nemo outdoor-6-0-manual
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Air Interface Measurement Tool
Version 6.00
User Manual
© 2011 by Anite Finland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Revision 6.00.01, Last edited July 2011
CONTENTS 3
CONTENTS
QUICK GUIDE 9
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 9
DATA MEASUREMENTS 10
USING NEMO OUTDOOR 11
Using Nemo Outdoor with Command Line Options 12
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 13 COPY PROTECTION 13
Technical Support Expiration 16
IMPORTANT 17
End-User License Agreement 18
Traffic Safety 19
Operating Environment 19
NEMO OUTDOOR SYSTEM OVERVIEW 20 VOICE TESTING 20
CIRCUIT-SWITCHED DATA TESTING 21
PACKET-SWITCHED DATA TESTING 22
NEMO OUTDOOR MULTI 23
NEMO OUTDOOR MULTI LITE 24
NEMO INVEX 25
INDOOR MEASUREMENTS 26
INSTALLING NEMO OUTDOOR SYSTEM27 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 27
OTHER HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS 28
NEMO OUTDOOR SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 29
NEMO OUTDOOR DEVICE SET-UP 29
Connecting a GPS Receiver 29
Connecting a Scanner 30
Connecting Nemo Outdoor MMAC2 Multi Device 31
Connecting Voice Quality Devices 32
NEMO INVEX DEVICE SET-UP 33
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DRIVE TESTING 38
CONFIGURATION SETTINGS 39 CONFIGURING NEMO OUTDOOR 39
Configuration through Welcome page 39
Configuration through Load Device Configuration Dialog 42
Configuring Nemo Outdoor Manually 44
Use Case 1. Start Measurements Automatically upon Device Startup 46
CONFIGURING TEST MOBILES 47
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CONFIGURATION MANAGER 48
Handler Information 49
User Interface 50
Notifications 58
Scripts 62
Base Station Files 63
Device Configurations 64
Devices 65
View Groups 70
MEASUREMENT PROPERTIES 71
Measurement Properties – General 71
Measurement Properties – Measurement Settings 73
Measurement Properties – Frequency Scanning with Mobiles 74
Measurement Properties – Pilot Scanning with Mobiles 77
Measurement Properties – Frequency Scanning with Scanners 79
Measurement Properties – Pilot Scanning with Scanners 86
Measurement Properties – Spectrum Scanning 98
Measurement Properties - Script 101
DURING MEASUREMENTS 102 MAKING SCANNING MEASUREMENTS 103
With a Scanner 103
With a Mobile 103
MAKING VOICE CALLS 103
Voice Call Properties 104
Voice Call Properties – TETRA 106
VOICE QUALITY MEASUREMENTS 107
MAKING VIDEO CALLS 109
DATA TRANSFERS 112
Configuring the Data Connection 112
Configuring the FTP Protocol 117
Configuring the SFTP Protocol 120
Configuring the HTTP Protocol 122
Configuring the (HTTP) Browsing Protocol 124
Configuring the POP3 Protocol 125
Configuring the SMTP Protocol 127
Configuring the WAP Protocol 130
Configuring the Streaming Protocol 132
Configuring the Trace Route Protocol 133
Making Data Transfers 135
STREAMING VIDEO QUALITY TESTING 135
VOIP CALLS 136
SMS TESTING 138
SMS Testing with CDMA terminals 139
MMS TESTING 139
Packet Session Settings for MMS 140
MMS Editor 141
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Making MMS Measurements 142
MMS Settings for Nokia 6630, 6680, and N80 142
MMS Settings for Nokia N95, 6120, and 6121 145
START EXTERNAL APPLICATION 148
ICMP PING 149
IP PACKET CAPTURING 151
MAKING SCRIPT FILES 156
Script Transfer Stop Commands 158
Add Menu 161
Wait Settings 162
Advanced 164
Running Scripts 168
MEASUREMENT LISTS 169
FORCING FUNCTIONS 171
Channel Locking 171
Band Locking 173
Handover Control 174
Cell Barring 179
CELL TESTING 180
MISSING NEIGHBOR DETECTION 181
Missing Neighbor Detection with a Mobile 182
Missing Neighbor Detection with a Scanner/Scanner and Mobile 184
PILOT POLLUTION ANALYSIS 185
UMTS Pilot Pollution Analysis on Mobile Phone 186
UMTS Pilot Pollution Analysis Based on Scanner Measurements 188
CDMA/EV-DO Pilot Pollution Analysis - Mobile Phones 188
CDMA/EV-DO Pilot Pollution Analysis - Scanners 189
GSM INTERFERENCE ANALYSIS 189
BAND SCAN 192
TIMESLOT TESTING 194
VIEWING GRAPHS 196
Graph Popup Menu 197
Zoom - Scatter Graph 200
Graph Side Panel - Layers 202
Graph Side Panel – Values & Parameter 210
Graph Layer Color Configuration 212
VIEWING GRIDS 218
Find Function in Signaling Grid Based on Decoded Message 219
Grid Popup Menu 219
VIEWING MAPS 246
Map Side Panel 248
Route Plans 250
Map Popup Menu 255
Color Set Editor 273
Map Example 1 275
Map Example 2 276
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Map Example 3 277
Map Example 4 278
Map Example 5 279
VIEWING FLOORPLANS 281
Multiple Routes and Floorplans 282
Indoor Route Planning 283
Indoor Map Popup Menu 285
ENDING MEASUREMENTS 293 MEASUREMENT REPORT 294
MEASUREMENT RESULTS 296 ANALYZING MEASUREMENT RESULTS 296
PLAYING BACK MEASUREMENT FILES 296
Selecting Playback Files 296
During Playback 297
Viewing and Moving Markers 298
Closing Playback Files 299
UPLOADING MEASUREMENT FILES TO AN FTP SERVER299
USER INTERFACE 302 VIEW GROUPS 302
MENU BAR 303
TOOLBAR 303
STATUS BAR 303
NEMO OUTDOOR MENUS 304
File Menu 304
Edit Menu 305
View Menu 305
Measurement Menu 306
Playback Menu 308
Data Menu 308
Window Menu 310
Help Menu 310
CUSTOMIZING MENUS AND TOOLBARS 311
NEMO OUTDOOR WINDOWS 315
Custom Windows 315
Parameter Tree Search Functionality 316
Devices View 317
Device Status View 319
Output Window 321
Script Status Window 321
Controlling Windows 321
HOW TO READ MIMO PARAMETERS IN BAR GRAPH DATA VIEW 322
TROUBLESHOOTING 324 LOW THROUGHPUT 324
All Windows Versions 325
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Windows XP 326
Windows Vista/Windows7 326
DEVICE STATUS VIEW 328
CANNOT ADD DEVICES 328
CANNOT MAKE CALLS/PACKET TRANSFERS 329
PROBLEMS WITH GPS RECEIVERS 329
MEASUREMENT FILE CHECKSUM NOTIFICATION 329
NEMO OUTDOOR BUTTONS 330 TOOLBAR BUTTONS 330
DIALOG BUTTONS 331
GRAPH TOOLBAR BUTTONS 332
MAP TOOLBAR BUTTONS 333
SHORTCUT KEYS 336
NOTIFICATION SYMBOLS 337
NEMO OUTDOOR SUPPORT 340 INTERNET SUPPORT 340
USER CLUB 340
PHONE, EMAIL, AND FAX SUPPORT 340
APPENDIX 1 342 INSTALLING A PCMCIA SERIAL I/O CARD 342
APPENDIX 2 343 CONNECTING A GPS RECEIVER TO A PCMCIA SOCKET344
APPENDIX 3 345 MAKING MAPINFO® RASTER MAPS 345
Registering a Raster Map with MapInfo® SW 345
APPENDIX 4 347 CDMA SETTINGS AND PRL EDITING IN NEMO OUTDOOR347
APPENDIX 5 351 NEMO OUTDOOR MMAC3 MULTI CONFIGURATION 351
NEMO OUTDOOR MULTI SYSTEM COMPONENTS 352
Common Components 352
Optional components 356
MMAC3 WITH CASE 357
Lid 357
Carrying case 359
MMAC3 WITHOUT CASE 360
IN-VEHICLE SETUP & INSTALLATION 364
Without Carrying Case 364
With Carrying Case 366
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APPENDIX 6 372 NEMO OUTDOOR MULTI LITE MANUAL 372
Nemo Outdoor Multi Lite Technical Specifications 372
Nemo Outdoor Multi Lite System Components 375
Setting Up the System 379
Nemo Outdoor Multi Lite vs. Nemo Outdoor Multi 385
APPENDIX 7 - VOICE QUALITY GUIDE 386 VOICE QUALITY SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 389
Mobile-to-Fixed Line 389
Mobile-to-Mobile 390
NEMO OUTDOOR VOICE QUALITY – NEMO AUDIO MODULE (EVOQ) 390
Terminal-Specific Hardware for Voice Quality Testing 390
Disassembling the EVOQ Module 411
Assembling the EVOQ Module 412
NEMO OUTDOOR VOICE QUALITY – TERRATEC SOUND CARD 412
Nemo Voice Quality – TerraTec DMX 6Fire USB Technical Data 412
Installing the DMX 6Fire USB Driver in Windows XP 413
Required Hardware with TerraTec DMX 6Fire USB 2.0 Sound Card 420
TERRATEC DMX 6FIRE SOUND CARD WITH NEMO OUTDOOR MMAC3 MULTI 430
NEMO OUTDOOR VOICE QUALITY – MAYA44 USB SOUND CARD 431
Technical Specifications 431
Installing the Maya44 USB Connectivity Driver 433
MAYA44 SOUND CARD WITH TERRATEC DMX SOUND CARD AND NEMO OUTDOOR MMAC3 MULTI 436
MAKING VOICE QUALITY MEASUREMENTS 438
Mobile-to-Mobile VQ Measurements 438
Mobile-to-Fixed-to-Mobile VQ Measurements 444
APPENDIX 9 - TROUBLESHOOTING DATA TRANSFER ISSUES 450 PS CONNECTION WORKS BUT NO DATA 450
UAC Settings 450
Antivirus Filtering 450
Low Data Throughputs 450
APPENDIX 10 455 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 455
QUICK G UIDE 9
QUICK GUIDE
This quick guide will explain briefly how to set up the Nemo Outdoor measurement system and how to
start the actual measurements. Check the cross-references for more detailed explanations on using
Nemo Outdoor.
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
From Nemo Outdoor 5.8 onwards the software is protected with a copy protection module and it
is not possible to install Nemo Outdoor without it. Software-based copy protection licenses are
no longer valid.
1. Installing the software. Check the manual for hardware requirements if necessary (p.27). Run
the Nemo Outdoor installation program Nemo Outdoor 5.xx.xx.exe from the Nemo Outdoor CD-
ROM. The Nemo Outdoor SW and handlers are installed in the same setup.
2. During the installation, Nemo Outdoor will ask you to insert the copy protection module on the
computer on which you are running Nemo Outdoor (p.13). Please insert the copy protection
module and wait until Windows has completed installing the device drivers. Press OK to continue
the setup.
3. When the installation is finished, restart the computer.
4. The measurement mobiles, GPS receiver, and scanner are connected to the computer’s COM
and/or USB ports. If you are using a laptop, you will probably need a PCMCIA card or a USB
serial converter to create additional COM ports. Install the PCMCIA card or USB serial converter
and the required driver (p.342). Connect the devices to the COM ports with the specified cables
and switch the devices on. Especially with GPRS mobiles that have two cables, be sure to use the
correct cable.
5. If you are making a data measurement, you need to create a dial-up connection. Follow the
instructions in the Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide provided in the Nemo Outdoor package to set
up a dial-up connection and to configure the measurement mobile.
Choose one of the following steps:
Select step 5 if you are a first-time user of Nemo Outdoor. Go to step 6 if you are an older user of Nemo Outdoor and would like to use the Load Device Configuration dialog. Go to step 7 if you would like to set up the system manually.
6. On the Welcome page, the Load a Measurement tool enables you to open a previously viewed
measurement with the attached devices for playback. In the Open a Device Configuration tool
you can select saved device configurations, and start the devices in online mode, or decide to
work offline first and connect and start them later by clicking the work offline button in Nemo
Outdoor. In addition, the Automatic device detection functionality in the Create New Device
Configuration tool automatically detects devices connected to the computer and assigns the
appropriate, previously created COM port and dial-up information to them.
7. To view the Load Device Configuration dialog, click the Other.. button in the Open a Device
Configuration field in the Welcome to Nemo Outdoor dialog (see p.42).
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8. If you have used Nemo Outdoor before and would like to start in online mode, select a premade
device configuration and click Start Devices. All the devices included in the device configuration
file will be activated and you are ready to start measurements. If you prefer setting up the
measurement configuration offline, that is, without connecting and starting the measurement
devices, select a pre-made device configuration and click the Work Offline button. You can
change the measurement configurations in the offline mode and activate the device later. When
you want to activate the devices, connect the devices to the measurement system and click the
work offline button in the Nemo Outdoor toolbar.
9. If you want to configure Nemo Outdoor manually, close the Welcome page or Load Device
Configuration dialog when you start Nemo Outdoor. You can go to File | Open Measurement,
and select a saved measurement for playback, or you can open a saved device configuration in
File | Open Device Configuration and start a measurement in online of offline mode.
Alternatively, you can go to Measurement | Add New Device, select a device and configure it for
measurements. You can also do this from the configuration manager (Ctrl+M) (see step 9). In
addition, you can also use the Autodetect devices functionality by going to Measurement |
Autodetect Devices, which automatically detects a previously added device and its assigned
COM ports and dial-up connection.
10. Open the Configuration Manager dialog (Ctrl+M) (p.48) to add measurement devices manually.
Select the Device item and click the Add button . Select the device type (phone, scanner, GPS)
that you want to add and select the device model from the list. Click Next. In the Device Properties
dialog, select the correct COM ports and click OK.
11. If you are using a GPS receiver, you will also need a map. Use the Windows® Explorer to copy all
the required map files to the maps folder, for example, C:\Nemo Tools\maps. Define the default
map file and map folder as follows: open the Configuration Manager dialog, double-click the User
Interface item and select the Paths tab. In the Map field, browse the folder where map files are
stored. In the Default map field, browse the default map file (p.55).
12. If you have base station files (.nbf), copy them to the BTS files folder, for example, C:\Nemo
Tools\BTS files. When you want to view a BTS file on a map, open the Measurement Properties
dialog for the measurement mobile used, and browse a file in the BTS File field. Click OK. Open a
map through the Data menu and the BTS icons should appear on the map.
DATA MEASUREMENTS
A PPP compatible dial-up server is required for CS data testing. Settings related to the dial-up
server (number, username, and password) are operator-specific.
Follow the instructions in the Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide to set up a dial-up connection
and to configure the measurement mobile.
Setting up data measurements:
1. Configure the measurement device in the Phone Properties dialog (p.66). Define the Trace and
Modem Ports and select a Dial-Up Connection.
2. Open the Measurement Properties, Measurement settings dialog (p.73). For circuit-switched
data measurements, double-click the Circuit-Switched Data Call item to define Data Call
Properties (p.128). For packet-switched data calls, double-click the Packet Session item to
define Packet Session Settings (p.114).
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3. Select a data protocol in the Selected Data Protocol field. Then define properties for the selected
data protocol by double-clicking the respective item under Supported Data Protocols: Browsing
(p.125), FTP (p.118), HTTP (p.123), ICMP Ping (p.149), POP3 (p.126), SFTP (p. 121), SMTP
(p.128), TCP/UDP (Iperf) (p. 115), Trace Route (p.134), WAP (p.131), or Streaming (p.133).
4. To set up ICMP Ping measurements (can be performed simultaneously with the data
measurements), double-click the ICMP Ping field and define the Ping Settings (p.149).
5. To set up SMS measurements (can be performed simultaneously with the data measurements),
double-click the Short Messaging Service field and define the SMS Testing Settings (p.138).
6. To set up MMS measurements (can be performed simultaneously with the data measurements),
double-click the Multimedia Messaging Service field and define the MMS Settings (p.139).
7. Click OK. You can now start data measurements.
USING NEMO OUTDOOR
When a green light is blinking in the Device Status window, the device is connected properly and is
ready for measurements.
1. First, open some measurement windows through the Data menu for monitoring the measurement.
Alternatively you can open a workspace (File | Open Workspace) that contains some predefined
views (graphs, grids, maps, etc.).
2. You can use Scripts (p.135) to generate a sequence of actions that Nemo Outdoor will execute
automatically. Click the Device script settings button in the Devices view. Select an existing
script in the Script File field or create a new one by clicking the Script Editor button.
3. If you want to be notified about certain events during the measurement, use the Notifications
function (p. 58). Click the Device notification settings button in the Devices view to access
the Notifications dialog.
4. Run a script by clicking the Start/Stop Scripts button . Nemo Outdoor will start the recording
automatically. To stop running the script, click the button again. To finish both the recording and
the script, click the Stop button .
5. To perform measurements manually, select the appropriate actions, such as, start voice call or
send MMS message, from the Measurement control menu.
6. Stop the recording by clicking the Stop button . Nemo Outdoor has recorded a measurement
file of the performed test calls/scan on the computer’s hard disk. You can playback the
measurement file by clicking the Playback button in the Report dialog. Click the Rename button
to change the file name.
7. Click the Start Playback button to playback a file. During playback use the Pause button to
freeze the playback and observe the different measurement windows for that particular point in
time. You can also open and close windows during the playback (p.296).
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Using Nemo Outdoor with Command Line Options
Outdoor supports the following command-line options. These command lines will enable the user to
enter a certain profile in Nemo Outdoor. You can enter the command lines either with Command
Prompt through Start | Run | cmd, or you can create a shortcut to Nemo Outdoor on the desktop and
enter the command line to the shortcut’s Properties | Shortcut |Target field.
/W <workspace> will directly open the specified workspace in Nemo Outdoor
/H <hw config> will directly open the given hardware configuration in Nemo Outdoor
/M SIMPLE will open Nemo Outdoor in limited mode, in which the user is not able to save any
changes made to the hardware configuration or workspace.
Hence, the following command line
Outdoor5 /W test.wor /H N95.hwc /M SIMPLE
will start Nemo Outdoor, load the test.wor workspace, N95.hwc hardware configuration, and prevent
any changes possibly made to them from taking effect.
BEFORE YOU BEGI N 13
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
This manual explains how to set up and operate the Nemo Outdoor Air Interface Measurement Tool
Software for Windows® XP Professional and Windows® 7 developed by Anite Finland Ltd.
Nemo Outdoor is a portable engineering tool for measuring and monitoring the air interface of digital
networks. The supported network standards are:
cdmaOne 450, 800,1900 MHz
CDMA2000
1xEV-DO
AMPS
DVB-H
EGPRS
GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
GPRS
HSDPA
HSUPA
HSPA+
LTE
TD-SCDMA
TETRA
iDEN
UMTS (FDD mode)
WiMAX
Nemo Outdoor is an effective tool for tracing digital networks. Nemo Outdoor collects measurement
results and geographical coordinates (when used with a GPS receiver) and stores them on a hard
disk. Measurement results provide useful information for network optimization, verification, and
maintenance purposes. Results can be efficiently and easily viewed with the Nemo analysis tool Nemo
Analyze for Windows®.
Nemo Outdoor uses licensed technology from various manufacturers. For a complete list of supported
devices, see the Nemo Outdoor product description and data sheet.
COPY PROTECTION
From Nemo Outdoor 5.8 onward, only hardware-based copy protection is used. A USB copy
protection dongle will be delivered in the Nemo Outdoor package. Plug in the copy protection dongle
in a USB port on your PC.
Note that the new dongle introduced in Nemo Outdoor 5.80 will not be backwards compatible
with the older versions of Nemo Outdoor. A new dongle with a valid technical support and
maintenance agreement option will be in use with Nemo Outdoor 5.80 and later versions.
If you have problems starting Nemo Outdoor, and if the following error messages appear, please
contact Nemo Technical Support at [email protected].
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No Valid License Detected
If the error message “Error: No valid license detected….” appears when the application is started,
either the dongle key is not plugged in or the dongle key is an unsupported model.
Please follow the instructions for how to read the license information from the existing dongle key. To
be able to use the Nemo Outdoor application supported by the old dongle key, it is recommended that
you uninstall Nemo Outdoor version 5.4. After un-installation reboot the computer and re-install the
previous version. The example above is seen, e.g. when the SPS 00868 dongle key is in use.
No Valid Technical Support Agreement
If the error message below appears, it means that the dongle key type is correct, but that the dongle
key is missing valid technical support & maintenance agreement information.
Please follow the instructions for how to read the license information from the existing dongle key with
the Remote Update Utility. To be able to use the Nemo Outdoor application supported by the dongle
key without information about the technical support agreement, it is recommended that you uninstall
Nemo Outdoor version 5.80. After un-installation reboot the computer and re-install the previous
version.
The old dongle key The new dongle key
The dongles are updated using the Remote Update Utility software. Before updating Nemo Outdoor
application please make sure that new dongle key is available. Note that you must use the latest
version of the software which comes with Nemo Outdoor version 5.80, or it can alternatively be
downloaded from Nemo User Club. See the instructions below for updating your Nemo Outdoor
dongle.
BEFORE YOU BEGI N 15
Updating the dongle (Nemo Outdoor version 5.80 and later)
1. Start the SecureUpdate by selecting Start | All Programs | Nemo Tools | Remote Update Utility.
2. The Collect Key Status Information tab opens.
3. Connect your copy protection module
4. Click Collect Information and select a location where the C2V file is saved.
5. Send the C2V file to Nemo Technical Support at [email protected].
Please add the following information to the e-mail using the following subject “Nemo Outdoor
dongle update”:
Company name
First name
Surname
Street address
Zip/ Postal Code
Country
Telephone number
Mobile number
6. After you have received the V2C file containing the update, select the Update File in the Apply
License Update tab and click Apply Update.
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7. The dongle is now updated. Nemo Outdoor can be installed and is ready for use.
Technical Support Expiration
The new dongle keys used with Nemo Outdoor 5.80 and later versions include a compulsory technical
support and maintenance agreement option. The technical support expiration date defines the date
the agreement ends. After this date it is not possible to start the new version of the Nemo Outdoor
application. Example: A customer has purchased Nemo Outdoor version 5.80 with a 1-year technical
support maintenance agreement in April 2011. The customer is entitled for free updates until April
2012. Nemo Outdoor versions released after April 2012 cannot be used with the dongle key without
renewing the technical support & maintenance agreement. After the technical support & maintenance
agreement is renewed, the dongle key can be updated remotely and the customer can update the
application to the latest version.
BEFORE YOU BEGI N 17
IMPORTANT
Please note that when you are Running Nemo Outdoor on Windows 7, you need to start Nemo
Outdoor by right-clicking the icon and selecting Run as administrator.
Before you begin using Nemo Outdoor, you need to set the power management options of the laptop
to High performance to avoid disruptions in the performance of Nemo Outdoor. Go to Control Panel |
Power Options. Select the High performance power plan.
Also, check the generic USB hub properties. Go to Device Manager, expand the Universal Serial
Bus controllers item, right-click the Generic USB Hub item and select Properties. Open the Power
Management tab and check that the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power
option is deselected. Repeat this for all the Generic USB Hub items.
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The Nemo Outdoor user must be appropriately trained and should be familiar with the signaling behind
wireless technologies.
Especially note at this time that Anite Finland does not recommend using Toshiba laptop computers
with Nemo Outdoor. This is due to certain incompatibilities that may cause the USB port not working as
desired.
The Qualcomm handlers enables the use of Qualcomm CDMA2000, MSM6500, MSM6800, TM6200,
TM6250, TM6275, TM6275US, TM7200, and TM8200 chipset-based terminals that have not been
verified by Anite Finland. These terminals can be used with Nemo Outdoor but Anite Finland does not
guarantee that the terminals will work flawlessly. Please check the Nemo Outdoor product description
or the compatibility list in the user manual for a list of measurement terminals verified and approved by
Anite Finland.
Do not use the Nemo Outdoor test mobile’s keypad to make or answer calls when the Nemo Outdoor
system is running.
With Samsung terminals the key tone volume should be turned off. Otherwise, the mobile can dial a
wrong number.
With Nokia GSM, GPRS, and EDGE terminals the test display (Net Monitor) must not be activated.
In voice quality measurements the volume of the mobile headset must be adjusted to correct levels.
Please refer to the Voice Quality Guide on page 386.
Do not place stickers containing metal on the mobile because it may lower the transmission power of
the mobile.
After the measurements have been completed and it is desired to take the Nemo Outdoor test mobile
into normal use, it must be powered off and on again to deselect/deactivate the Nemo Outdoor
triggered events in the mobile.
Use only the supplied connecting cable, included with the Nemo Outdoor, for connecting the Nemo
Outdoor test devices to the computer’s serial port.
When using the Nemo Outdoor test mobile for measurement use, the battery operation time is reduced
from normal use. The best operation times will be achieved when the batteries are regularly charged
and discharged as instructed in the mobile user manual.
End-User License Agreement
The software described in this book is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in
accordance with the terms of that agreement. For full details of this agreement, see Appendix 8 on
page 450.
BEFORE YOU BEGI N 19
Traffic Safety
Do not operate Nemo Outdoor and drive (or walk) at the same time. Remember, traffic safety comes
first.
Note that in some countries it is illegal to drive a car and operate a computer at the same time. Please
observe the legislation of the country where the measurements are performed. Finland assumes no
responsibility or liability arising from the failure to comply with local legislation.
Operating Environment
Do not operate Nemo Outdoor without reading the User Manual, including its warnings, for the devices
used by Nemo Outdoor.
Always stop using Nemo Outdoor and switch off the Nemo Outdoor test device(s) when it is forbidden
to use radio equipment or when it may cause interference or danger.
Do not use the Nemo Outdoor test device(s) in a hospital. It may interfere with nearby electronic
devices.
Never use Nemo Outdoor in an aircraft. The use of mobiles in an aircraft may be dangerous.
Observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants, or
sites where blasting operations are in progress.
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NEMO OUTDOOR SYSTEM OVERVIEW
VOICE TESTING
The voice testing environment consists of Nemo Outdoor compatible mobiles and a PC (user provided
or, optionally, provided by Anite Finland with all the software installed) with the Windows® XP
Professional or Windows® Vista operating system. The package also includes the necessary
connecting cables, serial or USB port adapters, a GPS receiver, and fast frequency scanners if
applicable. Also the Nemo Voice Quality option is available.
NEMO OUTDOOR SYSTEM OVERVIEW 21
CIRCUIT-SWITCHED DATA TESTING
The circuit-switched (CS) data testing environment consists of three parts: a measurement unit (Nemo
Outdoor), an application server, and a dial-up server. The dial-up server is used to establish a data
connection between the measurement unit and the application server. Nemo Data Test Server can be
used as the application server. It is a Linux-based administration-free server having up to four public
IP addresses and it can serve multiple simultaneous TCP/IP connections from test terminals. Nemo
Data Test Server supports FTP, SFTP, HTTP, POP3, SMTP, IPerf for UDP/TCP, Ping, Trace route
testing and RTSP (video streaming). CS data testing is possible on all cellular technologies that
support circuit-switched data.
The data measurement system has two modes: Send and Receive. In the Send mode, the
measurement unit sends data packets to the application server; in the Receive mode vice versa. If you
are using a FTP server, the measurement unit uploads (Send mode) or downloads (Receive mode)
test files to or from the FTP server. If you are using an HTTP server, the measurement unit can only
receive files.
The user can define the number of timeslots and the coding schemes, which in turn define the desired
transfer rate. During the measurement, the user will be able to monitor data throughputs and error
rates on different network layers, as well as certain parameters, such as coding scheme and number
of timeslots.
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PACKET-SWITCHED DATA TESTING
The packet-switched (PS) data testing environments consist of two ends: the measurement unit and
an application server. Nemo Data Test Server can be used as the application server. It is a Linux-
based administration-free server having up to four public IP addresses and it can serve multiple
simultaneous TCP/IP connections from test terminals. Nemo Data Test Server supports FTP, SFTP,
HTTP, POP3, SMTP, IPerf for UDP/TCP, Ping, Trace route testing, and RTSP (video streaming). PS
data testing is possible on all cellular technologies that support packet-switched data.
The data measurement system has two modes: Send and Receive. In the Send mode, the
measurement unit sends data packets to the application server; in the Receive mode vice versa. If you
are using an FTP server, the measurement unit uploads (Send mode) or downloads (Receive mode)
test files to or from the FTP server. If you are using an HTTP server, the measurement unit can only
receive files.
During the measurement, the user will be able to monitor data throughputs and error rates on different
network layers, as well as certain parameters such as coding scheme and number of timeslots.
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NEMO OUTDOOR MULTI
The 3rd generation Nemo Outdoor Multi is a compact and cost-effective benchmarking solution to be
used with Nemo Outdoor. The system in combination with Nemo Outdoor Multi-option allows
benchmarking measurements to be performed on different system technologies such as GSM, EDGE,
WCDMA, HSDPA, CDMA2000, and WiMAX, and different combinations of measurement modes such
as voice calls and data transfers. Nemo Outdoor Multi supports a total of seven test devices, i.e. up to
five test mobiles, scanners, and a GPS device. The Multi-Data functionality in Nemo Outdoor allows
up to five concurrent data measurements to be performed simultaneously while the system is
connected to a single laptop, saving space in the test vehicle during drive testing and adding to the
ease of use of the system. Combined with Nemo Server, Nemo Outdoor Multi-Data makes it easy to
carry out, not only casual data benchmarking test cases that can be used to compare the performance
of different technologies or operators, but also long-term network performance measurements.
All test devices can be connected to Nemo Outdoor Multi through an onboard USB port while sharing
a car’s +12VDC power output. The Nemo Outdoor multi unit includes a built-in 2500 mAh battery pack
which makes it possible to continue measurements during short power failures without stopping the
measurements. With the professional high-quality lockable USB data cable connection the system is
very reliable to use, preventing loose connections between test devices and the main unit. Nemo
Outdoor Multi can also be delivered with an optional tough roll-around carrying case. The system is by
default delivered with a car mounting kit that allows the unit to be semi-permanently mounted into a
test car. The Multi system also includes a DC to AC pure sine wave power inverter to supply power for
the laptop.
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NEMO OUTDOOR MULTI LITE
The 4th generation Nemo Multi Lite is a compact and cost-effective benchmarking solution for use with
Nemo Outdoor. Benchmarking measurements can be performed on various system technologies and
networks with support for up to six test mobiles/data cards, a scanner and a sound card. In addition,
the system in combination with Nemo Outdoor Multi-option allows the use of different combinations of
measurement modes such as voice calls, voice quality calls and data transfers simultaneously. The
system is connected to a single laptop, saving space in the test vehicle during drive testing and adding
to the ease of use of the system.
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NEMO INVEX
Nemo Invex® system combines powerful intuitive software and scalable military grade hardware
design to create superior drive-test systems for wireless networks. Quick and easy to deploy, Nemo
Invex provides critical quality-of-service (QoS) measurements and a wide variety of quality-of-
experience (QoE) service testing, including the latest voice and video quality measurement algorithms.
Nemo Invex is flexible and scalable, capable of evolving as the network evolves providing the lowest
effective total cost of ownership available.
The Nemo Outdoor software application that runs on the Nemo Invex 4G chassis for benchmarking is
also widely known as a tool for network optimization. With other benchmarking tools QoS statistics can
be collected but no actual reasons for possible issues, such as, low data rates can be seen without a
cause identified. Often the network issue is interference and other benchmarking tools are collecting
quality parameters but no real time analysis is performed. The Nemo solutions allow the user to
activate different interference analysis measurements, such as, WCDMA pilot pollution, GSM co-
channel/ adjacent channel interference and GSM/ WCDMA missing neighbor detection. These
enhanced capabilities help to save time and money and provide additional value added information
also to benchmarking campaigns. Furthermore, significant cost savings can be realized by bundling
the data collection solution with a post-processing solution as Anite has a comprehensive post-
processing solution, Nemo Analyze.
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INDOOR MEASUREMENTS
Nemo Outdoor has an indoor measurement option in which case Nemo Outdoor can be installed on a
Tablet PC. Alternatively normal laptop can be used as well. As GPS receivers cannot be used
indoors, the indoor option offers a marker function to store location data. Just click markers along the
measurement route and the route will be drawn on the map. You can use floorplans as maps.
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INSTALLING NEMO OUTDOOR SYSTEM
This section provides the basic instructions for installing Nemo Outdoor software and devices. Make
sure you have all the listed equipment before starting the software installation. Use the Nemo Outdoor
setup program to install Nemo Outdoor; that is, do not just copy the Nemo Outdoor files onto your
computer.
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
PC (Lenovo or Dell recommended) with Windows® XP (32- bit) Professional or Windows 7 ®
Professional (32-/64-bit).
Pentium III processor, minimum 1GHz, preferably 1.7 GHz for single mobile measurements
For multi data measurements Intel® Core Duo processor T2500 2.00GHz or higher required
For voice quality measurements with up to four channels with USB sound card Intel® Core Duo
processor T2500 2.00GHz or higher required
For up to six channel voice quality measurements with USB sound card Intel® Quad
Core processor Q9100 2.26GHz or higher required
512MB RAM minimum, 1GB RAM recommended
For multi data measurements with HSPA+ devices Intel® Quad Core processor Q9100
2.26GHz or higher required
100 MB of free hard disk space for installation and use; 1 GB recommended
One USB port for copy protection module
One USB port per mobile
Depending on the scanner used, one USB port or serial port or RJ45 or FireWire port per scanner
One serial port for each voice quality audio module or one USB port per sound card
One USB port for an external GPS receiver
Display resolution 1024 x 768 with 256 colors, 1280 x 1024 recommended
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher for viewing the help file
If your computer does not have enough serial ports, the PCMCIA slot can be converted to one
or more serial ports by using a PCMCIA serial I/O adapter card or a USB serial converter. Refer
to Appendix 1 on page 342 for more information.
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OTHER HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
The following hardware is also supported for using Nemo Outdoor. Please note that the scanning
receivers and many of the GPS receivers require also +12 V DC power supply (e.g., from cigarette
lighter plug).
External power supply recommended for computer if vehicle mounted
GPS receiver: (optional, following types are supported)
Garmin GPS II
Garmin GPS II Plus
Garmin GPS III/III+
Garmin GPS 35
Garmin V
Garmin 18 USB
Trimble Placer 450/455 (TAIP) and GPS antenna unit
Most other GPS receivers with NMEA 0183 compatible output
DKU-2 USB cable and a free USB port for the following Nokia mobiles:
Nokia 6230i
Nokia 6630
Nokia 6680
DKU-2 or CA-53 cable and a free USB port for the following Nokia mobiles:
Nokia N80
Nokia 6136
Nokia N92
DKE-2 or mini USB cable and a free USB port for the following Nokia mobiles:
Nokia 7376
Datang DTM8101 or DTM8120 mobile with the 18Pin SDTM 4.370.010 data cable and a free USB
port
Leadcore LC8310E mobile with the 18Pin SDTM 4.370.010 data cable and a free USB port
Nokia N75 mobile with the DKE-2 or the DKU-2 connectivity cable and a free USB port
Nokia N95, N95 US, 6120, 6121, or 3500 mobile with the mini USB cable and a free USB port
Nokia C5, C5-03, C7-00, 6720, 6720US, N85, N85US, N96, N96US, N97 and N97US mobile with
the micro USB cable and a free USB port
Motorola V3X, V9 or V9US mobile with the mini USB cable and a free USB port
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Huawei C7600 mobile with the mini USB cable and a free USB port
Samsung SGH-Z105, Z107, Z140, Z500, ZV10, or P920mobile with the PCB157ULE USB cable
and a free USB port
Samsung Z560 or ZX20 mobile with the mini USB cable and a free USB port
Samsung Z720, or A707 mobile with the PCB200BBE USB cable and a free USB port
Qualcomm CDMA2000 Compatible, MSM6500 Compatible, MSM6800 Compatible, TM6200,
TM6250, TM6275, TM6275US or TM7200 mobile with a USB cable and a free USB port
LG U800 or KU950 mobile with a mini USB cable and a free USB port
LG KX260, C270, C680, C676, and LHD-200E mobile with a LG VX6100/VX7000, KQ-U8A cable
and a free USB port
Nemo Outdoor Measurement Software is protected with a copy protection dongle. See page 13
for more information about copy protection.
NEMO OUTDOOR SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
To install the Nemo Outdoor Measurement Software:
1. Start Windows® and insert the Nemo Outdoor CD-ROM in your CD drive (e.g., drive D).
Note that for Windows® XP and Windows® Vista, installation must be run under Administrator
account or other user account with administrative privileges.
2. Select Start | Run in the Windows® Status bar. Type D:\Nemo Outdoor 5\Nemo Outdoor x.xx.xx in
the Open field (xx refers to the version number) and click the OK button. When the Installation
program starts, follow the instructions on your screen.
3. When the Nemo Outdoor software installation is complete, you will need to restart the computer.
NEMO OUTDOOR DEVICE SET-UP
Below you will find instructions for connecting devices to the Nemo Outdoor measurement system.
However, instructions for devices that require a dial-up connection can be found in the Dial-Up
Networking Setup Guide.
Connecting a GPS Receiver
To connect the serial GPS receiver:
1. Plug the GPS data cable into a free serial port on your computer.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the GPS receiver, if applicable.
3. Connect the cable of the GPS antenna unit to the GPS receiver, if applicable.
4. Connect the power cable to the GPS receiver (see the GPS receiver manual), if applicable.
5. Switch on the GPS receiver.
6. Start Nemo Outdoor. Open the Configuration Manager, select Device and click the Add button
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7. Click on GPS. Select your GPS model from the list and click Next.
8. Select the serial port to which your GPS receiver is connected. The program automatically sets the
other parameters to match your navigator selection according to the following table:
Navigator Type Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits
Garmin GPS II 4800 8 None 1
Garmin GPS II Plus 4800 8 None 1
Garmin GPS III/III+ 4800 8 None 1
Garmin GPS 35 4800 8 None 1
Trimble Placer GPS 450/455
9600 8 None 1
9. Click OK. Your GPS receiver is now ready for measurements.
If your computer does not have enough serial ports, the PCMCIA slot can be converted to one
or more serial ports by using a PCMCIA serial I/O adapter card or a USB serial converter. Refer
to Appendix 1 on page 342 for more information.
To connect the USB GPS receiver:
1. Plug the GPS USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
2. Windows will automatically detect the new device and install the necessary drivers.
3. Start Nemo Outdoor. Open the Configuration Manager, select Device and click the Add button
.
4. Click on GPS. Select your GPS model from the list and click Next.
5. Select the USB port to which your GPS receiver is connected. The program automatically sets the
other parameters to match your navigator selection according to the following table:
Navigator Type Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits
Garmin 18 USB 9600 8 None 1
6. Click OK. Your GPS receiver is now ready for measurements.
Connecting a Scanner
See the Nemo Scanner Guide for information on how to connect and start scanners with Nemo
Outdoor.
If an external fast frequency scanner for a computer’s serial port is used, follow these instructions in
order to connect the scanner to Nemo Outdoor. For a list of necessary hardware, refer to page 28.
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Connecting Nemo Outdoor MMAC2 Multi Device
Below you will see the two different options as of Nemo Outdoor Multi system that. See page 351 for
further information on how to set up the system.
The graph below depicts the system when it is purchased without the carrying case.
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The graph below displays the system as when purchased with the carrying case.
Connecting Voice Quality Devices
Please refer to the Nemo Voice Quality Guide on page 372 for complete installation and configuration
instructions.
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NEMO INVEX DEVICE SET-UP
After the Nemo Invex chassis has been set up and configured, you can connect the measurement
servers (UIC modules in the Nemo Invex chassis) and devices to Nemo Outdoor. Start Nemo Outdoor
with the Nemo Invex license option. Click the Measurement servers button in the Devices view.
A list of available measurement servers is displayed. Select Add | Autodetect Measurement Servers
to find all measurement servers connected to the system. If a measurement server is missing from the
list, click the Add button and select Add Measurement Server Name. Enter the server name (IP
address) and click OK. Nemo Outdoor will try to connect to the server.
To connect to a measurement server, select the server and click Connect. The State will change to
Connected. Repeat this for each measurement server that you want to connect with Nemo Outdoor.
Finally, click Close.
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The Devices view will display all connected measurement servers. The Local item refers to devices
connected directly to the Nemo Outdoor laptop. Click the Autodetect button to detect devices
connected to the measurement servers.
A list of devices connected to each measurement server is displayed. In the Mode column, define
whether the device will be used for voice or voice and data measurements.
Please note that one measurement server supports only one data-enabled device at a time. In
other words, if you have two data-enabled devices connected to the same measurement server,
you must use one of them in Voice mode.
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If you are adding a scanner, click the scanner name and select the frequency configuration supported
by the scanner.
Finally click Add Devices. The devices will be added to Nemo Outdoor. Depending on the number of
devices, this may take a few minutes.
Click the Group devices by type/server button to group the devices by type (phone or scanner) or
by server.
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The Device Status view displays all the connected devices and their status. By resizing the view, you
can change how the devices are organized.
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Right-click on the Device Status view and select Toggle Status Window Docking Area to dock the
Status view to the top of the main view.
Right-click on the Device Status view and select Reorder Devices to change the order of the devices
in the Device Status and Devices views. Drag and drop the devices in the correct order and finally
click OK.
It is possible to save the hardware configuration by selecting File | Save Device Configuration As.
This way all the devices can be loaded automatically the next time you start Nemo Outdoor.
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To disconnect measurement servers, click the Measurement servers button, select a measurement
server and click Disconnect.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DRIVE TESTING
Check the condition of all antennas, cables, and connectors: there should be no tight curves, no
slashes or cuts.
Check that connectors are properly connected. Loose connections cause unstable measurements or
wrong attenuation of field strength.
Place antennas properly on the roof of the vehicle. Antennas should be installed as symmetrically as
possible and at least one wavelength from the corners and roof windows, and two wavelengths from
each other. If antennas are too close to each other, it may cause interference.
Check the configuration before starting the measurement.
Individual antennas and the mobile holder antenna couplers may have different performance.
When removing antennas after a drive test, DO NOT pull antennas from the antenna cables. Hold the
antenna from the base and tilt the antenna away from the cable.
= c / f c = 300E6 (m/s) f = frequency (Hz) 450 MHz, = 66 cm 900 MHz, = 33 cm 1800 MHz, = 17 cm 1900 MHz, = 16 cm GPS antenna 1565-1575MHz, = 19 cm
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CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
After you have installed Nemo Outdoor, you will need to configure the system for your environment
before you will be able to use the measurement functions. The following instructions will help you in
this initial configuration.
CONFIGURING NEMO OUTDOOR
You have three different ways to start using Nemo Outdoor. For a first-time user the most convenient
way is to start with the Welcome page and proceed from there. Older users of Nemo Outdoor may
want to use the Load Device Configuration dialog, and more advanced users may want to configure
Nemo Outdoor manually.
Configuration through Welcome page
1. The Nemo Outdoor Welcome page offers an easy way to configure the system for a first-time
user, and also helps more advanced users to add new devices. It appears on the screen when
you start Nemo Outdoor. If you do not want to view this window in the future when opening Nemo
Outdoor, select the Do not show this again option.
2. With the Automatic device detection functionality, you can automatically add devices to Nemo
Outdoor without needing to manually set up the system. This functionality automatically searches
the Device Manager for the assigned modem and trace COM port information, and matches a dial-
up connection with the assigned modem port for the device.
Please note that the automatic detection is only available for devices connected with a USB
cable. Furthermore, you may need to select the correct device model from the drop-down menu.
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Note that this functionality varies depending on the device vendor. In addition, you may need to
create a dial-up connection for the device before connecting it to Nemo Outdoor. The COM
ports are created with the dial-up connection. Please refer to the Nemo Outdoor Dial-Up
Networking Setup Guide for instructions on how to do this. The device may also require
additional configurations in its modem settings.
3. You can start the devices in online mode by clicking the Start Devices button below, start them in
offline mode by clicking the Work Offline button, or refresh the device configuration by clicking the
Refresh button on the bottom right-hand corner of the window. This is useful, e.g., when you
accidentally unplug a device and plug it in again.
4. You can also open a workspace file from the Welcome dialog.
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5. With the Open a Device Configuration tool you can select saved device configurations. This
includes the dial-up connection and the trace and modem COM ports assigned to the device. If
you would like to start Nemo Outdoor in online mode, select a pre-made device configuration and
a workspace and click Start Devices. All the devices included in the device configuration file will
be activated and you are ready to start measurements.
6. If you prefer setting up the measurement configuration offline, that is, without connecting and
starting the measurement devices, select a pre-made device configuration and click the Work
Offline button. If you want, you can configure the devices manually and activate them. When you
want to activate the devices, connect the devices to the measurement system and click the Work
Offline button in the Nemo Outdoor toolbar.
7. The Load a Measurement tool enables you to open a previously viewed measurement with the
attached devices for playback. In the Workspace field you can select a workspace for the
measurement. Click Load Selected Files.
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Configuration through Load Device Configuration Dialog
To view the Load Device Configuration dialog, click Other… in the Open a Device Configuration
field in the Welcome to Nemo Outdoor window.
1. If you have used Nemo Outdoor previously and saved a device configuration and a workspace,
Nemo Outdoor will ask if you would like to load a device configuration and a workspace. If you are
a first-time user of Nemo Outdoor, go to step 4.
2. If you have used Nemo Outdoor before and would like to start in online mode, select a pre-made
device configuration and a workspace and click Start Devices. All the devices included in the
device configuration file will be activated and you are ready to start measurements.
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3. If you prefer setting up the measurement configuration offline, that is, without connecting and
starting the measurement devices, select a pre-made device configuration and click the Work
Offline button in the Load Device Configuration dialog. You can change the measurement
configurations in the offline mode and activate the device. When you want to activate the devices,
connect the devices to the measurement system and click the Work Online button in the
Nemo Outdoor toolbar.
4. In the Load Device Configuration dialog, select Empty Device Configuration and click Start
Devices. An empty Nemo Outdoor main window appears.
5. Add a device by selecting Measurement | Add New Device or by clicking the Add or remove
devices button in the Devices view. Choose the appropriate phone, scanner, or GPS receiver from the list and click Next.
6. All Qualcomm terminals are unified into one Qualcomm handler. Nemo Outdoor application
detects the chipset of the test device and activates traces accordingly. For example, if device
supports MDM8200 chipset (HSPA+) these trace messages are automatically activated. Before
trace message activation application is checking is the licence valid for such a device. If license do
not cover e.g. MDM8200 devices (HSPA+ devices), device is added to Nemo Outdoor application
with an other chipset support e.g. MDM7200 (HSUPA) and HSPA+ trace messages are not
activated. The following Qualcomm chipsets are supported:
Qualcomm TM6200
Qualcomm TM6250
Qualcomm TM6275 - Compatible with Qualcomm HSDPA devices
Qualcomm TM6275 US - Compatible with Qualcomm HSDPA devices
Qualcomm TM6280 - Compatible with Qualcomm HSDPA devices
Qualcomm TM7200 - Compatible with Qualcomm HSUPA devices
Qualcomm TM8200 - Compatible with Qualcomm HSPA+ devices
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Qualcomm TM8220 - Compatible with Qualcomm HSPA+ dual carrier devices
Qualcomm MDM9200 - Compatible with Qualcomm LTE devices
Qualcomm MDM9600 - Compatible with Qualcomm LTE devices
7. A properties dialog will be opened for the selected device. Set the appropriate values.
8. Click on Measurement Properties in the Phone/Scanner Properties dialog to enter the
Measurement Properties dialog. Here you will find device-specific measurement settings. Set the
appropriate parameters and click OK.
