Manual - QualiPoc Freerider III

R&S SwissQual AG®...
QualiPoc
Freerider III
Manual
Release 20.3
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7825437444
Version 20.3
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R&S SwissQual AG®...QualiPoc Contents
Contents
1 Introduction.......................................................................................... 11
1.1 Related Documents.....................................................................................................11
2 Supported Hardware............................................................................12
2.1 System Overview........................................................................................................ 12
2.1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.2 Main System Components............................................................................................ 14
2.1.3 System Communication Overview................................................................................ 15
2.1.3.1 Bluetooth Connection....................................................................................................16
2.1.3.2 Ethernet Connection..................................................................................................... 17
2.1.3.3 USB Connection............................................................................................................17
2.1.3.4 Wi-Fi Connection...........................................................................................................17
2.1.4 Optional System Components...................................................................................... 17
2.2 Safety Instructions......................................................................................................18
2.2.1 General Safety Information........................................................................................... 18
2.2.2 Battery Pack (FR3-BA89WH) Safety Information......................................................... 19
2.2.3 Operating Conditions.................................................................................................... 20
2.2.4 Storage Conditions........................................................................................................20
2.3 Freerider III Hardware................................................................................................. 20
2.3.1 Freerider III Core (FR3-CORE and FR3-Core2)........................................................... 21
2.3.1.1 External Interface.......................................................................................................... 23
2.3.1.2 FR3-CORE Internal Interfaces...................................................................................... 25
2.3.1.3 Device Position Number Assignment............................................................................25
2.3.1.4 Usage............................................................................................................................26
Exchanging the SIM Card of a Phone...........................................................................26
Battery Status Display and Automatic Shutdown..........................................................27
Battery Hot Swap.......................................................................................................... 27
Battery Minimum Charge State to Allow System Power On......................................... 28
2.3.2 Freerider III Backpack (FR3-BP)...................................................................................29
2.3.2.1 Usage............................................................................................................................30
2.3.2.2 CDP Cable Routing.......................................................................................................33
2.3.3 NCM.............................................................................................................................. 35
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2.3.3.1 External Interfaces........................................................................................................ 36

NCM Front Panel.......................................................................................................... 36
NCM Back Panel...........................................................................................................37
2.3.3.2 Usage............................................................................................................................37
2.3.4 Freerider III Battery Pack 89 WH (FR3-BA89WH)........................................................ 37
2.3.4.1 Safety Information......................................................................................................... 38
2.3.4.2 Usage............................................................................................................................38
Recalibration................................................................................................................. 39
2.3.5 TSME Scanner Installation............................................................................................39
2.3.6 IBflex Scanner Installation.............................................................................................42
2.3.7 Freerider III Optional Hardware.....................................................................................46
2.3.7.1 Office Power Supply (FR3-OPS)...................................................................................46
External Interfaces........................................................................................................ 47
2.3.7.2 Vehicle Power Supply (FR3-VPS).................................................................................48
External Interfaces........................................................................................................ 48
Usage............................................................................................................................49
Installation..................................................................................................................... 49
2.3.7.3 Office Multiple Bay Charger (FR3-OMBC).................................................................... 49
Usage ...........................................................................................................................50
2.3.7.4 Connecting an External GPS Receiver......................................................................... 50
2.3.7.5 Connecting to an IBflex Scanner...................................................................................52
2.4 Freerider III Use Case Configurations.......................................................................54
2.4.1 Portable Original Device Antenna Use Case................................................................ 55
2.4.2 Specifications Paddle Antennas....................................................................................55
2.4.3 Ad Hoc Vehicle Use Case............................................................................................. 55
2.4.4 Permanent Vehicle Use Case....................................................................................... 56
2.4.4.1 Important Guidelines..................................................................................................... 56
2.5 Starting and Stopping a Freerider III System........................................................... 57
2.6 Warranty, Storage, Maintenance, Repair, and Shipment......................................... 58
2.6.1 Warranty Information.....................................................................................................58
2.6.2 Storage..........................................................................................................................58
2.6.3 Maintenance..................................................................................................................59
2.6.3.1 Replacing Batteries....................................................................................................... 59
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FR3-BA89WH Battery................................................................................................... 59
NCM Battery..................................................................................................................59
2.6.3.2 Cleaning........................................................................................................................ 59
2.6.3.3 Waterproofing................................................................................................................59
2.6.4 Repair............................................................................................................................59
2.6.4.1 Replacing a Fuse.......................................................................................................... 59
2.6.5 Shipping a Freerider III System.....................................................................................60
2.6.6 Shipping the FR3-BA89WH Battery Pack..................................................................... 60
2.7 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 61
2.7.1 System Does Not Start..................................................................................................62
2.7.2 BMC Error Codes..........................................................................................................62
2.7.3 UPC Error Codes.......................................................................................................... 62
2.8 Technical Specification...............................................................................................63
2.8.1 Dimensions and Weights...............................................................................................63
2.8.2 Electrical Specification.................................................................................................. 63
2.8.3 Conformance.................................................................................................................64
3 Freerider III Operation..........................................................................65

3.1 Menus...........................................................................................................................65
3.1.1 Main Menu.................................................................................................................... 65
3.1.1.1 Help Videos................................................................................................................... 67
3.1.1.2 Manually Installing Help Videos.................................................................................... 67
3.1.2 Actions Menu................................................................................................................ 68
3.2 QualiPoc Settings....................................................................................................... 69
3.2.1 Unit Configuration......................................................................................................... 69
3.2.1.1 Operation Mode............................................................................................................ 70
3.2.1.2 Appearance...................................................................................................................72
3.2.1.3 Unit Configuration......................................................................................................... 72
3.2.1.4 Battery Options............................................................................................................. 73
3.2.1.5 Audio Options................................................................................................................74
3.2.2 Customization............................................................................................................... 75
3.2.2.1 Customizing a Workspace.............................................................................................76
3.2.2.2 Signaling Monitor Filter................................................................................................. 80
3.2.2.3 IP Monitor Filter.............................................................................................................80
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3.2.3 Maps............................................................................................................................. 82
3.2.4 Forcing.......................................................................................................................... 86
3.2.4.1 Advanced Forcing......................................................................................................... 87
3.2.5 Events........................................................................................................................... 91
3.2.6 Text Markers..................................................................................................................91
3.2.6.1 Creating Text Markers................................................................................................... 91
3.2.6.2 Importing Text Markers..................................................................................................92
3.2.6.3 Adding Text Markers During a Measurement................................................................93
3.2.7 Site Testing....................................................................................................................93
3.2.7.1 Site Acceptance............................................................................................................ 93
3.2.8 Freerider........................................................................................................................96
3.2.8.1 Freerider III Master and Slaves device ID.....................................................................96
3.2.8.2 Wi-Fi Access Point Channel..........................................................................................96
3.2.9 Import / Export...............................................................................................................97
3.2.9.1 Exporting a Configuration File.......................................................................................98
3.2.9.2 Importing a Configuration File..................................................................................... 100
3.2.10 Software Information................................................................................................... 101
3.2.10.1 Update QualiPoc Freerider III..................................................................................... 102
3.2.10.2 App Testing................................................................................................................. 102
Line Version................................................................................................................ 103
WhatsApp Version.......................................................................................................103
Netflix Version............................................................................................................. 103
Instagram Version....................................................................................................... 103
Speedtest® Version..................................................................................................... 103
3.2.11 Advanced Analysis Settings........................................................................................104
3.2.11.1 EVS Codec Support.................................................................................................... 106
3.2.12 Custom Modifications..................................................................................................106
3.3 Creating a Freerider III System................................................................................ 107
3.4 Device Manager......................................................................................................... 114
3.4.1 Accessing the NCM With Remote Desktop................................................................. 116
3.4.2 Restarting the NCM..................................................................................................... 118
3.5 Using a Scanner........................................................................................................ 119
3.5.1 Connecting a Scanner.................................................................................................120
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3.5.1.1 Connecting a TSMx Scanner to QualiPoc...................................................................120

3.5.1.2 Connecting to an IBflex Scanner.................................................................................127
3.5.2 Creating a Scan.......................................................................................................... 129
3.5.3 IBflex Scanner Configuration Options......................................................................... 136
3.5.3.1 GSM Layer 3 Dwelling Time........................................................................................136
3.5.3.2 WCDMA Parameters...................................................................................................138
3.5.3.3 LTE Scan Configuration.............................................................................................. 139
LTE MIMO Data...........................................................................................................140
3.5.4 Recording and Transferring Scanner Data..................................................................144
3.5.4.1 Collecting ROMES file.................................................................................................145
3.5.5 TSMx/NCM Battery Consideration.............................................................................. 145
3.5.6 Monitoring Scanner Data............................................................................................ 146
3.5.6.1 Measurement Cycles.................................................................................................. 149
3.5.6.2 Bar Chart Colors......................................................................................................... 150
3.5.6.3 Getting Scanner Results............................................................................................. 150
Monitoring the Transfer............................................................................................... 151
3.5.6.4 Exporting Scanner Survey Data..................................................................................152
3.5.6.5 Monitoring the Battery Levels in a Scanner................................................................ 153
3.5.6.6 Scanner Measurement File Info.................................................................................. 154
Scanner Values on the Map........................................................................................ 155
3.5.7 Exporting and Importing Scanner Configuration Profiles............................................ 158
3.5.8 Automatic Channel Detection......................................................................................159
3.5.8.1 Creating an ACD Scan................................................................................................159
3.5.8.2 Monitoring ACD Scanner Data....................................................................................161
Updating the Scan Configuration................................................................................ 163
3.5.8.3 Analyzing Automatic Channel Detection Data in NQDI...............................................166
3.5.9 RF Power Scan........................................................................................................... 166
3.5.9.1 Configuring the RF Power Scan..................................................................................166
3.5.9.2 Monitoring the RF Power Scan................................................................................... 170
3.5.10 High Dynamic Mode in LTE.........................................................................................171
3.5.11 GSM-R........................................................................................................................ 172
3.5.12 LTE.............................................................................................................................. 173
3.5.13 LTE NB-IoT..................................................................................................................177
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3.5.14 LTE-M..........................................................................................................................182
3.5.15 CDMA/EVDO.............................................................................................................. 183
3.5.16 5G-NR......................................................................................................................... 185
3.5.17 TAE..............................................................................................................................195
3.6 Campaign Management............................................................................................198
3.6.1 Job Types....................................................................................................................198
3.6.2 Creating a Measurement Campaign........................................................................... 199
3.6.2.1 Creating a Single Job..................................................................................................205
Advanced Forcing....................................................................................................... 208
Sync Action................................................................................................................. 209
3.6.2.2 Deleting a Measurement Campaign............................................................................210
3.6.3 Running a Campaign.................................................................................................. 212
3.6.3.1 Stopping a Campaign .................................................................................................213
3.6.3.2 Removing a FR Slave from a Running Campaign...................................................... 213
3.6.4 Getting Results............................................................................................................215
3.6.4.1 Creating a Single Campaign Container File................................................................216
3.6.5 Managing Campaigns................................................................................................. 217
3.6.5.1 Exporting and Importing Campaigns...........................................................................219
3.6.6 Troubleshooting Campaigns....................................................................................... 220
3.6.6.1 Inconsistent Reference File Folder Path..................................................................... 220
3.7 Monitoring Measurements on the FR Master......................................................... 221
3.7.1 Adding Text Markers During a Measurement..............................................................221
3.7.2 Master Monitor............................................................................................................ 222
3.7.2.1 Main Menu.................................................................................................................. 223
3.7.3 Monitoring FR Slave....................................................................................................223
3.7.3.1 Info Banner..................................................................................................................224
3.7.3.2 Managing FR Slave.....................................................................................................226
3.7.4 Monitoring Scanners................................................................................................... 226
3.7.5 Events Monitor............................................................................................................ 226
3.7.6 Other Monitors............................................................................................................ 232
3.7.6.1 Chart Types.................................................................................................................232
3.7.6.2 Creating a Custom Monitor......................................................................................... 234
Adding a Custom Monitor............................................................................................234
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Copying and Pasting Monitor Configuration................................................................237

3.8 Monitoring a Measurement on a FR Slave..............................................................239
4 Measurement File Post-Processing................................................. 241

4.1 Measurement File Location......................................................................................241
4.2 Replaying Results..................................................................................................... 242
4.3 Exporting Measurement Data.................................................................................. 243
4.4 Transferring the Measurement Files to a PC.......................................................... 245
4.5 iBwave Mobile........................................................................................................... 245
4.5.1 Importing an iBwave Floor Plan Into QualiPoc............................................................246
4.5.2 Cell Ingress................................................................................................................. 247
4.5.2.1 Determine & Visualize Ingress State...........................................................................252
4.5.2.2 Monitor Cell Ingress.................................................................................................... 253
4.5.2.3 Check Overshooting Cells...........................................................................................253
4.5.3 Antenna Health Check................................................................................................ 255
4.5.3.1 Configure Antenna Health Check................................................................................255
4.5.3.2 Monitor Antenna Health Check................................................................................... 257
4.5.4 Exporting Survey Data from QualiPoc to iBwave Mobile Apps................................... 265
4.5.5 Exporting Scanner Data from QualiPoc to iBwave Mobile Apps.................................266
4.6 Exporting Survey Data for iBwave Design............................................................. 269
4.7 Analyzing Measurement Data with NQDI................................................................ 270
4.7.1 Scanner Measurement Files and GSM Hot Channels................................................ 271
5 Updating Freerider III......................................................................... 273

5.1 Updating QualiPoc Software....................................................................................273
5.2 Updating the NCM Software.....................................................................................275
5.2.1 Connecting to the NCM...............................................................................................275
5.2.2 Installing the SmartONE Software.............................................................................. 277
5.2.3 Verifying the SmartONE Software Version..................................................................277
5.3 Upgrading the BMC Firmware..................................................................................278
Annex.................................................................................................. 284
A Limitations.......................................................................................... 284
A.1 Measurement Jobs....................................................................................................284
A.2 Battery Level and Disk Space.................................................................................. 284
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B Customer Support Center................................................................. 286
Glossary..............................................................................................287
Index....................................................................................................297
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R&S SwissQual AG®...QualiPoc Introduction
Related Documents
1 Introduction
This document describes the 20.3 release of QualiPoc Freerider III, a lightweight
benchmarking system with a QualiPoc Android tablet and up to 6 QualiPoc Android
smartphones with a scanner.
Figure 1-1: Freerider III backpack
For more information about QualiPoc, including job types and the various monitors,
see the Manual - QualiPoc Handheld.pdf document.
1.1 Related Documents

For a description of the new features, supported devices, and highlights of the 20.3
release, see the Release Notes.
● Manual - QualiPoc Handheld.pdf
● Manual - QualiPoc Freerider II.pdf
● Manual - NetQual - NQView.pdf
● Manual - NQDI.pdf
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R&S SwissQual AG®...QualiPoc Supported Hardware
System Overview
2 Supported Hardware
The following descriptions assume that you have a working knowledge of telecommu-
nication hardware.
● System Overview.................................................................................................... 12
● Safety Instructions...................................................................................................18
● Freerider III Hardware............................................................................................. 20
● Freerider III Use Case Configurations.....................................................................54
● Starting and Stopping a Freerider III System.......................................................... 57
● Warranty, Storage, Maintenance, Repair, and Shipment........................................ 58
● Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 61
● Technical Specification............................................................................................63
2.1 System Overview

QualiPoc Freerider III is a backpack benchmarking system with an Android tablet (FR
Master), up to 6 smartphones FR Slaves with optional RF connectors for external
antennas, and an RF scanner.
You can also use a smartphone as a FR Master. For the best Freerider III experience,
use a tablet.
● Introduction............................................................................................................. 12
● Main System Components...................................................................................... 14
● System Communication Overview.......................................................................... 15
● Optional System Components................................................................................ 17
2.1.1 Introduction
Freerider III has been optimized for indoor and outdoor testing, for example, in build-
ings, in public transportation, and in pedestrian areas. You can also mount the Free-
rider III hardware in a vehicle.
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System Overview
Figure 2-1: Freerider III
Freerider III has the following features:

● Host and power 6 QualiPoc smartphones
● Support for Rohde & Schwarz TSMA and PCTEL Seegull IBflex scanners
● Forced-air cooling
● Backpack designed for the best airflow and carrying comfort
● Central button for system power up and shutdown
● FR3-Core2: Supports MIMO for scanners, either with 2 R&S TSME scanners or 1
PCTel IBFlex scanner
● 4 hot-pluggable smart batteries:
– Provide up to 8 hours of power
– LCD display with charge status
● Real-time monitoring of phone battery charge status including the remaining bat-
tery power on the master tablet
● USB Charging Downstream Port to power the master tablet
● Optional external RF antennas for the phones and scanner
● FR3-Core2: Internal Gbit LAN switch with an external LAN port to connect to a PC
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System Overview
2.1.2 Main System Components
FR3-CORE
FMK
USB / PWR
USB / PWR
FMK
USB
USB / PWR PWR

NCM
USB
FMK
USB GPS
USB / PWR
LAN
RF
FMK UPC
TSME
USB / PWR
ON / OFF
FMK
PWR
USB / PWR
BatteryPack
BMC BatteryPack
BatteryPack
FR3-BA89WH
FMK
PWR
EXT PWR
USB / PWR
Figure 2-2: Main Freerider III System Components
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System Overview
Figure 2-3: Main FR3-Core2 System Components
A Freerider III system consists out of the following hardware components:

● FR3-CORE: Freerider III Core Unit that consists of bottom and top cover
● FR3-BP: Freerider III backpack for FR3-CORE
● NCM: Compact PC that runs software to control the TSME scanner
● FR3-BA89WH: Hot-pluggable smart battery
Each battery provides 89Wh
● BMC: Battery Management Component manages smart batteries, main power con-
ditioning and distribution, as well as controls airflow
● UPC: Provides USB and power conditioning to devices
● Devices: Smartphones that run R&S SwissQual QualiPoc software
● FMK: Freerider Mounting Kit is device-specific mounting kit
● TSMx: Optional Rhode & Schwarz RF scanner
● Tablet: FR Master that controls the smartphone FR Slave
2.1.3 System Communication Overview
Freerider III use the following forms of communication:

● Bluetooth:
● Ethernet:
● USB:
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System Overview
● Wi-Fi:
Scanner NCM GPS Mouse
Freerider
Master
Tablet
Freerider Slave Smartphones
Figure 2-4: System communication overview
2.1.3.1 Bluetooth Connection
The FR Master uses a Bluetooth connection for the following actions:

● Configure, control, and monitor FR Slave measurements
● Pair and use a Bluetooth GPS
● Synchronize the time on the FR Slaves
● Transfer and delete the campaign configuration on FR Slaves:
● Configure and monitor scanner measurements through the NCM
If the Bluetooth connection to a FR Slave is lost for more than 600 seconds, Freerider
III stops the current job.
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System Overview
2.1.3.2 Ethernet Connection
The NCM uses an Ethernet connection to communicate with the scanner.
2.1.3.3 USB Connection
The NCM uses an USB connection to communicate with the GPS mouse.
2.1.3.4 Wi-Fi Connection
The FR Master uses a Wi-Fi connection to transfer measurement files from the FR
Slaves and the scanner to the FR Master. This connection is only active for the dura-
tion of the file transfer or if you enable it in the "Device Manager".
2.1.4 Optional System Components
You can use the following optional components with Freerider III:
● FR3-OPS: Office Power Supply
● FR3-VPS: Vehicle Power Supply
● FR3-OMBC: Office Multiple Bay Charger for 4 batteries that can also re-calibrate
the batteries
● RF paddle antennas
● USB GPS receiver
● PCTEL Seegull IBflex scanner
For a description on how to connect Freerider III to an IBflex scanner, see Chap-
ter 2.3.7.5, "Connecting to an IBflex Scanner", on page 52.
● Rohde & Schwarz TSMA scanner unit
● BT GPS receiver: You can use can use an optional Bluetooth GPS receiver with
an integrated battery for autarkic operation. You can store the Bluetooth GPS
receiver in an inside pocket at the top of the backpack.
For a description on how to connect Freerider III to an IBflex scanner, see Chap-
ter 2.3.7.4, "Connecting an External GPS Receiver", on page 50.
● FR3-Core2: RF MIMO antenna
The FR Master can support up to 7 Bluetooth connections. That is, you can only use a
BT GPS Receiver in a Freerider III system that contains a maximum of 5 smartphones
and 1 scanner or 6 smartphones and no scanner.
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Safety Instructions
2.2 Safety Instructions
Injury can result if you do not read these safety instructions.

Do not try to install or operate a Freerider III unit before you read the safety information
in this section. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury, damage to the
equipment, or a voided warranty.
2.2.1 General Safety Information
● Always obtain approval from R&S SwissQual before you change and modify Free-
rider III components, otherwise you might void the warranty
● Using Freerider III in a way other than those described in Chapter 2.1, "System
Overview", on page 12 can seriously impact the inherent safety features of the sys-
tem
● Only use the FR3-BA89WH (NH2054RS31) battery packs, chargers, and office
power supplies that R&S SwissQual recommends to avoid damage to the unit and
to not void the warranty
If you received NH2054HD31 batteries with your system, you can continue to use
those batteries instead of the NH2054RS31.
● Do not run Freerider III in an outdoor environment without the FR3-BP backpack
● To prevent Electrostatic Discharges (ESD), always touch the aluminum main frame
near the fans before you interact with the system, for example, to exchange SIMs,
and so on.
● For the best antenna efficiency, do not guide the phone USB cable under the
phone
● Always turn off the system and remove all power cables and batteries from the unit
before you change any hardware components
● Do not drop the Freerider unit
● Do not cover the air inlet at the bottom or the air outlet at the top of the Freerider
unit. For example, do not rest the base of Freerider III on a soft surface that might
restrict airflow
● To be rainproof, the 2 zippers of the FR3-BP must touch in the middle of one side
of the FR3-BP
An improperly secured Freerider III system in a vehicle use case can cause
injury.
Ensure that the Freerider III system is securely restrained before your drive.
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Safety Instructions
Before you repair, store, or transport a unit, you need to review Chapter 2.6, "Warranty,
Storage, Maintenance, Repair, and Shipment", on page 58.
2.2.2 Battery Pack (FR3-BA89WH) Safety Information
Although the FR3-BA89WH conforms to the UN safety tests, you need to handle the
battery pack carefully. Before you use a FR3-BA89WH, read the safety guidelines in
Chapter 2.6, "Warranty, Storage, Maintenance, Repair, and Shipment", on page 58.
● Avoid shorting the battery

● Do not immerse the battery pack in water
● Do not drop the battery pack
● Do not disassemble or deform the battery
● Do not expose to or dispose the battery in fire.
● Never use a battery that appears to be damaged
● Only charge the battery in the FR3-CORE or a recommended external charger, for
example, the FR3-OMBC
● Never use a modified or damaged charger
● In case of a fire use a CO2 extinguisher and not water
● Only use the FR3-BA89WH when the temperature is in the -10 °C to +50 °C range
Battery performance is significantly degraded at low temperatures.

Avoid operating or charging the battery at temperatures below -10 °C.
● Storage temperature range is -10 °C to +50 °C range, < 95%RH

For best results store the batteries in the +10 °C to +21 °C range.
Storage or transportation of a completely discharged FR3-BA89WH can destroy

the internal Li-Ion cells.
Always charge the battery before storage or transportation.
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Freerider III Hardware
2.2.3 Operating Conditions

Table 2-1: Operating environment conditions
Environment Description
Operating environment Indoor, outdoor, and vehicles
Operating Temperature From -10 to 50°C

System start must occur at temperatures that are higher than 0°C
Maximum ambient temperature is the same as the maximum operating temperature of the smart-
phones
Operating relative humidity < 95% rH (non-condensing)
Operating elevation 0–6500 feet (0–2000 meters)
2.2.4 Storage Conditions

Table 2-2: Storage environment conditions
Environment Description
Storage temperature From -10 to 50°C
Storage relative humidity < 95% rH (non-condensing)
Storage elevation 0–6500 feet (0–2000 meters)
Remove the batteries from Freerider III for storage.
Do not expose the batteries to temperatures above +50 °C.
2.3 Freerider III Hardware

● Freerider III Core (FR3-CORE and FR3-Core2)..................................................... 21
● Freerider III Backpack (FR3-BP).............................................................................29
● NCM........................................................................................................................ 35
● Freerider III Battery Pack 89 WH (FR3-BA89WH).................................................. 37
● TSME Scanner Installation......................................................................................39
● IBflex Scanner Installation.......................................................................................42
● Freerider III Optional Hardware...............................................................................46
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2.3.1 Freerider III Core (FR3-CORE and FR3-Core2)
Top cover
UPC
NCM
BMC
GPS
TSME
Battery bays
Figure 2-5: FR3-CORE
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Figure 2-6: FR3-Core2
The FR3-CORE and FR3-Core2 offer the following functionality:

● Hard shell case that hosts and protects the system components
● Hinged top cover (unshielded) for easy access to up to 6 QualiPoc devices
● 4 bays for hot-pluggable smart batteries
● Central button for system power up and shutdown
● Battery Management Component (BMC) for power conditioning, distribution, and
airflow control
● NCM that runs the controlling software for the TSME scanner and allows hardware
interaction from the master tablet
● USB and power conditioning for 6 QualiPoc devices (UPC)
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● Airflow path for forced-air cooling

● USB Charging Downstream port that provides power to the master tablet
● Shielded back to reduce EMI radiation to the person carrying the system
● Support for an optional TSME RF scanner
● Magnetic mounting socket for a USB GPS Mouse
● FR3-Core2: Support for optional 2 TSME RF scanners
● FR3-Core2: Support of optional IBFlex RF scanner
● FR3-Core2: Gbit LAN switch with external accessible port
● Handle to pull FR3-CORE out of backpack
For sufficient airflow to cool the devices, only operate the system with the top cover
closed.
2.3.1.1 External Interface
Figure 2-7: External Interfaces at FR3-CORE Bottom
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Figure 2-8: External Interface at FR3-CORE Top Cover
● [PWR]: External power input to power or to recharge the system from an office or
vehicle power supply
– FR3-Core2: External power supply is accessible from the top
● [SPLINT]: To be removed for complete top cover removal
● [LATCH]: Press to open the hinged top cover
● FR3-Core2: Ext. Gigabit LAN port
● [CDP]: USB 2.0 Charging Downstream Port
– Provides up to 1.5A for charging and USB signals towards external controlling
tablet.
The tablet must support the USB charging protocol.
Table 2-3: Pin Assignment PWR Connector
Connector Figure Pins Comment
PWR pin 1; Input; +Vdc

pin 2; Input; GND
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2.3.1.2 FR3-CORE Internal Interfaces
I/O
BAT 4
BAT 3
BAT 2
BAT 1
NCM USB 3.0

Battery
Locking Bar
Figure 2-9: FR3-CORE internal Interface components
The FR3-CORE has the following internal interfaces:

● [I/O]: System main switch with integrated LED ring to indicate system status
● [BATT 1-4]: Battery bays for hot-swappable smart batteries
● [NCM USB 3.0]: USB 3.0 port of the NCM, for example, to attach a memory stick
● [Locking Bar]: Secures the batteries in place
I/O LED Status
Off Core is off.
Steady green Core is powered (NCM running)
Flashing green Core is starting up or shutting down
2.3.1.3 Device Position Number Assignment
Figure 2-10 shows the device mounting positions in the FR3-CORE. Connect the USB
cables to the corresponding USB port number shown on the UPC cover.
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Nr. 3
Nr. 4 Nr. 2
Nr. 5 Nr. 1
Nr. 6
Figure 2-10: FR3-CORE Device Number Assignment
2.3.1.4 Usage
● For sufficient airflow to cool the devices, only operate the system with the top cover
closed.
● To completely open the cover, disconnect the charger, that is, the FR3-OPS or
FR3-VPS.
Exchanging the SIM Card of a Phone
Turn off the phone before you remove replace the SIM card.
Failure to turn the power can result in a damaged phone.
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To exchange the SIM card of a phone in the FR3-CORE

1. On the FR Master, stop all measurements.
2. Remove the FR3-CORE from the backpack.
3. Put the FR3-CORE on a flat surface, press the latch on the top cover, and open the
unit completely.
4. Disconnect the USB cable from the phone.
5. Remove the plastic locking plate and remove the phone from the mount.
6. Turn the phone off with its power button.
7. Exchange the SIM card.
8. Put the phone back in the mount and secure it in place with the plastic locking
plate.
9. Connect the USB cable to the phone.

