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UMTS Technology
Training Course
February 2008
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Contents
1 CONFIGURING CELL SITES .............................................................................5
1.1 IMPORTING NETWORK DATA ................................................................................. 5
1.1.1 Obtaining Site Data in tabular format ........................................................ 5
1.1.2 Guidelines for formatting tabular data ....................................................... 7
1.1.3 Obtaining the file to be populated with formatted data ................................ 7
1.1.4 Importing the data ................................................................................. 8
1.2 UPDATING CELL SITE DATA ................................................................................ 13
1.2.1 Automatic import of Cell Site Data .......................................................... 13
2 CONFIGURING ANALYZER ............................................................................ 15

2.1 SETTING THE TOOLBAR SIZE ............................................................................... 15
2.2 MAP SCALE AND COORDINATES ........................................................................... 15
2.3 LOADING CELL SITE DATA ................................................................................. 15
2.4 DISPLAYING SITE LABELS .................................................................................. 16
3 EXPLORING THE WORKSPACE ........................................................................ 18

3.1 LOADING DATA FILES ....................................................................................... 18
3.1.1 Examining UMTS Handset Data .............................................................. 18
3.1.2 Examining technology-independent data ................................................. 21
3.1.3 Examining UMTS scanner data ............................................................... 21
3.2 THE FAVORITES GROUP ..................................................................................... 23
3.2.1 Sharing favorites .................................................................................. 24
4 VIEWING DATA ......................................................................................... 25

4.1.1 Modifying legend ranges ........................................................................ 25
4.1.2 More range display options .................................................................... 26
4.1.3 The Map Offset tool .............................................................................. 26
4.1.4 Adding annotations to a map ................................................................. 27
4.1.5 Formatting data labels on a map ............................................................ 28
4.1.6 The Drive Test Direction button .............................................................. 28
4.2 VIEWING DATA ON CHARTS................................................................................. 29
4.2.1 Modifying chart properties ..................................................................... 30
4.3 VIEWING DATA IN TABLES .................................................................................. 31
4.4 VIEWING DATA IN THE MESSAGE BROWSER ............................................................. 32
4.5 VIEWING DATA IN THE PROTOCOL STACK BROWSER ................................................... 34
4.6 VIEWING DATA IN WORKBOOKS ........................................................................... 35
4.7 VIEWING DATA IN STATE FORMS .......................................................................... 36
4.7.1 Using preconfigured StateForms ............................................................. 36
4.7.2 Viewing custom forms with the StateForms Editor .................................... 40
4.7.3 Modifying an existing StateForms file ...................................................... 40
4.7.4 Creating your own StateForms file .......................................................... 42
5 REPORTING UMTS NETWORK PERFORMANCE ..................................................... 45

5.1 APPLICATION PACKAGES.................................................................................... 45
5.1.1 Running Application Packs ..................................................................... 46
5.1.2 UMTS Drive Test Summary .................................................................... 47
5.1.3 UMTS CPICH Level Analysis ................................................................... 47
5.1.4 UMTS Call Statistics .............................................................................. 48
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5.1.5 UMTS Call Setup Analysis ...................................................................... 48

5.1.6 UMTS Handoff Analysis ......................................................................... 48
5.1.7 UMTS Quality Analysis .......................................................................... 48
5.1.8 Running a Pre-Defined Report ................................................................ 49
5.2 CUSTOM REPORTS ........................................................................................... 51
5.2.1 Creating a custom report ....................................................................... 51
5.2.2 Running your report with new data ......................................................... 52
5.2.3 Modifying a custom report ..................................................................... 53
6 PERFORMING CUSTOM ANALYSIS .................................................................... 57

6.1 ABOUT QUERIES ............................................................................................. 57
6.2 FILTER ANALYSIS ............................................................................................ 57
6.2.1 Working with pre-configured Filters ........................................................ 58
6.2.2 Creating a custom filter ......................................................................... 58
6.2.3 Additional custom filters ........................................................................ 60
6.3 BINNED QUERY ANALYSIS .................................................................................. 62
6.3.1 ServingCellDistance in Miles .................................................................. 62
6.3.2 Scanner Pilot Pollution Query ................................................................. 63
6.3.3 Additional Binned Queries ...................................................................... 65
6.4 HISTOGRAM AND STATISTIC QUERY ANALYSIS .......................................................... 69
6.4.1 ServingCellDistance in Miles Statistic Query ............................................. 69
6.4.2 ServingCellDistance in Miles Histogram query .......................................... 70
6.5 CROSSTAB QUERY ANALYSIS .............................................................................. 73
6.5.1 Sort by Site and Sector Crosstab Query .................................................. 73
6.5.2 Display the Crosstab query results.......................................................... 75
6.5.3 Filter the Crosstab query results ............................................................. 75
6.5.4 Additional Crosstab queries ................................................................... 76
6.6 EVENT QUERY ANALYSIS ................................................................................... 78
6.6.1 Displaying Event Queries ....................................................................... 82
6.6.2 Additional Event Queries ....................................................................... 82
7 SCANNER-BASED NETWORK ROLLOUT ANALYSES ................................................ 85

7.1 NEIGHBOR LIST ANALYSIS ................................................................................. 85
7.2 CPICH POLLUTION ANALYSIS ............................................................................. 87
7.3 HANDOFF ANALYSIS ......................................................................................... 90
7.4 SIMULATED ACTIVE SET .................................................................................... 93
8 PRINTING MAPS ....................................................................................... 95

8.1 QUICK PRINT................................................................................................. 95
8.2 PRINT USING MAP LAYOUT DESIGNER .................................................................... 95
8.3 COPY TO CLIPBOARD ........................................................................................ 96
8.4 EXPORT MAP TO A DIFFERENT FILE FORMAT .............................................................. 96
8.5 EXPORT INDIVIDUAL MAP LAYERS TO MAPINFO .......................................................... 96
9 APPENDIX A UMTS EVENT DEFINITIONS ....................................................... 97

9.1 EVENT DATA CALL EVENTS .............................................................................. 97
9.2 EVENT DATA RRC EVENTS ............................................................................ 100
9.3 EVENT DATA RAB EVENTS ............................................................................ 101
9.4 EVENT DATA COVERAGE EVENTS ..................................................................... 101
9.5 EVENT DATA HANDOFF EVENTS ....................................................................... 103
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Configuring Cell Sites 5
1 Configuring Cell Sites

Before you can begin analyzing data, there are several system settings to configure. To
provide your logfiles with geographical reference points, you will need to load some
MapInfo maps and point the software to a valid, applicable cell site database, also known
as a cellrefs file.
Analyzers Network Explorer allows you to import network element data, creating a cell
plan file called cellrefs.txt. It also lets you browse and edit this network information once it
has been loaded. The Automatic Import feature provides an automated method of
updating cell site information as changes are made to the network.
This section describes how to import delimited data, and how to configure the Automatic
Import tool.
1.1 Importing Network Data

The important thing to remember about the network data import process is that the
process requires two files:
A delimited text file that contains unformatted data arranged in tabular form, with
one row for each individual sector in a network.
A blank file, containing only Actix header information, to be populated with
formatted data.
1.1.1 Obtaining Site Data in tabular format

In order to import cell site data from your own network, you will need to obtain a delimited
text file containing the data listed in the table below. To maximize the benefit your Actix
Software can bring to UMTS network analysis, the parameters listed in bold in the table on
the following page are REQUIRED for cell data to function with logged data in the main
workspace. All other parameters are optional.
The data may come from a network database or a planning tool configuration file. As long
as the data is in a tabular format with one row for each sector, you will be able to import
the data.
UMTS Cell Site Parameters for Import:
Parameter
Actix Group
Actix Name
Purpose
Site Name
WCDMA_Site
SiteName
Text description of the site for

display on map.
Site
Number
WCDMA_Site
SiteID
Numeric identifier for the site.
Latitude
WCDMA_Site
Latitude
Locates site icons on map.
Longitude
WCDMA_Site
Longitude
Locates site icons on map.
Sector
Number
WCDMA_Cell
Sector ID
Sector-specific information
useful for display on maps
(can be alpha or numeric)
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Parameter
Actix Group
Actix Name
Purpose
Azimuth
WCDMA_Cell
Azimuth
Orients the sector icons on

the map.
Beamwidth
WCDMA_Cell
Beamwidth
Governs the shape of the

sector wedge icon to reflect
the beamwidth of antenna
deployed at the site.
Scrambling
Code
WCDMA_Cell
SC
Used for cell site identification

and to calculate lines to cells.
EIRP
WCDMA_Cell
EIRP
Equivalent Isotropic Radiated

Power for informational
purposes only
Mobile
Country
Code
WCDMA_Cell
MCC
Mobile Country Code for

informational purposes only
Mobile
Network
Code
WCDMA_Cell
MNC
National Domain Code for

Location
Area Code
WCDMA_Cell
LAC
Location Area Code for

Cell Identity
WCDMA_Cell
WCDMA_CI
Cell Identity for informational

purposes only
BSIC
WCDMA_Cell
BSIC
Legacy parameter unused
Neighbor
List
WCDMA_Cell
WCDMANeighborList
Used to define a pre-defined

neighbor list for each cell. Used
during neighbor list
recommendations analysis.
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The figure below is an example of a delimited UMTS file that could be used to import a site
list. Though the columns can be in any order for import, the figure shows all of the
REQUIRED fields. Additionally, the Excel spreadsheet must be saved as a TEXT file for
import.
Figure 1 - UMTS Cell Site Data Spreadsheet
1.1.2 Guidelines for formatting tabular data

Although cell-site data fields do not need to be listed in a particular order, following these
guidelines will provide the best results:
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The Site ID field must contain a unique value for each site location. Beware of nonunique Site IDs - that is, entries that have multiple sets of latitudes and longitudes
for the same Site ID. Non-unique Site IDs will result in site markers appearing on
the map without sector wedges. Site Names need not be unique - they are used
for labeling purposes only.
Position information must be accurate to display sites in the correct location on the
map. Longitudes that have a 'West' notation should be represented as a negative
decimal, as should latitudes with a 'South' notation. Sites will appear skewed on
the map if the latitude and longitude fields are transposed.
1.1.3 Obtaining the file to be populated with formatted data

Before importing new cells, ensure that your Actix Software is pointing to a valid cell site
database.
A valid cell site database is a text file in which the first line contains the text
below:
; #NetworkData datafile
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Every installation comes with a clean file called cellrefs.txt located in the folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Actix\Analyzer\Bin\Cellrefs
The file to be populated need not be named cellrefs.txt. We recommend
renaming this file with a meaningful name in order to prevent the file from being
overwritten during reinstallation.
To point your Actix Software to the file that you wish to populate with the new cell site
data, use the File Location line in the Tools
Preferences dialog. See the section on
Loading Cell Site Data for more details.
1.1.4 Importing the data

Once you have obtained your cell site database in delimited format and have referenced a
valid cellrefs file, you are ready to open the Network Explorer and import the site
information.
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To access the Network Explorer, select Tools
Network Explorer.
Figure 2- Network Explorer Window
The Network Explorer display consists of two panels. The left panel contains a tree
view of the network element data. The right panel shows details about relevant
parameters for the current selection. If you have referenced a cellrefs file
containing only header information, you will not see any cell site data at this time.
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From the toolbar, select Import

Import dialog.
Import From New Template to open the
Select the appropriate network data file and click Open to display the Import
Settings dialog.
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Figure 3- Import Settings Dialog (Step 1 of 2)
Give the Template a meaningful Template Name.
Check the appropriate Delimiter.
In most cases, the default information under the General Settings and
Coordinate Information headers will apply. Adjust these settings if necessary.
Click Next.
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Figure 4 - Settings (Step 2 of 2) Assign WCDMA_Site Data
Expand the WCDMA_Site data node. Click in the Column field next to the
Site_Name parameter. Select the parameter name from your site database that
corresponds to the Site_Name parameter. Repeat for each of the required fields
in the WCDMA_Site data node, based on the table below:
Field
Mapping required for proper operation?
Site_Name
Optional, but this field is frequently used for the site label.
SiteID
Required, and this field must be unique for each site in the
database.
Latitude
Required
Longitude
Required
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Figure 5 - Column Settings (Step 2 of 2) Assign WCDMA_Cell Data
Expand the WCDMA_Cell data node. Click in the Column field next to the
Sector_ID parameter. Select the parameter name from your site database that
corresponds to the Sector_ID parameter. Repeat for each of the required fields in
the WCDMA_Cell data node, based on the table below:
Field
Required for proper operation?
Sector_ID
Required
Azimuth
Required
Beamwidth
Required
EIRP
Optional
SC
Required
MCC
Optional
MNC
Optional
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Field
Required for proper operation?
LAC
Optional
WCDMA_CI
Optional
BSIC
Unused
WCDMANeighborList
Optional
10 Click Finish when all the columns have been assigned. If the current workspace
contains existing site data, you will be asked whether you want to remove existing
data before importing new data. Select Yes to overwrite existing data. Select No
to append to existing data.
11 If any errors occur during the import, a pop-up message will indicate that an error
log has been created. The error log specifies the cause of each error encountered
and can be found in:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application
Data\Actix\Analyzer\Bin\Cellrefs\ImportErrors.log
12 Inspect the cell data in the Network Explorer by expanding the
All_WCDMA_Site_Elements folder in the left-hand pane of the Network
Explorer.
13 Double-click on any site name in the right hand pane. The Name, Location and ID
of the site will appear, as well as a folder containing WCDMA Cell Elements. Drill
into the WCDMA Cell Elements folder and examine the values corresponding to
each sector.
14 To save the formatted site information, select the Save button.
15 Close the Network Explorer by clicking the X in the top right hand corner.
16 After closing the Network Explorer, view a new map by selecting View
New Map.
Display
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Figure 6 - Use Zoom to Layer to Locate Cells on Map
17 If cell icons do not appear on the map, right click on the WCDMA_Cell layer in the
map legend at the left hand side of the map window. Select Zoom to Layer to
zoom the map to the appropriate location. Be sure to close the map with the X at
the upper right hand corner to save all changes to the map view.
1.2 Updating Cell Site Data

