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Huawei Confidential. All Rights Reserved
WCDMA RF Optimization
ISSUE 1.0
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Internal Use 1
This lecture introduces the various stages
involved in optimizing a 3G radio network
and focuses mainly on the RF Optimization
phase.
Step-by-step approach for the analysis ofdrive survey data collected by Agilent
Scanner and test UE is presented. The
analysis is carried out using the post
processing tool ActixAnalyzer.
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RF optimization will be an ongoing
activity and will need to be revisited as
traffic increases in the network and as
new sites are deployed.
In addition, as the network matures,the optimization process should be
enhanced to take into account
statistical data and key performance
indicators collected throughout the
network.
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Chapter 1 Optimization Phases
Chapter 2 RF Optimization
Chapter 3 RF Analysis Approaches
Chapter 4 Antenna Adjustment Example
Chapter 5 Drop Call Analysis Example
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Network Optimization Phases Flow Chart
New SiteIntegrated
Single Site Verification
RF Optimization
Cluster of SitesReady?
Service Test andParameter Optimization
Regular Reference RouteTesting and Stats Analysis
Re-optimizationNeeded?
Y
N
N
Y
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Network Optimization Phases Step 1
Single Site Verification
To verify the functionality of every new site.
Objectives
To ensure there are no faults related to site installation or
parameter settings.
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Network Optimization Phases Step 2
RF Optimization
Once all the sites in a given area are integrated andverified, RF (or Cluster) optimization can begin.
Objectives
To optimize coverage while at the same time keeping
interference and pilot pollution under control over thetarget area. This phase also includes the verification and
optimization of the 3G neighbor lists.
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Network Optimization Phases Step 3
Services Testing & Parameter Optimization
To be conducted in areas of good RF conditions in orderto exclude any coverage issues. Such testing does not
need to be performed for each cell but the drive route
must include different clutter types and environments.
Objectives To assess the performance and identify any need for
specific parameter optimization.
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Network Optimization Phases Step 4
Regular Reference Route Testing & Stats Analysis
Constant monitoring and evaluation of the networkperformance can be based on field testing as well as
network stats analysis.
Results of regular analysis may necessitate re-visits to
RF optimization and/orparameters tuning.
Objectives
To identify any new issues that could arise, for example,
as a result of increase in traffic or changes in the
environment.
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Chapter 1 Optimization Phases
Chapter 2RF Optimization
Chapter 3 RF Analysis Approaches
Chapter 4 Antenna Adjustment Example
Chapter 5 Drop Call Analysis Example
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RF Optimization - Preparation
Clutters
RF optimization should be carried out for groups orclusters of sites rather than on single site basis.
Drive Routes
Cluster drive surveys should include the coverage
areas of each cell and all the major roads and streets as
well as any other important locations.
Tools
Agilent scanner
Qualcomm/Huawei UE in continuous AMR call
Actix Analyzer/Probe
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RF Optimization - Targets
Item Requirements CommentsCPICH RSCP Target - 85 dBm Corresponds to outdoor
measurements.Minimum -95 dBmCPICH Ec/Io Target -8 dB Applicable for unloaded network.
Minimum - 14 dBActive Set size(estimated) Target 3 Based on scanner data.
Pilot pollutionMax % < 10 % % of time a cell is seen as a pilot
polluter.Threshold 8 dB Relative to best server when cell
is not in Active Set.UE Tx power Max 95 % For e1A, e1B & e1C
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RF Optimization Flow Chart
Drive Test
Identify any RF Issues
Identify candidate
cells for changes
Identify nature of
required changes
Determine amount
of changes
Implement changes
Repeat Drive Test
Finish
N
Problem Resolved?
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RF Optimization - Solutions
Antenna tilt
Antenna azimuth
Antenna location
Antenna height
Antenna type
Site location
New site
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Chapter 1 Optimization Phases
Chapter 2 RF Optimization
Chapter 3RF Analysis Approaches
Chapter 4 Antenna Adjustment Example
Chapter 5 Drop Call Analysis Example
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RF Analysis Approaches Cell Dominance
No dominance Cells
A site was not radiating during the drive survey Very poor dominance may be due to antenna blocking
Site visit must be done to verify the antenna clearance
Cells with either excessive or poor dominance This could be due to a high site or non-optimum antenna
tilts.
Cells with too large dominance will be causing
interference to adjacent cells resulting in poor capacity.
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RF Analysis Approaches Cell Dominance
Areas of non-dominance:
Areas where there is not a single clear dominant cell andthe best server changes too frequently.
Result: Excessive soft handover events reduce the
system efficiency and increase the probability of call
drops.
UE vs. Scanner Best Serving Cells:
Comparison between UE and scanner SC plots.
Significant differences between the plots may indicate a
missing neighbor or failed soft handoff problem.
