Starting to Optimise with RANOPT

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The Main Tool Bar

Workspace Filter Manager Report Registry File Load Wizard Snapshot Manager Replay Controls DB File Explorer Rules Manager

Ranopt Login Load Default Desktop

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Data Load via Dragging and Dropping Files to in dir

Directory structure can be used directly to load files (essentially the same happens when using the front end file load but is done via RANOPT)

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Files from specific network and particular equipment type dragged and dropped in in folder for loading

out dir - files moved here once loaded successfully err dir files moved here if NOT loaded successfully

If Automatic Network Detection has been enabled, files can be dropped in Imports dir as well

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Data Loading- viewing via DB Explorer or via File Load Wizard

Once the steps in the file load wizard have been completed or from dragging and dropping the log file into the directories defined, progress can be viewed as follows:

Files Parsing and loading progress

Parser being used, version and file size Measurements from multiple devices split into individual files UE/Scanner type used, datasets being saved etc. displayed

Errors/warnings will be displayed here and is also saved into the Message Log
Note: Windows server 20003 - the server and clients need to be on same domain for file load progress to be seen on clients
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DB Explorer

DB explorer can be used to see all the files that have been loaded into the DB and obtain information regarding the file. It also be used to delete files out of the DB The Load Progress Monitor allows viewing of the file load progress

When DB explorer first opened users will be prompted to provide RANOPT server details.

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File Loading What you will see

File is moved to in folder. T his can be a mapped network drive. .detected extension indicates parser/loader service has picked the file up ready to load

Monitor progress of file load

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File Loading What happens as loading completes

File moves to out folder

Adds this new file to database tree

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Why Use Filters?

Filters provide a method of displaying and analysing data:
Used to string multiple log files together To compare scanner and handset measurements

To filter out (exclude) results by threshold or anomalies

To bin data by time, distance or grid To analyse specific scrambling codes, BSIC/BCCHs, networks or polygons.

Can save the modified log file(s) to use later

Allows grouping of similar log files for easy retrieval using Windows style folders Can share filters with other users by making

them public filters

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Filter Manger
Opens Filter manager Module used to create and store Filters for analysis

Additional filtering provided tabs for used Main listed - file selection, manipulation and association of cells

Log files are provided to the user immediately

Additional sliding menu provides more involved logfile processing as required

Refresh will reduce the logfiles displayed depending on the filtering options selected

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Steps to make a Filter and Start Analysis

Create a snapshot from the Tools menu Right click on filter manager to make either a folder or filter Select Create Filter to open the Filter Criteria Select log files, snapshot, data manipulation, polygon filtering or equipment types from this pane More filtering options are available when expanding the arrow at the bottom of the filter criteria window Click OK to build filter based upon selections Click Yes to apply filter when alerted Filter application progress will be shown via message window Analyse with summary report or 2D view replay

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Filter Manager Create Cell snapshots

Create a Cell Snapshot - From the Filter manager, select Tools -> Snapshot Manager
Before selecting data for analysis, you will need to create a cell snapshot. The cell snapshot taken from the planning or optimisation DB is to ensure drive data is matched to the cell configuration of the network at the time the drives were done.

Ent Project to use

Options to use All sites, static filters in project or polygon selection of sites

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Snapshot Manager
The Snapshot manager can also be opened from within the filter creation module in order to create a snapshot if not already done

Right clicking a to see further options and to view the data in the snapshot

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Filter Manager Options

Right clicking on the empty space in the Filter Manager gives the following options

Right clicking on a filter in the Filter Manager gives the following options

Quick add/remove from workspace Create/delete and modify existing filters

Use to Creating new filters/folders Option to use the extends of the 2D view to filter the data . The 2D view extents are used as a polygon
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Filtering - How to Choose Data for Analysis

Further log file selection criteria obtained Main log file selection, manipulation and cell association

Right click and choosing create filter on and existing filter opens a new Filter creation modules with the filter settings taken as a template

Right clicking opens Filter Criteria Wizard to create new filter selection

Log file tab displayed with most recent files on top

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Filtering Options for Data Selection and Manipulation

Selection/Filtering of measurement data via Filter Criteria Filter data based on:
Date/Time Technology Polygon/Region

Equipment Type and Network

SC, BSIC/BCCH

Data Manipulation:
Binning (see slide Binning Techniques )

Exclusion rules ( see slide Filter Manager

- Rules Editor)

Filters based on selection site filters created from other Enterprise modules Cell database snapshots association (see slide Filter Manager- Snapshot Manager)

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Filtering Applying the Filter and Beginning Analysis

Clicking OK on the Filter Criteria Wizard Choosing Apply - Applies (selects) the required data and provides a progress bar. Analysis can begin following this

Opens the Scanner Summary Report for analysis

Opens the Voice Summary Report for analysis

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Beginning Optimisation Analysis

Scanner and Voice Summary reports can also be accessed via the Filter Manager along with the other reports

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Optimisation Analysis Navigation

Replay/Playback functionality is enabled when a filter is added to the Workspace
Add Filter to Workspace for Analysis

Can also Drag and Drop from Filter Manager

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Analysis Navigation Modules for Analysis

All Modules for analysis are available for use with filters in workspace via the Analysis menu

Create new modules

Default analysis Modules available Create user defined modules

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Using the Workspace

The workspace contains all currently analysed filters. Up to 5 filters can be added to the workspace simultaneously, A maximum of two filters in the workspace can be made active. When a filter is active it becomes the currently replayed filter and dictates the synchronisation to the other active filter.

