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GSM / EDGE / WCDMA Product Overview
Contents
X-TEL Company Background ......................................................................................................4
Introduction.................................................................................................................................5
Key Benefits................................................................................................................................9
Real-Time / Playback Data Display............................................................................................11
Phone Status Display............................................................................................................12
WCDMA Intra Status Screen.................................................................................................12
GSM Neighbor Status Display...............................................................................................13
WCDMA Neighbor Status Display .........................................................................................13
WCDMA Pilot Pollution Analysis............................................................................................14
GSM and WCDMA Missing Neighbor Analysis ......................................................................17
Layer 3 Message Display......................................................................................................18
GSM-WCDMA Handover Analysis.........................................................................................20
GSM Phone Quality Monitor..................................................................................................20
GSM/WCDMA Dynamic Graphs ............................................................................................21
AMR Codec Displays ............................................................................................................22
AMR Codec Table.............................................................................................................22
AMR Codec UL and DL Distribution ..................................................................................22
GSM/WCDMA System Information........................................................................................23
GSM Scanning Displays........................................................................................................23
WCDMA Scanning Displays..................................................................................................24
Data Session Generator........................................................................................................25
Simultaneous Multiple Data Session Option ..........................................................................26
Internet Data Displays...........................................................................................................26
Serving Cell Specific Screens................................................................................................27
DL / UL Data Transfer.......................................................................................................27
FTP Displays ........................................................................................................................28
EDGE Capabilities ................................................................................................................28
HSDPA Capabilities ..............................................................................................................30
XQi Voice Quality Analysis........................................................................................................31
XQi System Highlights...........................................................................................................31
Rush Street Mobile....................................................................................................................32
Simultaneous Real Time Plotting...........................................................................................32
Plot Preview Analysis............................................................................................................33
Seek Playback – Synchronized Analysis ...............................................................................36
Xi Report Generator ..................................................................................................................37
USB Interface Configuration......................................................................................................38
Xi Configuration Utilities ............................................................................................................39
Heads Up Display – HUD View .............................................................................................39
Automatic Dial / Terminate and SMS.....................................................................................40
Dynamic Event Generator: Audible Alarms – Wave Files.......................................................41
Start Test - Append Data Collection ......................................................................................42
In-Building and Campus Navigation Software........................................................................42
Configure Tool Bar................................................................................................................42
Technology Menu Filter.........................................................................................................43
Cell Site Database Conversion and Display...........................................................................43
Data Merging and Data Reduction.........................................................................................44
GSM/WCDMA Specifications ....................................................................................................45
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X-TEL Company Background

As a leading provider of engineering test systems and services for the wireless industry, X-TEL
Communications, Inc., has built our reputation on an unsurpassable product line and
incomparable customer service. X-TEL's products and services are used by some of the biggest
players in the wireless communications industry. X-TEL provides equipment to the top
GSM/UMTS operators in the United States, Europe, Asia and in operators and regional carriers
around the world.
Since the company's inception in 1994, X-TEL has exhibited a unique ability to anticipate future
customer needs, respond rapidly to special requests for customized products, and provide world-
class product support. Our history is one of innovative firsts: X-TEL's drive test tools were the first
to integrate a real-time mapping interface; the first to build a portable, fully expandable, modular
platform for both in-building and vehicular data collection; and the first to support a variety of
wireless test mobiles so operators can optimize using more than one piece of subscriber
equipment. X-TEL achieved yet another major technical milestone with the completion of our
overlay GSM/EDGE/WCDMA simultaneous data collection and analysis configuration. Designed
to support all major digital phone standards, our technology offers more scanning devices, more
phone technologies, and more data collection bandwidth than any other drive test tool in the
industry. X-TEL’s flexible platform provides the ability to add ITU PESQ MOS scoring and remote
control of drive test units using the most advance autonomous system on the market – Xi
Autonomous. X-TEL supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS and HSDPA tools positioning X-
TEL's products for third generation (3G) wireless technologies and beyond.
X-TEL's success is due to the ingenuity and dedication of our people. With our headquarters
strategically located along Illinois' high-tech corridor, just 30 miles west of Chicago, we employ a
diverse workforce with a high percentage of engineers devoted to developing some of the best
innovations the drive test industry has seen. Our corporate culture fosters a positive work
environment based on mutual respect, hard work, creativity, integrity, and, above all, a relentless
commitment to customers.
In 2001 we established our sales, support and software development facility in San Jose, Costa
Rica. Since that time, we have set up strategic relationships with key distributors worldwide. For a
distributor in your area, please go to our Contact Us page

Introduction
Wireless networks continue to grow rapidly as wireless communication becomes a normal part of
everyday life. New technology introductions, zoning limitations and new data applications are just
a few of the challenges engineers have to address to keep the network optimized. It is critical for
performance engineers to identify and resolve network problems quickly to limit the impact on end
users and ultimately the company’s bottom line.
X-TEL’s GSM/WCDMA systems provide real-time problem identification and post collection
analysis utilities to assist engineers in troubleshooting and fixing network issues. X-TEL tools are
designed to alert the engineer immediately when a problem occurs and then to provide the
capability to quickly identify the underlying cause. Most problems can be identified and corrected
while the engineer is still in the field. This reduces the impact for wireless customers and
improves overall business for the operator.
Host Controller Units

