GENEX Probe Wireless Air Interface Testing Software

User Manual

V100R003

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GENEX Probe Wireless Air Interface Testing Software
User Manual

Manual Version 01 (2006-07-15)

Product Version V100R003

BOM 31017175

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About This Manual

Release Notes

The manual applies to GENEX Air Interface Testing Software V100R003.

Organization

The manual consists of 12 chapters and two appendixes.

Chapter 1 Introduction to GENEX Probe, Chapter 2 Quick Start, and Chapter 3

New Functions mainly introduce the basic functions, quick start, and new functions
of the system.

Chapter 4 Installing the Probe mainly introduces the hardware requirements and
the installation method.

Chapter 5 User Interface gives a fully description of system interface and parameter
windows. Users can get familiar with the system interface after reading this chapter.

Chapter 6 Managing the Project describes the test project management of Probe
system. Users can get acquainted with the concept of test project and some basic
operations.

Chapter 7 Connecting the Devices introduces the connection and configuration of

test devices, such as UE, GPS, Scanner. This part is the essential for the test
preparation, and should be attached with enough attention.

Chapter 8 Configuring Test Plan gives a panoramic view on how to configure a test
plan.

Chapter 9 Controlling the Test and Playing the Log File Back introduces the test
control and log play during and after the test.

Chapter 10 Continuous Wave Test emphasizes on the CW test.

Chapter 11 File Exporting Function describes how to export the data.

Chapter 12 FAQ uses the FAQ format to give solutions to problems commonly
encountered during the operation.

Appendix A Common Parameters describes the common parameters in Probe

and some equipment.

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 Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations describes the full name of the
abbreviations in the manual.

Intended Audience

The manual is intended for the following readers:

z Marketing staff
z Installation engineers & technicians
z Operation & maintenance personnel

Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

I. General conventions

Convention Description
Arial Normal paragraphs are in Arial.
Arial Narrow Warnings, Cautions, Notes and Tips are in Arial Narrow.
Headings, Command, Command Description are in
Bold
boldface.

Terminal Display
Terminal Display is in Courier New; message input by the
user via the terminal is in boldface.

II. Symbols

Eye-catching symbols are also used in the manual to highlight the points worthy of
special attention during the operation. They are defined as follows:

Caution, Warning, Danger: Means reader be extremely careful during the

operation.

Note, Comment, Tip, Knowhow, Thought: Means a complementary

description.

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GENEX Probe Wireless Air Interface Testing Software Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to the GENEX Probe .............................................................................. 1-1

1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Main Functions................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 How to Use This Manual.................................................................................................... 1-6
1.3.1 About the Manual .................................................................................................... 1-7
1.3.2 Intended Reader ..................................................................................................... 1-7

Chapter 2 Quick Start.................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Installing the Probe ............................................................................................................ 2-1
2.3 Creating or Opening a Project ........................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Testing the Terminal Configuration.................................................................................... 2-1
2.5 Setting a Test Plan ............................................................................................................ 2-3
2.6 Importing the BS Engineering Parameters ........................................................................ 2-5
2.7 Opening the Parameter Window........................................................................................ 2-5
2.8 Saving the Test Project...................................................................................................... 2-5
2.9 Beginning a Test ................................................................................................................ 2-5
2.10 Ending a Test................................................................................................................... 2-5

Chapter 3 New Functions ............................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Analyzing the HSDPA Parameter Statistics ...................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 Displaying the HSDPA Physical Channel Data....................................................... 3-1
3.2.2 Providing the HSDPA Decoding Statistics .............................................................. 3-1
3.2.3 Distinguishing the HSDPA Channels ...................................................................... 3-2
3.2.4 Providing Statistics on HSDPA Rates..................................................................... 3-2
3.2.5 Providing Statistics on HSDPA Channel Quality..................................................... 3-2
3.2.6 Displaying HSDPA Parameters in the Map Window............................................... 3-2
3.3 Giving the QoS Statistics ................................................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Conducting Comparative Tests with Different UEs in Different Networks......................... 3-3
3.5 Predefining the Intra- or Inter-Frequency Handover Events.............................................. 3-3
3.6 Providing More Test Devices............................................................................................. 3-3
3.7 Combing and Exporting the Files....................................................................................... 3-3
3.8 Displaying the GSM Parameters in the Chart Window...................................................... 3-4
3.9 Configuring the DTI Scanner Gain Parameters................................................................. 3-4
3.10 Conducting the Tests on Commercial UEs...................................................................... 3-4
3.11 Displaying the DTI Scanner Multi-Frequency Data in the Map Window.......................... 3-4
3.12 Adding the LogMask Dynamically.................................................................................... 3-4

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3.13 Opening the Most-Recently-Used Log File...................................................................... 3-4

3.14 Displaying and Scaling the Chart with Multiple Y-Axes ................................................... 3-5
3.15 Selecting the Device in the Chart or Sheet Window........................................................ 3-5
3.16 Adding Wait Option in Test UEs ...................................................................................... 3-5

Chapter 4 Installing the Probe ..................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Hardware Requirements.................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 Hardware Equipment ......................................................................................................... 4-2
4.4 Installation Procedure ........................................................................................................ 4-2
4.4.1 Installing the Probe ................................................................................................. 4-2
4.4.2 Installing the GENEX Shared.................................................................................. 4-7
4.5 Installation Directory .......................................................................................................... 4-8
4.6 Measures for Software Copyright Protection..................................................................... 4-8
4.6.1 Viewing the License ................................................................................................ 4-9
4.6.2 Updating the License .............................................................................................. 4-9

Chapter 5 Graphical User Interface ............................................................................................. 5-1

5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Main Interface .................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2.1 Menu Bar................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2.2 Toolbar .................................................................................................................... 5-6
5.2.3 Navigation Tree ..................................................................................................... 5-12
5.2.4 Work Space........................................................................................................... 5-15
5.2.5 Status Bar.............................................................................................................. 5-15
5.3 System Configuration Window......................................................................................... 5-18
5.3.1 Test Plan ............................................................................................................... 5-18
5.3.2 LogMask................................................................................................................ 5-19
5.3.3 Event ..................................................................................................................... 5-19
5.3.4 Alarm ..................................................................................................................... 5-20
5.3.5 Other ..................................................................................................................... 5-21
5.4 View Window ................................................................................................................... 5-22
5.4.1 Parameter Window................................................................................................ 5-22
5.4.2 WCDMA Parameter Chart..................................................................................... 5-27
5.4.3 GSM/GPRS Parameter Chart ............................................................................... 5-45
5.4.4 Message Parameter Chart .................................................................................... 5-50
5.4.5 Anritsu Scanner Parameter Chart ......................................................................... 5-56
5.4.6 DTI Scanner Parameter Chart .............................................................................. 5-58
5.4.7 Data Service Parameter Chart .............................................................................. 5-63
5.4.8 AMR Window......................................................................................................... 5-68
5.4.9 Event List Window................................................................................................. 5-69
5.4.10 UE State Window ................................................................................................ 5-70
5.4.11 Information Window ............................................................................................ 5-71

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5.4.12 Map Window........................................................................................................ 5-72

5.4.13 Indoor Measurement Window ............................................................................. 5-77
5.4.14 Window Templates.............................................................................................. 5-79

Chapter 6 Managing the Project .................................................................................................. 6-1

6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Managing the Project Files ................................................................................................ 6-1
6.2.1 Creating a New Project ........................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.2 Saving a Project ...................................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.3 Opening a Project ................................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.4 Loading a Project Template .................................................................................... 6-2
6.2.5 Closing a Project ..................................................................................................... 6-2
6.3 Managing the Workspace .................................................................................................. 6-3
6.3.1 Managing a Tab ...................................................................................................... 6-3
6.3.2 Adding a Pane to a Tab .......................................................................................... 6-4
6.4 Configuring a Device ......................................................................................................... 6-6
6.4.1 Adding a Device ...................................................................................................... 6-6
6.4.2 Deleting a Device .................................................................................................... 6-8
6.5 Importing the Engineering Parameters.............................................................................. 6-8
6.5.1 Opening the BTS Configuration Window ................................................................ 6-8
6.5.2 Importing the BTS Information ................................................................................ 6-9
6.5.3 Editing and Applying the BTS Information ............................................................ 6-10
6.5.4 Displaying the BTS Information on the Map ......................................................... 6-10
6.5.5 Exporting the BTS Information .............................................................................. 6-12
6.6 Importing a Map ............................................................................................................... 6-12
6.6.1 Importing an Outdoor Map .................................................................................... 6-12
6.6.2 Importing an Indoor Map ....................................................................................... 6-16
6.6.3 Managing Map Layers........................................................................................... 6-17
6.7 Setting the System........................................................................................................... 6-18
6.7.1 Setting a Test Plan................................................................................................ 6-19
6.7.2 Setting the Log Mask ............................................................................................ 6-21
6.7.3 Setting the Events ................................................................................................. 6-24
6.7.4 Setting the Alarms................................................................................................. 6-29
6.7.5 Setting Others ....................................................................................................... 6-31

Chapter 7 Connecting the Devices .............................................................................................. 7-1

7.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 7-1
7.2 Setting a UE....................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2.1 Setting the UE Connection...................................................................................... 7-1
7.2.2 Setting the Probe .................................................................................................... 7-5
7.2.3 Setting the APN for UE ........................................................................................... 7-6
7.3 Setting the GPS Receiver.................................................................................................. 7-8
7.3.1 Setting the GPS Connection ................................................................................... 7-8

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7.3.2 Setting the GPS in the Probe .................................................................................. 7-9

7.4 Setting the Anritsu Scanner ............................................................................................... 7-9
7.4.1 Setting the Anritsu Scanner Connection ............................................................... 7-10
7.4.2 Setting the Anritsu Scanner in the Probe.............................................................. 7-10
7.5 Setting the DTI Scanner .................................................................................................. 7-10
7.5.1 Setting the DTI Scanner Connection .................................................................... 7-10
7.5.2 Setting the DTI Scanner in the Probe ................................................................... 7-11
7.6 Identifying the Devices..................................................................................................... 7-11

Chapter 8 Configuring Test Plan ................................................................................................. 8-1

8.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.2 Configuring the UE Test Plan ............................................................................................ 8-2
8.2.1 Voice Call Test ........................................................................................................ 8-2
8.2.2 Video Phone Test.................................................................................................... 8-4
8.2.3 PING Test................................................................................................................ 8-5
8.2.4 FTP Upload Test ..................................................................................................... 8-7
8.2.5 FTP Download Test ................................................................................................ 8-9
8.2.6 HTTP Test ............................................................................................................. 8-12
8.2.7 PDP Test ............................................................................................................... 8-14
8.2.8 PS DialUp Test...................................................................................................... 8-16
8.2.9 PS HangUp Test ................................................................................................... 8-17
8.2.10 Video Streaming Test.......................................................................................... 8-18
8.2.11 SMS Test............................................................................................................. 8-19
8.2.12 AT Control Test ................................................................................................... 8-20
8.2.13 Multi-UE Multi-Technology Comparative Test .................................................... 8-22
8.2.14 Wait Test ............................................................................................................. 8-25
8.3 Configuring the DTI Scanner Test Plan........................................................................... 8-26
8.3.1 TopN Pilot Scan Test ............................................................................................ 8-27
8.3.2 Spectrum Analysis ................................................................................................ 8-29
8.3.3 CW Test ................................................................................................................ 8-29
8.3.4 Pilot Scan Test ...................................................................................................... 8-31
8.3.5 SCH Scan Test...................................................................................................... 8-32
8.3.6 RSSI Test .............................................................................................................. 8-33
8.4 Configuring the Anritsu ML8720B Scanner Test Plan ..................................................... 8-34
8.4.1 Unspecified Base Station Measurement............................................................... 8-34
8.4.2 Specified Base Station Measurement................................................................... 8-37

Chapter 9 Controlling the Test and Playing the Log File Back ................................................ 9-1
9.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 9-1
9.2 Conducting a Test.............................................................................................................. 9-1
9.2.1 Starting a Test ......................................................................................................... 9-1
9.2.2 Stopping a Test ....................................................................................................... 9-2
9.2.3 Pausing or Resuming Recording ............................................................................ 9-2

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9.2.4 Pausing or Resuming Screen Scrolling .................................................................. 9-3

9.2.5 Capturing a Window................................................................................................ 9-3
9.2.6 Capturing a Page .................................................................................................... 9-4
9.2.7 Marking a Map......................................................................................................... 9-4
9.3 Outdoor Test ...................................................................................................................... 9-4
9.3.1 Importing Area Geographic Information.................................................................. 9-5
9.3.2 Loading the Engineering Parameters ..................................................................... 9-5
9.3.3 Setting the Cell Relation Line.................................................................................. 9-5
9.3.4 Adding or Deleting a Layer...................................................................................... 9-6
9.3.5 Defining a Layer Legend ......................................................................................... 9-7
9.3.6 Searching for a Cell................................................................................................. 9-8
9.3.7 Adjusting the GPS Position ..................................................................................... 9-9
9.4 Indoor Test....................................................................................................................... 9-10
9.4.1 Walking Test.......................................................................................................... 9-10
9.4.2 Vertical Test .......................................................................................................... 9-11
9.5 Real-Time Test Statistics................................................................................................. 9-11
9.5.1 Managing the Information Statistic Window.......................................................... 9-11
9.5.2 Shortcut Menu for Information Window................................................................. 9-12
9.6 Controlling the Log File Playback .................................................................................... 9-13
9.6.1 Opening and Previewing a Log File ...................................................................... 9-14
9.6.2 Controlling the Playback Speed and Direction...................................................... 9-15
9.6.3 Locating a Log File................................................................................................ 9-16
9.6.4 Co-Activating the Window ..................................................................................... 9-17

Chapter 10 Continuous Wave Test ............................................................................................ 10-1

10.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 10-1
10.2 Adding and Identifying the DTI Scanner........................................................................ 10-1
10.3 Configuring the Test Plan .............................................................................................. 10-3
10.4 Adding a Test Window................................................................................................... 10-4
10.5 Starting a Test................................................................................................................ 10-6
10.6 Exporting and Processing the CW Data ........................................................................ 10-6

Chapter 11 File Exporting Funtion............................................................................................. 11-1

11.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 11-1
11.2 Exporting the Data ......................................................................................................... 11-1
11.3 Exporting the Data with Different Formats..................................................................... 11-6
11.3.1 Exporting the Data into .bin Format .................................................................... 11-7
11.3.2 Exporting the Data into .txt Format ..................................................................... 11-7
11.3.3 Exporting the Data into .QXDM Format .............................................................. 11-7
11.3.4 Exporting the UE Measure into .xls Format ........................................................ 11-7
11.3.5 Exporting the UE Message into .xls Format........................................................ 11-7
11.3.6 Exporting the ANRITSU Data into .xls Format.................................................... 11-7
11.3.7 Exporting the DTI Test Data................................................................................ 11-8

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11.4 Merging Log Files ........................................................................................................ 11-10

Chapter 12 FAQ ........................................................................................................................... 12-1

12.1 Why Cannot the Probe Be Enabled in a Normal Way?................................................. 12-1
12.2 Why Cannot the Probe Detect a UE? ............................................................................ 12-1
12.3 Why Cannot the Probe Detect the GPS? ...................................................................... 12-2
12.4 Why Cannot the Probe Detect the Anritsu Scanner ...................................................... 12-3
12.5 Why Cannot the Mouse Be Controlled After PC Switched On or Reboot? ................... 12-3
12.6 Why Cannot Some Messages Be Reported?................................................................ 12-3
12.7 Why Cannot the Map Window Be Open?...................................................................... 12-4
12.8 Why Cannot the Base Station Window Be Open? ........................................................ 12-4
12.9 Why Cannot the Chart Window Be Open? .................................................................... 12-4
12.10 Why Cannot the Probe be Installed or Uninstalled?.................................................... 12-4
12.10.1 Problem Description.......................................................................................... 12-4
12.10.2 Solution ............................................................................................................. 12-5

Appendix A Common Parameters and Shortcuts......................................................................A-1

A.1 Common Parameters ........................................................................................................A-1
A.1.1 System Performance ..............................................................................................A-1
A.1.2 DTI Scanner Parameter..........................................................................................A-1
A.2 System Shortcut Keys .......................................................................................................A-2

Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations .................................................................................B-1

Index ................................................................................................................................................ i-1

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Chapter 1 Introduction to the GENEX Probe

1.1 Overview
As an excellent tool for air interface tests in the WCDMA, HSDPA, GSM or GPRS
systems, the GENEX Probe is used to verify the results of radio network planning and
optimization, and give guidance to troubleshooting. The Probe supports the Scanner
and test UEs. Table 1-1 lists the features of the Probe.

Table 1-1 Features of the Probe

Feature Description

Conducting continuous wave The Probe averages and exports the measured
(CW) test data.

The Probe measures the signal strength and

Measuring signal strength
quality, and combines the measurement data with
and quality
the geographic data.

The Probe parses the messages on the layer 2 and

layer 3 in the WCDMA system and those on the
Parsing messages on the air
layer 3 in the GSM system.
interface
The Probe collects the wireless parameters on
layer 1.

The manual configuration of functions and QoS

Initiating CS and PS services parameters makes the testing easier. Real-time
automatically voice prompts and other icon prompts make the
testing more user-friendly.

The stable and reliable data records, automatic

Locating network faults more reconnection with the devices, controllable log
easily playback, and the co-activated information display
make the network problem searching much easier.

Providing automatic and The automatic and extendable event list can
extendable event list assistant you in analyzing calling performance.

These functions realize the playback of the test

Test data saving, exporting,
process and offer original test data for other
combing, playbacking
post-processing tools.

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1.2 Main Functions

Table 1-2 lists the main functions of the Probe.

Table 1-2 Main functions

Function Description

The Probe collects wireless measurement

parameters and signaling. By using different UEs,
Dual-mode test in
the Probe measures the parameters and
WCDMA/HSDPA/GSM/GPRS
messages of the system. In addition, the Probe
supports the coversion among different modes.

The Probe conducts various service tests,

including the CS and PS tests.
For the CS service, the Probe tests:

z Continuous call
z Call by call
z Video phone measurement
For the PS service, the Probe tests:

z PING
z FTP
z HTTP
CS and PS measurement
z Video Streaming
The Probe also conducts the simultaneous test of
SMS, CS services, and PS services.
The Probe reports the progress of the process in
real time and gives the statistic report after the
test.
For the Scanner, the Probe conducts:

z CW measurement
z Pilot Scan
z Spectrum Analysis

The Probe can conduct simultaneous test on the

Multi-UE test UEs (eight at most), the Scanner, and the GPS.
Each UE executes different measurement tasks.

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Function Description

The Probe supports:

Scanner measurement z Anritsu Scanner
z DTI Scanner

In addition to the outdoor measurement, the

Probe also supports walking measurement and
vertical measurement.
z Walking measurement: Refers to an indoor
Indoor measurement
plane test. It measures and displays the inside
signal distribution of a building.
z Vertical measurement: Measures the
vertically-distributed signals in the elevators.

The Probe can preset, import, and export the test

plan. Moreover, the Probe is capable of displaying
the execution result. The preset of test plan
means that the Probe sets down the test plan for
Preset of test plan test device. Take the UE for an example. Set such
test plans as calling test, FTP sending or loading,
or concurrent service tests.
After the test begins, the Probe automatically
executes the test plan items one by one.

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Function Description

The Probe gives the judgment and the statistics of

the key events as follows:

z Call setup event

z Channel connection event
z Channel release event
z Call drop
z Handover
z PDP context activation
Judgment of predefined The Probe offers two display modes for the
events events mentioned previously:

z On the map window

z In the event list
Note:
The display of the events with special icons on the
map window enables you to have a panoramic
view of the network performance, while the event
list facilitates the calculation of the times and
frequency of event occurrence.

The Probe supports alarms under special

situations.
For instance, when a device is unexpectedly
Hardware alarm disconnected or the GPS signal is inadequate, the
Probe warns you of the alarms in the form of
either dialog box or sound. You can perceive the
change of the connection status in real time.

The log mask filtering supports selective reception

of parameters.
Measure parameter filtering
In case of GSM service test, select it to report the
associated parameters.

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Function Description

In the Probe, you can set the sampling rate for

certain parameters.

Note:
In the Probe, some of the parameters are read at
Sampling rate setting a high frequency level, which results in heavy
data volume and system resource consumption.
Therefore, Huawei recommends setting the
sampling rate for some special parameters, such
as List Search and Finger Info for TA.

The Probe saves the test data into the LOG file in
the manner of real-time refresh to enhance the
security.
The LOG data can be exported to a .bin, .text,
Log recording, playbacking,
or .xls file. The exported log file can be analyzed
combining, exporting function
by the post-processing tools such as the GENEX
Assistant, the ACTIX Analyzer, and the U-Net.
The LOG data that conforms to certain constrains
can be combined together.

The co-activated information is displayed if you

click a record in a window like a signaling, map, or
Co-activated information
event window. The display of co-activated
display
information helps you to locate and analyze the
network troubles.

The Probe displays the following on the map:

z Measurement track
z Parameter value
Geographic display of
z Legend
wireless measurement
z Switchable data
parameter
z Base station
z Pilot line
The Probe supports the import of raster maps.

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Function Description

The inaccurate GPS information caused by map

error or dense building has great influence on the
Dynamic and static correctness of geographic display.
adjustment to GPS Therefore, the Probe corrects the test track by the
information dynamic adjustment (shifting and angle
adjustment) or the static adjustment (dragging or
rotating).

The Probe is capable of parsing the following

messages:
Display of air interface z MAC/RLC signal
messages z NAS signal
z RRC signal
z GSM RR signal

Display of RLC and APP Display of uplink and downlink thoughputs of the
throughput RLC and APP.

You can add, delete, or configure the parameters

Display of custom parameters
as required.

The Probe synchronizes with GPS standard time.

If a high level of time precision is required, apply
the GPS standard time to the operating system.
When searching for GPS or DTI Scanner, the
GPS time synchronization
system sets the local time as GPS standard time
automatically so long as the system is connected
to the GPS and sets to synchronize with the GPS
standard time.

The Probe gives the information statistics on the

QoS
service layer.

The Probe conducts comparison tests for different

Comparison test
UEs in the different networks.

