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PN 21133747

Updated: 5 May 2009 JDSU Page 1 of 4

Figure 1. Three AMPs with Probe (Front View)

Figure 2. Three AMPs with Probe (Rear View)

RCATS Auxiliary Mobile Platform Quick Start Guide

Introduction

The RCATS Auxiliary Mobile Platform (AMP) connects to XScale probes via a USB

cable to allow use of new

devices, including some

handsets. This allows you

to extend the testing

capabilities of the probe.

AMPs are installed on a

rack-mounted shelf that

can hold and provide

power for up to three

AMPs. The AMP Power

indicator illuminates

when power is applied,

and the AMP Mobile

indicator illuminates

when it is in use.

Note: A probe can

control only three cell

phone modules at any

time—including any

connected AMPs.

Installing and Using the AMP

Follow the steps in Table 1 to install an AMP into your RCATS system.

Table 1. AMP Installation

Step Action Result

1. Shut down power to the probe. —

2. Install the AMP, together with its shelf, into the rack. —

a. If applicable, connect an antenna to the AMP. Guide the antenna

cable through one of the five cable ties on the back lip of the shelf.

Note:

Several different-sized cable clamps are included with the AMP shelf.

Select an appropriately sized clamp for the cable you are using.

(Cable sizes vary depending on the antenna used.)

Note: See Figure 2 and

Figure 3.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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PN 21133747 RCATS Auxiliary Mobile Platform Quick Start Guide Introduction The RCATS Auxiliary Mobile Platform (AMP) connects to XScale probes via a USB cable to allow use of new Figure 1. Three AMPs with Probe (Front View) devices, including some handsets. This allows you to extend the testing capabilities of the probe. AMPs are installed on a rack-mounted shelf that can hold and provide power for up to three AMPs.
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RCATS Auxiliary Mobile Platform Quick Start Guide Step Action Result b. Confirm that the 12VDC power cable is plugged into the AMP module. Plug the AC power cord into the AC adapter on the shelf. Use the tie wrap provided to hold the cord in place. Guide the AC power cord through the cutout in the back lip of the shelf to the AC power source. Note: See Figure 2 and Figure 3. c.
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RCATS Auxiliary Mobile Platform Quick Start Guide Figure 4. Daisy-chaining AMPs Modules in a probe use letter designations to facilitate testing. When an AMP is attached to the probe, its letter designation depends on (1) how many modules are in the probe it is attached to and (2) how many AMPs are connected to the probe. Letter designations are shown in Table 2. Table 2.
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RCATS Auxiliary Mobile Platform Quick Start Guide Step Action 2. Disconnect power, antenna, and USB connections to the AMP. 3. Apply power to the probe. Result — The probe automatically reactivates the internal module of the letter designation that the AMP had assumed per Table 2. FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.