Note: If the phone does not start automatically, press the ON/OFF button of the
phone.
Battery Status Display and Automatic Shutdown

The Battery Management Component (BMC) communicates with the smart batteries in
the FR3-CORE. The BMC determines the remaining overall capacity and actively
measures the system power consumption to calculate the remaining operation time.
You can view this information on the FR Master. Each battery has a 5 segment LCD
display where each segment represents 20% of the full charge capacity.
The Battery Status Display is active even if you use an external power supply. If the
batteries are not fully charged, then they will be charged according to the capability of
attached charger. the segment blink according the charge status.
The batteries in the FR3-CORE are hot swappable, see "Battery Hot Swap"
on page 27; otherwise, you can connect the unit to an external power source to
recover from a low battery status. If you cannot perform either of these actions, you
need to stop all active measurements on the FR Master.
When the expected remaining operation time drops to 5 minutes, the BMC triggers an
automatic shutdown. If the FR3-CORE components do not shutdown correctly within 4
minutes, the BMC triggers a hard power off.
You cannot stop the automatic shutdown process after the low battery alarm is trig-
gered. After such a shutdown, you need to turn the I/O switch OFF and insert charged
batteries or attach an external power supply before you can restart the system.
Battery Hot Swap

The FR3-CORE has an integrated battery hot-swap functionality. During operation you
can quickly disconnect and connect valid power sources, for example, smart batteries
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or the office power supply without the need for a system shutdown and start cycle. This
hot-swap capability allows you to operate Freerider III continuously.
The BMC must contain at least one smart battery to fulfill the minimum charge condi-
tion.
Battery Minimum Charge State to Allow System Power On

To prevent system shutdown immediately after startup, you cannot start the system if
the remaining battery capacity is below a certain threshold, that is, <1000mAh =>
approx. runtime < 20min.
Freerider III ignores the minimum charge state if the system is connected to the mains.
To hot swap a battery

1. Unzip the backpack.
2. Press the latch to open the top cover.
3. Loosen the screw to the right of the battery locking bar and swing open the bar.
4. Check on the FR Master or LCD battery display to see which battery has the lowest
charging state.
5. Pull the battery out by the foil handle.
6. Align the ridge on the top of the battery with the notch at the top of the empty bay
and insert the charged battery into the bay.
7. Guide the battery foil handles through the corresponding openings in the locking
bar.
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Figure 2-11: Battery latches
8. Close the locking bar and tighten the screw.
2.3.2 Freerider III Backpack (FR3-BP)
The customized FR3-BP is based on advanced and easily adjustable mountaineering

backpack systems. The unique ergonomic harness and weight distribution of the com-
ponents places loads carefully onto specific points of the harness to ensure comfort
and balance. The backpack also has openings for forced airflow.
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Figure 2-12: FR3-BP
The FR3-BP offers the following functionality:

● Ergonomic carrying harness with adjustable straps
For a description on how to adjust the straps, see Chapter 2.3.2.1, "Usage",
on page 30.
● Two side pockets for additional hot swappable batteries
● Additional pocket at the back for vehicle or office power supply
● Inside pocket for FR Master tablet
● Protective textile cover
● Rainproof zippers
To be rainproof, the 2 zippers of the FR3-BP must touch at the middle of one side
of the FR3-BP.
● Airflow openings at the bottom and the top of the pack
2.3.2.1 Usage
The FR3-BP is a specially designed carrying harness that is designed to carry the
weight of the FR3-CORE on your hips and not on your back.
● Before you perform the following steps, ensure that you have installed the system
configuration that you intend to use.
● To be rainproof, the 2 zippers of the FR3-BP must touch at the middle of one side
of the FR3-BP
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To adjust and position the FR3-BP on your back

Have someone help you to make the initial adjustments and ensure that you follow
these adjustment steps in sequence.
1. Adjust the shoulder straps to maximum length.
2. Align the FR3-BP so that your hips are in the middle of the hip belt, snap the center
buckles together, and then tighten both of the hip belt straps so that the buckle is in
the middle.
3. Pull the shoulder straps until the padding is snug against your shoulders.
Note: Do not tighten the straps completely as this action shifts the load distribution
from your hips to your shoulders.
4. Adjust the position of the buckle at the shoulder pad to the position in the following
image, that is, close to collarbone, and pull the upper positioning straps to bring the
upper part of the FR3-BP close to your back.
5. Snap the buckles of the sternum strap together and tighten until the strap is almost
straight.
6. Move the sternum strap up or down to a comfortable position.
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The sternum strap relieves the shoulder joints of loads, stabilizes the shoulder
straps and prevents the FR3-BP from slipping from the shoulders.
To quickly access the FR3-CORE inside the FR3-BP

This procedure describes how to gain access to the battery, main switch, and the devi-
ces in the FR3-CORE.
1. Place the bottom of the FR3-BP on the ground and hold the backpack with one
hand close to the shoulder strap.
2. Pull the zipper all the way around.
3. Pull the textile cover toward the back of the FR3-BP to gain access to the top cover
latch.
4. Press the latch and open the top cover of the core.
Note:
● For complete access to the components, place the FR3-BP on a flat surface
and completely swing open the top cover.
● For the open backpack configuration, adjust the length of the straps on the side
of backpack so that the FR3-CORE is accessible.
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Figure 2-13: Open backpack configuration
2.3.2.2 CDP Cable Routing
The bottom of the FR3-CORE has a charging downstream port (CDP) to provide power
to an external device, such as the FR Master tablet. For this purpose, you can use the
original charger cable that came with the FR Master tablet or the optional FR3-
DCPCAB extension USB 2.0 cable.
Use the CDP port for increasing the battery duration only, since it does not provide
enough power to charge the tablet.
Typically a fully charged tablet battery lasts for more than 8 hours.
To route the CDP cable to an external device

1. Remove the FR3-CORE from the FR3-BP backpack.
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2. Connect the A-male connector of the USB 2.0 charging cable to the CDP port at
the bottom of the FR3-CORE.
3. Guide the open end of the cable through the slot at the bottom of the backpack.
4. Slide the FR3-CORE into the backpack.
5. Guide the USB cable towards the hip belt and secure the cable with the 2 Velcro
straps on the hip belt.
6. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the external device that you want to
charge.
7. Secure the unused portion of the USB cable with the 2 Velcro straps on the hip
belt.
Note: If the cable is not long enough to reach the FR Master tablet, you can use
the optional FR3-DCPCAB extension cable. The length of the cable is intentionally
short for optimum charging performance. This cable does not provide USB connec-
tivity.
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Figure 2-14: Optional FR3-DCPCAB extension cable
Use Figure 2-15 as guideline for routing the cable.
Figure 2-15: FR3-DCPCAB route
2.3.3 NCM
The NCM is a small Intel based PC that runs the RsSmartProbe4QP service and the
R&S Scanner Measurement Engine software that enables the interaction of the FR
Master tablet and the Freerider III hardware, for example, the battery charge status dis-
play. These two components also enable scanner configuration and monitoring on the
FR Master tablet, as well as the transfer of measurement files.
You do not have to configure the NCM.
The NCM offers the following functionality:

● CPU/Processor: 4th Generation Intel
● SSD/Solid State Drive: 120GB
● RAM: 4GB
● WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0
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● Dimensions: 109 x 109 x 40mm
2.3.3.1 External Interfaces
An NCM has external interfaces on the front and back panels.
NCM Front Panel
Figure 2-16: NCM front panel
● IN: Power IN connector for power from the BMC

● WLAN: For WLAN stub antenna
● : For Bluetooth stub antenna
● AUX PWR: Not used in Freerider III, do not connect
● Mini DP: To connect a display for system configuration
● Mini HDMI: To connect a display for system configuration
Use the Mini-HDMI to DVI adapter cable that comes with Freerider III
● ETH: Gbit LAN for the optional scanner
● 2 x USB 3.0: Attached to USB 3.0 panel mount socket (data stick) or for optional
use, for example, with a USB GPS
● I/O: Push button with integrated LED to manually start and shutdown the NCM
For hard power off, hold down the I/O button longer than 6 seconds.
To prevent abnormal system behavior, do not use the I/O button of the NCM to
start and to shut down the Freerider III system.
Use the main switch on the BMC to start and to shut down the system.
Table 2-4: NCM Status LED
I/O LED Status
Off NCM is off.
green NCM is on
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I/O LED Status
yellow NCM is in standby, not used in Freerider III
flashing During NCM BIOS update
NCM Back Panel
Figure 2-17: NCM back panel
● Locking Screw: Remove this screw to remove the NCM from the FR3-CORE
● 2 x USB 3.0: To attach the USB cable from UPC and BMC
● Speaker: Not used
● IR: Not used
2.3.3.2 Usage
► To manually restart the NCM, push the I/O button on the front panel.
Note: If the NCM does not shut down within 60 seconds, that is, the LED in the
switch remains lit, hold down the I/O button for longer than 6 seconds.
2.3.4 Freerider III Battery Pack 89 WH (FR3-BA89WH)
The main power source for the Freerider III portable use case is the FR3-BA89WH Li-
Ion cell-based smart battery.
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Figure 2-18: FR3-BA89WH
For the office or vehicle use case, you need to have at least one FR3-BA89WH in your
system.
The FR3-BA89WH has the following features:

● Nominal output voltage of 14.4 Vdc
● Rated energy 89 Wh
● Fuel-Gauge electronics to determine State-Of-Charge
● Communication interface
● Internal 2-stage software and hardware protective circuits against over-heating,
over-voltage, and short-circuits conditions
● Foil handle to pull the battery pack out of the BMC battery bay
● UN safety test approved
2.3.4.1 Safety Information
For important safety information about the FR3-BA89WH battery pack, see Chap-
ter 2.2, "Safety Instructions", on page 18.
2.3.4.2 Usage
Charge the FR3-BA89WH battery completely before each use. You can charge the bat-
teries in the external FR3-OMBC, which can charge 4 batteries in parallel or you can
leave the batteries in the BMC while the system is connected to an external power sup-
ply. The system does not need to be on.
The in-system-charging-time and the final charge state depend on the type of external
power supply, the system status, that is, idle or measuring, and the number of batter-
ies. Furthermore, depending on the power supply you can charge the batteries in par-
allel while the system is running. In case of FR3-VPS, however, this can increase the
charge time.
For a description of the corresponding charging procedure, see Chapter 2.3.7.1,
"Office Power Supply (FR3-OPS)", on page 46, Chapter 2.3.7.2, "Vehicle Power Sup-
ply (FR3-VPS)", on page 48, and Chapter 2.3.7.3, "Office Multiple Bay Charger (FR3-
OMBC)", on page 49.
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If the ambient temperature is > 35 °C, you can place the FR3-CORE in a special
charging mode where the cooling fan operation is determined by the ambient tempera-
ture.
Do not charge the batteries at temperatures above 45 °C.
To place the FR3-CORE in a special charging mode

1. Connect an FR3-OPS or an FR3-VPS to a running FR3-CORE.
2. Turn off the system with the I/O button.
3. Ensure that the LED on the I/O button blinks at least once, and then press the I/O
button again.
Note: You can only use the system after the special charging mode has completed.
You can then turn on the system with the I/O button.
Recalibration
The batteries can track and estimate the maximum error of the battery charge state.
When the error exceeds the battery internal specification, the battery raises the recali-
bration flag, which causes the BMC in the FR3-Core to run a recalibration cycle.
During this cycle, the BMC forces the system to draw power only from the battery with
the flag to drain the battery. After the battery has discharged, the BMC switches over to
the remaining batteries to power the system. That is, you might not even be aware that
the recalibration cycle is running except if you notice that the batteries are charging
asynchronously.
If you recharge the battery completely with a normal charge cycle, the recalibration
cycle automatically ends. However, if you recharge the battery before it has dis-
charged, the recalibration cycled automatically restarts the next time that you turn on
the system.
2.3.5 TSME Scanner Installation
For more information on the scanner, including operation and maintenance, see the
manuals that came with the scanner.
To install a TSME scanner in a FR3-CORE

1. On the bottom of the TSME scanner, mount the 4 special screws that came with
the TSME Mech kit.
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Figure 2-19: Screws on bottom of a TSME scanner
2. Lower the scanner on the mounting plate inside FR3-Core2, slide the scanner right
or left, and then secure the scanner in place with two knurled-head screws.
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Figure 2-20: TSMEs on mounting plate
3. Connect the cables.

a) Connect the FR3-TSME-PWR-IN cable from TSME "DC IN" port to one of the
free sockets (red connectors) on the BMC Board.
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b) Connect the short LAN cable from the TSME "LAN" connector to a free socket
on the LAN switch.
c) Connect the antenna cable to the "RF IN" connector of the TSME
"GPS ANT" is not used.
d) For a MIMO setup with two TSMEs inside, you also need to connect each end
of the SYNC KABEL 2 TSME to the "AUX" socket on each TSME.
Figure 2-21: NCM and BCM connections
2.3.6 IBflex Scanner Installation
For more information on the scanner, including operation and maintenance, see the
manuals that came with the scanner.
To install an IBflex scanner in a FR3-CORE

1. On the bottom of the IBflex scanner, mount the plate with four 4-40UNC screws
that came with the IBflex Mech kit.
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Figure 2-22: Screws on IBflex scanner mounting plate
2. Connect the power cable to the [DC IN] socket of the scanner, and then tighten the
coupling nut to lock the connector.
Figure 2-23: DC IN connection on IBflex scanner
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3. Lower the scanner on the mounting plate inside FR3-Core2, slide the scanner
right, and then secure the scanner in place with two knurled-head screws.
4. Connect the cables.

a) Connect the IBflex-PWR-IN cable from the "DC IN" port to one of the free sock-
ets (red connectors) on the BMC Board.
b) Connect the short LAN cable from the "LAN" connector to a free socket on the
LAN switch.
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c) Connect the antenna cable to the "RF IN" connector on the IBflex.
"GPS ANT" is not used.
Figure 2-24: NCM and BCM connections
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d) Connect the WiFi/BT stub antenna to the [WIFI/BT ANT] port.
Figure 2-25: Connections on IBflex scanner
2.3.7 Freerider III Optional Hardware
● Office Power Supply (FR3-OPS).............................................................................46

● Vehicle Power Supply (FR3-VPS)...........................................................................48
● Office Multiple Bay Charger (FR3-OMBC).............................................................. 49
● Connecting an External GPS Receiver................................................................... 50
● Connecting to an IBflex Scanner.............................................................................52
2.3.7.1 Office Power Supply (FR3-OPS)
The FR3-OPS requires 3.5 hours for a full charge cycle. You can charge the batteries
while the Freerider III system is in operation without affecting the charge time.
Remove the FR3-CORE from the FR3-BP before you connect the FR3-OPS or FR3-
VPS.
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Figure 2-26: FR3-OPS Office Power Supply
The FR3-OPS has the following functionality:

● AC Input: 100-240 VAC / 50-60Hz
● DC Output: 18.0Vdc @ 11A max.
● Passive cooling (no FAN)
● Power indication LED
Do not use the FR3-OPS with any hardware other than the FR3-CORE/FR4-
CORE.
Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to the FR3-OPS.
External Interfaces
An FR3-OPS has the following interfaces:
● Power mains AC input with standard C14 socket
● LEMO connector with polarity coding for power out
● Blue LED to display output power on status
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2.3.7.2 Vehicle Power Supply (FR3-VPS)
Figure 2-27: FR3-VPS Vehicle Power Supply
The FR3-VPS allows you to power a Freerider III/Freerider 4 system from the cigarette
lighter socket of your vehicle.
A FR3-VPS offers the following functionality:
● Power input cable (0.9m) with a cigarette lighter plug
● Input voltage: 12 Vdc to 16 Vdc
● DC Output: 16 Vdc with a maximum output power of 120 W, cable length 1.8m
● Input Fuse: 15A mini auto blade
● Output overcurrent protection
External Interfaces
Figure 2-28 shows the connectors on the front panel of the FR3-VPS. The cables are
coded to ensure that you connect them correctly.
Pwr LED
Power OUT Power IN

Fuse
Figure 2-28: FR3-VPS front panel
Only replace the fuse with a fuse of the same type and strength.
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Usage
Even though the FR3-VPS can deliver enough power to operate the system, FR3-
CORE requires a minimum of one charged battery in the BMC to operate. This battery
acts as uninterruptible power supply (UPS) during motor cranking.
Due to the power limitations of the cigarette lighter socket, the charging current and
voltage toward the FR3-BA89WH batteries are limited. The achievable recharge time
for 4 x FR3-BA89WHs therefore depends on the overall system load. Assuming a typi-
cal system load, you can expect the 4 batteries to be charged to a maximum of 80% to
85% capacity within 6 hours. Due to limited output voltage of 16.0V, the FR3-VPS can-
not fully charge the batteries to 100%.
► To recharge a FR3-BA89WH to 100%, use the optional Office Multiple Bay Charger
(FR3-OMBC) or the Office Power Supply (FR3-OPS).
The FR3-VPS does not support brown out protection for the vehicle battery. Instead,
you need to turn on the engine when the FR3-VPS is on and detach the FR3-VPS from
the cigarette lighter socket if vehicle is off for a longer period.
Installation
To install the FR3-VPS

1. Ensure that the BMC contains at least one charged battery.
2. Connect the input cable to the cigarette lighter socket of the vehicle.
3. (Optional) To operate the system in the FR3-BP with the FR3-VPS attached:
a) Remove the FR3-CORE from the backpack.
b) Guide the FR3-VPS output cable through the slot at the bottom of the backpack
and connect the cable to the PWR connector on the FR3-CORE.
c) Put the FR3-CORE into the backpack.
d) Connect the FR3-VPS output cable to the FR3-VPS.
4. Connect the output cable to the PWR connector of the FR3-CORE.
2.3.7.3 Office Multiple Bay Charger (FR3-OMBC)
The Office Multiple Bay Charger can house and charge 4 FR3-BA89WH batteries.
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#1 #2 #3 #4
Mains 4-Bay FR3-OBMC Unit

Power
Socket
Fan
Figure 2-29: FR3-OBMC
The FR3-OMBC offers the following functionality:

● AC Input: 110 to 250 VAC / 50-60Hz
● 4 charging bays
● Parallel recharge of 4 FR3-BA89WH within 5 hours
● Battery recalibration functionality
Usage
For usage information, see the FR3-OMBC manual.
Do not use the FR3-OPS with any hardware other than the FR3-CORE/FR4-
CORE.
Failure to do so can damage the FR3-OPS permanently.
2.3.7.4 Connecting an External GPS Receiver
In most scenarios, you can configure the FR Master as the GPS source for the Free-
rider III system.
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However, you can also use the following external GPS receivers with Freerider III:
● Bluetooth GPS Receiver: You can store the receiver in the inside pocket at the top
of the Freerider III backpack.
► To recharge a Bluetooth GPS receiver, connect the cable that came with the
receiver to the DCP port of the FR3-CORE.
To add an external GPS receiver to your Freerider III system

► Connect the GPS receiver to the NCM with a USB cable or pair the receiver to the
NCM via Bluetooth.
Note: The Windows drivers for the supported external GPS receivers are part of
the default NCM installation.
Figure 2-30: USB GPS receiver driver
If the driver is not available, contact our support center.

Please consult Chapter B, "Customer Support Center", on page 286 for the best
method to contact us.
The GPS receiver connects to the NCM and sends the data through the NCM
through a Bluetooth connection to the FR Master, which then sends the GPS data
to the connected FR Slave.
With the implementation of RsSmartProbe4QP, the following Bluetooth GPS receiver

has to be used:
● Qstarz BT-Q818XT
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Figure 2-31: Qstarz BT-Q818XT
To verify that the GPS delivers data, wait until ROMES (scanner) has started and then
open the log file in: C:\ProgramData\Rohde-Schwarz\4QP\Logs\. Search for the
following message: LocationProviderAccess - Gps 'COM_ (Qstarz 818XT)' is delivering
data now!
The Qstarz 818XT has a switch to set the sampling frequency to either 10 Hz or 1 Hz
(or turn it off):
● The 10 Hz setting is intended for “high speed” applications providing 10 samples
per second and thus providing more precise coordinates when moving at higher
speeds
● The higher sampling rate results in bigger *.sqz files (1 hour static 117 MB with
10 Hz vs 20 MB for 1 Hz)
2.3.7.5 Connecting to an IBflex Scanner
If you do not have the correct license to use the scanner with QualiPoc, contact our
support center.
To connect a FR Master to an IBflex scanner

This procedure requires an active network or WiFi connection.
1. Turn on the scanner and wait for the scanner to initialize:
● "SYS" LED is a steady green.
● "WiFi/BT" LED is a steady blue
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USB port for WiFi

testing with WiFi
adapter
SMA Connector for WiFi SMB connector for

Communications/Bluetooth the GPS antenna
Ethernet port (LAN)
USB data
connector COM WiFi/BT
(COM) USB
Power switch
GPS
Bluetooth and LAN GPS LED

WiFi LED SD SYS
RF1 RF2 SD card port
SD LED
SMA connectors for

RF antennas
Figure 2-32: Back panel of IBflex scanner
2. On the FR Master, touch the main menu , and then touch "Device manager".
3. Touch the plus sign (+) at the top of the screen and touch "PCTEL SeeGull".
Figure 2-33: Add PCTEL SeeGull
4. At the prompt to download and install "SeaGull Connect", touch "OK".
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Freerider III Use Case Configurations
Figure 2-34: Install SeeGull Connect
5. Touch "Scan devices" at the bottom of the screen and wait until the scanning proc-
ess stops.
6. Touch "IBflex" in the list.
Figure 2-35: IBflex connected
If you use QualiPoc in Remote Probe (SmartMonitor) mode, you can start and stop
scanner measurements, if an IBflex scanner is connected to the QualiPoc device.
The control of the scanner is restricted to start and stop, i.e., the configuration of scans
is not allowed.
Refer to Manual - SmartMonitor.pdf.
2.4 Freerider III Use Case Configurations

The following use cases describe the different system configurations that represent the
best tradeoff between number of devices, equipment volume, weight, and measure-
ment environment.
● Portable Original Device Antenna Use Case.......................................................... 55
● Specifications Paddle Antennas..............................................................................55
● Ad Hoc Vehicle Use Case....................................................................................... 55
● Permanent Vehicle Use Case................................................................................. 56
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2.4.1 Portable Original Device Antenna Use Case
This configuration has the lowest weight and is best-suited for measurement cam-
paigns in pedestrian areas, and public transportation with expected reasonable cover-
age.
In this configuration, the devices in the top cover are unmodified and use the original
device internal RF antennas. The 15 cm spacing between the phones offers a reason-
able isolation for urban environments with reasonable coverage and multipath propa-
gation. For the optional scanner, you can place a multi-band dipole paddle antenna in
the top cover.
2.4.2 Specifications Paddle Antennas
The customized 2G/3G/4G multi-band dipole paddle antenna from Panorama Anten-
nas has the following characteristics
● Impedance: 50 Ohm
● Frequency range: 698-960, 1710-2170, 2396-2700
● Peak Gain Isotropic: 2 dBi
● Gain Compared to ½ wave: 0 dB
● Pattern: Omni-directional
● Max Input Power: 25 Watt
● Operating range: -30°C to +70°C
2.4.3 Ad Hoc Vehicle Use Case
You can easily use Freerider III in a vehicle for ad hoc campaigns without the need for
permanent changes to the vehicle. To extend the usability of the system, you can use
the FR3-VPS power supply. For more information, see Chapter 2.3.7.2, "Vehicle Power
Supply (FR3-VPS)", on page 48.
For the best cooling performance, place the Freerider III system in the air conditioned
passenger compartment of the vehicle. If possible, keep the system in an upright posi-
tion for maximum airflow.
An improperly secured Freerider III system can cause injury in the event of an
accident.
Ensure that the system is in a secure place before you drive. The best practice is to
hang the backpack on the back of the front passenger seat, with the shoulder straps
draped over the seat and the sternum strap fastened across the front of the seat. If
possible, you can also use the hip strap to secure Freerider III in place. If you cannot
place the Freerider III in an upright position, put the Freerider III on the floor of the
vehicle with the straps facing down.
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Placing the Freerider III system on a cushioned surface can cause overheating.
Ensure that the airflow to the base of the backpack is not blocked.
2.4.4 Permanent Vehicle Use Case
The bottom part of FR3-CORE has 8 mounting holes for M4 screws, which you can
use to mount the FR3-CORE directly to a vehicle chassis or to an equipment plate in a
vehicle. In this case, you do not need the FR3-BP backpack.
Figure 2-36: Screw locations
2.4.4.1 Important Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when you permanently install a Freerider III system in a vehi-
cle:
● System must be in an air-conditioned location
● FR3-CORE must be closed during operation for cooling reasons
● Secure the system in a location to prevent harm to the passengers in the event of
an accident
● System requires a 1.2 m x 0.3 m so that you can completely open the FR3-CORE
● To optimize the UPS performance when you start the vehicle, use at least two bat-
teries in slots 1 and 3 or slots 2 and 4 of the FR3-CORE.
See Figure 2-9 for the location of these slots.
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2.5 Starting and Stopping a Freerider III System
To start a Freerider III system

1. Turn on the FR Master tablet.
2. Ensure that the BMC has at least one battery with a minimum charge of 20%, that
is, one bar of capacity status.
3. If required, for example in a vehicle or office use case, connect the external power
supply.
4. Open the top cover of the FR3-CORE until you have access to the main I/O button.
5. Press the I/O button.

