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Pilot Pioneer Release Note
V9.6
Contents
Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1
2 New Features and Devices .................................................................................................... 3
2.1 New Features .............................................................................................................. 3
2.1.1 Manual MOS Test ............................................................................................... 3
2.1.2 VSNR Algorithm for Manual MOS Test ......................................................... 4
2.1.3 Force Functions for WCDMA and LTE on Qualcomm Chipset Based
Terminals ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.4 Data Partition for .ddib Format ........................................................................ 5
2.1.5 Report Task Monitor .......................................................................................... 5
2.1.6 Grey Background in the Map Window ........................................................... 5
2.1.7 TCP/IP Sniffer for PBM Service Test............................................................... 6
2.1.8 Parameter Categorization Based on QCI ........................................................ 7
2.1.9 Project Wizard .................................................................................................... 8
2.1.10 Online Version Update ...................................................................................... 8
2.1.11 Online Bug Feedback ......................................................................................... 9
2.1.12 LTE CA Directory Added to the Navigation Pane ........................................ 9
2.1.13 Improvements on Scanner Test Interface ...................................................... 10
2.2 New Devices ............................................................................................................. 11
2.2.1 Samsung Note4 N9108V .................................................................................. 11
2.2.2 Samsung Note4 N910G ................................................................................... 11
2.2.3 Samsung S6 G9200 ........................................................................................... 11
2.2.4 Samsung S6 G9208 ........................................................................................... 11
2.2.5 Samsung G3608 ................................................................................................ 12
2.2.6 Samsung G5306W ............................................................................................ 12
2.2.7 Samsung S4 I9506 ............................................................................................. 12
2.2.8 HTC M9u ........................................................................................................... 12
2.3 New Analysis Funcitons (Pilot Pioneer Expert)................................................... 13
Contents
2.3.1 Data Insight ....................................................................................................... 13
2.3.2 MO/MT Union Analysis ................................................................................. 13
2.3.3 Delay Analysis .................................................................................................. 14
2.3.4 Extended Coverage Analysis .......................................................................... 15
2.3.5 Overshooting Analysis .................................................................................... 16
2.3.6 Antenna Feeder Reversed Analysis ............................................................... 17
3 Corrected Bugs ..................................................................................................................... 19
4 Hardware and OS Requirements ....................................................................................... 20
5 Removed Features ................................................................................................................ 20
6 Known Issues and Limitations ........................................................................................... 20
Introduction
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1 Introduction Pilot Pioneer is a leading indoor and outdoor multi-technology laptop-based diagnostic tool, for
radio network quality and services performance measurements. Based on the Windows operating
system, Pilot Pioneer is a user-friendly solution that can be used throughout network development
lifecycle, therefore allowing system vendors and network operators to benefit from their
investment.
New test terminals are supported in this version:
SAMSUNG Note4 N9108V
SAMSUNG Note4 N910G
SAMSUNG S6 G9200
SAMSUNG S6 G9208
SAMSUNG S4 i9506
SAMSUNG G3608
SAMSUNG G5306W
HTC M9u
New analysis functions are added in this version:
Data Insight
MO/MT Union Analysis
Delay Analysis
Extended Coverage Analysis
Overshooting Analysis
Antenna Feeder Reversed Analysis.
In addition, new functions are added or improved in this version:
Manual MOS test
VSNR algorithm for Manual MOS test
Force functions for WCDMA and LTE on Qualcomm Chipset based terminals
Data partition (.ddib data format)
Report Task monitoring
Grey background in the Map window
TCP/IP sniffer for PBM service test
Parameter categorization based on QCI
Project Wizard
Online version updates
Online bug feedback
LTE CA directory added to the navigation pane
Improvements on Scanner test interface
64-bit Voice Quality and Benchmarking Device for VoLTE MOS test
Data export based on service type
Download, decoding, and display of Pilot Fleet Unify data files
Introduction
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For more information, see section 2.
New Features and Devices
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2 New Features and Devices
2.1 New Features
2.1.1 Manual MOS Test
The Voice Quality and Benchmarking Device is used for Manual MOS test, where PESQ and
POLQA algorithms are supported. In a voice quality test, users may manually call a terminal, and
Pilot Pioneer may initiate the PESQ or POLQA MOS test to obtain the relevant MOS score. This
function is provided for traditional Circuit Switched (CS) voice call tests and other Internet
Protocol (IP) based call tests such as VoLTE.
Figure 2.1 Manual MOS test
Note: DingLi’s "MOS Box" has been redesigned and will be known as Voice Quality and
Benchmarking Device from this version onwards.
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2.1.2 VSNR Algorithm for Manual MOS Test
The Video Stream Non-Reference (VSNR) algorithm is added in this version. This is a non-
reference based algorithm for video streaming quality measurement. This function is only for
Manual MOS tests.
Figure 2.2 VSNR algorithm
2.1.3 Force Functions for WCDMA and LTE on
Qualcomm Chipset Based Terminals
The force function is improved in this version. Cell lock in WCDMA, and frequency and cell lock
in LTE can be supported with Samsung Note3 N9008s and G5306.
