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GSMA IOT Field Test Cases
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 4
1.1 Overview 4
1.2 Scope 4
1.1 Classification of Individual Test Scenarios 5
1.2 Definitions 5
1.3 Abbreviations 8
1.4 References 10
2 Basic Operation 11
2.1 Registration (Attach/Detach) 11
2.1.1 CAT-M1 Device Attach Procedure with Control Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization 11
2.1.2 CAT-M1 Device Attach Procedure with User Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization 13
2.1.3 CAT-M1 Device Attach Procedure with CIoT EPS Optimization (EMM
Registered without PDN Connection) 15
2.1.4 CAT-NB1 Device Attach Procedure with Control Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization – without PDN 17
2.1.5 CAT-NB1 Device Attach Procedure with Control Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization – with PDN 19
2.1.6 CAT-NB1 Device Attach Procedure with User Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization – without PDN 21
2.1.7 CAT-NB1 Device Attach Procedure with User Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization – with PDN 22
2.1.8 CAT-NB1 Device Attach Procedure with CIoT EPS Optimizations (SMS
transfer without Combined Attach) 24
2.1.9 Attach Procedure / Reject / No suitable cell in TA (EMM cause #15) 26
2.1.10 Device Detach Procedure Description 27
2.2 Paging 27
2.2.1 Paging Procedure 27
2.3 Data Transfer 28
2.3.1 Data Transfer use IP/non-IP/SMS with CP/UP 28
2.3.2 Suspend Resume 31
2.3.3 Serving PLMN Rate Control / APN Rate Control 34
2.4 Mobility Performance 36
2.4.1 IDLE-Mode Mobility 36
2.4.2 Connected Mode Mobility 39
2.5 Device Capabilities 41
2.5.1 CAT-NB1 Uplink Transmission Capability – 3.7kHz (Single-tone) 41
2.5.2 CAT-NB1 Uplink Transmission Capability - 15kHz (Single-tone) 42
2.5.3 CAT-NB1 Uplink Transmission Capability - 15kHz (Multi-tone) 42
3 Device Performance in Enhanced Coverage 43
3.1 Registration 43
3.1.1 Attach Performance with Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations 43
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1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
This document contains a set of guidelines for the tests that should be performed in the
course of Field Test and Lab Test carried out on LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) Mobile IoT
modules and devices.
Field Tests are tests undertaken during later phases of the terminal development against a
real live deployed network (i.e. in the field) to prove of a feature or technology.
Lab Tests are tests undertaken during later phases of the terminal development against
laboratory based network components, representative of a real deployed network, to prove a
feature or technology.
Field Tests are required to ensure confidence in the performance of Mobile IoT modules and
devices in the operational network environment. Lab Tests usually complement Field Tests
for scenarios which cannot be easily executed in a live network.
It is assumed that Field Tests shall be performed without direct support from the network
operator. However TSG and its operator delegates do offer their assistance, if required by
any Manufacturer in terms of drafting Field and/or Lab Tests, providing network specific
information, etc.
The Field and/or Lab Tests in this document may be performed in any order that is
convenient. Only the features supported by the DUT shall be tested.
It is recommended to use a logging tool, if available, to take log files when running the tests.
The log files and their indication of network conditions/behaviour during the tests will help to
remove any ambiguity that may come out of the test results.
Also more specifically about the performances tests, it is recommended to run the tests with
the terminal to be certified and with a reference terminal such as, a competitive terminal
available on the market. The behaviour of the reference platform will help to remove any
ambiguity about the test results.
In order to provide visibility on the applicability, extent and the result of Field and/or Lab
Tests conducted on Mobile IoT modules and devices, Annex A has been included in this
document.
1.2 Scope
This document defines all test cases for PTCRB and GCF Certification of LPWA MIoT
modules and devices that are to be deployed in mobile networks that support LPWA
modules and devices.
These test cases shall be executed against the requirements document as identified within
the MIoT Requirements document TS.39 V2.0 which reflects the specifications as identified
in the 3GPP Rel 13 Specifications published in June 2016.
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This document does not replicate any test cases that are currently defined within the GSMA
Device Connection Efficiency Test Book TS.35 [9]. Any test cases in this respect will be
agreed between the respective MNO’s and their Vendors and is outside the scope of this
document.
It should be noted that the test cases listed within this document are those that are deemed
as a priority by the MNOs for accreditation of MIoT devices onto their networks.
Confidence is only given that this feature works correctly when it has been tested in
the field on real live commercial networks.
It is possible to execute this test in the field (assuming there are live commercial
network deployments).
The only exception to this rule is when a vendor wishes to test a feature for which
there are no commercial network deployments. In this case the feature MAY be lab
tested for the purpose of gaining some basic confidence in the feature. If this option is
used by the vendor then only a ‘provisional pass’ of the test can be achieved and this
must clearly be marked in the vendors test report.
If there are severe practical difficulties in executing this test in the field then this test
MAY be executed in a lab.
There is equal confidence in the proper function of this feature regardless of whether
it is tested in the Field or Lab environment. Passing the test in the lab is therefore
equally valid as passing the test in the field.
1.2 Definitions
The key words "SHALL", "SHOULD" and "MAY", within this document are to be interpreted
as described in RFC 2119 [19], an abstract of which is included within the table below.
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Term Description
MUST This word, or the terms "REQUIRED" or "SHALL", mean that the definition is
an absolute requirement of the specification.
