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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About CellAdvisor 5G _________________________________________________________________________ 1 CellAdvisor 5G Safety and compliance information Product Regulatory compliance Guide conventions Technical assistance Introduction to CellAdvisor 5G _________________________________________________________________ 7 What is CellAdvisor 5G? Features and capabilities Specifications Physical specifications Power supply specifications Battery specifications...
Page 4 Table of Contents Checking the battery Setting up the display Using the clock source Setting up the GPS Viewing the System Info Enabling software options Updating the software Synchronizing to the StrataSync server Using Spectrum Analyzer ____________________________________________________________________ 39 Introduction Selecting mode and measure Configuring spectrum measurements Setting frequency Frequency and span...
Page 5 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Radar chart Utility Spectrum Replayer PIM detection single carrier PIM detection multi-carrier Using Real-time Spectrum Analyzer ____________________________________________________________ 81 Introduction Selecting mode and measure Conducting spectrum measurements Persistent spectrum Persistent spectrogram Conducting interference analysis Persistent RSSI Persistent interference finder...
Page 6 Table of Contents Setting measure setup Setting limit Subframe Setting measure setup Setting limit Using marker Frame Setting measure setup Setting limit Time Alignment Error Setting measure setup Setting limit Data Allocation Map Setting measure setup Setting display Using marker Carrier Aggregation Setting measure setup Setting limit...
Page 7 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Setting measure setup Setting limit ACLR Setting measure setup Setting limit Multi-ACLR Setting measure setup Setting limit Spurious Emissions Setting measure setup Setting limit Power vs Time Power vs Time (Frame) Setting measure setup Setting limit...
Page 8 Table of Contents Setting measure setup Logging data Viewing the logging data Setting limit Importing cellsite DB Freq/Time/Power Variation Miscellaneous Power Statistics CCDF Setting measure setup Using Scanner _____________________________________________________________________________ 171 Introduction Selecting mode and measure Channel scanner Setting measure setup Frequency scanner Setting measure setup Custom scanner...
Page 9 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Conducting OTA measurement Beam analyzer Setting measure setup Carrier scanner Setting measure setup Viewing beam information Setting the sweep speed Route map Loading a map Setting measure setup Beam availability index Setting measure setup Freq/Time/Power Variation...
Page 10 Table of Contents Setting Limit Spectrum emission mask Setting measure setup Setting Limit ACLR Setting measure setup Setting limit Multi-ACLR Setting measure setup Setting limit Spurious emissions Setting measure setup Power vs Time Power vs Time (Frame) Setting measure setup Setting limit Power vs Time (Slot) Setting measure setup...
Page 11 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Conducting spectrum measurement BS output Power Setting measure setup Setting limit Conducting unwanted emissions Occupied bandwidth Setting measure setup Setting limit ACLR Setting measure setup Setting limit Multi-ACLR Setting measure setup Setting limit Operating band unwanted emission...
Page 12 Table of Contents Setting average Setting sweep mode Setting trace Selecting network technology Configuring Rx parameters Setting measure setup Conducting spectrum measurement Conducting spectrogram Performing spectrum replayer Setting Display Appendix _________________________________________________________________________________ 341 A. Ordering information CA5000 CellAdvisor 5G B. RoHS information...
Page 13: About Celladvisor 5G
© Copyright 2021 VIAVI Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. VIAVI and the VIAVI logo are trademarks of VIAVI Solutions Inc. (“VIAVI”). All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted electronically or otherwise without written permission of the publisher.
Page 14: Safety And Compliance Information
Instructions for returning waste equipment and batteries to VIAVI can be found in the WEEE section of VIAVI Standards and Policies web page. If you have questions concerning disposal of your equipment or batteries, contact VIAVI WEEE Program Management team at WEEE.EMEA@ViaviSolutions.com.
Page 15: Guide Conventions
Article 33 of EU REACH regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 requires article suppliers to provide information if a listed Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) is present in an article above a certain threshold. For information on the presence of REACH SVHCs in VIAVI products, see the Hazardous Substance Control section of VIAVI Standards and Policies web page.
Page 16 About CellAdvisor 5G Symbol conventions Items Descriptions This symbol indicates a note that includes important supplemental information or tips related to the main text. This symbol represents a general hazard. It may be associated with either a DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or ALERT message.
Page 17: Technical Assistance
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Technical assistance If you require technical assistance, call 1-844-GO-VIAVI or send an email to TAC@viavisolutions.com. For the latest TAC information, go to http://www.viavisolutions.com/en/services-and-support/support/technical-assistance.
Page 19: Introduction To Celladvisor 5G
What is CellAdvisor 5G? VIAVI RF and fiber test solutions for the field include spectrum analyzers, cable, and antenna analyzers, and signaling analyzers for the installation and maintenance of modern wireless communication systems. RF and fiber test is critical for wireless operators facing challenges of signal quality and signaling interference, and maintaining quality high-bandwidth services.
Page 20: Features And Capabilities
Features and capabilities The CellAdvisor 5G is the optimal portable test solution for installation and maintenance of cellular base stations and cell sites, running with external AC power or battery for the field. Its touch-based user interface has been specifically designed with customized menus and simple calibration procedures, providing service providers with accurate and reliable measurement results.
Page 21: Environmental Specifications
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide In case of a fully charged battery with only one battery installed, > 2.30 hours and with two batteries, > 4.30 hours (100%) Charge Time In case of battery charging up to 80% with only one battery installed, > 1.40 hours and with two batteries, >...
Page 23: Getting Started
After you unpack the components, examine the connectors, ports, LEDs, and screen for damage. Be sure to check the top, bottom, and front panels. If you find damage, contact VIAVI Customer Care at 1-844-GO-VIAVI. For the latest TAC information, go to https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/services-and-support/support/technical-assistance.
Page 24: Exploring The Celladvisor 5G
Light weight cases allow you to store your test instrument when it is not being used. The size is Soft carrying case 420 (H) x 270 (W) x 285 (D) mm. The CellAdvisor 5G soft carrying cases are designed to have a (G700050431) main base unit and modules.
Page 25: Side Panel
500 mV peak to peak, Minimum Amplitude 50 mV peak to peak. USB port: CellAdvisor 5G has two Host ports on the top panel. You can use this port to plug in an external USB memory to extend storage capacity or to upgrade the instrument’s firmware. It supports most USB memory devices with 32-bit file system.
Page 26: Installing Battery
Getting Started Side panel view (right) Description MicroSD port: You can use this port to insert your Micro SD card to save measurement data of the instrument. LAN port: You can use this Ethernet communication port to connect your instrument. Mini USB port: You can use this USB client port to connect and control your instrument.
Page 27: Powering The Instrument
Powering the instrument Power is supplied to the instrument by the battery or the AC power adapter. For the CellAdvisor 5G, the adapter is supplied with the instrument. Use of AC power adapters or batteries other than those supplied with your CellAdvisor 5G, is not recommended as other slices/modules may be supplied with incompatible adapters or batteries.
Page 28: Using The Ac Power Adapter
Getting Started Adapter label Using the AC power adapter Supplying power using the AC power adapter Verify that the AC power adapter is the one that shipped with your instrument (see the adapter label above). Plug the adapter into the power supply jack. The jack is located on the bottom right side of the side panel.
Page 29: Navigating The User Interface
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Navigating the user interface Starting the CellAdvisor 5G The user interface lets you set up the instrument, configure tests, and display test results. The figure below is the Home screen where you need to select mode and measure using the icon ( ) on the Main screen.
Page 30 Getting Started Main screen (CellAdvisor 5G) Items Name Description Home screen This is a Home screen button to return to the Home screen and select a new mode and measure. button Title This is a test title that you can edit on the Home screen.
Page 31: Operating Celladvisor 5G
) on the Side bar provides test parameters to set for the selected measure. You can simply tap it and set the parameters. Method 4: CellAdvisor 5G provides you with finger touch gesture operation for the Center Frequency, Span Frequency and Reference Level. For how to use gestures, see the following table.
Page 32 Tap to view full menus for the selected measurement and mode in one screen. You can set all the Full menu parameters needed for a test at once. More Tap to view more hot keys available. Help Tap to view the CellAdvisor 5G Help. Hot keys and icons on the side bar Items Name Description Hold...
Page 33: Glancing At Full Menus
Preset on the side bar. Tap to view the system information and system settings. The CellAdvisor 5G saves important logs permanently. In the System Settings, you can tap the Click to Save button to save the log files. You can tap Power On to set last setting or predefined setting by switching Last or Preset. You can tap the System Factory Reset button to reset your instrument.
Page 34: Managing Files
You can simply touch the screen and scroll up and down to set more parameters available. Managing files The CellAdvisor 5G lets you save and load screen, result, setup, logging data, or Fail events depending on your selected measurement modes and options. You can also save the limit when saving the File Type as Setup.
Page 35 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Enter the file name you want using the on-screen keyboard. To know what and how to save, see the following options: Select Screen to save the current screen with a fie type, .png. Select Report to save the measurement result in a report format with comments and captured screen images with a fie type, .pdf.
Page 36: Using Load
Using file manager The CellAdvisor 5G lets you create a user-defined folder, select, copy, cut, paste, and delete data files saved in the internal memory or in your USB memory drive. You can manage your data files using the icons below.
Page 37: Using Favorites
You can simply select the file or folder by tapping it on the File Information pane on the left. Once tapped, it will be highlighted as purple. Using favorites The CellAdvisor 5G lets you save and load setup using the Group icon from A to R on the side bar. The favorites screen consists of 18 groups. Adding a file to favorites You can add current measurement screen using the Favorites ( ) icon in the specified group.
Page 38 Getting Started Home screen The Home screen provides access to the Tests, Job Manager, and System pages. You can return to the Home screen at any time by clicking the Home button in the top left corner of the screen. Favorites The Favorites page provides access to pages identified as Favorites and the most recent pages visited.
