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  • Notice: Proprietary and Confidential

    This document contains confidential information and/or trade secrets that are the exclusive property

    of COUEI. Without prior consent from COUEI, this document may NOT be photocopied, altered or

    reproduced of any kind for which it is transmitted to the recipient. This document may NOT be distributed outside the company without approval from COUEI.

    XCAL-X User Guide

    Version: 3.1.3.16 Updated: 2007.10

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................... 5

    1.1 XCAL-X Introduction ................................................................5 1.2 Key Features .............................................................................6 1.3 Requirements ............................................................................6

    1.3.1 Minimum ..................................................................................6 1.3.2 Recommended ...........................................................................6

    Chapter 2 Getting Start with XCAL-X............................................. 7 2.1 Software Installation Procedure ...................................................7 2.2 License Key Lock (Dongle) Driver Installation Procedure..............9 2.3 License Key Lock H/W Installation Procedure ............................10 2.4 GPS Device Installation Procedure ............................................10

    Chapter 3 User Interface .............................................................. 11 3.1 Icon Bar ..................................................................................12 3.2 Status Bar ...............................................................................13

    Chapter 4 Port Setting.................................................................. 14 4.1 Mobile Setting - Interface .........................................................15

    4.1.1 Interface..................................................................................16 4.1.2 Phone .....................................................................................16

    4.2 Mobile Setting DM Port.........................................................16 4.3 Mobile Setting - Adapter ..........................................................17 4.4 Mobile Setting AT Port..........................................................17 4.5 GPS Port Setting ......................................................................17 4.6 Network RegEdit .....................................................................19 4.7 Enable DHCP ..........................................................................19

    Chapter 5 Auto Call Setting.......................................................... 20 5.1 Auto-Call Scenario Management Window ..................................21

    5.1.1 Add a Scenario ........................................................................23 5.1.2 Edit a Scenario ........................................................................24 5.1.3 Remove a Scenario ..................................................................24 5.1.4 Import a Scenario.....................................................................24 5.1.5 Export a Scenario.....................................................................24 5.1.6 Run a Scenario(s).....................................................................25

    5.2 Auto Call Time ........................................................................27 5.3 Auto-Call Type........................................................................27

    5.3.1 FTP Call .................................................................................28 5.3.2 PPP Call .................................................................................31 5.3.3 Ping / Trace RT Call.................................................................31 5.3.4 HTTP Call ..............................................................................34

    Chapter 6 Real-Time Mapping...................................................... 36 6.1 Real Time Mapping..................................................................37 6.2 Map Control Icon.....................................................................38

    6.2.1 Map Properties ........................................................................39 6.2.1.1 Map TAB with All Options.......................................................39 6.2.1.1.1 Map Layer...............................................................................40

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    6.2.1.1.2 Use Image File on the Map .......................................................42 6.2.1.1.3 Map Import - MIF....................................................................45 6.2.1.1.4 Map Import - MapX .................................................................48 6.2.1.2 BTS Class ...............................................................................50 6.2.1.3 BTS / Repeater ........................................................................51 6.2.1.4 Serving Line............................................................................52 6.2.1.5 Custom Draw ..........................................................................53 6.2.1.6 ETC........................................................................................54 6.2.1.7 Coverage.................................................................................55 6.2.1.8 Legend....................................................................................56

    6.3 Trace Icon ...............................................................................57 6.4 Note Icon ................................................................................58

    6.4.1 Draw Line ...............................................................................59 6.4.2 Draw Text ...............................................................................59

    6.5 Display Symbol/Line/Circle ......................................................60 6.5.1 Map Mark Alias Setting............................................................61 6.5.2 Symbol ...................................................................................63 6.5.3 Line........................................................................................64 6.5.4 Circle......................................................................................65 6.5.5 Marl List .................................................................................66 6.5.6 Adjust Data Offset ...................................................................67

    Chapter 7 File............................................................................. 69 7.1 Logging On / Off .....................................................................69 7.2 Auto Call Start / Pause / Stop / Control.......................................70 7.3 User Event ..............................................................................71 7.4 Manual Capture .......................................................................72 7.5 Replay ....................................................................................73 7.6 NV Read / Write ......................................................................75 7.7 Real-Time Mapping .................................................................75 7.8 Capture Active Window ...........................................................76 7.9 Capture Main Window .............................................................76 7.10 Convert PPP Frames.................................................................76 7.11 Export to File ..........................................................................77

    Chapter 8 Setting ........................................................................ 78 8.1 Port Setting .............................................................................78 8.2 Mobile Alias Setting.................................................................78 8.3 Color Setting ...........................................................................78

    1.3.1 Table Color Setting Structure ....................................................79 1.3.2 Graph Color Setting Structure ...................................................80 1.3.3 Message Window Setting Structure............................................81 1.3.4 CDMA Message Setting Structure .............................................81 1.3.5 Mobile Message Setting Structure..............................................82

    8.4 Cell Site Color Setting ..............................................................83 8.5 Key Setting .............................................................................84 8.6 Alarm Setting ..........................................................................85

    8.6.1 Event Condition.......................................................................86

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    8.6.2 Signaling Condition .................................................................87 8.6.3 RF Parameter Condition ...........................................................89 8.6.4 System Transition Condition .....................................................91

    8.7 User Event Setting ...................................................................92 8.8 Log File Setting .......................................................................93 8.9 BTS Manager ..........................................................................94

    8.9.1 BTS (Node-B, RAS) Manager...................................................94 8.9.2 Import BTS (Node-B, RAS) ......................................................96

    8.10 Save All Setting .....................................................................101 8.11 Load All Setting ....................................................................101

    Chapter 9 Message .................................................................... 102 9.1 Alarm Event Manager ............................................................102 9.2 Packet Capture Viewer ...........................................................103 9.3 MAC Management Message ...................................................104

    Chapter 10 Call Statistics............................................................. 105 10.1 Call Statistics for Current Scenario ..........................................106

    10.1.1 All Info TAB .........................................................................106 10.1.1.1 Case of FTP Call....................................................................108 10.1.1.2 Case of Ping Call ...................................................................110 10.1.1.3 Case of HTTP Call.................................................................111 10.1.2 Detailed Info TAB .................................................................113 10.1.2.1 Call Statistics View ................................................................114 10.1.2.1.1 Case of FTP Call....................................................................115 10.1.2.1.2 Case of Ping / TraceRT Call....................................................116 10.1.2.1.3 Case of HTTP Call.................................................................117 10.1.2.2 Call Result View....................................................................118 10.1.2.3 Call Event History View .........................................................119

    10.2 Call Statistics for All Scenario.................................................120 Chapter 11 Statistics / Status ........................................................ 121

    11.1 Ping Status ............................................................................121 11.2 Trace RT Status .....................................................................122 11.3 Throughput Info.....................................................................123 11.4 GPS Status ............................................................................124 11.5 GPS Satellite Status ...............................................................125 11.6 Logging Status.......................................................................125 11.7 Communication Statistics .......................................................126

    Chapter 12 Window .................................................................... 127 Chapter 13 Graph ....................................................................... 128

    13.1 Summary Graph.....................................................................128 13.2 DL Data Rate Graph...............................................................129 13.3 UL Data Rate Graph...............................................................129 13.4 PER Graph ............................................................................130 13.5 CINR/RSSI/Tx Power Graph ..................................................131 13.6 Cell Measurement Graph ........................................................132

    Chapter 14 WiBro / WiMAX Data................................................ 133

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    14.1 List.......................................................................................133 14.2 Table ....................................................................................134

    Chapter 15 User Defined ............................................................. 135 15.1 Graph ...................................................................................135 15.2 Table ....................................................................................137 15.3 Summary Info........................................................................138 15.4 Cell Measurement ..................................................................139 15.5 Trace ....................................................................................139 15.6 Sync .....................................................................................140

    Chapter 16 Work Sheet................................................................ 141 16.1 Work Sheet ...........................................................................141

    Chapter 17 Help ......................................................................... 142 17.1 About ...................................................................................142 17.2 Help .....................................................................................142

    Chapter 18 Appendix .................................................................. 143 18.1 Samsung (BDM) / ZyXEL (Runcom).......................................143 18.2 Samsung (SDM) ....................................................................146 18.3 WiMAX Beceem (Beceem) ....................................................148 18.4 WiBro / WiMAX GCT ...........................................................152

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    Chapter 1 Introduction

    1.1 XCAL-X Introduction XCAL-X is real-time software-based solution for wireless network optimization and performance measurement. XCAL-X collects Layer 1, 2, and 3 messages, and TCP/IP packets from both the air and data interface of all commercially available technologies (WiBro, Mobile WiMAX). XCAL-X is also proven to significantly reduce overhead and improve operational efficiency. XCAL-X allows several mobiles to interface simultaneously with different technologies and provides an ideal solution for measuring both voice and data service performance. XCAL-X can be used for both indoor and outdoor measurement.

