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Location

About This Chapter

This describes the performance data for deep problem location.
7.1 Subscriber Interface Tracing
Subscriber interface tracing indicates that the signaling of a specified call is traced on the LMT
service maintenance system and the traced result is displayed in the window of the maintenance
console. For the CDMA2000 1X&1xEV-DO system, the Um interface, Abis interface, A1
interface, A3 interface, A7 interface, A9 interface, A11 interface, A12 interface, A13 interface,
and A16 interface.
7.2 RFMT
This describes how to use the RFMT to deeply locate problems. The RFMT is used to record
forward/reverse radio environment information and call feature information. The forward and
reverse radio environment information includes the carrier transmit power and reverse RSSI.
The call feature information includes branch status, forward and reverse FER, forward and
reverse Eb/Nt, forward code channel power of the branch, receiving power of the MS, forward
Ec/Io, SCH application, rate transmission over the SCH.
7.3 CHR
This describes how to use the CHR to deeply locate problems. The CHR is used to record all
the important events that occur after a call is set up and before the call is released. A CHR record
is generated after the call is terminated. The system sends the records that meet the specified
requirements to the BAM, which then analyzes the data.
7.4 PSMM Data Collection
This describes how to use PSMM (1X) data to deeply locate problems. The PSMM (1X) data
collection function obtains the information about the radio environment and the features of the
terminal through collecting the PSMM/PPSMM/EPSMM messages or air interface messages
such as CFSRPT and provides the information to the Nastar for the optimization of the
neighboring cells and analysis of network coverage quality.
7.5 RouteUpdate Data Collection
This describes how to use RouteUpdate (1xEV-DO) data to deeply locate problems. The
RouteUpdate (1xEV-DO) data collection function obtains the information about the radio
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environment of the AT through collecting the RouteUpdate air interface message reported by
the AT and provides the information to the Nastar for the optimization of the neighboring cells
and analysis of network coverage quality.
7.6 BTS Reverse RSSI Exception Check
This describes how to use the BTS reverse RSSI exception check function to deeply locate
problems. This function is used to collect the data of the reverse main and diversity receiving
signal strength.
7.7 IMSI Tracing on the BTS Side
This describes how to perform IMSI tracing on the BTS side to deeply locate problems. The
IMSI tracing function on the BTS SideRecord the forward and reverse wireless environment
information and call features of the user with specified IMSI during a call made in a specified
BTS.
7.8 Walsh Channel Monitoring
This describes how to use the Walsh channel monitoring function to deeply locate problems to
deeply locate problems. You can monitor the Walsh channel power to check the integrity of the
Walsh tree and the assignment ability of the SCH.

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7.1 Subscriber Interface Tracing

Subscriber interface tracing indicates that the signaling of a specified call is traced on the LMT
service maintenance system and the traced result is displayed in the window of the maintenance
console. For the CDMA2000 1X&1xEV-DO system, the Um interface, Abis interface, A1
interface, A3 interface, A7 interface, A9 interface, A11 interface, A12 interface, A13 interface,
and A16 interface.

Function Description
Through the subscriber interface tracing, you can:
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Trace the signaling messages over multiple interfaces based on the IMSI that the subscriber
uses.

Trace different interfaces.

Display the traced data online, save the traced data, and review the traced data offline.

Application Scenario
You can start the subscriber interface tracing to monitor the signaling information of a specified
subscriber and check whether the signaling interaction has exception from the signaling
information .

Procedure
Step 1 Select the Maintenance tab, and then lick the Tracing node under the cdma 1X&EV-DO BSC
Navigation Tree.
Step 2 Double click Subscriber Interface Tracing.
The Subscriber Interface Message Tracing dialog box is displayed.
Step 3 Select the type of the interface to be traced, and then enter the IMSI of the subscriber to be traced,
as shown in Figure 7-1.

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Figure 7-1 Subscriber Interface Message Tracing dialog box

Step 4 The traced information is displayed in the right pane of Service Maintenance System. To view
the detailed information about a record, double-click this record.
Step 5 To stop the subscriber interface tracing, close the right pane of Service Maintenance System or
right-click and select Stop Tracing Task.
NOTE

You can start the subscriber interface tracing for multiple times to trace the signaling information of
different subscribers. You can trace the signaling information of different interfaces for one subscriber.

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Postrequisite
By default, the data file is saved in ..\Airbridge\OutputFile\trace\user. The name of the data
file is date_time_user.dat, where date indicates the date in which the interface tracing is started
and time indicates the time at which the interface tracing is started. You can modify the name
of the data file as required rather than change the directory in which the data file is saved. If you
change the directory, the data cannot be reviewed.
You can review the data file of the subscriber interface tracing on the LMT service maintenance
system offline.

7.2 RFMT
This describes how to use the RFMT to deeply locate problems. The RFMT is used to record
forward/reverse radio environment information and call feature information. The forward and
reverse radio environment information includes the carrier transmit power and reverse RSSI.
The call feature information includes branch status, forward and reverse FER, forward and
reverse Eb/Nt, forward code channel power of the branch, receiving power of the MS, forward
Ec/Io, SCH application, rate transmission over the SCH.

