2. Course Name: SCFT Procedure
Course Objective
This module will enable participants to
understand how to conduct SCFT
This module will also help to understand
the Work Flow Management for
SCFT(WAS-SCFT)using online portal
SITFORGE.
Who should attend
Field engineers
Drive test Engineers
RF Leads / Area Managers
Session -1
Lunchbreak
Session -2
Day 1
• SCFT Tests
• SCFT Tool
(XCAL mobile - software version
Operational Process
•SCFT -S4 Mini/ troubleshooting Guide
• Important Notes
• Hands on exercises
• SCFT WAS Workflow
•SCFT Siteforge module
3. Document History
Edition Date of Issue Author Remarks
Ver 5.0 14Aug2014
Samsung
Training Team
SCFT Drive test is to be done only within Best server plot
of the site and only a single
road towards neighbor site is to be driven
Ver 6.0 15 Oct 2014
Samsung
Training Team
(HD)
Merged SCFT process and WAS into one slide
Updates : Merged SCFT process and added siteforge
WAS
Ver 7.0 28 Oct 2014
Samsung
Training team
(HD)
Updated the SCFT issues as per guidelines for Solpars
Updates : As per solpar field issues listed added and or
modified slides #11, 37, 38, 39
Ver 8.0 01 Nov 2014
Samsung
Training team
(HD)
Updated the SCFT issues as per guidelines for Solpars
Updates : As per solpar field issues listed added and or
modified slides #40, 52, 53
Ver 8.1 13 Jan 2015
Samsung
Training team
Ashish Shukla
Accelerating SCFT Process change recommendation
From Slides 84 to 107
4. Good to know
Keep your mobile phone in the silent mode during the session
Need to sign attendance sheet at the start and end of each day
At the end of each training post test will be conducted
Stick to break timings
Your valuable feedback will be taken at the end to enhance training experience
For logistics support contact the co-ordinator
5. Agenda
Health & Safety Requirements
Introduction to SCFT
What is SCFT
Overview of SCFT Process
SCFT Workflow
Roles & Responsibilities
SCFT Requirements
Lead time
Tools
Preparations for SCFT
TSSR Review
eNB Parameter Review
Drive Route
Checklists
6. Agenda
Physical Site Check
Measurements of height, azimuth, tilt
Drive Test
SCFT Stationary test
SCFT Moving test
Checklist during drive
Post SCFT Drive
SCFT Tool(XCAL mobile - software version v4.09.139 ) Operational Process
Stationary test
Moving test
SCFT S4 Mini Trouble shooting guide
Important Notes
8. Single Cell Functional Test (SCFT)
Verification of
Availability and performance of
desired services
Physical configuration of the eNodeB
for each sector
Correct installation and configuration
of the eNodeB
Testing specific services at the site and
while driving around the site
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9. SCFT Process
Preparation for SCFT
Physical checks of eNB site
Pass
Drive Test
Adjust Antenna
Parameter and
etc.
Yes
No
Submit SCFT report to RJIL
SOLPAR
Scope
Instruction from SOLPAR
Project Manager
11. Roles & Responsibilities – SOLPAR Project Manager
Daily tracking of progress status
Extend support to circle SCFT Team for their minor & critical issues.
Interact with Samsung on Progress Management: Daily, Weekly,
Monthly basis.
SCFT Team Management and site allocation to DT Engineers,
Riggers & Car drivers.
Validation of drive routes, discussion of issues, site performance
analysis
Support field team for troubleshooting and any other support
during SCFT activity
Prepare the RF Database and data backup of all drive related tests
( including any snaps) and provide to Samsung
12. Roles & Responsibilities – SOLPAR DT Engineer
Perform Field Test: DT testing and data collection during -
SCFT/Cluster Optimization
Check site information & change Ant. Parameters
Carry all the necessary tools in field
Rigger will check site as per the checklist
Rigger will make corrections on site and inform Drive Test Engineer
Drive Test Engineer will create the drive routes & configure the
Smart S4 mini as per defined test scenarios
Drive Test Engineer will save the log file. In case of handoff fail, bad
RSRP, call drop etc., inform respective teams immediately
13. Summary
Strictly follow all the health & safety guidelines
SCFT verifies the availability and desired performance of a site
SCFT involves physical & parameter check of eNodeB, corrections if needed,
followed by a drive test around the site
SCFT team consists of an DT engineer, Rigger and Car driver with well-defined
roles and responsibilities for all
14. Quiz
You find that the antenna azimuth is incorrect. You will _________
• Correct it, log and report the error and then proceed with drive test
• Proceed with the drive test and report it later
• Cancel the drive test
During the drive test, handover fails. You will _______
• Continue with the drive test as it is
• Report it to the respective team before continuing
• Cancel the drive test
EMF survey is conducted by rigger_______
• Before the SCFT drive
• After completion of the SCFT drive
• In parallel with the SCFT drive
16. Tools Required
S.No Tool Name Description Specification
1 Vehicle with AC Driving test & power supply
Must have cigarette lighter point for
connecting the power inverter
2 Power inverter DC to AC Over 500W
3
Smart phone (with D
M application)
UE with XCAL
Need 2 test mobile phones
- DL, UL and VoLTE test
- SIM card to support from RJIL
- 2 EA Charger
- 2 EA Extra battery (Optional)
- 2 EA Smart phone holder
4 Compass Measurement of antenna azimuth
5 Tilt Measure Measure the antenna tilt
6
Laser meter or measu
ring tape
Require to check the antenna height
If using measuring tape, above 50 m
eters
7
Multi tab
(Power extension)
Extension cable for connections of lap
top etc.
Over 5 Ports
8 Spanner Adjustable spanner 1 set
9 Handset S4 Mini 2 nos
10 Tool kit Rigger tool kit, for physical changes 1 set
17. UE (Smart phone) Testing
Check performance of the smart tool DM at least twice a month, e.g. in the 2nd
and 4th week of the month
Check at a location where following coverage criteria are met
• RSRP : better than -70dBm
• SINR : better than 23 dB
Check based on RF parameters RSRP, SINR, Throughput, MCS, CQI etc
Maintain a detailed sheet to identify the best performing Smart DM tools
Maintain performance check records with history as per the attached sheet
Appendex-Smart DM
performance management.xls
19. Preparations for SCFT
S4 mini mobiles should be ready with
fully charged condition along with
mobile charger, Mobile holder,
Inverter, 4 points spike guard
Rigger readiness along with tool kit
and safety Kit (Safety belt, Safety
Shoes & Helmet)
7)
If wall mount antenna or
Highway/Flyover mount site, then
accordingly arrange extra wall
mount rigger with rope etc and
hydraulic vehicle (by informing
SOLPAR PM and Samsung area
manager) in advance respectively
SOLPAR Engineer will collect the TSSR Report
& Cell ref file from SOLPAR PM who in-turn
shall collect the TSSR report & Cell ref file
from Samsung circle RF Lead
Check the alarm status from LSMR engineer
and ensure not to have any service affected
alarm on site
Check other tools readiness like magnetic
compass, tilt meter and laser meter
Get Site Access Confirmation from SOLAPR
PM
Important:
no Test can be carried out if the handset. Is less
than 10% charged
21. Preparations for SCFT…
Technical Site Survey Report (TSSR)/ Cell ref info
Ensure that the site is verified as per TSSR/Cell ref file, any deviation need to
report Samsung immediately
Attached annexure-1 for the same to be filled up and handed over to SOLPAR
PM, who later sends it over to Samsung RF manager.