Page 39 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tests page Job Manager The Job Manager allows you to specify the information to be included whenever you run a test and generate a report. Each time you generate a report, your instrument will automatically insert the Customer Name, Job Number, Technician ID, and Test Location that...
Page 40 Getting Started Job Manager NOTE: Additional tools might be available on the System screen when optional software features are installed. If you change the report information on the Report Info screen (before you generate a report), the new report information will override the defaults that are specified in the Job Manager.
Page 41: Specifying International Settings
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide System menu The tool bar also provides access to certain system tools, including and power management. Specifying international settings Before testing, you can specify the language and the date and time format for the user interface.
Page 42: Setting The Remote Access Password
Getting Started Method 2: Tap the System Menu > Date and Time. Select the System icon. The System screen appears. Select Date and Time. Specify the Region, Country, and Area, and if you wish to do so, click the check box for Automatically adjust for daylight savings time.
Page 43: Setting Up The Bluetooth Connection
Setting up the bluetooth connection NOTE: Bluetooth connectivity is an option that must be available on the unit before this procedure can be performed. Contact your VIAVI sales representative for more information. Select the System icon, and then select Bluetooth. The System screen appears.
Page 44: Using The Clock Source
The screen saver is setup. Using the clock source The Clock Source is used as a reference frequency and timing source for the CellAdvisor 5G application. You can configure the clock source to be used. Setting up the clock source The following procedure describes how to use the clock source.
Page 45: Setting Up The Gps
Using satellites with a weak C/No may degrade performance. Specify the Antenna Time Bias value. The default Antenna Time Bias value is 28 (the optimal value for the VIAVI qualified antenna). If you are using a different antenna, determine the optimal bias value by referring to the vendor specifications for the antenna (and, if applicable, splitter or amplifier), then specify the bias value in nanoseconds.
Page 46: Viewing The System Info
Enabling software options You can enable purchased software options by using the Import Options from USB button. Please call the regional VIAVI Solutions Sales Office for more details about enabling options. They will ask you the serial number of the test instrument for which the upgrade or software option was ordered.
Page 47: Updating The Software
Downloading the software to a USB A USB memory stick with at least 1GB of space is required to store the latest CellAdvisor 5G software. It is recommended that you have nothing stored in your USB memory stick when downloading a software.
Page 48 The software is ready to be installed on your instrument using the USB stick. Installing the software using a USB stick To ensure an uninterrupted supply of power during the installation, connect the AC power adapter to the CellAdvisor 5G. WARNING: Electrical shock may result in serious injury or death.
Page 49: Synchronizing To The Stratasync Server
If this is the case, please connect the instrument or your PC to a public network for the purpose of performing the upgrade. Connect the CellAdvisor 5G to AC power to ensure an uninterrupted supply of power during the update. WARNING: Electrical shock may result in serious injury or death.
Page 50 Synchronizing with the StrataSync server Your CellAdvisor 5G must have Internet access to be able to connect to the StrataSync. You can set up for wireline or wireless Ethernet network connection. it is recommended that you set your network IP mode to DHCP.
Page 51: Using Spectrum Analyzer
The Adjacent Channel Power Ratio (ACPR) characteristic of a power amplifier or other RF components is an important factor in evaluating the system performance. Spectrum analyzer in CellAdvisor 5G has three measure categories as the following with frequency extension up to 18.5 GHz in addition to existing 24 GHz to 40 GHz: ■...
Page 52: Configuring Spectrum Measurements
Using Spectrum Analyzer Utility > AM/FM Audio Demodulation, Gate Sweep Spectrum, or Route Map NOTE: You can choose RF Source On or Off in setup menu after tap to CAA RF Power On if you have RF Source option in your CAA (Cable and Antenna Analyzer). Configuring spectrum measurements Configuring spectrum measurements The Quick Access and Display tab contains all necessary functions to configure the horizontal axis, vertical axis and to configure...
Page 53: Setting Channel
To easily operate such systems, you can use channel standard table instead of setting frequencies manually. You can set the frequency with either frequency or channel number. The channel standard table is already implemented in the CellAdvisor 5G, and it enables you to use it easily without doing anything. Access: on the Quick access and display tab or Menu >...
Page 54: Setting Amplitude
Tap to select the attenuation option from Auto, Couple, or Manual. Auto to set the input attenuator's level automatically. Attenuation Manual to set the input attenuation manually up to 55 dB for the CellAdvisor 5G to optimize Auto/Couple/Manual S/N. Couple to couple the input attenuator's level with your reference level setting.
Page 55: Setting Bw/Avg
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap to manually set the external offset value from - 120 to 120 using the on- screen keyboard. When you compensate for the external loss, input the negative values, and when you External Offset compensate for the external gain, input the positive values.
Page 56: Setting Sweep
Using Spectrum Analyzer VBW/RBW ratio example Ratio (VBW/RBW) 30 kHz 30 kHz 1:0.3 10 kHz 1:0.1 3 kHz 1:0.03 1 kHz 1:0.01 300 Hz 1:0.003 100 Hz Setting sweep You can set the length of time that the instrument takes to tune across the displayed frequency span (or, in zero span, the time that the instrument takes to sweep the full screen).
Page 57: Setting Trigger
If you have to perform measurements according to certain signal conditions, you can use a trigger. A trigger responds to certain events. When using a trigger source other than Free, the CellAdvisor 5G starts to sweep only with the selected trigger conditions are met.
Page 58: Setting Trace
Menu > Trigger > Video Setting trace The CellAdvisor 5G provides display of up to 6 traces. Each trace consists of a series of points where amplitude data is stored. The CellAdvisor 5G updates the information for any active trace with each sweep.
Page 59: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide T1 - T2 -> T5 If Trace 1 and Trace 2 are active, this menu is activated. T2 - T1 -> T6 If Trace 1 and Trace 2 are active, this menu is activated. Trace type ▪...
Page 60: Limit
Using Spectrum Analyzer Access: on the Quick access and display tab or Menu > Limit. Limit The following is the definition of each key function: Parameter Definition Tap to set values for the reference line using the on-screen keyboard. Display Line Access: Menu >...
Page 61: Using Marker
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap to edit the Limit Table. The limit table appears on the bottom of the chart screen. Edit Limit Table Access: Menu > Limit > Multi Segment Line > Edit Limit Table Editing limit table Tap to switch the select side to Upper or Lower.
Page 62 Using Spectrum Analyzer Using marker table ▪ Select Marker: Selects an active marker whose position can be changed by tapping and switching marker from M1 to M6 (each marker has a different color). The assigned number of the active marker is displayed in the Marker Table box and the active marker number is also displayed right next to the active marker on the trace.
Page 63: Conducting Spectrum Measurements
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Conducting spectrum measurements Sweep tuned spectrum If you have configured test parameters as described in the "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", your measurement is displayed on the screen as like the following example. You can simply change Center Frequency and Span by tapping the icons right below the result chart screen.
Page 64: Occupied Bandwidth
Using Spectrum Analyzer Tap Integrated BW and input the value using the on-screen keyboard. You can also tap the rectangle with value, under the chart screen and input the value using the on- screen keyboard. to set the frequency range over which the instrument will sweep using the on-screen keyboard.
Page 65 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your measurement. The measurement settings can be saved and recalled as a file by selecting File Type as Setup and load the file onto the instrument using the Save/Load icons on the side bar.
Page 66: Spectrum Emission Mask (Sem)
The Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM) measurement is to identify and determine the power level of out-of band spurious emission outside the necessary channel bandwidth and modulated signal. It measures the power ratio between in-band and adjacent channels. The CellAdvisor 5G indicates either Pass or Fail based on the specified limit of the signal. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum...
Page 67: Adjacent Channel Power (Acp)
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Spectrum emission mask measurement with spectrum analyzer If Lower Peak or Upper Peak indicates Fail, the mask line becomes red. NOTE: If the Trace View is set to Off, the Reference Power, Lower Peak, and Upper Peak is not shown. If the Trace View is set to On and the Trace Type is selected other than Clear Write, the Reference Power, Lower Peak, and Upper Peak is shown with value and "*"...
Page 68: Multi Adjacent Channel Power
Using Spectrum Analyzer Select Integration BW to set the channel power bandwidth for the selected offset using the on-screen keyboard. Select Lower to set the threshold for the power difference between the main channel bandwidth and the selected offset bandwidth on the left using the on-screen keyboard. Select Upper to set the threshold for the power difference between the main channel bandwidth and the selected offset bandwidth on the right using the on-screen keyboard.
Page 69 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap the Setup ( )icon on the side bar. Tap Configuration to configure an offset, up to five. The below table appears. You can also tap the Configuration ( ) under the chart screen. Select Offset from 1 to 5 and switch each to On to display or Off to hide the active offset.
Page 70: Spurious Emissions
The Spurious Emissions measurement is to identify or determine the power level of in-band or out-of-band spurious emissions within the necessary channel bandwidth and modulated signal. The CellAdvisor 5G indicates either Pass or Fail based on the specified limit of the signal.
Page 71: Total Harmonic Distortion (Thd)
Total harmonic distortion (THD) The CellAdvisor 5G can measure the Total Harmonic Distortion using spectrum analyzer. The Total Harmonic Distortion is defined as the ratio of RMS voltage of the harmonics to that of the fundamental component. This is accomplished by using a spectrum analyzer to obtain the level of each harmonic with peak detector.
Page 72: Field Strength Meter
The Field Strength Meter measures the field strength over the frequency range of a connected antenna, which is known with its specific bandwidth and gain characteristics. A standard or user-defined antenna can be selected from the antenna list in the CellAdvisor 5G. After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup...
Page 73: Utility
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Field strength measurement with spectrum analyzer Utility Gate Sweep Spectrum To get appropriate gate sweep spectrum, you have to set the gate delay and gate length in a way that the measurement is active during the interesting part of the signal. You can also modify the sweep time in order to match the horizontal axis to the length of the signal and thus set the gate delay and gate length parameters more accurately.