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Function Description
The RFMT implements the following functions:
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Trace the call information of the sector carrier.

The RFMT traces the power of a specified carrier and the call information of the specified
carrier in all the active sets. The maximum tracing time lasts for six hours.

Collect the information about the adjacent cell for optimization.

The RFMT traces the power of the specified carriers and all the PSMM/PPSMM messages
(neighbor information) of the specified carriers. The maximum tracing time lasts for six
hours.

Tracing the call information of specified IMSIs.

The RFMT traces the call information of 10 specified IMSIs at most. The maximum tracing
time lasts for 24 hours.

Trace the call information about the random IMSI.

The RFMT traces the information about 10 random calls for the specified modules. The
host can set the number of the traced subscribers. The maximum traced subscribers is 10.
The maximum tracing time lasts for 24 hours.

Application Scenario
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Analyze the process of all the calls in a partial cell. Record the call information about all
the carriers that are specified based on the carrier performance. This record is used to
compare the quality of the reverse and forward carriers and to analyze the balance between
the reverse and forward carriers.

Analyze the call of a specified IMSI. All the related information is recorded and used to
locate the fault.

Procedure
Command: SET RFMT1X or SET RFMTDO. STR CBTSCHBITFINFOTRC needs to be
run at the same time.
NOTE

For the detailed operations, see the help of the MML command in the service maintenance system.

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The data traced by the RFMT is saved in the BAM as a database.

The data traced by the RFMT is displayed and analyzed by the Nastar.

7.3 CHR
This describes how to use the CHR to deeply locate problems. The CHR is used to record all
the important events that occur after a call is set up and before the call is released. A CHR record
is generated after the call is terminated. The system sends the records that meet the specified
requirements to the BAM, which then analyzes the data.
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Function Description
To collect only the valuable information and reduce the amount of collection, set a certain filter
condition in the related command. Thus, only the valuable information is collected based on
different call release causes.

Application Scenario
The CHR used along with the Nastar implements the following functions:
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Perform health check for the system.

Provide data to locate the faults, such as connection delay, call drop, and interference.

Analyze the data such as coverage, capacity, and voice quality.

Procedure
Step 1 To check whether the filter is enabled, run the LST CDRFILTER command.
Step 2 To configure the filter, run the MOD CDRFILTER command.
NOTE

For the detailed operations, see the help of the MML command in the service maintenance system.

CAUTION
After the CHR filter is enabled, the load of the BSC and the BAM increase. Do not enable all
the CHR filters at one time and do not enable the CHR that is in normal release state.
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The data is saved in the BAM as a database.

The data traced by the CHR is displayed and analyzed by the Nastar.

7.4 PSMM Data Collection

This describes how to use PSMM (1X) data to deeply locate problems. The PSMM (1X) data
collection function obtains the information about the radio environment and the features of the
terminal through collecting the PSMM/PPSMM/EPSMM messages or air interface messages
such as CFSRPT and provides the information to the Nastar for the optimization of the
neighboring cells and analysis of network coverage quality.

Function Description
The PSMM implements the following functions:
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Report the following information about collection through Periodic Pilot Strength
Measurement Message:
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Reporting the following information about collection through Periodic Pilot Strength
Measurement Message: MS receiving power, EcIo of the pilot of the forward active set and
candidate set, Pilot phase, Current Eb/Nt of the FCH.
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Reporting PSMM messages

If the pilot strength is larger than the specified T_ADD threshold or is lower than the
specified T_DROP threshold for a certain time T_TDROP, a PSMM message is reported.

Application Scenario
The PSMM applies to:
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Optimization of the neighboring cells through the Nastar

Checking the neighboring cells that are not configured and check the extra neighboring
cells, listing the priority of the neighboring cells, and providing reference for adjusting the
neighboring cells.

Coverage analysis and forecasting

Analyzing and measuring the network coverage through the information reported by the
MS, and forecasting the changes in coverage through the previous data analysis

Procedure
The related command is SET PSMMTRACE.
NOTE

For the detailed operations, see the help of the MML command in the service maintenance system.

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Postrequisite
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The data is saved in the F:\cdma2000\TRACE\PSMM\PSMMTRACE********.dat

file.

Use the Nastar to process the data.

7.5 RouteUpdate Data Collection

This describes how to use RouteUpdate (1xEV-DO) data to deeply locate problems. The
RouteUpdate (1xEV-DO) data collection function obtains the information about the radio
environment of the AT through collecting the RouteUpdate air interface message reported by
the AT and provides the information to the Nastar for the optimization of the neighboring cells
and analysis of network coverage quality.

Function Description
When the pilot strength is over the preset T_ADD threshold or below the preset T_DROP
threshold for a period of time (T_TDROP), a RouteUpdate message is triggered.