SHOULD This word, or the adjective "RECOMMENDED", mean that there may exist
valid reasons in particular circumstances to ignore a particular item, but the
full implications must be understood and carefully weighed before choosing a
different course.
MAY This word, or the adjective "OPTIONAL", mean that an item is truly optional.
One vendor may choose to include the item because a particular marketplace
requires it or because the vendor feels that it enhances the product while
another vendor may omit the same item. An implementation which does not
include a particular option MUST be prepared to interoperate with another
implementation which does include the option, though perhaps with reduced
functionality. In the same vein an implementation which does include a
particular option MUST be prepared to be interoperate with another
implementation which does not include the option (except, of course, for the
feature the option provides.)
Physical entity (person, company or organisation) that can assume a Role in
Actor the functional architecture. It is possible for an Actor to assume multiple Roles
in the same functional architecture.
Any device that is used to help fulfil the field trial requirement.
A Client may be a cellular device, software client, a server, a system simulator
Client or other device used to complete a test, if not defined otherwise in Initial
Configuration
These additional devices are by default identified as Client-1, Client-2, Client-
3, … etc.
Connectivity A set of data (for example SMSC address) required by the eUICC to open a
Parameters communication channel (for example SMS, HTTPS) on a dedicated network.
The state of a Profile where all files and applications (for example NAA)
Disabled (Profile)
present in the Profile are not selectable over the eUICC-Terminal interface.
The state of a Profile when its files and/or applications (for example, NAA) are
Enabled (Profile)
selectable over the UICC-Terminal interface.
eUICC Supplier of the eUICCs and resident software (for example firmware and
Manufacturer operating system).
International
Unique identifier owned and issued by Mobile operators to (U) SIM
Mobile Subscriber
applications to enable Devices to attach to a network and use services.
Identity
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Term Description
A Mobile IoT (MIoT) Device is a generic term to indicate one of the following
MIoT Device 3GPP standard technologies for LPWA: CAT-M1, CAT-NB1 and EC-GSM-
IoT.
Mobile Network An entity providing access capability and communication services to its
Operator Customers through a mobile network infrastructure.
POL1
MNO-SD.
A specific device with similar capabilities as the DUT that has already been
successfully field trialed for the test being performed, if not defined otherwise
in Initial Configuration.
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Term Description
Subscription
Role that prepares the Profiles and manages the secure download and
Manager Data
installation of these Profiles onto the eUICC.
Preparation
Subscription
Role that securely performs functions of Platform Management commands
Manager Secure
and the transport of Profile Management commands.
Routing
A route preferably provided by the operator and contains ideally all mobility
scenarios supported by the operator’s network.
In case no Test Route is or can be provided by the operator a test route will
Test Route
follow the limited set below.
In both cases the test route should not exceed 50 km in length or can be
completed in approximately 30 min. during off-peak hours and normal road
traffic conditions.
Universal Integrated Circuit Card; the physical entity that contains as a
UICC
minimum the SIM/USIM application
1.3 Abbreviations
Term Description
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Term Description
1.4 References
Ref Doc Number Title
UICC-Terminal Interface; Physical, electrical and logical
[1] 3GPP TS 31.120
test specification, Release 13 or higher.
“UICC-Terminal interface; Universal Subscriber Identity
[2] 3GPP TS 31.121 Module (USIM) application test specification, Release 13
or higher.
Mobile Equipment (ME) conformance test specification;
Universal Subscriber Identity Module Application Toolkit
[3] 3GPP TS 31.124
(USAT) conformance test specification, Release 13 or
higher.
OMA-ETS-
Enabler Test Specification for Lightweight M2M v1.0,
[4] LightweightM2M-
publication date 20170830 or later.
V1_0_1
oneM2M TS
[5] oneM2M Interoperability Testing
0013
oneM2M TS
[6] oneM2M Implementation Conformance Statements
0017
oneM2M TS
[7] oneM2M Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes
0018
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2 Basic Operation
2.1.1 CAT-M1 Device Attach Procedure with Control Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization
Description
CAT-M1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure with Control Plane CIoT
EPS Optimizations.
Related core specifications
GSMA TS.39_2.2.2_REQ_001 (Attach)
GSMA TS.39_2.3.2_REQ_001 (Device Capabilities)
3GPP TS 23.401, 24.301 and 36.331
Reason for test
To verify that CAT-M1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure with Control
Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations” in “Preferred and Supported
Network Behaviour”
DUT is Switched OFF
The NW is configured to support CAT-M1 and “Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations”
Test procedure
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Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
After DUT has read SIB-2 to
verify that “Control Plane
CIoT EPS Optimizations” is
1a --> RRC: RRCConnection Request
broadcast in EUTRAN Cell
it sends RRC Connection
Request
1b <-- RRC: RRCConnectionSetup
RRC: RRCConnectionSetupComplete Attach Request message
NAS: ATTACH REQUEST indicates support of “Control
1c -->
NAS: PDN CONNECTIVITY REQUEST Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization”
RRC: DLInformationTransfer
1d <--
NAS: AUTHENTICATION REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer
1e -->
NAS: AUTHENTICATION RESPONSE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer
1f <--
NAS: SECURITY MODE COMMAND
RRC: ULInformationTransfer
1g -->
NAS: SECURITY MODE COMPLETE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer
1h <--
NAS: ESM INFORMATION REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer
1i -->
NAS: ESM INFORMATION RESPONSE
1j <-- RRC: SecurityModeCommand
1k --> RRC: SecurityModeComplete
1l <-- RRC: UECapabilityEnquiry
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Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
RRC: UECapabilityInformation RRC UE Capability
Information Message will
include E-UTRAN
1m -->
parameter, Inter-RAT
parameter and Radio
Paging Information
RRC: RRCConnectionReconfiguration
NAS: ATTACH ACCEPT
2a <--
NAS: ACTIVATE DEFAULT EPS BEARER
CONTEXT REQUEST
2b --> RRC: RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete
RRC: ULInformationTransfer
NAS: ATTACH COMPLETE
2c -->
NAS: ACTIVATE DEFAULT EPS BEARER
CONTEXT ACCEPT
2.1.2 CAT-M1 Device Attach Procedure with User Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization
Description
CAT-M1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure with User Plane CIoT
EPS Optimizations.