Page 74: Am/Fm Audio Demodulation
Using Spectrum Analyzer Tap Zero Span Time on the setup table and input a value using the on-screen keyboard. Tap StdSingal to select a Standard Signal from the pop-up list. Tap Period and switch it to Standard or Manual and input a value using the on-screen keyboard. Tap x button on the setup table then Gate Sweep becomes On.
Page 75: Route Map
Route map The CellAdvisor 5G provides the Route Map function that allows you to collect data of points in an indoor or outdoor environment and track the received signals and coverage of RF transmitters by plotting data real time directly on top of a loaded floor plan or a map.
Page 76 See "Configuring Spectrum Measurements" for more details. If required, connect a GPS receiver to your CellAdvisor 5G for outdoor mapping. Indoor mapping does not necessarily need a GPS antenna. Tap the Setup ( ) icon on the side bar.
Page 77 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide NOTE: The number of Cell site Count has been increased to max.1000. The instrument does not automatically save the collected data. It is recommended that you save the result. Otherwise, you will lose all the collected data.
Page 78 Using Spectrum Analyzer NOTE: When you tap the Start (Testing) button, the corresponding power will show on the measurement screen.
Page 79: Using Interference Analyzer
The CellAdvisor 5G provides following measurements for interference analysis with frequency extension up to 18.5 GHz in addition to existing 24 GHz to 40 GHz: ■...
Page 80: Conducting Spectrum Measurements
Using Interference Analyzer NOTE: You can choose RF Source On or Off in setup menu after tap to CAA RF Power On if you have RF Source option in your CAA(Cable and Antenna Analyzer). Conducting spectrum measurements Spectrum Most spectrum measurements of the interference analyzer are also available in Spectrum mode. Using these measurements allow you to locate interferences in the frequency spectrum.
Page 81 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your measurement. Tap the Setup ( ) icon on the side bar. Tap Time Interval to set the amount of time between each trace measurement using the on-screen keyboard.
Page 82: Conducting Interference Measurements
Using Interference Analyzer ▪ The color identification (Spectrogram) indicates power level of the tracked signal. As the signal strength increases, the color on the spectrogram changes accordingly. ▪ Once you set the reference line to On, the purple move bar becomes activated and the green line appears. You can set the reference line moving it up or down in the spectrum chart below spectrogram chart.
Page 83: Interference Finder
You can plot up to seven measurement points and select three that are more representative for triangulation. CellAdvisor 5G automatically logs measurement positions not to lose them while changing measurement modes. You can switch the main screen from spectrum view to map view and vice versa using the icon, ( ) on the spectrum view screen.
Page 84 Loading a map To use any features related to maps, you need to download and install the maps on the CellAdvisor 5G. The VIAVI JDMapCreator will help you download maps. Make sure the JDMapCreator application on your computer is connected to the instrument via LAN.
Page 85 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap to switch to the full screen map view. Tap to zoom in the map. Tap to zoom out the map. Tap and select the area where you want to expand. Initializing AntennaAdvisor Once you have connected the AntennaAdvisor Handle to your instrument, antenna initialization is required to get the right azimuth data.
Page 86 Using Interference Analyzer Method 2: You can use the Degree bar (functions as a compass) by moving it right and left. Tap the circle on the Degree bar and move it gently until you get the right azimuth. Method 3: You can use the log-periodic antenna. Pan your log-periodic antenna to find a signal with the highest RSSI value and measure an azimuth of the interfering signal.
Page 87: Radar Chart
Loading a map To use any features related to maps, you need to download and install the maps on the CellAdvisor 5G. The VIAVI JDMapCreator will help you download maps. Make sure the JDMapCreator application on your computer is connected to the instrument via LAN.
Page 88 Using Interference Analyzer Tap to go to your current location on the map. Once tapped, the purple icon appears on the map indicating your current location. Tap to switch to the full screen map view. Tap to zoom in the map. Tap to zoom out the map.
Page 89 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide To obtain a RSSI value, complete the following steps: Press the TRIGGER button located on the antenna handle. Every time you press the physical button on the handle, a beep is sounded and a power level of the received signal is plotted as a blue dot on the radar chart.
Page 90: Utility
Using Interference Analyzer Radar chart localized Utility Spectrum Replayer The Spectrum Replayer lets you retrieve and replay recorded spectrum analyzer traces in interference analysis mode. These traces can be played back in the spectrogram or RSSI. You can configure the limit line to create failure points when signals exceed it. The failure points are clearly displayed on the trace timeline for quick access during playback.
Page 91: Pim Detection Single Carrier
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide PIM detection single carrier The Passive Intermodulation (PIM) Detection allows you to detect Uplink PIM across the full spectrum for any technology. When PIM is detected, the normal repair mode is to replace the offending cable and what you need to do is replacing the whole cable irrespective of the location of the fault.
Page 92 Using Interference Analyzer Optional. To check any possibility of PIM existence in red color by calculation, complete the following steps: Tap Calculated PIM. Check the Radio 2 Band and its information in the table. Tap to switch Mode to Band or Frequency. If Band is selected, tap Radio 1 Band and select the technology and band from the channel standard list, and do the same for Radio 2 Band.
Page 93: Using Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer
FFT processing, is an important variable factor of an RTSA that can enable more detailed analysis of a spectrum, based on the type of signal content under scrutiny. The CellAdvisor 5G is the optimal solution to perform following measurements with frequency extension up to 18.5 GHz in addition to existing 24 GHz to 40 GHz: ■...
Page 94: Persistent Spectrum
Using Real-time Spectrum Analyzer Persistent spectrum The persistent spectrum of a signal is a time-frequency view that shows the percentage of the time that a given frequency is present in a signal. It is a histogram in power-frequency space. The longer a particular frequency persists in a signal as the signal evolves, the higher its time percentage and thus the brighter or hotter its color in the display.
Page 95 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Effective 122.88 MHz 61.44 MHz 30.72 MHz 15.36 MHz 7.68 MHz 3.84 MHz Bandwidth Display 100 MHz 50 MHz 25 MHz 14 MHz 7 MHz 3 MHz Bandwidth 100 kHz to 100 kHz to 30 kHz to...
Page 96: Persistent Spectrogram
Using Real-time Spectrum Analyzer Persistent spectrum measurement NOTE: You can go to Menu > Limit to analyze your measurements with the reference line, multi-segment line, and channel limit table. See “Setting limit" for details. Persistent spectrogram The Persistent Spectrogram is particularly useful when attempting to identify periodic or intermittent signals as it captures spectrum activity over time and uses various colors to differentiate spectrum power levels.
Page 97 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide 100 to 34 μs 392 to 136.5 μs 800.5 to 270.5 μs 3200 to 1076 μs Normal Bandwidth 100 to 20 MHz 19 to 5 MHz 4 and 3 MHz 2 and 1 MHz 10 kHz to 1 MHz...
Page 98: Conducting Interference Analysis
Using Real-time Spectrum Analyzer Tap Hit Max and input % value using the on-screen keyboard. The Hit Max represents the maximum number of hits to be converted to colors. If you set it to 90%, the hit matched with 90% or above shows with max colors.
Page 99 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap to switch the Mode between High and Normal. The following table shows RBW and Span setup range per Normal and High mode. Mode 100 to 34 μs 392 to 136.5 μs 800.5 to 270.5 μs 3200 to 1076 μs...
Page 100: Persistent Interference Finder
You can plot up to seven measurement points and select three that are more representative for triangulation. CellAdvisor 5G automatically logs measurement positions not to lose them while changing measurement modes. You can switch the main screen from persistent spectrum view to map view and vice versa using the icon, ( ) on the persistent spectrum view screen.
Page 101 Loading a map To use any features related to maps, you need to download and install the maps on the CellAdvisor 5G. The VIAVI JDMapCreator will help you download maps. Make sure the JDMapCreator application on your computer is connected to the instrument via LAN.
Page 102 Using Real-time Spectrum Analyzer Icon Description Tap to go to your current location on the map. Once tapped, the purple icon appears on the map indicating your current location. Tap to switch to the full screen map view. Tap to zoom in the map. Tap to zoom out the map.
Page 103 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Press and hold the TRIGGER button on the handle and pan the antenna handle to scan through until you find the strongest RSSI value. RSSI, polarization, elevation and azimuth readings are continuously updated on the screen while pressing the physical button.
Page 104: Persistent Radar Chart
Loading a map To use any features related to maps, you need to download and install the maps on the CellAdvisor 5G. The VIAVI JDMapCreator will help you download maps. Make sure the JDMapCreator application on your computer is connected to the instrument via LAN.
Page 105 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap the Load icon( ) on the side bar. Navigate the map file you want to open. The File Information pane displays the file properties including its name, size, type, and date modified. Tap the Load button on the screen.
Page 106 Using Real-time Spectrum Analyzer The message disappears and the red line for the current antenna direction moves to the 0-degree line and overlaps to let you know that the initialization is done successfully. NOTE: The AntennaAdvisor Handle has a built-in low-noise amplifier (LNA) and you can turn it on and off by toggling the physical On/Off switch located on the rear side of the handle unit.
Page 107 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap to switch the Mode between High and Normal. The following table shows RBW and Span setup range per Normal and High mode. Mode 100 to 34 μs 392 to 136.5 μs 800.5 to 270.5 μs 3200 to 1076 μs...
Page 108: Utility
Using Real-time Spectrum Analyzer Persistent radar chart_localized Utility Real-time spectrum replayer The Real-time Spectrum Replayer lets you retrieve and replay recorded real-time spectrum analyzer traces in interference analysis mode. These traces can be played back in the persistent spectrum, persistent spectrogram or persistent RSSI. You can configure the limit line to create failure points when signals exceed it.
Page 109 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide NOTE: If you connected a USB drive, do not remove it while playing. Doing so may freeze the USB port, which will require you to restart the instrument to get a USB drive recognized again.