Application Scenario
The RouteUpdate data applies to:
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Optimization of the neighboring cells through the Nastar

Checking the neighboring cells that are not configured and check the extra neighboring
cells, listing the priority of the neighboring cells, and providing reference for adjusting the
neighboring cells.

Coverage analysis and forecasting

Analyzing and measuring the network coverage through the information reported by the
AT, and forecasting the changes in coverage through the previous data analysis

Procedure
The related command is SET RUTRACE.
NOTE

For the detailed operations, see the help of the MML command in the service maintenance system.

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Postrequisite
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The data is saved in the F:\cdma2000\TRACE\RUTRACE********.dat file.

Use the Nastar to process the data.

7.6 BTS Reverse RSSI Exception Check

This describes how to use the BTS reverse RSSI exception check function to deeply locate
problems. This function is used to collect the data of the reverse main and diversity receiving
signal strength.

Function Description
Two data collection methods are available:
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2s threshold data
If the FER is within the specified range or the interference value exceeds the specified
range, a record is generated.

Reporting data every 30s

The BTS reports the current RSSI data every 30s. The RSSI data records the reverse
receiving signal strength (main and diversity), BTS current transmit power, and number of
legs.

Application Scenario
Through the Nastar, the BTS reverse RSSI exceptional check implements the following
functions:
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Check the installation of partial BTS equipment through the reverse receiving signal.

Monitor the reverse interference and reverse link quality

When it is necessary to perform monitoring and analysis for the above two situations, you can
use the BTS reverse RSSI exception check function to collect data.
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Procedure
The related command is STR CBTSITFLOGTHD.
NOTE

For the detailed operations, see the help of the MML command in the service maintenance system.

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Postrequisite
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By default, the data is saved in ..\Airbridge\Services\BTSITFLOG. The filenames

BTSXXX_ITF_LOG.LOG and BTSXXX_ITF_LOG.BAK are used to distinguish
between different BTSs. XXX in the filenames is the BTS ID, used to distinguish one BTS
from others.

Use the Nastar to process the data.

7.7 IMSI Tracing on the BTS Side

This describes how to perform IMSI tracing on the BTS side to deeply locate problems. The
IMSI tracing function on the BTS SideRecord the forward and reverse wireless environment
information and call features of the user with specified IMSI during a call made in a specified
BTS.

Function Description
IMSI tracing on the BTS side implements the following functions:
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Reporting the collected data every 2s

Collecting the forward transmit power, reverse RSSI, leg handoff state, reverse FER of the
BTS, and reverse acquisition.

Application Scenario
To analyze the exception of a call in several specified BTSs, start the IMSI trace.

Procedure
The related command is STR CBTSCHBITFINFOTRC.
NOTE

For the detailed operations, see the help of the MML command in the service maintenance system.

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Postrequisite
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By default, the data is saved in ..\Airbridge\Services\BTSITFLOG. The filenames are

BTSXXX_ITF_LOG.LOG and BTSXXX_ITF_LOG.BAK, where XXX is used to
distinguish between different BTSs. The traced data and the BTS reverse RSSI exceptional
check data are saved in the same file. The Nastar can analyze and classify each traced data.

Use the Nastar to process the data.

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7.8 Walsh Channel Monitoring

This describes how to use the Walsh channel monitoring function to deeply locate problems to
deeply locate problems. You can monitor the Walsh channel power to check the integrity of the
Walsh tree and the assignment ability of the SCH.

Function Description
Walsh channel monitoring implements the following functions:
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Collecting the quantity of the assigned and remained Walsh

Collecting the allocated and remained Walsh space

Supporting compatibility with the display of 64 order Walsh codes and 128 order Walsh
codes

Support Qof 03 visible display.

Displaying the specified Walsh codes in the histogram

Displaying the channel measurement information in forms

Providing the color schemes of all channels

Application Scenario
You can monitor the Walsh channel power to check the integrity of the Walsh codes tree and
the assignment ability of the SCH.

Procedure
Step 1 Select the Maintenance tab, and then lick the Radio Resource Monitoring node under the
cdma 1X&EV-DO BSC Navigation Tree.
Step 2 Double-click Radio Resource Monitoring. In the displayed Parameters of Radio Resource
Monitoring dialog box, define the monitoring criteria, and then click OK.
Step 3 Click the Walsh Visualization tab to view the use of Walsh codes in real time, as shown in
Figure 7-2 and Figure 7-3.
Figure 7-2 Walsh visualization window (1)

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Figure 7-3 Walsh visualization list window

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Postrequisite
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For 1X carrier, the data is saved in Airbridge\OutputFile\Rmon\ RADIO_

RESOURCE. For the DO carrier, the data is saved in Airbridge\OutputFile\ Rmon\EVDORADIO_RESOURCE.

The data can be saved in both *.bin and *.txt formats. The *.bin files can be opened at the
BSC maintenance console and the *.txt files can be opened with text editors.

Use the Nastar to process the data.

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