E6474a manual

It quickly generates network performance overview and detailed network analysis reports. Follow these steps. To install the Adobe Reader software. Page 20 If you have installed the options you require, select Quit to close the installation screen.

Notes Before selecting this option you can find out more by clicking the information button. You may need to restart your PC once the installation has completed. The EA software starts. The About EA dialog box appears. The License Information dialog box appears. Ordered license options can provide a range of measurement features. When you view the license descriptions, you will see more features listed than the options you ordered.

Do not connect hardware until you installed the Agilent EA software. Refer to page Follow these instructions. Do this 1 Connect the EB hub to a suitable power source.

Refer to Figure 3 Notes Do not use any other drivers. Refer to page 28 page 29 page 30 on page It is recommended that the EB hub is powered using the in-vehicle ignition system. Page 30 After inserting the battery and hub, the knobs should be turned vertical and the screws tightened to lock in place. Figure 5 Inserting the battery into the chassis with the EB hub. With this utility you can see what COM ports have been assigned to which part of the hub and lets you change COM port labelling.

Page 34 Once the test is completed and successful refer to page 34 , the selected ports are flagged as Passed. If the ports Fail, check the power connections and driver installation using the Device Manager.

Page 35 3 Select System. Refer to Figure 9 on page A list of the currently supported phones can be found in the Library. Refer to on page Page 38 Refer to the online help in the EA software for information on directing phone sound through your laptop.

Refer to Figure 12 on page Figure 12 Connecting two phones to the EB hub. When these types of phones are connected to your system, your PC should automatically detect the new USB device. Refer to page 41 page 42 page 42 page 44 page 45 on page Refer to Figure 13 on page 41 for typical serial port connection this diagram does not include a GPS antenna. Refer to Figure 16 on page Page 46 For software configuration and calibration instructions, refer to the online help.

Page 48 In this example the external GPS unit is connected using an adapter box. Refer to Figure 19 on page Connect this port to the serial port on your PC. Page Gyro Positioning Setting the Gyro pin. If the unit is set on its right side, the pin is set at the alternate position. The battery charge level can be checked while the Direct Connect Hub power switch is on or off; however checking it with the power on may provide a more accurate indication. Page Safe Handling And Disposal For the safe use of lithium-ion batteries, always follow the instructions provided below.

Improper handling of lithium-ion batteries may result in injury or damage from electrolyte leakage, heating, ignition, or explosion.

Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Page 57 In the event the electrolyte comes into contact with the eyes, flush thoroughly with clean water, without rubbing. Consult with a physician immediately. Page Indoor Setup 60 for an example. Using carry pack assembly with the shoulder strap Figure 26 on page 59 for an example. Page 60 3 Connect the two shoulder straps to the D-rings of the pack as shown in Figure 4 Mount the pack to your body, then connect the buckle of the waist strap.

See Figure 29 on page Page 62 3 Secure the chassis assembly within the right side of the backpack. Figure 5 on page See Figure Side Panels 2 Close all open panels. The backpack contains a removable mounting platform to which the receivers and hub are attached.

To achieve this configuration, you must purchase two Agilent hubs EB option , one dual receiver backpack hub kit EB , and one carry pack hub kit EB option Page 66 Figure 33 for a cable routing example.

Use the straps provided to secure the components to the platform. Page 70 8 Attach the phones to the shoulder straps, antenna loops on the side of the backpack, or in the phone pouches. Page 76 GPS signal quality and receiver temperature stability. The calibration continuously refines itself as you drive. It is assumed that the software has already been installed.

Page 78 2 Select the License Info A dialog box appears listing the detected license options. If you do not see any license options in this dialog box, check that you have a valid license key attached to your system.

After identifying the devices, the System Setup view displays a tree diagram of the system configuration, showing the COM ports and the devices connected to them.

Devices include phones, Agilent digital receivers, and the navigator if equipped. Page Identify Devices You can then select the device that is connected to the selected port. When the device has been identified it will be added to the System Setup View tree.

Phones and receivers are automatically enabled after you identify these devices. Page Configuring Devices And Views 85 for an example of a typical properties dialog box. The views available depend on the license options you have attached to your laptop, the devices configured, and what properties you have configured.

The label will appear in the title bar of the views associated with the device. The following list describes these files in terms of their function and location. File type File Description extension Plan File. You can select any location for this file. Page Configuring And Creating A Data Project This software and hardware is used to establish a data connection through your phone, with the phone acting as a wireless modem.

The following sections outline the tasks you need to perform before you start the Agilent EA software. Follow the instructions explicitly. Page 90 Adding a data device 2 Choose Add Device from the pop-up menu. After you add the data device, it is enabled, as indicated by the check mark next to Data Device in Figure 45 on page Page 91 84 for instructions on opening this dialog box.

The opening screen is shown in Figure The help opens in a browser window, separate from the EA application window. Refer to Figure 6. To find out more about connecting these devices to the EB hub and how the hub is configured, refer to the relevant section in this chapter. If your system includes two Direct Connect Hub units, connect them together as follows:.

Otherwise, plug the DB25 key into the parallel port of the computer. To prevent damage to the direct connect hub or phone, always power the direct connect hub off before connecting or disconnecting a phone.

To verify driver installation and that your PC can see the EB hub you should use the configuration utility and device manager to confirm port identification. With this utility you can see what COM ports have been assigned to which part of the hub and lets you change COM port labelling.

