ME7834NR 5G NR Mobile Device Test Platform for Protocol Conformance and Carrier Acceptance Testing

Multi-RAT test platform for 3GPP protocol conformance and carrier acceptance testing of 5G NR, LTE and W-CDMA mobile devices.

Downlink output accuracy: ±3 dB
Downlink frequency range: 450 MHz to 6000 MHz
Downlink frequency range: 500 MHz to 2650 MHz
Downlink frequency range: 450 MHz to 6000 MHz

Overview

The Anritsu ME7834NR is a test platform for 3GPP-based Protocol Conformance Tests (PCT) and Carrier Acceptance Testing (CAT) of mobile devices that incorporate multiple Radio Access Technologies (RAT). It supports 5G New Radio (NR) in both Standalone and Non-Standalone mode, in addition to LTE, LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), LTE-A Pro and W-CDMA. It is intended for UE manufacturers and test houses, and PCT and CAT environments can be configured by combining hardware, software and test package components.

Frequency coverage

The ME7834NR covers the 5G frequency bands defined by 3GPP, including sub-6 GHz and millimeter wave when combined with the Anritsu MA8171A OTA chamber and RF converters. A maximum configuration for 5G NR NSA mmWave testing combines the MT8000A Radio Communication Test Station, the MD8430A Signalling Tester, the MN8142B RF Combiner Unit, RF converters, the MA8171A RF Chamber and the MA8174A Position Controller.

Upgrade path

Existing ME7834 systems can be upgraded to 5G while continuing to support LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro and legacy W-CDMA technologies, retaining the established LTE-A test environment.

Software

The platform follows the conventional Anritsu 4G test platform GUI, so 5G protocol testing is performed with the same operation as before. For Carrier Acceptance Testing, a GUI based on the Message Sequence Chart (MSC) notation used in protocol test specifications allows signalling test scenarios to be created and edited without detailed programming knowledge. Installation and post-installation technical support services are available for a fee.

Key Features

Protocol Conformance Test (PCT) and Carrier Acceptance Test (CAT) on one platform
5G NR support in both Standalone and Non-Standalone mode
LTE, LTE-Advanced, LTE-A Pro and W-CDMA support
Covers 3GPP-defined bands from sub-6 GHz to mmWave with the MA8171A OTA chamber and RF converters
Upgrade path from existing ME7834 systems to 5G
GUI consistent with the conventional Anritsu 4G test platform
MSC-based sequence creation and editing for Carrier Acceptance Test scenarios
Flexible configuration from hardware, software and test package components

Specifications

ME7834NR Electrical Characteristics

Downlink output accuracy	±3 dB after system calibration implemented at MN8142B antenna port
Downlink frequency range MD8430A	450 MHz to 6000 MHz MD8430A signals. Option required from 3000 MHz to 6000 MHz
Downlink frequency range MD8475A	500 MHz to 2650 MHz MD8475A signals
Downlink frequency range MT8000A	450 MHz to 6000 MHz MT8000A signals
Uplink measurement accuracy	±3 dB after system calibration implemented at MN8142B antenna port
Uplink frequency range MD8430A	450 MHz to 6000 MHz MD8430A signals. Option required from 3000 MHz to 6000 MHz
Uplink frequency range MD8475A	500 MHz to 2530 MHz MD8475A signals
Uplink frequency range MT8000A	450 MHz to 6000 MHz MT8000A signals

ME7834NR General

Power voltage	100 V(ac) to 120 V(ac)/200 V(ac) to 240 V(ac) –15/+10%, Except 250 V max.
Power frequency	50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption	≤8500 VA maximum configuration
Dimensions (1 rack)	570 (W) × 1980 (H) × 797 (D) mm excluding projection
Dimensions (2 racks)	1140 (W) × 1980 (H) × 797 (D) mm excluding projection
Mass	≤650 kg maximum configuration

ME7834NR Environmental Conditions

Operating temperature (without rack)	+15°C to +35°C
Operating temperature (with rack)	+15°C to +30°C space of 30 cm on the back and 30 cm on the side is necessary
Storage temperature	0°C to +50°C
CE Marking – EMC	2014/30/EU, EN61326-1, EN61000-3-2
CE Marking – LVD	2014/35/EU, EN61010-1
CE Marking – RoHS	2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/863, EN IEC 63000: 2018
UKCA Marking – EMC	S.I. 2016 No.1091, EN 61326-1, EN61000-3-2
UKCA Marking – LVD	S.I. 2016 No.1101, EN 61010-1
UKCA Marking – RoHS	S.I. 2012 No.3032, EN IEC 63000: 2018

