WTX-Family

CW& WCDMA Test Transmitters

User Manual (V5)1-12

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Copyright 2011 Consultix Company

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Notice The information in this manual is subjected to be changed without notice. Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information and recommendations in this manual do not constitute the warranty of any kind, expressed or implied.

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Contents
1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2. Key features .................................................................................................................................. 4 1. . afety oiances 9recauons ................................................................................................ 5 2 etu Instaaon ............................................................................................................................. 6 2.1. heck the ackage ........................................................................................................................ 6 2.2. Front ane ................................................................................................................................... 7 2. . Keyad
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e onfiguration .................................................................................................... 1 4 ecifications .................................................................................................................................... 14

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1 Overview
1.1 Introduction Consultix WTX is a test transmitter that generates a CW (Continuous Wave) and W-CDMA (WTX-05-W and WTX-05-A only) signals with maximum output power 20 dBm . It is a compact, portable, light weight, easy to use for indoor coverage test scenarios.WTX operates over most of Wireless frequency bands; 2.6 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 2.1 GHz, 1.8 GHZ, 900 MHz, 850 MHz, 700 MHz, 400 MHz, 200 MHz and others.

1.2. Key features

1- Two transmitter modes: CW & W-CDMA (WTX-05-W and WTX-05-A only) signals. 2- Adjustable output power range W-CDMA mode : -10 dBm to 20 dBm (Depends on band) 3- Adjustable output power range CW mode : -10 dBm to 20 dBm 4- Adjustable channel frequency. 5- Standard Frequency step: 200 KHz.(optional 1 KHz) 6- Best output power accuracy of 1 dBm. 7- Memory channels. 8- Light weight. 9- Ergonomic user interface. 10- Functional Keypad. 11- LCD display. 12- Battery Operation

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1.3. Safety Compliances & Precautions

To use the WTX in a correct, efficient, safe way, and to avoid damage caused by improper operations, you are recommended to: 1- Use only the original accessories to prevent any damage to the device. 2- To not affect the radiation pattern, don't touch the antenna during operation. 3- It is preferable to connect the antenna before switching RF on. 4- Don't let water or other liquids flow into the device. 5- Prohibit approaching the device to flammable or explosive items. 6- Don't open the device outside company maintenance branches. 7- For the first time usage of the device, battery should be charged continuously 10 hours before usage.

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2 Setup & Installation

2.1. Check the package
Please make sure that you have received all the parts shown below. If any piece is missing, please call your agent or our customer services.

1. WTX

2.

Antenna

. harger

1. WTX Test-Transmitter. 2. SMA male Antenna. 3. Charger. 4. User manual. 4. Carrying bag

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2.2. Front panel

The figure below shows the Front Panel of the WTX.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1) Antenna interface (3) Keypad

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(2) LCD (4) Charger socket

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2.3. Keypad buttons functions

(4) (8) (7) (3) (6)

(2)

(5) (1)

(1) ON/OFF: Switching on & switching off the device (2) Num pad: Writes numbers, characters or space (3) Escape: Goes to previous menu, or cancels entered data (4) Save: Saves current configuration (5) : Edits values or names

(6) Enter: Enters to sub menus, accepts choice, goes to fine tuning for amplitude, frequency adjustment or toggles between CW or W-CDMA modes (7) Up & Down arrows: Move up and down between menus, or fine tuning of amplitude and frequency (after clicking the hard button Edit as per (5) above) (8) RF ON/OFF: Starts or stops RF transmission
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2.4. Display Icons

(3) (2) (1)

(5)

(4)

(1) Menu Choices (4) Menu title

(2) RF On/OFF indicator (5) Battery indicator

(3) Charging indicator

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3 General Operations
3.1. Preparations
Connect the charger into its socket. Note, for the first time usage of the device, battery should be charged continuously 10 hours . Switch On the device by 1 second press on the On/OFF switch. Connect the antenna to the device.

The device now is ready to start tests. In the following section, the menus of the WTX will be described in details before going through illustrating different operations of the unit

3.2. Menus
Main Menu Start Test : To start a test This will recall all configurations for the last test setup incl.: Mode, Freq, Amp, and scrambling code. And you can modify afterwards.

