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Collecting Data

About This Chapter

The Probe collects the air interface test data through the test terminal and other external devices and records test data in logfiles. Before collecting the data, make sure that a computer installed with the Probe, the test terminal, the scanner, and the GPS are available and the dongle must be plugged in. You can also import engineering parameters for different network systems and map files, which helps to provide a vivid view of test data.

Context

You can start the data analysis through operations on the menu bar, toolbar, tabs in navigation pane, or view windows. This section describes the most commonly used methods on how to collect data by using the Probe.

CAUTION

When you use the Probe to collect data, the dongle must be always connected to the USB port on the PC. Otherwise, the Probe cannot be used to collect data.

You can choose Help > Check License to check whether the dongle is plugged in properly.

8.1 Data Collection Process

The data collection function of the Probe is responsible for collection of the test data on the wireless air interface.

8.2 Preparations Before Data Collection

Before data collection, you need to have the following items ready: Probe of the latest version, external devices and auxiliary equipment for the test. In addition, you need to ensure that the external devices are running properly.

8.3 Creating a Project

All operations on the Probe are based on the project. Therefore, before the data collection or data analysis, you need to create a project or open an existing project.

A test plan is a customized test task that consists of test items provided by the Probe. You can configure different test items for the MS or the scanner based on the actual situation to guide various data service tests and voice service tests during the drive test.

8.5 Performing a Test Plan

Performing a test plan refers to performing the configured test items of the MS or scanner through the Probe to collect test data. You can use the Probe to perform indoor tests and outdoor tests. Before performing a test plan, ensure that external devices are properly connected and test plans are assigned for the scanner or MS. After the test plan is started, the system carries out the plan and records the test data. You can monitor the test process in real time during the test.

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8.1 Data Collection Process

The data collection function of the Probe is responsible for collection of the test data on the wireless air interface.

Table 8-1 shows the procedure for data collection on the Probe. Table 8-1 Data collection procedure

Proce

dure Operation Description

1 Preparations Before Data Collection

Make preparations for the data collection to improve the data collection efficiency. 2 Connecting External Devices Connect the external devices used for the data

collection to the test PC and then configure the relevant parameters on the Probe.

3 Creating a Project Create a project for data collection. You can also import the map or relevant engineering

parameters to the project to facilitate data observation.

5 Designing a Test Plan Design the test plan for the test terminal or scanner to test the voice service or data service. 6 Performing a Test Plan Start a test plan and record a logfile.

7 Browsing Data in Real Time During the test, you can view the test data in real time in the view window.

8.2 Preparations Before Data Collection

Before data collection, you need to have the following items ready: Probe of the latest version, external devices and auxiliary equipment for the test. In addition, you need to ensure that the external devices are running properly.

It is recommended that you perform the following operations before the drive test:

l Determine the test objective and test area, plan the test route, and update the base station information to improve the data collection efficiency.

l Have the engineering parameter table and map for the drive test ready.

– For the engineering parameters supported by the Probe, see 6.1 Engineering Parameters Supported in Different Network Systems.

– For the maps supported by the Probe, see 5.1 Basic Concepts About Maps. l Have the Probe and GENEX Shared components of the latest version ready. l Have the relevant hardware and software ready.

– The dongle and the corresponding driver are available.

– External devices and the corresponding auxiliary equipment and their drivers used for the drive test are available. Ensure that the external devices run properly.

Table 8-2 describes the requirements for the external devices. Table 8-2 Requirements for the external devices

Configu ration Item

Configuration Requirement Auxiliary Equipment

GPS For the GPS supported by the Probe, see

GPS.

External antenna Scanner For the scanner supported by the Probe, see

Scanner. Vehicle-mounted DC/ AC converter, external antenna, and so on Test terminal

For the test MS and PC card supported by the Probe, see Test Terminal.

Spare battery, charger, data cable, and so on

NOTE

During the drive test, ensure that the power supply of the connected devices is sufficient.

8.3 Creating a Project

All operations on the Probe are based on the project. Therefore, before the data collection or data analysis, you need to create a project or open an existing project.

Context

Upon the startup of the Probe, an empty project is created automatically by default. You can perform subsequent operations for this default project.

The Probe can display only one project at a time. To open another project, you need to close the current project.

Procedure

Step 1 In the navigation pane, expand the Project tab and then click the icon.