The HCU-2 unit was designed to support new test devices
that include a USB interface, such as the Nokia and
Qualcomm 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/WCDMA/HSDPA
test mobiles. The HCU-2 will support six USB devices,
eight serial devices and provide power for all 14.
X-2 GSM BSIC and WCDMA Scanners

The X-2 GSM BSIC and WCDMA Scanners are DSP-
based software radios that provides unparalleled precision
and user-defined options for the measurement of GSM
and WCDMA networks. The X-2 Scanner is available in
850/900/1800/1900 GSM band configurations and in IMT-2000 and PCS WCDMA bands. Our tri-
band dual technology receiver supports GSM 900/1800 MHz and WCDMA 2100 MHz in one
receiver. GSM applications include tower site surveys to calibrate network planning tools, make
RF coverage measurements, validate neighbor lists and monitor C/I and C/A interference.
WCDMA applications include these and additional pilot pollution interference measurements.
Real-Time Display
The real-time display shows a host of network performance and engineering criteria alongside a
moving map depicting vehicle position, base station proximity, and user configurable display
options of RxLev, RxQual, Hopping, AMR and more. Various voice and data scenarios may be
preprogrammed to minimize user involvement while testing. Audible alarms utilizing Windows
standard wave files alert users when network problems are detected. Heads-Up-Display views
provide key user defined real time data.
X-PEDite Tech Data Analysis

Xi with Rush Street imports X-PEDite XPF files with complete playback and
post processing capabilities. Xi includes an in-building profile builder that
can be used with X-PEDite to define data collection segments for real time
collection. This data can then be imported and matched to the floor plan in
Xi. Use plot previews, synchronized playback and automated report
generator with X-PEDite data.

XQi Voice Quality Analysis

XQi provides performance engineers with a cost effective voice quality analysis tool that delivers
ease of use with in-depth analysis and performance. XQi’s modularity allows existing X-TEL data
collection systems to easily upgrade to include voice quality measurements. Utilizing the ITU
speech quality standard, P.862, XQi’s voice quality scoring is based on perceptual modeling of
human hearing; the PESQ algorithm. With XQi, voice quality can be plotted and analyzed along
other system metrics to assist in the identification and elimination of trouble spots in the network.
Rush Street Mobile Analysis

Rush Street is a set of collection and analysis features that can be run with X-TEL’s current data
collection software. Using Rush Street, engineers have access to many analysis features that
are typically only found in post processing tools. Key features include the ability to show multiple
data traces in real time and a powerful plot preview tool with querying and synchronized
playback. X-TEL’s GSM/WCDMA /HSDPA system is fully Rush Street compatible.

Standard Features
• Real-time / Playback display of GSM/WCDMA/HSDPA parameters

• Simultaneous data collection across multiple technologies
• Data Session Generator to test FTP, Video Streaming, Web browsing, Email, Ping and
Trace
• User configurable real-time / playback map and window displays
o Vehicle position
o Streets, BTS and Node B locations
o Serving and neighbor sector identification
o Handovers
o FTP and Application Throughput
o Coding Scheme Histogram
o GSM and WCDMA AMR Speech Codec
o L2/L3 Messaging with search and filtering features
o LLC, RLC/MAC Messaging
• Supports Nokia 6190, Nokia 6200, Nokia 6220, Nokia 6230, Nokia 6125, Nokia N Series
N75/N80/N92/N95, Nokia 7600, Nokia 6630/6680, Motorola T280, Motorola T720,
SAGEM OT169 and SAGEM OT199 Test Mobiles. Also supports LG CU320/CU500,
Samsung SGH-ZX10/ZX20/i607
• Supports Sierra Wireless, Novatel cards
and Qualcomm chipset based handsets
• AMR and FER measurements when
interfaced to a Motorola T720, Nokia
6200, Nokia 6220, Nokia 6230, Nokia
6630 or Nokia 6680 test mobiles
• Supports GSM BSIC Scanner for 850
MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 1900 MHz.
Dual band models available.
• Supports WCDMA Scanner for 1900 MHz
and 2100 MHz. Dual band models
available.
• Supports tri-band dual mode 900/1800
MHz GSM with 2100 MHz WCDMA
• TripNav 12 satellite USB GPS
• Cell site database conversion and display
• Customizable screen and window
configurations with Audible Alerts
• User defined dynamic graphing
• Automatic dial / terminate with user
defined timer settings and auto redial
• Automatic data session generator
• Automated post processing
• Report generator with predefined KPI
voice and data reports
• Data merging / reduction based on time
and distance
• Up to 26 I/O port expansion chassis
support
• Heads up display feature
• In-building / Campus navigation software

Example Nokia Parameters
GSM GPRS WCDMA
Serving Cell Parameters GMM Parameters WCDMA Parameters