    XCAL System

    XCAL Program

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    1.2 Key Features

    Key Features of XCAL-X are as follows: Simultaneous data collection of both layer 1/2/3 messages and TCP/IP packets of

    different technologies Supports 802.16e-2005 Mobile WiMAX, WiBro Supports various Scanners Automatic call generation and termination Log and decode messages in real-time Comprehensive graphic analysis of signal and throughput Handoff analysis / Real time mapping Voice alarm for important events Log file replay

    1.3 Requirements

    1.3.1 Minimum

    Classification Requirement

    PC Pentium 4 or above Monitor VGA (Over 1024 * 768, 256 color) RAM 512MB or above Hard Drive 10GB free space or above Operation System Window 2000 / XP

    Map - Supported Format : Map Info - Scan Map : Bmp Supporting

    1.3.2 Recommended

    Classification Requirement

    PC Dual Core processor

    Monitor XVGA (1440 x 1050, 1280 x 1024 or above) RAM 1GB or above Hard Drive 40GB or above Operation System Windows 2000 / XP

    Interface USB, Serial (RS-232C 9pin D sub)

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    Chapter 2 Getting Start with XCAL-X

    2.1 Software Installation Procedure

    Procedure:

    1. Insert a provided installation CD to CD-ROM reader of notebook PC. In case you download a setup file from COUEIs customer web page, please skip step#1.

    2. Find setup.exe in program CD or in download files. 3. Run setup.exe by double clicking it and then the following window will pop up on

    the screen. In case you had installed XCAL-X before on your PC, you may have a different window to choose options of Repair & Uninstall (Remove). Please choose Repair and click Next button.

    4. Click Next button and then next window will ask you to type User Name & Company Name. Please type in your name & company information. Any name and Company information will be accepted.

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    5. The following window will pop up on the screen. It will show you where XCAL-X S/W will be installed in your laptop. With clicking Change Button, it would be designated to different folder from default one. The default folder would be C:\Program Folders\COUEI\XCAL-X if you dont change it.

    6. After designating the folder for XCAL-X, click Next button and then the following window will pop up on the screen.

    7. Click the Install button and then XCAL-X installation will be started.

    8. After completing the installation of XCAL-X main program, the button of Finish will be activated. Click Finish button to terminate installation procedure.

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    2.2 License Key Lock (Dongle) Driver Installation Procedure

    Procedure:

    1. Make it sure to plug out dongle before driver installation. The license dongle could be damaged during driver installation if it is plugged in.

    2. Browse to the folder where XCAL-X was installed and then open Key Lock Driver folder

    3. There are 2 folders of HASP key lock Driver & Safenet (Rainbow) driver. Each folder has a driver of license key lock and you are requested to install the correct driver per the license that you have.

    With Commercial License; - Get into the folder of Safenet (Rainbow) driver and then run Sentinel Protection Installer 7.4.0.exe

    With Evaluation License; - Get into the folder of HASP keylock driver and then run hdd32.exe

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    2.3 License Key Lock H/W Installation Procedure

    Procedure:

    1. Make it sure to keep unplug USB dongle before dongle driver S/W was installed completely.

    2. After completion of Driver S/W installation, plug a Protection dongle into USB port or parallel port of a laptop where XCAL-X was installed.

    2.4 GPS Device Installation Procedure

    Procedure:

    1. XCAL-X solution doesnt include GPS H/W device in package. 2. XCAL-X can support most of GPS unit that can support NMEA protocols. 3. Please refer to the manual of GPS unit manufacturer.

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    Chapter 3 User Interface

    This chapter describes the user interface of XCAL-X briefly.

    Once the XCAL-X gets through all initial settings as shown in previous chapter and is executed, the main screen of XCAL-X will appear. In case XCAL-X is launched first time after installation, XCAL-X will show a blank platform like as following figure. Main window of XCAL-X consists of Menu Bar, Icon Bar, Worksheet, Work Space and Status Bar.

    Field Description Menu Bar Consists of File, Setting, Message, Graph, Statistics/Status, Window,

    Help and etc. Icon Bar Supports fast access to the functions used often. Work Space Display various windows selected in Menu Bar. User can divide the

    work space into a lot of work sheets. Work Sheet Manage and monitor various windows effectively like worksheet in

    MS Excel. For the details, refer to the 16.Worksheet. Status Bar Shows important status such as phone status, GPS status and data port

    status. - Phone Status - GPS Status

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    Icon Bar

    Field Description

    Set the ports for DM and Data (4. Port setting)

    Save the file (7.1 Logging on / off)

    Play the logged Data (7.5 Replay)

    Enable the Alarm (8.6 Alarm setting)

    Start the auto call (5. Auto Call setting)

    Stop the auto call

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    Status Bar

    Field Description Phone Status No Equipment

    It displays when user do not check slot in port setting. It means no UE exists

    Mobile# Error Fail to communicate with the mobile. It may happen as a result of the following cases; No physical connection between UE and PC Wrong phone(chip) type in port setting Wrong port number in port setting Wrong Log mask setting in port setting UE modem is blocked temporarily in case of Nokia UE(need to reset Nokia UE)

    Mobile# Success of getting DM packets from mobile GPS Status No GPS It displays when user do not check GPS in port setting. It means no

    GPS exists. [,] Trying to communicate with GPS. [138.3xxxx,33.7xxxx] Get position information from GPS but it is not from satellites. It just

    read a memory that is previously buffered by GPS. GPS Alarm Fail to communicate with GPS. [118.3XXXX,33.7XXXX] Success of getting position information from GPS via satellites.

    (Chapter 11.7 GPS Status) Scanner Status

    It displays when user do not check slot in port setting. It means no UE exists

    Fail to communicate with the Scanner Success of getting DM packets from Scanner

    CPU Status CPU:XX Displays the usage of CPU.

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    Chapter 4 Port Setting

    This chapter describes how to set the configuration regarding external devices (mobile, GPS antenna, scanner and others) connected to XCAL-X.

    XCAL-X has several mobiles that can be uniquely defined. For every mobile used, the corresponding port needs to be configured by using the Port Setting window. Once a mobile is checked, the configuration boxes for this port are activated. User must set the properties of DM communication between mobile and XCAL-X, DUN (dial up network) for data connection test and TCP/IP for data application test (refer to ch4.1 ~4.4). For GPS antenna, the appropriate COM port number and data rate needs to be configured (refer to ch4.5). If user wants to interface scanner, the appropriate configurations for each scanner must be set (refer to ch4.6).

    Procedure: 1. To open Port Setting window, select Setting Port Setting menu in the menu bar or click the

    icon. Port Setting dialog box is displayed as shown in the following figure. 2. After setting all the configurations in Port Setting window, click the OK button. 3. User can check the status of connection between XCAL-X and external devices in the status bar of

    main window.(refer to 3.2 Status Bar)

    Note: Each mobile has its unique SIO mode setting method. (Refer to SIO Mode Setting) Number of mobiles depends on the Product & License.

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    4.1 Mobile Setting - Interface

    For configuration between test phone and DM, click icon and then Mobile Alias Setting window will appear. User can set about DM communication between mobile and XCAL-X. Using this dialog, user can manage various kinds of configurations for different mobiles or networks.

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    4.1.1 Interface

    Configurations can be managed (saved or deleted) using Interface. To save the configurations, user must type a name as interface, set the all configurations at Mobile Alias Setting window and click the button. To delete the configurations, user selects an interface in list view and clicks the button.