In case of any deviation in the same it needs to be corrected in cell ref file/field
before proceeding for the drive.
If it’s a RP1 site and On field data does not match with cell ref file then no need
to rectify physical parameter at field but need to correct only cell ref file.
22. Preparations for SCFT…
Site information
• Site Name, and Site Address
• Site location in terms of LAT/LON
• PCI
Antenna
parameters
• Antenna Azimuth, Antenna Height, Antenna Tilt(electrical tilt)
• Antenna physical blockage in main/side lobe (if any)
• Tower type (RTT, Wall mount, Pole mount, GBT) in case of wall mount arrange extra wall mount rigger with rope
Simulation
(Coverage Statistics
– RSRP)
• Outdoor Analysis of signal strength for outdoor coverage
• Indoor Analysis of signal strength for indoor including penetration loss
• Worst Area Analysis by Simulation Plot
Technical Site Survey Report (TSSR/Cell ref)
Important: Check alarms before moving to site for SCFT
23. Preparations for SCFT…
Satellite &
Vector maps
•Satellite map: Pre analysis for service area. Google earth snapshots of actual locations and
populated areas
•Vector Map: Refer during drive test.
Site drawing
map
• eNB installation information such as Antenna Pole Location
•Antenna direction in terms of Azimuth
•Location of ODU (outdoor unit) or shelter room of eNB
•Location of other operator Antenna Pole & Shelter room
Technical Site Survey Report (TSSR/Cellref)…
25. Preparations for SCFT…
SOLPAR Project Manger instructs solpar Field engi
neer to collect eNB parameters from LSM-R engin
eer(Samsung)
SOLPAR DT engineer will act accordingly and reque
st status of eNB parameters from LSM-R engineer
(for alarms and site readiness verification)
LSM-R engineer will instruct DT Engineer (SOLPAR)
If site has service impacting alarm that need site
visit by deployment team, then the DT Engineer sh
all move over to the next site as assigned by
SOLPAR Project manager.
SOLPAR Project Manager has to keep
Samsung circle RF lead in loop for all
communication
eNB Parameter Verification from LSM-R
SOLPAR PM
SOLPAR DT
Engineer
OPT Engr
26. Preparations for SCFT…
Line items to be checked by LSMR engineer before the SCFT are as follows:
Site operational status (Site should be ON)
Site should be free from service affecting alarms (like VSWR etc.)
Identify and inform the latest PCI for both the test site and the neighbor sites
(if the cluster is already launched) with LSMR engineer before moving to the
site. Neighbor site PCI can be taken from LSMR engineer.
SCFT site vital parameter needs to be checked like ANR enabled, Handover
defined etc.
Configuration
Parameters
PCI,Cell,TAC
ID
TX power
from LSMR
SON, ANR
features
Access class
barred for
other UEs
MIMO
Mode
(TM3/TM4)
from LSM-R
MIMO Type
(2x2, 4x2)
from LSM-R
Smart
scheduler
OFF
27. Preparations for SCFT…
Service Affecting
Alarms
• Site down
• High drop Rate
• Low Tx Power
• GPS Alarm
VSWR values
• VSWR should be <1.5
Tx Power
• Tx Power is transmitted power from eNB station, measured Watts or dBm. Typical
value is 10W or 40dBm
eNB Parameter Verification from LSM-R
28. Preparations for SCFT…
RF Parameters
Handoff Parameters, PCI Parameters, ANR List -
Neighbor List.
eNB Installation Information
eNB installation ATP completed
eNB Parameter Verification from LSM-R
30. Drive Route Basics
All sectors to be covered during the test
Carry a hardcopy of the drive route direction, while DT reaches the
Instruct the driver to follow the drive route
31. Drive Route Guidelines
Best server plot Drive route to be collected by SOLPAR DT engineer from Circle RF
Lead before he reaches the site.
All motorable roads covering all three sectors of the site are to be driven. The
motorable roads which are not accessible or can’t be driven due to any blockage
should be captured with a snapshot for proof.
If SCFT is performed on a standalone site then each sector to be driven up to serving
cell RSRP as per morphology in the main lobe as defined in under mentioned table:
Morphology Type Coverage Threshold (RSRP dBm)
Dense Urban -107
Medium Urban -110
Suburban -113
Rural -116
Morphology RSRP levels
32. Drive Route Guidelines..
If SCFT is done on a site that is not a standalone site and the neighbor site is radiating
then the drive route should be done until the handover happens with the neighbor site,
but if the Neighbor site is not radiating then the drive should be done until neighbor site.
The stationary test should only be done in the main lobe of serving antenna
DT Engineer will instruct the car driver for the direction to be followed based on pre-
defined drive route based on GPS location in drive test tool. Engineer will carry the drive
route handmade copy, during the SCFT test.
Drive Test Route Sample
33. Drive Route Example
Major Road
More than one
lane
Important road
that leads from
one town or
city to another
Minor
Road
One lane
A side road may
be a narrow
street off a
major street
35. Check list for DT Engineer
Site access confirmation to be done in advance via Samsung area manager and
DT should get in touch directly with the person having key to the site.
Confirmation from Samsung area manager for eNB Commissioning (ATP–11B)
to be passed without any punch points before going for SCFT.
Two S4 mini mobile phones fully charged and mobile chargers should be ready.
DT and rigger ID proof and Reliance representative authorization letter
(multiple photo copies) of the DT and rigger having permission from RJIL to
conduct DT on behalf of RJIL (letter should not be site specific rather it should
be in general so that the same can be used in all sites). This letter to taken
from SOLPAR project manager who will get this letter from Samsung Area
Manager.
Site TSSR/Cell ref to be checked in advance, orientation and lat/long of site and
antenna location type (in case of wall mount antenna, extra riggers to be
arranged one day in advance, prior to the test)
36. Check list for DT Engineer…
Site access confirmation to be done in advance via Samsung area manager and
DT engineer should get in touch directly with the site owner
Magnetic compass to measure azimuth
Laser meter or measuring tape to measure antenna height
Tilt meter to measure the antenna tilt.
S4 mini should have adequate space to store snaps taken by mobile in case of
drive getting obstructed.
Car with Cigarette lighter Inverter, spike guard and mobile holder for the
mobile to stick on dashboard over the holder
Hydraulic vehicle in case of highway/road/Flyover mounted sites, request
should go over to SOLPAR PM and Samsung area manager a day in advance
who will gets in touch with Reliance area manager for the same.
Fill up the attached Annexure (Total 3) as in check list and handed over to
SOLPAR PM, who sends it over to Samsung RF manager.
Handset should be fully charged else no Test can be carried out by the handset
37. Check list for Rigger
Weather proofing kit.
Tool Kit (Spanners/Knife/Hammer/Cable Tie etc.)
Connector making tools for loose connectorization.
Safety belts
Safety shoes
Helmet
Rope with board and extra riggers (with full protective gear) in case of wall
mount sites.
