84 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE PIMPro PIM Tester User Guide 3 1 7 4 E Delete Report Pressing the Delete Report icon after highlighting the appropriate report name report which is desired to be deleted in the Report Listing opens the Confirm Delete Report warning window shown in figure 78 Remember that the report to be deleted can be located on either the Local Drive iocaiorivo or the USB DRIVE USB select Drive D use Local Drive La y Vie SPINNER TEST 4 A pd De op CCI DESK is about to be deleted zb w Report y Report from the Local Drive A e 47 Do yo
98. types of warnings These warnings include USB Disk not found see figure 76 or an Overwrite warning if the report already exists on the device being copied to Remember that the report to be copied can be located on either the Local Drive avie or the USB Drive vss and would then be copied to the other drive device Select Drive C KA USB G Local Drive La View Report COI AC E SPINNE S BALRA ATRIA TTANI TEST 4 CCI_DESK Report Copied From Internal Memory To USB Disk nj Figure 76 Copy Report Successful Copy Window BI EJ copy Report Select Drive d USB G e Local Drive USB Disk not found name Report OK delete o Exit Figure 77 Copy Report Warning Window 3 1 7 2 1 Y OK Pressing the OK icon accepts the users request to perform the copy of the report that was highlighted or acknowledges that the user has read the warning statement and wishes to proceed or the user acknowledges that the USB device is not present to be copied to 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 83 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 7 3 Rename Report D Rename Report Pressing the Rename Report icon after highlighting the appropriate report name in the Report Listing opens the Rename window shown in figure 77 Please note that the From filename cannot be modified f the user depresses the name bar next to the To filename this opens up the keyboard display and
99. u want to continue name Report Cancel OK Q Exit elete o Figure 79 Delete Report Warning Window 3 1 7 4 1 Cancel Cancel Pressing the Cancel icon cancels the requested file delete request and returns the user to the Report Listing menu with the old filename still appearing 3 1 7 42 Y ok OK Pressing the OK icon accepts the requested file delete request and returns the user to the Report Listing menu with previously highlighted file is now deleted from the filename listing 3 1 7 5 CH Exit Exit Pressing the Exit icon from the Manage Reports window returns the user to the Main Menu 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 85 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 8 Manage Resources Depressing the Manage Resources Icon in the Main Menu opens the Manage System Resources window as seen in figure 79 below The following items are available from this window 1 A a ELA o Available Memory Used By Reports Used By Old SAW Total Free Memory Backup Reports Clear Old S W Clear Reports Exit a Manage System Resources a Manage System Resources Available Memory 200 MB Used by Reports 25 MB Used by Old S W 10 MB Total Free Memory ewe Backup E E La Clear Old S W E Clear Reports Exit Figure 80 Manage Resources Window 3 1 8 1 Available Memory The amount of available memory for reports and S W is show
100. ut IP Settings Licenses and Exit 6 Manage Reports Access to Local Drive or USB Memory Saved Files View Report Copy Report Rename Report Delete Report and Exit 7 Manage Resources Indication of memory usage and Bulk Copy Bulk Clear and Bulk Delete of Old S W Versions 8 Quick Start Guide A Quick Start Guide QSG is loaded on the PiMPro PIM tester PIMP PRECISION PASSIVE INTERMOD ANALYZER LOADING Figure 18 Initial Window indicating Loading of PiMPro S W 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 33 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 Starting the PiMPro Cont N e y PIM and mp RX Frequency Configure Return Loss Time Interference Sweep System Manage Manage Reports Resources Figure 19 Main Menu Screen 3 1 1 V Quick Start Guide If you are unfamiliar with the PIMPro and have not been through PiMPro training this guide can be viewed directly from the touch screen by depressing the Quick Start Guide icon on the Main Menu 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 34 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 1 2 ik PIM and Return Loss Icon PIM and Return Loss Press the PIM and Return Loss icon found in the Main Menu screen shown in Figure 19 This will open the PIM and Return Loss screen as shown in Figure 20 below A listing of the available or viewable items on this screen and a brief description follow 1 IM Bar Chart indicates upper pass fail and lower IM limits Acces
101. w 3 3 1 Initiate Calibrate Screen Depress the Calibrate Screen Icon on the Configure System Menu This will initiate the Screen Calibration 3 3 2 Upper Left Corner on LCD Touch Screen Using an object with a fine point no eraser heads etc depress the Cross Hair at the upper left corner of the touch screen as see in figure 80 below oe Fauah waat ta a2 b nte Figure 81 Calibrate Screen Window with Cross Hair at Upper Left Corner 3 3 3 Upper Right Corner on LCD Touch Screen Using an object vvith a fine point no eraser heads etc depress the Cross Hair at the upper right corner of the touch screen as see in figure 81 belovv Figure 82 Calibrate Screen Window with Cross Hair at Upper Right Corner 2 19 13 Rev 1 2 89 CCI Confidential OCC EXTENDING WIRELESS PERFORMANCE 3 3 4 Lower Right Corner on LCD Touch Screen Using an object with a fine point no eraser heads etc depress the Cross Hair at the lower right corner of the touch screen as see in figure 82 below Pn TY HF N ii Figure 83 Calibrate Screen Window with Cross Hair at Lower Right Corner 3 3 5 Lower Left Corner on LCD Touch Screen Using an object with a fine point no eraser heads etc depress the Cross Hair at the lower left corner of the touch screen as see in figure 83 below Figure 84 Calibrate Screen Window with Cross Hair at Lower Left Corner 3 3 6 Center on LCD Touch Screen Usin

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