Related core specifications
GSMA TS.39_2.2.2_REQ_001 (Attach)
GSMA TS.39_2.3.2_REQ_001 (Device Capabilities)
3GPP TS 23.401, 24.301 and 36.331
Reason for test
To verify that CAT-M1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure with User
Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations” in “Preferred and Supported
Network Behaviour”
DUT is Switched OFF
The NW is configured to support CAT-M1 and “User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations” and
“S1-U Data transfer”.
Test procedure
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Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
RRC: RRCConnection Request
After DUT has read SIB2 to
verify that “User Plane CIoT
EPS Optimizations” is
1a -->
broadcast in EUTRAN Cell
it sends RRC Connection
Request
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Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
1l <-- RRC: UECapabilityEnquiry
RRC: UECapabilityInformation RRC UE Capability
Information Message will
include E-UTRAN
1m -->
parameter, Inter-RAT
parameter and Radio
Paging Information
RRC: RRCConnectionReconfiguration
NAS: ATTACH ACCEPT
2a <--
NAS: ACTIVATE DEFAULT EPS BEARER
CONTEXT REQUEST
2b --> RRC: RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete
RRC: ULInformationTransfer
NAS: ATTACH COMPLETE
2c -->
NAS: ACTIVATE DEFAULT EPS BEARER
CONTEXT ACCEPT
2.1.3 CAT-M1 Device Attach Procedure with CIoT EPS Optimization (EMM
Registered without PDN Connection)
Description
CAT-M1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure with CIoT EPS
Optimizations without PDN connection.
Related core specifications
GSMA TS.39_2.2.2_REQ_001 (Attach)
GSMA TS.39_2.3.2_REQ_001 (Device Capabilities)
3GPP TS 23.401, 24.301 and 36.331
Reason for test
To verify that CAT-M1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure with CIoT
EPS Optimizations without PDN connection.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “attachwithoutPDN Connectivity” in “Preferred and Supported
Network Behaviour”
DUT is Switched OFF
The NW is configured to support CAT-M1 and “attachwithoutPDN Connectivity”
Test procedure
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Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
After DUT has read SIB2 to
verify that
“attachwithoutPDN” is
1a --> RRC: RRCConnectionRequest
broadcast in EUTRAN Cell
it sends RRC Connection
Request
1b <-- RRC: RRCConnectionSetup
RRC: RRCConnectionSetupComplete Attach Request message
NAS: ATTACH REQUEST specifies support of
1c --> NAS: ESM DUMMY MESSAGE “attachwithoutPDN
Connectivity in UE Network
Capability IE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer
1d <--
NAS: AUTHENTICATION REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer
1e -->
NAS: AUTHENTICATION RESPONSE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer
1f <--
NAS: SECURITY MODE COMMAND
RRC: ULInformationTransfer
1g -->
NAS: SECURITY MODE COMPLETE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer
1h <--
NAS: ESM INFORMATION REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer
1i -->
NAS: ESM INFORMATION RESPONSE
1j <-- RRC: SecurityModeCommand
1k --> RRC: SecurityModeComplete
1l <-- RRC: UECapabilityEnquiry
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Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
RRC: UECapabilityInformation RRC UE Capability
Information Message will
include E-UTRAN
1m -->
parameter, Inter-RAT
parameter and Radio
Paging Information
RRC: RRCConnectionReconfiguration NW sends Attach Accept
NAS: ATTACH ACCEPT Message that supports
2a <-- NAS: ESM DUMMY MESSAGE “attachwithoutPDN
Connectivity” in “EPS
Network Feature Support”
2b --> RRC: RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete
RRC: ULInformationTransfer
2c --> NAS: ATTACH COMPLETE
NAS: ESM DUMMY MESSAGE
2.1.4 CAT-NB1 Device Attach Procedure with Control Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization – without PDN
Description
CAT-NB1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure with Control Plane CIoT
EPS Optimizations.
Related core specifications
GSMA TS.39_2.2.2_REQ_001 (Attach)
GSMA TS.39_2.3.2_REQ_001 (Device Capabilities)
3GPP TS 23.401, 24.301 and 36.331
Reason for test
To verify that CAT-NB device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure with Control
Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations with PDN.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations with PDN” in “Preferred and
Supported Network Behaviour”
DUT is Switched OFF
The NW is configured to support CAT-NB1 and “Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations”
Test procedure
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2.1.5 CAT-NB1 Device Attach Procedure with Control Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization – with PDN
Description
CAT-NB1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure with Control Plane CIoT
EPS Optimizations.