9. Double-click the User Interface item in the Configuration Manager (alt+M) to open the User
Interface Properties dialog. Here you will find general measurement settings that affect all devices.
Set the appropriate parameters and click OK. You can now start the measurements.
Configuring Nemo Outdoor Manually
If you want to configure Nemo Outdoor manually, close the Welcome page or Load Device
Configuration dialog when you start Nemo Outdoor. You can go to File | Open Measurement, and
select a saved measurement for playback, or you can open a saved device configuration in File |
Open Device Configuration and start a measurement in online or offline mode. Alternatively, you can
go to Measurement | Add New Device, select a device and configure it for measurements.
In addition, you can use the Autodetect devices functionality which automatically detects a previously
added device and its assigned COM ports and dial-up connection for network measurements. Click
the Autodetect Devices button in the toolbar.
A dialog with a list of previously added devices and their dial-up connection appears. Select the
devices you want to add, and click the Add Devices tab at the bottom of the Autodetect Devices
dialog. Select Add Devices in Specific Order to select the order of the added devices.
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In the Add Devices dialog you can select a device and move it up or down in the list to define the
device order with the arrow buttons on the right-hand side of the dialog.
Click Add Devices to add the devices to Nemo Outdoor.
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Use Case 1. Start Measurements Automatically upon Device Startup
The following example case exemplifies the process of setting up Nemo Outdoor to start recording
automatically when devices are connected and started.
In the Nemo Outdoor main view, perform the following configurations.
1. Go to View | User Interface Properties.
2. On the General page, select the Start recording automatically when devices are started
option.
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3. On the Measurement page select Yes in the Start scripts automatically field.
4. Click OK.
5. Save the workspace and hardware configuration files by selecting File | Save Workspace As,
and File | Save Device Configuration As.
6. Close Nemo Outdoor. The next time you start Nemo Outdoor, measurements will start
automatically as long as the correct device configuration file and workspace are selected.
CONFIGURING TEST MOBILES
The Phone Settings of the Nemo Outdoor test mobile can be user defined. However, the PIN Code
Request and Automatic Redial options must be turned OFF. Please consult the mobile user
manual to find these options from the mobile. To configure the Nemo Outdoor test mobiles for PS data
testing purposes, see the Dial-Up Networking Setup guide provided by Anite Finland.
Always keep the test mobile connected to a charger, if possible, when carrying out
measurements.
Net Monitoring must be switched off with the Nokia mobiles listed below:
Nokia 6230i
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CONFIGURATION MANAGER Configuring Nemo Outdoor for your environment is accomplished in the Configuration Manager. You
can access the view either by pressing Ctrl+M or by clicking the Configuration Manager toolbar
button .
The Configuration Manager view consists of several items. All these items, except System Properties
and Handler Information, can be configured. Select an item from the list and click the Properties
button .
The default System Properties view shows the general system properties for Nemo Outdoor.
Double-clicking on the Measurement Properties item leads to the User Interface Properties |
Measurement view on page 52.
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Handler Information
Under Handler Information, you will find a list of handlers that have been installed on your computer.
All the handlers that you have purchased can be found on the Nemo Outdoor installation CD-ROM.
Each device has its own handler, and in order to use them in Nemo Outdoor, you must have the
corresponding handler installed.
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User Interface
Under the User Interface item, you will find several items: User Interface Properties, Custom
Windows, Notifications, Scripts, Color Palettes, Color Sets, and Presentation Modes. The
Custom Windows folder contains premade measurement windows for quick startup. Under Color
Palettes you will find colors used in the views (see page 57). Clicking on Color Sets will display the
available color sets in the Configuration Manager view. For further information on how to create color
sets, see page 273. You can define the format in which various parameter values are presented
through the Presentation modes item (see page 56).
Double-click on the User Interface Properties item to open the User Interface Properties dialog.
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User Interface Properties – General
Buffer Size specifies the number of events stored in the history buffer of the user interface. The size
of the buffer affects how far back you can view a file during measurement.
Save workspace settings on exit option defines whether the workspace settings are saved when
you exit the SW so that they will be activated automatically, for example, windows will be opened the
next time you start the SW.
Selecting the Start recording automatically when devices are started option enables Nemo
Outdoor to start recording automatically at device startup, and also when changing from offline mode
to online mode.
Selecting the Show report after measurement ends option will display a summary of all test calls
after the measurement is ended.
Selecting the Show 'Pause' dialog when measurement is paused option will display a message
when the measurement has been paused.
Selecting the Show a dialog for critical errors option will display a message box when there is a
problem with one of the devices or with the measurement file writing.
Select the Open Script Status window when script is started option to automatically open the
Script Status window when script files are used in measurements.
Select the Play audio quality samples during playback option to play the audio samples used in
audio quality measurements also during playback.
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When the Show welcome window when application is launched option is selected, the Welcome to
Nemo Outdoor window is displayed.
With the Show ‘Stop Recording Query’ dialog before recording is stopped option selected, a
dialog appears at the end of the measurement to make sure you really want to stop recording.
Selecting the Show Close Full Screen window in Full Screen mode option will enable you to exit
the Full Screen mode through an UI button.
When the Show ‘Enable Missing Neighbor Query’ dialog when recording is started option is
selected, a notification dialog will appear reminding you to enable missing neighbor detection when a
scanner and a test terminal are connected to Nemo Outdoor and missing neighbor detection is not
currently enabled. If you agree to enable the missing neighbor detection functionality through the
dialog, the Missing Neighbor Detection dialog will appear. However, note that you are not able to
enable the missing neighbor functionality if active measurement properties do not support missing
neighbor detection. In that case recording must be stopped and measurement properties changed
before the missing neighbor functionality can be enabled.
With the Show 'Debug log file management' dialog on exit option selected, a debug file wil be
generated when Nemo Outdoor is closed. Please note that you need to run Nemo Outdoor as
Administrator.
User Interface Properties – Measurement
By double-clicking the Measurement item in the Configuration Manager window you will access the
Measurement tab in the User Interface Properties dialog. Here you can make settings affecting all
measurements.
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Filename defines the filename format. The default format is %y%b%d %H%M%S (year-month-day
hours-minutes-seconds, e.g., 06May31 165246) but you can use any combination of the items below.
For example, "%y%b%d_%n means that the filename looks as follows: 06May31_1. The last number
(%n) is the sequence number for measurement files recorded that day.
%a Abbreviated weekday name
%A Full weekday name
%b Abbreviated month name
%B Full month name
%d Day of month as decimal number (01 – 31)
%H Hour in 24-hour format (00 – 23)
%I Hour in 12-hour format (01 – 12)
%j Day of year as decimal number (001 – 366)
%m Month as decimal number (01 – 12)
%M Minute as decimal number (00 – 59)
%n Sequence number (1 – )
%N Sequence number (1 – )
%p Current locale's A.M./P.M. indicator for 12-hour clock
%S Second as decimal number (00 – 59)
%U Week of year as decimal number, with Sunday as first day of week (00 – 53)
%w Weekday as decimal number (0 – 6; Sunday is 0)
%W Week of year as decimal number, with Monday as first day of week (00 – 53)
%y Year without century, as decimal number (00 – 99)
%Y Year with century, as decimal number
%z Either the time zone name or time zone abbreviation, depending on registry settings;
no characters if time zone is unknown
%Z Either the time zone name or time zone abbreviation, depending on registry settings;
no characters if time zone is unknown
With the Start scripts automatically option, you can order Nemo Outdoor to start executing the script
file when you click the Start Recording button in the main window.
With the Force idle mode when stopping scripts option you can force the measurement mobile to
return to idle mode if the script is interrupted. When the option is set to No, the mobile will stay in the
current state when script is stopped. You can use this option to keep a GPRS mobile in active state
when toggling a script on and off.
Select the Stop measurement after script is finished option to force Nemo Outdoor to stop
recording after the script is finished.
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If you are making measurements with multiple devices and multiple scripts, select the Synchronize
script repeats option to force Nemo Outdoor to wait until all scripts for all devices are finished before
repeating the scripts.
With the Use time from GPS option you can order Nemo Outdoor to use GPS time at the start of the
measurement. During measurements, Nemo Outdoor will use PC time.
Select the Wait for GPS fix before starting measurement option if you would like to start measuring
only after there is a GPS fix.
Select the Redial after dropped call option to automatically make a new call if a call is dropped
during measurements. Also define the time in seconds after which the call will be redialed.
Remove all forcing functions when device is started option deactivates all forcing functions from
the device when the device is started.
When the Use ETSI compatible call connection trigger option is set to Yes, Outdoor uses the ETSI
specification-based definition of the start and end time of a call.
With the Enable routing table modifications for local devices option users can enable and disable
routing table modification. The option is selected by default. Routing table modification should be
disabled only with single data testing. If routing table modification is disabled with multi data testing, it
can cause problems when several dial-up connections are opened from one host computer to
terminals. All data connections to be established travel along one connection between the host
computer and the terminal, i.e. all dial-up connections are routed via one terminal, not via different
terminals and their interfaces. This distorts the test results.
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User Interface Properties – Paths
In the Paths tab you can define locations for different files. In the picture above, you can see the
default values. To change the default paths, click on the … button and browse for a new location. In
the Default Map field, you can enter a map file that will be opened by default. A World.tab map file is
provided by Anite Finland in the installation package. Local Files refers to the files that are used in
FTP testing. Report Files are the files created during timeslot testing. Default Color Set refers to the
color set that is opened by default on the map. For instructions on making new color sets, see page
273.
Nemo Outdoor offers male and female sound files for notifications In the Sounds field, select C:\Nemo
Tools\Nemo Shared Files\Sounds\Female if you want to use female sounds or C:\Nemo Tools\Nemo
Shared Files\Sounds\Male if you want to use male sounds.
Note that BTS files and script files do not apply to scanners.
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User Interface Properties – Presentation
In the Presentation tab you can define the format in which various parameter values are presented.
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User Interface Properties – Colors
In the Colors page you can define colors used for devices, graph lines, and map routes. The first eight
colors are reserved for devices. The other colors are used to draw graph lines and map routes.
To make new palettes, click the New button, type a name for the new palette, and define all the colors.
To change the palette, select a palette from the Color palette list.
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Notifications
Notifications are graphical, textual, and audio notifications marking certain events. Nemo Outdoor
includes some premade notifications, but you can also add your own notifications. The notifications
come in handy when you are looking for certain events, parameters, or values in the measurement
file. Depending on your configuration, Nemo Outdoor will either play a sound or display a .png image
in a graph/map when the defined event occurs during measurements. A textual notification is
displayed in the Output window by default.
By double-clicking a notification, the Notifications window appears. There you can make changes to,
for example, sound files and icons associated with the notification.
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Notification Configuration
To make your own notifications, select the Notifications item in the Configuration Manager window and
double-click any notification to open the Notifications dialog. Alternatively select View | Notification
Manager.
The dialog displays all existing notifications. From the table you can see the notification title and the
selected sound and bitmap file for each notification. Activate a sound and/or bitmap file for a
notification by selecting and clearing the options in the list.
Sound file defines an audio file for the selected notification. Browse a sound file in the field or use the
default file. Nemo Outdoor offers male and female sound files. In the User Interface Properties –
Paths dialog, define which one you would like to use (see page 55). Use the Play button to listen to
the file. If you want to attach your own sound files (.wav) to the notifications, you should create the
sound files and add them in the folder C:\Nemo Tools\Nemo Shared Files\Sounds\Male or C:\Nemo
Tools\Nemo Shared Files\Sounds\Female.
Bitmap file defines a graphical notification for the selected notification. Browse a bitmap file in the
field or use the default file. The button will display a preview of the selected image. If you want to
attach your own bitmaps to the notifications, you should create the files and add them in the folder
C:\Nemo Tools\ Nemo Shared Files \Images.
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Click the Add button to create new notifications in the Notification Criteria dialog.
Title defines a name for the notification.
Notify when these criteria are met table displays the criteria for the selected notification.
Select the Notify only once when criteria are met option when you want be notified about certain
events only once.
Select the parameter that you want to use in the notification. Then define the Condition and Value for
the selected parameter and click Add to list to add the new criteria for the notification. You can add
several criteria for each notification. Finally click OK and the notification is saved and added in the
Notifications dialog where you can attach sound and bitmap files to the notification.
The notification is also available in the Measurement Properties | Notifications dialog where you
can activate the notification for a specific device. Click the Device notification settings button in the
Devices view to open the dialog.
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To activate a notification for a particular device, click the Device notification settings button in
the Devices view. This will open the Measurement Properties, Notifications dialog. Select the
notifications you would like to use in the measurement and click OK.
The table displays a list of notifications that can be activated for the selected device. Select the
notification from the list and select how you would like to be notified. The Notification Properties
button will open the Notification Configuration dialog where you can edit the notification settings
(see page 59 for more information).
By clicking the Select All and Clear All buttons, you can select and clear all items in the list.
To make user-configurable notifications:
1. Open the Notifications dialog (View | Notification Manager) and click Add.
2. In the Notification Criteria dialog, define the notification criteria and click OK.
3. In the Notifications dialog, select the notification that you just created. Define sound and bitmap
files for the notification and activate them by selecting the options in the notifications table.
4. Click OK to save the settings.
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Scripts
Note that you cannot use scripts with scanners.
Under the Scripts item you will find premade scripts and user-defined scripts. Scripts can be used to
perform measurements automatically instead of performing manual calls or data transfers. Select the
Scripts item to open a list of scripts in the Configuration Manager view. Double-click on any of these
scripts to open the Script Editor dialog. In order to select a script file to be used in a measurement,
click the Device script settings button in the Devices view.
Creating Script files is described in more detail on page 156.
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Base Station Files
Under the Base Station Files item you will find loaded base station files. Select a BTS file to view the
BTS information in the Configuration Manager view. Click the – button to remove the BTS file.
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Device Configurations
Under Device Configurations, you will find a list of device configuration files (.hwc). A device
configuration contains information on devices and their measurement configurations. You can use the
device configurations to quickly start measurements with Nemo Outdoor without having to detect and
configure the measurement devices each time you start Nemo Outdoor.
You can load a .hwc file by selecting File | Open Device Configuration. Alternatively, you can load a
device configuration when you start Nemo Outdoor by selecting it in the Load device Configuration
dialog. To make new device configurations, add devices manually in Nemo Outdoor and configure
them. When everything is ready, select File | Save Device Configuration As and type a name for the
saved file. The new .hwc file will appear in the Configuration Manager, Device Configurations folder.
To rename a device configuration, double-click the respective item in the Configuration Manager and
type a new name in the Rename HW Config dialog.
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Devices
Under the Devices item are listed all the devices that you have connected to Nemo Outdoor. Note that
you can add a new device from the plus icon , and remove a device by selecting the device and
clicking on the minus icon . Each device (mobile, GPS, and scanner) has its own properties dialog.
Double-clicking on the device will open the applicable device properties dialog. These dialogs are
presented next.
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Phone Properties
The Label field allows you to give a label such as a comment or a name for the phone, and makes it
easier to identify devices during measurement and post processing. The label can be seen in the
Nemo Outdoor user interface during a measurement and playback, and the information is also stored
in the log file header.
Trace port and Modem port selections are device-specific. Please refer to the Dial-up Networking
Setup Guide for more detailed information.
Circuit switched dial-up connection list box gives a list of all the dial-up connections that have been
configured on your computer. If you are making CS data measurements, select a dial-up connection
here. See the Dial-Up Networking Setup guide provided by Anite Finland for detailed instructions for
configuring dial-up connections.
Packet switched dial-op connection list box gives a list of all the dial-up connections that have been
configured on your computer. If you are making PS data measurements, select a dial-up connection
here. See the Dial-Up Networking Setup guide provided by Anite Finland for detailed instructions for
configuring dial-up connections.
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Antenna gain and Cable loss are antenna-related parameters and they are used in the conversion
from dBm to dBuV/m. This parameter is needed only if you are using external antennas. If you are
using the internal antenna of each phone, leave these values blank.
Antenna
type
Frequency
range
Antenna
gain (dBd)
Impedance VSWR 1 Max
power
Polarization Cable
loss
Cable &
connector
1140.27 824–894/1710–1880/
1850–2170
MHz
0 dBd 50 ohm 2:1 @
specified
freq.
10 W Linear
vertical
-0.55/ -
0.82
dB/m
Mini Low
Loss 2.5 m,
SMA male
1140.26 890–960/1850–1990/
1710–2170
MHz
0 dBd 50 ohm 2:1 @
specified
freq.
10 W Linear
vertical
Mini Low
Loss 2.5 m,
SMA male
The above examples can only be used with antennas received from Anite Finland Ltd. or Smarteq. If
you are using antennas from other antenna manufacturers, you will have to ask the antenna gain and
cable loss information from the manufacturer.
Select the Nemo audio module option to use the Nemo audio module for voice quality
measurements. You can define the port where the Nemo voice quality unit is connected in the drop-
down menu.
Select the Sound card channel option to use the USB sound card for voice quality measurements.
Select the applicable sound card channel in the drop-down menu.
Select Disabled when you do not wish to carry out voice quality measurements.
After you have configured the device, click the Apply button to check that the device is working
properly. To exit the dialog, click OK.
Clicking on the Measurement Properties button will lead to the Measurement Properties dialog
where you can make device-specific measurement settings. You can also enter the Measurement
Properties dialog through Measurement | <device name> | Measurement Properties in the menu
bar.
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Scanner Properties
In the Label field you can define a suitable label for the device, for example, a name or a usage
purpose, making it easier to identify the device during measurement and post processing. The label
can be seen in the Nemo Outdoor user interface during a measurement and playback, and the
information is also stored in the log file header.
Port refers to the port to which the scanner is connected.
Baud rate refers to the communication speed.
Antenna gain and Cable loss are antenna-related parameters and they are used in the conversion
from dBm to dBuV/m. This parameter is needed only if you are using external antennas. If you are
using the internal antenna of each phone, leave these values blank.
Antenna
type
Frequency
range
Antenna
gain (dBd)
Impedance VSWR 1 Max
power
Polarization Cable
loss
Cable &
connector
1140.27 824–894/1710–1880/
1850–2170
MHz
0 dBd 50 ohm 2:1 @
specified
freq.
10 W Linear
vertical
-0.55/ -
0.82
dB/m
Mini Low
Loss 2.5 m,
SMA male
1140.26 890–960/1850–1990/
1710–2170
MHz
0 dBd 50 ohm 2:1 @
specified
freq.
10 W Linear
vertical
Mini Low
Loss 2.5 m,
SMA male
The above examples can only be used with antennas received from Anite Finland Ltd. or Smarteq. If
you are using antennas from other antenna manufacturers, you will have to ask the antenna gain and
cable loss information from the manufacturer.
Clicking on the Measurement Properties button will lead to the Measurement Properties dialog
where you can make device-specific measurement settings (see page 70).
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After you have configured the device, click the Apply button to check that the device is working
properly. To exit the dialog, click OK.
GPS Properties
In the Label field you can define a label for the GPS device, for example, a name or a usage purpose,
making it easier to identify devices during measurement and post processing. The label can be seen
in the Nemo Outdoor user interface during a measurement and playback, and the information is also
stored in the log file header.
Serial port refers to the port to which the GPS receiver is connected.
Baud rate refers to the communication speed. The available values are 1200, 2400, 4800, and 9600.
Data bits, Parity and Stop bits are other communication-related parameters. The available values for
Data bits are 5, 6, 7, and 8, the options for Parity are Even, None, and Odd. The default value for Stop
bits is 1. You should set these values the same as in your GPS. Check your GPS receiver
documentation.
After you have configured the device, click the Apply button to check that the device is working
properly. To exit the dialog, click OK.
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View Groups
Under the View Groups item are listed all the view groups that are currently loaded. View groups are
sets of windows that are open at the same time. You can add a new view group from the plus icon ,
and remove a view group by selecting the item and clicking on the minus icon . When you select a
view group in the Configuration Manager, the right-hand panel displays the views that are saved in the
view group. You can define properties for each view by double-clicking the view name.
See page 302 for more information on using the view groups.
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MEASUREMENT PROPERTIES
The Measurement Properties dialog contains several pages and the contents depend on the device
type (mobile or scanner), on the device model, and on the technologies supported by the device.
Measurement Properties – General
Network name field can be used for stating the friendly name for the network (operator) that Nemo
Outdoor measures with the respective test mobile. Note that you should enter the name yourself, as
Nemo Outdoor does not recognize the network that each mobile is using. The network name is
presented in the output files and helps you to recognize which network you have been monitoring.
BTS file defines the base station file that will be displayed on the map. If you have a GPS receiver
connected to the system, you can view the measurement vehicle on the map and a line will be drawn
from the measurement vehicle to the active base station. Click the … button to browse for a BTS file
(.nbf).
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By clicking the Advanced button, you will access the Advanced Properties dialog. Here you can
enable and disable various measurement options such as layer messages. If you disable some of the
options, the disabled messages will not be recorded in the measurement file. This will decrease output
file size. The selection depends on the measurement device used. The parameters in the
Measurement Options list vary depending on the device.
Note that the Enable RLC Data messages item should not be enabled with data connections
384kbit/s or higher as this may cause instability in the measurement terminal.
To view data in Packet decoder grids during playback, you need to enable the packet decoding
function prior to performing data measurements. Select Full or Partial in the Enable IP Capture
field. A separate .pcap-file will be generated for the measurement. This file needs to accompany
the measurement file in the same folder when viewing and decoding packet capture information
in Packet Decoder grids in Nemo Outdoor.
Please note that when measuring with a LX GSM/WCDMA scanner in a WCDMA network, the
internal GPS receiver should be activated.
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Measurement Properties – Measurement Settings
You are able to make measurement type specific configurations by clicking the corresponding field in
the dialog. The Measurement Settings page of the Measurement Properties dialog is available for
mobiles only.
Voice Call opens the Voice Call Properties dialog. See page 104 for more information.
Short Messaging Service button opens the SMS Testing dialog. See page 138 for more information
on SMS testing.
Multimedia Messaging Service button opens the Packet Session Settings, MMS dialog. See page
139 for more information on MMS testing.
Circuit-Switched Data Call opens the Data Call Properties dialog. See page113 for more information.
DTMF characters field can be used to send DTMF (dual-tone multi-frequency) tones during a voice
call.
Video Call button opens the Video Call Properties dialog. See page 109 for more information.
Packet Session opens the Packet Session Settings dialog. See page 114 for more in formation.
Selected Data Protocol defines which data protocol is used to perform data transfers. Clicking the
Supported Data Protocols field opens a list of supported data protocols. Clicking the field of a
selected data protocol will open a dialog for configuring the selected data protocol.
Enable VoIP Measurements option, when selected, opens the SIP server and VoIP call dialogs. See
page 136 for more information.
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Measurement Properties – Frequency Scanning with Mobiles
Note that this page is only visible in a phone's Measurement Properties dialog if the terminal
supports frequency scanning.
Enable frequency scanning option must be selected to activate frequency scanning for the mobile.
The Top-N scanning functionality can be used for scanning the strongest channels in GSM. With Top-
N scanning it is possible to get Top-N channel results for each band, e.g. for EGSM, GSM900 and
GSM1800. The benefits also include the possibility to benchmark different operators.
Selecting the BSIC decoding option displays BSIC value in a measurement window. BSIC threshold
defines the minimum BSIC level that the scanner reports.
When the Missing neighbor detection option is selected, the missing neighbor information event
(NMISS) is written in the log file. You can view the missing neighbor information, for example, in a grid
view.
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If you select BSIC decoding or Missing neighbor detection, click the Select Channels button to
define the channels to be scanned.
Select one band from the list or all of them. You can also select one band at a time and add the bands
you want to scan. If all bands are selected, you have the possibility to select Remove All | ... items
from every band. Alternatively, if only one band is selected you can remove only items from the
current band through Remove All | ...items from current band.
The Available view provides a list of channels that are available for scanning. To add channels to the
Selected list, click on a number in the Available list and then click the Add button or simply double-
click a channel to add it to the Selected list. To select all available channels for scanning, click the
Add All button. An alternative method to select channels is to type the channel numbers in the field at
the bottom of the dialog and to click Add.
To remove channels from the Selected list, click on the channel you want to remove and then click the
Remove button or double-click the channel. To remove all channels, click the Remove All button. You
can select several channels simultaneously by holding down the SHIFT key and clicking on the
channels you want to add or remove.
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If you select the Top-N option, click the Top-N Configuration button to select channels.
In the Top-N Configuration dialog you can set the Start and Stop ARFCN range between which the
Top-N channels are recorded. Define the number of strongest channels to be searched in the Top-N
field. The maximum number of Top-N channels is 32. You can click on the Clear all button to clear the
table.
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Measurement Properties – Pilot Scanning with Mobiles
Note that this page is only visible in a phone's Measurement Properties dialog if the terminal
supports pilot scanning.
The Enable pilot scanning option must be selected to activate pilot scanning for the mobile.
Select a value for the CPICH RSCP threshold field. The device will only report cells with CPICH
RSCP above the set value.
The Top-N scanning functionality can be used for scanning the strongest pilots in UMTS. With Top-N
scanning it is possible to get Top-N channel results for each band. The benefits also include the
possibility to benchmark different operators.
When the Missing neighbor detection option is selected, the missing neighbor information event
(NMISS) is written in the log file. You can view the missing neighbor information, for example, in a grid
view.
Click the Top-N Configuration button to enter the Select Channels dialog.
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In the Band drop-down menu you can select a band from which to view channels from in the
Available view. If you select All in the Band drop-down menu, channels from all bands will be viewed.
You can also select one band at a time and add the bands you want to scan. If all bands are selected,
you have the possibility to select Remove All | ... items from every band. Alternatively, if only one
band is selected you can remove only items from the current band through Remove All | ...items
from current band.
The Available view provides a list of channels that are available for scanning. To add channels to the
Selected list, click on a number in the Available list and then click the Add button or simply double-
click a channel to add it to the Selected list. To select all available channels for scanning, click the
Add All button. An alternative method to select channels is to type the channel numbers in the field at
the bottom of the dialog and to click Add. Click OK to exit the dialog.
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Measurement Properties – Frequency Scanning with Scanners
The Frequency scanning page of the Measurement Properties dialog is further divided into sub-pages
based on the cellular technology supported by the scanner. The contents of the sub-pages are
technology-specific.
Frequency Scanning with GSM Scanners
Note that the available options are device specific.
Channel style defines the style of the measured channel. For GSM the options are 200 kHz and 30
kHz narrow.
Data mode defines the type of measurement data computed from each sample. Note that the
available selection depends on the scanner type.
RX level average: the data reported is the average RX level, in dB, of the number of samples.
Measurement period defines the time in milliseconds for which the scanner measures and then
reports the result.
Sample size defines the number of samples taken from each channel before a measurement result is
written to file.
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The Top-N scanning functionality can be used for scanning the strongest pilots in UMTS. With Top-N
scanning it is possible to get Top-N channel results for each band. The benefits also include the
possibility to benchmark different operators.
Selecting the BSIC decoding option displays BSIC value in a measurement window.
BSIC threshold defines the minimum BSIC level that the scanner reports.
Select the BCCH C/I option to activate C/I measurements for the BCCH channel.
Cell information decoding. Mobile Network Code, Mobile Country Code and Cell ID information can
be decoded from BCCH messages. Note that this is only enabled in online mode and if the option has
been purchased with the scanner.
When the System information decoding option is selected, L3 messages are written in the log file.
By clicking the Select Channels button, you can access a dialog where you select the channels that
will be scanned.
First select the Band. Click on a channel in the Available list and then click the Add button or simply
double-click a channel to add it to the Selected list. To select all available channels for scanning, click
the Add All button. An alternative method to select channels is to type the channel numbers in the
field at the bottom of the dialog and to click Add.
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To remove channels from the Selected list, click on the channel you want to remove and then click the
Remove button or double-click the channel. To remove all channels, click the Remove All button. You
can select several channels simultaneously by holding down the CTRL key and clicking on the
channels you want to add or remove. Click OK to exit the dialog.
Frequency Scanning with UMTS Scanners
Note that the available options are device specific.
Channel style refers to the style of the channel.
Data mode defines the type of measurement data computed from each sample. Note that the
available selection depends on the scanner type.
RX level average: the data reported is the average RX level, in dB, of the number of samples.
Measurement period defines the time in milliseconds for which the scanner measures and then
reports the result.
Sample size defines the number of samples taken from each channel before a measurement result is
written to file.
By clicking the Select Channels button, you can access the Select Channels dialog (see page 80).
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Frequency Scanning with LTE Scanners
Note that the available options are device specific.
Channel style refers to the style of the channel.
Measurement period defines the time in milliseconds for which the scanner measures and then
reports the result.
Data mode defines the type of measurement data computed from each sample. Note that the
available selection depends on the scanner type.
RX level average: the data reported is the average RX level, in dB, of the number of samples.
Sample size defines the number of samples taken from each channel before a measurement result is
written to file.
By clicking the Select Channels button, you can access the Select Channels dialog (see page 80).
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Frequency Scanning with CDMA/EV-DO Scanners
Note that the available options are device specific.
Channel style refers to the style of the channel.
Data mode defines the type of measurement data computed from each sample. Note that the
available selection depends on the scanner type.
RX level average: the data reported is the average RX level, in dB, of the number of samples.
Sample size defines the number of samples taken from each channel before a measurement result is
written to file.
By clicking the Select Channels button, you can access the Select Channels dialog (see page 80).
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Frequency Scanning with WiMAX Scanners
Note that the available options are device specific.
Channel style refers to the style of the channel.
Data mode defines the type of measurement data computed from each sample. Note that the
available selection depends on the scanner type.
RX level average: the data reported is the average RX level, in dB, of the number of samples.
Sample size defines the number of samples taken from each channel before a measurement result is
written to file.
By clicking the Select Frequencies button, you can access the Select Frequencies dialog (see page
80).
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Frequency Scanning with TD-SCDMA Scanners
Note that the available options are device specific.
Channel style refers to the style of the channel.
Data mode defines the type of measurement data computed from each sample. Note that the
available selection depends on the scanner type.
RX level average: the data reported is the average RX level, in dB, of the number of samples.
Sample size defines the number of samples taken from each channel before a measurement result is
written to file.
By clicking the Select Channels button, you can access the Select Channels dialog (see page 80).
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Measurement Properties – Pilot Scanning with Scanners
The Pilot scanning page of the Measurement Properties dialog is further divided into sub-pages based
on the cellular technology supported by the scanner. The contents of the sub-pages are technology-
specific.
Pilot Scanning with UMTS Scanners
Note that the available options are device specific.
CPICH Ec/No threshold defines the minimum level for the CPICH Ec/No. If the values are below the
threshold, the pilots are not reported.
Channel style refers to the style of the channel.
Data processing method defines how the scanned data is processed by the scanner. In aggregate
method, the sum of all peak pilot Ec/Io values above the PN threshold is calculated. If there are no
peaks above the PN threshold, value -30 dB is returned for WCDMA.
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Pilot measurement mode defines the measurement mode for pilot scanning.
In High speed mode scanning speed is higher but sensitivity is lower. In high speed mode, weak
pilots may be undetected.
In High dynamic mode scanning speed is lower but sensitivity is higher.
Measurement period defines the time in milliseconds for which the scanner measures and then
reports the result.
Number of fingers defines the maximum number of fingers used for RAKE in measurement.
Selective level determines a valid path. Set a value (in dB) to decide a valid path from the noise floor
(average value).
Rake threshold determines a valid path (in dB). Subtracting the set value from a path with a
maximum correlation value gives the lower limit of the valid path.
Top-N option enables/disables Top-N scrambling code scanning. If enabled, scanner will report results
from N best scrambling codes. Number of pilots field defines how many pilots are reported by
scanner in Top-N mode.
Time of arrival defines if the selected scanner will measure the time of arrival for each scrambling
code. The time of arrival value is relative to GPS time and is measured in chips.
Delay spread defines if the selected scanner will also measure the delay spread value (in chips) for
each scanned scrambling code. Delay spread is determined as the difference between the last and
first component to break the threshold set in PN Threshold.
When the Missing neighbor detection option is selected, the missing neighbor information event
(NMISS) is written in the log file. You can view the missing neighbor information, for example, in a grid
view.
When the Neighbor list decoding option is selected, the NLIST (neighbor list) event is written in the
log file for both GSM and WCDMA.
Delay profile option enables/disables delay profile scanning. The Channel number field provides a
list of channels that can be selected for scanning.
Finger option enables and disables Finger measurements for the scanner.
P-SCH defines if the selected scanner will measure the P-SCH Ec/N0 value for each scrambling code.
SIR (signal to interference ratio) defines if the selected scanner will measure the SIR value for each
scrambling code.
S-SCH defines if the selected scanner will measure the S-SCH Ec/N0 value for each scrambling code.
When the System information decoding option is selected, L3 messages are written in the log file.
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The Top-N Configuration button will open the Select Channels dialog (see page 80) where you can
select channels for pilot scanning. If you press the arrow, a drop-down menu will appear from where
you can select Top-N Search Configuration.
Please note that the Top-N Search Configuration dialog is available for Anritsu UMTS scanners
only.
In the Top-N Search Configuration dialog you can limit the search performed by the scanner and
consequently speed up the search.
Group specifies the group number for the primary scrambling code in the range of 0 to 63.
Cell specifies the cell number for the primary scrambling code in the range of 0 to 7.
Secondary code specifies the secondary scrambling code. Limit range should be set from 0 to 0.
Channelization code specifies the channelization code. Limit range should be set from 0 to 0.
Search method defines how the search is performed. P-CPICH (primary common pilot channel)
searches with P-CPICH. SCH performs a three-step search with P-SCH and S-SCH.
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Pilot Scanning with LTE Scanners
Note that the available options are device specific.
Channel style refers to the style of the channel.
Cyclic prefix defines the type of signal the scanner is set to measure. With Autodetect selected, the
scanner will automatically detect the appropriate signal type.
Data processing method defines how the scanned data is processed by the scanner. In aggregate
method, the sum of all peak pilot Ec/Io values above the PN threshold is calculated. If there are no
peaks above the PN threshold, value -30 dB is returned for WCDMA. Please note that this option is
not available with PCTEL EX LTE scanners.
Sampling ratio option is available for PCTEL EX scanners only. The available options are 1:1, 1:2,
1:4 and 1:8. With ratio 1:1 all samples (Pilotscan events) are logged, with ratio 1:2 every second
sample is logged, with ratio 1:4 every 4th sample is logged, and with ratio 1:8 every 8th sample is
logged. By decreasing the sampling ratio you can decrease the output file size, but the scanning
accuracy will be diminished.
RSSI threshold determines a valid path (in dB). Subtracting the set value from a path with a
maximum correlation value gives the lower limit of the valid path.
Top-N option enables/disables Top-N scrambling code scanning. If enabled, scanner will report results
from N best cells. Number of cells field indicates the number of best cells you want the scanning to
notify you of. Up to 16 sectors are reported with specific cell ID.
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CINR option activates/deactivates Carrier to Interference and Noise Ratio measuring. Carrier refers to
either reference signal power or sync signal power depending on the selected signal type.
Time offset refers to the number of samples between P-SCH Primary Synchronization Signal arrival
time with respect to receiver frequency reference that is derived from GPS reference time.
Sync signal refers to the ratio between the synchronization channel, i.e., primary and secondary
signal received power and the interference and noise from the same synchronization signal set.
Reference signal refers to the ratio between the reference signal received power (RSRP) and the
interference and noise from the same reference signal set.
The Top-N Configuration button will open the Select Channels dialog (see page 80) where you can
select channels for pilot scanning. The maximum number of channels that can be selected is device
specific.
When you select LTE channels, you can also define some channel-specific settings. In the LTE
Channel Specific Settings dialog, select the channel from the Selected channels list and define the
settings.
Note that the available options are device specific.
Uplink-downlink configuration refers to LTE TDD frame structure.
Frame structure type 2 is applicable to TDD. Each radio frame of length ms 10307200 sf TT
consists of two half-frames of length ms 5153600 s T each. Each half-frame consists of five subframes
of length ms 107203 s T . The supported uplink-downlink configurations are listed in the table below
where, for each subframe in a radio frame, “D” denotes the subframe is reserved for downlink
transmissions, “U” denotes the subframe is reserved for uplink transmissions and “S” denotes a
special subframe with the three fields DwPTS, GP and UpPTS.
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One slot, Tslot=15360 Ts
GPUpPTS
DwPTS
One radio frame , Tf = 307200Ts = 10 ms
One half -frame, 153600 Ts = 5 ms
30720Ts
One subframe , 30720 Ts
GP UpPTS
D wPTS
Subframe #2 Subframe #3 Subframe #4Subframe #0 Subframe #5 Subframe #7 Subframe #8 Subframe #9
Frame structure type 2 (for 5 ms switch-point periodicity):
Uplink-downlink configuration
Downlink-to-Uplink Switch-point periodicity
Subframe number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 5 ms D S U U U D S U U U 1 5 ms D S U U D D S U U D 2 5 ms D S U D D D S U D D 3 10 ms D S U U U D D D D D 4 10 ms D S U U D D D D D D 5 10 ms D S U D D D D D D D 6 5 ms D S U U U D S U U D
Pilot Scanning with EV-DO Scanners
Note that the available options are device specific.
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Channel style refers to the style of the channel.
Data processing method defines how the scanned data is processed by the scanner. In aggregate
method, the sum of all peak pilot Ec/Io values above the PN threshold is calculated. If there are no
peaks above the PN threshold, value -30 dB is returned for WCDMA.
Pilot window mode defines the position of the chips that are searched for pilot across in regard to the
ideal pilot position (0 chip delay for a given pilot).
For Pilot window search mode the options are Standard, Wide and Very Wide. The Wide and Very
Wide options can be used to detect pilots far away from the base stations. The sensitivity will not be
affected but the scanning speed will be slower as the search window is increased.
Sampling ratio option is available for PCTEL EX scanners only. The available options are 1:1, 1:2,
1:4 and 1:8. With ratio 1:1 all samples (Pilotscan events) are logged, with ratio 1:2 every second
sample is logged, with ratio 1:4 every 4th sample is logged, and with ratio 1:8 every 8th sample is
logged. By decreasing the sampling ratio you can decrease the output file size, but the scanning
accuracy will be diminished.
Pilot Ec/I0 threshold defines the threshold level for the pilot Ec/I0. If the values are below the
threshold, the pilots are not scanned.
Top-N option enables/disables Top-N scrambling code scanning. If enabled, scanner will report results
from N best scrambling codes. Number of pilots field defines how many pilots are reported by
scanner in Top-N mode.
Delay option enables/disables delay profile scanning. Delay is defined as the measured difference
between the expected arrival time (GPS time) and the actual arrival time of the maximum peak above
the PN threshold. It is reported in chips.
Overhead message decoding, when selected, enables the scanner to decode PCH messages.
The Top-N Configuration button will open the Select Channels dialog (see page 80) where you can
select channels for pilot scanning. The maximum number of channels that can be selected is device
specific.
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Pilot Scanning with CDMA Scanners
Note that the available options are device specific.
Channel style refers to the style of the channel.
Chip window size defines the length of pilot window in chips from 1 to 64. This value is used to
establish the number of chips to be searched for pilot across (Pilot Window Length) and to define the
position of these chips Pilot Window Mode in regard to the ideal pilot position (0 chip delay for a
given pilot).
Correlator affects how the scanner works. Bigger correlator size enables the scanner to detect and
measure Pilot channels with better dynamic but makes scanning speed slower. For example, when
using correlator size 2048 versus 512, the dynamic range for pilot measurement changes from –21db
to –17db.
Data processing method defines how the scanned data is processed by the scanner. In aggregate
method, the sum of all peak pilot Ec/Io values above the PN threshold is calculated. If there are no
peaks above the PN threshold, value -30 dB is returned for WCDMA.
Pilot window mode defines the position of the chips that are searched for pilot across in regard to the
ideal pilot position (0 chip delay for a given pilot).
Pilot Ec/I0 threshold defines the threshold level for the pilot Ec/I0. If the values are below the
threshold, the pilots are not scanned.
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TOP-N mode option enables/disables TOP-N scrambling code scanning. If enabled, scanner will
report results from N best pilots. Number of pilots field defines how many pilots are reported by the
scanner in TOP-N mode.
Delay option enables/disables delay profile scanning. Delay is defined as the measured difference
between the expected arrival time (GPS time) and the actual arrival time of the maximum peak above
the PN threshold. It is reported in chips.
Overhead message decoding, when selected, enables the scanner to decode PCH messages.
The Top-N Configuration button will open the Select Channels dialog (see page 80) where you can
select channels for pilot scanning. The maximum number of channels that can be selected is device
specific.
Pilot Scanning with WiMAX Scanners
Note that the available options are device specific.
Channel style refers to the style of the channel.
Data processing method defines how the scanned data is processed by the scanner. In aggregate
method, the sum of all peak pilot Ec/Io values above the PN threshold is calculated.
Top-N option enables/disables TOP-N scrambling code scanning. If enabled, scanner will report
results from N best preambles. Number of preambles field defines how many preambles are reported
by the scanner in TOP-N mode.
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CINR refers to the Carrier to Interference and Noise ratio value, in dB *100 (e.g., -16.34). It is based
on the requested reuse factor.
Preamble delay refers to the number of samples between expected arrival time and actual arrival
time of preamble with respect to GPS time reference. The values range from 0 to 1023+32. Each
sample corresponds to 89.285 nanoseconds.
Reuse factor refers to a system design parameter that can be manipulated to achieve the desired
balance between the interference and the network coverage. The WiMAX air interface modulating
waveform has been divided into three segments (Segment 0, 1 and 2). The allocation of frequency
sub-carrier into these three segments is done in such a way that e.g. a downlink signal on segment 0
will not interfere with the downlink signal on segment 1. In a Reuse Factor 1 measurement,
contributions from all the three segments are considered in the measured parameters, so that the
CINRs are calculated from all the three segments. When Reuse Factor 3 is selected, only the
contribution of the desired segment is considered, and the CINRs are calculated only from the same
segment. As a broad guideline, measurements performed with Reuse Factor 1 will provide the signal
quality of the all the detected preambles relative to each other, whereas the Reuse Factor 3 category
of measurements will provide the signal quality of preambles within the same segment.
Delay spread defines if the selected scanner will also measure the delay spread value (in chips) for
each scanned scrambling code. Delay spread is determined as the difference between the last and
first component to break the threshold set in PN Threshold.
The Top-N Configuration button will open the Select Frequencies dialog (see page 80) where you
can select frequencies for scanning. The maximum number of frequencies that can be selected is
device specific.
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Pilot Scanning with TD-SCDMA Scanners
Note that the available options are device specific.
Channel style refers to the style of the channel.
Data processing method defines how the scanned data is processed by the scanner. In aggregate
method, the sum of all peak pilot Ec/Io values above the PN threshold is calculated.
Sampling ratio option is available for PCTEL EX scanners only. The available options are 1:1, 1:2,
1:4 and 1:8. With ratio 1:1 all samples (Pilotscan events) are logged, with ratio 1:2 every second
sample is logged, with ratio 1:4 every 4th sample is logged, and with ratio 1:8 every 8th sample is
logged. By decreasing the sampling ratio you can decrease the output file size, but the scanning
accuracy will be diminished.
Top-N option enables/disables TOP-N scrambling code scanning. If enabled, scanner will report
results from N best pilots. Number of pilots field defines how many pilots are reported by the scanner
in TOP-N mode.
Time offset refers to the number of samples between P-SCH Primary Synchronization Signal arrival
time with respect to receiver frequency reference that is derived from GPS reference time.
SIR (signal to interference ratio) defines if the selected scanner will measure the SIR value for each
scrambling code.
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The Top-N Configuration button will open the Select Frequencies dialog (see page 80) where you
can select frequencies for scanning. The maximum number of frequencies that can be selected is
device specific.
Pilot Scanning with DVB-H Scanners
Note that the available options are device specific.
Frequency defines the frequency scanned.
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Measurement Properties – Spectrum Scanning
In the Spectrum scanning page you can define frequencies that will be scanned.
Use preamplifier option should be selected if the signal level is less than -50 dB. This will increase
the scanner sensitivity, hence slightly decreasing background noise. However, it is recommended that
it is not selected when signal volume is higher than -50dBm.
Select the Enable spectrum scanning option and click Add.
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Set start and stop frequencies defines the frequency range that will be scanned. Define the start
and stop frequencies within which the measurement will be performed. If you manually define the start
and stop frequencies, you can either select to add the frequencies to the scanning list or save them as
a predefined set. Select your option by pressing the Add to Scanning List button.
Set center frequency and bandwidth defines the frequency range that will be scanned. Define the
center frequency and the bandwidth. If you manually define the center frequency and bandwidth, you
can either select to add them to the scanning list, or save them as a predefined set. Select your option
by pressing the Add to Scanning List button.
Sample count determines the sample count measured for the given frequency range.
You can define Predefined scanning sets which you can use to quickly select the frequency range to
be scanned. Just double-click a set from the list and the predefined values will be selected. To create
new scanning sets, define the scanning frequencies at the top of the dialog, press the Add to
Scanning List button and select Save as Predefined Set.
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Define a name for the set in the Enter Frequency Set Name dialog and click OK.
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Measurement Properties - Script
In order to select a script file to be used in a measurement, click the Device Settings button in the
Devices window and select Script Properties.
In the Script File field, browse the script file that you want to use. There are some premade script files
available but you can also create your own in the Script Editor (see page 135).
With Nemo Outdoor you can define multiple script synchronization groups. The scripts in the same
group are synchronized with each other. Devices can be assigned for certain script groups. By default
the script group is selected as <None>, but the user can also create new script groups by selecting
<New group> in the Script group drop-down menu, and typing the name of the new script group in
the field. A script group can be also saved with a specific name. To be able to use script groups, the
Synchronize script repeats option must be selected in the User Interface Properties (see page 52).
When a script group is selected as <None>, but Synchronize script repeats option is selected, all
script files that belong to the same <None> group are synchronized.
Script groups can be used, e.g., with Nemo Outdoor multi configuration including two voice quality
terminals and two USB modems performing PS data transfers simultaneously. For example, script files
used with voice quality terminals belong to the same script group, and their script files are
synchronized with one another, whereas the PS data scripts belong to the second script group. The
script synchronization settings need to be configured separately for each device.
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DURING MEASUREMENTS
When Nemo Outdoor is performing the user defined test measurement, you can view the process in a
number of graphs, grids, and maps. The graph and grid windows are fully user configurable. In the
following chapters, the most common tasks are presented in more detail and some examples are
given to illustrate their use. If you have any problems in starting the measurements, see page 324.