Refer to Figure 7. This test uses an internal loopback to test the ports. Devices that generate data without being polled for example a GPS receiver or certain phones can cause this test to fail. You must unplug all devices before testing the ports. Once the test is completed and successful refer to Figure 8 on page 34 , the selected ports are flagged as Passed. If the ports Fail, check the power connections and driver installation using the Device Manager. Refer to Figure 9 on page The Agilent EA system supports a wide range of phones and data communication devices.

A list of the currently supported phones can be found in the Library. Phone battery charging and audio monitoring are not supported with direct connect phones.

Depending on the type of phone you wish to connect to your laptop. It may be possible to connect the phone directly to your laptop serial port. Refer to Figure 10 on page The EB hub provides two ports for connecting phones. Each port provides a voice and data capability while charging the attached phone. To use the two phone ports on the front of the EB hub you have to use a special cable. Refer to the list of supported phones to see if a cable exists for your phone. Figure 11 on page 38 shows the two phone connection ports.

These ports are labelled and. Refer to Port A and. When certain types of phones are connected to the EB hub their sound output is disabled. To hear the attached phone sound output, you can use headset sockets marked or. Refer to the online help in the EA software for information on directing phone sound through your laptop.

Refer to. Some phones can be connected to your system using USB interface cables. When these types of phones are connected to your system, your PC should automatically detect the new USB device.

The USB drivers used by these phones may require custom installation processes. Follow the phone manufacturers instructions for configuring USB phone connections. The following phone interface kits include antenna adapters. If your system includes one of the phone interface kits listed in Table 1 , follow these steps:. Two adapters are included with the antenna kit. The antenna extender cable connectors are both FME female type.

Agilent manufactures a range of digital RF receivers that cover most technologies. All receivers are supplied with an internal GPS systems. The Agilent digital receiver can be connected directly to the serial port of your laptop.

Refer to Figure 13 on page 41 for typical serial port connection this diagram does not include a GPS antenna. Figure 13 Serial port connection for Agilent digital receiver. An Agilent digital receiver can be connected to the EB hub using the receiver port marked with on the back of the hub. The receiver cable E splits into a data cable and power cable.

Refer to Figure The EB hub provides an additional power socket for powering a second Agilent digital receiver. Figure 15 Data and power connection for two receivers. When you configure multiple receivers, only one receiver the master receiver is physically connected to the computer and is able to supply input from the GPS. The other receiver s receive their GPS signal from the master receiver.

Figure 16 Connecting more than one receiver to your laptop. The ExC receivers accommodate a pulse trigger device. The triggering device requirements are:. Connections to the receiver are shown in Figure For software configuration and calibration instructions, refer to the online help. To provide accurate measurement analysis and signal synchronization, the Agilent EA system provides comprehensive methods of support for Global Positioning Systems GPS.

GPS systems can be connected and configured using the following methods:. All Agilent digital receivers are supplied with an internal GPS system. When an Agilent digital receiver is connected to your system, this GPS device is automatically detected. GPS signals are passed to your system through the serial connection. The following examples show a complete system with various external GPS systems attached through an Agilent digital receiver.

Refer to Figure 18 on page In this example the external GPS unit is connected using an adapter box. Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration. Log In Sign Up. Forgot password? Enter your email address and check your inbox. Please check your email for further instructions.

Enter a new password. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Restricted Rights Legend If software is for use in the performance of a U. See this chapter For this information 1 Get Ready A list of tasks to perform before you get started. Cable Installation Phone extender cables USB data cable Main power cable Power cable connections to the vehicle Ignition sense lead Connecting the ignition sense lead to the fuse block Connecting the ignition sense lead to a switched 12 Volt lead Speed Pulse Cable 1 Index Installing the Software 2 Install the EA software.

Follow these steps. This CD contains the required software device drivers. To view documents: 1 Start the EA software. To read the supplied documents you need to have the Adobe Reader software installed on your PC. To install the Adobe Reader software. An option will appear in your program listing. Figure 1 Menu item options after installation Start the software and check you license options Do the following. Installing the Software 2 Do this Notes 6 Confirm the license descriptions If no license descriptions appear in this match your ordered license dialog box, check that you have properly options.

Overview NOTE. Agilent Technologies Follow these instructions. EB hub" on page Powering the EB hub Refer to Power from the in-vehicle lighter socket using the in-vehicle page 28 lighter cable E option Power from the in-vehicle chassis E connected page 29 directly to the vehicle ignition system option Power from a battery E connection using the page 30 in-building chassis E option Power the EB hub from the in-vehicle lighter socket The EB hub option is supplied with a lighter power cable.

Locking knobs: After inserting the battery and hub, the knobs should be turned vertical and the screws tightened to lock in place. Battery Figure 5 Inserting the battery into the chassis with the EB hub.

How to connect a license key dongle to the EB hub Once the EB hub has been configured and an adequate power supply has been provided, it is possible to attach devices, such as the USB license dongle. Otherwise, plug the DB25 key into the parallel port of the computer Direct connect hub connections CAUTION To prevent damage to the direct connect hub or phone, always power the direct connect hub off before connecting or disconnecting a phone.

Verifying EB hub installation To verify driver installation and that your PC can see the EB hub you should use the configuration utility and device manager to confirm port identification. Figure 8 Confidence Test dialog box. Figure 9 Device Manager showing EB ports.

Phone connection using direct serial port Depending on the type of phone you wish to connect to your laptop. Refer to the phone manufacturers instructions before connecting a phone. Refer to Figure 12 on page