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The power of smart planning from EDX Wireless

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As wireless progresses to 4G, “smart” reigns. Smart mobile devices demand smart networks, and smart networks require smart tools. That’s the reason more and more companies are turning to intelligent wireless network planning tools from EDX Wireless.

Smart wireless planning is no longer just about system architecture; it’s about strategic planning. It’s the dynamic data backbone that links your network operations, investment forecasting, system design, build-out, and customer service.

In today’s environment, EDX’s smart planning tools are more than just design tools, they are smart decision-making tools that empower you to:

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WithEDX,youcanmodelyourrealperformancewithanymixofoverlaying:

•Technologies(WiMAX,Wi-Fi,LTE,mobile,voice,andbroadcast)

•Frequencies(30MHzto100GHz)

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Base your decision-making and your success in an industry-leading, carrier-class tool with longevity in the marketplaceand an unparalleled commitment to engineering honesty and innovation. EDX delivers a tool that is the:

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•coverageandinterferenceanalysis formobile&fixednetworks

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Smart Planning for Smart Networks

Intuitive Project ManagementThe Project Wizard helps you to rapidly set up a project from a selection of system-specifi c templates. EDX SignalPro will instantly display a map view with relevant GIS data for your chosen area, which can be selected by simply entering a city name. A project management tree lets you see all the components of your project at a glance. Click on any component of the tree to expand and edit details.

Convenient Equipment Controls Intuitive toolbar buttons and menus make it easy to add and manage your network equipment. Templates can be set up for convenience and the EDX Vendor Partner’s equipment specifi ca-tions can be accessed by brand name from the available equip-ment library. Equipment can be quickly accessed for editing and project grouping with convenient right-click commands or menus. Groups are easy to create manually, by rectangle selection, or with convenient selection fi lters that include “and/or” searches. Global edits can be made to entire groups or sub-groups for quick changes, or equipment details can be quickly imported/exported to Excel and external databases. EDX SignalPro gives you the most detailed equipment defi nition parameters available. Antenna patterns for isotropic, directional and leaky coax are supported with co-polarized and cross-polar-ized directional transmit and receive antenna considerations. For more accurate interference analysis, you can also describe the Power Spectral Density and receive fi lters for your equipment. Parameters are fl exible enough to accommodate any technology for fi xed, nomadic and mobile networks.

EDX® SignalPro® is the principal building block of EDX’s comprehensive line of wireless network engineering tools. It offers all of the study types you need to design a basic wireless network, including area studies, link/point-to-point studies and route studies. EDX SignalPro also incorporates the fi nest telecom-specifi c mapping features, meticulous equipment data storage capabilities and convenient utility functions. Basic EDX SignalPro can be extended to become a fully featured and comprehensive network design tool by attaching the EDX network design and indoor modules, specialized query toolkits and data management products. This building block approach gives you the ability to create the right tool for your specifi c needs – putting the Power of Smart Planning to work for you.

Area/Coverage StudiesA comprehensive selection of over 18 area study types: • Shadowing/Line of Sight • C/(I+N) & Aggregate C/(I+N) • Path Loss • Group-To-Group Interference • Field Strength • Bit Error Rate • Received Power • Percent Service Availability • Downlink Signal Levels • Number of Available Servers • Uplink Signal Levels • Simulcast Delay Spread • TIA TSB-88 Reliability • Height Required For LoS

Additional studies are found in the Network Design Module.

Unmatched Area Study Capabilities For any EDX project, you can set up as many area studies as you like - each based on unique parameters and considering the same or different transmitter Groups. With the click of one button, EDX SignalPro will simultaneously calculate all studies. Easy mapping controls then allow you to view one at a time, layered together with transparencies, or tiled/cascaded on your monitor. For Boolean “and/or” comparisons of two existing studies, “Hybrid” studies assist you in customizing area studies for your unique needs.

Full Point-to-Point Path AnalysisCalculate a full microwave path analysis including path profi le, rain/fade outages, percent availability, dispersive fade margin, antenna diversity reception, and cross-link interference. All links are bi-directional, and provide plots to show sensitivity for variation in the k-factor. You can edit your link on the path pro-fi le display -- add trees, buildings, or terrain modifi cations, and an interactive view displays real time link analysis as antenna heights are changed.

Route StudiesUse a route study to calculate and store detailed propagation properties along a 2D or 3D route, providing map view and text report information unique to each point of the study, includ-ing Most Likely Server, Received Signal Strength, etc. Routes contain a series of specifi c points that can be easily created with the included EDX drawing tools.

Propagation ModelsEDX SignalPro is a rigorous wireless network engineering tool. At the core of the tool, you’ll fi nd a comprehensive set of RF propagation prediction models, appropriate for systems from 30 MHz to 60 GHz. EDX SignalPro lets you select from an extensive set of over 20 published propagation models, custom-ize the coeffi cients of selected empirical models, or create your own proprietary propagation models with an external dynamic link library. All models have adjustable environmental and reli-ability parameters. Further, you can select a unique model for every base station sector in your study, or use a single model for the entire study. Additional model options are available in EDX’s Add-On Modules and via connectivity to integrated tools such as Siradel’s VolcanoLAB. For refi ned accuracy, the physical/deterministic models can consider the attenuation and height values of underlying clutter databases at the receive location or at each study point.

Point-to-Point Link Study showing buildings and clutter typesPoint-to-Point Link Study showing buildings and clutter types

An intuitive interface for managing, grouping and importing/exporting site/sector radio parameters

Area Study calculated with physical/deterministic propagation model

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Customizable Status BarA customizable status bar allows you to control the dynamic information you want to view. It can include study results, terrain elevation, building height, and clutter category.

Map DisplayDisplay the equipment on your map view with options such as cell range, directional antenna beam width and traffi c load-ing. Include a constant fl oating image on your map view, such as your company logo. Easy undo & redo functions allow you to view previous map views. Windows® standard navigation commands give you intuitive control for panning, zooming and accessing right-click commands/menus.

Effi cient CalculationsEDX tools support multithreading for multiprocessor PCs when using the physical/deterministic propagation models. Multipro-cessor gains are also utilized for creating area study grids. Fur-ther, you can easily recalculate and redisplay all project studies with a single mouse click. This feature is ideal for assessing the total impact of a changed system parameter on all aspects of the system analysis.

Easy to Integrate with Other Mapping ToolsIf you use Google™ Earth, MapInfo® or Arc View®, EDXSignalPro can automatically generate study results in a compat-ible format, such as KML, KMZ, MIG, MID/MIF or SHP/DBF. Map views can also be exported as Geo-coded TAB/TIF fi les. Further, EDX SignalPro imports MIF/MID and ArcView® DBF/SHP fi les as map layers. Key attributes of the included equip-ment are accessible within Google Earth, giving the ability to drill down to details for more powerful data sharing.

