Aeroflex 6413A Base Station Test Systems - AEROFLEX - #1

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For the very latest specifications visit www.aeroflex.com Cellular Parametric Test 6413A UMTS (3G) Base Station Test System • Comprehensive and independent 3GPP FDD UMTS Base Station (Node B) test system for both lab and field use • Designed for installation and commissioning, maintenance, faultfinding, performance verification, optimization and new feature testing • Comprehensive test coverage reduces time spent resolving cell site issues, ensures that faulty hardware is correctly identified and enables network operators to maintain quality of service obligations • Enables testing of Base Station (node B) independent of network in a controlled environment using Iub interface • Enables testing of Base Station (node B) receiver and transmitter on a live network without disrupting active traffic. • Excellent measurement accurracy in field portable test equipment. Vital in UMTS where 1dB in power accuracy will impact cell performance by 11% • Intuitive user interface and automation allows less experienced enginneers to operate this equipment. • Rugged for field deployment • Full support packages to keep up to date with Node B enhancements • Builds on success of Racal Instruments 6113 GSM Base Station Test System with over 2000 units delivered to customers world wide. INTRODUCTION Comprehensive on-site testing of Node Bs using real-world scenarios, both at initial installation and then during ongoing maintenance, plays a vital role in preventing and solving performance problems before they impact subscribers. Thorough testing also gives network operators greater confidence in the quality of the deployed network. Without effective test equipment the running costs of the network are more expensive as installation teams, maintenance teams and optimization teams take much longer to resolve cell site issues. It is very important to correctly identify faulty base station hardware as cost of replacement hardware is expensive when out of warranty. A poorly operating cell can result in an increase in dropped calls, poor quality calls, poor data throughput, interference and actual network coverage not matching planned network coverage. PRODUCT OVERVIEW The 6413A Base Station Test System is designed specifically for installation and commissioning, maintenance, fault-finding, optimization and final unit production testing of radio base stations. The test set has two test modes: • Iub Controlled Testing • Live Testing IUB CONTROLLED TESTING In order to perform comprehensive base station testing the 6413A takes complete control of the Node B via the Iub interface using its unique RNC emulation capability. This allows the 6413A to perform all the critical transmitter, receiver and functional tests without external control equipment or need for detailed knowledge of the Node B operation and control.