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MAKING SCANNING MEASUREMENTS
With a Scanner
In order to measure with a scanner, just start the recording by clicking the Start Recording button.
Nemo Outdoor will start writing the measurement data in a file.
With a Mobile
To carry out frequency scanning with a mobile phone, first make sure that the terminal model supports
the scanning feature.
To do frequency scanning, select Measurement control | Start Single Shot Scanning, or
Measurement control | Start Continuous Scanning.
To end a scanning measurement, select Measurement control | Stop Scanning.
MAKING VOICE CALLS
To make voice calls:
1. In the Measurement Properties, Measurement settings page (p. 73), insert the phone number
that you wish to use in the test call in the Voice Call field. Click OK.
2. Select Start Voice Call from the Device Commands menu or from the Measurement menu.
Alternatively, you can activate a script by clicking the Start/Stop Scripts button.
Note that after you have activated the script, you cannot control the measurement manually
until the script is finished or you interrupt the script by clicking the Start/Stop Scripts button.
3. When you wish to finish the call in manual mode, select Stop Voice Call from the Device
Commands menu . If you are running a script, wait until the script is finished.
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Voice Call Properties
Voice call properties are needed to establish the voice calls and to make voice quality measurements.
Click the Voice Call button in the Measurement Properties, Measurement Settings dialog and the
Voice Call Properties dialog will be opened.
Number defines the number to be called. It must be a valid phone number. The number must be such
that the line stays open for a user-defined time and some speech or sound is transferred on the line.
The Number field can contain up to 17 characters.
When Request voice call callback is selected, the application sends callback command to Nemo
Server using DTMF tones. DTMF tones are sent separately from audio so naturally DTMF tones do
not affect to MOS score. If Nemo server is connected to analog telephone lines (PSTN) user must
define the correct callback number on the server side using Nemo Server manager application. If
ISDN lines are used with Nemo Server and test terminals are selected to be sent also caller id to
Nemo server, callback number is recognized automatically. Note that this functionality requires Nemo
Server version 2.5.0 or later.
Select the Voice quality option to activate the voice quality settings. Note that the voice quality
settings are available only if your license supports voice quality measurements.
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Reference sample filename defines the reference sample to which the received audio sample is
compared. If you want to use your own test samples, make sure that the samples are of 8KHz
sampling rate, 16-bit linear coded .wav files that are no longer than six seconds in length. With the
Terratec sound card, sampling rate can be 8kHz or 16 kHz (for WB-AMR testing) and sample length a
maximum of 30 seconds.
Select the Save sample files option to save the received voice quality sample files.
Prefix for received sample files refers to the prefix that is added to the file names of received audio
sample files. If you leave this field empty, the received audio files are not stored. When a prefix is
defined, Nemo Outdoor names the files as follows: prefix_mos_date_time.wav where prefix is the
user-defined prefix, mos the PESQ score on a MOS scale with one decimal precision but without
decimal point, date in DDMMYYYY format, and time in HHMMSS format. For example:
terminal1_34_15112004_143045.wav.
Save only samples below threshold determines the value below which the samples are saved. The
threshold values range from 0-5, 0 being the worst and 5 the best value. The default threshold value is
5, which means that all samples are saved.
Note that the Script Settings table is activated only if you access this dialog through the Script
Editor. See page 156 for more information on making scripts.
Note that with voice quality measurements when calling the Nemo audio server, the delay time
between a new call attempt and the previous call disconnect must be at least 10 seconds.
CDMA specific settings, Service option defines the service option used for the test call. Note that
the CDMA specific setting is activated only if you are measuring with a CDMA mobile.
Call duration determines the time that the call lasts in seconds. The duration timer is started from the
channel assignment. The range of duration values is from 1 to 1,000,000 seconds. Note that the
maximum value of this parameter is the same as the value you have set as the Delay Between
Call Attempts parameter.
Call attempt timeout value determines the maximum duration of the call attempt. If the call attempt
timeout value is exceeded before the cellular system has assigned a traffic channel, the call attempt
will be stopped and the attempt will be marked as a failure. The range of the Call Attempt Timeout
values is from 5 to 60 seconds. The value is recommended to be at least 10 seconds.
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Voice Call Properties – TETRA
Note that the TETRA tab is visible only if you are measuring with a TETRA mobile.
Voice call properties are needed to establish the voice calls. Click the Voice Number Properties
button in the Measurement Properties dialog and the Voice Call Properties dialog will be opened.
Number defines the number to be called. It must be a valid phone number. The number must be such
that the line stays open for a user-defined time and some speech or sound is transferred on the line.
The Number field can contain up to 17 characters.
Call type defines what kind of calls will be made. There are five different options in TETRA networks:
duplex, semiduplex, group, direct, and PSTN.
Duplex: Normal call between two terminals; both parties can speak at the same time
Semiduplex: Call between two terminals, but only one party can speak at a time by pressing the
PTT (Press-to-Talk) button
Group: Call from one terminal to a group; all terminals having that group active can listen, and by
pressing the PTT button, also speak
Direct: Call between terminals which bypasses the network, by means of the PTT button
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PSTN: Call from terminal to fixed line or to another cellular mobile
Note that the Script Settings table is activated only if you access this dialog through the Script
Editor. See page 135 for more information on making scripts.
Call duration determines the time that the call lasts in seconds. The duration timer is started from the
channel assignment. The range of duration values is from 1 to 1,000,000 seconds. Note that the
maximum value of this parameter is the same as the value you have set as the Delay Between
Call Attempts parameter.
Call attempt timeout value determines the maximum duration of the call attempt. If the call attempt
timeout value is exceeded before the cellular system has assigned a traffic channel, the call attempt
will be stopped and the attempt will be marked as a failure. The range of the Call Attempt Timeout
values is from 5 to 60 seconds. The value is recommended to be at least 10 seconds.
VOICE QUALITY MEASUREMENTS
Nemo Outdoor supports mobile-to-mobile and mobile-to-fixed-to-mobile voice quality measurements in
GSM, WCDMA, CDMA2000, and TD-SCDMA. Please refer to the Voice Quality Guide on page 386 for
complete instructions on setting up and making voice quality measurements. For a list of supported
terminals, please see the Voice Quality data sheet.
The measurements enable the assessment of the quality of voice during voice and video calls as
perceived by end-users. The measurement is based on the ITU-T recommendation P.862.1 and P.
862.2 and it produces a PESQ score that is mapped on an EMOS (Estimated Mean Opinion Score)
scale. The Nemo Voice Quality system setup consists of Nemo Outdoor, 1-6 mobiles and audio
modules (with EVOQ) or 1-4 mobiles and audio modules (with TerraTec), and the Nemo multi rack.
In mobile-to-mobile measurements, one terminal is calling another and the mobiles send a test sample
in both directions. These measurements present the combination of the uplink quality of the
transmitting terminal and the downlink quality of the receiving terminal.
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In mobile-to-fixed-to-mobile measurements, a terminal calls a fixed number (PSTN) that is connected
to a Nemo Server with the Audiotest option. These measurements present the downlink quality of the
terminal at the Nemo Outdoor end, the uplink quality of the terminal at the server end, and the
downlink quality of the receiving terminal.
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MAKING VIDEO CALLS
Click the Video Call button in the Measurement Properties, Measurement Settings dialog to access
the Video Call Properties dialog. These settings are needed for making video calls.
Number defines the number where the video call will be made.
When Request voice call callback is selected, the application sends callback command to Nemo
Server using DTMF tones. DTMF tones are sent separately from audio so naturally DTMF tones do
not affect to MOS score. If Nemo server is connected to analog telephone lines (PSTN) user must
define the correct callback number on the server side using Nemo Server manager application. If
ISDN lines are used with Nemo Server and test terminals are selected to be sent also caller id to
Nemo server, callback number is recognized automatically. Note that this functionality requires Nemo
Server version 2.5.0 or later.
Select the Voice quality option to activate the voice quality settings. Note that the voice quality
settings are available only if your license supports voice quality measurements.
Reference sample filename defines the reference sample to which the received audio sample is
compared. If you want to use your own test samples, make sure that the samples are of 8KHz
sampling rate, 16-bit linear coded .wav files that are no longer than ten seconds in length. With the
Terratec sound card, sampling rate can be 8kHz or 16 kHz (for WB-AMR testing) and sample length a
maximum of 30 seconds.
Select the Save sample files option to save the received voice quality sample files.
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Prefix for received sample files refers to the prefix that is added to the file names of received audio
sample files. If you leave this field empty, the received audio files are not stored. When a prefix is
defined, Nemo Outdoor names the files as follows: prefix_mos_date_time.wav where prefix is the
user-defined prefix, mos the PESQ score on a MOS scale with one decimal precision but without
decimal point, date in DDMMYYYY format, and time in HHMMSS format. For example:
terminal1_34_15112004_143045.wav.
Save only samples below threshold determines the value below which the samples are saved. The
threshold values range from 0-5, 0 being the worst and 5 the best value. The default threshold value is
5, which means that all samples are saved.
Note that the Script Settings view is activated only if you access this dialog through the Script
Editor. See page 135 for more information on making scripts.
Note that with voice quality measurements when calling Nemo Server, the delay time between a
new call attempt and the previous call disconnect must be at least 10 seconds.
CDMA specific settings, Service option defines the service option used for the test call. Note that
the CDMA specific setting is activated only if you are measuring with a CDMA mobile.
Call duration determines the time that the call lasts in seconds. The duration timer is started from the
channel assignment. The range of duration values is from 1 to 1,000,000 seconds. Note that the
maximum value of this parameter is the same as the value you have set as the Delay Between
Call Attempts parameter.
Call attempt timeout value determines the maximum duration of the call attempt. If the call attempt
timeout value is exceeded before the cellular system has assigned a traffic channel, the call attempt
will be stopped and the attempt will be marked as a failure. The range of the Call Attempt Timeout
values is from 5 to 60 seconds. The value is recommended to be at least 10 seconds.
Note that video calls with the generic Qualcomm handler require some further settings to be
made prior to making the call. Go to Measurement Properties | General, and press the
Advanced button. In the Advanced Properties dialog, you need to select the applicable video
call method for the measurement from the drop-down menu.
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Select the method based on the list below, or try each Method separately and select the one that
works. The selected method is saved to the device configuration file.
Method 1 - Samsung Z105
Method 2 - Samsung Z107
Method 3 - Samsung Z140, Samsung Z500, Samsung P920, Samsung Z560, Samsung ZX20
Method 4 - Samsung ZV10
Method 5 - Qualcomm TM 6250 reference mobile
Method 6 - Qualcomm TM 6250 reference mobile
Method 7 - LG KU950 , LG KF700
Method 8 - Samsung U800 (always required to first make a video call using the terminal keypad)
Method 9 - Samsung G800
To make video calls and video quality calls:
1. In the Measurement Properties, Configuration dialog, insert the phone number that you wish to
use in the test call in the Video Number field. Click OK.
2. Select Make Video Call from the Device Commands menu or from the Measurement menu.
Alternatively, you can activate a script by clicking the Start/Stop Scripts button.
Note that after you have activated the script, you cannot control the measurement manually
until the script is finished or you interrupt the script by clicking the Start/Stop Scripts button.
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Note that video quality parameters are supported only with certain Motorola test terminals.
3. When you wish to finish the call in manual mode, select Stop Video Call. If you are running a
script, wait until the script is finished.
Note! Video call testing is supported on any video call – capable terminal based on Qualcomm
chipset. However, the user must remember to select the correct method from Measurement
Properties | General | Advanced Properties prior to making the call. The selected method is
saved to the device configuration file.
Terminals verified by Anite Finland support video calls. It is possible that if the device is not
included in the list of supported terminals, the video call functionality does not work.
DATA TRANSFERS
With mobiles supporting CS and PS data, you can make data transfers. In Nemo Outdoor, you have
several data protocol options for making data transfers: you can use the Iperf for TCP/UDP, FTP,
SFTP, HTTP, HTTP Browsing, POP3, SMTP, WAP, or streaming.
The Nemo Outdoor Multi system enables multiple simultaneous data connections. Each data transfer
needs to be set up and configured individually.
To view data in Packet decoder grids during playback, you need to enable the packet decoding
function (Measurement settings button General Properties, Advanced button) prior to
performing data measurements. Select Full or Partial in the Enable IP Capture field. A separate
.pcap-file will be generated for the measurement, and this file needs to accompany the
measurement file under the same folder when viewing and decoding packet capture information
in Packet Decoder grids in Nemo Outdoor.
Configuring the Data Connection
Before you can start making data transfers you need to define the actual connection that is
used for the transfer. The setup is different for CS and PS data transfers.
If you are making CS data transfers, see chapter Data Call Properties on page 113. If you are making
PS data transfers, see chapter Packet Session Settings on page 114.
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Data Call Properties
Data Call properties are needed to establish the circuit-switched data connection. Open the Data Call
Properties dialog by double-clicking the Circuit-Switched Data Call item in the Devices view.
There are separate views for GSM, UMTS, and CDMA. The parameters are the same. The UMTS and
CDMA views just have fewer parameters.
A PPP compatible dial-up server is required for CS data testing. Settings related to the dial-up
server (number, username, and password) are operator-specific.
Number defines the number to be called of the dial-up server.
Username refers to the dial-up server username.
Password refers to the dial-up server password.
Transparent mode defines whether transparent or non-transparent mode is used in the CS data call.
Compression defines if no compression or v.42bis compression is used.
Modem type refers to the modem type that the dial-up server is using. The alternatives are Analog
(v.34) and ISDN (v.110 and v.120).
Timeslots (UL/DL) defines the number of timeslots for each direction.
Coding defines the coding scheme used in the air interface.
Enable automatic link adaptation option allows you to disable and enable Automatic Link Adaptation
(ALA). The ALA technology controls power levels and automatically selects the best channel coding.
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Packet Session Settings
Packet session settings are needed to establish the packet switched data connection. Double-click the
Packet Session item in the Devices view to access the Packet Session Settings dialog.
All the parameters in this dialog are operator specific. You must select the correct parameters to make
the packet transfer function. Contact the operator of the network that you are measuring.
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TCP/UDP Protocol Configuration (Iperf)
Note that it is required that Nemo Server be used with Iperf testing as the original Iperf service
is slightly modified for optimal performance.
Open the TCP/UDP Protocol Configuration dialogs by double-clicking the TCP (IPerf) and UDP
(IPerf) items in the Devices view.
Host name is the IP address used in Nemo Server.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections on different terminals, each
connection must have its own IP address.
Note that if you are doing multiple simultaneous data transfers on a single terminal, the same IP
address can be used.
Note that Firewall should be turned off.
Host port refers to the port used by Nemo Server. For TCP and UDP protocols, the default port is
5001.
Connection timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits for the connection
to be established. If a connection is not established within the defined time, connection attempt will
fail.
Listen port refers to the port used by the client. For TCP and UDP protocols, the default port is 6015.
Direction defines whether you are sending or receiving data, or both.
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Transfer timeout determines the maximum waiting time after data connection. If the transfer attempt
timeout value is exceeded before data connection, the data connection attempt will be stopped and
the attempt will be marked as a failure. The range of Transfer timeout values is from 0 to 60 seconds.
The value is recommended to be at least 10 seconds.
TCP window size defines the size of the receive window during TCP/IP transmission. If it is too small,
it can decrease the maximum data throughput, and if it is too high it can increase the retransmission
round-trip time (RTT). To be able to avoid decrease of data throughput, the window size should be at
least the maximum throughput multiplied by RTT. For example, with HSDPA with category 8 the
maximum throughput is about 7.3 Mbit/s and RTT is about 100 ms. To avoid reduction of the
throughput the TCP window size should be set at least to 7.3 Mbit/s * 0.1 s = 730 kbit = 91.25 kB.
Downlink testing (these values are indicative only):
Max. throughput ~RTT (ms) TCP window size (kbit) TCP window size (kB)
64 kbps (GPRS/ EDGE) 600 38.4 4.8
128 kbps (GPRS/ EDGE) 600 76.8 9.6
256 kbps (GPRS/ EDGE) 600 153.6 19.2
384kbps (Rel. 99) 200 76.8 9.6
HSDPA 1.8Mbps UE category 3 & 4
100 180 22.5
HSDPA 3.6Mbps UE category 5 & 6
100 360 45
HSDPA 7.3Mbps UE category 7 & 8
100 730 91.25
HSDPA 10.2Mbps UE category 9
100 1020 127.5
HSDPA 14.4Mbps UE category 9
100 1440 180
TCP buffer size is the amount of data that can be buffered during a connection without a validation
from the receiver. It can be between 1 and 8291 kbytes.
UDP buffer size is the amount of data that can be buffered during a connection without a validation
from the receiver. It can be between 1 and 8291 kbytes.
UDP bandwidth defines how much data is attempted to be transmitted. Since UDP does not
guarantee successful data transmission, it is not limited by maximum throughput of the lower layers. If
higher data transmission rate is used, the packet error rate (PER) increases. For example, if lower
layers are capable of transmitting 100kbit/s and UDP bandwidth is configured to 400kbit/s, there
should be a 75% packet error rate (only every fourth packet has been able to transmit successfully).
Naturally UDP bandwidth should not be configured too small since it limits the maximum throughput
that is not normally desired.
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UDP datagram size defines the size of the UDP packet in bytes. It should be smaller than the
maximum packet size of the lower layers to be able to avoid packet fragmentation in the lower layers.
Packet fragmentation has a huge negative impact to the achieved data throughput and it should be
avoided. On the other hand if too small UDP packet size is used the portion of the UDP and IP header
increases which decreases the amount of transmitted user data with the result of smaller data
throughput. Normally good maximum value for UDP datagram is a little bit less than maximum
Ethernet packet size which is 1,500 bytes. A good default value for the UDP datagram size is 1,460
bytes.
Number of threads defines the number of parallel Iperf data transfers.
Transfer duration defines the length of the data transfer in seconds.
Transfer data size defines the length of the total data transfer in kilobytes; that is, the transfer finishes
when the defined amount of data has been transferred. The size of the individual data packages is
defined in the Packet Size field.
Note that if you have chosen Transfer data size from the Packet Transfer Properties dialog, the
Transfer duration option will be disabled. This is because when the Transfer data size option is
used, the transmission will end after a certain amount of data has been transferred. It is not
limited by time.
Next, click OK to return to the Measurement Properties dialog. Click the PDP Context Properties
button.
Configuring the FTP Protocol
Nemo Outdoor has an integrated FTP client, which can be used to measure data transfer rates
between Nemo Outdoor and the FTP server. The server can be any standard FTP server. Current
data throughput and transferred data size are reported during transfer. The FTP module supports
firewall-friendly passive mode transfers. Normally when a data transfer is initialized, the server opens
a new connection to the client and then data is transferred through this connection. Some firewalls
may be configured to refuse any incoming connection requests, and in that case the data transfer
would fail. With passive mode, the client always opens those new connections so the firewall does not
block the connection.
A PPP compatible dial-up server is required for CS data testing. Settings related to the dial-up
server (number, username, and password) are operator-specific.
If you encounter problems with the data transfer, deactivate the firewall on the computer where
you are running Nemo Outdoor.
To set up data measurements using FTP
1. Follow the instructions in the Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide to set up a dial-up connection and
to configure the measurement mobile.
2. Connect (page 29) and configure (page 66) the measurement devices.
3. Define measurement-related settings in the Measurement Properties dialog (page 70)
4. Configure the data connection for CS data (page 113) or PS data (page 114).
5. Define FTP transfer-related settings in the FTP Transfer Properties dialog (page 118).
6. Create a script (optional) (page 151).
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7. After you have completed the setup, you can start the actual data transfer. See instructions on
page 135.
FTP Transfer Properties
Open the FTP Transfer Properties dialog by double-clicking the FTP item in the Devices view.
Host name is the IP address of the FTP server used.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections on different terminals, each
connection must have its own IP address.
Note that if you are doing multiple simultaneous data transfers on a single terminal, the same IP
address can be used.
If you encounter problems with the data transfer, deactivate the firewall on the computer on
which you are running Nemo Outdoor.
Port refers to the port used by the FTP server.
In the Username field you must enter a valid username for the FTP server.
In the Password field you must enter a valid password for the FTP server.
Some firewalls may be configured to refuse any incoming connection requests, and in that case the
data transfer would fail. With passive mode, the client always opens those new connections so the
firewall does not block the connection. Select the Passive mode option to activate passive mode.
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Connection timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits for the connection
to be established. If a connection is not established within the defined time, connection attempt will
fail.
Proxy type defines the type of the proxy used in the measurements. Supported types are Tunneling,
SOCKS4, and SOCKS5.
Address refers to the address of the proxy.
Port refers to the port used by the proxy.
In the Username field you must enter a valid username for the proxy.
In the Password field you must enter a valid password for the proxy.
Direction defines whether you are sending or receiving data.
Transfer timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits during a transfer if
there is a break in the data flow. If the transfer does not continue within the defined time, transfer will
fail.
Transfer attempts defines how many times an interrupted data transfer is resumed during one FTP
session.
Number of threads defines in how many threads the test file is split during an FTP transfer. For
example, the size of the downloaded file is 10MB. The number of threads is set to five. Nemo Outdoor
splits the 10MB file into five fragments with the size of 2MB each. All five FTP transfer sessions are
started simultaneously. Each thread creates a new FTP session and transfers a fragment of the file.
Total application data throughput is recorded including all threads. Resume is not supported with multi
threaded FTP transfers. In case of a data drop, all threads will start from the beginning. Multi-threaded
FTP transfer mode is supported in receive direction.
Remote file defines the name and location of the file that is on the FTP server. If you are receiving
data, this is the source file. If you are sending data, this is the destination file.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections and the direction is set to send
for all of them, you must define a different remote file for each connection. Otherwise the
different data connections will try to write in the same file.
Also note that if there are several testing units using the same FTP server, we recommend that
you use a unique file name extension (e.g., filename_tester1.txt, filename_tester2.txt, etc.) for
each unit to avoid a situation where two testing units are trying to write in the same file.
Local file defines the name and location of the file that is on your laptop. If you are receiving data, this
is the output file. If you are sending data, this is the source file. The default location for these files is
defined in the User Interface Properties dialog, Paths tab (see page 55).
Generate local file allows you to generate random binary files with user-specified file size. This functionality is available with FTP upload testing. The file is named with following format <IMEI>_<file size in kB>.bin.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections and the direction is set to receive
for all of them, you must define a different local file for each connection. Otherwise the different
data connections will try to write in the same file.
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Configuring the SFTP Protocol
Nemo Outdoor has an integrated SFTP client, which can be used to measure data transfer rates
between Nemo Outdoor and the SFTP server. The server can be any standard SFTP server. Current
data throughput and transferred data size are reported during transfer. The SFTP module supports
firewall-friendly passive mode transfers. Normally when a data transfer is initialized, the server opens
a new connection to the client and then data is transferred through this connection. Some firewalls
may be configured to refuse any incoming connection requests, and in that case the data transfer
would fail. With passive mode, the client always opens those new connections so the firewall does not
block the connection.
A PPP compatible dial-up server is required for CS data testing. Settings related to the dial-up
server (number, username, and password) are operator-specific.
If you encounter problems with the data transfer, deactivate the firewall on the computer where
you are running Nemo Outdoor.
To set up data measurements using SFTP
1. Follow the instructions in the Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide to set up a dial-up connection and
to configure the measurement mobile.
2. Connect (page 29) and configure (page 66) the measurement devices.
3. Define measurement-related settings in the Measurement Properties dialog (page 70)
4. Configure the data connection for CS data (page 113) or PS data (page 114).
5. Define SFTP transfer-related settings in the SFTP Transfer Properties dialog (page 121).
6. Create a script (optional) (page 151).
7. After you have completed the setup, you can start the actual data transfer. See instructions on
page 135.
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SFTP Transfer Properties
Open the SFTP Transfer Properties dialog by double-clicking the SFTP item in the Devices view.
Host name is the IP address of the SFTP server used.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections on different terminals, each
connection must have its own IP address.
Note that if you are doing multiple simultaneous data transfers on a single terminal, the same IP
address can be used.
If you encounter problems with the data transfer, deactivate the firewall on the computer on
which you are running Nemo Outdoor.
Port refers to the port used by the SFTP server.
In the Username field you must enter a valid username for the SFTP server.
In the Password field you must enter a valid password for the SFTP server.
Connection timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits for the connection
to be established. If a connection is not established within the defined time, connection attempt will
fail.
Proxy type defines the type of the proxy used in the measurements. Supported types are Tunneling,
SOCKS4, and SOCKS5.
Address refers to the address of the proxy.
Port refers to the port used by the proxy.
In the Username field you must enter a valid username for the proxy.
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In the Password field you must enter a valid password for the proxy.
Direction defines whether you are sending or receiving data.
Transfer timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits during a transfer if
there is a break in the data flow. If the transfer does not continue within the defined time, transfer will
fail.
Transfer attempts defines how many times an interrupted data transfer is resumed during one SFTP
session.
Remote file defines the name and location of the file that is on the SFTP server. If you are receiving
data, this is the source file. If you are sending data, this is the destination file.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections and the direction is set to send
for all of them, you must define a different remote file for each connection. Otherwise the
different data connections will try to write in the same file.
Also note that if there are several testing units using the same SFTP server, we recommend that
you use a unique file name extension (e.g., filename_tester1.txt, filename_tester2.txt, etc.) for
each unit to avoid a situation where two testing units are trying to write in the same file.
Local file defines the name and location of the file that is on your laptop. If you are receiving data, this
is the output file. If you are sending data, this is the source file. The default location for these files is
defined in the User Interface Properties dialog, Paths tab (see page 55).
Generate local file allows you to generate random binary files with user-specified file size. This functionality is available with SFTP upload testing. The file is named with following format <IMEI>_<file size in kB>.bin.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections and the direction is set to receive
for all of them, you must define a different local file for each connection. Otherwise the different
data connections will try to write in the same file.
Configuring the HTTP Protocol
The HTTP testing functionality offers the possibility to test how data is transferred through the HTTP
protocol. The HTTP protocol is used in web browsing. In the HTTP testing, the user selects one file
that will be downloaded or uploaded through the HTTP protocol and this data transfer is measured.
A PPP compatible dial-up server is required for CS data testing. Settings related to the dial-up
server (number, username, and password) are operator-specific.
To set up data measurements using HTTP
1. Follow the instructions in the Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide to set up a dial-up connection and
to configure the measurement mobile.
2. Connect (page 29) and configure (page 66) the measurement devices.
3. Define measurement-related settings in the Measurement Properties dialog (page 70)
4. Configure the data connection for CS data (page 113) or PS data (page 114).
5. Define HTTP transfer-related settings in the HTTP Transfer Properties dialog (page 123).
6. Create a script (optional) (page 151).
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7. After you have completed the setup, you can start the actual data transfer. See instructions on
page 135.
HTTP Transfer Properties
Open the HTTP Transfer Properties dialog by double-clicking the HTTP item in the Devices view.
In the HTTP Transfer Properties dialog, you can define the required data transfer settings.
Proxy Type defines the type of the proxy used in the measurements. Supported types are Tunneling,
SOCKS4, and SOCKS5.
Address refers to the address of the proxy.
Port refers to the port used by the proxy.
Connection timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits for the connection
to be established. If a connection is not established within the defined time, connection attempt will
fail.
In the Username field you must enter a valid username for the proxy.
In the Password field you must enter a valid password for the proxy.
Direction defines whether the HTTP file is sent or received.
Number of threads enables all the threads to be started simultaneously with the same time stamp.
The number of threads can be defined by the user. Each thread transfers the entire file.
URL defines the IP address of the test file that will be downloaded when data is received. For
example, http://www.yourcompany.com/testfile.htm. Only one file will be downloaded at a time. If you
are sending HTTP data, URL defines the destination.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections on different terminals, you must define a
different URL from different servers for each of them.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections on a single terminal, you can use the
same URL for all of them.
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If you encounter problems with the data transfer, deactivate the firewall on the computer where you are
running Nemo Outdoor.
To make consecutive transfers, create a script with several HTTP transfers. See page 135 for
instructions on making scripts.
Local File defines the output file and location for HTTP testing. The default location for these files is
defined in the User Interface Properties dialog, Paths tab (see page 55).
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections and the direction is set to receive
for all of them, you must define a different local file for each connection. Otherwise the different
data connections will try to write in the same file.
Transfer timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits during a transfer if
there is a break in the data flow. If the transfer does not continue within the defined time, transfer will
fail.
Configuring the (HTTP) Browsing Protocol
The HTTP Browser testing functionality offers the possibility to test how data is transferred through the
HTTP Browsing protocol. The HTTP protocol is used in web browsing. In HTTP testing, the user
selects one URL address that will be downloaded through the HTTP protocol and this data transfer is
measured.
To set up data measurements using HTTP
1. Follow the instructions in the Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide to set up a dial-up connection and
to configure the measurement mobile.
2. Connect (page 29) and configure (page 66) the measurement devices.
3. Define measurement-related settings in the Measurement Properties dialog (page 70)
4. Configure the data connection for CS data or PS data (page 114).
5. Define browser transfer -related settings in the Browser Transfer Properties dialog (page 123).
6. Create a script (optional) (page 151).
7. After you have completed the setup, you can start the actual data transfer. See instructions on
page 135.
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Browser Transfer Properties
Open the Browser Transfer Properties dialog by double-clicking the Browsing item in the Devices
view.
URL defines the IP address of the test page that will be downloaded. For example,
http://www.yourcompany.com/testbrowser.htm.
Transfer timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits during a transfer if
there is a break in the data flow. If the transfer does not continue within the defined time, the transfer
will fail.
If Decode content information is selected, information about the images, texts and links are written
to measurement file including the number of content elements and size information.
Close window after transfer closes the browser window after the data transfer.
The downloaded page can be seen during the measurement and the total time to download the whole
page is written to the measurement file. The cache and cookies information is cleared after every
download. PPP and RLC layer data throughputs are logged during the browser testing. The average
PPP and RLC data throughputs are also available. Average results are calculated from the time PDP
context was active (PAC- PAD). The connection setup time and the download time can be seen in
Nemo Outdoor or calculated with Nemo Analyze
For MULTI browser testing with single computer it is recommended that Nemo Server be used
for multiple simultaneous data connections, e.g. for benchmarking purposes as EACH
CONNECTION MUST HAVE ITS OWN IP ADDRESS.
If you encounter problems with the data transfer, deactivate the firewall on the computer where
you are running Nemo Outdoor.
Configuring the POP3 Protocol
POP3 and SMTP testing offers the possibility to send emails through Nemo Outdoor and to monitor
how the message is transferred. POP3 protocol is used for receiving emails and SMTP protocol for
sending emails.
A PPP compatible dial-up server is required for CS data testing. Settings related to the dial-up
server (number, username, and password) are operator-specific.
To set up data measurements using POP3
1. Follow the instructions in the Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide to set up a dial-up connection and
to configure the measurement mobile.
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2. Connect (page 29) and configure (page 66) the measurement devices.
3. Define measurement-related settings in the Measurement Properties dialog (page 70)
4. Configure the data connection for CS data (page 113) or PS data (page 114).
5. Define POP3 Server settings in the E-Mail Settings dialog (page 126). Also define the test e-mails
that are used in the measurement.
6. Create a script (optional) (page 151).
7. After you have completed the setup, you can start the actual data transfer. See instructions on
page 135.
E-Mail Settings – POP3
Open the E-Mail Settings (POP3) dialog by double-clicking the POP3 item in the Devices view.
POP3 Server Settings define settings for the POP3 server used in the measurements.
Server name defines a name or an IP address for the POP3 server.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections on different terminals, each
connection must have its own IP address.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections on a single terminal, the same IP
address can be used.
Port refers to the port used by the POP3 server.
In the Username field you must enter a valid username for the POP3 server.
In the Password field you must enter a valid password for the POP3 server.
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Connection timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits for the connection
to be established. If a connection is not established within the defined time, connection attempt will
fail.
Proxy server settings define settings for the proxy server used in the measurements.
Proxy type defines the type of the proxy used in the measurements. Supported types are Tunneling,
SOCKS4, and SOCKS5.
Address refers to the address of the proxy.
Port refers to the port used by the proxy.
In the Username field you must enter a valid username for the proxy.
In the Password field you must enter a valid password for the proxy.
POP3 receiving options define how the test e-mails are received and handled by Nemo Outdoor.
Transfer timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits during a transfer if
there is a break in the data flow. If the transfer does not continue within the defined time, transfer will
fail.
Maximum number of messages to receive defines the maximum number of messages received
from the e-mail server.
Select the Delete messages after receiving option to delete all received test e-mails. This will save
disk space.
The View button opens a received test message in the E-Mail Editor dialog.
Configuring the SMTP Protocol
POP3 and SMTP testing offers the possibility to send emails through Nemo Outdoor and to monitor
how the message is transferred. POP3 protocol is used for receiving emails and SMTP protocol for
sending emails.
A PPP compatible dial-up server is required for CS data testing. Settings related to the dial-up
server (number, username, and password) are operator-specific.
To set up data measurements using SMTP
1. Follow the instructions in the Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide to set up a dial-up connection and
to configure the measurement mobile.
2. Connect (page 29) and configure (page 66) the measurement devices.
3. Define measurement-related settings in the Measurement Properties dialog (page 70). Also define
the test e-mails that are used in the measurement.
4. Configure the data connection for CS data (page 113) or PS data (page 114).
5. Define SMTP Server settings in the E-Mail Settings dialog (page 128).
6. Create a script (optional) (page 151).
7. After you have completed the setup, you can start the actual data transfer. See instructions on
page 135.
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E-Mail Settings – SMTP
Open the E-Mail Settings (SMTP) dialog by double-clicking the SMTP item in the Devices view.
SMTP Server Settings define settings for the SMTP server used in the measurements.
Server name defines a name or an IP address for the SMTP server.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections, each connection must have its
own IP address.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections on a single terminal, the same IP
address can be used.
Note that some operators prevent accessing SMTP services other than their own. Therefore, it
is not possible to test SMTP against the Nemo server with those operators' SIM cards.
Port refers to the port used by the SMTP server.
In the Username field you must enter a valid username for the SMTP server.
In the Password field you must enter a valid password for the SMTP server.
Connection timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits for the connection
to be established. If a connection is not established within the defined time, connection attempt will
fail.
Proxy server settings define settings for the proxy server used in the measurements.
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Proxy type defines the type of the proxy used in the measurements. Supported types are Tunneling,
SOCKS4, and SOCKS5.
Address refers to the address of the proxy.
Port refers to the port used by the proxy.
In the Username field you must enter a valid username for the proxy.
In the Password field you must enter a valid password for the proxy.
Transfer timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits during a transfer if
there is a break in the data flow. If the transfer does not continue within the defined time, transfer will
fail.
Messages to be sent defines the test messages used in the SMTP test. Click the Edit button to open
the E-Mail Editor where you can type the test message and attach files to the message. See page
129 for more information on the E-Mail Editor.
E-Mail Editor
Use the E-Mail Editor dialog to type and edit test messages. You can attach files to the test
messages and save messages for later use.
New E-Mail Message button saves the current changes and opens an empty E-Mail Editor.
Open E-Mail Message button opens an Open dialog where you can open premade e-mail messages.
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Save E-Mail Message button saves the current e-mail message for later use.
Save As button saves the current e-mail message with a different name for later use.
Save Attachments button saves the files attached to the test message to a selected location.
Attachments field displays a list of attachments in the test e-mail.
Add button opens an Open dialog for adding an attachment to the test message.
Remove button removes the selected attachment from the test message.
Configuring the WAP Protocol
The WAP testing functionality offers the possibility to test how data is transferred through the WAP
protocol. The WAP protocol is used, for example, in web browsing. In the WAP testing, the user
selects one file that will be downloaded through the WAP protocol and this data transfer is measured.
A PPP compatible dial-up server is required for CS data testing. Settings related to the dial-up
server (number, username, and password) are operator-specific.
To set up data measurements using WAP
1. Follow the instructions in the Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide to set up a dial-up connection and
to configure the measurement mobile.
2. Connect (page 29) and configure (page 66) the measurement devices.
3. Define measurement-related settings in the Measurement Properties dialog (page 70). Also define
the test files that are used in the measurement.
4. Configure the data connection for CS data (page 113) or PS data (page 114).
5. Define WAP Gateway settings in the WAP Transfer Properties dialog (page 131).
6. Create a script (optional) (page 151).
After you have completed the setup, you can start the actual data transfer. See instructions on page
135.
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WAP Transfer Properties
Open the WAP Transfer Properties dialog by double-clicking the WAP item in the Devices view.
WAP transfer properties define settings for the WAP gateway used in the measurements.
WAP gateway host defines a name or an IP address for the WAP gateway. Note that if you have
multiple simultaneous data connections, each connection must have its own IP address.
WAP gateway port refers to the port used by the WAP gateway.
Connection timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits for the connection
to be established. If a connection is not established within the defined time, connection attempt will
fail.
Transfer timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits during a transfer if
there is a break in the data flow. If the transfer does not continue within the defined time, transfer will
fail.
URL defines the IP address of the test file that will be downloaded. For example,
http://www.yourcompany.com/testfile.htm. Only one file will be downloaded at a time.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections on different terminals, you must
define a different URL from different servers for each of them.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections on a single terminal, the same
URL can be used.
If you encounter problems with the data transfer, deactivate the firewall on the computer where
you are running Nemo Outdoor.
To make consecutive downloads, create a script with several WAP transfers. See page 135 for
instructions on making scripts.
Local file defines the output file and location for WAP testing. The default location for these files is
defined in the User Interface Properties dialog, Paths tab (see page 55).
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Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections and the direction is set to receive
for all of them, you must define a different local file for each connection. Otherwise the different
data connections will try to write in the same file.
Configuring the Streaming Protocol
The Streaming testing functionality offers the possibility to test how data is transferred through the
streaming protocol. The streaming protocol is used, for example, in video streaming. In the streaming
testing, the user selects one file that will be downloaded through the streaming protocol and this data
transfer is measured.
A PPP compatible dial-up server is required for CS data testing. Settings related to the dial-up
server (number, username, and password) are operator-specific.
Note that in order to make streaming measurements, you need to have RealPlayer installed on
the computer. You can download a free player from the www.real.com website.
Note that to make video streaming quality measurements, IP packet capturing must be enabled.
Refer to page 151 for more information.
To set up data measurements using streaming:
1. Follow the instructions in the Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide to set up a dial-up connection and
to configure the measurement mobile.
2. Connect (page 29) and configure (page 66) the measurement devices.
3. Define measurement-related settings in the Measurement Properties dialog (page 70). Also define
the test files that are used in the measurement.
4. Configure the data connection for CS data (page 113) or PS data (page 114).
5. Define Streaming properties (page 133).
6. Create a script (optional) (page 151).
7. After you have completed the setup, you can start the actual data transfer. See instructions on
page 135.
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Streaming Properties
Open the Streaming Properties dialog by double-clicking the Streaming item in the Devices view.
Note that if the Streaming item is not available in the Devices view, RealPlayer is not installed
on the computer. You can download a free player from the www.real.com website. RealPlayer
version 10.5 is supported.
URL defines the IP address of the video file that will be streamed. For example,
rtsp://yourcompany.com/testfile.rm. Only one file will be downloaded at a time. Note that if you have
multiple simultaneous data connections, you must define a different URL from different servers for
each of them. To make consecutive downloads, create a script with several streaming sessions. See
page 135 for instructions on making scripts.
Connection timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits for the connection
to be established. If a connection is not established within the defined time, connection attempt will
fail.
Transfer timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits during a transfer if
there is a break in the data flow. If the transfer does not continue within the defined time, transfer will
fail.
Select the Display video stream option if you would like to view the test clip during the streaming.
Select the Streaming quality option to activate streaming video quality measurements.
Configuring the Trace Route Protocol
By conducting Trace Route testing functionality, you can trace the servers pinged along the way to the
target server.
Ping trace route testing can be used to help troubleshooting network or Internet connections. The ping
utility tests responsiveness between two hosts, etc. With ping trace route testing it is also possible to
check responsiveness and trace the path of the packet from one host to another. In case the network
does not respond to ping or trace route requests with trace route testing, it is possible to show the
location right before the host that is not responding.
A PPP compatible dial-up server is required for CS data testing. Settings related to the dial-up
server (number, username, and password) are operator-specific.
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To set up data measurements using the Trace Route Protocol
1. Follow the instructions in the Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide to set up a dial-up connection and
to configure the measurement mobile.
2. Connect (page 29) and configure (page 66) the measurement devices.
3. Define measurement-related settings in the Measurement Properties dialog (page 70). Also define
the test files that are used in the measurement.
4. Configure the data connection for CS data (page 113) or PS data (page 114).
5. See below how to define Trace Route properties.
6. Create a script (optional) (page 151).
7. After you have completed the setup, you can start the actual data transfer. See instructions on
page 135.
Trace Route Properties
Open the Trace Route Properties dialog by double-clicking the Trace Route item in the Devices
view.
The Remote host field defines the IP address or URL of the target server of the trace route
measurement, for example, www.anite.com. You can use Packet Data Tester or any IP server. Just
make sure that the IP server used will respond to the ping.
Note that if you have multiple simultaneous data connections with different terminals, each
connection must be given its own, separate IP address!
Note that if you are doing multiple simultaneous data transfers on a single terminal, the same IP
address can be used!
If you encounter problems with the data transfer, deactivate the firewall on the computer on
which you are running Nemo Outdoor.
Transfer timeout determines the maximum timeout seconds since the beginning of the operation.
HOP timeout defines the maximum amount of time to wait for an individual hop to complete.
HOP limit defines the maximum number of servers to be pinged along the way to the target server.
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By selecting the Resolve host names item, the names of the pinged servers will be reported by Nemo
Outdoor.
Making Data Transfers
After you have configured the data connection (CS or PS data) and selected and configured the data
protocol (Iperf (TCP/UDP), FTP, SFTP, HTTP, Browsing, POP3, SMTP, WAP, or streaming), you can
start making the data transfers.
Note! Firewall must be deactivated when making data transfers.
To make data transfers:
1. Activate the script by clicking the Start/Stop Scripts button.
Note that after you have activated the script, you cannot control the measurement manually
until the script is finished or you interrupt the script by clicking the Stop Scripts button.
2. To make manual CS data calls, click the Measurement control button in the Devices view and
select Start Data Call. Wait until the call is connected and dial-up connection established. Then
select
3. To make manual PS data calls, click the Measurement control button in the Devices view and
select Start Packet Session. Nemo Outdoor will automatically activate the PDP context and make
the GPRS attach.
4. To end the data transfer/data call, select Stop Packet Session/ Stop Data Call.
STREAMING VIDEO QUALITY TESTING
Streaming video quality testing allows you to monitor how streaming video is transferred in the
network. Data streaming can be made manually and with scripts. Nemo Outdoor supports Psytechnics
PVI streaming video quality testing, and measures video quality type, jitter, packet error rate, and
MOS. A video preview can also be seen during the measurement in Nemo Outdoor. Note that it is only
possible to make single video quality measurements, so multi measurements are not possible.
In order to be able to make streaming video quality measurements, you will need to install RealPlayer
10 or 11 and Apple QuickTime 7.2 player on the computer, and to define streaming video settings in
the Streaming Properties dialog (see page 133).
Making streaming video quality measurements:
1. Check that RealPlayer and Apple QuickTime 7.2 player are installed on the computer.
2. Define the video streaming settings in the Streaming Properties dialog (see page 133).
3. Start recording by clicking the Start Recording button . From the Measurement menu, select
All Devices | Start/Stop Data Transfer to start the data transfer with all test devices or <device
name> | Start/Stop Data Transfer to start the data transfer with just one device.
4. You can view, for example, from a line graph some streaming parameters. Open a line graph (Data
| Line Graph | New). Press the Add New Layer button and select Video Quality MOS in the Y
field and click OK. The graph will now display the selected parameter.
5. From the Measurement menu, select Start/Stop Data Transfer to end the data transfer or wait
until the entire video clip has been streamed.
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VOIP CALLS
With the optional VoIP module combined to Nemo Outdoor,
a user is able to perform IP telephony measurements on the
IP networks based on the established VoIP sessions.
In order to be able to make VoIP call measurements, you will
need to install a SIP server. Nemo Outdoor VoIP system is
compatible with Asterisk SIP Server. To find more
information on installing the Asterisk SIP server, login to
http://www.asterisk.org/applications/pbx
To start making VoIP call measurements, you will need to
define some VoIP session settings in the SIP Server
Settings and VoIP call configurations dialogs. Open the SIP
Server Settings dialog by selecting the Enable VoIP
Measurements option and double-clicking the SIP Server
item in the Devices view.
Domain defines the address of the SIP server, e.g. pbx.nemo.fi.
Port defines the SIP port. The default SIP port is 5060.
Username/Password defines the username that the user has registered to the server and the
corresponding password.
Connection timeout defines the timeout while trying to connect to the server.
Registration duration defines the duration for which the SIP registration is valid.
Automatic registration, when selected, automatically registers the user to the SIP server (as soon as
Packet Session has been created).
When selected, Use SIP proxy option enables the user to send outbound SIP messager via Proxy.
Proxy address/port defines the proxy, through which SIP messages are sent.
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Open the VoIP Call Configuration dialog by selecting the Enable VoIP Measurements option and
double-clicking the VoIP Call item in the Devices view.
SIP callee address defines the SIP address of the call receiver.
Audio codecs for the call can be selected from the list by selecting the box next to them. The order of
the codecs is significant since the first codec is offered as the primary codec when making a call to a
counterparty. For example, in the image above the primary codec offered for an outgoing call is
G729/8000. In addition, only selected codecs are used while negotiating the codec in the case of an
incoming call.
Script settings defines the duration of the call and the call attempt timeout in seconds.
Making VoIP measurements:
1. Select the Enable VoIP Measurements option in the Devices view and define SIP Server
Settings and VoIP Call Configurations.
2. To start packet session, click on the Measurement control button | Start Packet Session.
3. To register SIP server, click on the Measurement control button | Register SIP Server.
4. To start VoIP measurement, click on the Measurement control button | Start VoIP Call.
5. To end VoIP measurement, click on the Measurement control button | Stop VoIP Call.
6. Finally, to unregister SIP server, click on the Measurement control button | Unregister SIP Server
(Note: This is not a mandatory step, a new call can be made without unregistering)
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SMS TESTING
SMS testing allows you to monitor how text messages are transferred in the network. Open the SMS
Testing dialog by double-clicking the Short Messaging Service item in the Devices view.
Phone Number defines the number of the mobile where you are sending the test messages. Enter
the number without spaces and with the international country code; for example, +3581234567.
Service Center Address defines the message center number of the mobile from where the messages
are sent. The number is found from the test mobile SMS settings.
Timeout defines the time in seconds after which the SMS sending attempt is terminated.
When the End-to-end message option is selected, a unique ID consisting of 42 characters is added
to the beginning of the message text when the SMS is sent. When the measurement file is added to
the Nemo Analyze database, Nemo Analyze is able to recognize the SMS and the time it took for it to
reach its destination from the time of sending during post-processing.
All handlers support sending and receiving concatenated SMS messages.