The I/O LED blinks green until the minimum power requirement to start the NCM is
reached, and then the TSME, UPC, and the devices power up in sequence. The
status LEDs of the UPC and BMC turn from blue to green and the devices become
visible on the FR Master after a successful start.
To shut down a Freerider III system

1. Stop all the measurements on the FR Master and wait until all of the devices have
stopped and the measurement files have been transferred.
2. Open the core top cover until you get access to the I/O main switch.
3. Press the I/O button on the FR3-CORE to trigger the power off sequence.
The I/O LED blinks green during the shutdown sequence. As soon as the NCM has
shutdown, the BMC turns off the power to the other components. If the NCM shut-
down fails, the BMC turns off the power after 4 minutes, regardless of the status of
the connected devices.
4. Turn off the FR Master tablet.

Note: You cannot cancel an ongoing shutdown. You can only turn the Freerider III
system on again when the I/O LED has stopped blinking.
When the TSMx/NCM shuts down, e.g. due to low battery, the running measurement
files, located in "Recording" folder, in
D:\ProgramData\Rohde-Schwarz\SwissQual Smart\DataCollection\
Results\), stop.
Once the TSMx/NCM starts again, the measurement files are zipped (into the correct
format for post processing) and moved to the "MeasurementFiles".
The same procedure also applies when TSMx/NCM is switched off by pressing the
power button during a measurement.
Note that the scanner measurements are not resumed after a new start.
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Warranty, Storage, Maintenance, Repair, and Shipment
2.6 Warranty, Storage, Maintenance, Repair, and Ship-

ment
● Warranty Information...............................................................................................58
● Storage....................................................................................................................58
● Maintenance............................................................................................................59
● Repair......................................................................................................................59
● Shipping a Freerider III System...............................................................................60
● Shipping the FR3-BA89WH Battery Pack............................................................... 60
2.6.1 Warranty Information
R&S SwissQual does not accept liability for damage that occurs due to the improper
installation of hardware components in a vehicle. Only a qualified technician, preferably
one that has been trained by R&S SwissQual, should modify the unit.
R&S SwissQual is in no way liable for any damage that results from the mishandling of
this product or by a vehicle accident.
If you require assistance for installation, reinstallation, configuration, extension, mainte-
nance, or repair of your R&S SwissQual hardware, contact our support center.
Changes to your Freerider III system, which are not expressly approved by R&S
SwissQual, can void the warranty.
If you are uncertain, contact our support center.
2.6.2 Storage
► To store a Freerider III system, disconnect the cables, and remove the batteries.
► To maintain the performance of the FR3-BA89WH battery pack, store the battery
pack at a temperature between -10 °C and +50 °C.
Do not use water in the event of fire

Use a CO2 extinguisher to douse the fire instead.
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2.6.3 Maintenance
● Replacing Batteries................................................................................................. 59
● Cleaning..................................................................................................................59
● Waterproofing..........................................................................................................59
2.6.3.1 Replacing Batteries
FR3-BA89WH Battery
The FR3-BA89WH is a lithium-ion cell based battery pack with a lifespan of 2 years or
600 cycles. R&S SwissQual recommends that you replace this battery pack when you
detect a strong decrease in usable capacity. If you need to replace this battery pack,
contact a R&S SwissQual sales representative.
NCM Battery
The NCM contains one lithium battery that has a lifespan of approximately five years. If
your NCM loses data and time settings, contact our support center. You cannot replace
this battery yourself.
You cannot test the charge level of the BIOS battery.

2.6.3.2 Cleaning
Periodically wipe the textile cover and the system components with a damp cloth:
● Do not use abrasives or solvents
● Do not soak the cloth as stray drops can cause short circuits
2.6.3.3 Waterproofing
The textile shell of the FR3-BP has a water resistant coating that should last several
years without the need for maintenance. If you detect a performance decrease, use a
normal textile waterproofing spray.
2.6.4 Repair
● Replacing a Fuse.................................................................................................... 59
2.6.4.1 Replacing a Fuse
Most Freerider III components use self-recovering and none-replaceable fuses. How-
ever, some of the components use standard replaceable fuses that you can buy in
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most electronic stores. You can replace such a fuse without the assistance of a R&S
SwissQual employee.
Ensure that the replacement fuse is of the same type and rated for the same current
and voltage as the original fuse.
Module Fuse Type
FR3-VPS Mini Blade Fuse 32V / 15A
2.6.5 Shipping a Freerider III System
Remove the FR3-BA89WH battery pack and then carefully pack the Freerider III sys-
tem before you ship the system.
2.6.6 Shipping the FR3-BA89WH Battery Pack
Since the FR3-BA89WH contains Lithium Ion batteries, always check the applicable
local, national, and international regulations for transporting a Lithium Ion battery
before shipping the FR3-BA89WH.
When you check these regulations, keep the following points in mind:
● The Lithium Ion battery in the FR3-BA89WH is not classified as dangerous accord-
ing to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments. Nevertheless, the battery is UN
test certified
● You can only ship a maximum of two FR3-BA89WH in one package
● For the shipping package, use a stable cardboard box that will prevent the content
from being damaged even at drop from a height of 1.2 m
● To prevent short circuits, isolate the batteries from each other in the package
● Attach the following warning label for Li-Ion batteries on the package
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Figure 2-37: Warning label for Li-Ion batteries
● A maximum of two FR3-BA89WH batteries are allowed as hand luggage for flights
Please contact your airline for the specific regulations.
● A maximum of two FR3-BA89WH are allowed as luggage for passengers flights
Please contact your airline for the specific regulations.
● Do not ship a defective FR3-BA89WH by aircraft.
Instead, dispose of the FR3-BA89WH battery pack locally or contact our support
center for waste management.
2.7 Troubleshooting
When you contact our support center about a problem with the unit, ensure that you
have the following information:
● Serial numbers of the affected parts
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● Description of the physical setup of the system, for example, the power source, the
system configuration, and your use case
● QualiPoc software versions, for example, 20.3
● System Does Not Start............................................................................................62
● BMC Error Codes....................................................................................................62
● UPC Error Codes.................................................................................................... 62
2.7.1 System Does Not Start
The following check list describes what to do when your Freerider III system does not
start when you switch the main I/O to ON:
1. Does the BMC have at least one charged battery (charge status > 20%)?
● If yes and the system still does not start, move the battery to another bay, and
then try again.
2. Are all internal power and USB cables properly connected to the BMC, UPC, and
devices?
3. Is the LED on the front of the NCM front green?
4. Check the WLAN and Bluetooth settings on the FR Master.
5. If the problem persists, contact our support center.
2.7.2 BMC Error Codes
● BMC LED flashes red: System was turned off and on again by the main I/O switch
before the shutdown was complete, including the NCM and the phones
► To clear the error code, turn the I/O main switch off again and start the system after
the shutdown completes.
2.7.3 UPC Error Codes
● UPC LED stays blue: UPC is not initialized.

– Try restarting the system.
– If the BMC LED is also blue, the NCM might have failed to start or the NCM to
BMC USB cable is not connected.
Check why the NCM has not started.
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2.8 Technical Specification

● Dimensions and Weights........................................................................................ 63
● Electrical Specification............................................................................................ 63
● Conformance...........................................................................................................64
2.8.1 Dimensions and Weights
A Freerider III system has the following dimensions:

● Height: 542 mm
● Width: 287 mm
● Depth: 140 mm
The final weight highly depends on your system configuration. The Table 2-5 contains
the weights for a typical use case.
For help to determine the weight of your Freerider III configuration, contact our support
center.
Table 2-5: Weight Freerider III
Item Weight
Fully equipped (6 devices, 4 batteries, TSME) ~ 8.9 kg
FR3-BA89WH 0.43 kg
Tablet ~ 0.6 kg
2.8.2 Electrical Specification

Table 2-6: Electrical Specification Freerider III
Parameter Value
Input Voltage 16.0 – 19.0 V
Input Frequency DC
Typical Power Consumption 45 W
Max Power Consumption 200 W (10.5A * 19.0V)

(operate and charge system in BMC output is limited above the current (< 8.25A) that one battery can deliver, that is, you need
parallel) to run at least 2 batteries in parallel, or 1 battery in conjunction with an FR3-OPS or FR3-VPS.
Typical Autonomy 7.5 h
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The typical power consumption and autonomy is highly dependent on your configura-
tion as well as your test scenarios. For help to determine the power consumption of
your configuration, contact our support center.
2.8.3 Conformance
Table 2-7: Conformance Freerider III
Conformance Description
CE A CE statement in accordance to European Directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and 72/245/EEC can be

obtained from our support center.
EMC According to the 2004/108/EC harmonized standard:

EN 61326-1: 2006, electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory
EN 55022: 2006, emission – industrial environment
EN61000-6-1: 2005, immunity for industrial environment
Safety IEC/ EN61010-1: 2010, measurement devices
Automotive According technical standard for e/E Mark:

Directive 72/245/EEC, including last update 2009/19EC
EN55025: 2006
IEC/EN 11452-1 2005
ISO 7637-2: 2004
Shock IEC/ EN 60068-2-27, 30G / 6ms
Bumps IEC/ EN 60068-2-27, 15G / 6ms
Vibration IEC/ EN 60068-2-64, PSD = 2 m^2/s^3 @ f = 4 - 40 Hz, -6dB/oct @ f > 40Hz
Drop Test IEC 60068-2-32, Free fall, h = 10 cm

IEC 60068-2-31, Drop and topple, h = 10 cm
Temperature IEC/ EN 60068-2-1, -10°…50°C
Rain Protection IPX3, 10l/min, 5 min
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Menus
3 Freerider III Operation

The following sections describe how to configure and to operate a Freerider III bench-
marking system.
For information on QualiPoc operation, including job types, see the

Manual - QualiPoc Handheld.pdf document.
● Menus..................................................................................................................... 65
● QualiPoc Settings....................................................................................................69
● Creating a Freerider III System............................................................................. 107
● Device Manager.................................................................................................... 114
● Using a Scanner....................................................................................................119
● Campaign Management........................................................................................198
● Monitoring Measurements on the FR Master........................................................221
● Monitoring a Measurement on a FR Slave............................................................239
3.1 Menus
3.1.1 Main Menu
The main QualiPoc commands are available through the menu icon at the top of the
screen as well as the physical menu button of the device .
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Figure 3-1: Main menu
Table 3-1: Description of the items on the main menu on the FR Master
Menu Item Description
"Campaigns" For a description on how to configure a QualiPoc measurement campaign, see the
Manual - QualiPoc Handheld.pdf document. The campaign configuration and cam-
paign commands are sent from the FR Master to the FR Slaves through a Bluetooth connec-
tion.
For more information, see Chapter 3.6, "Campaign Management", on page 198
"Device Manager" Monitor NCM as well as configure and monitor scanner
"Stop All" Stops all of the measurement campaigns on the slaves.
"Results" Manages the measurement files from the FR Slaves, that is, "Send via", "Compress", "Delete",
and "Replay".
You can only replay one measurement file at a time, that is, you cannot replay measurement
files from the different FR Slaves simultaneously.
"Settings" Access the FR Master settings with the following exceptions:

● Group forcing is not available
To use forcing in a measurement, you need to manually configure the forcing setting on
each FR Slave.
● Group logging is not available; however, you can manually set individual logging options
on each FR Slave, for example, ROMES or RAW QC Trace.
"About" Displays the QualiPoc software version, the Android OS version, the type of device, the firm-
ware version, and the available R&S SwissQual license.
"Exit" Exits QualiPoc. You can also double tap the return icon.
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3.1.1.1 Help Videos
R&S SwissQual provides optional instructional videos that you can either download
when you start QualiPoc.
Figure 3-2: Download Help videos
► To access the "Help" menu, touch Menu , touch "Help", and then touch the video
that you want to watch.
Figure 3-3: QualiPoc Help videos
3.1.1.2 Manually Installing Help Videos
If you want, you can manually copy the video files to your FR Master.
To manually enable QualiPoc Help

1. Exit QualiPoc.
2. Connect the FR Master to a PC with a USB cable.
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3. Create a HelpVideo folder in the QualiPoc folder on the phone.
4. Copy the video files, for example, 001 - New User Interface.m4v, from the
Documentation folder on the QualiPoc installation CD to the /QualiPoc/
HelpVideo folder on the phone.
5. Start QualiPoc.
3.1.2 Actions Menu
You can access the Actions menu with the down arrow at the top of the screen.
Figure 3-4: Actions menu
The toolbar allows you to quickly perform the following actions when you monitor a
test.
Table 3-2: Description of the icons on the QualiPoc main toolbar
Icon Name Description
"Forcing" Enables static forcing.

This option is disabled when a measurement campaign is running, if a
forcing is set in the measurement campaign.
If no forcing is set in the measurement campaign, forcing can be set on
the fly, even if a measurement campaign is running.
"Freeze" Freezes the monitors until you touch the icon again.
"Screenshot" Captures the screen and saves the image on the SD card (in the
QualiPoc/Results folder) in *.PNG format. If you are in recording or
testing mode, the screenshot is added to the MF file.
"Add text marker" Adds a text marker to the measurement file.

This option is only available during a live measurement, that is,
"Recording" mode.
"Add photo marker" Captures a photograph with the phone camera and saves the photo-
graph on the SD card in the QualiPoc/Results folder. If you are in
recording or testing mode, the photo marker is added to the MF file.
Not supported in Freerider II or Freerider III mode.
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3.2 QualiPoc Settings

You can use the menus on your smartphone to configure QualiPoc Freerider III.
► To access the "QualiPoc Settings" screen, touch the menu icon at the top of the
screen and touch "Settings".
Figure 3-5: QualiPoc settings
Ensure that Google automatic updates are disabled since only application versions
supported by QualiPoc software are officially approved.
3.2.1 Unit Configuration
● Operation Mode...................................................................................................... 70
● Appearance.............................................................................................................72
● Unit Configuration................................................................................................... 72
● Battery Options....................................................................................................... 73
● Audio Options..........................................................................................................74
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QualiPoc Settings
3.2.1.1 Operation Mode
● "Handheld": QualiPoc Handheld device

● "Freerider Slave": QualiPoc Freerider II or Freerider III device that is controlled by a
QualiPoc Freerider Freerider II or Freerider III Master device.
For more information, see the Manual - QualiPoc Freerider II.pdf and
Manual - QualiPoc Freerider III.pdf documents
● "Freerider Master": QualiPoc Freerider II or Freerider III device that controls the
QualiPoc slave devices in a Freerider II or Freerider III system
● "Remote Probe (SmartMonitor)": Turns the QualiPoc device into a QualiPoc
Android Probe for use with SmartMonitor.
For more information, see the online help in SmartMonitor
Figure 3-6: QualiPoc operation modes
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Switching between operation modes

QualiPoc displays an auto-apply dialog (with a five seconds countdown timer) when
you switch to the following operation modes:
● "Handheld"
● "Freerider Master"
● "Local Probe (SmartBenchmarker)"
● "Local Probe (ROMES)"
Figure 3-7: Switch operation mode dialog
QualiPoc needs a confirmation when you switch to the following operation modes:
● "Freerider Slave": QualiPoc wait for the master device selection.
● "Remote Probe (SmartMonitor)": QualiPoc wait for the QR code scanning and the
phone number entry.
For setting up the correct communication on operation mode changes, QualiPoc
restarts when you switch from:
● "Freerider Master" to any operation mode
● any operation mode to "Remote Probe (SmartMonitor)"
● any operation mode to "Local Probe (SmartBenchmarker)"
● any operation mode to "Local Probe (ROMES)"
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3.2.1.2 Appearance
Specifies the theme that QualiPoc Freerider III uses and provides an option to disable
the screen timeout, that is, the "Keep screen on" option:
● The "Keep screen on" option overrides the system screen timeout settings, for
example, you cannot press the power button to turn the screen off. If you select the
"Allow screen to be dimmed" option, QualiPoc Freerider III uses the Android
"Screen timeout" setting to dim the screen.
● During the speech double ended tests, in order to prevent missed calls, the screen
is always kept on, even if the option "Keep screen on" is disabled.
Figure 3-8: Appearance settings
3.2.1.3 Unit Configuration
Under "Unit configuration" screen you can specify:

● "Unit name": it is useful for identifying the measurement files of a particular phone
during post processing. If you manually upload measurement files from a phone to
the media server, that is, with the "Results" command on the main menu, the unit
name is also used for the folder on the media server that contains the file.
● "Probe MF ID / Device ID"
● "System Name"
● "System MF ID"
● "Time synchronization". Enable or disable time synchronization.
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● "Use NTP server for time sync". Enable this if you want to use NTP time synchroni-
zation.
● "NTP server"
● "Phone number"
Figure 3-9: Unit configuration
3.2.1.4 Battery Options
"Power save threshold" prevents QualiPoc Freerider III from starting a campaign or QC
trace logging when a certain battery level is reached. If the threshold is reached during
a campaign, QualiPoc Freerider III stops the campaign and QC trace logging. In both
cases, QualiPoc Freerider III adds a "Battery too low" message to the log file.
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Figure 3-10: Battery options
3.2.1.5 Audio Options
Enable "Earpiece Mute" to mute the earpiece device. Available on certain phone mod-
els only.
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3.2.2 Customization
The customization screen allows you to:

● Customize the QualiPoc Freerider III workspace and monitors. You can then load
different workspaces for different monitoring tasks.
● Reset the value history (including events and tracking line) on each campaign start.
● Set the filtering options for the Signaling monitor.
● Set the filtering options for the IP monitor.
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Figure 3-11: Customization settings
3.2.2.1 Customizing a Workspace
The Workspace editor provides you with an overview of the monitors in the current
workspace.
To create a custom workspace

1. Touch the menu icon at the top of the screen and touch "Settings > Customiza-
tion > Workspace and customized monitors" .
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Figure 3-12: Customizing the QualiPoc workspace
Tip: You can also access this menu by clicking at the top of the navigation bar,
and then "Workspaces".
Figure 3-13: Accessing workspaces definition
2. Touch the plus sign (+) at the top of the screen and touch the type of workspace
that you want to create.
● "Create empty workspace": Creates a workspace with no monitors
● "Create standard workspace": Creates a workspace with the default monitors
● "Copy current workspace"
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Figure 3-14: Create workspace
3. In the "Workspace name" box, type a name, and then touch "OK".
4. To manage the workspace monitors, touch "Current workspace" at the top of the
screen.
● To add a monitor, touch the plus sign (+) at the top of the screen, and then
touch "Select monitor". For more information, refer to .
● To remove a monitor, touch and hold a monitor in the list, and then touch the
"Delete" icon at the top of the screen.
● To reorder the monitors in the list, use the drag handle .
5. Touch "Done" when you finish.
Customize pdf reporting
You can customize PDF report that can be created out of the current workspace:
1. Go to "Settings > Customization > Workspace and pdf reporting". You can also
access it by clicking at the top of the navigation bar, and then "Workspaces".
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Figure 3-15: Workspace and pdf reporting
2. Toggle monitors which should be part of the PDF report:
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Only "Test" monitor and the custom monitor templates are available for the PDF report.
3.2.2.2 Signaling Monitor Filter
The Signaling monitor filter lists the available filtering options for the "Signaling" moni-
tor. Touch the desired technology, then select the type of the signaling messages to be
shown.
Figure 3-16: Signaling monitor filter
3.2.2.3 IP Monitor Filter
The IP Monitor screen allows you to selectively filter out messages that belong to the
DNS, FTP, HTTP, ICMP, RTCP, and SIP protocols.
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Figure 3-17: IP Monitor filters
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3.2.3 Maps
Figure 3-18: Maps options
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Table 3-3: Description of the Map monitor settings
Setting Description
"Location services" This command opens the Android location services menu.
For more information, see the Manual - QualiPoc Handheld.pdf document.
"Location provider"
● "Automatic location"
● Touch "Location provider" to select the GPS device to use for the map among:
– "Internal GPS device".
For Freerider III use case, this option allows to follow FR Slaves taking a different path than the
FR Master, e.g., when a flying drone embeds a slave to monitor/validate cell sites' configuration.
– "Freerider Master location provider". Available only on a FR Slave.
– "Fused location provider": Android interface providing the best available location out of all availa-
ble providers i.e., WiFi, GPS and mobile networks.
– "Bluetooth GPS"
– "URL Based GPS location": It only works with Android 8 or higher version.
– "NCM GPS". A GPS that is attached to NCM.
● "Check Location Accuracy"
● Enable "Use Barometric Altitude" if you want to use phone's sensor for more precise altitude calcula-
tion.
Mandatory: Tap on "Barometric Altitude Reference " to set the height of the current location. The alti-
tude is calculated out of this reference value and the value obtained from the barometric pressure dif-
ference.
Get "Baromethric Altitude Reference " either from the GPS information or from the sensor. To read
sensor's information, go to keypad and enter "*#0*#", then click "Sensor".
● Click "Manual location" to manually enter indoor positions.
● Enable "Walk sensor interpolation" to replace direct location interpolation between two manual way-
points with the real walking way.
Note: Dealing with location issues while running tests in trains: see "Using the Wi-Fi train network to get
GPS coordinates" on page 85.
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Setting Description
"Seamless Transition By default, this option that checks the GPS accuracy is set to 0 m. In that case, you cannot add waypoints
Condition" manually.
If the last valid GPS position is older than 2 seconds, or if the GPS accuracy is above the set threshold, you
can add waypoints manually.
"Info values" Specifies the values to use for tracking
"Unit of measure- "Metric" or "Imperial"

ment"
"BTS settings" For more information, see the Manual - QualiPoc Handheld.pdf document.
"BTS monitor" Displays the Base Transceiver Stations on the map
"Show inactive cells" Displays inactive cells if the "BTS monitor" option is enabled.
"Online mode" Downloads missing map tiles from the Internet. Some of the map providers do not completely download
missing tiles, for example Google, which only partially downloads tiles.
"Offline mode on Disables "Online mode" when a campaign starts, which is particularly useful for data tests. Indeed, "Online
campaign start" mode" interferes with data tests, as the map tile being downloaded takes resources from the test in execu-
tion, which then results in lower throughput.
"On campaign start" Resets the tracking line when a campaign starts.
This option is enabled by default.
"On floor plan Automatically resets tracking when you start a campaign or change the floor plan
change"
"Default floor plan Specify the default floor plan type, for example, "Geo-referenced"
type"
"Volume keys to set Use the volume keys to move between waypoints
waypoint"
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Setting Description
"Show cached Displays the download status of the map tiles in one of the following ways:
areas" ● Tile with green background: Cached map tile
● Gray background with "Map tile not cached"
When you select "Show cached areas", a slider appears on the map to change the zoom level of the
cached areas.
"SD Card root direc- Path of the SD card to be used for storing cached map tiles
tory URL"
Using the Wi-Fi train network to get GPS coordinates

Many high-speed trains use RF protection windows that filter out GPS frequencies and
prevents you from using internal, NCM or Bluetooth GPS while running tests in trains.
To overcome this issue, use the coordinate provided by the train Wi-Fi network.
Under "Device manager > Location provider", select "URL based GPS location":
In 18.1, QualiPoc supports Deutsche Bahn network only. Default settings are:
● "Type": Deutsche Bahn
● "Wi-Fi SSID": WIFIonICE
Figure 3-19: URL based GPS location
In combination with "URL based GPS location", you can set manual waypoints on the
map (by checking "Use manual location" checkbox) when you lose the signal, e.g., in
tunnels.
When you switch to a different location provider, QualiPoc restores the previous Wi-Fi
settings.
QualiPoc Handheld uses the Wi-Fi connection for running any data test.
In Freerider III use case, the FR Master uses the Wi-Fi connection while the FR Slaves
use the mobile data connection (unless you set a different data interface in the job).
Note: URL based GPS only works with Android 8 or higher version.
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3.2.4 Forcing
On the Forcing screen,"" you can select the technology/bands that you want to force
the phone to use.
The forcing that you configure here applies to all the tests that you run, unless you
specify additional forcing options in a test or session configuration.
To enable technology forcing

1. Touch the menu icon at the top of the screen, touch "Settings", and then touch
"Forcing"
2. Touch "Technology forcing"
3. Touch the technologies to be forced, e.g. "LTE". Optionally, touch "Band forcing":
a) Touch the bands to be forced
b) Touch "OK"
Note: The list of available frequency bands for the technology depends on the
capabilities of the device.
4. Touch "Done" (6)
Figure 3-20: Forcing settings
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Figure 3-21: Enable bands
For non standalone 5G-NR, set both 5G-NR and LTE band forcings.
Option "Enable 5G NR with LTE Anchor" in the LTE band forcing is available only on
5G-NR capable devices.
If you experience any issues with forcing and/or advanced forcing functionalities, do
not try solving them by performing a factory reset on the phone. Contact our Customer
Support Center instead.
3.2.4.1 Advanced Forcing
The "Advanced Forcing" option allows you to lock a phone to a specific technology,
that is, static forcing, such as LTE EARFCN, LTE PCI, WCDMA UARFCN, WCDMA
PSC, and GSM BCCH.
For a complete description of the current device support of advanced forcing features,
see the 20.3 Release Notes.
This feature is only supported in Freerider III mode and does not add any information
to the measurement file, that is, you will not see this information in NQDI.
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You can use advanced forcing as campaign forcing. As with static advanced forcing,
when you apply advanced forcing, a Forcing dialog box remains open. This process
can take up to 30 seconds to complete. On some phones, a reboot is required. While
the forcing is on, the "Stop campaign" command is available. Again, on some phones,
the "Stop campaign" action initiates a reboot. For the affected phone models, see the
20.3 Release Notes.
When a campaign with advanced campaign forcing is running, the "Forcing" menu is
not available. Furthermore, campaign forcing overwrites any existing static forcing. At
the end of the campaign, the campaign forcing is reset and, if set, the static forcing is
applied. For example, if you configure static forcing and then start a campaign
sequence that contains at least one campaign that is configured with advanced cam-
paign forcing, that particular campaign uses the advanced campaign forcing while the
other campaigns in the sequence use the static forcing.
If the selected cell has poor coverage, the device might take longer than 25 seconds to
camp on the cell.
To enable advanced forcing

1. Touch the menu icon at the top of the screen, touch "Settings", and then touch
"Forcing"
2. Touch "Advanced forcing" and touch "Network type"
3. Select the technology, e.g. "WCDMA"
4. Type the number of the channel that you want to lock, e.g. 10588, and then touch
"OK"
5. Touch "Done"
Figure 3-22: Enabling advanced forcing
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6. Wait for the forcing to be applied:
Figure 3-23: Applying forcing
QualiPoc automatically disables Technology Band Forcing. On some phones, such

as the Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9506), the device reboots even if a measurement
is underway.
Note:
● When you select an advanced forcing option, QualiPoc Freerider III automati-
cally disables other static forcing options, that is, "Technology Forcing", and
"Band Forcing", and then restarts the phone, even if a campaign is running.
● The forcing remains enabled even when you reboot the phone.
● You can only create a WCDMA Primary Scrambling Code (PSC) lock after you
create the WCDMA UARFCN lock. The PSC lock is optional.
● In a dual carrier scenario, QualiPoc Freerider III only applies the UARFCN lock
to the first carrier.
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Example:
The locked PSC is the only PSC that appears in the active set list, although the locked
PSC is weaker than others.
Figure 3-24: PSC lock
Example:
Although the locked PCI signal is weaker than one of the neighbors, PCI remains as
the serving signal.
Figure 3-25: LTE PCI lock
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If you experience any issues with forcing and/or advanced forcing functionalities, do
not try solving them by performing a factory reset on the phone. Contact our Customer
Support Center instead.
3.2.5 Events
Configure events and their properties here. For more information, see Chapter 3.7.5,
"Events Monitor", on page 226.
3.2.6 Text Markers
Allows you to create, export, and import custom text markers that you can add during a
measurement.
Figure 3-26: Text markers
► To search for an existing text marker, touch the Search icon , and start typing the
name of the marker.
3.2.6.1 Creating Text Markers
To create a text marker

1. Touch the menu icon at the top of the screen and touch "Settings" > "Text mark-
ers".
2. Touch the plus sign (+) at the top of the screen.
3. Type a name for the text marker and touch "OK".
► To edit a text marker, touch and hold the name in the list.
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► To delete a text marker, touch and hold the marker, and then touch the trash icon
at the top of the screen.
Tip: Touch additional markers to expand the selection.
Figure 3-27: Delete text markers
3.2.6.2 Importing Text Markers
This section describes how to prepare and import text markers in the text marker edi-
tor.
● You can export and import text markers through the "Import/Export Configuration"
menu. For more information, see Chapter 3.2.9, "Import / Export", on page 97.
● When you import a text marker file, QualiPoc deletes the existing markers.
To import text markers from a text file

This procedure deletes the existing text markers.
1. Create a text file that contains one text marker per line and then copy the file to
your phone.
Figure 3-28: Text marker text file
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2. In QualiPoc Freerider III, touch the menu icon at the top of the screen and touch
"Settings" > "Text markers".
3. Touch the overflow menu icon and touch "Import from a text file".
4. Locate the text file, for example, Markers.txt and touch "Select".
QualiPoc overwrites any existing text markers.
3.2.6.3 Adding Text Markers During a Measurement
You can add custom text markers to the measurement file during a measurement cam-
paign.
To add a text marker during a measurement

1. On any tab, touch the down arrow at the top of the screen and touch "Add text
marker".
Figure 3-29: Add a text marker
2. Touch a marker in the list.
3.2.7 Site Testing
3.2.7.1 Site Acceptance
Select "KPI classification" under "Site Testing > Site Acceptance".
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Click "Edit KPI thresholds" to edit the following KPIs:

● "Ping RTT [ms]"
● "FTP/HTTP DL/UL Throughput [kbps]"
● "Call Setup Duration [ms]"
● "Iperf3 DL/UL Throughput [kbps]"
● "Capacity DL/UL Throughput [kbps]"
Figure 3-30: Site acceptance
You can set specific values for 5G-NR and LTE. Otherwise, values defined for "All tech-
nologies" are used.
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Figure 3-31: Edit KPI thresholds
If KPI classification is enabled, the "Success" donut chart on the test monitor gets col-
ored accordingly.
Figure 3-32: Colored success donut chart
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3.2.8 Freerider
3.2.8.1 Freerider III Master and Slaves device ID
Freerider III master device ID can be changed.