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2.1.4 Data Partition for .ddib Format
The data in the .ddib format can be partitioned in this version.The .ddib format is one of the
supported data formats in Pilot Pioneer.
Figure 2.3 Supported data formats (.ddib)
2.1.5 Report Task Monitor
The Report Task Monitor function is added to check the progress and completion of each statistics
report task.
Figure 2.4 Report Task Monitor
2.1.6 Grey Background in the Map Window
In the Map window, users have the option to render the background in grey to highlight the test.
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Figure 2.5 Grey background
2.1.7 TCP/IP Sniffer for PBM Service Test
TCP/IP sniffer is supported during PBM service test, to facilitate data analysis.
There are three kinds of TCP/IP modes:
All: to sniff the entire data.
Headers only: to sniff only the frame header and the last ten bytes all services.
Optimized: to sniff the entire protocol packet and the first data packet for FTP and PBM
service tests.
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Figure 2.6 TCP/IP sniffer
2.1.8 Parameter Categorization Based on QCI
Parameters are categorized based on QoS Class Identifier (QCI), which help users to check KPIs
based on different services.
Figure 2.7 Parameter categorization based on QCI
New Features and Devices
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2.1.9 Project Wizard
Users may enable the Project Wizard function for easy configuration (e.g. collection protocol,
display mode) based on test scenarios when they need to create a new project. This Project Wizard
may directly open a saved project.
Figure 2.8 Project wizard
2.1.10 Online Version Update
Users may choose Help > Check Version to check the latest software version and perform online
update as required.
Figure 2.9 Online version update
New Features and Devices
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2.1.11 Online Bug Feedback
The online software bug feedback function is supported in this version. Users may submit any
detected software bugs to Dingli, which will help us to effectively collect and prioritize bug fixes
in a timely manner.
Figure 2.10 Online bug feedback
2.1.12 LTE CA Directory Added to the Navigation Pane
LTE Carrier Aggregation (CA) directory, which consists of CA Basic Info, CA Cell Info Detail,
CA Serving Cell Info, and CA Throughput, is added to the navigation pane. This helps users to
check LTE CA information.
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Figure 2.11 LTE CA directory
2.1.13 Improvements on Scanner Test Interface
The output and display interface for Scanner test has been improved and unified for each network
technology.
Figure 2.12 Improvements on Scanner test interface
New Features and Devices
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2.2 New Devices
All the new devices support "Automatic Detection" where devices can be automtically detected
and configured.
2.2.1 Samsung Note4 N9108V
Supported technologies and frequencies/bands:
TDD-LTE: 1900 (B39)/2300 (B40)/2600 (B38, B41)MHz
TD-SCDMA: 1880-1920/2010-2025 MHz
GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/ 1900 MHz
LTE category: Cat 4
2.2.2 Samsung Note4 N910G
Supported technologies and frequencies/bands:
FDD-LTE: B1 (2100 MHz), B2 (1900 MHz), B3 (1800 MHz), B4 (AWS), B5 (850 MHz), B7
(2600 MHz), B8 (900 MHz), B28 (700 MHz)
LTE TDD: B38 (2600 MHz), B40 (2300 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
LTE category: Cat 6
Carrier Aggregation is supported.
2.2.3 Samsung S6 G9200
Supported technologies and frequencies/bands:
TDD-LTE: 1900 (B39)/2300 (B40)/2600 (B38, B41) MHz
FDD-LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B18/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
CDMA /EVDO Rev.A: 800 MHz
TD-SCDMA: 1880-1920/2010-2025 MHz
GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/ 1900 MHz
LTE category: Cat 6
Carrier Aggregation is supported.
2.2.4 Samsung S6 G9208
Supported technologies and frequencies/bands:
TDD-LTE: 1900 (B39)/2300 (B40)/2600 (B38, B41)MHz
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TD-SCDMA: 1880-1920/2010-2025 MHz
GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
LTE category: Cat 6
Carrier Aggregation is supported.
2.2.5 Samsung G3608
Supported technologies and frequencies/bands:
TDD-LTE: 1900 (B39)/2300 (B40)/2600 (B38, B41)MHz
TD-SCDMA: 2010-2025 MHz
GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/ 1900 MHz
LTE category: Cat 4
2.2.6 Samsung G5306W
Supported technologies and frequencies/bands:
TDD-LTE: 2500 (B41)
FDD-LTE: 1800 (B3)/2100 (B1) MHz
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
LTE category: Cat 4
2.2.7 Samsung S4 I9506
Supported technologies and frequencies/bands:
FDD-LTE: B1 (2100 MHz), B3 (1800 MHz), B4 (AWS), B5 (850 MHz), B7 (2600 MHz), B8
(900 MHz), B20 (800 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/ 1900 MHz
LTE category: Cat 3
2.2.8 HTC M9u
Supported technologies and frequencies/bands:
TDD-LTE: 2300 (B40) MHz
FDD-LTE: 850 (B5)/900 (B8)/1800 (B3)/2100 (B1) /2600 (B7) MHz
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/ 1900 MHz
LTE category: Cat 6
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Carrier Aggregation is supported.