Open Software ArchitectureComponent Object Model (COM) and XML interfaces provide easy ways to import, export, and share transmitter, link, and CPE details with other applications. This also provides for ex-ternal control of the tool beyond the included GUI, customizing EDX SignalPro for your specifi c needs. For collaborative engineering design teams, EDX SignalPro includes advanced import/export capabilities for sharing reposi-tory data over a network, including connectivity to databases such as Oracle®.

Link “Rubber Band” to ServerLink server lines show dynamic “rubber band” connections to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd most likely servers as you move the mouse in area studies.

Comparisons of Measured and Predicted SignalLevelsDrive test data can be imported, displayed, and used to tune sector-specifi c models. You can also get the most value from your database investments with EDX SignalPro by using measurement data to adjust the attenuation values of your underlying clutter databases for location-specifi c accuracy. Adjustments can be sector-specifi c.

Database SupportOpen, fl exible format compatibility makes it easy to use data from many sources, thereby giving you maximum control of your database investment - including quality and cost.

Multiple Map Display Multiple map views conveniently show your project studies and GIS map data simultaneously. Views can also be saved as common image fi les such as KML, KMZ, JPG, BMP, GIF, TIF and others.

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Clutter Use for Fast 3D ModelingEDX SignalPro provides an innovative way to effectively model a 3D environment. A Clutter Carving™ technique is used to provide a realistic description of the street canyon propagation environment in which the network operates. The technique provides network designers with the ability to build a reasonable location-specifi c model of the environment without purchasing building/structure databases. Just a few simple steps: • Add relevant height values of terrain, based on underlying clutter categories • Overlay the resulting 3D clutter model with GIS data, such as streets/major roads/highways/interstates • Assign the width of the “carve”, specifi c to each GIS category. The GIS data “carves” into the 3D model, back to the terrain height accordingly.

Query CapabilitiesExtensive abilities to query your project include query libraries accessible by other applications as well as the ability to right-click on any point to view multiple layers of propagation analysis and GIS information. You can also select entire areas for query analysis.

Utility FunctionsUtility functions are easily accessible for coordinate conversion, distance and bearing calculations, ERP calculations, intermodu-lation calculations and creating and plotting antenna patterns.

Make EDX SignalPro Even More PowerfulAdd on to EDX SignalPro with specialized modules and toolkits that add even more powerful functionality for design and optimi-zation of your wireless network including: • Network Design Module – ideal for complex integrated networks • SignalMX® Module - ideal for mesh networks • Microcell/Indoor Module – a unique tool for indoor & outdoor – includes ray-tracing • SignalProofTM– a web enabled toolkit to automate subscriber pre-qualifi cation • Building Editor – making it easy to manage building databases

EDX SignalPro multiple map views of area-wide, point-to-multipoint studies and project directory tree

Received Power Study displayed in 3D in Google EarthReceived Power Study displayed in 3D in Google Earth

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Smart Planning for Smart NetworksThe Network Design Module, when added to EDX® SignalPro®, is a fully featured, comprehensive wireless network planning tool. It is ideal for all stages of network design – from initial deployment through network maturity, with special emphasis on automatic processes, traffi c, and interference considerations. Included in the Network Design Module are specifi c feature sets for designing WiMAX Systems, LTE Systems, other Mobile and Nomadic Systems, Multipoint Systems and WCDMA/UMTS Systems. This sheet covers only the features that are specifi c to WiMAX systems.

User-Defi ned Area StudiesIn addition to the simple Hybrid Studies found in basic EDX SignalPro, you can design your own area study analysis via an external DLL using a customized or pro-prietary study algorithm. This advanced network design feature enables you to tailor the software as needed.

Dynamic System Studies With the dynamic characteristics of OFDMA systems, it is uniquely challenging to determine if your network design is rigorous enough to withstand the expected traffi c demand on your network. EDX has several approaches to help you evaluate your designs.

Stochastics: Based on uplink capacity reports generated for each sector, an area study displays the probability of achieving traffi c demand at each point in your study grid. Additionally, a received signal versus interference distribution profi le is generated that shows you how many study points are interfering at each signal level. This graph shows you how many of the expected grid points are experiencing high interference conditions so that you can model multiple iterations, resulting in a network designed with interference integrity.

System Operating ParametersA comprehensive set of WiMAX standard profi le templates are included for easy project initial-ization. In addition, you have full control over system parameters including handoff thresh-olds, permutation zone allocation, FFT, channel bandwidth, frame duration, cyclic prefi x and TDD ratios with uplink and downlink defi ned sepa-rately where appropriate. Designing your system is straightforward, effi cient, and intuitive.

Overlay SystemsIt is easy to set up and study overlay systems with mix-tures of different technologies at each cell sector. With simple right-click commands, sectors can be grouped together and activated/de-activated for traffi c planning, frequency planning, and analysis in multi-technology systems. When all the settings are defi ned, EDX Signal-Pro can simultaneously calculate and display selected studies for all systems within the project.

Preamble Code PlanningSpecifi c to WiMAX and LTE systems, automatic preamble code planning assign ID codes to each selected sector, taking into account the potential for interference. Codes can also be put “in reserve” to provide for future network growth.

Automatic Frequency PlanningFor WiMAX systems, you can do demand-based auto-matic frequency planning with included standard chan-nel plan templates or imported channel plans. Select EDX’s simulated annealing algorithm for optimum channel assignments or utilize your own algorithm via an external DLL. There are customizable QoS and capacity objectives, as well as consideration for already locked channel assignments. For complete fl exibility and in support of overlaid systems, frequency planning can be done to all sectors, or a selected group of sectors.

Specialized Area-Wide StudiesIn addition to the basic studies in EDX SignalPro, the Network Design Module offers technology-specifi c stud-ies for mobile and nomadic systems:

• C/(I+N) Ratio Using Channel Assignments • Uplink & Downlink Adaptive Modulation Data Rate • Uplink & Downlink WiMAX OFDMA Modulation Regions • WiMAX Uplink C/(I+N) • WiMAX C/(I+N) Areas for Focus Sector, Activity Based • Second Most Likely Server • Handoff Regions

WiMAX modulation maps and related interference studies

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Neighbor List

Neighbor list calculations are based on received power most likely servers (up to the 3rd), best channel most likely server (interference sensitive), channel plans and handoff criteria.

Traffi c LoadingAutomatically calculate traffi c loading on individual sectors based on real service areas and a selection of multiple service types. You can generate a report on sector loading or use the information for channel assign-ment calculations. For packet-switched traffi c distribu-tions, the estimated traffi c is based on your defi nition of multiple service mixes such as voice, e-mail, web browsing, audio streaming, and video streaming. The traffi c distribution is weighted on relevant market criteria such as traffi c, land use/clutter databases, or by uniform distribution.