    4.1.2 Phone

    User can choose the configuration of test phone. Field Description Chip Type Define the modem chipset of the mobile Phone Model Select the mobile model WiBro Type Select Interface Type between Mobile and Host PC

    Note: Example of Chipset Type and Phone Model

    Support Chipset Type Phone Model Fixed WiMAX(16d) Telsima(Sequans) N/A LGE WiBro/WiMAX N/A Samsung(BDM) WiBro/WiMAX N/A

    CMC710 Samsung(SDM) WiBro/WiMAX CMC730

    WiBro/WiMAX GCT N/A BCS200 MS120_R9 WiMAX Beceem(Beceem) MS120_R7

    WiMAX Intel N/A WiMAX Motorola(Motorola) N/A WiMAX ZyXEL(Runcom) N/A WiMAX Runcom N/A

    4.2 Mobile Setting DM Port N/A

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    4.3 Mobile Setting - Adapter

    User can set the Network Adapter name of Test mobile. Select the Network Adapter in the Host PCs device manager of Test Mobile

    Note: If you do not select Proper Network Adapter, Then XCAL-X cant capture Packet Message. It causes Setup Fail in Autocall Process and cant estimate upper TCP/IP Layer Throughput.

    4.4 Mobile Setting AT Port N/A

    4.5 GPS Port Setting

    If GPS is used, check the GPS box and set appropriate values as listed below. Set GPS setting in accroding to the following description.

    Field Description Com Port Designate communicate port for GPS Baud Rate Designate communicate speed through GPS port GPS Type Indicate the type of GPS used Flow Control Designate the method of flow control GPS Time Sync Synchronize Time Information as GPSs one.

    If not checked, XCAL-X will use Laptops internal time.

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    There are 2 different ways to set GPS port in XCAL-X; - The first is semi-automatic one when GPS device is automatically detected in

    Com Port List. Click GPS device or port number from Com Port List

    - The other is manual one when GPS device is not detected in Com Port List. Click User Port and then type Port Number in format of COM#.

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    4.6 Network RegEdit

    User can set the configurations regarding TCP/IP. Some parameters in Network RegEdit dialog may have an effect on the performance of data test.

    Detailed description of Network Setting is following below. Field Description MTU Select maximum size packet which is transmitted in Network Window TCP Window Size

    Select TCP size to prevent the overflow it could occur from buffer of destination host

    TTL Time To Live Time To Live judges retransmission of packet and indicates a scope and sector must be delivered - 1: limit the same subnet - 32: limit the same site - 128: limit the same continent - 255: no limit

    Sack This option informs that transmitting TCP accomplishes selective ACK. Default set is 1

    Ack The delay time to deliver approval information about each received segment. Default set is 2

    4.7 Enable DHCP

    Only valid for Multi data test, please set it checked in Single PS call Test.

    Field Description Checked Dial-up Connections per multiple UEs will be established sequentially by

    the control of Windows XP or Windows 2000. Un Checked Dial-up Connections will be established in parallel.

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    Chapter 5 Auto Call Setting

    This chapter describes how to set, manage and run Call Scripts (scenarios) for automated call test.

    XCAL-X can support various kinds of automated call test; Voice Call, Video Telephony Call (WCDMA) FTP Call, HTTP Call, PPP Call, Ping & Trace RT Call and etc. For every call test, the corresponding setting of call option is needed to be configured per mobile. User can run multiple auto-call types using Auto-call Scenario Management function

    Procedure:

    1.

    To open auto-call setting window, select File menu in the menu bar or click the icon. Auto-Call Scenario Setting dialog box is displayed as shown in the

    following figure.

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    5.1 Auto-Call Scenario Management Window

    Auto-call Scenario Setting dialog box enables user to manage (add, delete, edit and save) scenarios and save a logging method. A scenario includes a call type. User can make multiple scenarios with various call types and run them for all test mobiles.

    Scenario Icon

    Field Description Create auto-call scenario

    For details of scenario, refer to Chapter 5.1.1 Add a Scenario. Edit selected auto-call scenario

    For details of scenario, refer to Chapter 5.1.2 Edit a Scenario. Delete selected auto-call scenario

    For details of scenario, refer to Chapter 5.1.3 Remove a Scenario. Import saved Scenario

    For details of scenario, refer to Chapter 5.1.4 Import a Scenario. Export created Scenario

    For details of scenario, refer to Chapter 5.1.5 Export a Scenario. Move up and down selected auto call scenario

    .

    Logging Option It explains various logging option of Auto-call scenario.

    Field Description

    Logging data files (*.drm,*cal) are generated call by call

    Logging data files (*.drm,*cal) are generated at the end of each scenario

    Only single logging data file is generated after all scenarios are finished

    Create logging file as set data size Create Logging File per each timer

    Log extra seconds after last call ends Do not make any logging data

    Export automatically all information of call statistics window in the jpg file format A file is located in the same directory with logging file

    Export automatically detailed information of call statistics window per mobile in the text file format Files are located in the same directory with logging file

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    Auto-Call Reservation Option It explains the reservation option of Auto-Call Scenario.

    Field Description

    Start time of reservation call

    End time of reservation call

    Auto-Call Mode Field Description

    In case multiple phones are used on the same call test, all phones are synchronized. This means the starting points of new calls for each phones are synchronized.

    All phones are not synchronized. All phones will work independently of each other.

    Calls are made one by one. Only one call is in progress at certain moment.

    Scenario Management It explains the scenario management of Auto-Call Scenario Setting.

    Field Description

    Repetition counts for scenarios to run by each mobile

    In case Sync option of Auto-call mode is set, it defines whether current mobile would be effected by Sync Option or not When Sync Mode is unchecked, the current UE will work independently regardless of Sync option.

    If you check this option, XCAL-X does not release PPP connection until all scenarios made by user are finished at each repetition If you do not check this option, XCAL-X release PPP connection on every call in each scenario

    XCAL-X runs Auto-call at the specific network which user sets in this option. XCAL-X pause Auto-call at the other network which user sets and waits until XCAL-X gets the network which user selects. Default is All.

    Move up the selected scenario

    Move down the selected scenario

    Apply the selected scenario to all mobiles

    Shows the summary of the selected Autocall scenario

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    5.1.1 Add a Scenario

    Procedure:

    1.

    To create a new test scenario in the scenarios set pool, click the button. 2. The following dialog box will pop up. User need to select the appropriate tab which

    shows call type and type all the parameters including Scenario name in this dialog. 3. Click the OK button. 4. The scenario name which you typed is displayed at the alias list in Auto-call Setting

    Scenario dialog.

    Field Description Scenario Name The name of scenario that stands for each call test plan.

    Auto-Call

    Idle Time Time period to wait to start new call after ending a call.

    Setup Time Maximum period to setup radio link connection for Voice/CS or to establish PPP connection for a call.

    T_Setup Time Maximum time period to connect to application server after establishment of PPP connection. This field is valid for packet data service application.

    Total Setup Setup time adds T_Setup time * Applies for only FTP & HTTP Call

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    Traffic Time On voice call and ping & traceRT Call, maximum time period to sustain connection after the connection between an end and the other end is established. On data call such as FTP, TFTP, HTTP, PPP call, time limit for completing activities after application server is connected.

    Call Count Repeat counts each call that Idle / Setup(T_Setup) / Traffic Time

    5.1.2 Edit a Scenario

    Procedure:

    1.

    To edit existing scenario, choose scenario to be edited from Scenario Set Pool and click the button.

    2. Edit values or characters in the blanks of popped up window and then click the Ok button. Then edited contents will be saved in the scenario.

    5.1.3 Remove a Scenario

    Procedure:

    1. To remove scenarios from Scenario Set Pool, designate scenario to be removed from Scenario Set Pool by clicking the scenario.

    2.

    Click the button. Then designated scenario in Scenario Set Pool will be removed.

    5.1.4 Import a Scenario

    User can import set scenarios. To import set scenarios, click icon.

    5.1.5 Export a Scenario

    User can export set scenarios. To export set scenarios, click icon.

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    5.1.6 Run a Scenario(s)

    Procedure:

    1. To select a scenario(s) for auto-call test from Defined Scenarios set, designate scenario from Defined Scenarios set box by dragging and dropping it on the Selected Scenario set. Then the selected scenario will be appeared in Selected Scenario set box.

