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Pilot Pioneer Release Note

V9.6

Contents

Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1

2 New Features and Devices .................................................................................................... 3

2.1 New Features .............................................................................................................. 3

2.1.1 Manual MOS Test ............................................................................................... 3

2.1.2 VSNR Algorithm for Manual MOS Test ......................................................... 4

2.1.3 Force Functions for WCDMA and LTE on Qualcomm Chipset Based

Terminals ......................................................................................................................... 4

2.1.4 Data Partition for .ddib Format ........................................................................ 5

2.1.5 Report Task Monitor .......................................................................................... 5

2.1.6 Grey Background in the Map Window ........................................................... 5

2.1.7 TCP/IP Sniffer for PBM Service Test............................................................... 6

2.1.8 Parameter Categorization Based on QCI ........................................................ 7

2.1.9 Project Wizard .................................................................................................... 8

2.1.10 Online Version Update ...................................................................................... 8

2.1.11 Online Bug Feedback ......................................................................................... 9

2.1.12 LTE CA Directory Added to the Navigation Pane ........................................ 9

2.1.13 Improvements on Scanner Test Interface ...................................................... 10

2.2 New Devices ............................................................................................................. 11

2.2.1 Samsung Note4 N9108V .................................................................................. 11

2.2.2 Samsung Note4 N910G ................................................................................... 11

2.2.3 Samsung S6 G9200 ........................................................................................... 11

2.2.4 Samsung S6 G9208 ........................................................................................... 11

2.2.5 Samsung G3608 ................................................................................................ 12

2.2.6 Samsung G5306W ............................................................................................ 12

2.2.7 Samsung S4 I9506 ............................................................................................. 12

2.2.8 HTC M9u ........................................................................................................... 12

2.3 New Analysis Funcitons (Pilot Pioneer Expert)................................................... 13

Contents

2.3.1 Data Insight ....................................................................................................... 13

2.3.2 MO/MT Union Analysis ................................................................................. 13

2.3.3 Delay Analysis .................................................................................................. 14

2.3.4 Extended Coverage Analysis .......................................................................... 15

2.3.5 Overshooting Analysis .................................................................................... 16

2.3.6 Antenna Feeder Reversed Analysis ............................................................... 17

3 Corrected Bugs ..................................................................................................................... 19

4 Hardware and OS Requirements ....................................................................................... 20

5 Removed Features ................................................................................................................ 20

6 Known Issues and Limitations ........................................................................................... 20

Introduction

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1 Introduction Pilot Pioneer is a leading indoor and outdoor multi-technology laptop-based diagnostic tool, for

radio network quality and services performance measurements. Based on the Windows operating

system, Pilot Pioneer is a user-friendly solution that can be used throughout network development

lifecycle, therefore allowing system vendors and network operators to benefit from their

investment.

New test terminals are supported in this version:

SAMSUNG Note4 N9108V

SAMSUNG Note4 N910G

SAMSUNG S6 G9200

SAMSUNG S6 G9208

SAMSUNG S4 i9506

SAMSUNG G3608

SAMSUNG G5306W

HTC M9u

New analysis functions are added in this version:

Data Insight

MO/MT Union Analysis

Delay Analysis

Extended Coverage Analysis

Overshooting Analysis

Antenna Feeder Reversed Analysis.

In addition, new functions are added or improved in this version:

Manual MOS test

VSNR algorithm for Manual MOS test

Force functions for WCDMA and LTE on Qualcomm Chipset based terminals

Data partition (.ddib data format)

Report Task monitoring

Grey background in the Map window

TCP/IP sniffer for PBM service test

Parameter categorization based on QCI

Project Wizard

Online version updates

Online bug feedback

LTE CA directory added to the navigation pane

Improvements on Scanner test interface

64-bit Voice Quality and Benchmarking Device for VoLTE MOS test

Data export based on service type

Download, decoding, and display of Pilot Fleet Unify data files

Introduction

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For more information, see section 2.

New Features and Devices

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2 New Features and Devices

2.1 New Features

2.1.1 Manual MOS Test

The Voice Quality and Benchmarking Device is used for Manual MOS test, where PESQ and

POLQA algorithms are supported. In a voice quality test, users may manually call a terminal, and

Pilot Pioneer may initiate the PESQ or POLQA MOS test to obtain the relevant MOS score. This

function is provided for traditional Circuit Switched (CS) voice call tests and other Internet

Protocol (IP) based call tests such as VoLTE.

Figure 2.1 Manual MOS test

Note: DingLi’s "MOS Box" has been redesigned and will be known as Voice Quality and

Benchmarking Device from this version onwards.


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2.1.2 VSNR Algorithm for Manual MOS Test

The Video Stream Non-Reference (VSNR) algorithm is added in this version. This is a non-

reference based algorithm for video streaming quality measurement. This function is only for

Manual MOS tests.