RF Combiner Unit MN8142B

Frequency range MN8142B	450 MHz to 6 GHz
Maximum input level MN8142B	TRX1, RX1, TRX2, RX2: +33 dBm
Dimensions MN8142B	426 (W) × 264 (H) × 570 (D) mm Excluding projection
Mass MN8142B	≤30 kg
Power voltage MN8142B	100 V(ac) to 120 V(ac)/200 V(ac) to 240 V(ac) –15/+10%, Except 250 V max.
Power frequency MN8142B	50 Hz/60 Hz (±5%)
Power consumption MN8142B	≤150 VA
Operating temperature and humidity range MN8142B	+15°C to +45°C, ≤95% without condensation
Storage temperature range MN8142B	–20°C to +60°C
CE Marking – EMC MN8142B	2014/30/EU, EN61326-1, EN61000-3-2
CE Marking – LVD MN8142B	2014/35/EU, EN61010-1
CE Marking – RoHS MN8142B	2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/863, EN IEC 63000: 2018
UKCA Marking – EMC MN8142B	S.I. 2016 No.1091, EN 61326-1, EN61000-3-2
UKCA Marking – LVD MN8142B	S.I. 2016 No.1101, EN 61010-1
UKCA Marking – RoHS MN8142B	S.I. 2012 No.3032, EN IEC 63000: 2018

Supported Test Standards

Protocol Conformance Test (PCT)	3GPP TS 38.523-1 (5G NR), 3GPP TS 37.571-2 (Positioning), 3GPP TS 36.523-1 (LTE), 3GPP TS 34.229-5 (5G IMS), 3GPP TS 34.229-1 (IMS), 3GPP TS 34.123-1 (UMTS)
Carrier Acceptance Test (CAT)	Complies with standard of each supported carrier.
Supported systems	5G NR, LTE/LTE-Advanced/LTE-Advanced Pro, Cat-M/NB-IoT, W-CDMA/HSPA/HSPA Evolution, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA, GSM Category listing summary

Applications

3GPP protocol conformance testing
Carrier acceptance testing
5G NR mobile device testing
Multi-RAT UE verification
Over-the-air mmWave testing
UE manufacturer and test house validation

