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PN 21133747

Updated: 1 December 2008 JDSU Page 1 of 3

Figure 1. AMP in Rack

RCATS Auxiliary Mobile Platform Quick Start Guide

Introduction

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

to allow use of new

devices, including some

handsets. This allows the

user to extend the testing

capabilities of the probe.

Note: A probe can

control only three cell

phone modules at any

time—including any

connected AMPs.

AMPs are installed in

racks 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 in use.

Installation and Usage

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 AMP into rack. —

a. If applicable, connect antenna to AMP. Note: See Figure 2.

b. Plug power source into AMP. Note: See Figure 2.

c. Connect the "USB" connection on the back of probe to the "TO

RCATS" connection on the back of the AMP using a USB cable.

Note: See Figure 3

d. If more than one AMP is to be attached to the probe, daisy-chain the

AMPs by connecting the "TO AMP" connection on the back of an

installed AMP to the "TO RCATS" connection on the back of next

the AMP in the chain using a USB cable.

Note: See Figure 3.

3. Apply power to the probe. Probe firmware 7.0.9.x and

higher will automatically

detect the AMP.

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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 USB to allow use of new Figure 1. AMP in Rack devices, including some handsets. This allows the user to extend the testing capabilities of the probe. Note: A probe can control only three cell phone modules at any time—including any connected AMPs. AMPs are installed in racks that can hold and provide power for up to three AMPs.
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RCATS Auxiliary Mobile Platform Quick Start Guide Figure 2. AMP (back) Figure 3. Daisy-chaining AMPs Modules in a probe use letter designations to facilitate testing. When AMPs are attached to the probe, they assume the letter designations of modules depending on (1) how many modules are in the probe they are 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 Note: When an AMP assumes a letter designation, the internal module with that letter designation is deactivated automatically. Removal Follow the steps in Table 3 to remove an AMP from your RCATS system. Table 3. AMP Removal Step Action Result 1. Shut down power to the probe. — 2. Disconnect power, antenna, and USB connections to AMP. — 3.