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TEMS DISCOVERY professional 2.0

ADVANCED POST-PROCESSING

TEMS Discovery is a highly configurable and user-friendly post-processing solution for air interface measurement data. It allows engineers to easily assess wireless performance and quickly pinpoint network problems. Available in Basic and Professional packages, TEMS Discovery has a unique user interface and advanced functionality that allow users to perform postprocessing in the way that best supports their own ways of working.
TEMS Discovery allows users to: Build customized scripts or choose pre-defined reports Perform complex analysis in a simple way Generate reports quickly and easily Collaborate across the organization through easy data sharing Analyze data from all major technologies, including LTE and WiMAX Integrated Multi-Technology Platform TEMS Discovery supports cdma2000, 1xEV, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WCDMA, HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, WiMAX, and LTE in a single integrated platform, enabling truly seamless inter-RAT analysis, multi-RAT benchmarking, and easy evolution into any emerging technologies. Support for your Ways of Working TEMS Discovery is available in two separate packages to fulfill your needs: the Basic package which is available in conjunction with TEMS Investigation, and the stand-alone TEMS Discovery Professional version. From TEMS Discovery Professional, users can interact with all data used for optimizing a wireless network, such as: Measurement data Network configuration data, including neighbor list data and an unlimited number of parameters Antenna pattern data Geographical data, such as vector data, terrain elevation data, and aerial images Integrated Google Mapsor Microsoft Bing Map Online GIS data downloading Support of drive test data from other Ascom Network Testing products such as TEMS Investigation and QVoice Companion as well as from Anites Nemo product
Rich Data Display Satellite maps (Google Maps or Microsoft Bing Map) are fully integrated and synchronized with other presentation windows in TEMS Discovery Professional. Data is presented in map views, summary message views, detailed message views, time charts, table views, metric correlation views, histograms, reports, and drill-down point detail views. All views in TEMS Discovery Professional are managed with tabs. Layouts can be saved and restored. Different projects can be opened simultaneously. All time-sensitive views can be seamlessly synchronized. Users are able to view multiple dimensions of data at any point of interest with great ease, and automatic data playback is supported. Menu items and toolbars are placed only in the relevant views to maximize effective screen space. Many tasks can be done with a single click. Full Access to Information Elements TEMS Discovery Professional supports comprehensive message decoding, giving the user full access to information elements. Extracting the value of a key information element (IE) from over-the-air layer 3 signaling messages is as simple as clicking the desired IE on the built-in IE explorer. The user can select any group of information elements and display their values on the message summary view, eliminating the need to check message details one-by-one.

UNIQUE USER INTERFACE

Reliable and Robust Event Detection Because of the easy access to IEs in the over-the-air signaling messages, TEMS Discovery Professional provides hundreds of highly reliable and robust sets of call-related events, as well as critical RF problem alerts. The events and alerts can also be further categorized and grouped according to certain user-defined attributes. Moreover, all of the events generated by TEMS Investigation or other data collecting tools are also made available for all display and report views. Highly User-Configurable With TEMS Discovery Professional, the user has the flexibility to configure a wide range of items, from simple view layouts to sophisticated report templates and user-defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). One reason for this flexibility is that all information elements in TEMS Discovery Professional are readily available to users. The Script Builder application allows users to easily define their own events or alerts, or derive custom metrics (such as event counters, time delay, or composite metrics) based on these decoded information elements. The algorithms can then be shared with peers or standardized across the organization.
Users can easily embed their preferences and knowledge of best practices into TEMS Discovery Professional by defining parameters, displays, and templates. The experience of optimization experts, advanced users, and senior engineers can be captured within TEMS Discovery Professional and shared as standard across the organization. Powerful Data Filtering and Binning Data can be filtered by criteria including problem sets, geographical location, data collection date, data processing date, network sector groups, and user-defined metric-based conditions. Data binning options include time, linear distance, and grid size. Heterogeneous binning is easy to achieve, even across different regions. Flexible Report Generation TEMS Discovery Professional incorporates a powerful reporting mechanism that allows the user to customize and generate a variety of different Microsoft Excel-based report templates. Users can easily set up real time monitoring, or schedule automatic processing of measurement data. Results and summary reports can be automatically delivered via e-mail notification to select groups of recipients.