Message refers to the user-defined test message that will be sent. The limit is set to 15000 characters.
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Making SMS testing measurements:
Note that with CDMA terminals, before carrying out SMS testing in Nemo Outdoor, you must
send an SMS to the target phone number using the terminal's keypad. After that Nemo Outdoor
can be used to send the same message again.
1. Define the Phone Number (with the international country code and without spaces) where you are
sending the test SMS message.
2. Enter the Service Center Address of the test mobile from which you are sending the test SMS.
The number can be found from your mobile SMS Settings.
3. Define the Timeout, i.e., the time in seconds after which the SMS sending attempt is terminated.
4. Type in the test message and click OK.
5. Start recording by clicking the Start Recording button . From the Measurement menu, select
All Devices | Send SMS Message to send an SMS with all test devices or <device name> | Send
SMS Message to send an SMS with just one device. Nemo Outdoor will send the test SMS.
6. You can view, for example, from a grid window if the test message was delivered successfully.
Open an event grid (Data | Events Grid | New). Open the Grid Properties dialog (right-click on
the grid and select Properties from the popup menu). Clear all selections and select the Short
Message Service item and click OK. The grid will now display only the selected SMS testing-
related events.
SMS Testing with CDMA terminals
Note that the SMS testing functionality may depend on your terminal's software version. See
the applicable datasheet for further information.
SMS testing with CDMA does not require you to do any configurations prior to SMS testing for the
terminal. The verified CDMA terminals supporting SMS testing include LG C680, LG C676, LG KX206,
LG KX256, LG VX8100, LG VX8350, and LG LHD-200E. The testing goes as follows.
1. Connect and add the terminal to Nemo Outdoor.
2. Prior to starting SMS testing in Nemo Outdoor, send an SMS to the target phone number from the
phone’s keypad.
3. In the Devices view, click on the Measurement control button and select Send SMS
Message. Nemo Outdoor sends the same message as was sent by the user from the actual
phone interface by retrieving the text message from the phone’s Saved messages folder.
MMS TESTING
MMS testing allows you to monitor how multimedia messages are transferred in the network. MMS
messages can be sent manually and with scripts. In addition to successfully sent/received MMS
messages, also sending/receiving attempts and sending/receiving failures are recorded enabling
statistical success rate calculations. Nemo Outdoor measures total MMS sending delay. Also separate
delays from Attach, PDP context activation, logging to MMSC, and message sending/receiving are
recorded.
In order to be able to make MMS measurements, you will need to define some MMS-related settings
in the Packet Session Settings dialog.
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If you are using the Nokia 6630, 6680 or N80 mobile for MMS testing, please see page 142. Some
special MMS settings are required.
Please note that if you create a script for making MMS measurements, the script must not
contain a PDP activation command.
Packet Session Settings for MMS
Open the Packet Session Settings - MMS dialog by double-clicking the Multimedia Messaging
Service item in the Devices view. The MMS tab is opened by default.
Packet Session settings are needed to establish the packet switched data connection. All the
parameters in the Packet Session and the Basic QoS and Extended QoS tabs are operator-specific.
You must select the correct parameters to make the packet transfer function. Contact the operator of
the network that you are measuring.
MMS
In the MMS tab, all the settings are required in order to make MMS measurements.
MMSC address defines the MMS Service Center address. This setting is operator-specific.
MMSC username defines the MMS Service Center username. This setting is operator-specific.
MMSC password defines the MMS Service Center password. This setting is operator-specific.
WAP gateway host refers to the WAP gateway host. This setting is operator-specific.
WAP gateway port refers to the port used by the WAP gateway. This setting is operator-specific.
Connection timeout defines the time in seconds after which the connection attempt is terminated.
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Transfer timeout defines the time in seconds after which the MMS sending attempt is terminated.
Message to be sent refers to the test MMS message used in the measurement.
Message Editor button opens the MMS Editor dialog for editing and creating MMS messages.
MMS Editor
Use the MMS Editor dialog to type and edit test messages. You can attach files to the test messages
and save messages for later use.
New MMS Message saves the current changes and opens and empty MMS Editor.
Open MMS Message opens an Open dialog where you can open premade MMS messages.
Save MMS Message saves the current MMS message for later use.
Save As saves the current MMS message with a different name for later use.
Save Attachments saves the files attached to the test message to a selected location.
Attachments field displays a list of attachments in the test message.
Add opens an Open dialog for adding an attachment to the test message.
Remove removes the selected attachment from the test message.
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Making MMS Measurements
Follow these step-by-step instructions for making MMS measurements.
You should have all the measurement devices connected and activated.
If you are using the Nokia 6630, 6680 or N80 mobile for MMS testing, please see page 142. Some
special MMS settings are required.
Making MMS measurements:
1. Define the MMS-related Packet Session Settings (p.140).
2. Edit the test message and add the media attachments in the MMS Editor (p.141).
3. If you want to make automated measurements, create a script for MMS measurements (p.135).
4. If you are making manual measurements, that is, not using a script, select Send MMS Message
from the Measurement control menu or from the Measurement menu. Nemo Outdoor will
send the test MMS.
5. If you are using a script, activate the script by clicking the Start/Stop Scripts button. This will start
the measurement.
6. You can view, for example, from a grid window if the test message was delivered successfully.
Open an event grid (Data | Events Grid | New). Open the Grid Properties dialog (right-click on the
grid and select Properties from the popup menu). Clear all selections and select the Multimedia
Message Service item and click OK. The grid will now display only the selected MMS testing-
related events.
MMS Settings for Nokia 6630, 6680, and N80
You need to make some MMS settings for the Nokia 6630, 6680, and N80 mobiles before you can use
them in MMS testing with Nemo Outdoor.
Changing MMS settings for Nokia 6630, 6680, and N80:
1. On the phone main window, press Messag.
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2. In the Messaging view, press Options.
3. From the menu, select Settings.
4. From the Settings view, select Multimedia message.
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5. Select the Access point in use option and change it to None.
6. Select the Recept. in home net. and change it to Off.
7. Select the Reception if roaming option and change it to Off.
8. Press Back and select Yes to confirm the changes. Finally switch the mobile on and off.
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MMS Settings for Nokia N95, 6120, and 6121
You need to make some MMS settings for the Nokia N95, 6120, and 6121 mobiles before you can use
them in MMS testing with Nemo Outdoor.
Changing MMS settings for Nokia N95, 6120, and 6121:
1. On the phone main window, press Messaging.
2. In the Messaging view, press Options.
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3. From the menu, select Settings.
4. From the Settings view, select Multimedia message.
5. Select the Access point in use option and change it to None.
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6. Select Multimedia retrieval and change it to Off.
7. Select Allow anon. msgs. and change it to Off by pressing the navigation button on the phone, or
by selecting Options| Change| No.
8. Press on the navigation key to change the setting for Receive adverts from Yes to No.
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9. Press the navigation button on the phone to change the Receive report setting from Yes to No.
10. Press Back and select Yes to confirm the changes. Finally switch the mobile off and on.
START EXTERNAL APPLICATION
This feature allows users to launch external applications from Nemo Outdoor as a part of the
automatic measurement sequence. You can define the executable as well as the command-line
parameters. The external application can be used to launch any proprietary or third-party applications
that are not built into Nemo Outdoor. This enables, for example, the testing of data protocols that are
not currently supported by Nemo Outdoor. You can then monitor the data throughputs from the PPP
data throughput parameter.
The external application feature can also be used to test web browsing. An APP event is written to the
log file when a web browser is launched and closed. The user must set the cache size to minimum
from the browser settings.
The Start External Application dialog is accessed through the Script Editor, Add menu. Select Start
External Application from the menu.
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Application Name defines the application that you want to run from Nemo Outdoor while making
measurements. Define the path where the application .exe file is located on your computer. For
example, C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe.
If you select the Wait until completed option, the test script will be on hold until the external
application is closed.
Arguments defines what file or web page will be opened in the external application once it is started.
For example, if you start Internet Explorer, define here a URL (http://www.anite.com/nemo). You can
also leave the field empty. Note that there should be no spaces between the characters in the
pathname or target file specified in the Arguments field.
Working Folder refers to the folder that the application uses to open and save files. For example,
C:\Temp.
ICMP PING
The ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Ping functionality allows you to perform ping
measurements simultaneously with data transfers.
Host name refers to the IP address or URL that is being pinged, for example, www.anite.com. You
can use Packet Data Tester or any IP server. Just make sure that the IP server used will respond to
the ping.
Packet size is the size of the ping packet that is used to measure ping time. The value determines the
size of the packet sent to the server. In addition, it determines the size of the reply packet that the
server uses to reply Nemo Outdoor.
Timeout determines the maximum time that Nemo Outdoor waits for a reply packet from the server. If
this time is exceeded, the ping measurement event will be created by using the timeout parameter
(=-1).
Delay defines the delay duration in milliseconds. In addition to the duration, also define where the
delay will occur. The options are:
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Delay between requests which means the protocol will always wait for a reply before sending
new request. If the delay is less than the ping delay, a new request is sent immediately after
the reply.
Delay from reply to request which means a new ping is sent after a reply is received.
Select the Repeat n times option if you would like to define the number of times the ping
measurement is repeated.
Select the Repeat until stopped option if you would like to continue the ping measurement until you
stop it manually.
Example 1. RTT time is 100ms and “delay from reply to request” is set to 1 s. New request is sent
every 1.1s (100ms + 1000ms). If “delay between request” is selected, a new request is sent every
1000ms.
Example 2. RTT time is 100ms and “delay from reply to request” is set to 50ms. New request is sent
every 150ms (100ms + 50ms). If “delay between request” is selected, a new request is sent every
100ms because the protocol always waits for a reply before sending a new request.
To make ping measurements:
1. Open the Ping Settings dialog by double-clicking the ICMP Ping item in the Devices view.
2. Define the required ping parameters and click OK.
3. Click the Start Recording button .
4. In the Devices view, click on the Measurement control button and select Start Packet
Session. Wait until the status field in the Device Status window says ‘PDP Context Activated’.
5. From the Measurement control menu, select Start ICMP Ping. If you selected the Ping until
stopped option in the Ping Settings dialog, select Stop ICMP Ping to stop the ping measurement.
Otherwise, the ping will be repeated the user-defined number of times.
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IP PACKET CAPTURING
Note that the Microsoft Network Manager needs to be installed on your computer BEFORE
installing Nemo Outdoor! If you do not select this option, it will NOT be possible to install
Network Manager after Nemo Outdoor installation.
With IP packet capturing, network packets sent between IP addresses are stored in log files and can
be post-processed with a third party application such as Ethereal®. A separate log file is generated for
each test terminal making data transfers.
In order to use IP packet capturing in Nemo Outdoor, you must configure a dial-up connection (see the
Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide for more information) and install the Network Monitor driver for the
dial-up connection.
After setting up the dial-up connection, go to Microsoft website at
<http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=f4db40af-1e08-4a21-a26b-
ec2f4dc4190d&displaylang=en> to download the free Network Monitor installation package. Select the
NM32_x86_setup.exe installation file and click on Download.
1. Once the installation file is downloaded, double-click on it. The Microsoft Network Monitor 3.2
dialog appears. Click Yes to continue installation.
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2. Click Next in the Welcome dialog.
3. In the End-User License Agreement dialog select I accept the terms in the License
Agreement option, and click Next.
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4. It is recommended to select the Use Microsoft Update when I check for updates
(recommended) option. Click Next to continue with installation.
5. Select Typical in the Choose Setup Type dialog that appears.
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6. Click Install in the Ready to install dialog.
7. Click Finish in the Completing the Setup Wizard dialog.
8. Next, install Nemo Outdoor.
9. Start Nemo Outdoor, add a device, and go to the Measurement Properties, General page.
Click the Advanced button. In the Advanced Properties dialog, select the Enable IP
Capture option.
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Note that if the Enable IP Capture item is not on the list, the Network Monitor driver is not
installed.
The IP packet data is stored in a separate file (.pcap) for each measurement terminal for which IP
capturing is enabled.
To view data in Packet decoder grids during playback, you need to enable the packet decoding
function prior to performing data measurements. Select Full or Partial in the Enable IP Capture
field. A separate .pcap-file will be generated for the measurement. This file needs to accompany
the measurement file in the same folder when viewing and decoding packet capture information
in Packet Decoder grids in Nemo Outdoor.
Performing IP Packet Capturing:
Network Monitor needs to be installed prior to installing Nemo Outdoor for IP packet capturing
to show in Nemo Outdoor.
1. Set up a dial-up connection (see Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide for instructions).
2. In Nemo Outdoor, enable IP capturing in the Advanced Properties dialog.
3. IP packet capturing data is stored in a separate file (.pcap) for each measurement terminal and the
data can be analyzed with Ethereal.
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MAKING SCRIPT FILES
Note that it is not possible to use scripts with scanners.
The script file is an ASCII file containing the list of numbers that are to be called. The extension for all
Script files is .nsf. You can edit the Script file configuration in the Script Editor dialog.
You can access this dialog by clicking the Device script settings button in the Devices view and
clicking the Script Editor button.
The table in the middle shows a list of all the functions and parameters that will be executed during a
measurement.
You can choose any of the items in the list that opens when you click the Add button. The selected
item is added to the script. See the following chapter for an explanation of the different items under the
Add button.
Modify can be used to edit an existing script entry. Select a row from the table and click the button to
change the settings for that function.
Delete deletes the selected entry row.
Move Up moves the selected entry row up by one row in the script.
Move Down moves the selected entry down by one row in the script.
Insert Script can be used to insert the contents of another script file into the current script.
Repeat Script value defines how many times the script will be repeated during the measurements.
The range of repeat script values is from 1 to 10,000.
When the Use device settings for script commands option is selected, the settings that have been
configured in the Measurement Properties dialog are used for the script settings. For example, if you
have defined a Voice number in the Measurement Properties – Configuration dialog, that number is
used when you add a voice call in the script and the Voice Call Properties dialog does not appear.
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New clears the entry fields for inserting new script values.
Open opens a dialog for selecting an existing script file to be modified or reviewed.
Save saves the file with the existing name or if the script is a new one, opens a dialog for inserting the
file name.
Close exits the dialog.
Notes about script functions:
Scrambling code or removed scrambling code can be selected for conditional testing using the IF
loop
Examples of conditions:
o “Is different”: If UMTS carrier RSSI is different than -70dBm
Whenever the value is other than -70dBm, IF condition is triggered
o “Is changed”: If UMTS carrier RSSI is changed
Whenever the UMTS carrier RSSI value changes, the IF condition is triggered.
The reference value is unknown, which means that when starting the measurement
and when the first UMTS carrier RSSI value is received, the IF condition is triggered.
The next trigger occurs when the carrier RSSI value is different from the previous
value. For example,
1. Carrier RSSI value in the log file: -70dBm triggers the IF string
2. Carrier RSSI value -70dBm nothing happens
3. Carrier RSSI value -68dBm Triggers the IF string
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Script Transfer Stop Commands
With the forced stop command it is possible to abort a current script command. For example, a data
transfer can be canceled if the serving system changes, instead of waiting for its completion. It is also
possible to set a time duration for data transfers. If a data transfer is not completed during a user-
defined time, the Nemo Outdoor application will abort the data transfer automatically. Please note that
in this case the data disconnection status is written as Normal data disconnect.
The forced stop command, e.g., with voice calls, can be used in conjunction with conditional or wait
commands as well. For example, if a call should be stopped when the system changes from GSM to
UMTS, the forced stop command can be used to end the call immediately after the system changes.
In the example below, the voice call is started only when the serving system is GSM. Call duration is
set to 120 seconds. It should be noted that the actual call duration is set with line three, Wait until
system is UMTS but at most 120s. After the call is connected, the script starts waiting for the system
to be changed to UMTS, or at most 120 seconds. The call is ended with End a voice call (forced)
with line 4 after 120 seconds, or when system changes to UMTS; whichever comes first.
GSM voice call example. Voice call is started only in GSM and aborted when system changes to UMTS.
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The forced stop command can be used also to stop active data transfers. In the example below the
script waits until the system changes to UMTS. Once the system is in UMTS, the script waits 5
seconds before making a voice call followed by PDP context activation and FTP data transfer. The
script stops, waiting until the system changes to GSM, but at most for 60 seconds. If the system
changes to GSM before 60 seconds, the voice call is continued normally until a 60-second call
duration is reached. FTP data transfer is aborted immediately when the system changes to GSM, or
after 60 seconds, whichever comes first. If line eight were End a voice call (forced), the voice call
would be stopped immediately after inter-RAT handover occurred.
In the following you will see a PS data and voice call example. The data transfer is aborted when the
system changes to GSM, or after 60 seconds; voice call is continued. The call duration is 60 seconds.
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In the following you will see another PS data and voice call example. The data transfer and voice call
are aborted when the system changes to GSM, or after 60 seconds, whichever comes first.
The voice call is aborted when the system changes to GSM, or after 60 seconds, but data transfer is
continued normally with the Stop FTP transfer (Normal) command.
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Add Menu
The Add menu contains all the items that can be used in a script. Selecting an item may open a dialog
where you need to define some parameters and settings. See earlier chapters for more detailed
information on the dialogs. The Start External Application item is described in more detail on page
142.
In the Script Editor, by clicking Add and selecting Send DTMF Characters you are able to send
DTMF sequences. You can e.g. make calls to service numbers that work by using DTMF tones. This
command can only be used during voice calls.
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Wait Settings
To add pauses in the script, select Wait. In the Wait Settings dialog you can define different
conditions for the wait.
With the Wait until the time is option you can define a point in time after which the script continues.
With the Wait for all scripts to be synchronized option you can place multiple synchronization points
inside the script file. Nemo Outdoor’s script group functionality enables you to synchronize the script
files and/or certain lines in the script file for certain devices. Both synchronization methods can be
used together or separately depending on needs of the user.
In the following example below both devices are doing PS data transfers. The idea is to start FTP
download simultaneously. Script files for both devices are identical except that IP address is different.
Wait for script synchronization command has been selected for both devices in the Wait settings
dialog. The Wait for script synchronization is seen on line two for both devices.
Both devices have been assigned for the same script group called “PS data”.
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Script groups are useful especially if certain devices and when script files are needed to be
synchronized. In this example, it is not necessary to use the script group. As many synchronization
points as needed can be added to the script files. It should be noted that the number of
synchronization points between script files used in the same script group should be equal.
With the Current time option you can define a pause between items in the script. For example, you
can set a 10 second pause after a voice call is finished and before the next call starts.
With the Last notification option you can define a wait period after certain event notifications. For
example, you can make the script pause for 60 seconds after a call attempt event. This will prevent
the script from continuing before the call attempt has completed.
Note that also custom-made notifications can be selected here.
With the Next notification option you can make the script wait for a certain event notification to
appear. For example, you can make the script wait until the system changes from GSM to UMTS.
The until: Current system option enables you to define that the script file continues only when the
system selected from the drop-down menu is in use.
But at most value is the maximum wait time in seconds if the defined notification does not appear.
Adding a pause in the script file:
1. First define the wait time in seconds.
2. Then define from which point onwards the wait time is calculated: from the current time or after a
certain event notification, such as, call attempt.
3. If you selected the Last notification or Next notification option, define also the maximum wait time in
seconds after which the script will continue.
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Advanced
Conditional Blocks
By selecting Advanced | If/End If, you will enter the If Condition Settings dialog. Here you can
define criteria which have to be met until a set of commands between the If - End If block in the script
takes place. If the criteria set in this dialog are met, Outdoor will perform the set of commands within
the If - End If block, and if the criteria are not met, this set of commands will be skipped altogether and
the script resumes from the first item after the End If command.
Click on the Field tab to select a system and a parameter from the drop-down menu. In the Condition
and Value fields you can define the value conditions for the parameter which have to be met for the
commands inside the If-End If block to take place. In this example the serving system must be UMTS
FDD. You can select the system in the Value drop-down menu. Click Add to list to add the condition
to the list. If you want to remove the condition from the list, select it and click Remove. Click OK.
Next, add commands to the script from the Add menu, and move them to their appropriate places with
the Move Up and Move Down tabs. In the following example script, Serving sys.=5 on the fourth row
in the Parameters field indicates the criteria that were set earlier. If the criteria are met, the commands
between the If Condition and End If commands will be performed.
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Loops
You can add loops in the script files. By going to Add | Advanced | Loop/End Loop, you will enter the
Loop Settings dialog.
You can select from the following loop options:
Repeat the loop x times
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Repeat the loop for x minutes
Repeat the loop until the time is x
Repeat the loop as long as the following criteria are met
With the Repeat the loop as long as the following criteria are met option you can set conditions for
the loop to take place. Click the Field button to select a parameter. Then define the condition and
value for the selected parameter. Finally click Add to list and OK to add the loop in the script.
In the first example, the loop has been set to be repeated twice before continuing with the script. Click
OK and add the wanted script commands in the script from the Add menu. You can move the
commands to their appropriate places with the Move Up and Move Down tabs. In the example below
the voice call within the loop will be repeated twice before continuing with the script.
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The second loop option allows the user to define criteria which need to be met for the loop to be
repeated. In the example below the system and parameter (UMTS | Ec/N0 (Active)) have been
selected from the Field drop-down menu. The condition for the loop is that the parameter value needs
to be greater or equal to -5. Click Add to list and OK. The commands inside the loop block will be
performed only and as long as the Ec/N0 (Active) value is greater or equal to -5.
In the example below the script is set to start and continue making calls only when and as long as the
call is connected to UMTS. As soon as there is a handover from UMTS to GSM, the call stops.
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Running Scripts
After you have created a script, it will be saved and you can load it for measurements later on.
To run the script file:
1. In the Measurement Properties, Scripts dialog, select the script in the Script File field. Note that
you need to define the script for each device individually. The script can be different for each
device.
2. Activate the Start/Stop Scripts (F8) button . Nemo Outdoor will start running the measurement
according to the script file. Note that if you have selected the Start Scripts Automatically option in
the User Interface Properties, General dialog (see p.51), Nemo Outdoor will start running the
script when you click the Start Recording button.
3. The program will now conduct the measurement as defined in the script file. After the script is
finished, you can stop the recording (Measurement | Stop or Stop button ).
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MEASUREMENT LISTS
Measurement lists enable you to run automated measurements with several devices combining
multiple scripts. You can use measurement lists with just one device to run several scripts one after
another. Each measurement is recorded in a separate file. You can also use measurement lists in idle
mode.
In Online mode, select Measurement | Start Measurement List to open the Measurement List
dialog.
Scheduled measurements displays a list of measurements that will be run when the measurement
list is started. Each measurement will be recorded in its own file. Click Add New to add new
measurements and Remove to delete selected measurements from the list. Click Load to load
measurement lists and Save to save measurement lists. By default, measurement list files (*.nmix) are
saved to Configuration files folder.
Filename defines the filename format. The default format is %y%b%d %H%M%S (year-month-day
hours-minutes-seconds, e.g., 06May31 165246) but you can use any combination of the items below.
For example, "%y%b%d_%n means that the filename looks as follows: 06May31_1. The last number
(%n) is the sequence number for measurement files recorded that day.
%a Abbreviated weekday name
%A Full weekday name
%b Abbreviated month name
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%B Full month name
%d Day of month as decimal number (01 – 31)
%H Hour in 24-hour format (00 – 23)
%I Hour in 12-hour format (01 – 12)
%j Day of year as decimal number (001 – 366)
%m Month as decimal number (01 – 12)
%M Minute as decimal number (00 – 59)
%n Sequence number (1 – )
%N Sequence number (1 – )
%p Current locale's A.M./P.M. indicator for 12-hour clock
%S Second as decimal number (00 – 59)
%U Week of year as decimal number, with Sunday as first day of week (00 – 53)
%w Weekday as decimal number (0 – 6; Sunday is 0)
%W Week of year as decimal number, with Monday as first day of week (00 – 53)
%y Year without century, as decimal number (00 – 99)
%Y Year with century, as decimal number
%z Either the time zone name or time zone abbreviation, depending on registry settings;
no characters if time zone is unknown
%Z Either the time zone name or time zone abbreviation, depending on registry settings;
no characters if time zone is unknown
Measurement completion defines when the measurement list is finished.
Select the When all scripts are completed option to finish once all scripts have finished
running.
Select the After recording duration option to finish after recording has been going on for a
certain period of time. Define the time in hours and minutes (hh:mm).
Select the At measurement size option to finish when the total size of the measurement files
reaches a certain limit. Define the size in kilobits (KB).
Devices table displays a list of devices connected to Nemo Outdoor.
Script file defines the script file used in the measurement. Click the Script Editor button to edit the
selected script.
Properties opens the Measurement Properties - Script dialog.
Start runs the measurement list.
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Creating a measurement list:
1. Click the Add New button to add a new measurement.
2. Select a device from the Devices list.
3. Select a script from the Script File field. You can edit the selected script by clicking the Script
Editor button.
4. Repeat the previous steps until you have a complete measurement list.
5. Select the When all scripts are completed option. Finally, click Start.
6. The measurement list is finished after all scripts have been completed.
7. To save the measurement list, click Save.
FORCING FUNCTIONS
Nemo Outdoor offers a set of forcing functions that are accessible through the Nemo Outdoor user
interface. In addition to these, some terminals support more forcing features that are accessible via
the mobile keypad. See the terminal-specific data sheets for more information on the forcing features
available for each terminal.
Channel Locking
This functionality is available for GSM and UMTS mobiles only.
You can lock GSM and UMTS test mobiles to a channel and/or scrambling code during the
measurement process. Note that even though you are locking the mobile to a certain channel in idle
mode, you are actually locking the mobile only to the base station supporting that channel at that
moment if you make a call. As the base station can carry several channels simultaneously, the
connection can be established or handed over to another channel but not to another base station. In
other words, the channel used cannot be totally controlled by the mobile as the system will assign the
channel.
To lock the Nemo Outdoor test mobile to a channel:
Note that when the channel lock is activated, the Neighbor Stations window displays only
Serving Cell values.
Note that if you are using the single mode, you must keep the test mobile connected to the
power cord. If the mobile is not connected to the power cord and the program switches it off,
you must switch the mobile on manually.
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1. When you have connected the measurement device, select the device and click the Measurement
settings button in the Devices view and select Channel Locking. You can also select
Measurement | <device name> | Channel Locking. The Channel Locking dialog will appear on
your screen.
2. Enter the system and channel number and/or scrambling code within the given limits (it must be a
valid channel/scrambling code number) and click the Lock button. The button will remain pushed
down indicating that channel lock is activated. A red indicator will appear in the Device Status view
when a lock is activated.
3. Click the Unlock button in the Forcing functions | Channel locking dialog to release the channel
lock.
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Band Locking
This functionality is available only with GSM mobiles.
You can use band locking if you want to compare how the network functions with different bands and
systems. Using the Band Locking dialog, you can force the mobile to use only one band or system at
a time.
You can open the Band Locking dialog by selecting the device and clicking the Measurement
settings button in the Devices view and choosing Band Locking.
Choose a band or system from the list and click the Lock button. This will lock the mobile to the
band/system you have chosen. Click Close to exit the dialog. You will need to switch the mobile off
and on to activate the band lock.
A red indicator will appear in the Device Status view when a lock is activated.
To release the band lock, open the Band Locking dialog and click the Unlock button. The band lock
will be released after you switch the mobile power off and on.
Always remember to switch the mobile power off and on again to activate/deactivate the band
lock.
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Handover Control
This functionality is available only with certain Nokia terminals.
Forcing handovers can be used to check that they work properly. You do not have to wait for the
mobile to make handovers, as you can, for example, force a handover to every neighbor cell.
Start a measurement and initiate a call (Measurement control button | Start Voice Call). Open
the Handover Control dialog (Measurement settings button | Handover Control). Define the
channel and handover type and click OK.
The BCCH ARFCN can be used to select the broadcast control channel (1-885) you want to force the
handover to.
The BSIC field defines the Base station identification code for the target cell.
The user has three mode request commands, Normal mode, Handover forcing and Handover
suppression. If the terminal accepts the command made by the user, the corresponding button will
indicate this. If the command fails, the user is notified. It is also possible to send the same command
several times without clicking other commands (i.e. send a new Handover Forcing command with
different bias values or forced the terminal to different scr. code, or in GSM to a different channel
without first deactivating HO forcing). For example, the device can be forced to scrambling code 6.
Once the terminal is locked to scrambling code 6, the user can set a new target cell and press the
Handover forcing button again.
The Target cell settings and Non-Target cell settings fields enable the user to define 3G offsets, i.e.
enhance target cell Ec/N0 and RSCP, and degrade non-target cell Ec/N0 and RSCP)
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During Normal mode, forcing is disabled and the terminal performs 2G and 3G handovers normally.
The system field shown in the Target cell field shows in real time whether the serving system is GSM
or WCDMA. When the serving system is GSM, the target cell and non-target cell settings are disabled.
In case the current serving system is GSM, but the wanted target cell is in WCDMA, band locking can
be used first to lock the terminal to WCDMA.
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Once target cell settings including biasing information are defined by the user, handover mode can be
changed to Handover forcing mode by pressing the button. Handover forcing is done by biasing target
and non-target cell Ec/N0 and RSCP values. Therefore it is also possible to bias the current active
cell. For example, in the example below active set includes only one scrambling code. By pressing the
Handover forcing button, the terminal reports biasing Ec/N0 and RSCP values as set by the user.
When the mode is changed back to Normal mode the terminal reports unbiased values.
In the next example regarding Forced 3G handover and measurement report modification, the terminal
active set includes scrambling code 63 with Ec/N0 value -7.6dB shown as a brown curve. Scrambling
code 6 and 255 are seen in the monitored set with colors blue and green. Scrambling code 6 is
selected to be a target cell.
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Once the button is pressed, scrambling code number 6 is added to active set with Ec/N0 value -4.7dB.
Scrambling codes seen in the monitored set are decreased -10dB. Scrambling code 6 is seen with
Ec/N0 value -18.2dB (brown) and scrambling code 255 (green) is removed from the monitored set.
This situation is active as long as forcing/biasing is enabled. The device sends measurement reports
to the network with biased values.
Once the mode is changed back to normal, the terminal starts reporting unbiased values.
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When the Handover suppression button is pressed, the terminal is not allowed to do handovers to
other cells. It should be noted that target cell biasing can be done only with WCDMA. Biasing/
measurement report message modification is not possible with GSM at the moment. You can use this
feature, for example, to find the edge of a cell by stopping the handovers from taking place when
driving away from a base station.
Note that with scripts you can also perform handover forcing from one system to another. See
Making Scripts on page 156.
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Cell Barring
This functionality is available for GSM and GSM/UMTS dual-mode mobiles only.
With the Nemo Outdoor GSM measurement mobiles you can also access barred cells. During the
measurement you can select if you wish to access only cells that are accessible to all end users
(Accept), all cells; that is, also cells that are barred (Ignore), and only barred cells (Reverse).
The Cell Barring dialog is accessed by selecting the device and clicking the Measurement settings
button in the Devices view and choosing Cell Barring. You can also select Measurement |
<device name> | Cell Barring.
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CELL TESTING
The surrounding cells of a location can be tested through an automated list of test calls that are locked
to a cell at a time. The Cell Testing dialog is accessed by selecting the device and clicking the
Measurement settings button in the Devices view and choosing Cell Testing. You can also
select Measurement | <device name> | Cell Testing.
Phone number defines the phone number that is called at the outset of the cell test. During the call
the neighbor list which defines the cells to be tested is updated. This is necessary since if the cell from
which the cell testing is performed is a strong one, without this call the neighbour list may remain
empty.
Test cases defines whether the user wishes to perform Voice call or Packet call testing or both by
selecting Voice & Packet in the drop-down menu. If the user selects both, the test starts with a voice
connection attempt, and after that the test continues with the attempt to create a PDP context with the
cell. The choice of test case also affects the displayed fields in this dialog. For example, if Voice call is
selected, no Packet call settings are displayed
RX level threshold: if the cell to be tested is a GSM cell, only cells stronger than the value defined
here will be included in the test
Ec/N0 threshold: if the cell to be tested is a UMTS cell, only cells that are stronger than this value will
be included in the test
Maximum number of calls defines the maximum number of calls that are made in the test
Voice call settings | Maximum number of retries defines the maximum number of retries to a cell if
no voice connection is formed. After the maximum voice connection attempts Nemo Outdoor
continues to the next cell or to packet call testing
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Packet connection settings | Maximum number of retries defines the access point name for the
packet connection and the maximum number of retries for the connection attempts to a cell. After the
maximum voice connection attempts Nemo Outdoor continues to the next cell
Save results to file defines whether the report is saved to a file
Save results to clipboard defines whether the report is saved on the clipboard after testing.
The Test results page shows the progress of the test. The green color indicates successful attempts,
and the number the number of attempts.
MISSING NEIGHBOR DETECTION
Real‐time missing neighbor detection can be performed with the possibility to detect both
GSM/WCDMA and CDMA missing neighbors at the same time. Missing neighbor measurements are
also supported on some Nokia terminals. You have three options in which to perform missing neighbor
detection:
1. with a mobile terminal supporting missing neighbor detection,
2. a scanner, or
3. a scanner and a mobile.
Each cell has list of neighboring intra-frequency, inter-frequency, and inter-system cells. A terminal
sees/measures only cells in the neighbor list, whereas a scanner measures all available cells. Missing
neighbor detection is based on comparing scanner measurements with the neighbor list of the mobile.
Hence, a possible missing neighbor refers to a cell that is not in the neighbor list of the mobile at a
given time, but is detected/measured by the scanner. In mobile only missing neighbor measurements,
the mobile is able to detect also missing neighbors through the missing neighbor detection
functionality.
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Missing Neighbor Detection with a Mobile
1. Connect your mobile phone to Nemo Outdoor.
2. In the Devices view, select the device and click the Measurement control button . Select
Frequency Scanning Properties. Select BSIC decoding and Missing neighbor detection in the
Frequency scanning view. Next, click on Select Channels.
Note that both BSIC decoding and Missing neighbor detection need to be selected and Top-N
option deselected.
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4. The Available view provides a list of channels that are available for scanning. To add channels to
the Selected list, click on a number in the Available list and then click the Add button or simply
double-click a channel to add it to the Selected list. To select all available channels for scanning,
click the Add All button. An alternative method to select channels is to type the channel numbers
in the field at the bottom of the dialog and to click Add.
5. Click OK and OK.
6. Start the device by pressing on the work online button if you have not done this already, and
select Measurement control | Start Single Shot Scanning or Start Continuous Scanning.
7. Once the selected scans have been performed, Nemo Outdoor compares the scanning results to
the neighbor list of the serving cell before scanning was initiated and reports possible detected
missing neighbors.
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Missing Neighbor Detection with a Scanner/Scanner and Mobile
You will need a scanner or a scanner and a mobile. If you are performing missing neighbor detection
with a scanner only, the scanner needs either of the following options enabled: GSM Layer 3 or
GSM/WCDMA decoding. Note that missing neighbor detection using a scanner only is not
available for CDMA/EVDO.
A scanner scans all possible pilots whereas a mobile scans only channels that are on its neighbor list.
Nemo Outdoor compares these two measurements and, based on the data, reports the neighbor
channels that are seen by the scanner but are not in the mobile's neighbor list. You can observe the
missing neighbors in a bar graph and also view some important network parameters, such as,
difference to strongest, Ec/N0, and RSCP related to the missing neighbors.
Connect a mobile and a scanner to Nemo Outdoor. Configure the devices so that they are measuring
the same frequency and channels.
From Measurement | <device name>, select Missing Neighbor to open the following dialog. The
field displays the scanner(s) used. The user can also set a minimum RX level threshold for missing
neighbor. If the measured RX level is below the threshold, the channel is not detected as a missing
neighbor. Click on Enable to start the missing neighbor detection.
In GSM Missing Neighbor detection, the maximum number of missing neighbors is 32. However, note
that it is recommended to use default values to prevent false missing neighbor detection results.
Number of missing neighbors: Max. 32, default 3.
RX level: -50- -110dBm, default -95dBm
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Open a bar graph, for example, with a Missing Neighbor Ec/N0 layer (Data | Bar Graph | New, click
the New Layer button and select the parameter in the Y box). The bar graph with the selected
parameter will display the missing neighbor channel(s).
PILOT POLLUTION ANALYSIS Available for UMTS, CDMA and EV-DO networks, Pilot Pollution Analysis measurements can be
performed in real time with Nemo Outdoor by using test terminals or a scanning receiver. In a pilot
pollution situation there are more active/monitored pilots than a handset can measure, or there is no
clear dominance for any pilots in the area. The pilot signal is used to distinguish cells in the network
from one another. Pilot pollution analysis is done based on CELL MEASUREMENT events, and
analysis is always active. The user can define thresholds for pilot pollution analysis via Nemo
Outdoor’s UI. Pilot pollution is detected when all the criterias match.
Right-click on the device in the Devices view and select Pilot Pollution Analysis.
The user can define thresholds for pilot pollution analysis via Nemo Outdoor user interface.
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Ec/N0 active set best below threshold (dB) (for UMTS): The default value is set to -12dB. Pilot
pollution analysis is done when the best reported active set Ec/N0 value is below -12dB.
Ec/I0 active set best below threshold (dB) (for CDMA and EV-DO): The default value is set to -
12dB. Pilot pollution analysis is done when the best reported active set Ec/I0 value is below -12dB.
RSCP active set best above threshold (dB) (for UMTS): The default value is set to -95dBm. Pilot
pollution analysis is done when the reported active set best RSCP value is above -95dBm.
RSCP (Ec) active set best above threshold (for CDMA and EV-DO): The default value is set to -
95dBm. Pilot pollution analysis is done when reported active set best RSCP value is above -95dBm
Polluter level window from best active set cell (dB) (for UMTS): The default value is set to -6dB.
Pilot pollution analysis is done when the Ec/N0 values of polluting pilots are within -6dB from the best
active set Ec/N0 value.
Polluter level window from best active set cell (for CDMA and EV-DO): The default value is set to -
6dB. Pilot pollution analysis is done when Ec/I0 values of polluting pilots are within -6dB from the best
active set Ec/I0 value.
Pilot count threshold (for UMTS): The default value is set to 3. The number of cells that are within
the user-defined window from the Ec/N0 of active set best cell. The pilot count includes active and
monitored sets. For example, pilot pollution analysis is performed when more than three pilots are
detected within the user-defined window from the Ec/N0 of active set best cell.
Pilot count threshold (for CDMA and EV-DO): The default value is set to 3. The number of cells that
are within the user-defined window from the Ec/I0 of active set best cell. Pilot count includes active
and neighbor sets. For example, pilot pollution analysis is performed when more than three pilots are
detected within the user-defined window from the Ec/I0 of active set best cell.
Start recording by clicking on the Start recording button .
UMTS Pilot Pollution Analysis on Mobile Phone
Pilot pollution analysis results are written to a log file as an event of their own, called
”CELLPOLLUTION”.
The event includes the following information:
Source system
Source band
Source channel number
Pilot pollution scrambling code
Pilot pollution Ec/N0
Pilot pollution RSCP
Cell name of polluting pilot (if cell site file is used)
Cell ID of polluting pilot (if cell site file is used)
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NOTE! Cell site file (BTS file) is not used with scanning receivers with Nemo Outdoor at the
moment.
Note that pilot pollution analysis takes some time to happen, and the results are based on
earlier cell measurement events.
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UMTS Pilot Pollution Analysis Based on Scanner Measurements
Ec/N0 values for pilots are less than -12dB
Ec/N0 values of the pilots are within -6dB from the best Ec/N0 value
CDMA/EV-DO Pilot Pollution Analysis - Mobile Phones
Pilot pollution analysis results are written to a log file as an event of their own, called
”CELLPOLLUTION”.
The event includes the following information:
Source system
Source band
Source channel number
Pilot pollution scrambling code
Pilot pollution Ec/I0
Pilot pollution RSCP
Cell name of polluting pilot (if cell site file is used)
Cell ID of polluting pilot (if cell site file is used)
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Note that pilot pollution analysis takes some time to happen, and the results are based on
earlier cell measurement events.
CDMA/EV-DO Pilot Pollution Analysis - Scanners
Ec/I0 values for pilots are less than -12dB
Ec/I0 values of the pilots are within -6dB from the best Ec/N0 value
GSM INTERFERENCE ANALYSIS
In GSM mobile communication networks, system capacity is often limited by co-channel interference.
This is because of the surrounding cells using the same carrier frequency, or adjacent channel
interference when surrounding cells use a channel too close to the serving cell used by a terminal.
The GSM recommendations state that reference interference will be achieved at a minimum C/I
margin of 9 dB for co-channel interference, and that the margin is -9 dB C/I for adjacent channel
interference with voice. With packet switched data connection C/I margin should be much higher.
Interference source can be a BCCH or TCH channel, or it can be also from out of band in some
circumstances. ETSI 05.05 requirements for the interference rejection are:
Co-channel channel interference: z = 9 dB
200 kHz adjacent channel: z = -9dB
400 kHz adjacent channel: z = -41dB
600 kHz adjacent channel: z = -49dB
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GSM co-channel and adjacent channel analysis is done in real time during the measurement and
playback with Nemo Outdoor. The user must enable interference analysis similarly, as with, e.g.
missing neighbor detection. Interference detection is done based on GSM terminal and GSM scanner
measurements and these measurements are combined together. GSM terminal continuously reports
RX level, RX quality and C/I values. With RX level and RX quality, the sub values are used to make
correct analysis in case DTX downlink is used.
In idle mode C/I and RX level values are used to trigger interference analysis from the BCCH channel.
A decent RX level with a simultaneous poor C/I value is a clear sign of an interference situation. Once
triggering is done, the power of BCCH channel used by a terminal is measured also by a scanning
receiver. BCCH decoding must be enabled with a scanning receiver to decode BSIC information.
Power of adjacent channels are (+/ - 1) is also measured by the scanning receiver. It should be noted
that the C/I value is not available with all test terminals in idle mode. Due to this limit interference
analysis in idle mode cannot be performed with all GSM test terminals.
During dedicated mode, RX level sub, RX quality sub and C/I reported by terminal are observed. C/I
value measured by the terminal is not available all the time in dedicated mode. For example, when
AMR speech codec is used, the terminal reports the LQE (Link Quality Estimate) value to the network.
During this time the C/I value reported by the terminal is not valid. Please note that all test terminals
do not report C/I value. Triggering points in dedicated mode are:
RX level sub and RX quality sub, OR RX level sub and C/I
These two combinations are observed all the time during the measurement to trigger interference
analysis. Analysis is based on TCH channel numbers if valid data is available, or BCCH if no TCH
channel data is found. If frequency hopping is used, C/I average value is used. The user can define
triggering limits via the Nemo Outdoor user interface. Default values are:
RX Level Sub is above or equal user-defined threshold (default value -90 dBm)
RX Quality Sub is above or equal user defined threshold (default value 4)
Channel average C/I is below or equal user defined threshold (default value 10 dB)
The following data is extracted from the terminal and written to the terminal measurement file:
Terminal serving channel number
or TCH channels in case of frequency hopping
Cell ID
RX level sub
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RX quality sub
C/I if available
For each terminal serving channel number X, the following data is extracted from scanner
measurements and written to terminal measurement file:
Channel number, RX level and BSIC for channel X
Channel number, RX level and BSIC for channel (X-1)
Channel number, RX level and BSIC for channel (X+1)
Results are written to IANALYSIS event and can be displayed in different views, for example, in a
table grid and bar graph. If BTS file is used also cell names for the serving and interfering cells can be
seen during the measurement and playback. Nemo Outdoor includes two predefined custom windows
for GSM interference analysis. Table grid and bar graph.
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BAND SCAN With the Nemo FSR1 scanner you can perform band scanning. All specified channels are scanned for
the selected band and technology and the strongest measured identifiers (CDMA PN, EV-DO PN,
WCDMA SC, LTE Cell ID) for every valid channel of that technology type are reported. Signal strength
and signal quality are reported for each identified channel. This feature is useful in areas where
broadcasted technologies and bands are unknown.
To start a band scan, right click the Nemo FSR1 item in the Devices view and select Band Scan.
Available technologies and bands supported by the scanner are shown under Scan settings. Please
note that only licensed technologies (systems) are shown.
Select the technologies and bands that you want to be scanned and define the threshold levels for the
parameters available. Finally press the Start Scan button. With the default threshold values it takes
approximately two minutes and 30 seconds to scan GSM 900, 1800 and WCDMA 2100 bands. The
scanning rate can be increased by adjusting the threshold values.
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Scanning results are displayed on the Scan results page. It is possible to save the results to a text file
(.csv).
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TIMESLOT TESTING This functionality is available for certain GSM and GSM/UMTS dual-mode mobiles only.
With Nemo Outdoor, it is possible to test the timeslots of any particular channel.
Select Measurement | <device name> | Timeslot Testing and the Timeslot Test Configuration dialog
will be opened.
Phone Number Used for Testing defines the test call number. This must be a valid number.
Run Test Until Completed option keeps the test running until all the timeslots have been tested.
Note that if you select the Run Test Until Completed option, the test may continue indefinitely.
Click the Stop Testing button to interrupt the timeslot test.
The Specify call duration option enables you to define a time in seconds that the call will last.
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In the Channel Settings | BCCH channel you define the Channel (BCCH) that you want to test.
Timeslots used by BCCH refers to the timeslots that are used for system messaging and therefore
cannot be accessed with mobiles. Click on the … button to enter the Select Channel dialog.
Save results to file defines whether the report is saved to a file
Save results to clipboard defines whether the report is saved on the clipboard after testing.
On the Test results page you can view the progress of the test. Selecting timeslots will exclude them
from the test, for example, in the case they are already reserved for data testing. Green color indicates
channels and their timeslots that have been called, and the number in the slot the number of calls
made in the timeslot. In the table you can see a list of all the TCHs of the selected channel and their
timeslots. There is a yellow frame around the timeslot that was accessed during the previous call.
Those white timeslots that were not tested will turn red. This happens, for example, if the user stops
the testing.
The Number of Call Attempts field tells how many calls have been made so far.
Click the Stop testing button to interrupt the timeslot test.
When there are no more white slots left, i.e. all time slots except for the ones that were excluded from
the test by selecting them (grey), the measurement will stop on its own.
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VIEWING GRAPHS
There are four types of graphs in Nemo Outdoor: line and scatter graphs, and vertical and horizontal
bar graphs. There are some pre-made custom windows of each graph type that offer easy access to
relevant network parameters. See page 315 for opening custom windows. To open an empty graph,
select Data | [graph type] | New.
It is possible to view selected parameters in graphs by drag and dropping them in it. Click on a
parameter in the Parameters view and drag and drop it on the graph.
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Parameters can also be opened for all devices at once and seen on different views. First, press down
the Ctrl button and select the devices by clicking on them in the Parameter tree. After this, right-click
on the wanted parameter from the parameter tree and select the graph type in which you want the
parameter to be opened.
The Parameters view contents can be filtered using the Parameters and Windows buttons. Clear the
Windows button, and all the custom windows will be hidden. Clear the Parameters button, and all
parameters will be hidden.
The options listed in the graph popup menu will be introduced next.
Graph Popup Menu
Right-click on the graph to open a popup menu with various tools for configuring the layout of the
graph.
