SCFT Procedure

Prepared by:
Samsung
 Course Name: SCFT Procedure
Course Objective Who should attend
This module will enable participants RF / DT engineers, Riggers
to understand how to conduct SCFT

Morning Session ((.30am to 1:30pm) Afternoon Session (2:30pm to 6pm)

•Health &Safety •XCAL Demonstration

Lunch break
• Introduction to SCFT • Hands on exercises
• SCFT Requirements
Day 1
•Preparations for SCFT
•Physical Site Check
•Drive Test
 Good to know
Keep your mobile phone in the silent mode during the session

Need to sign attendance sheet at the start and end of each day

At the end of each training post test will be conducted

Stick to break timings

Your valuable feedback will be taken at the end to enhance training experience

For logistics support contact the co-ordinator

 Schedule

Day Time Session Topic

10.00am to 1.00pm 1st Introduction to SCFT

Day 1
1.30pm to 6.00pm 2nd Introduction to Smart DM tool

10.00am to 1.00pm 1st Introduction to EMF measurement

Day 2
1.30pm to 6.00pm 2nd EMF measurement in Field

10.00am to 1.00pm 1st

Day 3 Introduction to Cluster Optimization
1.30pm to 6.00pm 2nd

10.30am to 1.00pm 1st Field test Practice

Day 4
1.30pm to 6.00pm 2nd Q&A and Exam
 Agenda
Health & Safety Requirements

Introduction to SCFT
 What is SCFT
 Overview of SCFT Process
 SCFT Workflow
 Roles & Responsibilities

SCFT Requirements
 Lead time
 Tools

Preparations for SCFT

 TSSR Review
 eNB Parameter Review
 Drive Route
 Checklists
 Agenda (2)
Physical Site Check
 Measurements of height, azimuth, tilt

Drive Test
 Types of tests
 Tools required
 Measurements & parameters
Health & Safety Requirements
 Safety Equipment
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Introduction to SCFT
 Single Cell Functional Test (SCFT)

Verification of
 Availability and performance of
desired services
 Physical configuration of the eNodeB
for each sector
 Correct installation and configuration
((( ((( of the eNodeB

Testing specific services at the site and

while driving around the site
 SCFT High-level Process
SCFT

Preparation for SCFT EMF Survey

Physical checks of eNB site (with EMF survey)

SOLPAR No
Adjust Antenna
Pass
Scope Parameter
Yes
Dive Test

No Change system or
Pass
physical parameter
Yes
Analysis

Check for HO Fail,

No Sector Swap,
Pass
Coverage issues
Yes

Submit SCFT report to RJIL

SCFT Workflow
SCFT Team Composition
Roles & Responsibilities – SOLPAR RF Manager
Daily tracking of progress status

Extend support to circle SCFT Team for their minor & critical issues.

Interact with Samsung on Progress Management: Daily, Weekly,

Monthly basis.

SCFT Team Management and site allocation to RF Engineers,

Technicians, Riggers & Car drivers.

Validation of drive routes, discussion of issues, site performance

analysis

Support field team for troubleshooting and any other support

during SCFT activity

Prepare the RF Database and data backup of all drive related tests
and provide to Samsung
Roles & Responsibilities – SOLPAR RF Engineer
Fill the checklist as per TSSR data

Extend support to field team for their minor & critical issues

Create the drive routes

Arrange the drive

Track the SCFT of sites allocated

Interact with Samsung on progress management: daily, weekly,

monthly basis.

