Signalling Tester
Global Mobile Communications Network Realized on the Desks of Wireless Application Developers
In todays wireless communication market, packet data services and third generation systems are growing globally. Factors for succeeding in the wireless communication business are shifting from basic communication technology to the ability to plan and develop attractive mobile devices and services. The MD8470A supports wireless application engineers in accelerating the development and reducing the test cycle of these ever-increasing product and service requirements.
A single platform implements functional testing of UE applications such as voice calling, video calling, contents download and messaging. Call processing is performed by simple operations (W-CDMA: Voice/Video call/Packet/SMS/MMS; GSM/GPRS: Voice/Packet/SMS/MMS) Supports multiple communication systems (W-CDMA, GSM/GPRS). Wide frequency coverage (400 MHz to 2.7 GHz).
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Single platform implements functional testing of UE applications such as voice calling, video calling, contents download and massaging.
The MD8470A Signalling Tester offers the optimum solution for mobile UE application development. It supports the processes required for various application developments such as voice calling, packet communications including browser/contents download, video calling, SMS/MMS massaging and end-to-end UE communications (requires two sets of MD8470A). Also, the
PPP server function is incorporated. The MD8470A serves as an effective tool for establishing an integrated simulation environment in application development. In addition, Ethernet, ISDN, handset and serial I/O interfaces are provided for various data communication services.
Mobile UE
Handset RF
Ethernet ISDN
Application Server (For Packet Communication Test)
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The MD8470A Signalling Tester is compliant with GSM/GPRS and W-CDMA standards that are the world's major 2.5G and 3G mobile communication systems. Also, since a wide frequency band (400 to 2700 MHz) is covered seamlessly, it can easily support the development of multiband mobile UE and the frequency expansion of systems in the future. Since the baseband processing is configured by DSPs and other programmable devices, MD8470A will be able to provide flexible support for additional functions in the future.
Platform Architecture
The base station simulator function is accomplished by installing the communication system hardware and the control software. The Windows operating system provides the user interface, so simulations can be controlled without using a remote PC.
(A 10.4-inch display and Windows XP Professional operating system are installed.)
: Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
The chassis is designed with a small footprint so developers can use it in their personal simulation environments. (Width: 426 mm, Height: 221.5 mm, Depth: 281 mm)
Overview
The MD8470A Signalling Tester supports the simulations of various call processing status and service environments by operating as an artificial mobile communications network on the desks of wireless application developers.
WNS (Wireless Network Simulator) is a software application that simulates an interactive mobile network on the MD8470A. WNS activates the required communication bearers based on requests by the UE and easily implements an end-to-end test environment for application developers. Users can set up basic call processing parameters with GUI-based operation. The call processing status can be displayed graphically. Also, call origination and termination is controlled using a virtual terminal in WNS. WNS also supports network simulation functions for MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), a messaging service with increasing worldwide usage. Configuring a system composed of a MMS test server and a WAP gateway makes it possible to perform MMS Submit and MMS Notification/MMS Retrieval tests in an interactive environment. Settings on the test system permits MMS testing using loopback as well as MMS Submit and MMS Retrieval tests between different terminals.
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Frequency Band setting (GSM450, GSM480, GSM850, P-GSM900, E-GSM900, R-GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900)/ARFCN (CCH, TCH) GPRS Multi Slot setting (DL1/UL1, DL2/UL1, DL3/UL1, DL4/UL1, DL1/UL2, DL2/UL2, DL3/UL2) Cording Scheme setting (CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4) USIM Parameter setting (MCC, MNC, USIM_MODE, K, RAND, AUTN, IK) Edit and transmission of SMS/Display of received SMS (7-bit ASCII/Unicode/Binary) MMS transmission/reception test (MMS application server is separately required) State transition diagram for call processing/CS/PS Attach status indicator BTS output power setting by GUI Out-of-service setting MO/MT (manual and auto answer) operation by virtual terminal Caller ID with presentation condition setup DTMF checking by tone and display
USIM
Other functions
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q W-CDMA, GSM/GPRS
The MD8470A Signalling Tester runs simulations by loading edited and compiled scenarios into the dedicated control software and executing them. The information being controlled during simulations, protocol messages, and user data exchanged between a mobile UE under test and a MD8470A are logged in real time. After the test, simulation results can be analyzed with the protocol message decode function (RRC, NAS [RR, CC, MM, GMM, SM], SMS, SS [Supplementary Service], Config) and the filtering function.