Figure 2.2 VSNR algorithm

2.1.3 Force Functions for WCDMA and LTE on

Qualcomm Chipset Based Terminals

The force function is improved in this version. Cell lock in WCDMA, and frequency and cell lock

in LTE can be supported with Samsung Note3 N9008s and G5306.


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2.1.4 Data Partition for .ddib Format

The data in the .ddib format can be partitioned in this version.The .ddib format is one of the

supported data formats in Pilot Pioneer.

Figure 2.3 Supported data formats (.ddib)

2.1.5 Report Task Monitor

The Report Task Monitor function is added to check the progress and completion of each statistics

report task.

Figure 2.4 Report Task Monitor

2.1.6 Grey Background in the Map Window

In the Map window, users have the option to render the background in grey to highlight the test.


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Figure 2.5 Grey background

2.1.7 TCP/IP Sniffer for PBM Service Test

TCP/IP sniffer is supported during PBM service test, to facilitate data analysis.

There are three kinds of TCP/IP modes:

All: to sniff the entire data.

Headers only: to sniff only the frame header and the last ten bytes all services.

Optimized: to sniff the entire protocol packet and the first data packet for FTP and PBM

service tests.


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Figure 2.6 TCP/IP sniffer

2.1.8 Parameter Categorization Based on QCI

Parameters are categorized based on QoS Class Identifier (QCI), which help users to check KPIs

based on different services.

Figure 2.7 Parameter categorization based on QCI


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2.1.9 Project Wizard

Users may enable the Project Wizard function for easy configuration (e.g. collection protocol,

display mode) based on test scenarios when they need to create a new project. This Project Wizard

may directly open a saved project.

Figure 2.8 Project wizard

2.1.10 Online Version Update

Users may choose Help > Check Version to check the latest software version and perform online

update as required.

Figure 2.9 Online version update


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2.1.11 Online Bug Feedback

The online software bug feedback function is supported in this version. Users may submit any

detected software bugs to Dingli, which will help us to effectively collect and prioritize bug fixes

in a timely manner.

Figure 2.10 Online bug feedback

2.1.12 LTE CA Directory Added to the Navigation Pane

LTE Carrier Aggregation (CA) directory, which consists of CA Basic Info, CA Cell Info Detail,

CA Serving Cell Info, and CA Throughput, is added to the navigation pane. This helps users to

check LTE CA information.


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Figure 2.11 LTE CA directory

2.1.13 Improvements on Scanner Test Interface

The output and display interface for Scanner test has been improved and unified for each network

technology.

Figure 2.12 Improvements on Scanner test interface


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2.2 New Devices

All the new devices support "Automatic Detection" where devices can be automtically detected

and configured.

2.2.1 Samsung Note4 N9108V

Supported technologies and frequencies/bands:

TDD-LTE: 1900 (B39)/2300 (B40)/2600 (B38, B41)MHz

TD-SCDMA: 1880-1920/2010-2025 MHz

GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/ 1900 MHz

LTE category: Cat 4

2.2.2 Samsung Note4 N910G


FDD-LTE: B1 (2100 MHz), B2 (1900 MHz), B3 (1800 MHz), B4 (AWS), B5 (850 MHz), B7

(2600 MHz), B8 (900 MHz), B28 (700 MHz)

LTE TDD: B38 (2600 MHz), B40 (2300 MHz)

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz

GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

LTE category: Cat 6

Carrier Aggregation is supported.

2.2.3 Samsung S6 G9200


TDD-LTE: 1900 (B39)/2300 (B40)/2600 (B38, B41) MHz

FDD-LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B18/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29


CDMA /EVDO Rev.A: 800 MHz

TD-SCDMA: 1880-1920/2010-2025 MHz

GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/ 1900 MHz

LTE category: Cat 6


2.2.4 Samsung S6 G9208


TDD-LTE: 1900 (B39)/2300 (B40)/2600 (B38, B41)MHz


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TD-SCDMA: 1880-1920/2010-2025 MHz

GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

LTE category: Cat 6


2.2.5 Samsung G3608


TDD-LTE: 1900 (B39)/2300 (B40)/2600 (B38, B41)MHz

TD-SCDMA: 2010-2025 MHz

GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/ 1900 MHz

LTE category: Cat 4

2.2.6 Samsung G5306W


TDD-LTE: 2500 (B41)

FDD-LTE: 1800 (B3)/2100 (B1) MHz


GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

LTE category: Cat 4

2.2.7 Samsung S4 I9506


FDD-LTE: B1 (2100 MHz), B3 (1800 MHz), B4 (AWS), B5 (850 MHz), B7 (2600 MHz), B8

(900 MHz), B20 (800 MHz)


GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/ 1900 MHz

LTE category: Cat 3

2.2.8 HTC M9u


TDD-LTE: 2300 (B40) MHz

FDD-LTE: 850 (B5)/900 (B8)/1800 (B3)/2100 (B1) /2600 (B7) MHz


GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/ 1900 MHz

LTE category: Cat 6


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2.3 New Analysis Funcitons (Pilot Pioneer

Expert)

2.3.1 Data Insight

Using the collected test data and cell site files, Data Insight is used to locate problems in the tested

networks by analyzing sampling points, events, parameters, etc. Users may set different analysis

conditions for different network technologies, and filter analysis results to locate problems on

serving and neighbor cells, events, handover, parameters, etc.