Prepare the checklist

Roles & Responsibilities – SOLPAR DT & Field Engineers
Perform Field Test: DT testing and data collection during -
SCFT/Cluster Optimization

Check site information & change Ant. Parameters

Carry all the necessary tools in field

Rigger will check site as per the checklist

Rigger will make corrections on site and inform Drive Test Engineer

Drive Test Engineer will configure the Smart S4 mini as per defined
test scenarios

Drive Test Engineer will save the log file. In case of handoff fail, bad
RSRP, call drop etc., inform respective teams immediately
 Summary
Strictly follow all the health & safety guidelines

SCFT verifies the availability and desired performance of a site

SCFT involves physical & parameter check of eNodeB, corrections if needed,

followed by a drive test around the site

SCFT team consists of an RF engineer, DT engineer, Rigger and Car driver with
well-defined roles and responsibilities for all
 Quiz
You find that the antenna azimuth is incorrect. You will _________

• Correct it, log and report the error and then proceed with drive test
• Proceed with the drive test and report it later
• Cancel the drive test

During the drive test, handover fails. You will _______

• Continue with the drive test as it is

• Report it to the respective team before continuing
• Cancel the drive test

EMF survey is conducted by rigger _______

• Before the SCFT drive

• After completion of the SCFT drive
• In parallel with the SCFT drive
SCFT Requirements
 Tools Required
Sr.No Tool Name Description Specification
Must have cigarette lighter point for
1 Vehicle with AC Driving test & power supply
connecting the power inverter
2 Power inverter DC to AC Over 500W
Need 2 test mobile phones
- DL, UL and VoLTE test
Smart phone (with D - SIM card to support from RJIL
3 Samsung Galaxy Mini S4
M application) - 2 EA Charger
- 2 EA Extra battery (Optional)
- 2 EA Smart phone holder
4 Compass Measurement of antenna azimuth
5 Tilt Measure Measure the antenna tilt
Require to capture for antenna pics in
6 Camera Over 10.1 Mega Pixel (Over 8GB)
case of any obstruction
Laser meter or measu If using measuring tape, above 50 m
7 Require to check the antenna height
ring tape eters
Multi tab Extension cable for connections of lap
8 Over 5 Ports
(Power extension) top etc.
9 Spanner Adjustable spanner 1 set
10 Tool kit Rigger tool kit, for physical changes 1 set
 UE (Smart phone & Dongle) Testing
Check performance of the smart tool DM at least twice a month, e.g. in the
2nd and 4th week of the month

Check at a location where following coverage criteria are met

• RSRP : better than -70dBm

• SINR : better than 23 dB

Check based on RF parameters RSRP, SINR, Throughput, MCS, CQI etc

Maintain a detailed sheet to identify the best performing Smart DM tools

Maintain performance check records with history as per the attached sheet

Appendex-Smart DM
performance management.xls
Preparations for SCFT
 Preparations for SCFT

eNB Parameter
TSSR Review Verification Drive Route Checklist
from LSM-R
 Technical Site Survey Report (TSSR)
• Site Name, and Site Address
• Site location in terms of LAT/LON
• Obstruction detail if any
Site information

• Antenna Type, beam width pattern & gain

• Antenna Azimuth, Antenna Height, Tilt
Antenna
parameters

• Outdoor Analysis of signal strength for outdoor coverage

• Indoor Analysis of signal strength for indoor including penetration loss
Simulation
(Coverage Statistics • Worst Area Analysis by Simulation Plot
– RSRP)
 TSSR (Continued)
• Satellite map: Pre analysis for service area. Google earth snapshots of actual locations and
populated areas
• Vector Map: Refer during drive test.
Satellite &
Vector maps

• eNB installation information such as Antenna Pole Location

• Antenna direction in terms of Azimuth
• Location of ODU (outdoor unit) or shelter room of eNB
Site drawing • Location of other operator Antenna Pole & Shelter room
map

• DT Engineer will take clutter pictures starting from North- Zero Degree at every 30
Degrees
Panoramic • Helps understand the clutter with respect to antenna azimuth
pictures
 TSSR (Continued)
• For each sector, take pictures of the antenna mounting

• Check the antenna & pole-mount for free range movement

of the antenna, for azimuth adjustment. Show pictures with
obstructions if any. Note obstructions in the checklist.