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Custom Window Properties
In the Custom Window Properties dialog you can define the custom window name and select groups
for the custom windows. The custom window groups define which custom windows are available for
each device. For example, if you select LTE FDD, the custom window will only be available when an
LTE device is added to Nemo Outdoor or you are playing back an LTE measurement.
Save Custom Window Changes
Use the Save Custom Window Changes command to save changes made in the custom window.
Save as New Custom Window
Right-click on a graph window and select Save as New Custom Window from the popup menu. The
Custom Window Properties dialog is opened (see above). Type a name for the custom window and
define the custom window groups.
Save as Image
Use the Save as Image command to save the active view as a .jpg image.
Move View To
With the Move View To command you can move the active view to another view group. See page 302
for more information on view groups.
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Graph Properties
Right-click on a graph window and choose Properties from the popup menu to open the Graph
Properties dialog. You can also open it by clicking the Graph Properties dialog button .
Select Yes in the Show value labels field to view the parameter value as a numerical label above the bar in the graph.
Axes define the parameter for the left and right axes in the bar graph. If you select Default, the axis
changes depending on the active layer. You can also define different parameters for the axes. This is
especially useful if you have two layers open and they have different scales.
Select Yes in the Hide panels in full screen mode if you want panels to disappear once you enter full
screen mode.
Autoscroll
Select the Automatic Scrolling option in order to make the graph view scroll as the measurement
progresses.
Edit Parameters
By selecting the Edit Parameters item in the menu you will enter the Edit Parameters dialog. Select
parameters in the Parameters tree and move them to the editing table with the right arrow button .
Remove a parameter from the table by selecting it and clicking the left arrow button
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You can also quickly find parameters through the filter field. Use the up and down arrow buttons
to move the parameters in the editing field.
The parameters will be shown in the Values view in the Graph side panel. This functionality is
particularly useful for viewing textual parameters.
Side Panel Right-click on a graph window and choose Side Panel from the popup menu. You can also open it by
clicking the Side Panel dialog button .
Layers
Select Layers in the popup menu to view the Layers view in the graph side panel.
Values
Select Values in the popup menu to view the Values view in the graph side panel.
Full Screen
Selecting the Full screen item in the popup menu will display Nemo Outdoor in full screen mode.
Zoom - Scatter Graph
To zoom in on a scatter graph, drag your mouse diagonally from either corner with the green dot
towards the corners with the red dots. To zoom out, do the same in reverse, dragging the mouse from
a red dot to a green dot.
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Graph Side Panel - Layers
The layers can be dragged and dropped on some toolbar buttons. For example, a layer can be
dragged and dropped on the Remove layer button to remove the layer. The order of the layers can
also be changed by dragging them with the mouse.
The layer is now removed.
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To create space in the graph side panel, you can also click on the X button in the right-hand corner of
the Layers view. To reopen the view, right-click on the graph and select Layers in the popup menu.
You can also change the order of the parameters in the graph by dragging them in the Layers view.
Right-click on the Layers view to view the Layers popup menu.
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Grouping Layers
The New Group, Rename Group, Remove Group, Move Group Up, Move Group Down and
Group Similar Layers items are used in editing and organizing layer groups. Layer groups can be
used to group parameters with the same unit and scale. Parameters in the same group will be
displayed in the same scales and the different groups will be stacked in the graph.
The Layers view displays all parameters added in the graph.
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Righ-click on the view and select Group Similar Layers.
The parameters will be organized into groups based on the parameter unit.
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Groups can be removed, renamed and moved up and down. You can also create a new group and
drag and drop parameters into the group.
New Layer The New Layer command creates a new layer.
Select a parameter in the Y or X field. You can also assign the parameter into a layer group.
Define the layer properties, such as, line style and color. See Layer Properties on page 207 for more
detailed information. Click Add to add the new layer and Close to exit the dialog.
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Hide Layer
The Hide Layer button hides the selected layer.
Remove Layer
The Remove Layer button removes the selected layer.
Layer Properties
Click on the Layer Properties icon to enter the Layer Properties dialog. The dialog can also be
accessed by double-clicking a layer in the panel. The Layer Properties dialog can be used to edit the
selected layer.
Line width defines the line thickness in pixels
Stairs defines whether the line is drawn connecting two points using two lines (giving a "stairs"
appearance) or one straight line
Sort(Y): Support for data sorting based on y-value in bar graph. Data can be sorted based on
descending or ascending order
Draw as area defines whether the area below the line is filled
Area transparency defines transparency value used in filling the area (0 = totally opaque, 100 =
totally transparent)
Averaging refers to whether moving average is used in drawing the line
There is an option to manually configure graph layer colors. This feature can be used with line and bar
graphs. The Color field determines whether the graph line is colored with a Classic (algorithmic) or
fixed color set, or whether a color set based on parameter values is used. See p. 212 for more
information on graph layer color configuration.
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Window size defines the number of values to be averaged
Automatic scale the minimum and maximum values of the scale are defined automatically based on
the minimum and maximum values visible on the screen
Use value scale defaults: the minimum and maximum values of the scale can be defined by the user,
so the maximum and minimum values are not dependent on the values that are displayed. Note that if
you want to select No in the drop-down menu, Automatic scale also needs to be set to No.
Minimum defines the minimum value of the scale, if Automatic scale is set to No. If Automatic scale is
set to Yes, this is not used
Maximum defines the maximum value of the scale if Automatic scale is set to No. If Automatic scale is
set to Yes, this is not used
Minimum and maximum threshold define the maximum and minimum values at which the user-
defined limits for a measurement result is set. Horizontal lines help determine if the value goes below
or above the minimum and maximum values.
Depending on the parameter, it is possible to define various filters:
Channel: list of channels whose measurement values are shown (Ch = ch1 or ch2 or ch 3 or… AND
Pilot 0 p1 or p2 or o3 or...). If the list is empty, no filtering is used
Pilot: list of channels and pilots whose measurement values are shown (Ch = ch1 or ch2 or ch 3 or…
AND Pilot 0 p1 or p2 or o3 or...). If the list is empty, appropriate filtering is not used so that it is
possible to filter only channels, only pilots or both
Frequency: list of frequencies whose measurement values are shown (Freq = f1 or f2 or f3 or…); if
the list is empty, no filtering is used
TopN: only N best measurement results are shown based on a defined parameter. If 0, no filtering is
used
TopN(Y): Support for best TOP-N filtering based on y-value in line and bar graphs. E.g., only the best
two values can be seen in the line or bar graph
BottomN(y): This can be done by selecting number of topN and select sorting order. E.g., below
bottom three RX levels are shown.
Some of the graph types support data tips. Hover the mouse cursor over the graph line or bar. The
data tip will display information from that point of time.
Parameters with instantaneous values display points instead of a line in a graph. Such parameters
are, for example, RACH TX Power, RACH Preamble Step and RACH Preamble Count. Such graphs
include also the following layer properties.
Point style allows you to select among various icons such as a triangle or a cross to display the
instantaneous values in the graph
Point size defines the size of the points in pixels in the graph
Point transparency defines the degree of point transparency.
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In the following example three RACH parameters are shown in the graph, and each of them has a
different point style.
Arrow Down/Up
The Arrow Down and Arrow Up icons will move the selected layer up or down in the graph
panel. You can also change the order of the parameters in the graph by dragging them in the Layers
view with the mouse.
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Layer Device Selection
The Layer Device Selection dialog enables you to view and reorganize layers by device. Layers can
be reorganized easily by simply dragging and dropping them from one device to another. The Layer
Device Selection dialog is a convenient way to change a device for several layers at once instead of
using layer properties dialog for each layer separately.
Graph Side Panel – Values & Parameter
The Values view shows the layer parameter values at a specific point during the measurement
defined by the position of the cursor in the graph window. Select a layer in the Layers view, and
double-click on any parameter in the Values view to view the parameter properties.
If a given parameter value consists of more than one value, a separate parameter window appears.
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In the example above, the Parameters view is organized into tabs to view more than one parameter
and its values. In this example the Ec/N0 (active) parameter is selected. You can also drag and drop
the Values and Parameter views inside, beside, above or below each other. For example, in the
example below the parameter view is embedded in the Values view.
In the example below all views are separate. By clicking the maximize icon at the upper right-hand
corner of a view it is possible to maximize the view. Click the exit icon at the top to close the view.
You can reopen the view by right-clicking on the graph and selecting Values.
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By right-clicking on the Values view, you can access the Edit Parameters dialog (see page 199).
Graph Layer Color Configuration
Nemo Outdoor offers an option to manually configure graph layer colors. This feature can be used
with line and bar graphs, and is very useful when observing a certain parameter or parameters, as
different colors can be assigned e.g., to different channels, scrambling codes, cell ID, etc. First, add
parameters to the graph by dragging them from the parameter tree. Next, double-click on a layer in the
Layers side panel to enter the Layer Properties dialog.
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If you select the Classic (algorithmic) option for coloring the graph, Nemo Outdoor will pick up the color
automatically.
If you choose Fixed color, click … to enter the Colors dialog. Define the fixed color by selecting it in
the Standard or Custom page, or define the RGB for the color. Click OK. The graph will be colored
based on the fixed color you selected.
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Selecting Color set in the Color method drop-down menu will activate the Color set parameter and
Color set fields.
Select a parameter in the Color set parameter drop-down menu, and a color set in the Color set
drop-down menu. Note that only layer-specific parameters will be available in the Color set
parameter menu.
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To edit the color set in question, click on Edit Color Set.. button. It will lead you to the Color Set
Properties dialog. Here you can edit the color set selected. See Color Set Editor on page 273 for
more information.
The parameter will be colored based on its values in the graph.
In the picture below you will see a bar graph colored based on BSIC numbers. Each BSIC is
presented with its own color; the channels without BSIC information appear in blue color.
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Similarly, the picture below presents a bar graph where bars are colored based on BSIC numbers. All
channels with BSIC information appear in green color, and channels without BSIC information are
shown with black color.
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The example below shows a bar graph in which bars are colored based on channel numbers.
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VIEWING GRIDS
Along with the graph windows, the grid tables offer you useful information about measurement events,
such as statistics from the current measurement, QoS parameters, Layer2 and Layer 3 messages (the
selection depends on the technology measured), and packet capture data. All events can be decoded
by double-clicking on the event row. The decoded message is displayed in a separate window.
Alternatively, you can right-click on an event row and from the popup menu select Decode Message.
To open several decoded message windows, select Decode Message in New Window option.
To view data in Packet decoder grids during playback, you need to enable the packet decoding
function in Device Settings Measurement Properties | General | Advanced prior to
performing data measurements. Select Full or Partial in the Enable IP Capture field. A separate
.pcap-file will be generated for the measurement, and this file needs to accompany the
measurement file in the same folder when viewing and decoding packet capture information in
Packet Decoder grids in Nemo Outdoor. This requires Microsoft Network Monitor 3.3 to be
installed.
An empty grid table is opened by selecting Data | [Grid Type] | New. If you select one of the ready-
made custom windows and you have multiple devices connected to Nemo Outdoor, you need to select
which device(s) you would like to view in the grid from the Select Device(s) to View dialog. In most
grids you only view one device in a grid at a time. Open several grid windows to view multiple devices
at the same time. However, in the Parameters grids you can view several devices simultaneously as
separate columns.
You can also drag and drop parameters from the parameter tree into grids. Click on the parameter and
drag it in the grid. It will be added there.
The options listed in the grid popup menu will be introduced next.
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Find Function in Signaling Grid Based on Decoded Message
You can use the Find functionality in signaling grids to find message(s) with a specific string in its
decoded message. Select the grid view, press Ctrl + F, and type the search string in the Search
string field in the Find dialog. Depending on whether Up or Down direction is selected in the
Direction field, the event next in the time sequence will be highlighted in the grid.
Grid Popup Menu
Right-click on the grid to open a popup menu with various tools for configuring the layout of the grid.
Note that the contents of the menu vary depending on the grid type.
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Save As Custom Window
Right-click on a grid table and choose Save As Custom Window from the popup menu. The dialog
below is opened. You can also access this dialog from the Data menu.
You can use this dialog to save a custom window with a name. The new custom window is added
under the User Interface, Custom Windows item in the Configuration Manager dialog. Right-click on
the item to rename the custom window.
Save Changes
Use the Save Changes command to save changes made in the custom window; e.g., size,
parameters displayed, and colors.
Move View To
With the Move View To command you can move the active view to another view group. See page 302
for more information on view groups.
Automatic Scrolling
Select the Automatic Scrolling option in order to make the grid view scroll as the measurement
progresses.
Grid Color Configuration in Events Grids
To make grids more clear, you can colorize certain events in a grid based on the event name or event
ID. Right-click on a grid, and select Configure Colors from the popup menu, or click on the
Configure Colors button in the Grid Properties dialog. The Grid Color Configuration dialog is
opened.
Note that not all events and parameters are available with all devices.
In the events Grid Color Configuration dialog select the Event name column. You can set a text
color and/or a background color for the selected events. If you want to colorize the background, select
Call events (Event name) in the Background Color Set field and select (none) in the Text Color Set
field. Alternatively, if you want to colorize only the text in the grid, select Call Events (Event name) in
the Text Color Set field from the drop-down menu and select (none) in the Background Color Set
field, as in the example below. Note that the contents of the Grid Color Configuration dialog depend
on which columns have been selected in the Grid Properties dialog.
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Click Edit to view the Color Set Properties dialog. Make sure that the color set type is string. Here
you can also add more strings to the color set through Add…
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In the String Properties dialog specify the name of the string in the Text field and select the color
code for it. If you want, you can also write a description for the string text in the Description field.
Click OK in the String Properties and Color Set Properties dialogs. Finally, click OK in the Grid
Color Configuration dialog. You can see color-coded events in the grid data view. Each color
corresponds to a certain type of event, defined in the Color Set Properties dialog.
Grid Color Configuration Based on Decoded Message in Grids
Messages and Events grids can be color-coded based on a string in a message’s decoded message.
In this case, you need to create a new color set in the Color Set Editor (see p.273). It is possible to
color-code both the text in the grid and the background color. While you can choose to colorize only
one of them, it is also possible to color-code both text and background. For example, you can have a
message appear in white text and blue background color. However, in that case remember to create
two new color sets for the same string, for example, Decoded Text_1 and Decoded Text_2. Below you
will see an example of how to create a color set and set it for the background color. Click Add…
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In the Color Set Properties dialog type, for example, Decoded Text in the Name field. You can also
create a short name for the new color set, or write a description for it. Select string as the color set
type. Click Add… In the String Properties dialog type in the string which will determine the messages
to be colored with the new color set.
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Click OK, and Close in the Color Set Editor.
Right-click on the grid and select Configure Colors. You can colorize the text color in the grid and/or
the background color. If you want to colorize only the text, select the new color set created above,
Decoded Text, in the Text Color Set field and select (none) in the Background Color Set field. In this
example the background will be color-coded, so (none) is selected in the Text Color Set field, and
Decoded Text in the Background Color Set field. Click OK.
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All messages with sysInfoType2 in its decoded message will be color-coded with the Decoded text color set.
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Grid Color Configuration in Events Grids Based on Message Name
Messages in Events grids can also be color-coded based on the message name. You can color-code
the message text or the background color, or both. Color-coding a message based on its name is
done in the same way as color-coding a message based on a specific string in its decoded message.
However, when creating the new color set in the Color Set Editor (see p. 273) | Color Set Properties
| String Properties, you need to type the name of the message you want to color-code instead of the
string in the decoded message. Below you will see an example of two color sets made for the same
message name. Further, both the message text and background will be colorized. Click OK.
Also click OK in the Color Set Properties and Color Set Editor dialogs.
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Next, right-click on the messages grid and select Configure Colors, or select Configure Colors in
the Grid Properties dialog. Select Message_2 in the Text Color Set field and Message in the
Background Color Set field. Click OK.
All messages called SYSTEM_INFORMATION_BCH will be color-coded with the new color sets.
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Grid Color Configuration for Parameter Grids
Grids can be made clearer through colors. Open a parameters grid from Data | Parameters Grid.
Right-click on the grid and select Configure Colors. In the Grid Color Configuration dialog click Use
Defaults if no default color sets are shown in the Color Set field. The Clear All button inactivates the
default color sets. Note that not all parameters have default color sets assigned to them. You can
choose a color set for a selected parameter in the Text Color Set and Background Color Set drop-
down menus depending on whether you want to color the text/values or the background of the
text/values in the grid. If you want to set a color set for both text and color for the same parameter,
note that you need to use two different color sets for it.
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You can also edit the default color sets by selecting a color set and clicking Edit… In the Color Set
Properties dialog you can change the default settings to the color set.
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Parameters with assigned color sets are colorized according to their value. In the example below a
background of the parameter values has been color-coded. Click OK twice to exit the Grid Color
Configuration dialog.
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Grid Color Configuration for Table Grids
Table grids have default color sets assigned to them. Go to Data | Table Grid | New. In the Grid
Properties dialog select a device and a parameter set to be viewed in the table grid. Click OK.
The parameters are colorized according to their default color sets. You can also edit the default color
sets. Right-click on the grid, select Configure Colors… the parameter you wish to edit, and Edit…
The Color Set Properties dialog appears where you can change the color set settings. Click OK to
exit the dialogs and go back to the table grid.
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You can also view cell name information for missing neighbors when a scanner and a mobile are used
simultaneously.
Configure Filters/Quick Filter
Another method to organize Events grids is to use filters. By using filters, only the selected messages
will be displayed. Right-click on a grid view and select Configure Filters from the popup menu
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. The Grid Filter Configuration dialog is opened.
Select the Showing all option to display all events in the grid window as default. Select the Hiding all
option from the drop-down menu to hide all events in the grid window as default. If you would like to
view one or more messages of a selected type and hide others, select hiding all lines. If you would like
to hide one or more messages of a selected type and view others, select showing all lines.
You can add a filter rule for the grid by clicking on the plus button. A conditional row appears giving
you options based on which the grid filtering takes place.
It is possible to set filtering rules for message name, subchannel and decoded text. In addition, you
can select a parameter in the Select Parameter dialog which you can access through the Other
Parameter… item in the filter target popup menu.
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The contents of the condition menu vary depending on which item in the filter target menu is selected.
Note also that a separate, independent condition needs to be added from the plus icon at the top
left-hand corner of the dialog. If a condition has two or more constituents, the plus icon next to the
first constituent needs to be clicked. In this case the conditions are indented and combined with one
another with the text and if, and both conditions need to be met for the filtering to take place.
In the example above, a line is filtered out if a message contains a missing neighbor ec/n0 value that
is less than -5. The second filtering rule states that if a message name contains the text
SYSTEM_INFORMATION_BCH and if a message contains SysInfoType18, the message is filtered
out from the grid.
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The minus icon removes a row next to it from the list. Alternatively, you can delete all filters by right-
clicking on a grid and selecting Quick Filter and Remove All Filters from the popup menu.
The Quick Filter menu offers a shortcut to defining filter rules for messages. Right-click on a row in the
grid and select Quick Filter from the popup menu.
You can now quickly define a filter for the selected layer message. You can choose to hide the
respective message and all similar messages either according to the Event (Hide this Event),
subchannel (Hide This Subchannel) or according to the message text (Hide This Message). All
messages with the selected event, subchannel name or message text will be hidden. In the same way,
you can choose to display messages of the selected type only. Select Remove All Filters to delete all
filter rules.
When filtering is enabled, the text Filtering will appear in the title bar.
Decode Message
This function will open the selected event row in a decoded form. You can also decode messages by
double-clicking on the message row.
In the message decoding grid you can use the Show Next Message and Show Previous
Message grid toolbar buttons to move to the previous/next message. If you move forward or back
in the message decoding grid, use the Go to Message button to move to the same message in the
messages grid. Click the Copy to Clipboard button to copy the contents of the message decoding
grid as text to clipboard.
With certain events such as cell measurement (CELLMEAS), it is also possible to arrange the contents
of the decoded message in three different ways.
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The Format as list arranges the contents of a grid’s measurement results in a list. The Format as
horizontal table arranges the contents in the form of a horizontal table with columns, and the
Format as vertical table arranges the contents in a vertical table. The search field in the decoded
text window enables the user to find a string in the decoded message window.
Select a string of text in the decoded text, right-click on it and select Copy to copy the selected text as
text to the clipboard. If no text is selected in the decoded text window, all text in it will be copied. This
is the same as the Copy to Clipboard functionality.
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Decode Message in New Window
This function enables you to have several decoded message windows open at the same time.
Automatic Decode
The Automatic Decode function opens up a window which displays the currently selected or latest
message in decoded form.
Save - Grid
The Save command allows you to save a selected event row as a text file (.txt). If you select the
Decoded Text option, the decoded event text is saved in a text file. You can also save the entire grid
window as an image file (.jpg). From Events grids, you can export data into a MapInfo Tab-File or into
a CSV file.
MapInfo Tab-File Export
You can export measurement data into a MapInfo .tab file. In an Events grid, select Save | MapInfo
Tab-File.
The MapInfo Tab-File Export dialog displays a list of parameters that can be exported. Select the
parameters that you would like to include in the .tab file. Also define a File name and Layer title for
the exported .tab file.
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To change the symbol for each parameter, double-click the parameter or select a parameter and click
the Change Symbol button. The symbol is used to draw the route in MapInfo. In the Symbol Style
dialog, you can select the symbol and define some effects and background color for it. Finally click
OK.
Click OK in the MapInfo Tab-File Export to save the .tab file.
CSV File Export
You can export measurement data into a CSV file. In an Events grid, select Save | CSV File..
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The exporting is supported for a single file, and the column separator can be a comma, semicolon, tab
or space. The file(s) can be opened with third-party applications. Indoor files are not supported at the
moment. The user can select all events or only specific events from the grid for export.
Copy
The Copy command allows you to copy a selected event row and paste to another application as text
or as decoded text. If you select the Decoded Text option, the decoded event text is copied on the
clipboard. You can also copy the entire grid window as an image and paste to another application.
Select All
Through the Select All item you can select all events in an Events grid. This presents an easy and
quick way to select all lines, for example, to be exported.
Find
The Find command allows you to search through the measurement file opened in the grid.
Type in the Search string field what you are looking for. Define if the search results should match
case and if the search should be applied to whole words only. You can also limit the search to
decoded messages only. The matches are highlighted in the grid one by one. To move down to the
next match, press F3. To move up to the next match, press Shift+F3.
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The search field in the decoded text window enables the user to find a string in the decoded message
window.
Below you will see a list of commands for the decoded text view.
Ctrl + Shift + F = Go to search field in decoded text view
Enter = Highlight next match in decoded text view (when search field is focused)
Shift + Enter = Highlight previous match in decoded text view (when search field is focused)
Esc = Clear search field in decoded text view (when search field is focused)
Add/Remove Separator
The Add/Remove Separator option is relevant only with parameters and Statistics grids. Right-click
on a grid table and choose Add/Remove Separator from the popup menu. You can choose a statistic
or a parameter and add an open space (a separator) above it by first clicking it and then choosing the
Add Separator option from the popup menu. You can remove the separator by clicking the open space
and choosing Remove Separator from the popup menu.
Full Screen
The Full Screen item enables you to view Nemo Outdoor in full screen mode.
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Grid Properties
Right-click on a grid table and select Properties from the popup menu. The Grid Properties dialog is
opened.
Note that the appearance of the grid and the selection of parameters depend on the grid type
and on the measurement device.
You can select the events, parameters, and statistics you would like to see in the grid table. The
available parameters are organized by technology and call mode in the All tab. If you select, for
example, the UMTS option, all the parameters under UMTS are selected. You can also select
individual parameters. Expand the branch by double-clicking on the main item (GSM, UMTS, Voice,
etc.). Select the parameters that you would like to view in the grid and click OK. In the Selected tab
you can view which parameters you have selected and change their order using the arrow buttons.
Click the Configure Colors button to access the Grid Color Configuration dialog.
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User Parameters
The User Parameters function allows you to specify parameters from layer messages that will be
automatically decoded and the values displayed in the Device Status window or in graphs. Click the
User Parameters button in the Parameters dialog to access the Layer Parameters dialog.
Click the Add button to define new parameters.
Parameter name and Short name refer to the long and short name of the parameter to be decoded.
Search string is the string that is searched from the decoded layer messages, for example, Ordered
MS power level.
Layer defines the layer messages from where the string is searched.
After you have defined all the parameters, click OK. The new parameter is added to the list in the
Layer Parameters dialog. Click OK to exit the dialog. In the Parameters dialog, expand the User
Parameters item. Select the parameter you just defined and click OK.
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The list of user parameters that you have defined are saved in a file called Parameters.xml.
User Parameters can be searched in messages grids. The user can also perform more complex
searches where the search key is split across multiple rows of data. It is possible, for example, to
search and display multiple results in a single Layer 3 message.
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Exporting/Importing User Parameters
Exporting user parameters
It is possible to export and import user parameters from and to Nemo Outdoor.
1. To export user parameters, go to File | Export Settings in Nemo Outdoor. Save the .aex file on
your PC. The exported parameters will be saved on this file.
2. Next, the Export Settings dialog appears. Scroll to the User Parameters folder. The user
parameters previously created are listed under the folder. Select the ones you wish to export, and
click OK. You can also select other items to be exported in the dialog.
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3. The selected user parameters and possible other items that you selected in the Export Settings
dialog are now saved in the .aex file that you saved earlier.
Importing user parameters
1. To import user parameters, select File | Import Settings in Nemo Outdoor.
2. Select the user parameters you wish to import in the Import Settings dialog.
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3. Click OK. The user parameters are now saved and are shown in the Nemo Outdoor parameter
tree under User Parameters. If there already is a user parameter with the same name saved, the
imported user parameter will replace it.
VIEWING MAPS
Open a map by selecting Data | Map | New. Nemo Outdoor will open by default the map that you have
entered in the Default Map field in the User Interface Properties dialog, Paths tab. The map window
specific commands can be accessed through toolbar buttons as well as from the popup menu when
right-clicking on the map. See page 333 for a description of the Nemo Outdoor map toolbar buttons.
Note that the Indoor map differs from the example below. For information on Indoor
measurements, refer to page 281.
It is possible to view selected parameters in map by drag and dropping them in it. Click on a
parameter in the Parameters view and drag and drop it on the graph. Parameters can also be opened
for all devices at once and seen on different views. First, press down the Ctrl button and select the
devices by clicking on them in the parameter tree. After this, right-click on the parameter you wish to
view from the parameter tree and select Open in Map from the drop-down menu.
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If you have a GPS receiver connected to the test system, the current location of the test vehicle will be
displayed on the map as a circle on the route. If there is no GPS connected to the system, you can
define the current location manually. A new GPS event is created in the handler after which all
location-specific data, such as BTS cell names are displayed using the specified location.
You can observe the values of certain network parameters from the route coloring on the map. You
can define which color refers to which parameter value. This way it is easy to spot the problem areas
on a map.
If you select a BTS file (.nbf) for the measurement file, the base stations will be displayed. A line will
be drawn from the test vehicle to the serving base station. Also, the distance to the serving base
station is displayed in the status bar of the map window. Note that the BTS file is displayed only if
there is a measurement file loaded on the map as well. The BTS icons display the antennas, the
channel numbers for the antennas, and directions that the antennas point to. The antennas are drawn
in one degree steps. Hover your mouse over the base station icon to see more information about the
BTS.
Note that if there are more than five cells in a BTS, the BTS name will be truncated with “…” In
this case, click on the BTS icon to view the rest of the cells.
You can customize the map view using the MapX properties. The customized settings can be saved in
a MapInfo Geoset file (.gst) and loaded later on. MapInfo Workspaces (*.wor file) cannot be directly
opened with MapX, but can be saved as a .gst file in MapInfo Professional using the MapInfo MapX
Geoset Utility tool (Geoset.mbx) that ships with version 5.x of MapInfo Professional. This file (.gst) can
be directly opened by MapX in Nemo Outdoor.
Note that each MapInfo® map has two files: an image file (.tif. .gif, .jpg) and a .tab file. (Only for raster
images). When MapInfo raster maps are used, the image file is the actual map image file. The .tab file
contains information about a map (such as location coordinates) and is used by Nemo Outdoor to
refer to a particular map. When using vector data for MapInfo®, there are three different files that need
to be in the same directory, the .tab, .map, and the .id file. The corresponding image and .tab files for
Raster maps have to be in the same folder in order to view a MapInfo® map. If you are using a large
map (size over 1 Mb), updating the map window will slow down Nemo Outdoor functions. We
recommend you minimize the map size by reducing the number of colors to 256 or 16, or turning the
color map to black and white.
While viewing notifications on a map, hovering above the notification icons will display a tooltip with
information such as cell name (if cell site file is used) and channel number.
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Map Side Panel
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The contents of the map side panel depend on which items have been selected in the map popup
menu. Right-click on a map and select Color Legend, Layers, and Waypoints in the popup menu to
view the three items above. You can drag each view to different places on the map as well, or dock it
to another side of the map window following the arrows that appear when you drag the window. When
you double-click on the displaced view, it will resume its original position in the side panel.
You can view three different kinds of items in the Layers view. The item indicates a device-
specific measurement route on the map, the item indicates a base station file connected to the
measurement route, and the item indicates a route plan. Double-click on an item to access its
Properties dialog (see p.263). You can also access the Properties dialog by right-clicking on the item
and selecting Properties in the popup menu. When you right-click on a layer, the following popup
menu appears:
In the popup menu you can select whether or not you want to show or delete a layer. You can also
clear the option next to the layer item if you do not want to view it, or click on the X button next to the
option to delete the layer.
Through the Properties item you can access the layer’s Properties dialog (see p.263), and you can
also add a new route or a new BTS file from the popup menu or directly from the Layers view. The
Add route functionality is useful, for example, when a multi measurement is loaded, and you want to
view all the routes in the Layers view and all the color legends in the Color legends view.
The Color legends view shows the selected color set for a measurement route. If you have loaded a
multi measurement and added multiple routes with assigned color sets on the map, the color legends
will be shown next to one another in this view. See page 273 on how to create and edit color sets.
The Waypoints view is meant for controlling route plans. The Show next waypoint field is only
activated when at least one device and one GPS receiver are attached to Nemo Outdoor in online or
offline mode. This functionality is not active during measurement playback. See the Route Plans
chapter below for more information on waypoints.
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Route Plans
Route plans are useful when you want to follow a certain route while performing a measurement. You
can create route plans automatically from a measurement in playback mode, or you can manually
create one with the Add waypoint functionality both during a measurement and during playback. In
addition, you can alter the route plans at any point through the control buttons in the Waypoints view in
the map side panel. You can save a route plan as a Route Plan File (.rpf), and if you have made any
changes to the route plan properties in the map window, you can save them as a custom window for
later use. The custom window will also contain changes made to the color set or Waypoints views.
If you have previously created and saved a route plan (.rpf), you can open it through the Open Route
Plan item in the map toolbar or by right-clicking on the map and selecting Open Route Plan from
the popup menu. The route plan (.rpf) is now viewed on the map and in the map side panel, and is
ready to be used in a measurement. By pressing Ctrl+A you can jump from one waypoint to the next.
Creating and Modifying Route Plans with Waypoints
Start Nemo Outdoor with at least one device and a GPS receiver attached to it in online or offline
mode. You can select a ready workspace in the Nemo Outdoor Welcome page (see page 39) as you
start Nemo Outdoor and view a map window, or alternatively you can open a map manually from Data
| Map | New.
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You can create a route plan manually by clicking on the Add waypoint button in the map toolbar,
or by selecting Add Waypoint in the map popup menu, and clicking on the map. The Add button at
the bottom of the Waypoints view in the side panel is also activated. A new route plan (.rpf) is viewed
in the Layers view, and the Waypoints view is enabled. You can save the route plan for later use by
clicking on the Save Route Plan icon in the map toolbar or by selecting it in the map popup menu.
You can define waypoint-related settings in the Waypoint view in the side bar. The Show next
waypoint option should be selected when you want to view the next waypoint on the map during a
measurement. Note that the Show next waypoint functionality is only enabled in online or idle
mode, not during playback. The next waypoint is shown on the route as a big circle. If you clear the
Show next waypoint option, the Waypoint detection radius and Distance to next waypoint items
will also be disabled.
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The Waypoint detection radius slide bar indicates at which distance (meters) the next waypoint is
selected. As you approach the next waypoint during a measurement, the next waypoint is selected on
the map when distance to it is smaller than the distance selected in the slide bar. The Distance to
next waypoint field indicates how many meters there still are to the next waypoint from the current
position on the route, so the figure decreases as you approach the next waypoint.
You can make changes to the route plan through the four buttons at the bottom of the Waypoints
view. To select a waypoint on the map, click on the Select button in the Waypoints view, then select a
waypoint on the map. This waypoint is shown as a bigger circle than the others, and the Distance to
next waypoint field will display the appropriate distance in meters to the next waypoint. In addition,
the delete functionality is only enabled when the Select button is selected. If you click on Delete, the
selected waypoint on the route plan will be deleted, and the previous waypoint on the route will
automatically be selected and shown as a bigger circle. If the deleted waypoint was the first waypoint
on the route plan, the next waypoint on the route will be selected. Moreover, the Delete button is only
enabled with the Select button if there is more than one waypoint on the map. Reclick on Select to
clear the functionality.
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You can move waypoints on the map by first clicking on Select, then selecting a specific waypoint on
the map. Click on the Move button, and you will be able to move the selected waypoint on the map.
The part of the route attached to the waypoint is moved with the waypoint.
The Add button in the Waypoints view in the side panel is synchronized with the Add waypoint
button in the map toolbar. If you click on either button when they are inactive, they will both be
activated, and conversely if you click on either button when active, they will become inactive. When
you select either, you are able to place new waypoints in the route plan.
Creating and Saving Route Plans from a Measurement
In addition to creating a route plan with waypoints, you can create a route plan from a measurement.
Start Nemo Outdoor, load a measurement file and open a map window. Right-click on the map and
select View Entire Route, or zoom in on the map to make sure the measurement contains GPS
coordinates. Create a route plan by clicking the Create Route Plan toolbar icon, or select the
option from the map popup menu. The route plan should now be visible on the map, the layer list
should have a new layer (“Untitled.rpf”), and the control buttons on the Waypoints view should be
enabled. The route plan should closely follow the route from which it was created. Save the route plan
by clicking the Save Route Plan item in the toolbar, or by selecting it in the map popup menu.
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You can also modify the route plan with the Select, Move, Add and Delete buttons at the bottom of
the Waypoints view in the side panel. Note that when you click on Select, you may need to zoom in on
the map to view the discrete waypoints. The selected waypoint will show as a bigger circle among all
the circles. See page 250 for more information on how to use the control buttons, and on how to read
the waypoints on the route plan during a measurement.
Saving a Route Plan to a Custom Window
When you create a route plan and save it, the actual route plan will be saved as a Route Plan File
(.rpf). However, if you have made changes to the default map window and to the layer-specific
properties, and you want to save these changes, you need to save the map window as a custom
window. When you open a measurement the next time, you can open the custom window by right-
clicking on the gray space outside the map window, and select Map | [name of custom window]. You
will also find the custom window in Data | Map | [name of custom window].
First, create or open a route plan, and save it. Next, double-click on the route plan in the map side
panel to access the Route Plan Properties dialog, change the properties and click OK. Change the
settings in the Waypoints view in the side panel, right-click on the map, and select Save As Custom
Window in the map popup menu. Close the map and open the custom window you saved. When you
open the properties dialog, the properties should be what you set them to.
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Map Popup Menu
Right-click on the map to open a popup menu with various tools for configuring the layout of the map.
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Custom Window Properties
In the Custom Window Properties dialog you can define the custom window name and select groups
for the custom windows. The custom window groups define which custom windows are available for
each device. For example, if you select LTE FDD, the custom window will only be available when an
LTE device is added to Nemo Outdoor or you are playing back an LTE measurement.
Save Custom Window Changes
Use the Save Custom Window Changes command to save changes made in the custom window.
Save as New Custom Window
Right-click on a graph window and select Save as New Custom Window from the popup menu. The
Custom Window Properties dialog is opened (see above). Type a name for the custom window and
define the custom window groups.
Save as Image
Use the Save as Image command to save the active view as a .jpg image.
Save as MapInfo Tab-file
Use the Save as MapInfo Tab-file command to export the active view into MapInfo format.
Save as CSV File
Use the Save as Image command to export the active view into CSV format.
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Export to Google Earth
By clicking on the Export to Google Earth item you can export a map with measurement route, colors
based on selected parameter, notifications, and base station information to Google Earth .kml file
which can be viewed with the installed Google Earth application.
Move View To
With the Move View To command you can move the active view to another view group. See page 302
for more information on view groups.
Open Map
By selecting the Open Map item, you can open existing map files (.tab).
Save Map
By selecting the Save Map item, you can open the Save As dialog that you can use for saving the
map with another name.
Find Map at Position
When you right click on the map and select the Find Map at Position item, Nemo Outdoor will view a
list of possibly more detailed maps of the same location from the directory you have specified in the
View | User Interface Properties | Paths dialog. In this way you have the possibility to choose the
most appropriate map for your purposes. You can also browse for a suitable map manually by clicking
on the Browse button and browsing your local folders.
Create Route Plan
The Create Route Plan item creates a route plan from an open measurement in a map window.
Open Route Plan
Through the Open Route Plan item you can open saved route plans to be viewed on a map.
Save Route Plan
The Save Route Plan item will let you save the route plan as a Route Plan File (.rpf) for later use.
Add Waypoints
Activates the add waypoint functionality for creating route plans manually.
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Find Cell
With Find cell functionality you can search for a cell in a map window based on a parameter. Below a
cell is searched based on its Cell ID number.
Tool
Tool pull-down menu offers a selection of settings for configuring the window setup.
Arrow tool changes the cursor back to an arrow.
Pan tool changes the cursor into a hand that can scroll the map.
Center tool allows the map to be centered according to the cursor point.
Zoom In and Zoom Out tools change the cursor into a magnifying glass. You can also zoom in and
out using the mouse wheel and the + and - keyboard buttons.
Clear Route tool removes the measurement route from the map. Note that this command is activated
only during measurements. It cannot be used during playback.
Set Current Location tool defines the current location when no GPS data is available. Note that this
command is activated only during measurements and when no GPS is connected. It cannot be used
during playback.
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Auto Center
The Auto Center tool for MapInfo® pans the map so that the current location will stay on the visible
area of the map. Note that you cannot use the Pan and Center tools when the Auto Center command
is selected.
Auto Clear Route
The Auto Clear Route tool automatically removes the route from the map when measurement is
stopped. If you wish to keep the route on the map when starting a new measurement, unselect the
tool.
Previous View and View Entire Map
With the Previous View command, you can return to the previous map view, and the View Entire
Map command displays the whole map.
View Entire Route
By selecting the View Entire Route item you will be able to view the whole route on the map.
Scale
The Scale appears in the window when the respective selection is activated.
Modify Route
With the Modify Route tool you can modify and reposition the measurement route in playback. This is
especially useful if there is a gap in the measurement route, for example, because GPS fix was lost in
a tunnel.
Right-click on a map and select Modify Route from the popup menu.
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The route will be displayed as dots.
Drag and drop the dots into their new positions. Please note that you should maintain the correct order
of the dots. Otherwise the route will appear jagged.
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When you have finished modifying the route, right-click on the map and clear the Modify Route tool.
The modified route is now displayed in normal mode.
Textual Comments
With the Textual Comments tool you can add textual comments on the map. Select Add Textual
Comment from the menu and type in the text box that appears on the map. The box can be
repositioned by dragging it on the map. To remove or edit individual comments, right-click on the text
box and select Remove or Edit. To remove all comments, right-click on the map and select Textual
Comments | Remove All Textual Comments.
Color Legend
Color Legend displays the name of the selected Color Set on the map window.
Layers
By selecting the Layers item you will be able to view all the layers of the map in the map side panel.
Waypoints
The waypoints item will activate the free route planning functionality on the map. You can create and
save a route plan for later use.
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Measure Distance
Use the Measure Distance tool to measure the distance between multiple points on a map. Click the
Measure Distance button to activate the tool and click the Add point button. Select the points on
the map and the distance between these points is displayed on the map. The Total distance is
displayed in the left-hand panel.
With the Draw distance circle tool you can draw a circle where the distance between the last two
points is used as the radius.
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To remove points from the map, click the Remove latest point or Remove all points buttons. To hide
the Measure Distance panel, click the Measure Distance button.
Side Panel
When Side Panel is selected, you will be able to view the side panel in the map window. The Color
Legend, Layers and Waypoints items can only be viewed in the side panel, and if you activate any of
these items, also the side panel will be shown along with the specific item. However, if you start by
activating the side panel, all the three items will be shown in the side panel.
Full Screen
Selecting the Full screen item will display Nemo Outdoor in full screen mode.
Layer Properties
The dialog appearing when you click on the Layer Properties item depends on the layer selected in
the map side panel. It is possible to view three different kinds of layers in the side panel: the device-
specific measurement route layer, the base station layer, and the route plan layer.
Route Properties
When a measurement route is selected in the side panel and you right-click on the map and select
Layer Properties, the Route Properties dialog appears. You can also access this dialog by double-
clicking on the device-specific route layer in the side-panel.
In the case of multi measurements, you need to select a device in the drop-down menu on the Device page.
Select the Show Device Label next to route option to display the device name at the starting point of the measurement route.
By clicking on the MapX Properties button you will enter the MapX Properties dialog (see p.272).
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In the Route page you can define route line specific settings.
The Line thickness field allows you to define the thickness of the route in pixels. The X offset and Y
offset fields allow you to move the route on the map in x and y directions.
With the Show parameter next to route option you can display a selected parameter value in
numerical format next to the route. Select the parameter and define the text and background colors.
Select the Show active cell information option to display active cell information and direction.
The Draw as dots item enables you to view the measurement route in dots instead of a line. If the
Draw as dots item is selected, the Dot size field appears and allows you to define the dot size in
pixels.
If you select the Draw thicker line when using high band option, the route will be drawn thicker
when the device is using the 1800/1900 band.
When the Draw during pause option is deselected, the route is not drawn during when measurement
is in pause.
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On the Color page you can define route-specific line coloring.
Use default color defines a single color for the measurement route. The entire route is drawn with the
same color.
If you would like to colorize the route based on parameter values, select the Use color set option.
First, select the Parameter for which you would like to define colors. If you are measuring with a
scanner, also select the channels/pilots displayed by clicking the Select Channels/Select Pilots
button. Then select a matching color set in the Color set field. Click the Edit Color Set button to
access the Color Set Editor dialog. See page 273 for more information on defining color sets.
Please note that even if you are using a color set to colorize the measurement route, the route
will be drawn with the default color if the selected parameter does not have valid values.
Therefore it is best not to use the default color in the color set.
If you would like to use averaging in drawing the route, select the Trend line option and select from
the Number of previous values field how many values will be included in the average value.
When the Hide route line on invalid value is selected, the default color is not drawn. For example, if
the route is colored based on Ec/No but the terminal is using GSM, the system route is not drawn
while in GSM.
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On the Notifications page select the Show notifications option to view notification icons on the map.
You can also define the notification icon size in pixels.
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By selecting the Show Textual notes option on the Textual notes page, you will be able to view
textual notes on a measurement route in the map window. You can select a text and background color
for the note in the Text color and Background color fields.
The Base stations page displays information on the open BTS files on the map.
Connected BTS File refers to the BTS file that is used in connection with the map. Select a BTS file
by clicking the Add BTS File button in the map side panel. See page 248 for more information.
Select the Show Active Cell Information option to display active base stations along with channel
numbers and cell IDs.
Select the Draw line to active base station option to draw a line from the serving BTS to the test
vehicle. Define also the line Thickness and Color.
Select the Draw line(s) to neighbor cell(s) option to draw a line from the neighboring cells to the test
vehicle. Define also the line Thickness and Color.
Select the Draw only to active system cell(s) option, if you only want to draw a line from active
system cell(s) to the test vehicle.
Select the Draw line(s) to missing neighbor cell(s) option to draw a line from the missing
neighboring cells to the test vehicle. Define also the line Thickness and Color. Please note that lines
to missing neighbor cell(s) are drawn only when measuring with a mobile and a scanner. If missing
neighbor detection is performed using a scanner only, this information is not shown on the map.
Instead, the missing neighbor information can be viewed in a table grid.
Select the Draw line(s) to interferer cell(s) option to draw a line from interferer cells to the test
vehicle. Define also the line Thickness and Color. Please note that a BTS file must be used with this
feature. GSM interfering analysis results (IANALYSIS event) are written to the terminal output file and
due to this reason, the interfering cells can be seen on a map only when a BTS file is used with the
terminal.
Click OK to exit the Route Properties dialog.
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BTS Properties
When a base station file is selected in the map side panel, the BTS Properties dialog appears when
Layer Properties is selected in the map popup menu. You can also view the dialog by double-clicking
on the BTS file in the map side panel.
BTS File refers to the BTS file that is used in connection with the map. The BTS file is selected in the
Measurement Properties - General dialog. You can also select the BTS file through this dialog.
If you have a BTS file that contains base stations from several systems (e.g., UMTS and GSM), select
the Draw only active system base stations option to display only base stations from the active
system, in other words, the system in which the test device is currently. The other base stations are
hidden.
Define also the size and color of the BTS icons. Note that you define a different color for active system
base stations and for other base stations. The Selected BTS cell color refers to neighbor cells that
can be highlighted on the map if neighbor information is defined in a BTS file. Neighboring cells are
highlighted with the selected color and the selected cell is shown with the same color but also with a
bolded outline. The tooltip shows neighbor cell names for the selected cell.
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Select the Use color set to color BTS icons when you want to distinguish between different base
stations through the use of existing and user-defined color sets.
Select a parameter from the Parameter drop-down menu based on which you want to color base
stations, and a color set in the Color set drop-down menu.
Clicking on the Edit Color Set button will lead to the Color Set Editor dialog where you can edit
existing color sets or create a new one to suit your needs.
See page 273 for more information on how to edit and create color sets.
On the Cell info page you can choose what information is displayed from each base station.
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Select the Show labels option to display a label or a description next to the selected cell information
and define the Text color and Background color.
In the example below, all cell information and the Show labels option are selected.
The Connected Devices page displays a list of devices that you can connect to the base station sites.
Note that the BTS sites will not be drawn if no device is selected.
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The Cell Range page enables you to view cell range on the map. Define the degree of cell range
transparency in the Cell Range transparency slide bar.
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Route Plan Properties
When a route plan is selected in the side panel and you right-click on the map and select Layer
Properties, the Route Plan Properties dialog appears. You can also view the dialog by double-
clicking on the route plan in the map side panel.
Route plan file field defines the name of the route plan you selected in the map side panel.
The Waypoint properties field allows you to define the color for the waypoint icon and the line attaching the icons together. You can also define the icon size and line thickness in pixels.
The X offset and Y offset fields allow you to move the route plan on the map in x and y directions.
MapX Properties
Click the MapX Properties button to define some MapX specific properties. Note that these settings
differ according to the map provider. These settings can be saved in a MapInfo Geoset file by clicking
the Save Map button in the Map window. To later open the .gst file, click the Open Map button, select
MapInfo Geoset file in the Files of Type listbox, and select a file from the list.