This analysis function is supported for LTE network technology.

The analysis results can be displayed by Table and Map, and can be exported into .txt and .xls

formats.

Figure 2.13 Data Insight

2.3.2 MO/MT Union Analysis

MO/MT Union analysis is added in this version to analyze the complete call details between MOC

and MTC calls

This function is used to analyze:

RF parameters


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Call messages

Call events

Call delay

as well as to locate potential network problems (e.g. blocked call, dropped call, etc.).

All 2/3/4 G network technologies are supported.

Figure 2.14 MO/MT Union analysis

2.3.3 Delay Analysis

Delay Analysis is added in this version to analyze the service test based on user-defined events or

messages' sequence. For example, a Call Delay means the actual duration between the call request

and call connection has exceeded the specified time. This may affect users' experience, so it is an

important reference for network quality verification. Users may define the conditions for the

analysis, such as message or event order, counts, threshold, and filter conditions.


The analysis results can be displayed by Map, Table, Chart, and report. Analysis information can

be synchronized to the Event, Message, and Map windows.


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Figure 2.15 Delay analysis

2.3.4 Extended Coverage Analysis

If the cell site antenna is too high or the pitch angle is too small, the actual network coverage

may exceed the pre-defined distance and retain a strong signal strength level, which leads to

unreasonable coverage. Extended Coverage analysis is used to analyze and locate cells that

exceeded the pre-defined distance, optimize network planning and overlapping coverage issues.



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Figure 2.16 Extended Coverage analysis

2.3.5 Overshooting Analysis

Overshooting Analysis is used to analyze the cells that exceeded the predefined areas which may

lead to problems such as handover failure, pilot pollution, no dominant cell, handover, etc. Users

may filter and analyze the sampling points that is outside the pre-defined conditions, to identify

network problem areas and provide information for optimization activities.


The analysis results can be displayed by Map, and Table.


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Figure 2.17 Overshooting analysis

2.3.6 Antenna Feeder Reversed Analysis

Based on cell site database and sampling points, Antenna Feeder Reversed Analysis is used to

check if the antenna has been connected inversely, including unidirectional, bidirectional, and

multidirectional inverse. See Figure 2.18.

Unidirectional: indicates that two antennas are connected to the same antenna interface. For

example, the antenna for cell 3 and antenna for cell 1 are all connected to the interface for

cell 1 (and vice versa).

Bidirectional: indicates that two antennas are inversely connected to each other. For example,

the antenna for cell 1 is connected to the interface for cell 2 while the antenna for cell 2 is

connected to the interface for cell 1.

Multidirectional: indicates that multiple antennas are connected in crossed directions. For

example, the antenna for cell 1 is connected to the interface for cell 2, the antenna for cell 2 is

connected to the interface for cell 3, while the antenna for cell 3 is connected to the interface

for cell 1.


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Figure 2.18

This may help users to locate the cells in which the antenna is inversely connected.

CDMA, EVDO, WCDMA, and LTE network technologies are supported.

The analysis results can be displayed by simple diagram, Map, and Table.

Figure 2.19 Antenna Feeder Reversed Analysis

Corrected Bugs

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3 Corrected Bugs The following bugs have been fixed:

The bug where HTTP service test cannot be conducted with multiple threads.

The bug where test routes and cell sites cannot be displayed when Google Earth is loaded in

the Map window.

The bug where the devices cannot be disconnected when the Selfloop service test is stopped

during the test process for the Voice Quality and Benchmarking Device.

The bug where the maximum distance for cell line linking configuration is invalid.

The bug where automatic configuration cannot be conducted for the same device next time

after the device port is modified and the device is deleted.

The bug where filtered fields cannot be synchronized in the Table window when a column is

deleted.

The bug where the cell line linking function is unavailable when the cell is simultaneously

covered by the EVDO and CDMA or the CDMA and LTE network during service tests.

The bug where common users cannot edit custom report.

Hardware and OS Requirements

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4 Hardware and OS Requirements It is recommended to install the Windows 7 operating system as multiple device drivers are based

on Windows 7.

The recommended hardware and operating system are as follows:

PC Model CPU/Memory/Hard Disk Operating System

Microsoft Office

(Installation

Version)

No limitation on

Brand and Model

CPU: i5-560 (2.66 GHz)

Memory: 4 GB

Hard Disk: 250 G 7200 RPM

Windows XP/7, 32-

bit 2007/2013

5 Removed Features None.

6 Known Issues and Limitations None.

Known Issues and Limitations

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