Related core specifications
GSMA TS.39_2.2.2_REQ_001 (Attach)
GSMA TS.39_2.3.2_REQ_001 (Device Capabilities)
3GPP TS 23.401, 24.301 and 36.331
Reason for test
To verify that CAT-NB1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure with
Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations with PDN.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations with PDN” in “Preferred and
Supported Network Behaviour”
DUT is Switched OFF
The NW is configured to support CAT-NB1 and “Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations”
Test procedure
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Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
After DUT has read SIB-2 to
verify that “Control Plane
CIoT EPS Optimizations” is
1a --> RRC: RRCConnection Request-NB
broadcast in EUTRAN Cell
it sends RRC Connection
Request
1b <-- RRC: RRCConnectionSetup-NB
RRC: RRCConnectionSetupComplete Attach Request message
NAS: ATTACH REQUEST indicates support of “Control
1c -->
NAS: PDN CONNECTIVITY REQUEST Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization”
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
1d <--
NAS: IDENTITY REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
1e -->
NAS: IDENTITY RESPONSE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
1f <--
NAS: AUTHENTICATION REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
1g -->
NAS: AUTHENTICATION RESPONSE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
1h <--
NAS: SECURITY MODE COMMAND
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
1i -->
NAS: SECURITY MODE COMPLETE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
1j <--
NAS: ESM INFORMATION REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
1k -->
NAS: ESM INFORMATION RESPONSE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
NAS: ATTACH ACCEPT
2a <--
NAS: ACTIVATE DEFAULT EPS BEARER
CONTEXT REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
NAS: ATTACH COMPLETE
2b -->
NAS: ACTIVATE DEFAULT EPS BEARER
CONTEXT ACCEPT
2c <-- RRC: RRCConnectionRelease-NB
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2.1.6 CAT-NB1 Device Attach Procedure with User Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization – without PDN
Description
CAT-NB1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure with User Plane CIoT
EPS Optimizations without PDN connection.
Related core specifications
GSMA TS.39_2.1.2_REQ_001 (Cell Selection Procedure)
GSMA TS.39_2.2.2_REQ_001 (Attach)
GSMA TS.39_2.3.2_REQ_001 (Device Capabilities)
3GPP TS 23.401, 24.301 and 36.331
Reason for test
To verify that CAT-NB1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure with User
Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations without PDN.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations without PDN” in “Preferred and
Supported Network Behaviour”
DUT is Switched OFF
The NW is configured to support CAT-NB1 and “User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations without
PDN-Connectivity”
Test procedure
Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
After DUT has read SIB2-
NB to verify that “User
Plane CIoT EPS
Optimizations” and “EPS
1a --> RRC: RRCConnection Request-NB
Attach without PDN
Connectivity” is
broadcasted in EUTRAN
Cell
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Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
1b <-- RRC: RRCConnectionSetup-NB
RRC: RRCConnectionSetupComplete Attach Request message
NAS: ATTACH REQUEST indicates support of “User
NAS: ESM DUMMY MESSAGE Plane CIoT EPS
1c -->
Optimization” and “EPS
Attach without PDN
connectivity”
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
1d <--
NAS: IDENTITY REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
1e -->
NAS: IDENTITY RESPONSE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
1f <--
NAS: AUTHENTICATION REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
1g -->
NAS: AUTHENTICATION RESPONSE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
1h <--
NAS: SECURITY MODE COMMAND
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
1i -->
NAS: SECURITY MODE COMPLETE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
2a <-- NAS: ATTACH ACCEPT
NAS: ESM DUMMY MESSAGE
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
2b --> NAS: ATTACH COMPLETE
NAS: ESM DUMMY MESSAGE
2c <-- RRC: RRCConnectionRelease-NB
2.1.7 CAT-NB1 Device Attach Procedure with User Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization – with PDN
Description
CAT-NB1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure with User Plane CIoT
EPS Optimizations with PDN connection.
Related core specifications
GSMA TS.39_2.1.2_REQ_001 (Cell Selection Procedure)
GSMA TS.39_2.2.2_REQ_001 (Attach)
GSMA TS.39_2.3.2_REQ_001 (Device Capabilities)
3GPP TS 23.401, 24.301 and 36.331
Reason for test
To verify that CAT-NB1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure with User
Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations with PDN.
