WCDMA RNO Single Site Verification Guide

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WCDMA RNO Single Site

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Chapter 1 Introduction to Single Site Verification

In WCDMA RNO, completing automatic check and test of functions of equipment in each
site is necessary and ensures that the basic functions (such as access and call) of each
cell and site in the area to be optimized are normal. By single site verification, we can
achieve the following goal:

 To distinguish the call drop and access problems due to poor coverage from those
due to equipment performance. This helps locate and solve problems in early
stages, and raise efficiency of network optimization.

Single site verification involves the following aspects:

 Parameter setting check in idle mode

 Services call (AMR/VP/PS) function check in connected mode
 CPICH RSCP&Ec/Io

Chapter 2 Basic Processes

2 shows the flow of network optimization. According to the figure, after sites are
constructed and tested, the network optimization proceeds to the single site verification
stage. Single site verification includes automatic test of equipment functions for cells and
in this stage we check whether the equipment of each cell functions normally.
When all the cells in the area to be optimized pass single site verification without function
problem, the single site verification ends. Consequently, optimization proceeds to RF
optimization stage.

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Chapter 3 Verifications by On-site Engineers

On-site engineers verifies single sites by test UEs and check the cell status and service
connection conditions in the Verification in Idle Mode and Verification in Connected
Mode. The following sections take Huawei U626 handset as example for completing
single site verification. For handsets of other types, the method for starting testing mode
and measurement interface is different, but the following sections can still serve as
reference.

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3.1 Preparations before Test

3.1.1 Testing Point Selection

I. Aim to Select Testing Points

To ensure that the services to be tested are provided by the cell to be measured, you
must test cell equipment functions by selecting a test point meeting the following
conditions:
 Where the signals of target cell are strong
 Where the signals of other cells are weak

II. Methods for Selecting Testing Points

To ensure that the services to be tested are provided by the cell to be measured, the
most ideal method is to disable power amplifiers of other cells except the cell to be
measured. In this situation, no requirements are on the testing points.
If you cannot disable the power amplifier of other cells, select a testing point near the
center of the cell, with line-of-sight distance to the NodeB. In this way, the signals are
strong enough and do not fluctuate. For a macro cell, select a testing point 100 meters
from NodeB in the direction of major transmission of cell antenna, with line-of-sight
distance to NodeB.

3.1.2 Test UE Setup

Set the handset to testing mode before test. For different types of handset, the method
for starting testing mode is different. For Huawei U626, press the keys * and #, as well as
left navigation key in the same time to start engineering mode, and this serves for locking
frequency. Press the application key to starting testing mode, as shown in 3.1.21

Application key

Figure 1.3 Method for starting testing mode of Huawei U626 test UE

3.1.3 Other Preparations

Besides the tasks mentioned previously, you must complete the following tasks:

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 Check from the operator's optimization engineers whether the power transmission of
each site is allowed
 Obtain the number of test UE
 Check whether the UE is a test UE in engineering mode or uses a data card and
whether the UE power is enough
 Print the test table
 Familiarize the following information about NodeB before test, including:
 Site location
 Cell ID
 Scramble
 Omnidirectional/Directional site
 Azimuth

3.2 Verification in Idle Mode

Verification in idle mode includes the following aspects:
 Frequency Check
 Scramble Check
 LAC/RAC Check
 CPICH_RSCP/CPICH_EcIo (Near Site) Test

3.2.1 Frequency Check

I. Aim

Check whether the frequency number of the cell to be measured is consistent with the
planned data.

II. Method

According to the method mentioned in 3.1.1, press the application key to start testing
mode of the handset. Then the handset displays testing mode.
Query ②WCDMA-Network Information, and the handset displays the basic information
of the serving network, including the uplink and downlink frequency number.

III. Remarks

Check whether the ID of the serving cell (CI) is consistent with the planned one in
frequency check. If not, the UE might receive signals from other cells.
2) If the ID of the serving cell is consistent with the planned one, you do as below:
Move the UE to a location with stronger signals and wait for two minutes. If the
measured CI is inconsistent with the planned one, the UE does not reselect a cell.
You must power off the UE, and then power on the UE to ensure that the UE camps
on the cell with strongest signals, namely, the primary serving cell. Only when both
the frequency and CI are consistent can the test pass.
3) If the ID of the serving cell is inconsistent with the planned one, you do as below:
You must lock frequency. For Huawei U626 handset, press the keys * and #, as well
as the left navigation key at the same time to start engineering mode. Press
⑧Locking Frequency, and then ①Start Locking Frequency. After typing the
frequency point, click OK to complete locking frequency. After frequency locking,
you must restart testing mode. If the frequency and CI are consistent, the single site
verification test passes.
If you cannot find the serving CI for a long time, possibly the signals of the primary

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serving cell are transmitted abnormally, and the antenna-feeder are reversely connected.
You must adjust them and then restart the test.

3.2.2 Scramble Check

I. Aim

Check whether the scramble configuration is consistent with the planned configuration.

II. Method

Press the application key to start testing mode of the handset.

Query ②WCDMA-Network Information, and the handset displays the basic information
of the serving network, including the primary scramble (P-SC) information.

