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TS/ACTIX/2011 2607/11
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Contents
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5.1 5.2 5.3
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................4 SETTING UP THE TEMPLATE ....................................................................................................4 LOADING DATA INTO ANALYZER ............................................................................................5 MAPS CHARTS AND TABLES ...................................................................................................5 CREATING ANALYSIS PROCESSES.......................................................................................13
Cross Tab Query Event Based Query Creating a Report. 13 16 18
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1 Introduction
This document will include instructions for a demo of Actix Analyzer. Some troubleshooting examples will be described, followed by details of product features and included reports. A video recording of this demonstration is also available which will act as the main guidance provider.
The Actix Analyzer Script will detail how Analyzer will be able to;
Identify issues in drive test data Automatically Report on KPIs Provide problem diagnostic information on the key issues identified. Illustrate how analysis process can be automated Import how newly created KPIs can be imported into Spotlight.
As part of this demonstration, polygon filtering will be demonstrated, which requires a degree of configuration. Firstly, it is necessary to take the London.xml file and place it in the regions folder in the user data area. C:\ProgramData\Actix\Analyzer\Bin\Regions (for win 7).
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Then Select the log files to load. This can be done by selecting File Open Logfile. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the file to be loaded from Winows explorer to the Attribute Explorer window in Analyzer. Select the Nemo Log file 3lnpc050805lon024.dt2
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As can be seen, red areas can be highlighted which shows poor coverage. If we zoom into the given red area we can see what happened. By plotting GPS confidence (Independent GPS Data- GPS_Confidence), and then using the offset tool.
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As can be seen the EcNo coverage finished, however the drive test vehicle continued. It is therefore suspected that a handoff took place to GSM. Using Actixs Event Attributes, it is possible to highlight on the map where the 3G2G Handoff took place. By going to Event Data Handoff Events Uu_Handover_toGSM, and dragging it onto the map, you can see where the handoff took place.
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If the Technology Mode attribute is shown, it is possible to see which technology the UE was on. Technology Mode can be found in 3G UMTS Dedicated Radio Link - Uu_Technology_Mode. Please note that the driver drives on the left hand side of the Road. The protocol messaging can be verified if one selects the protocol stack browswer. This can be done by selecting the Nemo3GPP stream and right mouse click, Protocol stack broswer and UMTS Radio Interface.
shows
the
Handover
Command
DL-DCCH
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Looking into the messages we can see that a handoff took place to DCS 1800 BCCH 756 with BSIC 42. This can also be confirmed by selecting the GSM Attribute. GSM Serving Cell Parameters Serv BCCH. By plotting this on the map and also dragging it on the table, one can see the coverage area for BCCH 756.
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In fact, by unselecting the UMTS sites and plotting the Serv BCCH on a new map, one can see the best server coverage on the map.
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This footprint plot illustrates the strongest server coverage for each respective sector. The cell wedges colour corresponds to the strongest server colours.
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Upon closer inspection possible cross feeder problems can be found as illustrated above. The serving sector is clearly pointing almost 180 degrees in the opposite direction of the coverage area.
5 Analysis Processes
This section covers the query and reporting generation capabilities within Analyzer. Actix Analyzer is unique in that it is able to provide a very rich set of analysis capabilities that allow the user to be able to analyse their data in a highly flexible way.
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In the statistics section, select Uu_ActiveSetRSCP, enter a name in the description box, and ensure that the calculation is Mean. Then do the same for Uu_ActiveSet_EcNo.These two attributes will illustrate the two best serving sectors.
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Upon selection of the query in the Queries directory, the query now displays the mean best serving RSCP and EcNo coverage per serving cell and sector. It is possible to sort the data such that one can analyse the worst performing cells by selecting the category box at the top. Once this is done, the filter button can be pressed. Now the Uu_ActiveSetEcNo [0] can be shown on the map.
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It can be seen that this sector gave the worst best serving coverage. Perhaps because this was overshooting over the river. Unselect the filter button to continue.
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Then select 5000 mseconds before the drop call event. This selection will produce statistics for 5 seconds before each drop call event occurs.
Uu_CallDropped event
Coverage Before Drop query. Using the Copy from selection it is possible to copy the queries written from the crosstab query example. Once this is done, select OK. Then run the query.
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The result above shows that two drops occurred, and that on one of the drops the EcNo coverage went to an unacceptably low level. This would indicate that this drop occurred due to poor pilot dominance. However, one can also see that RSCP was nevertheless strong.
Select the RSCP and EcNo columns and produce a scatter chart. Also a table can be produced indicating the timing of the drop as well as the coverage statistics.
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Next, save the template. Upon loading a different log file, this template can be run against the new log file. Simply select Workbook Open Workbook.
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