The TM500 provides a comprehensive suite of measurements and
statistics for the analysis of Layer 1 and Layer 2 information. Key
parameters such as RSSI, cell-search information, Release 99 and
HSDPA statistics may be logged via the Mobile Data Logger GUI
software running on the host PC. Graphical charting of
measurements allows the user to monitor selected measurements in
real time, while all measurements can be logged to file for later offline
analysis. With the L3/NAS protocol option, additional tools are
provided to record and display protocol signalling in the form of a
Message Sequence Chart. User-defined message filters allow the
user to isolate specific messages in the protocol log. Configuring calls
and services with the L3/NAS protocol option is made simple via a
dedicated phone dialler application.
Above all, the TM500 has the advantage of being independent of
network equipment developers' activities. Aeroflex has built upon the
success of the TM100 3G Test Mobile to ensure that the TM500 has
the proven interoperability that the worldwide 3G community expects
and needs.
Future-proof design
The TM500 product roadmap is continually updated based upon
market research and customer requirements. Current options
include the TM500 Multi-UE, targeted at Node B scheduler
validation and stress testing, plus support of High Speed Uplink
Packet Access functionality.
The protocol message analyzer displays messages in a
message sequence chart and allows the application of
message filters.
Experienced 3G Test Mobile Support team
Aeroflex has built an experienced and knowledgeable Customer
Support team to assist TM500 customers. Members of Aeroflex's
Customer Support team are able to provide both on-site and email
support.
A TM500 training course is also available.
TM500 - Rear panel connections
SPECIFICATION
3GPP SPECIFICATION
Specification version
3GPP Release 5 (June 2004)
Operational modes
HSDPA WCDMA FDD
HSDPA UE Category
Category 1–12
L1 FEATURES
HSDPA physical channels
HS-PDSCH (up to 15 codes), HS-SCCH (up to 4 channels), HS-DPCCH
R99 physical channels
CPICH, SCH, P-CCPCH, S-CCPCH, DPDCH, DPCCH, PDSCH, PRACH,
AICH, PICH
Transport channels
BCH, DCH, PCH, RACH, FACH, DSCH, HS-DSCH
Equalization
NLMS, SWCE
Compressed mode
SF reduction, higher layer scheduling
Transmit diversity
Open loop (TSTD, STTD), closed loop (mode 1)
Power control
Closed loop (uplink and downlink), open loop (uplink), outer loop
(downlink)
L2 FEATURES
Logical channels
DTCH, DCCH, CTCH, CCCH, BCCH, SCCH, PCCH
MAC
Full MAC support for Release 99 and Release 5
RLC
RLC-TM, RLC-UM, RLC-AM