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
ME7834NR-AK000	Accessory Kit for ME7834NR
ME7834NR-AK001	Accessory Kit for ME7834NR-001
ME7834NR-AK003	Accessory Kit for ME7834NR-003 (OTA Chamber1)
ME7834LA-AK010	Accessory Kit for ME7834NR-010
ME7834LA-AK011	Accessory Kit for ME7834NR-011
ME7834LA-AK020	Accessory Kit for ME7834NR-020
ME7834LA-AK021	Accessory Kit for ME7834NR-021
ME7834LA-AK027	Accessory Kit for ME7834NR-027
ME7834LA-AK100	Accessory Kit for ME7834LA-to-NR
ME7834LA-AK103	Accessory Kit for ME7834NR-003 (LTE/FR1 OTA)
ME7834LA-AK203	Accessory Kit for ME7834NR-003 (LTE/FR1 Conducted)
MT8000A	Radio Communication Test Station — All-in-one test platform that can perform 5G NR protocol testing.
MT8000A-001	Control Module
MT8000A-009	Multi-box Data Connection
MT8000A-011	Baseband Module
MT8000A-012	Data Test Module
MT8000A-020	RF Base Module
MT8000A-022	3 GHz-12 GHz RF Sub Module
MN8142B	RF Combiner Unit — Connect the UE and transmit the RF signal to each instrument in the Test platform.
MN8142B-001	Sync Switch
MD8430A	Signalling Tester — LTE/LTE-Advanced, W-CDMA compatible base station simulator for non-Standalone (NSA) mode testing.
MD8430A-002	Extended Frequency Range to 3.8 GHz
MD8430A-005	Extended Frequency Range to 3.8 GHz Hardware2
MD8430A-035	LTE Enhanced Test Model (ETM)
MD8430A-060	LTE FDD Option
MD8430A-061	LTE TDD Option
MD8430A-064	LTE Anchor Option
MD8430A-075	LTE DL 4×4 MIMO Option
MD8430A-081	LTE RoHC Option
MD8430A-086	Ciphering Option
MD8430A-087	LTE CoMP Option
MA80001A	28GHz RF Converter
MA80002A	39GHz RF Converter
B0747A	Converter Rack
MA8171A	RF Chamber — Used for Over The Air (OTA) test.
MA8174A	Position Controller — Control Positioner MA8175A in RF Chamber MA8171A.
MA8175A	Positioner
B0746A	Chamber Rack
Z1996A	28GHz/39GHz Test Antenna
ME7834NR-001	5G NR RF Combiner Unit 1
ME7834NR-003	5G NR OTA Chamber 1
ME7834NR-007	ME7834NR System Rack 1
ME7834NR-008	ME7834NR System Rack 2
ME7834NR-010	5G NR Signalling Unit 1
ME7834NR-011	5G NR Signalling Unit 2
ME7834NR-020	Positioner
ME7834NR-021	1st OTA unit for 28 GHz
ME7834NR-022	2nd OTA unit for 28 GHz
ME7834NR-024	1st OTA unit for 39 GHz
ME7834NR-025	2nd OTA unit for 39 GHz
ME7834NR-027	1st 28 GHz/39 GHz Test Antenna
ME7834NR-028	2nd 28 GHz/39 GHz Test Antenna
ME7834NR-070	CAT NR Application 1
ME7834NR-071	CAT NR Application 2
ME7834NR-080	PCT NR Application 1
ME7834NR-200	Common Platform SW 1
ME7834NR-201	Common Platform SW 2
ME7834NR-203	Common Platform SW 4
ME7834NR-204	Common Platform SW 5
ME7834NR-205	Common Platform SW 6
ME7834NR-206	Common Platform SW 7
ME7834NR-207	Common Platform SW 8
ME7834NR-208	Common Platform SW 9
ME7834NR-209	Common Platform SW 10
ME7834NR-210	Common Platform SW 11
ME7834NR-211	Common Platform SW 12
ME7834NR-212	Common Platform SW 13
ME7834NR-213	Common Platform SW 14
ME7834NR-214	Common Platform SW 15
ME7834NR-290	Common Platform SW 28
ME7834NR-291	Common Platform SW 29
ME7834NR-292	Common Platform SW 30
ME7834NR-700	PCT NR Subscription, Rel-15 NSA Opt3 FR1
ME7834NR-701	PCT NR Subscription, Rel-15 NSA Opt3 FR2
ME7834NR-702	PCT NR Test Package, Rel-15 NSA Opt3 Phase1 FR1
ME7834NR-703	PCT NR Test Package, Rel-15 NSA Opt3 Phase1 FR2
ME7834NR-708	PCT NR Subscription for Verizon
ME7834NR-709	PCT NR Test Package for Verizon, Stage 1
ME7834NR-711	PCT NR Test Package, Rel-15 NSA Opt3 Phase3 FR1
ME7834NR-712	PCT NR Test Package, Rel-15 NSA Opt3 Phase3 FR2
ME7834LA-075	CAT Application 6
ME7834LA-076	CAT Application 7
MX783410A	NR Protocol System SW
MX783410A-001	NR TDD Platform
MX783410A-003	Ciphering
MX783410A-004	NR DL 2×2 MIMO
MX783410A-005	NR DL 4×4 MIMO
MX783410A-006	NR DL 2 CA
MX783410A-007	NR DL 3/4 CA
MX783410A-008	NR DL 5/6 CA
MX783410A-009	NR DL 7/8 CA
MX783410A-010	NR UL 2×2 MIMO
MX783410A-011	NR UL 2 CA
MX783410A-012	NR UL 3/4 CA
MX783410A-013	NR UL 5/6 CA
MX783410A-014	NR UL 7/8 CA
MX783410A-291	Band Option Sub6GHz
MX783410A-292	Band Option 28 GHz
MX783410A-293	Band Option 39 GHz
MX783420A-200	38.523 Rel-15 Subscription, NSA Opt3 FR1
MX783420A-201	38.523 Rel-15 Subscription, NSA Opt3 FR2
MX783420A-202	38.523 Rel-15 Test Package, NSA Opt3 Phase 1 FR1
MX783420A-203	38.523 Rel-15 Test Package, NSA Opt3 Phase 1 FR2
MX783420A-208	38.523 Subscription for Verizon
MX783420A-209	38.523 Test Package for Verizon, Stage 1
MX783420A-211	38.523 Rel-15 Test Package, NSA Opt3 Phase 3 FR1
MX783420A-212	38.523 Rel-15 Test Package, NSA Opt3 Phase 3 FR2
MX783480A	Carrier Acceptance Test Core Software
MX783480A-001	CAT Up to LTE Option
MX783480A-002	5G CAT Option3x Option
MX783480A-092	5G NR 2nd box Option
MX785220A	Protocol Conformance Test Toolkit Core Software
MX785220A-200	NR Rel-15 PCT NSA Opt3
MX787401A	Set of Signalling Application Support Tools
MX787401A-016	Protocol Analyser (CAT)
MX800030A	NR Protocol Platform Software
MX800030A-081	Protocol System
Z2018A	Standard PC for ME7834NR CAT/PCT (with monitor)
Z1452G	Data Server PC (CentOS)
Z1591A	USB Dongle (Protocol)
Z2021A	Upgrade Kit for ME7834LA-to-NR 1st Rack
Z2022A	Upgrade Kit for ME7834LA-to-NR 2nd Rack