FLEXIBLE AND POWERFUL

Unique Troubleshooting Features TEMS Discovery Professional lets users troubleshoot rapidly with several powerful features: Rich troubleshooting and analysis sets Rapid filtering by user-defined problem set Missing Neighbor Alerts Various critical RF condition alerts Graphical audit/editing of neighbors Easy import of needed input Network configuration data, parameters, and neighbor list data can be easily imported into TEMS Discovery Professional. All parameters can be displayed with color codes or labels, and it is possible to group or search by one or multiple parameters. There are also several creative ways to associate a drive test data point to serving sectors and neighbors. Multiple measurement data sources, including scanned data and test mobile data, can be imported and synchronized via a pre-defined format or a user-defined configuration file.
Sophisticated Data Organization and Management All processed data is saved in an efficient file structure. Data can be instantly accessed, reorganized (in terms of such attributes as mobile ID and functional labels), and re-combined to create an unlimited number of composite data sets. Data can be easily archived and restored with its structure intact. All data collected during different phases of the network life cycle can be incrementally merged. Meanwhile, each of the raw test files only needs to be processed once. Efficient Data Sharing The processed data can be easily shared by multiple users across the organization, avoiding duplication of work and improving productivity. Extensive GIS Support TEMS Discovery fully integrates Google Maps. In addition, it supports over 100 different GIS file formats for terrain elevation data, raster image data, and vector files. Users can download free high-resolution aerial images and terrain elevation data directly from the US Geological Service and several GIS servers worldwide through TEMS Discovery Professional.
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High Speed Data Processing Through sophisticated memory and file management, TEMS Discovery Professional can quickly process large volumes of data. For even faster data processing, a multi-computer distributed processing farm can easily be set up. Extensive Output Capability All metrics can be exported to a variety of output files, including text files, MapInfo Mif/mid files, Google Earth KML files, Adobe PDF files, Microsoft Excel files, and image files (such as GeoTiff, tiff, bmp, gif, png, jpg, and wmf).
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TEMS investigation the industry-leading air interface test tool

TEMS Investigation 11.0

TEMS Investigation has been the world leader for over a decade. With a reliable history of success that serves as a solid foundation for the innovations and advances to come, it is the number-one choice for operators worldwide.
With over a decade of industry leadership, TEMS Investigation sets the standard for network testing and optimization
Used in more than 160 countries worldwide, TEMS Investigation is the true industry-leading solution for troubleshooting, verification, optimization, and maintenance of wireless networks.
Designed for in-vehicle, in-building, and pedestrian-area testing, TEMS Investigations powerful, versatile features are essential throughout the networks lifecycle. Using TEMS Investigation, operators can increase accessibility, improve retainability, and achieve better service performance. Support for LTE, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ and GAN (UMA), TD-SCDMA, CDMA (IS-95 to EV-DO Rev A), iDEN, and WiMAX, together with support for a wide range of services, makes TEMS Investigation the ideal choice for network operators. TEMS Investigation supports a large number of measurement devices from all major vendors across multiple technologies. Its presentation and reporting features can be applied to any event or radio parameter that is measured. The highly flexible and intuitive user interface keeps training costs at a minimum and allows users to take full advantage of the powerful features. Experienced TEMS Investigation users will instantly recognize the wellproven user interface and way of working. The commitment, experience, strength, and future direction of Ascom Network Testing ensure that TEMS Investigation is constantly updated to meet evolving needs. TEMS Investigation offers operators one tool to collect, analyze, and post-process the data used for monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization. This complete solution eliminates the need for multiple tools, reducing costs and saving time and effort.