GPS device ID on the master will always be set to master device ID + 1.
For Freerider III slave device ID:
● Set the starting device ID under:
Figure 3-33: Slave starting device ID value
● Default value is 0010 and increases by twos for each new paired slave. This set-
ting has only an effect on new slave devices. To reassign a slave, disconnect it and
select "Forget" on the master's slaves monitor
"1001", "1010", "1006" and "1100" values are reserved for scanners and USB GPS.
3.2.8.2 Wi-Fi Access Point Channel
The "Wi-Fi access point channel" setting is for troubleshooting Wi-Fi stability issues.
Figure 3-34: Freerider settings
You can specify the following Wi-Fi channel options:

● "Best": Default and recommended setting
The FR Master scans nearby Wi-Fi channels that are already in use and selects
the channel with the least number of conflicts.
● "Auto": OS selects the channel
● The FR Master does not scan for Wi-Fi channels
● Channels. Select the Wi-Fi channel that you want to use:
– "1" to "14"
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– "36 (5 GHz)"
– "40 (5 GHz)"
– "44 (5 GHz)"
– "48 (5 GHz)"
Figure 3-35: Wi-Fi access point channel
3.2.9 Import / Export
You can export and import the following configuration files:

● Campaign settings
● Workspaces
● Custom Monitors
● Predefined Monitors
● Signaling Settings
● BTS Settings
● Tile caches
● Tile providers
● Text markers
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Figure 3-36: Import/Export Configuration screen
3.2.9.1 Exporting a Configuration File
You export the QualiPoc Freerider III configuration files over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and
over the Internet through Email, and Dropbox
Some devices do not support Wi-Fi. To use the Email option, you need to configure the
Email server settings on your phone. For Dropbox support you need the Dropbox appli-
cation on your phone.
To export a configuration file

1. Touch the menu icon at the top of the screen and touch "Settings > Import/export
configuration".
2. Touch "Export configuration".
3. Touch the settings that you want to export to the configuration file.
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Figure 3-37: Export settings
4. Export the configuration settings.

a) To export the files to the SD card, touch the save icon at the top of the
screen, touch, enter a name for the file, and touch "Export".
Figure 3-38: Export file name
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b) To export the files off the phone, touch the share icon at the top of the
screen, enter a name for the file, touch "Export",touch a service in the list, for
example, "Email", and follow the instructions.
Figure 3-39: Export file name
Figure 3-40: Send File via
5. Touch an export option and follow the instructions.
3.2.9.2 Importing a Configuration File
QualiPoc can only import a campaign from an SD card in the phone.
To import a configuration file

1. Copy the qpc file of the measurement campaign, or the *.ZIP file that contains
the configuration files that you want to import, to the SD card on the phone.
2. Touch the menu icon at the top of the screen and touch "Settings" > "Import
Configuration".
3. Use the icons on the navigation toolbar at the top of the screen to go to the direc-
tory that contains the configuration file, touch the name of the file, and then touch
"OK".
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Figure 3-41: Import configuration file
Note: This process overwrites the relevant configuration settings on the phone.
3.2.10 Software Information
Here, you can view and update installed QualiPoc and third-party software applica-
tions.
Figure 3-42: Software Information
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VMon settings
Toggle "VMon legacy for YouTube Service" to use an old VMon version (1.8.1.25.0),
instead of a new VMon version that is used by default. This setting applies only to the
Full HD video.
3.2.10.1 Update QualiPoc Freerider III
Opens a menu where you can update QualiPoc Freerider III to the latest version as
well as configure the display of update warnings.
Figure 3-43: Update QualiPoc
For a description on how to update Freerider III, see Chapter 5, "Updating Freerider
III", on page 273.
3.2.10.2 App Testing
You can manage your third-party apps on the "Apps" tab.
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Figure 3-44: Apps tab
Line Version
The supported version is Line 10.4.1.
WhatsApp Version
Currently supported version is WhatsApp 2.20.198.15.
Note: Only one WhatsApp version is supported, which is the official version supported
by WhatsApp application. If the official WhatsApp version changes, then the supported
WhatsApp version changes automatically too.
Netflix Version
Download one of the supported versions:
● 4.9.5
● 4.12.1
● 6.26.1
Instagram Version
The supported version is 121.0.0.29.119.
Speedtest® Version
The supported version of the Speedtest® (Ookla®) is 4.5.15.
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3.2.11 Advanced Analysis Settings
The "Advanced Analysis" screen allows you to configure additional QualiPoc Freerider
III settings.
Figure 3-45: Advanced Analysis settings
● "Set max Thrpt for...": Allows you to set the maximum throughput in kbps for differ-
ent technologies.
This value is mostly used for charts and color coding.
● "Log captured IP packet": Enable this option to display the packet details in the IP
monitor
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Figure 3-46: IP monitor reporting packet details
Note that this option is disabled by default; you only need it for real time packet
details' decoding in the IP monitor.
● "Raw IP Call Trace Logging".
● "Logcat Logging": check the box to enable Logcat logging and store enhanced
debugging information for your QualiPoc device.
– The process starts writing a log file when QualiPoc starts and runs as long as
QualiPoc runs, i.e when QualiPoc is measuring and when QualiPoc is in idle
mode.
– QualiPoc stores Logcat files and regular log files under the same folder,
\QualiPoc\Logs, but the Logcat filename have the following naming conven-
tion: [unitname]-[unitID]-logcat-[date-time]_[number].log
When QualiPoc starts, a .dump file is created. When this file reaches 100 MB,
the ending becomes .dump.1. Regularly, i.e at startup, each 60 seconds and
at exit, .dump.1 files are renamed to .log.
Note: QualiPoc performs a memory check each 60 seconds; if the SD card
memory is less than 300 MB, the oldest Logcat files are deleted. Logcat files
are deleted after seven days.
● "Layer 3 UI Decoder": by default, decoding of layer 3 messages is enabled.
Uncheck the box to disable it and improve Freerider III master performances.
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As this option can degrade the measurement performance of the phone, you should
only enable Raw QC trace logging for troubleshooting a problem.
3.2.11.1 EVS Codec Support
QualiPoc supports the enhanced voice services (EVS) codec developped by 3GPP,
and intended for VoLTE release 12. The support of playing and recording 48 kHz voice
samples is part of the introduction of the codec. For more information about the
enhanced voice services (EVS) codec, refer to http://www.3gpp.org/ftp/Specs/archive/
26_series/26.441/26441-c00.zip, and particularly to "References" chapter.
3.2.12 Custom Modifications
Go to "QualiPoc > Settings > Custom Modifications" to download and execute UE

capability enhancements for the specific device.
Execute custom modifications only if requested and under the guide of R&D or opera-
tions.
Modifications are generated by R&D for a specific IMEI.
Figure 3-47: Custom modifications
Click "Request modifications". If the modifications are available for this device, they are
pulled from the server.
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Figure 3-48: Request modifications
Select the modifications you want to apply, and then click "Done".
3.3 Creating a Freerider III System

A Freerider III system consists of a QualiPoc Android tablet that is configured as a
Freerider III master (FR Master) and one or more QualiPoc Android smartphones that
are configured as Freerider III slaves (FR Slave). The FR Master tablet uses a Blue-
tooth connection to control the FR Slave smartphones.
You cannot use a smartphone as the FR Master.

The FR Master and FR Slaves must use the same QualiPoc software version.
Unrooted device
You can use an unrooted device as FR Master:
● You can update QualiPoc, SQUAD, Google Play Services on unrooted devices.
● Other apps need root permission.
● WiFi file transfer host is not supported with Android N MR1 (7.1.1). On some devi-
ces (mainly Samsung devices) with Android 5.x, 6.x and 7.0, disable the mobile
data manually.
● Logcat logging is not supported.
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To create a Freerider III system

The following procedure uses a Samsung Galaxy S4 phone as a FR Slave.
1. Press the main power button ([I/O]) between the two fans on the FR3-CORE.
For the location of the button, see Figure 2-9.
2. Prepare the FR Slave smartphones.

a) Start QualiPoc on the smartphones.
b) Touch the menu icon at the top of the screen and touch "Settings > Unit Con-
figuration > Operation Mode > Handheld".
Figure 3-49: Handheld mode
c) Exit QualiPoc.
Note: You need to repeat these steps on each FR Slave.
3. Prepare the FR Master tablet.
a) Start QualiPoc.
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b) Touch the menu icon at the top of the screen and touch "Settings > Unit Con-
figuration > Operation Mode > Freerider Master".
Figure 3-50: Master monitor on the FR Master tablet
c) At the top of the "Master" monitor, touch "Make discoverable".

Note: The tablet remains visible for 5 minutes.
The Bluetooth connection uses the unit name that you configured for the tablet in
QualiPoc. You only need to perform these steps for the Bluetooth connection as
QualiPoc automatically configures the Wi-Fi connection.
FR Slave and FR Master do connect without pairing.
4. Configure the smartphones as FR Slaves.
You need to repeat these steps on each smartphone that you want to use as a FR
Slave.
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a) Start QualiPoc, touch the menu icon at the top of the screen, and touch "Set-
tings > Unit Configuration > Operation Mode > Freerider Slave".
Figure 3-51: Freerider Slave mode
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b) Touch the FR Master under "Paired".

● If the FR Slave has already been connected to a FR Master, this last is lis-
ted in the "Last connected" section.
● If you want to scan for other devices, touch "Scan": found devices are then
listed under "Other".
Figure 3-52: Select the FR Master
c) If prompted, specify the power on and off option and touch "OK".
Figure 3-53: Central power button
d) Touch "Select device ID", type the new ID, and then touch "OK".
NQView uses this ID in "Replay" mode to distinguish between the different FR
Slave of a Freerider III system when you load the measurement files.
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e) To enable the auto boot options for the FR Slave, touch the menu icon at the
top of the screen, and touch "Settings > Unit Configuration > Auto power on/
off".
Figure 3-54: Auto power on/off
If you enable this option and the FR Slave is not connected to an external
power source, the FR Slave powers off after one minute.
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f) Change to the "FR Slave" tab and wait until the "New state CONNECTED"
message appears.
Figure 3-55: Connected message on Slave tab
Note: QualiPoc automatically starts each time that you turn on a FR Slave.
Tip:
You can quickly determine the location of a FR Slave from the FR Master.
When you select a slave in the "Slaves" monitor, QualiPoc performs the following
actions:
● Vibrates the actual FR Slave
● Displays the FR Slave number over the current monitor on the FR Slave
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Figure 3-56: Slave number
3.4 Device Manager

The Device Manager is where you configure the scanner and check the status of the
scanner and the NCM.
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8 9
10
2
4 6
5
13
12
11
Figure 3-57: Device Manager NCM
1 = NCM, scanner, and GPS connection status

2 = Overflow menu to stop a scanner measurement
3 = NCM configuration details
4 = Estimated remaining battery charge - This value is based on the battery consumption within the previ-
ous minute. A warning triangle is displayed if the battery drain increases, that is, when the system
switches from idle mode to recording mode
5 = Battery position
6 = Freerider III system batteries are plugged into the charger.
7 = NCM service version - Touch to view additional NCM and BMC information (Figure 3-58)
8 = Select another paired NCM
9 = Performs initial Bluetooth pairing between FR Master and NCM
10 = Displays NCM and scanner logs
11 = Filter logs by level or specific keyword
12 = Pause or clear logs
13 = Enable or disable Wi-Fi or access the NCM Desktop remotely
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Figure 3-58: Additional NCM and BCM information
3.4.1 Accessing the NCM With Remote Desktop
You access the NCM Desktop wirelessly from an external device, for example the FR
Master or an external PC.
To connect to the NCM

1. On the FR Master, touch the menu icon at the top of the screen, and touch
"Device manager".
Tip: You can also open the "Device manager" by Touching and Holding the NCM
icon on the Information Banner.
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2. Touch the "Wi-Fi SSID" context menu and then touch "Enable Wi-Fi".
Figure 3-59: Enable Wi-Fi
3. Touch the context menu for the NCM and touch "Remote Desktop Client".
Note: If the Remote Desktop Client has not been installed on the FR Master, you
are prompted to install the client.
Figure 3-60: Install Remote Desktop Client
4. Connect to the NCM.
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a) On the "Certificate can't be verified" screen, touch "Connect".
Figure 3-61: Connect to NCM
b) Type swissqual in the "Password" box, and then touch "Connect".
Figure 3-62: Password for Remote Desktop
3.4.2 Restarting the NCM
You can restart the NCM from the Device Manager.
To restart the NCM

"Device manager".
2. Touch the context menu icon and touch "Restart NCM".
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Figure 3-63: Restart NCM
At the end of the process the status of the NCM in the "Devices" list changes to
"Connected Ready".
3.5 Using a Scanner

QualiPoc provides an easy scanner configuration and detailed scanner result views.
Warning. This section does not describe how to connect to the integrated TSMx scan-
ner.
For a TSMx scanner, you only need to perform the following configuration steps once.
For a description on how to connect a scanner, see Chapter 2.3.7, "Freerider III
Optional Hardware", on page 46.
For a PCTel IBflex scanner, you need to perform these steps each time that you start
QualiPoc or the IBflex scanner.
● Connecting a Scanner...........................................................................................120
● Creating a Scan.................................................................................................... 129
● IBflex Scanner Configuration Options................................................................... 136
● Recording and Transferring Scanner Data........................................................... 144
● TSMx/NCM Battery Consideration........................................................................ 145
● Monitoring Scanner Data...................................................................................... 146
● Exporting and Importing Scanner Configuration Profiles...................................... 158
● Automatic Channel Detection................................................................................159
● RF Power Scan..................................................................................................... 166
● High Dynamic Mode in LTE...................................................................................171
● GSM-R.................................................................................................................. 172
● LTE........................................................................................................................173
● LTE NB-IoT........................................................................................................... 177
● LTE-M....................................................................................................................182
● CDMA/EVDO........................................................................................................ 183
● 5G-NR................................................................................................................... 185
● TAE....................................................................................................................... 195
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3.5.1 Connecting a Scanner
You can connect to a TSMx, a TSMx6, or an iBflex scanner.
3.5.1.1 Connecting a TSMx Scanner to QualiPoc
support center.
To connect TSME scanner to a FR Master

1. Turn on the TSMA scanner.
Figure 3-64: Touch Device manager
3. Touch the plus sign (+) at the top of the screen and touch "NCM".
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Figure 3-65: Add NCM
Note: The NCM provides the bluetooth connection to the scanner.

4. Touch "Scan" at the top of the screen and wait until the scanning process stops.
Figure 3-66: Scan for NCM
When the FR Master discovers one device, the following message displays at the
bottom of the tablet:
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Figure 3-67: Device discovered
5. Touch "[Disconnected]", touch the NCM in the list, for example, "NCM02100976"
Figure 3-68: Pair NCM
6. Touch "OK" to accept the pairing request
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Figure 3-69: Bluetooth pairing request
The NCM is connected:
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Figure 3-70: NCM connected
The scanner appears in the "Devices" list but remains in "Not ready" state as long
as you do not add scan and apply the scanner configuration.
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Figure 3-71: Scanner not ready
7. Add scans and apply the scanner configuration.
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Figure 3-72: Apply scanner configuration
The scanner is ready.
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Figure 3-73: Scanner ready
3.5.1.2 Connecting to an IBflex Scanner
support center.
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To connect a FR Master to an IBflex scanner

This procedure requires an active network or WiFi connection.
1. Turn on the scanner and wait for the scanner to initialize:
● "SYS" LED is a steady green.
● "WiFi/BT" LED is a steady blue
USB port for WiFi

testing with WiFi
adapter
SMA Connector for WiFi SMB connector for

Communications/Bluetooth the GPS antenna
Ethernet port (LAN)
USB data
connector COM WiFi/BT
(COM) USB
Power switch
GPS
Bluetooth and LAN GPS LED

WiFi LED SD SYS
RF1 RF2 SD card port
SD LED
SMA connectors for

RF antennas
Figure 3-74: Back panel of IBflex scanner
3. Touch the plus sign (+) at the top of the screen and touch "PCTEL SeeGull".
Figure 3-75: Add PCTEL SeeGull
4. At the prompt to download and install "SeaGull Connect", touch "OK".
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Figure 3-76: Install SeeGull Connect
5. Touch "Scan devices" at the bottom of the screen and wait until the scanning proc-
ess stops.
6. Touch "IBflex" in the list.
Figure 3-77: IBflex connected
If you use QualiPoc in Remote Probe (SmartMonitor) mode, you can start and stop
scanner measurements, if an IBflex scanner is connected to the QualiPoc device.
The control of the scanner is restricted to start and stop, i.e., the configuration of scans
is not allowed.
Refer to Manual - SmartMonitor.pdf.
3.5.2 Creating a Scan
The following procedure describes how to create a scan for a TSMx or an iBflex scan-
ner.
To create a new scan

"Device manager".
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2. In the "Devices" list, click the scanner.
Figure 3-78: Scanner configuration
1 = Scanner status
2 = Touch and hold to move, cut, copy, delete, or paste a scan
3 = Add scan to selected configuration
4 = Displays list of available scanner configurations
5 = Creates new scanner configuration
6 = Delete or duplicate scanner configurations
7 = Check scanner details and change scanner name
8 = Updates scanner configuration
9 = Details of scanner configuration profile
3. Click "Add scan" at the bottom of the screen.
4. Touch to configure the scan parameters and touch "Done".
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Note: Repeat this step for each scan that you want to configure.
You can define a channel range only for GSM technology. You cannot define chan-
nel ranges, when you configure LTE and WCDMA scans, but just single channels,
and multiple channels for the same band:
Figure 3-80: Multiple channel definition
If you want to configure a scan that uses Automatic Channel Detection, see Chap-
ter 3.5.8, "Automatic Channel Detection", on page 159.
If you are configuring a PCTel IBflex scanner, do not change the default scanner
"Name" or enable the "Save results to SD-Card" option in the configuration.
For a complete description of the IBflex configuration options, see Chapter 3.5.3,
"IBflex Scanner Configuration Options", on page 136.
Assign a front-end (antenna port) of the connected scanners to each scan man-
ually:
● Otherwise the auto option sets it automatically.
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● You can always choose between four front-ends, even if not all exist. If you
select a non-existing one, the highest available is assigned automatically.
● Selected front-ends are listed under the "Internal type" scanner parameter.
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5. If you want to create a new profile, touch the plus sign (+) beside the profile list,
enter a Name for the profile, and then touch "OK".
6. Touch "Apply", touch "OK" on the "Apply scanner configuration" screen, and then
touch "Done".
Figure 3-81: Applying scanner configuration
7. (Optional) Save the scanner measurement files.

a) Touch the menu icon at the top of the screen and touch "Campaigns".
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b) At the bottom of the screen, touch the "Start Scanner Measurement" check
box.
Figure 3-82: Start Scanner Measurement
8. In the "Devices" list, touch "GPS", and configure the GPS options.
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1
4
Figure 3-83: GPS Configuration
1 = Configure internal GPS device

2 = Select the GPS source
3 = Pair the FR Master with a new Bluetooth GPS device
4 = GPS location information
Note: Figure 3-83 is for an internal GPS device. You can also connect a USB or
Bluetooth GPS device to the NCM, which sends the location information to the FR
Master, which in turn shares the information with the FR Slaves.
The information related to the GPS is reported in the information banner. The
cross-hatching indicates the the GPS is not ready:
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Figure 3-84: GPS on the information banner
Touch "GPS" in the information banner to display the GPS settings under "Devi-
ces".
Long-touch to customize the value you want to display; the default value is the last
GPS coordinates update.
3.5.3 IBflex Scanner Configuration Options
You need to take the following considerations into account when you configure an
IBflex scan.
Although the following figures are from QualiPoc Handheld, the same functionality is
available on the FR Master.
3.5.3.1 GSM Layer 3 Dwelling Time
The performance of the PCTEL IBflex scanner, that is, the scan rate, when the BCCH
Layer 3 scan and C/I options are enabled, can be very poor if all of the GSM bands
and channels are scanned. The maximum number of allowed channels is 2560. The
Layer 3 scan works on a dwelling time basis, that is, the scanner remains on a channel
for the duration of the dwelling time value to collect and report Layer 3 data.
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Figure 3-85: Scan performance
► To optimize the GSM Layer 3 performance of the IBflex scanner, enter "Dwelling
time" of 3 in the scanner configuration.
Figure 3-86: GSM scan options
Note: As the "Dwelling Time" for a GSM scan is defined as a multiple of 12 GSM
frames, the 3 value is equivalent to 166ms.
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3.5.3.2 WCDMA Parameters
You can set a maximum of 24 channels for a WCDMA scan.
Figure 3-87: WCDMA scan options
The following parameters are always available for a WCDMA scan:

● "Band"
● "UARFCN"
● "RSSI"
● "Time Reference"
● "CPICH Ec/Io"
● "SIR"
The remaining parameter availability depend on whether the "BCCH Layer 3" option is
enabled or not.
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Figure 3-88: BCCH Layer 3 enabled (right) and BCCH Layer 3 disabled (left)
3.5.3.3 LTE Scan Configuration
You can set a maximum of 24 channels for an LTE scan; however, some LTE bands do
not allow all configurable bandwidth and the validity of the LTE channels depends on
the bandwidth that you select.
Among other parameters, the LTE "Scanner" monitor displays the bandwidth that you
set in the scan configuration and the real EARFCN cell bandwidth.
If the bandwidth that you set in the configuration ("Scan BW") is lower than the mea-
sured bandwidth (Cell BW), some Layer 3 information might be incomplete or missing.
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Figure 3-89: LTE Signal (Sync) on the right and LTE Signal (Ref) on the left
LTE MIMO Data

The IBflex scanner has 2 RF antennas and is Multiple Input and Multiple Output
(MIMO) capable.
Although the following figures are from QualiPoc Handheld, the same functionality is
available on the FR Master.
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You can view the following MIMO parameters on the "LTE Signal (Ref.)" monitor:
● CN: Channel Condition Number
● Estimated CQI and Throughput for:
– L1cl: Single layer closed-loop spatial multiplexing (rank-1 precoding)
– L1ol: Single layer open-loop spatial multiplexing
– L2cl1: Dual layer closed-loop spatial multiplexing (Layer 1)
– L2cl2: Dual layer closed-loop spatial multiplexing (Layer 2)
– L2ol1: Dual layer open-loop spatial multiplexing (Layer 1)
– L2ol2: Dual layer open-loop spatial multiplexing (Layer 2)
● Mapping to Single-User MIMO Modes:
– Mode 6: L1cl
– Mode 2: (Transmit Diversity) L1ol
– Mode 4: L2cl1 & L2cl2
– Mode 3: L2ol1 & L2ol2
To enable MIMO data collection