There are two convenient ways to update cell plan information:
Minor cell plan changes (a few azimuths, SCs, etc.) can be modified directly
from the Network Explorer. Simply browse to find the site and sector of interest
and double click on a single parameter to activate the text. Be sure to save the
modifications before exiting the Network Explorer!
If the cellplan file is updated (multiple sites added, complete frequency retune),
use the Automatic Import feature to detect changes to an existing cell plan and
import the updated cell site file. Instructions for using the Automatic Import
feature follow.
1.2.1 Automatic import of Cell Site Data

The Automatic Import feature detects changes to cell plan data and updates the
configured site data every time you open your Actix Software.
To use the Automatic Import feature

1
From the main menu, select Tools Preferences.
Expand the Automatic Import option under Cellrefs and select the Enable
Automatic Import option.
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Select the Automatic Import Input File. This text file contains your delimited
site data.
Select the Automatic Import Template. Once a template has been created, a
new workspace must be started in order for that template to appear in this list. To
use a template created on another computer, copy the template of interest from
this folder:
Data\Actix\Analyzer\Bin\Cellrefs\Templates
to the same directory on your machine.
Click OK to exit the Change Preferences dialog. A message will appear that
Automatic Import has been enabled and that your currently loaded cellrefs will
be overwritten the next time you restart your Actix Software.
Figure 7 - Automatic Import Setup
Once Automatic Import is configured, any changes to the Automatic Import Input File will
be detected, and will be changed accordingly in your cell site file each time you start your
Actix Software.
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Configuring Analyzer 15
2 Configuring Analyzer
2.1 Setting the toolbar size
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Select Tools
Preferences.
Scroll down to the General Settings section and ensure that the Use Small
Toolbars box is empty. This will ensure that, to make them easier to identify, all
buttons will also have their names underneath them.
When you become more comfortable with the interface, you can switch Small Toolbars
back on to increase your available screen space.
2.2 Map Scale and Coordinates

By default, the map scale will appear in the lower left corner of the map window. In
addition, the latitude and longitude coordinates of the cursor can be displayed.
To turn on or off the scale, right-click on the map area and click to check or
uncheck Show Scale.
To show or hide the cursor coordinates, right-click on the map area and click to
check or uncheck Show Lat/Long.
2.3 Loading Cell Site Data

In order to display cell sites and integrate cell site data with real-time measurements, a
formatted cell site database must exist. This file contains location and configuration data
for each cell site. In Actix Software, this file is the Cellrefs file, although in practice this
file can have any name.
Later in the course, we will show you how to format your own data for recognition by Actix
Software. For now, we will point the software to a pre-formatted cellrefs file, and then
display the sites on the map.
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From the main menu, select Tools
Preferences.
In the Change Preferences dialog, on the File Location line, double-click on the
name of the current cellrefs file.
In the Open dialog, navigate to the cellrefs file you would like to use and select
Open. In class the file we will use is called Training UMTS Cellrefs.txt which
has been installed in the following location:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Actix\Analyzer\Bin\Cellrefs
Click OK to close the Preferences dialog.
A message box will be displayed saying that the new Cellrefs file takes effect when
a new workspace is loaded. Click OK to close the message box. The cell
information is loaded when the software starts up or on starting a new workspace.
From the Main Menu, choose File
New Workspace to create a new workspace.
At this point, there is no need to save the current workspace.
In the new workspace, click View

are now visible.
Display New Map. By default, the cell sites
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2.4 Displaying Site Labels

By default, site labels and cell labels will be displayed on the map. You can leave the
labels as they are, modify the way they are displayed, or turn them off entirely. The site
labels are displayed independently of cell labels. This allows you to display of Site Name or
Site ID in addition to or instead of SC, Azimuth, or Beamwidth.
In Actix Software, sectors are called cells based on the European GSM standards
terminology.
The following instructions specify first site labeling, then cell labeling:
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In the Layer Control dialog box, select the site layer (named WCDMA_SiteSite_Name)
Under the Properties heading in the Layer Control dialog, press the Labels
button.
The MapInfo-style Label Properties box will appear. Verify that each of the
following boxes is checked:
Show
Allow overlapped text (recommended)
Hide adjacent duplicate text (optional)
In the Label Properties box, use the drop down Data Field menu to determine
the label format to display. Currently, there are two formats of labels from which
to choose:
The Site Name (default) shows only the site name.
The Key Field label shows only the site ID.
If you wish to offset the label from the cell site symbol, use the options in the
Position box in the Label Properties dialog.
If you wish to change the font of the labels, use the Label Style button in the
Properties dialog.
Select OK to exit the Label Properties dialog.
The Site Labels have now been formatted.

Next, format the Cell Labels:
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In the Layer Control dialog box, select the cell layer (named WCDMA_CellBeamwidth-SC)
Under the Properties heading in the Layer Control dialog, press the Labels
button
10 The MapInfo-style Label Properties box will appear. Verify that each of the
following boxes is checked:
Show
Allow overlapped text (recommended)
Hide adjacent duplicate text (optional)
11 In the Label Properties box, use the drop down Data Field menu to determine the
label format to display. All WCDMA_Cell parameters are available as options for
labeling. SC is a popular labeling option, as it allows you to quickly identify each
sector.
12 If you wish to offset the label from the cell site symbol, use the options in the
Position box in the Label Properties dialog.
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13 If you wish to change the font of the labels, use the Label Style button in the
Properties dialog.
14 Click OK in the Label Properties dialog, and then OK in the Layers dialog to
apply the labels.
Figure 8 - Labeled Sites and Sectors in a map window
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Exploring the Workspace 18
3 Exploring the Workspace

3.1 Loading Data Files
Now that you are more familiar with the working environment, we will move on to opening
logfiles and examining the type of information available from these files.
Load the following drive test files by selecting File
Open Logfile icon:
Open Logfile or by clicking the
. These files are located in the folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Actix\Analyzer\DataFiles

UMTS Voice 1.dt1
UMTS Data 1.SD5
Agilent Scanner 1.mdb
A + sign will appear next to the Loaded Data Files folder in the Attribute Explorer once
files have been loaded. Click on the + to expand the folder and view the loaded files.
Notice that all of the files were loaded into this workspace. Data files from any supported
collection equipment can be opened and displayed in the same workspace.
3.1.1 Examining UMTS Handset Data

1
Expand the UMTS Voice 1 file tree in the Attribute Explorer.
Expand the layers under the handset data stream labeled Nemo3GPP (0), then
expand the UMTS node and examine each data group and parameter, as
shown the figure below.
Figure 9 - Expanded handset stream showing radio groups and parameters
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Upon loading a UMTS handset file, note that several data groups are created. These data
groups are common to all UMTS handset files, regardless of data collection vendor. Each
group will appear as long as at least one parameter within that group was collected by the
device.
The following data groups are created under the UMTS node:
Downlink Measurements This group contains Uu interface measurements
reported by the mobile.
Pilot Measurements This group contains signal strength measurements for
individual SCs detected within the logfile.
Dedicated Radio Link Once a call has been established, parameters that are
associated with the SCs serving the call, such as Handoff State, are contained
here.
Uu_RRC Radio Resource Control is the protocol layer governing air interface
communication within the UMTS network. Parameters associated with protocol
messaging can be found in this group.
Event Data Call events triggered by the current state of the UMTS mobile. If an
event is not present in the tree, it did not occur in the file. This group also contains
events with user-definable thresholds, such as Uu_PilotPollution and
Uu_CoverageLimited. The thresholds for these events can be modified under the
Tools Thresholds menu.
Statistics Data This group contains statistics calculated based on UMTS protocol
messaging, including Call Duration and timing components of Call Setup Time.
Vendor Specific This group contains parameters unique to a specific type of
data collection equipment.
Rake Finger Measurements (Qualcomm chipset handsets only) - Provides
individual finger measurements, including multipath measurements for the same
SC.
Additional parameters are available for UMTS files containing wireless data activity:
3
Expand the UMTS Data 1 file tree in the Attribute Explorer.
Expand the layers under the Samsung 3GPP (3) stream, and notice how the
UMTS radio network metrics are organized the same way as in the UMTS Voice 1
file.
Expand the layers under the Data (2) and expand the Data Testing node.
Examine each group and parameter, as shown the figure below.
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Figure 10 - Expanded handset stream showing Data Testing node
The Data Testing node in a UMTS handset stream provides data parameters that are not
specific to a single wireless technology.
Under the Data Testing node, the following groups may be found:
Application Measurements Find the instantaneous application layer throughput here.
This value most closely approximates to the end users experience.
Protocol Measurements This group contains throughput values for each layer in the IP
stack. This group contains statistics for the IP, PPP, TCP, ICMP and RLP2 layers.
IP (Internet Protocol) provides a connectionless addressing scheme of packets, or
datagrams, to be delivered in a packet-switched data network.
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) establishes a virtual connection between a source
and a destination in a data network.
PPP (Point to Point Protocol) serves primarily to provide some security to datagrams in
the IP network.
ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) supports error, control and informational
messages within the data network.
RLP2 information is provided in some drive-test formats to represent the physical
connection between the mobile and the test system.
Task Settings This group contains task identifiers including Task_Id and Task_Name.
Task Summary This group contains application level parameters summarizing the entire
task.
Ping Statistics This group contains metrics for any ping session within the logfile.
Application Statistics This group contains the number of bytes transmitted by the data
application.
Connection This group contains details for data connections activated within the logfile.
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HTTP Statistics This group contains metrics for any HTTP session within the logfile.
3.1.2 Examining technology-independent data

Under the UMTS Voice 1 Nemo3GPP (0) handset stream, expand the Independent
folder to look at technology-independent parameters that have been decoded. In addition
to GPS measurements, device-specific data, and internal Actix messages, find the following
groups here:
GPS Data This group contains mobile longitude, latitude, distance traveled, and speed.
Message Info The date and time for the start of the data stream can be found in this
group. This information is useful when building report templates.
Site Data Node If a cell site database is being used, the software will automatically
calculate these measurements that take both the drive and the cell site information into
account. Some of the measurements contained here are:
ServingCellDistancedistance, in meters, to the serving sector
NeighborCellDistancedistance, in meters, to non-primary serving sectors
File Info In this node find label and timestamp information for the logfile under
investigation.
Vendor Specific Vendor-specific measurements may be grouped here, or under the
UMTS node. In either case, this group provides measurements specific to the particular
collection device used.
Device Info This group contains settings for the mobile device on which data is logged.
3.1.3 Examining UMTS scanner data

Due to the nature of the coding scheme in a UMTS system, scanner data is an invaluable
tool for detecting problems in the network. Because SCs are reused across a UMTS
network with a much lower frequency than in an FDMA/TDMA network, each SC scan can
be directly linked to a particular site or sector in the network.
The Agilent Scanner 1.mdb file already opened in the workspace contains SC scanner data
in the E6455C (IMT2000 Receiver)-E6455C (IMT2000 Receiver) 2132.600MHz (1) stream.
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Expand the scanner stream to reveal the contents:
Figure 11 UMTS scanner stream expanded to show its contents
Note that under the UMTS data group, several groups

have been created to help you easily drill down into the
data. For each scanner stream, the following nodes are
available:
Other This group contains scanner measurements concerning RSSI, Chip Offset, Carrier
Error and the Scan Code Group.
Nth Best This node contains ranked measurements for EcNo, RSCP, SC and PathLoss.
Within each group, the 0 element contains the best performing data. For example,
CPICH_Scan_EcIo_SortedBy_EcNo_0 gives the strongest EcNo of all SCs scanned.
Ec/Io This group contains the interference-to-chip-energy measurements organized by
various dimensions.
RSCP This group contains the Received Signal Code Power organized by various
dimensions.
Delay Find the CPICH Scan Delay Spread for each SC in this group.
Pilot Measurements Find the CPICH PathLoss for each SC in this group.
Active Set This group contains simulated Active Set measurements based on scanner
data and the user-defined WCDMA settings in the Tools Preferences dialog.
Monitored Set This group contains simulated Monitored Set measurements based on
scanner data and the user-defined WCDMA settings in the Tools Preferences dialog.
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Event Data Events in this group are based on the simulated Active Set and Monitored
Set SCs based on scanner data and user defined thresholds set under WCDMA in the
Tools Preferences dialog.
3.2 The Favorites group

You may find that having access to all of the parameters within a logfile in the Attribute
Explorer is not necessary and that it makes finding the key parameters more difficult. You
can identify a subset of parameters that you need to access, and place them in the
Favorites Group. This group can be viewed by clicking on the Favorites tab in the Attribute
Explorer.
Try setting the following favorites for UMTS radio parameters based on the UMTS Voice 1
data file:
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In the Attribute Explorer, click to select the UMTS

Downlink Measurements
UTRA_UE_CarrierRssi parameter, then right-click on it and choose Add to
Favorites from the pop-up menu. Also add the UE_TxPow parameter to
Favorites.
Under Dedicated Radio Link, find Uu_UE_HandoffState and add it to Favorites.
Under the Event Data

Call group, find Uu_CallDropped and
Uu_OutgoingCallSetupFail and add them to Favorites.
Under the Event Data