1.3 How to Use This Manual

This section contains the following parts:
z About the Manual

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z Intended Reader

1.3.1 About the Manual

This manual details the basic functions, the installation and running environments, the
system interfaces, and the basic operations in the GENEX Probe. The chapters in this
manual follow the natural process flow, and emphasize on the essential functions.
The main contents of the chapters are as follows:
z Chapter 1 "Introduction to the GENEX Probe", Chapter 2 "Quick Start", and
Chapter 3 "New Functions" mainly describes the basic functions, quick start,
and new functions of the system.
z Chapter 4 "Installing the Probe" details the hardware requirements and the
installation methods.
z Chapter 5 "Graphical User Interface" gives a fully description of system
interfaces and parameter windows. You can get familiar with the system
interfaces after reading this chapter.
z Chapter 6 "Managing the Project" describes the test project management in the
Probe. You can get acquainted with the concept of test project and some basic
operations.
z Chapter 7 "Connecting the Devices" profiles the connection and configuration of
test devices, such as UE, GPS, and Scanner. This part is the essential for the test
preparation, and should be attached with enough attention.
z Chapter 8 "Configuring Test Plan" gives a panoramic view on how to configure
a test plan.
z Chapter 9 "Controlling the Test and Playing the Log File Back" describes the
test control and log play during and after the test.
z Chapter 10 "Continuous Wave Test" emphasizes on the CW test.
z Chapter 11 "File Exporting Funtion" describes how to export the data.
z Chapter 12 "FAQ" gives solutions to problems commonly encountered during
the operation.
z Appendix A “Common Parameters and Shortcuts” describes the common
parameters and shortcut keys frequenctly used in the Probe.
z Appendix B “Acronyms and Abbreviations” lists the explanations for the
abbreviations and acronyms occurred in the manual.

1.3.2 Intended Reader

This manual is designed for new users to learn how to use the system step by step,
and for the users who familize themselves with the system to investigate further about
their concerned functions.

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Chapter 2 Quick Start

2.1 Overview
This chapter contains the following contents:
z Installing the Probe
z Creating or Opening a Project
z Testing the Terminal Configuration
z Setting a Test Plan
z Opening the Parameter Window
z Saving the Test Project
z Beginning a Test
z Ending a Test

2.2 Installing the Probe

Before running the Probe, ensure that the Probe is properly installed. For details, refer
to Chapter 4 "Installing the Probe."

2.3 Creating or Opening a Project

To create or open a project, perform the following steps:
1) Run the Probe.
2) Choose New Project on the File menu. Alternatively, choose Open Project to
open an existing project.

2.4 Testing the Terminal Configuration

The Probe supports the following test devices:
z UE
z Scanner
z GPS
Connect and set the test device before test. Take the UE (Qualcomm 6250) for an
example. For details, refer to Chapter 7 "Connecting the Devices."
To test the terminal configuration, perform the following steps:
1) Connect the UE to the USB of the PC through the data line.
2) Open the UE and keep it active.
3) Choose SETTINGS > Extras > SIO Configuration > Port Map > Diag on the UE
main menu.

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4) Select UART1 (COM1) or UART (COM3) based on the number of the port that
connects UE with the local PC.
5) Choose SETTINGS > Extras > SIO Configuration > DS Baud on the UE main
menu.
6) Set the baud rate to 115200.
7) Choose Configuration > Hardware Config > ManualConfig on the Probe main
menu.
A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 ManualConfig dialog box

8) Click to add the device.

The system displays the Device Config dialog box, as shown in Figure 2-2.
9) Set as shown in Figure 2-2 and click OK.

10) Click to search the device.

The device can be found only when it is correctly connected.

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Figure 2-2 Device Config dialog box

Note:
The Com Port is configured based on the Diag Port mapped by the UE. If the data
service is tested, the Modem Port needs to be configured, for the Probe conducts the
dialup and observes the throughput on the application layer.

2.5 Setting a Test Plan

Note:
The custom test plan is used for automatic test. An example is listed below. For details,
refer to Chapter 8 "Configuring Test Plan."

To set the test plan, perform the following steps:

1) Choose Configuration > System Config on the main menu.
The system displays a screen, as shown in Figure 2-3.

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Figure 2-3 System ConfigProperties

2) Click Test Item and choose Voice Call.

3) Set the voice call parameters, such as, call number and calling time, as shown in
Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4 Setting parameters

4) Click OK.

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2.6 Importing the BS Engineering Parameters

For the outdoor drive test, the import of the BS engineering parameters facilitates the
observation of the information about the BS and cell distribution around the test points.
For details, refer to section 6.5 "Importing the Engineering Parameter."

2.7 Opening the Parameter Window

To open the parameter window, double-click each node in the View navigator to query
the associated data. For details about each window, refer to section 5.4 "View
Window."
For the outdoor drive test in which the test tracks need to be checked, you can open
the Map window and import the map. For details, refer to section 6.6 "Importing a
Map."

2.8 Saving the Test Project

To save the test project, choose File > Save on the main menu. The engineering file is
saved in .xml format.
The test plan can be saved either in the engineering file, or individually. For details
about saving the test plan individually, refer to part 6.7.1 "Setting a Test Plan."

2.9 Beginning a Test

Click in the toolbar to begin the test. You can control the test process and

observe the data changes in the signaling window. For details, refer to Chapter 9
"Controlling the Test and Playing the Log File Back."

2.10 Ending a Test

Click in the toolbar to end the test. Playback the Log file created during the drive

test or export the data.

For details about the playback of the log file, refer to section 9.6 "Controlling the Log
File Playback."
For details about the export of the test data, refer to Chapter 11 "File Exporting
Funtion."

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Chapter 3 New Functions

3.1 Overview
The following functions are added in the GENEX Probe 1.3:
z Analyzing the HSDPA Parameter Statistics
z Giving the QoS Statistics
z Conducting Comparative Tests with Different UEs in Different Networks
z Predefining the Intra- or Inter-Frequency Handover Events
z Providing More Test Devices
z Combing and Exporting the Files
z Displaying the GSM Parameters in the Chart Window
z Configuring the DTI Scanner Gain Parameter
z Conducting the Tests on Commercial UEs
z Displaying the DTI Scanner Multi-Frequency Data in the Map Window
z Adding the LogMask Dynamically
z Opening the Most-Recently-Used Log File
z Displaying and Scaling the Chart with Multiple Y-Axes
z Selecting the Device in the Chart or Sheet Window
z Adding Wait Option in Test UEs

3.2 Analyzing the HSDPA Parameter Statistics

The following information about HSDPA parameter is added in the Probe:
z Collecting the HSDPA data
z Decoding and giving the statistics of the HSDPA data packet
z Giving the statistics of throughput on the radio link layer

3.2.1 Displaying the HSDPA Physical Channel Data

The data of HSDPA physical channel in the Probe is the configuration parameters of
the following channels:
z HS-DSCH
z HS-SCCH
z HS-DPCCH

3.2.2 Providing the HSDPA Decoding Statistics

The function of HSDPA decoding refers to the decoding statistics on the HS-SCCH
and HS-DSCH channels.

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The Probe provides the following statistics:

z HS-SCCH schedule success rate
z Block error rate (BLER) on the MAC layer
z BLER on the RLC layer

3.2.3 Distinguishing the HSDPA Channels

The Probe counts how many radio links are available on the downlink, and tells
whether the service is carried on the DCH or HS-DSCH.

3.2.4 Providing Statistics on HSDPA Rates

The HSDPA rates in the HSDPA rate statistics consists of

z Scheduling rate of the physical layer
z HSDPA rate on the MAC layer (including the retransmission rate)

3.2.5 Providing Statistics on HSDPA Channel Quality

The HSDPA channel quality statistics consists of:

z BLER on MAC layer
z BLER on RLC layer
z Retransmission rate on the HS-DSCH channel
z CQI
z Channel utilization
z Code occupancy

3.2.6 Displaying HSDPA Parameters in the Map Window

The Probe displays the HSDPA parameters in the map window.

3.3 Giving the QoS Statistics

The Probe provides the QoS statistics on the application layer by offering the KPI
statistics and throughput of the HTTP and FTP. The QoS statistics is detailed as
follows:
z KPI statistics of PING service
For example, the display of packet loss ratio and time interval between single
tests.
z KPI statistics and HTTP throughput
The KPI statistics and HTTP throughput include the statistics of page access time,
page download time, and average rate.
z KPI statistics and FTP throughput
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forward and download, average rate of forward and download, and the display of
actual transmission duration.
z PDP statistics
The PDP statistics includes the statistics of the minimum, maximum, and average
rate of the PDP context activation time.

3.4 Conducting Comparative Tests with Different UEs in

Different Networks
The Probe can conduct comparative tests of CS service in different networks.
The comparison test items consist of
z Voice call test items
z Video phone test items

3.5 Predefining the Intra- or Inter-Frequency Handover

Events
The Probe predefines the success and failure events of the intra- or inter-frequency
handover handovers. These handover events consist of:
z IntraFreqHHOSuc
z IntraFreqHHOFail
z InterFreqHHOSuc
z InterFreqHHOFail

3.6 Providing More Test Devices

The Probe V1.3 supports more test UEs than the ealier version. The new test UEs are:
z Huawei U526
z Huawei U636
z Huawei E600 data card
z Huawei E620 data card
z Qualcomm TM6275
z DTI Scanner 1800M
z DTI Scanner 1900M

3.7 Combing and Exporting the Files

The Probe V1.3 log file post-processing can:
z Export .log files in the format of QXDM.
z Export UE measurement data.
z Export UE signaling list.
z Export original data of different devices.

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z Combine .log files.

z Export the orginal data or separate the DTI Scanner information from the GPS
information during the log combination.

3.8 Displaying the GSM Parameters in the Chart Window

The Probe V1.3 is applicable to the GSM network. The system adds more windows for
parameter display.
The windows are used to:
z Display the signal strength of serving cell under GSM idle state
z Display the cell selection and parameter re-selection in the GSM network

3.9 Configuring the DTI Scanner Gain Parameters

The gaining parameters configurable on the DTI Scanner include the antenna gain
and cable loss. The configuration result influences the display and the export of DTI
Scanner data.
This DTI Scanner gaining parameter enables the complete cancellation of antenna
gain and cable loss.

3.10 Conducting the Tests on Commercial UEs

The Probe opens the tests with commercial UEs by removing the existing bugs in AT
command edition module.
The commercial UEs take the place of test UEs to conduct the automatic dialing test.
By this means, the disadvantages of test UEs at the early stage of network
construction can be avoided.

3.11 Displaying the DTI Scanner Multi-Frequency Data in the

Map Window
The Probe displays the multi-frequency data of the DTI Scanner in the map window.

3.12 Adding the LogMask Dynamically

The Probe adds the LogMask dynamically. For the unlisted LogCode on the layer 1
and layer 2, if they are required, you can add them manually during LogMask
configuration.

3.13 Opening the Most-Recently-Used Log File

The Probe records the paths and names of the .log files recently used. Five records
are the maximum. You can open the .log file on the LogFile menu.

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The system refreshes the records each time when the file is open.

3.14 Displaying and Scaling the Chart with Multiple Y-Axes

With this function, you can zoom in or zoom out the multiple Y-axes of the chart.

3.15 Selecting the Device in the Chart or Sheet Window

To select the device in the chart or list window, perform the following steps:
1) Right-click in the Chart or Sheet window.
The system lists the configured test device in the current system.
2) Choose a device to replace the one displayed.

Note:
The device that the current chart does not support is in unvailable status (grey).

3.16 Adding Wait Option in Test UEs

Added in the test UEs in the configuration plan, the Wait is used to set the time interval
between two test items.

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Chapter 4 Installing the Probe

4.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to install the Probe.
It contains the following contents:
z Hardware Requirements
z Installation Procedure
z Installation Directory
z Measures for Software Copyright Protection

4.2 Hardware Requirements

To run the Probe smoothly, ensure that the configuration of the PC meets the
requirements listed in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1 Hardware requirements

Item Description

CPU Pentium III 750 MHz at least

Monitor VGA (1024 x 768, 16 bit color or higher)

Memory 256 MB at least

Hard disk 1 GB at least

z In the Probe, there should be at least one serial port, one parallel
port, and one USB port.
PC port
z A serial port connects to the GPS or Scanner, while a parallel port
and an USB connect to the hard dongle and UE respectively.

Operating
Windows 2000 or Windows XP
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4.3 Hardware Equipment

Table 4-2 Hardware equipment supported by the Probe

Hardware Equipment Type

z QUALCOMM TM6200
z QUALCOMM TM6250
z QUALCOMM TM6275
z Huawei U626
UE
z Huawei U636
z Huawei E600 data card
z Huawei E620 data card
z Commerical handset

GPS antenna GPS complying with TAIP or NEMA0183 protocols

z Anritsu’s Scanner
z DTI Scanner 1800 M
Scanner
z DTI Scanner 1900 M
z DTI Scanner 2100 M

4.4 Installation Procedure

For the Probe, the installation procedure contains:
z Installing the Probe
z Installing the GENEX Shared

4.4.1 Installing the Probe

To install the Probe, perform the following steps:

1) Double-click setup.exe.
The Preparing Setup dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-1.

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Figure 4-1 Preparing Setup dialog box

Note:
Click Cancel to exit.

2) Enter the customer information in the Customer Information dialog box.

3) Click Next, as shown in Figure 4-2.

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Figure 4-2 Customer Information dialog box

Note:
Click Back to return to the previous step.

4) Choose the destination location in the Choose Destination Location dialog box,
as shown in Figure 4-3.

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Figure 4-3 Choose Destination Location dialog box

5) Click Browse to choose the installation directory.

6) Click Next.
The Setup Status dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 4-4.

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Figure 4-4 Setup Status dialog box

7) Click Finish in the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box, as shown in

Figure 4-5.

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Figure 4-5 Completing the installation

4.4.2 Installing the GENEX Shared

As a public component package used for all the GEXEX series products, the GENEX
Shared package contains the hard dongle driver, and several configuration
components.
Ensure that the GENEX Shared is correctly installed before running the Probe. The
GENEX Shared is automatically installed after the installation of the Probe.
If the GENEX Shared already exists, skip the GENEX Shared installation.

Note:
z After Probe installation, the system will automatically start GENEX Shared
component package installation.
z If you uninstall the Probe, the GENEX Shared component package will not be
uninstalled to ensure that other GENEX products can still work. You can, thus, skip
GENEX Shared component package installation if it is already in the PCs.
z However, if you upgrade the Probe, Huawei recommends that the GENEX Shared
component package be installed again because GENEX Shared component may
be upgraded at the same time.

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4.5 Installation Directory

After the installation of the Probe, the system forms an installation directory, as listed in
Table 4-3.

Table 4-3 Directory structure

Directory Description

Capture Saves captured images.

Config Saves system configuration files

Data Saves test data

Log Saves system logs

Voice Saves voice files

Template project Saves project templates

Documents Saves associated documents for the Probe

Note:
Among all these directories, the \Capture, \Data, and \Log are automatically created
during the first running of the system.

4.6 Measures for Software Copyright Protection

The hard dongle protects the Probe. Connect the hard dongle before using the Probe.
The system checks the connection during the startup.
Connect several hard dongles in series to use the GENEX series.
Once the connection does not work or the license is invalid, the system prompts you to
connect the hard dongle correctly or to update the license.

Note:
When updating the license of the hard dongle, connect the hard dongle that needs
updating rather than connect several dongles simultaneously. After updating the
license, connect the rest hard dongles.

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4.6.1 Viewing the License

To view the license, perform the following steps:

1) Choose Help > License Info… on the main menu.
The License Info dialog box is displayed.
2) View the license information.

Note:
You can apply for the licenses based on the modules that you are to use. For example,
the license for the HSDPA module can be applied for individually.

4.6.2 Updating the License

To update the license, perform the following steps:

1) Check the license of hard dongle.
2) Send the ESN in the license to the Huawei Customer Service Center to obtain the
Probe license file.
3) Enable the update license function, as shown in Figure 4-6.

Figure 4-6 Update License dialog box

4) Click Browse… and choose the directory of the update file.

5) Click Update.
6) Reboot the Probe to validate the updated license.

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Chapter 5 Graphical User Interface

5.1 Overview
This chapter describes the user interface in the Probe.
It contains the following contents:
z Main Interface
z System Configuration
z View Window

5.2 Main Interface

The Graphical User Interface (GUI) in the Probe facilitates your operation.
The main interface is displayed after the Probe is started, as shown in Figure 5-1.

(1) Menu bar (2) Toolbar (3) Navigation tree

(4) Work space (5) Status bar

Figure 5-1 Main interface of the Probe

5.2.1 Menu Bar

I. File Menu

The File menu enables operations on the project, as shown in Figure 5-2.

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Figure 5-2 File menu

For details about operations in File menu, refer to section 6.2 "Managing the Project
Files."

II. Logfile Menu

The Logfile menu provides the operations on the drive test files, as shown in Figure
5-3.

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Figure 5-3 Logfile menu

z For the playback of the logfile, refer to section 9.6 "Controlling the Log File
Playback."
z For the export of the logfile, refer to Chapter 11 "File Exporting Funtion."
z For the shortcut keys, refer to Appendix A.”Common Parameters and Shortcuts.”
The logfiles opened recently are listed on the menu. In this way, you can choose
several drive test files recently used as your data source.

III. Configuration Menu

The Configuration menu provides the preparation operations for the Probe test, as
shown in Figure 5-4.

Figure 5-4 Configuration menu

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To facilitate information searching, you can refer to the following suggestions:

z For details about the hardware configuration, refer to section 6.4 "Configuring ."
z For details about the information of Base Transceiver Station (BTS), refer to
section 6.5 "Importing the Engineering Parameter."
z For details about the Map Mark, refer to section 9.2 "Conducting a Test."
z For details about the system configuration, refer to section 5.3 "System
Configuration Window."

IV. View Menu

Figure 5-5 shows the items listed in the View menu.

Figure 5-5 View menu

For details about the View menu, refer to section 5.4 "View Window."

V. Test Menu

The Test menu provides controls on the drive test process, as shown in Figure 5-6.

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Figure 5-6 Test menu

For details about the Test menu, refer to section 9.2 "Conducting a Test."

VI. Window Menu

The Window menu enables window arranging and window opening, as shown in
Figure 5-7.

Figure 5-7 Window menu

VII. Help Menu

The Help menu provides the help information, as shown in Figure 5-8.

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Figure 5-8 Help menu

5.2.2 Toolbar

The toolbar provides the buttons for system operations.

I. Standard Toolbar

Figure 5-9 shows the standard toolbar.

Figure 5-9 Standard toolbar

The standard toolbar contains some buttons for routine operations, as listed in Table
5-1.

Table 5-1 Buttons on the standard toolbar

Button Description

To create a project

To open a project

To save a project

To choose a device

Note:
Ensure that a device is selected before checking the
parameter windows.

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Button Description

To search a device

Note:
The system searches a device and connects it to the COM port
based on the hardware configuration of the project.

To begin a test

Note:
The function takes effect only when the test device is
available.

To end a test

Note:
The function takes effect only when the test mode is in use.

To pause or continue recording

Note:
The function takes effect only when the system records the
logfile at the beginning of the drive test and the test mode is in
use.

To pause or recover screen display

To capture a window

About the Probe

II. Logfile Toolbar

The logfile toolbar contains some common operations during the log file playback, as
shown in Figure 5-10.

Figure 5-10 Logfile toolbar

Table 5-2 describes the buttons on the logfile toolbar.

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Table 5-2 Buttons on the logfile toolbar

Button Description

To open a log file

To play a log file

Note:
The function takes effect only when the log file
to be played is open.

To pause or continue playing

To stop a play

To change the play direction

Note:
The Probe can play forward or backward.

To lock a position

Note:
This function takes effect only when Event
Browsing is selected.

To adjust the play rate

Note:
The available range is from 1/8 to 8 times of
rate.

To adjust the play progress

Note:
The slider enables you to locate at any position
of the log file. The function takes effect only
when the log file is open.

To set the play time

Note:
You can enter the time and press the blank key
to set the broadcast time. The function takes
effect only when the log file is open.

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III. Map Toolbar

The map toolbar, as shown in Figure 5-11, contains the icons for routine map
operations and is available only when the Map window is open.

Figure 5-11 Map toolbar

Table 5-3 lists the descriptions of the buttons on the map toolbar.

Table 5-3 Buttons on the map toolbar

Button Description

To open a map

To save a map

To import a raster map

To set the map layer

To search for a cell

To zoom in a map

To zoom out a map

To select the zoom scale of map area

To span a map

To center a map

To select a map

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Button Description

To select a map in rectangle

Map scale

To lock an area

Note:
Choose the current position during correction.

To undo the current dots

To rotate the selected points during static correction

IV. Indoor Measurement Toolbar

The indoor measurement toolbar is used for routine operations on the indoor
measurement map, as shown in Figure 5-12.

Figure 5-12 Indoor measurement toolbar

Table 5-4 describes the buttons on the indoor measurement toolbar.

Table 5-4 Buttons on the indoor measurement toolbar

Button Description

To import a raster map

To dot a map

Note:
The drive test route is generated by dotting the map during the
indoor test.

To zoom in a map

To zoom out a map

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Button Description

To span a map

To select an area

To undo the previous step

V. BTS Information Toolbar

The BTS information toolbar is used to edit the BTS information, as shown in Figure
5-13.

Figure 5-13 BTS information toolbar

Table 5-5 describes the buttons on the BTS information toolbar.

Table 5-5 Buttons on the BTS information toolbar

Button Description

To open the BTS information list

To save the BTS information

To apply the edited BTS information to the system and save the
project in the project files.

VI. Device List Toolbar

The device list toolbar is used for the operations on the device configuration, as shown
in Figure 5-14.

Figure 5-14 Device list toolbar

Table 5-6 describes the buttons on the device list toolbar.

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Table 5-6 Buttons on the device list toolbar

Button Description

To add a device

To remove a device

To search for a device

5.2.3 Navigation Tree

I. Test Control Tab

The Test Control tab contains some routine operation buttons used in the test, as
shown in Figure 5-15.

Figure 5-15 Test Control tab

II. View Tab

The View tab provides the function of system viewing. To view the items, double-click
the items, as shown in Figure 5-16.

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Figure 5-16 View tab

III. Property Tab

The Property tab displays the information about the current device in the device check
box, as shown in Figure 5-17.

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Figure 5-17 Property tab

Note:
z If more than one device of the same type is connected to the Probe, choose the
device you want on the Device list on the toolbar. Alternatively, choose the device
in the device name drop-down list in the Property tab.
z The system displays the associated parameters of the selected device in the
Property window.