q Protocol
The Message Coder is a protocol message encoder/decoder tool supporting RRC, NAS (RR, CC, MM, GMM, SM), SMS, and SS (Supplementary Service). This makes the creation of protocol messages needed for test scenarios more efficient.
q Message
Encoder/Decoder Library
A protocol message encoder/decoder library supporting RRC, NAS (RR, CC, MM, GMM, SM), SMS, and SS (Supplementary Service) is provided to simplify changing or extracting message information elements in test scenarios. The information elements are designated using the tree structure shown in the decode results of the Message Coder. This feature can be used for conditional branch processing in the scenario or analysis of the received messages.
Message Coder
Application Overview
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Voice Call
RF connection
Handset interface
MD8470A
Mobile UE
Handset
Handset
RF connection
MD8470A
Mobile UE
Loopback
Video Call
MD8470A
Mobile UE
ISDN
RF connection
MD8470A
Mobile UE
Loopback
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Packet Call
RF connection
Mobile UE
MD8470A
Application server
Connect the Call Proc Ethernet with the Ethernet (0 or 1) of the built-in PC of MD8470A
The MD8470As router connection function can provide packet transmission to a different subnet over a router.
1.3.0.2 255.255.0.0
RF connection Ethernet
HUB
1.3.0.1 255.255.0.0
MD8470A
Mobile UE Connectable
q End-to-End UE Testing
End-to-end UE testing including video calls and voice call can be performed between two sets of mobile UE by connecting them to two sets of MD8470A interconnected with cross-wired Ethernet cables. End-to-end UE test is supported by the sample scenario.
UE to UE
RF connection
RF connection
Mobile UE Mobile UE
MD8470A
MD8470A
Connect the Call Proc Ethernet ports to one another with the Ethernet cable (cross type).
Application Overview
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SMS
q MMS Testing
Combining the separate MMSC (MMS Centre) application server and SMSC (SMS Centre) makes it possible to test the MMS Submit and MMS Notification/MMS Retrieval functions. Additionally, if the MMSC software is installed in the MD8470A, MMS testing can be performed on one unit. MMS application server is separately required.
MMS Submit WAP Connection WAP Gateway
MMS
MMS Centre
Notification
RF connection
MMS Submit
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MMS Retrieval
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MMS UE to UE
MMS Submit WAP Connection RF connection Hub WAP Gateway MMS Centre MMS Retrieval WAP Connection WAP Gateway
HTTP Connection
Notification
Multi Call
q Service Interruption Test Examples (W-CDMA)
Interruption Status During Voice call During Packet comm During Video call
: Testable
Voice call Video call SMS MMS Interruption Interruption Interruption Interruption
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Performs loopback communication test Performs loopback communication test Performs external video call terminal 2 communication test Performs external video call terminal 2 communication test Performs the end-to-end video call test between two sets of MS.1 Performs the end-to-end video call test between two sets of MS.1
Performs application tests utilizing packet data communications by connecting to a server. Performs application tests utilizing packet data communications by connecting to a server.
Performs PPP (built-in server) packet data communication test. Performs PPP (built-in server) packet data communication test. Performs PPP (built-in server) packet data communication test.