WiMAX Capacity AnalysisIn order to address capacity analysis for multiple service levels and scheduling techniques, the uplink and down-link capacity analysis considers the following character-istics:

OFDMA adaptive modulation types in use, including required C/(I+N), and data rate (user data rate after FEC) for each type

Multiple user profi le demands and activity levels, based on average data demand and activity factor percentage

RF channel bandwidthFFT sizeCyclic prefi xFrame lengthUplink/downlink ratioSub-channelizationGeographic location of users, that can be weighted

with clutter or demographic data

OFDMA And MIMO-A/B SettingsEDX SignalPro provides you with fl exible and inte-grated study results for all 4G broadband technologies. Throughout the tool, there is signifi cant attention to interference factors as refl ected in the consideration of adaptive modulation schemes and advanced technology settings.

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MIMO technology is supported with straightforward equip-ment settings that defi ne uplink and downlink characteris-tics of Space -Time Coding, Spatial Multiplexing and SDMA/Adaptive FDD and TDD. These settings can be applied globally within a study or selected independently for each sector.

Supported TechnologiesThe following technologies are supported in any frequency band:

OFDM/OFDMA (WiMAX, WiBro)

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Smart Planning for Smart NetworksThe Network Design Module, an add-on module to EDX® SignalPro®, gives you a fully featured, comprehensive wireless network planning tool. It is ideal for all stages of network design – from initial deployment through network maturity, with special emphasis on automatic processes, traffi c, and interference considerations. Included in the Network Design Module is a specifi c feature set for designing LTE Systems. The Network Design Module also includes specifi c feature sets for WiMAX Systems, GSM, CDMA-1X, Multipoint Systems and WCDMA/UMTS Systems. This document only covers the features that are specifi c to LTE systems.


Dynamic System Studies With the dynamic characteristics of OFDMA systems, it is uniquely challenging to determine if your network plans are rigorous enough to withstand the expected traffi c demand on your network. EDX has several approaches to help you evaluate your network designs. Monte Carlo: To analyze the dynamic performance of LTE systems, a Monte Carlo simulation technique helps to determine uplink characteristics of your planned system based on channel assignments and subscriber traffi c loading. Stochastics: Based on uplink capacity reports generated for each sector, the Stochastics area study displays the probability of achieving traffi c demand at each point in your study grid. The predictions are based on the likeli-hood of the required Resource Blocks having suffi cient CQI to support subscriber traffi c. Additionally, a received signal versus interference distribution profi le is generated that shows you how many study points are interfering at each signal level. This graph shows you how many of the expected grid points are experiencing high interference conditions so that you can model multiple iterations, re-sulting in a network designed with interference integrity. The uplink interference statistical distribution for each sector obtained from the Stochastics study can be used to determine the predicted uplink interference level for each LTE sector.

System Operating ParametersA comprehensive set of LTE standard profi le templates are included for easy project initialization. In addition, you have full control over system parameters including Intra-LTE and Inter-RAT handoff thresholds, channel bandwidth, cyclic prefi x FFR (Fractional Frequency Reuse) and TDD uplink/downlink ratios. Designing your system is easy, effi cient, and intuitive.

Overlay SystemsIt is easy to set up and study overlay systems with mixtures of different technologies at each cell sector. With easy right-click commands, sectors can be grouped together and activated/de-activated for traffi c planning, frequency planning, and analysis in multi-technology systems. EDX SignalPro can simultaneously calculate and display selected studies for all systems within the project.

LTE Cell ID and Cell Group ID PlanningUser-programmable Cell ID and Cell Group ID naming conventions provide either automatic or manual assign-ment while keeping track of previously assigned values and blocked value ranges - making it easy to correlate with other KPI and network measurement evaluative data.

Traffi c LoadingAutomatically calculate traffi c loading on individual sectors based on defi ned service areas and a selection of multiple service types. You can generate a report on sector loading or use the information for channel assign-ment calculations. For packet-switched traffi c distribu-tions, the estimated traffi c is based on your defi nition of multiple service mixes such as voice, e-mail, web brows-ing, audio streaming, and video streaming. The traffi c distribution is weighted on relevant market criteria such as demographic, traffi c, and land use/clutter databases or by uniform distribution.

Specialized Area-Wide StudiesIn addition to the basic studies in EDX SignalPro, the Network Design Module offers LTE-specifi c studies for mobile and nomadic systems: • Uplink and Downlink C/(I+N) Ratios Using Channel Assignments • Uplink (SC-FDMA) & Downlink (OFDMA) Adaptive Moduation Data Rate • Uplink & Downlink LTE Modulation and CQI Regions • LTE Uplink C/(I+N) using Stochastic and Monte Carlo Simulations • UE Power when using Power Control • Fractional Frequency Reuse (FFR) R1/R3 zones • Inter-Cell and Inter-RAT Handoff Regions

LTE-specifi c studies simultaneously displayed

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Neighbor List Neighbor list calculations are included and can be based on received power most likely servers or best channel most likely server (interference sensitive).

Automatic Frequency PlanningFor LTE systems, you can do demand-based automatic frequency planning with included standard channel plan templates or imported channel plans. Select EDX’s simulated annealing algorithm for optimum channel as-signments or use your own algorithm via an external DLL. Automatic frequency planning will fi rst assign high traffi c demand sectors based on calculated or measured traffi c data. There are customizable QoS and capacity objec-tives, as well as consideration for already locked channel assignments. For complete fl exibility and in support of overlaid systems, frequency planning can be done to all sectors, or a selected group of sectors.

LTE Capacity AnalysisIn order to address capacity analysis for multiple service levels and scheduling techniques, the uplink and down-link capacity analysis considers the following character-istics.

OFDMA/SC-FDMA adaptive modulation and coding rates in use, including required C(I+N), and data rate (user data rate after FEC) for each CQI level

Multiple user profi le demands and activity levels, based on average data demand and activity fac-tor percent

RF spectrum bandwidthCyclic prefi xTDD and FFR Confi gurationsGeographic location of users can be weighted with

clutter or demographic data


OFDMA/SC-FDMA and MIMO-A/B SettingsEDX SignalPro provides you with fl exible and integrated study results for all 4G broadband technologies. Through-out the tool, there is signifi cant attention to interference factors, as refl ected in the consideration of adaptive modu-lation schemes and advanced technology settings.

MIMO technology is supported with straightforward equip-ment settings that defi ne uplink and downlink characteris-tics of Space-Time Coding (MIMO-A), Spatial Multiplexing (MIMO-B) and SDMA Adaptive Antenna Systems (AAS) FDD and TDD. These settings can be applied globally within a study or selected independently for each sector. For the most detailed analysis, the Microcell/Indoor Module includes ray-tracing propagation models for analysis within dense urban areas.