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5.2.4 Work Space

The work space contains all the open view windows. You can customize several work
pages in the work space:
z Press Alt+Z to define the window layout.
z Press Alt+1, Alt+2, or Alt+3 to define the work space.
For details about main interface operations, refer to section 6.3 "Managing the
Workspace."

5.2.5 Status Bar

I. System Status Bar

The system status bar contains four parts, as shown in Figure 5-18. The four parts are
as follows:
z Menu prompt
z UE Radio Frequency (RF) mode
z Probe status
z Device status

Figure 5-18 System status bar

Table 5-7 describes the four parts on the system status bar.

Table 5-7 Four parts on the system status bar

Part Description

Menu prompt To display the information about the current selected menu

To display the current UE RF mode

The UE RF mode contains:

z
UE RF mode GSM
z WCDMA
z Unknown

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Part Description

To display the current Probe status

The status may be:

z Idle
z Real-time test
Probe status
z Log file playback
Note:
The system tells you the current status you are in. If you
place the mouse on the Probe status bar, the system shows
the name of the open log file.

To display the status of device connection

z Red light indicates that the device is disconnected or
faulty.
z Green light indicates that the device is connected
properly.
Device status
z Yellow light indicates that the satellites are not enough.
Note:
Put the mouse on the device status, the system shows what
the current light stands for. Double-click the indicator to
open a tab.

II. Legend Status Bar

The legend status bar displays the layer information currently used in the Probe, as
shown in Figure 5-19.

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Figure 5-19 Legend status bar

III. Map Status Bar

The map status bar displays the related map information, as shown in Figure 5-20.
The map status bar consists of the following parts:
z Map ruler
z Correction status
z Map scale
z Longitude and latitude

Figure 5-20 Map status bar

Table 5-8 describes each part on the map status bar.

Table 5-8 Parts on the map status bar

Part Description

Map ruler To display the distance between two points

Correction status To display if it is in correction state

Map scale To display the map scale

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Part Description

Longitude and To display the longitude and latitude of a position in the

latitude map window

5.3 System Configuration Window

To open the system configuration window, choose Configuration > System Config.
The System Configuration Properties window consists of the following tabs:
z Test Plan
z LogMask
z Event
z Alarm
z Other

5.3.1 Test Plan

The Test Plan tab contains the test items and parameters triggered by the UE and the
Scanner, as shown in Figure 5-21.

Figure 5-21 Test Plan dialog box

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Note:
For details about the operations in the Test Plan window, refer to part 6.7.1 "Setting
a Test Plan."

5.3.2 LogMask

The LogMask tab sets the filtering configuration for the data collected during the drive
test, as shown in Figure 5-22.

Figure 5-22 LogMask dialog box

Note:
z Do not change the default settings if you are not familiar with the Probe.
z For details about the operations in the LogMask window, refer to part 6.7.2
"Setting the Log Mask."

5.3.3 Event

The Event tab is used for the display, prompts, icons, voices, and configurations of all
the events occurred in the radio network, as shown in Figure 5-23.

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Figure 5-23 Event dialog box

Note:
For details about the operations in the Event window, refer to part 6.7.3 "Setting the
Event."

5.3.4 Alarm

The Alarm tab is used to give prompts if errors occur, as shown in Figure 5-24.

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Figure 5-24 Alarm dialog box

Note:
For details about the operations in the Alarm window, refer to part 6.7.4 "Setting the
Alarm."

5.3.5 Other

Figure 5-25 shows the Other tab. For details about the operations in the Other window,
refer to part 6.7.5 "Setting Other."

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Figure 5-25 Other dialog box

5.4 View Window

The View window consists of
z Parameter Window
z WCDMA Parameter Chart
z GSM/GPRS Parameter Chart
z Message Parameter Chart
z Anritsu Scanner Parameter Chart
z DTI Scanner Parameter Chart
z Data Service Parameter Chart
z AMR Window
z Event List Window
z UE State Window
z Information Window
z Map Window
z Indoor Measurement Window
z Window Templates

5.4.1 Parameter Window

The Probe Parameter window displays all the information about the selected device.
For details about operations in the Probe Parameter window, refer to part 6.3.2
"Adding a Pane to a Tab."

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I. Chart

Caution:

If the chart view is changed to the list view, all the information and settings in the chart
view are lost.

The Chart window shows the trends of data. Many kinds of charts are available,
including:
z Active set chart
z Power chart
z HSDPA physical link chart
z HSDPA rate chart
Some routine operations in the chart are as follows:
z Click and drag the box to zoom in or restore the scale of the chart.
z Right-click and drag the chart to move the chart up, down, left, and right.
z Right-click the chart and choose a certain option to move the chart.
Table 5-9 lists the options on the shortcut menu of the chart.

Table 5-9 Options on the shortcut menu of the chart

Option Description

To display the parameters of the current chart.

Device Those devices that are not supported by the current chart are in gray,
indicating unavailability, as shown in Figure 5-26.

Legend To select or clear some legend boxes, as shown in Figure 5-27.

To set the color and font of each parameter, as shown in Figure 5-28
Color
and Figure 5-29.

SetTitle To set the title for a custom window.

To display the ChartView Custom Properties dialog box. You can

Custom change the properties of the chart display by adjusting the values in the
dialog box, as shown in Figure 5-30.

List view To convert the chart view into the list view.

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Figure 5-26 Device option

Figure 5-27 Legend option

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Figure 5-28 Color option

Figure 5-29 Legend Color Edit dialog box

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Figure 5-30 ChartView Custom Properties dialog box

II. List

The list window shows the real-time change of certain parameters in text. These
parameters are as follows:
z Network parameter
z Cell parameter
z HSDPA physical channel parameter

Note:
The legend color depends on the color of the parameter displayed in the Chart
window. That is, the Probe applies the parameter color to the legend in the window.

III. Chart and List

The list can display the accurate values of each indicator in numbers or characters
directly, while the chart reflects the trend of the changes in the indicator vividly, as
shown in Figure 5-31.

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Figure 5-31 Chart and list

5.4.2 WCDMA Parameter Chart

I. Power Control

As shown in Figure 5-32, this Power Control window displays the following
information:
z UE reception power
z UE transmission power
z Signal-to-Interference Ratio (SIR)
z Transmit Power Control (TPC)

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Figure 5-32 Power Control window

Note:
z The UE Tx TPC refers to the command of power control on the NodeB by the UE.
The command consists of two bytes (one frame), with 15 effective bits
corresponding to power control value of each time slot. 0 stands for lowering a step,
while 1 represents enhancing a step. The Probe summarizes the values of the 15
bits and displays the final results as final power control value. (0 equals to –1
during the value addition).
z The Cell Tx TPC refers to the command of power control on the UE by the NodeB.
The command consists of two bytes (one frame), with 15 effective bits. The
calculation method in Cell Tx TPC is similar to that in UE Tx TPC.

II. WCDMA BLER

The WCDMA BLER window displays the downlink Block Error Rate (BLER) based on
transport channels. To be specific, the WCDMA BLER window mainly displays:
z BLER in the connected state or during the call
z BLER on the Paging Channel (PCH) or Forward Access Channel (FACH) in the
disconnected state

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The BLER takes effect only during call setup or call connection, as shown in Figure
5-33.

Figure 5-33 WCDMA BLER window

Note:
The WCDMA BLER window shows the downlink BLER of the A-DCH channel when
the HSDPA is used to bear the service.

III. Cell Search

The Cell Search window displays the parameter information of each step during cell
search, as shown in Figure 5-34. The information is visible only after the associated
item in the LogMask is selected.

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Figure 5-34 Cell Search window

IV. Serving/Active Set & Neighboring Cells

As shown in Figure 5-35, this Serving/Active Set & Neighboring Cells window
displays the following information of the UE:
z Active set
z Monitor set
z Detected set

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Figure 5-35 Serving/Active Set & Neighboring Cells window

Table 5-10 lists some operations in the Serving/Active Set & Neighboring Cells
chart.

Table 5-10 Operations in the serving/active set & neighboring cells chart

To… You can…

Check the Ec/Io trend Refer to the upper right chart.

Check the real-time Ec/Io Refer to the lower right chart.

Check what set the scrambling codes Right-click the chart and choose a
belong to legend on the shortcut menu.

Table 5-11 lists the implications of each legend on the shortcut menu.

Table 5-11 Legend implications

Legend Implication

Rectangle Active set data

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Legend Implication

Circus Monitor set data

Triangle Detected set data

The scrambling codes of the data of the same shape can be distinguished from each
other by different colors.
To distinguish scrambling codes by color, perform the following steps:
1) Right-click in the Serving/Active Set & Neighboring Cells window.
2) Choose Custom on the shortcut menu.
3) Set Mark Tip Tool to True.
4) Click OK.
5) Move the mouse to a place to get the scrambling information of the current point.

Note:
When the UE is in idle state, the first information must be about the cell where the UE
resides.

V. Finger

The Finger window indicates the finger information of the UE, as shown in Figure
5-36.

Figure 5-36 Finger window

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VI. RACH and PRACH

The RACH And PRACH window displays the random access parameters of the UE
only when the LogMask is customized, as shown in Figure 5-37.

Figure 5-37 RACH And PRACH window

VII. DRX Mode

The DRX Mode window displays the discontinuous reception parameters of the UE,
as shown in Figure 5-38.

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Figure 5-38 DrxMode window

VIII. Transport Channel

The Transport Channel window displays the parameters on the transport channel in
the uplink and downlink, as shown in Figure 5-39.

Figure 5-39 Transport Channel window

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IX. Physical Channel

The Physical Channel window displays the parameters on the physical channel. As
shown in Figure 5-40, the physical channel falls into the following types:
z Physical Channel Uplink
z Common Physical Channel Downlink
z Dedicate Physical Channel Downlink

Figure 5-40 Physical Channel dialog box

X. RM UL

The RM UL window displays the parameter information about rate matching uplink. As
shown in Figure 5-41, the information consists of two parts:
z Transport Format Combination Indicator (TFCI)
z Transport channel

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Figure 5-41 RM UL window

XI. Inter-RAT GSM Cell Information

The Inter-RAT GSM Cell Information window displays the GSM cell information
tested in the WCDMA mode, as shown in Figure 5-42.

Figure 5-42 Inter-RAT GSM Cell Information window

XII. WCDMA HSDPA Physical Channel

The WCDMA HSDPA Physical channel window displays the configuration

parameters on the HSDPA channel, as shown in Figure 5-43.

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Figure 5-43 WCDMA HSDPA Physical channel window

Table 5-12 describes the parameters in the WCDMA HSDPA Physical channel
window.

Table 5-12 Parameters in the WCDMA HSDPA Physical channel window

Parameter Description

Primary cell code of the HSDPA serving

HS Serving Cell PSC
cell

H-RNTI UE ID ID number of the H-RNTI UE

Time offset between the DL DPCH and

DL DPCH to HS-SCCH Timing Offset
the HS-SCCH

HARQ Processes HARQ process

Number of the HS-SCCH and its

HS-SCCH
effectiveness

OVSF Orthogonal variable spreading factor

CQI Feedback Cycle Feedback cycle of the CQI

CQI Repetition Factor Repetition factor of the CQI

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Parameter Description

Ack/Nack Repeatition Factor Repeatition factor of the Ack/Nack

Timing offset between the L DPCH and

UL DPCH to HS-DPCCH Timing Offset
the S-DPCCH

Power offset between the CK and the

PO-ACK
S-DPCCH

Power offset between the ACK and the

PO-NACK
S-DPCCH

Power offset between the CQI and the

PO-CQI
S-DPCCH

MAC-d Flow ID ID of the flow

ID of the code combination transmit

CCTrCHID
channel

Queue ID List List of queue ID

Queue ID ID of the queues

The range of the SN in the Mac-hs PDU

received from the Mac-hs entity can be
represented by a slider. Having received
the Mac-hs PDU, the slider moves
Receive Window Size forword.
The Receive Window Size refers to the
available part of the slider.

Note:
TSN: Transmission Sequence Number

The reordering release timer is enabled

when the discontinuous Mac-hs PDU is
received by the Mac-hs entity.
Reordering Release Timer If all the Mac-hs PDU cannot be
received completely before the timeout,
the Probe submits the Mac-hs PDU to
the upper layer for data retransmission.

MAC-d PDU Sizes Sizes of the MAC-d PDU

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XIII. WCDMA HSDPA Link Statistics

The WCDMA HSDPA Link Statistics window displays the following information, as
shown in Figure 5-44.
z HSDPA throughput
z HSDPA BLER
z HSDPA channel utilization
z HSDPA channel quality
z HSDPA code occupancy

Figure 5-44 WCDMA HSDPA Link Statistics window

Table 5-13 describes the parameters in the HSDPA Link Statistics window.

Table 5-13 Parameters in the HSDPA Link Statistics window

Parameter Description

Instantaneous rate that the MAC layer

Scheduled Rate – Delta
schedules

Average rate that the MAC layer

Scheduled Rate – Average
schedules

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Parameter Description

Instantaneous rate at which the MAC

layer transmits
Served Rate – Delta The transmission here contains:

z Transmission failure
z Re-transmission

Average rate at which the MAC layer

transmits
Served Rate – Average The transmission here contains:

z Transmission failure
z Re-transmission

Instantaneous rate at which the MAC

layer transmits
MAC Layer Rate – Delta The transmission here excludes:

z Transmission failure
z Re-transmission

Average rate at which the MAC layer

transmits
MAC Layer Rate – Average The transmission here excludes:

z Transmission failure
z Re-transmission

Schedule success rate of the HS-SCCH

HS-SCCH Success Rate – Delta
channel

Average schedule success rate of the

HS-SCCH Success Rate – Average
HS-SCCH channel

Instantaneous BLER of the MAC layer

SBLER = Number of NACK/(Number of
HS-DSCH SBLER – Delta
ACK + Number of NACK) (in the period of
200 ms)

Average BLER of the MAC layer

HS-DSCH SBLER – Average SBLER = Number of NACK/(Number of
ACK + Number of NACK)

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Parameter Description

Instantaneous BLER of the RLC layer

Note:

HS-DSCH Res. BLER – Delta In the event that the MAC layer cannot
perform transmission successfully after
several retransmissions, the RLC
originates the re-transmission.

Average BLER of the RLC layer

Note:

HS-DSCH Res. BLER - Average In the event that the MAC layer cannot
perform transmission successfully after
several retransmissions, the RLC
originates the re-transmission.

Instantaneous retransmission rate of the

HS-DSCH channel
HS-DSCH Retrans.Rate - Delta =
HS-DSCH Retrans.Rate - Delta
Number of retransmission frames in the
period of 200 ms/Number of new
transmission frames

Average retransmission rate of the

HS-DSCH channel
HS-DSCH Retrans.Rate - Average =
HS-DSCH Retrans.Rate - Average
Number of retransmission
frames/Number of new transmission
frames

CQI Average CQI in the period of 200 ms

Average HS-PDSCH code count in the

Number of HS-PDSCH Codes
period of 200 ms

The WCDMA HSDPA Link Statistics and the WCDMA HSDPA Decoding Statistics
windows support the function of data clearance. To do this, perform the following
steps:
1) Right-click in the HSDPA Link Statistics or the HSDPA Decoding Statistics
window.
2) Choose Clear on the shortcut menu.

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The data in the two windows are cleared at the same time. That is, if you clear the data
in one window, the data in the other window is also cleared.

Note:
Delta in the parameters mentioned previously stands for the average value in the
period of 200 ms, while the Average represents the average value of all the data. If the
data in the window is cleared, the Average stands for the average value after the
clearance.

XIV. WCDMA HSDPA Decoding Statistics

The WCDMA HSDPA Decoding Statistics window displays the associated indicators
about the decoding on the HS-SCCH channel and the HS-DSCH channel, as shown in
Figure 5-45.

Figure 5-45 WCDMA HSDPA Decoding Statistics window

Table 5-14 describes the parameters in the WCDMA HSDPA decoding statistics.

Table 5-14 Parameters in the WCDMA HSDPA decoding statistics

Parameter Description

HS-SCCH Attempts Total number of frames

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Parameter Description

HS-SCCH Successes Number of HS-SCCH frames scheduled to the local UE

HS-SCCH Success Rate HS-SCCH channel utilization

ACK-NACK/DTX
Ratio of retransmission of the correct frame
(Duplicate)

Transport block size

TBS
Each frame transmits one TB.

Number of frames with Quadrature Phase Shift Keying

QPSK
(QPSK) modulation

Number of frames with 16 Quadrature Amplitude

16QAM
Modulation (QAM)

Number of frames transmitted unsuccessfully on the

SB -
MAC layer

Number of frames transmitted successfully on the MAC

SB +
layer

Dup. SB + Number of the retransmission of the same frames

Number of frames unconventional

Other For example, the frame whose TBS is different in
different periods is considered unconventional.

BLER on the MAC layer

SBLER Calculated by:
Transmission failures/Total transmission

st BLER in the retransmission of the first frame on the MAC

1 BLER
layer

Frames transmitted unsuccessfully on the RLC layer

The RLC originates the re-transmission after several
Block -
failures in the MAC layer. In such a situation, the frame
number should be added with 1.

Frames transmitted successfully on the RLC layer

Block +
Block + equals to SB +.

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Parameter Description

BLER on the RLC layer.

Res. BLER Calculated by:
(Block -)/ [(Block -) + (Block +)] x 100%

Number of frames transmitted successfully in the first

1
transmission

Number of frames transmitted successfully in the second

2
transmission when the first transmission fails

Number of frames transmitted successfully in the third

3 transmission when the first and the second transmission
fail

Number of frames transmitted successfully in the fourth

4
transmission when the first three transmissions fail

Number of frames transmitted successfully in the fifth

transmission when the fisrt four transmissions fail

Note:
5
The first to the fourth transmissions experience the
failure. The fifth retransmission is originated by the RLC
layer because of the HARQ set in the Huawei device.

Number of frames transmitted successfully after the fifth

transmission

Note:
>=6
After the first retransmission, the frame goes through at
least four retransmissions before being successfully
transmitted.

XV. Active Set PSC Strength

The Active set PSC strength window displays the information about the UE link. The
UE link contains:
z Service link
z Signaling link
The Active set PSC strength window shows the following information, as shown in
Figure 5-46.

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z How many radio links are available to the UE, namely, how many cells are
available in the active set.
z Which cell supports the HSDPA service.
z Which cell provides signaling link.

Figure 5-46 Active set PSC strength window

5.4.3 GSM/GPRS Parameter Chart

I. Cell Parameter, Channel Parameter, Hopping Parameter

The Cell Param, Channel Param, Hopping Param window displays the information
about cell parameters, channel parameters, and hopping parameters, as shown in
Figure 5-47.

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Figure 5-47 Cell Param, Channel Param, Hopping Param window

II. GSM Serving and Neighboring Cells

The GSM Serving and Neighboring Cells window displays the serving cells and
neighboring cells of the UE, as shown in Figure 5-48.

Figure 5-48 GSM Serving and Neighboring Cells window

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III. GSM CCCH Parameter, RACH Parameter, and Reselect Parameter

As its name indicates, the GSM CCCH Param And RACH Param And Reselect
Param window displays the following information, as shown in Figure 5-49.
z GSM Common Control Channel (CCCH) parameter
z Random Access Channel (RACH) parameter
z Reselect parameter

Figure 5-49 GSM CCCH Param And RACH Param And Reselect Param window

IV. Radio Parameter

The Radio Parameter window displays the received signal level and transmitted
power level of each cell, as shown in Figure 5-50.

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Figure 5-50 Radio Parameter window

V. BA List

The BA List window displays the basic access (BA) cell list and all the detected
neighbor cells, as shown in Figure 5-51.

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Figure 5-51 BA List window

VI. 3G Neighbour Cell Measurement

The 3G Neighbor Cell Measurement window displays the 3G neighbor cell

parameters measured in the 2G network, as shown in Figure 5-52.

Figure 5-52 3G Neighbor Cell Measurement window

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VII. GSM Cell Selection and Reselection Param

The GSM Cell Selection And Reselection Param window displays the parameters
about the cell selection and reselection, as shown in Figure 5-53.

Figure 5-53 GSM Cell Selection And Reselection Param window

5.4.4 Message Parameter Chart

I. MAC/RLC Messages

The MAC/RLC Messages window displays the messages about the Media Access
Control (MAC) and Radio Link Control (RLC). That is, the MAC/RLC Messages
window shows the signaling and parsing on the layer2, as shown in Figure 5-54. The
messages are visible only when the associated items in LogMask are selected.

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Figure 5-54 MAC/RLC Messages window

To operate the MAC/RLC Messages window, perform the following steps:

1) Right-click in the MAC/RLC Messages window.
The shortcut menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-55.

Figure 5-55 Shortcut menu of the MAC/RLC Messages window

2) Choose Messages Filter.

The messages filter is displayed on the left of the window.
3) Choose Auto Scroll to conduct scrolling automatically.

Note:
This shortcut menu is applicable to all the messages windows.

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II. RRC Messages

The RRC Messages window displays the essential layer 3 messages.

Where,
z All the UEs or single UE are displayed on the window.
z The messages selected on the left navigation tree are displayed, as shown in
Figure 5-56.
z The detailed information is displayed by double-clicking the message, as shown
in Figure 5-57.

Figure 5-56 RRC Messages window

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Figure 5-57 Rrc Connection Setup Complete window

III. GSM RR Messages

The GSM RR Messages window displays GSM radio resource messages, as shown
in Figure 5-58 and Figure 5-59. The operation of this window is the same as that of the
RRC Messages window.

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Figure 5-58 GSM RR Messages window

Figure 5-59 System Information Type5ter window

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IV. NAS Messages

The NAS Messages window displays the NAS messages, as shown in Figure 5-60
and Figure 5-61. The operation is the same as that of the RRC Messages window.

Figure 5-60 NAS Messages window

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Figure 5-61 NAS OTA MESSAGE window

5.4.5 Anritsu Scanner Parameter Chart

I. Scanner Channel Info

The Scanner Channel Info window displays the scrambling code information and
relevant parameters of each cell, as shown in Figure 5-62.

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Figure 5-62 Scanner Channel Information window

II. Scanner Finger Info

The Scanner Finger Info window displays the finger information of a scramble code,
as shown in Figure 5-63.

Figure 5-63 Scanner Finger Info

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5.4.6 DTI Scanner Parameter Chart

I. TopN Pilot

If you set Enable to True in the TopN pilot scan of the DTI Scanner test plan and set
the frequency to be scanned, the TopN Pilot window displays the TopN scrambling
codes and their Ec/Io and RSCP, as shown in Figure 5-64.