Coverage group, find Uu_PilotPollution and
Uu_CoverageLimited and add them to Favorites.
In the Attribute Explorer, click on the Favorites tab. A tree view of the items you
added is displayed. You can easily move between All and Favorites as necessary.
The parameters that you define as Favorites will be available on the Favorites tab
for any data file open in the workspace that contains those parameters, as well as
for any new files opened that contain the specified parameters.
Figure 12 Attribute Explorer showing the Favorites parameters displayed
To remove a parameter from your favorites, select the parameter. Right-click on

the parameter and choose Remove Favorite.
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3.2.1 Sharing favorites

Favorites can be shared among users. Favorites are saved in the favorites.dat file located
in the folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Actix\Analyzer\Bin\XMLFiles
To share Favorites with another user, copy the favorites.dat file to the same directory
on the desired machine. The user of that machine will then have access to those favorites
each time your Actix Software is launched.
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4 Viewing data
Data can be viewed in a variety of ways to facilitate easy analysis. You can plot
parameters on maps, and display them on charts, tables, and in workbooks.
4.1.1 Modifying legend ranges

From the handset stream of the UMTS Voice 1 file, display the UMTS Downlink
Measurements Uu_ActiveSet_EcNo parameter on a map and try the following:
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In the legend, right-click on Uu_ActiveSet_EcNo and select Modify Ranges to

change the ranges displayed.
Figure 13 - Modify Ranges dialog box
Remove any unwanted ranges by highlighting the range and selecting Remove.
Note that ranges must be removed one at a time, and the last two ranges cannot
be removed.
Enter the maximum and minimum value for each range and click Update to
modify an existing range, or Add to add a new range. Use the Below and Above
buttons to specify edge ranges. The recommended approach to modifying legend
ranges is to start with the minimum value ranges and work your way toward the
maximum.
Within the Modify Ranges dialog, you can change the color assigned to each of
your new ranges. With the range highlighted, click on the Selected Button in the
Set Colors section. To set all of the ranges to default colors, click on the Default
button in the Set Colors section.
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Press Close to close the Modify Ranges dialog and return to the workspace. All
range and color settings are automatically saved with the Modify Ranges dialog is
closed.
Note: Use the Cancel button to back out of any changes
you do not want to keep.
4.1.2 More range display options

Right-click on the stream in the legend for more legend options:
Select Attribute Style to change the color, size and shape of the data trail. These
parameters affect all data points for this parameter, regardless of value.
Style Setting lets you decide whether to indicate a parameters value range
changes by color, size, or shape.
The Set Legend To menu item allows you to maintain multiple legend
configurations for a single parameter. The default legend settings will always be
used upon entering a new workspace. To maximize the utility of this feature, give
each legend configuration for a parameter a unique name and set the preferred
configuration to be the default.
The Copy Legend to Clipboard and Export to File options let you create an
image of the legend for use in other Windows programs.
Change the style of an individual range without re-entering the Modify Ranges
dialog by right clicking on the range and selecting Selected Ranges Style.
Changes to legend settings are automatically saved in XML files, one for each parameter.
The files are saved in the folder:
Data\Actix\Analyzer\Bin\FormatGroups\UserSettings
After legends have been modified and saved as desired on one computer, you can transfer
these files to the same location on another computer to share legend settings between
users.
4.1.3 The Map Offset tool

Offsetting of a data trail on the map may be achieved by manually offsetting the data on
the map, or by specifying a numeric distance to offset the trail in the x and y directions.
To use the Offset Tool to offset a trail

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View UTRA_UE_CarrierRssi on the map in addition to Uu_ActiveSet_EcNo_0

by dragging UTRA_UE_CarrierRssi onto the existing map.
In the Map Layers dialog, highlight the layer you wish to offset and then select
Offset
Offset Tool.
Move the Offset Tool cursor to determine how much to offset the trails. Click the
mouse once to accept the modified position.
To remove the offset, select the offset layer in the Map Layers dialog, select
Offset, and click on Reset.
If you wish to specify a specific offset distance, type the distance in the X and Y
text boxes in the Offset Layers dialog. Type 0 for both the X and Y offset to
return the offset trail to its original position. The distance units for offset are based
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on the setting found by right-clicking on the map and selecting Map Units
Distance.
Uu_ActiveSet_EcNo
_0
UTRA_UE_CarrierR
ssi
Figure 14 - RSSI and EcNo_0 on the Same Map
4.1.4 Adding annotations to a map

Annotations are a means of adding text and simple shapes to your map. You can use these
to indicate trouble spots or point out features of interest in your network.
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From the map window, click on the Layers button to show the Layer Control
dialog.
Select the Annotations layer and use the Reorder

the top.
Close the Layer Control dialog.
Select the Annotations button

from the map toolbar. The annotations
toolbar appears on the map. Clicking the Annotations button again will hide the
toolbar.
Click the Text button
Click on the map to place the text and add the desired text.
Return the cursor to the passive mode by clicking the Select button.
To edit the text, select the text using the Edit Text button
Change the style or font by selecting the text with the Select tool, right clicking
and selecting Tool
Feature Style.
Up button to move it to
. The cursor will change to insert text mode.
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10 To remove text, select the text box using the Select tool and press the delete key.
4.1.5 Formatting data labels on a map

Labels can be displayed for any parameter you display on a map. This can be used to show
exact values of any parameter at each point. The UMTS parameter
UE_SCs_in_ActiveSetAtASU provides a very useful example of text labeling on the map:
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From the UMTS Pilot Measurements group, display the

Uu_Pilot_DownlinkBER parameter on the map.
Drag the UE_SCs_in_ActiveSetAtASU parameter onto the same map.
From the map window, click on the Layers button to show the Layer Control
dialog.
In the Layer Control dialog box, reorder the layers so that the
Uu_Pilot_DownlinkBER parameter is beneath UE_SCs_in_ActiveSetAtASU.
Highlight the UE_SCs_in_ActiveSetAtASU layer and select the Labels button.
Select Show to show the values at each data point.
If desired, select Allow overlapped text or Hide adjacent duplicate text.
Exit the Label Properties dialog and the Layer Control dialog.
The UE_SCs_in_ActiveSetAtASU parameter contains the labels for each scrambling code
in the active set at each active set update. Labeling this parameter, while displaying other
measurements on the map, provides insight into the handoff implementation in the UMTS
network.
4.1.6 The Drive Test Direction button

The Direction button on the Map toolbar lets you display directional arrows on any drivetest map. These arrows show the direction of the drive during the collection of the initial
data.
Direction
button
Direction
arrow
Figure 15: Map with Directional Arrows displayed
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4.2 Viewing data on charts

You can create a variety of charts for the analysis and inspection of data. There are two
ways to view data on charts:
To view any parameter on a new chart

Right-click on the parameter of interest in the Attribute Explorer and select
Display on Chart.
To view a parameter on a chart already open in the workspace

Click and drag the parameter of interest onto a chart already open in the
workspace.
To demonstrate some of the charts capabilities, we will create a Time Series chart
containing wireless data parameters.
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In the UMTS Data 1 file in the Attribute Explorer, expand Data (2) Data Testing
Application Measurements and select App_Throughput_DL.
Right-click on App_Throughput_DL and choose Display on Chart from the

pop-up menu. Notice that a chart appears with a throughput value at each data
point.
Click on the Histogram button

to view the data as a distribution. The
ranges that appear are the same ranges that were set for this parameter on the
map legend.
Click on the Series button
You may wish to examine an area with particularly high or low throughput in
detail. To zoom in on a section of the chart, click and drag a rectangle, moving
from upper left to lower right. To return to the previous zoomed view, click and
drag a rectangle moving from lower right to upper left.
Drag and drop App_Throughput_UL onto the chart.
Drag and drop Task_Time_Elapsed onto the chart. Your chart should look like
the figure below.
to return the chart to a time series chart.
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Figure 16 App_Throughput_DL, App_Throughput_UL and Task_Time_Elapsed on a chart
Note that throughput and task time are measured in

different units, so they appear on separate axes.
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Drag and drop the Event_Task_Start and Event_Task_End events (from the
Event Data group) onto this chart. The events will appear on the chart as vertical
lines.
A Task defines a single user-defined process, which operates over a well-defined period of
time (that is, it has a start and a stop), such as an FTP file download, a PING command, or
a web page download. In the case of drive tests, all of the vendors have a series of predefined tasks and some allow users to define custom tasks of their own.
4.2.1 Modifying chart properties

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Many chart properties can be customized through the Properties dialog. Rightclick on the chart and choose Chart Properties from the menu.
Reposition the Properties Dialog so that you can see the chart with the dialog
open. As you change the properties of the chart, the chart is automatically
updated.
On the Chart Series page, click the Title button to change the title of one of the
series.
Still on the Chart Series page, use the up and down arrows to change the order in
which the parameters are plotted. This also affects their position in the legend.
On the Chart Axis page, redefine the style for the axis, labels, and ticks.
On the Chart Legend page, modify the fonts and colors.

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Create a three-dimensional chart using the options on the Chart 3D page.
Click Close to close the Properties dialog when you are satisfied with the
formatting you have done.
Click on the Copy icon to place a copy of your chart on the clipboard.
10 In Word or PowerPoint, click Edit

application.
Paste to paste your chart into that
11 With the chart still open, create a map displaying the same data. Make sure that
the Select tool is activated on the map. Click to select data on either the map or
the chart and notice that the views are synchronized.
4.3 Viewing data in tables

Tables provide a quick view of numeric data for a selected parameter. You can look at
statistics, such as mean, minimum, and maximum, histogram distribution information, or
the time series data for the parameter displayed on a spreadsheet. Tables can be
synchronized with maps to provide an integrated view of network data. A trouble area that
is identified quickly on a map using visual inspection can then be examined more closely
on a table by looking at exact numerical values of key parameters.
There are two ways to view data on tables:
To view any parameter on a new table

Display on Table.
To view a parameter on a table already open in the workspace

Click and drag the parameter of interest onto a table already open in the
workspace.
To demonstrate the functionality of tables in network optimization applications, we will
create a new table containing some parameters related to wireless data network analysis.
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Display App_Throughput_DL from the Data (2) stream of UMTS Data 1 on a table.
To do this, select Data (2) Data Testing App_Throughput_DL, then right-click
and select Display on Table.
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Stream Selection
Box
Histogram tab parameter

selector
Figure 17 App_Throughput_DL displayed on a Table
Drag App_Throughput_UL onto the same table to view the values side-by-side.
Click on the Histogram tab and notice the ranges and counts. The histogram
ranges correspond to the map legend ranges set for the last parameter displayed
on the table. Use the drop-down list at the bottom to switch between histogram
values for the different parameters.
Click on the Statistics tab and notice the automatically calculated statistics for all
parameters displayed on the table.
Click on the Series tab to return to that view. Then drag the
Task_App_Bytes_DL and Task_App_Bytes_UL parameters onto the same
table.
Display Task_App_Bytes_DL and Task_App_Bytes_UL on a new chart in the

workspace.
Tile the table and the chart in the workspace by selecting Window
Horizontally from the main menu.
With the table and chart visible in the workspace, select any point on the chart.
Notice that the table synchronizes to the same point, and that the throughput and
round trip time values are now visible. In this case, correlating the parameters
using multiple views provides insight into the amount of data downloaded during
the application for which instantaneous throughput values are available.
Open another UMTS data file in the current workspace. Use the stream selection
box to look at new handset data in the same table configuration without having to
repeat the work you did to set up the original table.
Tile
4.4 Viewing data in the Message Browser

The Message Browser allows you to analyze the messaging reported by the logging device.
The Message Browser also includes events derived from the Layer 3 messaging and
searching and filtering operations on the data. The Message Browser can play an integral
part in a problem-area investigation when it is used in conjunction with the map and table.
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To open the Message Browser, right-click on the handset stream under the UMTS
Voice 1 file and choose Display Message Browser from the pop-up menu.
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Figure 18 - Messaging Displayed in the Message Browser
Click on an event in the Event Panel. Watch as the Messaging Window

synchronizes to display the messaging information corresponding to the event
you selected. This allows a quick view of the specific messaging associated with a
particular event.
The search function can be used to locate a particular parameter in the messaging,
even if the message name is unknown. In the Search box, type
ActiveSetUpdateComplete, then click the Find Next button
to find the
next occurrence of this text string in the file. Continue the search by clicking the
Find Next icon to find each subsequent occurrence of the string. The Active Set
Update Complete message signifies a change to the active set. The Soft Handover
message immediately following the Active Set Complete message indicates which
SCs have been added to or removed from the Active Set during the procedure.
Right-click on the message area and choose Properties from the pop-up menu. In
the Properties dialog, click on the Message Format tab and click the Change
button modify the font for the Message Browser.
On the Message Filtering tab of the Properties dialog, uncheck All Message Types
and check UMTS RRC Messages to show only messaging associated with the
UMTS Radio Resource Control layer. The message filtering capability is useful when
investigating specific events, and only those messages associated with those
events are of interest.
Select a section of text in the Message Browser and click on Copy icon. Open
Microsoft Word and click Edit
Paste to paste the text into the current
document.
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4.5 Viewing data in the Protocol Stack Browser

The Protocol Stack Browser allows the user to browse quickly through messages by
examining the header only. Once a message of interest is identified in the top pane of the
Protocol Stack Browser, the details of the message can be examined in the bottom pane.
The following Protocol Stack Browser view is available for UMTS drive test data:
UMTS Radio Interface The message pane displays Radio Resource Control
(RRC) messaging, RRC message cause values, and Layer 3 messaging. RRC
messaging represents communication between the mobile and Node B, while Layer
3 messaging represents communication between the mobile and 3G MSC.
Other UMTS views include:
UMTS Radio Interface and Protocol Signaling
UMTS Signaling and IP Messaging
UMTS UTRAN Protocol Signaling
UMTS networks are backwards compatible with and can hand off to GSM networks. Drive
test files that contain UMTS and GSM / GPRS data will also have the following Protocol
Stack Browser views available:
GSM Layer 3 Message pane displays GSM Layer 3 messages / message
direction.
GSM Layer 3 Signaling Message pane displays GSM Layer 3 messages only.
GPRS Events Message pane displays messages signifying GPRS events.
GPRS RLC / MAC Message pane displays GSM Layer 3, and GPRS RLC and MAC
messages.
Figure 19 UMTS Radio Interface view for the Protocol Stack Browser
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4.6 Viewing data in workbooks