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LTE OFDM Worksheet calculates system performance based on user-specifi ed parameters


• Full downlink and uplink reliability analysis on each radio path • Uplink and downlink interference analysis • An automatic ring network layout constructs links to connect an arbitrary set of buildings to be served

Interference CapabilitiesFor all interference studies, choose whether the C/(I+N) and BER studies use noise only, interference only, or noise + interference in the calculations. Advanced capabilities of this module also make it possible to consider interference from a consecutive point network operating in the same frequency range as your PMP system in your multipoint analysis.

The Network Design Module, an add-on module to EDX® SignalPro®, gives you a fully featured, comprehensive wireless network planning tool. It is ideal for all stages of network design – from initial deployment through network maturity, with special emphasis on automatic processes, traffi c, and interference issues. Included in the Network Design Module is a specifi c feature set for designing Multipoint Systems. The Network Design Mod-ule also includes specifi c feature sets for WiMAX/LTE Systems, Mobile and Nomadic Systems and WCDMA/UMTS Systems. This document only covers the features that are specifi c to Multipoint Systems.

Realistic Multipoint AnalysisThe Multipoint Systems features of EDX’s Network Design Module add the ability to do true point-to-multipoint anal-ysis with hub stations serving a set of Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), each with independently defi ned RF parameters and geographical locations. It is not a “grid” analysis simulating multipoint, it is an actual multipoint analysis that can provide simultaneous uplink/downlink and TDD system analysis. These multipoint studies are in addition to the included area-wide studies showing line-of-sight, signal, and inter-ference analysis for large areas.

Multipoint StudiesEDX’s comprehensive point-to-multipoint (PMP) system analysis considers each network hub and each uniquely defi ned CPE. PMP studies include: • Received signal levels downlink and uplink for each CPE • Interference levels downlink and uplink for each CPE • Fade margins downlink and uplink for each CPE • Adaptive automatic power control on uplink to achieve reliability or fade margin targets (iterative approach takes into account changing interference levels from uplink power levels at the CPEs) • For any CPE, view a list of fi ve strongest interferers for both downlink and uplink • Select FDD or TDD multiplexing. TDD analysis considers CPE-to-CPE and hub-to-hub interference in addition to normal hub-to-CPE and CPE-to-hub • Full multiple access capability for evaluating TDMA and CDMA systems using any modulation type including OFDM • Link reliability analysis for each CPE, both downlink and uplink. Analysis includes fade and rain outage effects. • C/(I+N) using channel plan (area-wide study) • Best server based on best channel (area-wide study)

Microwave Link AnalysisThe multipoint studies calculate a complete microwave path analysis that includes rain and fade outage, percent availability, dispersive fade margin, antenna diversity reception, and cross-link interference. Correlated rain fade can be selected for interference paths for more realistic C/(I+N) results.

Consecutive Link Network AnalysisFor multiple link systems such as backhaul networks, there is a comprehensive consecutive point network (CPN) system analysis using links in tandem, ring, or mesh topologies. Studies include:

Specialized Area StudiesSpecifi cally for Point-to-Multipoint wireless broadband systems, the Network Design Module includes essential, carrier-class, area-wide studies: • C/(I+N) based on Frequency/Channel Plan Assignment • Most Likely Server Based on C/(I+N) • Strongest CDMA Pilot • SDARS Interference

Consecutive Point Study Overlaid on Coverage Study

Point-to-Multipoint Study Showing Received Power at CPE by Link Color

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Automatically Estimate Your System CapacityThe Network Design Module can automatically lay out multi-sector hubs as well as CPE systems. You can use the automatic CPE layout features to help you estimate demand in your service area. For instance, you can have the Network Design Module distribute a set num-ber of CPEs in your service area, group-by-group. Each group would have a unique traffi c demand (uplink and downlink) and RF equipment settings. Each group can be automatically distributed in your service area, with placement being weighted by meaningful criteria such as: land use (clutter) data classifi cations; demographic data by city block; traffi c data; building rooftops; or uniform & fi xed grid. Once you have your multiple groups set, you can combine all groups in your fi nal system analysis in order to estimate the total demand on your network, taking into consideration the many customer confi gurations that you expect.

Traffi c ModelingThe Network Design Module automatically predicts traf-fi c for each sector, estimating the total data traffi c load in Mbps per sector. The loading is generated based on the requirements of your defi ned services (voice, e-mail, web, etc.) and weighted by land use data, demographic data, traffi c data, or uniform distribution of traffi c.

Automatic Frequency PlanningEDX offers an exclusive demand-based channel as-signment algorithm for studying Point-to-Multipoint networks. This algorithm provides much greater capacity than block channel assignments using frequency re-use theories. Downlink-only assignment is also included if you only want to consider hub-to-hub interference. Also, for each CPE you can specify up to 8 uplink and down-link channels. This unique capability gives you more fl exibility in designing fi xed networks.

OverbookingWhen assigning channels you can put multiple users on the same channel to achieve the desired service level.

Automatic Power Control Automatic Power Control (APC) adjusts to overcome noise and interference. The APC objective can be set by the user as percent service availability or fade margin.

IEEE 802.16For all types of 802.16 systems, the Network Design Module includes appropriate propagation models, OFDM-specifi c equipment parameters, study types, and network design features. Whether your custom-ers are fi xed, nomadic, or mobile, you have the com-prehensive features you need to design your network and plan for future growth.

AntennasTransmit and receive antennas can be specifi ed as full 3D patterns. Polarization, mechanical beam tilt, and beam tilt azimuth can be specifi ed independent-ly. Supports both co-polarized and cross-polarized directional transmit and receive antennas.

Adaptive AntennasYou can specify adaptive “smart” antennas for hubs with EDX’s streamlined methods for Spatial Diversity Multiple Access, Space-Time Coding and Spatial Mul-tiplexing systems or a detailed external DLL fi le that you can create to describe proprietary SAS algorithms. Signal level and C/I ratio results will take into account the improved gain and interference rejection.


Multi-Channel CPEsFor each CPE, you can specify up to 8 uplink and downlink channels. This unique capability gives you more fl exibility in designing fi xed networks.

Multiple AccessSupports multiple access technologies, including FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, FDD, and TDD. For area studies of OFDM and other spread spectrum technologies, you have control over frequency assignments and you can easily enter the specifi c parameters and characteristics of up to 16 modu-lation types, each with separate confi guration for Uplink and Downlink frames as well as a Repeat setting.

Adaptive Modulation TypesArea-wide and Point-to-Multipoint Data Rate and Bit Error Rate studies consider adaptive modulations schemes for the most refi ned study results.

