3G CLUSTER OPTIMZATION GUIDELINES

AIM: Cluster optimization is to solve the problems such as signal coverage, pilot
pollution and address the issue of missing neighbour relationship in order to enhance
the performance of the network.
TEST EQUIPMENT
The following test equipment are necessary and should be made available for the
cluster optimization test
(a) Laptop
(b) TEMS Investigation 9.1 Data Collection
(c) Sony Ericsson Z750i
(d) USB GPS 76
(e) Test data Cable
(f) Car Inverter
(g) Two(2) 3G SIMS
(h) Data Card(Modem)
(i) Dongle(License)
Other things to take note of prior to the test day are as follows:
Engineer must ensure that the latest 3G cells files are made available for the
test.
Engineer must ensure that all equipment is working properly by testing them
one after the other.
The test routes for the cluster test must be taken into consideration; the map
for the DT route must be with the DT engineer.
It is the responsibility of the DT engineer to ensure that the car charger of the
hired vehicle is working normally.
CONNECTION OF EQUIPMENT
The dongle, GPS and the Phone are connected to the Laptop, thereafter the TEMS
Investigation Data Collection Software is launched. On launching the software, the
interface comes up and the all connected equipment are seen as shown in the
snapshot below

The

status of all connected devices can be seen by clicking on the Ctrl & Config tab
on the TEMS software. By doing this, we arrive at the snapshot below

The EQI indicates that the Phone is connected and EQ2 signifies the presence of
GPS, the ports used for these devices are also displayed on the software interface.

PROCEDURE FOR PREPARING THE TEST WINDOW

To get the required windows for the test, the following steps are taken
From Presentation-WCDMA-Data Services, then choose the needed window. The
illustration is shown below

LOADING OF CELL FILE

From Configuration-General-Cell file load-Properties window, click on add to choose

the location of the cell file (which is an excel document is located), then apply and ok,
the cell file will show on the map window as seen below

GETTING SET FOR TEST

The cluster optimization test involves four basic forms of test and they must be done
separately
NOTE:
Though the long call test and the HSDPA test can be done together but it leads to
lot of interference thereby affecting the EC/Io resulting to low KPI value. Hence the
reason for performing the test separately. The various types of test available for
Cluster Optimization are;
(a) Long call test
(b) R99 DL & short Call test
(c) Video Call test
(d) HSDPA test

The first thing to be done before testing is to ensure that the test phone to be used is
locked to the WCDMA mode both on the phone and on the TEMS software interface.

After choosing WCDMA, apply and ok your choice. At this point, the parameters
on the TEMS will be on 3G mode, displaying the scrambling codes, frequency
and every other information needed. Naming of logfile should take the format
below: STATE_MOBILE NUMBER_TYPE OF TEST_NUMBER OF LOGFILE
KANO_MS1_LONG CALL_01 OR KADUNA_MS1_HSDPA_02
1. LONG CALL
This is achieved by initiating a call to the switch. The switch number for the test is
08094198989. The first thing to do is to insert a 3G SIM inside the phone, switch
on the phone and connect the phone to the laptop while the phone, engineer
must ensure that the phone is on 3G mode.
Bring up the necessary windows as discussed earlier, load the cell files and
initiate a call by dialing the number above. On doing this, the snapshot below is
obtained. It is the responsibility of the Engineer to pay attention to the Software
Interface while Drive testing in order to ensure that devices does not disconnect
and if exist disconnection during the test, engineer must stop to reconnect the
equipment
While Drive testing, the engineer should pay attention to the following KPIs
namely;
CPICH RSCP

 CPICH Ec/Io

Engineer must start recording of logfile before initiating the call in order to have a
RRC set up in the testlog. Logfile can be named: LAGOS_MS1_LONGCALL _01

2. R99 DL & SHORT CALL

From the equipment properties on TEMS, scroll down to WCDMA RRC
RADIO CAPABILITY, change default to MODIFIED and allowed technologies
to R99 ONLY, after which you can apply and ok the settings as shown in the
snapshot below

The aim of this test is to ensure that download and call initiation takes place
simultaneously. To this effect, it is necessary for the Engineer to connect to the
ETISALAT FTP SERVICE USING WINSCP and download a file while a short call
is going on.
The time duration for the short call could be three (3) minutes and can be set up
directly from the command sequence. This is illustrated below;
On the TEMS interface, click on the Ctlr & Config Tab, click on the Edit tab
which brings several option, Under the Voice/ Video option, double click on Dial
option, fill in the phone number which is the switch number 08094198989,call
type option is Voice. Press the properties button to set the number of executions
and time interval for each call. An illustration is given below

Logfile name can take the form of LAGOS_MS1_R99&SHORT CALL_01 in case the
logfiles will be many
3. VIDEO CALL TEST
For this test to be successful, both the engineers phone and the receivers
phone must be 3G (WCDMA MODE). This can also be done if the engineer
has two phones and two 3G SIMS in his possession. He needs to set the
phones to 3G mode, type the second 3G number, choose an option, and then
select make video call option. The time duration for this test should not be
more than twenty (20) seconds. It is form of short call but differs in the sense
that it is a video call. This can also be set from the command sequence.
Name of logfile is LAGOS_MS1_VIDEOCALL _01
4. HSDPA TEST
This test is a complete download test; the engineer moves round the whole
DT route and continuously download a file from the FTP service. The 3G
Sims have been configured to access the FTP. This test is achieved by using
the Data Card (MODEM) given to the Engineer. The Data Card must be
installed manually on the laptop before the test can be performed. Logfile
should be named as LAGOS_MS1_HSDPA_01
The Installation of the Data Card is plug and play type. Follow the steps and

procedures that appear after inserting the modem to the laptop. Two types of
modem are available namely the China Unicom and the Huawei Mobile
Partner type. The engineer needs to create a new profile from the settings
the procedure is as follows;
Settings- Profile management-click on New

Profile name: ET
APN: choose static and name is pos.ng
Authentication
Access number: *99#
Username: user
Password: user123
Then click on save to make the settings permanent.
After this step, press the back arrow which takes you to the initial stage and click on
the connection menu, then choose connect, the modem automatically connect with a
speed of 7.2mbps. This is demonstrated below;

CONNECTION TO FTP SERVICE

Launch the WINSCP Program

Press login to give you the interface below

When the ftp service opens, on the right hand side of the server, locate
ftpdownload folder, double click on it, drag a large file or folder from the right hand
side of the ftp folder and drop on the left, click on copy to start downloading

Other modem (Mobile partner) set is as follows;

Tool-Options-Profile management-and necessary settings