Page 111: Using Lte/Lte-A Fdd Analyzer
Introduction The CellAdvisor 5G LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer is the optimal portable test solution for installation and maintenance of cellular base stations and cell sites, running with external AC power or battery for the field. Its touch-based user interface has been specifically designed with customized menus and simple calibration procedures, providing service providers with accurate and reliable LTE/LTE-A FDD measurement results.
Page 112: Selecting Mode And Measure
Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer ▪ OTA Datagram ▪ OTA Route Map ▪ Freq/Time/Power Variation ■ Miscellaneous ▪ Power Statistics CCDF Selecting mode and measure To start measurement, do the following steps: Tap LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer on the MODE panel Tap any measurement mode from the following choices: Spectrum Analysis >...
Page 113: Conducting Rf Measurement
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Spectrum measurement with LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Conducting RF measurement Channel Power The Channel Power measurement is a common test used in the wireless industry to measure the total transmitted power of a radio within a defined frequency channel. It acquires a number of points representing the input signal in the time domain, transforms this information into the frequency domain using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), and then calculates the channel power.
Page 114: Occupied Bandwidth
Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Channel Power measurement with LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Channel power measurement result shows channel power and spectrum density in a user specified channel bandwidth. The peak to average ratio (PAR) is shown at the bottom of the screen as well. The shaded area on the display indicates the channel bandwidth. Occupied bandwidth The Occupied Bandwidth measures the percentage of the transmitted power within a specified bandwidth.
Page 115: Spectrum Emission Mask (Sem)
The Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM) measurement is to identify and determine the power level of out-of band spurious emission outside the necessary channel bandwidth and modulated signal. It measures the power ratio between in-band and adjacent channels. The CellAdvisor 5G indicates either Pass or Fail based on the specified limit of the signal. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum...
Page 116: Aclr
Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Spectrum Emission Mask measurement with LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer If Lower Peak or Upper Peak indicates Fail, the mask line becomes red. NOTE: If the Trace View is set to Off, the Reference Power, Lower Peak, and Upper Peak is not shown. If the Trace View is set to On and the Trace Type is selected other than Clear Write, the Reference Power, Lower Peak, and Upper Peak is shown with value and "*"...
Page 117: Multi-Aclr
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide ACLR measurement with LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Multi-ACLR The Multi-ACLR measurement is used to perform multi-channel ACLR measurements with as many channels as possible. It helps you to measure ACLR in multi-channel transmitting Base Station environment. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum...
Page 118: Spurious Emissions
The Spurious Emissions measurement is to identify or determine the power level of in-band or out-of-band spurious emissions within the necessary channel bandwidth and modulated signal. The CellAdvisor 5G indicates either Pass or Fail based on the specified limit of the signal.
Page 119: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap Average on the box of upper screen and enter the value between 1 and 100 to set the number of measurements to be averaged. You can also access this menu through Menu > Average on the side bar.
Page 120: Setting Limit
Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Tap Physical Cell ID and select the type Manual or Auto. Auto lets the instrument detect the Physical Cell ID for the LTE signal automatically, and Manual sets a specific Physical Cell ID for the LTE signal manually in order to speed up the synchronization with a BTS. To select the number of antenna ports, tap the MIMO and select 2x2 or 4x4.
Page 121: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap the Setup ( )icon on the side bar. Tap Bandwidth and select the value from the following choices: 1.4 MHz, 3 MHz, 5MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, or 20 MHz. Tap Subframe Number to set the number of subframe using the on-screen keyboard.
Page 122: Data Channel
Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Constellation measurement with LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Data Channel The Data Channel measures the constellation for the specified resource block as well as the modulation accuracy of each PDSCH at the specified subframe. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your measurement.
Page 123: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap Event Hold and select On or Off to enable or disable the event hold feature. When enabled, the display line for the PDSCH threshold appears. When an event occurs, the measurement is put on hold until you tap Hold ( Optional.
Page 124: Control Channel
Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Data Channel measurement with LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Control Channel The Control Channel measures the constellation for the specified control channel as well as modulation accuracy of the control channel at the specified subframe. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your...
Page 125: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide ▪ Single: Testing on one single antenna connected to your CA5G series with a cable ▪ Combine: Testing on multiple antennas connected to your CA5G series with a 2x1 or 4x1 combiner or an antenna Optional. Tap Miscellaneous under Menu to do the following as needed.
Page 126: Setting Measure Setup
Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your measurement. The measurement settings can be saved and recalled as a file by selecting File Type as Setup and load the file onto the instrument using the Save/Load icons on the side bar.
Page 127: Using Marker
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap to switch the Frequency error/ EVM/ Power/ Time Error to set the Test limits to On or Off with setting High and Low Limits/required options using the on-screen keyboard to enable or disable Pass/Fail indication.
Page 128: Frame
Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Frame The Frame measures the modulation accuracy of all the data and control channels at the frame (10 ms). Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your measurement.
Page 129: Time Alignment Error
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap to switch the Frequency error/ EVM/ Power/ IQ Origin Offset to set the Test limits to On or Off with setting High and Low Limits/required options using the on-screen keyboard to enable or disable Pass/Fail indication.
Page 130: Data Allocation Map
Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Time Alignment Error measurement with LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Data Allocation Map The Data Allocation Map function represents data allocation as a frame. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your measurement.
Page 131: Setting Display
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Setting display Tap Menu > Display. Select the display mode from the choice: PDSCH, PMCH or Both. Using marker Tap Menu > Marker. Tap the Marker View to On or Off to display or hide the marker on the chart.
Page 132: Setting Limit
Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Select the number of the component carrier to be set between one and five by tapping the number in Range box. Set the Range On to set parameters and view the results for the selected component carrier on the screen or Off to turn it off. Tap LAA (License Assisted Access) and select one among the three options: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or Off.
Page 133: Ota Analysis
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide OTA Analysis Channel Scanner The Channel Scanner is a radio receiver that can automatically tune or scan two or more discrete frequencies and multi-channels, indicating when it finds a signal on one of them and then continuing scanning when that frequency goes silent.
Page 134 Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer OTA Channel Scanner measurement with LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer OTA Channel Scanner measurement with frequency error OTA Channel Scanner measurement with time error...
Page 135: Id Scanner
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Using icons You can tap the Magnifier icon to check the frequency or time error. You can also perform the following operation using the icons. (Auto scale): You can set the scale automatically. (Save as CSV): You can assign file name using the on-screen keyboard and apply the changes. This will let you save your measurement file internally.
Page 136: Multipath Profile
Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Tap the Setup ( )icon on the side bar. Tap Bandwidth and select the value from the following choices: 1.4 MHz, 3 MHz, 5MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, or 20 MHz. To select the number of antenna ports, tap the MIMO and select 2x2 or 4x4. To select the Cyclic Prefix, tap Cyclic Prefix and select Normal or Extended.
Page 137: Control Channel
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide To select the number of antenna ports, tap the MIMO and select 2x2 or 4x4. To select the Cyclic Prefix, tap Cyclic Prefix and select Normal or Extended. OTA Multipath Profile measurement with LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Control Channel DL RS power is the resource element power of Downlink Reference Symbol.
Page 138: Setting Limit
Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer To set the Multicast Broadcast Single Frequency Network (MBSFN) detection automatically or manually for MBMS testing, tap MBSFN and select Auto or Manual. An automatically detected or manually entered MBSFN ID appears on the screen. Optional. To select the Cyclic Prefix, tap Cyclic Prefix and select Normal or Extended. 10 Tap Menu >...
Page 139: Route Map
Loading a map To use any features related to maps, you need to download and install the maps on the CellAdvisor 5G. The VIAVI JDMapCreator will help you download maps. Make sure the JDMapCreator application on your computer is connected to the instrument via LAN.
Page 140: Setting Measure Setup
See "Configuring Spectrum Measurements" for more details. If required, connect a GPS receiver to your CellAdvisor 5G for outdoor mapping. Indoor mapping does not necessarily need a GPS antenna. Tap the Setup ( ) icon on the side bar.
Page 141: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap to switch Plot Item to RSRP, RSRQ, S-SS SINR, S-SS RSSI, P-SS RSRP, S-SS RSRP, S-SS Ec/Io, or P-SS SNR. Tap the Apply button. The point color of the map changes to the corresponding value, and if there is no detected LTE signal, the point will become gray color.
Page 142 Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Make sure to save the file as (Comma delimited) (*.csv). Copy the file to the USB memory stick and insert it to the USB A or USB B port of the instrument. Tap the Load ( ) hot key on the side bar.
Page 143: Freq/Time/Power Variation
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Freq/Time/Power Variation Frequency, time, and power variation shows the frequency, time, and power error trend based on the time elapsed. After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your measurement.
Page 144: Miscellaneous
Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Frequency/time/power variation by offset with LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer NOTE: You can tap the Distance box and input the value that you want to compensate for distance. When distance is entered, the time will show the value with distance correction. Make sure the default value for Distance is 0. Frequency/time/power variation by power with LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer Miscellaneous...
Page 145: Power Statistics Ccdf
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Power Statistics CCDF The Power Statistics Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF) measurement characterizes the power statistics of the input signal. It provides PAR (Peak to Average power Ratio) versus different probabilities. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum...
Page 147: Using Lte/Lte-A Tdd Analyzer
Introduction The CellAdvisor 5G LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer is the optimal portable test solution for installation and maintenance of cellular base stations and cell sites, running with external AC power or battery for the field. Its touch-based user interface has been specifically designed with customized menus and simple calibration procedures, providing service providers with accurate and reliable LTE/LTE-A TDD measurement results.
Page 148: Selecting Mode And Measure
Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer ▪ OTA Datagram ▪ OTA Route Map ▪ Freq/Time/Power Variation ■ Miscellaneous ▪ Power Statistics CCDF Selecting mode and measure To start measurement, do the following steps: Tap LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer on the MODE panel Tap any measurement mode from the following choices: Spectrum Analysis >...
