NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation Measurement Points VR5 2.78 V VR7 2.78 V VR3 2.78 V VOUT VFLASH2 2.78 V VDD 2.78 V VR1B 4.75 V VDDI 1.8 V VR1A 4.75 V SCLK VR2 2.78 V VR6 2.78 V VR4 2.78 V XRES VANA 2.78 V...
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Main troubleshooting tree 1 Phone totally Phone is dead dead Flash programming Flash doesn’t work faults Phone doesn’t Phone is start up or the phone is jammed jammed Charging Charger doesn’t work TOP 2 1RNLD &RUSRUDWLRQ ,VVXH ...
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Phone dead Phone is dead Check X101 Phone current solder and is zero ? VBATT lines Is phone Phone is Phone current is < 50mA flash programing OK ? jammed Flash faults Phone current is ~ 54 mA Check BSI line Is phone in LOCAL...
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation Flash programming fault Flash faults Check BSI line The Phone does Measure BSI pulse X101, C241, not set Flashbus TXD line during Flash R203, C109, high after the startup. programming. R202 Is it OK ? Measure FBUSTX Check R102 line during Flash...
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Flash programming fault 2 Flash faults page 2 Change Wrong manufactor ID FLASH and Device ID Phone is Is the phone totally dead ? dead Phone doesn’t start up Phone is or the phone jammed is jammed ? Retest...
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Phone jammed 2 Jammed Page 2 Measure watchdog Phone shutdown after signal CBUSDA from Change UPP testpoint J414 Is it OK ? Measure DBUSClk 1MHz signal from testpoint J413 Is it OK ? Measure FBUSRX Read phone info.
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Audio fault 1 Audio faults Try change earpiece. Is earpiece working? Retest Is it working now ? Set phone in LOCAL mode. Use Phoenix Audio Test. Set EXT IN, HP OUT, LOOP ON. Measure DC Check L151, C160, offset voltage...
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation Audio fault 1B, earpiece Earpiece Connect EXT audio signal 1kHz (sine) (¨200mVp–p) in XMICP pads and Ground in XMICN Measure sine signal Measure sine signal from UEM (R156) Change UEM. from earpiece pads. Is it ~130mVp–p ? Is it ~880mVp–p ? Check R156, C153,...
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Audio fault 2 Audio faults 2 Try change bottom Is microphone working? connector X100. Retest Is it working now ? Set phone in LOCAL mode. Use Phoenix Audio Test. Set HP IN, EXT OUT, LOOP ON. Check L105, C105, C152, Measure MICB1...
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation Audio fault 3 Audio faults 3 Measure VBATT Check VBATT voltage from B301. Is BUZZER working? line Is it OK? Set phone in LOCAL mode. Use Phoenix Audio Test. Set Buzzer volume ON. Measure Buzzer Change control signal...
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Display fault 1 Display faults Set phone into local mode. Start Display test with Phenix Try change UI module Retest Is it working now ? Are the UI–module led’s turned on ? Check X303 Measure signal from X303 pin.
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation Display fault 2 Display faults 2 Are the display led’s turned on ? Measure signal fromV301 pin. 3. Check LED‘s Is it 128 Hz and line ~3.3Vp–p ? Check R307 Measure VBATT and VBATT from V301 pin.
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Display fault 3 Display faults 3 Try change UI module Retest Is it working now ? Does the display start ? Check X300 Measure Check C303 VDD (2.78V) and and lines. VDDI (1.8V). If OK, Is it OK? Change UEM...
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation Keypad fault 1 Keypad faults Check R301, Measure voltage C312, S300 Is the power key working ? from S300 and line. Is it HIGH ? If OK –> Change UEM Measure voltage from S300 when Phone is Chech S300.
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Keypad fault 2 Keypad faults 2 Try change UI module. Retest Is it working now ? Is UI module keys working ? Check X303 Check ROW0 – Measure ROW0, 4 Lines, X303. ROW1, ROW2, ROW3, If OK change ROW4 lines from X303.
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation Keypad fault 3 Keypad faults 3 Check S301, S302, lines. Measure ROW0 If OK change Is volume UP key working ? line from S301. Z301. Is it ~1.8 V ? If still FAIL change UPP Check S301 Measure COL1...
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions RF Troubleshooting Introduction to RF Troubleshooting Measurements should be done using spectrum analyzer with high–frequency high–impedance passive probe (LO–/reference frequencies and RF power lev- els) and oscilloscope with a 10:1 probe (DC–voltages and low frequency sig- nals).
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation Transmitter General instructions on Troubleshooting Connect test jig to computer with DAU9S cable or to FPS–8 Flash Prommer with XCS–4 modular cable. Make sure that you have PKD–1 dongle connected to computers parallel port. Connect DC power supply to module test jig with FLC–2 cable.
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NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions – Set power level to 5 (Default = 19) on GSM900 or to 0 (Default = 15) on GSM1800 1RNLD &RUSRUDWLRQ ,VVXH 3DJH ...