1. Touch the main menu on the FR Master, and then touch "Device manager".
2. In the list of devices, touch the IBflex scanner, and then touch "Add scan".
Figure 3-91: IBflex scanner
3. Touch a default scan template in the list.
4. Touch "MIMO" in the scanner configuration and touch "Done".
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5. To apply the configuration, touch "Apply", touch "OK" on the "Apply scanner config-
uration" screen, and then touch "Done".
Figure 3-93: Applying scanner configuration
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MIMO
data
Figure 3-94: MIMO data on LTE Signal (Ref.) monitor
► To view the RSSI, RSRP, and RSRQ information for each antenna as well as the
averaged value, touch the gear icon on the "LTE Signal (Ref.)" monitor, and touch
"Tx1/Tx2".
Figure 3-95: Tx1/Tx2 option
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MIMO measurement can also be performed by using two Rohde & Schwarz TSMA
scanners.
3.5.4 Recording and Transferring Scanner Data
You can configure a scanner to record data during a measurement.
Understanding the way the configured measurement rates are handled

The configuration rates are absolute maximum values. Even if possible, the scanner
will not report measurements faster.
When the scanner does not reach the configured measurement rates, due to RF envi-
ronment or configuration, i.e. a multiple technology configuration, values are weighted
and the proportion you set between technologies is kept.
If you are using a TSMx scanner, you need to transfer the data from the TSMx NCM to
your FR Master. The scanner data is contained in two files:
● A position file, generated directly on the FR Master. The position information is part
of the mf file generated on the QP device.
● A scanner file.
Only the scanner file must be transferred to the FR Master mf file. The transfer is per-
formed using the Wi-Fi hotspot, created on the TSMAx/NCMx.
IBflex scanner data is automatically added to the QualiPoc measurement file.
To record scanner data during a measurement

1. Touch the main menu and touch "Campaigns".
2. At the bottom of the screen, touch "Start Scanner Measurement".
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Figure 3-96: Start Scanner Measurement
3. Touch the check mark ✔ at the top of the screen.
3.5.4.1 Collecting ROMES file
To record ROMES file, i.e. with a *.rscmd extension, check "Include SME results
(RSCMD)" in "Device manager - Scanner settings". The file is zipped (and part of the
scanner *.sqz archive), together with the *.mf file.
As *.rscmd file is 10 times larger than the *.mf file, do not enable the feature unless
really needed
Perform "Apply scanner configuration" to the scanner to enable or disable the RSCMD
file recording.
3.5.5 TSMx/NCM Battery Consideration
When the TSMx/NCM shuts down, e.g. due to low battery, the running measurement
files, located in "Recording" folder, in
D:\ProgramData\Rohde-Schwarz\SwissQual Smart\DataCollection\
Results\), stop.
Once the TSMx/NCM starts again, the measurement files are zipped (into the correct
format for post processing) and moved to the "MeasurementFiles".
The same procedure also applies when TSMx/NCM is switched off by pressing the
power button during a measurement.
Note that the scanner measurements are not resumed after a new start.
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3.5.6 Monitoring Scanner Data
You can monitor scanner measurements in real time on the "Scanner" monitor. You can
set filters, for example, bands and channels, to customize the data that you view.
Figure 3-97: Two Scanner monitor layout
QualiPoc only creates a measurement file for the scanner data if you select the "Start
Scanner Measurement" check box in the "Device Manager" before the measurement.
However, QualiPoc always displays real-time measurement data on the "Scanner"
monitor.
If you use a mutliple monitor layout, be aware that the higher load on the Bluetooth link
might make real-time monitoring less responsive. The higher load does not have an
impact on the scanner data files.
To reduce the CPU load on the PC and to download scanner results faster, configure a
scanner profile with a simple scan, e.g., one LTE signal scan, before starting the down-
load.
To monitor the scans in realtime

When you connect a scanner, QualiPoc automatically populates the "Scanner" monitor
with data.
1. To monitor the scans in realtime, touch the "Scanner" monitor icon .
2. ● Customize the contents of the monitor. QualiPoc displays the channels that you
select in Figure 3-98 in the selection order from left to right. In line charts, each
channel (up to 6) has a different color.
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Figure 3-98: Scanner monitor details
1 = Select scan type

2 = Select chart type
3 = Minimum, maximum and average value
QualiPoc displays the channels that you select in Figure 3-98 in the selection
order from left to right. In line charts, each channel (up to 6) has a different
color.
● To select a single band, touch "Bands" above the chart, and then touch and
hold the band that you want to use for the chart.
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Figure 3-99: List of bands
● You can disable chart or a table from the monitor's context menu .
Figure 3-100: Disable chart/table
● To display a channel even in the absence of data, touch and hold the channel.
The channel turns light grey.
The context menu for the "Scanner" monitor has the following commands:
● "Max columns:[x]([y])": Specify the number of columns:
– The maximum and default value is "20".
– The number in brackets is the total amount of scanned channels.
● "Select rows": Specify the parameters to display in the lower part of the monitor for
each scanned channel.
Each technology has different parameters.
– Click the overflow icon on "Select rows" dialog to "Reset rows", i.e., reverts the
RF values to the default values.
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● "Change timeout": In bar chart mode, the channels are persistent until new values
arrive from the scanner
You can adjust the "Persistency timeout". The default value is 5 seconds.
In line chart mode, QualiPoc does not save the history when you switch between
scan type.
● "Clear selection": Clears the current selection.
● "Reset min/max/avg": Resets the minimum, maximum, and average values
3.5.6.1 Measurement Cycles
The "Measurement Cycles" view is available in the "Scanner" monitor. It shows the
"Time [sec]" and "Distance [m]" you need to complete a scan on the different config-
ured technologies.
Figure 3-101: Measurement cycles' view
By clicking the overflow icon, you:

● Switch between "View 1 minute" and "View 1 hour".
● Enable / disable one of the two charts, namely "Chart cycle time" and "Chart cycle
distance".
The distance view is populated only if the GPS position is available. It is not populated
if manual location is used
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3.5.6.2 Bar Chart Colors
In bar charts, the colors have the following meanings:

● Pink: Last value lower than previous
● Green: Last value higher than previous
● White: Last value equal to previous
Selected channels
Figure 3-102: Selected channels
3.5.6.3 Getting Scanner Results
The following procedure describes how to transfer TSMx scanner data to your FR Mas-
ter.
You do not need to perform these steps for the IBflex scanner, for which QualiPoc
automatically adds the scanner data to the QualiPoc measurement file.
TSMx scanner data measurement files are stored in the following location on the NCM:
C:\ProgramData\Rohde-Schwarz\4QP\Results.
QualiPoc only creates the measurement files if you select the "Start Scanner Measure-
ment" check box in the "Jobs" menu before you start a measurement.
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To retrieve TSMx scanner data

► On the FR Master, touch the overflow menu , touch "Get results", and then select
"Get NCM results (Android hotspot)".
Figure 3-103: Get NCM results
Note: The NCM uses the FR Master Wi-Fi hotspot for transferring the scanner
measurement files.
On the FR Master hotspot, set a specific Wi-Fi channel under "Settings > Freerider
> Wi-Fi access point channel" to minimize interference and increasing file transfer:
Figure 3-104: Set Wi-Fi access point channel
Monitoring the Transfer

You can monitor the transfer with the Wi-Fi system icons at the top of the screen.
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Table 3-4: Description of the Wi-Fi transfer icons
Icon Description
Wi-Fi transfer through access point set up
Moves during ongoing transfer and static when

transfer is complete
Wi-Fi connection failed
► To view the details of an ongoing Wi-Fi transfer, swipe down over the Wi-Fi transfer
icons at the top of the screen.
Figure 3-105: Wi-Fi transfer details
3.5.6.4 Exporting Scanner Survey Data
To export scanner survey data

1. Touch the menu icon at the top of the screen and touch "Results"
2. Touch a job in the list, touch and hold the scanner, and then touch "Export all sur-
vey data".
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Figure 3-106: Export survey data
3.5.6.5 Monitoring the Battery Levels in a Scanner
► To monitor the battery level of a scanner, Touch the "NCM" status tab at the top of
the screen.
Figure 3-107: NCM status
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Figure 3-108: Battery levels
3.5.6.6 Scanner Measurement File Info
Access "Meas.file info" view from the "Scanner" monitor:
Figure 3-109: Meas. file info option
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On the "Meas.file info", you can see various information about the scanner, such as:
● FPGA version
● FW version
● IP address
● Calibration date
● Front-end allocation, per scan
● and many more
Figure 3-110: Scanner info
Scanner Values on the Map
To visualize the best scanner values based on the specified channel:

1. Go to "Device Manager -> NCM -> Scanner monitor value settings", and set
EARFCN and NR-ARFCN channels.
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2. On the map monitor, click the current position.
3. From the gear icon , select "Customize info values":
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4. Set the "Group" to "Scanner", then select the value you want to show.
Figure 3-111: Select the scanner value
The selected values are displayed on the map monitor:
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3.5.7 Exporting and Importing Scanner Configuration Profiles
You can export your scanner configuration profiles for use on other FR Masters.
► To export a scanner configuration profile, touch the menu icon at the top of the
screen, touch "Settings" > "Import/Export Configuration" > "Export Configuration" >
"Scanner configuration profiles", and touch the configuration profiles that you want
to export.
Figure 3-112: Scanner configuration profile export settings
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► To import a scanner configuration profiles, touch the menu icon at the top of the
screen, touch "Import/Export Configuration" > "Import Configuration", and locate
the scanner configuration profile file.
3.5.8 Automatic Channel Detection
Automatic Channel Detection (ACD) allows you to scan WCDMA, LTE, LTE Nb-IoT and
5G-NR channels. This feature provides an alternative to manually configuring bands
and channels for a measurement.
The configuration of an ACD scan includes:
● Applying "BCCH Layer 3" scan to the channel that you add to the scanner profile.
● Editing the measurement rate.
You can use this feature on Rohde & Schwarz TSME, TSMW, and TSMA scanners. All
bands supported by the Rohde & Schwarz scanners can be used in the ACD measure-
ments.
3.5.8.1 Creating an ACD Scan
To create an ACD scan

1. touch the menu icon at the top of the screen, and touch "Device manager".
3. Click "Add scan" at the bottom of the screen.
4. Configure the scan parameters.

a) In the "Technology" list, touch "WCDMA", "LTE", "LTE NB-IoT" or "5G".
b) In the "Scan type" list, touch "Automatic channel detection".
c) In the "Auto reconfiguration" list, click one of the following options:
● "None": Found channels are listed but are not measured
If you want, you can add the channels to the configuration.
● "Nonpersistent": Found channels are measured but are not added to the
configuration
d) In the "Band" list, touch the band that you want to scan.
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e) The only settings that you can edit (and that is applied to the channels added to
a profile) are:
● "BCCH Layer 3"
● "Max. meas. rate (Hz per channel)"
Figure 3-113: ACD editable settings
Note: In LTE, scanning the subbands impacts the performances as it generates a

heavy load.
5. Touch "Apply scanner configuration" screen and then touch "Done".
5G NR ACD Cases
● By default, ACD only searches for the standard cases as defined in TS 38.101
("Auto").
● You can also set "All of FR" or "All" to cover more cases.
● To set this option, go to "Scanner -> Scanner settings".
RF Power scan
ACD scan implicitly performs an RF Power scan on the configured bands too.
To display the RF Power Scan obtained by the ACD:

1. Touch the scanner in the "Devices" list to access the scanner profile and its set-
tings.
2. Touch icon to open the scanner settings.
3. Select "Create ACD Power Scan based mt records".
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Figure 3-114: Scanner settings
3.5.8.2 Monitoring ACD Scanner Data
You can monitor ACD scanner measurements in real time on the "Scanner" monitor.
To monitor the scans in realtime

When you connect a scanner, QualiPoc automatically populates the "Scanner" monitor
with data.
1. To monitor the scans in realtime, touch the "Scanner" monitor icon .
2. Touch the gear icon , and touch "Automatic Channel Detection".
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Figure 3-115: Automatic Channel Detection on Scanner monitor
Green = Detected and available GSM scan

Purple = Detected and available WCDMA scan
Gold = Detected and available LTE scan
Turquoise = Detected and available 5G-NR scan
Blue = Detected and available NB-IoT scan
Red = Detected and available CDMA scan
Stripes on the color block = The channel is not decoded yet.
Color block displays a gray back- = The scanner loses the signal (low RSSI) for more than two minutes
ground
Note: The bandwidth that is displayed only correlates with the other channels in
the same band/row. For example, in Figure 3-115, the bandwidth for "LTE 6200" is
10.0 MHz while the bandwidth for "LTE 1301", "LTE 1651", and "LTE 1850" is 20
MHz.
Information available for LTE band 46 (TDD, 5 MHz, unlicensed spectrum shared with
WiFi) is different from typical LTE bands.
LTE band 46 channels can be detected but not decoded.
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GSM channel, detected through ACD scans of other technologies, is displayed with a
green line. Click the line to see more information about the channel.
Figure 3-116: GSM channel as a green line
Updating the Scan Configuration

You can add reconfigure a scan configuration with the found channels either directly or
apply the changes later with a configuration file that you create on the "Scanner" moni-
tor.
To create a new scan configuration

1. During the ACD measurement, go to the "Scanner" monitor.
2. Select the channels that you want to include in the configuration.

● To add one or more channels, touch the update icon at the top of the screen
and on the "Update scan configuration" screen touch the channels that you
want to add.
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Figure 3-117: Update scan configuration
● To add a single channel, touch the channel on the monitor, for example, "LTE
6200", and then touch "Add to configuration".
Figure 3-118: Add to configuration
3. In the "Select configuration to add channels" list, touch "Create new configuration".
4. Update the scan configuration.

● To add the found channels to the current scan configuration, touch "Update &
apply".
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Figure 3-119: Update scan configuration
● To create a scan configuration profile that you can apply later, touch "Update".
Note: QualiPoc automatically names the profile, for examples,
ACD - 2016-02-09 08:06:50, and adds the profile to the "Scanner configura-
tion profile" list that you can access in the "Device Manager".
Using Scan Configuration Profiles

You can assign the channels that were found during an ACD scan to an existing scan-
ner configuration with the profile that you created in "To monitor the scans in realtime"
on page 161.
To apply a scan configuration profile

1. Touch the menu icon at the top of the screen, and touch "Device manager".
3. Click a scan configuration in the list, and then in the "Scanner configuration profile"
list, click the ACD profile that you want to apply, for example,
ACD - 2016-02-09 08:06:50.
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4. Click "Apply scanner configuration".
3.5.8.3 Analyzing Automatic Channel Detection Data in NQDI
For both WCDMA and LTE, you can analyze Automatic Channel Detection (ACD)
scanner data on the "ACD Scanner" sub-tab of the "Analysis" tab.
Figure 3-120: ACD scanner sub-tab
Depending on your needs, you can group the measurements by any of the columns.
The values in the "Status" column have the following definitions:
● 0 = Found
● 1 = Confirmed
● 2 = Active
3.5.9 RF Power Scan
The RF Power scan allows measuring user-defined frequency ranges called sweeps.
You can define up to 255 sweeps and customize their names.
To use the RF Power scan, you must install the R&S TSMx-K27 option on the scanner.
The configuration steps of the RF Power scan are identical in QualiPoc and on FR
Master; therefore, the following chapters display QualiPoc screenshots only.
3.5.9.1 Configuring the RF Power Scan
To configure the RF Power scan, perform the following steps:
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1. Connect a TSME scanner to the FR Master by following the procedure described in

"To connect TSME scanner to a FR Master" on page 120.
2. Start the creation of the scan by following the procedure described in "To create a
new scan" on page 129 and reach step 3.
3. Touch "Any" under "Technology". The only available "Scan type" option is "RF
Power".
4. Select the "Mode" among:

● "Spectrum scan": same settings as in Romes for a normal spectrum scan.
● "Spectrum clearance": catches short peaks of high energy within a defined
spectrum; these peaks can be interference causing quality problems in traffic
carrying channels.
Figure 3-121: Add an RFPower scan
5. Touch "Frequency ranges" , define sweeps and touch "OK".
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Figure 3-122: Define sweeps
Note: The minimum allowed range is 25 kHz."From" and "To" values can have up
to 3 decimals, for example, "From" 3.001 MHz, "To" 3.026 MHz. The resolution is 1
KHz.
"Sweep name" field has a maximum of 50 characters.
QualiPoc raises an error if you enter frequencies that are not within the allowed
range.
Depending on the connected scanner, the allowed frequency range differs:
● TSME: from 350 MHz to 4400 MHz
● TSMW: from 30 MHz to 6000 MHz
We suggest that you define as many sweeps as available technologies / bands in
the measurement area, e.g., in Switzerland: GSM 900, GSM 1800, WCDMA I,
WCDMA VIII, LTE 1, LTE 3, LTE 7 and LTE 20.
We suggest that you select a name reflecting the technology / band, as this name
is then used by live monitoring and postprocessing.
6. Define "Advanced" parameters:
● "Auto bandwidth" (3). Enabled by default, this parameter performs a 20 MHz
scan, which is the maximum size for the scanner. If you disable "Auto band-
width", "Bandwith [Hz]" becomes active, allowing you to configure only the
desired spectrum, e.g., for LTE band 14, a 10 MHz bandwidth; then, any inter-
fering signals in neighboring bands are not considered, which results in lower
noise floor.
Note: the sample rate equals Bandwidth * 1.15
● "Bandwith [Hz]". Define the bandwith ranging from 1 MHz to 20 MHz.
● "FFT Size" (4). We recommend setting it to 1024.
● "Count of lines"
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Figure 3-123: Edit RF Power scan configuration
7. Touch "Apply", touch "OK" on the "Apply scanner configuration" screen, and then
touch "Done".
Reduce False Peaks in Spectrum Measurement

The TSME measures the spectrum in chunks of a maximum of 20 MHz. Due to both
carrier wave effect and direct current offset, you can observe unexpected peaks from
10 dB to 20 dB in the middle of these chunks.
To minimize this effect, we recommend performing a self-alignment on the TSME by
using the R&S TSME Device Manager.
Perform the "Self-alignment procedure" on page 169 once per month, or twice per
month if the temperature fluctuates a lot.
Self-alignment procedure
1. Stop the scanner controller service.
2. Start the R&S TSME Device Manager and switch to "Self Alignment".
3. Replace the scanner antenna with a 50 Ohm SMA plug, else in most case the RF
input is greater than -45 dBm.
Note: Self-alignment is performed for antenna levels under -45 dBm.
4. Click "Start Self Alignment" and wait until the process terminates.
5. Stop the R&S TSME Device Manager.
6. Start the scanner controller service.
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3.5.9.2 Monitoring the RF Power Scan
1. To monitor the RF Power scan, touch the "Scanner" monitor icon .
2. Touch "RF Power" in the drop-down list.
Figure 3-124: RF Power scan monitoring
3. QualiPoc displays one of the defined sweeps at a time. Touch the sweep name (1)
to select the sweep you want to monitor (2).
4. Touch the overflow icon (3) to:

● Select a view among:
– "Spectrum view" showing the whole spectrum and thus allowing to deter-
mine the frequency and the level of the detected signals.
– "History view" displaying the signal level of the last 60 seconds, without any
reference to the location of the signal within the spectrum.
● Select which curves to display:
– "Peak dBm" corresponding to the highest measured value.
– "Avg dBm" corresponding to the average measured value.
– "Min dBm" corresponding to the lowest measured value.
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3.5.10 High Dynamic Mode in LTE
Several parameters have an impact on the number of PCIs detected and on the scan
rate. The following table lists the thresholds for activation of wideband reference signal
and MIMO measurements.
Table 3-5: Thresholds for activation of WB RS and MIMO measurements
Thresholds for activation of WB RS measure- Thresholds for activation of MIMO measure-

ments ments
Max. eNodeBs Default (Diversity): 5 Min. SINR for Rank Default (Diversity): 2 dB
Default (QualiPoc): 50 Default (QualiPoc): 0 dB
Min. RSRP Default (Diversity): -130 dBm Max. eNodeBs Default (Diversity): 5
Default (QualiPoc): -160 dBm Default (QualiPoc): 5
Min. NB RS SINR Default (Diversity): -10 dB Min. RSRP Default (Diversity): -130 dBm
Default (QualiPoc): -20 dB Default (QualiPoc): -130 dBm
Max. Delta RSRP Default (Diversity): 100 dB Min. NB RS SINR Default (Diversity): -10 dB
to Best Cell
Default (QualiPoc): 20 dB Default (QualiPoc): 1 dB
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Thresholds for activation of WB RS measure- Thresholds for activation of MIMO measure-

ments ments
Max. Delta RSRP Default (Diversity): 10 dB

to Best Cell
Default (QualiPoc): 10 dB
In Diversity, the scanner engine scans the top 5 PCIs (per EARFCN in the wideband
signal) that have a CINR > - 10 dB and an RSRP better than -130 dBm, based on the
narrowband (SYNC channel) scan.
● Limited numbers of PCIs per EARFCN
● Higher scan rate
● Default Diversity settings that can be edited.
In QualiPoc, the scanner engine executes a wideband scan on every PCI reported
from the narrowband (SYNC channel) scan.
● Higher number of detected PCIs per EARFCN
● Lower scan rate
● Default QualiPoc and ROMES settings that can be edited.
With the scanner probe patches 18.1.0.45, 18.2.0.43, and starting from release
18.3, you can edit these values and ensure compatibility with Diversity.
3.5.11 GSM-R
Using a TSMA, you can measure channels 955 to 974 from the GSM railway network
(GSM-R).
Table 3-6: Downlink channels in railways GSM900: ER-GSM and R-GSM
ER-GSM Channel f [MHz] R-GSM Channel f [MHz]
940 918.2 955 921.2
941 918.4 956 921.4
942 918.6 957 921.6
943 918.8 958 921.8
944 919 959 922
945 919.2 960 922.2
946 919.4 961 922.4
947 919.6 962 922.6
948 919.8 963 922.8
949 920 964 923
950 920.2 965 923.2
951 920.4 966 923.4
952 920.6 967 923.6
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ER-GSM Channel f [MHz] R-GSM Channel f [MHz]
953 920.8 968 923.8
954 921 969 924
970 924.2
971 924.4
972 924.6
973 924.8
974 925
We do not support ER-GSM channels' measurements.

Freerider III does not filter GSM-R directly. Filter by "Band" and "MNC".
3.5.12 LTE
You can perform LTE signal scan or automatic channel detection in QualiPoc Freerider
III.
To configure LTE signal scan

3. Touch "LTE" under "Technology".
4. Touch "Scan type" and select "Signal".
Figure 3-125: Select the signal option
5. Select "Band".
6. Enter the "Channel ranges". Range validation is provided.
7. Optionally, edit the maximum measurement rates for narrowband and wideband
scans. Range validation is provided (NB: 1 – 330 Hz; WB: 0.01 – 100 Hz).
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8. Click "Apply".
Figure 3-126: LTE signal scan configuration
To configure LTE automatic channel detection

3. Touch "LTE" under "Technology".
4. Touch "Scan type" and select "Automatic channel detection".
5. Select "Band".
6. Optionally, edit the maximum measurement rates for narrowband and wideband
scans. Range validation is provided (NB: 1 – 330 Hz; WB: 0.01 – 100 Hz).
7. Touch "Save".
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Figure 3-127: LTE ACD configuration
Monitoring LTE signal scans

You can monitor LTE signal scans on two scanner monitors:
● "LTE Signal (1.4MHz)": Displays the values of the LTE narrowband signal.
The "LTE signal (1.4MHz)"
● "LTE Signal (WB)": Displays the values of the LTE wideband signal.
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Figure 3-128: LTE Signal (1.4 MHz) monitor
Figure 3-129: LTE Signal (WB) monitor
Possible values for "eMBMS/DSS" are:

● " -": information not available.
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● "No": none supported.