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Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations with PDN” in “Preferred and
Supported Network Behaviour”
DUT is Switched OFF
The NW is configured to support CAT-NB1 and “User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations”
Test procedure
Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
After DUT has read SIB2-
NB to verify that “User
Plane CIoT EPS
1a --> RRC: RRCConnection Request-NB
Optimizations” is broadcast
in EUTRAN Cell it sends
RRC Connection Request
1b <-- RRC: RRCConnectionSetup-NB
RRC: RRCConnectionSetupComplete Attach Request message
NAS: ATTACH REQUEST indicates support of “User
1c -->
NAS: PDN CONNECTIVITY REQUEST Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization”
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
1d <--
NAS: IDENTITY REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
1e -->
NAS: IDENTITY RESPONSE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
1f <--
NAS: AUTHENTICATION REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
1g -->
NAS: AUTHENTICATION RESPONSE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
1h <--
NAS: SECURITY MODE COMMAND
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Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
1i -->
NAS: SECURITY MODE COMPLETE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
1j <--
NAS: ESM INFORMATION REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
1k -->
NAS: ESM INFORMATION RESPONSE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
NAS: ATTACH ACCEPT
2a <--
NAS: ACTIVATE DEFAULT EPS BEARER
CONTEXT REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
NAS: ATTACH COMPLETE
2b -->
NAS: ACTIVATE DEFAULT EPS BEARER
CONTEXT ACCEPT
2c <-- RRC: RRCConnectionRelease-NB
2.1.8 CAT-NB1 Device Attach Procedure with CIoT EPS Optimizations (SMS
transfer without Combined Attach)
Description
Check that CAT-NB1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure for “SMS
transfer without Combined Attach”.
Related core specifications
GSMA TS.39_2.1.2_REQ_001 (Cell Selection Procedure)
GSMA TS.39_2.2.2_REQ_001 (Attach)
GSMA TS.39_2.3.2_REQ_001 (Device Capabilities)
3GPP TS 23.401, 24.301 and 36.331
Reason for test
To verify that CAT-NB1 device could successfully perform LTE Attach Procedure for “SMS
transfer without Combined Attach”
Initial configuration
DUT configured with “SMS transfer without Combined Attach” and “Control Plane CIoT EPS
Optimizations” in “Preferred and Supported Network Behaviour”.
The NW is configured to support “SMS transfer without Combined Attach” and “Control
Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations”.
DUT is Switched OFF
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Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
After DUT has read SIB2 to
verify that “Control Plane
CIoT EPS Optimizations” is
1a --> RRC: RRCConnectionRequest-NB
broadcast in EUTRAN Cell
it sends RRC Connection
Request
1b <-- RRC: RRCConnectionSetup-NB
RRC: RRCConnectionSetupComplete-NB Attach Request message
NAS: ATTACH REQUEST indicates support of "SMS
NAS: PDN CONNECTIVITY REQUEST only" in the additional
(optional) update type IE and shall set
the EPS attach type IE to
"EPS attach"
1c -->
optional:
PDN CONNECTIVITY
REQUEST Message in
ESM Message Container
Information Element to
request PDN Connectivity
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
1d <--
NAS: AUTHENTICATION REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
1e -->
NAS: AUTHENTICATION RESPONSE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
1f <--
NAS: SECURITY MODE COMMAND
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
1g -->
NAS: SECURITY MODE COMPLETE
RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
1h <--
NAS: ESM INFORMATION REQUEST
RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
1i -->
NAS: ESM INFORMATION RESPONSE
1j <-- RRC: SecurityModeCommand
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Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
1k --> RRC: SecurityModeComplete
1l <-- RRC: UECapabilityEnquiry
RRC: UECapabilityInformation RRC UE Capability
Information Message will
include E-UTRAN
1m -->
parameter, Inter-RAT
parameter and Radio
Paging Information
RRC: RRCConnectionReconfiguration-NB
NAS: ATTACH ACCEPT
2a <--
NAS: ACTIVATE DEFAULT EPS BEARER
CONTEXT REQUEST (optional)
RRC:
2b -->
RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete-NB
RRC: ULInformationTransfer Optional:
NAS: ATTACH COMPLETE Activate Default EPS
NAS: ACTIVATE DEFAULT EPS BEARER Bearer Context Accept
2c -->
CONTEXT ACCEPT (optional) Message in the ESM
Message Container
Information Element
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Initial configuration
DUT is in RRC_IDLE.
The NW supports the paging procedure when downlink data request is generated.
Test procedure
2.3.1.1 Data Transfer with Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations - IP PDN Type
Description
Data transfer via IP
Related core specifications
3GPP TS 23.401, TS 24.301, TS 36.211, TS 36.213
TS.39_2.4.2_REQ_001
Reason for test
Verify CAT-M1 and CAT-NB1 device can transport data use IP PDN Type with Control Plane
CIoT EPS Optimizations.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations” in “Preferred and Supported
Network Behaviour”.
DUT is configured to support IP PDN Type
DUT is in RRC_CONNECTED State.
Test procedure
2.3.1.2 Data Transfer with Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations - Non IP PDN
Type
Description
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2.3.1.3 Data Transfer with User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations - IP PDN Type
Description
Data transfer via IP
Related core specifications
3GPP TS 23.401,3GPP TS 24.301, TS 36.211, TS 36.213
TS.39_2.4.2_REQ_001
Reason for test
Verify CAT-M1 and CAT-NB1 device can transport data use IP PDN Type with User Plane
CIoT EPS Optimizations.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations” in “Preferred and Supported
Network Behaviour”.
DUT is configured to support IP PDN Type
DUT is in RRC_CONNECTED State.
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2 Perform downlink data transfer on DUT DUT receives ESM DATA TRANSPORT
message which contains IP data
2.3.1.4 Data Transfer with User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations - Non IP PDN Type
Description
Data transfer via non-IP
Related core specifications
3GPP TS 23.401,3GPP TS 24.301, TS 36.211, TS 36.213
TS.39_2.4.2_REQ_001
Reason for test
Verify CAT-M1 and CAT-NB1 device can transport data use Non IP PDN Type with User
Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations” in “Preferred and Supported
Network Behaviour”.