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Using Map and Map Text Modules

Two types of modules are available on the map view. The first for showing points coloured by attributes on the 2D view and the second for plotting text. The Data Types tab is used to select the parameter for display

The comma separated Map Text module and point map module can be offset from one another on the map.

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Displaying the route on the GIS display Ec, Ec/Io, Rx Lev, Rx Qual etc. by selecting the relevant Checking the events and displaying site, routes etc

Where are the problems, what is radio coverage like?

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How to Configure GIS Views

Double click on display renderer to see property page

Attributes tab: Allows colours and symbols styles editing

Query Variables tab: Allows editing of various parameter and threshold settings

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Bar Cart and Table View Modules

Bar Chart modules can show multiple graphs tiled either horizontally or vertically. Colour coding of cells can be defined as required. Synchronised with all other modules/views

Table View module shows historic data across the entire route. It has selectable columns, and can be setup so that the background colour scheme matches colours used elsewhere in the tool. The table is synchronised with all other views and can be exported as a comma delimited text file.

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Grid and Line Chart Modules

Instantaneous grid windows show data for the current time. Synchronised with all other views. The colour scheme is defined globally from the report registry.

The Line Chart modules can display multiple signals on the same graph.

An instantaneous grid view shows additional values at the current replay position This example shows Ec and Ec/Io on the line chart and SIR and Ec/Io on the grid.

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Signalling/Message Analysis
All filters that are included in the workspace can be viewed and replayed

L3 message view - RRC and NAS messages displayed. Will incorporate Vendor messaging from V6.0

Message decoded automatically while replaying a filter, or manually by double clicking on the header.

select only certain messages using the list of available messages

R&S specific messaging currently supported via separate window. Other vendor specific messaging will be done via similar windows
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Replay and Drill Down Analysis

Replay Start and Stop

Step forward or Backward

Jump to Start or to End

Tool bar also has speed and position setting

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Using RANOPT for Drill Down Analysis/Reporting

All Views synchronised on Map click or by pressing Play button on the tool bar Clusters bar charts either horizontally or vertically and Colour coded tabular view

Layer 3 message analysis and decode

Further table/grid view on graph, also for parameters not shown on the graph Map view display - see what your radio performance and problems are

Reports run for further analysis or problems

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Sector Colouring based on Drive Data

E.g.: Route is coloured according to best SC detected. The sectors also need to reflect the the SC colours
Cell colour icons on the toolbar allows a parameter to be selected for which the cell colouring can be based on. It possible to select colouring for both GSM and WCDMA cells simultaneously

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Sector Colouring based on Drive Data

Once parameter selection made. Select the Site Filter required and double lick to obtain the display properties. Choose Cell (UMTS) and the Radial option underneath. On the Shape Tab. Select the Sector as shown On the Fill tab, select the Variable radio button and select Scrambling code ID

On the Auto-Range Setting, in the specify field, choose RANOPT Cell Site Colouring from the drop down list
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Sector Colouring based on Drive Data

Sectors are now colouring as per SC colours in RANOPT. Similar process is followed for GSM sector colouring

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Reporting/Analysis and Trouble Shooting

Failed Call Debugging

Ranopt Replay

Active/ Monitored Set Lines Server Details L3 Messages Ec, Ec/Io Graphs Hyperlink to CSUF/DC Events mapped on 2D View

Summary Report

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Revised Report Registry

All analysis is available on a parameter by parameter basis

Colouring schemes are set for each parameter

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Revised Report Registry

Simpler navigation of reports

Reports register in the reports registry used as normal via the Filter manager
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A Little Bit on Layer 3 Message Analysis

Message/signalling flow between UE and BTS/NodeB, UE and

>RNC, NodeB and RNC takes place in a specified orderaccording to 3GPP/ETSI specs.
Above example is of RRC connection setup
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Mobile Originated Call Setup

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Call Active - Ongoing

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Mobile Originated Call Release

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Analysis of Calls via Voice Summary Report

If RRC message display in enabled (see slide Filter Manager - Specify Report Parameters)clicking on the DC in the Call Connections or Dropped Calls tab will take the user to the location in the messaging where the drop occurred. The entire call is highlighted to enable further analysis The report has a number of worksheets which provide data for analysis and troubleshooting. Details are provided on the slide: Voice Summary Report

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Voice Summary Report

Each call analysed by row Recent measurement to Lists all defined call events evaluate reasons for failures

KPI statistics displayed

Layer3 message payload analysed

All synchronised with replay, 2D view and report call events are fully user New or existingworksheets using hyperlinks configurable using simple SQL wizard Provides required duration and message count statistics Full L3 message information shown for Measurement decoding defined parameters and thresholds Customisable Benchmark Values Level Distribution statistics
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Same Voice Summary Report also:

can be used to customise KPIs completely user customisable and definable

can suggest reason for failure

Problems hyperlinked to the 2D view from all worksheets as applicable for quick access to the problem point
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Analysing Scanner Data

Scanner Summary Report aids analysis for coverage issues, boomers/pilot pollution, poor dominance, crossed feeders and helps identify missing neighbours. Further details on the report can be found on slide: Scanner Summary Report
Provides KPIs Provides SC stats

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Scanner Summary Report

Scanner coverage statistics generated Identifies dead cells in the planning Evaluates booming cells that are not detected database and pilot polluters

Dominance and Pilot Pollution analysis Evaluates swapped feeders and signal reflections

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Neighbour Analysis - Are there Neighbour Problems?