First aid box
Attached annexure 3 for the same to be filled up and handed over to SOLPAR
PM, who sends it over to Samsung RF manager.
38. Check FTP Connectivity
FTP server
Connectivity
Check FTP server
connectivity before
leaving the site
OK
Proceed to the site
OK
Start testing
Resolved
Contact Circle
Samsung RF lead
team for the
resolution
Check FTP server
connectivity on site
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
SOLPAR RF engineer to has confirm
FTP server connectivity before leaving
to the site
SOLPAR RF engineer to has confirm
FTP server connectivity upon reaching
to the site
39. Summary
Perform regular testing of drive-test UE’s
Preparations for SCFT consist of TSSR review, eNB parameter verification from
LSM-R, availability of drive route and checklists. Before proceeding to the site
make sure you have these
TSSR gives details about eNB physical parameters such as antenna height,
azimuth, tilt, pictures of obstruction, site drawings and map views
LSM-R parameters include details such as VSWR, Tx power and PCI
Ensure FTP connectivity before proceeding to site
Cover all sectors during the drive
41. Physical checks during site survey
Physical verification of site with respect to data given in TSSR/Cell ref. Need to
check under mentioned points.
Once DT engineer reaches the site he should validate the PCI as seen on field
with cell ref file and then perform a walk test around the site in clockwise and
anticlockwise direction for checking the inter-sector handover and correct PCI
as seen in cell ref: file.
Site location in terms of Lat/Long, Site name and address, Antenna azimuth,
Antenna height, Antenna Tilt (Mechanical Tilt), Antenna physical blockage in
main/side lobe (if any) & Tower type.
If there is any deviation in actual versus TSSR/Cell ref then SOLPAR engineer
will try to rectify it on field with due permission from Samsung RF lead and if
he is unable to do so then the same shall be informed to Samsung and the DT
should move over to the next site.
If the deviation cannot be corrected as confirmed by Samsung RF lead, then
the same has to be updated in site forge by the DT engineer.
42. Physical checks during site survey
Only after completing physical verification and passing the same SOLPAR
engineer will start performing SCFT activity.
In case of tower/antenna access issue from bird nests, honeybees comb etc.
the corresponding Samsung area manager should be informed and DT should
move to the next site.
SCFT once started should be completed within the same day, until and unless
there is some constraint that is making the process shift to other day.
Physical blockage in direction of serving antenna should be noted and
snapshot should be taken. The same comment with snaps has to be updated in
the SCFT report by SOLPAR project manager. The SCFT has to be carried on
however.
43. Measuring Site Co-ordinates
Check the battery of GPS (72 channel GPS)
Point GPS towards clear, open skies for accuracy
GPS Setting time >5 min & GPS number of satellites > 4
Low Battery voltages and rare Geomagnetic storms may result in erroneous
GPS readings
GPS should not be used for Ground Elevation readings as the inaccuracy can
be well over 30m
Stand in the center of the site location (GBM, RTT,RTP)
Once the satellites are acquired, note co-ordinates for N & W in degree - de
cimal format.
Update this information into check list for pre-post comparison and for data
base tracking
44. Checking Antenna Azimuth
Stand in front of the Antenna
When taking compass readings, keep at least 8m distance from any magnetic,
metal, or current carrying structures such as towers, vehicles, or cables for
correct readings
Open compass and wait a moment till the compass needle is stationary
Check the antenna azimuth with reference to North & measure the value in
degrees
Compare the observed value with the one in the TSSR
In case a mismatch is detected, make corrections on site
Mention the values in the check list for pre-post comparison and for database
tracking
45. Check Azimuth – marking on map
Check the service direction of the antenna
Mark the main serving direction of the antenna on the map
46. Tower Height Measurement – Laser Meter
Stand on the edge of tower
Press start button and then press “measure” button
Wait for 2-3 minutes or check the ground or building
from the built-in binoculars in the laser meter
Press the “measure” button again
Take pictures of the value in meters
47. Tower Height Measurement - Tape
Drop the measuring tape from the edge of the tower platform
Team member at the ground end will record the value
49. Antenna Height – GBT / GBM
Compare the value on TSSR with actual
result
Correct the Antenna Height if mismatch
with TSSR Report
50. Antenna Mechanical Tilt Measurement
Bring tilt measure in contact with antenna on the back side & center(①)
Adjust the tilt measure (②) to level off (③)
Check tilt of antenna (④), as per the picture red line is on 3rd mark from zero, w
hich means that the tilt is 6 degrees {one mark = 2 degree and consider the bott
om scale}
Compare the value on TSSR with actual result
Correct the Mechanical Tilt in case of mismatch with the TSSR Report
Mention the values into check list for pre-post comparison and for database trac
king
To change tilt, loosen all nuts, adjust tilt as desired and then tighten them
52. SCFT Drive Test
After completing physical verification, SOLPAR engineer will start performing
drive test.
Drive test to be performed on all motorable roads.
The mobiles need to be attached on car dashboard while doing drive test.
Check FMS server connectivity to site by downloading test scenarios on “XCAL
Auto Mobile” over mobile.
SCFT drive test activity has two type of tests.
1. Stationary Test
a. Attach
b. VOLTE Short call
2. Moving Test
a. FTP -DL
b. FTP -UL
53. Stationary Test ( Alpha Sector)
Drive test engineer will start the drive test activity with stationary test.
Move over to Alpha sector and perform following activities
Latch on alpha sector PCI and RSRP, it should have a stable dominant RSRP
level from serving cell, and neighbor cells should not be dominant.
Check GPS status and select destination value of co-ordinates from map
window.
Assign “Stationary-1” call setting with Cycle information & site details, (CYCLE
should remain the same until the complete SCFT test (STATIONARY & MOVING)
ends), if you have to restart the test cause of any issue then issue new and
different cycle number, but it should be same for stationary and moving test
(ideally it should be incremented by 1, every time you repeat the test on same
site), cycle is a reference for naming the log files.
Stationary Test Procedure:
54. Stationary Test( Alpha Sector)…
Perform under mentioned test by pressing “AUTO CALL” over the s4 mini
phone.
. Stationary Test
a. Attach
b. VOLTE Short call
At the end of “Auto call” press status as “In Progress”.
Press “Auto DRM/DRX Upload” button which is popped up & wait for upload to
finish.
55. Stationary Test(Beta Sector)
Drive test engineer now moves over towards Beta sector and
performs the following activities during stationary test:
Check PCI
Assign “Stationary-2” call setting with cycle information & site details
Perform under mentioned test by pressing “AUTO CALL” over s4 mini
handset.
a. Attach
b. VOLTE Short call
At the end of Auto call press status as “In Progress”.
Press “Auto DRM/DRX Upload” button which is popped up & wait
for upload to finish.
56. Stationary Test( Gamma Sector)
Drive test engineer shall move over towards Gamma sector and perform the
following activities during the stationary test
Check PCI and latch to it.
Assign “Stationary-3” call setting with cycle information & site details
Perform under mentioned test by pressing “AUTO CALL” over s4 mini
handset.
a. Attach
b. VOLTE Short call
At the end of “Auto call” presses status as “Completed”.
Press “Auto DRM/DRX Upload “button which is popped up & wait for
upload to finish
57. Moving Test
After completion of “Stationary” test now the DT has to go for the “Moving test”, drive test
engineer will use two S4 mini handsets.