- Tx Level - Network Mode - MCC, MNC, URA, LAC,
- Rx Level Full - Attach Status RAC, Cell ID, RRC State
- Rx Level Sub - Ready Timer Status - UARFCN
- Rx Quality Full - RAI - Primary and Secondary
- Rx Quality Sub - P-TMSI value Scrambling Code
- FER Full - Primary CPICH Ec/I0
- FER Sub SM/SNDCP Parameters - Primary CPICH RSCP
- FER Real - Received NPDU - UTRA carrier RSSI
- C1 counter - Actual and Target SIR
- C2 - Sent NPDU counter - Power Control
- C/I - Missing DL NPDU - Initial transmission power
- DSF value counter - Preamble step size and
- RLT Counter - Re-transmitted UL transmission count
- Timing Advance NPDU counter - Tx power used in RACH
message
Neighbor Cell Parameters PDP Context - UE transmitted power
- BSIC - NSAPI - Ack PRACH/PCPCH
- BCCH - SAPI preambles
- Rx Level - Reliability Class
- C1 - Precedence Class Inter-frequency neighbor cells: (8
- C2 - Delay Class neighbors, 1 frequency)
- Peak/mean - UTRA Carrier
Throughput - Primary scrambling code
- Radio Priority - Primary CPICH Ec/I0
- Primary CPICH RSCP
LLC Parameters - UTRA carrier RSSI
- SAPI Identity - URA, LCA, RAC
- Received LLC PDU
- Sent LLC PDU Inter-system neighbor cells: (4
- Missing downlink LLC neighbors GSM)
PDU - BSIC
- Re-transmitted uplink - GSM Carrier number
LLC PDU - C1, C2
- Rx Level
RLC Parameters Traffic Volume Parameters
- RLC UL Mode - Transport channel type
- RLC DL Mode - Transport channel ID
- UL and DL Channel - RLC buffer payload
coding schemes - Average RLC payload
- UL and DL Timeslot - Variance of the RLC
- Received RLC data payload
block counter
- Sent RLC data block Quality Parameters
counter - Transport channel BLER
- Missing downlink data - DL CRC error statistics
block counter - Raw BER
- Re-transmitted uplink
data block counter

Key Benefits
Modularity
The X-TEL GSM/WCDMA system supports a wide range of phone technologies. These include
support for test mobiles across TDMA, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA, 1XRTT, WCDMA/HSDPA
and iDEN technologies. X-TEL also supports industry grade dedicated scanners for TDMA, GSM
and WCDMA. Its sophisticated internal bus architecture supports up to 26 ports for system
expansion. An easy to use plug and play platform allows engineers to change phone and
scanner configurations based on their technology requirements. The cost of upgrading and
expanding the HCU platform is very economical when compared with other test systems in the
industry.
Real-Time Display
The X-TEL GSM/WCDMA system is easy to operate and offers the flexibility of choosing
parameters that are of interest to engineers to display on the map in real-time. With just the click
of a button, the real-time map can be configured to display different phone and cell site attributes,
allowing engineers to make critical decisions faster. Street networks from any MapInfo
compatible source can be loaded and displayed to further assist engineers with troubleshooting
problem areas. Along with the real-time map display, user configurable graphs, charts and text
displays of GSM and WCDMA parameters are tailored to assure easy understanding.
Playback Mode
Engineers can use the X-TEL GSM/WCDMA system to playback test data collected in the field.
Maps, graphs, charts and other displays viewed during playback function the same as in real-
time. The speed of the playback is adjustable, offering engineers more control in post data
collection analysis. Other controls allow the user to jump forward and backward to specific data
points within the playback file. Audible alerts are active during playback, just like in real-time.
Rush Street Mobile provides additional playback features such as synchronizing all display
windows to play back data based on user defined criteria like low signal strength, pilot pollution or
dropped calls.
Rush Street Mobile

Engineers can now analyze data in the field without the need to return to a central post
processing location. Rush Street adds several advanced real time features such as plotting
multiple devices during data collection. For example, engineers can view and plot both their
GSM and WCDMA test phones during data collection. For GSM only networks, the engineers
can plot multiple metrics such as RxLev and RxQual during the drive test. Engineers can also
define Boolean expressions to search for specific events such as dropped calls, poor signal
strength and others. Rush Street Mobile then presents a plot of only those points that match the
criteria. Once plotted, the engineer can click on any point to replay the drive from that location.
All open windows synchronize to the selected location to assist in troubleshooting. Rush Street
Mobile increases productivity of engineers because decisions can be made in the field.
Post Processing
Fast, reliable post processing of data integrated into MapInfo is yet another reason why the
X-TEL GSM/WCDMA system is so popular with users today. Drive test map generation can be
performed in the field or at the office. It is fully automated with customizable map attributes and
layouts. Hundreds of maps can be generated quickly with little effort or training. Advanced
analysis tools include dB Adjust to dynamically change signal strength of one or more channels
and then see the effects on best server maps. This tool is ideal for performing “what if” scenarios
for new sites with test transmitter data.

X-2 GSM Scanner with BSIC Decoding

The X-2 GSM BSIC Scanner is a DSP-based software radio that provides unparalleled precision
and user-defined options for the measurement of GSM signals across 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800
MHz and 1900 MHz networks.
X-2 WCDMA Scanner

The X-2 WCDMA Scanner provides SCH, CPICH and PCCPCH scans to measure Eps/I0 and
Ess/I0 for the synchronization channel, Ec/I0 for the pilots in the CPICH and Epc/I0 for the
specified scrambling codes in the Primary Common Control Physical Channel.
Portability and In-Building Collection

The GSM/WCDMA system combines in-building data collection with vehicle data collection
system. The user can import floor plans using a variety of file formats such as TIFF, DXF, JPEG
and others. For in-building collection, simply pick a starting point and an ending point on the floor
plan and data is mapped in the same manner as drive test data. For the first time ever, full drive
test functionality and in-building data collection is integrated into one test tool, without sacrificing
features and functionality.

