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Introductory Session
Introductory Session
Smoking areas
Toilets
Set up the tool correctly Define new projects Access existing projects Understand how to use the GIS Load and display Testmobile data collected during drive-testing and integrate it with the GIS Retrieve information from Testmobile log files Use the auto-diagnostics features to take corrective measures
Demonstration
Trainer demonstration of software tool
Discussion
delegates are encouraged to be actively involved in talking about issues arising from using the tool
Individual Learning
delegates work alone with tool and User Training Notes
Overview of Neptune Introduction to Neptune Using the Stand-alone version Graphical interfaces Network Structure Configuring Neptune Loading and Removing files Testmobile menu
Graph Menu
Analysis Menu
Session One
Overview of NEPTUNE
What is Neptune ?
Proven module of the AIRCOM
Enterprise planning tool-set
First Clients MTN & Vodacom End 1995 solid product Ericsson
now client
What is Optimisation ?
Application of data collected
during a drive test to reveal network performance deficiencies
Optimised Network
Increases network availability
and efficiency
Increases subscriber
satisfaction by improving the overall network quality
Increases competitiveness
Reduces operational costs
Optimisation Process
Monitor network
Analyse data
Implement Changes
No Identify problems
BSCs provide counters with the number of dropped calls but do not indicate why or where
BSCs cannot give information on areas without Network Access from either poor signal or quality
BSCs do not store detailed information on calls
Testmobiles are the only solution for diagnosing localised network performance issues
Testmobile provides
Signal strength & quality for serving cell and up to 6 neighbours Layer 3 information in the form of instructions from the BTS Frequency Scan information
Neptune Logging
Can operate with one or two
Testmobile phones
Neptune Analysis
Analyse Handovers
Examine failed handovers to show possible handover candidates Proposes possible fixes to Network neighbour information Diagnose problems in the neighbour information either in the BSC or in the planning tool Produces a benchmark of how well a route performed
comparison of a network over time comparison of two different networks
Analyse Calls
Neptune Display
Built upon the display
capabilities of ENTERPRISE
Includes Graphs
Session Two
Introduction to NEPTUNE
Introduction to Neptune
1 2
Database resides on a dedicated server computer connected to your network Enterprise software installed and run from client Windows NT 4.0 workstations connected to the network Enterprise Database stores parameters required to fully describe the network being modelled
Relational Database
LAN/WAN
NT Workstations
Printer/Plotter
Database Tables
COMMITTED DATA
MASTER SET OF DATA AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE
DIFFERENCE
DIFFERENCES WITH RESPECT TO MASTER SPECIFIC TO AN INDIVIDUAL USER
THIS WILL ONLY AMMEND THE DIFFERENCE TABLE USING RESTORE WILL RETURN TO INFORMATION IN THE COMMITTED TABLE
a Windows NT Server machine acts as the account, file, database and licence server Windows NT Workstations and/or Laptops run the database client and ENTERPRISE a COMMITTED change within the LAN set-up will be reflected for all users
NT Client Laptops OPTIMA Data Collection NT Workstation
Telecommunications Management Network
NT Server
LAN
OPTIMA ENTERPRISE Mapping Plotter/ Database Database Data Printer MSCa OMC MSCb
Standalone system
Each Personal Computer (PC) is running the RDBMS database (Oracle 8 or Sybase SQL Anywhere 5) and ENTERPRISE. It is also utilising a network dongle (hardware key) A COMMITTED change within the training room will only be reflected on the individuals computer
Standalone Version
Designed for the collection of
data around a network
Session Three
Starting to use NEPTUNE
User Identification/Password
Map Projection
Map compilers usually make the
choice for you
Ellipsoidal models
Required for accurate range and bearing calculations over long distances Best models can represent the shape of the earth over the smoothed, averaged sea-surface to within about one hundred meters
Ellipsoid Airy-1849 Australian Bessel-1841 Clark-1866 Clark-1880 Everest-1830 International-1924 WGS-72 WGS-84 Commonly Used For UK Australia Japan North America France, Africa India, Burma Europe Worldwide coverage Worldwide coverage Semi-Major Axis 6377563.50 6378160.0 6377397.00 6378206.5 6378249.00 6377276.50 6378388.00 6378135.00 6378137.00 Semi-Minor Axis 6356257.00 6356774.50 6356079.00 6356584.00 6356515.00 6356075.50 6356912.00 6356750.50 6356752.50
Specifies the conversion algorithm used to convert from spherical (LatLong) to Cartesian (X-Y grid) coordinates Takes into account that the Earth is not spherical, but more ellipsoid in shape by offering corrections to the Map Projection algorithm Use when the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) projection is chosen. Divides the world into 60 zones, each covering 6 degrees of arc
Ellipsoid
UTM Zone
Mapping data is an integral component in the predication calculations accurate data is essential for any predication model to function correctly The following mapping data is recommended
Countrywide dataset for Macrocell modelling in rural and semi-rural locations Urban dataset for Macrocell modelling in towns and cities
Mapping data
Browse
Session Four
Graphical Interfaces
Zooming/Panning/Searching Controls for adding and modifying network elements Printing/Plotting Creating/Displaying Coverage and Interference Selecting displayed items and their properties Show/Hide or undock the display information bar
to include any items in the view ensure the appropriate check boxes are ticked to remove items, uncheck the respective boxes alter display attributes by double clicking over the items name
Circuit Switched
Radio Environment
RxLev Full/Sub, RxQual Full/Sub, Timing Advance (TA), Tx Power, Radio Link Timeout (RLT) max/actual, FER, C1, C2, SQI, DTXTL
Neighbour Cell
BCCH, RxLev, BSIC (for six Neighbour Cells), C1 Neighbour, C2 Neighbour
Analyse possible terrain and clutter causes for the predicted coverage results Configure the Height Profile for diagnosing the required criteria