Page 149: Conducting Rf Measurement
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Conducting RF measurement Channel Power The Channel Power measurement is a common test used in the wireless industry to measure the total transmitted power of a radio within a defined frequency channel. It acquires a number of points representing the input signal in the time domain, transforms this information into the frequency domain using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), and then calculates the channel power.
Page 150: Occupied Bandwidth
Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Channel Power measurement with LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Channel power measurement result shows channel power and spectrum density in a user specified channel bandwidth. The peak to average ratio (PAR) is shown at the bottom of the screen as well. The shaded area on the display indicates the channel bandwidth. Occupied Bandwidth The Occupied Bandwidth measures the percentage of the transmitted power within a specified bandwidth.
Page 151: Spectrum Emission Mask (Sem)
The Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM) measurement is to identify and determine the power level of out-of band spurious emission outside the necessary channel bandwidth and modulated signal. It measures the power ratio between in-band and adjacent channels. The CellAdvisor 5G indicates either Pass or Fail based on the specified limit of the signal. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum...
Page 152: Aclr
Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Spectrum Emission Mask measurement with LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer If Lower Peak or Upper Peak indicates Fail, the mask line becomes red. NOTE: If the Trace View is set to Off, the Reference Power, Lower Peak, and Upper Peak is not shown. If the Trace View is set to On and the Trace Type is selected other than Clear Write, the Reference Power, Lower Peak, and Upper Peak is shown with value and "*"...
Page 153: Multi-Aclr
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide ACLR measurement with LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Multi-ACLR The Multi-ACLR measurement is used to perform multi-channel ACLR measurements with as many channels as possible. It helps you to measure ACLR in multi-channel transmitting Base Station environment. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum...
Page 154: Spurious Emissions
The Spurious Emissions measurement is to identify or determine the power level of in-band or out-of-band spurious emissions within the necessary channel bandwidth and modulated signal. The CellAdvisor 5G indicates either Pass or Fail based on the specified limit of the signal. Frequency extended up to 18.5 GHz in addition to existing 24 GHz to 40 GHz.
Page 155: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Setting limit Tap Menu > Limit. Tap to switch the Test Limits to On or Off to enable or disable Pass/Fail indication. Optional. Tap the Save icon on the side bar and select the save option form the choices available for your measurement mode.
Page 156: Setting Limit
Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer To assign an antenna port number automatically or manually, tap the Antenna Port under Antenna menu and select the option: Auto, Antenna 0, Antenna 1, Antenna 2, or Antenna 3. If the MIMO is set to 2x2, the antenna ports 2 and 3 are disabled. Tap Cyclic Prefix and select Normal or Extended.
Page 157: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide ▪ Manual sets the specific Physical Cell ID for the LTE signal manually in order to speed up the synchronization with a BTS. To select the number of antenna ports, tap the MIMO and select 2x2 or 4x4.
Page 158: Setting Limit
Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Tap Subframe Number to set the number of subframe using the on-screen keyboard. Optional. Tap Physical Cell ID and select the type, Manual or Auto. Auto lets the instrument detect the Physical Cell ID for the LTE signal automatically, and Manual sets a specific Physical Cell ID for the LTE signal manually in order to speed up the synchronization with a BTS.
Page 159: Data Channel
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Constellation measurement with LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Data Channel The Data Channel measures the constellation for the specified resource block as well as the modulation accuracy of each PDSCH at the specified subframe. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum...
Page 160: Setting Limit
Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer NOTE You can view detailed current resource block on the I-Q diagram, particularly in a dynamic field environment. Tap Uplink-Downlink Config and select the number of uplink/downlink using the on-screen keyboard. Optional. Tap Miscellaneous under Menu to do the following as needed. To select the number of antenna ports, tap the MIMO and select 2x2 or 4x4.
Page 161: Control Channel
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Data Channel measurement with LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Control Channel The Control Channel measures the constellation for the specified control channel as well as modulation accuracy of the control channel at the specified subframe. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum...
Page 162: Setting Limit
Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Tap Uplink-Downlink Config and select the number of uplink/downlink using the on-screen keyboard. Optional. Tap Miscellaneous under Menu to do the following as needed. To select the number of antenna ports, tap the MIMO and select 2x2 or 4x4. To assign a antenna port number automatically or manually, tap the Antenna Port under Antenna menu and select the option: Auto, Antenna 0, Antenna 1, Antenna 2, or Antenna 3.
Page 163: Setting Measure Setup
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your measurement. The measurement settings can be saved and recalled as a file by selecting File Type as Setup and load the file onto the instrument using the Save/Load icons on the side bar.
Page 164: Setting Limit
Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Tap PDCCH Mode to select REG to calculate EVM based on Resource Element Group or Average to calculate EVM after adding all the PDCCH signals from one subframe. k Tap PDSCH Precoding to set On or Off to enable or disable the PDSCH precoding. Setting limit Tap Menu >...
Page 165: Setting Measure Setup
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your measurement. The measurement settings can be saved and recalled as a file by selecting File Type as Setup and load the file onto the instrument using the Save/Load icons on the side bar.
Page 166: Setting Measure Setup
Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your measurement. The measurement settings can be saved and recalled as a file by selecting File Type as Setup and load the file onto the instrument using the Save/Load icons on the side bar.
Page 167: Carrier Aggregation
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Data Allocation Map measurement with LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Carrier Aggregation Carrier aggregation enables a maximum of five multiple LTE carriers to be used together in order to provide high data rate required for LTE-Advanced. Component carriers to be aggregated can be intra-band contiguous, intra-band non-contiguous, or inter-band.
Page 168: Setting Limit
Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer 10 Tap PDSCH Precoding between On and Off to enable or disable the PDSCH precoding. Setting limit Tap Menu > Limit. Tap Frequency Error to set the Test limits between On and Off and set High and Low Limits using the on-screen keyboard to enable or disable Pass/Fail indication.
Page 169: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide ▪ Internal: when starting a signal processing using the internal reference clock and creating a trigger ▪ External: when starting a signal processing based on the external input trigger ▪ GPS: When synchronizing the signal processing via the GPS receiver. If you want to check the time error correctly, set...
Page 170 Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer OTA Channel Scanner measurement with LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer OTA Channel Scanner measurement with frequency error OTA Channel Scanner measurement with time error...
Page 171: Id Scanner
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Using icons You can tap the Magnifier icon to check the frequency or time error. You can also perform the following operation using the icons. (Auto scale): You can set the scale automatically. (Save as CSV): You can assign file name using the on-screen keyboard and apply the changes. This will let you save your measurement file internally.
Page 172: Multipath Profile
Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer To select the number of antenna ports, tap the MIMO and select 2x2 or 4x4. To select the Cyclic Prefix, tap Cyclic Prefix and select Normal or Extended. Optional. Tap the Save icon on the side bar and select the save option form the choices available for your measurement mode. OTA ID Scanner measurement with LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Multipath Profile The Multipath Profile enables you to determine RF environmental conditions of testing area.
Page 173: Control Channel
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide OTA Multipath Profile measurement with LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Control Channel DL RS power is the resource element power of Downlink Reference Symbol. The absolute DL RS power is indicated on the BCH. The absolute accuracy is defined as the maximum deviation between the DL RS power indicated on the BCH and the DL RS power at the BS antenna connector.
Page 174: Setting Limit
Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Optional. To select the Cyclic Prefix, tap Cyclic Prefix and select Normal or Extended. 10 Tap Menu > Display and select EVM or Power. The screen changes according to the selected option. Setting limit Tap Menu > Limit. Tap RS EVM to set the limit for RS error vector magnitude.
Page 175: Route Map
Loading a map To use any features related to maps, you need to download and install the maps on the CellAdvisor 5G. The VIAVI JDMapCreator will help you download maps. Make sure the JDMapCreator application on your computer is connected to the instrument via LAN.
Page 176: Setting Measure Setup
See "Configuring Spectrum Measurements" for more details. If required, connect a GPS receiver to your CellAdvisor 5G for outdoor mapping. Indoor mapping does not necessarily need a GPS antenna. Tap the Setup ( ) icon on the side bar.
Page 177: Viewing The Logging Data
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Viewing the logging data ) on the side bar. Make sure the file extension is. gomv. Load the saved logging file using the Load icon ( Tap to switch Plot Item to RSRP, RSRQ, S-SS SINR, S-SS RSSI, P-SS RSRP, S-SS RSRP, S-SS Ec/Io, or P-SS SNR.
Page 178 Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Input the two mandatory fields: Lat (DecDeg) and Long (DecDeg). Input the Azimuth field if you want to check the direction of antenna. Make sure to save the file as (Comma delimited) (*.csv). Copy the file to the USB memory stick and insert it to the USB A or USB B port of the instrument. Tap the Load ( ) hot key on the side bar.
Page 179: Freq/Time/Power Variation
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide OTA Route Map measurement with LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Freq/Time/Power Variation Frequency, time, and power variation shows the frequency and time error trend based on the time elapsed. After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your measurement.
Page 180 Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer NOTE If you want to set the reference level and scale, tap Menu > Amp/Scale > Reference. You can set Reference Freq Error Offset, Scale Division (Freq Error), Reference Time Error Offset, Scale Division (Time Error), Reference Level, and Scale Division (Power) on demand using the on-screen keyboard.
Page 181: Miscellaneous
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Frequency/time/power variation by power with LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer Miscellaneous Power Statistics CCDF The Power Statistics Complementary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF) measurement characterizes the power statistics of the input signal. It provides PAR (Peak to Average power Ratio) versus different probabilities.
Page 182 Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer CCDF measurement with LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer...
Page 183: Using Scanner
Using Scanner Introduction A Scanner is a radio receiver that can automatically tune or scan two or more discrete frequencies and multi-channels, indicating when it finds a signal on one of them and then continuing scanning when that frequency goes silent. You can measure up to 20 channels with this channel scanner.