Figure 5-64 TopN Pilot window

Note:
z In Figure 5-64, the X-axis represents the scrambling codes.
z The green histogram stands for Ec/Io, while the red one for RSCP.

Right-click in the TopN Pilot window and choose an indicator to be displayed, as

shown in Figure 5-65.

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Figure 5-65 Shortcut menu of the TopN pilot window

Note:
If the multi-frequency points are set in the measurement plan, right-click in the TopN
Pilot window and choose the point to be displayed.

II. Spectrum Analysis

If you set Enable to True in the spectrum analysis of the DTI Scanner test plan, the
Spectrum Analysis window displays the result of the spectrum analysis, as shown in
Figure 5-66.

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Figure 5-66 Spectrum Analysis window

Note:
If there are no curves available in the window, it indicates that errors occur in the
setting of the frequency range.

III. CW Test

If you set Enable to True in the CW test and Enable to False in the other test items of
the DTI Scanner test plan, the CW Test window displays the CW signals.
The CW Test window can be displayed in two modes:
z Real-time chart
z Trend chart
Figure 5-67 is a trend chart, displaying the change of CW signal strength with time.

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Figure 5-67 CW Test window

Note:
Right-click in the CW Test window and choose to convert the display mode.

IV. Pilot

If you set Enable to True in the pilot scan of the DTI Scanner test plan, and set the
frequencies and scrambling codes to be scanned, the Pilot window displays the
measurement value of these specified scrambling codes.
The options and their implications in the Pilot window are similar to that in the TopN
Pilot window. The difference lies in that the Scanner information of the specified
scrambling codes is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-68.

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Figure 5-68 Pilot window

V. SCH Scan

If you set Enable to True in the SCH scan of the DTI Scanner test plan, the SCH Scan
window displays the parameters in the synchronization channel, as shown in Figure
5-69.

Figure 5-69 SCH Scan window

VI. RSSI 3.84M

If you set Enable to True in the RSSI 3.84 M of the DTI Scanner test plan, the RSSI
3.84M window displays the received signal strength indicator of the specified
UARFCN. You can observe the real-time change of the signal strength, as shown in
Figure 5-70.

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Figure 5-70 RSSI 3.84M window

5.4.7 Data Service Parameter Chart

I. App Throughput

The App Throughput window displays the following information:

z Uplink and downlink rate on the application layer
z NAS rate
z TCP retransmission rate
The rate includes the statistics of all the applications in the operating system, as
shown in Figure 5-71.

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Figure 5-71 APP Throughput window

II. RLC Throughput

The RLC Throughput window displays the following information, as shown in Figure
5-72.
z RLC uplink throughput
z RLC downlink throughput
z Uplink PDU retransmission ratio
z Downlink PDU error ratio

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Figure 5-72 RLC Throughput window

Note:
Different items can be displayed based on the icons selected on the shortcut menu.

III. PS Common Indicators

The PS Common Indicators window displays the common indicators in the PS

domain.
As shown in Figure 5-73, these common indicators consist of:
z Attach success rate
z Attach time
z PDP context activation success rate
z PDP context activation time

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Figure 5-73 PS Common Indicators window

IV. PING Service Quality Evaluation

The PING Service Quality Evaluation window displays the associated indicators on
the user plane of the PING service.
Figure 5-74 shows the indicators in the PING Service Quality Evaluation window.

Figure 5-74 PING Service Quality Evaluation window

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V. HTTP Service Quality Evaluation

The HTTP Service Quality Evaluation window displays the associated indicators on
the user plane of the HTTP service, as shown in Figure 5-75.
These indicators may be:
z Page access time
z Page download time
z Average rate
z QoS

Figure 5-75 HTTP Service Quality Evaluation window

VI. FTP Service Quality Evaluation

The FTP Service Quality Evaluation window displays the associated indicators on
the user plane of the FTP service, as shown in Figure 5-76.
These indicators may be:
z Login time
z File directory time
z Download and upload time
z Download and upload average rate

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z QoS
z Duration of real-time transmission

Figure 5-76 FTP Service Quality Evaluation window

VII. Video Streaming

The Probe can display some video streaming files with .rm or .3gp formats in real time
when the RealPlayer and relevant decoding plugs are installed.

5.4.8 AMR Window

The AMR window is displayed when the AMR is selected in the LogMask. As shown in
Figure 5-77, the AMR chart displays the following information:
z Uplink and downlink vocoder data
z Frame type
z Frame rate
z TAF

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Figure 5-77 AMR window

5.4.9 Event List Window

The Event List window displays all the predefined events in the system, as shown in
Figure 5-78.
In actual measurement, these events can be displayed based on All UE or the
specified UE. You can also select some items to be displayed in the left filter tree. Both
the actual measurement events and the playback events are displayed in the Event
List chart in the real-time manner. You can stop scrolling by selecting a certain option
from the shortcut menu.

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Figure 5-78 Event List window

The Event List window can be co-activated with the signaling, maps or charts.
z The information of the event parameters is displayed at once.
z The geographic information is also displayed.
z If Re-judge Event is selected in the system configuration, the event is
re-generated in the playback based on the original data.

5.4.10 UE State Window

The UE State window displays the UE network parameters and their states. As shown
in Figure 5-79, this window consists of the following three areas:
z NAS
z WCDMA
z GSM

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Figure 5-79 UE State window

5.4.11 Information Window

The Information window displays the real-time statistics and the log file information,
as listed in Table 5-15.

Table 5-15 Descriptions of the three tabs in the Information window

Tab Description

Gives the statistics of the each test item during the real-time
Statistic
measurement

The events in the Log File tab can be displayed only when
Log File
Event Browsing is selected, as shown in Figure 5-80.

During the real-time measurement, the information about a

device is displayed in the UE1 tab, as shown in Figure 5-81.

Note:
UE1
The UE1 tab only takes effect during the real-time
measurement, and displays all the proper and effective test
plans for the UE1.

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Figure 5-80 Log File tab

Figure 5-81 UE1 tab

5.4.12 Map Window

As shown in Figure 5-82, the Map window displays the following information:
z Digit map currently imported (For details, refer to section 6.6 "Importing a Map."

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z Drive test path, imported sites and cells based on the GPS (For details, refer to
section 6.5 "Importing the Engineering Parameter."

Figure 5-82 Map window

You can add, delete, or edit the map layers and legends in the May Layers pane. For
details, refer to section 9.3 "Outdoor Test."
Figure 5-83 shows the shortcut menu of the Map window.

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Figure 5-83 Shortcut menu of the map window

Table 5-16 describes the options on the shortcut menu.

Table 5-16 Options on the shortcut menu

Option Description

Select Layer Bar. The Map Layers pane is displayed on

Layer bar
the right of the Map window. Otherwise, the pane is hidden.

Choose Layer Control. The Layer Control dialog box is

displayed, as shown in Figure 5-84.
Layer control Note:
You can add, remove, or set properties for the layer in the
Layer Control dialog box.

Select Projection. The Choose Projection dialog box is

Projection
displayed, as shown in Figure 5-85.

Previous view To check the previous view.

To check the entire map of the layer. If serveral layers are

Entire map available, you need to select a layer to be displayed, as
shown in Figure 5-86.

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Option Description

Auto Center To center the map automatically.

Choose the signal source for the GPS.

Figure 5-87 shows the possible GPSs:

z
GPS Option External GPS only
z Internal GPS only
z Auto Adjust by Internal

Enable adjustment To enable the GPS adjustment mode.

Exit adjustment To exit the GPS adjustment mode.

To choose the ranges for the adjustment.

These ranges are:
Adjustment option
z All GPS
z DR GPS only

Enter the offset angle in the dialog box, as shown in Figure

Offset angle 5-88.
For details, refer to section 9.3 "Outdoor Test."

Enable static To enable the static adjustment mode.

adjustment For details, refer to section 9.3 "Outdoor Test."

Apply static
To apply the static adjustment data.
adjustment

To provide shortcut keys for the operations in the Map

Tool
window.

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Figure 5-84 Layer Control dialog box

Figure 5-85 Choose Projection dialog box

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Figure 5-86 Select Layer dialog box

Figure 5-87 GPS submenu

Figure 5-88 Offset Angle of Adjustment dialog box

5.4.13 Indoor Measurement Window

The Indoor Measurement window displays the indoor map currently imported, as
shown in Figure 5-89.

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Figure 5-89 Indoor Measurement window

Figure 5-90 shows the shortcut menu of the Indoor Measurement window.

Figure 5-90 Shortcut menu of the indoor measurement window

Table 5-17 describes the options on the shortcut menu.

Table 5-17 Options on the shortcut menu

Option Description

Vertical test To enable the vertical test.

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Option Description

To enable the walking test.

Walking test
The walking test can be automatic or manual.

Choose Layer Bar and the system displays the Map Layers pane
Layer bar
on the right of the Map window. Otherwise, the pane is hidden.

To check the entire map of the layer. In case of server layers

Entire map
available, you need to select the layer to be displayed.

To dot the drive test line on the map and select report points on the
Localizer
map.

Arrow To enter the arrow mode.

Zoom in Choose Zoom In, and click the map to zoom in it.

Zoom out Choose Zoom Out, and click the map to zoom out it.

Pan Choose Pan, and click the map and drag it.

Undo To cancel the previous operation.

5.4.14 Window Templates

The system provides the following four types of window template:

z Window 1-1
z Window 1-2
z Window 2-2
z Window 3-2
Table 5-18 describes the window templates.

Table 5-18 Window templates

Template Description

Window 1-1 Single window display mode (chart view or list view)

Double window display mode (one chart view window and one list
Window 1-2
view window)

Four windows display mode (two chart view panes and two list view
Window 2-2
panes)

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Template Description

Six windows display mode (three chart view panes and three list
Window 3-2
view panes)

Note:
z Using window templates, you can display different parameters in various panes.
z Set the display parameter before using the custom window templates. In this way,
the reported data can be displayed.

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Chapter 6 Managing the Project

6.1 Overview
During the drive test, conduct settings on the test project after the project is created or
open.
It contains the following contents:
z Managing the Project Files
z Managing the Workspace
z Configuring a Device
z Importing the Engineering Parameter
z Importing a Map
z Setting the System

6.2 Managing the Project Files

A test project can not only save some individual information, but also keep all the
system configuration information.
The individual information contains:
z Window layout
z Custom parameters
The system configuration information contains:
z BS information
z Map legend
z Test plan
z LOGMASK setup
z Event log setup
z Alarm setup
z Parameter setup
Each test project corresponds to a project file in .xls format.

Note:
The test plan can be saved either in the engineering file or individually.

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6.2.1 Creating a New Project

To create a new project, choose File > New Project.

6.2.2 Saving a Project

To save an open project, chose File > Save.

All the system and individual settings are automatically saved into the project file.

6.2.3 Opening a Project

To open a project, choose File > Open Project.

All the system and individual settings are automatically imported into the project file.

Note:
You can also utilize the configurations used before to ensure the consistency of
different tests.

6.2.4 Loading a Project Template

The Probe customizes and loads the templates for the test projects.
To load the project template, perform the following steps:
1) Choose File > Template Project.
The Template List dialog box is displayed.
2) Click a project template.
The system loads the template automatically.

Note:
z The Template Project file stores both the default and custom project templates.
z At present, the Probe only displays the top10 project template files sorted in the
alphabetic descending order.
z During the tests on the similar projects, you can open the appropriate project
template directly rather than reset the project.

6.2.5 Closing a Project

To close a project, choose File > Close Project.

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The Information dialog box is displayed, querying if you would like to save the current
setting in the Template Project file, as shown in Figure 6-1.

Figure 6-1 Information dialog box

6.3 Managing the Workspace

The effective management and operation is fundamental to improve the test efficiency.

6.3.1 Managing a Tab

The data or the chart can be individually displayed in each tab.

Figure 6-2 shows the shortcut menu of a tab.

Figure 6-2 Shortcut menu of a tab

Table 6-1 lists the descriptions of tab operations.

Table 6-1 Description of tab operations

To… You can…

Add a tab Right-click the tab and choose Add on the shortcut menu.

Remove a tab Right-click the tab and choose Remove on the shortcut menu.

1) Right-click the tab to be renamed.

2) Choose Rename on the shortcut menu.
Rename a tab The Rename Page dialog box is displayed, as shown in
Figure 6-3.
3) Enter the new name for the tab.

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Figure 6-3 Rename Page dialog box

6.3.2 Adding a Pane to a Tab

You can manage the parameter panes in category by clicking different tabs.

Note:
You can use the View tab and the Choose Device option on the standard toolbar to
open the parameter pane. With this method, you can also operate the peripherals and
conduct data tracing.

I. Priniciples

Keep to the following principles when opening the parameter panes:

z Ensure that the device is configured before opening the parameter window.
Otherwise, the Probe gives a prompt, indicating that the matched device cannot
be found, as shown in Figure 6-4.

Figure 6-4 Failing to open the parameter pane

z If a device to be displayed is of the same type as that selected in the Choose

Device list, the Probe opens the parameter pane of the device. If several device
of the same type is available in the Device list, the parameters of the selected
device are displayed in the pane, as shown in Figure 6-5.

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Figure 6-5 Parameter window of the selected device

z If a device to be displayed is not of the same type as the one selected in the
Choose Device list, the Probe searches in the Device list and displays the
parameters of the device first found to be matched.

II. Exceptions

There are some special windows in which the principles mentioned previously are not
applicable.
z In a project, the Map and Indoor Measurement windows are incompatible. The
Probe gives a prompt if the user tries to open these two windows simultaneously
in the same project, as shown in Figure 6-6.

Figure 6-6 Incompatible prompt

z In the windows Event List, Information, Message, only the information of one
tab can be displayed at a time, as shown in Figure 6-7.

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Figure 6-7 All UE tab

Finally, choose File > Save to save the current setting. In this way, the system
recovers the settings of all the tabs and parameter windows after the system reboot.

6.4 Configuring a Device

This section contains the following parts:
z Adding a Device
z Deleting a Device

6.4.1 Adding a Device

To add a device, perform the following steps:

1) Choose Configuration > Hardware Config > Manual Config on the main menu.
The ManualConfig window is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-8.

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Figure 6-8 ManualConfig window

2) Click .

The Device Config dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-9.

Figure 6-9 Device Config dialog box

3) Select the type in the Type drop-down list.

4) Select the device type in the Model drop-down list, such as, the UE type or
Scanner type.

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5) Choose the proper baud rate in the Baudrate drop-down list.

The Probe provides the default bau drate for the device it supports. Select
115200, 230400, and 4800 for common ports, USB port and GPS respectively.
For the settings at the device side, refer to Chapter 7 "Connecting the Devices."
6) Set the port based on the hardware actual connection. For details, refer to device
manager of the operating system. The port number may not be allocated for the
device available.
If the device parameters are not correctly configured, the system returns an error or
warning prompt, as shown in Figure 6-10.

Figure 6-10 Device configuration information

6.4.2 Deleting a Device

When a device in the device list is unnecessary, you can delete it to release the
system port.
To delete a device, perform the following steps:
1) Choose the device to be deleted in the device list.
The device is highlighted after being selected.

2) Click in the ManualConfig window. Alternatively, right-click the device to be

deleted and choose Delete on the shortcut menu.

The device list refreshes itself automatically.

6.5 Importing the Engineering Parameters

The BTS information can be displayed on the map during the test or log file playback
only when the engineering parameter list is configured.
The BTS configuration is automatically saved into a project file for future use.

6.5.1 Opening the BTS Configuration Window

I. Importing the WCDMA Engineering Parameters

To import the WCDMA engineering parameters, choose Configuration > BTS

Information > WCDMA.

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The BTS Information (WCDMA) window is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-11.

Figure 6-11 BTS Information (WCDMA) window

II. Importing the GSM Engineering Parameters

To import the GSM engineering parameter, choose Configuration > BTS Information
> GSM.
The BTS Information (GSM) window is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-12.

Figure 6-12 BTS Information (GSM) window

6.5.2 Importing the BTS Information

The Probe supports the BTS information files with either of the following suffixes:

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z *.csv
z *.cel
z *.xls
To import the BTS information file, perform the following steps:

1) Click to open the file dialog box.

2) Select the BTS information file to be displayed.
The BTS Information window is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-11.
Alternatively, you can copy the information directly from the excel files and paste it to
the BTS file according to columns.

6.5.3 Editing and Applying the BTS Information

To edit and apply the BTS information, perform the following steps:
1) Edit the BTS information on the working panel.
You can copy or paste the BTS file in the same sheet. Or you can copy or paste
the data from the Excel into the BTS information window.
2) Click to apply the modified BTS information to the map, as shown in Figure
6-11.

6.5.4 Displaying the BTS Information on the Map

To display the BTS information on the map, perform the following steps:
1) Open the Map window, as shown in Figure 6-13.
Different cells are distinguished from each other by different colors. The PSC of
cells are also displayed in the Map window.

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Figure 6-13 Map window with the BTS information

2) If other information needs to be displayed, choose Display settings on the Map

Layers. Alternatively, right-click the Cell and choose Display Settings on the
shortcut menu, as shown in Figure 6-14.

Figure 6-14 Setting display mode for cell information

3) In the Display Settings dialog box, select the Site Visible check box, as shown
in Figure 6-15.

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Figure 6-15 Display Settings dialog box

4) Select the site name in the area of Site Label.

5) Click OK to apply the setting to the Map window.

Note:
You can set the cell relation line in the Display Settings dialog box. For details, refer
to part 9.3.3 "Setting the Cell Relation Line."

6.5.5 Exporting the BTS Information

To export a BTS information file, click on the toolbar to save the BTS information
in the file.
The BTS information file may be with the format of *.csv or *.cel.

6.6 Importing a Map

An imported map shows the drive test track directly and vividly.
Imported maps contain outdoor maps and indoor maps. An outdoor map shows
outdoor test tracks while an indoor map displays the indoor test tracks.

6.6.1 Importing an Outdoor Map

The outdoor map falls into the following two types:

z MapInfo digit map
z Raster map

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I. Importing and Editing MapInfo Digit Map

To import the MapInfo digit map, perform the following steps:

1) Choose View > Map on the main menu of the Probe. Alternatively, double-click
Map in the View tab.
The Map window is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-16.

Figure 6-16 Map window

2) Click .
3) Choose the map set file with the extension .gst and open it.
4) Click .
The Layer Control dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-17.

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Figure 6-17 Layer Control dialog box

5) Perform some routine operations on the layer, such as adding, deleting, or

moving the layer.

6) Click after editing the map and save the map as a .gst file.

II. Importing a Raster Map

A raster map can be used as a background layer. The Probe supports the following
types of raster maps:
z .bmp
z .tif
z .jpg
z .gif
z .png
To import a raster map, perform the following steps:
1) Choose View > Map on the main menu of the Probe. Alternatively, double-click
Map in the View tab.
The Map window is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-16.

2) Click in the Map window.

3) Double-click the raster map file in the open dialog box.

The Raster Image dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-18.

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Figure 6-18 Raster Image window

4) Click one point in the map area.

The Add Control Point dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-19.

Figure 6-19 Add Control Point dialog box

5) Specify the label, longitude, latitude, pixel X, and pixel Y.

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6) Repeat the steps mentioned previously to edit at least three points.

The more points you edit, the higher the precision is.
7) Click OK.
The raster map is displayed as a layer in the Map window.

8) After editing the raster map, click to save the map file as a .gst file.

6.6.2 Importing an Indoor Map

To import an indoor map, perform the following steps:

1) Choose View > Indoor Measurement on the main menu. Alternatively, click
Indoor Measurement in the View tab.
The Indoor Measurement window is displayed.

2) Click on the toolbar.

The .tif or .bmp File dialog box is displayed.

3) Choose a file.
4) Click OK.
Figure 6-20 shows the Indoor Measurement window after the import of the indoor
map.

Figure 6-20 Indoor Measurement dialog box

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6.6.3 Managing Map Layers

The layers come in the static and the dynamic layers. This part describes only the
static layer management.
For details about the dynamic layers, refer to part 9.3.4 "Adding or Deleting a Layer."

Note:
Whether the layer is static or dynamic, the layer can be edited in the Layer Control
dialog box. You can add a dynamic layer on the Map Layers bar.

I. Adding a Static Layer

To add a static layer, perform the following steps:

1) Click Add in the Layer Control dialog box.
2) Choose the required MapInfo Tables in the Add dialog box.

II. Removing a Static Layer

To remove a static layer, perform the following steps:

1) Select the layers to be removed in the area of Layers in the Layer Control dialog
box.
2) Click Remove.

III. Adjusting Layer Sequence

To adjust the layer sequence, perform the following steps:

1) Choose the layers whose sequences need adjusting in the Layer Control dialog
box.
2) Click Up or Down.

IV. Setting Layer Properties

To set layer properties, perform the following steps:

1) Choose the layers whose properties need revising in the area of Layers in the
Layer Control dialog box.
2) Set the layer properties in the area of Properties.
The properties are as follows:
z Visible
z Selectable
z Automatic Labels
z Editable

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Note:
For users who familiarize themselves with the MapX, click Display… or Labels… to
set the layer properties.

6.7 Setting the System

The system setting involves the setting of the following five modules:
z Test Plan
z Log Mask
z Event
z Alarm
z Other
Except for the Test Plan module, the other four modules provide the default settings.
You can set different test plans to meet different requirements. Table 6-2 lists
suggestions for test plan.

Table 6-2 Suggestions for test plan

If… Huawei recommends that …

You use the Probe for the first time and you go through each subsection to know
would like to be familiar with it more detailed information.

You have some knowledge about the

you go through those modules related to
Probe system configuration, and would
the drive test.
like to conduct only some routine test

You familize yourself with the Probe

settings, and would like to know how to you start with Chapter 9 ”Controlling
control the test, control the display data the Test and Playing the Log File Back.”
or else

Note:
The hardware must be configured before the system configuration. For details about
how to connect device hardware, refer to Chapter 7 "Connecting the Devices.”

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6.7.1 Setting a Test Plan

For different devices, the Probe offers different test items, and each test item is
defined by the test properties. You can save a test plan for later use, which ensures
the consistency and objectiveness of different tests.

I. Creating a New Test Plan

At present, the Probe supports the following three types of test devices:
z UE
z Scanner
To create a new test plan, perform the following steps:
1) Choose Configuration > System Config on the main menu.
The Test Plan dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-21.

Figure 6-21 Test Plan dialog box

2) Choose the device for the test plan from the Device Select drop-down list, as
shown in Figure 6-22.

Figure 6-22 Device drop-down list

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3) Click a test item in the TestItem screen.