DUT is configured to support Non IP PDN Type
DUT is in RRC_CONNECTED State.
Test procedure
2.3.1.5 Data Transfer with Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations - SMS
Description
SMS message transfer
Related core specifications
3GPP TS 24.301, TS 23.401, 3GPP TS 23.040
Reason for test
Verify CAT-M1 and CAT-NB1 device can transport and receive SMS message with Control
Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations.
Initial configuration
DUT and Client 1 are configured with “Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations” in “Preferred
and Supported Network Behaviour”.
Client 1 indicates the same UE category as DUT.
DUT is in RRC_IDLE State.
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2.3.2.1 CAT-M1 Device Suspend-Resume procedure with User Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization
Description
CAT-M1 device could successfully perform the suspend-resume procedure. After resuming
the RRC connection the CAT-M1 device shall re-activate security and re-establish the DRB
connection
Related core specifications
GSMA TS.39_2.6.2_REQ_001 (Suspend)
GSMA TS.39_2.6.2_REQ_002 (Resume)
3GPP TS 36.331
Reason for test
To verify that CAT-M1 device could successfully perform the suspend and resume
procedure. After resuming the RRC connection the CAT-M1 device shall re-activate security
and re-establish the DRB connection.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations” in “Preferred and Supported
Network Behaviour”
DUT is Switched ON
DUT has DRB connection established
The NW is configured to support CAT-M1 and “User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations”
Test procedure
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Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
RRC: RRCConnectionRelease The NW transmits an
RRCConnectionRelease
1a <-- message including
“resumeIdentity” and “rrc-
Suspend” as releaseCause.
RRC: RRCConnectionResumeRequest DUT transmits an
RRCConnectionResumeRequ
est message including the
2a -->
“resumeIdentity” and “AS
security context” stored in step
1a
2b <-- RRC: RRCConnectionResume
2c --> RRC: RRCConnectionResumeComplete
2.3.2.2 CAT-NB1 Device Suspend-Resume procedure with User Plane CIoT EPS
Optimization
Description
CAT-NB1 device could successfully perform the suspend-resume procedure.
Related core specifications
GSMA TS.39_2.6.2_REQ_001
GSMA TS.39_2.6.2_REQ_002
3GPP TS 36.331
Reason for test
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To verify that CAT-NB1 device could successfully perform the suspend and resume
procedure.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations” in “Preferred and Supported
Network Behaviour”
DUT is Switched ON
The NW is configured to support CAT-NB1 and “User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations”
Test procedure
Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
<-- RRC: RRCConnectionRelease-NB The NW transmits an
RRCConnectionRelease-NB
1a message including
“resumeIdentity” and “rrc-
Suspend” as releaseCause.
--> RRC: RRCConnectionResumeRequest-NB DUT transmits an
RRCConnectionResumeRequ
est-NB message including the
2a
“resumeIdentity” and “AS
security context” stored in step
1a
2b <-- RRC: RRCConnectionResume-NB
2c --> RRC: RRCConnectionResumeComplete-NB
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Two Intra-frequency cells (Cell 1 and Cell 2) are configured to support NB-IoT and “CIoT
EPS Optimizations”
The two cells (Cell 1 and Cell 2) have different tracking areas and neighbouring cell related
information available.
Test procedure
Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
1a --> RRC: RRCConnectionRequest-NB
1b <-- RRC: RRCConnectionSetup-NB
1c --> RRC: RRCConnectionSetupComplete-NB DUT transmits an
NAS: TRACKING AREA UPDATE REQUEST RRCConnectionSetupComplet
e-NB message to confirm the
successful completion of the
connection establishment and
a TRACKING AREA UPDATE
REQUEST message is sent to
update the registration of the
actual tracking area.
1d <-- RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
NAS: TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT
1e --> RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
NAS: TRACKING AREA UPDATE COMPLETE
1f <-- RRC: RRCConnectionRelease-NB NW transmits an
RRCConnectionRelease-NB
message to release RRC
connection and move to
RRC_IDLE.
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To verify that CAT-NB1 device successfully performs the Cell Reselection within the Inter-
frequency NB-IoT cells under RRC-Idle mode.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “CIoT EPS Optimizations” in “Preferred and Supported Network
Behaviour”
DUT is in RRC_IDLE on serving Cell 1
Two Inter-frequency cells (Cell 1 and Cell 2) are configured to support NB-IoT and “CIoT
EPS Optimizations”
The two cells (Cell 1 and Cell 2) have different tracking areas and neighboring cell related
information available.
Test procedure
Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
1a --> RRC: RRCConnectionRequest-NB
1b <-- RRC: RRCConnectionSetup-NB
1c --> RRC: RRCConnectionSetupComplete-NB DUT transmits an
NAS: TRACKING AREA UPDATE REQUEST RRCConnectionSetupComplet
e-NB message to confirm the
successful completion of the
connection establishment and
a TRACKING AREA UPDATE
REQUEST message is sent to
update the registration of the
actual tracking area.
1d <-- RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
NAS: TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT
1e --> RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
NAS: TRACKING AREA UPDATE COMPLETE
1f <-- RRC: RRCConnectionRelease-NB NW transmits an
RRCConnectionRelease-NB
message to release RRC
connection and move to
RRC_IDLE.