• Include pictures of any existing antenna system within 6 m of

Antenna mounting a proposed antenna mounting location
obstruction &
photographs • Take pictures of any major distant blocking structure such as
a neighboring building or tower from the antenna point of
view (if blockage from sector’s point of view is not captured
in panoramic photographs)
 Preparations for SCFT

eNB Parameter
TSSR Review Verification Drive Route Checklist
from LSM-R
 Process to Check eNB Parameters
SOLPAR RF manger instructs engineer t
o collect eNB parameters from LSM-R e
ngineer

SOLPAR RF engineer will act accordingly

and request eNB parameters from LSM-
R engineer

LSM-R engineer has to prepare eNB par

ameter data for the site and provide it t
o SOLPAR RF engineer with SOLPAR RF
Manager and Samsung RF circle lead in
the loop

SOLPAR RF manager has to keep Samsung

circle RF lead in loop for all communication
 eNB Parameters to Check from LSM-R
• Site down
• High drop Rate
• Low Tx Power
Service Affecting • GPS Alarm
Alarms

• VSWR should be <1.5

VSWR values

• Tx Power is transmitted power from eNB station, measured Watts or dBm. Typical
value is 10W or 40dBm
Tx Power
 eNB Parameters to Check (Cont’d)

• Handoff Parameters, PCI Parameters, ANR List - Neighbor List.

RF Parameters

• eNB installation ATP completed

eNB Installation
Information

• Connectivity
• Type of backhaul connectivity like fiber or microwave
• Backhaul ATP completed
Back Haul
 eNB Parameter Checklist
ATP1A Data Check List
Site ID Site Name

Address
GPS Lat Lon
Sr.No. eNB Parameter Name Alpha Beta Gamma
1 NEID 2 2 2
2 PCID 1 2 3
3 Cell ID 10001 10002 10003
4 eNB CGI 768 769 770
5 TAC H0002 H0002 H0002
6 EARFCN 38800 38800 38800
Antenna Tilt: Electrical from LSM-
7 2 4 2
R
8 VSWR 0.5 0.5 0.5
eNB Tx Power from LSM-R (in dBm
9 37 37 37
)
MIMO Mode (TM3/TM4) from LS
10 TM3 TM3 TM3
M-R
11 MIMO Type (2x2, 4x2) from LSM-R 4x4 4x4 4x4
 Preparations for SCFT

eNB Parameter
TSSR Review Verification Drive Route Checklist
from LSM-R
 Drive Route Basics
All sectors to be covered during the test

Try to cover as large an area as possible around the sites

Carry a hardcopy of the drive route direction

Based on GPS, DT engineer will automatically receive drive route

on his drive test tool

Instruct the driver to follow the drive route

 Drive Route Example

Major Minor
Road Road

More than one

One lane
lane

Important road A side road may

that leads from be a narrow
one town or city street off a
to another major street
 Preparations for SCFT

eNB Parameter
TSSR Review Verification Drive Route Checklist
from LSM-R
 TSSR Review Checklist
TSSR Review Check List
Site
Site ID Nam
e
Address

GPS Lat Lon

Alph
Sr.No. List Beta Gamma
a
1 Antenna Azimuth 0 120 240
Antenna M-Tilt
2 1 2 3
(Physical measurement)
Antenna E-Tilt
3 2 2 2
(Electrical from LSM-R)
4 Antenna Height 35 35 35

5 Building Height 30 30 30

ACE ACE
ANT ANT
XXD XXD ACE ANT
6 Antenna Make &Model no Verification
W-17- W-17- XXDW-17-65i-VT
65i-V 65i-V
T T

Yes/N Yes/N
7 RF layout verification Yes/No
o o
Antenna location checkAntenna obstruc Yes/N Yes/N
8 Yes/No
tion check on azimuth & Tilt o o
Yes/N Yes/N
9 Panoramic pictures verification Yes/No
o o
Obstruction Yes/N Yes/N
10 Yes/No
(if yes, picture require) o o
 eNB LSM-R Parameter Checklist
eNB Initial Parameter Check List