In some cases, tables may not provide enough flexibility for viewing data. The workbook
feature provides a more flexible method for detailed analysis of trouble areas. This format
allows data to be searched, sorted, filtered, formatted, and printed through Microsoft
Excel.
There are two ways to view data on workbooks:
To view any parameter on a new workbook

Display on Workbook.
To view a parameter on a workbook that has already been opened

Display on Workbook (active).
View the Uu_UE_HandoffState parameter from the UMTS Voice 1 handset stream on a
workbook:
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Select Dedicated Radio Link

Display on Workbook.
Uu_UE_HandoffState, then right-click and select
Notice the series data is displayed in Excel with time, latitude, and longitude.
Figure 20 Uu_UE_HandoffState displayed in a workbook
Click on the Histogram tab and notice the ranges and counts.
Click on the Statistics tab and notice the automatically calculated statistics.
Close the workbook without saving changes.
If you save the workbook in the Workbooks folder of the User Data Area, it will appear
under the Workbook menu in any subsequent new workspace.
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4.7 Viewing data in State Forms

Actix State Forms allow you to view multiple performance metrics simultaneously. Used in
conjunction with the Replay tool, maps, tables, and charts, you can quickly ascertain the
values of several optimization parameters for problem identification.
4.7.1 Using preconfigured StateForms

A number of preconfigured UMTS StateForms enable the user to quickly identify and
troubleshoot important network events.
View the UMTS UE Active+Monitored Set form for the UMTS Voice 1 sample file:
1
Right-click on the stream name Nemo 3GPP (0) in the Attribute Explorer and
choose Display Form UMTS UE Active+Monitored Set. Forms can also be
selected from the View Forms option on the main menu.
Figure 21 UMTS UE Active+Monitored Set Form
In general, when selecting a form, make sure that the form that you have selected
applies to the type of data you want to analyze. For example, do not select the
UMTS Data form for a logfile containing voice calls.
If the Stream Selector is not visible, right-click on the form and select Stream
Selector. The Stream Selector drop-down will appear. Use the drop-down list to
select the stream that you wish to view. If you are not seeing information in the
forms, verify that the right data stream is selected.
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Figure 22 - Select UMTS Active+Monitored Set form
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Forms with measurement views such as the UMTS Active+Monitored Set Form
or the UMTS Data Session Form are best viewed when docked with the Replay
Tool at the side of the screen, as seen in the figure below.
Figure 23 UMTS Active+Monitored Set Form docked in the workspace
To dock a form on the left side of the workspace, bring up the form and click the docking
button (to the left of the minimize button)
. Click the gray horizontal line at the top of
the form, drag it over to the bottom section of the Attribute Explorer, and release. Once
docked like in the view above, you can adjust the top and right-hand borders to allow for
more viewing space in the platform.
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Forms with chart views like the UMTS Voice Event Navigator or the UMTS Data Event
Navigator may be best viewed when docked at the bottom of the screen as shown below.
Figure 24 UMTS Voice Event Navigator Form Docked in Workspace
To dock a form at the bottom of the workspace, bring up the form and use the docking
button (to the left of the minimize button)
to dock it next to the Attribute Explorer.
Then, making sure that the right border of the form does not stretch past the midpoint of
the entire workspace, drag the thin gray line of the form to the bottom right side of the
screen so that it is completely on the left half of the viewing platform. Once docked like in
the view above, you can adjust the top border to allow for more viewing space in the
platform.
Preconfigured forms can be edited to meet your individual analysis needs. The following
sections describe the modification of existing forms, and the creation of new forms from
scratch using the State Forms Editor.
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4.7.2 Viewing custom forms with the StateForms Editor

The StateForms Editor allows you to view custom forms, modify existing forms, and build
new forms from scratch. The components of the StateForms Editor window are shown in
the figure below.
Stream
selection box
StateForms
toolbar
Parameter
value
Parameter
value
Figure 25 - The StateForms Editor
From the Tools menu, select StateForms Editor.
Position your mouse cursor over the empty StateForms Editor box that is
launched, right-click and select Open File. Browse to the C:\Documents and
Settings\All Users\Application Data\Actix\Analyzer\Stateforms directory
and open the file called UMTS Handset.axl.
Once loaded, make sure a stream is selected in the StateForms stream selection
box. The selected stream must correspond to data currently displayed on another
data view (map, chart, table or Message Browser).
If the stream selection box is not visible, right-click on the state form box and
select Stream Selector. The stream selection box will appear.
Select any point on a map, chart, or table and notice that the contents of the form
will update to reflect the state of the network at the point you selected.
Verify that the stream selector in the StateForms window is showing the same
stream with which you are trying to synch.
4.7.3 Modifying an existing StateForms file

You can use an existing StateForms file as it is, or you can make modifications to it.
Suppose the UMTS Handset file has almost everything you would like to see, but that you
are also interested in the handoff state. To add handoff state to the StateForms display:
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If the StateForms file is not already displayed, click Tools

Display
StateForms. Click Open File and choose the UMTS Handset file.
Click on the Toggle Design Mode button

right-click and select Design Mode.
on the StateForms tool bar, or
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The StateForms window now shows the design view:
StateForms
toolbar
Attribute
window
Figure 26 - StateForms Window in Design Mode
The buttons on the StateForms tool bar are, from left to right, Delete, Cut, Copy, Paste,
Toggle Design Mode, Select, Label, Attribute Value, Array Attribute Value, Time Chart,
Scan Chart and Group Box.
Delete Removes an object from the form. Using the delete key on your keyboard will
not work.
Cut Removes an object from the form and puts it on the clipboard.
Copy To copy an object to the clipboard, select it and click the Copy button.
Paste Use this button to insert a copied object onto the form.
Toggle Design Mode To exit the Design Mode and return to the View mode, click the
Toggle Design Mode button.
Select To put the cursor into select mode to allow you to select an object on the form.
Label Click and drag a rectangle, then type your text into the Caption field in the
attribute window.
Attribute Value Click and drag a rectangle then choose an attribute from the list. The
value of that attribute will be displayed in the rectangle you defined.
Array Attribute Value Click and drag to define a table. In the attribute window, specify
the number of rows and columns your table will have.
Time Chart Click and drag to define the area for a time series chart for the form. Use
the chart control in the Attribute Window to add data ranges and otherwise edit the Time
Chart.
Scan Chart Click and drag to define the area for a scanner chart for the form. Use the
chart control in the Attribute Window to add data ranges and otherwise edit the Scan
Chart.
Group Box Used to clarify which attributes on your form belong together, click and drag
to define a rectangle.
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4.7.4 Creating your own StateForms file

Several sample state forms are provided by Actix. You can also design your own forms
from scratch. You can do this by creating a new StateForms file or by adding a new sheet
to a current file. We will create a new file for this example. The finished form will look like
this:
Figure 27 - Completed StateForms file
If you do not have the StateForms window open, click Tools
Display StateForms.
To start a new StateForms file, click the New File button. Alternatively rightclick on the form and select New File.
To begin adding objects to the StateForms sheet, click the Toggle Design Mode
button to open the sheet in Design Mode.
Add the UTRA_UE_CarrierRssi label by clicking the Label Button. Click and drag
the rectangle.
Select the label object and make these modifications in the Attribute Window:
Caption: UTRA_UE_CarrierRssi
Font Auto Size: False
Font Size: 10
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the BER label, setting the caption to
Uu_Pilot_Downlink_BER.
To display the value for UTRA_UE_CarrierRssi, click the Attribute Value button then
click and drag a rectangle to the right of the CarrierRssi label.
Select the UTRA_UE_CarrierRssi Attribute Value object and make the following
modifications:
Specify Min+Max: True
Bar Range Min: 0
Bar Range Max: 0
Attribute: UMTS
UTRA_UE_CarrierRssi
Show Value Change: True
Font Size: 10
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Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the BER Attribute Value, setting the attribute to
Uu_Pilot_Downlink_BER (found in the Pilot Measurements group).
To create the Attribute Bar for RSSI, click on the Attribute Value button then click
and drag a rectangle to the right of the UTRA_UE_CarrierRssi attribute value
object.
10 Select the Carrier RSSI Attribute Bar and make the following modifications in the
Attribute Window:
Bar Range Min: -110
Bar Range Max: -45
Bar Color: Turquoise
Attribute: UMTS
UTRA_UE_CarrierRssi
Show Value Text: False
Show Min Text: True
Show Max Text: True
Show Minor Ticks: True
Show Major Ticks: True
Font Size: 10
11 To create the BER attribute bar, the Attribute Value button, then click and drag a
rectangle to the right of the BER attribute value object.
12 Select the BER Attribute Bar object and make the following modifications in the
Attribute Window:
Bar Range Min: 0
Bar Range Max: 100
Bar Color: Dark Blue
Attribute: UMTS
Pilot Measurements
Uu_Pilot_Downlink_BER
Show Value Text: False

Show Min Text: True
Show Max Text: True
Show Minor Ticks: True
Show Major Ticks: True
Font Size: 10
13 To add the Group Box object, click on the Group Box button, then click and
drag a rectangle around all of the items on your form.
14 Select the Group Box object and make the following modification in the Attribute
Window:
Caption: Network Parameters
Fore Color: Blue
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Font Size: 12
Default Font: False
Font Bold: True
15 Click the Save As button and save the StateForms file in the State Forms directory
and call it UMTS Network Parameters.axl.
16 Return to the View Mode by clicking on the Toggle Design Mode button.
17 Test your new form by displaying a parameter from the UMTS Voice 1 handset
stream on a map. Make sure that the handset stream is selected in the StateForms
stream selector box. Click on any point on the map, and see the parameter values
for Carrier RSSI and Pilot Downlink BER appear on your StateForm.
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5 Reporting UMTS network performance

The reporting features allow you to create high-level management reports based on your
data. Two different mechanisms exist for creating for producing integrated, polished
reports that can be used to analyze high-level network statistics or communicate test
results in a professional format:
Application Packages are a technology-specific series of reports that are
installed automatically with every Actix Software installation. Application Packs are
typically used to obtain a high-level overview of call statistics. They can be used
when a professional, formatted output is required, but time constraints do not
allow for the creation of a custom template.
Reports are user-definable formatted outputs that make use of integration with
Microsoft Excel. Reports may be included with an installation (such as the UMTS
Training Materials), but are not always included. Reports, unlike Application Packs,
allow for formatted outputs of multiple streams of data. Use Reports when
generating outputs for multiple streams of data, and when you want to design a
custom formatted template from scratch.
This section describes the use of both reporting mechanisms, including running Application
Packs, running pre-defined Reports, and creating custom Reports.
5.1 Application Packages

Your Actix Solution will contain Application Packages specific to UMTS. The Application
Packs are a series of reports, each focusing on a particular aspect of mobile network
optimization.
The Application Packs currently available for analysis of UMTS handset data are:
UMTS Drive Test Summary
UMTS CPICH Level Analysis
UMTS Call Statistics
UMTS Call Setup Analysis
UMTS Handoff Analysis
UMTS Quality Analysis
An Application Pack is currently available for analysis of UMTS scanner data:
UMTS Accelerated Network Rollout
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5.1.1 Running Application Packs

Note: Application Packs require the Actix Software to be
pointing to a valid cellrefs file in order to function properly.
Once a data file is loaded, the Application Packages can be accessed in one of two ways:
Through the Analysis menu on the main menu.
By right-clicking on the stream name in the Attribute Explorer
Once you have selected one of the Application Packs from the menu, an Application Pack
window will appear. The window is divided into two panes. The top panel contains a
summary of major call events and statistics for the selected stream, organized by serving
site and sector.
The bottom pane contains a list of available reports associated with the selected
Application Pack. Double-click on any of the available reports to run the report. Once
executed, the results of the reports can be saved, printed, and shown in their raw form in
Microsoft Excel.
Summary by site
selection
Available reports
Figure 28 UMTS Drive Test Summary Application Pack
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5.1.2 UMTS Drive Test Summary

This application pack contains the following reports:
File Summary This report provides information about the drive route, calls made and
received, coverage and quality in the logfile.
Coverage Summary This report summarizes the strongest EcNo and the strongest
RSCP in the Active Set, providing statistics and distribution information for each metric.
The Coverage Summary report is shown below:
Figure 29 UMTS Coverage Summary Report
5.1.3 UMTS CPICH Level Analysis

CPICH b4 RRC Con Req This report shows CPICH measurements for the active and
monitored sets in a five-second window leading up to each RRC connection request in the
logfile.
CPICH after Call End or Drop This report shows CPICH measurements for the active
and monitored sets in a ten-second window following each successfully completed or
dropped call.
CPICH during Call This report provides mean CPICH performance metrics during each
call in the logfile.
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CPICH before Call End or Drop - This report shows CPICH measurements for the active
and monitored sets in a five-second window before the end of each call in the logfile.
5.1.4 UMTS Call Statistics

Call Statistics This report provides call setup and termination statistics, including the
access failure rate, dropped call rate, and successful call rate.
Call Sustainability This report provides call duration statistics and is particularly useful
for analyzing the sustainability for long-call testing configurations.
Call Timing Analysis This report provides time-based statistics for each call recorded in
the logfile. Timing analysis statistics include time between setup messages, average time
between measurement reports and Active Set Updates, average time between Active Set
Update messages, and call duration.
5.1.5 UMTS Call Setup Analysis