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Smart Planning for Smart NetworksThe Network Design Module, an add-on module to EDX® SignalPro®, gives you a fully featured, comprehensive wireless network planning tool. It is ideal for all stages of network design – from initial deployment through network maturity, with special emphasis on automatic processes, traffi c, and interference considerations. Included in the Network Design Module is a specifi c feature set for designing Mobile and Nomadic Systems. The Network Design Module also includes specifi c feature sets for WiMAX/LTE Systems, Multipoint Systems and WCDMA/UMTS Systems. This document only covers the features that are specifi c to mo-bile and nomadic systems, including cellular, WiMAX and Wi-Fi.


Monte Carlo Analysis A CDMA Monte Carlo analysis helps you determine loading and performance. Random mobile placement is controlled by selected traffi c distribution. Loading limits are determined by total mobiles or soft-blocking and disconnect rates. Adaptive antenna descriptions are considered in the analysis.

System Operating ParametersYou have full control over system parameters including handoff thresholds, channel spacing, link band edges, and traffi c settings, appropriate for all technologies. Designing your system is straightforward, effi cient, and intuitive.

Overlay SystemsIt is easy to set up and study overlay systems with mix-tures of different technologies at each cell sector. With simple right-click commands, sectors can be grouped together and activated/de-activated for easy traffi c planning, frequency planning and analysis in multi-technology systems. When all the settings are defi ned, EDX SignalPro can simultaneously calculate and display selected studies for all systems within the project.

Automatic Frequency PlanningFor all mobile and nomadic systems, the Network Design Module offers demand-based automatic frequency planning with included standard channel plan templates or imported channel plans. Select EDX’s simulated an-nealing algorithm for optimum channel assignments or utilize your own algorithm via an external DLL. Auto-matic frequency planning will fi rst assign high traffi c demand sectors based on calculated or measured traffi c

data. There are customizable QoS and capacity objectives, as well as consideration for already locked channel assignments. For com-plete fl exibility and in support of overlaid systems, frequency plan-ning can be done to all sectors, or a selected group of sectors.

Specialized Area-Wide StudiesIn addition to the basic studies in EDX SignalPro, the Network Design Module offers technology-specifi c stud-ies for mobile and nomadic systems: • C/(I+N) Ratio Using Channel Assignments • Uplink & Downlink Adaptive Modulation Data Rate • Uplink & Downlink WiMAX OFDMA Modulation Regions • WiMAX Uplink C/(I+N) • WiMAX C/(I+N) Areas for Focus Sector, Activity Based • Probability of Achieving Traffi c Demand • Second Most Likely Server • Non-CDMA Handoff Regions • CDMA Handoffs • CDMA Best Server Based on Pilot or Traffi c • CDMA Reverse Link BER • Available Non-CDMA Channels • Strongest CDMA Pilot Ec/Io • CDMA Forward/Rev. Link Eb/No • No. of CDMA Pilots Above T_add • No. of CDMA Mobiles Support for Target Eb/No • CDMA PN Offset Confl icts • CDMA Forward/Rev. Link ERP for Target Eb/No • CDMA Forward/Rev. Link FER • GSM Worst-case Channel RxQual • GSM Frame Erasure Rate (FER) • GSM Bit Error Rate (BER) • GSM RxLev • GSM RxQual for Control & Traffi c • AMR Code Rate • GPRS Block Error Rate (BLER) • GPRS Maximum Mobile Data Rate • EDGE Maximum Mobile Data Rate • 1XRTT Maximum Data Rate • Blocking Rate with Predicted or Measured Traffi c

Hybrid Study Settings for Customization

Mobile System Studies (MLS, Received Power and Hand-off) and Land Use Data Map in a Single View

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Traffi c LoadingAutomatically calculate traffi c loading on individual sectors based on real service areas and a selection of multiple service types. You can generate a report on sec-tor loading or use the information for channel assignment calculations. For packet-switched traffi c distributions, the estimated traffi c is based on your defi nition of mul-tiple service mixes such as voice, e-mail, web brows-ing, audio streaming, and video streaming. The traffi c distribution is weighted on relevant market criteria such as demographic, traffi c, and land use/clutter databases or by uniform distribution.

Adaptive AntennasEDX’s analyses can consider the details of adaptive “smart” antenna C/I ratio improvements for transmitters and receivers using EDX’s innovative antenna Applica-tion Programming Interface. Also, a streamlined adaptive antenna function allows easier simulation of smart anten-nas based on basic operational characteristics such as gain versus primary beam azimuth offset. Spatial Diver-sity Multiple Access, Space-Time Coding and Spatial Multiplexing systems are supported.

Propagation Model TuningIn addition to EDX SignalPro’s selection of basic em-pirical and deterministic/physical propagation models, the Network Design Module includes sector-adjustable models that can be tuned automatically with drive test measurement data or by manual adjustments to existing coeffi cients. Each sector can be uniquely tuned, and tuned models can be saved and recalled for other sec-tors. Additionally, each sector can have unique land use/clutter attenuation value settings. Also, point-slope mod-els can be created with drive test data, and an external DLL link provides access to external propagation models.


Neighbor ListNeighbor list calculations are included based on received power most likely server, best channel most likely server, and channel plans.

802.XX EDX SignalPro will provide you with the most refi ned and integrated study results for all 802.XX technologies. Throughout the tool, there is signifi cant attention to interfer-ence factors, as refl ected in the consideration of adaptive modulation schemes and advanced technology settings. MIMO is addressed in detail through the consideration of adaptive antennas and ray-tracing propagation models (available in the Microcell/Indoor Module), as well as with straightforward techniques.

CDMA Model CDMA breathing with the Network Design Module by using the CDMA “based-on-traffi c” studies. These specialized studies determine the most likely server from a weighted average of Eb/No and Ec/Io. Repeater sectors and donor sectors can be associated and considered in studies dependent on Most Likely Server and the CDMA handoff studies. Comprehensive CDMA PN offset planning makes assignments to avoid co-offset and adjacent offset con-fl icts using real sector service areas. For CDMA systems, you can accommodate RAKE receivers with user-defi ned adjustments.

Supported TechnologiesThe following technologies are supported in any frequency band:

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Smart Planning for Smart NetworksThe Network Design Module, an add-on module to EDX® SignalPro®, gives you a fully featured, comprehensive wireless network planning tool. It is ideal for all stages of network design – from initial deployment through network maturity, with special emphasis on automatic processes and capacity and interference issues. Included in the Network Design Module is a specifi c feature set for designing WCDMA/UMTS Systems. The Network Design Module also includes specifi c feature sets for Multipoint Systems and Mobile and Nomadic Systems. This document only covers the features that are specifi c to WCDMA/UMTS systems.

User-defi ned Area StudiesFor complete fl exibility, you can even design your own area study analysis via an external DLL using a custom-ized or proprietary study algorithm. This advanced net-work design feature enables you to tailor EDX SignalPro as you need.

Traffi c LoadingCalculate traffi c loading on individual sectors based on real service areas and a selection of multiple service types. You can generate a report on sector loading or use the information for channel assignment calculations.