The TestItem drop-down list is displayed.
4) Choose a test item, as shown in Figure 6-23, Figure 6-24, and Figure 6-25.

Figure 6-23 UE test item

Figure 6-24 Anritsu Scanner test item

Figure 6-25 DTI Scanner test item

Note:
z In the Probe, several UEs and one Scanner can carry out their test plans at the
same time. For each UE, several test items can be configured and carried out one
by one.
z You can adjust the test sequence to meet different drive test requirements.
z You can set the properties for each item in the test plan based on the purpose of
the drive test. For details about the property setting, refer to Chapter 7
"Connecting the Devices."
z In case of the manual tests with DTI and Anritsu ML8720B, you need to set the test
plan before the system receives and analyses the test data.

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II. Saving a Test Plan

You can save a configured test plan as a file.

To save the test plan, perform the following steps:
1) Click Save or Save as to save the current test plan.
2) Specify the name and the directory of the current test plan.

III. Importing a Test Plan

You can load the test plan information by importing the test plan file.
To import the test plan, perform the following steps:
1) Click Open.
2) Specify the directory of the test plan file and open it.

6.7.2 Setting the Log Mask

You can perform the following operations in the LogMask dialog box:
z Set the LogMask
z Save the Log file
z Specify the directory for the Log file
The LogMask is to:
z Filter Qualcomm Log data packet
z Report the specified data packet
To set the LogMask, perform the following steps:
1) Click the LogMask icon on the left of the System Config Properties window.
The LogMask window is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-26.

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Figure 6-26 LogMask dialog box

2) Choose the device in the Device drop-down list.

3) Select the Log to be tested in the Log Item Setting area, as shown in Figure 6-27.
The UE reports the associated data when certain items are selected.

Figure 6-27 Log Item Setting area

Note:
Figure 6-27 shows the default log item setting. Huawei recommends that you select
some vital options. If you do not select them, the data file does not contain the
associated information about the options.

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4) Click Add to add the custom log masks dynamically.

After the addition of the log masks, some sub-nodes are displayed under the
Custom node, as shown in Figure 6-28.

Figure 6-28 Custom logmask

5) Select the Make Log File check box in the LogMask window.
The Probe records the drive test data in the log file. If the Make Log File check
box is not selected, the Probe does not record any drive test data. By default, the
Probe saves the drive test data as log file.
6) Select the Limitless or the Limited check box.
In the former case, the options in the Size Type drop-down list are unavailable. In
the latter case, you can set the size of the log file.

Note:
Two ways are available to limit the size of data file:
z Control the length of the log file
z Control the test duration
The threshold of a record for a single file is about 1.048 x 106. The capacity of hard
disk is within the range of 100 MB–300 MB (depending on the network environment).

7) Click the unfold button in the filed of Log file directory and choose the specified
path.
The Probe generates the name for the log file automatically. The file is named
after as follows: GENEX_PROBE_Version Number_Auto Date_System Time, for
example: GENEX_PROBE_1_WCDMA_2004-2-19-15-43-45.gen. You can
customize the name for the log file.

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Note:
z The sampling rate in the LOG Mask is different from that in Other.
z LOG Mask is to filter the data based on the requirements.
z Other is to decide whether or not to set the sampling and sampling frequency.
z Whether the data is reported or not depends on the LogMask rather than the
Other dialog box.

6.7.3 Setting the Events

Table 6-3 lists the default events provided by the Probe.

Table 6-3 Event list

Event Type Event Name

CallState Event OutgoingCallAttempt

OutgoingCallAlerting

OutgoingCallAnswered

OutgoingCallDisconnected

Paging Type1

Paging Type2

IncomingCallResponsed

IncomingCallAlerting

IncomingCallAnswered

IncomingCallDisconnected

CMServiceReq

CMServiceAcpt

CMServiceRej

CallDropped

CallCompleted

CallSetupFail

CallSetupFailing

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Event Type Event Name

CallDropping

CallReSetup

DataServiceReq

DataServiceAcpt

DataServiceRej

DataServiceSetupFail

DataServiceDropped

DataServiceCompleted

RRCSetupReq

RRCSetupSuc

RRCSetupFail
RRC Event
RRCConnectionRel

RRCConnectionAbnormalRel

RRCState

RBSetupReq

RBSetupSuc

RBSetupFail

RB Event RBReconfigSuc

RBReconfigFail

RBRelease

RBReleaseFail

SHO Event SoftHO

SoftHOFail

SofterHO

Soft-SofterHO

SofterHO3Cell

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Event Type Event Name

SoftHO3Cell

Event1A

Event1B

Event1C

Event1D

Event1E

Event1F

Event2A

Event2B

Event2C

Event2D

Event2E
HHO Event
Event2F

IntraFreqHHOSuc

IntraFreqHHOFail

InterFreqHHOSuc

InterFreqHHOFail

LAUpdateReq

MM Event LAUpdateSuc

LAUpdateFail

GMM Event AttachSuc

AttachFail

PDPActivationReq

PDPActivationSuc

PDPActivationFail

PDPDeActivation

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Event Type Event Name

RAUpdateReq

RAUpdateSuc

RAUpdateFail

CSConnectionHO3Gto2GAttempt

CSConnectionHO3Gto2GSuc

CSConnectionHO3Gto2GFail

CSConnectionHO2Gto3Gattempt

CSConnectionHO2Gto3GSuc

CSConnectionHO2Gto3GFail

PSConnectionHO3Gto2GAttempt

InterRat Event PSConnectionHO3Gto2GSuc

PSConnectionHO3Gto2GFail

3Gto2GCellReselection

2Gto3GCellReselection

Event3A

Event3B

Event3C

Event3D

Other Event Detach

CellReselectionConnectedMode

AuthenticationReq

AuthenticationRsp

AuthenticationFail

SecurityModeReq

SecurityModeSuc

SecurityModeFail

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Event Type Event Name

AuthenCipherReq

AuthenCipherSuc

AuthenCipherFail

PhChannelRecfgSuc

PhChannelRecfgFail

TrChannelRecfgSuc

TrChannelRecfgFail

GSMCallAttempt

GSMCallAttemptFail

GSMAssignmentSuc

GSMAssignmentFail

GSMLateAssignmentSuc

GSMLateAssignmentFail

GSMCallAnswered
GSM Event
GSMCallCompleted

GSMCallDropped

GSMOutgoingCallUnReachable

GSMDisconnected

GSMOutgoingCallAleritng

GSMIncomingCallAleritng

GSMDataServiceDropped

To configure the events, perform the following steps:

1) Click the event icon in the left side of the System Config window.
The Event dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-29.

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Figure 6-29 Event dialog box

2) Choose one event and modify its properties.

Table 6-4 lists the descriptions of event properties.

Table 6-4 Descriptions of event properties

Property Description

EventName Cannot be modified.

Decides whether or not to display the events in the event

Shown in EventList
list.

Show in Map Decides whether or not to display the events in the map.

Icon Sets the symbols for the event display.

Decides whether or not to give audible prompt when the

Voice enable
event occurs.

Voice Sets the sound file.

6.7.4 Setting the Alarms

You can set alarms on the alarm setup page. The Probe supports the following four
alarm items:

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z UE Disconnection
z GPS Disconnection
z SCANNER Disconnection
z GPS Signal Inadequate
For each of the previous alarm items, you can choose the visual alarm or audio alarm.
In case of audio alarm, the sound is user-definable.
To set the alarms, perform the following steps:
1) Click the alarm icon on the left of the System Config Properties window.
The Alarm dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-30.

Figure 6-30 Alarm dialog box

2) Choose an alarm in the Alarm Name area.

: Indicates that the alarm setting takes effect.

: Indicates that the alarm setting does not take effect.

3) Choose an alarm type in the Alarm Type area.

You can either select the Visual Alarm or the Audio Alarm check box
individually or select both of them at a time. If you select neither of the two boxes,
the alarms become unavailable.
4) Click the unfold button in the Sound area to specify the directory of the sound file.

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6.7.5 Setting Others

The Others contains:

z Time
z DailUp connection
z Display filter
z Event playback mode
z DTI Scanner gain parameter

Note:
If the PS service test is not necessary, the dialup connection setting is optional.

I. Setting Time

Setting the Log Time

The Probe provides the following two modes to record the time label of each Log
header in the drive test file:
z Data-synchronization first
z UE-Time first
Figure 6-31 shows the Log Time Setting dialog box.

Figure 6-31 Log Time Setting dialog box

Table 6-5 lists the setting of the log time.

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Table 6-5 Setting log time

If you… The Probe…

Chooses the time when the log is loaded on the PC

as the time for log header.

Note:
z The data-synchronization first method
Select the synchronizes the data of each UE and Scanner

Data-synchronization first well. If there are large gap between the PC time
check box and UE time, or in case of PC poor performance,
the time for log header is later than the time
when the log is actually generated.
z Thus, the data-synchronization first method is
not applicable to those signaling packets that
have high requirements on time precision.

Chooses the time when the signaling packet is

generate in the UE as the time for log header, if the
UE logs are available.
Chooses the time when the log is loaded on the PC
as the time for log header, if the other logs are
Select the UE-Time first
available.
check box
Note:
The UE-Time first method improves the accurancy
of time display of the UE logs. The big gap between
the UE time and PC time leads to the inaccuracy of
the relative time between UE logs and other logs.

Adjusting the PC Time

The GPS provides the standard time for the Probe. Namely, the GPS time takes effect
in the system as long as the GPS is connected to the system. In addition, the GPS
time can be converted into the local time.
To adjust the PC time, perform the following steps:
1) Click Other on the left of the System Config window.
The Other setup page is displayed, as shown in Figure 6-32.

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Figure 6-32 Others dialog box

2) Select the Use GPS time to adjust PC time check box to set the GPS UTC time
to the PC time, as shown in Figure 6-33.
3) Select the time in the Time drop-down list.

Figure 6-33 Adjusting the PC time

Adjusting GPS Position

To adjust the GPS position, select the Log replay with adjusted GPS position check
box.

II. Setting the Dial up Connection

To set the dial up connection for the PS service, perform the following steps:
1) Enter the user name in the User field.

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2) Enter the login password in the Password field.

3) Enter the call number in the Call Number field, as shown in Figure 6-34.
4) Enter the time need in the Time Out drop-down list.
5) Enter the modem initial command in the Modem Init Command field.

Figure 6-34 Dial Up Connection dialog box

III. Setting the Display Filter

Before test, you can set the sampling frequency for each device. The sampling
frequency setting limits the inputs of useless redundant data to a large extent, which
saves time and system resources.
By default, the Probe adopts the time sampling for the following two vital parameters:
z List Search
z Finger Info for TA
To set the sampling frequency, perform the following steps:
1) Choose the sampling device in the Device drop-down list, as shown in Figure
6-35.

Figure 6-35 Device drop-down list

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2) Choose the parameters to be filtered.

3) Choose the filtering type in the Filter Type drop-down list.

Note:
The following three sampling modes are available in the setting of the display filter:
z Sampling by time period: Samples every certain time (ms)
z Sampling by count: Samples based on the count of data report
z No sampling: No sampling is conducted on any parameters. Namely, the Probe
reads the data flowing from the device.

4) Set the sampling frequency value in the Every field.

z If the sampling mode is by time period, the unit for the sampling value is ms.
z If the sampling mode is by count, the unit for the sampling value is times.

IV. Setting the Event Replay Mode

To set the event replay mode, click the Normal Replay or Re-judge Event box in the
Event Replay Mode list box, as shown in Figure 6-36.

Figure 6-36 Event Playback Mode list box

Note:
z The Normal Replay reads events directly from the log file.
z The Re-judge Event produces events dynamically.

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V. Setting DTI Scanner Gain Parameter

If the antenna gain and cable loss cannot be neutralized, you need to set them
separately, as shown in Figure 6-37.

Figure 6-37 Parameter dialog box

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Chapter 7 Connecting the Devices

7.1 Overview
The chapter contains the following contents:
z Setting a UE
z Setting the GPS Receiver
z Setting the Anritsu Scanner
z Setting the DTI Scanner
z Identifying the Devices

7.2 Setting a UE
This section contains the following parts:
z Setting the UE Connection
z Setting the Probe
z Setting the APN for UE

7.2.1 Setting the UE Connection

You can connect the testing UE to the PC in the following ways:

z Through a port
z Through a USB
z Through a PCMCIA

Note:
z Common UEs are equipped with USB data line, while some UEs have serial port
cable as well as the USB data line. The serial port cable, however, cannot be
applied in the actual test due to the limited baud rate.
z The USB is the main method for connection. The data line is connected to the PC
through the PCMCIA.

I. Connecting a UE Through a Port

The port connection mode is applicable to the following UEs:

z Qualcomm 6200
z Qualcomm 6250

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z Qualcomm 6275
To connect a UE through a port, perform the following steps:
1) Open a UE.
2) Connect the UE to a port on the PC through a port data line.
3) Keep the UE active.
4) Set the connection mode for the UE port, as listed in Table 7-1.

II. Connecting a UE Through an USB port

An USB port serves as an essential mode for the connection of a UE to a PC. At

present, the USB connection mode is applicable to the following UEs:
z Qualcomm 6200
z Qualcomm 6250
z Qualcomm 6275
z Huawei U526
z Huawei U626
z Huawei U636
For details about the connection, refer to Table 7-1.

III. Connecting a UE Through PCMCIA

The PCMCIA connection mode is only applicable to Huawei E600 and Huawei E620.
For details about the connection, refer to Operation Guide and User Guide for the
E600 and the E620.
Table 7-1 lists the detailed information about UE connection.

Table 7-1 UE connection

PCMCIA
UE Type Port Connection USB Connection
Connection

1) Choose Menu > 5

Setting > 7 Extras > 1
1) Choose Menu > 5 Setting >
SIO Config > 1 Prot
7 Extras > 1 SIO Config > 1
Map > 1 Diag > USB
Port Map > 1 Diag > UART
DIAG.
Qualcomm to choose the port.
2) Choose Menu > 5 Non-supportive
6200 2) Choose Menu > 5 Setting >
Setting > 7 Extras > 1
7 Extras > 1 SIO Config > 1
SIO Config > 1 Port
Port Map > 2 DS BAUD to
Map > 2 DS BAUD to
set the baud rate to 115200.
set the baud rate to
230400.

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PCMCIA
UE Type Port Connection USB Connection
Connection

1) Choose SETTINGS >

Extras > SIO
1) Choose SETTINGS >
Configuration > Port Map
Extras > SIO
> Diag to choose UART1
Configuration > Port
(COM1) or UART3 or
Map > Diag to choose
(COM3) based on the port
Qualcomm USB Diag.
number to which the UE is Non-supportive
6250 2) Choose SETTINGS >
connected.
Extras > SIO
2) Choose SETTINGS >
Configuration > DS
Extras > SIO
Baud to set the baud
Configuration > DS Baud
rate to 230400.
to set the baud rate to
115200.

1) Choose SETTINGS >

Extras > SIO
1) Choose SETTINGS >
Configuration > Port Map
Extras > SIO
> Diag to choose UART1
Configuration > Port
(COM1) or UART3 or
Map > Diag to choose
(COM3) based on the port
Qualcomm the USB Dialog.
number to which the UE is Non-supportive
6275 2) Choose SETTINGS >
connected.
Extras > SIO
2) Choose SETTINGS >
Configuration > DS
Extras > SIO
Baud to set the baud
Configuration > DS Baud
rate to 230400.
to set the baud rate to
115200.

Huawei
Unavailable No additional setting Non-supportive
U526

Huawei
Unavailable No additional setting Non-supportive
U626

Huawei
Unavailable No additional setting Non-supportive
U636

For details, refer

Huawei to Operation
Unavailable No additional setting
E600 Guide and User
Guide for E600.

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PCMCIA
UE Type Port Connection USB Connection
Connection

For details, refer

Huawei to Operation
Unavailable No additional setting
E620 Guide and User
Guide for E620.

For details, refer to the

Commercial For details, refer to the operation
operation guide and user Non-supportive
UE guide and user guide.
guide.

IV. Installing the Driver

You need to install the driver correctly on the UE before the first use.
To install the driver on the Qualcomm 6200, 6250, or 6275, perform the following
steps:
1) Connect the Qualcomm UE to the PC through the USB line.
The system gives a prompt, indicating it is a hardware installation driver.
2) Choose the installation from the disk.
3) Choose the qcser2k.inf and qcmdm2k.inf files under the directory of
\Accessory\Driver\ TM6200 USB Driver 1103.
4) Update the driver when the UE is in use.

Note:
z The update program for TM6250 is under \Accessory
\Driver\QCUSBCompositeHostDriver2012.
z The update program for TM6275 is under \Accessory\Driver\
QCUSBCompositeHostDriver2032.

To install the driverr on the Huawei U526, U626, U636, E600, or E620, perform the
following steps:
1) Connect the Qualcomm UE to the PC through the USB line.
The system gives a prompt, indicating it is a hardware installation driver.
2) Choose the installation from the disk.
3) Choose the associated file under the directory of \Accessory\Driver\Huawei
626\winXP or Accessory\Driverr\Huawei U626\win2K.

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Note:
z For Huawei U526, the installation directory is \Accessory\Driver\Huawei 526.
z For Huawei U636, the installation directory is \Accessory\Driver\Huawei 636.
z For Huawei E600, E620, the installation directories are \Accessory\Driver\E600
and \Accessory\Driver\E620 respectively.

7.2.2 Setting the Probe

Note:
z Set the UE connected in the Probe system before the test.
z For detailed information about adding or removing devices in the ManualConfig
window, refer to section 6.4 "Configuring a Device."

To set the configuration parameters, perform the following steps:

1) Click in the ManualConfig window. Alternatively, double-click a device.

The Device Config dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-1.

Figure 7-1 Device Config dialog box

2) Choose UE in the Type drop-down list in the Device Config dialog box.
The system renames the device automatically.
3) Set the UE model in the Model drop-down list.

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4) Choose the baud rate in the Baudrate drop-down list.

z If the UE is connected with the port on the PC, Huawei recommends setting
the baud rate to 115200.
z If the UE is connected with the USB on the PC, Huawei recommends setting
the baud rate to 230400.
5) Set the device port.
z The system searches for the COM port automatically, and adds the new port
into the Port drop-down list.
z For the CS service, choose the port that the port Diag corresponds to in the
Com Port drop-down list.
z For the PS service, choose the port that the port Modem corresponds to in
the Modem Port drop-down list, as well as the port that the port Diag corresponds
to in the Com Port drop-down list.
6) Click OK.

Note:
z When the UE is connected to the PC through a USB, two virtual Com ports are
displayed for the UE, and named Diag window and Modem window. You can
distinguish these two windows from each other by checking the port and modem
configuration.
z The Diag port must be configured for the test. For the PS service, the Modem port
must be configured, as well as the Diag port. If the Modem port is not configured,
the Probe cannot initiate the PS service, let alone record or observe the throughput
on the application layer.
z When multiple UEs are connected, several ports are created. Huawei recommends
connecting the UE and configuration port one by one to avoid any mismatch.

7.2.3 Setting the APN for UE

You need to set the Access Point Name (APN) for a UE before conducting the PS
service test.

I. Setting the APN in the Operating System

To set the APN in the operating system, perform the following steps:
1) Open the System Config Properties window.
2) Unfold the Modem list and choose a modem.
3) Choose Advanced in the Modem dialog box.
4) Enter the commands below in the Extra Initialized Command field:
at+cgdcont=1, "ip", "your APN".

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5) Click OK.

II. Setting the APN in the Probe

To set the APN in the Probe, perform the following steps:

1) Choose Configuration > System Configuration on the main menu.
The System Config Properties window is displayed.
2) Click Other.
The Other dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 7-2.

Figure 7-2 Other dialog box

3) Enter the command below in the Modem Init Command field:

at+cgdcont=1, "ip", "your APN".
4) Click OK.
You can also set the APN in the test plan. For details, refer to section 8.2
"Configuring the UE Test Plan."

III. Setting the APN on the UE

To set the APN on the Qualcomm 6250 or 6275, perform the following steps:
1) Choose DATASTATS > Settings > Edit Data Profile on the main menu.
2) Choose a profile in the Profile list.
3) Click OK.
4) Move the mouse to the APN column and click OK.
5) Enter the APN name and click OK.

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6) Choose DATASTATS > Settings > Select Active Data > Profile on the main
menu.
7) Choose the modified profile in the Profile list.
8) Click OK to activate.
To set the APN on the Huawei U526, U626 or U636, perform the following steps:
1) Choose Menu > Connect > Data account.
The Profile list is displayed.
2) Right-click the profile to be edited, and choose Edit on the shortcut menu.
3) Enter the APN name in the APN Name field and click Save.
4) Choose Menu > Connect > Modem Setup.
5) Choose Activation in the USB Modem list.
6) Choose the edited profile in the Profile list.
7) Click OK.
You can set the APN on the Huawei E600 or E620 through the delivery-attached
programs.

Note:
z The three tips metioned previously for the APN setting aim to initialize the UE
Modem before the data service test. You can achieve the goal by employing any of
the three methods.
z Among the three APN setting methods, the APN set in the operating system enjoys
the highest priority. That is, if the APN are set both in the operating system and in
the Probe, the former is used to initialize the Modem. This principle is also
applicable to the maximum downlink and uplink rates.
z If the APN or the maximum downlink and uplink rates do not work during the test,
check if they are set previously in the operating system. If the APN or the maximum
downlink and uplink rates are not set before, initialize the Modem with the latest
successful setting.

7.3 Setting the GPS Receiver

This section contains the following parts:
z Setting the GPS Connection
z Setting the GPS in the Probe

7.3.1 Setting the GPS Connection

To set the GPS connection, perform the following steps:

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1) Connect the GPS to a PC port through a data line.

2) Enable the GPS.
3) Set the GPS protocol with the GPS operating system.
The NEMA0183 or TAIP protocol is also available.

7.3.2 Setting the GPS in the Probe

The setting of GPS in the Probe is similar to that of UE.

To set the GPS in the Probe, perform the following steps:
1) Choose GPS in the Type drop-down list, as shown in Figure 7-3.
2) Choose the GPS model in the Model drop-down list.
3) Set the baud rate to 4800 in the Baudrate drop-down list.
4) Click OK.

Figure 7-3 Baudrate drop-down list

Note:
The satellite speed differs with the change of application environments. Huawei
recommends that a period should be spared (usually five minutes) after the GPS
configuration and before the test.