Session Five
Network Structure
Site Database
The measurements collected
during drive testing need to be analysed against the networks database
Antennas
It is essential to have antenna
files representative of those used in the live network present in the project
Prediction Model
A number of propagation
models may be required to accurately portray the propagation environment
Session Six
Configuring Neptune
Network Type
to be used if using Neptune Standalone. Use the Preferences dialog box if using Neptune as part of Enterprise
specifies the method by which sites in the 2D View and Analysis window are identified (Authority/Operator defined)
Cell Identity (e.g. 50011- unique to each cell, Network operator specific)
BCC + BCCH (Network Number followed by the Broadcast Channel number used)
NCC + BCC + BCCH (Network Colour Code - Authority defined, Network Number and Broadcast Channel Number - best choice especially when Benchmarking)
if mobiles current position falls outside the viewable area it will be continuously adjusted to contain the current position of the mobile
ensures you are made aware of any equipment connection failure when carrying out test mobile logging in either Miles per hour / Kilometres per hour is the automated analysis function based on Full or Sub measurement types
MS Response Notification
Lev / Qual
RF Scan Renderers
Offset Settings
Signal level and quality thresholds used to locate problem areas Averaging period in terms of SDCCH reports (every half second)
Units (Power)
used to produce predictions from sites to points in the survey data higher the resolution the more accurate the predictions but the longer the analysis
Filter option
Copyright 2001 AIRCOM International Ltd..(Trainer - Sean Hughes)
Session Eight
Loading and Removing Files
You can load and display Testmobile data from these file types:
Session Nine
Test Mobile Menu
shows the time and locationrelated information that changes in real time when the route is replayed
defines the channel configuration as deployed at the cell site and decoded by the mobile confirms whether frequency hopping is active at the cell (hopping channels will be displayed in TCH window) specifies the traffic and control channel configuration
Mobile Network Code, Mobile Country Code and Location Area Code
* displayed if unknown
Time Stamp
the time the layer 3 message was recorded
Direction
UL = Uplink DL = Downlink
Message Category
RR = Radio Resource MM = Mobility Management CC = Call Control
Message Type
Divided into:
Circuit Switched
Radio Resource Call Control Mobility Management (GSM)
column headed I is the active measurement following sets of measurements are displayed in columns to the right of the active column headed I+1, I+2 etc. Preceding sets of measurements are displayed in columns to the left of the active column headed I-1, I-2 etc.
Use the Next Result and Previous Result buttons to move through the measurement file one measurement at a time
the I column will now contain data previously contained in the I+1 or I-1 column
System status is shown as either Dedicated (when the mobile is actually communicating with the cell) or Idle Font size (of the messages shown) can be changed
measured signal level and quality experienced by the mobile at that particular position
Session Ten
Graph Menu
RF Scan Graph
A test mobile phone may be operated in one of three
modes: 1 Dedicated - has a TCH at its disposal so full bi-directional and point-to-point transmission is possible with the network
2 Idle - mobile is active (power on) without being in the dedicated mode
3 Scanning - mobile measures and stores the signal strength of all carriers within the frequency bands it is able to operate on
RF Scan Graph designed to display data collected in this mode Carriers have to be selected prior to analysis
Graph All
Alternative way of viewing the test mobile data associated with the SACCH burst Select required data to be displayed from the menu option on the left No limit to the number of items that can be displayed - however the graphs clarity suffers Colours modified by double clicking over the items name
Session Eleven
Analysis Menu
Evaluation
describes the outcome of each particular call according to parameters set in the Setup Analysis window specifies the time at which the call was initiated
specifies the time it took to establish the call
Time
Set-ups
States whether the call was terminated successfully or not Gives the length of time the call was in progress displays the average received signal quality as measured by the mobile displays the average received signal strength as measured by the mobile specifies the cell on which the call was initiated / concluded
Duration
RxQual(%)
RxLev(%)
Statistical Analysis
Mean and standard deviation
values of all measured parameters
Handover Analysis
Lays out the information and analysis results on all handover attempts that took place along the drive test route Divided into three sections
Other Information
gives the number of intercell handovers classified into successes or failures
Neighbour Analysis
Checks at intervals of every 400
meters for neighbours that appear on the BSC and Site Database defined lists
Level Analysis
Serving Cell Info
Used to locate and describe all problem areas concerning the mobiles received signal strength along the route Results are based on the thresholds given in the Set-up Analysis window Neptune also calculates the percentage of these that have met or bettered the network constraints
is the current serving cell the most appropriate selection for coverage of this area ? Cells are added to the list if the analysis has concluded the existence of better-suited sites for that role Classed into Strongest, Missing or Not Measured neighbours If chosen serving site is optimum choice this is displayed
Quality Analysis
Serving Cell info - highlights problem areas which have consecutive low quality signal levels
Nbr Cell info - analysis is performed on the surrounding cells to see whether the current serving cell is the most appropriate
Co-Adjacent Channel Interference Analysis - co & adjacent channel interferes are suggested for each listed cell, to offer a possible cause behind the low signal quality experienced