Call Setup Status This report provides a breakdown of call setup attempts, including
successful attempts, failed attempts, and failed attempt causes.
Call Sequence Outcome This report provides a listing of which call sequence messages
have been seen for each call in the logfile.
5.1.6 UMTS Handoff Analysis

Handoff Breakdown Analysis This report provides handoff state statistics, including
actual vs. goal metrics for target percent of drive in soft handoff.
SHO per Event 1a 1b 1c This report breaks down the number of Active Set Update
additions (Event 1a), removals (Event 1b) and replacements (Event 1c) within the logfile.
5.1.7 UMTS Quality Analysis

Overall BLER This report provides statistics and distribution information for the block
error rate for the downlink transport channel.
BLER per Call This report provides block error rate statistics on a per call basis.
Statistics provided include call duration, maximum BLER, minimum BLER and mean BLER.
BLER During SHO This report provides BLER statistics during soft handover. Statistics
are calculated during the period from each RRC Active Set Update message until each
Update Complete message.
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Figure 30 - BLER During SHO REPORT
5.1.8 Running a Pre-Defined Report

Since Application Packs are pre-configured, they may not exactly meet your teams
reporting requirements. Additionally, App Packs can only be run on a single stream of data.
Reports allow you to create custom reports using Microsoft Excel, and those reports may
include data from multiple streams. Reports from multiple measurement sources allow you
to compare data collected simultaneously or look at your network before and after making
a change.
In this section, you will populate a pre-defined report template that contains multiple data
streams. In the next section, you will create a custom report from scratch.
To run the pre-defined report

1
From the Analyzer main menu, select Workbook
Open Workbook/Report.
Navigate to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application

Data\Actix\Analyzer\Reports and open the report called UMTS GPRS Throughput
Report.xls.
Select a data stream to replace the EGPRS stream; in this case, select the handset
stream from EGPRS Drive Test 1.dt1 (in the C:\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Application Data\Actix\Analyzer directory) and click OK.
Now select a UMTS data stream: select the Data (2) stream from UMTS Data
1.sd5 and click OK.
After a few moments, the report will be generated within Microsoft Excel. When
this process is complete, click on the Report tab in the Excel workbook and
examine the formatted report.
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The output of the report will look like this:
Figure 31 - Results of the CDMA Handset Comparison Final Summary Report
Your UMTS Training Materials come with several pre-defined reports for UMTS voice and
data calls that can be run according to the steps above. The following table describes each
report and indicates what type of data each report should be run with.
Report Name
Run on Data Stream type
Report Sheet Description
Application
Throughput Report.xls
UMTS Data Logfile
Provides statistics and distribution

information for downlink Application
Throughput
UMTS GPRS
Coverage Report.xls
E/GPRS Data Logfile

UMTS Data Logfile
Provides distribution comparison via pie

chart of coverage for an E/GPRS drive
and a UMTS drive
UMTS GPRS
Throughput Report.xls
E/GPRS Logfile
UMTS Data Logfile
Compares throughput statistics for an

E/GPRS network and a UMTS network
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5.2 Custom reports

5.2.1 Creating a custom report
Creating your own formatted report template is easy. View the data you require on a
workbook, and then format the report page using Excel.
The objective of this section is to create a simple report, like the one shown below, to
display a histogram distribution and statistics for Uu_TrCh_DownlinkBlerAgg. Since BLER is
a parameter that can be used to estimate the integrity of the air interface, the value of this
parameter throughout a network is of great importance.
Figure 32 BLER Histogram and Statistics Report
To create this report

1
Ensure that the UMTS Voice 1.dt1 file is loaded.
Select the parameter Uu_TrCh_DownlinkBlerAgg from UMTS

Downlink
Measurements. Right-click on it and choose Display on Workbook.
Excel now starts. The Workbook contains three sheets, which can be accessed by
clicking on the corresponding tab at the bottom sheet window.
Click on any blank sheet in the workbook and rename the sheet Report.
Click on the Histogram Formatted Data tab. Click and drag to define a window
around the data set, including the column headers.
Select the chart icon from the top menu bar of Excel:
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The chart wizard will open:
Figure 33 - Chart Wizard in Excel
Select a simple column chart and follow the Wizard prompts and instructions.
Click the Finish button in the chart wizard and a basic chart will be created.
Cut and paste the new chart onto the Report sheet in the workbook or choose to
have the chart inserted as an object on the Report sheet.
To place the mean and standard deviation statistics in the table in your report,
type = in the cell you would like to hold the value on the Report sheet. Then
switch to the Statistic Formatted Data tab and select the cell containing the data
you wish to add to your report. Press Enter after selecting that cell to create the
reference.
10 Add a title to the worksheet, position the histogram on the page, format a table
around the statistics and add any other desired formatting.
11 From the Microsoft Excel main menu, select File
folder:
Save. Save the file in the
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Actix\Analyzer\Reports

and name it BLER_Histogram_and_Statistics_Report.
12 Close the Excel workbook.
5.2.2 Running your report with new data

1
Ensure that the UMTS Voice 2.dt1 file is loaded.
Select Workbook
Open Workbook to open the
BLER_Histogram_and_Statistics_Report saved previously to the folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Actix\Analyzer\Reports
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A dialog will appear that prompts you to select a data stream(s):
Figure 34 - Running the BLER_Histogram_and_Statistics_Report on new data
Select the UMTS Voice 2 handset stream and watch the formatted report
regenerate for the new data.
5.2.3 Modifying a custom report

Reports can be upgraded or modified at any time. To modify an existing report:
1
Run the report through the Workbook

any modifications.
Open Workbook menu before making
Make modifications to the existing report, including adding additional parameters

from the same data stream, adding the same parameters from different data
stream, or making cosmetic adjustments.
Save the file.
Note that making modifications to a report by opening the Excel file in Windows will cause
the report to become corrupt.
Some suggestions for upgrading existing reports:
Add Additional Parameters to the Report - Add to the existing report different
parameters from the same data stream using the Display on Workbook (Active)
command. Update the Report page to show results for all parameters included.
Create a Comparison Report Add to the existing report the same parameter
from a different data stream using the Display on Workbook (Active)
command. Update the Report page to show results for both data sets.
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Figure 35 - Comparison Report
Provide Histogram Results as a Percentage Histogram results expressed as

a percentage may provide a more meaningful comparison than results expressed
as a count. Create an Intermediate sheet in Excel to convert the histogram values
into percentages. Update the Source Data for the histogram chart to reflect the
new display method.
Figure 36 - Intermediate sheet for calculating PDF values
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Figure 37 - Comparison Report with PDF
Embed an Excel Macro in a Report Any Excel format or technique may be

applied to a report, including macros which automate specific tasks within
Microsoft Excel. The UMTS_CarrierRSSI_Delta_Report provides an example of a
report containing an Excel macro. This report provides a comparison of the
UTRA_UE_CarrierRSSI parameter at common locations in two different logfiles.
To generate results from the report

1
For the best results, set the workspace binning to Location Binned, X Bin Size =
200 meters, Y Bin Size = 200 meters.
Open two logfiles which contain common data points.
Run the UMTS_CarrierRSSI_Delta_Report on the two logfiles.
On the Report sheet, click the Create Table button. The Create Table button
invokes a macro that looks for matching locations in the two logfiles, and
populates the table with the CarrierRSSI values at those data points.
To map the Carrier RSSI Delta values, save the resulting table as a delimited
text file. Use the File Import Text File option to import the data. Once the
data is imported, the parameters may be viewed using all standard viewing
mechanisms.
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Figure 38 - UMTS_CarrierRSSI_Delta_Report results
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6 Performing custom analysis

You can create a wide variety of customized analyses, possibly to highlight potential voice
or data problem areas, or test for common symptoms of bad radio link quality in order to
speed up the analysis of data. Your customized analysis, called a query, can be saved in a
workspace and reused for future drive data. Individual queries can be created, accessed,
and edited in the workspace through the Analysis Manager.
6.1 About queries

Queries are a means of searching and filtering data based on events and thresholds you
define. Queries operate on binned data and are written using Boolean expressions and
arithmetic operations containing data parameters from one or more data streams. The
following types of queries are supported:
Filter Analysis
Binned Query Analysis
Cross Tab Query Analysis
Event Query
Statistic Analysis
Histogram Analysis
Queries assist in the detection, correction, and presentation of network problems. In this
section, a number of these analyses are used for examining various aspects of voice and
data networks.
All custom analyses can be saved for future use through the Analysis Manager:
1
Select Tools
Analysis Manager
In the Analysis Manager, select the Existing Analysis tab
Select any queries that you wish to save and click the Export button
Browse to a folder where you want to save your query. Analyzers default structure
provides the following folder in which to store queries:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Actix\Analyzer\Queries
Name the *.aqf file Training_Class_Queries. All queries created during training
may be stored in the same file.
To import the queries into a new worksession, go to the Existing Analysis tab of
the Analysis Manager and select the Import button. Browse to find the *.aqf file in
which you saved your queries.
6.2 Filter analysis

Sometimes it is desirable to examine only a subset of the data points collected in a logfile.
We can use a filter to look only at those data points of interest to us.
A filter analysis tests data on a single criterion and displays the data only if the criterion is
met. This provides the engineer with a quick way to identify trouble areas in which to focus
optimization efforts.
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6.2.1 Working with pre-configured Filters

You have a set of UMTS filters installed in the workspace. These are:
Poor Mobile Receive Power Uu_ActiveSet_RSCP[0] < -95 dBm
High Mobile Transmit Power UE_TxPow > 0 dBm
Low Mobile Transmit Power UE_TxPow < -30 dBm
High Mobile Receive Power Uu_ActiveSet_RSCP[0] > -80 dBm
Poor Ec/No Uu_ActiveSet_EcNo[0] < -15 dBm
Good Ec/No Uu_ActiveSet_EcNo[0] > -8 dBm
To activate these pre-configured UMTS filters

1
Display any parameter of interest in the workspace (i.e. map, chart, table,
message browser).
Right-click on the stream name and select Filter, then the filtered name.
All views will update to show only data points that meet the filter criteria.
Multiple filters may be selected at once. The And and Or options on the filter menu
designate the method for combining multiple filters.
6.2.2 Creating a custom filter

Filters can be used to quickly identify areas with poor network performance. In this case,
we will filter all points with high traffic channel downlink BLER, and use the results to
pinpoint where quality problems are occurring and try to determine what is causing them.
You can create a filter query which highlights those points which have
Uu_TrCh_DownlinkBlerAgg > 10% to identify all the locations on the drive with poor
quality of service.
1
From the main menu, select Tools
Analysis Manager.
Select the Filter icon in the dialog and click on New.
For the Filter Name, enter Traffic Channel BLER.
Use the attribute chooser

to select Uu_TrCh_DownlinkBlerAgg from the
UMTS
Downlink Measurements group.
For the operation, choose >=.
For the Threshold, enter 10.
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Figure 39 - Filter Wizard
Click OK to create the filter.
Confirm that the query was created by clicking on the Existing Analyses tab in
the Analysis Manager. The High Traffic Channel BLER filter will be listed under
the Filters category.
From the Existing Analyses tab, save the High Traffic Channel BLER Filter to
the Training_Class_Queries.aqf file by selecting it and using the Export button.
Multiple queries may be saved in one *.aqf file.
10 Display any parameter (i.e. RSSI, EcNo, Uu_ActiveSet_SC_0) on the map. Apply
the filter by right-clicking on the stream name in the Attribute Explorer and
selecting Filter High Traffic Channel BLER. Notice that only points with BER
exceeding the defined threshold appear on the map. The filter has provided a quick
way of illuminating trouble spots and focusing optimization efforts.
11 Remove the filter from the map by right clicking on the handset data stream,
selecting Filter, and ensuring that the High Traffic Channel BLER filter does not
have a check mark against it. The filter can be reapplied at any time.
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Figure 40 - Map of Data Filtered Using the High Traffic Channel BLER Filter
In UMTS networks, areas with interference may be identified as those locations

experiencing poor BLER but strong Carrier RSSI. Filters may be combined using
Boolean operations to look at more than one condition at each data point.
12 Create a new filter called Strong Carrier RSSI, which filters on data points where
UTRA_UE_CarrierRssi is greater than 85 dBm.
13 Apply the filter to the handset stream of UMTS Voice 1.dt1.
14 With the High Traffic Channel BLER filter applied, right click on the handset
stream, select Filter, and make sure that the AND operator is selected with a
bullet.
15 Returning to the Filter menu, apply the Strong Carrier RSSI filter in addition to
the High Traffic Channel BLER filter.
What do the data points remaining on the map at this point indicate?
Be sure to save the Strong Carrier RSSI filter, in addition to the other queries youve
created, in your Training_Class_Queries.aqf file, making sure to select all of the filters and
queries.
6.2.3 Additional custom filters

Filters may be created on any parameter in the Attribute Explorer. Some additional filter
ideas that may be useful for UMTS analysis are included in the UMTS Training
Queries.aqf file that is installed with the training materials, and are described here:
The High Drive Test Speed filter shows data points at which the drive test
vehicle was traveling at speeds greater than 60 kilometers per hour. This query
will be valid for files containing the SpeedKph parameter in the Independent
GPS Data group. This query may be modified for different speeds, or to work with
the SpeedMph parameter when relevant.
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Figure 41 Wizard for High Drive Test Speed Filter
The Distant Server filter shows data points at which the serving cell is more than
6 kilometers from the data point. This query is based on the ServingCellDistance
parameter, which is present in the Attribute Explorer when the Actix Software is
pointing to a valid cell site file.
Figure 42 Wizard for Distant Server Filter
The Mobile Not In Idle State filter shows data points where the Uu_CallState
parameter is not equal to 1 (Idle). As with all filters, this filter may be applied to
any parameter displayed. For example, it may be useful to map the
UU_UE_HandoffState parameter and apply this filter to show the Handoff State
only when the mobile is in a call.
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Note: When entering a threshold for a parameter with

discrete values, it is necessary to type the enumerated
value of the choice you wish to select. In this case, it is
necessary to type a 1 in the text box selecting 1=idle
from the drop down list will corrupt the filter
Figure 43 - Wizard for Mobile Not In Idle State Filter
6.3 Binned Query analysis