Packet-Switched Traffi cPerform packet-switched traffi c distribution with individu-al control of multiple service mixes such as voice, e-mail, web browsing, audio streaming, and video streaming.

Monte Carlo AnalysisA Monte Carlo analysis helps you determine loading and performance. Random mobile placement is controlled by selected traffi c distribution. Loading limits are determined by total mobiles or soft-blocking and disconnect rates. Adaptive antenna descriptions are even considered in the analysis. You can use the standard static Monte Carlo analysis to determine system loading and performance. Loading limits are determined by total mobiles or soft-blocking rates. Mobiles are placed according to the selectable traf-fi c distribution methods.

Specialized Area-Wide StudiesIn addition to the basic studies in EDX SignalPro®, the Network Design Module offers technology-specifi c stud-ies for WCDMA & UMTS systems: • Available Data Rates Based on Channel Quality and Eb/No • Best and Second Best Server Based on Pilot Ec/lo or Traffi c• Handoff (Hard, Soft, Soft+Softer, 3-Way to 6-Way Soft) • Forward & Reverse Link Eb/No • Reverse Link BER• Reverse Mobile Power• Sector Scrambling Confl ict Analysis (Signal Ratio & Time Delay) • Neighbor List Generation.• PN Offset (Scrambling Code)

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Overlay SystemsIt is easy to set up and study overlay systems with mix-tures of different technologies at each cell sector. With easy right-click commands, sectors can be grouped to-gether and activated/de-activated for easy traffi c planning and analysis in multi-technology systems.

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Automatic System LayoutAutomatically lay out your cell sites within your system using criteria such as fi xed hexagon grids with adjustable cell service radius.

UMTS Scrambling CodeComprehensive UMTS Scrambling Code planning makes assignments to avoid co-offset and adjacent offset con-fl icts using real sector service areas.

Propagation ModelsIn addition to EDX SignalPro’s selection of over 15 dif-ferent propagation models, the Network Design Module includes sector-specifi c models that can be “tuned” automatically or by manual adjustments to existing coef-fi cients. Also, point-slope models can be created with test-drive data, and an external DLL link provides access to external propagation models.

AntennasTransmit and receive antennas can be specifi ed as full 3D patterns. Polarization, mechanical beam tilt and beam tilt azimuth can be specifi ed separately. Supports both co-polarized and cross-polarized directional receive antennas.

Adaptive AntennasEDX’s analyses can consider the details of adaptive “smart” antenna C/I ratio improvements for transmitters and receivers using EDX’s innovative adaptive antenna Application Programming Interface. Also, a streamlined adaptive antenna function allows easier simulation of smart antennas based on basic operational characteristics such as gain versus primary beam azimuth offset. Spatial Diversity Multiple Access, Space-Time Coding and Spatial Multiplexing systems are supported.

Neighbor ListsNeighbor list calculations are included based on most likely server and handoff criteria.

Adaptive Modulation TypesData rate and bit error rate studies consider adap-tive modulations schemes for the most refi ned study results.

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MIMO-A/B SettingsEDX SignalPro provides you with fl exible and integrated study results for all 4G broadband technologies. Through-out the tool, there is signifi cant attention to interference factors, as refl ected in the consideration of adaptive modu-lation schemes and advanced technology settings.

MIMO technology is supported with straightforward equip-ment settings that defi ne uplink and downlink characteris-tics of Space-Time Coding (MIMO-A), Spatial Multiplexing (MIMO-B) and SDMA Adaptive Antenna Systems (AAS) FDD and TDD. These settings can be applied globally within a study or selected independently for each sector. For the most detailed analysis, the Microcell/Indoor Module includes ray-tracing propagation models for analysis within dense urban areas.


Smart Grid AMI Analysis The SignalMX Module has a custom Smart Grid design tool that allows Utilities, Smart Grid Vendors and System Integrators to effi ciently plan, deploy, and optimize large scale mesh and tradi-tional AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) networks at every point in the system lifecycle. This ensures proper dimensioning, the most effi cient network architecture, lowest cost deployment and most reliable operation. Some signifi cant new analysis features include: • The ability to accommodate large numbers of network equipment by synching with external databases • Fast pre-sales layouts of meters and distributed access points • RF-optimized automatic router selection and mesh analysis of up to 200,000 meters in one study • Detailed reports of system performance, traffi c, mesh vul- nerabilities and critical mesh points. These provide the engineer with essential information in the process of designing a robust, reliable and redundant Smart Grid network. • Creation of professional layouts and coverage/performance diagrams which can also be exported to industry standard GIS tools such as Google Earth®, MapInfo®, and ArcGIS®

SignalMX® is an add-on module to EDX® SignalPro® for designing, deploying and optimizing Smart Grid AMI, Wi-Fi and other wireless mesh networks. SignalMX includes auto-matic node layout, automatic router selection, automatic traffi c loading, and automatic gateway selection. SignalMX provides detailed performance predictions that save operators time and money in their network planning processes. Signal M

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Mesh AnalysisSignalMX gives you powerful analyses for mesh networks through specifi c studies and displays that are meaningful for mesh architecture. These analyses: • Determine path loss between all Access Points (APs) using point-to-point link calculations that take into account terrain, buildings, and clutter • Calculate received signal at each AP from all other APs • Calculate interference at each AP from all other APs based on frequency or channel • Take into account directional antennas

Automatic AP and AMI router LayoutSignalMX provides automatic layout of cells/Access Points (APs) and AMI routers. Whether you’re in the bidding process, initial deployment, or planning for growth, the power to auto-matically distribute APs and mesh routers in your market area will give you the ability to quickly plan your network to meet capacity demands. The automatic distribution of APs and routers is based on market-specifi c databases such as census/population informa-tion or land use/clutter specifi cations, and can make use of databases that provide potential locations, such as geographi-cally referenced street lamp databases. An intelligent “snap to intersections” feature places APs at street intersections to make the most of street canyon environments. Multiple groups of APs and routers can be automatically generated, with each group having specifi c RF parameters and distribution techniques, providing for easy modeling of multiple service level agreements. The advanced mapping features in EDX software let you display aerial photos and satellite images as map backgrounds, and adds to the ease of laying out mesh and AMI networks.

Automatic Selection of AMI RoutersStreamline AMI router placement and selection by using this RF-optimized selection feature. The feature will select the minimum number of routers to cover meters based on receive sensitivity, maximum number of hops for meters, and maximum router distance. A balanced router selection mode can also be used to include maximum number of meters per router.

Automatic Selection of Gateway Nodes Based on Backhaul ConditionsThis feature automatically identifi es and assigns nodes as gateways based on the best connectivity conditions to a WiMAX or Multipoint backhaul network. Save time and make it easy to reliably repeat network designs with consistent criteria.