a complete solution

The multi-mode functionality for system verification, troubleshooting, and optimization of radio access networks allows users to: Verify compressed mode behavior, and optimize intersystem handover and cell reselection Verify and compare coverage and performance between different technologies The tool ensures seamless integration between WCDMA/HSPA, GAN, and GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks as well as CDMA EV-DO, CDMA2000, and IS-95 networks. This multi-technology, multi-vendor approach, together with flexible licensing and packaging, allows customization according to the operators individual needs and requirements. Other advantages include regional technical support, training, and seamless integration with other TEMS products in the Ascom Network Testing portfolio. These benefits all contribute to efficient work processes, allowing operators to focus on network quality.
TEMS Investigation is a complete, cost-effective, and convenient compact solution for the active field engineer.
unrivalled data collection
TEMS Investigation supports more than 200 phones, scanners, PC cards, USB modems, and Fixed Wireless Terminals from all major vendors across multiple technologies, which can be used to collect geographically positioned data from a users perspective. Features such as automatic detection of devices, customizable workspaces that can be shared between users, device control functionality, powerful command sequences to control and automate data collection, event audio indications, and real-time data presentation make data collection simple and effective. In TEMS Investigation, multiple devices can be connected and can run simultaneously to minimize the time spent collecting data. In addition to traditional RF data, L2/L3 messages, and IP information collection, TEMS Investigation supports testing of CS and PS services including voice, video telephony, FTP, HTTP, Ping, e-mail, WAP, MMS, SMS, and video streaming. TEMS Investigation collects data better than any product on the market. In addition to standard parameters, it employs specially developed algorithms to collect information that other vendors tools cannot. These include service quality algorithms for voice, video streaming, and video telephony (SQI, VSQI and VTQI), and the powerful WCDMA and GSM scanning capabilities in the Sony Ericsson UEs. Backpacks containing battery solutions and equipment cases are some of the accessories used to optimize in-vehicle, in-building, and pedestrian-area testing.

customer benefits

Customer benefits Maximized return on investment one complete tool for multi-mode system verification, optimization, analysis, and benchmarking Solutions tailored to individual needs multi-technology, multi-vendor, flexible licensing and packaging Testing from a user perspective geographically positioned user data Early availability new technologies verified before they go live Familiar user interface short learning curve, reduced training costs Effective work processes quick to set up, easy to use Future-proof scalable, adaptable, and constantly updated to meet evolving needs
Post-processing AND Report functionality TEMS Investigation and its integrated TEMS Discovery post-processing application can be used to process and analyze logfiles from TEMS Investigation, TEMS Pocket, and TEMS Automatic. TEMS Investigation supports more than 1,000 information elements (IEs) and 150 events can be presented in more than 250 predefined presentation windows. This flexibility allows users to change presentation windows to match specific requirements and optimize the analysis view for different tasks. Events can be defined in order to locate problem areas. All presentation windows are synchronized and all settings are saved in workspaces that can be reused or shared between users. At any stage of test execution, an HTML report can be generated summarizing the results obtained up to that point. TEMS Investigation also supports KPI reports presenting statistics related to service performance. TEMS Investigation supports replay of logfiles and simultaneous analysis of multiple logfiles with TEMS Discovery. TEMS Discovery is a highly configurable and user-friendly postprocessing solution for air interface measurement data. It allows engineers to easily assess wireless performance and quickly pinpoint network problems. From TEMS Discovery, users can interact with all data used for troubleshooting a wireless network. Data is presented in map views, summary message views, detailed message views, time charts, table views, metric correlation views, histograms, reports, and drill-down point detail views. Versatile data aggregation methods and time, distance, and geographical grid binning makes it easy to analyze the data from a statistical view. TEMS Discovery includes an inbuilt reporting tool with a number of pre-defined reports such as the RAN-Tuning report that can be used for in-depth analysis of the accessibility, retainability, and performance of the radio access network, spanning both circuit-switched and packet-switched services.

