TEMS CELLPLANNER DRIVING NETWORK EXCELLENCE

TEMS CELLPLANNER 9.1

PLANNING AND OPTIMIZATION OF WIRELESS NETWORKS

TEMS CellPlanner is an advanced tool for designing, planning, and optimizing 2G, 2.5G, 2.75G, 3G, and LTE networks. It provides superior planning and optimization capabilities to save time and money during network deployment.

Powerful, versatile tool Providing full support for voice and data services in WCDMA, GSM, WiMAX, and LTE, TEMS CellPlanner meets the needs of todays complex radio networks. It can be used in all phases of a radio networks lifecycle, from early planning to the most complex optimization. Because we understand the RF network planners concern for accuracy in their network designs, TEMS has developed proven algorithms within TEMS CellPlanner to help ensure the proper number of sites and increase capacity in the network. TEMS CellPlanner provides: Multi-technology and multi-service network support Outstanding large network support Advanced handling of drive measurement data Detailed modeling of the network and accurate algorithms Advanced Monte Carlo simulations Optimization features to utilize network investments Automatic Frequency Planning Automatic Cell Planning Unique database solution and easy administration Scripting support and flexible import/export

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GENERAL FEATURES

Easy and flexible setup Flexible system configurations allow TEMS CellPlanner to provide an efficient working environment. Operators can choose a stand-alone con figuration for easy planning and optimization in the field, and database installation is never required on the client PC. However, the database server configuration allows multiple-user teams to share planning data and simultaneously work on common projects. Users can work offline and then synchronize the project with the database upon returning to the office. The team approach is regulated by a system of security features for safe data handling. Platform and GIS TEMS CellPlanner is built on the latest Java architecture and is designed for class-leading accuracy and speed in planning and optimization. It can be customized to satisfy the needs of every customer, and new functions can be added quickly. Open interfaces enable connection to external data sources for easy data exchange. The JPython scripting console combines with both the flexible import/export features and the Customized Attributes feature which allows storage of imported statistics (including drop calls rate and call setup success rate). This data is displayed through symbols, colors, and the best server plot. Different thresholds can be set to provide the user with a powerful toolbox for automation and adaptation. TEMS CellPlanners fully integrated GIS is tailored for cell-planning tasks. TEMS CellPlanner is designed to accommodate large-scale projects by minimizing memory usage and maximizing performance. The true Multi Resolution Raster (MRR) support makes it possible to mix maps with different resolutions, create and display large plots, and very quickly zoom in and out. Propagation modeling TEMS has worked extensively with propagation model developers and fully understands the value of particular models. TEMS CellPlanner includes the 9999 Model, an implementation of the Okumura-Hata Model. It also supports the Urban Model, which combines the Half-screen Model that generates pathloss above rooftops, and the Recursive Microcell Model for calculating propagation between buildings. Traditional Okumura-Hata and Walfisch-Ikegami RF Models are supported as well.

TEMS CELLPLANNER 9.1

Drive-test measurement integration TEMS CellPlanner offers advanced support for import of drive-test measurement data. Several different data formats can be matched automatically to the cell configuration in TEMS CellPlanner, including TEMS Investigation native format. The data can be used for tuning propagation models and puncturing, among other purposes. With the Automatic Measurement Integrator (AMI), it is possible to re-use and refine collected measurement data automatically. An AMI database is built up by consecutive drive-test measurements as it stores the unmasked pathloss values, allowing use of the data even if antenna changes take place. This enables the user to use both predicted and measured signal strength to improve the accuracy of pathloss predictions. Automatic Sector Model Tuning In addition to automatic tuning of a propagation model for an area, the Automatic Sector Model Tuning (ASMT) feature optimizes each sectors prediction model individually. Based on the AMI database, the ASMT feature uses all the AMI pathloss data to tune the prediction models per sector. ASMT automatically selects which sectors to tune based on user-defined thresholds. 2G, 3G, and LTE co-planning and optimization TEMS CellPlanner facilitates detailed co-planning and optimization of 2G, 3G, and LTE networks, from site and common antenna systems to detailed neighbor planning. The included algorithms consider realistic mobile soft handover behavior with pilot signal strength and handover thresholds for WCDMAnetworks. Data can be imported from live GSM and WCDMA systems to TEMS CellPlanner. Changes are then automatically calculated in the tool, and new values exported back to the live system. By this method, TEMS CellPlanner has the unique capability to efficiently support the full range of optimization activities. Demographic Maps Demographic data refers to a certain population's characteristics as used for government, marketing, or opinion research. Demographic Maps in TEMS CellPlanner are used to ensure efficient traffic spreading for various services. The data is available in MRR format enabling import, editing, and creation of reports.

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LTE FEATURES

LTE support TEMS CellPlanner supports LTE, the new worldwide standard for mobile broadband. TEMS CellPlanner offers the possibility to model LTE networks containing eNodeBs (LTE RBSs) with sectors, cells, antenna branches, antennas, feeder cables, and TMAs. The tool also provides a flexible LTE frequency band editor which allows the user to define any LTE frequency band and carrier desired. The LTE module also offers Automatic Cell ID Planning (PCI Planning), IRAT Neighbor planning and optimization for GSM and WCDMA, LTE Fixed Subscribers, support for 2x2 MIMO, Tx Diversity, and SIMO. TEMS CellPlanner enables users to select different channel models and user velocities, as well as different antenna configurations and transmission modes for the downlink. LTE analysis LTE Monte Carlo analysis functions in TEMS CellPlanner comprise downlink and uplink Best Server, Interference and Traffic analysis. TEMS CellPlanner performs several random trials, using a pseudo-random distribution to spread the terminals over the map for each trial. The outputs of the analysis are quality and data rate plots and reports.