Automatic Traffi c LoadingModel the traffi c in your service area with more accuracy. Auto-matically calculate traffi c loading on individual nodes based on real service areas and a selection of multiple service types. You can consider multiple service mixes such as voice, e-mail, web browsing, audio streaming, and video streaming.

Planning with Routing InformationIn order to do meaningful traffi c analysis on mesh networks, it is important to consider the routing techniques used by equip-ment. A generalized “fewest hops to the gateway” routing technique and distance limitation settings are included. SignalMX also includes Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that provide for proprietary routing algorithms to be used in your traffi c analysis and what-if scenarios.

Smart Grid mesh details with problem meters emphasized.

Automatic router placement for AMI Smart Grid mesh systems.Mesh Routing display along with coverage from routers. Mesh link color selection determined by available data rate.

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Use Clutter for Fast 3D ModelingSignalMX provides an innovative way to effectively model the 3D environment. A Clutter Carving technique is used to provide a realistic description of the street canyon propagation environ-ment in which the network operates. The technique provides network designers with the ability to quickly build a reasonable location-specifi c model of the environment without purchasing building/structure databases. This innovative feature adds relevant height values to ter-rain, based on underlying clutter categories and GIS data, such as streets/major roads/highways.

Wi-Fi client coverage map with mesh routes to gateway/backhaul points (green labels). Links are colored by data rate. Also visible are alternate mesh paths that meet.

Multiple network performance displayed in a single view. Point-to-Multipoint backhaul system colored at CPE by performance results along with link lines to assigned server, overlaid on Wi-Fi gateway coverage study. Available only with EDX SignalPro®.


Complete Smart Grid and Municipal Network Planning ToolsAdding the Network Design Module to EDX SignalPro adds the ability to include Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) when using fi xed broadband networks for backhaul networks. This gives you a single tool that integrates the design work for your mesh client service, mesh interconnect (AP-to-AP), point-to-multipoint backhaul, consecutive point backhaul and also wide-area systems. Studies and map views can be simultaneously displayed so that you can see the performance of multiple networks in a single study.

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Wi-Fi client coverage map with mesh routes to gateway/backhaul points

• SignalProof™ Toolkit for customer pre-qualifi cation and call center support.

• Building Editor For importing and editing fl oor plans and outdoor building databases.

• Microcell/Indoor Module For use with EDX SignalPro or SIGNAL; optional module for microcell indoor and outdoor communication system design; features 2D and 3D ray-tracing models.

ModulesDetailed Consideration of the 3D EnvironmentEDX SignalPro, the core network design tool, offers a com-prehensive selection of propagation models. The included models use deterministic calculations that predict path loss in clutter-rich environments by considering the attenuation of the local clutter and the specifi c locations of building walls. These considerations are essential for accurate predictions of cover-age and interference in dense mesh networks where the low power equipment is located within the clutter.

Path Profi le & Quick Reports for Complete DetailsQuick right-click commands let you access path profi le details with information about obstacles and clutter types along the link paths. You can also generate a report that tells the power and path loss to the next AP, as well as the data rate in both directions and how many hops to the gateway.

Wi-Fi client coverage before Carved Clutter technique.

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Point StudiesThe point study mode displays the ray trajectories to a particular point in the propagation environment. This allows you to view the effect on the ray amplitude and phase for each wall refl ection and corner diffraction.

RMS Delay SpreadYou can calculate time dispersion/multipath studies (RMS delay spread studies), angle of arrival, and angle of departure.

Multi-Story StudiesCalculate attenuation between multiple fl oors/ceilings.

Spectrum Signature DisplaysSpectrum signature displays use the FFT of the time signature to display frequency-selective fading channel characteristics. Pseudo-animation mode shows the dynamic nature of the frequency-selective spectrum response.

Accurate Propagation ModelsThis module offers the most accurate propagation predictions available using several selectable models, including: • 2D and 3D ray-tracing models for outdoor microcell and indoor wireless LAN/ PBX/cell- extender studies

• EDX® Simplifi ed Indoor Model (ESIM™) for rapid, site-specifi c indoor signal strength calculations. Takes into account:

• Line-of-sight rays

• Wall transmission

• Corner diffraction

• Attenuation due to partial Fresnel zone obstruction

• COST-231 Walfi sch-Ikegami propagation model for simplifi ed outdoor microcell studies.

Study EnvironmentPropagation models explicitly account for the location of structures within the study environment and their electri-cal properties (conductivity, permittivity, and transmis-sion loss).


Time Signature DisplaysTime signature displays are available to show the wave-form of the received data pulse as a function of time. Pulse shape distortions and echoes due to multipath are easily visible. Pseudo-animation mode shows the dynamic nature of pulse distortions.

System ParametersConsiderations are made for: • Free-space propagation

• Specular refl ection

• Diffraction

• Diffuse wall scattering

• Wall transmissionAdditionally, the digital system parameters control pulse shape and data rates. Parameters include modulation type, data rate, and roll-off factor.

The Microcell / Indoor module can be used to enhance and/or increase the accuracy of studies supported by the EDX family of products. These types of studies include radio systems such as Wi-Fi and those used in campus networks and urban areas.

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Smart Planning for Smart NetworksEDX Signal-IQ is a standalone indoor RF design tool that allows quick and effective designs of indoor wireless networks. Import building fl oor plans in .DWG (AutoCAD) format or quickly sketch fl oor plans on imported image fi les. Assign the RF properties of walls and other objects, create RF designs by placing RF objects and con-nect them with an RF cable placement tool. With the RF design placed on the fl oor plan, Signal-IQ allows the user to simulate and display the coverage of the indoor wireless network. Signal-IQ is based on the EDX Building Editor and Microcell/Indoor Module, which have been used for over ten years to design indoor wireless net-works throughout the world. Now the 25+ years of EDX’s experience in radio planning and design software is avail-able as a competitively-priced standalone software tool.

• The calculated EiRP can be displayed next to each antenna.

• A separate schematic view that displays only the RF objects and interconnecting cables. This allows the RF engineer to quickly check for missing connections and gender mismatches.

• Streamlined process to import AutoCAD .DWG fi les and easily tag walls and objects of interest with their relevant RF parameters. Quickly tag groups of irrelevant items (such as furniture) as “RF transparent” but still allow them to be displayed for visual reference.

• An image fi le of the fl oor plan can be imported and RF-tagged walls can be quickly drawn on the image to create an RF design ready fl oor plan. The associated RF properties can be chosen from a pull-down menu for ease of drawing the correct walls or changing wall RF characteristics when editing walls. • For areas (such as clusters of cubicles) that are time-consuming to digitize and RF-tag, Signal-IQ has the option to place an attenuation region that will subtract a user specifi ed fi xed and/or distance- based attenuation(s) from the calculated signal strengths.