There will be two different tests that shall be performed on these handsets.
One handset for DTDL
One handset for DTUL
“Moving test” call logging should start by performing a walk test around the site in clockwise and
anticlockwise direction for checking the inter-sector handover within the SCFT site and checking
the correct PCI as seen in cell reference file.
Drive test engineer will carry out the remaining part of moving test while in car in a continuous
log.
Keep checking the PCI of serving cell so as to confirm handover between neighbors of same site.
Move from Alpha sector to Beta sector to check handover between them.
Move from Beta sector to Gamma sector to check handover between them.
Move from Gamma sector to Alpha sector to check handover between them.
Move from Alpha sector to Gamma sector to check handover between them.
Move from Gamma sector to Beta sector to check handover between them.
Move from Beta sector to Alpha sector to check handover between them.
Make “Coverage footprint” of each sector in all possible drive routes based on Morphology based RSRP
Levels.
After finishing the clockwise / anti-clockwise routes, You must run through DTR (Drive test route) provided
to you by Samsung RF lead
NOTE : Samsung RF lead has to provide DTR based on best server plot , as per example attached below. Or
Alternately Samsung RF lead must follow procedures provided by National RF Optimization team to prepare
DTR , This is Mandatory
58. Moving Test…
Important: If handovers are not happening between neighbor cells then stop the drive
and call up LSMR engineer for handover definition or any alarms related to the same,
and resume the drive, post the resolution of the same.
Press “Stop” after completion of drive on both handset( based on steps
as above) and press status as "Complete” .
Press “Auto DRM/DRX Upload” button which gets popped up in both
handset & wait for upload to finish.
Ask the LSMR engineer to lock the site.
Inform the SOLPAR PM and Samsung area manager about the completion of
the drive and move for the next drive if time permits for the day.
59. Checklist during drive
If any Attach fail, /Access fail, Handover fail, Sector swap are observed during
drive test then call should be immediately stopped and LSMR engineer should
be contacted for any running alarm. Later fresh drive for the same should be
done post rectification.
During drive test and eNB physical verification if any physical obstruction due
to which drive couldn’t be done on that road then SOLPAR DT engineer needs
to take the snapshot and pass it over to Solpar PM.
If SOLPAR engineer can’t drive around in the clockwise or anticlockwise
direction then he has to mention the reason against the same along with a
snapshot proof. Also if for the stationary test, SOLPAR engineer is unable to go
into the main lobe while still in car, then he must try to walk and go into major
lobe of the sector, if even that is not possible then he should take snaps to
support the same.
The SOLPAR engineer should not wait more than 30 mins (post escalation to
LSMR and self troubleshooting) for any issue resolution at the site. If issue
resolution is taking time, then he should move to the next site.
60. Post SCFT Drive
All snapshots post SCFT (road and antenna obstructions) should be taken and
sent to SOLPAR Project Manager/ Samsung Area Manager/Circle RF Lead.
Backup of log files in memory card to be taken by the DT (this will required if
any file got corrupted during upload). Same to be handed over to Circle RF
Lead.
Contact LSMR Engineer to lock the site (all three sectors).
Handover the keys back to from where they were taken.
Inform the Solpar PM and Samsung RF lead about completion of the drive test.
Move over to the next site.
62. SCFT Tool(XCAL mobile) -Operational Process
Please follow below step by step process, in order to conduct SCFT automation
process on XCAL Auto call
Only 1 mobile is used for Stationary test.
The screenshots are only applicable to handset software version v4.09.139
Start Samsung S-4 Mini testing handset.
Stationary Test:
63. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Stationary Test
Start “X-Cal Auto” on handset and wait for IP framing Message.
Press GPS unlock message (If it appears)
64. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Stationary Test(Alpha Sector)
Wait for GPS to latch with satellite
Latch on Alpha PCI and start from Alpha Sector.
65. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Stationary Test(Alpha Sector)…
Go to “Report mode” and select the same. As depicted in below screenshots.
66. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Stationary Test(Alpha Sector)…
“GPS Selection”: Give destination value of Co-ordinates from map window of
handset (if location not automatically pointed, then do it manually—by
pressing “GPS value” and once map can be seen then locate your position on
map, and pressing and holding the probable area where you might be based
in. manual process shown below) ,green dot of GPS shall appear then press
“Back” button( as shown in third screen shot) and check if GPS coordinates
have appeared on screen. GPS is latched now.
67. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Stationary Test(Alpha Sector)…
Download name of the cluster by pressing “Down” on Handset.
After pressing “Down”, name of cluster (MUMB-0107 here) in which the
Lat/long is lying shall pop up, select it.
68. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Stationary Test(Alpha Sector)…
By pressing “Setting” in main window assign under ‘Select type’, “SCFT” and
then under ‘Test type’ “STATION 1” (refers to stationary 1 test) and then under
‘Site’ select “Site name” and select “Cycle number” under ‘Cycle’ and press
“Save”. (CYCLE should remain the same until the complete SCFT test
(STATIONARY & MOVING) ends), if you have to restart the test cause of any
issue then issue new and different cycle number, but it should be same for
stationary and moving test (ideally it should be incremented by 1, every time
you repeat the test on same site), cycle is a reference for the log files.
By pressing “Setting” in main window assign under ‘Select type’, “SCFT”
69. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Stationary Test(Alpha Sector)…
Under ‘Test type’ “STATION 1” (refers to stationary 1 test) and then under ‘Site’
select “Site name”
70. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Stationary Test(Alpha Sector)…
Select “Cycle number” under ‘Cycle’ and press “Save”.
71. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Stationary Test(Alpha Sector)…
In same handset by pressing “Scenario” in main window select “SCFT” and
then press “OK” over the prompt “SCFT change scenario”. Now press “Start”
under “Autocall”.
72. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Stationary Test(Alpha Sector)…
You can see the following test happening one by one.
73. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Stationary Test (Alpha Sector)…
At the end of ‘Autocall’ press status as “In Progress” (Msg which is popped up)
Press “OK” for ‘Auto DRM/DRX upload’ prompt which is popped up & wait for
upload to finish.
After the upload is done for Stationary 1 test, it will prompt for “Do you want
to perform Stationary 2”. Now go for stationary 2(Beta sector) test.
74. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Stationary Test (BETA Sector)
Now move to Beta Sector and latch to Beta sector PCI.
Press “OK” in handset for “Do you want to perform stationary 2” prompt.
Next under ‘Autocall’ press “Start” in main window (other setting remains same
as in Stationary 1) & repeat the procedure as done in “Stationary 1” test from
Auto call “Start” up-till file upload, make sure the Cycle remains the same.
Press “In Progress” after end of auto call in beta sector and then press “Ok” for
“Do you want to upload right now” prompt.
75. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Stationary Test( Gamma Sector)
Now proceed for Gamma sector, latch to Gamma Sector PCI for “Stationary-3”
test and repeat the process as done in Beta sector.
The difference here being that when the test ends the file upload status should
be selected as “Complete” instead of “In progress ” which was done while in alpha
and beta sectors.
76. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Moving Test
Under Moving test, follow the under mentioned steps in both handsets as
depicted.( this step is same as done in stationary test)
77. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Moving Test…
Select “GPS” in both handsets as was done in stationary mode. ( this step is
same as done in stationary test)
After selecting GPS, download name of the Cluster by pressing “Down” on
both handsets. After pressing “Down”, name of cluster (MUMB-0179 here) in
which the Lat/long is lying shall pop up, select it. ( this step is same as done in
stationary test)
78. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Moving Test…
In both handsets Press “Setting” in main window and press “Select type” as “SCFT” and then “Test
type” as “Moving” and then under “Site“ select “name of the site” and “Cycle number” and press
“Save”. (CYCLE should remain the same until the complete SCFT test (STATIONARY & MOVING)
ends). if you have to restart the test cause of any issue then issue new and different cycle number,
but it should be same for stationary and moving test (ideally it should be incremented by 1, every
time you repeat the test on same site), cycle is a reference for the log files.
Press “Setting” in main window and press “Select type” as “SCFT” and then “Test type” as
“Moving”
79. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Moving Test…
Under “Site“ select “name of the site”
Press “Cycle number” and press “Save”
80. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Moving Test…
Press “DTDL” in one and “DTUL” in other handset respectively and then press
“OK” for ‘DTDL/DTUL change scenario on both handsets.
Press ”Start” under ‘Autocall ‘ in both handsets. Check the traffic should get
started on both handset .
81. SCFT Tool Operational Process – Moving Test…
Now do walk test around the site from to confirm inter sector handover from Gama
to Alpha, Alpha to Beta, Beta to Gamma and then reverse from Gamma to Beta,
Beta to Alpha, and Alpha to Gamma & then continue the drive in CAR from Gama to
Alpha, Alpha to Beta, Beta to Gamma and then reverse from Gamma to Beta, Beta
to Alpha, and Alpha to Gamma, once inter sector handover are confirmed
then continue the drive for Coverage footprint of each sector by driving all roads
within the “Best Server Plot” of the site and additional only 1 road drive in each
sector connecting SCFT and Neighbor site beyond Best server plot is to be done
until a handover happens.
Press Auto call “Stop” after completion of device on both handset and Press
"Complete” under ‘select’.
Press “Auto DRM/DRX Upload” button which is popped up in both handset & wait
for respective uploads to finish only then move from the site.
82. New features added…..logging file size
Logging file size can be configured....
NOTE : The size must be set to
50MB (Mandatory), Latest XCAL
ver. will automatically start new
files after 50MB.
If you don’t set it right, there will
be re-test request as logs of
improper size will cause pre-
processing issues
83. New features added…..log Upload - Manual
After every test scenario whenever this is prompt to upload Logs upload it
Press “OK” for ‘Auto DRM/DRX upload’ prompt which is popped up & wait for
upload to finish.
This will automatically upload the logs after every test scenario.
Instead of pressing Ok if you choose to cancel or mistakenly press cancel then
you need to upload logs manually as explain next slide
84. New features added…..log Upload - Manual
Uploading of logs can be two ways : Manual
If you missed or choose to not to upload logs auto when
there was a prompt every time then upload manually
Press “Log Upload” button and it will show list of logs
pending to be uploaded
Select the logs to be uploaded based on date ×tamp
Upon uploading the logs the file names will disappear
from pending list
NOTE : Cycle is very important in order to distinguish logs
Unless mentioned by RF Optimizer or RF lead never change
cycle number. It should be always “1” for all the log files /
test scenarios for one round on any given day. Only when
you are requested to do second round another or other day
you will be asked to change cycle number to “2” by your
RF optimizer otherwise don’t change
85. New features added…..log Upload - Automatic
Uploading of logs can be two ways : Manual or Automatic.
NOTE : The size must be set to
50MB (Mandatory), Latest XCAL
ver. will automatically start new
files after 50MB.
If you don’t set it right, there will
be re-test request as logs of
improper size will cause pre-
processing issues
89. No Network service on Handset
1) No network service on S4-Mini handset
Observed Issue:
As shown in picture below though we are able to see our network parameters
being received by the S4-Mini handset, the handset is not registering to the LTE
network.
90. No Network service on Handset…
1) No network service on S4-Mini handset
Root Cause:
As shown in picture below the “Mobile data” or “Data roaming” settings was
unchecked under “Mobile networks” settings.
91. No VoLTE service status on S4-Mini handset
2) No VoLTE service status on S4-Mini handset
Observed Issue:
As shown in picture below, though we are able to see data services are active, no
VoLTE service is being observed. The internet & FTP session are running fine as
shown. When VoLTE call is made it shows “mobile network not available”.
92. No VoLTE service status on S4-Mini handset…
2) No VoLTE service status on S4-Mini handset
Root Cause:
As shown in picture below, problem was caused due to change in “PDN
preference settings”. Here “Enable Internet PDN” was unchecked. Please
restart the phone after checking the “Enable Internet PDN”.
Any change to the VoLTE configuration apart from above element, can cause
this type of problem.
93. XCAL-Mobile Software (Not XCAL-Auto Call) doesn’t start
3) XCAL-Mobile Software (Not XCAL-Auto Call) doesn’t start
Observed Issue:
XCAL-Mobile (Not XCAL-Auto Call) stops after showing message as “License
Error (UE time setting must be automatic)”
94. XCAL-Mobile Software (Not XCAL-Auto Call) doesn’t start…
3) XCAL-Mobile Software (Not XCAL-Auto Call) doesn’t start
Root Cause:
This was caused since the “Automatic date & time” was unchecked in “date & time”
settings.
95. FTP DTUL failed on Handset
4) FTP DTUL failed on Handset
Observed Issue:
FTP DTUL call failed on a particular handset.
96. FTP DTUL failed on Handset…
4) FTP DTUL failed on Handset
Root Cause:
As shown below, the FTP URL in which file is going to be uploaded, does not
change as per FMS server settings. This caused FTP traffic failure on the slave
handset.
This issue could be due to XCAL-Auto Mobile Version mismatch or old version
being used on slave handset as shown, since after upgrading the XCAL
version, the issue got resolved.
97. Not able to download scenario
Unable to download Stationary or Moving scenario
check the FTP server connectivity in your phones, check the IP address, user id
and password and server path as shown below.
5) Not able to download Stationary or Moving scenario.
Observed Issue:
Root Cause:
99. Sector Swap Verification
After Physical site parameter verification, condu
ct drive test in clock wise and anti-clock wise dir
ection to identify any sector swap
If found, take corrective action before going for
coverage drive test
If service-direction of PCID has changed, Data
Throughput degradation and Handover Fail can
be observed
Sector Swap / Call drop: During Stationary test ,
Engineer must verify correct PCI for every
sector, This can be done by checking the
Changed PCI per sector and matching it will DTR
or Cell Ref file provided to him by RF Lead.