Real-Time / Playback Data Display
The GSM/WCDMA Real-Time / Playback map display accurately depicts vehicle position, cell
locations and local streets. The vehicle path can be configured to display critical GSM/WCDMA
parameters such as RSSI/RxLev or FER. Or display WCDMA parameters such as the primary
and secondary scrambling codes, primary CPICH Ec/I0 and UTRA carrier RSSI. The color of the
path drawn is also user configurable, providing another convenient way for these parameters to
be viewed. Rush Street adds to these capabilities by allowing the engineer to view multiple
phones and parameters simultaneously.
Events such as handovers, call origination, call

termination and dropped calls will be displayed along
the path drawn using user defined colored symbols.
The blue arrows in the window above indicate locations
where a handover occurred.
Neighbor lines are drawn from the vehicle position to

serving cell sectors, easily identifying the current
serving sector(s). Cyan and yellow lines will be drawn
to the strongest and second strongest neighbor,
respectively. Anytime a neighbor is stronger than the
serving sector, the lines and bar graph in the MAHO
Status Screen become red.

Engineers can use the X-TEL

GSM/WCDMA Xi software to playback test
data collected in the field. The map,
graphs, charts and other displays viewed
during playback function the same as in
real-time. In addition, the speed of the
playback is adjustable, which offers
engineers more control in post data
collection analysis. Engineers can also use
the right and left arrow keys on the computer keyboard to step back in 2-second increments or to
step forward data point by data point. By changing the location marker, engineers can scroll
either forward or backward within the data file to look at all information collected during the drive
test.
Phone Status Display

The X-TEL GSM Real-Time Display is one of the most flexible software applications ever
developed for data collection, display and analysis. Displays include bar graphs, moving maps
with data attributes, charts and other color-coded displays for viewing of system specific
parameters. Unique user profiles allow display windows to be configured according to individual
preferences. Windows can be sized and customized creating a virtual drive test dashboard of
detailed attributes relating to real-time system performance.
WCDMA Intra
Status Screen
The X-TEL WCDMA
Intra Status screen
includes Phone Task
Description, Channel
Mode Status, UARFCN,
Primary Scrambling
Code, UTRA RSSI,
Target SIR, TX Power
and other key
parameters.

GSM Neighbor Status Display
The Neighbor Status Display depicts the following information for GSM phones:
• Green bar is the current channel

• Cyan bar is the strongest Neighbor/Reselection channel
• Yellow bar is the second strongest Neighbor/Reselection channel
• Grey bars are other neighbor channels
• Color coding matches the Map display when “Show Neighbor Lines” is enabled
• “Sort” checked displays channels in descending order of signal strength in –dBm.
Otherwise, channels are displayed per the neighbor list.
• When a Neighbor/Reselection channel is stronger than the current channel, the bar(s)
representing the Neighbor/Reselection channel(s) will turn red while stronger.
• Cell/Sector are determined from the current cell site database
WCDMA Neighbor Status Display

WCDMA Neighbor Status
Display includes:
• Primary Scrambling
Code
• Primary CPICH Ec/Io
• Primary CPICH RSCP
• UTRA RSSI
This information can be

displayed for Home, Inter
Frequency 1 or Inter
Frequency 2 neighbor
lists.

WCDMA Pilot Pollution Analysis

X-TEL includes five classes of pilot pollution; four based on information from the mobile and one
based on independent scanner measurements. The five pilot pollution classes are presented
below.
Pilot Pollution Type 1

The first type of pilot pollution (PP1) is
defined when a SC Ec/Io is less than a
given threshold and the RSCP is more
than a defined threshold. These are user
defined with defaults set as Ec/Io less
then -10 dB while RSCP is more than -85
dB.
Descriptions and examples of pilot pollutions types 2, 3 and 4 follow.
Pilot Pollution Types 2 and 3
The pilot pollution type 2 (PP2) above

was triggered because RSCP was more
than -85 dB for more than 2 of the
Scrambling Codes. The RSCP and
quantity thresholds are user definable for
PP2.


was triggered because the Ec/Io
difference between the first SC of the
Active Set was within 5 dB of the third SC
of the Active Set. The threshold is user
selectable for PP3.

was triggered because the Ec/Io
difference between the first SC of the
Monitored Set was within 5 dB of the first
SC of the Active Set. The threshold is
user selectable for PP4.

Pilot Pollution Type 5 is defined as the

Ec/Io difference between the 5th and 6th
strongest SC being a user defined
difference (8 dB by default).

GSM and WCDMA Missing Neighbor Analysis

X-TEL supports missing neighbor analysis for both GSM and WCDMA network testing.
Information from the scanner is compared in real time to neighbor information reported by the test
mobile. Missing neighbors are user defined based on signal level and proximity.
Missing Neighbor Example
Missing Neighbor: In this area, the phone is not reporting SC 347 as a neighbor, but the WCDMA
scanner reports that SC 347 is within the search proximity and greater than the minimum level
defined for a neighbor. There is only one active set SC so SC 347 is a potential missing neighbor.

Layer 3 Message Display

Layer 3 information is logged and presented in real-time and during playback for both GSM and
WCDMA networks. Simply select the message of interest and double click to decode the
message. Examples of both GSM and WCDMA messages are below.
The L3 Filter and Search utilities

allow users to select the specific L3
messages they wish to display
during data collection and those they
wish to find after data collections,
respectively. This powerful feature
allows the user to concentrate only
on specific messages of interest,
failed hard handovers, for example.

Advanced Protocol Analyzer (APA)

Xi APA collects more than 500 internet protocol metrics based on the Ethereal protocol analysis
engine. APA enables engineers to test core data network parameters and thus tests wireless
networks end-to-end.