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Performs packet and voice call test simultaneously etc. 3 Performs SMS (7bit-ASCII, Unicode, Binary) test. 4 Performs SMS (7bit-ASCII, Unicode, Binary) test. 4 Performs MMS transmission test (MMS Submit) 5 Performs MMS reception test (MMS Notification / MMS Retrieval) 5 Offers various sample scenarios of supplementary service such as Emergency call/Multiparty/Call waiting/USSD etc. Performs call processing test with W-CDMA ciphering function. 6
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GSM/GPRS test functions ( : Can be supported by WNS or sample scenarios : Can be supported by creating scenarios) MU847020A GSM Signalling Unit and MX847010A W-CDMA/GSM Simulation Kit are required.
Function Location registration MS originated voice call (Loopback) MS terminated voice call (Loopback) MS originated voice call (Handset) MS terminated voice call (Hansset) MS originated voice call (the end-to-end MS test) MS terminated voice call (the end-to-end MS test) Voice call released from MS Voice call released from NW MS originated packet call MS terminated packet call Packet call released from MS Packet call released from NW MS originated Circuit Switched Data (CSD) call MS terminated Circuit Switched Data call Circuit Switched Data call released from MS Circuit Switched Data call released from NW SMS transmission SMS reception MMS transmission MMS reception Supplementary service
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Description Performs loopback communication test. Performs loopback communication test. Performs handset communication test. Performs handset communication test. Performs the end-to-end voice call test between two sets of MS.1 Performs the end-to-end voice call test between two sets of MS.1
WNS
Sample Scenario
Performs application tests utilizing packet data communications by connecting to a server. Performs application tests utilizing packet data communications by connecting to a server.
Performs GSM circuit switched data (CSD) communication test Performs GSM circuit switched data (CSD) communication test Performs GSM circuit switched data (CSD) communication test Performs GSM circuit switched data (CSD) communication test Performs SMS (7bit-ASCII, Unicode, Binary) test.4 Performs SMS (7bit-ASCII, Unicode, Binary) test.4 Performs MMS transmission test (MMS Submit) 5 Performs MMS reception test (MMS Notification / MMS Retrieval) 5 Offers various sample scenarios of supplementary service such as Emergency call/Multiparty/Call waiting/USSD etc.
: Two sets of MD8470A are used. : ISDN interface (option) is used. : Refer to Service Interruption Testing on Page.10 for details. : SMSC(SMS Centre) is used.
5 : MMS application server is separately required. 6 : W-CDMA Ciphering Software (option) is required. 7 : Provided by web download service of MD8470A support service (MX847010A-20).
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Power switch Switches the mode between power-on (On) and standby (Stby). [RF Main] Main input/output connector The main N-type input/output connector [RF Aux1] Aux1 input/output connector The auxiliary N-type input/output connector [RF Aux2] Aux2 input/output connector The auxiliary N-type input/output connector Left key Equivalent to the left click button on the mouse. Either Left key on the right and the left sides of the panel is available. Right key Equivalent to the right click button on the mouse. Either right key on the right and the left sides of the panel is available. [Pointer] Pointer Used to move the pointer on the screen. Cursor key Used to move the cursor, equivalent to the cursor key on the keyboard. Enter key Equivalent to the Enter key on the keyboard. Off-Hook key Functions as Off-Hook button for the measurement software that adopts this key, equivalent to the Shift + Ctrl + F1 keys on the keyboard. On-Hook key Functions as On-Hook button for the measurement software that adopts this key, equivalent to the Shift + Ctrl + F2 keys on the keyboard.
