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Operating the BTS Laptop Utility Program
Chapter 2
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Installation
Configuring the Test Set and PC Serial Ports for Communication
with the Test Set
After installing the BTS Laptop Utility program, you must configure the Test Set and PC
serial ports to communicate with the Test Set.
Configure the serial ports as follows:
Step 1. On the Test Set, determine and record the Test Set SERIAL 9 port data transfer (baud)
rate as follows:
• Load and run the Test Software (see“Loading and Running the Test Software” on
page 23). The Test Software will display the Lucent CDMA Tests Main Menu screen.
• Select the Serial Port Configuration field. The Test Software will display the
Serial Port Configuration Menu screen.
• Select the Serial 9 Port Configuration field. The Test Software will display the
Serial 9 Port Configuration Menu screen.
• Select and set the following Serial 9 Port Configuration Menu fields as appropriate
for operation with the BTS Laptop Utility program.
— Baud Rate – Select the field and then select a value from the drop-down Choices:
list to match the Baud Rate setting in the BTS Laptop Utility program Preferences,
Comm Port Setup drop-down window. The default value is 9600. However, the Test
Software will operate more quickly at 19200, so it is recommended that you change
the value to 19200.
NOTE
IMPORTANT: If you select a baud rate greater than 19200, the PC must remain
connected to the Test Set or the Test Set will not operate properly, and might
appear to be locked up.
— Data Length – Select the field and select 8 from the drop-down Choices: list.
— Parity – Select the field and select None from the drop-down Choices: list.
— Stop Length – Select the field and select 1 from the drop-down Choices: list.
— Flow Control – The default is None. If it is not set to the default, select the field and
select None from the drop-down Choices: list.
NOTE
For optimum performance, use the following settings for Flow Control:
For baud rates
≤
19200, Flow Control should be set to None.
For baud rates >19200, Flow Control should be set to Hardware.
Step 2. On the PC, determine and record the PC serial COM port designation (for example,
COM1) from the Windows Device Manager Ports (COM & LPT) selection.
Step 3. On the PC, invoke the BTS Utility program. The BTS Utility program tool bar will
appear on the PC display.
Step 4. Select SW, TS, OD, or TR (any one will do) from the BTS Laptop Utility program tool
bar.