GSM-WCDMA Handover Analysis

Xi supports simultaneous analysis of WCDMA and GSM data. The displays below include both
WCDMA and GSM displays open with L3 message decoding. This particular example captures a
WCDMA to GSM handover.
GSM Phone Quality Monitor

The GSM Phone Quality Monitor depicts the following information for GSM phones:
• RxLev with Strongest and

Second Strongest Neighbor
line graphs
• RxQual Bar Graph with C/A
Line Graph
• TA Bar Graph with TxPwr
Line Graph
The background of the graphs

indicates the state of the mobile.
The background is black when the
phone is idle. The background is
blue when the phone is in
conversation mode.
Engineers can freeze and select a

range of data on the graphs by
holding down the left mouse button
and dragging across the graph.
Using the right mouse button, the
user can also zoom into a specific
area.

GSM/WCDMA Dynamic Graphs

X-TEL’s Xi Dynamic Graphs allows users to select the parameters of interest for graphing. The
engineer can create multiple graphs comparing key metrics. The example graphs below include
handover state versus RSSI and…
Intra neighbors versus BER with call start and call end events overlaid as vertical green and blue
bars.
Using a tree structure, the engineer simply selects the device and the desired metrics to plot.

AMR Codec Displays

AMR Codec Table
The Adaptive Multi-Rate Codec

displays include a table of the
last ten frame periods that
includes:
• Frame type (within AFS,

AHS, RATSCCH or
RATSCCH_DATA,
RATSCCH_MARKER,
FACCH, or
SID_UPDATE frame)
• Decode status
• C/I used for link
adaptation (in 0.5 dB
units)
• CMI_DL (of the frame if
present, or used to
decode the frame)
• CMC (of the frame if
present, or previous one)
• CMI_UL (used to encode the frame N+2)
• CMR (calculated on the frame period N and previous
ones - to be included in frame N+2 or N+3)
• AFN of the last burst of the last frame (for reference)
The window to the left with the time reference and frame type
includes a scroll bar. Users may pause the display and scroll
back in time to see the sequence of commands and actual
codecs in use.
AMR Codec UL and DL Distribution
The AMR Codec Distribution display shows the distribution of the

last rolling 100 codec modes reported in each frame. The ACS
codecs are highlighted for both uplink and downlink.
User defined parameters for this display include:
• Color and ranges of the codec distribution. Use default

colors Red (0 – 25), Yellow (25 – 50), Green (50 – 100).
Note: the range is NOT a percentage value.
• Color of the font, and background of the cells for both
active/inactive. Use default background colors Blue
(Active), Dark Grey (Inactive), and default font colors
White (Active), Light Grey (Inactive).
• Show/Hide grid lines, and Grid line color

GSM/WCDMA System Information

The GSM/WCDMA System Information screen depicts the following information for GSM and
WCDMA phones:
• Multi Frames Paging Group

• Block Index Paging Group
• Access Grant Reserved
Blocks
• Multi Frames Between Paging
• Paging Repeat Period
• Emergency Calls OK – Yes/No
• ½ Rate OK – Yes/No
• Sys Info 7 8 Sent
• Cell Rebroadcast OK –
Yes/No
• Reestablishment OK – Yes/No
• CCH Paging Group
• LAC – Location Area Code
• MNC – Mobile Network Code
• MCC – Mobile Country Code
• URA – UTRAN Registration Area
• RAC – Routing Area Code
• RRC State
GSM Scanning Displays

The X-TEL BSIC Scanner provides scanning speeds of 300 channels per second (typical) with
BSIC decoding for GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 and GSM 1900 bands. Dual band 850/1900
and 900/1800 scanners are available.
The BSIC Scanner Chart displays the following information for GSM networks: Channels
scanned, RSSI values in dB, Color coded bar graph, BSIC for each channel when decoded and
Channels can be sorted by signal strength or limited to top 10.
Signal strength measurements are color coded per user defined thresholds and users have the
option to sort the channels by signal strength.

WCDMA Scanning Displays

X-TEL’s UMTS WCDMA scanning receiver is a DSP-based software radio that provides user
defined options for the measurement of UMTS WCDMA networks .
Operational modes include:
• RSSI Scan: Measures and reports RSSI for a given channel list
• SIR Measurements: Measures CPICH Signal to Interference Ratio (SIR).
• Rake Finger Count: Detects up to 25 multipath components of received signal.
• Timeslot (SCH) Scans: Measures and reports Eps/Io (PSCH_Ec/Io) of the
synchronization channel (SCH) at uniform instances of time during one timeslot (2560
chips).
• Pilot (CPICH) Scan: Measures and reports Ec/Io for specified pilots in the CPICH. An
example displays is shown above

Data Session Generator

X-TEL’s data session generator enables engineers to define data session scripts and
automatically run them to exercise the data network. Data session scripts can include:
• FTP Download • Trace

• FTP Upload • Web Browsing
• FTP Download/Upload • Email Sending
• Ping • Email Receiving
• Video Streaming
Advanced Options include specific parameters

for setting up the FTP and Ping utilities.