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If you are using MapInfo® maps, you can define the appearance of the map even further by clicking
the MapX Properties button in the Route Properties dialog. In the Layers tab the table shows a list of
the current layers. The order on the list defines the order in which the layers are displayed on a map;
for example, in this case the Route layer is on the top, Current Position layer is under that, and World
map is at the bottom. This utility is useful if you want to have a bigger map on the bottom (e.g., a map
of Europe) and a more detailed map of a smaller area (e.g., of Helsinki) on top of that. To add layers
on the map click Add. An Open dialog is opened where you can choose the map you want to add as a
layer. The map is added on the list and with the Up and Down you can change the map’s position on
the list. By selecting and clearing the Visible option you can decide whether or not to display the layer
on the map. To remove layers from the map, select the layer from the list and click the Remove
button.
Color Set Editor
You can access the Color Set Editor by clicking the Edit Color Set button in the Route Properties |
Color dialog. You can also access the Color Set Editor by selecting View | Color Set Editor.., or by
double-clicking Color sets in the Configuration Manager (Ctrl+ M). With the Color Set Editor you can
define and name color sets to be used in maps and grids. In the Color Set Editor dialog you will see a
list of all existing color sets. You can sort the color sets by selecting the Type. You can also search for
a color set by its name. To edit an existing color set, double-click on the color set.
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In the Color Set Properties dialog you can edit the settings for each color set.
Name and Short name identify the color set.
You can also type a description of the color set in the Description field.
Type defines what kind of data the color set is used with, numerical, gradient, or string. The Groups
and Type settings can be used to sort the color sets in the Color Set Editor dialog.
Values table displays the different value ranges and the colors associated with them.
Click the Add button to define the colors and limits. In the Range Properties dialog, select the color
and then the upper and lower limits of the value range. You can also write a description for the value
range. Finally click OK.
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Click the Add Range button to quickly assign colors to parameter values. In the Add Range dialog,
define the top and bottom values and the step, i.e., how many values are represented by the same
color. Finally click OK and Nemo Outdoor will automatically assign colors for the parameter values.
Map Example 1
In the map below, the measurement route is colored using the Active set size color set.
In the Route Properties | Route dialog, Color page, select Number of TBF-s Uplink in the Parameter
field, and Active set size in the Color Set field, and click OK. The Color Legend in the map side panel
displays the color codes for the Active set size values.
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Map Example 2
In the map below, the measurement route is colored using the TX Power color set. In the
Measurement's Route Properties dialog, Color page, select TX Power in the Parameter and Color
Set fields and click OK. The Color Legend in the map side panel displays the color codes for the TX
Power values. In this color set, green means a low TX Power level and red a high level.
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Map Example 3
In the map below, the measurement route is colored using the EcN0 color set. Base station icons are
displayed and a red line is drawn to the serving base station and a blue line to the neighbor stations.
In the Layer view in the map side panel, click on Add BTS File, or right-click on the measurement
layer and select Add BTS File. Right-click on the measurement layer in the map side panel again, and
select Properties | Base stations. Select the Draw line to active base station, and Draw line(s) to
neighbor cell(s) options. On the Color page, select the Use color set option, select Ec/N0 (Active) in
the Parameter field, and EcN0 in the Color set field. Click OK. The Color Legend in the side panel
displays the color codes for the EcNo values.
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Map Example 4
In the map below, the same measurement route is drawn twice on the map. The route with the blue
current location symbol is colored using the Ec/N0 color set, and the route with the black current
location symbol is colored using the MS Power Level color set.
In the Layers view click the Add Route button, or right-click on the existing measurement layer and
select Add Route. Select a device from the Route Properties | Device page, and now there should
be two measurements in the Layers view in the side panel. Right-click on the first measurement route
and select Properties. On the Route Properties | Color page, select the Use color set option, and
Ec/N0(active) in the Parameter field, and Ec/N0 in the Color set field. Click OK.
Next, right-click on the second measurement in the Layers view, and select Properties. In the Route
Properties | Color page, select the Use color set option, and MS Power Level in the Parameter field,
and MS Power Level in the Color set field. Click OK.
You will see the two adjacent routes colored with the above-mentioned color sets on the map. In
addition, you will see the measurements in the Layers view, and their color sets in the Color legends
view in the map side panel.
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Map Example 5
It is possible to export a map with measurement route, colors based on selected parameter,
notifications, and base station information to Google Earth .kml file. The Google Earth application
needs to be installed for viewing the file.
Click on the Export to Google Earth toolbar button in the map window.
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A Save As dialog appears. Select a destination for the saved .kml file in the Save in field, and type a
name for the map to be exported in the File name field. Click Save.
Go to the file destination and double-click on the saved file to open it. Note that you must have Google
Earth installed on your laptop to view the file.
The route and cell information are visible on the Google Earth map.
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VIEWING FLOORPLANS
Open an indoor map by selecting Data | Indoor | New and click the Open Map button.
It is possible to view selected parameters in indoor map by drag and dropping them in it. Click on a
parameter in the Parameters view and drag and drop it on the graph. Parameters can also be opened
for all devices at once and seen on different views. First, press down the Ctrl button and select the
devices by clicking on them in the parameter tree. After this, right-click on the parameter you wish to
view from the parameter tree and select Open in Indoor from the drop-down menu.
To view a route on the floorplan you must have a marker file (.mrk) attached to the measurement file
(.nmf). To move the markers on the map, select a marker in the Markers | Index field, click on Move
and select a new destination for the marker.
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On the map you can view, for example, a floorplan of the test site. While you are performing the
measurement and walking around in the building, use the markers to draw the measurement route on
the floor plan. If you are running Nemo Outdoor on the Microsoft XP Tablet PC Edition, click with the
Tablet PC pen on the screen and the marker will be placed there. You can observe the values of
certain network parameters from the route coloring on the map. You can define which color refers to
which parameter value. This way it is easy to spot the problem areas on a map. Map layers can be
saved to .gst file and also as a custom window.
You can make changes to a route by selecting a layer in the Layers view and double-clicking on it to
view the layer properties dialog. Alternatively, you can right-click on the map and select Properties
which views the properties dialog for the active layer, or click on the Properties button in the
Indoor map toolbar.
In the Route Properties dialog that appears select a route in the Device drop-down menu. The Route
page enables you to define route line thickness in the Thickness field. It is also possible to select a
default color or parameter color set for the route in the Color page. In the Notifications page you can
choose whether to view notifications on the map. Click OK to exit the dialog.
Multiple Routes and Floorplans
You can also view more than one route on a floorplan. Click on Add Route in the Layers view in the
side panel to add a route, and go through the steps mentioned above.
The floorplan below has three routes, two with parameter-based coloring and one with a default color.
When more than one route with parameter-based coloring exists, you can switch between the color
legends in the Color legends side panel.
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You can load multiple floorplans in the indoor map by clicking on the Add Floorplan button in the
Layers view. This makes it possible for you to have, for example, indoor maps of different floors on
the same building at once. You can switch between the different floorplans through the Go
Downstairs and Go Upstairs buttons.
Indoor Route Planning
Prior to conducting indoor measurements, you can plan the route in the indoor map window. You can
create a route plan manually by clicking on the Add waypoint button in the map toolbar, and
clicking on the map. The Add button at the bottom of the Waypoints view in the side panel is also
activated. A new route plan (.rpf) is viewed in the Layers view. You can save the route plan for later
use by clicking on the Save Route Plan icon in the map toolbar or by selecting it in the map popup
menu.
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The route planning functionality with indoor measurements works in the same way as with outdoor
maps. See page 250 for more information.
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Indoor Map Popup Menu
Right-click on the floorplan to open a popup menu with various tools for configuring the layout of the
map.
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Custom Window Properties
In the Custom Window Properties dialog you can define the custom window name and select groups
for the custom windows. The custom window groups define which custom windows are available for
each device. For example, if you select LTE FDD, the custom window will only be available when an
LTE device is added to Nemo Outdoor or you are playing back an LTE measurement.
Save Custom Window Changes
Use the Save Custom Window Changes command to save changes made in the custom window.
Save as New Custom Window
Right-click on a graph window and select Save as New Custom Window from the popup menu. The
Custom Window Properties dialog is opened (see above). Type a name for the custom window and
define the custom window groups.
Save as Image
Use the Save as Image command to save the active view as a .jpg image.
Save as MapInfo Tab-File
Use the Save as MapInfo Tab-File command to export the active view into MapInfo format.
Save as CSV File
Use the Save as Image command to export the active view into CSV format.
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Move View To
With the Move View To command you can move the active view to another view group. See page 302
for more information on view groups.
Open Map
By selecting the Open Map item, you can open existing map files (.tab).
Save Map
By selecting the Save Map item, you can open the Save As dialog that you can use for saving the
map with another name.
Import Map
You can import your own bitmap files to Nemo Outdoor and use them as maps. Click the Import Map
button in the map toolbar or select Import Map from the popup menu. The Map Import Parameters
dialog is opened.
In order for the map and route drawing to function correctly, you must define some map settings.
Either define the dimensions in meters of the area visible on the map or define the GPS coordinates of
the upper left corner and the lower right corner of the map area.
Create Route Plan
The Create Route Plan item creates a route plan from an open measurement in an indoor map
window.
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Open Route Plan
Through the Open Route Plan item you can open saved route plans to be viewed on an indoor map.
Save Route Plan
The Save Route Plan item will let you save the route plan as a Route Plan File (.rpf) for later use.
Add Waypoints
Activates the add waypoint functionality for creating route plans manually.
Tool
The Tool pull-down menu offers a selection of settings for configuring the window setup. With the Add
Marker command you can add markers in the measurement file. The Arrow selection changes the
cursor back to an arrow. The Pan selection changes the cursor into a hand that can scroll the map.
The Center selection allows the map to be centered according to the cursor point. The Zoom In and
Zoom Out selections change the cursor into a magnifying glass. You can also zoom in and out using
the mouse wheel. The Clear Route command removes the measurement route from the map. Note
that this command is activated only during measurements. It cannot be used during playback.
Auto Center
The Auto Center tool for MapInfo® pans the map so that the current location will stay on the visible
area of the map. Note that you cannot use the Pan and Center tools when the Auto Center command
is selected.
View Entire Map
The View Entire Map command displays the whole map.
View Entire Route
The View Entire Route command displays the whole route.
Textual Comments
With the Textual Comments tool you can add textual comments on the map. Select Add Textual
Comment from the menu and type in the text box that appears on the map. The box can be
repositioned by dragging it on the map. To remove or edit individual comments, right-click on the text
box and select Remove or Edit. To remove all comments, right-click on the map and select Textual
Comments | Remove All Textual Comments.
Show Minimap
With the Show Minimap command you can view and hide the Minimap in the Indoor window. Minimap
displays a miniature version of the map and the current location is highlighted with a red square.
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Show Marker Info
Show marker info hides or displays markers inserted into the measurement file.
Color Legend
Color Legend displays the name of the selected Color Set on the map window.
Show Markers
Show Markers hides or displays markers on a map.
Show Layers
Selecting the Show Layers item in the popup menu will display the Layers view in the side panel.
Full Screen
Full Screen switches the Indoor map view to full screen. Close the full screen view by clicking on
Close Full Screen in the popup window that appears.
Route Properties – Indoor Map
In the Route Properties dialog, you can define map-related settings.
Device defines the device that is being viewed on the map.
Click the MapX Properties button to define some MapX specific properties. Note that these settings
differ according to the map provider. These settings can be saved in a MapInfo Geoset file by clicking
the Save Map button in the Map window.
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In the Route page you can define route line specific settings.
The Line thickness field allows you to define the thickness of the route in pixels. The X offset and Y
offset fields allow you to move the route on the map in x and y directions.
With the Show parameter next to route option you can display a selected parameter value in
numerical format next to the route. Select the parameter and define the text and background colors.
Select the Show active cell information option to display active cell information and direction.
The Draw as dots item enables you to view the measurement route in dots instead of a line. If the
Draw as dots item is selected, the Dot size field appears and allows you to define the dot size in
pixels.
When the Draw during pause option is deselected, the route is not drawn when measurement is
paused.
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Use default color defines a single color for the measurement route. The entire route is drawn with the
same color.
If you would like to colorize the route based on parameter values, select the Use color set button.
First, select the Parameter for which you would like to define colors. Then select a matching color set
in the Color set field. Click the Edit Color Set button to access the Color Set Editor dialog. See page
263 for more information on defining color sets.
If you would like to use averaging in drawing the route, select the Trend line option and select from
the Number of previous values field how many values will be included in the average value.
When the Hide route line on invalid value is selected, the default color is not drawn. For example, if
the route is colored based Ec/No but the terminal is using GSM, the route is not drawn while in GSM.
Please note that even if you are using a color set to colorize the measurement route, the route
will be drawn with the default color if the selected parameter does not have valid values.
Therefore it is best not to use the default color in the color set.
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Selecting the Show notifications option will view notifications on the indoor map. You can define the
size of the notifications in pixels in the Size field.
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ENDING MEASUREMENTS
The measurement is being recorded when a REC text appears in the upper right corner of the main
window. Follow these instructions to stop the measurement.
To end the measurements:
1. If you are using a script to perform the measurement, you can either wait until the script file has
been executed or interrupt the script either by selecting Measurement | Stop Script or by clicking
the Stop button on the toolbar.
2. If you are performing measurements manually, the measurement process is terminated either by
selecting Measurement | Stop or by clicking the Stop button on the toolbar. All the ongoing
calls will be stopped and scanning will be terminated. Data transfers will be stopped, PDP context
will be deactivated, and GPRS detach will be performed.
3. Nemo Outdoor will display a report window with some call statistics. At this point, you can choose if
you would like to save this file or delete it. You can also start a playback of this file.
10. If you wish to exit Nemo Outdoor, select File | Exit or click the cross in the upper right corner of
the Nemo Outdoor main window.
When carrying out measurements using a script, stopping the measurement is not
recommended while a test call is on. Always wait until the end of the call, then select
Measurement | Stop Script or click the Stop button to end the measurement. If the measurement
is stopped while the test call is on, it may affect the Quality Survey Report values. The Call
Length from the TCH assignment percentage in this report might indicate calls to be shorter
than they actually were.
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MEASUREMENT REPORT
The Measurement Report dialog is displayed when recording is stopped. The dialog displays some
statistics from the measurement.
Select the Save statistics to file option to save the statistics to a separate Excel .csv file. The
filename is the same as for the actual measurement file and the file is located in the Results folder.
If you do not want this dialog to appear, select the Do not show this dialog again option.
To save the measurement file under another name, click the Rename button and type a new file name
in the field that appears. To delete the file without saving, click the Delete button.
Click the Playback button to playback the measurement file immediately. To save the file with the
default name, click Save.
Note that if you press Esc on your computer’s keyboard, or click on the button on the
dialog, you will save the measurement file just as if you had clicked on the Save button.
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Click the Analyze button to open the measurement file for analysis in Nemo Analyze.
Note that this requires that you have Nemo Analyze 5.X installed on the same computer where
Nemo Outdoor is installed.
In the Analyze Measurement dialog, select a workbook where the data is opened and/or a report
template that is used for creating a report from the data. If you do not select a workbook or a report,
the measurement file is added to the Nemo Analyze database without starting Nemo Analyze. Finally
click Upload.
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MEASUREMENT RESULTS
This section guides you on viewing and analyzing the measurement results produced by Nemo
Outdoor, and explains how measurement files are uploaded to an FTP server.
The measurement process produces one or more output files at a time, depending on whether you
have been using a mobile and a scanner at the same time or just one device at a time. The file name
can be user defined but Nemo Outdoor always decides the extension part. If you change the file name
manually, the file name format should be xxxx.1.nmf where the number refers to the device number.
ANALYZING MEASUREMENT RESULTS The measurement results produced by Nemo Outdoor can be viewed and analyzed, for example, with:
Nemo Outdoor Playback functions
Nemo tool Nemo Analyze
Text editor
Spreadsheet software such as Microsoft® Excel
Mapping software via conversion utilities provided by Anite Finland Ltd.
PLAYING BACK MEASUREMENT FILES
Playback is a handy tool for making a quick analysis of measurements. You can playback files
anytime and anywhere immediately after the measurement has been finished or later on.
Selecting Playback Files
When you open a file for playback, Nemo Outdoor will deactivate all connected devices. Nemo
Outdoor will ask if you would like to save the current device. If you answer Yes, Nemo Outdoor will
save the current configuration and reactivate the devices that you had connected before the playback
when you close the playback file(s).
The following file types can be opened by dragging and dropping them from Windows Explorer:
Measurements files (.nmf)
Workspaces (.worx)
Hardware configurations (.hwcx)
Maps (.tab, .gst)
With Windows 7 it is required that Nemo Outdoor is launched with the "Run as Administrator"
command.
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To open files for playback, select File Open Measurement. This will open up the following dialog.
See also p. 39 for more information on how to open measurement files for playback.
In the dialog, you can look for a file by clicking the … button. The File Header box displays the
measurement file header. If you have selected a multi measurement, you can still clear some of the
files from playback.
During Playback
The Playback commands can be executed with a set of toolbar buttons. The same commands can be
found in the Playback menu.
The Play button starts the playback.
The Pause button pauses the playback.
The Stop button stops the playback.
With the Add Textual Note button you can add written
remarks in the measurement file.
The status bar at the bottom of the main window displays the progress of the playback; that is, the
starting, ending, and current time. There is also a time slider which you can use to jump into certain
points in the measurement.
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Viewing and Moving Markers
You can use the grid window to view the markers you have inserted in a measurement file during
measurements. After a file has been loaded, select the Play command from the Playback menu or
click the Play button on the tool bar.
Open a marker grid from Data | Events Grid | User Markers.
The grid window will display all the markers that you have inserted in the file during measurements.
Click on any of the markers in the grid window, and all the other open windows will display the same
point of time.
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Markers are also displayed on the Indoor map along with the marker number. You can move the
markers by selecting a marker from the list (click the index number) and pressing the Move button.
Place the red pin to the new location on the map. The new longitude and latitude information is saved
in the marker file.
Closing Playback Files
After playback, you need to close the playback file. Select File | Close Measurement. If you saved
the current device configuration when you started the playback, Nemo Outdoor will ask if you would
like to load the same device(s).
UPLOADING MEASUREMENT FILES TO AN FTP SERVER
You can upload measurement files from Nemo Outdoor to an FTP server when a measurement is
stopped, or at any later point via the Nemo Outdoor user interface. Note that Nemo Outdoor must be
in offline mode during the transfer, as otherwise the modem ports required for the FTP transfer will be
in use.
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Select File | Send Measurement to FTP Server. Select one or more measurements in the Send
Measurement to FTP Server dialog.
Click on the FTP Options button.
In the FTP Options dialog you can define the FTP Server and Proxy server settings.
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Under FTP Server you can define the FTP server address in the Server address field, and the name
of the folder to which the measurement files are sent on the FTP server in the Remote folder field.
The Username and Password fields will grant you permission to access the server. You can also
select the Use passive mode option for the transfer, and when the Move local files to “Sent” folder
after upload option is selected, the measurement files are moved to the Sent folder in the C:\Nemo
Tools directory on your computer after the transfer. You can also change this default destination folder
to another one in User Interface Properties | Paths | Measurements.
The file transfer can be performed using a default Internet connection or via a user-selected dial-up
connection.
When you select the Use a Proxy Server option, the Proxy address, Username and Password
fields will become active. After configuring the FTP settings, click OK. The Measurement file(s) are
sent to the FTP server.
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USER INTERFACE
This section presents the Nemo Outdoor user interface. You will find general descriptions on all the
commands and windows. The functions and dialogs related to the commands are described in detail in
the following sections.
The Nemo Outdoor user interface is compatible with common Windows® standards. If you are not
familiar with these standards, refer to your Microsoft® Windows® Documentation.
VIEW GROUPS
View Groups is a function that allows you to organize measurement windows into different tabs for
easier viewing. This is especially useful if you have several graphs and maps open at the same time
and you have to overlap them to fit them all in the Nemo Outdoor main window. Now you can create
view groups and organize the measurement windows into several groups. Each view group appears at
the bottom of the main window as a tab that you can view by clicking the tab.
When you start Nemo Outdoor for the first time, you will have one default view group. To rename the
default view group, right-click on the tab and select Rename.
Enter a name for the view group and click OK.
To create a new view group, right-click on the empty area next to the existing view groups, and select
Create New. Enter a name for the view group and click OK. The new view group appears as another
tab.
To organize measurement windows into the view groups, open a view group, for example, Maps, and
open the windows that you would like to have in this particular view group. Then go to another view
group by clicking on the respective tab, for example, Graphs and open measurement windows there.
The windows are automatically saved in the view groups and will be opened the next time you start
Nemo Outdoor.
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MENU BAR
The menu bar contains all Nemo Outdoor commands. The commands are arranged in menus. Some
commands execute their respective operations immediately, while others will first display a dialog with
options for you to select from. A command ending in three dots (…) will open a dialog. Note that you
can use shortcut keys to carry out some of the commands. The shortcut keys are presented on the
menus next to the menu commands.
TOOLBAR
You can use the toolbar with the mouse for quick access to frequently used commands. In the View
menu, you can choose to hide the toolbar; this will bring more space to the other objects in the main
window.
The Nemo Outdoor toolbar comprises of a set of buttons that allow you to perform common tasks
quickly. For example, to start the measurement, just click the Start Recording button on the toolbar.
See page 330 for more information on the Nemo Outdoor toolbar buttons.
STATUS BAR
The status bar at the bottom of the Nemo Outdoor window gives you variable information depending
on the operations you are performing. For example, when you are pointing to a toolbar button with the
mouse (without clicking), the status bar will show a description of the corresponding function. You can
also see a brief description of the same function in a help box that appears next to the button when
you hold the mouse over the button long enough. There is also a time slider which you can use to
jump into certain points in the measurement.
In the View menu, you can select to hide the status bar; this will bring more space to the other objects
in the main window.
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NEMO OUTDOOR MENUS
The menus in the Nemo Outdoor software are introduced next.
File Menu
The File menu allows you to open and save Workspace files and Device Configurations.
Measurement files for playback are also opened through the File menu.
By selecting the Save Workspace on Exit option, the current configuration is saved in a file and
opened automatically the next time the program is started. The Work Offline item activates and
deactivates the offline mode. The Send Measurement to FTP Server enables you to send
measurement files to an FTP server (see p.299). With the Export and Import Settings items you can
export and import settings into an .aex file. The following items are stored in the .aex file:
Scripts
Color sets
Custom views
Device configurations
Notification settings
Route plans
Workspaces
You can also export measurements. Note that measurement needs to be closed before export.
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The Recent Workspaces, Recent Device Configurations, and Recent Measurements items
display the recently used workspaces and device configurations and recently viewed playback files,
respectively. With the Exit command you can close the program.
Edit Menu
In the Edit menu, you can copy and save as images selected items from the Nemo Outdoor program.
The Find command allows you to search through the measurement file opened in the grid (see page
239).
View Menu
In the View menu, you can select, hide and display items of the main window, such as the standard
toolbar, custom window toolbar, status indicator, output, and device status, those you wish to see on
the screen. Through quick windows you have easy access to custom windows defined by the user.
You can also access the Configuration Manager, Color Set Editor, Notification Manager, User
Parameters and the User Interface Properties dialogs. Through the View Groups item you can
create new view groups or switch between existing view groups. See page 302 for more information
on the view groups. The Active View Properties will open a properties dialog for the currently active
window.
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Measurement Menu
Through the Measurement menu, you can control the measurement process and add, autodetect and
remove devices.
The Start Scripts command starts and stops a user-defined script file. These same commands can be
executed by clicking the Start/Stop Scripts button in the toolbar. In the Script Editor you can edit
script files. You can also add markers and textual notes in the measurement file. The Clear Buffers
command will empty the event history buffer. This does not affect the measurement file.
Through the All Devices item you can control several devices at once. For example, you can make a
voice call or send an SMS with all test mobiles connected to Nemo Outdoor.
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Below All Devices are listed individually all measurement devices connected to the system. Through
these items you can control and configure the individual test terminals.
Device Properties (p.66), General Properties (p.73), Measurement Properties (p. 70), Notification
Properties (p.58), and Script Properties (p.151) dialogs can be accessed through this menu. By
selecting the Reset command, you can reset the Devices window, for example, if you want to
reconnect and activate a device after disconnecting it.
The menu also offers access to various actions that can be performed during manual measurements.
If you are using scripts to run measurements, you will not need these commands.
The following functions can be found in this menu.
Please note that the menu displays only those functions that are supported by the device.
Band Lock (page 173)
Cell Barring (page 179)
Channel Locking (page 169)
Handover/Handoff Control (page 174)
Missing Neighbor Detection (page 181)
Cell Testing (page 180)
Timeslot Testing (page 185)
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Note that you cannot use scripts with scanners.
Playback Menu
The Playback menu offers you commands for the playback of measurement data. The same
commands can also be executed by means of toolbar buttons. With the Play, Pause, and Stop
commands you can control the playback. You can also add markers and textual notes in the playback
file.
Data Menu
Through the Data menu you can open different views for observing a measurement. You can also
access the Open Custom Window dialog (see p.315).
Under each type you will find a selection of premade custom windows of the selected type. If you
select New, Nemo Outdoor will open an empty graph of the selected type.
By right-clicking the Spectrum Graph item you are able to see the static line graph displaying
spectrum scanning results. By adding markers (vertical lines) on top of the window, it is possible to
see the RX level for certain frequencies shown on the side panel. Markers can be also edited, added
or removed via edit marker window.
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The Grid items offer a selection of grid types. Events grids list, by default, all measurement events but
the user can configure the view so that only events that are of special interest are displayed.
Parameters grids display selected network parameters. Statistics grids list various statistics, such as,
the number of PDP context activation attempts, successes, and failures from the measurement.
Messages grids are used for observing layer 2 and 3, RLC/MAC, and LLC messages. Table grids
provide an easy way of simultaneously displaying the same parameter values for multiple instances.
For example, the neighbor list of a serving cell can be displayed in a table grid so that each row
represents one neighbor and each column represents a parameter value (e.g., system, carrier,
scrambling code, etc.). The Packet Decoder Grid offers a chance to display and decode packet
capture files in playback mode.
The Indoor item opens a floorplan (see page 281). The Map item opens a map window (see page
246).
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The Save as Custom Window… item offers a quick way to save your own custom windows. The
custom windows are presented on page 315.
The Save Changes option saves changes to measurement windows. For example, if you resize the
windows, Nemo Outdoor will open the window in the same size the next time you start the program.
Window Menu
The Window menu provides you with a list of all open windows on the main window. You can switch
the focus between these windows and arrange them with the Cascade, Tile Horizontally, Tile
Vertically, and Arrange Icons commands. With the Close All command you can close all windows at
once. The active window is marked with a check mark .
Help Menu
The Help menu offers you quick access to all the most important help topics. By selecting the License
Information item, you can check the current license status for your Nemo Outdoor version. From the
About dialog you can also receive further information on the Nemo Outdoor application, including the
contact information and the application version number.
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CUSTOMIZING MENUS AND TOOLBARS
Nemo Outdoor menus and toolbars are fully customizable. To edit the contents of menus, to add new
menus, or edit the toolbars, right-click on the menu bar or toolbar at the top of the main window and
select Customize.
In the Toolbars page hide and display the default toolbars by clearing and selecting the
corresponding options. Click the New button to create a new toolbar. In the New Toolbar dialog, type
a name for the new toolbar and click OK.
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The new toolbar is added to the Customize dialog. Delete the toolbar by selecting it and clicking the
Delete button.
In the Commands page you will find all available commands sorted under categories. Drag
commands from the list to a toolbar or menu.
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To remove commands from a toolbar or menu, drag and drop the command outside the toolbar or
menu. If you want to restore the original toolbar and menu content, open the Customize dialog (right-
click on main toolbar and select Customize) and in the Toolbars page, select the toolbar or menu bar
you want to restore and click the Reset button.
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In the Options page you can further personalize the appearance of toolbars and menus. For example,
you can activate large icons for toolbars for easier viewing or change the menu animations.
You can also change the icon for each toolbar button. Open the Customize dialog, right-click on a
button, and select Change Button Image.
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NEMO OUTDOOR WINDOWS
The windows in Nemo Outdoor are highly user configurable. Different network parameters and events
can be viewed as line graphs, bars, and dots. To make the measuring process easier for first-time
users, Nemo Outdoor offers some ready-made custom windows that include some essential windows
for specific types of measuring. The users are also able to make their own custom windows and save
them for later use.
Custom Windows
Nemo Outdoor offers a selection of premade graphs and grids which can be quickly accessed through
the Data menu or the Custom window tool bar if selected in the View menu. They are also accessible
through the parameter tree. The custom windows are grouped under the corresponding graph and grid
types. You can also browse for the existing custom windows through the Open Custom Window
dialog (Data | Open Custom Window).
You can view the existing custom windows sorted by type (graph, grid, map, indoor view) or by
technology (AMPS, CDMA, GSM, UMTS, etc.). Select the custom window you would like to open from
the table on the right and click Open.
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You can also save your own custom windows. When you have set up a graph view that you would like
to use later on, activate the window that you would like to save and select Data | Save as Custom
Window. Nemo Outdoor will ask you to type a name for the new custom window. After clicking OK,
the window is added to the custom windows list. If you want to remove some custom windows, select
the custom window that you want to remove and click the Delete button.
The Quick Windows bar (go to View, and select Quick Windows) in
Nemo Outdoor main window offers quick access to custom windows. Click on one of the quick
windows, and select a custom window from the list. Click OK. The next time you click on the same
quick window button, that selected custom window will appear.
Parameter Tree Search Functionality
A user-specified search string can be used to search parameters, parameter short names and
possible alias names.
In addition, the string matching supports multiple search substrings separated by spaces i.e. HSDPA
BLER search string matches, for example, HSDPA MAC-hs BLER and HSDPA HARQ process BLER.
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Devices View
The Devices view offers easy access to the most common commands and configuration dialogs. The
view displays all devices connected to Nemo Outdoor and the device-specific commands. By double-
clicking the various items in the view, you can access the related configuration dialogs. For example,
double-click the FTP item to access the FTP Transfer Properties dialog.
It is also possible to select multiple devices (Ctrl+left-click) and define settings that will be applied to all
selected devices. For example, if the same APN is used with several devices, you can select the
devices and define the APN for all devices at one go. When you have selected multiple devices, you
can only edit settings that are supported by all the selected devices.
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In the Selected Data Protocol field, select the data protocol (FTP, SMTP, TCP/UDP, etc.) used in the
measurements.
Measurement servers button opens the Measurement
Servers dialog (p. 33) where you can connect to Nemo Invex
servers. Note that this button is activated only if your
Nemo Outdoor license includes the Nemo Invex option.
Add or remove devices button opens a menu where you can
choose to add a new device or remove the selected device.
Measurement control button offers access to some
commands that are supported by the selected device, such as,
start/stop voice call, GPRS attach/detach, SMS/MMS message
sending.
Measurement settings button offers access to configuration
and properties dialogs. The selection is device-specific.
Device connection settings button opens the Phone
Properties (p. 66), Scanner Properties (p. 68) or GPS
Properties (p. 69) dialog depending on the device selected.
Device measurement settings button opens the
Measurement Properties - Measurement Settings page (p.
73) for the selected device.
Device notification settings button opens the Measurement
Properties - Notifications page (p. 59) for the selected
device.
Device script settings button opens the Measurement
Properties - Script page (p. 101) for the selected device.
Group devices by type/server button organizes the devices
in the view.
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Device Status View
The Device Status view displays the device status. The green light at the upper left corner is blinking
whenever the device is active and connected.
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Right-click on the Device Status view and select Toggle Status Window Docking Area to dock the
Status view to the top of the main view.
Right-click on the Device Status view and select Reorder Devices to change the order of the devices
in the Device Status and Devices views. Drag and drop the devices in the correct order and finally
click OK.
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Output Window
The Output window displays program messages and textual notifications. Icons ( ) next
to the timestamps clarify the type of message or notification in question. For example, the speech
bubble indicates a normal message, the orange flag a warning, the red flag an error message, and the
exclamation mark a notification. The window can be opened by choosing View | Output. You can
clear the Output window by right-clicking on the window and selecting Clear Window from the popup
menu.
Script Status Window
Note that since you cannot use scripts with scanners, this window is also not available when
making scanner measurements.
From the Script Status window you can follow the progress of the script file used in the current
measurement.
Controlling Windows
You can have several windows open at the same time. The minimizing, maximizing, and closing
functions for individual windows operate in the same way as in all Windows applications. The active
window is indicated through a color specified in the Windows® Control Panel to indicate an active
window (see your Microsoft® Windows® Documentation).
You can drag windows outside the Nemo Outdoor desktop area to make more space on the main
window.
Cascade Windows
The Cascade command in the Window menu organizes the windows in an overlapping array. You can
bring any window to the top by selecting it from the Window menu or by clicking any visible part of that
window (except for the Minimize, Maximize, and Close buttons in the top right corner). You can also
bring the next window to the top by selecting the Next command from the window-specific menu (top
left corner of the window).
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Tile Windows
The Tile command in the Window menu organizes the windows side by side, filling the whole space
so that all windows are visible at the same time. The windows can be tiled horizontally or vertically.
Arrange Icons
The windows that have been minimized to icons can be arranged evenly in a row at the bottom of the
main window, starting from the left side. To do this, select the Arrange Icons command in the Window
menu.
Close All
The Close All command in the Window menu can be used to close all measurement windows in the
Nemo Outdoor main window.
Saving Window Settings
If you wish to retain the same settings on your main window the next time you use Nemo Outdoor,
activate the Save Workspace on Exit command in the File menu. Clicking the command will result on
a check mark ; the second click will remove the mark.
HOW TO READ MIMO PARAMETERS IN BAR GRAPH DATA VIEW
In the bar below, graph CQI can be seen for both antenna ports. CQI for antenna port 0 is on the top
and bottom CQI value (CQI2) is for the second antenna port. E.g. in the example below three
percentage of time (200ms) CQI value 6 has been used with antenna port 0 and CQI value 3 has been
used for antenna port 1. Bars are colored based on CQI type to indentify used CQI type. CQI type A is
shown in green and CQI type B is shown in red.
If more detailed information about the link adaptation is needed, it can be seen from the HSDPA link
adaptation information table grid. Distribution is shown for both antenna ports from the last sample
duration which is set to 200ms. E.g., four percentage of the time during the sample duration
modulation for antenna port 0 has been 16QAM with transport block size 14411 bits and for the
second antenna port 1 modulation was 16QAM with transport block size 12266 bits.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
This section describes some of the possible problem situations that may occur in Nemo Outdoor.
LOW THROUGHPUT
In case lower data throughputs are received with Nemo Outdoor compared to third party applications,
read this chapter for troubleshooting throughput problems with various TCP based protocols.
In case low throughput values are monitored with Nemo Outdoor and also with third party applications,
the issue can most likely be seen by observing link adaptation parameters.
For example, low average CQI and high MAC-HS 3rd retransmission rate indicate an area of bad
coverage or high interference. Low HS-SCCH usage rate (= high HSDPA DTX percentage ratio)
points to capacity, server or transmission problems.
In LTE networks, observe physical resource block allocation (PRB) and signal to noise ratio (SNR).
PRB affects throughput directly. Values less than maximum may indicate other users in the cell, a
bottleneck in the transmission network or not enough data to be sent (application does not need all the
available bandwidth).
Requested throughput much higher than the actual measured throughput may indicate that there are
other users sharing the radio resources of the cell or some other bottleneck in the network that
prevents the mobile from getting the maximum achievable throughput.
High PUSCH TX power values indicate a lack of uplink coverage.
When operating in the dynamic range of link adaptation, average BLER (PDSCH BLER) should be
higher than 0, typically 10-20%, in order to achieve the gain of HARQ retransmission scheme
Residual BLER after all HARQ retransmissions should be 0%. Higher values indicate that the radio
link is about to drop. Observe the MAC downlink/uplink residual BLER (%) values.
Other things that could help troubleshooting:
Disable any firewall and/or antivirus software that could reduce the throughput. Some HSPA USB
interfaces may also install their own software which may affect to window size settings in registry.
Try another FTP server for comparison.
Command prompt FTP throughput. This comparison is recommended because command prompt
FTP does not use any multithreading or other non-standard methods. For better results, keep
Nemo Outdoor at the background measuring the mobile network while making the transfers. Also
try different servers.
For Nemo Outdoor 5.60 and older versions: Run a script with simultaneous FTP transfers to see if
the throughput increases. Does not work manually, script is always needed.
For Nemo Outdoor 5.70 and later versions: Use the multithread feature of the FTP protocol to test
simultaneous transfers. Works also manually.
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All Windows Versions
How to check the TCP window size from packet logs:
Using Wireshark:
1. Check the .pcap file and look at the (non FTP-DATA) TCP traffic in the middle of the transfer.
Window size value tells the current TCP window size used.
Using Nemo Outdoor:
1. Open a packet grid window in Nemo Outdoor.
2. Look at the TCP traffic in the middle of an FTP transfer with PayloadLen=0:
11. Double click the frame to get detailed frame info. Look at the Tcp tree. Window shows the current
value.
Using debug logs (for developers, help desk, etc.):
1. Look for the GetWindowSizeFromRegistry() function.
TCP Window size set to n = Value found from registry.
TCP Window size set to default: n = Value not found from registry. Set to default.
TCP Auto-Tuning detected. Window size not set. = Windows Vista/7 is using auto-tuning TCP
window.
12. A measurement file (.nmf) does not save window size info. Packet log and/or debug log is always
needed.
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Windows XP
Check registry value of
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\TcpipParameters\TcpWindowSize.
Windows and Nemo Outdoor both use it if it exists. The value can be changed manually or by using
TcpOptimizer software. If the registry value is missing, Nemo Outdoor will use its default window size
which is 256 KB.
Windows Vista/Windows7
Windows Vista/7 does not use static window sizes from the registry. They rely on dynamic window
size which is handled by TCP auto tuning feature. However, if the same registry value that XP uses is
set, Outdoor reads it and adjusts the manual window size based on this value. In most cases, the
registry has been edited by a third party software or a USB mobile interface driver/software. This
registry entry can be removed.
If TCP auto-tuning is disabled, Nemo Outdoor will use its default window size 256 KB. Outdoor 5.40
and later checks the auto-tuning state and does not change any window sizes if auto-tuning is
enabled.
How to check TCP auto-tuning state:
1. Open command prompt by typing “CMD” to ”Search programs and files” field.
2. Type ”netsh interface tcp show global”
3. Receive Window Auto-Tuning Level shows the current state.
Please note that administrator rights are required to change auto-tuning settings.
4. Open command prompt by typing “CMD” to ”Search programs and files” field. Right-click and
select Run as administrator.
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5. To disable auto-tuning type “netsh interface tcp set global autotuning=disabled”. This limits the
TCP window size to 64KB. However, Outdoor sets its own default 256KB when auto-tuning is
disabled.
6. To increase the maximum TCP window size that auto-tuning uses, type “netsh interface tcp set
global autotuning=highlyrestricted”.
7. Below are all the values of auto-tuning level with explanations:
disabled: Uses a fixed value for the TCP receive window. Limits to 64 KB (65535).
highlyrestricted: Recommended. Allows the receive window to grow beyond its default value,
very conservatively.
restricted: Recommended. Somewhat restricted growth of the TCP receive window beyond its
default value.
normal: Default value. Allows the receive window to grow to accommodate most conditions.
experimental: Allows the receive window to grow to accommodate extreme scenarios (not
recommended, it can degrade performance in common scenarios, only intended for research
purposes). It enables receive window values of over 16 MB.
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DEVICE STATUS VIEW
The Device Status view displays the device status.
If a green light is blinking, it means that the device is properly connected to Nemo Outdoor and is
functioning normally.
If a red light is blinking, it means that the device has been disconnected. Connect the device, right-
click on the device in the Devices view and select Reset.
CANNOT ADD DEVICES
If the Add button is deactivated in the Configuration Manager window when you start Nemo
Outdoor, your version of Nemo Outdoor is an unlicensed evaluation version. Please, see page 13 for
more information on copy protection.
If the copy protection dongle is plugged in and the Add button is deactivated, check that recording is
not on. Also, playback should be stopped and playback files closed (File | Close Measurement).
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CANNOT MAKE CALLS/PACKET TRANSFERS
If the commands are inactive in the Measurement control menu , check that you have devices
online. The Work offline or online button should be unselected.
PROBLEMS WITH GPS RECEIVERS
The Windows® XP and Vista operating systems sometimes confuse a GPS receiver with the
computer’s mouse. When this occurs, the mouse stops working correctly. In this case, follow the steps
below.
1. Select Start | Settings | Control Panel. Double-click on System.
2. Go to the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button.
3. Double-click on Mice and other pointing devices. A Microsoft Serial BallPoint device should appear.
4. Right click on the Microsoft Serial BallPoint device and select Disable from the popup menu.
5. Confirm the disabling by clicking Yes in the message box.
6. The mouse device is now disabled and the GPS device can be reconnected.
MEASUREMENT FILE CHECKSUM NOTIFICATION
Measurement file has a checksum that detects modifications to the measurement file after the
measurement is stopped. The checksum is validated when loading measurement files for playback.
The user is notified by the Nemo Outdoor user interface when opening a measurement file where
modification is detected. However, measurement files are still opened normally. The last line in the
measurement file is HASH events including time stamp and checksum information.
#HASH,14:46:49.262,1,"0360D938749FFE82B15545D3E55B75C0"
Measurement files made with Nemo Outdoor 5.4 or earlier do not include checksum information and
the notification is always prompted when such a file is opened with Nemo Outdoor version 5.50 or
later.
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NEMO OUTDOOR BUTTONS
TOOLBAR BUTTONS These are the buttons available in the Nemo Outdoor toolbar.
Title Button Description
Open Playback File(s) Opens an existing measurement for playback
Open Workspace Opens an existing workspace file.
Save Workspace Saves the current workspace configuration.
Configuration Manager
Opens the Configuration Manager dialog.
Work Offline Switches the offline mode on and off.
Start Recording Nemo Outdoor starts writing a file of the current measurement.
Start Playback Starts the playback with the selected files.
Pause Pauses the playback/recording.
Stop Stops the playback/recording.
Start/Stop Scripts Switches a script on/off.
Add Marker Adds a marker in the measurement file or on the Indoor map.
Add Textual Note Adds a textual note in the measurement file.
Open Custom Window Opens the Open Custom Window dialog.
Save As New Custom Window
Saves the active window as a new custom window.
Save Changes to Custom Window
Saves changes to the active custom window.
Save As Image Saves the active window as an image file (.jpg).
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DIALOG BUTTONS
These are the dialog buttons used in Nemo Outdoor.
Title Button Description
Expand Device Info Window
Displays the selected device info parameters in the Device Info window.
Device notification settings
Opens the Notifications dialog where you can select the events of which Nemo Outdoor will display or play a notification.
Device Commands Through the Device Commands
button you have access to various mobile specific functions.
Device Settings
Offers access to several dialogs.
Autodetect Devices
Automatically detects devices connected to Nemo Outdoor.
Refresh Updates information in the
Configuration Manager.
Properties
Opens a Properties dialog for the selected item in the Configuration Manager.
Add
Adds a new device, event trigger, or script depending on the item selected in the Configuration Manager.
Remove Removes the selected device,
event trigger, or script from the Configuration Manager.
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GRAPH TOOLBAR BUTTONS
These are the toolbar buttons available when using graphs.
Title Button Description
Hide Layer
Hides the selected layer in the graph
Remove Layer
Removes the selected layer
New Layer Opens the New Layer dialog
where you can configure a new layer to be added in the active graph.
Layer Properties
Opens the Layer Properties dialog where you can edit an existing layer.
Move Layer Down Moves the selected layer down in
the layer view
Move Layer Up Moves the selected layer up in the
layer view
Set Stacked Mode If there are two or more layers in
a graph, you can view them in stacked mode; that is, in separate graphs.
Autoscroll
When the button is pressed down, the graph is scrolling automatically as the measurement proceeds.
Show Panels
Displays the info panel with numerical values on the right side of the graph.
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MAP TOOLBAR BUTTONS
These are the toolbar buttons available when using maps.
Title Button Description
Open Map
Opens the Open dialog for selecting a map file.
Save Map
Saves the current map layers and settings into a MapInfo Geoset file (.gst).
Import Map
Opens the Map Import Parameters dialog for importing bitmap images as floorplans. Available only in the Indoor map.
Layer Properties
Opens the selected layer's Properties dialog where you can configure the layer properties.
Find Map at Position
With the automatic map find feature the user can easily locate all maps from same location.
Create Route Plan
Creates a route plan from an open measurement.
Open Route Plan
Through this item you can open saved route plans.
Save Route Plan
Allows you to save the route plan as a Route Plan File (.rpf).
Add Waypoint
Activates the add waypoint functionality for creating route plans manually.
Arrow
Changes the cursor into an arrow, which you can use for selecting items.
Pan
Changes the cursor into a hand, which you can use for dragging the map to a different position. Place the hand on the map. Keep the left mouse button pressed down and move the map.
Center
Changes the cursor into the center tool, which you can use for selecting a point on the map on which the map view will be centered.
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Zoom In Changes the cursor into a
magnifying glass, which you can use for zooming in on the map.
Zoom Out
Changes the cursor into a magnifying glass, which you can use for zooming out on the map.
Clear Route
Clears the measurement route from the map. This button is active only during measurements. It cannot be used during playback.
Set Current Location
Set Current Location tool defines the current location when no GPS data is available. That this command is activated only during measurements and when no GPS is connected. It cannot be used during playback.
Auto Center
With the Auto Center tool activated, the map view will always center on the test vehicle. This requires that a GPS receiver is used.
Auto Center Sensitivity
The Auto center sensitivity slider defines in percentages the sensitivity of the activated Auto Center tool. The higher the percentage, the sooner the map is centered on the test vehicle when it moves around on the route.
Previous View
Click the Previous View button to return to the previous map view, for example, if you have moved the map with the Pan tool.
Entire Map Click the Entire Map button to
display the entire map after zooming in.
Entire Route
With the Entire Route button you can view the whole route on the map.
Scale Bar Activate the Scale Bar button to
view a scale bar in the map window.
Measure Distance
With the Measure Distance tool you can measure the distance on the map in kilometers between multiple points.
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Side Panel Activate the Side Panel button to
view the side panel in the map window.
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SHORTCUT KEYS
This is a complete list of the shortcut keys available in Nemo Outdoor. This window can be displayed
by pressing down the F2 key when using Nemo Outdoor.
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NOTIFICATION SYMBOLS
Below are described the default notification symbols.