During clockwise and anticlockwise moving test
if there is call drop &PCI is changed after call
drop then redo the clockwise/anticlockwise
loop if call drop occurs again. Don’t proceed
with SCFT & report to RF Lead
100. SCFT Parameter Requirements
Min Average Max
DL Throughput 2 Mbps 20 Mbps 40 Mbps
UL Throughput 256 Kbps -- 4 Mbps
RSRP -108 dBm -- --
SINR 20 dB -- --
Legend
Throughputs for Moving in Worst condition shouldn’t go below min. as per following table when
RSRP = -108dbm and SINR = 20db
Please note Throughput should be better when RSRP and SINR is better
* Above table is just for reference for worst condition only
101. Summary
eNB physical check involves checking azimuth (note free range), tilt, antenna
height, tower height
SCFT consists of stationary and moving tests
Stationary tests include ping, UL & DL throughput and VoLTE connectivity
check
Drive around the site clockwise & anti-clockwise for moving tests
Especially check for sector swap using PCI
Ensure RSRP, throughput and SINR ranges are met
102. Quiz
Average DL throughput should be at least ____
• 4 Mbps
• 20 Mbps
• 40 Mbps
Sector swap can be identified based on
• PCI
• RSRP
• VSWR
Moving test in SCFT does not include
• FTP
• VoLTE
• Either
104. Introduction to Work Order Assignment Management
Work Order Assignment Management is also known as WAS.
WAS is going to help users in automating the Work Order(WO) flow in a
systematic manner using a portal called SITEFORGE.
Using this portal each level of Management employees will receive and
execute their WO or Task assigned to them.
Helps to trace the network status through online mode.
Provides Visual steps to guide users on progress and upcoming steps.
Improves productivity & complete visibility.
Helps users to monitor Parameter Compliance Index(Planned Vs. Actual).
Helps users to Search/Filter Sites & WO based on various parameters.
106. Work Flow Management for SCFT
Samsung CH assigns the WO to respective
Samsung Area Manager (AM)
AM Splits WO into tasks & assigns SCFT task to
respective Solpar PM as per the area.
SOLPAR PM Assigns of SCFT
Task to SOLPAR field eng
Responsibility:
GIS/SIITE FORGE;
Notification:
Samsung CH
Notification:Samsu
ng AM, RJIL CTO
Notification:
Samsung CH,
SOLPAR PM
Notification : Samsung
Area Manager,
Sasmsung RF lead, RJIL
RF lead, SOLPAR FE
Notification:
Samsung -CH
Notification:
Samsung AM,
Samsung RF
Lead, Samsung
CH, RJIO CTO.
RFI report submit Trigger from GIS & WO Issued to
Samsung Circle Head (CH)
Samsung
Optimization
engineer.
Notification:Sams
ung AM, Samsung
RF Lead, Samsung
CH, RJIO CTO, RJIL
RF lead
SOLPAR FE Does the SCFT test in accordance
with SCFT Test Procedure and update the
siteforge server if any parameter updates are
done for the site.
Notification:
Solpar PM,
Samsung RF Lead
Samsung
Optimization
team Validates
the SCFT
report(Accept/Rej
ect)
RJIL CTO
Validates
SCFT report
Task closure in SITEFORGE
All tasks (ATP11A, ATP11B, SCFT &
EMF) completed, WO closure Responsibility: RJIL
Circle CTO / GIS /
System
Notification RJIL
Circle CTO, GIS
Start
End
Accept/Reject(i
f SOLFE is
neededto be
involved Accept
Reject
Accept
Reject
108. CH - Login
Circle Head can login by entering his user name & password here
109. CH – Dashboard, Sites
CH has logged in & he
is able to view
dashboard which
overview of Site
details
Site details are
available here
Filters are available
here to extract
data
110. CH – Sites…
Click here to
know details of
that particular
site
Siite
summary,RAN,Inv
entory,Trasnport,P
htos,Regulatory &
Documents can
be viewed here
111. CH – Work Orders , Sign out
CH has to click here to Assign
or Re-assign WO to AM
CH has to click here to Assign
or Re-assign WO to AM
Select AM from drop down
Option to Sign
Out
112. AM – Login, Dashboard
AM can login by
entering username &
Password here
AM can view
dashboard here
AM has
logged in
here
113. AM – Sites
List of sites are
displayed here
Filters can be
accessed here
Reports can be
downloaded
here by AM
114. AM – Work Orders
List of Work Orders
are displayed here
Filters can
be
accessed
here
Click here
to assign
or re-
assign
Samsung
engineer
After
assigning
engineers
from drop
down
Click here
115. AM – Work Orders….
Click here to see the list
of tasks available
Click here to
assign the task
to SOLPAR PM
Assign task start/Finish
dates and select
SOLPAR PM from drop
down
116. SOLPAR PM- Sign In, Sites
SOLPAR PM logs in
by entering User
name & Password
SOLPAR PM has
logged in
Filters for
accessing data
Sites information
can be accessed
here
117. SOLPAR PM- Sites
By clicking on
particular site
SOLPM will be able
to see details of
that site
118. SOLPAR PM- Tasks
List of tasks are
displayed here
Click here to assign
the task to SOLPAR
FE(DT Engineer)
select responsible
SOLPAR FE(DT
engineer)from
dropdown
119. SOLPAR FE(DT Engineer) – Sign In , Sites
SOLPAR FE(DT
Engineer)logs in with his
user name & Password
SOLPAR FE (DT
engineer)has logged in
hereList of sites to be
handled can be
viewed here
Filters are available Here
120. SOLPAR FE(DT Engineer) – Tasks
FE has to
click here to
complete
task
“Perform
SCFT”
Click here to
edit any
parameters
value if DT
has changed
during SCFT
123. SOLPAR FE(DT Engineer) – Tasks , Sign out
By clicking
here FE will
be able to
see Reject
reason of
SCFT report
Option to sign out
124. Samsung Optimizer – Sign In , Sites
Samsung
Optimizer
logs in here
Samsung
Optimizer views
list of sites
125. Samsung Optimizer – Sites
When he
clicks on
particular
site he will
be able to
see Site
summary &
Etc.
126. Samsung Optimizer – Sites…
RAN details are
displayed here Inventory
details are
displayed here
Transport
details are
displayed here
Site photos are
displayed here
127. Samsung Optimizer – Sites…
Regulatory
details are
displayed here
Site
documents are
displayed here
Site
documents can
be uploaded
here(if any)
128. Samsung Optimizer – Tasks
List of tasks to
be handled are
displayed here Task status
is displayed
here
Click here to
know the
reason for
rejection
Paramet
er
changes
info can
be seen
here
131. The SCFT Process
FMS
SCFT Stationary &
Drive Test Data
ActixOne
Cellref
1. PCI
2. ECGI
3. Site Location (Lat/Long)
4. BSP
5. Coverage KPI
6. Polygon name
KPI Calculation and
matching with Cellref
Data
1. No report
2. Blank KPI
3. 18 KPI pass/fail
SiteForge
Report
download
Data
upload
Report generation
132. The broad causes for unsuccessful report
1. No report
2. Blank KPI
3. 18 KPI pass/fail
SiteForge
Report
download
1. Actix/Site ForgeIssue
2. Missing mandatory files
1. PCI mismatch
2. Missing Lat/Long parameters in the uploaded file
133. KPI failure and its causes
S. No. KPI Name Drive Type Type
1 Successful UE Attach ST KPI
2 Successful VoLTE Mobile-to-Mobile Call ST KPI
3 Successful Handover from Alpha DTDL, DTUL KPI
4 Successful Handover from Beta DTDL, DTUL KPI
5 Successful Handover from Gamma DTDL, DTUL KPI
6 Coverage Objective Met ( > 80% ) DTDL, DTUL KPI
7 Sector Swap ( < 50% ) DTDL, DTUL KPI
8 Cell Overshooting Observed ( < 10% ) DTDL, DTUL Info
9 Undesired Side Lobes ( < 30% ) DTDL, DTUL Info
10
Average / Peak MAC Throughput DL
(kbps)
DTDL Info
11
Average / Peak MAC Throughput UL
(kbps)
DTUL Info
12 Average VoLTE Jitter (ms) ST Info
1. Incorrect Drive
2. Incorrect HO
parameters
1. Azimuth mismatch
2. Sector swap
3. Site Location mismatch
4. Lesser samples
1. Incorrect Test
2. System Issue
1. Backhaul
2. FTP Server issues
3. External Interference
134. ActixOne Issues
PN Capacity / File Server Capacity issue.
