The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 2201 is a dual-mode mobile communications test set for GSM/GPRS/EDGE and WCDMA/HSDPA/TD-SCDMA device validation and network infrastructure testing. It delivers RF measurements, protocol analysis, and functional test capabilities across 2G and 3G technologies in engineering and laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications
Supported Technologies
• GSM, GPRS, EDGE (EPGRS)
• WCDMA, HSDPA
• TD-SCDMA
Frequency Bands
• GSM: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
• WCDMA: Bands 1–10
• TD-SCDMA: Band a
• GSM-R frequency range
GSM RF Measurements
Output power, RMS phase error, peak phase error, frequency error, burst length, power vs. time, bit error rate (BER), block error rate (BLER), reported RSSI.
WCDMA/HSDPA RF Measurements
Minimum and maximum output power, open-loop and inner-loop power control, error vector magnitude (RMS and peak), magnitude error (RMS and peak), phase error (RMS and peak), frequency error, rho, I/Q offset, I/Q imbalance, adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR), BER, BLER, reported RSCP, maximum throughput (HSDPA), median channel quality indicator (CQI) (HSDPA).
– Key Features
Functional Testing
Voice group call (VGCS) simulation at multiple priority levels including emergency calls with group ID definition and bi-directional validation (2201R). Short message service (SMS) parameter retrieval for message transfer analysis (2201R).
Control Modes
Manual operation via high-contrast color display and intuitive software. Autotest mode for standalone automated testing. Remote PC control via 7310 Lector & Scriptor family software (7311 Lector Basic, 7312 Lector Enhanced) with user-defined scripts and standardized report generation.
Connectivity
USB 1.1 (Full Speed) for peripherals and storage. RS-232 at 115,200 kbit/s. Ethernet at 100 Mbit/s with TCP/IP and built-in DHCP.
– Typical Applications
Device engineering and RF validation, network infrastructure commissioning, mobile handset type approval testing, protocol conformance verification, field service and troubleshooting.
