Single Site Verification

GSM & UMTS Networks

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Overview Preparation Site Verification

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Flow chart of single site verification

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Purpose: The single site verification test is a part of the GSM and WCDMA network optimization to ensure that the basic functions of the cell are normal, such as coverage ,call access, call quality, parameter setting and so on.

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Content: Through the single site function verification, the following functions for each cell shall be checked as normal : Verify coverage Verify parameters Verify if no installation faults (e.g. crossed feeders) Make service call test

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Tools: Drive test scanner - used for collecting the pilot signal data. Test UE - used for service verification and system message collection. Data collection software - used to display and log the signal strength, UE status, signal message and so on in time. Data analysis software - used to resolve message, analysis signal, solve problem and so on.

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Drive Test Scanner

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User Equipment

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Before the single site verification, we should only ensure the following conditions have been met. Alarm Check Cell Status Check Parameter Check Equipment Check

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Alarm Check The NOC engineer will be responsible for checking and resolving all the alarms. It is important for the optimization engineer prior to any field test to check with product support engineer regarding any alarms especially intermittent alarms.

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Cell Status Check The NOC engineer will be responsible for checking and resolving all the cell state problems. It is important for the network optimization engineer prior to any field test to confirm with product support engineer regarding cell state.

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Parameter Check The optimization engineer need to ensure the radio part parameters configuration list has been achieved. In the list the radio part parameters includes: LAC and RAC ,frequency, the scrambling code, etc.

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Equipment Check The RF engineer need to ensure that all equipment are on good working conditions before going to the site to avoid delays caused by faulty equipment.

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Test Route Choice The driving test route should connect the test points of the sectors. It is required that signals not be shadowed by buildings along the test route to avoid turning the test into a coverage test.

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Test Point 1

Test Point 3

BTS/NODE B

Test Point 2

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Site Verification Items: Installations: Rx Antenna Swap Test, Signal Strength, Signal Quality Settings: Frequency, LAC, RAC, SC/BCCH Functions: Voice Call, SMS, Internet Browsing, Handovers, etc.

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Swap Sector Scenario

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