Page 184: Frequency Scanner
Using Scanner NOTE: You can go to Menu > Limit to analyze your measurements with the limit line using the on-screen keyboard and the channel limit turning channel limit table On or Off. You can go to Menu > Marker to analyze your measurements with markers. See "Using marker"...
Page 185: Custom Scanner
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide NOTE: You can go to Menu > Limit to analyze your measurements with the limit line using the on-screen keyboard and the channel limit turning channel limit table On or Off. You can go to Menu > Marker to analyze your measurements with markers. See "Using...
Page 186 Using Scanner To set the frequencies to be scanned Tap the Index and select the number from 1 to 20. Tap Center Frequency to set the center frequency for the selected index using the on-screen keyboard. Tap Integration Bandwidth to set the integration bandwidth for the selected index using the on-screen keyboard. Tap to switch the Delete button to Add to add more channels to be scanned and repeat steps 1-3.
Page 187: Using 5G Tf Signal Analyzer
Introduction VIAVI CellAdvisor 5G is the ideal field portable solution to validate 5G radio access. Its main 5G TF test functions are carrier scanner measuring up to eight single component carriers' power as well as the strongest beam and its power level, beam analyzer assessing individual beam’s ID, power level and signal to noise levels, and coverage verification including real-time coverage map...
Page 188: Carrier Scanner
Using 5G TF Signal Analyzer Tap PCI and input a value using the on-screen keyboard. The PCI switches to Manual. Tap to switch BRSRP Type to Average or Cumulative. You can select Cumulative if you want to see the sum of all BRS (82*8 resource elements) within one symbol. You can select Average to see the average value.
Page 189 Set the BRS transmission period as the following: 1 slot <5 ms, 1 subframe =5 ms, 2 subframes =10 ms, 4 subframes =20 ms. If you set it to Auto, the CellAdvisor 5G automatically decodes MIB. Tap Beam Index and select between symbol order and subframe region.
Page 190: Route Map
Loading a map To use any features related to maps, you need to download and install the maps on the CellAdvisor 5G. The VIAVI JDMapCreator will help you download maps. Make sure the JDMapCreator application on your computer is connected to the instrument via LAN.
Page 191: Setting Measure Setup
See "Configuring Spectrum Measurements" for more details. If required, connect a GPS receiver to your CellAdvisor 5G for outdoor mapping. Indoor mapping does not necessarily need a GPS antenna. Tap the Setup ( ) icon on the side bar.
Page 192 Using 5G TF Signal Analyzer Viewing the logging data ) on the side bar. Make sure the file extension is. gomv. Load the saved logging file using the Load icon ( If the PCI is set to Auto, the point on the map appears with a color representing the largest BRSRP value. When you select a point on the map, a marker appears, and the Information window appears on the right panel.
Page 193 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Input the Azimuth field if you want to check the direction of antenna. Make sure to save the file as (Comma delimited) (*.csv). Copy the file to the USB memory stick and insert it to the USB A or USB B port of the instrument.
Page 194: Using 5G Nr Signal Analyzer
Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer Introduction VIAVI CellAdvisor 5G NR is the ideal field portable solution to validate 3GPP 5G NR radio access. Its main 5GNR test functions are RF measurement, over-the-air measurement, and demodulation measurement. The RF measurement includes channel power, ACLR, SEM and occupied bandwidth based on triggered spectrum analysis.
Page 195: Selecting Mode And Measure
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Selecting mode and measure To start measurement, do the following steps: Tap 5G NR Signal Analyzer on the MODE panel. Tap any measurement mode from the following choices: Spectrum Analysis > Trigger Spectrum RF Analysis > Channel Power, Occupied Bandwidth, Spectrum Emission Mask, ACLR, Multi- ACLR, or Spurious Emissions OTA Analysis >...
Page 196 Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {2,8} +14*n 120 kHz 40 (0.125 ms) {4,8,16,20} +28*n > 6 GHz (FR2) 240 kHz 80 (62.5 ms) {8,12,16,20,32,36,40,44} +56*n Tap Sync Raster/SCS Offset to set the sync raster resolution to 180 kHz (FR1) or to 720 kHz (FR2) for carrier frequency center using the on-screen keyboard.
Page 197: Conducting Rf Measurement
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Trigger spectrum measurement with 5G NR Conducting RF measurement Channel Power The Channel Power measurement is a common test used in the wireless industry to measure the total transmitted power of a radio within a defined frequency channel. It acquires a number of points representing the input signal in the time domain, transforms this information into the frequency domain using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), and then calculates the channel power.
Page 198 Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {2,8} +14*n 15 kHz 5 (1 ms) {2,8} +14*n 3 to 6 GHz (FR1) 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {4,8,16,20} +28*n 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {2,8} +14*n 120 kHz 40 (0.125 ms) {4,8,16,20} +28*n >...
Page 199: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide 10 Tap PCI and input a value from 0 to 1007 using the on-screen keyboard. The PCI switches to Manual. 11 Tap EIRP Settings and input the value using the on-screen keyboard. Select Set Max to EIRP1 to save the currently measured maximum value to EIRP1.
Page 200: Occupied Bandwidth
Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer Channel power measurement with 5G NR Channel power measurement result shows channel power and spectrum density in a user specified channel bandwidth. The peak to average ratio (PAR) is shown at the bottom of the screen as well. The shaded area on the display indicates the channel bandwidth. Occupied bandwidth The Occupied Bandwidth measures the percentage of the transmitted power within a specified bandwidth.
Page 201 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide 15 kHz 5 (1 ms) {2,8} +14*n 3 to 6 GHz (FR1) 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {4,8,16,20} +28*n 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {2,8} +14*n 120 kHz 40 (0.125 ms) {4,8,16,20} +28*n > 6 GHz (FR2) 240 kHz 80 (62.5 ms)
Page 202: Setting Limit
The Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM) measurement is to identify and determine the power level of out-of band spurious emission outside the necessary channel bandwidth and modulated signal. It measures the power ratio between in-band and adjacent channels. The CellAdvisor 5G indicates either Pass or Fail based on the specified limit of the signal. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum...
Page 203 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {2,8} +14*n 15 kHz 5 (1 ms) {2,8} +14*n 3 to 6 GHz (FR1) 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {4,8,16,20} +28*n 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {2,8} +14*n 120 kHz 40 (0.125 ms) {4,8,16,20} +28*n >...
Page 204: Setting Limit
Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer 10 Tap PCI and input a value from 0 to 1007 using the on-screen keyboard. The PCI switches to Manual. 11 Tap SEM Config to configure the following items: Tap BS Type and select the option from 1-C/1-H, 1-O, or 2-O. Set 1-C (Conducted)/1-H (Hybrid) for multi-band operation with mapping of transceivers to one or more antenna connectors (1-C) or TAB (transceiver array boundary) connectors for 1-H.
Page 205 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap Bandwidth/SSB SCS and select the Setting in the pop-up window based on your need. SSB is abbreviation for Synchronization Signal Block or SS Block and it actually refers to Synchronization PBCH block since the synchronization signal and PBCH channel are packed as a single block that always moves together.
Page 206: Setting Limit
Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer Tap L to set the maximum number of SS-PBCH blocks within a single SS burst set (A set of SS being transmitted in 5 ms window of SS transmission) among 4, 8 and 64. Refer to the selection criteria based on the table in Step 2. Tap SSB Auto Search Mode and do the following steps: Tap Auto Preamp/Atten and switch SSB Auto Search to Start to set preamp and attenuation automatically.
Page 207: Multi-Aclr
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Multi-ACLR The Multi-ACLR measurement is used to perform multi-channel ACLR measurements with as many channels as possible. It helps you to measure ACLR in multi-channel transmitting Base Station environment. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum...
Page 208: Spurious Emissions
The Spurious Emissions measurement is to identify or determine the power level of in-band or out-of-band spurious emissions within the necessary channel bandwidth and modulated signal. The CellAdvisor 5G indicates either Pass or Fail based on the specified limit of the signal. Frequency extended up to 18.5 GHz in addition to existing 24 GHz to 40 GHz.
Page 209: Conducting Ota Measurement
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap Attenuation and specify or select the value. Tap Measurement Type between Full and Examine. The Examine mode displays only the selected range while the Full mode lets the instrument automatically change the selected range from one another.
Page 210: Setting Measure Setup
Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer Setting measure setup Before starting the Beam Analyzer, you need to set Spectrum measurements displayed on the quick access and display tab. See "Configuring Spectrum Measurements" for more details. Tap the Setup ( )icon on the side bar. Tap Bandwidth/SSB SCS and select the Setting in the pop-up window based on your need.
Page 211 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide 0 to 48 0 to 2 Tap SSB Frequency and input the value using the on-screen keyboard. Tap GSCN and input the value using the on-screen keyboard. Based on the GSCN input frequency, the SSB frequency changes automatically.
Page 212: Carrier Scanner
Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer NOTE: The undetected values in the Detected ID List table will be indicated as "--". You cannot save the measurement as a Result. Logging as CSV option is added. For more details, see Managing files. Carrier scanner 5G Carrier Scanner provides an easy and fast response power measurements of up to eight single component carriers of 100 MHz.
Page 213: Viewing Beam Information
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide 120 kHz 40 (0.125 ms) {4,8,16,20} +28*n > 6 GHz (FR2) 80 (62.5 μs) 240 kHz {8,12,16,20,32,36,40,44} +56*n Tap to switch SSB Auto Search Mode to Auto Preamp/Atten or Manual. Auto Preamp/Atten to set preamp and attenuation automatically or Manual for user-defined settings.
Page 214: Setting The Sweep Speed
Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer Setting the sweep speed Tap Menu > Sweep. Tap Sweep Speed and you can choose between Fast and Normal. Carrier scanner measurement NOTE: You cannot save the measurement as a Result or Result as CSV.
Page 215 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Carrier scanner measurement with frequency error Carrier Scanner measurement with time error Using icons You can tap the Magnifier icon to check the frequency or time error. You can also perform the following operation using the icons.