Previous key Moves the cursor to the previous item of currently selected one, equivalent to the Shift + Tab keys on the keyboard. Next key Moves the cursor to the next item of currently selected one, equivalent to the Tab key on the keyboard. Help key Displays a Help window on the screen, equivalent to the F1 key on the keyboard. Keyboard key Displays the on-screen keyboard. Extender key This key is pressed before entering the blue letters on the panel. A lamp on the key lights up while this Extender key is enabled. BackSpace key Deletes the previous letter, equivalent to the BackSpace key on the keyboard. Ten key Enters numerical values for parameters. Enters A to F in hex. [HDD] Hard disk access lamp The lamp lights up while accessing the hard disk incorporated in the mainframe. [Handset] Handset connector The connector for handset (standard accessories) [USB] USB connector The connector for the USB1.1 compliant USB devices. [PCMCIA] PCMCIA slot The card slot for the PCMCIA compliant (Type I, II) memory card
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MD8470A
[Trigger I/O Input] Trigger input connector The BNC connector for trigger signal input from external devices and transmission measurement of UE in synchronization with the external devices [Trigger I/O Output] Trigger output connector The BNC connector for event timing output to external devices [Call Proc Timing I/O A to D] Timing input/output port for call processing The 15-pin Mini D-Sub connector for call processing [Call Proc Serial I/O A to D] Serial input/output port for call processing The 9-pin D-Sub connector for call processing [10 MHz Ref Input] Reference signal input connector The BNC connector to input the external reference signal [10 MHz Buff Output] Reference signal output connector The BNC connector to output the built-in reference signal [PCMCIA] PCMCIA slot The card slot for the PCMCIA compliant (Type I, II) memory card [Call Proc Ethernet A to D] Ethernet input/output port for call processing The RJ-45 connector for call processing. The Ethernet port can be used for packet communication, etc. [ISDN 0] ISDN 0 port The RJ-45 connector for ISDN (BRI) <Option> The ISDN port can be used for video call test, etc.
[ISDN 1] ISDN 1 port Currently not available. [Keyboard] Keyboard The connector for the keyboard (standard accessories) [Mouse] Mouse The connector for the mouse (standard accessories) [Headphone] Headphone The connector for the 3.5 mm headphones [Microphone] Microphone The connector for the 3.5 mm microphone [VGA] VGA connector The 15-pin Mini D-Sub connector for the external monitor [USB] USB connector The connector for the USB2.0/USB1.1 compliant USB devices [Ethernet 0] Ethernet 0 port The Ethernet port can be used for built-in PC. [Ethernet 1] Ethernet 1 port The Ethernet port can be used for built-in PC. [RS-232C] RS-232C port The 9-pin D-Sub connector for the external PC Main power switch Switches On or Off the main power. The power switch on the front panel enters standby (Stby) mode when the main power is switched on.
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Main Specifications
Frequency range: 400 to 2700 MHz Frequency setting resolution: 100 Hz Output level range: 120 to 18 dBm (RF Main ), 106 to 4 dBm (RF Aux1 when Tx mode) Level setting resolution: 0.1 dB Output level accuracy: 3.0 dB (Output level: 50 dBm, +18 to +28C) Modulation accuracy: 7%rms (when MU847010A is mounted) Phase error: 4rms (when MU847020A is mounted) Frequency range: 400 to 2700 MHz Frequency setting resolution: 100 Hz Maximum input level: +34 dBm (Average) Reference setting range: 30 to +20 dBm (RF Main) RF Main/RF Aux1/RF Aux2: N type connector, Impedance: 50 Trigger I/O: BNC connector, TTL, Event trigger input/output Call Proc Timing I/O A to D: 15-pin Mini D-Sub connector, TTL, Timing signal for call processing Call Proc Serial I/O A to D: 9-pin D-Sub connector, RS-232C, Serial interface for data communications Call Proc Ethernet A to D: RJ-45 connector, 10Base-T, Ethernet interface for data communications ISDN 0/1: RJ-45 connector (Option), ISDN interface for data communications (I.430), ISDN1 is reserved Handset: Modular jack, Handset interface (incl. the dedicated handset) 10 MHz Buff Output Frequency: 10 MHz Level: TTL level Connector: BNC type Startup characteristics: 5 x 108 (5 minutes after power-on, reference to 24 hours after power-on) Aging rate: 1 x 108/day, 1 x 107/year (reference to 24 hours after power-on) Temperature characteristics: 2 x 108 10 MHz Ref Input Frequency: 10 MHz (0.5 ppm) Level: 0 dBm Impedance: 50 Connector: BNC Type OS: Windows XP Professional operating system1 CPU: Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor 1.7 GHz2 HDD: 40 GByte Memory: 512 MByte Display: Color TFT LCD monitor, 10.4 inch, XGA Headphone: 3.5 mm headphone jack Microphone: 3.5 mm microphone jack USB: USB1.1 (Front panel), USB2.0/1.1 (Rear panel) RS-232C: 9-pin D-Sub connector PCMCIA: Type I, II compliant (Front/Rear panel) Keyboard: PS/2 Mouse: PS/2 VGA: 15-pin Mini D-Sub connector Ethernet 0/1: RJ-45 connector (10Base-T/100Base-TX) 426 (W) x 221.5 (H) x 281 (D) mm Without protuberances 17 kg (when all options are installed) AC 100 to 120 V/200 to 240 V (15%/+10%, Max: 250 V), 47.5 to 63 Hz, 300 VA +5 to +40C, Humidity 95% (no condensation) 20 to +65C, Humidity 95% (no condensation) EN61326: 1997/A2: 2001 (Class A), EN61000-3-2: 2000 (Class A), EN61326: 1997/A2: 2001 (Annex A) EN61010-1: 2001 (Pollution Degree 2)
Transmitter characteristic
Receiver characteristic
External interface
Reference oscillator
User interface
Dimensions Mass Power supply Operating temperature Storage temperature EMC LVD
1: Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. 2: Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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Units/Options/Software
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Hardware
Software
Configurations
Units/Options/Software MU847010A MU847020A MU847090B W-CDMA GSM ISDN Signalling Unit Signalling Unit Interface Unit Required Required Required Required Optional Optional MX847010A MX847011A MX847010A-20 W-CDMA/GSM W-CDMA MX847010A Support Simulation Kit Ciphering Software Service (One year) Required Required Required Optional Optional Required Required Required
Configurations W-CDMA test configuration GSM/GPRS test configuration W-CDMA/GSM/GPRS test configuration
W-CDMA test configuration: Ability to run a simulation corresponding to W-CDMA 1BTS. GSM/GPRS test configuration: Ability to run a simulation corresponding to GSM/GPRS 1BTS. W-CDMA/GSM/GPRS test configuration: Includes the functions of test configurations for both W-CDMA and GSM/GPRS.
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Ordering Information
Please specify model/order number, name and quantity when ordering.
Model/Order No. Mainframe Signalling Tester Standard Accessories Power Cord, 2.6 m MD8470A Operation Manual (CD-ROM) Keyboard (Japanese or English)1 Mouse Handset Platform Software Units / Options W-CDMA Signalling Unit GSM Signalling Unit ISDN Interface Unit English OS Option Japanese OS Option Retrofit Option Extended Three Year Warranty Service Extended Five Year Warranty Service Software W-CDMA/GSM Simulation Kit2 W-CDMA Ciphering Software Software Installation Kit MX847010A Support Service (One year) Name Model/Order No. Name Application Parts Ethernet Cable (Shield type, Straight), 1 m Ethernet Cable (Shield type, Straight), 3 m Ethernet Cable (Shield type, Cross), 1 m Ethernet Cable (Shield type, Cross), 3 m RS-232C Cable (Straight), 2 m RS-232C Cable (Cross), 2 m Coaxial Cord (N-P 5D-2W N-P), 1 m Coaxial Cord (N-P 5D-2W N-P), 2 m Coaxial Cord (BNC-P RG58A/U BNC-P), 1 m Coaxial Cord (BNC-P RG58A/U BNC-P), 2 m W-CDMA Interface Cable N-SMA Adapter Adapter (Serial Connector) Adapter (SMA, L Type) Carrying Case Front Cover for 1MW 5U MN8110B + Inch Screw Cable HDD-SUB15P Cable (Milli-Inch)
MD8470A
J1261A J1261B J1261C J1261D J1262A J1262B J0576B J0576D J0127A J0127B J1263 J1264 J1265 J0658 B0543 B0329D Z0749 J1287
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