The Binned Query allows you to define a new parameter based on existing parameters,
using functions and inequalities. The results of a binned query can be displayed on a map,
chart, table, or workbook.
6.3.1 ServingCellDistance in Miles

By default, the serving cell distance is displayed in meters. A simple, yet very useful
example of a binned query is the conversion of the serving cell distance from meters to
miles.
Create the ServingCellDistance in Miles query using the Analysis Manager:
1
Select Tools
Analysis Manager.
Select the Binned Query icon in the dialog and click on New.
For the Description, enter ServingCellDistance in Miles.
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Figure 44 - Creating the ServingCellDistance in Miles query
In the parameters box, find the serving cell distance under Independent
Data Node
ServingCellDistance and double-click on it to add it to the
expression.
Site
At the end of the text in the Expression Builder, type in /1609.344.
Set the Format to Float. The easiest way to do this is to select the Format drop
down dialog and start typing Float in the window.
Click OK to create the query.
Click OK again to close the Analysis Manager.
The query will appear in the Queries group under every data stream in the
Attribute Explorer. Under the handset stream, expand the Queries
Binned
Queries group.
10 Right-click on the ServingCellDistance in Miles query and choose Display on

Table to display the query results on a table. Drag the original
ServingCellDistance parameter onto the same table to verify the results.
11 Right-click on the ServingCellDistance in Miles query and choose Display on
Map to display the query results on a map. Note that the legend ranges must be
modified to provide a more meaningful view of the data.
6.3.2 Scanner Pilot Pollution Query

The Binned Query analysis allows you to create a new expression, as a parameter, based
on existing parameters. This is useful for adding non-standard analyses, like pilot pollution
based on UMTS scanner data, where each vendor has their own definition for the analysis.
Mathematically speaking, the CPICH_Scan_EcIo_For_SC data set is an array that contains
Ec/Io data for all SCs measured at each data point. The array_count function counts the
number of SCs in this array which have an Ec/Io > -15 dB. The query returns a 1 when
the Pilot Pollution criteria are met and a 0 when they are not.
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In terms of the network, this query finds all bins where there were more than four servers
above -15 dB. Thus, this query detects areas where there are multiple servers, no
dominant server, and/or poor signal quality.
To create the Scanner Pilot Pollution query using the Analysis Manager
1
Select Tools
Analysis Manager.
Select the Binned Query icon in the dialog and click on New.
For the Description, enter Scanner Pilot Pollution.
Figure 45 - Binned Query Wizard Expression Builder
We will create a custom parameter that counts the number of SCs above 15 dB at
each point on the drive, and returns a value of True if it exceeds 3.
The Expression is:
array_count(CPICH_Scan_EcIo_For_SC[], >, -15) >= 4
4
In the lower right hand window, select array_count from the list of functions.
Notice the pop-up description for each function. Double-click on the array_count
function to add it to the expression. The expression window now contains:
array_count(attribute[],operation, expr)
Highlight the <<attribute[]>> parameter. In the lower left hand window, step
through the UMTS
EcIo group to find the attribute
CPICH_Scan_EcIo_for_SC. Double-click the attribute to add it to the expression.
In place of <<operation>>, <<expr>>, enter >and -15.
After the closing parenthesis, enter >= 4.
In the format drop-down list, set the Format to Boolean.
Click OK to finish creating the binned query. While still in the Analysis Manager,
take the opportunity to save the query to the Training_Class_Queries.aqf file.
10 Click OK to close the Analysis Manager.

This query should be used to analyze Scanner data only.
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Look at the results of the query for a UMTS scanner on the map. Points with Pilot Pollution,
as defined by the expression, will show up on the map as a Boolean 1. Points with no Pilot
Pollution will show up as a 0.
You may be interested in looking at the number of SCs above the threshold at each
location, as opposed to a Boolean value that designates data points where more than four
SCs are above that threshold.
How could you modify the Pilot Pollution Identification query you just created to give
the number of SCs above 15 dB at each data point?
Figure 46 - Map Displaying the Results of the Pilot Pollution Query
The results of the Scanner Pilot Pollution query indicate where the Pilot Pollution condition
exists. To determine which SCs contribute to the condition, it may be useful to display the
EcIo values for each SC on a table, or to create a custom StateForm for viewing the levels
of the Top N SCs.
6.3.3 Additional Binned Queries

Binned queries may include any expression or combination of parameters from the
workspace. Some additional binned query ideas that may be useful for UMTS analysis are
included in the UMTS Training Queries.aqf file that is installed with the training
materials, and are described here:
The Number of SCs Within 3 dB of the Strongest Server query provides the
number of SCs at each data point, including the strongest SC, measured within 3
dB of the strongest server. The expression uses the UMTS scanner parameter
CPICH_Scan_EcIo_SortedBy_EcIo, which provides the scanned EcIo values in
order from strongest to weakest. The array_max function is used to ensure that
the strongest EcIo value is selected for comparison purposes. The Format for this
expression is Count.
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Figure 47 Expression Builder for Number of SCs Within 3 dB Query
The High Active Set Count query indicates data points where there are three or
more SCs in the Active Set. The threshold in this expression can be modified as
required. The Format for this expression is Boolean, so that the query will return a
True or False result depending upon whether the high active set count condition
is met.
Figure 48 - Expression Builder for High Active Set Count Query
Some parameters, such as Uu_CallState, are collected infrequently, and may

appear sporadically when displayed on any data view. In such cases, the state
function may be used to hold the last valid value of the parameter and provide a
solid data trail. The Uu_CallState Last Valid Value query demonstrates the use
of the state function to hold the last valid value for Uu_CallState, providing a
solid data trail for that parameter.
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Figure 49 - Expression Builder for Uu_CallState Last Valid Value
It may be desirable to find the strongest SC, or the EcIo of the strongest SC, for a
user-defined list. The subarray function types allow the user to find the nth
strongest/weakest element in a list specified by the user. The Scanner Strongest
SC - User Defined List and Scanner Strongest EcIo - User Defined List
queries return the strongest SC/EcIo for SCs 11, 12, 13 and 14. The list may be
modified for the SCs of interest.
Figure 50 - Expression Builder for Scanner Strongest SC - User Defined
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Figure 51 - Expression Builder for Scanner Strongest EcIo - User Defined
It is possible to filter on the results of a binned query expression. This technique is

used in the Display SysInfo Messages filter. It shows only data points at which
these messages were received. The Filter Wizard for this analysis is shown below:
Figure 52 - Filter Wizard for Display SysInfo Messages Filter
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The Message Type Filter expression was created to specify the messages to include
in the filter:
Figure 53 - Message Type Filter Expression
The expression uses the Boolean AND (&&) operator to specify

Uu_RRC_MsgType numbers that indicate SysInfo messages (1100 3600). The
expression returns a true value if the current Uu_RRC_MsgType falls within this
range. The filter is set up to include only those data points where this expression
evaluates to true. When entering a threshold for a parameter with discrete
values, it is necessary to type the enumerated value of the choice you wish to
select. In this case, it is necessary to type a 1 in the text box selecting 1 =
true from the drop down list will corrupt the filter.
6.4 Histogram and Statistic Query analysis

Serving cell distance is an important parameter to consider when diagnosing network
problems. Knowing the average serving cell distance throughout a logfile or the number of
data points at which the distance is high may indicate whether the data network is
performing properly.
Histogram and Statistic Queries are available to provide these analysis formats for custom
expressions. Since the serving cell distance in miles is not available as a standard
parameter, it is necessary to use the Histogram and Statistic Query formats to provide
results for this type of analysis.
6.4.1 ServingCellDistance in Miles Statistic Query

This section describes the creation of a Statistic Query for the ServingCellDistance in Miles
custom expression.
1
Create a new Binned Query to provide the ServingCellDistance in Miles. Refer

to the previous section if you have not already created this query.
Display the ServingCellDistance in Miles binned query results for UMTS Voice 1
on a chart to verify that the query is working properly.
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From the Analysis Manager, create a new Statistic Query to provide statistics for
the new ServingCellDistance in Miles expression:
Query Name: ServingCellDistance In Miles Statistics
Expression: Use the
button to select the ServingCellDistance
In Miles expression created in Step 1.
Choose not to exclude data from the calculation.
Figure 54 - Statistic Wizard for the ServingCellDistance In Miles Statistics query
Statistic query results can be found in the Queries Statistics group under each
data stream in your file. Display the ServingCellDistance In Miles Statistics
query results for UMTS Voice 1 on a table. Select the Statistics tab on the table.
What is the mean serving cell distance in miles for this file?
What is the maximum serving cell distance in miles for this file?
6.4.2 ServingCellDistance in Miles Histogram query

This section describes the creation of a Histogram query for the ServingCellDistance in
Miles custom expression.
1
From the Analysis Manager, create a new Histogram Query to provide a

distribution plot for the ServingCellDistance In Miles parameter:
Query Name: ServingCellDistance In Miles Distribution
Expression: Use the
button to select the ServingCellDistance
In Miles expression created in Step 1.
Select the option to Specify ranges for my histogram bars.
Set the following ranges:
0 and < 0.5
0.5 and < 1
1 and < 2
2 and < 5
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Click OK to exit the Histogram Wizard.
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Save this query, in addition to the other queries youve created, in your
Training_Class_Queries.aqf file, making sure to include all of the previously
created queries and filters.
Figure 55 - Histogram Wizard for the ServingCellDistance In Miles Distribution Query
Histogram query results can be found in the Queries Histograms group under
each data stream in your Attribute Explorer. Display the ServingCellDistance In
Miles Distribution results on a chart.
In what range did most ServingCellDistance In Miles values fall for this file?
A histogram query may be used to the view the distribution for any parameter consisting
of different data ranges than the defaults. The figure below is a histogram for the
UTRA_UE_CarrierRssi parameter. Notice that the ranges on the X-axis are different from
the default ranges provided when mapping this parameter. Histogram Query results may
be embedded in a report to provide specialized ranges that are different from those used
for mapping in the workspace.
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Figure 56 - Histogram Chart with different ranges for UTRA_UE_CarrierRssi
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6.5 Crosstab Query Analysis

The Crosstab query is used to group data and display statistics for each group. The groups
can be sorted, and a query can contain several options for grouping data.
6.5.1 Sort by Site and Sector Crosstab Query

The Crosstab query may be used to group UMTS data by serving site and sector. This
example will have the Serving Site and Serving Sector as the grouping options, and the
mean RSSI, maximum number of SCs in the active set, and number of dropped calls as
the statistics to display for each group. When the query is completed and the results are
displayed on the Statistics Explorer, it will look like this:
Figure 57 - Results of Crosstab Query on the Statistics Explorer
To Create the Crosstab Query

1
Select Tools
Analysis Manager.
Select the Crosstab Query icon and click on New.
Name the query Sort by Site and Sector.
Click on the New Dimension button. The query dimension allows you to group
and order your results using the attribute you select.
to select Independent
Site Data
Node
ServingCellID to add the serving site as the first dimension.
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Use the attribute chooser again to select Independent

Site Data
Node
ServingSectorID to add the serving sector as the second
dimension.
The query statistics are the results that you would like to include for
each dimension. The parameters that you choose will be displayed as
the columns in the Statistics Explorer. The statistics that we will
include in this query are the mean RSSI, maximum number of SCs in
the active set, and the number of dropped calls. All of these statistics
will be available for the complete drive, for each serving site and
sector. Specific parameters relating to each statistic are included in the
table below.
5
Click on the New Statistic button to launch the Statistic Window.

Enter the Statistic name.
to select the statistic of interest.
Select the method to use to calculate the statistic.

Click OK when finished with the Statistic Window.
Statistic Name
Expression
Method of
Calculation
Mean RSSI
UTRA_UE_CarrierRssi
Mean
Max Active Set Count
Uu_ActiveSet_Count
Max
# Dropped Calls
Uu_CallDropped
(Note: it is necessary to change the format
group of this parameter to Count. To do this,
Edit the expression and type count in the
format group drop down.
Count
Once completed, click OK in all other active dialogs to complete the query.
Save the Sort by Site and Sector Crosstab query, in addition to the other queries
youve created, in your Training_Class_Queries.aqf file.
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Figure 58 - Specifying the Dimensions and Statistics for the Crosstab Query
6.5.2 Display the Crosstab query results

Once created, the Crosstab query results can be displayed in the Statistics Explorer by
right clicking on the query in the Attribute Explorer, and selecting Display in Statistics
Explorer. The Statistics Explorer will launch and the results can be viewed, sorted by
Serving Cell ID or Serving Sector ID. The queries can also be displayed in Excel
workbooks.
Run the Crosstab query on the UMTS Voice 1 handset stream.
6.5.3 Filter the Crosstab query results

The Filter button on the Statistics Explorer may be used to quickly filter query results in
the Stats Explorer and in any other data view. In this case, it may be useful to view data
for only one serving site, such as Site 109.
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View Uu_ActiveSet_EcNo_0 from the UMTS Voice 1 handset stream on a map.