    2. Numbers of Call Scenarios could be manipulated by repetition of Mouse Drag. 3. To remove a scenario from Scenario Set Scheduler, click double times on scenario

    that is supposed to be removed. 4. Click the OK button and then the dialog which asks the location is displayed.

    5. To stop auto call test before predefined scenarios are finished, click button.

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    Note:

    User can designate file name as appropriate or select default file name and autocall test will be started by clicking save button. The default file name and path name is generated in according to the following rules. The default path name: XCAL/OPTis path \ "LogData" \ YYYYMM \ DD The default file name : "DR" + DDHHmm + ".drm"

    YYYY : current year stamp such as 2007

    MM : current month stamp such as from 01 to 12

    DD : current day stamp such as from 01 to 31

    HH : current hour stamp such as from 00 to 23

    mm : current minute stamp such as from 00 to 59

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    5.2 Auto Call Time

    For each test scenarios, user has to set time. Each time configuration is following below.

    Field Description Idle Time Time period to wait to start new call.

    Setup Time Maximum period to setup radio link connection or to connect WiBro/ WiMAX Network

    T_Setup Time Maximum time period to connect to application server after access WiBro/WiMAX Network. This field is valid for packet data service application.

    Traffic Time Ping & traceRT Call, maximum time period to sustain connection after the connection between an end and the other end is established. On data call such as FTP, TFTP, call, time limit for completing activities after application server is connected.

    Call Count Number of test calls to be performed.

    Total Time Time period including Idle, Setup, T_Setup and Traffic. Total Time must be larger than Idle Time + Setup Time + T_Setup Time + Traffic Time.

    [Time Configuration for FTP Call]

    5.3 Auto-Call Type

    For each test scenarios, test options for each test phones can be set differently by clicking Phone # tab. There are 7 application options: Voice, FTP, TFTP, Ping/TraceRT, HTTP, PPP, Key Emul and CS. CS are available on mobile with WCDMA Qualcomm chipset.

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    5.3.1 FTP Call

    Note: User must check the Off in the Firewall and then click the OK button. If user checks the ON in the Firewall, No throughput will be displayed in the XCAL/OPTis.

    Procedure:

    1. Click FTP tab in the Auto Call Setup Window and then the following box will appear.

    FTP Call Window

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    Detailed description of FTP Call setting is following.

    Field Description Host Designate IP number of host server to connect

    Login ID Login ID of host server

    Password Password of host server

    Change Dir Designate the directory of host server where file to be downloaded

    Get File Designate file name to be downloaded

    Put File Designate file size to be uploaded. Select the file size from the drop down list. To transfer file size which is not on the list, type the number - Unit: k = KB, m = MB - No unit = XCAL assumes MB

    Repeat Designate repeat count. After server connection, it repeats the Get File or, the Put File command in traffic

    * Count : Set the repeat count * Delay : Set the delay until the before get file

    Release after LCP Ter nego

    If the option is checked, it will wait for PPP Release order after the completion of Data transmission. If the option is unchecked, it does not wait for PPP Release order and it ends call using the End button. User can confirm LCP packet from packet message window

    Logging FTP Data Check : logging payload data of TCP Uncheck : logging only header data

    Repeat FTP In Server Drop

    In case server drop, retry FTP connection

    Passive Mode Selects the FTP server is connected with the passive mode Dormant State

    Allow Dormant State XCAL/OPTis defines air drop using layer3 messages When user check this option, XCAL/OPTis does not define air drop and keep the application by end of traffic time although layer3 messages are found

    Keep PPP Connection When user checks this option, XCAL/OPTis does not release PPP connection after FTP session expires

    Pending If measured throughput meets the condition which user sets, pending event is occurred. Upon pending, XCAL/OPTis stops the current call and start next call

    PPP / FTP Select whether the pending condition will be applied to PPP/Ethernet layer or FTP (application) layer throughput

    Start Time The duration between the traffic start time and when pending condition starts to be measured

    Pending

    Interval If the throughput value remains under the defined threshold value for the defined interval period, pending event is declared and the call is terminated

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    Threshold The desired throughput value in kbps If throughput remains under the defined threshold value for the defined interval period, pending event is declared and the call is terminated

    3GPP QoS and APN Sets QoS and APN of PDP Context which is defined in 3GPP

    2. Heres an example on how to set FTP Call Script in XCAL-X and please download a guide from this link. http://pms.couei.co.jp/pms/pmswb/Utility/264/FTP_Call_Setting.pdf

    Note: The way that XCAL/OPTis checks the condition of Pending Event is displayed in the following figure.

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    5.3.2 PPP Call

    It establishes and maintains only PPP connection during traffic time without any application. User check PPP success rate using it.

    Procedure:

    1. Click PPP tab in the Auto Call Setup Window. 2. Please refer to the previous section of FTP Call.

    5.3.3 Ping / Trace RT Call

    To establish Ping or Trace route test, user needs to set the appropriate parameters

    Procedure:

    1. Click Ping/Trace RT tab in the Auto Call Setup Window and then the following box will appear.

    Ping / TraceRT call Window

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    Ping / Trace RT Call Part

    Field Description Classification Select Ping or Trace RT (Trace Route Test) Destination Designate IP number of host server for Ping or Trace RT

    Timeout (ms) Time (in milliseconds) to wait for each reply TTL (1~255) Max Time to live

    Packet Len ICMP Packet Size to send to destination

    Count ICMP request count If you check count, traffic time for ping is defined by this field

    Set Don't Fragment Dont send the ICMP packet which size is bigger than maximum payload size of TCP layer

    2. Heres an example on how to set FTP Call Script in XCAL-X and please download a guide from this link. http://pms.couei.co.jp/pms/pmswb/Utility/264/Ping_TraceRT_Call_Setting.pdf

    Note: After user runs automated ping call, open Ping Status in Statistics/Status menu to see the important results of the test. To see the details of Ping Status, refer to Chapter 11.4 Ping Status

    Note: After user runs automated TraceRT call, open TraceRT Status in Statistics/Status menu to see the important results of the test. To see the details of TraceRT Status, refer to Chapter 11.5 TraceRT Status

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    Reactivation Test

    It can be used to measure the mobiles transition time from a dormant condition.

    Procedure:

    1. Select Single Ping at Call Type under Auto Call Setting.

    2. Enter Destination, Timeout, TTL, and Packet Len items. 3. Enter Count Number after checking the Count box (should be > 2). 4. Check Reactivation Test. 5. In Repeat box, enter count (the number of Ping repetition) and delay (time interval

    between repetition in seconds).

    Reactivation Call Part

    Field Description Reactivation Test Enable or Disable Reactivation Test

    This option is valid when Single Ping is selected and Count number is entered

    Count Ping repetition count For details, refer to the following figure.

    Delay Time interval (sec) between repetitions For details, refer to the following figure

    Note: Check Allow Dormant State item when Reactivation Test is on. (It prevents Drop Event which could occur by EVDO Connection close message.)

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    5.3.4 HTTP Call

    To establish HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) test, user needs to set the appropriate parameters.

    Procedure:

    1. Click HTTP tab in the Auto Call Setup Window and then the following box will appear.

    HTTP call Window

    HTTP Call Part

    Field Description URL Designate the URL address of HTTP Web site

    Repeat Number of retry HTTP call counts in one call

    Start Time The duration between the traffic start time and the time when pending condition starts to be measured.

    Timeout If throughput remains under the defined threshold value for the defined timeout period, pending event is declared and the call is terminated.

    Pending

    Threshold User set the threshold value in kbps. And, if throughput value remains under the defined threshold value for the defined timeout period, pending event is declared and the call is terminated.

    2. Heres an example on how to set FTP Call Script in XCAL-X and please download a guide from this link.

    http://pms.couei.co.jp/pms/pmswb/Utility/264/HTTP_Call_Setting.pdf

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    Note: The way that XCAL/OPTis checks the condition of Pending Event is displayed in the following figure.

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    Chapter 6 Real-Time Mapping

    User can view the test results on the Real Time Mapping window. The results are displayed on the map graphically. Real Time Mapping window can display call event and serving line between the active base stations and the current position of the mobile.