Site ID Site Name

Address

GPS Lat Lon

Sr.No. eNB Parameter Name Alpha Beta Gamma

1 NEID 2 2 2

2 PCID 1 2 3

3 Cell ID 10001 10002 10003

4 eNB CGI 768 769 770

H000
5 TAC H0002 H0002
2

6 EARFCN 38800 38800 38800

7 Antenna Tilt: Electrical from LSM-R 2 4 2

8 VSWR 0.5 0.5 0.5

9 eNB Tx Power from LSM-R (in dBm) 37 37 37

10 MIMO Mode (TM3/TM4) from LSM-R TM4 TM4 TM4

11 MIMO Type (2x2, 4x2) from LSM-R 4x4 4x4 4x4

 eNB Physical Parameter Checklist
eNB Physical Parameter Check List

Site ID Site Name

Address

GPS Lat Lon

Sr.No. List Alpha Beta Gamma

1 Antenna Azimuth
Antenna Azimuth
2
(Free available range)
3 Tower Height

4 Building Height
Antenna M-Tilt
5
(Physical measurement)
Antenna M-Tilt
6
(Free available range)
Antenna E-Tilt
7
(Electrical from LSM-R)
8 Sector Swap Check

9 Antenna Make &Model no Verification

Antenna location checkAntenna obstructio
10
n check on azimuth & Tilt
11 Backhaul Connectivity
 Check FTP Connectivity

FTP server
Connectivity

Check FTP server

connectivity before SOLPAR RF engineer to has confirm
leaving the site FTP server connectivity before leaving
to the site

No
OK

Yes
Contact RJIL/RAN
Core team for the Proceed to the site
resolution
SOLPAR RF engineer to has confirm
Check FTP server FTP server connectivity upon reaching
Yes to the site
Resolved connectivity on site

Yes
No
OK

Yes

Start testing
 Backhaul Connectivity Check

Backhaul
Connectivity

Confirm Backhaul SOLPAR RF engineer to has confirm

stability with LSM-R the backhaul stability with LSM-R
engineer before leaving to the site

No
OK

Yes
Contact concern
RJIL for the Proceed to the site
resolution
SOLPAR RF engineer to has confirm
Check for Backhaul the backhaul stability with LSM-R
Yes
stability with LSM-R engineer upon reaching to the site
Resolved
After reaching site

Yes
No
OK

Yes

Start testing
 Summary
Perform regular testing of drive-test UE’s

Preparations for SCFT consist of TSSR review, eNB parameter verification from
LSM-R, availability of drive route and checklists. Before proceeding to the site
make sure you have these

TSSR gives details about eNB physical parameters such as antenna height,
azimuth, tilt, pictures of obstruction, site drawings and map views

LSM-R parameters include details such as VSWR, Tx power and PCI

Ensure FTP and backhaul connectivity before proceeding to site

Cover all sectors during the drive

 Quiz
VSWR is obtained from the _________

• TSSR
• LSM-R
• Either

The following must be checked before proceeding to site

• FTP and Backhaul Connectivity

• Availability of drive route
• Both

SCFT for one site takes _______ hours

• 4
•6
• 8
Physical Checks at Site
 Measuring Site Co-ordinates
Check the battery of GPS (72 channel GPS)
Point GPS towards clear, open skies for accuracy
GPS Setting time >5 min & GPS number of satellites > 4
Low Battery voltages and rare Geomagnetic storms may result in erroneous
GPS readings
GPS should not be used for Ground Elevation readings as the inaccuracy can
be well over 30m
Stand in the center of the site location (GBM, RTT,RTP)
Once the satellites are acquired, note co-ordinates for N & W in degree - de
cimal format.
Update this information into check list for pre-post comparison and for data
base tracking
 Checking Antenna Azimuth
Stand in front of the Antenna