Display the Uu_CallDropped event on the same map.
Tile the map and the Statistics Explorer vertically in the workspace by selecting
Window
Tile Vertically.
In the Statistics Explorer, select the row for Site 109.
With the row for Site 109 selected, press the Filter button in the Statistics
Explorer. Notice that only data points served by this site remain in the Statistics
Explorer and on the map.
To remove filtering, click the Filter button again. The filter will be unapplied from
both the map and the Statistics Explorer.
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6.5.4 Additional Crosstab queries

Crosstab queries may be used to sort statistics by any relevant dimension. Some
additional Crosstab query ideas that may be useful for UMTS analysis are included in the
UMTS Training Queries.aqf file that is installed with the training materials, and are
described here:
The Sort by Strongest Active SC query provides the same statistics as the Sort
by Site and Sector query, though the results are sorted by the strongest Active
SC. The Copy From button in the Crosstab query wizard may be used to copy the
stats from the Sort by Site and Sector, instead of building each statistic from
scratch.
Figure 59 - Sort by Strongest Active SC Query Wizard
The Sort by Data Task ID query provides statistics for a UMTS data log sorted by
the unique ID assigned to each task in the file. The statistics provided include the
Task Name for each task, throughputs, round trip time values, and elapsed time
for each task.
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Figure 60 - Sort Data Statistics by Task ID query
The Sort by Data Task Name query provides statistics for a UMTS data log
sorted by the each task name in the file. The Task Name is not necessarily unique
within a logfile, so results may group several tasks which have the same name.
The statistics provided are similar to those included in the Sort by Data Task ID
query, and may be obtained by using the Copy From button, instead of recreating
the statistic from scratch.
Figure 61 - Sort by Data Task Name query results
The Sort by Call ID query provides statistics for each call in the logfile. The
Dimension for this query is the Uu_Call_ID parameter. The Statistics for this
query make use of expressions, defined as follows:
Statistic
Name
Expression
Method of
Calculation
Format Group
Call Duration
(minutes)
Uu_CallDuration/60000
Maximum Value
Float
Call Setup
Time (ms)
Uu_TimeBetweenRRC_REQandCallStart
Maximum Value
Time
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Name
Expression
Method of
Calculation
Format Group
# Dropped
Calls
Uu_CallDropped
Count
Count
# Call Setup
Failures
default(Uu_IncomingCallSetupFail*1,Uu_OutgoingCallS
etupFail*1)
Count
Count
% Bad Quality
Uu_Pilot_DownlinkBER >= 10
Percentage
Percent True
The Sort by Call ID query will look like this when displayed on the Statistics Explorer:
Figure 62 - Sort by Call ID Query Results
6.6 Event Query Analysis

The Event Query allows you to extract key performance statistics for a user-defined time
or message window before or after a defined event like a handover failure or dropped call.
Viewing the window surrounding an event can provide insight into whether a pattern exists
among undesirable events, such as multiple drops in an area due to low coverage.
We will create an Event Query to return statistics for a five-second window for each
dropped call in the file. The query results can be displayed on the Statistics Explorer as in
the figure below:
Figure 63 - Dropped Call Window Results
To create the Dropped Call Window Event Query

1
Select Tools
Analysis Manager.
Select the Event Query icon in the dialog and click on New.
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For the Trigger Selection, use the attribute picker

to select UMTS
Event
Data
Uu_CallDropped. The parameter will show up in the triggering window.
For the Window Range, choose Time Based and set the window to 5,000
milliseconds before the event and 0 milliseconds after the event.
Figure 64 - Setting up the Event Query
Click Next.
For the name of the query, enter Dropped Call Window.
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Figure 65 - Defining the Name, Dimensions, and Statistics for the Query
In an Event Query, the query dimension is set by default to be the EventTime. In

this case, we will use the default dimension.
To define a statistic to be displayed in the event window, click on the New

Statistic button to launch the Statistic window.
For the name, enter Site ID.
Figure 66 - Choose a Calculation Method for the Event Query
10 Choose the Edit button below the line that reads Enter the expression that should
be calculated in your statistic:.
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11 The Expression Builder will launch. Inside the top portion of the window, type
State(). This State() function is required to ensure that the last valid value of the
parameter persists.
12 Click inside the parentheses of the State() function. In the Parameters area of
the Expression Builder, expand the Independent
Site Data Node tree.
Double-click on the ServingCellId parameter to insert it into the expression.
13 Click OK to exit the Expression Builder.
Figure 67 - Expression Builder for the Event Query
14 In the Statistic window, select the method to calculate the statistic. In this case,
select Last Value. Click OK when finished with the Statistic window.
15 Repeat steps 7 through 14 above to define the following statistics (choose an
appropriate name for each one). The statistics that require the use of the State()
function or that access an individual element of an array (i.e.
Uu_ActiveSet_SC[0]) must be specified using the Expression Builder. All other
statistics may \be picked using the Attribute Chooser
Expression
Method to Calculate
State(ServingSectorID)
Last Value
State(Uu_Call_ID)
Last Value
Uu_UE_HandoffState
Last Value
UTRA_UE_CarrierRSSI
Mean
UE_TxPow
Mean
Uu_Pilot_DownlinkBER
Mean
Uu_ActiveSet_SC[0]
Last Value
Uu_ActiveSet_EcNo[0]
Mean
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16 Once completed, click OK in all other active dialogs to complete the query.
6.6.1 Displaying Event Queries

Once created, the event query can be displayed in the Statistics Explorer by right clicking
on the query in the Attribute Explorer, and selecting Display the Statistics Explorer. The
Statistics Explorer will launch and the results can be viewed, sorted by the time of the
event (in milliseconds). The queries can also be displayed in Excel workbooks.
Run the event query on the UMTS Voice 1 handset stream.
How many dropped calls occurred in this file?
What appears to be the primary reason for the dropped call(s)?
Figure 68 - Displaying the Results Of the Event Query
Be sure to save the Dropped Call Window event query, in addition to the other queries
youve created, in your Training_Class_Queries.aqf file, making sure to include all of
the filters and queries.
6.6.2 Additional Event Queries

Event Queries may be developed to analyze any event within a logfile. Some additional
Event Query ideas that may be useful for UMTS analysis are included in the UMTS
Training Queries.aqf file that is installed with the training materials, and are described
here:
The Active Set Update Summary Event Query provides statistics at each Active
Set Update in a logfile, including the SCs in the Active Set at the Update, the
Active Set Size at the Update, and the time between the current and previous
Active Set Updates.
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Figure 69 - Active Set Update Summary Query Results
The Event Query can serve as a mechanism for extracting individual calls as
separate streams in the Attribute Explorer. This technique is illustrated in the
UMTS Drive Test Call Extractor Event Query. When displayed on the Statistics
Explorer, this query appears to be very similar to the Sort by Call ID Query.
Figure 70 - UMTS Drive Test Call Extractor Query Results
There are two primary differences between the results of the UMTS Drive Test Call
Extractor Query and the Sort by Call ID Query:
The UMTS Drive Test Call Extractor Query contains an extra statistic, in that
Call ID is included as the last statistic.
The Analyze button is active in the Statistics Explorer when the UMTS Drive Test
Call Extractor Query is displayed. Selecting any Call ID in the Statistics Explorer
and clicking the Analyze button will cause a new substream containing data from
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that call to be extracted in the Attribute Explorer. Data can be displayed and
analyzed from any substream in the same way for any standard stream.
Figure 71 Substreams from the UMTS Drive Test Call Extractor Query
The UMTS Drive Test Call Extractor Query is an Event Query set up as follows:
Trigger Selection: state(Uu_Call_ID)>0
Messages Before Event: 0
Messages After Event: 0
Discriminator: state(Uu_Call_ID)
Dimension: state(Uu_Call_ID) (remove the default EventTime dimension)
Statistics: Same as the statistics for the Sort by Call ID Query, with the addition
of the Call ID statistic (last value of state(Uu_Call_ID))
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7 Scanner-Based Network Rollout Analyses

7.1 Neighbor List Analysis
The Neighbor List Analysis provides an automated approach for generating optimal
neighbor lists and overcoming major service degrading problems such as missing
neighbors.
The key components of the neighbor list module are:
Generation of recommendations for optimal neighbor list settings based on
UMTS/WCDMA scanner drive test data.
Integration with Network Element Database to audit existing neighbor lists and
suggest changes, and to correlate non-unique measured data attributes such as
Scrambling Code with unique identifiers such as Sector ID.
The Neighbor List Module implements the following algorithm:
Ec/Io measurements below a noise floor are filtered out of the data set before
analysis.
User definable binning is used to reduce the number of measurement points in
each bin to create one value per bin optionally, no binning at all can be applied
and the analysis will run on the full data set.
At each point along the drive test, a list of prospective neighbors is accumulated. If
a neighbor signal is within a user-definable threshold of the best server in the
active set, then it is considered as a potential neighbor.
Using the geographic information in the log file and the SC, the network element
database is searched to identify the Sector and Cell IDs of the SC.
Once all the bins in the log file have been compiled into the symmetrical matrix,
the results are compared against actual neighbor lists contained in the network
element database and the following are calculated:
A list of sector IDs included in the matrix, but not the actual neighbor list.
A list of sector IDs included in the actual list, but not the matrix.
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C
Neighbour 2
Figure 72 - Neighbor List Analysis Example
In the figure above, Cell A is the best server by CPICH Ec/Io. Cells B and C are within a
user-specified threshold of Cell A's are Ec/Io, and so are counted as potential neighbors of
A. Cell D is not within the required threshold and so is not counted as a prospective
neighbor, nor is Cell E which did not have a measurable signal contribution at this point in
the drive test.
Here is a sample symmetric prospective neighbor array, using sector IDs A, B, C and D:
A
N/A
10
15
10
N/A
40
40
N/A
12
15
12
N/A
The limitations of this algorithm are:

Results are only produced in areas that have been tested, so the test areas should
be carefully considered before removing any Sectors from the neighbor lists.
Drive test do not necessarily emulate the radio environment encountered by
pedestrian and in-building users; however, walk tests and in-building test may be
included in the analysis as desired.
To access the Neighbor List Recommendations report

1
Ensure that a suitable UMTS scanner file and the corresponding Network Element
Database is loaded.
Configuration parameters for this analysis can be set by selecting Tools

Preferences WCDMA Neighbor List. The configuration preferences include
the reporting range, maximum list size, addition and removal thresholds and
minimum number of samples to include a server in the analysis.
From the main menu, select Analysis UMTS Accelerated Network Rollout.
Double-click on the Neighbor List Recommendations report icon in the lower

pane of the Application Pack.
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If there is no cell site database corresponding to the current dataset, or if the

current cell site database does not contain neighbor list information, the report will
work, though the results in the Cell, Site and Action columns will be invalid.
Figure 73 - Neighbor List Recommendations Report Output
7.2 CPICH Pollution Analysis

The CPICH or Pilot Pollution Analysis uses an Simulated Active Set to estimate which pilots
would have been actively demodulated by the UE, and then detects other pilots above a
user-definable threshold that cause excessive interference. Please see the Simulated
Active Set section for more details on how the Active Set is estimated based on WCDMA
scanner measurements.
The pilot pollution algorithm has these components:
Ec/Io measurements below a noise floor are filtered out of the data set prior to
analysis.
User-definable binning is used to reduce the number of measurement points in
each bin to create one value per bin optionally, no binning at all can be applied
and the analysis will run on the full data set.
At each point along the drive test, CPICH Ec/Io data for each Scrambling Code is
used to assign SCs to an Active Set or a Pollution Set (please see the Simulated
Active Set section for more details).
The Pollution Set consists of all SCs that are not in the Active Set, and have a
CPICH Ec/Io within a user specified pollution threshold of the strongest CPICH
Ec/Io in the Active Set.
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A pollution array is created in memory which records the number of times each
sector ID is seen as a source of pilot pollution.
All bins in the log file are then processed into the pollution matrix.
In the example below, Cells A, B and C are part of the Active Set, as determined by the
Simulated Active Set module. Cell D has a CPICH Ec/Io within a user-specified pollution
threshold of the Active Sets best server Ec/Io, and so is counted as a contributor to pilot
pollution at this point in the drive test. Cell E has a CPICH Ec/Io that is not within this
threshold and so is not a pollution source.
A
Active Set
Figure 74 - CPICH Pollution Analysis Example
Shown below is a sample pollution array indicating the number of points at which each
sector caused pilot pollution for sector IDs A, B, C and D:
Sector ID
Pollution Count
150
45
12
Results are presented in the Pilot Pollution Analysis application report. In addition, Pilot
Pollution may be geographically analyzed for each SC by accessing the Pollution_for_SC
attribute in the Attribute Explorer.
To access the Pilot Pollution Analysis report

1
Ensure that a suitable UMTS scanner file and corresponding Network Element
Database are loaded in the workspace.
Double-click on the Pilot Pollution Analysis report icon in the lower pane of the
Application Pack.
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Enter the Pilot Pollution Margin (dB). This margin is used to determine which
pilots in the monitored set are within close proximity to the strongest pilot in the
active set.
Shown below, the Pilot Pollution Analysis Report indicates the worst interferers sorted by
Scrambling Code:
Figure 75- Pilot Pollution Analysis Report Output
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7.3 Handoff Analysis

The Handoff Analysis module uses the Simulated Active Set to determine the handoff state
at each point along a drive test. Statistics on handoff state may then be calculated and
presented in a report format. Excessive handoff state reduces capacity and increases
infrastructure costs for a given traffic level. Please see the Simulated Active Set section for
more details on how the Active Set is estimated based on WCDMA scanner measurements.
The handoff state algorithm has the following components:
The Active Set of pilots is determined using the Simulated Active Set module.
Handoff state is calculated by determining the configuration of the sectors in the
Active Set.
All bins in the log file are then processed into the handoff state matrix.
Reports showing the percentage of handoff state for each sector and for the total drive test
may then be calculated.
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The Handoff State Analysis examines Sector IDs involved in call at a given drive test point
and determines which of the above states applies, based on UMTS scanner data:
Figure 76- Handoff State descriptions
To access the Handoff Analysis report