Attach Attempt
MMS Receiving Attempt
Attach Failed
MMS Receiving Failed
Attach Success
MMS Receiving Success
MMS Sending Attempt
Call Alerting
MMS Sending Failed
Call Answered
MMS Sending Success
Call Attempt
Call Connected
Packet Call Attempt
Call Disconnect
Packet Call Connected
Call Dropped
Packet Call Disconnected
Call Failed
Packet Call Failed
Call Received
Packet Technology Changed to HSDPA
Packet Technology Changed to UMTS
Cell Change Attempt
PTT Idle
Cell Change Failed
PTT Receiving
Cell Change Success
PTT Transmitting
Cell Reselection
Cell Reselection (3G) GSM/UMTS
RX Level Low/Bad
Cell Reselection (2G) UMTS/GSM
Routing Area Update Attempt
Routing Area Update Failed
Context Activation Attempt
Routing Area Update Success
Context Activation Failed
Context Activation Success Semiduplex Call Attempt
Context Deactivation
Service Lost
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Service Received
Data Call Attempt
Data Connection Attempt
SMS Received
Data Connection Failed SMS Receiving Attempt
Data Connection Success SMS Receiving Failed
Data Disconnect SMS Sending Completed
Data Transfer Attempt
Data Transfer Success Soft Handover Failure
Data Transfer Failed Soft Handover Success
Dead Reckoning in Use TX Power High/UL Power Up High
Detach
Differential GPS in Use Video Call Attempt
Duplex Call Attempt Voice Call Attempt/Voice Call Attempt (ETSI)
FER High Voice Call Connected (ETSI)
Voice Call Disconnected (ETSI)
GPS Fix Lost Voice Call Dropped (ETSI)
GPS Fix Received
HS-DSCH Serving Cell Changed
Star
Thumb Down
Handover Attempt Thumb Up
Handover Failed
Handover Success
Location Area Update Attempt
Location Area Update Failed
Location Area Update Success
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Marker
Markov Call Attempt
Measurement Error
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NEMO OUTDOOR SUPPORT
If you have questions on or beyond this documentation about Nemo Outdoor, please contact our
Nemo Outdoor technical support service at [email protected] or call +358 50 395 7800.
Note that for full support you need to have the Maintenance Agreement.
INTERNET SUPPORT
At our web site http://www.anite.com/nemo, you can find all the frequently asked questions about
Nemo Outdoor, among other information.
USER CLUB
The Nemo User Club offers several new ways to benefit from Nemo products. You can find it at our
WWW site http://www.anite.com/nemo.
Access to the Nemo User Club is restricted to customers with SW maintenance and Technical
Support agreements or partner agreements. If you are an existing Anite Finland customer with SW
maintenance and Technical Support agreements, but you are without access to the user club, please
complete an on-line registration form.
After submitting the requested information, you will receive a personal access key and password by
email in a few days time.
Once you are registered with our User Club, you will automatically receive e-mails informing you
each time a new version of software for your Nemo Product is released. It is fast, easy, and it is
available to you seven days a week, 24 hours a day. If you have questions relating to the Nemo User
Club, please e-mail us at [email protected].
PHONE, EMAIL, AND FAX SUPPORT During the warranty period, the phone and fax support related to potential software errors is free of
additional charge. Registered users with a valid Maintenance Agreement are entitled to full support.
When faxing or emailing, please let us know the number of your Software Maintenance and Support
Agreement.
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Please contact us at the following locations:
Global Email [email protected] Tel. +358 50 395 7800 Fax +358 8 551 6182 Address Anite Finland Ltd
Kiviharjunlenkki 1 D 90220 Oulu Finland
Americas Email [email protected] Mobile +1 469 951 9105
+1 469 774 4608 (En español e português) Fax +1 972 462 1640 Address Anite Inc.
6225 N. State Hwy 161 Suite 425 Irving, TX 75038 USA
APAC Email [email protected] Tel. +65 9746 2431 Fax +65 6254 9885 Address Anite Singapore Pte. Ltd.
101 Thomson Road, #20-05 United Square Singapore 307591
P.R. China Email [email protected] Tel. +86 10 6567 8528 Fax +86 10 6567 8521 Address Anite Wireless Trading (Beijing) Limited.
Room 2109, 21st Floor The Exchange Beijing, No. Yi 118, Jianguo Road Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022 China
When contacting us for problem reporting, please supply/inform us of:
Your Windows® version number (e.g., Windows® XP), see Windows® Control Panel | System
Your computer brand model (e.g., Lenovo)
Your test mobile types (e.g., Nokia 6720)
GPS receiver type (e.g., Garmin GPS II Plus)
Your Nemo Outdoor version and build (e.g., Version 5.xx.x), see Help | About
Device handler versions
Your description of the problem
Whether you were able to repeat the problem
The corresponding measurement results file (as email attachment or on disc)
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APPENDIX 1
INSTALLING A PCMCIA SERIAL I/O CARD
This appendix describes how to install a PCMCIA serial I/O card to create additional COM ports for
your computer. If you are using a USB serial converter, see the setup guide included in the converter
product package.
To install a PCMCIA serial I/O card:
1. Plug the PCMCIA I/O card into the computer’s PCMCIA slot.
2. If you have not installed the I/O drivers, the computer notifies you that it has found new hardware.
Proceed with the update hardware wizard as your computer suggests.
3. When the update is complete or if you have installed the I/O drivers earlier, select Start | Settings |
Control Panel | PC Card (PCMCIA). You should now be able to see the installed driver and the
COM port it is using. The COM port number is important, as you need to define it in the Nemo
Outdoor configuration settings.
4. Restart your computer.
Use the COM ports created with the PCMCIA serial card for GPS receivers and/or scanners. If
possible, always use the fixed COM ports of your computer to connect the test devices.
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APPENDIX 2 You can have three kinds of Socket cards: single, dual, and Quad. After you have installed the dual
socket card drivers, you can check the COM ports from My Computer | Control Panel.
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By double-clicking on the Socket Dual I/O icon the Socket Dual I/O Properties dialog is opened.
The First Port Name and Second Port Name display the COM ports used by the socket card (in this
example COM3 and COM6, respectively).
The ports can be used for connecting the GPS receiver and the Scanner.
CONNECTING A GPS RECEIVER TO A PCMCIA SOCKET
This appendix describes how to connect the GPS receiver to the computer when using PCMCIA
socket.
To connect the GPS receiver to the computer’s PCMCIA socket:
1. Plug the PCMCIA I/O card into the computer’s PCMCIA slot.
2. If you have not installed the socket I/O drivers, the computer notifies you that it has found new
hardware. Proceed with the update hardware wizard as your computer suggests.
3. When the update is complete or if you have installed the socket I/O drivers earlier, select Start |
Settings | Control Panel | PC Card (PCMCIA). You should now be able to see the installed driver
and also the COM port it is using.
4. If you need to restart your computer, do it at this point. After restarting, plug the GPS receiver in to
the PCMCIA card cable.
5. Start Nemo Outdoor. Open the Configuration Manager dialog and detect the GPS receiver either
manually or using the Autodetect function.
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APPENDIX 3
MAKING MAPINFO® RASTER MAPS
Using raster image files, you can bring paper maps, photographs, and other graphic images into
MapInfo®. You can scan paper maps and then use paper maps as the foundation for the maps you
create in MapInfo®. After scanning the paper map into a raster image file, you can display it in a map
window.
Nemo Outdoor and Nemo Analyze support .TIF, .GIF, and .JPG formats. MapInfo® can read the
following types of raster images:
- filename.TIF
- filename.GIF
- filename.JPG
- filename.PCX
- filename.BMP
- filename.BIL
Color options are:
- Monochrome images: each pixel in a map image can be black or white.
- Gray scale images: each pixel in a gray scale image can be black, white, or a shade of gray.
- Color images: each pixel can be of any color from a palette of available colors. MapInfo® supports
256 colors. When using Nemo Outdoor and Nemo Analyze, we recommend using gray scale
images. By doing this, the measurement route can be discerned better than with color map
images.
Registering a Raster Map with MapInfo® SW
If you want to overlay vector data on top of a raster image, then you must register the raster map
image so that MapInfo® can position it properly in a Map window. You do this in the Image Registration
Dialog. You must identify control point coordinates and the projection of the raster image map. It is
important to provide accurate control point information when registering a raster map image. Choose
control points that can be easily identified and selected, such as street intersections or use the
coordinates (latitude and longitude grid) for the selected point from a paper map.
To register a raster map:
1. Start the MapInfo® software. Choose File | Open Table and Raster Image File Format. Select
your raster map image file (.TIF, .GIF, .JPG) and open it. The Image Registration Dialog is
displayed. A preview of the raster map image appears on the screen.
2. Select the Projection button to specify the projection of the raster image map. If you do not know
the right projection, the default value is Longitude/ Latitude.
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3. Start adding control points. Click on a location in the preview (raster image map). The Add Control
Point Dialog is displayed showing the location of the point in pixels. Add Map X and Map Y
coordinates in decimal formats. For example, to specify the coordinates 65 degrees, 30 minutes,
enter 65.5 degrees. Use negative numbers when specifying west and south coordinates. If you
want to register a raster map that does not use longitude and latitude coordinates, specify the
appropriate projection in the Image Registration Dialog. Enter your coordinates in the native units
of the coordinate system. For example, if you are registering a UTM map image, enter coordinates
in meters. Using the MapBasic® program, you can convert d/m/s coordinates into decimal degrees
format, or the conversion from d/m/s to decimal degrees is as follows:
degrees+(minutes/60)+(seconds/3600)=decimal degrees
4. You must choose at least three control points. Select points that can be easily identified and
selected in the map window.
5. After all control points have been defined, click OK in the Image Registration dialog. The raster
map will be displayed in the map window.
6. Move filename.tab and filename.tif/gif/jpg files to the map directory of Nemo Outdoor or Nemo
Analyze.
7. Open filename.tab in Nemo Outdoor or Nemo Analyze.
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APPENDIX 4
CDMA SETTINGS AND PRL EDITING IN NEMO OUTDOOR
You can access CDMA Settings and the PRL editing dialog in Nemo Outdoor through Device
Settings .
In the NV items page you are able to read and write nonvolatile memory items.
You need to know your SPC before you can program any of the following settings. A known SPC can
also be overwritten by this plugin.
Directory number defines a phone number
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MIN1 defines a seven-digit phone number of the terminal
MIN2 defines a three-digit area code
SPC defines the service programming code
IMSI = IMSI_MCC + IMSI_11_12 + MIN1 + MIN2
On the PRL page you can read and write PRL items. This can be used to load any previously saved
PRL’s onto any Qualcomm-based mobile. You can also use this feature to save a PRL from a
connected phone and then use this later to load the same PRL onto a new mobile.
On the DIP Switch page you are able to enable/disable the listed features.
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Should you need to manually edit a PRL, you can use the Presto tool which can be downloaded from
CDG.org. The download page can be accessed by searching for “prl” using the search tool on the
main page.
1. Click on the prltools.asp link to get to the downloads page.
2. From there you can download the toolbar suite and the tutorial for it. Install the suite when
launched. This will add a tool bar called “Presto” to MS Excel.
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3. Run the Setup.exe file. Click Install in the dialog that appears.
4. Click Next in the PRL Toolbar Suite dialog that appears.
5. Click Next in the Welcome window.
6. Select I Agree in the License Agreement dialog, and click Next.
7. Click Next to confirm installation.
8. Click Close to exit the Installation Finished dialog.
9. Next, open Presto by going to Start | All Programs | QUALCOMM PRL Toolbar Suite |
PRESTO. It should look as follows in Excel:
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APPENDIX 5
NEMO OUTDOOR MMAC3 MULTI CONFIGURATION
Please note that if you are running multi data measurements on a Windows 7 laptop, it is
recommended to run Nemo Outdoor as administrator. Right-click the Nemo Outdoor shortcut or
item in the Start menu and select Run as administrator.
The 3rd generation Nemo Outdoor Multi is a compact benchmarking solution to be used with Nemo
Outdoor. Benchmarking measurements can be performed on different system technologies and
networks with support for up to seven test devices such as mobiles, scanners, and a GPS device, and
the system in combination with Nemo Outdoor Multi-option allows the use of different combinations of
measurement modes such as voice calls and data transfers simultaneously while connected to a
single laptop.
All test devices can be connected to Nemo Outdoor Multi through an onboard USB port while sharing
a car’s +12VDC power output. The Nemo Outdoor multi unit includes a built-in 2500 mAh battery pack
which makes it possible to continue measurements during short power failures without stopping the
measurements. With the high-quality Neutrik USB connectors and the professional lockable USB data
cable connection the system is very reliable to use, preventing loose connections between test
devices and the main unit. Nemo Outdoor Multi can also be delivered with an optional ruggedized roll-
around carrying case. The system is by default delivered with a car mounting kit that allows the unit to
be semi-permanently mounted into a test car. The Multi system also includes a DC to AC pure sine
wave power inverter to supply power for the laptop.
Nemo Outdoor Multi can be delivered with or without the carrying case. These two options are
elaborated on below.
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NEMO OUTDOOR MULTI SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Nemo Outdoor Multi comes in two options: with or without the case. With the carrying case option, all
of the common components listed below will be included. When Nemo Outdoor Multi is delivered
without the case, only some of the common components will be included in the package.
Common Components
Carrying case
Mobile holder panel, test terminals
The mobile holder panel is by default attached to the lid of the multi carrying case, but can also be
semi-permanently mounted into a test vehicle, for example, on the car back seat.
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MMAC3 unit
The MMAC3 unit is placed on the bottom layer of the carrying case, or it can also be used without the
carrying case. In the latter instance, see page 360.
Mounting plate
The MMAC3 unit is attached to the mounting plate and placed either in the multi carrying case or
alternatively can be attached to a location in the test vehicle.
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Mascot 12V Pure Sine Wave Inverter
The inverter provides power for the laptop on which Nemo Outdoor is running, or alternatively for an
Anritsu scanner or for any other device which uses the 110 or 220 voltage. The inverter converts +12V
into +110V or +220V depending on the requirements of the market area. The operating voltage of the
inverter is a constant +12V. The inverter should be connected directly to the car battery.
Note that the inverter should be taken out of the carrying case when in use, or it may overheat!
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Power cables
Nemo Outdoor Multi comes with four external power cables. Two of the cables (1,2) are meant for the
Multi carrying case and two for the MMAC3 unit (3,4). The MMAC3 cables are only needed if you want
to mount the MMAC3 unit into the car instead of keeping it in the carrying case. If the MMAC3 unit is
placed in the carrying case, it is directly connected to the connector panel of the multi carrying case.
Both the carrying case and the MMAC3 unit have one cable to attach the unit to the car 12V socket,
and one cable for fixed installation in the test vehicle.
Product code Cable External power cable
description
1046-C-025
Length: 4m (13.12 ft)
Function: Enables the
Multi carrying case to be
connected to the car 12V
socket. The cable is
equipped with a Neutrik
lockable connector.
1041-C-040
Length: 5m (16,40 ft)
Function: used when
multi carrying case unit is
used for fixed installation
in a test vehicle. The
cable is equipped with a
Neutrik lockable
connector.
1041-C-038
Length: 4m (13.12 ft)
Function: is used to
connect the MMAC3 unit
to the car 12V socket
when you want to use
the MMAC3 without the
carrying case.
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1041-C-039
Length: 4m (13.12 ft)
Function: You can use
this external power cable
for the MMAC3 unit for
fixed installation in a car
in instances when you
want to use the MMAC3
unit without its carrying
case. The car 12V
socket provides a
constant +12V.
Laptop
The Nemo Outdoor Multi system runs on a single laptop with Nemo Outdoor installed on it. The laptop
is connected to the sine wave power inverter. The power inverter converts 12V to 110V or 220V
depending on the requirements of the market area.
Optional components
Scanner
It is possible to use one PCTEL EX or PCTEL EX mini scanner at a time with Nemo Outdoor Multi. If
the scanner has been delivered with the carrying case, it will come mounted into the case, and
connected to the MMAC3 USB port. Please refer to the Nemo Outdoor WCDMA Scanner User Guide
for more details.
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USB Soundcard for Voice Quality measurements
If you have purchased a TerraTec USB sound card with your Nemo Outdoor Multi, please refer to the
Voice Quality guide for further instructions.
External antennas
The external antennas can be placed on the middle panel which has a special magnet board to keep
them in their place. When Nemo Outdoor Multi is delivered with the carrying case option, it is possible
to use external antennas.
MMAC3 WITH CASE
When Nemo Outdoor Multi is purchased with the carrying case, all of the common components
mentioned above are included. The optional components remain optional, so not part of the default
package.
The MMAC3 carrying case consists of three main parts: lid, top level and bottom level. The test
terminals are mounted onto the terminal holder panel, and a middle panel divides the case into two
parts.
Lid
The case lid holds the mobile holder panel. However, the mobile holder panel can alternatively also be
removed from the lid and semi-mounted, for example, onto the test vehicle back seat. When attached
to the lid, the mobile holder panel is covered with soft padding which has openings for the test
terminals, and grooves on the inside leading the cables into the case and to the MMAC3 unit.
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The mobile holder panel can support up to six test terminals which can be secured in place with the
help of Velcro tapes. The Nemo Outdoor application supports up to five test mobiles at the time of
printing this manual.
Note that the lid must always be open when performing measurements, or otherwise the system
may overheat.
Connector Box
The MMAC3 POWER switch turns on the MMAC3 unit. Most of the time it is recommended that
both the MMAC3 POWER and the MAIN POWER switches are turned on when the Multi system is
in used.
The MAIN POWER switch turns on the Multi system when it is connected to either the car +12V
socket or the car battery. The switch also provides power for the optional scanner. Both the MAIN
POWER and MMAC3 POWER switches must be turned on when the Multi system is in use. If only
MMAC3 POWER switch is turned on, MMAC3 unit uses its internal back-up battery. The back-up
battery is intended for short power failures. However it makes it possible to measure up to
approximately 45-60 minutes without external power supply.
The MMAC3 USB connector is connected to the laptop USB port with a USB data cable. Please
remember to connect the data cable to same USB port in the laptop after its initial installation. The
MMAC3 unit with the test terminals and other devices connected to it are connected to the
MMAC3 USB connector’s other end underneath the connector box. This way the MMAC3 unit with
its devices are connected to the car power source and with the laptop
PWR CONNECTOR is meant for the Nemo Outdoor Multi main external power cable. There are
two cables available in the system, depending on whether it is to be connected to the car 12V
socket or to the car battery.
The USB EXT1 and USB EXT2 connectors are meant for external devices such as the GPS
devices, the optional scanner or optional USB soundcard for Voice Quality measurements.
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Carrying case
The Multi measurement system comes divided into two levels by a middle panel.
Bottom level
Below the middle panel you will find the following items:
1) MMAC3 unit
2) Optional USB soundcard for voice quality measurements
3) Optional scanner
4) Test terminal car chargers
5) Lockable USB bushings for the test terminal data cables
Top level
The top level holds the following items:
1) Mascot DC to AC 12V pure Sine Wave Inverter for the laptop
2) Magnet board for external antennas.
3) Straps for holding cables in place during the transportation of the carrying case. The straps can be tightened.
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4) You can lift the middle panel by the handles on the left- and right- hand sides of the carrying case.
Note that you should use separate cigarette lighter sockets in the car for the MMAC3 multi unit
and for the laptop, otherwise the car fuse risks burning.
MMAC3 WITHOUT CASE
The MMAC3 unit can also be delivered on its own, without the case. In this case the components
included in the package are as follows.
MMAC3 unit
The MMAC3 unit is placed on the mounting plate. See below.
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Mounting plate
Belt
The belt holds the MMAC3 unit in its place on the mounting plate.
Note that the belt is no longer included in the Nemo Outdoor MMAC3 Multi package.
USB A to USB B data cable
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External power cable
Screws
USB bushing
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Mobile holder panel
Item Code
1. MMAC3 unit MMAC3
2. Mounting plate 1041-P-00
3. Belt 1041-P-01
4. USB-A to USB-B cable 3 m -
5. External power cable 1041-C-038
6. Screw DIN 7985 M4x16 -
7. Hex Nut DIN 985 M4 -
8. Screw DIN 7981C 4.2x16 -
9. USB bushing 1041-P-033
10. Mobile holder panel 800-0324-818
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IN-VEHICLE SETUP & INSTALLATION
Without Carrying Case The graph below shows the different components of the MMAC3 system.
Compiling the MMAC3 system
1. Attach the screws (see above, 6. Screw DIN 7985 M4x16) in the holes shown below. This enables
you to attach the MMAC3 unit on a surface in the test vehicle.
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13. Place the MMAC3 box into the mounting plate.
14. The MMAC3 unit is now ready to be used once all the cables and test devices have been attached
to it.
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With Carrying Case
Note that the lid of the carrying case must be open at all times when the system is in use,
otherwise it may risk overheating!
Below you will see the system in a graph.
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Compiling the MMAC3 system
1. Open the case locks. There are a total of six locks on three sides of the carrying case. Lift the clasp
and turn it to open the case.
15. Connect the Nemo Outdoor Multi system to a power source in the car. There are two ways of
connecting the Multi system to a power source in the car: either to the car 12V socket or to the car
battery. These two options are listed below.
a) Non-fixed installation
You can connect the Nemo Outdoor Multi system to the car 12V socket using the external power cable
with the code 1046-C-025 (see cable 1 on p. 355.). Connect the plug of the power cable to the PWR
CONNECTOR in the connector box. Adjust the plug to fit the grooves in the connector, and push and
turn the grey part of the plug until it locks to place. Next, connect the cigarette lighter end of the cable
to the car 12V socket. When you want to remove the cable from the connector box, lift and turn the
grey part of the plug until it is released, and pull it out.
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b) Fixed Installation
You can connect the Nemo Outdoor Multi system directly to the vehicle battery. Connect the cable
plug (code 1041-C-040) to the PWR CONNECTOR in the connector box. Adjust the plug to fit the
grooves in the connector, and push and turn the grey part of the cable until it locks to place. When you
want to remove the cable from the connector box, lift and turn the plug until it is released and you can
pull it out. Attach the other end of the cable to the car battery.
16. Connect the possible optional USB devices such as GPS, second scanner etc to the USB EXT1
and USB EXT2 connectors.
17. The GPS antennas are placed on the vehicle roof in order to maximize the RF qualities of the
antenna. The middle panel contains an iron board which is meant for the antennas. Antennas
should be installed as symmetrically as possible and at least one wavelength from the roof corners
and roof windows, and two wavelengths from each other.
= c / f
c = 300E6 (m/s)
f = frequency (Hz)
450 MHz = 66 cm (25.98”)
800 MHz = 37 cm (14.56”)
900 MHz = 33 cm (12. 99”)
1800 MHz = 17 cm (6.69”)
1900 MHz = 16 cm (6.29”)
2100 MHz = 14,5 cm (5.7”)
GPS antenna 1565- 1575 MHz = 19 cm (7.48”)
With a GPS antenna, distance from the corner is not important. However, especially within the
following frequency range 1800- 1900 MHz, the mobile antennas can interfere with the GPS receiver.
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Place all antenna away from roof racks or any other obstructions. Bring the cables from the antennas
into the vehicle. Be careful not to pinch the cables with metal parts in any way that would damage
them.
It is possible to use external antennae with the carrying case, in which event the antennas are
attached directly to the test terminals.
18. Place the middle panel back in the carrying case. Take the Mascot DC to AC power inverter out of
the carrying case and place it on a steady surface in the vehicle. Connect the power cable that
came with it directly to the car battery.
19. Turn on the Multi system. The MMAC3 Power switch provides power solely for the MMAC3 unit.
The Main PWR switch provides power for the whole system when the system is connected to the
vehicle.
Green light indicates that the MMAC3 is on and that it is using the external +12V power source.
Red light indicates that the MMAC3 is on and that it is using the internal back up battery power
source.
Yellow light indicates that the MMAC3 is on and that the voltage level is too low to operate. Low
voltage can occur if the power source cannot supply enough power to all devices connected to the
multi carrying case.
When the light is off, it means that the device is off, or that it is on but the internal backup battery
is empty.
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20. Connect the PC to the MMAC3 USB connector using the B data cable. Attach one end of the data
cable to a port in the laptop and the other to the MMAC USB port. Windows will automatically
recognize the device. Go to Start | Control Panel | System | Hardware, where you should be able to
see the Generic USB Hub under Universal Serial Bus controllers.
21. Connect the test terminals to the MMAC3 box and to the laptop. Check that each phone has a SIM
card in it and that the battery is in place. See the phone’s manual for further instructions on how to
do this.
22. If the system was purchased without a laptop it is recommended to install all required drivers for
all test devices. All drivers can be found on the CD that comes with the delivery. Connect the test
terminals to the USB connectors in the MMAC3 unit one by one. Especially when the installation
process is done for the first time, it is a lot easier to handle the installation process one terminal at
a time. Please refer to the Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide for further instructions on how to
connect each phone to the computer (via the MMAC3 unit) and on how to set up a dial-up
connection and add the device to Nemo Outdoor on the laptop. Once installation with the first
terminal is done proceed with next one until all terminals and test devices are installed. If the
optional scanner is included and reassembled inside the carrying case, install also the driver that
comes with the scanner before connecting the USB data cable to the laptop.
23. Each phone’s USB cable is secured in a bushing which keeps the data cable securely in place.
The bushing is closed with screws, and the USB cable inserted in the USB connector in the
MMAC3 unit. When tightening the screw the USB cable with the bushing is locked in place to the
MMAC3 unit.
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Removing data cable with USB bushing from MMAC3
1. Unscrew the Torx screw.
2. Pull out the screw and pull out the top part of USB bushing. After that, pull out the data cable from
the USB port. Next, pull out the lower part of the USB bushing and store the parts to a secure
place for future use.
Installing data cable with USB bushing to MMAC3
1. Plug in the USB data cable to a USB port in the MMAC3 unit.
2. Install the lower part of the USB bushing to the USB port, and press the data cable from the top so
that the data cable fits inside the lower part of the USB bushing as shown in the picture above.
3. Next, install the top part of the USB bushing to the USB port and if needed use a bit of force to
press it together with the lower part. Use a torx screw to tighten and lock the data cable to the
MMAC3 unit. Please tighten the screw as tight as possible till the connection is secure.
Note that these power sockets are meant solely for test terminal use, not for scanners! If a
scanner is connected with the socket, the fuse risks overheating.
4. The MMAC3 unit has six USB A connectors at the front for terminals, the GPS device and the
optional scanner. On the back side there are two USB connectors: one USB B connector which is
already connected to the MMAC3 USB connector in the connector panel, and the other which is a
USB A connector meant primarily for the optional scanner. However, it can be used for other USB
devices as well. The optional soundcard can be connected, for example, to the laptop. See the
Nemo Voice Quality Guide for further instructions on how to set up the voice quality system. The
MMAC3 unit is connected to the laptop through the MMAC3 USB connector in the connector
panel. If you have purchased an optional scanner, please refer to the Nemo Outdoor WCDMA
Scanner User Guide for instructions on how to connect the scanner with Nemo Outdoor.
5. Nemo Outdoor Multi is now ready to be used for measurements.
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APPENDIX 6
NEMO OUTDOOR MULTI LITE MANUAL
Please note that if you are running multi data measurements on a Windows 7 laptop, it is
recommended to run Nemo Outdoor as administrator. Right-click the Nemo Outdoor shortcut or
item in the Start menu and select Run as administrator.
The 4th generation Nemo Multi Lite is a compact and cost-effective benchmarking solution for use with
Nemo Outdoor. Benchmarking measurements can be performed on various system technologies and
networks with support for up to six test mobiles/USB modems, a scanner and a sound card. In
addition, the system in combination with the Nemo Outdoor Multi -option allows the use of different
combinations of measurement modes such as voice calls, voice quality calls and data transfers
simultaneously. The system is connected to a single laptop, saving space in the test vehicle during
drive testing and adding to the ease of use of the system.
Nemo Outdoor Multi Lite Technical Specifications
Interfaces
One USB 2.0 compliant B port (In)
Seven USB 2.0 compliant ports (Out)
Main Power Switch/LED
Neutrik +12V Lockable Power Connector (NL2MP)
Complies with the following standards
300 019-2-5 V3.0.0 class T5.1 standard (random, bump and shock) vibration test
EMC test directive 95/54/EC, ECE regulation No 10/02 and ISO 7637-2 III
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IP Rated: IP67
EN60529:1991
IEC60529:1989
Lockable USB data cable connections
Automatic Pressure Equalization Valve
Power Specification
Input: +12VDC nominal (11.3 - 15VDC range), max 8A
Outputs: +12VDC: 0.8A/socket or total 5A
Back-up battery capacity: Li-ion 2500 mAh
Configuration Operating mode Required
power (A) Note Input Voltage +12V DC
No devices Idle mode 0.35 Not charging Minimum operating voltage +11.3V
DC
No devices Idle mode 1.7 Charging
TerraTec Sound card connected 2.2
Charging phone x 1 One Nokia terminal
charged via car charger 2.85
Charging phone x 2 2 Nokia terminals charged
via car charger 3.45
Charging phone x 3 3 Nokia terminals charged
via car chargers 4.05
Charging phone x 4 4 Nokia terminals charged
via car chargers 4.65
Charging phone x 5 5 Nokia terminals charged
via car chargers 5.25
Charging phone x 6 6 Nokia terminals charged
via car chargers 5.85
No devices Idle mode 0.35 Not charging Minimum operating voltage +10.8V
DC (11.3V DC measured)
No devices Idle mode 1.7 Charging
TerraTec Sound card connected 2.2
Charging phone via USB x 1 One Nokia terminal
charged via USB port 2.7
USB data cable must be connected to
PC. Otherwise USB charging does not
work
Charging phone via USB x 2 2 Nokia terminals charged
via USB ports 3.2
Charging phone via USB x 3 3 Nokia terminals charged
via USB ports 3.7
Charging phone via USB x 4 4 Nokia terminals charged
via USB ports 4.2
Charging phone via USB x 5 5 Nokia terminals charged 4.7
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via USB ports
Charging phone via USB x 6 6 Nokia terminals charged
via USB ports 5.2
Measurement time with back up battery with sound card
and six terminals
~3.5
minutes
“Device not connected” appears in Nemo Outdoor UI.
Actual measurement time with back-up battery varies
depending on the voltage level of test terminals
Measurement time with back up battery without sound
card with six terminals
~20
minutes
“Device not connected” appears in Nemo Outdoor UI.
Actual measurement time with back-up battery varies
depending on the voltage level of test terminals.
Note that if the same power source is shared with Multi Lite and the PC, the power should
always be turned on first in the Multi unit, and only after that on the PC (e.g., if a +12V cigarette
lighter socket is used as power source).
Computer Requirements
PC (IBM or Dell recommended) with Windows® XP Professional (32 - bit) or Windows® Vista (32 -
bit)
For multi data and voice quality measurements Intel® Core Duo processor T2500 2.00GHz or
higher
512MB RAM minimum, 1GB RAM recommended
100MB of free hard disk space for installation and use, 1GB recommended
For up to four channel voice quality measurements with USB sound card Intel® Core Duo
processor T2500 2.00GHz or higher required
For up to six channel voice quality measurements with USB sound card Intel® Quad Core
processor Q9100 2.26GHz or higher required
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Nemo Outdoor Multi Lite System Components
Case
Pelican case 1520
Interior 45.9 x 32.7 x 17.1 cm
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(18.06" x 12.89" x 6.72")
Exterior 50.2 x 40 x 18.8 cm
(19.78" x 15.77" x 7.41")
Weight ~ 10.3kg (22.7lbs) (without test terminals and antennas)
Lid organizer
Place for CD, dongle, antennas, USB extension cable (max. 3m), etc.
Gas spring
Middle part
Place for up to six terminals
Fixed holders, 4 pcs
Movable holders with hinge, 2pcs
Fan
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Bottom part
2500mAh back-up battery
PCB/Charger
Cigarette lighter sockets
Industrial seven port USB 2.0 hub (Digi Hubport 7C)
TerraTec DMX 6Fire USB sound card (optional)
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Exterior
Carbine hooks (2pcs)
Optional components
Scanner
Sound card
Laptop with Nemo Outdoor
Note that from version 5.4 onwards, Nemo Outdoor requires a new dongle which cannot be
used with any previous versions of Nemo Outdoor.
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Setting Up the System
Multi Lite first-time installation
Upon your purchase of the Multi Lite case and test devices, you will receive the system semi-
configured. This means that the data and audio cables as well as the optional sound card have been
set up for you, so there is no need for you to access the bottom part of the case.
However, you will need to set up and connect your test devices with Nemo Outdoor. The following
instructions will guide you through this process.
1. Open the case latches.
2. Insert the copy protection dongle attached to the case lid organizer to your computer.
3. Next, turn on the PC and run the Nemo Outdoor installation CD.
Note that you should make sure that the PC meets the computer requirements mentioned
above.
Note that prior to connecting the test devices to the PC, make sure that the drivers for the
terminal data cables, sound card and scanners have been installed. Refer to the separate Nemo
Scanner Guide and to the Nemo Outdoor Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide documents for
instructions. In the Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide you will find terminal-specific instructions
regarding the drivers. At this point, only focus on driver installation. The dial-up installation will
be performed later on.
4. Connect the Multi Lite power cable to the power connector next to the power switch on the
connector panel. Adjust the plug to fit the grooves in the connector, push and turn it to the left until
it locks to place. Similarly, when you want to remove the cable connector from the connector
panel, lift and turn the grey part of the plug until it is released, and pull it up.
5. Connect the other end of the cable to the car +12V socket.
6. Connect the USB extension cable to the USB data cable coming from USB hub, and the other end
to the PC (max. 3m long) to the laptop.
7. Switch on the Multi unit from the connector panel. Even though the Multi unit can derive power
from the laptop, it is not powerful enough for uninterrupted power supply.
8. Attach the test terminals to their mobile holders one by one.
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Note that with Nokia N85, N85US, N96, N96US, N97, N97US, 6720, and 6720US terminals, after
initial connection to a USB port, the terminal will always have the same COM ports.
Note that with Multi and Voice Quality measurements, it is recommended that you attach a label
with a number from 1-6 on each Nokia terminal to denote which holder it should be connected
to in Nemo Outdoor Multi. Particularly in Voice Quality measurements it is important that the
terminals should always be connected to the same holder in Nemo Outdoor Multi to ensure
reliability in audio measurements.
Holders 1-4 are reserved for Voice Quality measurements. For example, the voice quality cable
for terminal 1 will be attached to sound card audio connector line 1, the voice quality cable for
terminal 2 will be attached to sound card audio connector line 2, and so forth. See page 436 for
more information.
9. The layout of the mobile holder configuration is as shown in the image below.
10. Start Nemo Outdoor on the PC.
11. Connect the data cables to the test terminals one by one, and follow the dial-up connection
instructions in the Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide. Note that the same terminal type can use the
same dial-up connection with Nemo Outdoor. Instructions for how to add the device in Nemo
Outdoor is included in the dial-up instructions.
12. Connect the chargers to the test terminals, and the other end to the +12V power sockets in the
Nemo Multi Lite connector panel. Note also that some terminals are charged via a USB port.
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Note that only phones can be connected to the cigarette lighter sockets in the Multi Lite panel.
The scanner must at no time be connected to the +12V cigarette lighter socket. If a scanner is
connected to one of the sockets, the fuse risks overheating!
13. If you purchased a scanner, connect the scanner USB cable to the laptop. See the Nemo Scanner
Guide for more information on how to connect the scanner with Nemo Outdoor.
Note that the scanner data cable is connected to the laptop, not to the USB 2.0 hub at the
bottom of the Multi Lite case.
Note that the lid of the carrying case must be open at all times when the system is in use,
otherwise it may risk overheating!
14. In case you change your test terminals to a different model, or need to change data cables or
audio cables for any other reason, see below.
Changing Data Cables
1. Disconnect the terminals from the laptop and remove the data cables from the terminals by pulling
them out.
2. Use the hex key in the Multi Lite lid organizer pouch to unscrew and remove the middle panel in
the case. There are four screws (DIN 912 hex head screws) in the middle panel, and one screw
(DIN 912 hex head screw) on either side of the case for attaching mobile holders.
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3. After removing the screws in the middle panel, lift it from the right-hand side of the case when you
are facing it, and attach it to the case lid as shown in the picture sequence below.
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4. After removing the middle panel, you will see the USB 2.0 hub (Digi Hubport 7C) in the upper
right-hand corner.
5. Turn the thumb screws as illustrated in the picture below to open and remove the hub clamp
cover.
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6. Move the hub in the direction shown by the red arrow and lift to remove the cover.
7. Once the cover is removed, you can remove the USB data cables.
8. Next, change the data cables for the new test terminals. If the data cable driver is different from
the one used earlier, remember to install the new driver before connecting the data cable to the
laptop. Consult the Nemo Outdoor Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide for instructions.
9. Place and screw the hub clamp cover back into place with the thumb screws, and push the USB
2.0 hub back into its original place.
10. Insert the data cables through the round PGSD-4 openings in the middle panel. They will be
connected to the terminals later on after the phones are attached to the mobile holders.
11. If you also need to change audio cables, proceed to the following section.
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12. If you are done with changing cables, attach and screw the middle panel back into place.
13. You can now proceed with measurements.
Changing audio cables
1. If you have not already done it, remove the case middle panel as instructed above.
2. Remove the audio cables from the TerraTec sound card. Refer to the Nemo Voice Quality Guide
(p. 412) for more details regarding the sound card setup.
3. Start with measurements.
Nemo Outdoor Multi Lite vs. Nemo Outdoor Multi
Nemo Outdoor Multi Lite Nemo Outdoor Multi
Max. number of terminals 6 6
Max. number of scanners 1 external 1 internal
Max. number of voice quality terminals 6 6
Pure sine wave inverter (300W) No Yes
Exterior dimensions 50.2 x 40 x 18.8 cm
(19.78" x 15.77" x 7.41" )
60.4 x 51.0 x 24.6 cm
(24.1 x 20.3 x 9.8")
Interior dimensions 45.9 x 32.7 x 17.1 cm
(18.06" x 12.89" x 6.72“)
55.3 x 45.2 x 20.8 cm
(21.9 x 18.0 x 8.4")
Weight (Multi Lite without terminals and antennas)
~10.3kg (22.7lbs) ~25kg (55lbs)
Carry-on luggage Yes* No
Back up battery (Li-ion 2500mAh) / charger Yes Yes
Industrial USB 2.0 hub, Digi Hubport 7C Yes Yes
Comply: 300 019-2-5 V3.0.0 class T5.1 standard vibration test
EMC test directive 95/54/EC, ECE regulation No 10/02 and ISO 7637-2 III
Yes Yes
Electrical parts between Nemo Outdoor Multi Lite and Nemo Outdoor Multi are identical including USB
hub, PCB, charger, back-up battery, and the TerraTec sound card
* Max. allowance varies depending on air lines
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APPENDIX 7 - VOICE QUALITY GUIDE
Nemo Voice Quality is an option for the Nemo Outdoor measurement system. Nemo Outdoor supports
mobile-to-mobile and mobile-to-fixed-to-mobile measurements. The measurements enable the
assessment of the quality of voice during voice calls as perceived by end-users. The measurement is
based on the ITU-T recommendations P.862.1 and P862.2 and it produces a PESQ score that is
mapped on an EMOS (Estimated Mean Opinion Score) scale. Also measurements based on the WB-
AMR codec are supported. Nemo Outdoor supports voice quality measurements with three options:
with the Nemo Audio Module, the TerraTec DMX 6Fire USB sound card and with the Maya44 USB
sound card.
The Nemo Voice Quality system with the Nemo Audio modules (EVOQs) consists of Nemo Outdoor,
1-6 mobiles, 1-6 audio modules, and optionally Nemo Outdoor Multi. EVOQ, i.e. the Nemo audio
module, runs in real-time on a DSP board. The supported technologies are GSM, WCDMA, and
CDMA2000. For a list of supported terminals, please see the Voice Quality data sheet.
The Nemo Voice Quality system with the TerraTec DMX 6 Fire USB sound card consists of
Nemo Outdoor, 1-4 mobiles, the TerraTec sound card, and optionally Nemo Outdoor Multi. It is
supported with the Nemo Outdoor platform, and it supports the USB 2.0 audio system, four
channels, and the GSM, WCDMA, CDMA2000, and TD-SCDMA technologies. For a list of
supported terminals, please see the Voice Quality data sheet.
The Nemo Voice Quality system with the Maya44 sound card consists of Nemo Outdoor, 1-4 mobiles,
the Maya44 sound card, and optionally Nemo Outdoor Multi. If you combine the TerraTec and Maya44
sound cards, you can connect up to 6 test terminals with Nemo Outdoor Multi.
With all options, the Nemo Audio Module (EVOQ), the TerraTec DMX 6Fire sound card and the
Maya44 sound card it is possible to perform two types of voice quality measurements, mobile-
to-mobile and fixed-to-mobile measurements.
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In mobile-to-mobile measurements, one terminal is calling another and the mobiles send a test
sample. These measurements present the combination of the uplink quality of the transmitting terminal
and the downlink quality of the receiving terminal.
Voice Quality mobile-to-mobile with the Nemo Audio Modules
Voice Quality with the TerraTec DMX 6Fire Sound Card
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In mobile-to-fixed-to-mobile measurements, a terminal calls a fixed number (PSTN) that is connected
to a Nemo Server with the Audiotest option. These measurements present the downlink quality of the
terminal at the Nemo Outdoor end, the uplink quality of the terminal at the server end, and the
downlink quality of the receiving terminal.
Mobile-to-fixed-to-mobile with the Nemo Audio Module
Mobile-to-fixed-to-mobile with TerraTec DMX 6 Fire Sound Card
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VOICE QUALITY SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Mobile-to-Fixed Line
When Nemo Outdoor calls a fixed line that is connected to Nemo Server, the server answers the call
and Nemo Outdoor/EVOQ/sound card audio module starts sending the configured test sample. The
server records 1.5 seconds of incoming audio, after which it compares the recorded sample and
chooses the best matching sample from the default samples unless sample forcing is not used on
server side. After the identification, the server sends the identified, non-degraded sample to Nemo
Outdoor that records it and calculates the PESQ score (MOS DL). Along with the test samples, short
synchronization tone is sent. They are used for synchronization purposes and do not affect the PESQ
score. The synchronization tone is always sent from the side which sends the audio sample. For
example, with mobile-to-fixed-line testing synchronization tone is sent first from the mobile/
EVOQ/sound card audio module to the server.
After receiving the test sample, Nemo Outdoor sends the same sample to the server. This time the
server recognizes the sample, records it for the duration of the identified sample, calculates the score
(MOS UL), opens a measurement file, and stores the result there. The measurement file on server
side is closed when the line is dropped, or after a user-defined time that can be adjusted via the Nemo
Server Manager application. The test goes on alternating until a call drops, or until Nemo Outdoor or
Nemo Server ends the call. If the server does not detect the line drop, e.g. when busy tone detection
has not been performed, it takes up to 30 seconds for the server to hang up the line automatically.
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Mobile-to-Mobile
The same logic is used also in mobile-to-mobile testing as with mobile-to-fixed line.
Note that the synchronization algorithm has been changed for the EVOQ audio module. The
change and description above applies to firmware version 2.8 and Nemo Server 2.0.0, and later.
PSTN lines of Nemo Server must be calibrated before use.
Busy call detection wizard of Nemo Server must be done before use.
NEMO OUTDOOR VOICE QUALITY – NEMO AUDIO MODULE (EVOQ)
Setting Up the System
This chapter will describe the steps for setting up and configuring the voice quality measurement
system. Please install the Nemo Outdoor software first. Refer to the Nemo Outdoor user manual for
detailed instructions.
Terminal-Specific Hardware for Voice Quality Testing
The image below exemplifies the voice quality module and cable setup.
In the following four parts, the terminal-specific cables will be listed, and the setup exemplified with a picture.
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Note that all audio cables need to be inserted with the red dot facing upwards.
Product Code Product Name Configuration
100244-00 Nemo Outdoor Voice Quality with Nokia terminals compatible with CA-86US v.2 data cables including:
-6230i, 6630, 6680, N75 and N80. -If the number of terminals exceeds two, also 100149-00 or 100150-00 and 100251-00 are required.
1 x Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) with required accessories including: 1) Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) (425000-00) 2) EVOQ USB Power Cable (420005-00) 3) EVOQ Data Cable (RS232-RJ45) (420007-00) 4) Nokia DKU-2/CA-86US v.2 audio/ data cable (420008-00) -Ground Type: Differential -Ground (425000-01)
Note that also the EVOQ PS/2 power cable (420006-00) can alternatively be used with the voice
quality box instead of the USB power cable shown in the example picture.
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Product Code Product Name Configuration
100245-00
Nemo Outdoor Voice Quality with Nokia N95 series terminals including: Nokia 95 and Nokia 95US. If the number of terminals exceeds two, also 100149-00 or 100150-00 and 100251-00 are required.
1 x Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) with required accessories including: 1) Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) (425000-00) 2) EVOQ USB Power Cable (420005-00) 3) EVOQ Data Cable (RS232-RJ45) (420007-00) 4) EVOQ, RCA Female- Lemo Audio Cable (420037-00) -Ground Type: Common Ground (425000-02)
Note that also the EVOQ PS/2 power cable (420006-00) can alternatively be used with the voice
quality box instead of the USB power cable shown in the example picture.
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3)
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Product Code Product Name Configuration
100246-00
Nemo Outdoor Voice Quality with Nokia 3500 and 612x series terminals. Included are
Nokia 3500, 6120 and Nokia 6121. If the number of terminals exceeds two, also 100149-00 or 100150-00 and 100251-00 are required.
1 x Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) with required accessories including: 1) Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) (425000-00) 2) EVOQ USB Power Cable (420005-00) 3) EVOQ Data Cable (RS232-RJ45) (420007-00) 4) EVOQ, RCA Female- Lemo Audio Cable (420037-00) 2.5mm 4-P-RCA male audio cable (420042-00) -Ground Type: Common Ground (425000-02)
Note that also the EVOQ PS/2 power cable (420006-00) can alternatively be used with the voice
quality box instead of the USB power cable shown in the example picture.
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Product Code Product Name Configuration
100247-00 Nemo Outdoor Voice Quality with LG LHD-200E terminal. If the number of terminals exceeds two or more, also 100149-00 or 100243-00 and 100251-00 are required.
-1 x Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) with required accessories including: -Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) 425000-00) -EVOQ USB Power Cable (420005-00) -EVOQ PS/2 Power Cable (420006-00) -EVOQ Data Cable (RS232-RJ45) (420007-00) -Audio adapter plug 2.5mm- 3.5mm angle (426000-00) -Audio cable 3.5 mm 2X RCA male (420045-00) -EVOQ, RCA Female-Lemo Audio Cable (420037-00) -Ground Type: Common Ground (425000-02)
100248-00 Nemo Outdoor Voice Quality with LG-VX8000 terminal. If the number of terminals exceeds two or more, also 100149-00 or 100243-00 and 100251-00 are required.
-1 x Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) with required accessories including: -Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) (425000-00) -EVOQ USB Power Cable (420005-00) -EVOQ PS/2 Power Cable (420006-00) -EVOQ Data Cable (RS232-RJ45) (420007-00) -Audio adapter plug 2.5mm- 3.5mm angle (426000-00) -Audio cable 3.5 mm 2X RCA male (420045-00) -EVOQ, RCA Female-Lemo Audio Cable (420037-00) -Ground Type: Common Ground (425000-02)
100249-00 Nemo Outdoor Voice Quality with LG-VX8100 terminal. If the number of terminals exceeds two or more also 100149-00 or 100243-00 and 100251-00 are required.