    Note: For BTS Setting, refer to Chapter 8.9 BTS Manager. For Map Setting, refer to Chapter 6.2.1. Map Properties For BTS Class Show/Hide, Width and Color Settings, refer to Chapter 6.2.1 2 BTS Class. For displaying BTS and Repeater, refer to Chapter 6.2.1.3 BTS / Repeater. For Serving Line, refer to Chapter 6.2.1.4 Serving Line. For coverage setting of BTS, refer to Chapter 6.2.1.7 Coverage. For legend setting of each parameter, refer to Chapter 6.2.1.8 Legend. For displaying Symbol, Line and Circle on the map, refer to Chapter 6.5 Display Symbol/Line/Circle.

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    6.1 Real Time Mapping

    User can view and verify the test results along with routes on the map in real-time.

    Procedure:

    1. Click File - Real Time Mapping from the main menu. 2. From the parameter tree window, check on parameters user wants to display on the

    map. 3. The parameter values will be displayed on the map.

    4. The following table shows the definition of items on the Real Time Mapping window. Field Description Map Control Icon * For details, refers to Chapter 6.2 Map Control Icon Phone Tab / Parameter Selection Box

    Selected mobile and its parameters are displayed on the map.

    Legend Display Box Display color legend for the parameters value. User can edit or modify the color legend. * For details, refer to Chapter 6.2.1.8 Legend

    Real Time Parameter Display Box

    Displays all parameters measured in Parameter Selection.

    GPS Info Displays GPS coordinates (longitude, latitude) and speed.

    Trace

    Trace the GPS log file. * For details, refer to Chapter 6.3 Trace

    Note To write and draw notes on the map screen * For details, refer to Chapter 6.4 Note

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    6.2 Map Control Icon

    Map Control Icon is used for map management (load map and change map properties) and to set the measurement data display properties such as color, symbol and location offset.

    Field Description

    Map Properties User can do the following in Map Properties window: - Load map file. - Adjust BTS/Repeater setting - Set serving line and adjust coverage setting - Modify legend setting * For details, refer to Chapter 6.2.1 Map properties

    Clear the data displayed on the Real Time Mapping window. The current data will disappear from the window and the new data start to be displayed on the map.

    Zoom In / Zoom out Enlarge, reduce map scale

    Zoom in to a specific area selected by user

    Zoom Area (Mile) Enlarge map area centered on parameters display zone to a size defined in the box

    Scroll Map Pan map with the left click of mouse

    Select Zoom Zoom in to the selected area

    Selects technology (this control the set of parameters available in Phone Tab / Parameter Selection Box.

    Distance

    Displays distance between a clicked point and the next.

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    6.2.1 Map Properties

    If user clicks the icon in Real Time Mapping window, Map Properties window will be displayed. Map Properties window will be slightly different for different map types. There are 3 options on Map Engines in real-time mapping as following;

    - Smart Map - MapX Series (3.x, 4.x, 5.x) - MIF compatible

    These Map Options could be different per product license.

    6.2.1.1 Map TAB with All Options

    User can insert map image and shift the measured data locations.

    Map Selection could be limited in according to product license.

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    Herere descriptions per each field;

    Field Description Map Layer User can adjust the Longitude and Latitude offset Use Image File on the map

    Use map image (jpg, bmp, etc.) instead of digital map

    Map Selection Select different kinds of digital map * This depends on product (XCAL/OPTis) type

    Tab File Load map in TAB format Check Tab File to open map

    : Add the tab file

    : Delete the tab file

    : Change the order of file

    Theme Change the background mode of map

    6.2.1.1.1 Map Layer

    User can shift the measurement data on a map, and there are two ways to do so. One way is to insert the offset value of Longitude and Latitude directly. The other way is to manually shift the data position on the map.

    The first method is as follows:

    Procedure:

    1. Insert Longitude, Latitude offset directly on the Map Layer.

    2. Then position of data is changed. User can see the shift on the map.

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    The second method is as follows:

    Procedure:

    1. Click the mouse right button on the data displayed. The following menu will be displayed.

    2. Select Adjust Data Offset and then click the mouse button on the position where user wants to move.

    3. The entire data route is shifted to the mouse/cursor position.

    4. Longitude, Latitude Offset of is set automatically on the map.

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    6.2.1.1.2 Use Image File on the Map

    User can insert the map image and display the data using replay on the map.

    Procedure:

    1. Check the Use Image File on the Map Check box. 2. Click the Icon and select the image file that user wants to use. 3. User will see a figure like below.

    4. User can shift the position of replayed measurement data on the map image by clicking the right mouse button on the parameter on the map, and then select one of the commands below.

    Field Description Set Base Position User can set Base Position to shift the test route Set Relative Position User can set Relative position. This command will balance test

    route and image file on the map Reset Position This command can adjust image file on the window size and

    move test route to center

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    A. Click the right button on the mouse at the start point. The following menu is displayed. (Set Base Position, Set Relative Position, Reset Position)

    B. After selecting Set Base Position item, click the mouse the position where user wants to set on the map. The measured parameters will be shifted to the new position.

    C. Click the right mouse button on the parameter at the end point to shift and following menu is displayed.

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    D. After selecting Set Relative Position item, click the mouse at the position where user wants to set on the map. The measured parameters are shifted to the new position.

    E. All the Parameters between start point and end point of the route are shifted automatically.

    F. If user wants to reset the map and data to the original location, select Reset Position item.

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    6.2.1.1.3 Map Import - MIF

    If XCAL S/W is given with MIF compatible option, MIF files could be imported as a format of a GEO file. XCAL-X supports converting functionality from MIF files to a GEO file inside of XCAL S/W in following procedure.

    Field Description Map Layer User can adjust the Longitude and Latitude offset GEO File Set a GEO file that was converted from MIF files Map Manager Open Map Utility to convert MIF files to a GEO file Longitude Offset Latitude Offset

    Shifting option of plots in units of coordinates

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    Procedure (MIF file Converting) :

    1. Select icon in Real Time Mapping Window and select Map tab. 2. Click Map Manager and Map Manager Window are displayed like below.

    3. Select the MIF file(s) and drag & drop it in Select Files. 4. In the Map Name, click the icon and input a new GEO file name and click

    the save button. 5. Select the coordinate system which corresponds to the selected MIF files. 6. Click Create button and the GEO file will be made. 7. Move to the procedure of loading a GEO file

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    Procedure (Loading a GEO file) :

    1. Click the icon.

    2. Select the GEO file, click OK button. 3. Map from your MIF files will be shown in background. 4. Double click on the map and Map Control Window will be displayed. User can

    remove buildings, roads, etc.

    5. For more detail, please download a technical guide from this link;

    http://pms.couei.co.jp/pms/pmswb/Utility/195/How_to_use_internal_MIF_Map_Engine_in_XCAL.pdf

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    6.2.1.1.4 Map Import - MapX

    If XCAL S/W is given with Map-X compatible option, users are requested to get a valid license of Map-X Engine S/W. With Map-X Engine license, XCAL-X will work to load a Map associated with Map-X Engine. Map-X Engine is not a property of COUEI and users are kindly requested to purchase Map-X Engine license from Map Info.

    TAB files could be imported as a format of a GST file in following procedure;

    Field Description Map Layer User can adjust the Longitude and Latitude offset Map Manager Open a MapInfo MapX Property window to load a GST file.

    To convert TAB files to a GST file, please use a Geoset Manager that was supposed to be given as a bundle when you purchase MapX Engine license from MapInfo.

    Longitude Offset Latitude Offset

    Shifting option of plots in units of coordinates

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    Procedure:

    1. In Real Time Mapping Window, select icon and Map tab.

    2. Click the button and then following window is displayed.

    3. Set your GST file at Geoset list box. To set a GST file, there would be 2 ways as following;

    1st way : choose it from Geoset list box if you can find it.

    2nd way : type directly full path of the location of a GST file.

    4. After map setting, click the OK button. 5. For more detail, please download a technical guide from this link;

    http://pms.couei.co.jp/pms/pmswb/Utility/196/Mapx_Installation_and_Real_Time_mapping_Guide_V1_1.pdf

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    6.2.1.2 BTS Class

    It manages BTS information on the map. Each class can be shown or hidden, and can have different border width and color.

    Note: For BTS Setting, refer to Chapter 8.9 BTS Manager.