When taking compass readings, keep at least 8m distance from any magnetic, metal, or current carrying structures
such as towers, vehicles, or cables for correct readings

Open compass and wait a moment till the compass needle is stationary

Check the antenna azimuth with reference to North & measure the value in degrees

Compare the observed value with the one in the TSSR

In case a mismatch is detected, make corrections on site

Mention the values in the check list for pre-post comparison and for database tracking
 Check Azimuth – marking on map
Check the service direction of the antenna
Mark the main serving direction of the antenna on the map
Tower Height Measurement – Laser Meter

Stand on the edge of tower

Press start button and then press “measure” button

Wait for 2-3 minutes or check the ground or building

from the built-in binoculars in the laser meter

Press the “measure” button again

Take pictures of the value in meters

 Tower Height Measurement - Tape
Drop the measuring tape from the edge of the tower platform
Team member at the ground end will record the value
Antenna Height – RTP / RTT
Antenna Height – GBT / GBM
Compare the value on TSSR with actual
result
Correct the Antenna Height if mismatch
with TSSR Report
 Antenna Mechanical Tilt Measurement
Bring tilt measure in contact with antenna on the back side & center(①)
Adjust the tilt measure (②) to level off (③)
Check tilt of antenna (④), as per the picture red line is on 3rd mark from zero, w
hich means that the tilt is 6 degrees {one mark = 2 degree and consider the bott
om scale}
Compare the value on TSSR with actual result
Correct the Mechanical Tilt in case of mismatch with the TSSR Report
Mention the values into check list for pre-post comparison and for database trac
king
To change tilt, loosen all nuts, adjust tilt as desired and then tighten them
Drive Test
 SCFT Drive: Stationary & Moving Tests

• FTP Download
Stationary Test • FTP Upload
• Ping Test
(for each sector)
• VoLTE call

• FTP Download (UE 1 long call)

• FTP Upload (UE 2 long call)
Moving Test • Clockwise & anti-clockwise drive around
the site
 Drive Test Rules
Start field test upon completion of eNB parameter verification and after
implementation of any required changes

All three sectors of the eNB under the test should be active and without any
artificial loading (e.g. OCNS) in all tests

Conduct the test for all sectors of a site

Cover all important roads

Conduct SCFT drive test till RSRP of -108 dBm

In case of call drop, handover failure, etc. stop the call and find out the
probable cause before proceeding further

Possible problems that may arise during drive test: UE disconnection, GPS
problems, FTP server issues
SCFT Drive Test Tools Required
2 Samsung S4 mini phones with XCAL application
2 mobile phone holders
Battery charger
Extra batteries
USB hub
Inverter
Vehicle
 Field Issues

If the drive test fails, check the system parameters & check the
alarms from LSM-R

Check the DM and connect again, perform the test

Check the FTP server: Capture detailed information like ping, call
test and call the server engineer

Repeat the field test if alarms clear from LSM-R and DM kit is
working fine
 Ping Test

Ensure that the UE is successfully attached to the LTE network

Run Ping script/scenario in your Smartphone DM software

Stop the logging

 DL Throughput

Ensure that the UE is successfully attached to the LTE network

Run FTP DL script/scenario in your Smartphone DM software

Verify that RSRP > -80 dBm, RS SINR > 20 dB

Start an FTP download with a file of size 50MB with a single FTP thread

Verify that the file has been downloaded successfully, record the throughput
and stop the logging
 UL Throughput
Ensure that the UE is successfully attached to the LTE network

Run FTP UL script/scenario in your Smartphone DM software

Verify that RSRP > -80 dBm, RS SINR > 20 dB

Start an FTP upload with file of size 25MB with a single FTP thread

Verify that the file has been uploaded successfully, record the
throughput and stop the logging
 Cell Coverage & Handover Verification
Ensure that the UE is successfully attached to the LTE network