Based On UE and Scanner Identifies Missing

Adjacencies
Excessive Adjacencies

Identification of Boomers/XFeeders
Database Update
A number of worksheets provides data for NBR analysis, details can be found on slide : Neighbour Analyser Report

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Assess Planned Neighbours Check for HO Failures

A number of worksheets provide data for NBR analysis, details can be found on slide : Neighbour Analyser Report

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Neighbour Analyser Report

Update neighbour plan for site database directly from report

Automatically suggests neighbours based on defined thresholds

Auto-filter based on distance from cell

Shows neighbour plan for each cell for more focussed analysis

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Adding info - Comments on the GIS

Enables Optimisers to exchange information and/or make self notes on problems

Double click on comment view to view details

Right click on 2D view to add comments

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Similar Analysis for Data Trouble Shooting

Data Summary Report can be use to analyse data transfers in detail, providing all data events and drill down analysis to investigate cause of failures. Events can be plotted on the GIS as required

The report has a number of worksheets which provide data for analysis and trouble shooting. Details are provided on the slide: Data Summary Report Provides KPIs

and drill down analysis of data events

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Data Summary Report - Data KPI Statistics

Statistics for throughput. Benchmark levels can be set to show up statistics where the required standard is not met.

Shows data KPI statistics - the number of attempts, successes and failures at Time on each data session. Analysis different stages of aTechnology can be base on L3 messages or vendor messages.

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Data Summary Report Vendor Analysis

Details of each part of the session are shown. Information shown depends on what the vendor tools messages provide.

Enabling Update 2D View - the report will move the replay location on the 2D view to where the event occurred. This allows further analysis of the measurements and messages around the event.

Expand sessions to drilldown to the problems. Text marked in red if there is a problem in a session. Clicking the L3 link jumps to the corresponding location in the L3 analysis for the event

Failures shown with red highlighting. Click on the failure and more details are obtained

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Data Summary Report Vendor Analysis

The report summarises all the events broken down by each technology

Shows timing and duration information and can be compared with user-defined benchmark levels.

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Data Summary Report L3 Message Analysis

These events have been found by analysing the L3 messages. These often give different information to the vendor messages as the phone can try to make a connection but nothing is seen on L3. By clicking on the event in the table the report will show the L3 messages in detail at the time of the event

Measurements can be displayed at the time of each message Which parameters are shown is configurable

L3 messages displayed and subset of messages that are displayed being user definable. All messages can be shown if required. also indicates the technology The report
being used by the mobile at the location of each event.

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Filter Manager - Specify Report Parameters

All default parameters on reports can be edited from here Click to enter edit mode

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Benchmarking

Select multiple filters in order to run Benchmark reports, Only reports that support benchmarking are available in the menu

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RANOPT Reporting

Use of reports for detailed analysis with replay integration Voice Summary report examines calls, events and causes Data Summary report analyses data calls, events and causes Scanner Summary report checks for bad coverage, booming cells or missing neighbours Neighbour analyser to examine neighbours for each cell Distribution reports summarise measurements and provide trending and benchmarking Measurements vs. Predictions report analyses Asset arrays with drive test measurement data

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Hands On Analysis Lets do some Optimisation using RANOPT

Check the following:

Dropped Calls Setup Failures Neighbours Boomers

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Further RANOPT Modules and Information

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Filter Manager Tools Menu

Creates snapshots of the planning DB when required and stored in RANOPT

Maps Scanner file lat/lons to UE files based on time in the event that the UE file does not have positional info Creates Rules to manipulate the data

Creates offsets for cases where the plotted route of the drive data does not overlap with the map data due to coordinate variances

Creates a template to export out data UMTS scanner only. Use Table View for others

User required to set report location dir if not already done

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Filter Manager Snapshot Manager Cell Snapshot from Planning/Optimisation DB

Correct association of site/cells with drives

Site/Cell snapshot taken from planning/optimisation DB at time drives done and stored in RANOPT.

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Filter Manager - Rules Manager

This module can also be opened from the Filter Criteria wizard

where Rules are displayed

Creating and Editing the Rule Group

Edit each Rule in the Rule Group

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Scheduler
Schedules activities done out of hours, once off or at regular periods i.e.- daily, weekly, monthly e.g:
Refreshing/Applying Filters Batch reporting

Any activity can be scheduled on request Will allow administrative tasks

to be scheduled such as DB maintenance, Oracle DB tables analysis etc.

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