-1 x Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) with required accessories including: -Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) (425000-00) -EVOQ USB Power Cable (420005-00) -EVOQ PS/2 Power Cable (420006-00) -EVOQ Data Cable (RS232-RJ45) (420007-00) -Audio adapter plug 2.5mm- 3.5mm angle (426000-00) -Audio cable 3.5 mm 2X RCA male (420045-00) -EVOQ, RCA Female- Lemo Audio Cable (420037-00) -Ground Type: Common Ground (425000-02)
100250-00 Nemo Outdoor Voice Quality with LG-VX8300 terminal. If the number of terminals exceeds two or more, also 100149-00 or 100243-00 and 100251-00 are required.
-1 x Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) with required accessories including: -Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) (425000-00) -EVOQ USB Power Cable (420005-00) -EVOQ PS/2 Power Cable (420006-00) -EVOQ Data Cable (RS232-RJ45) (420007-00) -Audio adapter plug 2.5mm- 3.5mm angle
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(426000-00) -Audio cable 3.5 mm 2X RCA male (420045-00) -EVOQ, RCA Female-Lemo Audio Cable (420037-00) -Ground Type: Common Ground (425000-02)
100255-00 Nemo Outdoor Voice Quality with LG- KX 206 terminal. If the number of terminals exceeds two or more, also 100149-00 or 100243-00 and 100251-00 are required.
-1 x Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) with required accessories including: -Voice Quality Box (EVOQ) (425000-00) -EVOQ USB Power Cable (420005-00) -EVOQ PS/2 Power Cable (420006-00) -EVOQ Data Cable (RS232-RJ45) (420007-00) -Audio adapter plug 2.5mm- 3.5mm angle (426000-00) -Audio cable 3.5 mm 2X RCA male (420045-00) -EVOQ, RCA Female- Lemo Audio Cable (420037-00) -Ground Type: Common Ground (425000-02)
1) Audio adapter plug 2.5mm- 3.5mm angle (426000-00) 2) Audio cable 3.5 mm 2X RCA male (420045-00) 3) EVOQ, RCA Female- Lemo Audio Cable (420037-00)
Note that the WHITE RCA female connector must be connected to RED RCA male connector,
and that the YELLOW RCA female connector must be connected to the WHITE RCA male
connector.
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Note that also the EVOQ PS/2 power cable (420006-00) can alternatively be used with the voice
quality box instead of the USB power cable shown in the example picture.
The following section will provide information on how to connect the Nemo Outdoor MMAC2 Multi
device.
Connecting Nemo Outdoor MMAC2 Multi Device
When there are two or more audio modules in use, the Nemo Outdoor Multi device is required for
measurements. This chapter describes the installation of the MMAC2 Multi device.
There is a status led at the back of the Multi unit which will blink red, amber, or green. Please observe
the led during installation and use as it will indicate whether the Multi unit is working properly or not.
Red: This light signifies the loss of USB communication with the host. If the loss is due to
unplugging the unit, the light will blink red a few times before turning green when it is reconnected.
Otherwise, the light indicates a problem with the (Edgeport/8) drivers, which may need to be
reinstalled. The red will also blink during installation until the installation is complete.
Amber (orange): This light signifies serial port activity on the MMAC2 (Edgeport/8). The amber
light may also flash briefly during installation.
Green: This light indicates that the serial ports are successfully set up and the MMAC2
(Edgeport/8) is operating normally.
Installing and connecting the Nemo Outdoor MMAC2 Multi device:
1. Before connecting the Multi device to your computer, insert the Nemo Outdoor installation CD-
ROM disk with the Edgeport/8 driver file into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Switch on the computer. Switch on power in Multi holder from the power switch at the back of the
Multi unit.
3. Connect the USB cable to the Multi holder and the other end to your computer. Windows will detect
the USB hub automatically.
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4. Windows will detect the new Edgeport/8 device. Drivers are found on the Nemo Outdoor
installation CD-ROM. Click Yes in the Digital Signature Not Found dialog if it appears. Windows®
2000 may find many new devices. Wait until the process is finished.
5. Go to the Device Manager (Start | Settings | Control Panel. Double-click on System and in the
Hardware tab click the Device Manager button). Double-click on Ports. There should be eight
new COM ports. If not, start from the beginning.
Port numbers are arranged so that the port marked as Port1 on the multi device is the first of
the new COM ports (e.g., COM49), Port2 is the second new COM port (e.g., COM50), etc.
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Connecting Voice Quality Devices - MMAC2
Please complete the Nemo Outdoor MMAC2 Multi installation first as the Voice Quality devices
are connected to the COM port provided by the Multi mobile holder.
1. As described in the Multi device set-up, there are eight new COM ports. Connect the trace cable
between the audio module and the MMAC unit. Insert plug A in a serial port on the MMAC unit and
plug B on the connector marked COM on the audio module.
Port numbers are arranged so that the port marked as Port1 on the multi device is the first of
the new COM ports (e.g., COM49), Port2 is the second new COM port (e.g., COM50), etc.
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2. Use the three-headed DKU-2 trace/audio cable to connect the test terminal and the audio module.
Insert plug A to the test terminal, plug B to a free USB port on your computer/MMAC unit, and
plug C to the connector marked Phone on the audio module.
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3. Connect the power cable between the audio modules and the MMAC unit. Insert the A plugs to the
connectors marked Power on the audio modules and B plug in the front panel of the MMAC unit. A
green led should light up.
4. Start Nemo Outdoor. In the Configuration Manager, click Add and select the device. The Phone
Properties dialog is opened.
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5. Select the two ports assigned to the mobile as Trace Port and Modem Port. You can check the
ports from the Phone and Modem Options dialog (Start | Settings | Control Panel | Phone and
Modem Options, Modems tab). Select the port with the smaller number as the modem port and
the port with the bigger number as the trace port, e.g., COM59 as trace port and COM58 as
modem port.
6. In the VQ Device Port, select the COM port where the serial cable of the audio module is
connected. For example, the serial cable is connected to port number 4 in the Multi unit (in the front
and middle). Go to the Device Manager. Under Ports you see eight Edgeport items. Count to the
fourth item and check the COM port number, COM52 in the example below.
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7. Do not select anything in the Dial-Up Connection fields.
Note that you need to add and configure each mobile separately. If you have several mobiles
and audio modules, make sure that you select the correct ports for each mobile + audio module
combination.
Remember to check that the audio (earphone) level of the test mobile is at minimum. Make a
test call and adjust the terminal headset volume to minimum (or to second highest level with
N95 and other ‘2.5/3.5mm jack plug’ headset connected terminals). Switch off alert and warning
tones. Beeping during a measurement will lower the score.
8. Click OK. The test terminal will start and initialize the audio module. You are now ready to start the
measurements.
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Connecting Nemo Outdoor MMAC3 Multi device
When there are two or more audio modules in use, the Nemo Outdoor Multi device is required for
measurements. This chapter describes the installation of the MMAC3 Multi device.
Note that with Nokia N85, N85US, N96, N96US, N97, N97US, 6720, and 6720US terminals, after
initial connection to a USB port, the terminal will always have the same COM ports.
Note that with Multi and Voice Quality measurements, it is recommended that you attach a label
with a number from 1-6 on each Nokia terminal to denote which holder it should be connected
to in Nemo Outdoor Multi. Particularly in Voice Quality measurements it is important that the
terminals should always be connected to the same holder in Nemo Outdoor Multi to ensure
reliability in audio measurements.
The graph below illustrates the MMAC3 Multi option without the carrying case.
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The graph below illustrates the MMAC3 Multi system with the carrying case option.
There is a status led at the back of the Multi unit which will show green, red, yellow or no light
depending on the power usage of Nemo Outdoor Multi, as described below.
Green light indicates that the MMAC3 unit is on and that it is using the external +12V power
source.
Red light indicates that the MMAC3 unit is on and that it is using the internal back-up battery
power source.
Yellow light indicates that the MMAC3 is on and that the voltage level is too low to operate. Low
voltage can occur if the power source cannot supply enough power to all devices connected to the
multi carrying case.
When the light is off, it means that the device is off, or that it is on but the internal backup battery
is empty.
Installing and connecting the Nemo Outdoor MMAC3 Multi device:
1. Before connecting the Multi device to your computer, insert the Nemo Outdoor installation CD-
ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Switch on the computer. Switch on power in Multi from the power switch at the back of the Multi
unit.
3. Connect the USB cable to the Multi and the other end to your computer. Windows will detect the
USB hub automatically.
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4. Go to the Device Manager (Start | Settings | Control Panel). Double-click on System and in the
Hardware tab, click on the Device Manager button). Double-click on the Universal Serial Bus
Controllers item. You should be able to see the Generic USB Hub item.
For instructions on how to set up the MMAC3 system, refer to the Nemo Outdoor manual. However,
below you will find instructions on how to connect the voice quality devices with MMAC3 Multi unit.
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Connecting EVOQ audio modules with MMAC3
The voice quality system is shown below. The graph shows the system on the whole.
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The following picture shows the setup with an MMAC3 Multi unit, the voice quality plate, three voice
quality (EVOQ) modules, an Edgeport, and one voice quality test mobile. Please refer to the Nemo
Server manual for information on how to connect the Voice Quality system with the server.
1. The voice quality plate is attached to the MMAC3 unit with screws (see the red arrows). The black
arrows above indicate the screws that go in the slots underneath the voice quality (EVOQ) box to
keep it in place.
2. Insert plug A of the serial cable in a serial port in the Edgeport box, and plug B in the COM port in
the voice quality (EVOQ) box. One end of the A to B data cable (C) goes to Edgeport, and the
other end to the laptop computer.
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24. The voice quality boxes are all connected to the back of the MMAC3 unit (D). The MMAC3 unit is
connected to a power source through a power cable (E). Please refer to the Nemo Outdoor
MMAC3 Multi manual for information on how to connect the MMAC3 unit to a power source.
25. Start Nemo Outdoor. In the Configuration Manager, click Add and select the device. The Phone
Properties dialog is opened.
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26. Select the two ports assigned to the mobile as Trace Port and Modem Port. You can check the ports
from the Phone and Modem Options dialog (Start | Settings | Control Panel | Phone and Modem
Options, Modems tab). Select the port with the smaller number as the modem port and the port with
the bigger number as the trace port, e.g., COM59 as trace port and COM58 as modem port.
27. In the VQ Device Port, select the COM port where the serial cable of the audio module is
connected. For example, the serial cable is connected to port number 4 in the Multi unit (in the
front and middle). Go to the Device Manager. Under Ports you see eight Edgeport items. Count to
the fourth item and check the COM port number, COM52 in the example below.
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28. Do not select anything in the Dial-Up Connection fields.
Note that you need to add and configure each mobile separately. If you have several mobiles
and audio modules, make sure that you select the correct ports for each mobile + audio module
combination.
Remember to check that the audio (earphone) level of the test mobile is at minimum. Make a
test call and adjust the terminal headset volume to minimum (or level 4 with N95 and other
‘2.5/3.5mm jack plug’ headset connected terminals). Switch off alert and warning tones.
Beeping during a measurement will lower the score.
29. Click OK. The test terminal will start and initialize the terminal used with the EVOQ module, the
module needs to be modified accordingly. The terminals are either used by common ground
cables or differential ground cables. The table below shows the terminal model and ground type.
Terminal Differential Ground Common Ground Jumper J9 in place
Nokia terminals
6230i, 6630, 6650,
6651, 6680, N75, N80
Yes No
Nokia N95, Nokia 7376,
6120, 6121, 3500, 6720
Yes Yes
LG VX8X00 series Yes Yes
If the purchased voice quality system includes both differential and common ground terminals, the
EVOQ modules are by default set for differential ground.
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Disassembling the EVOQ Module
1. Remove the cover from EVOQ module by unscrewing the four M4*6 screws.
2. Remove the pc board from the box by unscrewing the screws shown in picture 2.0. Make sure you
are ESD protected to avoid damaging the pc board.
3. Install jumper J9 in place as shown in the picture below.
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Assembling the EVOQ Module
Place the pc board back into the box and tighten the screws. Place the cover on top of the box and
tighten the screws.
NEMO OUTDOOR VOICE QUALITY – TERRATEC SOUND CARD
Nemo Voice Quality – TerraTec DMX 6Fire USB Technical Data
USB 2.0 audio system
1 microphone input with gain control (combo XLR / 6.3 mm jack)
48V phantom power
-20 dB pad switch
1 instrument input with gain control (6.3 mm jack)
4 analogue inputs (cinch)
1 phono input (RCA cinch) with RIAA equaliser and gain control
6 analogue outputs (cinch)
Stereo to 5.1 Surround Expander
1 headphone jack (6.3 mm) with separate volume controller
1 optical digital input/output (TOS Link)
1 coaxial digital input/output (cinch)
1 MIDI interface In/Out (5-pin DIN)
24 bit / 192 kHz A/D converter with 114 dB (A) SNR* (input 1/2)
24 bit / 192 kHz A/D converter with 105 dB (A) SNR* (input 3/4)
24 bit / 192 kHz D/A converter with 114 dB (A) SNR* (outputs 1-6)
WDM driver for Windows XP SP2 / Vista
ASIO 2.0 support
Control panel for Windows XP SP2 / Vista
System Requirements
o 2.0 GHz Intel or AMD CPU
o Windows XP SP2 or Windows XP X64 or Windows Vista or Windows Vista X64
o 512 MB RAM
o 1 free USB 2.0 port
o CD/DVD drive
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Scope of delivery
o DMX 6Fire USB
o Power supply
o USB cable 1.8m
o 1 Adaptor (6.3mm 3.5mm mono)
o 1 Adaptor (6.3mm 3.5mm stereo)
Setting up the system
This chapter will describe the steps for setting up and configuring the voice quality measurement
system. Please install the Nemo Outdoor software and the DMX 6Fire USB driver first.
Note that it is very important for the laptop to fill the hardware requirements stated above; the
laptop needs to have Core Duo Processor 2.0 GHz or AMD PCU, or more powerful.
Installing the DMX 6Fire USB Driver in Windows XP
Do not connect the USB connectivity cable to your PC until the driver installation is complete.
However, power can be switched on in the sound card.
1. Before you start, ensure that your Windows XP version is up to date. Right-click the My Computer
icon and choose Properties from the context menu. The System Properties dialog appears, in
which you can check your current service pack version. You can also enter the System Properties
dialog by going to Start | Settings | Control Panel | System. It is important for Windows XP
Service Pack 2 (SP2 for short) or Windows Vista to be installed on your computer. If this is not the
case, please contact Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) to update your system. For Windows, this is
generally free of charge.
2. The driver installation file is found on the Nemo Outdoor installation CD in Nemo Outdoor\Drivers
and Specific Softwares\TerraTec DMX 6Fire USB sound card driver. Please note that this specific
version of the driver needs to be used.
3. Double-click on the installation file. The installation wizard will now display its welcome message.
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4. The default destination for the installation is specified in the following window. If you prefer another
folder, select Browse... and choose the corresponding directory. Then, click Install.
5. You can disregard the safety warning without concern. Click Continue Anyway to continue.
6. The driver is now installed in the system, and as soon as the message below appears, you can
connect the DMX 6Fire USB to your computer's USB 2.0 port using the cable provided. If Nemo
Multi hardware is used, sound card can be connected also to the Multi unit. Windows XP will
automatically recognize the device as new hardware and open the driver installation dialogue.
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7. The Windows Found New Hardware Wizard asks what driver to use for the new hardware
component. You do not have to search for the driver online. The next window asks about the
driver for the DMX 6Fire USB hardware. Next, select Install the software automatically
[Recommended] and confirm with Next.
8. Then, just to be safe, a new system restore point is set. Nothing to be concerned about—this is a
standard precaution.
9. This concludes part 1 of the installation, so click Finish.
10. This returns you to the installation wizard, as only the drivers for the USB controller have been
installed; now, the drivers that make the controller a USB audio device are installed. Here, too,
select Install the software automatically to install the second batch of drivers.
11. Again, you can safely ignore the message that the software did not pass the Windows Logo test.
12. Click Finish to complete the installation of the drivers.
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13. Once the drivers have been installed, the DMX 6Fire USB should appear in the device manager
with the following entries. Go to Start | Control Panel | System | Hardware and click the Device
Manager button.
14. After installation remember to check that the GAIN1 and GAIN2 controls are adjusted to the
minimum and the PAD switches are in the OFF position in the TerraTec Sound Card front panel.
15. Note that the volume level of the test terminals needs to be adjusted according to the table below
during a voice call:
Terminal Volume level
Nokia 3500, 6120, 6121, N85, N85 US, N95, N95
US, N96, N96 US, N97, N97US
8 / 10
Nokia 6720(US), C5, C5-03, C7-00 10/10
LG C680 3 / 8
LG KX206, C676 4 / 7
LG VX8350, VX8360 8 / 8
Datang DTM 8120 2 / 5
Huawei C7600 7 / 7
Leadcore LC 8130E 2 / 5
Samsung SGH-U800 3 / 7
16. Start TerraTec DMX 6Fire USB Control Panel from Start | TerraTec | DMX6FireUSB.
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17. From the control panel set the settings as in the screen shots below. Remember to also pay
attention to the bottom part of the panel.
18. Input settings:
Set Input ½ and Input ¾ levels to +5dB
Set the Waveplay ½ and Waveplay ¾ levels to -5dB (with Datang and Leadcore: -13dB, and with
Samsung SGH-U800: -5db -> -10db)
Unset all routing buttons at the bottom of the panel except set Waveplay 1/2 routing to 1/2 and
Waveplay 3/4 routing to ¾
Note that the volume on the Datang 8120 and Leadcore LC 8130E needs to be adjusted to level 2
(2/ 5) during a voice call. With the Datang 8120 and Leadcore LC 8130E terminals the TerraTec
control panel settings are different from other terminals. If the system is used simultaneously with
other terminals, unset the LINK buttons below the input/waveplay settings and you can change
waveplay settings by channel. This way you can adjust the waveplay settings separately for the
Datang terminal without affecting CDMA or GSM/WCDMA terminals.
19. Output settings:
Set all Output levels and Master to 0dB
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20. From Miscellaneous | Asio | Asio Latency, select Maximum (8.0ms 384 samples) and close
the Asio Latency window. Now you can start Nemo Outdoor. You can leave the DMX control panel
open or close it.
Note that if there is a system that measures acceleration in the laptop and which causes the
hard disk to stop when jolted, it should be turned off. Otherwise there may be breaks in the
measurement files.
21. With the Lenovo T61 laptop you can turn this system off by going to Start | ThinkVantage
Productivity Center and selecting Security | Protection and Recovery | Protect my hard-drive [ ]
Enable Active Protection System.
22. Next, in Nemo Outdoor add a terminal by going to Measurement | Add New Device | Phone In
the Phone Properties dialog select the two ports assigned to the mobile as Trace Port and
Modem Port. You can check the ports from the Phone and Modem Options dialog (Start |
Settings | Control Panel | Phone and Modem Options, Modems tab). Select the port with the
bigger number as the modem port and the port with the smaller number as the trace port, e.g.,
COM100 as trace port and COM101 as modem port. Next, select the Sound card channel item.
You will see a list of numbered options from channel 1 onwards. Select the channel based on to
which LINE IN and LINE out jack you connected the audio cable in the sound card. You do not
need to select anything in the dial-up connection fields unless you are also performing data
transfers. In this case please refer to the Nemo Outdoor Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide for
further information.
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23. Select Measurement Properties | Voice number | Properties. Refer to page 103 for more
information on voice quality settings.
24. Click OK in the Measurement Properties dialog. You are now ready to perform voice quality
measurements.
Note that you need to add and configure each mobile separately. If you have several mobiles,
make sure that you select the correct channel for each mobile.
Note that if you are using more than two mobiles for voice quality measurements, Nemo
Outdoor Multi is needed. Please refer to the Nemo Outdoor MMAC3 Multi manual in Appendix 5
for information on the Nemo Outdoor Multi system.
Note that when you are using a separate 300W inverter, it is recommended that the computer
and sound card be connected to the inverter prior to starting measurements. For example, if the
computer is connected to the inverter during a measurement, it is possible that it causes a
temporary supply voltage disconnection. This further risks an interruption in the reception of
MOS values.
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Required Hardware with TerraTec DMX 6Fire USB 2.0 Sound Card
Note that the USB sound card can handle the maximum of four terminals simultaneously
Note that only one USB sound card can be connected to the computer at a time
Note! If terminals report lower than expected MOS values in Voice Quality measurements, it
may result from too high CPU usage on the computer. First of all, an Intel® Core Duo processor
T2500 2.00GHz or higher is required for voice quality measurements. If you suspect that the
reported MOS values are too low and you are using multiple terminals and a scanner
simultaneously, try the following. First, if you have many applications running on the laptop, try
closing the unnecessary ones. Next, disconnect the scanner and try testing with a single
terminal to see if the MOS values improve. Proceed with testing with 1-4 terminals without
using the scanner simultaneously for optimal MOS results.
TerraTec DMX 6Fire USB 2.0 Sound Card
Product Code Product Name Configuration
100256-01
Terratec DMX 6Fire USB 2.0
sound card
NOTE! Use this code
only when voice quality
system is sold with
Nemo Outdoor Multi
(100149-00 or 100243-
00) or without multi
hardware.
With Nemo Multi Lite
use code 100318-00
1) 1 x Terratec DMX 6Fire USB 2.0
sound card with required accessories
including:
-Terratec DMX 6Fire USB 2.0 sound
card
-USB A to B data cable
-220V power supply
-Terratec DMX 6Fire USB driver
(427001-00)
-Inverter Mascot 2285 12V/ 220V
300W for sound card and computer.
ELFA 69-715-27 (499048-02)
-Inverter Mascot 9984 12V/ 220V
150W for sound card. ELFA 69-717-09
(499048-05) -PWR Cable for Inverter
(4m) (499048-03)
-Extension cord for sound card ELFA
42-223-76
(419009-00)
-Flat head screw driver 3,5mm ELFA
80-361-47 (499048-04)
-Terratec Cover 1180-p-030 (427001-
01)
-Terratec Strain Relief 1180-p-
031(427001-02)
-Line Mic4 adapter (427000-01)
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Note that when used in a vehicle, the sound card should only be used with the two power
inverters provided by Anite Finland. The Mascot 2285 inverter is meant to be used with the
sound card and the laptop. The Mascot 9984 inverter is only meant to be used with the sound
card. It is not recommended that other devices be connected to it to ensure sufficient power
supply. In case of overload the user risks receiving erroneous measurement results.
Note that the GAIN1 and GAIN2 controls need to be adjusted to the minimum, and the PAD
switches need to be in the OFF position in the TerraTec Sound Card front panel.
At the back of the TerraTec Sound Card:
The power cable is connected to the POWER connector and the other end of the power cable is
connected to the inverter.
The A to B USB cable is connected to the USB connector, and the other end of the cable is
connected directly to the laptop.
Note that the A to B USB cable should be connected directly to the laptop! Do not connect the
cable to the multi hardware (if used).
The red RCA lead is connected to LINE IN 1 and the black RCA lead to LINE OUT 1. When there
are more than one test terminal in use, the terminals always take up the same number in both
LINE IN and LINE OUT.
Nokia N85(US)/N95(US)/N96(US)/6720(US), N97(US)
Product Code Product Name Configuration
100257-02 Nemo Outdoor Voice Quality
with Nokia N95, N95US, N96
and N96US
Includes:
1) 1 x RCA cable extension
leads (male-female) (420046-
00)
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2) Audio cable CA-75U
included in the terminal sales
package.
100257-03 Voice Quality with Nokia N85,
N85US, N97, N97US, 6720
and 6720US.
Includes:
1) 1 x RCA cable extension
leads (male- female) (420046-
00)
2) 1 x audio cable CA-75U
(420047-00)
The yellow audio connector is attached to the Line mic adapter (1) and the white audio connector to
the red RCA lead. The red RCA lead will be connected to LINE IN X and the black RCA lead to LINE
OUT X connector. Note that the red audio cable (CA-75U) connector will remain unused.
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You can also connect the Line mic adapter directly to the TerraTec sound card, as shown below. In
this case the white audio connector is directly connected to the applicable Line In connector in the
sound card, and the yellow audio connector to the line mic adapter. The red audio cable connector will
remain unused.
Note that the volume on the Nokia N85/N95/N96/6720/N97 needs to be adjusted to level 8 during
a voice call.
Nokia 3500 and 612X
Product Code Product Name Configuration
100258-01 N612x/3500 audio cables/
adapter package.Nokia 6120,
6121 and Nokia 3500.
Includes:
1) 1 x RCA cable extension
leads (male-female) (420046-
00)
2) 1 x 2.5mm 4- pin- RCA
male audio cable (420042-00)
3) RCA male audio cable
(420042-00)
The yellow audio connector is attached to the Line mic adapter and the white audio connector to the
red RCA lead. The red RCA extension lead will be connected to the sound card’s LINE IN connector
and the black RCA extension lead to the LINE OUT connector.
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You can also connect the Line mic adapter directly to the TerraTec sound card, as shown below. In
this case the white audio connector is directly connected to the applicable LINE IN connector in the
sound card, and the yellow audio connector to the Line mic adapter.
Note that the volume on the Nokia 612X and 3500 needs to be adjusted to level 8 during a voice
call.
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LG CDMA/VX8350/VX8360/Huawei C7600 (EVDO)
Product Code Product Name Configuration
100259-01 CDMA audio cable/adapter package for LG C680, LG C676, LG KX206, LG KX256, LG VX8350/VX8360 and Huawei C7600.
Includes: 1) Audio adapter plug 2.5mm-3.5mm angle (426000-00) 2) Audio cable 3.5mm 2X RCA male 4260543 (420045-00)
Note that the volume on LG C680 needs to be adjusted to level 3 (3/8) during a voice call.
Note that the volume on LG C676 and KX206 needs to be adjusted to level 4 (4/7) during a voice
call.
Note that the volume on the Huawei C7600 terminal needs to be adjusted to maximum level (7/7)
during a voice call.
Note that the volume on the LG VX8350 and VX8360 terminals needs to be adjusted to the
maximum (8/8) during a voice call.
The red audio connector is directly connected to the applicable LINE IN connector in the sound card,
and the white audio connector to the Line mic adapter (colors visible on the inside of the connectors).
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Datang DTM 8120/ Leadcore LC 8130E
Product Code Product Name Configuration
100260-01 Datang DTM 8120/ Leadcore 8130E audio cable/adapter package.
Includes: 1) Audio adapter plug 2.5mm-3.5mm angle (426000-00) 2) Audio cable 3.5mm 2X RCA male 4260543 (420045-00)
The red audio connector is directly connected to the applicable LINE IN/ANALOG IN connector in the
sound card, and the white audio connector to the Line mic adapter which is connected to the sound
card LINE OUT/ANALOG OUT connector(s) (colors visible on the inside of the connectors). Below you
see examples for both the TerraTec and Maya sound cards.
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You can also connect the Line mic adapter directly to the sound card.
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Note that the volume on the Datang 8120 and Leadcore 8130E terminals needs to be adjusted to
level 2 (2/ 5) during a voice call. With the Datang 8120 and Leadcore 8130E terminals the
Terratec control panel settings are different from other terminals. If the system is used
simultaneously with other terminals, unset the LINK buttons below the input/waveplay settings
and you can change waveplay settings by channel. This way you can adjust the waveplay
settings separately for the Datang terminal without affecting CDMA or GSM/ WCDMA terminals.
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Samsung SGH-U800
Product Code Product Name Configuration
100259-02 Nemo Outdoor Samsung audio cable/adapter package for the following Samsung models: SGH-U800
Includes: 1) Audio adapter plug 2.5mm-3.5mm angle (426000-00) 2) Audio cable 3.5mm 2X RCA male 4260543 (420045-00) 3) Samsung S20-Pin Multi-Adapter 2.5mm AAET554CBEBSTD (419004-01)
Note that the volume on the Samsung SGH-U800 terminal needs to be adjusted to 3 / 7 during a
voice call.
The white (see inside the connector) audio connector is attached to the Line mic adapter and the red
audio connector to the red RCA lead. The red RCA extension lead will be connected to the sound
card’s LINE IN connector and the black RCA extension lead to the LINE OUT connector.
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You can also connect the Line mic adapter directly to the TerraTec sound card, as shown below. In
this case the red audio connector is directly connected to the applicable LINE IN connector in the
sound card, and the white audio connector to the Line mic adapter.
TERRATEC DMX 6FIRE SOUND CARD WITH NEMO OUTDOOR MMAC3 MULTI
Below you can see a graph illustrating the Nemo Outdoor Voice Quality system with the TerraTec
DMX 6Fire Sound Card and with Nemo Outdoor Multi.
Note that with Nokia C5, C5-03, C7-00, N85, N85US, N96, N96US, N97, N97US, 6720 and 6720US
terminals, after initial connection to a USB port, the terminal will always have the same COM
ports.
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Note that with Multi and Voice Quality measurements, it is recommended that you attach a label
with a number from 1-6 on each Nokia terminal to denote which holder it should be connected
to in Nemo Outdoor Multi. Particularly in Voice Quality measurements it is important that the
terminals should always be connected to the same holder in Nemo Outdoor Multi to ensure
reliability in audio measurements.
If Nemo Multi Lite hardware is used, place the terminal(s) to holder(s) screen facing down.
Note! If terminals report lower than expected MOS values in Voice Quality measurements, it
may result from too high CPU usage on the computer. First of all, an Intel® Core Duo processor
T2500 2.00GHz or higher is required for voice quality measurements. If you suspect that the
reported MOS values are too low and you are using multiple terminals and a scanner
simultaneously, try the following. First, if you have many applications running on the laptop, try
closing the unnecessary ones. Next, disconnect the scanner and try testing with a single
terminal to see if the MOS values improve. Proceed with testing with 1-4 terminals without
using the scanner simultaneously for optimal MOS results.
NEMO OUTDOOR VOICE QUALITY – MAYA44 USB SOUND CARD
Technical Specifications
4 input channels and 4 output channels with RCA connectors
-10dBV input / output level (unbalanced)
optical S/PDIF digital output with Miniplug connector
headphone output (1/8" connector) with 60mW amplifier
ASIO 2.0 and CoreAudio support (4 inputs / 4 outputs)
MME / WDM support (2 inputs / 2 outputs)
standard USB connection to PC
compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista
compatible with all major DJ software applications
compatible with all major professional audio applications
compact, portable and lightweight design
Note that for voice quality measurements with USB sound card Intel® Core Duo processor
T2500 2.00GHz or higher is required
Note that it is very important for the laptop to fill the following hardware requirements: the
laptop needs to have Core Duo Processor 2.0 GHz or AMD PCU, or more powerful.
Note that the USB sound card can handle the maximum of four terminals simultaneously
Note that only one Maya44 USB sound card can be connected to a computer at a time. However,
sound cards from other manufacturers can be connected simultaneously to the same laptop
with Maya44.
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Maya44 sound card components
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Installing the Maya44 USB Connectivity Driver
Do not connect the USB connectivity cable to your PC until the driver installation is complete.
However, power can be switched on in the sound card.
1. The driver installation file is found on the Nemo Outdoor installation CD in Nemo Outdoor\Drivers
and Specific Softwares\Maya44 USB driver.
2. Double-click on Setup.exe to start the installation.
3. Choose the language of your preference, and click OK.
4. Click on Install the driver.
5. Select I accept the agreement in the License Agreement dialog, and click on Install.
6. A dialog appears suggesting you connect the Maya sound card to a USB slot in your PC.
7. The installation wizard may prompt you to remove and reconnect the sound card. In such a case,
do as instructed.
8. Windows should automatically detect the Maya44 sound card.
9. Click Exit in the Installation finished dialog.
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10. The driver installation is now finished.
11. Once the drivers have been installed, go to Start | Control Panel | System | Hardware and click
the Device Manager button. The AudioDevice on USB Bus 2.8.7 and Maya 44 2.8.7 items should
appear under Sound, video and game controllers, and Universal Serial Bus controllers,
respectively.
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12. Next, connect your test terminals to Maya sound card. From the picture below you will see the
right configuration. The line mic adapter goes to Analog Out, and the White cable to Analog in.
The numbering in Analog Out and Analog in should be the same for each terminal. For example,
terminal 1 will take up Analog Out 1 and Analog In 1 connectors.
13. Next, go to the installation folder and click on Maya44Panel.exe.
14. If the device is not connected, the following dialog appears.
15. If the device is connected, the following control panel dialog appears. Configure the settings as in
the image below.
16. And below the Input and Output settings clarified.
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17. Hence, set the Input settings slide control to between 7 and 8, and the Output slide control all the
way up as in the image.
18. Set the Monitor In 1+2 and 3+4 to mute.
MAYA44 SOUND CARD WITH TERRATEC DMX SOUND CARD AND NEMO OUTDOOR MMAC3 MULTI
Below you can see a graph illustrating the Nemo Outdoor Voice Quality system with the Maya44 and
TerraTec DMX 6Fire sound cards, and with Nemo Outdoor Multi or Nemo Multi Lite. Up to 6 test
terminals can be connected to Nemo Outdoor Multi with this configuration.
Note that with Nokia C5, C5-03, C7-00, N85, N85US, N96, N96US, N97, N97US, 6720, and 6720US
terminals, after initial connection to a USB port, the terminal will always have the same COM
ports.
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Note that with Multi and Voice Quality measurements, it is recommended that you attach a label
with a number from 1-6 on each Nokia terminal to denote which holder it should be connected
to in Nemo Outdoor Multi. Particularly in Voice Quality measurements it is important that the
terminals should always be connected to the same holder in Nemo Outdoor Multi to ensure
reliability in audio measurements.
If Nemo Multi Lite hardware is used, place the terminal(s) to holder(s) screen facing down.
Note that a Quad-core computer must be used with voice quality measurements if the number
of VQ terminals is more than four.
When using Nemo Outdoor Voice Quality with TerraTec and Maya44 sound cards, four VQ terminals
are connected to TerraTec and two VQ terminals to the Maya44 sound card. The TerraTec sound card
is located at the bottom of the Multi Lite casing. The Maya44 sound card can be placed on the middle
panel as shown in the image above. During transportation it can be placed in the pouch at the bottom
of the case lid.
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MAKING VOICE QUALITY MEASUREMENTS
After software installations and hardware setup you are ready to start the measurements. You will
receive some default test samples along with Nemo Outdoor but if you wish to use your own samples,
please read the requirements below.
Test sample requirements:
8kHz sampling rate
16-bit linear PCM
signal scaled to 90% of full scale
band-pass filtered with corner frequencies at 250Hz and 3500Hz
minimum duration of each sample: 2 seconds
maximum duration of each sample:
o EVOQ module: 6 seconds
o TerraTec sound card: 10 seconds
Server-side limitations that do not affect mobile-to-mobile testing are:
maximum of nine samples total in server test-sample folder
the first 1.5 seconds have to be different in each sample
Mobile-to-Mobile VQ Measurements
Making mobile-to-mobile voice quality measurements:
1. Connect the Nemo audio modules and test mobiles to the Nemo Outdoor measurement system
(see page 32).
Note that the mobile must NOT be in silent mode during measurements, as it may impair
sample flow from the terminal.
Remember to check that with the EVOQ audio modules the audio (earphone) level of the test
mobile is set to level 4 or to the second highest level with N95. Make a test call and adjust the
terminal headset volume. Switch off the alert and warning tones. Beeping during a
measurement will lower the score.
Remember to check that with the TerraTec Sound Card the audio (earphone) level of the test
mobile is set according to the table below:
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Terminal Volume level
Nokia 3500, 6120, 6121, N85, N85 US, N95, N95 US,
N96, N96 US, N97, N97US
8 / 10
Nokia 6720(US), C5, C5-03, C7-00 10/10
LG C680 3 / 8
LG KX206, C676 4 / 7
LG VX8350, VX8360 8 / 8
Datang DTM 8120 2 / 5
Huawei C7600 7 / 7
Leadcore LC 8130E 2 / 5
Samsung SGH-U800 3 / 7
2. Define the voice quality settings for the first mobile, i.e., the mobile that you are calling from.
3. Open the Measurement Properties, Script dialog for the first mobile (Measurement | <device> |
Script Properties). Click on the Script Editor button to create a new script.
4. In the Script Editor, click Add and select Voice Call from the menu.
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5. In the Voice Call Properties dialog:
Define the phone number of the second mobile, i.e., the mobile that you are calling.
Select Request voice call callback if you want the application to send callback command to
Nemo Server using DTMF tones.
Select the Voice quality option.
Select one of the default test samples in the Reference sample filename field. Click OK.
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6. In the Script Editor dialog, double-click on the End a voice call item to define whether end
command type is normal or forced. Define how many times you would like to repeat the script by
editing the Repeat Script parameter.
7. Click Save and type a file name for the script. Finally click Close.
8. Define the voice quality settings for the second mobile, i.e., the mobile that you are calling to.
9. Open the Measurement Properties dialog for the second mobile (Measurement | <device> |
Measurement Properties).
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10. In the Measurement Properties, Configuration dialog, click the Properties button next to the
Voice Number field.
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11. In the Voice Call Properties dialog:
Define the phone number of the first mobile, i.e., the mobile that you are receiving calls from.
Select the Voice quality option
Select Request voice call callback if you want the application to send callback command to
Nemo Server using DTMF tones.
Define a Prefix for the received files. The prefix will be added at the beginning of the file name of
all received files.
Select one of the default test samples in the Reference sample filename field. Select the same
file as for the other mobile. Click OK.
12. Open a line graph for viewing the voice quality data. Select Data | Line Graph | New.
13. An empty line graph window opens. In the Parameters view type audio in the filtering field at the
top of the view. Select the audio parameters, and drag them in the graph window. Each parameter
is shown as its own layer in the Layers view.
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14. Click the Start Recording button. Click the Start Scripts button to start the measurement. Nemo
Outdoor will run through the script and make the voice quality measurements.
Mobile-to-Fixed-to-Mobile VQ Measurements
Please complete the Nemo server installation before continuing. See Appendix 1 for detailed
instructions.
Making mobile-to-fixed-to-mobile voice quality measurements:
1. Connect the Nemo audio modules and test mobiles to the Nemo Outdoor measurement system
(see page 32).
Note that the mobile must NOT be in silent mode during measurements, as it may impair
sample flow from the terminal.
Remember to check that with the EVOQ audio modules the audio (earphone) level of the test
mobile is set to level 4. Make a test call and adjust the terminal headset volume. Switch off the
alert and warning tones. Beeping during a measurement will lower the score.
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Remember to check that with the TerraTec Sound Card the audio (earphone) level of the test
mobile is set according to the table below:
Terminal Volume level
Nokia 3500, 6120, 6121, N85, N85 US, N95, N95
US, N96, N96 US, N97, N97US
8 / 10
Nokia 6720(US), C5, C5-03, C7-00 10/10
LG C680 3 / 8
LG KX206, C676 4 / 7
LG VX8350, VX8360 8 / 8
Datang DTM 8120 2 / 5
Huawei C7600 7 / 7
2. Define the voice quality settings in the Voice Call Properties dialog:
Select one of the default test samples. Make sure that the server has the same samples in its
reference sample folder (see Nemo Server installation guide for details).
Set the time between calls parameter to one minute.
3. If you are using scripts, click the Start Scripts button to start the measurement. Nemo Outdoor will
run through the script and make the voice quality measurements.
4. If you are performing measurements manually, select Start Voice Call from the Measurement
menu or by clicking the Device Commands button. With each voice call, the voice quality
measurement is run.
5. Define the voice quality settings for the mobile.
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Open the Measurement Properties, Script dialog for the mobile (Measurement | <device> |
Script Properties).
Click the Script Editor button to create a new script.
6. In the Script Editor, click Add and select Voice Call from the menu.
7. In the Voice Call Properties dialog:
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Define the phone number of the fixed end, i.e., the server that is answering the calls and sending
back the samples.
Select the Voice Quality option.
Select one of the default test samples in the Reference sample filename field. Please make sure
that the same reference file exists also on the server. Click OK.
8. In the Script Editor dialog, define how many times you would like to repeat the script by editing
the Repeat Script parameter.
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9. Click Save and type a file name for the script. Finally click Close.
10. Open a line graph for viewing the voice quality data. Select Data | Line Graph | New.
11. An empty line graph window opens. In the Parameters view type audio in the filtering field at the
top of the view. Select the audio parameters, and drag them in the graph window. Each parameter
is shown as its own layer in the Layers view.
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12. Click the Start Recording button. Click the Start Scripts button to start the measurement. Nemo
Outdoor will run through the script and make the voice quality measurements.
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APPENDIX 9 - TROUBLESHOOTING DATA TRANSFER ISSUES
PS CONNECTION WORKS BUT NO DATA
UAC Settings
If UAC (User Account Control) is set to always notify, it might cause issues with data testing. A PS
connection can be established but data transfers cannot be made. It is recommended that the UAC
settings are changed to “Never notify”. This can be done via User Account Control Settings. If UAC
settings cannot be changed, it is highly recommended that Nemo Outdoor is started with
administration rights by right-clicking the Nemo Outdoor icon and by selecting “Run as administrator”.
Antivirus Filtering
Disable the antivirus application and Windows firewall. If the data transfer still does not work properly,
please do the following:
1. Activate PS connection (activate PDP context).
2. Go to Network Settings and choose the appropriate connection assigned for the device.
3. Go to Connection Properties and check that antivirus NDIS filtering is unchecked.
Low Data Throughputs
In case lower data throughputs are received with Nemo Outdoor compared to third party applications,
read this document for troubleshooting throughput problems with various TCP based protocols.
In case low throughput values are monitored with Nemo Outdoor and also with third party applications,
the issue can most likely be seen by observing link adaptation parameters.
For example, low average CQI and high MAC-HS 3rd retransmission rate indicate an area of bad
coverage or high interference. Low HS-SCCH usage rate (= high HSDPA DTX percentage ratio)
points to capacity, server or transmission problems.
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In LTE networks, observe physical resource block allocation (PRB) and signal to noise ratio (SNR).
PRB affects throughput directly. Values less than maximum may indicate other users in the cell, a
bottleneck in the transmission network or not enough data to be sent (application does not need all the
available bandwidth).
Requested throughput much higher than the actual measured throughput may indicate that there are
other users sharing the radio resources of the cell or some other bottleneck in the network that
prevents the mobile from getting the maximum achievable throughput.
High PUSCH TX power values indicate a lack of uplink coverage.
When operating in the dynamic range of link adaptation, average BLER (PDSCH BLER) should be
higher than 0, typically 10-20%, in order to achieve the gain of HARQ retransmission scheme
Residual BLER after all HARQ retransmissions should be 0%. Higher values indicate that the radio
link is about to drop. Observe the MAC downlink/uplink residual BLER (%) values.
Other things that could help troubleshooting:
Disable any firewall and/or antivirus software that could reduce the throughput. Some HSPA USB
interfaces may also install their own software which may affect to window size settings in registry.
Try another FTP server for comparison.
Command prompt FTP throughput. This comparison is recommended because command prompt
FTP does not use any multithreading or other non-standard methods. For better results, keep
Nemo Outdoor at the background measuring the mobile network while making the transfers. Also
try different servers.
For Nemo Outdoor 5.60 and older versions: Run a script with simultaneous FTP transfers to see if
the throughput increases. Does not work manually, script is always needed.
For Nemo Outdoor 5.70 and later versions: Use the multithread feature of the FTP protocol to test
simultaneous transfers. Works also manually.
Make a comparison test between Nemo Outdoor and the connection manager used with the
device. When configuring a device with Nemo Outdoor, only the trace port should be defined. The
modem port and dial-up connection must be left blank. As ports are left blank it is not possible to
perform a manual PDP context activation or data transfer via Nemo Outdoor. However, a script file
with data connection commands can be used. Script files should include only data transfer
commands, not Attach/detach or PDP context activation or deactivation commands. Start a data
transfer and observe the application data throughput value. Make the same test again but this time
make a connection using Nemo Outdoor.
All Windows Versions
How to check the TCP window size from packet logs:
Using Wireshark:
1. Check the .pcap file and look at the (non FTP-DATA) TCP traffic in the middle of the transfer.
Window size value tells the current TCP window size used.
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Using Nemo Outdoor:
1. Open a packet grid window in Nemo Outdoor.
2. Look at the TCP traffic in the middle of an FTP transfer with PayloadLen=0:
3. Double click the frame to get detailed frame info. Look at the Tcp tree. Window shows the current
value.
Using debug logs (for developers, help desk, etc.):
1. Look for the GetWindowSizeFromRegistry() function.
TCP Window size set to n = Value found from registry.
TCP Window size set to default: n = Value not found from registry. Set to default.
TCP Auto-Tuning detected. Window size not set. = Windows Vista/7 is using auto-tuning TCP window.
A measurement file (.nmf) does not save window size info. Packet log and/or debug log is always
needed.
Windows XP
Check registry value of
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\TcpipParameters\TcpWindowSize.
Windows and Nemo Outdoor both use it if it exists. The value can be changed manually or by using
TcpOptimizer software. If the registry value is missing, Nemo Outdoor will use its default window size
which is 256 KB.
Windows Vista/Windows7
Windows Vista/7 does not use static window sizes from the registry. They rely on dynamic window
size which is handled by TCP auto tuning feature. However, if the same registry value that XP uses is
set, Outdoor reads it and adjusts the manual window size based on this value. In most cases, the
registry has been edited by a third party software or a USB mobile interface driver/software. This
registry entry can be removed.
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If the TCP auto-tuning is disabled Nemo Outdoor will use its default window size 256 KB. Outdoor
5.40 and newer checks the auto-tuning state and does not change any window sizes if auto-tuning is
enabled.
How to check TCP auto-tuning state:
1. Open command prompt by typing “CMD” to ”Search programs and files” field.
2. Type ”netsh interface tcp show global”
3. Receive Window Auto-Tuning Level shows the current state.
Please note that administrator rights are required to change auto-tuning settings.
4. Open command prompt by typing “CMD” to ”Search programs and files” field. Right-click and
select Run as administrator.
5. To disable auto-tuning type “netsh interface tcp set global autotuning=disabled”. This limits the
TCP window size to 64KB. However, Outdoor sets its own default 256KB when auto-tuning is
disabled.
6. To increase the maximum TCP window size that auto-tuning uses, type “netsh interface tcp set
global autotuning=highlyrestricted”.
7. Below are all the values of auto-tuning level with explanations:
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disabled: Uses a fixed value for the TCP receive window. Limits to 64 KB (65535).
highlyrestricted: Recommended. Allows the receive window to grow beyond its default value,
very conservatively.
restricted: Recommended. Somewhat restricted growth of the TCP receive window beyond its
default value.
normal: Default value. Allows the receive window to grow to accommodate most conditions.
experimental: Allows the receive window to grow to accommodate extreme scenarios (not
recommended, it can degrade performance in common scenarios, only intended for research
purposes). It enables receive window values of over 16 MB.
8. Windows XP fix KB943198 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943198) is needed when using
HSDPA category 6 or higher data transfer speeds with Nokia test terminals.
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APPENDIX 10
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