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    6.2.1.3 BTS / Repeater

    It displays BTS and repeater on the map. It is possible to show and hide link of the repeater and Mother BTS using check box. User can set repeater link, font and background color.

    Field Description Show Repeater Displays repeater on the map Show Link between Repeater and Mother BTS

    Displays link between the BTS and repeater

    Note: For details of Repeater Setting, refer to Chapter 8.9 BTS Manager.

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    6.2.1.4 Serving Line

    Serving lines to the Active, Candidate, Neighbor Set are indicated with different colors according to the technology type and Ec/Io or RSSI threshold. User can adjust them in this window.

    Color, Line Type, Parameter Range could be controlled here;

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    6.2.1.5 Custom Draw

    This window allows user can adjust and set the point, line and text property on the map.

    Following are examples on how to change the properties of Point, Line and Text.

    Field Description Point Size: 2, Color: red Size:7, Color: blue

    Line Size: 2, Color: red Size:7, Color: blue

    Text Font: Alias, Font Color: Black, Outline: Black, Background: blue Font: Tahoma, Font Color: white, Outline: Pink, Background: purple

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    6.2.1.6 ETC

    Field Description Show WCDMA Event If user checks this item, WCDMA event is displayed on the map Meter Distance between measured data and BTS is presented in

    meter/kilometers Mile Distance between measured data and BTS is presented in miles Monitor Size Sets users monitor size

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    6.2.1.7 Coverage

    User can adjust the BTS coverage line color here.

    Example of BTS coverage display:

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    6.2.1.8 Legend

    This window allows user to change the color legend of the parameters.

    Procedure:

    1. Click the icon. To change legend of parameters, click Legend tab. 2. Select parameters you want to change, and input the size, min and max value.

    3. User can change the color by double-clicking the color setting dialog. 4. The legend will be saved in the legend.ini file.

    Field Description

    Copy setting from another parameter

    Batch range If user set Min, Step, Count and click the Calculate Max button, categories are created automatically

    Delete All Range

    Add Range

    Delete Range

    Save Saves the current setting of legend into .ini file

    Load Loads the legend *.ini file

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    6.3 Trace Icon

    It displays GPS Trace for a drive test route.

    Procedure:

    1. Click button to activate GPS Trace window.

    2. Click the icon in Extract GPS Info and then select the logging file to get GPS data.

    3. Click the icon in GPS file and then select the export file. If user doesnt select the file, the path of GPS file is the same as that of logging file.

    4. Click the icon to complete the task. The file now includes the GPS data. 5. If user want to display several routes from logging files, repeats steps #1, #2 and

    #3. 6. After step #4 is completed, click the add button and select the GPS file and then

    GPS file is listed in GPS File. 7. The user can delete files or can decide an order of files by using down and up

    buttons. 8. Then, a route is displayed with red line. User can be notified for the start and end

    points.

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    6.4 Note Icon

    It enables user to write down the important information with text, line and polygon. User can draw the drive routes before testing and follow these routes during test.

    Procedure:

    1. Click the button to show icons supporting Notes function.

    Field Description

    Enable Draw Click this icon and the following icons are displayed

    New Draw Start drawing on a map screen

    Open, Save Open drawing that is made before, and save a current drawing to a external file

    Add Path and Delete Last Draw and delete points on the screen * For details, refer to Chapter 6.4.1 Draw Line

    Add Text Add some characters on a map screen * For details, refer to Chapter 6.4.2 Draw Text

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    6.4.1 Draw Line

    It enables user to indicate the moving route by using lines on Real Time Mapping.

    Procedure:

    1. Click the button to draw the lines on the Real Time Mapping Window. 2. Set the Start Point by clicking the mouse. 3. The first clicked point is displayed by S and the last clicked point is displayed by E. 4. If user wants to delete the last clicked point, Click the button

    6.4.2 Draw Text

    User can input the text in the real time mapping window.

    Procedure:

    1. Click the button to input the data on the Real Time Mapping Window. 2. After clicking the mouse at the position where user wants to input the data onto the

    map, write the texts. 3. If user wants to edit or delete the data, click the selected data and click the mouse

    right button.

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    6.5 Display Symbol/Line/Circle

    It enables user to indicate the locations using Symbol, Line and Circle. The following picture is a sample Map with Symbol, Line and Circle.

    Procedure:

    1. Click the mouse right button and the following menu is shown.

    Field Description Symbol Displays the symbol on the map Line Displays the line on the map Circle Displays the circle on the map Mark List Displays the contents which include a set of symbols such as line, circle

    on the map Alias Setting Inputs the alias name of Symbol, Line and Circle Adjust Data Offset

    Change the measured location data offset

    Reset Data Offset

    Return to original location data (remove offset)

    2. User can also clear, save, and open symbol, line and circle using the buttons shown below.

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    6.5.1 Map Mark Alias Setting

    It enables user to set Symbol, Line and Circle name by using Alias Setting. And, each item is divided by Tab.

    Procedure:

    1. Click the right mouse button at the Map and select Alias Setting.

    2. Clicking Add button and Alias Name window is showed.

    3. Input the name in Alias name window.

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    4. User can change Color, Type and Width of Symbol, Line and Circle.

    5. The following pictures are shown for each window item.

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    6.5.2 Symbol

    Procedure:

    1. Click the right mouse button to display the symbol and select the symbol item.

    2. Then Map Mark Input window is shown.

    Field Description Alias Select one among the alias setting list

    User can make a list using the button Area Enter the name of test area Longitude Automatically entered from GPS Latitude Automatically entered from GPS Memo1, 2, and 3 Input memo

    3. Use the right mouse button to delete and edit the symbol.

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    6.5.3 Line

    Procedure:

    1. Click the right mouse button to display line and then select the line item.

    2. User can draw a line by selecting and clicking the start and end dots. By clicking the right mouse button at the end of line, Line Back, Line End items are displayed. Line Back means going back to the previous step and Line End means end the drawing.

    3. It sets the Line properties on the Map Mark Input. 4. Line is indicated on Map according to the value of Alias on Map Mark Input

    window. When the cursor is on Symbol, Line or Circle, the corresponding input value is shown. User can modify or delete them using the right mouse button.

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    6.5.4 Circle

    Procedure:

    1. Click the right mouse button to display the circle and the following window is displayed. Selects the circle item.

    2. After clicking mouse, select the circle item and drag the mouse to the user selected size.

    3. Enter the contents of circle in Map Mark Input. 4. User can delete and edit them by using the right mouse button.

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    6.5.5 Marl List

    It enables user to see Symbol, Line, Circle information together. Click the right mouse button and select Mark List. Symbol, Line, Circle are divided by tab and all relevant information is shown. Each item has Show/Hide check box and the checked items are displayed on Map.

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    6.5.6 Adjust Data Offset

    User can shift the location of displayed parameter at the map. By using this feature, the BTS and corresponding Repeater are shift together to the offset value.

    Procedure:

    1. Click the right mouse button and click the Adjust Data Offset item.

    2. Click the mouse at the location where user wants to move.

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    3. It moves not only measured data but also other data.

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    Chapter 7 File

    Logging On / Off

    Use this menu to start and stop the logging (i.e. saving mobile measurement data into a log file). User can also click icon.

    Procedure:

    1. Click the icon or select File Logging On/Off from menu.

    2. Choose the file path and click the Save button.

    Note:

    While Auto call is in progress, clicking the icon will initiate the logging.

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    Auto Call Start / Pause / Stop / Control

    Auto Call Scenario Setting window generates the voice call or data call (FTP, PPP, Ping etc.) scenario and automatically initiates the call/testing. To open Auto Call Scenario Setting window, select File Auto call Start from menu bar or click the icon. For specific information, refer to chapter 5. Autocall Setting.

    User can test Auto Call by using Auto call Control for each port.

    There are 4 similar menus and here is a functional description per each menu.

    - Auto Call Start : Make all automated call test begin - Auto Call Pause : Make all automated call test pause or resume - Auto Call Stop : Make all automated call test terminated - Auto Call Control : Control each automated call individually

    The first three menus are very simple to work by clicking & toggling. Here is a procedure on the last one, how to use Auto Call Control.