7.4 Setting the Anritsu Scanner

This section contains the following parts:

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z Setting the Anritsu Scanner Connection

z Setting the Anritsu Scanner in the Probe

7.4.1 Setting the Anritsu Scanner Connection

For details about the Anritsu Scanner connection, refer to Anritsu Scanner Operation
Guide and Anritsu Scanner User Guide.

7.4.2 Setting the Anritsu Scanner in the Probe

To set the Anritsu Scanner in the Probe, perform the following steps:
1) Choose Scanner in the Type drop-down list, as shown in Figure 7-4.
2) Choose Anritsu ML8720B in the Model drop-down list.
3) Choose the port number in the Com Port drop-down list.
4) Set the baud rate to 115200 in the Baudrate list.
5) Click OK.

Figure 7-4 Model drop-down list

7.5 Setting the DTI Scanner

This section contains the following parts:
z Setting the DTI Scanner Connection
z Setting the DTI Scanner in the Probe

7.5.1 Setting the DTI Scanner Connection

To set the DTI Scanner connection, perform the following steps:

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1) Connect the DTI Scanner to a PC port through the data line.

2) Connect the other end of the data line to the battery or power socket.
After being powered on, the DTI Scanner starts and the light indicator flashes.
z If the DTI Scanner works well, the light indicator turns green.
z If the light indicator is yellow for a while or flashes with yellow light, this indicates
that the power is not sufficient or the DTI Scanner does not work well.

7.5.2 Setting the DTI Scanner in the Probe

To set the DTI Scanner in the Probe, perform the following steps:
1) Choose Scanner in the Type drop-down list, as shown in Figure 7-5.
2) Choose the type of the current DTI Scanner in the Model drop-down list.
3) Choose the port No. in the Com Port drop-down list.
4) Set the baud rate to 115200 in the Baudrate drop-down list.
5) Click OK.

Figure 7-5 Model drop-down list

7.6 Identifying the Devices

The Probe identifies the devices through port scanning.
To identify the devices, you can choose one or several configured devices and click

. Alternatively, right-click a configured device and choose Test Port on the shortcut

menu.
The system detects the connection status of the port, as shown in Figure 7-6.

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Figure 7-6 Initializing hardware dialog box

Note:
In the event that no devices are selected, the system detects the connection status of
all ports that connect the devices.

The system returns the test result automatically and updates the port status in the
Device Config dialog box.
The status of the devices in the Device Config is displayed by the light indicators, as
shown in Figure 7-7.
z Red: Indicates the device is not connected or does not work well.
z Green: Indicates the device is connected properly.

Figure 7-7 Device indicators

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Chapter 8 Configuring Test Plan

8.1 Overview
This chapter contains the following contents:
z Configuring the UE Test Plan
z Configuring the DTI Scanner Test Plan
z Configuring the Anritsu ML8720B Scanner Test Plan
z Identifying the Devices

Caution:

Set the DTI and SCANNER test plan before conducting the test. In this way, the data
from DTI or SCANNER can be captured by the Probe.

The test plan supports automatic drive tests. With the simple and easy-to-follow test
plan, you can conduct a series of drive tests. Table 8-1 lists the brief information about
the test plan in the Probe.

Table 8-1 Test plan in the Probe

For… The Probe …

The Probe predefines some test items as follows:

z UE CS service test
z UE PS service test
z CW test
UEs and Scanners z Spectrum analysis
z Pilot test
z SCH scan
z RSSI 3.84 M
z Finger information

The Probe provides different test items that control test

Other devices
process through test properties.

You can set and run the test plans in sequence to excute
Same device
several tasks in batches.

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For… The Probe …

CS and PS Service of You can choose the concurrent test to verify the combined
the UE service performance.

The Probe saves it for later searching and sharing with

Test plan
other users.

To update the UE type after the completion of the test plan, perform the following
steps:
1) Save the test plan.
2) Modify the UE type.
3) Import the saved test plan.
Otherwise, the old test plan is removed.

8.2 Configuring the UE Test Plan

This section contains the following parts:
Voice Call Test
z Video Phone Test
PING Test
z FTP Upload Test
z FTP Download Test
z HTTP Test
z PDP Test
z PS DialUp Test
PS HangUp Test
z Video Streaming Test
SMS Test
z AT Control Test
z Multi-UE Multi-Technology Comparative Test
z Wait Test

8.2.1 Voice Call Test

I. Function Description

The voice call test verifies the funtions of the automatic test call.

II. Data Configuration

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Figure 8-1 shows the data items used in the voice call test.

Figure 8-1 Data items in voice call test

Table 8-2 describes the data items in the voice call test.

Table 8-2 Data items in the voice call test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item after the

test.
Enable
z True: to enable the test item
z False: to disable the test item

Destination Number Indicates the number being called.

z Continuous call: The call continues if it does not fail,

drop, or hang up. If the call fails, drops, or hangs up, the
Probe waits for a call interval to originate another call.
Call Type
z Call by call: The call lasts and waits for the
predetermined calling duration and call interval, and
repeats for the times defined in call count.

z Indicates the AMR rate.

Vocoder Rate(bps) z Can be set to 4750, 5150, 5900, 6700, 7400, 7950,
10200, 12200.

Indicates the maximum time for call setup. If the call cannot
Setup Time(sec)
be setup within the defined period, the call setup fails.

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Name Description

z Indicates the duration of one call, from call setup to call

Calling Duration(sec) normal release.
z The item only applies to the call by call.

Indicates the time between two calls, from the previous call
Call Interval(sec)
disconnection to the beginning of the next call.

z Indicates the limitations on the call number.

z If the value is finite, this indicates that the number of calls
is limited. The value, however, cannot exceed the value
Count Mode
of call count.
z If the value is infinite, this indicates that the number of
calls is unlimited.

z Indicates the total number of calls.

Call Count
z Applicable to short calls only.

Exceptional Indicates the period between the exceptional end of a call

Interval(sec) and the next call.

Note:
Huawei recommends that the PS dialup not be conducted on the Modem of the
outgoing UE when you conduct the voice call test.
The UE that is conducting the PS services can serve as an incoming UE for Voice Call
or Video Phone test, thus realizing the CS and PS concurrent test on the same UE.
The PS services consist of PING, Ftp Upload, Ftp Download, HTTP, PDP, PS DialUp,
PS HangUp, Video Streaming, and SMS.

8.2.2 Video Phone Test

I. Function Description

The video phone test verifies the funtions of the video call test, which requires that the
UE and called terminal support this function.

II. Data Configuration

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Figure 8-2 shows the data items used in the video phone test.

Figure 8-2 Data items in the video phone test

The data items in the video phone test have the same implications as that in the voice
call test.

8.2.3 PING Test

I. Function Description

The PING test verifies the funtions of the automatic PING test.

II. Data Configuration

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Figure 8-3 shows the data items used in the PING test.

Figure 8-3 Data items in the PING test

Table 8-3 describes the data items in the PING test.

Table 8-3 Data items in the PING test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item after the

test.
Enable
z True: to enable the test item
z False: to disable the test item

IP Indicates that the destination IP address during PING test.

Package Size(byte) Indicates that the size of one package.

Fragment Flag Indicates whether to split a PING packet.

Indicates the control mode in the PING test.

Can be set either Test by Count or Test by Time.
Test Control Mode
Note:
By default, the test control mode is Test by Count.

PING Count Sets the PING counts when Test by Count is selected.

Test Duration (sec) Sets the PING duration when Test by Time is selected.

Indicates the time between the end of the previous PING

Test Interval (sec)
test and the start of the next one.

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8.2.4 FTP Upload Test

I. Function Description

The FTP upload test verifies the functions of the automatic upload test.

II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-4 shows data items used in the FTP upload test.

Figure 8-4 Data items in the FTP upload test

Table 8-4 describes the data items in the FTP upload test.

Table 8-4 Data items in the FTP upload test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item after the

test.
Enable
z True: to enable the test item
z False: to disable the test item

Indicates that the port of the server. By default, the port

Port
number is considered to be 21.

User Indicates the username if required during FTP upload.

Password Indicates the passwords if required during FTP upload.

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Name Description

Indicates the name and path of destination file on the server.

It should be in the following format:
Remote File
[ftp://]+IP address+”/”+file name (including the file path)
For example, 10.0.0.1/upload/test.dat.

Indicates the absolute path for the source file, for example,
Local file
c:\test.dat.

Test Interval (sec) Indicates the interval between two uploads.

FTP Count Indicates the total number of the FTP tests.

Indicates whether or not to disconnect the data connection.

The following three options are available:

z Keep connected
After the loading of the target file, do not conduct the
PDP deactivation while maintaining the RRC connection.
After the Interval Time period, initiate the next FTP
Download.
z Disconnected by time
Disconnection Mode Condut the PDP deactivation every Valid FTP Duration. If
the download is not complete in the preset period, the
result shows Timeout and the download is considered a
failure. Initiate the PDP deactivation after the Valid FTP
Duration.
z Discnnected after transfer completed
Initiate the PDP deactivation after the loading of a file.
Note:
By default, the disconnection mode is keep connected.

Indicates the duration between the activation and

disconnection of the data link, if the Disconnected by time
Valid FTP Duration
is selected in the Disconnection Mode.
(sec)
Note:
The value is 60 seconds by default.

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Name Description

Indicates the type of the traffic. These types are as follows:

z Background class
z Conversational class
Traffic class
z Interactive class
z Streaming class
z Subscribed class

UL Max Rate(kbps) Indicates the maximum uplink rate.

DL Max Rate(kbps) Indicates the maximum downlink rate.

UL Guaranteed Indicates the guaranteed uplink rate.

Rate(kbps)

DL Guaranteed Indicates the guranteed downlink rate.

Rate(kbps)

Note:
Before the FTP upload test, ensure that you have the authority to upload the files to
the specified directory.

8.2.5 FTP Download Test

I. Function Description

The FTP download test verifies the funtions of the automatic FTP download test.

II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-5 shows the data items used in the FTP download test.

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Figure 8-5 Data items in the FTP download test

Table 8-5 describes the data items in the FTP download test.

Table 8-5 Data items in the FTP download test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item after the test.
Enable z True: to enable the test item
z False: to disable the test item

Indicates that the port of the server. By default, the port number
Port
is considered to be 21.

User Indicates the username if required during FTP download.

Password Indicates the passwords if required during FTP download.

Indicates the name and path of destination file on the server. It

should be in the following format:
Remote File
[ftp://]+IP address+”/”+file name (including the file path)
For example, 10.0.0.1/download/test.dat.

Indicates whether or not to save the downloaded file on the local

PC.
Write Local File
Note:
The default value is False.

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Name Description

Indicates the path to save a file when Write Local File is True.
Local File
For example, c:\test.dat.

Indicates the number of files to be downloaded.

MultiTask Count Note:
The defalt value is 1.

Test Interval
Indicates the interval between two downloads.
(sec)

FTP Count Indicates the total number of the FTP tests.

Indicates whether or not to disconnect the data connection.

The following three options are available:
z Keep connected
The Probe does not conduct the PDP context deactivation
after the target files are loaded completely. After the interval
time, the Probe initiates the next FTP download.
z Disconnected by time
Disconnection The Probe performs the PDP context deactivation based on
Mode the period. The period for the PDP context deactivation is
represented by the Valid FTP Duration parameter. If the
target files are not loaded completely within the predefined
time, the loading result shows timeout. The Probe considers
this loading as failure and initiates another PDP context
deactivation in the next loading.
z Discnnected after transfer completed
The Probe performs the PDP context deactivation each time
when the file load is complete.

Indicates the duration between the activation and disconnection

of the data link, if Disconnection Mode is Disconnected by
Valid FTP
time.
Duration(sec)
Note:
The default value is 60 seconds.

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Name Description

Indicates the types of the traffic. These types are as follows:

z Background class
z Conversational class
Traffic Class
z Interactive class
z Streaming class
z Subscribed class

UL Max
Indicates the maximum uplink rate.
Rate(kbps)

DL Max Indicates the maximum downlink rate.

Rate(kbps)

UL Guaranteed Indicates the guaranteed uplink rate.

Rate(kbps)

DL Guaranteed Indicates the guranteed downlink rate.

Rate(kbps)

Note:
z As a vital indicator in the HSDPA test, the download rate is affected by air interface,
the size of TCP/IP reception window, and the MTU. Use the multi-thread download
tools to stabilize the HSDPA rate.
z If the traffic class is background class or interactive class, the guaranted rate
becomes unnecessary.

8.2.6 HTTP Test

I. Function Description

The HTTP test is to verify the automatic HTTP test functionality.

II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-6 shows the data items used in the HTTP test.

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Figure 8-6 Data items in the HTTP test

Table 8-6 describes the data items in the HTTP test.

Table 8-6 Data items in the HTTP test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item after the

test.
Enable
z True: to enable the test item
z False: to disable the test item

URL Indicates the destination HTTP address of the server.

Indicates the HTTP serving port. By default, it is considered

Port
to be 80.

Indicates the HTTP control mode.

Control Mode z Test by time: Test based on time.
z Test by state: Test based on the RRC state.

Indicates the time between two HTTP tests.

Note:
Test Interval(sec)
This parameter takes effect when Control Mode is Test by
time.

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Name Description

Indicates the number of HTTP tests.

Note:
HTTP Count
This parameter takes effect when Control Mode is Test by
time.

8.2.7 PDP Test

I. Function Description

The PDP test verifies the functions of the automatic and continuous PDP context
activation and PDP context deactivation test.

II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-7 shows the data items used in the PDP test.

Figure 8-7 Data items in the PDP test

Table 8-7 describes the data items in the PDP test.

Table 8-7 Data items in the PDP test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item after the test.
Enable z True: to enable the test item
z False: to disable the test item

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Name Description

PDP Type Indicates the types of PDP, such as IP or PPP.

PDP APN Indicates the access point name.

Indicates the types of the traffic. These types are as follows:

z Background class
z Conversational class
Traffic Class
z Interactive class
z Streaming class
z Subscribed class

UL Max
Indicates the maximum uplink rate.
Rate(kbps)

DL Max
Indicates the maximum downlink rate.
Rate(kbps)

UL Guaranteed
Indicates the guaranteed uplink rate.
Rate(kbps)

DL Guaranteed
Indicates the guranteed downlink rate.
Rate(kbps)

Indicates whether or not to set the automatic dialup.

This parameter can be set to False (No dialup) or True (Dialup).
Auto Dialup
Note:
False is by default.

Reserved The duration refers to the period from the PDP context activation
Duration(sec) to the PDP context deactivation.

Deactivation Indicates the period from the previous PDP context deactivation
Duration (sec) to the next PDP context activation.

Indicates the number of PDP context activation and PDP context

PDP Count
deactivation pair tests.

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Note:
z If False is selected in the Auto Dialup, the connections on the signaling plane are
set up. The signaling includes RRC signaling, PDP context activation request, PDP
context activation reception message. The service plane, however, is not
established. In such a situation, the PING service is not being connected.
z If True is selected in the Need Dialup, the connections on both signaling and
service planes are established. That is, the PC <-> UE <-> CN channel is setup for
dialup connection and providing services.

8.2.8 PS DialUp Test

I. Function Description

The PS dialup test is performed to establish a PS service connection. Set up an item

for PS dialup test before a PS service test, such as FTP Upload, FTP Download, PING,
and HTTP. Otherwise, the Probe attempts the PS dialup and modifies the APN and
QoS using the AT command or using the latest successful setting for the APN and
QoS.

II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-8 shows the data items used in the PS dialup test.

Figure 8-8 Data items in the PS dialup test

Table 8-8 describes the data items in the PS dialup test.

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Table 8-8 Data items in the PS dialup test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item after the test.
Enable z True: to enable the test item
z False: to disable the test item

PDP APN Indicates the access point name.

PDP Type Indicates the types of PDP, such as IP or PPP.

Indicates the types of the traffic. These types are as follows:

z Background class
z Conversational class
Traffic Class
z Interactive class
z Streaming class
z Subscribed class

UL Max
Indicates the maximum uplink rate.
Rate(kbps)

DL Max
Indicates the maximum downlink rate.
Rate(kbps)

UL Guaranteed
Indicates the guaranteed uplink rate.
Rate(kbps)

DL Guaranteed
Indicates the guranteed downlink rate.
Rate(kbps)

Note:
You do not have to set the uplink and downlink guranteed rates for the background
class and interactive class. According the protocols, the guranteed rate is irrelevant in
the background class and interactive class. Some UEs do not support setting the
guranteed rate for the background class and interactive class, which may lead to the
failure of PS dialup test.

8.2.9 PS HangUp Test

I. Function Description

The PS hangup test is to accomplish the automatic PS hangup test.

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II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-9 shows the data items used in the PS hangup test.

Figure 8-9 Data items in the PS handup test

Table 8-9 describes the data items in the PS hangup test.

Table 8-9 Data items in the PS hangup test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to disconnect the current data connection.

Enable z True: to disconnect the data connection
z False: to keep the data connection

8.2.10 Video Streaming Test

I. Function Description

The video streaming test is to accomplish the automatic and continuing video
streaming test.

II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-10 shows the data items used in the video streaming test.

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Figure 8-10 Data items in the video streaming test

Table 8-10 describes the data items in the video streaming test.

Table 8-10 Data items in the video streaming test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item after the test.
Enable z True: to enable the test item
z False: to disable the test item

Indicates the URL of the destination file, for example,

URL
tsp://192.168.34.154/athens/wuhuan.rm.

Test Count Indicates the count of the cyclic play.

8.2.11 SMS Test

I. Function Description

The SMS test is to accomplish the automatic and continuing SMS test.

II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-11 shows the data items used in the SMS test.

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Figure 8-11 Data items in the SMS test

Table 8-11 describes the data items in the SMS test.

Table 8-11 Data items in the SMS test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item after the

test.
Enable
z True: To enable the test item.
z False: To disable the test item.

Service Center Address Indicates the number of short message service center.

Indicates the short message content. The string can be

Message
entered.

Destination Number Indicates the destination address of the short message.

Test Count Indicates the total sending count.

Test Interval(sec) Indicates the duration between two messages.

8.2.12 AT Control Test

I. Function Description

The AT control test is to verify the AT control test functionality on a commercial UE.
Connect the commercial UE to the Probe to carry out this test.

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II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-12 shows the data items used in the AT control test.

Figure 8-12 Data items in the AT control test

The AT control provides the following functions:

z Import and export the AT commands
z Group the AT commands
z Move the AT commands up and down
Figure 8-13 shows the AT Command Edit dialog box.

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Figure 8-13 AT Command Edit dialog box

Note:
Test the AT commands on each UE before the AT control test, because the AT
commands and their formats supported by different vendor differ in many ways.

8.2.13 Multi-UE Multi-Technology Comparative Test

I. Function Description

The Probe can conduct the voice call, Video or Phone test on several UEs in different
networks.
The multi-UE multi-technology comparative test is to accomplish the comparative test
on different UEs in the different networks.

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II. Procedures

Note:
Before the multi-UE multi-technology comparative test, ensure that the UEs are
connected to the current device.

To conduct the multi-UE multi-technology comparative test, perform the following

steps:
1) Select the Multi-UE concurrently performing box in the System Config
Properties window, and choose the service type that is concurrently performed,
as shown in Figure 8-14.
The Multi-UE Concurrently Setting dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure
8-15.

Figure 8-14 Multi-UE test check box

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Figure 8-15 Multi-UE concurrently test Setting dialog box

2) Add or delete the UEs for the comparative tests and set the destination call
number for each UE.
3) Click OK.
The destination call number is displayed in the TestItem area, as shown in Figure
8-16.

Figure 8-16 Comparative test succeeded

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Note:
The other configuration items are invalid in the test plan. The Up, Down, Delete, or
Save button becomes unavailable.

III. Data Configuration

Figure 8-17 shows the data items in the multi-UE multi-technology comparative test.
You can edit the call number or the call setup time in the data configuration window.

Figure 8-17 Data items in the multi-UE multi-technology comparative test

8.2.14 Wait Test

I. Function Description

The Wait test is used to set the time interval between two test items.

II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-18 shows the data items in the wait test.

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Figure 8-18 Data items in the wait test

Table 8-12 lists the descriptions of the data items in the wait test.

Table 8-12 Descriptions of the data items in the wait test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item.

Enable z True: to enable the test item
z False: to disable the test item

Sets the waiting period.

Wait
Note:
Duration(sec)
The default value is five seconds..

8.3 Configuring the DTI Scanner Test Plan

This section contains the following parts:
z TopN Pilot Scan Test
z Spectrum Analysis
CW Test
z Pilot Scan Test
z SCH Scan Test
z RSSI Test

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8.3.1 TopN Pilot Scan Test

I. Function Description

The TopN pilot scan test is to scan the TopN pilot.

II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-19 shows the data items in the TopN pilot scan test.

Figure 8-19 Data items in the TopN pilot scan test

Table 8-13 describes the data items in the TopN pilot scan test.

Table 8-13 Data items in the TopN pilot scan test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item after the

test.
Enable
z True: to enable the test item
z False: to disable the test item

Indicates the scanned ARFCN.

Note:
Channel At most, the six ARFCNs can be scanned simultaneously.
These ARFCNs should be separated from each other by
commas.

z Indicates the TopN strongest pilot.

PilotNumber (N)
z Ranges from 1 to 32.

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Name Description

ChipWindowSize Adopts the default value.

PNThreshold(dB) Adopts the default value.

ScanRate(ms) Adopts the default value.

Indicates whether or not to measure the Ec/Io.

Measure Ec/Io z True: Enable the Ec/Io measurement.
z False: Disable the Ec/Io measurement.

Indicates whether or not to measure the time offset.

Measure Time
z True: Enable the time offset measurement.
Offset
z False: Disable the time offset measurement.

Indicates whether or not to measure the aggregate Ec/Io.

Measure Aggregate
z True: Enable the aggregate Ec/Io measurement.
Ec/Io
z False: Disable the aggregate Ec/Io measurement.

Indicates whether or not to measure the transmission delay.

Measure Delay
z True: Enable the transmission delay measurement.
Spread
z False: Disable the transmission delay measurement.

Indicates whether or not to measure the Eps/Io.

Measure Eps/Io z True: Enable the Eps/Io measurement.
z False: Disable the Eps/Io measurement.

Indicates whether or not to measure the Ess/Io.

Measure Ess/Io z True: Enable the Ess/Io measurement.
z False: Disable the Ess/Io measurement.

Indicates whether or not to measure the rake finger count.

Measure Rake
z True: Enable the rake finger count measurement.
Finger Count
z False: Disable the rake finger count measurement.

Indicates whether or not to measure the SIR.