Key features GSM, GPRS, EDGE, GAN (UMA), WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+, CDMA (including EV-DO Rev A), WiMAX, and LTE support Support for more than 200 devices from Sony Ericsson, Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia, Qualcomm TM, and Qualcomm chipset-based vendors Newly supported terminals include: Sony Ericsson W995/W995a/W995 EDGE, Samsung LTE USB modem, Qualcomm TD8220, Nokia 6720, Ubiquam U-300 and HTC Touch Pro 2 (CDMA and UMTS including band 4 versions) GSM and WCDMA terminal scanning TEMS Pocket option External scanner support: PCTEL SeeGull EX, SeeGull EX mini, SeeGull LX, DRT 4301A WiMAX, DRT 4301A LTE SISO and ASCOM SRU (Scanning Receiver Unit) Service testing including voice, video telephony, FTP, HTTP, UDP, Ping, e-mail, WAP, MMS, SMS, and video streaming Command sequences to control and automate testing Automatic upload of logfiles Audio Quality Measurements, including PESQ (mobile-to-mobile and mobile-to-fixed) Speech Quality Index (MOS, dBQ), Video Streaming Quality Index (MOS), and Video Telephony Quality Index (MOS) Layer 2 and 3 decoding IP protocol trace capabilities In-building measurements Real-time presentation of IEs and events Integrated version of TEMS Discovery for post-processing and reporting functionality including RAN tuning reports and Google Earth export User-configurable presentation windows, events, and threshold values Predefined presentation windows including maps, line charts, bar charts, status windows, message windows KPI reports for voice, video telephony, video streaming, FTP, HTTP, e-mail, WAP, MMS User-configurable logfile export including MDM format for CDMA Flexible packaging and licensing, including floating SW licensing solution Windows 7 and Windows Vista compatible
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HSPA features Approximately 100 HSPA-specific IEs Support for Dual-Carrier HSPA devices HSPA related events Predefined HSDPA and HSUPA presentation windows Application layer throughput Full decoding of HSPA messages HS 64 QAM, 16 QAM, and QPSK modulation rates MIMO related information elements HS CQI DSCH BLER, retransmission rate and throughput (kb/s) HS Phy requested, scheduled and served throughput (kbit/s) HS UL Average Serving Grant and E-TFCI HS-SCCH channelization code information WCDMA features More than 300 IEs Predefined WCDMA-specific presentation windows Phone-based scanning: CPICH scan, SIB decoding, and NW search Audio Quality Measurements including PESQ and Frequent AQM SQI, SQI-MOS, VSQI and VTQI Scanning and UE-based missing neighbor detection Decoding of Layer 2 and 3 messages
GSM/GPRS/EDGE features More than 300 IEs Predefined GSM-specific presentation windows Phone-based scanning Audio Quality Measurements including PESQ and Frequent AQM SQI and SQI-MOS Serving + neighbors measurements C/I per timeslot and C/A measurements GSM channel verification Decoding of Layer 2 and 3 messages WCDMA neighbor measurements in GSM Hopping information GPRS protocol messages DTX usage GPRS and EGPRS status and time slot information WiMAX features More than 50 information elements Predefined presentation windows Preamble Scan (5, 10 MHz Bandwidth) Continuous Wave Scan (10, 12.5, 15, 25, 30, 50, 250 KHz Bandwidth) MAC Decoding (FCH, DL-/UL-MAP, DCD, and UCD) TD-SCDMA features Close to 200 information elements More than 25 presentation windows Advanced Device Control functionality Support for UE and scanner measurements TD-SCDMA specific events Layer 3 and mode reports decoding TD-SCDMA radio parameters Midamble/SyncDL Top N scanning

Data and service testing IP protocol trace Application throughput UL/DL Session information including current and mean throughput UL/DL Delay measurements AQM/PESQ measurements Streaming video FTP, HTTP, Ping testing E-mail, MMS, SMS testing UDP testing Command sequence for service testing
Note: Measurement capabilities of handsets vary. TEMS Investigation has functionality that exceeds that of any one supported handset.
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LTE features LTE measurements collected with Samsung LTE USB modems Support for DRT 4301A and PCTEL EX LTE scanners More than 130 specific LTE IEs More than 30 Predefined LTE presentation windows Support for FTP, HTTP, Ping and UDP service testing in command sequence Serving and neighbor cell measurements LTE DL and UL information Throughput and delay measurements LTE scanning measurements include signal scans for up to 12 EARFCNs, spectrum scan and enhanced power scan (PCTEL only)
Serving/active set + monitored/detected neighbor information GSM neighbor measurements in WCDMA Intra- and inter-frequency HO information RLC throughput UL/DL Transport channel logging RRC state logging RACH report
RSSI scaning Physical Channel monitor Missing neighbor detection GSM neighbor measurements in TD-SCDMA
CDMA features Approximately 300 IEs CDMA-specific events Predefined presentation windows Audio Quality Measurements including PESQ SQI-MOS Layer 3 and mode reports decoding General CDMA information CDMA mobile and server information CDMA radio parameters A/C/N Set information Follow-phone functionality with scanner