    Procedure:

    1. Select File Auto call Start /Stop from the menu. 2. If user clicks the button of Port1, Auto call of Port1 is paused. 3. If user clicks the Resume button, Auto call is run again.

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    User Event

    With this option, user can give a name for user event number. User event number can be generated by pushing a User Event - # shortcut key and that is predefined in Key Setting by user.

    Procedure:

    1. Choose User Event sub menu in the File menu. 2. When event is occurred, user selects the user event. 3. User can check events which user set in analyzer.

    For example of following functions: User Event setting, User Event, Key setting

    Procedure:

    1. Choose User Event Setting in the Settings menu. 2. Input name for the corresponding Event and click the OK button.

    While testing, user can mark specific event using User Event from File menu.

    3. Choose User Event sub menu in the File menu. 4. When specific event which user wants to mark is occurred, user selects Event # in the

    User Event of File menu. 5. Each event name is already defined in User Event Setting.

    User can mark events easily using shortcut key.

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    6. Select Settings -> Key Setting from menu. 7. Select the item from Types box and Commands box and then move to Press new

    shortcut box.

    8. Input the appropriate key(s) user prefers for the shortcut of the item and click the Assign button. The key(s) defined by the user for the item will be displayed in Assigned shortcut box.

    9. Click the OK to apply the shortcut.

    Note: For User Event Setting, refer to Chapter 8.7 User Event Setting. For Key Setting, refer to Chapter 8.5 Key Setting.

    Manual Capture

    Manual Capture functions as a tool to capture packets when user makes a call through call connecting adapter. Selecting Manual Capture under File menu will display call connecting adapter.

    Procedure:

    1. Select File Manual Capture from menu. 2. Connect PPP Adapter.

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    Replay

    XCAL/OPTis provides replay function for logged drive test data. By using this function, XCAL/OPTis reproduces the actual situation in the field from the logged drive test data.

    Procedure:

    1. To run replay function, choose Replay in File menu or click the button. Then, the following bar will appear under the icon menu bar.

    The following dialog box will pop up on the screen. User can select the file names of logged drive test data to be replayed. Click the Open button to start replay function.

    1. To ensure the accurate data for replay, user must choose appropriate phone type in the Phone Type combo box.

    2. To adjust the speed of replay, choose appropriate replay speed in the Replay Speed combo box (0.027X to 8X).

    3. To start replay of the file, click the button in the replay menu bar.

    4. To pause temporarily while replay is in progress, click the button. Click the button again to resume replay.

    5. To stop replay, click the button.

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    6. As the drive test file is being replayed, user can view all the parameters exactly the same way as in real test situation.

    Field Description

    Open new log files

    Start or resume the replay of log file

    Pause replay of log file

    Stop the replay of log file

    Selection of chipset/technology type.

    Selection of log files in case multiple log files are selected in open window

    Replay Speed Control

    Current point processed in replay

    Partial Replay

    XCAL/OPTis supports partial replay within a call selected by user in Call statistics window. It enables user to replay a call to troubleshoot problem(s).

    Procedure:

    1. Click the icon. 2. Open Call Statistics window and double click the call to be replayed.

    3. It starts to play the defined region of the call

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    NV Read / Write

    This feature enables user to change properties of test mobile using NV Read/Write function in CDMA Qualcomm Chipset. It works only for Qualcomm CDMA & EVDO and unfortunately it is not available in Qualcomm WCDMA and HSDPA, HSUPA, Nokia Mobile & UE. To open NV Read/Write window, select File NV Read/Write from menu bar.

    Real-Time Mapping

    User can view the test results on the Real Time Mapping window. The results are displayed on the map graphically. Real Time Mapping window can display call event and serving line between the active base stations and the current position of the mobile.

    Procedure:

    1. Click the File-Real-Time Mapping from the main menu.

    Note: For detail information on Real Time Mapping, refer to Chapter 6. Real Time Mapping.

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    Capture Active Window

    Capture & save the selected (active) window in the form of bmp.

    Procedure:

    1. Select the window that user want to save in the bmp form. 2. Select File Capture Active Window from the menu bar. 3. Input file name and click Save button.

    Capture Main Window

    Capture & Save the program screen as a whole in the bmp format.

    Procedure:

    1. Select File Capture Main Window from the menu bar. 2. Input file name and click Save button.

    Convert PPP Frames

    This function is to extract PPP frame data from drm file and converts it to the dmp file which is an Ethereal format.

    Procedure:

    1. Select File Tools Convert PPP Frames from the menu.

    2. Select the source file by clicking the button of Source File.

    3. Select the file path to save by clicking the button of Save File. 4. Select the frame wanted in Select Packets.

    5. Click the button.

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    Export to File

    This feature allows user to export selected parameters into xls, csv, and txt file formats.

    Procedure:

    1. Select File Export Log File from the menu.

    2. Parameters which are supported in product are showed. Select the parameters which user wants to convert.

    3. Select the file format (xls, csv, txt) which user wants to export.

    4. After selecting parameters, if user needs GPS data, check the Include GPS Info. And then click the Convert Log button.

    5. User sets the file path to save and input the file name.

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    Chapter 8 Setting

    Port Setting

    XCAL has several Ports that can be uniquely defined. Each slot supports a mobile. For every slot used, the corresponding port needs to be configured by using the Port Setting window. Once a port is checked, the configuration boxes for this port are activated.

    Note: For detailed Port Setting, refer to Chapter 4. Port Setting.

    Mobile Alias Setting

    To set the Mobile Chip type, Phone model, Log Mask, Data Port. For details, refer to Chapter 4.1.1 Interface.

    Color Setting

    User can set colors of various windows: Table, Graph, Message (CDMA, EVDO, WCDMA, NAS, Mobile) display window.

    Procedure:

    1. Select Setting - Color Setting from menu.

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    2. To change the color setting, choose items from Table Color Setting box, and click the color tab. The following window will pop up.

    3. Select color of your choice and click OK. The change of color will be applied immediately.

    Table Color Setting Structure

    To change the color setting in graph window, choose items from Table Color Setting box. Double click the selected items and then color table will pop up. Select the colors of your choice and click OK. The color changes will be applied immediately.

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    Graph Color Setting Structure

    To change the color setting in graph window, choose items from Graph Color Setting box. Double click the selected items and then color table will pop up. Select the colors of your choice and click OK. The color changes will be applied immediately.

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    Message Window Setting Structure

    User can modify the colors of several signaling message types and background color in Message viewer.

    CDMA Message Setting Structure

    User can change the color of CDMA messages but it is only available with CDMA 2000 Module & License.

    Field Description CDMA Access Message, Paging Message, Forward Message

    Reverse Message, Sync Message

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    Mobile Message Setting Structure

    User can change the color of mobile display messages.

    Field Description Mobile Low, Medium, High, Error, Fatal, None

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    Cell Site Color Setting

    User can change the color of PN (PSC, Preamble Index) color. If user changes the PN color setting, then PN color graph is also changed.

    Procedure:

    1. Select Setting > Cell site Color Setting from menu. 2. If user wants to change the color of PN, double clicked on the required PN and select

    the color that user want to change.

    3. Click the OK button and that the color of PN is changed.

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    Key Setting

    All the Menus of XCAL can be operated by shortcut keys defined by user.

    Procedure:

    1. Select Setting -> Key Setting from menu. 2. Select the item from Types box and Commands box and then move to Press new

    shortcut box. 3. Input the appropriate key(s) user prefers for the shortcut of the item and click the

    Assign button. The key(s) defined by the user for the item will be displayed in Assigned shortcut box.

    4. Click the OK to apply the shortcut. 5. The defined shortcuts will be deleted by Reset button or will be saved as file by

    clicking the Save As button and the saved file will be loaded by Load button. 6. The currently assigned shortcut key information for the specific item will be displayed

    under currently assigned to.

    Field Description

    Resets all setting

    Save settings

    Load the settings

    Finish settings and close the window

    Cancel settings and close the window

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    Alarm Setting

    This function notifies the user important events while testing by sound and pop-up window when they occur. There are four types of alarm setting such as Event, Signaling, RF Parameters and System Transition. Number of events can be predefined in Event. Event includes call events such as setup fail and drop, mobile status, GPS status, Scanner status and change in RF environment such as handover. User can also define various events using signaling messages and condition of RF parameters in Signaling and RF parameters. Alarm occurs when user enters the network which is set in System Transition.