1
Ensure that a suitable UMTS scanner file and the corresponding Network Element
Database are loaded.
Double-click on the Handoff Analysis report icon in the lower pane of the
Application Pack.
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The populated Handoff Analysis report will look like this:
Figure 77 - Handoff Analysis Report Output
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7.4 Simulated Active Set

The CPICH Pollution Analysis and Handoff Analysis reports are both based on a calculated
Active Set, which is determined by the Simulated Active Set Module. The Simulated Active
Set module implements the 3GPP handoff algorithm and uses scanner Ec/Io measurements
in conjunction with user-specified 3GPP handoff thresholds to emulate the Active Set at
each point along a drive test. These thresholds, available for modification by the user, are
in the Tools Preferences dialog under WCDMA. The attributes available for
modification are listed in the figure below, as indicated in the 3GPP specifications:
Figure 78 - Simulated Active Set settings
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As well as being used in reports, the Simulated Active set parameters are specified as
attributes for UMTS scanner data, and may be displayed on any standard data view. Below
is a sample set of scanner data for three individual SCs with color and vertical lines
indicating transitions of pilots into and out of the Active Set.
Figure 79 - Simulated Active Set Measurements and Transitions
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8 Printing Maps
These methods allow you to obtain printable map outputs:
Print using Quick Print
Print using Map Layout Designer
Copy to Clipboard
Export Map to a different file format
Export individual map layers to Map Info
8.1 Quick Print

The recommended method is the Quick Print. The Quick Print option allows you to
bypass the Map Layout Designer and print the map with a legend in a fixed position.
To print a map using the Quick Print option (recommended)

1
Display data on a map in the workspace.
Select the Print button from the map toolbar.
Select the paper source, page orientation, and margin sizes.
Use the Options button in the lower left hand corner of the Print Setup dialog to
adjust map size, content, legend visibility, and scale.
In the Print Setup dialog, select OK to print the map.
8.2 Print using Map Layout Designer

The Map Layout Designer may be used to arrange the map and legend on the page, add
a title, and preview the output.
To print your map using the Map Layout Designer

1
Open a map with data in the workspace.
Select the Layout button from the toolbar.
Choose the page layout for the map and select OK to bring up the Map Layout
Designer.
Double-click on the Label box to change the title of the map.
Move the label box and the map so that they are not overlapping. Resize the text
box as necessary. With the Label Box selected, choose Properties from the
Toolbar to change the label font.
Move the legend so that it is not overlapping the map trail. Resize the legend as
necessary.
Select Print Preview from the Toolbar to determine what the printed page will
look like. Close Print Preview to make any modifications necessary.
Select Print when the map layout is arranged to your satisfaction.
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8.3 Copy to clipboard

You can also print a map by copying it to the clipboard.
1
Right-click on the map to be copied and select Copy to Clipboard.
Paste the map into another application and use that applications print function to
print the map.
8.4 Export map to a different file format

A fourth option is to convert the map to a different file format and use a compatible
program to print the output file. You can export to these formats: BMP, JPG, WMF, PNG,
TIF, GIF, and PSD.
1
Right-click on the map and choose Export Map.
Select the desired file format.
8.5 Export individual map layers to MapInfo

Finally, a fifth option is to export individual map layer(s) directly into MapInfo. To do this:
1
From the map view, click the Layers button to open the Layer Control dialog box.
Select Export.
Choose the layers that you wish to export. Browse to the appropriate destination
folder.
Click OK.
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9 Appendix A UMTS Event Definitions

9.1 Event Data Call Events
Call Event Name
Triggering Sequence
Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Request (1) with
Uu_RRC_RRCConnectionRequest_establishmentCause
equals any of the following:
Uu_OutgoingCallOK
*RRC_OriginatingConversationalCall
*RRC_OriginatingStreamingCall
*RRC_OriginatingInteractiveCall
*RRC_OriginatingBackgroundCall
*RRC_OriginatingSubscribedTrafficCall
*RRC_Registration
Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Setup
(1)
Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Setup Complete

(1)
GSM_Um_Msg_Type == MM CM Service Request

GSM_Um_Msg_Type == MM Authentication Request
(*)
GSM_Um_Msg_Type == MM Authentication Response

Uu_RRC_MsgType == Security Mode Command
Uu_RRC_MsgType == Security Mode Complete
GSM_Um_Msg_Type == CC Setup
(*)
(*)
(*)
(*)
GSM_Um_Msg_Type == CC Call Proceeding

Uu_RRC_MsgType == Radio Bearer Setup
(*)
(*)
Uu_RRC_MsgType == Radio Bearer Setup Complete

GSM_Um_Msg_Type == CC Connect
(*)
(*)
GSM_Um_Msg_Type == CC Alerting OR CC Connect

Acknowledge
(1)
At least one of those messages (RRC Connection Request,

Setup or Complete) needs to be present to initiate the call
setup
(*)
The messages with the symbol star are usually present

but not mandatory
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Call Event Name
Triggering Sequence
Uu_IncomingCallOK
Uu_RRC_MsgType == PagingType1 with

Uu_RRC_PagingRecord_cn_Identity_pagingCause equals
any of the following:
*TerminatingConversationalCall
*TerminatingStreamingCall
*TerminatingInteractiveCall
*TerminatingBackgroundCall
Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Request (2) with
(2)
Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Setup Complete

(2)
GSM_Um_Msg_Type == RR Paging response

GSM_Um_Msg_Type == MM Authentication Request
(*)
GSM_Um_Msg_Type == MM Authentication Response

Uu_RRC_MsgType == Security Mode Command
Uu_RRC_MsgType == Security Mode Complete
GSM_Um_Msg_Type == CC Setup
(*)
(*)
(*)
(*)
GSM_Um_Msg_Type == CC Call Proceeding (*)

Uu_RRC_MsgType == Radio Bearer Setup
(*)
Uu_RRC_MsgType == Radio Bearer Setup Complete (*)

GSM_Um_Msg_Type == CC Connect
(*)
GSM_Um_Msg_Type == CC Alerting OR CC Connect

Acknowledge
(2)

setup. Paging type 1 message is required for an incoming
call.
(1)

setup
(*)
The messages with the symbol star are usually present

but not mandatory
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Call Event Name

Uu_OutgoingCallSetupFail
Triggering Sequence
Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Request with
*RRC_Registration
Then any of the following options:
*Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Reject or
*Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Setup
*Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Release or
*Any BCCH messages during the call setup
Uu_IncomingCallSetupFail
Uu_RRC_MsgType == PagingType1 with

Uu_RRC_PagingRecord_cn_Identity_pagingCause equals
any of the following:
Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Request with
Then any of the following options:
*Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Reject or
*Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Setup
*Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Release or
*Any BCCH messages during the call setup
Uu_CallCompleted
When in Call (Outgoing Call Ok or Incoming Call Ok),

you get one of the following messages:
*GSM_Um_Msg_Type == CC Disconnect or
*GSM_Um_Msg_Type == CC Release Complete or
*GSM_Um_Msg_Type == CC Release
And any of the above messages with a normal cause for
ending the call (CauseCodeCC is equal or less than 31)
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Call Event Name

Uu_CallDropped
Triggering Sequence
When in Call (Outgoing Call Ok or Incoming Call Ok),
you get any of the following options:
Any BCCH Message or
Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Release AND
Release Cause is not Normal or
One of the following messages:
*(GSM_Um_Msg_Type == CC Disconnect) OR
*(GSM_Um_Msg_Type == CC Release Complete) OR
*(GSM_Um_Msg_Type == CC Release)
*AND any of the above messages with NOT a normal
cause for ending the call (CauseCodeCC is greater than
31)
Uu_LocationUpdateOK
GSM_Um_Msg_Type == MM Location Updating Request

GSM_Um_Msg_Type == MM Location Updating Accept
Uu_LocationUpdateFail
GSM_Um_Msg_Type == MM Location Updating Request

GSM_Um_Msg_Type == MM Location Updating Reject
9.2 Event Data RRC Events

RRC Event Name
Uu_OutgoingRRC_ConnectionOK
Triggering Sequence
Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Request
with
Uu_RRC_RRCConnectionRequest_establishment
Cause equals any of the following:
*RRC_Registration
Complete
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RRC Event Name
Triggering Sequence
Uu_IncomingRRC_ConnectionOK
Uu_RRC_MsgType == RRC Connection Request

with
Uu_RRC_RRCConnectionRequest_establishment
Cause equals any of the following:
Complete
9.3 Event Data RAB Events

RAB Event Name
Uu_RadioBearerSetupOK
Triggering Sequence
RAB Setup message
Followed by RAB Setup Complete
Uu_RadioBearerSetupFail
RAB Setup message

Followed by RAB Setup Failure
Uu_RadioBearerReleaseOK
RAB Release message

Followed by RAB Release Complete
Uu_RadioBearerReleaseFail
RAB Release message

Followed by RAB Release Failure
9.4 Event Data Coverage Events

All Coverage Events which make use of thresholds may be customized by the user in the
Tools Display Thresholds menu.
Coverage Event Name
Triggering Condition(s)
Uu_PilotPollution
4 or more pilots detected above

Uu_PilotPollutionThreshold
Uu_TooManyServers
4 or more pilots are detected within X dB of the server,

threshold X is set by the user as
Uu_TooManyServersThreshold
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Coverage Event Name

Uu_System_Interference
Triggering Condition(s)
CPICH_EcNo_in_ActiveSet <
Uu_EcNoInterferenceThreshold and
CPICH_RSCP_in_ActiveSet >
Uu_RSCP_InterferenceThreshold
Uu_Coverage_Limited
CPICH_EcNo_in_ActiveSet < Uu_Poor_EcNoThreshold

and
CPICH_RSCP_in_ActiveSet < Uu_Poor_RSCP_Threshold
and
UeTransmittedPower >
Uu_CoverageLimitedUE_TxPowerThreshold
Uu_PoorDL_Coverage
CPICH_EcNo_in_ActiveSet < Uu_Poor_EcNo_Threshold

and
CPICH_RSCP_in_ActiveSet < Uu_Poor_RSCP_Threshold
and
UeTransmittedPower < Uu_LowUE_TxPower_Threhold
Uu_PoorUL_Coverage
CPICH_EcNo_in_ActiveSet > Uu_Poor_EcNoThreshold

and
CPICH_RSCP_in_ActiveSet > Uu_Poor_RSCP_Threshold
and
UeTransmittedPower > Uu_HighUE_TxPower_Threshold
Uu_HandoverProblem
This event monitors the Ec/No of Monitored Set SCs with the
Ec/No of Active Set SCs in an 8 second window prior to each
dropped call. The Uu_HandoverProblem event is pegged
if the Monitored Set SCs are stronger than the Active Set
SCs more often than the Active Set SCs are stronger than
the Monited Set SCs.
Uu_MissingNeighbor
SC in Active Set after drop is not in Active Set before drop

and
SC in Active Set after drop is not in Neighbor List before
drop
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9.5 Event Data Handoff Events

Handoff Event Name
Uu_HandoffOK
Triggering Sequence
ActiveSetUpdate message (Uu_RRC_MsgType ==
ActiveSetUpdate)
ActiveSetUpdateComplete message
(Uu_RRC_MsgType == ActiveSetUpdateComplete)
Uu_HandoffFail
ActiveSetUpdate message (Uu_RRC_MsgType ==

ActiveSetUpdate)
ActiveSetUpdateFailure message (Uu_RRC_MsgType
== ActiveSetUpdateFailure)
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2 CONFIGURING ANALYZER ............................................................................ 15

3 EXPLORING THE WORKSPACE ........................................................................ 18

4 VIEWING DATA ......................................................................................... 25

5 REPORTING UMTS NETWORK PERFORMANCE ..................................................... 45

5.1.5 UMTS Call Setup Analysis ...................................................................... 48

6 PERFORMING CUSTOM ANALYSIS .................................................................... 57

7 SCANNER-BASED NETWORK ROLLOUT ANALYSES ................................................ 85

8 PRINTING MAPS ....................................................................................... 95

9 APPENDIX A UMTS EVENT DEFINITIONS ....................................................... 97

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Configuring Cell Sites 5

1 Configuring Cell Sites

1.1 Importing Network Data

1.1.1 Obtaining Site Data in tabular format

Text description of the site for

Numeric identifier for the site.

Locates site icons on map.

Locates site icons on map.

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Configuring Cell Sites 6

Orients the sector icons on

Governs the shape of the

Used for cell site identification

Equivalent Isotropic Radiated

Mobile Country Code for

National Domain Code for

Location Area Code for

Cell Identity for informational

Legacy parameter unused

Used to define a pre-defined

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Configuring Cell Sites 7

Figure 1 - UMTS Cell Site Data Spreadsheet

1.1.2 Guidelines for formatting tabular data

1.1.3 Obtaining the file to be populated with formatted data

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Configuring Cell Sites 8

1.1.4 Importing the data

To access the Network Explorer, select Tools

Figure 2- Network Explorer Window

From the toolbar, select Import

Import From New Template to open the

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Configuring Cell Sites 9

Figure 3- Import Settings Dialog (Step 1 of 2)

Give the Template a meaningful Template Name.

Check the appropriate Delimiter.

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Configuring Cell Sites 10

Figure 4 - Settings (Step 2 of 2) Assign WCDMA_Site Data

Mapping required for proper operation?

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Configuring Cell Sites 11

Figure 5 - Column Settings (Step 2 of 2) Assign WCDMA_Cell Data

Required for proper operation?

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Required for proper operation?

Configuring Cell Sites 12

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Configuring Cell Sites 13

Figure 6 - Use Zoom to Layer to Locate Cells on Map

1.2 Updating Cell Site Data