2.3 New Analysis Funcitons (Pilot Pioneer
Expert)
2.3.1 Data Insight
Using the collected test data and cell site files, Data Insight is used to locate problems in the tested
networks by analyzing sampling points, events, parameters, etc. Users may set different analysis
conditions for different network technologies, and filter analysis results to locate problems on
serving and neighbor cells, events, handover, parameters, etc.
This analysis function is supported for LTE network technology.
The analysis results can be displayed by Table and Map, and can be exported into .txt and .xls
formats.
Figure 2.13 Data Insight
2.3.2 MO/MT Union Analysis
MO/MT Union analysis is added in this version to analyze the complete call details between MOC
and MTC calls
This function is used to analyze:
RF parameters
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Call messages
Call events
Call delay
as well as to locate potential network problems (e.g. blocked call, dropped call, etc.).
All 2/3/4 G network technologies are supported.
Figure 2.14 MO/MT Union analysis
2.3.3 Delay Analysis
Delay Analysis is added in this version to analyze the service test based on user-defined events or
messages' sequence. For example, a Call Delay means the actual duration between the call request
and call connection has exceeded the specified time. This may affect users' experience, so it is an
important reference for network quality verification. Users may define the conditions for the
analysis, such as message or event order, counts, threshold, and filter conditions.
All 2/3/4 G network technologies are supported.
The analysis results can be displayed by Map, Table, Chart, and report. Analysis information can
be synchronized to the Event, Message, and Map windows.
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Figure 2.15 Delay analysis
2.3.4 Extended Coverage Analysis
If the cell site antenna is too high or the pitch angle is too small, the actual network coverage
may exceed the pre-defined distance and retain a strong signal strength level, which leads to
unreasonable coverage. Extended Coverage analysis is used to analyze and locate cells that
exceeded the pre-defined distance, optimize network planning and overlapping coverage issues.
All 2/3/4 G network technologies are supported.
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Figure 2.16 Extended Coverage analysis
2.3.5 Overshooting Analysis
Overshooting Analysis is used to analyze the cells that exceeded the predefined areas which may
lead to problems such as handover failure, pilot pollution, no dominant cell, handover, etc. Users
may filter and analyze the sampling points that is outside the pre-defined conditions, to identify
network problem areas and provide information for optimization activities.
All 2/3/4 G network technologies are supported.
The analysis results can be displayed by Map, and Table.
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Figure 2.17 Overshooting analysis
2.3.6 Antenna Feeder Reversed Analysis
Based on cell site database and sampling points, Antenna Feeder Reversed Analysis is used to
check if the antenna has been connected inversely, including unidirectional, bidirectional, and
multidirectional inverse. See Figure 2.18.
Unidirectional: indicates that two antennas are connected to the same antenna interface. For
example, the antenna for cell 3 and antenna for cell 1 are all connected to the interface for
cell 1 (and vice versa).
Bidirectional: indicates that two antennas are inversely connected to each other. For example,
the antenna for cell 1 is connected to the interface for cell 2 while the antenna for cell 2 is
connected to the interface for cell 1.
Multidirectional: indicates that multiple antennas are connected in crossed directions. For
example, the antenna for cell 1 is connected to the interface for cell 2, the antenna for cell 2 is
connected to the interface for cell 3, while the antenna for cell 3 is connected to the interface
for cell 1.
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Figure 2.18
This may help users to locate the cells in which the antenna is inversely connected.
CDMA, EVDO, WCDMA, and LTE network technologies are supported.
The analysis results can be displayed by simple diagram, Map, and Table.
Figure 2.19 Antenna Feeder Reversed Analysis
Corrected Bugs
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3 Corrected Bugs The following bugs have been fixed:
The bug where HTTP service test cannot be conducted with multiple threads.
The bug where test routes and cell sites cannot be displayed when Google Earth is loaded in
the Map window.
The bug where the devices cannot be disconnected when the Selfloop service test is stopped
during the test process for the Voice Quality and Benchmarking Device.
The bug where the maximum distance for cell line linking configuration is invalid.
The bug where automatic configuration cannot be conducted for the same device next time
after the device port is modified and the device is deleted.
The bug where filtered fields cannot be synchronized in the Table window when a column is
deleted.
The bug where the cell line linking function is unavailable when the cell is simultaneously
covered by the EVDO and CDMA or the CDMA and LTE network during service tests.
The bug where common users cannot edit custom report.
Hardware and OS Requirements
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4 Hardware and OS Requirements It is recommended to install the Windows 7 operating system as multiple device drivers are based
on Windows 7.
The recommended hardware and operating system are as follows:
PC Model CPU/Memory/Hard Disk Operating System
Microsoft Office
(Installation
Version)
No limitation on
Brand and Model
CPU: i5-560 (2.66 GHz)
Memory: 4 GB
Hard Disk: 250 G 7200 RPM
Windows XP/7, 32-
bit 2007/2013
5 Removed Features None.
6 Known Issues and Limitations None.
Known Issues and Limitations
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