Simultaneous Multiple Data Session Option

With this option, Xi users have the option to assign up to four mobiles to the Data Session
Generator. Each data session is run simultaneously allowing direct comparisons of data
throughputs and low lever performance metrics. Compare Circuit Switch, GPRS, EDGE and
UMTS data transfers at the same time on one PC.
This optional feature

works well with X-
TEL’s Third Party
Interface, which allows
users to attach any
device, mobile or data
card that can be
configured as a
modem in Windows.
Internet Data Displays
The Internet Data Status display shows

the progression of tests as defined in the
data session script.
The Connection Speed section of the

display shows the downlink and uplink
actual, average, highest and lowest
transfer rates during the data session
script.
As FTP sessions are run, the FTP Speed

section of the Internet Data Status display
shows the actual, average, highest and
lowest FTP transfer rates for the downlink
and uplink paths.

Serving Cell Specific Screens

The GPRS Serving Cell Info screen displays GPRS specific parameters in tabular format. The
downlink and uplink parameters are placed side by side for easy viewing. Parameters displayed
include the actual time slots in use for GPRS, the coding scheme in use for the uplink and
downlink, RLC/LLC throughput and retransmission metrics.
DL / UL Data Transfer
The downlink and uplink GPRS data transfer screens display GPRS specific parameters in
graphical format. The graphs depict the uplink and downlink RLC/LLC throughputs, RLC/LLC
retransmissions, block error rate, allocated bandwidth and actual bandwidth used.

FTP Displays
Data specific displays for
FTP transfer include Uplink
and Downlink Speed
Charts, Uplink and Downlink
Average Throughput Charts
and a Speed Measurements
Table.
EDGE Capabilities
EDGE applies a new air interface modulation technique (8PSK) to increase the bit rate in the air
interface three times over conventional GMSK. The rate perceived by the user depends on
coding schemes created to protect the data against corruption. In GPRS, four different coding
schemes are available, whereas EDGE offers nine modulation and coding schemes (MCS).
These MCSs result in data rates of 8.8 to 59.2 kbits/s per timeslot. X-TEL will monitor and report
throughput and MCSs in use via the Serving Cell Display presented above.
X-TEL’s GSM system will display and collect the following metrics:
• Uplink/Downlink Application Throughput
• Mean_BEP, CV_BEP
• IP Address
• RLC Uplink Throughput
• RLC Uplink Retransmissions
• RLC Downlink Throughput
• RLC Downlink Retransmissions

• RLC/MAC Messages
• LLC Uplink Throughput
• LLC Uplink Retransmissions
• LLC Downlink Throughput
• LLC Downlink Retransmissions
• LLC Messages
• Serving cell information to include MCC, MNC, LAC, Cell ID
• Modulation and coding schemes, MCS 1-9
The EDGE System Access Monitor

(SAM) display includes key metrics
during the data transfer session,
including RSSI, MCS use and
throughput for uplink and downlink.
The Modulation Coding

Scheme histogram display
shows the distribution of
downlink and uplink
assigned MCSs.

HSDPA Capabilities
The Statistics Screen shows the HSDPA Data including:
• For each H-ARQ process Display total number of received bits corresponding to the number
of subframes
• Number of new transmission for this HARQ process
• Number of Erroneous blocks
• Number of NACKs after first transmission
• Number of NACKs after second transmission
• Number of NACKs after third transmission
• Number of NACKs after fourth transmission
• Avg. Requested Physical Layer
Data Rate (Kbps)
• Physical Layer Throughput –
Served (Kbps)
• Physical Layer Throughput –
Scheduled (Kbps)
• HS-MAC Layer Throughput (Kbps)
• HS - Number of Codes used
• SCCH Attempts
• SCCH Valid
• Success Rate
• Transport Block Size Size
• CQI, ACK%, NACK% and DTX%
• Full 3GPP Rel5 L3 Decoder
The Channel Configuration screen

shows detailed information such
as:
• DL HS Channel Configuration
• UL HS Channel Configuration
• HSDPA info (OVSF0-3)
• HARQ Configuration Info

XQi Voice Quality Analysis

X-TEL’s XQi system provides voice quality analysis functionality that integrates with X-TEL’s
current data collection software. Utilizing the ITU voice quality standard, P.862, XQi provides
objective evaluation of speech audio signals based on human hearing perception models. Key
features of XQi include the standardized ITU P.862 PESQ (Perceptual Evaluation of Speech
Quality) voice quality scoring, and multiple phone connections, PSTN-to-mobile, mobile-to-PSTN
and mobile-to-mobile testing. Voice quality data can be viewed and plotted in real-time, as well as
analyzed in post-processing. X-TEL’s XQi system is compatible across all supported
technologies.
XQi System Highlights

• Voice quality scoring based on International Telecommunications Union P.862 standard:
PESQ
• Monitor, record, and plot voice quality scoring and metrics in conjunction with all phone
data and events for in-depth evaluation of system performance
• Available as an upgrade to existing X-TEL data collection systems
• Multiple phone connection support
• Multiple technology support for benchmarking applications
• Works with X-TEL supported test mobiles
• Real-time plotting of voice quality scoring via X-TEL’s Rush Street
• View collected voice quality data in Playback Mode, displaying all data and any views the
same as in real-time
• Straightforward interface displaying key voice quality performance indicators:

o PESQ Score
o Average FER_SUB
o Average Worst CTOA
o Speech codec (AMR)
o MOS score
o G.107 Rating
o Reference speech signal level
o Degraded speech signal level
o Attenuation between reference and degraded signals
o Front End Clipping (FEC)
o Hold Over Time (HOT)
o Speech signal delay
• Spectrogram display of the speech audio signal
• Record the degraded speech quality audio files
Rush Street Mobile

X-TEL’s Rush Street Mobile is an advanced software analysis program that includes powerful
tools for real time analysis of network performance. This optional program enhances the
GSM/WCDMA Xi software by adding several advanced features such as simultaneous plotting of
multiple devices, field plot analysis and synchronized playback from user defined trouble points.
Simultaneous Real Time Plotting

Simply choose the phones and scanner that you wish to display in real time. In this example the
user chose to display two Nokia GSM/WCDMA phones with handover state as a trailer.
Legends for all selected

phones and scanners are
available for real time
plotting and post
processing analysis.
The “snapshot” utility

allows the engineer to
capture an image of the
Rush Street window or the
entire laptop display.
When executed, a JPEG
file is created and saved
to the snapshots directory.
Engineers can then insert
the snapshots into emails
or reports for distribution.

