The Rohde & Schwarz PTW 60 Protocol Tester is a dedicated instrument for Bluetooth protocol testing, analysis, and qualification. Introduced in 2000, it was the first Bluetooth test instrument from Rohde & Schwarz and became the reference platform adopted by the Bluetooth SIG and test houses globally. The PTW 60 executes TTCN test cases per Bluetooth specifications, functioning as both upper and lower tester with full reference implementation of baseband, LM, and L2CAP layers in master and slave modes.
Technical Specifications
RF Performance
• TX frequency range: 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz
• RX frequency range: 2.402 GHz to 2.480 GHz
• TX power: –45 dBm to +13 dBm ±3 dB
• RX input power: –70 dBm to –20 dBm
• TX/RX impedance: 50 Ohm
• RF connectors: N-type (front panel RX/TX), BNC external reference (rear)
Modulation & Protocol
• Modulation: GFSK with BxT = 0.5
• Carrier spacing: 1 MHz
• Bit rate: 1 Mbps
• Maximum frequency deviation: 160 kHz
• Frequency hopping: 1600 hops/s (3200 hops/s during call setup)
• Supports Bluetooth BR/EDR
Computing
• Processor: AMD-K6 at 233 MHz
• RAM: 64 MB (upgradeable to 128 MB)
• Storage: 4.3 GB IDE hard disk, 3.5″ floppy drive
• Display: 8.4″ TFT color LCD, 640 × 480 resolution
• OS: LynxOS v3.0.1 with MGR v2.20b GUI
Connectivity & I/O
• Dual-port USB
• RS-232 COM ports (COM 1 fixed, COM 2 selectable TTL 5 V or RS-232)
• COM baud rates: 600 to 19200
• Parallel printer port
• VGA external monitor output
Physical
• Dimensions: 412 mm (W) × 197 mm (H) × 417 mm (D)
• Weight: 10 kg
• Operating temperature: +5 °C to +40 °C
• Rated temperature: +15 °C to +35 °C
• Vibration (sinusoidal): 5 Hz to 150 Hz per DIN IEC 68-2-6
• Vibration (random): 5 Hz to 300 Hz per DIN IEC 68-2-36
Power Supply
• Input: 100 V to 240 V AC
• Current draw: 1.3 A to 3.1 A
– Key Features
• Reference baseband, LM, and L2CAP implementation for master/slave operation
• Configurable as upper or lower tester
• 1600 hops/s frequency hopping for BR/EDR baseline mode
• Wide RX dynamic range (–70 dBm to –20 dBm)
• EU EMC directive compliance
– Typical Applications
• Bluetooth protocol development and qualification testing
• Basic layer and profile testing during device development
• Layer and profile qualification validation
• Baseband and link manager verification
– Compatibility & Integration
The PTW 60 executes protocol test suites per Bluetooth test specifications and integrates with external monitoring via VGA output and USB connectivity. Legacy serial interfaces (RS-232, TTL) support integration with external control systems.