● "DSS": DSS only supported.
● "eMBMS and DSS": both are supported.
Select the sorting parameter by clicking one of the available values on top. The default
for "LTE Signal (1.4 MHz)" is "SSCH-RP".
3.5.13 LTE NB-IoT
To measure LTE NB-IoT, ensure that the scanner has the following options:
● K34 (for NB-IoT)
● K27 and K40 (respectively for RF Power scan and ACD)
● K29 (for LTE)
To configure the NB-IoT Signal Scan

3. Touch "LTE NB-IoT" under "Technology".
4. Configure a "Signal" scan

a) Select "Signal" under "Scan type".
b) Select the "Band".
c) Select the "Frequency" expressed in Hz.
d) Define the "Mode" among:
● "NB_IN_BAND"
● "NB_GUARD_BAND"
● "NB_STAND_ALONE"
e) Define the "NB Rate" expressed in Hz.
f) Touch "Done".
5. Touch "Apply" to apply the scanner configuration.
To configure the NB-IoT ACD Scan

3. Touch "LTE NB-IoT" under "Technology".
4. Configure an "ACD" scan.

a) Select "Automatic channel detection" under "Scan type".
b) Select the "Band".
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c) Click "Done".
5. Add and configure an LTE scan for the same band.

a) Touch "Add Scan" and edit the corresponding scan.
b) Select "LTE" under "Technology".
c) Select "Automatic channel detection" under "Scan type".
d) Select the same "Band" as in step 4.
e) Touch "Done".
Note:
● If you do not select the same band for the ACD scan, QualiPoc displays a
warning:
● The LTE NB-IoT ACD scan has a "Nonpersistent" mode for the "Auto reconfi-
guration". Consequently, QualiPoc displays the available channels in the LTE
NB-IoT monitor only, and not in the ACD monitor.
Monitoring LTE NB-IoT

The "LTE NB-IoT" monitor displays the found channels for both ACD and signal scans.
Figure 3-130: LTE NB-IoT monitor
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The "Measurement Cycles" monitor reports the time and distance information needed
to complete a scan, e.g., for the set NB-IoT channels.
Figure 3-131: Measurement cycles monitor showing NB-IoT channels
Postprocessing LTE NB-IoT

The postprocessing application NQDI displays the result under "Analysis > LTE Scan-
ner > NB-IoT" tab.
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Figure 3-132: NB-IoT tab in NQDI
NQDI displays the channels found using NB-IoT ACD under the "ACD Scanner" tab:
● When the NB-IoT channels are either in in-band or guard-band operating modes,
NQDI displays their position within the LTE channel spectrum.
● By hovering over the channel, you display additional information in a tooltip.
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NQDI provides two maps plots under "LTE Scanner" group.
Figure 3-133: NB-IoT map plots
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3.5.14 LTE-M
For LTE-M, there is only an information about the technology availability. To obtain it,
enable K29 option (for LTE) on the scanner.
Check the LTE-M status on the "LTE signal (1.4MHz)". The following values are possi-
ble:
● "Yes", if LTE-M is available.
● "No", if LTE-M is not available.
● "-", if LTE-M availability is unknown (not decoded yet).
Figure 3-134: LTE Signal (1.4MHz) monitor with LTE-M
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3.5.15 CDMA/EVDO
You can scan CDMA and EVDO450 MHz (band 5 + 11) in QualiPoc Freerider III.
This band is used in eastern Europe, in Asia, and in western Europe by some opera-
tors for critical infrastructures.
To configure the CDMA/EVDO Scan

3. Touch "CDMA" under "Technology".

Note: The following steps remain identical if you select "EVDO" as scanned tech-
nology.
Exception. Under "Band", "Secondary 800" is available for CDMA only.
4. Select the "Band" among:
● "450"
● "800"
● "Secondary 800"
● "1700 (AWS)"
● "1900 (PCS)"
● "1900 (PCS Extended)"
5. Define the "Channel ranges" and touch "OK".
Figure 3-135: Define channel ranges
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Note: QualiPoc displays the allowed channel ranges on top of the "Channel" field.
6. Touch "Done".
Monitoring CDMA/EVDO
The "CDMA Pilot" and "EVDO Pilot" monitors display the scanned channels.
Figure 3-136: CDMA/EVDO Pilot monitors
Postprocessing CDMA/EVDO
The postprocessing application NQDI displays the result under "Analysis > CDMA
Scanner > L3 Messages" tab. By hovering over the pilot that you want to analyze and
enabling "Auto Expand", you display the decoded Layer 3 data.
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Figure 3-137: Decoded Layer 3 messages
3.5.16 5G-NR
You can perform 5G-NR signal scan or automatic channel detection in QualiPoc Free-
rider III.
For FR2 frequencies, you need to connect the downconverter TSME30DC (or
TSME44DC) to TSME6. For more information refer to
Installation - Rohde & Schwarz Scanners.pdf.
To configure 5G-NR signal scan

3. Touch "5G NR" under "Technology".
4. Touch "Scan type" and select "Signal".
Figure 3-138: Select the signal option
5. Select "Band":
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Figure 3-139: Select 5G-NR band
6. Enter either the "NR ARFCN" channel number or the "Frequency[MHz]" in MHz.
The other parameter gets filled in automatically.
Note: Channel range validation is provided.
7. Select "SS/PBCH subcarrier spacing":
Figure 3-140: SS/PBCH subcarrier spacing options
8. Select "SS/PBCH periodicity" among 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 ms and 160 ms.
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9. (Optionally) Set "Sync rate[Hz]" and "HS rate[Hz]". For more information, refer to
"Sync and high speed scan modules" on page 187.
10. Touch "Apply scanner configuration".
Figure 3-141: 5G-NR signal scan configuration
Sync and high speed scan modules

The 5G-NR scanning is divided into two separate modules: the sync module and the
high speed module.
The sync module:
● Discovers new PCIs and SSBs.
● Delivers RF measurement results and MIB demodulation.
● Scans with 200 ms front-end time per capture.
The high speed module:
● Measures with a low front-end time consumption on already discov-
ered PCIs and SSBs.
● Measures and provides results on every single SSB.
● Scans with 20 ms front-end time per capture.
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To save the high speed results as a separate measurement record, enable the scanner
setting "Include 5G NR high speed results".
As a result, the scanner measurement file size is bigger.
To configure 5G-NR automatic channel detection

3. Touch "5G NR" under "Technology".
4. Touch "Scan type" and select "Automatic channel detection".
5. Select "Band".
6. Select "SS/PBCH periodicity" among 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 ms and 160 ms. Default
value is 20 ms.
7. Touch "Apply scanner configuration".
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Figure 3-142: 5G-NR ACD configuration
Monitoring 5G-NR signal scans

The "5G-NR" monitor displays the signal scans.
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Figure 3-143: 5G-NR signal scan monitor
You can customize the display of the scan results:

● Click the filter icon to open "Update filter" panel:
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Figure 3-144: Filter options
● Select "SS-Ref", "PCIs" and "SSBs" you want to show.

● Choose among four possible options for the grouping of the top SSBs values:
– "1 SSB/SS-Ref"
– "1 SSB/SS-Ref&PCI"
– "3 SSB/SS-Ref"
– "3 SSB/SS-Ref&PCI"
The sorting of the SSB values is done either according to "SS-RSRP" or "SS-
SINR" values. Select it on the top of the signal scan monitor.
The grouping of the top SSB values is done either by "SS-Ref" or by both "SS-Ref"
and "PCI" values.
You can display information about the 5G-NR operating mode (standalone or non-
standalone), by enabling "5G Op Mode" on the "Selected rows" from the overflow
menu:
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Figure 3-145: 5G-NR operating mode
Monitoring 5G-NR ACD

The common "ACD" monitor displays the results for all technologies, including 5G-NR.
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Figure 3-146: Monitor ACD
Click on the channel to display its details:
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Figure 3-147: ACD 5G-NR channel details
Note: 5G-NR signal scan monitor is also populated during the ACD scanning. It dis-
plays additional data of the found channels.
LTE cell as an achor to a 5G-NR cell

Inidication if the LTE cell acts as an achor cell to a 5G-NR cell, is displayed in the "5G
(EN-DC)" row, on the "LTE signal (1.4 MHz)" scanner monitor:
● "-": unknown (L3 messages not available or not yet decoded).
● "no": functionality is not suported.
● "yes": the LTE cell supports 5G-NR and acts as an anchor cell.
Note: You need to enable Layer 3 option for the LTE signal scan to obtain "5G (EN-
DC)" information.
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Figure 3-148: 5G (EN-DC) support
3.5.17 TAE
Time alignment error (TAE) is an ultra-high accuracy measurement to detect transmis-

sion delays in the signal chain. The signal chain starts from the gNodeB RF baseband
signal and ends at the scanner's receiving antenna port.
Figure 3-149: Transmission signal chain
You can perform TAE measurements on the TSMx6 scanner only. Your scanner must
have the following options installed:
● TSMx6-K50 SCANNER OPTION: 5GNR
● TSMx6-K51 SCANNER OPT: 5GNR ADDON
If the scanner options are not installed, you can configure but not run TAE measure-
ments.
To configure TAE measurements:

1. Edit the 5G NR signal scan for which you want to measure TAE.
2. Enter the parameter values to calibrate your measurements:
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3. Toggle "Enable TAE measurements".
Table 3-7: TAE parameters
Parameter name Description
TAE LOS [m] LOS distance between the gNodeB RF antenna and the scanner antenna
TAE Altitude [m] Altitude of the point where the scanner is located
GPS cable length [m] Cable length and of the GPS antenna cable
GPS velocity factor Velocity factor of the GPS antenna cable
RF cable length [m] Cable length and of the RF antenna cable
RF velocity factor Velocity factor of the RF antenna cable
Frontend Scanner antenna port
To perform TAE measurements, you need to:

● Perform stationary test.
● Have line of sight (LOS) between the gNodeB RF antenna and the scanner, with
SS-SINR bigger than 15 dB.
● Have LOS distance less than 300 meters.
● Be in the main lobe of the gNodeB RF antenna.
● Be away from the high-rise buildings (to avoid multipath conditions and lower SS-
SINR).
● Have a clear view to the sky (for good multi-GNSS reception). Note: GNSS covers
all relevant systems available for the positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and
BeiDou. Not considered: QZSS (Japan) and RNSS/NAVIC (India).
● Perform measurements for each PCI/SSB.
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Transmission time is calculated as the arrival time minus calibrated time delays.
You can monitor your TAE measurements on the "TAE 5G" monitor:
Figure 3-150: TAE 5G monitor
The line chart shows an average of the last 40 minutes of measurements.
For the measurements to be valid, the following conditions must be fulfilled:

● CINR bigger than 15 dB
● Delays spread
● Not moving
● PPS availability
● PPS accuracy
● UTC Sync
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If at least one of the conditions is not met (value "nok"), the sample is dropped and not
considered in the measurement.
You can export the collected measurements as the .CSV file using a dedicated "Scan-
ner 5G-NR TAE" template. Refer to Chapter 4.3, "Exporting Measurement Data",
on page 243.
3.6 Campaign Management

Before you can run a measurement on FR Slaves Freerider III, you need to create a
measurement campaign on the FR Master.
3.6.1 Job Types
Each job is a sequence of tests:

● "Single", e.g. FTP DL, call to any number, ping, etc.
● "Multiple", e.g. data session, double ended call, parallel session and call-data ses-
sion.
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● Each test (single or multiple) corresponds to a "SessionID" in NQDI. You can also
individually configure the forcing, access point, and capture options for each job in
the sequence. Double-sided test cannot be added in a sequence with other tests.
For a description of the types of jobs that you can configure, see the
Manual - QualiPoc Handheld.pdf document. If you want to use a Call Server as
the B-Side device for a Speech Double Ended job, see the
Application Note - Diversity Call Server.pdf document.
For a description of the Freerider III limitations, see Chapter A, "Limitations",
on page 284 and the 20.3 Release Notes.
3.6.2 Creating a Measurement Campaign
This following procedure describes how to create a blank campaign.

The following procedure describes how to add single jobs and a job sequence to the
campaign.
QualiPoc automatically saves changes while you configure a campaign.
To create a measurement campaign

1. On the FR Master, touch the menu icon at the top of the screen and touch "Cam-
paigns".
Figure 3-151: Campaigns
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2. Swipe from the left or touch the sliding drawer icon to open the "All campaign
folders" drawer and touch the "Create campaign" icon .
Figure 3-152: Create campaign
3. In the "Create campaign" box, enter a name for the campaign, and then touch
"OK".
Figure 3-153: Blank campaign
Tip:
Use folders and tags to organize your campaigns.
● To create a folder, touch the context menu in the "All campaign folders" area,
and touch "Create folder".
● To create a tag, touch the campaign in the list, touch the "Campaign tag" area
at the top right of the screen, and enter the name of the tag.
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Figure 3-154: Create Campaign tag
Figure 3-155: Campaign Tag examples
4. Assign the FR Slaves to the campaign.

● To assign an individual slave, touch "[Not assigned]" at the top of a column,
and then touch a FR Slave in the list.
Assigned slaves in the list are light gray.
Figure 3-156: Campaign tags
● To automatically add FR Slaves to all the columns, touch the context menu at
the top of the screen, and touch an option, for example, "Auto-assign connec-
ted slaves".
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Figure 3-157: Auto-assign slaves
Note: When you create a campaign, "Auto-assign connected slaves" is the default
assignment option.
5. Create a "Single Job" or "Job Sequence".
6. (Optional) If you need to override the start delay that QualiPoc calculates, touch
the gear icon , touch "Instant start delay", and then touch a value.
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Figure 3-158: Instant start delay
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If you configure a speech double ended test (call, video call, WhatsApp call and What-
sApp video call) on a FR Master, a linking icon is displayed between columns 1 and 2
(and between columns 3 and 4, 5 and 6) if these adjacent columns represent A- and B-
sides:
Figure 3-159: Configuring a speech double ended test
If the linking icon is selected (displayed in red), Freerider III starts the test immediately
without configuration call:
● If the FR Slave are not in the desired columns, simply reassign them.
● The FR Master does not check that the timings (in the linked columns) are the
same. We recommend creating the A-side job first, and then to copy/paste it to the
B-side column, changing both the side and the phone number.
● If forcing is set on one or both sides, the forcing must have a fixed duration.
Uncheck "External B unit" in the job, otherwise a full configuration call is execu-
ted.
Important:
You cannot leave and join again a campaign—respectively by using "Leave campaign"
and "Join campaign"—executing a speech double ended test without configuration call,
i.e., if the linking icon is selected (displayed in red): if you do so, Freerider III does
not generate the B-side file.
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3.6.2.1 Creating a Single Job
For the description of a single job, see Chapter 3.6, "Campaign Management",
on page 198. This section assumes that you have performed the steps in Chap-
ter 3.6.2, "Creating a Measurement Campaign", on page 199.
For a description of the types of jobs that you can configure, see the
To run a single job on a single FR Slave, create a campaign with only one job and one
assigned FR Slave.
To create a single job

1. Touch the context menu for the FR Slave and touch "Add Job":
Figure 3-160: Create job
2. In the "Select job type" list, touch a category, for example, "Single Call Tests", and
then touch a job, for example, "Call to any Number":
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Figure 3-161: Select job type
3. Enter the relevant information, for example, a "Phone number", and then touch:
● The overflow icon at the job level to define "Packet capture" and "Scheduling".
Figure 3-162: Define the scheduling and packet capture
Gray icon = Not set

Green icon = Set
● The overflow icon at the test level to define the access points.
Figure 3-163: Define the access points
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Gray icon = Not set

Green icon = Set
Red icon = Set but not valid, for example, when you copy a test from one FR Slave to another
FR Slave the used access point is not valid.
● The forcing icon to define the forcing options.
Figure 3-164: Define forcing
Gray icon = Not set

Green icon = Set
Red icon = Set but not valid, for example, when you copy a test from one FR Slave to another
FR Slave the set forcing is not supported by that device.
Table 3-8: Description of the toolbar icons
Toolbar Icon Setting Category
Forcing settings
You can also specify advanced forcing settings such as "Channel", "Cell
lock", and so on. The settings that are available depend on the device
that you are using. For more information, see "Advanced Forcing"
on page 208.
Access point settings
Packet capture settings
Scheduling settings
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Note: Mandatory parameters are highlighted in red.
Figure 3-165: Mandatory parameters
4. Create the scanner measurement tasks.

Note: For a description on how to configure the scanner, see Chapter 3.5, "Using a
Scanner", on page 119.
Advanced Forcing
You can use advanced forcing as Job forcing in a measurement. You can copy and
paste forcing settings from one FR Slave to another as well as from one job to another
job.
Figure 3-166: Copy forcing settings
When you apply the advanced forcing settings, QualiPoc may reboot the affected FR
Slaves, depending on the device and the forcing type.
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Sync Action
By adding a "Sync" action to a FR Slave job, you mix speech double ended tests with
other tests and you synchronize the different tests between the involved FR Slaves.
When a "Sync" action is present, all FR Slaves wait for the others to reach the same
sync in the sequence, e.g., "Sync #2", before proceeding with the next test.
Figure 3-167: Sync action in Freerider campaign
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Validations and limitations

● Define the same number of "Sync" actions for all FR Slaves having "Sync" actions.
● In a campaign, the first speech double-ended test determines if it is an A- or a B-
Side.
● If you mix speech double-ended tests with other tests, you cannot exchange the A-
Side FR Slave for the B-Side FR Slave.
● You can only add tests to a speech double ended test, i.e., "+" icon is available,
once you add a "Sync" action.
● If campaigns use distinct FR Slave, you can start more than one synchronized
campaign.
● If a FR Slave using a "Sync" action disconnects, the campaign waits for it to recon-
nect; there is no available timeout.
● By using "Leave campaign" option (from the campaign settings), you can remove
an unresponsive FR Slave.
● If you remove and add a FR Slave having "Sync" actions, by using respectively
"Leave campaign" and "Join campaign", the other slaves no longer wait for it.
● The Freerider III system cannot manage the campaign anymore if the FR Master
crashes; if this occurs, stop the campaign manually on each FR Slave.
● If two adjacent columns (1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6) have speech double ended
tests with different sides defined (A- and B-Side), the linking option to avoid config-
uration call is automatically set and cannot be disabled.
Important:
You cannot leave and join again a campaign—respectively by using "Leave campaign"
and "Join campaign"—executing a speech double ended test without configuration call,
i.e., if the linking icon is selected (displayed in red): if you do so, Freerider III does
not generate the B-side file.
3.6.2.2 Deleting a Measurement Campaign
To delete a measurement campaign

paigns"
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Figure 3-168: Campaigns
2. Swipe from the left or touch the sliding drawer icon to open the "All campaign
folders" drawer.
3. Touch a campaign in the list and touch the menu icon for this campaign.
Figure 3-169: Delete campaign
4. Touch the "Delete campaign" item.
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3.6.3 Running a Campaign
Depending on the number of FR Slave that a campaign uses, for example, one cam-
paign uses 2 FR Slaves and another campaign uses 4 FR Slaves, you can run more
than one campaign simultaneously.
When you run more that one campaign simultaneously, you can only enable scanner
recording in one campaign.
When you start a job, the FR Master synchronizes the time on the FR Slaves.
To run a campaign
paigns"
2. Swipe from the left to open the "All campaign folders" drawer.
3. Touch a campaign in the list and touch "Start Campaign" at the top of the screen.
Figure 3-170: Start Campaign
Tip: To add a FR Slave to a running campaign, touch the context menu of the FR
Slave, and touch "Join campaign".
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Figure 3-171: Join campaign
3.6.3.1 Stopping a Campaign
When you stop a campaign, the measurement jobs stop on all the FR Slaves. If you
want to stop a job on a single FR Slave, see Chapter 3.6.3.2, "Removing a FR Slave
from a Running Campaign", on page 213.
► To stop a campaign, touch "Stop Campaign" at the top of the screen.
3.6.3.2 Removing a FR Slave from a Running Campaign
► To remove a slave from a running campaign:

● On the "Campaign" screen, touch the context menu of the FR Slave, and
touch "Leave Campaign".
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Figure 3-172: Leave campaign
● On the "Slaves" tab, touch and hold the Q icon of the FR Slave, and then touch
"Stop job".
Figure 3-173: Stop the job on a FR Slave
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3.6.4 Getting Results
The following procedure describes how to retrieve the measurement files from FR
Slaves and scanners. For more information about scanner data, see Chapter 3.5.4,
"Recording and Transferring Scanner Data", on page 144.
To get the results from a single campaign

1. On the FR Master, touch the menu icon at the top of the screen and touch
"Results"
2. Touch a campaign in the list and touch "Get Results".
Figure 3-174: Get results
3. ● To retrieve the results from the FR Slaves, touch "Get Slave Results".
● To retrieve the results from the TSMx scanner, touch "Get NCM results".
Note:
● To stop the retrieval, touch "Abort Transfer" at the top of the screen.
● To allow parallel slaves and scanner files' transfer
– Select "Get slaves results" under "Results" menu
– Select "Get NCM results" under "Device manager"
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To get the results from all the campaigns

1. On the FR Master, touch the menu icon at the top of the screen, and then touch
"Results"
2. Touch "Get All Results".
3. ● To retrieve the results from the FR Slaves, touch "Get Slave Results".
● To retrieve the results from the TSMx scanner, touch "Get NCM results".
Note:
● To stop the retrieval, touch "Abort Transfer" at the top of the screen.
Results file path on NCM

Note that you can also retrieve the scanner measurement files directly on the NCM; the
files are located under C:\ProgramData\Rohde-Schwarz\4QP\Results.
If you need to include the scanner measurement and position data in the SQC con-
tainer, e.g., if you perform indoor measurements, do not forget to copy the scanner
measurement file to the Scanner folder of the campaign it belongs. Refer to Chap-
ter 3.6.4.1, "Creating a Single Campaign Container File", on page 216. Otherwise, the
SQC creation is not possible.
Note: Make sure to enable location service on FR Slaves with Android 9 or higher for
file transfer to work.
3.6.4.1 Creating a Single Campaign Container File
You can create a single container file, that is, an *.SQC file, for all the measurement
files in a campaign. You can import *.SQC files directly in NQDI.
FR Master has the following campaign folder structure:
\QualiPoc\Results\<CampaignName>\<CampaignStartTime>\
<SystemName>\<UnitName>.
Table 3-9: Container file format for FR Master mode
System- Date Time Cam- System- Campaign- File exten-

Name paignMFID MFID (4) Tag sion
(4) (optional)
SystemNorth 2018-09-28 -17-15-00 -0000 -4440 -MyTag .sqc
The container file is in the <SystemName> folder. The structure inside the container is:
● Unit 1 name folder
● Unit xx name folder
● Scanner folder (optional folder for storing scanner measurement)
● Assets folder (optional folder for storing photo markers, screenshots, and indoor
floor plans)
● attributes.json file (containing the campaign metadata and among them, the
campaign tag)
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Campaign tag:
– FR Master: set the campaign tag at campaign start or during measurement.
– FR Slave: you cannot change the campaign tag since attributes.json
does not exist on FR Slaves.
iBFlex scanner measurement files are created in the Scanner folder.
If you want to view floor plans in NQDI, you need to import the *.SQC file for the cam-
paign instead of the individual measurement files from the FR Slaves.
The Assets folder stores photo markers, screenshots, and indoor floor plans.
To create campaign container files

1. On the FR Master, touch the menu icon at the top of the screen and touch
"Results"
2. Touch a campaign in the list and touch "Close".
Figure 3-175: Create an SQC container
3.6.5 Managing Campaigns
► To restore the campaign configuration to the configuration that existed when you
started QualiPoc, touch the context menu at the top of the screen, and touch
"Revert campaign".
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Figure 3-176: Reset campaign
Tip: To restore a campaign that you accidentally deleted, create a new blank cam-
paign with the same name and in the same folder, and then use the "Revert cam-
paign" command.
► To edit a job, for example to delete a job, touch and hold the item in the list, touch a
command at the top of the screen, and then touch "Done".
Note:
You can choose from the following editing options:
● Basic Editing: "Delete", "Cut", "Copy", "Paste Above", and "Paste Below"
● "Save Job/Test"
● "Set as Default": Uses the settings of the current job or test, including the
parameters that you enter, as the default configuration for that job or test type.
Tip:
● To add a second item to your selection, touch the item.
● To rearrange the jobs in a column, touch "Rearrange Jobs", drag the job up or
down in the list with the handle icon , and then touch "Done".
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1. To edit test or job settings

● Touch the arrow (>) in front of the job or test in the list.
● Touch the item and touch the context menu at the top of a column.
Figure 3-177: Managing jobs and job sequences
2. To delete all the items in a list, touch the context menu at the top of a column,
and touch "Delete all".
3.6.5.1 Exporting and Importing Campaigns
You can export campaign configuration for use on other FR Masters.
► To export a campaign, touch the menu icon at the top of the screen, touch "Set-
tings" > "Import/Export Configuration" > "Export Configuration" > "Campaigns", and
touch the campaigns that you want to export.
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Figure 3-178: Export settings
► To import a campaign, touch the menu icon at the top of the screen, touch
"Import/Export Configuration" > "Import Configuration", and locate the campaign
configuration file.
3.6.6 Troubleshooting Campaigns
3.6.6.1 Inconsistent Reference File Folder Path
For upload tests (FTP, HTTP and Email send), the following warning is displayed
when master and slave's reference file folder paths are different
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Figure 3-179: Reference file folder inconsitency
3.7 Monitoring Measurements on the FR Master

You can monitor measurement values on the various monitors.
For a description of all QualiPoc monitors, see the
3.7.1 Adding Text Markers During a Measurement
You can add custom text markers to the measurement file during a measurement cam-
paign.
To add a text marker during a measurement

1. On any tab, touch the down arrow at the top of the screen and touch "Add text
marker".
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Figure 3-180: Add a text marker
2. Touch a marker in the list.
3.7.2 Master Monitor
The "Master" monitor displays the following information:

● Status
● Name
● Connected FR Slaves
● Bluetooth status
● Last application start
● Position information (GPS status and type, last position update, satellites in use,
speed)
● Battery level
● Contents of the master log file, which is in the /QualiPoc/Log folder
The "Master" monitor also contains the "Make discoverable" command that makes the
tablet visible to other Bluetooth devices for 5 minutes. This command is required when
you need to pair a new FR Slave with the FR Master.
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Figure 3-181: Master monitor on the tablet
3.7.2.1 Main Menu
For a description of the items on the main menu of the FR Master, see Chapter 3.1.1,
"Main Menu", on page 65.
3.7.3 Monitoring FR Slave
To filter monitor values for a specific slave:

● Touch the slave's info banner (refer to Chapter 3.7.3.1, "Info Banner",
on page 224) .
● Select a slave in the right upper corner of the monitor.
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Figure 3-182: Filter values for a specific FR Slave
The info banner displays some basic values that can be customized. To do so, long
press the info banner, then touch "Customize banner values".
Figure 3-183: Customize info banner values
3.7.3.1 Info Banner
The info banner of the FR Slave indicates its status, as described in the table below.
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Table 3-10: FR Slave status
Info Banner Status Description

of the Slave
Idle FR Slave is idle and connected to the master through Bluetooth
Scheduled A job has been scheduled.
Recording Job is running on the FR Slave.
Transferring Measurement result files are being transferred
Disconnected QualiPoc application is not running on the slaves or there is no Blue-

tooth connection between the FR Master and the FR Slave.
Disconnected - Rebooting QualiPoc application is rebooting and applying the advanced forcing
Applying Advanced Forc- that you applied.
ing
Selected (only for slaves) FR Slave that provides the current contents of the tabs on the FR
Master tablet except for the "FR Master", "Notification", and "Slaves"
tabs. Although the waypoint on the "Indoor" monitor is for all the FR
Slaves, the other values on the monitor are from the selected FR
Slave. Similarly, the GPS position on the "Map" monitor is from the
master tablet or the external GPS, while the other values are from
the selected FR Slave.
In "Freerider Slave" mode, real-time decoding is disabled on the "IP"
tab.
Backup of position information

A backup of the position information (mtPosition, mtFloorPlanMarker, mtQPUndoPosi-
tionByTimestamp) is stored on the FR Master for each independent FR Slave.
If the FR Slaves loose the Bluetooth connection, the FR Master resends the position
information upon reconnection.
This works only in recording mode and not in idle mode.
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3.7.3.2 Managing FR Slave
To manage a slave, long press its info banner, and then long press one of the following
actions:
● "Move right": Moves the FR Slave right in the list.
● "Move left": Moves the FR Slave left in the list.
● "Restart device": Restarts the FR Slave if the device is in Idle status and a Blue-
tooth connection is available.
● "Power off device": Powers off the FR Slave if the device is in Idle status and a
Bluetooth connection is available.
● "Forget": Removes the FR Slave from the list, if the FR Slave is not connected.
Figure 3-184: Touch info banner
3.7.4 Monitoring Scanners
For more information, see Chapter 3.5.6, "Monitoring Scanner Data", on page 146.
3.7.5 Events Monitor
The "Events" monitor lists and notifies all most important events, for example Call
States, that QualiPoc traces during the tests.
Events are reported only on the condition change. For example, in case of LTE RSRP
< -80dBm, the event occurs only once RSRP drops below -80dBm, but not if RSRP
stays below -80 dBm.
This behavior is independent from the repeat option in the event profile.
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QualiPoc assigns each event a unique index number and displays events in the follow-
ing locations:
● "Events" monitor
Figure 3-185: Events monitor
● "Map" monitor
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Figure 3-186: Events on map monitor
● Line charts: QualiPoc displays all events for which you enable "Charts" (under
"Notification properties") as a marker line on those charts.
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Figure 3-187:
● Android notifications: The latest event having "Notification" (under "Notification

properties") shows up as an Android notification.
On "Events" monitor, you can switch between list and table view, by touching the fol-
lowing icon (1)
Figure 3-188: Switch from list to table and conversely
Event numbering might differ between the FR Master and the FR Slaves. The "Map"
monitor only displays events from the selected FR Slaves. When you replay a mea-
surement file, the events are triggered from existing mtMessages.
By touching Settings under "Events" monitor, or Events, directly from "QualiPoc Set-
tings", define multiple event profiles and select the active profile.
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Figure 3-189: Define event profile
By touching the overflow icon on the settings screen, you can:

● "Duplicate event profile"
● "Rename event profile"
● "Delete event profile"
● "Reset event profile"
Figure 3-190: Event profile options
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The following table lists the event specifications and notification properties:
Table 3-11: Event specifications
Define event specification Event types
"Signaling message":
● "Protocol discriminator", e.g., "LTE RRC" or "IMS SIP"
● "Message type prefix", e.g., "CCCH" or "INVITE"
● "Message type", e.g., "RRCConnectionReject" or
"Response: 403 Forbidden"
● "Direction": "Uplink", "Downlink" or "Unknown"
"Monitored parameter":
● "Monitored parameter": Any customizable parameter
● "Condition", e.g., "Equals"
● "Argument": value to compare
"Marker":
● "Marker Type", e.g., "Call Marker", "Info Marker", "Text
Marker", "Photo Marker", "Screenshot", "Waypoint"
● "Marker message"
"Test result"
● "Test KPI Type", e.g., "Call status" or "Call cause"
● "Condition", e.g., "Equals"
● "Argument": value to compare
● "Test Type": a list of accepted test types
● "Technology": a list of accepted technologies
For each event, define the "Notification properties":

● "Color"
● "Repeats". Event repeat counter starts at QualiPoc startup, campaign start or event reconfiguration.
● "Map"
● "Charts"
● "Notification"
● "Forward"
Configure sound and vibration settings via Android App notifications for the QualiPoc App.
The "Event values" consists of:

● A list of common values that QualiPoc saves for each event and displays on the
"Events" monitor table view.
● In addition, a customizable list of technology-dependent values.
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Figure 3-191: Event values
QualiPoc stores event settings under \sdcard\QualiPoc\Databases\.
3.7.6 Other Monitors
Use the Navigation bar on the left side of the FR Master screen to access the different
monitors.
3.7.6.1 Chart Types
► On a chart monitor, touch the context menu , and then touch the type of chart that
you to display.
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Figure 3-192: Chart options
Note:
You need to select at least three FR Slaves for the following types of charts:
● Line
● Bar
● Pie
● Radar
Tip: You can use standard Android gestures to zoom in. Touch the "Reset zoom"
icon to return the chart to default zoom level.
Figure 3-193: Chart types
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Adding a Custom Monitor
To add a custom monitor

1. Click the shortcut menu icon at the top of the navigation bar and click "Add Moni-
tor".
Figure 3-194: Add monitor
2. In the "Select monitor" list, click a monitor template you want to add.
3. Newly created templates do not contain any default values. To add values, click the
"Customize" button and select the desired values.
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When finished, click "Done".
4. If you want to rename the monitor, select "Set monitor name" from the overflow
menu, while in the customizing mode.
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To edit a custom monitor

1. To edit the custom monitor, click the overflow menu on the left-hand side of the
screen.
● Select "Edit layout" to change the layout.
● To duplicate the custom monitor, select "Duplicate layout" (to the current work-
space) or "Duplicate layout to" (to the different workspace).
● To remove the custom monitor, select "Remove layout".
2. To customize values, or to display them in the form of a chart or a gauge, select the
corresponding options from the overflow menu on the right-hand side.
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Figure 3-195: Chart and gauge visualization
Copying and Pasting Monitor Configuration

You can copy and paste a monitor configuration from the detailed chart view of a value
that you touch on an existing monitor.
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To copy and paste a monitor configuration

1. Open a monitor, for example, the "Technology" monitor in an LTE network.
2. Touch a value on the monitor, for example, "RSRP (PCC)".
Figure 3-196: RSRP value on LTE monitor
3. Touch the Duplicate icon .
Figure 3-197: RSRP chart
4. For the remaining steps, see "Adding a Custom Monitor" on page 234.
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Figure 3-198: RSRP (Copied)
3.8 Monitoring a Measurement on a FR Slave

When you turn on a FR Slave, the phone automatically starts QualiPoc in "Freerider
Slave" mode and establishes a Bluetooth connection with the FR Master tablet. If the
tablet is unavailable, QualiPoc attempts the connection again at ten second intervals.
If the Bluetooth connection to the FR Master is lost during a measurement job, Quali-
Poc starts a delayed job procedure during which the slave attempts to reconnect to the
FR Master. If the re-connection fails within 60 seconds, QualiPoc aborts the job on the
FR Slave.
The "FR Slave" monitor on the phone displays the following information:
● Status of the FR Slave
● Name of the FR Slave
● Next schedule
● Number of scheduled tasks
● Last application start time
● Last test
● Contents of the FR Slave log file, which is in the /QualiPoc/Log folder
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Figure 3-199: Slave monitor on FR Slave
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QualiPoc creates and stores Measurement Files on the smartphone in *.SQZ format.
● Measurement File Location...................................................................................241
● Replaying Results................................................................................................. 242
● Exporting Measurement Data............................................................................... 243
● Transferring the Measurement Files to a PC........................................................ 245
● iBwave Mobile.......................................................................................................245
● Exporting Survey Data for iBwave Design............................................................ 269
● Analyzing Measurement Data with NQDI..............................................................270
4.1 Measurement File Location

QualiPoc creates an *.sqz when a campaign or idle recording starts and then stores
the file on the internal storage in the /QualiPoc/Results] folder.
Once all measurement files are available, you can move them to the SD card, where
the original folder structure is replicated.
Figure 4-1: Move measurement files to SD card
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4.2 Replaying Results
You can only replay measurement files on the FR Master. Before you can replay a file,
you need to touch the campaign on the "Results" screen, touch "Get results", and
touch "Get slave results" or "Get NCM results".
To replay results in QualiPoc

1. Touch the menu icon at the top of the screen and touch "Results".
2. In the list, select a file, touch the Play icon besides the device's name of the file
that you want to replay.
Figure 4-2: Replay mode
"Replay" mode (1) is displayed at the top left of the screen.

Use the replay controls to perform the following actions:
● Display "Select Session" (3) screen. Once you have touched the icon, the following
panel displays:
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Figure 4-3: Select session
Select the session to be replayed and touch "Select"

● Return to previous session (4)
● Pause and resume the playback (5)
● Advance to next session (6)
● Step through or fast forward through the replay (7)
● Return to live mode (8)
4.3 Exporting Measurement Data
To export measurement files

1. Touch the main menu and touch "Results".
2. Touch a measurement file, and then "Export Survey Data" under "Exports" section:
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3. To export survey data in the .CSV format, Touch "Generic Survey Data (.csv)".
4. Choose which parameters to export by selecting one of the predefined or custom-

made templates.
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Figure 4-5: Export survey data templates
Click delete icon to delete survey data from the measurement file.
4.4 Transferring the Measurement Files to a PC

You need to connect your phone to your PC as a storage device with a USB cable to
transfer the measurement files. The procedure might vary according to the model of
the phone. For more information, see the user guide for your phone.
4.5 iBwave Mobile

You can share QualiPoc measurement results with the iBwave Mobile apps.
QualiPoc supports IBwave file format versions 1.5 and 1.4.
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4.5.1 Importing an iBwave Floor Plan Into QualiPoc
To share an iBwave Mobile project with QualiPoc

1. Create a project in iBwave Mobile Planner.
● Add a layout plan, that is, a floor plan.
Figure 4-6: iBwave Mobile Planner
● Add a floor to the plan.

● Add another building.
● Customize your project.
Note: You can also open an existing project with the Download icon .
2. Touch the share icon to export the project.
3. In QualiPoc, load the iBwave *.ibwc file.

a) On the map monitor, go to context menu, choose "Layers"
b) Touch the context menu next to the Floor plan, then touch "Import new iBwave
project".
c) Locate the *.ibwc file and touch "Select".
Note: For a floor plan with multiple floors, you can separate the floors.
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4.5.2 Cell Ingress
By enabling "Cell Ingress" under "QualiPoc Settings > Site Testing", you check for
missing cells in iBwave floorplans; it can be useful in scenarios where an indoor distrib-
uted antenna system (DAS) is used. The cells that are not listed in the indoor transmit-
ters' list are added as markers in both the "Events" and "Map" monitor. The determina-
tion of the ingress state is explained in the following chapter.
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Figure 4-7: Site Testing
QualiPoc does not log the information in the measurement file.

The cell ingress detection is supported only in LTE and WCDMA.
To configure and detect cell ingress

1. Enable "Cell Ingress" under "QualiPoc Settings > Site Testing".
2. By defining thresholds and ingress time, determine when QualiPoc detects a miss-
ing cell.
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Figure 4-8: Cell ingress settings
Note: The default value for "Cell ingress LTE threshold" and "Cell ingress WCDMA
threshold" is -6.0 dBm.
3. Set your iBwave project as "Floor plan" under "Layers" menu. Refer to "To share an
iBwave Mobile project with QualiPoc" on page 246 for more details on the import of
iBwave projects in QualiPoc.
Note:
During import, you can edit the floorplan, i.e., edit the following transmitters' text
fields:
● "Technology"
● "Frequency band"
● "SiteName"
● "Channel Cell Id"
● "SiteID"
● "SectorID"
You cannot add cells.
4. Add a "Cell Ingress Marker" type (under "QualiPoc Settings > Events") to the event
profile in use.
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Figure 4-9: Cell ingress marker
5. Switch to the "Map" monitor.

QualiPoc displays a marker on the map when it detects a cell ingress.
Figure 4-10: Cell ingress marker
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6. Touch the marker to display the cell information. Touch again to display additional
cell details.
Figure 4-11: Cell information
7. Touch the info box to display the tracking settings. Touch the settings icon to:
● "Customize info values": shortcut to "QualiPoc Settings > Events".
● "Customize event values": define the content of the info box
● "Customize site testing": shortcut to Figure 4-7.
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Figure 4-12: Tracking settings
4.5.2.1 Determine & Visualize Ingress State
To determine the ingress state (no ingress/ingress), QualiPoc considers relative thresh-
olds based on the difference (Δ) between the strongest available cell defined in the
iBWave project in use and the listened cell.
The value you set (under "QualiPoc Settings > Site Testing") for "Cell ingress LTE
threshold"/"Cell ingress WCDMA threshold" is the lower threshold above which a cell
ingress is detected, considering the following formula:
In addition, you can set supplementary thresholds, namely "Medium" and "High", deter-
mining the color of the tracking line on the map.
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Ingre s s Ingre s s thre s hold Ingre s s thre s hold

thre s hold "Me dium" "High"
e .g., -6 dBm e .g., -1 dBm e .g., +1 dBm
-6 dBm <= Δ < -1 -1 dB <= Δ

Δ < -6 dBm Δ > +1 dBm
dBm <= +1 dBm
No Ingre s s Ingre s s
Figure 4-13: Ingress thresholds visualization
4.5.2.2 Monitor Cell Ingress
In the "Cell Ingress" monitor, QualiPoc displays the list of cells whose ingress is detec-
ted. In addition to the cell info, QualiPoc displays the "Max RSRP [dBm]".
Figure 4-14: Cell ingress monitor
4.5.2.3 Check Overshooting Cells
The iBwave project can contain zones, each zone having a different color, the defined
transmitters serving/covering a dedicated zone. On the "Tracking Settings" screen, you
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can select "Zone Overlapping" as the "Active visualization". The tracking line takes the
color of the current zone or the overshooting zone according to the "Overshoot LTE
threshold" or "Overshoot WCDMA threshold" defined under "QualiPoc Settings > Site
Testing".
Figure 4-15: Zone overlapping settings
A custom monitor shows the histogram of the overlapping info for the different zones.
Figure 4-16: Zone overlapping monitor
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4.5.3 Antenna Health Check
Antenna health check tests if the antennas in a DAS (distributed antenna system) work
in accordance with the planning. DAS is usually installed to provide an indoor coverage
in the shopping malls and office premises.
4.5.3.1 Configure Antenna Health Check
To configure antenna health check

1. Enable "Antenna Health Check" under "QualiPoc Settings > Site Testing".
Figure 4-17: QualiPoc settings
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Figure 4-18: Enable antenna health check
2. Select either "LTE threshold" or "WCDMA threshold" as the "Signal value to moni-
tor", to test either LTE or WCDMA technology.
3. The default values for the signal strength ("LTE RSRP threshold" or "WCDMA
RSCP threshold") and signal quality ("LTE RSRQ threshold" or "WCDMA Ec/Io
threshold") are set. Edit them if you wish.
Figure 4-19: Set LTE RSRP threshold
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4. Import an iBwave project that contains floor plans with antenna locations, cell infos
and zones.
Figure 4-20: iBwave project with defined zones
5. Before starting the test, force the device to a band and a technology of the cell you
want to check.
6. To start the antenna health check test, start any data test.
4.5.3.2 Monitor Antenna Health Check
You can monitor antenna health check test with the specific markers and the custom
made monitor:
1. Create the antenna health check marker under "QualiPoc Settings > Events".
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a) Click "Event specification" and then click "+" .
Figure 4-21: Define a new event
b) Select "Marker" to add a new marker.
Figure 4-22: Add a new marker
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c) Select the "Antenna Health Check Marker" in the "Marker Type" pop-up list.
Figure 4-23: Select antenna health check marker
Marker messages "OK " and "nOK" are defined regarding the thresholds defined in
the test configuration.
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Figure 4-24: Marker messages
Marker messages are shown on the "Events" monitor every time the threshold for a
monitored signal level is crossed.
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Figure 4-25: Markers on the Events monitor
2. Add a custom antenna health check monitor if you wish.
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a) Click the gear wheel icon , and then click "Add monitor".
Figure 4-26: Add custom monitor
b) Select "Antenna Health Check" monitor.
Figure 4-27: Select antenna health check monitor
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c) Select the layout you wish, and then click "OK".
Figure 4-28: Select a layout
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d) Click the overflow icon , and select "Signal Strength [dBm]" or "Signal Quality
[dB]".
Figure 4-29: Customize monitor
"Signal Strength [dBm]" and "Signal Quality [dB]" are colored to match the different
polygon zones defined in the iBwave project.
Figure 4-30: Antenna health check monitor
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Note: Antenna health check works properly if GPS signal is available or the man-
ual waypoints are added to the measurement file.
You can check several signals simultaneously by forcing individual slaves to different
technologies or bands.
4.5.4 Exporting Survey Data from QualiPoc to iBwave Mobile Apps
You can only export survey data that you added to an iBwave *.ibwc file that you
imported into QualiPoc.
To export survey data from QualiPoc to iBwave Mobile apps

1. Start a campaign and open the "Map" monitor.
2. Touch the context menu and enable "Add Manual Location".
3. Touch the map to add waypoints to your route.
4. Export the survey data.

a) Stop the campaign, touch the main menu , and touch "Results".
b) Touch and hold the measurement file, touch the context menu , and touch
"Export survey data".
c) Touch "iBwave Mobile (.ibwc)".
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5. In the list of results, touch the iBwave export icon beside the survey data that you
want to import into iBwave Mobile Planner.
Figure 4-32: Export IBWC file from QualiPoc
6. In the iBwave Mobile app, click the file, and then click "Import".
Figure 4-33: Import ibwc file in iBwave Mobile Planner
4.5.5 Exporting Scanner Data from QualiPoc to iBwave Mobile Apps
You can export scanner data from QualiPoc measurement files, containing the iBwave
project (floor plans) and manually entered map positions (on the floor plans).
To export scanner data from QualiPoc to iBwave Mobile apps

1. Select QualiPoc measurement file
2. Click
3. Select "iBwave Mobile (.ibwc)" on the following dialog
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Figure 4-34: Export survey data dialog
4. Select "Scanner data" option and the technologies you want to export by checking
the corresponding checkboxes accordingly
Figure 4-35: Select technologies dialog
5. Click "OK". The exported scanner file name (*.ibwc) consists of the iBwave proj-
ect name (previously imported into QualiPoc) and of the following suffix: "Scanner"
6. Click one of the iBwave app icons to open the file in the corresponding iBwave
Mobile app
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After opening the file into the iBwave app, for instance iBwave Mobile Note, the data is
parsed, which requires a couple of minutes.
iBwave Mobile Note lists and checks all available scanner data. Uncheck the data you
do not want to import.
Click "Import" to start the import process.
Figure 4-36: iBwave Mobile Note import process
Once imported, the scanner data are displayed as follows
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Figure 4-37: Scanner data display in iBwave Mobile Note
4.6 Exporting Survey Data for iBwave Design

You can export QualiPoc measurement results as iBwave survey data for use with the
iBwave Design desktop application.
To export survey data for iBwave Design

1. Start a campaign and open the "Map" monitor
2. Touch the context menu and enable "Add Manual Location"
3. Touch the map to add waypoints to your route
4. Export the survey data

a) Stop the campaign, touch the main menu , and touch "Results"
b) Touch and hold the measurement file, touch the context menu , and touch
"Export survey data"
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c) Touch "iBwave Design"
Note: QualiPoc exports the data as a Zip file, which contains *.CSV, *.tab, and
image files.
4.7 Analyzing Measurement Data with NQDI

The R&S SwissQual NQDI post-processing software. NQDI is designed to help you to
perform an in-depth analysis of your measurement data, for example, a detailed analy-
sis of mobile network services and protocols. NQDI can quickly analyze CS and PS
calls to help you to determine the main factors for network. NQDI mapping support
includes more than 500 pre-defined map plot items in a powerful and fully configurable
plot engine that supports MapInfo and Google Earth. This engine also supports config-
urable binning on grid or latitude-longitude precision. NQDI can generate reports in
Excel format based on the measurement data. These reports can contain success rate
and average pivot tables with PDF, CDF, and Pie charts. NQDI also has a trending sort
function that can group data into time frames from one hour up to a year. In addition to
the default extended set of NQDI reports, you can customize your own KPI report with
the KPI report generator. For more information about NQDI please see
Manual - NQDI.pdf.
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Figure 4-38: NQDI window
4.7.1 Scanner Measurement Files and GSM Hot Channels
If you want to access GSM hot channel information, you need to adjust the NQDI
import settings.
To access GSM hot channel information in NQDI

1. On the "Configuration" menu, click "Import Settings".
2. On the "General" tab, click the "Scanner data decoding" tab.
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Figure 4-39: Recalculating scanner data
3. In the "Scanner redecoding" area, select "Recalculate scanner decoding based on

NQDI channel assignment", and then click "Close".
4. On the "Configuration" menu, point to "GSM Configuration", and then click "Chan-
nel Assignment".
5. In the "Operator Channel Assignment" dialog box, create or load a list of the rele-
vant operator channel assignments, and then click "OK".
6. On the "Import" tab of the "Data Management" tab, import the measurement file(s).
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R&S SwissQual AG®...QualiPoc Updating Freerider III
Updating QualiPoc Software
5 Updating Freerider III

The following procedures describe how to update the QualiPoc software on the Free-
rider III FR Master and FR Slaves as well as the R&S software on NCM
● Updating QualiPoc Software................................................................................. 273
● Updating the NCM Software................................................................................. 275
● Upgrading the BMC Firmware...............................................................................278
5.1 Updating QualiPoc Software

You can update QualiPoc through a mobile or a Wi-Fi network as well as a USB con-
nection.
You need to update QualiPoc on the FR Master and all of the FR Slaves in your Free-
rider III system.
To update QualiPoc through a mobile or Wi-Fi network

1. Touch the menu icon at the top of the screen and touch "About".
2. Touch "Update" (1) and then, "Update QualiPoc now" (2).
3. Touch a version in the list (3), and then touch "OK". Wait for the installation to be
completed:
Figure 5-1: Over-the-air update
The current version number is displayed under "Update QualiPoc now"
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Figure 5-2: QualiPoc current version
Note: QualiPoc supports the "OTA" update (to new versions only) within the same
release even if the maintenance period expired.
If you do not have the "Update" option, contact our support center.
To update QualiPoc through a USB connection

1. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
2. On your phone, select the "USB connected" option.
3. Copy the *.apk file onto your phone, for example, copy the file to [sdcard]/
QualiPoc/.
4. Disconnect the phone from your PC.
5. Open a file manager on the phone and go to the folder that contains the *.apk
update file.
6. Start the update application and follow the instructions.
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If you cannot run the application, go to the system settings of the phone, touch "Secur-
ity", and then enable the "Unknown Sources" option.
5.2 Updating the NCM Software

A Freerider III NCM uses scanner measurement engine (SME) and RsSmartProbe4QP
software. The following sections describe how to install a new software release.
Before you can install the new software, you need to connect to the NCM.
● Connecting to the NCM.........................................................................................275
● Installing the SmartONE Software........................................................................ 277
● Verifying the SmartONE Software Version............................................................277
5.2.1 Connecting to the NCM
This section describes how to connect to the NCM with Windows Remote Desktop.
To connect to the NCM

"Device manager".
2. Touch the "Wi-Fi SSID" context menu and then touch "Enable Wi-Fi".
Figure 5-3: Enable Wi-Fi
3. Touch the context menu for the NCM and touch "Remote Desktop Client".
Note: If the Remote Desktop Client has not been installed on the FR Master, you
are prompted to install the client.
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Figure 5-4: Install Remote Desktop Client
4. Connect to the NCM.

a) On the "Certificate can't be verified" screen, touch "Connect".
Figure 5-5: Connect to NCM
b) Type swissqual in the "Password" box, and then touch "Connect".
Figure 5-6: Password for Remote Desktop
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5.2.2 Installing the SmartONE Software
Refer to Manual - SmartONE.pdf.
5.2.3 Verifying the SmartONE Software Version
To verify the SmartONE software version of the NCM

"Device manager".
2. Touch NCM in the list of devices and check the "Build version" on the right.
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Figure 5-7: Software build version
5.3 Upgrading the BMC Firmware

This section describes the steps you have to follow for upgrading the BMC firmware.
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Make sure that the Freerider III has got enough power for performing the firmware
upgrade. We recommend inserting either two full batteries, or one battery plus the
office power supply (OPS).
To upgrade the BMC firmware

1. Start the Freerider III by pressing the main [I/O] button.
The NCM starts. Navigate to /Tools/BMC FW, where the firmware upgrade tools
are located, and unarchive FirmwareUpdateTools.zip
2. Launch MSP430 HID API Demo App.exe.

If the NCM is correctly connected to the BMC, "Serial Number" (1) is populated and
"Interface" (2) displays "HID 0":
Figure 5-8: Launching MSP430 HID API Demo App.exe
3. Press "Connect" button.

The red [LED] icon turns green and indicates the connection to the BMC:
Figure 5-9: Connecting to the BMC
4. Set the BMC into bootloader mode:

a) Type Fp Sq14 (case sensitive) in "Send & Receive" (1).
b) Press "SEND" (2).
The green [LED] icon turns red and "Serial Number" and "Interface" are blank.
This is the confirmation that BMC is in bootloader mode, and that the firm-
ware upgrade is now possible.
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Figure 5-10: BMC in bootloader mode
5. Start the MSP430 USB Firmware Upgrade tool:

a) Navigate to the folder where the firmware upgrade tools are located (see
step 1) and launch
MSP430_USB_Firmware_Upgrade_Example-1.3.1.1-Setup.exe.
On "Setup Type" panel, select "Application Only" (1):
Figure 5-11: Field_Firmware_Updater_Installer-1.1.3-Setup
If you run the setup and do not change the default installation path,
BSL_USB_GUI.exe is located under
C:\ti\msp430\MSP430 USB Firmware Upgrade Example.
b) Launch the tool and click "Next >".
c) Select "I accept the license agreement" and click "Next >".
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"Found 1 device" is reported (1):
Figure 5-12: Launching BSL_USB_GUI.exe
6. Select the firmware to be loaded:

a) Select "Select Firmware" (1), and then click "Browse" (2):
Figure 5-13: Loading firmware
b) Navigate to the folder where the firmware file is located. Select

BMC_SQ_FW_V.01.xx.txt, and then click "Open".
Note: During the upgrade, it is important that the power source of the Freerider III
does not fail. Check the batteries and/or connect the OPS.
7. Upgrade the firmware.
Click "Upgrade Firmware" (1)
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Figure 5-14: Upgrading firmware
Wait until the firmware upgrade is complete.