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NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Transmitter signals X_I_0, Tx on, Random data, Burst mode TX_Q_0, Tx on, Random data, Burst mode 900/1800 antsw tx contr, Tx on, Burst mode 0/1800 PA bias, Tx on, Burst mode 900/1800 PA ctrl, Tx on, Burst mode, High power level 1RNLD &RUSRUDWLRQ ,VVXH ...
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NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Receiver Connect test jig to computer with DAU-9S cable or to FPS-8 Flash Prom mer with XCS-4 modular cable. Make sure that you have PKD-1 dongle connected to computer’s parallel port. Connect DC power supply to module test jig with FLC-2 cable. Set the DC supply voltage to 3.9V and set the jumper connector on test jig to "bypass"...
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NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation Measuring with an oscilloscope on "RX_I" or "RX_Q" this picture should be seen on a working GSM900 or GSM1800 receiver: Signal amplitude is 700 mVpp, DC offset 1.35 V and Signal amplitude is 700 mVpp, DC offset 1.35 V and frequency 67 kHz. If this signal is not seen, continue to the next page.
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Receiver troubleshooting diagram for GSM900 Receiver troubleshooting diagram for GSM900 Apply –90dBm 942.46771MHz signal from generator to anten- na connector Oscilloscope at RX_I Change ge- Spectrumanalyzer Spectrumanalyzer Spectrumanalyzer Check An- Signal 700mVpp 900 LNA out 900 1st SAW out 900_RX...
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation Receiver troubleshooting diagram for GSM1800 Receiver troubleshooting diagram for GSM1800 Apply –90dBm 1842.86771MHz signal from generator to anten- na connector Oscilloscope at RX_I Change ge- Spectrumanalyzer Spectrumanalyzer Spectrumanalyzer Check An- Signal 700mVpp 1800 LNA out 1800 1st SAW out 1800_RX...
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation Synthesizer General instructions for Synthesizer troubleshooting Connect test jig to computer with DAU–9S cable or to FPS–8 Flash Prommer- with XCS–4 modular cable. Make sure that you have PKD–1 dongle connected to computers parallelport. Connect DC power supply or FPS–8 to module test jig with FLC–2 cable.
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NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation FM Radio Troubleshooting FM Radio troubleshooting FM Radio component layout Components L101, C101 and C102 are not shown in picture. Componentsare placed in baseband section. 1RNLD &RUSRUDWLRQ 3DJH ,VVXH ...
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions FM Radio troubleshooting diagram Note 1. RF test signal parameters: – Amplitude, A, –67.0 dBm – Carrier ferquency, f , 98,000 MHz – Deviation, ∆ f , 75 kHz – Modulating frequency f , 1,000 kHz (RF generator internal) Note 2.
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation FM Radio sígnals Audio out from PWB test point – with FM Audio out from test jig connector – with FM test signal. test signal, volume 100%. G S MP O W Fr i Au g 3 1 0 7 : 4 0 : 2 1 2 0 0 1 G S MP O W...
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Quick Guide for Tuning the NHM-7* Phone With Phoenix General information RF tuning should be made in the same order as shown in this document. If baseband tuning are needed, they should be made before the RF tunings Avoid unnecessary tuning –...
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation Service Tool Concept for RF Tunings All RF tunings must be carried out in MJS-46 Module Jig CPL-4 coupler can only be used for testing, NOT for tuning! Power to MJS-46 should be supplied from an external DC power supply, not FPS-8 prommer Maximum input voltage is 12 VDC, nominal input for RF tunings is +8V DC Remember cable attenuation when setting required RF levels.
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Receiver tuning RX Channel Select Filter Calibration Extra equipment / external RF signal is not needed. Must be done before other RX calibrations. This function is used to calibrate RX channel select filter in GSM Phones. Rx Channel select filter is tuned only in one band = Single calibration for both bands.
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NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation • Press "AutoTune" to start the tuning. • Tuning values should be 0…31 • Select “Stop” • If values shown are within limits, choose “Yes” to save values to the phone save them to phone. •...
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions RX Calibration RF generator needed. This tuning performs RX Calibration Must be done separately on both bands! • Start RX Calibration at EGSM (GSM900), then do RX Calibration at GSM1800 band. • AFC tuning is done while EGSM (GSM900) band RX Calibration is performed.
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NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation • Press "Start" • Select “Default” to start tuning from factory default values => OK • Press "Calibrate" • Set RF generator to required frequency => OK 1RNLD &RUSRUDWLRQ 3DJH ,VVXH ...
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NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions • Tuning values and ADC readings will be shown Typical values and limits in (GSM900) RX Calibration: /LPLWV (*60 *60 7\SLFDO YDOXH $)& YDOXH $)& VORSH 566, 566, 566,...
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NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation • Continue tuning from GSM1800. Choose the correct band from the drop-down menu. • Press "Start" to continue just like in the EGSM900 Band above. • When asked, set RF generator to required frequency => OK 1RNLD &RUSRUDWLRQ 3DJH ,VVXH ...