TEMS CELLPLANNER 9.1

GSM FEATURES

2G and 2.5G simulation support TEMS CellPlanner offers full support for GSM technologies including GPRS and EDGE Evolution. The advanced RF bearer concept makes it possible to analyze complex traffic cases simultaneously, both for single and multiple technologies and frequency bands. TEMS CellPlanner supports Hierarchical Cell Structure, OL/UL cell structure, and any type of frequency hopping including fractional load concept (synthesized hopping). A comprehensive collection of plots and reports is available to ensure that maximum network performance can be achieved. GPRS/EDGE is also fully supported with flexible traffic modeling and several methods of analyzing network performance. Automatic Frequency Planning (AFP) An advanced AFP module for planning and optimizing multi-band GSM networks has been developed for TEMS CellPlanner. The module reduces the frequency re-use pattern to a minimum and saves valuable frequency resources. AFP provides ad-hoc planning options giving more flexibility to frequency plans. BSIC, HSN, and MAIO optimization TEMS CellPlanner includes automatic parameter optimization of BSIC, HSN, and MAIO plans. The optimization algorithms in these features consider assigned frequencies, the interference matrix, and site synchronization when determining the optimal solutions. Live interference import Interference tables are used for optimizing a frequency plan and for quality analysis. The tables are created using TEMS CellPlanner, or imported as Inter Cell Dependency Matrix (ICDM) files from a live system using OSS.

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WCDMA FEATURES

WCDMA support TEMS CellPlanner features an advanced and accurate WCDMA analysis engine. Full support is offered for Evolved HSPA (HSDPA/EUL) and AMR. The advanced Monte Carlo Simulator provides flexible allocation of convergence criteria, cell-based uplink noise convergence, cell-based uplink noise and downlink power convergence, and user-based uplink noise and downlink C/I convergence. TEMS CellPlanner helps increase capacity in the network. Soft handover can be displayed in graphical plots as well as in sector-by-sector statistical reports. The user can set up traffic cases for WCDMA with the help of a flexible bearer and service modeling capability. To further improve simulation accuracy, live traffic can be imported on a cell-by-cell basis. TEMS CellPlanner allows the user to display and print many different coverage- and capacityrelated plots. It also supports storing of plot snapshots that later can be compared with new plots. Evolved HSPA support TEMS CellPlanner supports modeling of the latest releases of HSPA, offering higher throughputs (up to 42 Mbps in the downlink and 11.8 Mbps in the uplink), combined 2x2MIMO and 64QAM, and support for 2ms TTI in the uplink. TEMS CellPlanner enables the accurate modeling of HSPA capabilities for high-speed data users by employing random user distribution and simulation of HSPA-related radio channels in both uplink and downlink. In addition, priority may be given to R99 traffic in traffic simulations, which produces a more accurate simulation. This advanced approach results in more-realistic HSPA network coverage, quality, and capacity figures compared to simpler algorithms that operate only on DL power estimates for HSDPA. Mobile TV MBMS Mobile TV Multimedia Broadcast and Multicast Services (MBMS) can be planned using TEMS CellPlanner. MBMS channels can be defined in the Monte Carlo Simulator, and their coverage and performance analyzed in connection with other traffic existing in the cells. This can help operators in securing the quality and capacity needed for the introduction of Mobile TV services. Automatic scrambling code optimization TEMS CellPlanner supports automatic scrambling code optimization by scrambling code groups. The optimization criteria include received pilot signal quality, signal-to-interference ratio, and reserved scrambling codes, among others.

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WIMAX FEATURES
WiMAX support TEMS CellPlanner can plan for mobile and fixed position subscribers, define WiMAX channel settings and terminals, calculate and display throughput, interference, utilization, or coding schemes, and automatically generate and display neighbor lists. The PUSC (Partial Usage of Subcarriers) feature is simulated in the WiMAX module. This feature enables users to further reduce interference, increasing capacity and throughput on the cell edge. For more information about TEMS CellPlanner or other tools in the TEMS portfolio, visit us on the web at: www.ascom.com/networktesting.

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Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) The ACP Module is an integrated part of the solution, developed exclusively for TEMS CellPlanner. It can be used for rollout, optimization, and operations. Its unique design improves usability, performance, and analysis accuracy. The ACP Wizard provides fast setup of the project. All cells are optimized individually based on the users requirements for coverage, quality, and capacity versus cost for each change. The radio parameters that can be optimized are pilot power, azimuth, and electrical and mechanical down tilt. The optimization can be done for a whole project or a smaller region. With the preplanned area concept, areas surrounding the optimization area are protected from bad coverage and bad quality. Without these preplanned areas, the optimization area could be extremely good, but the surrounding areas could suffer in quality or coverage. The AMI and ASMT features create valuable input to the Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) module. The output from the ACP module is a list of changes in prioritized order to minimize disturbance in the network during the implementation.