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RF Analysis Approaches Cell Dominance
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RF Analysis Approaches CPICH Coverage
Check areas of poor coverage, suggestion value as below: Good : RSCP -85 dBm
Fair : -95 dBm RSCP < -85 dBm
Poor : RSCP < - 95 dBm
Examine the RSCP coverage on per cell basis in order to
highlight any cells that have too large transmitting power.
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RF Analysis Approaches CPICH Coverage
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RF Analysis Approaches Interference
CPICH Ec/Io Plot
Good: Ec/Io -8 dB
Fair: -14 dB Ec/Io < -8 dB
Poor: Ec/Io < - 14 dB
The -8 dB threshold takes into account the expected future
interference increase as a result of increased traffic.
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RF Analysis Approaches Interference
Because the RSCP Level is poor, and
the fundamental cause of low Ec/Io is
poor coverage
-15.5
-104
-20
-19
-18
-17
-16
-15
-14
Ec/Io RSCP
-120
-115
-110
-105
-100
-95
-90
Whats the
problem?
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RF Analysis Approaches Interference
RSCP level is good, and this will
imply strong system interference
-15.5
-63
-20
-19
-18
-17
-16
-15
-14
Ec/Io RSCP
-90
-85
-80
-75
-70
-65
-60 Whats the
problem?
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RF Analysis Approaches Interference
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RF Analysis Approaches UL Coverage
Uplink Coverage (UE Tx Power)
High UE Tx power means possible poor uplink coverage.
Areas of high Tx power should be compared to the CPICH pilots
to verify if the problem only exists on the uplink.
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RF Analysis Approaches UL Coverage
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RF Analysis Approaches Pilot Pollution
Pilot Pollution Point Definition:
Not all points in the active set
Within a certain margin of the best server( the margin is
set to 8dB)
Cells which are frequently seen as polluters (e.g. >8% time)
should be marked and investigated.
Pilot Pollution results should be used in conjunction with the
estimated Active Set Size
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RF Analysis Approaches Pilot Pollution
-62-64
-66-68 -69
-81
-90
-85
-80
-75
-70
-65
-60
SC1 SC2 SC3 SC4 SC5 SC6
RSCP(d
Bm)
Active Set Pilot Pollution
Margin
Not
Pilot Pollution
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RF Analysis Approaches Pilot Pollution
SC Count % in Pollution Set8 206 12.9%
9 165 10.3%
10 157 9.8%
11 156 9.7%
12 148 9.2%
13 135 8.4%
16 95 5.9%
17 94 5.9%
18 76 4.7%
19 74 4.6%
20 73 4.6%
21 56 3.5%
32 54 3.4%
35 39 2.4%
37 33 2.1%
43 19 1.2%
48 8 0.5%
53 7 0.4%
67 3 0.2%
80 2 0.1%
130 2 0.1%
Should be investigated
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RF Analysis Approaches Pilot Pollution
Estimated Active Set Size
Another useful measure of pilot pollution is by looking atthe estimated active set based on the scanner data.
This plot is obtained by modeling the network soft
handoff parameters within Actix.
In order to see areas of excessive SHO candidates, the
estimated active set size is allowed to exceed maximum
of 3.
This can be done in conjunction with the Pilot pollution
analysis.
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RF Analysis Approaches Pilot Pollution
Estimated Active Set Size Example
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RF Analysis Approaches Neighbor List
Neighbor List Verification
The neighbor list can be verified and optimized using the
Neighbor List Verification tool within Actix.
Recommendations for Each Cell:
Retain: This indicates that those neighbors have been
confirmed from the drive survey data.
Add: Missing neighbors Remove: These neighbors that were not measured but
are in the neighbor list.
Careful consideration is needed prior to removing neighbours
since the Actix results are drive route dependent.