• Signal-IQ contains a pre-fi lled library of common RF sources, Access Points, RF splitters, Directional Couplers, Antennas and RF cables, with their associated RF parameters. The user can quickly add additional RF objects of interest.

Signal-IQ main project screen with windows for the fl oor plan with RF design and overlaid coverage plot along with layer and RF object selection and editing tools.

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• RF objects can be easily specifi ed, placed, moved and changed on the fl oor plan. The user has the option to set their preferred RF objects in a pick list for ease of insertion into the RF design. • Snap walls to other walls to form continuous fl oor plans without gaps as well as snap RF cable ends to nearby RF objects.

• A quick and accurate simulation of the indoor system’s RF coverage can be created and displayed. Multiple calculation and display options are available.

• A scaling tool that will adjust all items, including imported fl oor plan images, walls and RF cable lengths to the user-specifi ed scale.

• A real-time RF coverage calculator that shows the calculated EiRP and RF coverage from an antenna as it is moved around the fl oor plan. This allows the RF designer to quickly optimize the coverage of each antenna.

• An RF cable tool that allows a rapid and intuitive connection between RF objects. Cable lengths and RF losses are automatically calculated and automatically stored in the Bill of Materials and RF link budget lists.

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ESchematic view showing each RF element and their interconnection. Calculated losses and powers can also be displayed on the schematic view.

EDX .mcs FilesEDX has developed a robust and effi cient fi le format for outdoor building databases and indoor fl oor plans – the .mcs format. The .mcs fi les produced by the Building Editor can be used with the EDX wireless planning tools. The detailed parameters stored in the .mcs fi les, such as wall mate-rial, electrical characteristics, wall height and location, provide vital details that can greatly enhance the RF propagation prediction accuracy for microcell and indoor wireless systems.

Edit EDX .mcs FilesBuilding Editor makes it easy to manage indoor fl oor plans and outdoor building databases. With its famil-iar Windows graphical user interface, it gives you the convenience of mouse and toolbar functionality to cre-ate, import, and edit your building databases. You can easily modify wall height and material type, group walls together, and, with a single click, copy a fl oor plan to another fl oor.

Customize Your DisplayChoose from several different display types for viewing your map. Most views can be shown either seperately or simultaneously within distinct map windows.

Display types include: • An entire.mcs database

• A selected building or structure

• Selected elements within a building, e.g. all elements at a particular elevation or fl oor level

Create & Display Databases from Scanned ImagesYou can also import raster images as background layers, then use the intuitive drawing tools to trace the elements you want to include in your building database, assigning wall height, wall material and electrical characteristics as you go.

Rotate & Scale ImagesMake directional changes by rotating or using linear scaling on images. Re-scale images by selecting two points and dragging them to new locations on the map or by entering new coordinates for each.

Create EDX .mcs Files from AutoCAD Files You can easily import AutoCAD® .dxf and .dwg fi les (fi le formats through AutoCAD 2010). The Building Editor displays the fi les then you decide which layers you want to import for your building database. The relevant layers can be imported one at a time, with each layer having independently defi ned height and wall material charac-teristics.

Snap-to-GridEnhanced accuracy is provided with the Snap-to-grid feature. It ensures than lines are straight and connected. You can specify your own grid spacing and orientation.

Grid SpacingThe grid can be viewed to illustrate spacing requirements and show distances between points, walls, or buildings.

Easy to Use with Windows®

All EDX software utilizes the Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 graphical user interface, toolbars, right-click functions, and drag and drop features. You can print to any Windows compatible printer or plotter.

Export FilesExport fi les from the Building Editor as geo-coded .tif images for use with GIS mapping or other software.


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Smart Planning for Smart NetworksSignalProof™ maximizes the value of your engineering studies calculated with EDX® SignalPro®, making them available for post-processing purposes. Embed this toolkit into your web service and automate service level pre-qualifi cation for your network subscribers. Likewise, use this toolkit to enhance the information provided to your call center customer support team.

Reduce Customer Acquisition and Retention CostsSignalProof is an innovative and adept way to reduce customer acquisition and retention costs by using your prediction studies to fi nd and keep your customers.

How does it work?Geo-Location is First:

The power of SignalProof can be accessed in two ways:

• Visually: From your website, your customers can use the Google™ Earth interactive map-to-location tool through SignalProof to fi nd the place where they want to receive your service. Based on their click, the geographic coordinates from Google Earth are passed to SignalProof.

Quality of Service is Determined Next: SignalProof uses the selected coordinates to query your actual EDX SignalPro prediction studies. You confi gure SignalProof to access one or more studies and determine whether the selected location is within your required service level thresholds.

Customers Get Immediate Feedback: A response is instantly sent back to the customer telling them if service is available.

Polygon FiltersSignalProof can also use polygon fi les when searching for results. These allow an unlimited number of areas to be designated as absolutely “served” or “not-served” independent of the predicted performance at these loca-tions. This allows a quick update of the pre-qualifi cation process without having to re-do the engineering study.

Completely Customizable The interface confi gurations that query the prediction studies and the information returned to the customer are completely customizable in the toolkit. You select the criteria used to qualify service levels, decide which prediction studies you want to use for the process, and present your customer with your customized marketing information.

It’s an Easy Return on Investment Your customers pre-qualify themselves, signifi cantly reducing the number of service calls and truck rolls. You can even collect valuable marketing data in the process by knowing who wants service but is not able to receive it.SignalProof is easily customizable and can also be used in batch mode if you have a specifi c list of addresses where you want to identify service opportunities.

Use it to Enhance Your Call Center SupportYour technical support team can use the same query capabilities to troubleshoot self-installation connection problems. By having the ability to compare prediction data with live link data from the equipment, you can sig-nifi cantly reduce the customer equipment returned due to installation problems.

Details for Your Web DevelopersThe SignalProof toolkit comes with a general-purpose user interface and sample reports for the study query confi guration that strongly follow the Model-View-Control philosophy. With standardized web interfaces, the service provider web site can easily make use of this toolkit ap-plication with Java Servlet Pages. Results are provided directly over a standard network protocol (HTTP, FTP, WebDAV, RPC, or CORBA) and can be stored in data fi les for unique post-processing needs.

The web services included in SignalProof are indepen-dently functioning tools, allowing for development, execu-tion and maintenance on separate servers. The engines are constructed separately from the presentation interface, isolating proprietary data from publicly accessible web servers. Microsoft Windows® and Linux operating sys-tems are both supported.

It Just Makes Sense Make the most of your network planning tool investment – get this powerful, post-processing toolkit and put your engineering data to work! SignalProof is a specialized, carrier-class application that can be used with prediction study results from EDX SignalPro.

• Address Look Up: An address matching process converts the customer’s physical address to geographic coordinates. Note: This requires the use of a sepa-rately purchased address-matching database, available only in the US & Canada.

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