Processing during Cellref update in Server.
Processing issue/File Server Capacity issue.
DT done with unlocked GPS (Solpar).
Others:
(Loading, Scanned, Post-Processing, Achieve & File data deleted,
database load failed, Very distance serving cell etc. )
1. Insufficient Disk Space (in DriveTest Landing Zone)
Process: Bi-Weekly confirmation of sufficient disk space by Actix SPOC.
Upto one month back successful SCFT files/logs to be archived. Samsung to recommend.
3. File Loaded into Actix, Processing issues
2. Blank ST KPI in case of missing Lat/Long
Process: Actix should not consider Lat/Long for ST KPIs.
Reprocessing
corrects the error
135. KPI Failure rate during SCFT
SCFT KPI Fail Reason KPI Fail %
VoLTE/Attach Success (6) Stationary Test Fail 20.9%
Handover (6)
Handover Fail (No Attempt, HO
Fail)
19.0%
Coverage Object Met (3)
Azimuth Mismatching 13.5%
BSP Mismatching 6.6%
Coverage Objective Fail. 16.7%
Missing Route 20.4%
Sector Swap (3) Crossed Feeder or CPRI cable 2.9%
Total 100%
20.9%
19.0%
13.5%
6.6%
16.7%
20.4%
2.9%
VoLTE/Attach Success Stationary Test Fail
Handover Handover Fail (No Attempt)
Coverage Object Met Azimuth Mismatching
Coverage Object Met BSP Mismatching
Coverage Object Met Coverage Objective
Fail.
Coverage Object Met Missing Route
Sector Swap Crossed Feeder or CPRI cable
136. Some basic changes
1. SCFT together with the 11B, upload later (after 11B), this ensures
1. The eNB is working fine that day
2. No shut down, throughput, VoLTE or alarm issue
2. Local FTP server to be used
3. Mumbai FTP server daily monitoring & cleansing
137. Cellref reconciliation process (PA1)
1. PCI mismatch
2. Site Location mismatch
3. ECGI mismatch
PA1 (Cellref reconciliation)
At the time of Integration (Commissioning)
1. The LSMR Engineer fetches the dump of above parameter and forwards the logs to cellref te
2. The Cellref team corrects the data in case of mismatch
138. Azimuth reconciliation process (PA2)
1. ATP 11A Data is considered final, Cellref & BSP to be aligned to 11A (already in progress)
2. Sites have different Azimuth in actual
3. The sector drive test does not match with cellref BSP
PA2 (Azimuth Correction at Site) –
PA2-1: Where Integration is done (To be verified & corrected by SCFT Team)
PA2-2: Where 11A is done, but Integration is pending (To verified & corrected by Integration
Team)
PA2-3: Where 11A is not done, QC2 is pending (To verified during QC2 & get corrected before
11A)
PA2-4: Where change of Antenna parameters not possible site, change cellref with RJIL in loop.
At the time of SCFT, the SOLPAR team will be given a print of cellref data, containing the followin
1. Azimuths
2. PCI
3. Site Lat/Long
The SCFT SOLPAR Team to
1. Check the actual Azimuth, and adjust antenna to match cellref, if required.
2. Check the PCI & Site Lat/Long.
3. Record the above data and Carry out the SCFT Test.
4. SOLPAR to be penalized if Azimuth not corrected before SCFT test.
PA2-1: Where Integration is done (To be verified & corrected by SCFT Team)
139. Hand Over test process (PA3)
1. The HO failure is high
PA3 (HO testing process)
The SCFT SOLPAR Team to
1. Make at least two rounds in each direction (clockwise & anti clockwise).
Modification in SCFT test automation tool
1. A separate test scenario on X-CAL
140. Ensure sufficient Coverage Samples (PA4)
1. The coverage samples and drive routes should be ensured.
PA4 (Drive Route process)
The Drive Route Should be decided on Google Map within BSP boundaries
1. The BSP to be provided to circle RF Leads
2. It should be possible to super-impose the BSP boundaries over Google map
3. The SOLPAR co-ordinator to take print of Google map with BSP boundaries,
indicate the route on the map and provide to drive test team.
4. Drive test team to follow the map, sign-off & submit.
141. File upload process (PA5)
1. There is a large NO/PARTIAL REPORT issue due to incomplete upload of files.
PA5 (File Upload Process)
1. The FMS should generate an SMS for the completion of all files
2. The X-CAL should have RED/GREEN indication for upload of mandatory files
142. Sector Swap Confirmation process (PA6)
1. There are sites where the CPRI cable is swapped with other sector RRH.
PA6 (Sector Swap Confirmation Process)
1. The CPRI swap test will be performed during 11B.
143. Throughput Confirmation process (PA7)
1. There are sites the throughput observed during SCFT test is too low.
PA7 (Throughput confirmation)
1. Since the KPI is for info only, RJIL should not hold the SCFT.
2. The SOLPAR team should contact circle RF lead if the throughput is lower than
xxMbps, and should not proceed with the SCFT drive.
144. Stationary Test process (PA8)
1. The Attach & VoLTE KPI failure is high.
PA8 (Stationary Test)
1. There will be two attempts for Attach testing in the X-CAL itself, rather than one.
2. QC1 radio bearer should be mandatory for VoLTE call.
3. If the VoLTE is not successful, the SOLPAR should contact circle RF lead, and
should proceed for Drive Tests.
145. Summary of processes
PA0 Actix Processes Naveen/Madhuraj
PA1 Cellref reconciliation DS Han
PA2 Azimuth Correction at Site WJ Lee
PA3 HO testing process WJ Lee
PA4 Drive Route process WJ Lee
PA5 File Upload Process Madhuraj/Gouri
PA6 Sector Swap Confirmation Process WJ Lee, Naveen
PA7 Throughput Confirmation WJ Lee
PA8 Stationary Test WJ Lee
Process Description Process Champion
146. Summary of processes
PA0 Actix Processes Naveen/Madhuraj
PA1 Cellref reconciliation DS Han
PA2 Azimuth Correction at Site WJ Lee
PA3 HO testing process WJ Lee
PA4 Drive Route process WJ Lee
PA5 File Upload Process Madhuraj/Gouri
PA6 Sector Swap Confirmation Process WJ Lee, Naveen
PA7 Throughput Confirmation WJ Lee
PA8 Stationary Test WJ Lee
Process Description Process Champion
147. SCFT Process
SCFT Site
Survey
[ SOLPAR ][ SAMSUNG ]
Ant.Para
Mismatch
Stationary Test
No
Yes
Report
Verify
Make SCFT
DTR
[ Circle RF Lead]
SCFT Drive Test
Make Cellref
File & BSP
Change Ant. Para
Handover Test
Log file Upload
ActixOne
SiteForge
Report Submit
FMS
[ Automation System ]
Yes
No
Provide updated Cellref file & BSP to RF lead every week
Provide SCFT DTR (Map & Ant. Info) to SOLPAR team
Order Rework (Physical para., Station, Handover, Drive Test)
Provide Fail Reason
PA2
PA3
PA4,
7
PA6,
8
148. PA2 Azimuth Correction at Site
Samsung (Circle RF Team)NOPT
Cellref Eng.