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Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
2a <-- RRCConnectionReconfiguration
2b --> RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete
2c --> MeasurementReport
2d <-- RRCConnectionReconfiguration
2e --> RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete
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Direction
Step Message Comments
UE - NW
1a <-- RRCConnectionRelease-NB NW transmits an
RRCConnectionRelease-NB
message (IE
redirectedCarrierInfo including
carrierFreq-r13 of Cell 2).
1b --> RRC: RRCConnectionRequest-NB
1c <-- RRC: RRCConnectionSetup-NB
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Step Message Comments
UE - NW
1d --> RRC: RRCConnectionSetupComplete-NB DUT transmits an
NAS: TRACKING AREA UPDATE REQUEST RRCConnectionSetupComplet
e-NB message to confirm the
successful completion of the
connection establishment and
a TRACKING AREA UPDATE
REQUEST message is sent to
update the registration of the
actual tracking area.
1e <-- RRC: DLInformationTransfer-NB
NAS: TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT
1f --> RRC: ULInformationTransfer-NB
NAS: TRACKING AREA UPDATE COMPLETE
1g <-- RRC: RRCConnectionRelease-NB NW transmits an
RRCConnectionRelease-NB
message to release RRC
connection and move to
RRC_IDLE.
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Test procedure
Step Test procedure Expected behaviour
1 Powers on DUT DUT successfully access the cell.
2 Perform uplink data transfer Using logging tool to verify DCI Format
N0 indicate 15kHz/Multi-tone.
Scenario A: Duration of RU is 4ms
Scenario B: Duration of RU is 2ms
Scenario C: Duration of RU is 1ms
Uplink data is successfully transferred
3.1 Registration
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Verify paging performance of CAT-M1 and CAT-NB1 device under different coverage level
when eDRX cycle is configured.
Initial configuration
The NW supports the paging procedure when downlink data request is generated.
Reference 1 indicating the same UE category is tested in the same location as DUT.
For CAT-NB1 device, performance under coverage level 0/1/2 is tested.
For CAT-M1 device supporting CE mode A, performance under coverage level 0/1 is tested.
For CAT-M1 device supporting CE mode B, performance under coverage level 0/1/2/3 is
tested.
eDRX is enabled on DUT and Reference 1 with similar configuration.
DUT and Reference 1 are in RRC_IDLE.
This test requires logging tools.
Test procedure
3.3.1 Data Transfer and Throughput with Control Plane CIoT EPS
Optimizations - IP PDN Type
Description
Data transfer performance via IP
Related core specifications
3GPP TS 23.401, TS 24.301, TS 36.211, TS 36.213
TS.39_3.2.2_REQ_001, TS.39_3.2.2_REQ_003
Reason for test
Verify data transfer performance of CAT-M1 and CAT-NB1 device use IP PDN Type with
Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations” in “Preferred and Supported
Network Behaviour”.
DUT is configured to support IP PDN Type
DUT is in RRC_CONNECTED State.
Reference 1 indicating the same UE category is tested in the same location as DUT.
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3.3.2 Data Transfer and Throughput with Control Plane CIoT EPS
Optimizations - Non IP PDN Type
Description
Data transfer performance via non-IP
Related core specifications
3GPP TS 23.401, TS 24.301, TS 36.211, TS 36.213
TS.39_3.2.2_REQ_001, TS.39_3.2.2_REQ_003
Reason for test
Verify data transfer performance of CAT-M1 and CAT-NB1 device use Non IP PDN Type
with Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “Control Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations” in “Preferred and Supported
Network Behaviour”.
DUT is configured to support Non IP PDN Type
DUT is in RRC_CONNECTED State.
Reference 1 indicating the same UE category is tested in the same location as DUT.
For CAT-NB1 device, performance under coverage level 0/1/2 is tested.
For CAT-M1 device supporting CE mode A, performance under coverage level 0/1 is tested.
For CAT-M1 device supporting CE mode B, performance under coverage level 0/1/2/3 is
tested.
Test procedure
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3.3.3 Data Transfer and Throughput with User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations
- IP PDN Type
Description
Data transfer performance via IP
Related core specifications
3GPP TS 23.401, TS 24.301, TS 36.211, TS 36.213
TS.39_3.2.2_REQ_001, TS.39_3.2.2_REQ_003
Reason for test
Verify data transfer performance of CAT-M1 and CAT-NB1 device use IP PDN Type with
User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations” in “Preferred and Supported
Network Behaviour”.
DUT is configured to support IP PDN Type
DUT is in RRC_CONNECTED State.
Reference 1 indicating the same UE category is tested in the same location as DUT.
For CAT-NB1 device, performance under coverage level 0/1/2 is tested.
For CAT-M1 device supporting CE mode A, performance under coverage level 0/1 is tested.
For CAT-M1 device supporting CE mode B, performance under coverage level 0/1/2/3 is
tested.
Test procedure
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3.3.4 Data Transfer and Throughput with User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations
- Non IP PDN Type
Description
Data transfer performance via non-IP
Related core specifications
3GPP TS 23.401, TS 24.301, TS 36.211, TS 36.213
TS.39_3.2.2_REQ_001, TS.39_3.2.2_REQ_003
Reason for test
Verify data transfer performance of CAT-M1 and CAT-NB1 device use Non IP PDN Type
with User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations.
Initial configuration
DUT is configured with “User Plane CIoT EPS Optimizations” in “Preferred and Supported
Network Behaviour”.