RF A l i A h N i hb i
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RF Analysis Approaches Neighbor List
Neighbor List Verification Example
009 576 Retain 018 82 14.2%
Retain 010 46 8.0%
Retain 016 31 5.4%
Retain 032 20 3.5%
Retain011 18 3.1%
Add 130 17 3.0%
Retain 021 17 3.0%
Retain 008 12 2.1%
Retain 020 6 1.0%
Retain 012 5 0.9%
Retain 017 2 0.3%
Remove 053 0 0.0%
Remove 019 0 0.0%
Remove034 0 0.0%
Remove 037 0 0.0%
Remove 013 0 0.0%
Remove 051 0 0.0%
70548 Ajman Central 25.41204 55.447
Nbr SCSample
Count%Latitude Longitude
Sample
CountActionSC Cell Site
RF A l i A h SHO
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RF Analysis Approaches SHO
UE SHO Performance
The success rates for event 1a, 1b & 1c and can be
obtained from Actixum er o c ve e p a es
Event Count
Event 1a - 328
Event 1b - 306
Event 1c - 64
um er o c ve e p a e omp e es
Event Count
Event 1a - 326
Event 1b - 305
Event 1c - 62
Soft-Handover Success Rate
Event Rate
Event 1a - 99.4
Event 1b - 99.7
Event 1c - 96.9
RF A l i A h C ll D
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RF Analysis Approaches Call Drop
Drop Call Analysis - RF related issues :
Poor coverage (RSCP & Ec/Io) High interference and hence poor Ec/Io
Poor uplink coverage (insufficient UE Tx power)
Poor dominance (best cell changes too frequently
resulting in too many SHO events)
Pilot pollution (too many cells present)
Missing neighbors
Fast change of RF conditions (e.g. turning a corner)
RF A l i A h C ll D
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RF Analysis Approaches Call Drop
Drop Call Analysis Example 1
Call Drop
RSCP & Ec/Io degrades
BOTH for scanner and UE
Check for Coverage problems
RF A l i A h C ll D
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RF Analysis Approaches Call Drop
Drop Call Analysis Example 2
Call Drop
Ec/Io (and RSCP) degrades for UEONLY while scanner shows no degradation
UE camp on new cell immediatelyafter drop, and UE did not
measure this cell before Drop
Check the Neighbor
RF A l i A h C ll D
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RF Analysis Approaches Call Drop
Drop Call Analysis Example 3
Call Drop
Too many and too quick changesof best server
UE to perform measurements
and SHO in time difficultly
Ping-Pong Handover, need to
improve cell dominance
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Chapter 1 Optimization Phases
Chapter 2 RF Optimization
Chapter 3 RF Analysis ApproachesChapter 4Antenna Adjustment Example
Chapter 5 Drop Call Analysis Example
A t Adj t t E l
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Antenna Adjustment Example
RSCP Coverage before Adjustment
Antenna Adjustment Example
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Antenna Adjustment Example
RSCP Coverage after Adjustment
Antenna Adjustment Example
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Antenna Adjustment Example
RSCP Distribution
CPICH RSCP Distribution
1.4
4%
20.3
1% 2
9.3
3%
30.2
7%
18.6
5%
0.0
2%
5.4
7%
25.9
8%
31.0
4%
37.4
8%
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
35.00%
40.00%
-105
to-95
-95t
o-85
-85t
o-75
-75t
o-65
>-65
Before Adjustment After Adjustment
Antenna Adjustment Example
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Antenna Adjustment Example
Down Tilt from 4 to 6 Result
Antenna Adjustment Example
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Antenna Adjustment Example
Down Tilt from 4 to 8 Result
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Chapter 1 Optimization Phases
Chapter 2 RF Optimization
Chapter 3 RF Analysis ApproachesChapter 4 Antenna Adjustment Example
Chapter 5Drop Call Analysis Example
Call Drop Analysis Example
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Call Drop Analysis Example
Call Drop Distribution
Call Drop Analysis Example
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Call Drop Analysis Example
There are total 5 drop calls in the plot.
The example of drop call 1 is analyzed to show the process of
analysis in the following.
Call drop 1 occurred at an area of frequent change of best
server as shown by the scanner scrambling code plot
Call Drop Analysis Example
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Call Drop Analysis Example
CPICH RSCP and Ec/Io before the Call Drop
UE Ec/Io
Scanner
Call Drop Analysis Example
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Call Drop Analysis Example
Compare Ec/Io from both scanner and UE at the time of the drop as
shown in the figure. This clearly shows the UE Ec/Io to drop to < -21dB while the scanner remained above -11 dB.
Call Drop Analysis Example
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Call Drop Analysis Example
Best server before and after the Call Drop
Call Drop Analysis Example
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Call Drop Analysis Example
Comparing the best servers from UE and scanner at
the time of drop: Call Drop 1 (UE vs. scanner best server) shows that
SC008 is the best server before call drop in both UE and
scanner.
However, about 30 seconds before the drop, the scanner
selected SC018 as the best server while UE continued to
have only SC009 in its active set resulting in the drop call.
Immediately after the drop, UE camps on SC018.
Call Drop Analysis Example
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Call Drop Analysis Example
UE Active Set and Monitor Set Before and After the Call Drop
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Call Drop Analysis Example
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Call Drop Analysis Example
Coverage of Call Drop Point
Call Drop Analysis Example
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Call Drop Analysis Example
Solution:
Looking at call drop, the figure clearly shows that at the
location of the drop, SC018 should not be the best server.
Cell SC018 clearly requires some down tilting to control
its interference into the area of Drop 1. To illustrate this,RSCP coverage of SC018 shows that the cells is
extending into a large area. E.g. around the location of
drop call, SC018 RSCP is > -75dBm.
Add the Missing Neighbors
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