Field Test 7 Index

This manual will help you maximize your use of the STI-9400 system.
Chapter 1: Introducing the STI-9400
Introduces you to the STI-9400 system and how to install it.
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System
Describes how to set up and update the STI-9400 system, such as
setting up project files and waypoints.
Chapter 3: Acquiring Data
Describes how to acquire data and operate the specific receiver
driver(s) included with this product.
Chapter 4: Creating Contour Plots
Describes how to set up contour plots, pan and zoom, create custom
functions and plot.
Chapter 5: Analyzing Data
Explains how to analyze your collected data and print point and area
reports.
Chapter 6: Tile Analysis Option
Describes how to set up the tile analysis option.
Chapter 7: Indoor Test Option
Describes how to make measurements in buildings.
Chapter 8: TAB File Map Interface Option
Describes the operation of the optional interface to MapInfo .TAB file
map databases.
Receiver Driver Options
Describes how to setup tests with specific receiver hardware.

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 A/D Analog Input System
ADmx.EXE is compatible with a 4 channel A/D
converter connected to the USB port of your laptop. It
can be used to measure calibrated signal strength from
an RSSI voltage in a mobile.

Audio Quality Test System

STI AQTmx8 includes hardware and software to
measure SINAD and RSSI from a mobile radio.HP
Spectrum Analyzer Software Driver
GP_HPSA.EXE is designed for HP 85xx and Agilent E
Series spectrum analyzers. It is compatible IEEE488
and RS232 hardware interfaces and the SCPI protocol.

Icom P25 BER Measurements

The IcomP25.EXE driver uses the Icom 172xD mobile
to make P25 Bit Error Rate Measurements.

Aeroflex 3500 Measurements

The A_3500.EXE Driver uses the Aeroflex 3500 to make
signal measurements.

Aeroflex 3550 Measurements

The A_3550.EXE Driver uses the Aeroflex 3550 to make
analog and digital signal measurements.

Aeroflex 3900 Measurements

The A_3900.EXE Driver uses the Aeroflex 39xx series
instrument to make analog and P25 signal
measurements.

Aeroflex 8800 Measurements

The A_8800.EXE Driver uses the Aeroflex 88xx series
instrument to make analog and digital signal
measurements.

General Dynamics R8000 Measurements

The GD_8000.EXE Driver uses the General Dynamics
R8000 instrument to make analog and P25 digital
signal measurements.

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 MS2711 Software Driver
The MS2711 Driver uses the Anritsu handheld
spectrum analyzer to measure signal strength.

MS2721 Software Driver

The MS2721 Driver uses the Anritsu handheld
spectrum analyzer to measure signal strength and
occupied channel energy.

GPS Timer & PTT Switch8

The STI PTT Switch Option is used with the GPS Timer
and/or selected drivers to synchronously switch a
transmitter on and off while making measurements. It
also allows for sequentially controlling co-channel
transmitter sites while synchronously measuring signal
parameters.

Scanning Receiver and Software Driver

PCR1000.EXE is Compatible with the ICOM PCR-1000
scanning receiver.

Tait 9100 Series RSSI & P25 BER Driver

The Tait25.EXE driver uses the Tait 1900 series mobile
or portable radio to make RSSI, BER and QOS
measurements on VHF, UHF or 700/800 MHz bands.

Tait 8100 Series Conventional RSSI

The TM8100.EXE driver uses the Tait TM8000 series
mobile to measure RSSI.

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