DUT is configured to support Non IP PDN Type
DUT is in RRC_CONNECTED State.
Reference 1 indicating the same UE category is tested in the same location as DUT.
For CAT-NB1 device, performance under coverage level 0/1/2 is tested.
For CAT-M1 device supporting CE mode A, performance under coverage level 0/1 is tested.
For CAT-M1 device supporting CE mode B, performance under coverage level 0/1/2/3 is
tested.
Test procedure
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Initial configuration
The DUT battery is replaced with the “dummy battery”.
The dummy battery is connected to a combined DC power source and current measurement
device.
The DC power source is configured to maintain a voltage equal to the Nominal Battery
Voltage across the dummy battery terminals.
DUT is powered off.
All other radio's (WiFi/BT etc) in the device are switched off. DUT is configured to use Power
Saving Mode, with sleep timer (T3412 extended) set to 4 hours (for CAT-M1) or 12 hours(for
Cat-NB1).
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Test procedure
2 Wait until DUT enters PSM. DUT has completed the Attach procedure
and releases the connection, DUT enters
in idle state, DUT enters PSM after T3324
expires, check by attempting to page the
DUT
3 After the expiry of the T3412 extended Record the TAU procedure, from
timer, DUT deactivate PSM, establish transmission of first Random Access
connection and completes the TAU Preamble to TRACKING AREA UPDATE
procedure. ACCEPT message/ or TRACKING AREA
Record the power consumption of TAU UPDATE COMPLETE(if GUTI allocated)
procedure in different coverage(normal message, denoted by PROCEDURETAU.
coverage and enhance coverage). Record the average current of
PROCEDURETAU, denoted by ITAU.
Record the time interval of
PROCEDURETAU, denoted by TTAU.
Calculate and record the power
consumption of PROCEDURETAU, denote
by POWERTAU, POWERTAU(milliwatt
hour)=Voltage(volt)×I
TAU(milliampere)×T TAU(second)/3600.
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DUT is configured with the “Extended DRX parameters” IE (e.g. The “Paging Time Window”
is set to 5.12s and the “eDRX value” is set to 20.48s)
DUT is switched off
Test procedure
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DUT is configured with the “Extended DRX parameters” IE. The “Paging Time Window” and
I-DRX cycle are set to static value, while the eDRX cycle is set to three levels, the level 1 is
below 1 minute, such as 20.48s, the level 2 is between 1 and 5 minutes such as 122.88s,
and the level 3 is greater than 10 minutes such as 655.36s. The choose of eDRX cycle
values depend on the actual network deployment.
Idle mode extended DRX is allowed in the serving cell. The periodic tracking area update
timer “T3412 value” is set longer than the test execution time.
DUT battery is replaced with “dummy battery” that is connected to a combined DC power
source and current measurement device.
Reference 1 indicating the same UE category has the same eDRX configuration as DUT.
DUT is switched off.
All other radios (e.g. Wi-Fi, BT, etc.) in DUT are switched off.
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TS.39_4.1_REQ_011
3GPP TS 36.211, TS 36.331
Reason for test
To measure the UL transmission power consumption of CAT-M1 device in different coverage
level.
Initial configuration
For CAT-M1 device supporting CE mode A, performance under coverage level 0/1 is tested.
For CAT-M1 device supporting CE mode B, performance under coverage level 0/1/2/3 is
tested.
Reference 1 indicating the same UE category is tested in the similar environment as DUT.
DUT battery is replaced with “dummy battery” that is connected to a combined DC power
source and current measurement device.
DUT is switched off.
All other radios (e.g. Wi-Fi, BT, etc.) in DUT are switched off.
Test procedure
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Power consumption performance of Cat-NB1 device under coverage level 0/1/2 is tested.
Sub-carrier spacing of service cell support 15kHz single-tone, 15KHz multi-tone (3/6/12
tones), 3.75kHz single-tone.
Reference 1 indicating the same UE category is tested in the similar environment as DUT.
DUT battery is replaced with “dummy battery” that is connected to a combined DC power
source and current measurement device.
DUT is switched off
All other radios (e.g. Wi-Fi, BT, etc.) in DUT are switched off
Test procedure
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5 Service Layer
5.1 oneM2M
The oneM2M Service Layer interface test case SHALL follow the test case defined in the
following oneM2M Specifications:
TS-0013 - Interoperability_Testing [5]:
5.2 LwM2M
The LwM2M standard provides service enabler to the service layer, as part of the
simplification needed for the IoT actors. It shall follow the test case defined in the LwM2M
Test Specifications:
OMA-ETS-LightweightM2M-V1_0_1 [4]
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6 USIM/eUICC OTA
UICC and USIM device interface test cases SHALL follow the test cases defined in
documents [2] and [3] referenced in Section 1.4.
7 USIM Toolkit
USIM ToolKit device interface test cases SHALL follow the test cases defined in document
[3], referenced in Section 1.4.
8 Antenna Performance
It is expected that Antenna Performance in a free space environment within relevant bands
and areas will be compliant with 3GPP and CTIA specifications, 3GPP TS.34.114 [10],
TS.37.544 [11] and CTIA, OTA Test Plan v 3.6 [12] or later versions of these documents
when available.
Test cases will be agreed with Operators and Manufacturers on a case by case basis.
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Worksheet in TS-40
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