User's Manual

MC-Series System Installation & Testing
Appendix F: Functionality Test Procedures
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F.7 Idle SQE Testing and Validation
Using the iFTA tool in “Single Cell” mode, record the idle RSSI and SQE values for the control
channel for at least one hour per sector, while the mobile remains fixed.
Then, conduct the same procedure while walking the facility for approximately 15 minutes.
F.8 System Self-Recovery Test
The following test is to determine the ability of the MC-Series System to recover from various
iSC-3 conditions.
1 Loss of T1
While the MC-Series System is operating, disconnect the T1 connection to the iSC-3 for one
minute, and then reconnect it. Monitor the system recovery, and then validate the system by
placing a successful call on each sector.
2 iSC-3 Power Loss
While the MC-Series System is operating, the iSC-3 shall be power cycled and system
recovery will be monitored and validated by placing a successful call on each sector.
3 Loss of GPS
While the MC-Series System is operating, the GPS connection to the iSC-3 will be
disconnected until all Satellites are lost and then reconnected. System recovery will be
monitored and validated by placing a successful call on each sector.
4 New datafill download
System recovery will be verified by pushing a new datafill download to the iSC-3.
F.9 Packet Data Stability and Throughput
The Packet Data stability and throughput to the Internet will be verified. A tethered Packet Data
connection will be set up on a laptop and speed tested by using the www.bandwidthplace.com
website. This continuous download of data stream will validate system stability and help to
quantify user experience of Packet Data over the MC-Series System.
F.10 Validation of 'Unable to Key BR' Alarm
While the MC-Series System is operating, disconnect any system component, from the BIC to the
RBS, and monitor the OMC to verify that MC-Series System generates the ‘Unable to Key BR’
alarm.
The MC-Series System provides fault alarming and isolation within System Manager for individual
components, which consists of detecting catastrophic faults that prevent an MC-Series System
component from responding to a periodic “ping”. All fault alarms generated by the MC-Series