Measure SIR z True: Enable the SIR measurement.
z False: Disable the SIR measurement.

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8.3.2 Spectrum Analysis

I. Function Description

The spectrum analysis is to accomplish the spectrum analysis test.

II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-20 shows the data items in the spectrum analysis.

Figure 8-20 Data items in the spectrum analysis

Table 8-14 describes the data items in the spectrum analysis.

Table 8-14 Data items in the spectrum analysis

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item after the test.
Enable z True: to enable the test item
z False: to disable the test item

Center
Indicates the frequency of the center.
frequency (MHz)

Span (MHz) Indicates the scan spectrum (MHz). The 45 MHz is at most.

RBW (KHz) Adopts the default value.

Sweep count Adopts the default value.

ScanRate (ms) Adopts the default value.

8.3.3 CW Test

I. Function Description

The CW test is to accomplish the propagation model correction and cell planning. The
CW test is describes from the following perspectives:

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z Principle
The DTI Scanner receives the signals from the CW transmitter, and obtains the
CW test conclusion through the post processing based on the geographic
information.
z Sampling
The DTI Scanner conducts 50 samplings in the distance of 40 wave lengths. In
this way, the sampling data can reflect the wireless environment.
z Calculation
Vmax = (40 x λ)/(50 x T)
Where:
z Vmax: indicates the maximum vehicle speed.
z Λ: Indicates the CW wave length.
Take the 2100 MHz for example. The wave length is 0.1428 m. If the DTI sampling rate
is 6 ms, the maximum vehicle speed is 72 km/h.

II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-21 shows the data items in the CW test.

Figure 8-21 Data items in the CW test

Table 8-15 describes the data items in the CW test.

Table 8-15 Data items in the CW test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable a test item after the test.

Enable z True: to enable a test item
z False: to disable a test item

Indicates the frequency of CW signal, namely five times of the

Channel
frequency.

Indicates the sampling frequency and comes in:

z 2 ms
ScanRate
z 4 ms
z 6 ms

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Name Description

Indicates the maximum vehicle speed, which can be set

MaxSpeed
automatically based on the different sampling frequency.

Note:
If the CW test is conducted, the other test items should be disabled.

8.3.4 Pilot Scan Test

I. Function Description

The pilot scan test is to accomplish the scan of the specified pilot.

II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-22 shows the data items in the pilot scan test.

Figure 8-22 Data items in the pilot scan test

Table 8-16 describes the data items in the pilot scan test.

Table 8-16 Data items in the pilot scan test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item after the test.
Enable z True: to enable the test item
z False: to disable the test item

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Name Description

Indicates the specified pilot to be scanned, including the ARFCN and

scrambling code.

Note:
Channel z You can add several ARFCNs separated by commas.
z During the multi-frequency scan, six ARFCNs can be added at most.
z There are no limitations on the number of the scrambling codes
under each ARFCN.

Note:
The configurations of the other test items are similar to that in the TopN pilot scan test.

8.3.5 SCH Scan Test

I. Function Description

The SCH scan test is to obtain the Ec/Io of one SCH timeslot (2560 chips).

II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-23 shows the data items in the SCH scan test.

Figure 8-23 Data items in the SCH scan test

Table 8-17 describes the data items in the SCH scan test.

Table 8-17 Data items in the SCH scan test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item after the test.
Enable z True: to enable the test item
z False: to disable the test item

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Name Description

Indicates the scan ARFCN.

Note:
Channel
At most six ARFCNs can be scanned simultaneously. These
ARFCHs are separated by commas.

ScanRate (ms) Adopts the default value.

8.3.6 RSSI Test

I. Function Description

The RSSI test is to check the coverage distribution of the carrier strength.

II. Data Configuration

Figure 8-24 shows the data items in the RSSI test.

Figure 8-24 Data items in the RSSI test

Table 8-18 describes the data items in the RSSI test.

Table 8-18 Data items in the RSSI test

Name Description

Indicates whether or not to enable this test item after the test.
Enable z True: to enable the test item
z False: to disable the test item

Indicates the scan ARFCN.

Note:
Channel
At most six ARFCNs can be scanned simultaneously. These ARFCHs
are separated by commas.

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Note:
z The DTI Scanner supports testing several items spontaneously. Ensure that True
should be selected in the Enable field for at least one test item during the
configuration of DTI Scanner plan.
z Since the items are tested in different periods, the frequency of data sampling is
affected when several items are tested spontaneously. Huawei recommends that
True is selected in the Enable field only for one test item in each test.

8.4 Configuring the Anritsu ML8720B Scanner Test Plan

For the Anritsu ML8720B Scanner, the Probe provides the following two test plans:
z Unspecified Base Station Measurement
z Specified Base Station Measurement

8.4.1 Unspecified Base Station Measurement

I. Unspecified

The Unspecified is to set the common properties of the unspecified base station
measurement.
Table 8-19 describes the data items in the unspecified base station measurement.

Table 8-19 Data items in the unspecified base station measurement

Name Description

Enable Sets whether this test item is valid or not.

Sets the value for user correction, which is used for the
compensation of cable loss.
Calibrate user (dB)
Note:
By default, the user correct is 0 dB.

Reference input Adopts the default value: False.

Sets the adjustment in antenna gain.

Adjust antenna
Adopts the default value: Disable.

II. Conditions

The Conditions lists the conditions for the test items in the unspecified base station
measurement.

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Table 8-20 describes the test items in the unspecified base station measurement.

Table 8-20 Test items in the unspecified base station measurement

Name Description

Measurement Indicates the measurement period. The recommended value

duration (sec) is 0.5 s.

Indicates the maximum number of fingers available at ANT1.

Ranges from 1 to 6.
Fingers at ANT1
Note:
The recommended value is 6.

Indicates the maximum number of fingers available at ANT2.

Ranges from 1 to 6.
Fingers at ANT2 Note:
If the Scanner does not install the diversity antenna, the value
is 0.

Indicates whether or not to be diversified.

Diversity Note:
Set to OFF if no hardware for diversity is available.

Indicates that the data processing method that applies to

RSCP, Ec/No, SIR.
All methods
Note:
Set to Average in the All Method field.

RSCP method Indicates the method for processing RSCP data.

Ec/No method Indicates the method for processing Ec/No data.

SIR method Indicates the method for processing SIR data.

Indicates the RAKE threshold.

Ranges from 0 dB to 20 dB.
RAKE threshold
(dB) Note:
The effective range should be within the best finger and (the
best finger – rake threshold).

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Name Description

Indicates the selection level.

Ranges from 0 dB to 20 dB.
Selection level
(dB) Note:
The finger whose value exceeds (receiver noise + selection
level) can be accepted.

Carrier frequency Indicates the frequency of the carrier.

(MHz) Ranges from 2110.0 MHz to 2200.0 MHz.

III. CH Limits

The CH limits are settings for such items as primary scrambling code, secondary
scrambling code, or cell.
Table 8-21 describes the data items in the CH limits.

Table 8-21 Data items in the CH limits

Name Description

Indicates the starting number of a primary scrambling code

Group number start
group.

Indicates the ending number of a primary scrambling code

Group number end
group.

Cell number start Indicates the start number for cells.

Cell number end Indicates the end number for cells.

Min.secondary SC Indicates the minimum of the secondary scrambling codes.

Max.secondary SC Indicates the maximum of the secondary scrambling codes.

Searching method Indicates the search mode: P-CPICH or SCH.

Measurement Indicates the number of measurement channels.

channels Ranges from 1 to 32.

Indicates the number of the specified channel. When

Specified channels Specified Channels is enabled, Measurement Channels
does not take effect.

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IV. CH Code

The CH code refers to the channel code, which includes primary scrambling code,
secondary scrambling code, and channel code, as shown in Figure 8-25.

Figure 8-25 MeasureChannel dialog box

8.4.2 Specified Base Station Measurement

I. Specified

The Specified sets the common properties of the data items in the specified base
station measurement.
Table 8-22 lists the specified data items in the specified base station measurement.

Table 8-22 Specified data items in the specified base station measurement

Name Description

Enable Sets whether this test item is valid or not.

Sets the value for user correction, which compensates the

cable loss.
Calibrate user (dB)
Note:
By default, the user correct is 0 dB.

Reference input Adopts the default value: false.

Sets the adjustment in antenna gain.

Adjust antenna
Adopts the default value: Disable.

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II. Conditions

The Conditions lists the conditions for the test items in the specified base station
measurement. These conditions are as follows:
z Measurement period
z Rake reception threshold
Table 8-23 describes the conditions in the specified base station measurement.

Table 8-23 Conditions in the specified base station measurement

Name Description

Measurement Indicates the measurement period. The 0.5s is

duration (sec) recommended.

Indicates the maximum number of fingers available at ANT1.

Ranges from 1 to 6.
Figures at ANT1
Note:
Huawei recommends adopting the maximum value.

Indicates the maximum number of fingers available at ANT2.

Ranges from 1 to 6.
Fingers at At ANT2 Note:
If the Scanner is not installed with the diversity antenna, the
value here is 0.

Indicates whether or not to conduct diversify.

Diversity Note:
Set to OFF if no hardware for diversity is available.

Indicates that the data processing method that applies to

RSCP, Ec/No, SIR.
All methods
Note:
The recommended value is Average in the All Method field.

RSCP method Indicates the processing method for RSCP data.

Ec/No method Indicates the processing method for Ec/No data.

SIR method Indicates the processing method for SIR data.

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Name Description

z Indicates the RAKE threshold.

z Ranges from 0 dB to 20 dB.
RAKE threshold
Note:
(dB)
The effective range should be within the best finger and (the
best finger – rake threshold).

z Indicates the selection level.

z Ranges from 0 dB to 20 dB.
Selection level (dB) Note:
The finger whose value exceeds (receiver noise + selection
level) can be accepted.

Carrier frequency z Indicates the frequency of the carrier.

(MHz) z Ranges from 2110.0 MHz to 2200.0 MHz.

III. CH Code

The CH code refers to the channel code, which includes the setting of primary
scrambling code, secondary scrambling code, or channel code, as shown in Figure
8-26.

Figure 8-26 MeasureChannel dialog box

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Chapter 9 Controlling the Test and Playing the Log

File Back

9.1 Overview
This chapter provides guidance for test operation and log file playback.
This chapter contains the following contents:
z Conducting a Test
z Outdoor Test
z Indoor Test
z Real-Time Test
z Controlling the Log File Playback

9.2 Conducting a Test

This section contains the following parts:
z Starting a Test
z Stopping a Test
z Pausing or Resuming Recording
z Pausing or Resuming Screen
z Capturing a Window
z Capturing a Page
z Marking a Map

9.2.1 Starting a Test

Table 9-1 lists the three ways to start a test.

Table 9-1 Three ways to start a test

Method Operation

From the menu Choose Test > Start Test.

From the Navigator Click the start test icon on the navigator.

From the toolbar Click the start test icon on the toolbar.

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Note:
z Before the test, the Probe gives a prompt, indicating whether to save the log file or
not. At that time, the system starts the test, but does not save the log file.
z If the Make Log File is not selected in the LogMask, the system does not save the
Log file.

9.2.2 Stopping a Test

Table 9-2 lists the three ways to stop a test.

Table 9-2 Three ways to stop a test

Method Operation

From the menu Choose Test > Stop Test.

From the Navigator Click the stop test icon on the navigator.

From the toolbar Click the stop test icon on the toolbar.

You can stop or cancel some test plans by selecting some options on the shortcut
menu in the Information window. For details, refer to part 9.5.2 "Shortcut Menu for
Information Window."

9.2.3 Pausing or Resuming Recording

I. Reason

The reason for the record pause is that the drive test car may reside on a place for a
long time due to traffic jam or red lights. When you need to record the data, you can
choose to resume recording.

II. Method

Table 9-3 lists the three ways to pause or resume recording.

Table 9-3 Three ways to pause or resume recording

Method Operation

From the menu Choose Test > Record Pause/Resume.

From the navigator Click the record pause/resume icon on the navigator.

From the toolbar Click the record pause/resume icon on the toolbar.

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9.2.4 Pausing or Resuming Screen Scrolling

I. Reason

When data exceptions occur, you need to check the parameters in the window. The
screen pause function enables you to locate the problem. After that, you can resume
the screen scrolling.

II. Method

Table 9-4 lists the three ways to pause or resume the screen scrolling.

Table 9-4 Three ways to pause or resume screen scrolling

Method Operation

From the menu Choose Test > Screen Pause/Resume.

From the navigator Click the screen pause/resume icon on the navigator.

From the toolbar Click the screen pause/resume icon on the toolbar.

9.2.5 Capturing a Window

I. Reason

You may need to capture a window to meet the specified requirements during the drive
test. The captured window is saved in a .bmp file under \Capture.

II. Method

Table 9-5 lists the three ways to capture a window.

Table 9-5 Three ways to capture a window

Method Operation

From the menu Choose Test > Capture Window.

From the Navigator Click the capture window icon on the navigator.

From the toolbar Click the capture window icon on the toolbar.

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9.2.6 Capturing a Page

I. Reason

You may need to capture a certain page in the current window to meet the specified
requirements during the drive test. The captured page is saved in a .bmp file under
\Capture.

II. Method

You can capture a page by choosing Test > Capture Page.

9.2.7 Marking a Map

You can use some shortcut keys to mark a map during the drive test.
To mark the map, you can choose Configuration > Map Mark.
Table 9-6 lists the shortcut keys to mark a map.

Table 9-6 Shortcut keys to mark a map

Shortcut Key Function

Marks the current position on the map and allows the users to
F7
enter text marks.

F8 Marks the current position on the map without text marks.

Note:
The Mark can be modified if you double-click it in the idle mode. The MAP Mark
cannot be modified during the real-time test or log file playback.

9.3 Outdoor Test

This section contains the following parts:
z Importing Area Geographic Information
z Loading the Engineering Parameters
z Setting the Cell Relation Line
z Adding or Deleting a Layer
z Defining a Layer Legend
z Searching for a Cell
z Adjusting the GPS Position

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9.3.1 Importing Area Geographic Information

The area geographic information are as follows:

z Digit map
z Raster map
To import the digit map, perform the following steps:
1) Click Open Geoset file on the toolbar in the MAP window.
2) Choose a file with the suffix gst.
3) Click OK.
For details, refer to part 6.6.1 “Importing an Outdoor Map.”
To import the raster map, perform the following steps:
1) Click Raster Image on the toolbar in the MAP window.
2) Choose the file format of a raster map (including .bmp, .jpg, .tif, .gif, and .png).
3) Click OK.
For details, refer to part 6.6.1 “Importing an Outdoor Map.”

Note:
For details about the import of area graphic information, refer to part 6.6.1 "Importing
an Outdoor Map."

9.3.2 Loading the Engineering Parameters

For details about the load of the engineering parameter, refer to section 6.5
"Importing the Engineering Parameter."

9.3.3 Setting the Cell Relation Line

To set the cell relation line, perform the following steps:

1) Right-click Cell on the toolbar of the Map layers.
2) Choose Display Settings… on the shortcut menu.
The Display Settings dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 9-1.

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Figure 9-1 Display Settings dialog box

3) Modify the properties of the relation line in the area of Active set display in the
Display Settings dialog box.

Note:
The area of Site Label is used to set the display mode of cell labels. For details, refer
to part 6.5.4 "Displaying the BTS Information on the Map."
By default, there are relation lines available between the UE and the cells. You can
clear the Cell check box in the May Layers pane to remove the line.

9.3.4 Adding or Deleting a Layer

The following lists the two methods to modify a layer:

z Click the Layer Control icon on the toolbar, and manage the layer in the Layer
Control dialog box. For details, refer to part 6.6.3 "Managing Map Layers."
z Click the icons on the toolbar in the Map Layers pane to manage a layer.

Note:
The second method is applicable only to the dynamic layers. The dynamic spot display
during the drive test or test playback relies on the correct settings in the dynamic layer.

To add a map layer, perform the following steps:

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1) Click Add Layer on the toolbar. Or choose Add Layer…on the shortcut menu.
The Add Layer dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 9-2.

Figure 9-2 Adding Layer dialog box

2) Set the parameters such as device, layer type, and visibility in the Add Layer
dialog box.
3) Click OK.

Note:
If you select Parameter in the Layer Type area, you need to define map legends in
the Parameter Layer dialog box.

9.3.5 Defining a Layer Legend

To define a layer legend, perform the following steps:

1) Right-click a layer.
2) Choose Edit Layer to edit the layer, as shown in Figure 9-3.

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Figure 9-3 Parameter Layer dialog box

3) Click Add, Edit, Remove or Auto Setup to modify the layer legend
4) Click Start Test.

Note:
z The Offset in the Parameter Layer dialog box refers to the offset between layer
position and actual GPS track.
z The Channel Selection is available when the multi-frequency parameter layer is
added by the DTI Scanner.

9.3.6 Searching for a Cell

To search for a cell, perform the following steps:

1) Click Cell Search on the toolbar.
2) Enter the cell information in the displayed dialog box.
3) Click Search.
The cell search result is displayed in the displayed dialog box.
4) Double-click a cell in the dialog box.
The selected cell is centered in the Map window.

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Note:
The cell search is optional.

9.3.7 Adjusting the GPS Position

The low GPS precision results in the offset between the actual position and the display
position shown in the Map window. You can adjust the GPS position to make up for the
insufficient GPS precision. The Probe supports the following GPS adjustments:
z Dynamic adjustment
z Static adjustment

I. Adjusting the GPS Position Dynamically

To adjust the GPS position dynamically, perform the following steps:

1) Right-click in the Map window.
2) Choose Enable Adjustment on the shortcut menu.
The GPS adjustment is enabled.
3) Choose Offset Angle on the shortcut menu.
The Offset Angle dialog box is displayed.
4) Enter the offset angle and click OK.
The Probe adjusts the track automatically on the map based on the offset angle.
To adjust the GPS position statically, you can choose Log playback with adjust GPS
position in the Others tab in the System Config window. For details, refer to part
6.7.5 "Setting Others."

Note:
The static GPS adjustment is valid only during the playback.

II. Adjusting the GPS Position Statically

To adjust the GPS position statically during the playback, perform the following steps:
1) Right-click in the Map window.
2) Choose Enable Adjustment on the shortcut menu.
The static GPS adjustment is enabled.

3) Click on the map toolbar.

4) Drag the data sampling points to the required positions.

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The Probe moves along the modified track during the log file playback.

9.4 Indoor Test

This section contains the following parts:
z Walking Test
z Vertical Test
Two types of indoor tests are available:
z Walking test: collects the signals horizontally distributed in the building.
z Vertical test: collects the signals vertically distributed in the building.
To enable the walking test, perform the following steps:
1) Right-click in the Indoor Measurement window.
2) Choose Walking Test > Automatic/Manual on the shortcut menu.
To enable the vertical test, perform the following steps:
1) Right-click in the Indoor Measurement window.
2) Choose Vertical Test on the shortcut menu.

9.4.1 Walking Test

The walking test comes in:

z Automatic walking test
z Manual walking test

I. Automatic Walking Test

To conduct the automatic walking test, perform the following steps:

1) Right-click in the Indoor Measurement window.
2) Choose Automatic Walking Test on the shortcut menu.
3) Use the localizer to mark the testing route.
4) Click Start Test.
5) Precede the test following the predefined test route.
6) When the marked point is reached, press the space key to show the gathered test
data on the map.
7) Repeat the previous steps to gather the test data.
8) End the test.

II. Manual Walking Test

To conduct the manual walking test, perform the following steps:

1) Right-click in the Indoor Measurement window.
2) Choose Manual Walking Test on the shortcut menu.
3) Click Start Test.

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4) Use the localizer to mark the current position on the map during the test.
The system utilizes the geographic binning method to display the test data
between the marked points on the map.
5) End the test.

9.4.2 Vertical Test

To conduct the vertical test, perform the following steps:

1) Double-click the Indoor Measurement window.
2) Choose Vertical Test on the shortcut menu.
3) Click Start Test.
4) Switch the stories by clicking the direction button ↓ or ↑, as shown in Figure 9-4.
The system displays the test data based on the different stories.

Figure 9-4 Direction button

5) End the test.

9.5 Real-Time Test Statistics

The Information Statistics window helps you to monitor the current test items. The
window automatically creates pages for each connected test device to display the test
plan and the test completion information of the device.
This section contains the following parts:
z Managing the Information Statistic Window
z Shortcut Menu for Information Window

9.5.1 Managing the Information Statistic Window

To operate on the information statistic window, perform the following steps:

1) Click the Information node in the navigator.
2) Click the equipment tab in the Information window, as shown in Figure 9-5.
The progress status bar about each test item is displayed.

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Figure 9-5 UE1 tab

3) View the statistic information to trace the test item.

9.5.2 Shortcut Menu for Information Window

I. Shortcut Menu of Test Item

The eqipment page is used to trace each test item or stop an item when required.
To stop a test item, perform the following steps:
1) Right-click a test item in the equipment page.
2) Choose Stop Test Item on the shortcut menu, as shown in Figure 9-6.

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Figure 9-6 Stop Test Item option

9.6 Controlling the Log File Playback

This section contains the following parts:
z Opening and Previewing a Log File
z Controlling the Playback Speed and Direction
z Locating a Log File
z Co-Activating the Window
The Probe system supports the playback of the Log files, which enables you to
observe the network performance or to locate the network troubles.
To control the log file playback, perform the following steps:
1) Choose Open Logfile on the Logfile menu.
2) Control the log file playback through the menu or the icons on the logfile toolbar,
as shown in Figure 9-7.

Figure 9-7 Logfile toolbar

Table 9-7 describes the icons on the logfile toolbar.

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Table 9-7 Icons on the logfile toolbar

Button Function

To open a log file.

To start a playback.

To pause a playback.

To stop a playback.

To control the playback direction.

By default, the system conducts the forward playback. If you press
the button once, the system plays back forward. If you press button
twice, the system plays back backward.

To locate a log file.

For details, refer to part 9.6.3 "Locating a Log File."

Note:
You can operate the progress bar or time input box to locate the playback position.

9.6.1 Opening and Previewing a Log File

To open and preview a log file, perform the following steps:

1) Click Open Logfile on the Log toolbar.
2) Double-click a log file to open it.
3) View the log file information in the Log Files tab of the Information window, as
shown in Figure 9-8.

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Figure 9-8 Preview information in the Log File tab

4) Double-click the node of the parameters to be observed on the navigator to open

the associated windows.
5) Click Play Logfile to play the log file back.
6) Control the playback of the log file playback through the buttons on the Logfile
toolbar.
7) End the playback of the log file.