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation RX Band Filter Response Compensation RF generator needed. Must be done separately on both bands! Start RX Calibration at EGSM (GSM900), then do RX Calibration at GSM1800 band. NOTE! Remember to do RX calibration before doing Rx Band Filter Response Compensation! Remember to take jig and cable attenuations into account! •...
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NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions • Select "Manual tuning" • You will be asked to supply 9 different RF frequencies to the phone • Set first required frequency and level => OK 1RNLD &RUSRUDWLRQ ,VVXH 3DJH ...
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NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation • Set 2nd required frequency and level => OK • Set 3rd required frequency and level => OK • Set 4th required frequency and level => OK • Set 5th required frequency and level => OK 1RNLD &RUSRUDWLRQ 3DJH ,VVXH ...
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NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions • Set 6th required frequency and level => OK • Set 7th required frequency and level => OK • Set 8th required frequency and level => OK • Set 9th required frequency and level => OK 1RNLD &RUSRUDWLRQ ,VVXH 3DJH ...
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NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation Typical values and limits in Rx Band Filter Response Compensation EGSM900: 0HDVXUHG OHYHO &KDQQHO ,QSXW IUHTXHQF\ 0+] /LPLWV G% GLIIHUHQFH G% ...
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NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Typical values and limits in Rx Band Filter Response Compensation GSM1800: 0HDVXUHG OHYHO GLIIHUHQFH /LPLWV G% &KDQQHO ,QSXW IUHTXHQF\ 0+] G% ...
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation RX AM Suppression RF generator needed (AM modulation). Must be done separately on both bands! Start RX Calibration at EGSM (GSM900), then do RX Calibration at GSM1800 band. • This dialog performs RX AM Suppression. •...
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NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions • Set RF generator to state described in left side window. • Press the “Tune” button to perform actual tuning. • The new tuning values and RSSI dBm value are updated. • One "I"...
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NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation • If values shown are within limits, Select “Stop” • Choose “Yes” to save values to the phone ² Continue tuning from GSM1800. Choose the correct band from the drop-down menu. • Repeat the same steps as for the EGSM900 band •...
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Transmitter Tuning TX I/Q Tuning Spectrum analyzer needed. Tx IQ Tuning allows changing the Tx I DC Offset, Tx Q DC Offset, Amplitude difference and Phase difference. Must be done separately on both bands! Start TX I/Q Tuning at EGSM (GSM900), then continue at GSM1800 band.
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NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation • The tuning is done by setting each of the sliders to desired value. The sliders can be changed only when the tuning is ongoing. • The order of tuning should be same as the order of the sliders e.g. the Tx I DC Offset is tuned first and Phase difference is tuned last.
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NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions • Tune wrong sideband to minimum using Amplitude/Phase difference controls (f0+68kHz on spectrum analyzer screen) G S MP O W Th u Au g 3 0 1 1 : 4 3 : 4 5 2 0 0 1 R E F 3 2 .
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NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation • If values shown are within limits, check the "Save to product" tick box and choose “Stop” save the new values to the product • Continue tuning from GSM1800. Choose the correct band from the drop- down menu.
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NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Typical TX IQ Tuning Values and tuning limits GSM1800: , '& 2IIVHW 4 '& 2IIVHW $PSOLWXGH GLIIHUHQFH 3KDVH GLIIHUHQFH • If values shown are within limits, check the "Save to product" tick box and choose “Stop”...
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation TX Power Level Tuning Power Meter (or Spectrum analyzer) needed With Tx Power Level Tuning, the coefficients are adjusted for each power level Must be done separately on both bands! Start Power Level tuning at EGSM (GSM900), then continue at GSM1800 band.
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NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions • Note that TX PA mode is “High” at this point. Figure 1: • The coefficient table lists the power level, coefficient, target dBm and DAC value for each power level. • The tuned power level can be chosen by using up and down arrows or mouse.
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NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation • Change TXPA mode to “low“from the drop down menu. When the PA mode is changed, the previous values are saved in memory and the ones for new mode are shown . •...
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NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions • Continue tuning from GSM1800. Choose the correct band from the drop-down menu. • Repeat the same steps as for the EGSM900 band above • Note that In GSM1800 band PA mode can not be changed because tuning is only made in “High”...
NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation Service Tool Concept For Baseband Tunings EM calibrations must be carried out in JBV-1 Docking Station. CPL-4 coupler can only be used for testing, NOT for tuning! Power to JBV-1 should be supplied from an external DC power supply, not FPS-8 prommer.
NHM-7 PAMS Technical Documentation Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions Baseband Tuning Energy Management Tuning External power supply needed. EM Calibration is used for calibrating Battery and Charger settings of the phone. Preparation for EM Calibration: - Connect DC Cable SCB-3 between JBV-1 and Vin of Phone for Charger calibra- tion.
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NHM-7 Troubleshooting and Tuning Instructions PAMS Technical Documentation • Select “Calibrate” to run selected calibrations Limits for Energy Management Calibration: If values shown are within limits select “Save To Phone” to save values to 3DUDPHWHU 0LQ $'& JDLQ '&...
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