Page 216: Route Map
Loading a map To use any features related to maps, you need to download and install the maps on the CellAdvisor 5G. The VIAVI JDMapCreator will help you download maps. Make sure the JDMapCreator application on your computer is connected to the instrument via LAN.
Page 217: Setting Measure Setup
See "Configuring Spectrum Measurements" for more details. If required, connect a GPS receiver to your CellAdvisor 5G for outdoor mapping. Indoor mapping does not necessarily need a GPS antenna. Tap the Setup ( ) icon on the side bar.
Page 218 Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer SSB SCS Sync Raster Resolution Sync Raster Offset Sync SCS Resolution Sync SCS Offset (kHz) (kHz) Range (kHz) Range 0 to 250 0 to 11 0 to 506 0 to 5 0 to 92 0 to 5 0 to 48 0 to 2 Tap SSB Center Frequency and input the value using the on-screen keyboard.
Page 219 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Viewing the logging data ) on the side bar. Make sure the file extension is. gomv. Load the saved logging file using the Load icon ( If the PCI is set to Auto, the point on the map appears with a color representing the largest P-SS RSRP value.
Page 220 Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer Input the two mandatory fields: Lat (DecDeg) and Long (DecDeg). Input the Azimuth filed if you want to check the direction of antenna. Make sure to save the file as (Comma delimited) (*.csv). Copy the file to the USB memory stick and insert it to the USB A or USB B port of the instrument. Tap the Load ( ) hot key on the side bar.
Page 221 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Route map measurement screen with 5G NR Signal Analyzer NOTE: 20 different PCI colors in small circle and Beam power in line are displayed. Route map measurement screen (Plot Point to Time) with 5G NR Signal Analyzer NOTE: When you setup Plot Point to Time and tap the start/testing button, you cannot touch the screen to active.
Page 222: Beam Availability Index
Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer Beam availability index Beam availability index measurement enables showing the maximum beam resource blocks with its power for each detected PCI. Normally recognized beam color is blue and unrecognized one is gray. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your...
Page 223 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide 0 to 92 0 to 5 0 to 48 0 to 2 Tap SSB Frequency and input the value using the on-screen keyboard. Tap GSCN and input the value using the on-screen keyboard. Based on the GSCN input frequency, the SSB frequency changes automatically.
Page 224: Freq/Time/Power Variation
Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer Beam availability index measurement NOTE You can adjust SSB frequency using the purple scroll bar on the chart. You can see the constellation information by selecting either PBCH or PBCH DM-RS. Freq/Time/Power Variation Frequency, time, and power variation shows the frequency, time, and power error trend based on the time elapsed. Before starting the Frequency/Time Error Variation, you need to set Spectrum measurements displayed on the quick access and display tab.
Page 225 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide 15 kHz 5 (1 ms) {2,8} +14*n 3 to 6 GHz (FR1) 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {4,8,16,20} +28*n 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {2,8} +14*n 120 kHz 40 (0.125 ms) {4,8,16,20} +28*n > 6 GHz (FR2) 240 kHz 80 (62.5 ms)
Page 226: Multi-Path Profile
Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer Frequency/time/power variation by offset with 5G NR Signal Analyzer NOTE: You can tap the Distance box and input the value that you want to compensate for distance. When distance is entered, the time will show the value with distance correction. Make sure the default value for Distance is 0. Frequency/time/power variation by power with 5G NR Signal Analyzer Multi-path profile Tap the Setup (...
Page 227 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap Bandwidth/SSB SCS and select the Setting in the pop-up window based on your need. SSB is abbreviation for Synchronization Signal Block or SS Block and it actually refers to Synchronization PBCH block since the synchronization signal and PBCH channel are packed as a single block that always moves together.
Page 228: Conducting Modulation Measurement
Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer Tap Auto Preamp/Atten and switch SSB Auto Search to Start to set preamp and attenuation automatically. Tap Manual and switch SSB Auto Search to Start for manually setting based on your need. NOTE If you tap SSB Auto Search to Start, the searching progress screen appears to let you know the status of searching. You can tap SSB Auto Search to Stop to stop searching.
Page 229 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Operating Frequency Case Slots in a burst period (slot duration) 15 kHz 5 (1 ms) {2,8} +14*n < 3 GHz (FR1) 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {4,8,16,20} +28*n 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {2,8} +14*n 15 kHz...
Page 230: Setting Limit
Optional. Tap the Save icon on the side bar and select the save option form the choices available for your measurement mode. NOTE: The CellAdvisor 5G currently measures the PDSCH EVM values based on SIB1 contained PDSCH RB. The CellAdvisor 5G performs the 3GPP recommended call protocol connection to get SIB1 RDSCH RB which should have the following pieces of information required for proper measuring support: •...
Page 231: Power Vs Time
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Constellation measurement with 5G NR Signal Analyzer NOTE: Once you tap the Time Offset button at the right bottom of the screen, the histogram graph appears. Power vs Time Power vs Time (Slot) The Power vs. Time measurement measures the mean transmission power during the useful part of GSM bursts and verifies that the power ramp fits within the defined mask.
Page 232 Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer 15 kHz 5 (1 ms) {2,8} +14*n < 3 GHz (FR1) 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {4,8,16,20} +28*n 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {2,8} +14*n 15 kHz 5 (1 ms) {2,8} +14*n 3 to 6 GHz (FR1) 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {4,8,16,20} +28*n...
Page 233: Power Vs Time (Frame)
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide NOTE If you tap SSB Auto Search to Start, the searching progress screen appears to let you know the status of searching. You can tap SSB Auto Search to Stop to stop searching. Tap SSB Periodicity and select the options from 5 ms, 10 ms, 20 ms, 40 ms, 80 ms, 160 ms.
Page 234: Setting Measure Setup
Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your measurement. The measurement settings can be saved and recalled as a file. Tap the Setup ( )icon on the side bar.
Page 235 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide 0 to 48 0 to 2 Tap SSB Frequency and input the value using the on-screen keyboard. Tap GSCN and input the value using the on-screen keyboard. Based on the GSCN input frequency, the SSB frequency changes automatically.
Page 236: Conducting Pdsch Analysis
PDSCH. These signals are generated within the PDSCH allocation. DM-RS is used for channel estimation as part of coherent demodulation of PDSCH. CellAdvisor 5G enables PDSCH EVM setting and shows its demodulated data as constellation. Setting measure setup Tap the Setup ( )icon on the side bar.
Page 237 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide SSB SCS Sync Raster Resolution Sync Raster Offset Sync SCS Resolution Sync SCS Offset (kHz) (kHz) Range (kHz) Range 0 to 250 0 to 11 0 to 506 0 to 5 0 to 92 0 to 5...
Page 238 Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer In the formula, input Start BWP and Size BWP value using the on-screen keyboard. Back to Data, do the following steps: Select Slot Number for analyzing PDSCH EVM from 1 to 19 using the on-screen keyboard. Tap Offset RB and Number of RBs to set resource blocks within the range of BWP using the on-screen keyboard.
Page 239: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Setting limit Tap Menu > Limit. Tap the test items and set the limits depending on your selected measurement mode: To set the limit Select Frequency Frequency Test limits On/Off, High Limit/Low Limit error error Time error...
Page 240: Evm Vs Subcarrier
Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer PDSCH Constellation measurement with 5G NR PDSCH EVM setting summary NOTE You can tap the Enlarge icon on the top right side of the screen to zoom in the PDSCH Preview screen. EVM vs Subcarrier CellAdivisor 5G NR EVM vs Subcarrier provides bar chart consisting of the average for resource elements with assigned PDSCH in each RB (12 subcarriers x 14 symbols).
Page 241: Setting Measure Setup
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Setting measure setup Tap the Setup ( )icon on the side bar. Tap Bandwidth/SSB SCS and select the Setting in the pop-up window based on your need. SSB is abbreviation for Synchronization Signal Block or SS Block and it actually refers to Synchronization PBCH block since the synchronization signal and PBCH channel are packed as a single block that always moves together.
Page 242 Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer 0 to 48 0 to 2 NOTE Make sure to sync signals using SSB frequency setting as SSB location set by Sync Raster Offset and Sync SCS Offset might not be matched. Tap SSB Auto Search Mode if you do not know SSB location and do the following steps: Tap Auto Preamp/Atten and switch SSB Auto Search to Start to set preamp and attenuation automatically.
Page 243 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap Modulation type and select the options from: QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, or 256QAM Tap PDSCH DM-RS and do the following steps: PDSCH DMRS is a special type of physical layer signal which functions as a reference signal for decoding PDSCH in 5G ϵ...
Page 244 Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer EVM vs Subcarrier measurement with 5G NR NOTE – EVM vs Subcarrier does not display subcarriers with PT-RS and if there is any of this case, it shows as " " in value. Selected RB's EVM vs Subcarrier measurement with 5G NR NOTE You can move purple scroll bar right and left once tapped (activated) to set the specific RB number.
Page 245: Allocation Mapper
(Close): You can close the screen you are seeing now. Allocation mapper CellAdvisor 5G NR allocation mapper displays power for X axis (time) and Y axis (frequency) of 1 frame with resources being measuring for current PDSCH EVM. Setting measure setup Tap the Setup ( )icon on the side bar.
Page 246 Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer 5 Tap Sync Raster/SCS Offset to set the sync raster resolution to 180 kHz (FR1) or to 720 kHz (FR2) for carrier frequency center using the on-screen keyboard. The following table shows the sync raster offset range and sync SCS offset range per SSB SCS and sync raster/SCS resolution.
Page 247 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap Offset RB and Number of RBs to set resource blocks within the range of BWP using the on-screen keyboard. NOTE You need to input values for Offset RB and Number of RBs considering the range that actual data should be allocated.
Page 248 Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer Allocation Mapper measurement with 5G NR NOTE If you set PDSCH Analysis Area to On, it shows a resource that is currently measuring PDSCH EVM.