Plot Preview Analysis

Engineers use the Plot Preview Browser to select data files and user defined plot templates to
display multiple parameters over the drive test route.
Once the template is selected and executed, Rush Street displays the parameter on the map.
The display below shows both RSSI and RxQual Sub for the entire drive route. By default each
selected parameter is plotted at the collected latitude and longitude point.
The Offset utility was used below to move the RxQual plot to the left for easier viewing.
X-TEL provides a complete catalog of plot preview templates for each technology.
Engineers also have the ability to customize each template or create templates of their own using
the edit template utility.

The Edit utility opens existing templates and enables the user to customize each template
or create their own. Once the editor is open the user has access to every column of data
in the collected file and can define filters for each column.
Below, the events have been added to the previous plots of RSSI and RxQual Sub.

Data Binning
Xi supports data binning within the Plot Preview utility in Rush Street. Simply select the data file
and DataBin Plot Template to generate binned data maps. The feature calculates the average of
the selected metric in each bin and displays these bins in user defined color ranges.

Seek Playback – Synchronized Analysis

The Seek Playback feature will synchronize all open analysis windows to the specific point
chosen with Seek Playback. Once the event is selected, all windows synchronize and the data
file begins playback 2 seconds prior to the selected event. Playback will begin at normal speed to
allow the engineer to troubleshoot specific events like multiple handoffs, dropped calls or failed
handovers. Using the right and left arrow keys on the keyboard the engineer can step forward
data point by data point or backwards in 2-second intervals, respectively.
Seek Playback is a powerful analysis tool that allows detailed playback of specific events at a
user controlled speed.
One important aspect of Rush Street is the ability to perform detailed analysis in the field. There
is no need to return to a central location for traditional post processing that can often be
cumbersome and inefficient. Engineering productivity increases rapidly when using Rush Street
to diagnose and correct issues in near real time.

Xi Report Generator
Xi includes an automated Key Performance Indicator (KPI) report generator. Users choose a
local file or a file stored on the FTP server that was stored from autonomous data collection. A
device or test slot is selected with the appropriate KPI reports from the selected technology type.
The report generator creates a Microsoft Excel workbook with a worksheet assigned to each KPI
report.
Batch processing is also available to create reports for benchmarking across multiple data
collection devices.

USB Interface Configuration

X-TEL’s Xi Mobile software is expandable to support up to 16 USB devices, including phones and
scanners, for simultaneous collection across technologies and markets.

Xi Configuration Utilities
X-TEL’s GSM Xi data collection and analysis software includes many useful utilities to assist the
engineer in locating and correcting network anomalies.
Display Tabs
The Display Tabs feature allows the users to toggle between different sets of display windows by
clicking on a tab-strip loaded at the bottom of the main Xi screen. The users can share profiles
with other users without affecting the hardware configurations, color ranges, and other software
settings.
Six unique display layouts can be accessed. The first tab will always be the Xi.ini, and once
selected, it will load the display windows saved in this file. The configuration for a set of display
windows is saved as an “.ini” file.
Heads Up Display – HUD View

The HUD view feature is designed to make it easier to view critical data during real-time data
logging and collection. The engineer first chooses the desired display windows to use with HUD
view, and then enables HUD
view.
Once enabled, a button is

created at the bottom of the
HUD View display for each of
the selected display types. The
example to the right shows the
Rush Street display full screen.
To change the display, the

engineer pushes one of the user
defined display buttons along
the bottom.

This feature becomes even more powerful when a tablet PC is used with a touch screen. The
engineer can then change the display by simply touching the buttons.
Automatic Dial / Terminate and SMS

The automated dialing function provides the ability to make multiple calls automatically. This
feature eliminates the need to dial manually during the drive test.
Configure test mobiles to automatically send SMS messages via the Dialer utility.

Dynamic Event Generator: Audible Alarms – Wave Files

Xi supports advanced triggers based on phone and layer 3 activities to generate events and
audible alerts. These events can trigger playing wave file alerts or specific actions like start call,
start data session, etc. An example set-up screen is shown below. Audible alerts will sound
based on user defined event changes during data monitoring, collection and play back. These
audible alerts can be composed by the user or may be any standard audio WAVE file. Each slot
has its own audible event configuration screen. Therefore, different WAVE files may be used for
different phones.
WAVE files provide an audible alert whenever a user defined parameter threshold is exceeded or
the selected event (handover, dropped call, end call, etc.) is completed.
Triggers based on Phone Events
Triggers based on L3 Events

Start Test - Append Data Collection

X-TEL’s Xi software includes the option of appending data collection files in real time. The
feature provides many benefits for the user, including the ability to start and stop tests for
convenience without having to then merge multiple files into one output file for processing.
Simply choose an existing file from the list and select the appropriate start button (with GPS or
Indoors).
In-Building and Campus Navigation Software

Not only is the X-TEL Xi software one of the
best drive test tools available for
engineering networks, it is also the most
feature rich in-building collection system
currently available in the industry. All the
same drive test measurements are
performed just as easily in the in-building
environment. Floor plans are easily
imported using a variety of import filters,
such as TIFF, DXF, JPEG and many others.
To perform in-building collection, simply pick
a starting point and an ending point on the
floor plan and data is mapped in the same
manner as drive test data.
Configure Tool Bar
The X-TEL Xi software includes a useful

toolbar that includes the most often used
commands such as enable hardware, start
test, etc. The engineer can use the Configure
Tool Bar option to select any menu item for the
tool bar. Multiple tool bars can be defined per
technology, saved and then loaded with a test
profile.