III. Remarks

Based on consistency of CI, check whether the P-SC is consistent with the planned one.
If yes, the site passes the test. If no, you must readjust and retest.

3.2.3 LAC/RAC Check

I. Aim

Check whether the LAC/RAC of the cell to be measured is consistent with the planed
one.

II. Method

Press the application key to start testing mode of the handset.

Query ②WCDMA-Network Information, and the handset displays the basic information
of the serving network, including LAC and RAC.

III. Remarks

If the measured LAC/RAC is consistent with the planned one, the site passes test. If not,
you must readjust and retest.

3.2.4 CPICH_RSCP/CPICH_EcIo (Near Site) Test

I. Aim

Check whether the CPICH RSCP and CPICH Ec/Io received by UE are greater than the
threshold. Check whether there are problems, such as abnormal power amplifier,
abnormal connection of antenna-feeder, inconsistent of antenna tilt/azimuth from the
planned one, and blocking by buildings.

II. Method

In the major transmission direction of antenna, fix a location with line-of-sight distance
from the antenna within 100 meters from the NodeB.

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Power on the test UE and start testing mode by pressing the application key.
Query ①WCDMA-Power/RRC, and the handset displays the information about the
received signals, including the received signal strength Rx (CPICH_RSCP) and the
received signal-to-interference radio (SIR) (CPICH Ec/Io).

III. Remarks

The threshold of CPICH RSCP and CPICH Ec/Io are related to site types (macro cell,
micro cell) and loading conditions. You must determine them according to the actual
situations.
 For macro cells, CPICH RSCP > –70 dBm.
 For micro cells, CPICH RSCP > –60 dBm.
 For no-load cells, CPICH Ec/Io > –6 dB.
 For load-on cells, CPICH Ec/Io > –10 dB.
If the operator also runs a 2G network and the 3G sites and 2G sites share sites, you can
compare the coverage of corresponding 2G sites for checking signal coverage problems.
If no special note is for a cell, the related CPICH RSCP: –75 dBm, CPICH Ec/Io: –8 dB.
If CPICH RSCP < –75dBm, you must check for the following problems:
 Abnormal power amplifier
 Abnormal connection of antenna-feeder
 Inconsistency of antenna tile/direction angle from planned one
 Blocking by buildings
If CPICH Ec/Io < –8dB (when loading, the CPICH Ec/Io < –10dB), you must inform of
RNO engineers.

3.3 Verification in Connected Mode

3.3.1 Originating and Terminating Connection Test of Voice Service

I. Aim

Check whether the originating and terminating function of voice service function normally
by call quality test (CQT).

II. Method

Use two handsets to call each other for five times. Record the originating and terminating
connection conditions,

III. Remarks

If the originating or terminating handset fails, you must locate to solve the problem and
retest it.

3.3.2 Originating and Terminating Connection Test of VP Service

I. Aim

Check whether the originating and terminating function of VP service function normally
by call quality test (CQT).
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II. Method

Use two handsets to call each other for five times. Record the originating and terminating
connection conditions,

III. Remarks

If the originating or terminating handset fails, you must locate to solve the problem and
retest it.

3.3.3 Connection Test of PS Services

I. Aim

Check whether the originating function of PS services are normal by handset online
service.

II. Method

Before test, check whether you can go online with the test UE in normal cells. If the
handset is available for online service, type the website address in the browser. It is a
symbol for connection of PS services that the handset is available for online services and
browsing web pages.
The method for Huawei U626 handset to browse online is below:
4) Select Main Menu > Data Connection > Data Account. Check the IP address of
data account. Ensure than the access point name (APN) is correctly configured. For
example, the ANP for Chine Mobile Monternet is cmwap.
5) Select Main Menu > Browser > Selecting Network Settings. Select the network
settings, press Edit and the handset displays the editing interface. You can editing
the following items:
 Homepage: type the website address entitled "http://"
 WAP gateway: if there is a WAP gateway, type the IP address, IP port
number, user name, and password. If not, neglect it
 Timeout: the default out time is 60s
 Data account: select as described in II
 Connection type: select HTTP
6) Select Main Menu > Browser > Homepage. Select OK to browse the homepage. If
no homepage address is in Network Settings, or you aim to browse other web
pages, select Main Menu > Browser > Typing Website Address. After typing a
website address, select OK. Then you can browse the specified web page.
The method for Moto A835 handset to browse online is below:
1) Edit online settings.
Select Menu > Tools > Web Access > Web Sessions. Move the cursor to the
target web session, press , and a menu is displayed. Select Edit to edit online
settings as below:
 Homepage: type homepage address excluding "http://"
 Service Type1: HTTP
 Service Type2: WAP
 Port1: 8080
 GPRS APN: for example, the APN for China Mobile Monternet is cmwap.
2) Select Menu > Tools > Web Access > Web Sessions. Select Launch to browse
the specified web page.

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III. Remarks

If you can browse the specified web page with the UE in the cell to be measured, the site
passes the test. If not, the PS services are unavailable and you must location to retest.

3.4 Solving Problems

If on-site engineers find product function problems or parameter configuration problems,
the engineers must location them and retest until the problems are solved and process
terminates.

Chapter 4 Single Site Verification Checklist

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