SOLPAR
RiggerRF Lead
Submit SCFT Site Survey Check List to Samsung RF lead
Provide updated Cellref file & BSP to RF lead every week
Make DTR with
Cellref file & BSP
Provide SCFT DTR (Map & Ant. Info) to SOLPAR team
Check Ant. Para
with DTR on site
If mismatch,
Change Ant. Para
according to value
of Cellref
Submit SCFT Site Survey Check List to NOPT engineer
Make Cellref file & BSP
(Ant. Para matching with
ATP11A
149. Samsung (Circle RF Team) SOLPAR
RiggerRF Lead
Check Inter
Sector
Neighbor List
Confirm Neighbor List
Handover Test
PA3 Handover Testing Process
LSMR
If missing neighbor, Add
neighbor in each sector
Confirm Neighbor List
Check Neighbor List
- Do Handover test before SCFT Drive test.
- First take a clockwise drive. Start from Alpha to
Beta, Beta to Gamma, Gamma back to Alpha.
- Then take a anticlockwise drive. Start from Alpha to
Gamma, Gamma to Beta, Beta back to Alpha.
• Clockwise : Alpha -> Beta -> Gamma-> Alpha
• Anti-Clockwise : Alpha -> Gamma -> Beta -> Alpha
- Observe the target PCI change without Call Drop.
※ If the PCI is changed after call drop, then try to HO
again.
- If call drop happened again and again, then DO NOT
EXECUTE SCFT and feedback to Samsung RF Lead
immediately.
NOPT
Cellref Eng.
150. PA4 Drive Route Process
Samsung (Circle RF Team) SOLPAR
RiggerRF Lead
Submit missing road with photo or comment to RF
lead
Provide updated Cellref file & BSP to RF lead every week
Make Cellref file & BSP
(Ant. Para matching with
ATP11A
Make DTR with
Cellref file & BSP
Provide SCFT DTR (Map & Ant. Info) to SOLPAR team
Drive Test
according to DTR
- Tracking and compare the Driven Route with provided
SCFT DTR during SCFT Drive Test.
※ If any DT Route is non motorable, then take photo and
provide it to Samsung RF Lead with comment.
- Drive all the roads as per SCFT DTR provided.
- Drive all the roads in main lobe of serving sector.
Submit missing road with photo or comment to NOPT
engineer
NOPT
Cellref Eng.
151. PA6 Sector Swap Confirmation Process
Samsung (Circle RF Team) SOLPAR
RiggerRF Lead
Report CPRI cable changing status on Site Survey Check
List
Provide updated Cellref file & BSP to RF lead every week
Make Cellref file & BSP
(Ant. Para matching with
ATP11A
Make DTR with
Cellref file & BSP
Provide SCFT DTR (Map & Ant. Info) to SOLPAR team
Stationary Test
If sector swapped,
Change CPRI cable of
swapped secoters
NOPT
Cellref Eng.
- Go to stationary point in main lobe of antenna and check
PCI.
- Compare the detected PCI with provided PCI (SCFT DTR)
- For swap between sectors, change the CPRI cable of
swapped sectors.
- Check PCIs before start the SCFT for all three sectors again
and if OK then proceed for SCFT Drive Test.
Submit SCFT Site Survey Check List to NOPT engineer
We need to consider checking sector swap,
during ATP11B also.
152. PA7 Throughput Confirmation
Samsung (Circle RF Team) SOLPAR
RiggerRF Lead
Check Backhaul &
Alarm Status
Provide eNB Health Status
Drive Test
LSMR
Check Backhaul & Alarm
Status. If any issue, Report
related team
Confirm eNB Health Status
Check eNB Health Status
NOPT
Cellref Eng.
- DL/UL Throughput by Speedtest.net (App.) before test
- During drive test if low throughput value is observed,
then stop DT and restart the test.
- During DT observe the DL/UL throughput changes all the
time.
- If the low DL or UL T-put is observed during SCFT even
though signal condition is good and PCI value is correct
then stop the SCFT and make the call again. If issue still
persist, contact LMSR engineer.
Check eNB Health Status
Confirm eNB Health Status
153. PA8 Stationary Test
Samsung (Circle RF Team) SOLPAR
RiggerRF Lead
If VoLTE call fail, report to RF Lead with
symptom
Provide updated Cellref file & BSP to RF lead every week
Make Cellref file & BSP
(Ant. Para matching with
ATP11A
Make DTR with Cellref file & BSP
Every morning, before field team start
test, get confirmation from RJIL circle
team that VoLTE is working or not.
Provide SCFT DTR (Map & Ant. Info) to SOLPAR team
& VoLTE Call Health Stauts
Stationary Test
(UE Attach/VoLTE call
setup)
NOPT
Cellref Eng.
- Go to stationary point in main lobe of antenna and check
PCI.
(Have to check only one PCI assigned to test sector.)
※ Many field team move from sector to sector for stationary
test, but the PCI change don’t happen and they do not
notice it.
- Compare the detected PCI with provided PCI (SCFT DTR).
- Perform the VoLTE call test.
- If VoLTE call fail, report to Samsung RF lead with symptom
Raise the issue to Samsung EPC
team(DP) in that circle --> RJIL
manager in that circle --> IMS team
154. Summary
Work Order Assignment Management is also called as WAS.
AM receives SCFT trigger once ATP11B process is completed.
AM assigns SCFT Task to Samsung Optimizer & Samsung RF Head.
AM distributes(assigns) “Perform SCFT” Task to SOLPAR PM.
SOLPAR PM will further assign “Perform SCFT” task to SOLPAR FE(DT
Engineer).
SOLPAR FE has to accept this task from SOLPAR PM and follow below steps.
a)SOLPAR FE will conduct SCFT task using Mobile device(eg:S4 Mini) to
complete and upload test data to FMS server(separate process)
b)SOLPAR FE will input parameter changes(if any) to siteforge server and
submits it for Samsung Optimizer approval.
Samsung Optimizer will accept or reject according SCFT test data available in
FMS server and flow continues.
Overall WAS Improves productivity & complete visibility.
155. QUIZ
Question 1:
Who will assign SCFT Task to Samsung RF head ?
Ans:
Samsung Area Manager
Question 2:
Who will assign “perform SCFT” task to DT Engineer?
Answer:
PM(SOLPAR)
Question 3:
Whether Samsung RF head can reject approved SCFT data by Samsung Optimizer?
Answer:
A) Yes
B) No