For UE1, run FTP DL script/scenario in your Smartphone DM software

For UE2, run FTP UL script/scenario in your Smartphone DM software

Do the drive test around the site, clock-wise and anti-clock-wise to check both way Intra-
handover

If no proper route is available for checking Intra-handover, do a walk test around the site

Drive test for each sector is mandatory to check the coverage of cells and Inter handover
with neighbor cells

If there is any issue related to access (e.g. construction, road closed) please provide proper
justification with snapshot (Date and time should be mentioned on Photo)
Sector Swap Verification
After Physical site parameter verificati
on, conduct drive test in clock wise an
d anti-clock wise direction to identify
any sector swap
If found, take corrective action before
going for coverage drive test
If service-direction of PCID has
changed, Data Throughput
degradation and Handover Fail can be
observed
 SCFT Parameter Requirements

Min Average Max

DL Throughput 2 Mbps 20 Mbps 40 Mbps
UL Throughput 256 Kbps -- 4 Mbps
RSRP -108 dBm -- --
SINR 20 dB -- --

Legend
 Summary
eNB physical check involves checking azimuth (note free range), tilt, antenna
height, tower height

SCFT consists of stationary and moving tests

Stationary tests include ping, UL & DL throughput and VoLTE connectivity

check

Drive around the site clockwise & anti-clockwise for moving tests

Especially check for sector swap using PCI

Ensure RSRP, throughput and SINR ranges are met

 Quiz
Average DL throughput should be at least ____

• 4 Mbps
• 20 Mbps
• 40 Mbps

Sector swap can be identified based on

• PCI
• RSRP
• VSWR

Moving test in SCFT does not include

• FTP
• VoLTE
• Either
XCAL on S4 Mini
 Steps for DM Tool (XCAL)
Power on

Ensure mobile is not in flight mode. If it is, switch flight mode off

Confirm data and voice connectivity

Ensure GPS connectivity is locked (steady, not blinking)

Bluetooth pairing of S4 minis

Launch XCAL from apps

Ensure XCAL GPS is in sync with mobile GPS and locked (steady, not blinking)

Configure Master / Slave

Click ‘Destination: Get GPS location’

Download appropriate scenarios for Master & Slave

 Step 1 – Switch off Flight Mode
Ensure mobile is not in flight mode. If it is, switch flight mode off
Step 2 – Check Data Connectivity

Ensure horizontal green and red arrows

(data) and vertical 4G arrows (voice) are
visible
Step 3 – Bluetooth Pairing of S4 minis

Name the S4 mini’s

Go to Bluetooth  Settings  Rename

This will ensure pairing without confusion

This is just a one-time activity

Step 3 – Bluetooth Pairing of S4 minis

To ensure smooth Bluetooth

functioning remove previous
pairing

Press and hold the Bluetooth icon

Go to Settings  Unpair
Step 3 – Bluetooth Pairing of S4 minis
Make all the phones Visible to
each other over Bluetooth

Press Scan on a device

The other visible devices will

show under Available devices

Press on an Available device

Step 3 – Bluetooth Pairing of S4 minis

Bluetooth pairing request

window appears on both
devices

Press OK on both devices

Step 3 – Bluetooth Pairing of S4 minis

Devices will now show as Paired

Step 3 – Bluetooth Pairing of S4 minis

Devices will now show as Paired

Step 4 – Launch XCAL from Apps

Launch XCAL from apps

Make sure XCAL GPS is steady

green, i.e., synced to S4 mini
GPS and locked
Step 5 – Configure Master & Slave
Press the Menu button on the
S4 mini

Press the M/S button in XCAL

Select Master for one UE and

Slave for another
Step 6 – Select GPS Location
Press Destination: GPS Value

The GPS location will be shown

Select the destination and click

Back on the S4 mini

The lat-long value will now

appear on the main screen