    Procedure:

    1. Select Settings - Alarm Setting from menu. 2. Set the alarm to be notified by user and click the OK button.

    3. Click the button to set the alarm. 4. When an event defined by Alarm setting is occurred, Alarm will sound and the

    following message window will appear.

    5. To see the history of alarm events, choose Alarm Event Manager sub menu in the Message menu. And, the following window is displayed.

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    8.6.1 Event Condition

    In parts of Alarming Conditions, Event information could be used. Please choose Event Tab.

    Procedure:

    1. Select Event Tab and set TTS (Text-to-Speech) files. 2. If user wants to change wave files, double click the file path of event selected

    (Location of TTS files is set by program setting path). 3. Check items for alarm or click the Select All in the check box.

    Field Description Call event Drop, Setup Fail Mobile Mobile Alarm Scanner Scanner Alarm GPS GPS Alarm Handoff CDMA / EVDO: PN change

    WCDMA: PSC change GSM / GPRS / EDGE: ARFCN change

    Network SID change, NID change, Color code change, Sector ID change Data performance WCDMA: SF change

    GPRS, EDGE: DL / UL slot number change GPRS, EGDE: Coding scheme change

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    8.6.2 Signaling Condition

    In parts of Alarming Conditions, Signaling Message could be used. Please choose Signaling Tab.

    Procedure:

    1. Select Signaling Tab and set the Alarm. 2. Choose the Message in Message List and drag or double click the Message in

    Monitoring Message List.

    3. Click the button and choose Alarm wave files.

    4. button is to delete all monitoring list and button is to delete the selected message.

    5. Set the Alias Name and click the Add/Edit button. 6. User can make several Aliases. 7. Set the Message holding time in Duration. 8. To delete Alias, click the Delete button. 9. To clear Message List, click the New button. 10. Choose one of the Lists in the Alias List. 11. To load saved *.ini files, click the Load button.

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    This is a description per each item;

    Field Description Duration (s) The alarm will be triggered if the message(s) in the list are received

    within the time period defined by user

    Delete all the messages in the Monitoring Message List

    Delete the currently selected message in the Monitoring Message List

    Create a new Alias name for the alarm

    To add the current item to the Alias list or to edit the currently selected one

    To delete the currently selected Alias item

    To load a list of predefined Aliases for alarms, INI file format

    To save the contents of current Aliases into an INI file

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    8.6.3 RF Parameter Condition

    In parts of Alarming Conditions, RF KPIs could be used. Please choose RF Parameter Tab.

    Procedure:

    1. Select RF Parameter Tab and set Parameter value. 2. Choose Message in the Message List and drag or double click it in Name List. 3. Choose the Condition - Con and set the value. 4. If user chooses several parameters, user must choose Link.

    5. Click the button and choose Alarm wave files. 6. The button is to delete all monitoring list and button is to delete the selected

    message. 7. Set the Alias Name and click the Add/Edit button. 8. User can make several Aliases. 9. Set the Message holding time in Duration. 10. To delete Alias, click the Delete button. 11. To clear Message List, click the New button 12. Choose one of the Lists in the Alias List. 13. To load saved *.ini files, click the Load button.

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    This is a description per each item;

    Field Description Duration (s) The alarm will be triggered if the condition(s) in the list were satisfied

    within the time period defined by user

    Delete all the messages in the Monitoring Message List

    Delete the currently selected message in the Monitoring Message List

    Create a new Alias name for the alarm

    To add the current item to the Alias list or to edit the currently selected one

    To delete the currently selected Alias item

    To load a list of predefined Aliases for alarms, INI file format

    To save the contents of current Aliases as an INI file

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    8.6.4 System Transition Condition

    User can recognize the current network using System Transition. User should select the Band Class and System, and input the Channel and Event.

    Procedure:

    1. Select the System Transition tab.

    2. Click the button to create new column. 3. Click the Band Class and select the value in the band class list. 4. Click the System item and select the value in the system list.

    5. Input the value in Channel row. 6. Input the value in Event row.

    7. Click the icon and then select wave alarm.

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    Following table is description of button in system transition Field Description

    Add a new column

    Delete column

    Move up the selected column

    Move down the selected column

    Import the saved file

    Export file as (.xls)

    Check all setting

    Uncheck all setting

    User Event Setting

    With this Option, User can give a name for user event#. User event# can be generated by pushing a User Event - # shortcut key, which is predefined in Key Setting by user.

    Procedure:

    1. Select Settings -> Key Setting from menu. 2. Define shortcut key for the User Event-#. 3. Choose User Event Setting in the Settings menu. 4. Input name for the corresponding Event and click the OK button.

    Note: For Key Setting, refer to Chapter 8.5 Key Setting.

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    Log File Setting

    Log File Setting enables user to set the path where the log file will be saved.

    User can choose the Log File Path by checking Save log file at default path or Save log file at user defined path. If Save log file at user defined path is selected, it is also possible that the Date folder option can be selected.

    Field Description Save log file at default path Save the log file at the path which is default Save log file at the user defined path Save the log file at the path defined by the user.

    user can change directory by icon Add then default path(Year/Month/Day) at the user defined path

    When user saves the log file, (Year/Month/Day) are also added.

    Support Qualcomm Format Logging filename is *.mdm Log File Name User prefix User can add the file name in front of the file name

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    BTS Manager

    To display BTS and serving line on Real Time Mapping, and display the name of BTS in various windows, user should import BTS information to XCAL. BTS manager displays all the BTS information. User can add the BTS information by directly typing its detailed information, delete and change the existing BTS information at BTS manager. BTS Import Manager enables the user to import any kinds of BTS file from a network data base or planning tool to XCAL.

    BTS (Node-B, RAS) Manager

    Procedure:

    1. Select Setting BTS Manager from menu. 2. Select the BTS in Mode. 3. Select Technology. Each item name is changed by supported technology

    automatically. (Technology stands for product)

    4. Select a class if user wants to classify data. User can manage (add, delete and import) data by each class.

    5. If user inputs the BTS data directly, user should input BTS info and its sector info, respectively. To add the BTS info, click the icon and enter all the parameters at BTS list. Click the icon under sector list and enter all the parameters at sector list.

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    6. If user wants to delete the data (BTS or sector info), click the icon in each list. 7. If user wants to import the BTS file, click the button and then following

    window is displayed. Refer to the following chapter [BTS Import Manager].

    8. The data input is displayed as below.

    9. If user wants to delete all data displayed in the BTS list, click the button.

    10. If user clicks the button, all the columns are checked and all the data will be displayed on the map. If user clicks the button, all the columns are unchecked and all the data will not displayed on the map. To display some BTS in list, check the box of BTS on display column.

    11. Click the button to save the data as a file like .xls, .csv, .txt format.

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    12. Using search option user can search specific data. Select the parameter to see and select the value to search.

    13. User can search next and previous data from current mouse position using the

    button. 14. The procedure for the repeater is the same as that of BTS.

    Import BTS (Node-B, RAS)

    Procedure:

    1. If user wants to import any kind of BTS file, click the button in BTS Manager and then BTS Import Manager is displayed.

    2. Click the button and select the data file and its format (.xls, csv (tab), .txt) to be imported. Then, the imported data is displayed.

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    3. If the first line in the file includes the field name and other info irrespective of BTS info, select Exclude first line. If there is multi sector information in a column, select All sectors per line.

    Note: XCAL supports basically only one sector per column. If one column includes multi sector information (more than 2sectors) as displayed in the following example, user should check All sectors per line.

    * Above example includes 3sector information in a column,

    4. User should define each item name according to imported file. Select each item and select an appropriate type predefined in BTS import Manager. (For the details, refer to the following table)

    5. By typing a name in alias and Add & Edit button, user can save them. If user wants to import the same formatted file, user can select the alias in Column alias combo box.

    6. Input the name and click the button. User can load the alias which is made previously.

    7. To delete alias, click the button. To reset each item name, click the

    button. 8. If user wants to input new data imported in BTS Manager, click the button.

    To add data to the existing BTS info, click the button.

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    Note: Definitions of field in BTS manager or BTS import manager are as follows.