Channels: This menu contains saved test channels with all of its configurations. Use num pad (1) to delete saved test channel, and use num pad (2) to start RF test for a chosen channel, or simply click RF ON/OFF

New Channel : To add a new channel to the device memory Mode : To choose the transmitting mode; either CW or WCDMA "for WTX-05-W and WTX-05-A only " Freq : Enters the required channel frequency in the relevant band (standard frequency step 200 KHz ) Amp : Enters the required channel amplitude

Scr. : Enters the scrambling code of the W-CDMA signal. Scrambling code ranges from 0 to 511

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Setting Factory setting - This function is used to restore WTX factory settings. It will delete all saved test channels from your device Note : this will erase activated Key-codes license

Version/Upgrade : - Providing info about activated features, and available upgrades - Entering key-codes required for any newly purchased upgrade

Memory Status: Shows the number of utilized and free memory locations. WTX can store up to 24 test channels

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3.3. Starting a test scenario

3.3.1 Start a new test - Press the hard button RF ON/OFF. This will recall last configuration test. Then you can edit any parameter if needed- and press RF ON/OFF again to start transmitting Alternatively, From main menu, go to Start Test, and click Enter. - Adjust the new test channel configuration parameters through the following steps:

- Choose the transmitting mode either CW or W-CDMA (WTX-05-W and WTX-05-A) - Write test channel frequency in the relevant band (std. frequency step of 200 KHz) - Write channel amplitude - Write scrambling code "for W-CDMA mode only" in the range between 0 to 511 - To start/stop transmitting, press the RF ON/OFF button. You will notice the RF indicator appears/disappears on the screen

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3.3.2 Recall saved configuration - From main menu, use up & down arrows to choose Channels menu then press enter button - In the channels menu, you will find the saved test configurations you stored "up to 24 test configurations". Use up & down arrows to choose the required test then press button (2) from num pad - You will notice the RF indicator appears on the screen

3.4. Save a re-usable Configuration

- After setting a new test configuration parameters see section 3.3.1 above , you may save this new configuration by pressing the hard button Save. - A box appears on the screen. It has a default name. To save with its default name, press the Enter hard button directly. then enter the name of the test configuration needed to - To edit the name, press edit button be saved, and then press the Enter hard button. Note: The maximum number of the channel name characters is 12

3.5. Upgrade WTX

WTX is upgradeable by key-code from single band unit to multi-band or from CW to WCDMA . Once purchased an upgrade for your unit, you will be provided with the new code. 3.5.1 Activating a new upgrade with a key-code From Main menu, choose Setting, and then choose Version/Upgrade. You will notice the word DEACT beside activated features , while ACT beside available upgrades Toggle between available upgrades, and choose one. You will be required to write the key-code. Press Enter. Then you will notice the word DEACT instead of ACT beside the new feature.

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4 Specifications
RF Characteristics
Internal Frequency Accuracy 1.1 PPM 2.6 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 2.1 GHz, 1.9 GHz, 1.8 GHZ, 900 MHz, 850 Frequency Bands MHZ , 700 MHz, 400 MHz, or 200 MHz Other bands are available Frequency Step Modulation Power Control Range (Continuous Wave) 200 KHz (optional 1 KHz). CW or 3GPP W-CDMA (WTXW and WTXA models only) -10 to 20dBm -10 dBm to 20 dBm for the 2.1 Ghz band Power Control Range (WCDMA) -10 dBm to 15 dBm for the 850 or 900 Mhz bands -10 dBm to 11 dBm for other bands Power stability Power Accuracy Off Transmit Power Non-Harmonic spurious Scrambling Code: RF output 0.5 dB 1 dB (typ. 0.5 dB) -100 dBm -40dBc 0 to 511 50 ohm SMA Female

Power supply
Power Consumption DC Input Battery Battery standby time Battery time @ continuous maximum output power 14 Watts 12 VDC, 2 A charger 7.2 V, 2.2 A Li-ion chargeable battery 500 hour 105 minutes for WTX-05, 180 minutes for WTX-35

Physical
External Dimensions Antenna interface Weight
Operating Temp

L220 x W116 x H51mm SMA Female 650gm

-10 to +40 C

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Further Help
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