9.6.2 Controlling the Playback Speed and Direction

I. Controlling the Playback Speed

The system supports up to 8 times and down to 1/8 times playback speed adjustment.
The following two ways are available for speed control:
z Choose Speed Up or Speed Down on the Logfile menu.
z Select a speed in Speed Control drop-down list, as shown in Figure 9-9.

Figure 9-9 Speed Control drop-down list

II. Controlling the Playback Direction

The following two ways are available to control the direction:

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z Click the forward/backward button on the Logfile toolbar.

z Choose Play Backward on the Logfile menu.

9.6.3 Locating a Log File

To locate a log file, perform the following steps:

1) Click the unfold button to choose a log file, as shown in Figure 9-10.

Figure 9-10 Opening Logfile dialog box

2) Select Preview Event: Preview visible Event for Event List.

3) Click OK.

4) Choose Logfile > Locate. Alternatively, click (Location button) on the

Logfile toolbar.
The Find Event window is displayed, as shown in Figure 9-11.

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Figure 9-11 Find Event dialog box

5) Choose the devices and events to be located.

6) Click Search.
The Probe displays the event and its occurring time in the list.
7) Choose an event and click Find.
The system locates the event automatically and displays it in the chart.

9.6.4 Co-Activating the Window

The Probe provides the window co-activation function.

Table 9-8 lists the results during the co-activation.

Table 9-8 Results during the co-activation

If… Then…

The system is in playback or The system co-activates only with the data in the
real-time measurement status current window.

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If… Then…

The system displays a data segment round the

triggering data extracted from the playback file
during the co-activation. At the same time, the
The system is in the status of
triggering data is highlighted in the associated
playback pause
windows.
The data information at the current time is
displayed in the parameter window.

Through either of the following ways, you can trigger the window co-activation:
z Click a message in the Message window.
z Click an event in the Event List window.
z Click the signal indicator in the Map window or Indoor Measurement window.
z Press and hold the Ctrl button, and click in the Chart window.
z Select an event in the Found Event dialog box, and click Find, as shown in
Figure 9-11.
This operation is valid only in the log file playback mode.

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Chapter 10 Continuous Wave Test

10.1 Overview
During the network planning, it is necessary to calibrate the radio propagation models.
This job is usually done by gathering continuous wave (CW) test data and entering
them to model calibration application.
The Probe has the following advantages for the CW test:
z The Probe provides the built-in CW test.
z The Probe utilizes the discrete GPS information to deal with the mismatch
between GPS information and signal strength information.
z The Probe conducts the geographic binning and bad data filtering during the CW
test, and exports the data for the network planning.
This chapter describes the following:
z Adding and Identifying the DTI Scanner
z Configuring the Test Plan
z Adding a Test Window
z Starting a Test
z Exporting and Processing the CW Data

10.2 Adding and Identifying the DTI Scanner

Before the test, you need to correctly identify the DTI Scanner.
To configure the hardware manually in the Probe and set the DTI Scanner parameters,
perform the following steps:
1) Choose Configuration > Hardware Config > Manual Config on the main menu.
The ManualConfig window is displayed.

2) Click to add a device, as shown in Figure 10-1.

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Figure 10-1 Adding a device

3) Double-click the device in the Device List in the ManualConfig window.

The Device Config window is displayed.
4) Choose Scanner in the Type drop-down list and set the model of DTI Scanner in
the Model drop-down list, as shown in Figure 10-2.

Figure 10-2 Model drop-down list

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5) Click to identify the device in the ManualConfig window.

After the device identification, Success, Failed or Error is displayed in the device
status.

10.3 Configuring the Test Plan

After the configuration of the DTI Scanner, you also need to configure the CW
measurement plan based on the device configuration.
To configure the test plan, perform the following steps:
1) Choose Configuration > System Config on the main menu.
The Test Plan dialog box is displayed.
2) Click the test item row and choose the items for the DTI Scanner, as shown in
Figure 10-3.

Figure 10-3 Selecting test items

3) Enable the CW measurement. Namely, ensure that TRUE is selected in the

Enable area, while the False is selected for other test items, as shown in Figure
10-4.

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Figure 10-4 Enabling the CW test items

4) Click OK.

10.4 Adding a Test Window

The test window comes in the following two types:
z Map: observes the historical track of the CW data.
z CW Test: views the current CW test data.
Figure 10-5 shows the CW test window and map window.

Figure 10-5 CW Test and Map option

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To add a layer for the CW test, perform the following steps:

1) Click in the Map window.

The Add Layer dialog box is displayed.

2) Choose a Scanner in the Device drop-down list.
3) Choose Parameter in the Layer Type drop-down list.
4) Select the Visible check box, as shown in Figure 10-6.

Figure 10-6 Add Layer dialog box

5) Click OK.
The Parameter Layer dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 10-7.

Figure 10-7 Parameter Layer

6) Choose CW RSSI in the Parameter drop-down list.

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7) Select the Channel Selection check box and choose a frequence in the
drop-down list.
8) Click OK.

10.5 Starting a Test

After the configuration and preparation, click Start Test in the Probe to start a test.

10.6 Exporting and Processing the CW Data

For details about the export and process of the CW data, refer to part 11.3.7
"Exporting the DTI Test Data."

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Chapter 11 File Exporting Funtion

11.1 Overview
The Probe provides powerful data processing function, as listed in Table 11-1.

Table 11-1 Powerful data processing

If… You can…

The data is exported in the .bin format Conduct the focused analysis.

View the formats and contents of some

The data is exported in the .txt format
packages.

The data is exported in the .QXDM Give the feedbacks to the Qualcomm for
format troubleshooting.

the data about UE measure is exported Analyze the UE measure by using the
in the .xls format, networking planning application.

The data about UE message is exported Analyze the UE message based on

in the .xls format signaling.

Calibrate the propagation model by using

the planning application software.
The data about the Anritsu or DTI is Note:
exported in the .xls format The CW test filters the data based on the
geographic binning and bad spots
removal.

The two drive test files that meet the Give a synthesis analysis on the network
requirements are combined troubles.

11.2 Exporting the Data

To export the data, perform the following steps:
1) Choose Logfile Menu > Export Data on the main menu.
The Log Wizard – Step One dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-1.

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Figure 11-1 Log Wizard – Step One dialog box

2) Choose the data export mode in the Export As drop-down list, as shown in
Figure 11-2.

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Figure 11-2 Export As drop-down list

3) Select the source file and the destination file.

The properties of the source file are displayed in the File Information and
Packet Selection areas, as shown in Figure 11-3.

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Figure 11-3 Selecting the source file and the destination file

4) Select the device type in the Device field in the Log Selection area, as shown in
Figure 11-4.

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Figure 11-4 Selecting the log

5) Select the log type in the Log Mask field in the Log Selection area.
For the DTI device, you can select some log files for export.

Note:
z The settings in the Log Selection area are applicable only to the UE and the DTI
Scanner.
z When Bin or Merge is chosen as the export format, the GPS-In-DTI selects the
GPS information contained in the selected DTI Scanner in the Log Selection area,
and exports the information either individually or with Scanner.

6) Click Start.
The system starts to export the data.

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Note:
If the Explore the Exporting Destination Folder check box is selected, this indicates
the target folder is open at the conclusion of the export (Default). Otherwise, the target
folder will not be open at the conclusion of the export.

7) View the progress bar to check the export status.

8) Click Stop.
The system stops exporting the data.
9) Click Reset.
The system returns to the first step of data export, as shown in Figure 11-5.

Figure 11-5 Exporting the data

11.3 Exporting the Data with Different Formats

This section contains the following parts:
z Exporting the Data into .bin Format
z Exporting the Data into .txt Format
z Exporting the Data into .QXDM Format
z Exporting the UE Measure into .xls Format

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z Exporting the UE Message into .xls Format

z Exporting the ANRITSU Data into .xls Format
z Exporting the DTI Test Data

11.3.1 Exporting the Data into .bin Format

If you select Bin in the Export Format drop-down list, the Probe exports the data
based on the original binary format.
By default, one file is exported at a time. Multiple files can be exported at the same
time only when Bin and Multi-file are selected in the Export Format drop-down list.
The equipment information of the first log file serves for reference.
The exported files have the following features:
z Mapping with the source files one by one
z Being saved in the same target folder
z Being directly opened and played back

11.3.2 Exporting the Data into .txt Format

If you select Text in the Export Format drop-down list, the Probe exports the data into
the .txt format to facilitate the data view and query.

11.3.3 Exporting the Data into .QXDM Format

If you select QXDM in the Export Format drop-down list, the Probe exports the data
into the .QXDM format. In this way, you can use the QCAT (an application from the
Qualcomm) to locate the network trouble.

11.3.4 Exporting the UE Measure into .xls Format

If you select Excel (UE Measure) in the Export Format drop-down list, the Probe
exports the UE measure data. You can conduct the analysis by employing the network
planning software.

11.3.5 Exporting the UE Message into .xls Format

If you select Excel (UE Message) in the Export Format drop-down list, the Probe
exports the UE message. The Probe exports the signaling on the layer 2 and layer 3 to
facilitate the call analysis and trouble locating.

11.3.6 Exporting the ANRITSU Data into .xls Format

If you select Excel (ANRITSU) in the Export Format drop-down list, the Probe
exports the Anritsu data in .xls format.

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11.3.7 Exporting the DTI Test Data

Before exporting the DTI test data, you need to select the DTI test data to be exported
in the LogMask. For details, refer to section 11.2 "Exporting the Data."
To export the DTI test data, perform the following steps:
1) Choose Excel (DTI) in the Export As drop-down list.
2) Click Export Format.
The Setting dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 11-6.

Figure 11-6 Setting dialog box

3) Conduct the following settings, as listed in Table 11-2.

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Table 11-2 DTI export format setting

In the area of… You can…

1) Choose one item in the DTI Data Type drop-down

list.
2) Customize the column header in the Column
Header.
In the Column area Note:
Alternatively, double-click one item in the column header
to edit it.
The icons on the toolbar are used for deleting and sorting
operations.

1) Choose the format with which the GPS information is

exported in the GPS drop-down list.
In the Format area 2) Choose the time and date for export in the Date and
Time drop-down list.
3) Choose the frequency unit in the Frequency list.

1) Select the Binning by distance check box.

2) Enter the length based on the geographic binning.
The default value is 6 m.
3) Select the Threshold lower limit check box.
In the CW Data area
4) Enter the custom upper and lower limits.
Note:
The 6 m is the length of the 40 waves in the 2000 MHz
frequency.

You can designate limits on the file size by:

z Sizes
z Records
Note:
In the File Size area
z If the data in one file exceeds the file size, the data
flows into another file.
z If the GPS information is necessary option is selected,
the Probe filters the data without the GPS information.
Otherwise, all the data is exported.

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Note:
z The feature of geographic binning is added in the DTI data export in the Probe V1.2.
You can export the data for propagation model calibration.
z The geographic binning in the Probe adopts new algorithm and avoids the
expiration of CW data and geographic information error.

11.4 Merging Log Files

To merge log files, perform the following steps:
1) Choose Logfile > Export Data.
2) Click Merge in the Log Export dialog box.
The procedure for merging log files is similar to that in exporting log data, with
difference in file selection and export page layout.
3) Click Add or Delete to add or delete the log file and set the size of the generated
log file.
For details, refer to section 11.2 "Exporting the Data."

Note:
The Probe merges several log files based on the original binary format. The
information about the device in the first log file serves as a reference and the data is
merged by device port. The saved file can be opened and played back.

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Chapter 12 FAQ

12.1 Why Cannot the Probe Be Enabled in a Normal Way?

I. Problem Description

The Probe cannot be enabled normally. The system gives a prompt, saying "Lock
Error: Verify Lock Fail."

II. Solution

To solve the problem, perform the following steps:

1) Check if the hard dongle is connected. Connect the hard dongle if it is
unavailable.
2) Check if the driver for the hard dongle is installed. Install the hard dongle driver
before putting the hard dongle in use.
3) Check if the device ports work well.
4) If the reason why the Probe cannot be enabled normally is due to other hard
dongles have been installed, you need to uninstall the Sentinal Driver in the
Control Panel, and re-install the GENEX Share.

12.2 Why Cannot the Probe Detect a UE?

I. Problem Description

The UE cannot be detected after the port configuration.

II. Solution

If the system gives the Error prompt, it indicates the port is being occupied. In such a
situation, ensure that other applications that may utilize the port have been closed.
Re-connect to the UE. If the problem still exists, reboot the PC.
If the system gives a failure prompt, do as listed in Table 12-1.

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Table 12-1 Solution to detecting UE

If… You can…

1) Right-click My Computer.
2) Choose the Manager > Device Manager.
3) Check if the UE port is under the COM and LPT
tree and if it works well.
If the UE port does not work well, re-install the
The UE is connected to
driver.
the PC through the USB
4) Check the UE setting.
port
Ensure that the UE is connected through the USB
port.
5) Ensure the serial port in the Hardware Config list is
consistent with that in the device manager.
6) Set the BaudRate to 230400.
1) Check if the COM port works well.
2) Choose Menu > 5 Setting > 7 Extras > 1 SIO
Config > 1 Port Map > 1 Diag to set to UART.
3) Choose the SIO Config > 2 DS BAUD.
The UE is connected to 4) Set the baud rate to 115200.
the PC through a port 5) Ensure that the settings of Port and BaudRate in
the Probe are same as that in the UE.
Note:
Only the Qualcomm 6200 and 6250 can be connected
to the serial port.

12.3 Why Cannot the Probe Detect the GPS?

I. Problem Description

The Probe cannot detect the GPS.

II. Solution

To solve this problem, perform the following steps:

1) Check if the settings of port No and BaudRate in the Hardware Config are
correct.
2) Check if the interface protocol is NEMA through the GPS match application
software.

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12.4 Why Cannot the Probe Detect the Anritsu Scanner

I. Problem Description

The Probe cannot detect the Anritsu Scanner.

II. Solution

To solve the problem, perform the following steps:

1) Check if the settings of port No and BaudRate in the Hardware Config are
correct.
2) Check the settings of Anritsu Scanner Interface.
3) Choose Direct as the protocol.
4) Set the baud rate same to that in the Probe.
5) Use the default value in other options (8 digit bit, 1 stop bit, no parity check).

12.5 Why Cannot the Mouse Be Controlled After PC

Switched On or Reboot?
I. Problem Description

The mouse cannot be controlled after the PC switched on or reboot.

II. Reason

The problem is caused by the fact that you reboot or switch on the PC when the GPS
or DTI is connected.

III. Solution

Extract the GPS or DTI data line, reboot the PC and re-insert the data line.

12.6 Why Cannot Some Messages Be Reported?

I. Problem

In the event that the UE is in the GSM mode, conduct the test. You find that no data is
received. The adjustment in the UE and the interface rate cannot solve the problem.

II. Reason

Some message packages cannot be reported because of the heavy amounts of

WCDMA messages.

III. Solution

To solve the problem, you can close the logmask of some message packets that need
no observation.

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Note:
z The engineers can open the required Logmask before test.
z For details, refer to part 6.7.2 "Setting the Log Mask."

12.7 Why Cannot the Map Window Be Open?

I. Problem Description

The Map window or the Indoor Measurement window cannot be opened. The system
gives a prompt, saying "Please install the maps plug-in".

II. Solultion

To solve the problem, you can re-install the GENEX Share component package.

12.8 Why Cannot the Base Station Window Be Open?

I. Problem Description

The Base Station window cannot be opened. The system gives a prompt, saying
"Please install the Office plug-in."

II. Solution

To solve the problem, you can re-install the GENEX Share component package.

12.9 Why Cannot the Chart Window Be Open?

I. Problem Description

The Chart window cannot be opened. The system gives a prompt, saying "Please
install the Teechart plug-in."

II. Solution

To solve the problem, you can re-install the GENEX Share component package.

12.10 Why Cannot the Probe be Installed or Uninstalled?

I. Problem Description

If the local PC is equipped with the Probe 1.2, Probe 1.3 or the ealier ones, you may
not succeed in installing the Probe 1.3, though receiveing the installation success
information.

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II. Solution

The different kits used in the intallation packets lead to the incompatibility between the
new and old Probe versions. In such a situation, Huawei recommends that you
uninstall the old Probe version first, and then install the new one.
If the old Probe version cannot be uninstalled in the Control Panel, to remove the old
Probe version, perform the following steps:
1) Click Start.
2) Click Run and enter regedit to open the registry.
3) Remove the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Huawei GENEX\Probe 1.2
(Or Probe 1.3) in the navigation tree.

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Appendix A Common Parameters and Shortcuts

A.1 Common Parameters

The section describes the following:
z System Performance
z DTI Scanner Parameter

A.1.1 System Performance

The system performance is listed from the following perspectives:

z Support 8 UEs and Scanners at the same time.
z Run 8 hours continuously without faults
z Support WCDMA/GSM air interface test
z Test data during UE powered on or off
z Scan multiple UARFCN by the DTI Scanner at the same time
z Connect to the UE and Scanner automatically without human involvement

A.1.2 DTI Scanner Parameter

I. Antenna

Table A-1 lists the antenna parameters.

Table A-1 Antenna parameter

Max. Antenna Dimension

Coax type Gain Freq (MHz)
power type (Antenna stub)

150
Low profile LMR195 4 dB 2100 1 ¾ inches
Watts

II. Cable

Table A-2 lists the cable parameters.

Table A-2 Cable parameter

Loss Length Total loss

17.5 dB/100 in 12 in 2.1 dB

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III. Battery

Charge: 4 hours
Discharge: 3 hours
Table A-3 lists the battery parameters.

Table A-3 Battery

Item Reference value

Weight 2.5 lb

Size 1.25” h x 5.25” w x 6.5” d

Nominal capacity 19.2 Ah

Battery type Sealed Lead

Fuse 3 A Fast Blow, Type 3 AG

Input power connector 5.5 × 2.5mm coaxial plug

Output power connector DB15 Female

IV. Scanner

Table A-4 lists the Scanner parameters.

Table A-4 Scanner

Receiver Sensitivity −19dB for Ec/Io CPICH (pilot channel)

−116dBm for Ec (RSCP)

Scan rate for CW test 4 ms

Sampling Precision ±1 dBm

A.2 System Shortcut Keys

The Probe provides some system shortcut keys to facilitate your operation.
Table A-5 lists the shortcut keys for system operation.

Table A-5 Shortcut keys for system operation

Operation Shortcut keys

File New Project Ctrl + N

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Operation Shortcut keys

Open Project Ctrl + O

Save Project Ctrl + S

Close Project Ctrl + C

Open Logfile Ctrl + L

Close Logfile Ctrl + H

Play F6
Log File
Stop Shift + F6

Speed up Ctrl + Num +

Speed down Ctrl + Num -

Start Test F5

Test Stop Test Shift + F5

Record Pause PAUSE

Add Ctrl + Insert

Delete Ctrl + Delete

Hardware
Edit Ctrl + Return
Configuration
Auto Config Ctrl + Shift + A

Manual Config Ctrl + M

Enable adjustment Ctrl + J

Map Exit adjustment Ctrl + Q

Offset Angle Ctrl + Alt + A

Interface Switch to Test Control Panel Alt + 1

Switch to View Panel Alt + 2

Switch to Property Panel Alt + 3

Swith to Previous Page Ctrl + Alt + I

Swith to Next Page Alt + Z

Message Page Swithover Ctrl + Alt + U

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Operation Shortcut keys

Capture Window Ctrl + P

Capture Page Ctrl + Alt + P

Screen Pause/Resume F10

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Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations

AMR Adaptive MultiRate

APN Access Point Name

APP Application

BLER Block Error Rate

CW Continuous Wave

NAS Non-access Stratum

RRC Radio Resource Control

RSCP Received Signal Code Power

RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication

SCH Synchronized Channel

TPC Transmit Power control

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UARFCN UMTS Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number

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Index

setting anritsu scanner, 7-9

A setting DTI scanner, 7-10
about this manual, 1-7 setting GPS receiver, 7-8
setting UE, 7-1
C controlling log file playback, 9-13
conducting test
conducting CW test, 10-1 D
conducting indoor test, 9-10 different exported data formats, 11-6
conducting outdoor test, 9-4
overview, 9-1 E
configuring Anritsu scanner test plan, 8-34 exporting data, 11-1
configuring device
adding device, 6-6 I
deleting device, 6-8
importing map
configuring DTI scanner test plan
importing indoor map, 6-16
CW test, 8-29
importing outdoor map, 6-12
pilot scan test, 8-31
managing map layers, 6-17
RSSI test, 8-33
installing probe
SCH scan test, 8-32
copyright protection, 4-8
spectrum analysis, 8-29
hardware equipment, 4-2
topn pilot scan test, 8-27
hardware requirements, 4-1
configuring UE test plan
installing GENEX shared, 4-7
comparative test, 8-22
installing probe, 2-1, 4-2
control test, 8-20
ftp download test, 8-9
M
ftp upload test, 8-7
main feature, 1-1
http test, 8-12
main function, 1-2
PDP test, 8-14
managing project files
ping test, 8-5
closing project, 6-2
PS dialup test, 8-16
creating new project, 6-2
PS hangup test, 8-17
loading project template, 6-2
SMS test, 8-19
opening project, 2-1, 6-2
video phone test, 8-4
saving project, 6-2
video streaming test, 8-18
managing workspace
voice call test, 8-2
adding pane to tab, 6-4
wait test, 8-25
managing tab, 6-3
connecting decvice
menu bar, 5-1
identifying devices, 7-11

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merging log files, 11-10 opening BTS configuration window, 6-8

N T
navigation tree, 5-12 toolbar, 5-6

Q V
quick start, 2-1 view window
amr window, 5-68
R anritsu scanner parameter chart, 5-56
real-time test statistics, 9-11 data service parameter chart, 5-63
DTI scanner parameter chart, 5-58
S event list window, 5-69
GSM/GPRS parameter chart, 5-45
status bar, 5-15
indoor measurement window, 5-77
system configuration
information window, 5-71, 9-12
setting alarms, 6-29
map window, 5-72
setting events, 6-24
message parameter chart, 5-50
setting log mask, 6-21
parameter window, 5-22
setting others, 6-31
UE state window, 5-70
setting test plan, 6-19
WCDMA parameter chart, 5-27
system parameters
window templates, 5-79
displaying BTS information, 6-10
editing and applying BTS information, 6-10
W
exporting BTS information, 6-12
importing BTS information, 6-9 work space, 5-15

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