The following figure shows a successful firmware upgrade:
Figure 5-15: Successful firmware upgrade
Click "Close".
8. Verify the firmware version:

In MSP430 HID API Demo Application, you see that "Serial Number" and
"Interface" are populated again. To check the firmware version of the BMC:
a) Connect to the BMC by pressing "Connect" button.
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b) Type Oh in "Send & Receive" (1). The BMC responds with the firmware version
(2):
Figure 5-16: Verifying firmware upgrade
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R&S SwissQual AG®...QualiPoc Limitations
Battery Level and Disk Space
Annex
A Limitations
The following sections describes the main limitations for Freerider III. For a complete
description of the limitations, see the 20.3 Release Notes.
● Measurement Jobs................................................................................................284
● Battery Level and Disk Space............................................................................... 284
A.1 Measurement Jobs

Freerider III measurement jobs have the following limitations:
● Servers for the IPERF tests require different port numbers for simultaneous con-
nections
● Multiple or intensive POP3 access during Email receive tests can result in the
email account being blocked by the email provider
● CDMA scanner measurements are not supported
A.2 Battery Level and Disk Space

The following conditions prevent a measurement job from starting on the phone:
● Battery level: Configurable threshold value
● < 150 MB of free space on SD card
The following conditions cause a running job to stop:
● Battery level: Default value is 5%
● < 100 MB of free space on SD card
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Battery Level and Disk Space
If the phone is connected to the charger with a USB cable, the battery might not charge
fast enough to compensate for the power consumption of tests that use HS and LTE
technologies. In such a scenario, the phone can suddenly turn off when the battery
level drops below 5% despite being connected to a charger.
You can view the battery level and free space warnings on the "Log" tab.
Figure A-1: Low battery level and low storage warnings on the Log tab
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R&S SwissQual AG®...QualiPoc Customer Support Center
B Customer Support Center

Technical support – where and when you need it
For quick, expert help with any Rohde & Schwarz equipment, contact one of our Cus-
tomer Support Centers. A team of highly qualified engineers provides telephone sup-
port and will work with you to find a solution to your query on any aspect of the opera-
tion, programming or applications of Rohde & Schwarz equipment.
Up-to-date information and upgrades
To keep your instrument up-to-date and to be informed about new application notes
related to it, please send an e-mail to the Customer Support Center stating your instru-
ment and your wish. We will take care that you will get the right information.
Europe, Africa, Middle East Phone +49 89 4129 12345

customersupport@rohde-schwarz.com
North America Phone 1-888-TEST-RSA (1-888-837-8772)

customer.support@rsa.rohde-schwarz.com
Latin America Phone +1-410-910-7988

customersupport.la@rohde-schwarz.com
Asia/Pacific Phone +65 65 13 04 88

customersupport.asia@rohde-schwarz.com
China Phone +86-800-810-8228 /

+86-400-650-5896
customersupport.china@rohde-schwarz.com
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R&S SwissQual AG®...QualiPoc Glossary
Glossary
Symbols
°C: Degree Celsius
A
A: Ampere
A-Side: All files coming from a measurement unit that initiated the first call of a test (A-
side calls the B-side)
AC: Alternating Current
ACR: Absolute Category Rating
ADPCM: Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation
AGC: Active Gain Control
AMR: Adaptive Multi-Rate
APIPA: Automatic Private IP Addressing
B
B-Side: All files coming from a measurement unit that was waiting for a first incoming
call (B-side is called by the A-side)
There may not be B-side files for every test.
Backup drive: Portable USB storage drive where images are backed-up to and
restored from (either provided by R&S SwissQual or utilizing customer’s own)
BFI: Bad Frame Indication
BM2: Benchmarker II
BM2GO: Benchmarker II Go
BM2GO-CASE: Benchmarker II Go transport case
BM2GO-SATL: Hand bag for Benchmarker II Go auxiliary equipment
BM2GO-TRL: Benchmarker II Go case's detachable trolley
BMC: Battery Management Component
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BR device: Backup and Restore drive that has the BR (Backup and Restore) utility
installed
C
Call Server: Call Server, which is a computer that controls PSTN or ISDN phone lines
or the B-Side mobile phones in a video call test.
Call Session: A Call session includes all data between the dial command to the device
and the call end. Normally, a call session contains exactly one call.
Campaign: A collection of jobs defined in R&S SwissQual products.
CCITT: Comité Consultatif International Télégraphique et Téléphonique (The Interna-

tional Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee)
CDMA: Code-Division Multiple Access
CDP: Charging Downstream Port
CELP: Code Excited Linear Prediction
Clonezilla: Open Source Software to create and restore reference HDD image files
CLS: Cigarette Lighter Socket
CMR: Computer Module Rack

Provides power and LAN for up to 8 CSMs
CMR-4: Computer Module Rack for 4 CSMs
CNA: Cellular Network Analysis
Collection Name: The name that can be assigned to measurement results before the
data import into a NQDI database.
Controlling PC: Configures, controls, and monitors a R&S SwissQual measurement

system.
CPU: Central Processing Unit
CRC: Cyclic Redundancy Check (3 bit)
CSE: Customer Support Engineer
CSM: Computer SlideIn Module
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Plug-in PC module that controls audio and data measurement devices in the system
D
DAC: Digital to Analogue Converter
Data Session: A Data session includes all data between the start of a data test and
the end of a data test.
dBov: dB relative to the overload point of a digital system
DC: Direct Current
DCME: Digital Circuit Multiplication Equipment
DCR: Degradation Category Rating
Device Name: Name of the device that was used for a measurement (ISDN 0, Sam-
sung 5, …)
DM: Device Module
DMOS: Degradation Mean Opinion Score
DMR: Device Module Rack

Can host up to 8 device modules (DM)
DMR (SQuad): Digital Mobile Radio (SQuad)
DTD: Dial Tone Delay
DTMF: Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (signaling)
DTX: Discontinuous Transmission (mechanism)
E
EMC: Electro Magnetic Compatibility
EOR: Echo Objection Rate
EPROM: Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
ERP: Ear Reference Point
ESD: Electrostatic Discharge
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Eth: Ethernet
ETR: ETSI Technical Report
ETS: European Telecommunication Standard
ETSI: European Telecommunications Standards Institute
ETX: Embedded Technology eXtended
Exy: Projected or implemented values for the Samsung Exynos chipset phones sup-
porting ICD v4.90
F
Factory Image: Image that contains Windows and R&S SwissQual software that R&S
SwissQual has pre-configured
FER: Frame Erasure Ratio
File, Measurement File, Log File: Contains all the logged information between the
start and the stop of a measurement execution.
All the data from a file are assigned to sessions. We differentiate between A-side and
B-side files.
FME: Feature Manipulation Engine
FMK: Freerider Mounting Kit
FR: Full Rate
FR3: Freerider III
FR3-BP: FreeRider III Backpack
FR3-CORE: FreeRider III Core Unit
FW: Firmware
G
GLORIS: GLObal Rohde & Schwarz Information System
GMSK: Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying (modulation)
GOB: Good or Better
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GPS: Global Positioning System
GSM: Global System for Mobile communications
GSM MS: GSM Mobile Station
H
HANDO: Handover
HDD: Hard Disk Drive
HDLC: High level Data Link Control
HR: Half Rate
HTTP: Hypertext Transfer Protocol
HTTPS: HTTP Secure
Hz: Hertz, unit of frequency
I
IATA: International Air Transportation
Idle Session: An Idle session contains all data that are not allocated to either a data
session or a call session. For example, the data between two calls or that data before
the first data session.
IEC: International Electro-technical Commission
IPC: Industrial PC
ISDN: Integrated Services Digital Network
ISO: International Organization for Standardization
ITU: International Telecommunication Union
J
JLR: Junction Loudness Rating
K
kB/s: kilo Bytes per second
KPI: Key Performance Indicator
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L
LAN: Local Area Network
Land Unit: Call Server, which is a computer that controls PSTN / ISDN phone lines or
the B-Side mobile phones in a video call test.
LED: Light Emitting Diode
LU: Land Unit

Call Server, which is a computer that controls PSTN or ISDN phone lines or the B-Side
mobile phones in a video call test.
M
Maintenance Release: An interim patch, usually with minor bug fixes for specific cus-
tomer issues.
MF files: R&S SwissQual measurement files
MIMO: Multiple Input Multiple Output
MLVP: Mobile Low Profile Vertical Antennas
MNT: Mobile Network Testing
MOS: Mean Opinion Score
MRP: Mouth Reference Point
MSC: Mobile-services Switching Center, Mobile Switching Center
N
New version or Major Release: A major R&S SwissQual software releas. The version
number of a major release ends with 0, for example, 20.3.0 or 20.3.
NQDI: Network Quality Database Interface

R&S SwissQual post-processing tool for measurement files
O
OLAP: Online Analytical Processing
OMBC: Office Multiple Bay Charger
OPS: Office Power Supply
OSI: Open System Interconnection
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P
PABX: Private Automatic Branch eXchange
PCAP: Packet Capture file
PDD: Post Dial Delay
PDN: Public Data Networks
PMW: Phone Mounting Wall

Houses and power 4 RF unmodified smartphones
POW: Poor or Worse
PSPDN: Packet Switched Public Data Network
PSTN: Public Switched Telephone Network
Q
QC: Available in general with the current Qualcomm chipset phones
QoE: Quality of Experience
QoS: Quality of Service
QP RCS: QualiPoc Remote Control Shell
QR Code: Quick Response Code
QualiPoc Files: A QualiPoc file has the extension mf.
R
RAID: Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks
RCM: RF Power Splitter/Combiners
Reference Image: Backup image file that is created by you or a R&S SwissQual CPM
that contains your custom settings and drivers.
RF: Radio Frequency
RLR: Receive Loudness Rating
RXLEV: Received signal level
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RXQUAL: Received Signal Quality
S
S/W: Software
Session: A session can either be a call session, a data session or an idle session.
R&S SwissQual distinguishes between the following types of sessions: IDLE, CALL ,
and DATA
All data from a measurement file will be divided into one of these types of sessions.
A session is the duration of a measurement call from the dial command until the dis-
connect/release. For voice calls, the session type is CALL
A session can also be a GPRS/UMTS data test (like an FTP transmission). Then, the
session type is DATA
A session is also the time between two calls or between two data transmissions (ses-
sion type = IDLE).
Setup Time: Time between the start of a dial command until the successful detection
of a connection to the B-side (CC: CONN_ACK in case of ISDN, activity detection in
case of analogue PSTN
SIM: Subscriber Identity Module
SLA: Service Level Agreement
SLR: Send Loudness Rating
SmartAnalytics Scene: R&S SwissQual post-processing tool for measurement files.
SN: Serial Number
SQL: Structured Query Language
SQZ files: yyyy-mm-dd-hh-mm-ss-tttt-kkkk-ssss-vvvv-A.* for A-side files.

The characters have the following meaning:
yyyy-mm-dd-hh-mm-ss: The timestamp in the filename helps matching and sorting
the files and is of use when the timestamp of the file system is lost, for example, when
using FTP
tttt: Task ID (as used in NQTM)
kkkk: Customer ID (from the license key of the A-Side)
ssss: System ID (from the license key of the A-Side), Unique per Operating System
Instance (PC, PCM, Symbian Device...), but only per Customer.
vvvv: Device ID (as used in NQTM) of the A-Side
SRK: System Rail Kit
SRK-4: System Rail Kit for CMR-4
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SS7: Signaling System No. 7
SSAS: Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services
SSD: Solid State Drive
SSIS: SQL Server Integration Services
T
TCM: Test Device Containment Module
TDMA: Time Division Multiple Access
TE: Terminal Equipment
Test: R&S SwissQual test types: Voice, Data, and Video

A test is always assigned to a session. Call Sessions (session type = CALL) can con-
tain tests of the Voice, Circuit Switched Data and Video group. Data Sessions (GPRS/
UMTS Data Sessions, session type = DATA) can contain tests of the Data or Video
group.
Test Id: Unique Identifier for a Test (SQUAD LQ, SQUAD SS, SQUAD NS, DTMF, FTP,
UDP, HTTP, …)
TSME: R&S Radio Frequency Scanner
U
UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply
UUM12V: Universal Uninterruptible 12V DC Power Supply Module

Optional for in-vehicle use case if the vehicle power net or vehicle battery is too weak
V
V: Volt
VAD: Voice Activity Detector
VCK: Vehicle Cable Kit
VMK: QualiPoc Remote Control Shell Vehicle Mounting Kit
VMP: QualiPoc Remote Control Shell Vehicle Mounting Plate
Voice and Video Call Server: Call Server, which is a computer that controls PSTN or
ISDN phone lines or the B-Side mobile phones in a video call test.
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VQEG: Video Quality Expert Group, an independent international forum for video qual-
ity evaluation metrics
VRB: Vehicle Roof Box
W
W: Watt, unit of power
Windows Update/Hot Fix: Periodic Microsoft updates to improve Windows system

performance or to repair bugs and security issues.
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R&S SwissQual AG®...QualiPoc Index
Index
Symbols Cleaning
Maintaining Freerider III hardware .............................. 59
5G-NR Color
EN-DC ...................................................................... 194 Scanner Bar chart colors .......................................... 150
Configuration
A Copy and paste monitor configuration ...................... 237
IBflex scanner ........................................................... 136
Add Conformance
Monitor ...................................................................... 234 Specifications .............................................................. 64
Photo marker .............................................................. 68 Connect
Text marker ................................................................. 68 Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB, and Wi-Fi overview ........... 15
Text markers during measurement ..................... 93, 221 Connect IBflex scanner to QualiPoc ................... 52, 127
Advanced Analysis Connect TSMx scanner to QualiPoc ......................... 120
Settings ..................................................................... 104 External GPS receiver ................................................ 50
Advanced forcing ............................................................ 208 Create
Settings ....................................................................... 87 Freerider III system ................................................... 108
Antenna Job ............................................................................ 205
Paddle antenna specifications .................................... 55 Measurement campaign ........................................... 199
Antenna Health Check .................................................... 255 Scan .......................................................................... 129
apk Text markers ............................................................... 91
Update QualiPoc ....................................................... 273 Customization
App Testing IP Monitor Filter .......................................................... 80
Settings ..................................................................... 102 Settings ....................................................................... 75
Signaling Monitor Filter ............................................... 80
B Customize
Create custom workspace .......................................... 76
Backpack Monitor layout ........................................................... 234
Accessing FR3-CORE ................................................ 32
FR3-BP ....................................................................... 29 D
Route CDP cables ...................................................... 33
Battery Delete
FR3-BA89WH pack .................................................... 37 Campaign ................................................................. 210
FR3-OMBC charger .................................................... 49 Device manager
Hot swap ..................................................................... 27 GPS, NCM, and scanner ...........................................114
Level in scanner ........................................................ 153 Dimensions
Level on phone ......................................................... 284 Freerider III system ..................................................... 63
Recalibration ............................................................... 39 Disk space
Replace FR3-BA89WH ............................................... 59 Requirements ........................................................... 284
Replace in NCM .......................................................... 59
Shipping FR3-BA89WH battery pack ......................... 60 E
Special charging mode in high temperatures ............. 39
Status display ............................................................. 27 Edit
Bluetooth ........................................................................... 50 Job sequence or test ................................................ 218
BMC Electrical
Upgrade firmware ..................................................... 278 Specifications .............................................................. 63
Email
C Receive test limitation ............................................... 284
Events
Cables Monitor ...................................................................... 226
Routing CDP in backpack ........................................... 33 Export
Campaign Campaign ................................................................. 219
Create ....................................................................... 199 iBwave scanner data ................................................ 266
Create single container file ....................................... 216 iBwave survey data ................................................... 265
Delete ....................................................................... 210 Measurement files .................................................... 243
Export and import configuration ................................ 219 QualiPoc configuration settings .................................. 98
Manage ..................................................................... 217 Scanner configuration profile .................................... 158
Management ............................................................. 198 Scanner survey data ................................................. 152
Organize ................................................................... 200
Remove FR Slave ..................................................... 213 F
Run ........................................................................... 212
Stop .......................................................................... 213 Firmware
Cell Ingress ..................................................................... 247 Upgrade BMC firmware ............................................ 278
Chart
Types ........................................................................ 232
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Forcing Optional ...................................................................... 46

Advanced .................................................................. 208 Optional components .................................................. 17
Icon ....................................................................... 68, 86 TSME scanner installation .......................................... 39
Settings ....................................................................... 86 Turn on and shut down Freerider III system ............... 57
FR Master Help
Get results from FR Slave ........................................ 215 Videos ......................................................................... 67
FR Slave Hot swap
Display FR Slave number on phone ......................... 113 Battery ........................................................................ 27
Get results ................................................................ 215
Monitor measurement ............................................... 239 I
FR3-BA89WH
Battery pack ................................................................ 37 IBflex
Recalibration ............................................................... 39 Install scanner ............................................................. 42
Shipping ...................................................................... 60 IBflex scanner
Special battery charging mode ................................... 39 Bar chart colors ......................................................... 150
FR3-BP Configuration options ................................................ 136
Accessing FR3-CORE ................................................ 32 Connect to QualiPoc ........................................... 52, 127
Backpack .................................................................... 29 Create scan .............................................................. 129
Route CDP cables ...................................................... 33 Export configuration profile ....................................... 158
FR3-CORE Export scanner survey data ...................................... 152
Accessing in backpack ............................................... 32 Get measurement results ......................................... 150
Battery display ............................................................ 27 GSM Layer 3 dwelling time ....................................... 136
Device number assignment ........................................ 25 LTE MIMO data ......................................................... 140
Hardware .................................................................... 21 LTE Scan Configuration ............................................ 139
Install IBflex Scanner .................................................. 42 Monitor data .............................................................. 146
Install TSME Scanner ................................................. 39 Monitoring results transfer ........................................ 151
Permanent vehicle use case ....................................... 56 Record and transfer data .......................................... 144
Pin assignment ........................................................... 24 WCDMA parameters ................................................. 138
FR3-OMBC iBwave
Battery charger ........................................................... 49 Antenna Health Check .............................................. 255
FR3-OPS Cell ingress ............................................................... 247
Power supply .............................................................. 46 Export QualiPoc to Mobile apps ....................... 265, 266
FR3-VPS Mobile ....................................................................... 245
Power supply installation ............................................ 48 Icon
Freerider Access point ............................................................. 207
Wi-Fi settings .............................................................. 96 Forcing ...................................................................... 207
Freerider III system Packet capture .......................................................... 207
Create ....................................................................... 108 Scheduling ................................................................ 207
Shipping ...................................................................... 60 Import
Freeze Campaign ................................................................. 219
Icon ............................................................................. 68 iBwave floor plan ...................................................... 246
Fuse QualiPoc configuration settings ................................ 100
Replace ....................................................................... 59 Text markers ............................................................... 92
IMS
G Settings ..................................................................... 104
Info banner
GPS Slaves ....................................................................... 224
Connect external receiver ........................................... 50 Installation
Device manager ........................................................ 114 FR3-VPS vehicle power supply .................................. 48
GSM Help videos ................................................................. 67
Hot channels in scanner data ................................... 271 IBflex scanner ............................................................. 42
Layer 3 dwelling time ................................................ 136 Security settings for QualiPoc ................................... 275
TSME scanner ............................................................ 39
H IP Monitor Filter
Settings ....................................................................... 80
Hard shell case IPERF
FR3-CORE ................................................................. 21 Limitations ................................................................. 284
Hardware
Communication overview ............................................ 15 J
FR3-CORE ................................................................. 21
FR3-OMBC battery charger ........................................ 49 Job
FR3-OPS .................................................................... 46 Create ....................................................................... 205
FR3-VPS vehicle power supply .................................. 48 Sync action ............................................................... 209
IBflex scanner installation ........................................... 42 Types ........................................................................ 198
Main components ....................................................... 14 Job sequence
Manually restart NCM ................................................. 37 Edit ............................................................................ 218
NCM ............................................................................ 35
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Latch Operation
FR3-CORE hardware ................................................. 23 Environmental conditions ............................................ 20
Layer 3 Operation mode
GSM Layer 3 dwelling time ....................................... 136 Unit configuration ........................................................ 70
Layout Organize
Monitor ...................................................................... 234 Campaign ................................................................. 200
Limitations Over the air
Measurements .......................................................... 284 Update QualiPoc ....................................................... 273
Locate
Display FR Slave number on phone ......................... 113 P
Log
Location of log file ..................................................... 239 Paddle antenna
LTE Specifications .............................................................. 55
Anchor 5G-NR Cell ................................................... 194 Pin assignment
IBflex MIMO data ...................................................... 140 FR3-CORE ................................................................. 24
IBflex scan configuration ........................................... 139 Post-processing
LTE-M .............................................................................. 182 Measurement files .................................................... 270
Power supply
M FR3-OPS office power supply .....................................46
FR3-VPS vehicle power supply .................................. 48
Manage Prepare
Campaign ................................................................. 217 FR Master tablet ....................................................... 108
Map FR Slave Smartphones ............................................. 108
Settings ....................................................................... 82
Master monitor ................................................................ 222 Q
Maximum throughput
Settings ..................................................................... 104 Qualcomm
Measurement Cycles ...................................................... 149 Trace data settings ................................................... 104
Measurement files QualiPoc
Create single container for campaign ....................... 216 Menus ......................................................................... 65
Export ....................................................................... 243 Update ...................................................................... 273
Location .................................................................... 241
Post-processing ........................................................ 270 R
Replay on phone ....................................................... 242
Menus ............................................................................... 65 Recalibration
Actions ........................................................................ 68 FR3-BA89WH battery ................................................. 39
MIMO Remote Desktop
Enable data collection ............................................... 141 Access NCM ............................................................. 116
Mobile network Remove
Update QualiPoc ....................................................... 273 FR Slave from campaign .......................................... 213
Monitor Replace
Add ........................................................................... 234 FR3-BA89WH battery ................................................. 59
Copy and paste configuration ................................... 237 NCM battery ................................................................ 59
Custom layout ........................................................... 234 Replay
Events ....................................................................... 226 Measurement files on phone .................................... 242
Measurement on FR Slave ....................................... 239 Restart
Scanner data ............................................................ 146 NCM .......................................................................... 118
Monitors NCM manually ............................................................ 37
Master ....................................................................... 222 Restore
Campaign ................................................................. 217
N Results
Get from FR Slave and scanner ............................... 215
NCM Transfer scanner results ........................................... 150
Access with remote desktop ..................................... 116 Run
Device manager ........................................................ 114 Campaign ................................................................. 212
Hardware .................................................................... 35
Manually restart ......................................................... 37 S
Restart .......................................................................118
NQDI Safety
Analyzing measurement data ................................... 270 Battery pack ................................................................ 19
GSM hot channels .................................................... 271 General information .................................................... 18
Operating conditions ................................................... 20
Storage conditions ...................................................... 20
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Scanner SQC
5G-NR ....................................................................... 185 Create single container file for campaign ................. 216
Bar chart colors ......................................................... 150 Start
CDMA ....................................................................... 183 Freerider III system ..................................................... 57
Configuration options IBflex scanner ........................ 136 Stop
Connect IBflex scanner to QualiPoc ................... 52, 127 Campaign ................................................................. 213
Connect TSMx scanner to QualiPoc ......................... 120 Storage
Create scan .............................................................. 129 Environmental conditions ............................................ 20
Device manager ........................................................ 114 Freerider III system ..................................................... 58
EVDO ........................................................................ 183 Sync action ......................................................................209
Export configuration profile ....................................... 158
Export survey data .................................................... 152 T
Get measurement results ......................................... 150
Get results ................................................................ 215 Technology forcing
GSM hot channels .................................................... 271 Enable ......................................................................... 86
GSM-R ...................................................................... 172 Enable advanced ........................................................ 88
IBflex hardware installation ......................................... 42 Temperature
LTE ............................................................................173 Special battery charging mode ................................... 39
LTE NB-IoT ............................................................... 177 Test
LTE-M ....................................................................... 182 Edit ............................................................................ 218
Measurement cycles ................................................. 149 Text markers
Measurement file info ............................................... 154 Add during measurement ................................... 93, 221
Monitor scanner data ................................................ 146 Create ......................................................................... 91
Monitoring results transfer ........................................ 151 Import .......................................................................... 92
Record and transfer data .......................................... 144 Theme
TAE ........................................................................... 195 Change appearance ................................................... 72
TSME hardware installation ........................................ 39 Troubleshooting
Screenshot BMC error codes ......................................................... 62
Icon ............................................................................. 68 System does not start ................................................. 62
Security UPC error codes ......................................................... 62
Settings for QualiPoc ................................................ 275 TSMx
Settings Bar chart colors ......................................................... 150
Advanced Analysis ................................................... 104 Create scan .............................................................. 129
Advanced forcing ........................................................ 87 Export configuration profile ....................................... 158
App Testing ............................................................... 102 Export scanner survey data ...................................... 152
Custom modifications ............................................... 106 Get measurement results ......................................... 150
Customization ............................................................. 75 Install scanner ............................................................. 39
Forcing ........................................................................ 86 Monitor scanner data ................................................ 146
Freerider Wi-Fi ............................................................ 96 Monitoring results transfer ........................................ 151
Import and Export QualiPoc configuration settings ..... 97 Record and transfer data .......................................... 144
IP Monitor Filter .......................................................... 80 TSMx scanner
Map ............................................................................. 82 Connect to QualiPoc ................................................. 120
QualiPoc update ................................................. 93, 102 Turn on
Screen timeout ............................................................ 72 Freerider III system ..................................................... 57
Signaling Monitor Filter ............................................... 80
Text markers ............................................................... 91 U
Unit configuration ........................................................ 69
Shipping Unit configuration
FR3-BA89WH battery pack ........................................ 60 Battery options ............................................................ 73
Freerider III system ..................................................... 60 Operation mode .......................................................... 70
Shut down Settings ....................................................................... 69
Freerider III system ..................................................... 57 Update
Signaling Monitor Filter Settings ............................................................... 93, 102
Settings ....................................................................... 80 Updating
SIM QualiPoc through a mobile or Wi-Fi network ............ 273
Exchange SIM card on phone .................................... 26 QualiPoc through a USB connection ........................ 274
Slaves Upgrade
Actions ...................................................................... 226 BMC firmware ........................................................... 278
Info banner ................................................................ 224 USB
Managing slaves ....................................................... 226 Update QualiPoc ....................................................... 274
Smartphones Use case
Prepare for Freerider III system ................................ 108 Ad hoc vehicle ............................................................ 55
Specifications Original device antenna .............................................. 55
Conformance .............................................................. 64 Permanent vehicle ...................................................... 56
Dimension and weight ................................................ 63
Electrical ..................................................................... 63
Paddle antenna ........................................................... 55
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V
VoWifi .............................................................................. 104
W
Warranty ............................................................................ 58
Waterproofness ................................................................. 59
WCDMA
IBflex parameters ...................................................... 138
Weight
Freerider III system ..................................................... 63
Wi-Fi
Monitoring results transfer ........................................ 151
Update QualiPoc ....................................................... 273
Workspace
Customize ................................................................... 76
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7825437444 | Version 20.3 | R&S SwissQual AG®...QualiPoc

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2.3.3.1 External Interfaces........................................................................................................ 36

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3 Freerider III Operation..........................................................................65

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3.5.1.1 Connecting a TSMx Scanner to QualiPoc...................................................................120

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Copying and Pasting Monitor Configuration................................................................237

4 Measurement File Post-Processing................................................. 241

5 Updating Freerider III......................................................................... 273

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B Customer Support Center................................................................. 286

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Figure 1-1: Freerider III backpack

1.1 Related Documents

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2.1 System Overview

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Figure 2-1: Freerider III

Freerider III has the following features:

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2.1.2 Main System Components

USB / PWR PWR

Figure 2-2: Main Freerider III System Components

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Figure 2-3: Main FR3-Core2 System Components

A Freerider III system consists out of the following hardware components:

2.1.3 System Communication Overview

Freerider III use the following forms of communication:

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Scanner NCM GPS Mouse

Freerider Slave Smartphones

Figure 2-4: System communication overview

2.1.3.1 Bluetooth Connection

The FR Master uses a Bluetooth connection for the following actions:

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2.1.3.2 Ethernet Connection

The NCM uses an Ethernet connection to communicate with the scanner.

2.1.3.3 USB Connection

2.1.3.4 Wi-Fi Connection

2.1.4 Optional System Components

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2.2 Safety Instructions

Injury can result if you do not read these safety instructions.

2.2.1 General Safety Information

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2.2.2 Battery Pack (FR3-BA89WH) Safety Information

● Avoid shorting the battery

Battery performance is significantly degraded at low temperatures.

● Storage temperature range is -10 °C to +50 °C range, < 95%RH

Storage or transportation of a completely discharged FR3-BA89WH can destroy

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2.2.3 Operating Conditions

Operating environment Indoor, outdoor, and vehicles

Operating Temperature From -10 to 50°C

Operating relative humidity < 95% rH (non-condensing)

Operating elevation 0–6500 feet (0–2000 meters)

2.2.4 Storage Conditions

Storage temperature From -10 to 50°C

Storage relative humidity < 95% rH (non-condensing)