Technology Menu Filter

X-TEL’s Xi software supports all wireless mobile
technologies including AMPS, TDMA, GSM, CDMA,
WCDMA and iDEN. However, engineers may wish to filter
out the technologies not in use in the market to reduce the
number of menu items within the software. The Technology
Menu Filter allows the engineer to select the technologies of
interest and then all applicable menus within the Xi software
will only show features applicable to those technologies.
Cell Site Database Conversion and Display

Recognizing that the frequency plan of a wireless mobile system is an ever-evolving project, the
GSM/WCDMA HCU includes automatic cell site database import filters. X-TEL supports the most
popular propagation tools including Wizard and Planet as well as many custom filters per needs
of specific markets.
Once the cell site database is created,

databases are selected and assigned to each
test mobile within the GSM Xi software. Multiple
databases can be used for overlay testing, e.g.,
for GSM and WCDMA.

Data Merging and Data Reduction

The X-TEL Xi software provides the capability to merge multiple data files into one while
simultaneously reducing the data being written to a new output file. This feature provides many
benefits for the user, including the ability to create large-scale plots with little or no overlap of data
points. By reducing test data based on distance, attribute symbols are viewed more easily in map
form, allowing faster analysis of larger areas.

GSM/WCDMA Specifications
HCU-2 Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 8.36” x 9.11” x 3.63”

Weight: 1.5 lbs
Computer I/O Interface: USB
Device Interface: 8 USB; 6 Serial
Power Distribution: 14 DC Ports
Electrical Specifications
Voltage: 10.5 to 18 VDC

Current: 465 mA plus 350 mA per device
Operating Temperature: 0 – 47 C (at 13.8 VDC)
X-2 GSM Scanner with BSIC Decoding
Frequency Range: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900,
Dual GSM 900/1800 or Dual GSM 850/1900
Bands
Scan Time: 300 Channels per Second (Typical)
Dynamic Range: -110 to -30 dBm
Calibrated Accuracy: +/- 1 dB
Adjacent Channel Rejection: > 50 dB
Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohms
Antenna Input: TNC
X-2 Enclosure Dimensions: 8.36” x 9.11” x 3.63”
X-2 WCDMA Scanner
Frequency Range: IMT-2000 2110 MHz to 2170 MHz; PCS 1930

MHz to 1990 MHz, Cellular 869 MHz to 894
MHz
RSSI Measurement Rate: 500 Channels per Second (CW)
250 Channels per Second (Wide)
RSSI Bandwidth: 200 kHz (CW)
3.84 MHz (Wide)
Spectrum Analysis Dynamic Range: >90 dB
Relative Accuracy: +/- 1.0 dB for Ec/Io >= -17 dB
+/- 1.0 dB for 17 dB>= SIR >= -17dB
Minimum detectable WCDMA Signal: -21.5 dB relative, -116 dBm absolute
CPICH Measurement Time: 60 ms (minimum)
CPICH False Detections: < 0.1%
X-2 Enclosure Dimensions: 8.36” x 9.11” x 3.63”

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X-TEL Company Background

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Host Controller Units

X-2 GSM BSIC and WCDMA Scanners

X-PEDite Tech Data Analysis

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XQi Voice Quality Analysis

Rush Street Mobile Analysis

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• Real-time / Playback display of GSM/WCDMA/HSDPA parameters

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Example Nokia Parameters

GSM GPRS WCDMA

Serving Cell Parameters GMM Parameters WCDMA Parameters

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Rush Street Mobile

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X-2 GSM Scanner with BSIC Decoding

X-2 WCDMA Scanner

Portability and In-Building Collection

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Real-Time / Playback Data Display

Events such as handovers, call origination, call

Neighbor lines are drawn from the vehicle position to

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Engineers can use the X-TEL

Phone Status Display

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GSM Neighbor Status Display

• Green bar is the current channel

WCDMA Neighbor Status Display

This information can be

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WCDMA Pilot Pollution Analysis

Pilot Pollution Type 1

Descriptions and examples of pilot pollutions types 2, 3 and 4 follow.

Pilot Pollution Types 2 and 3

The pilot pollution type 2 (PP2) above

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The pilot pollution type 3 (PP3) above

Pilot Pollution Type 4

The pilot pollution type 4 (PP4) above

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Pilot Pollution Type 5

Pilot Pollution Type 5 is defined as the

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GSM and WCDMA Missing Neighbor Analysis

Missing Neighbor Example

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Layer 3 Message Display

The L3 Filter and Search utilities

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Advanced Protocol Analyzer (APA)

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GSM-WCDMA Handover Analysis

GSM Phone Quality Monitor

• RxLev with Strongest and