Page 249: Using Nsa Signal Analyzer
OTA Analysis > NSA Analyzer, NSA Scanner or NSA Route Map Conducting OTA measurements NSA analyzer CellAdvisor 5G NSA Analyzer provides combined functions which are available in OTA ID Scanner in LTE mode and Beam Analyzer in 5G NR mode. ▪...
Page 250: Setting Measure Setup
Using NSA Signal Analyzer – ▪ Signal to Noise Ratio) — ratio of signal power to the noise power through P-SS SNR (Primary Synchronization Signal the primary sync signals – ▪ Signal to Interference plus Noise Ratio) — linear average over the S-SS SINR (Secondary Synchronization Signal power contribution (in Watts) of the resource elements carrying secondary synchronization signals divided by the linear average of the noise and interference power contribution (in Watts) over the resource elements carrying secondary...
Page 251 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap the Bandwidth/SSB SCS box and select the Setting in the pop-up window based on your need. SSB is abbreviation for Synchronization Signal Block or SS Block and it actually refers to Synchronization PBCH block since the synchronization signal and PBCH channel are packed as a single block that always moves together.
Page 252 Using NSA Signal Analyzer Tap the External Offset box and input the value using the on-screen keyboard and tap to switch the external offset to On (green) or Off (gray) as desired. Tap the Attenuation box and input the value using the on-screen keyboard if you want to set it manually (Manual). Or tap it to set Auto.
Page 253: Nsa Scanner
NSA analyzer measurement with sweep normal (tapped the Magnifier icon) NSA scanner CellAdvisor 5G NSA Analyzer provides combined functions which are available in Carrier Scanner in 5G NR mode and Channel Scanner in LTE mode. NSA Analyzer provides Channel Scanner function that is a radio receiver that can automatically tune or scan two or more discrete frequencies and multi-channels, indicating when it finds a signal on one of them and then continuing scanning when that frequency goes silent.
Page 254: Setting Measure Setup
Using NSA Signal Analyzer NSA Analyzer also provides an easy and fast response power measurements of up to eight single component carriers of 100 MHz. The power measurement for each carrier includes: ▪ S-SS RSRP (Synchronized Signal – Reference Signal Received Power) — linear average over the power contributions (in Watts) of the resource elements which carry secondary synchronization signals ▪...
Page 255 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Operating Frequency Case Slots in a burst period (slot duration) 15 kHz 5 (1 ms) {2,8} +14*n < 3 GHz (FR1) 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {4,8,16,20} +28*n 30 kHz 10 (0.5 ms) {2,8} +14*n 15 kHz...
Page 256 Using NSA Signal Analyzer g Tap to switch the PCI (Physical Cell ID) box to Manual (number) or Auto and input a value in the number box from 0 to 1007 using the on-screen keyboard. h Tap to switch the LTE Mode box to TDD or FDD. Tap the Bandwidth box and input the value using the on-screen keyboard.
Page 257: Route Map
Loading a map To use any features related to maps, you need to download and install the maps on the CellAdvisor 5G. The VIAVI JDMapCreator will help you download maps. Make sure the JDMapCreator application on your computer is connected to the instrument via LAN.
Page 258 Using NSA Signal Analyzer If required, connect a GPS receiver to your CellAdvisor 5G for outdoor mapping. Indoor mapping does not necessarily need a GPS antenna. Tap the Cancel or Apply button when Display pop-up window appears. Tap the Setup ( ) icon on the side bar.
Page 259 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap the Bandwidth/SSB SCS box and select the Setting in the pop-up window based on your need. SSB is abbreviation for Synchronization Signal Block or SS Block and it actually refers to Synchronization PBCH block since the synchronization signal and PBCH channel are packed as a single block that always moves together.
Page 260 Using NSA Signal Analyzer Tap the External Offset box and input the value using the on-screen keyboard and tap to switch the external offset to On (green) or Off (gray) as desired. Tap the Attenuation box and input the value using the on-screen keyboard if you want to set it manually (Manual). Or tap it to set Auto.
Page 261 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap the rectangle with value before color legend bar on the right panel. Set a value for Poor (minimum value) using the on-screen keyboard. Tap the rectangle with value after color legend bar on the right panel.
Page 262 Using NSA Signal Analyzer Route map measurement with site information screen NOTE: The purple icon indicates the base station (site) location and the direction of antenna. If the site is beyond the latitude and longitude of the map file, it will not show. Route map measurement screen with 5G NSA Signal Analyzer...
Page 263 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Route map measurement screen (Plot Point to Time) with 5G NSA Signal Analyzer NOTE: When you setup Plot Point to Time and tap the start/testing button, you cannot touch the screen to active. After the waiting indicator ( ) stops, the active indicator ( ) shows up.
Page 265: Using Dss Signal Analyzer
Using DSS Signal Analyzer Introduction VIAVI CellAdvisor 5G Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) Signal Analyzer provides technology that allows the deployment of both 4G LTE and 5G NR in the same frequency band and dynamically allocates spectrum resources between the two technologies based on user demand.
Page 266: Selecting Mode And Measure
Using DSS Signal Analyzer Selecting mode and measure To start measurement, do the following steps: Tap DSS Signal Analyzer on the MODE panel. Tap any measurement mode from the following choices: Spectrum Analysis > Spectrum RF Analysis > Channel Power, Occupied Bandwidth, Spectrum Emission Mask, ACLR, Multi- ACLR, or Spurious Emissions Power vs Time >...
Page 267: Conducting Rf Measurements
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Conducting RF measurements Channel Power The Channel Power measurement is a common test used in the wireless industry to measure the total transmitted power of a radio within a defined frequency channel. It acquires a number of points representing the input signal in the time domain, transforms this information into the frequency domain using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), and then calculates the channel power.
Page 268: Occupied Bandwidth
The Spectrum Emission Mask (SEM) measurement is to identify and determine the power level of out-of band spurious emission outside the necessary channel bandwidth and modulated signal. It measures the power ratio between in-band and adjacent channels. The CellAdvisor 5G indicates either Pass or Fail based on the specified limit of the signal.
Page 269: Setting Measure Setup
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your measurement. The measurement settings can be saved and recalled as a file by selecting File Type as Setup and load the file onto the instrument using the Save/Load icons on the side bar.
Page 270: Setting Limit
Using DSS Signal Analyzer Tap the Setup ( )icon on the side bar. Tap Bandwidth from the following choices: 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, or 20 MHz. Tap to switch Signal Tech Type to TDD or FDD. Tap Menu > BW/AVG > Average to set the number of measurements to be averaged using the on-screen keyboard. The input value range is from 1 to 100.
Page 271: Spurious Emissions
The Spurious Emissions measurement is to identify or determine the power level of in-band or out-of-band spurious emissions within the necessary channel bandwidth and modulated signal. The CellAdvisor 5G indicates either Pass or Fail based on the specified limit of the signal.
Page 272: Power Vs Time
Using DSS Signal Analyzer a Select Range from 1 to 20 and switch each to On to display the selected range in the result table or Off to hide it from the table. b Select Start Frequency to specify the start frequency for the selected range using the on-screen keyboard. Select Stop Frequency to specify the stop frequency for the selected range using the on-screen keyboard.
Page 273: Setting Measure Setup
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum Measurements", you can set the measure setup to continue your measurement. The measurement settings can be saved and recalled as a file by selecting File Type as Setup and load the file onto the instrument using the Save/Load icons on the side bar.
Page 274: Power Vs Time (Slot)
Using DSS Signal Analyzer Power vs Time (Frame) measurement with DSS Analyzer Power vs Time (Slot) The Power vs. Time (Slot) in DSS Signal Analyzer measures the modulation envelope in the time domain, showing the signal rise and fall shapes of DSS signal. NOTE: In this measurement, desirable level of the input power is lower than -10 dBm.
Page 275: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide ▪ Extended: Intended for scenarios with particularly high delay spread Tap Delay and input the value using the on-screen keyboard. Delay setting is used only when there is a time offset in the signals to be measured.
Page 276: Setting Measure Setup
Select Bandwidth (MHz) from the following choices: 20, 15, 10, or 5. Select Sub-Carrier Spacing as 15 kHz (Case A). The standard for NR SCS is 15 kHz and CellAdvisor 5G supports 15 kHz of sub-carrier spacing. 4 Tap Subframe Number from 0 to 9.
Page 277: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide NOTE Based on the GSCN input frequency, the SSB Frequency is automatically changed. 10 Tap PCI (Physical Cell ID) and select between LTE PCI and NR PCI. Tap to switch LTE PCI Mode to Manual or Auto and input a value from 0 to 503.
Page 278: Channel Mapper
Optional. Tap the Save icon on the side bar and select the save option form the choices available for your measurement mode. Constellation measurement with DSS Analyzer Channel mapper CellAdvisor 5G DSS Channel mapper displays NR and LTE signal location based on sub carrier and symbol spacing with different colors within the resource block. Setting measure setup After configuring spectrum measurement in "Configuring Spectrum...
Page 279 Select Sub-Carrier Spacing as 15 kHz (Case A). The standard for NR SCS is 15 kHz and CellAdvisor 5G supports 15 kHz of sub-carrier spacing. Tap Antenna Port to assign an antenna port number automatically or manually, and select from Auto, Antenna 0, or Antenna If the MIMO is set to 2x2, the antenna ports 2 and 3 are disabled.
Page 280: Control Channel
Using DSS Signal Analyzer NOTE You can set Auto to let the instrument detect the Physical Cell ID for the LTE/NR signal automatically and Manual to set the specific Physical Cell ID for the LTE/NR signal manually in order to speed up the synchronization with a BTS.
Page 281 Select Bandwidth (MHz) from the following choices: 20, 15, 10, or 5. Select Sub-Carrier Spacing as 15 kHz (Case A). The standard for NR SCS is 15 kHz and CellAdvisor 5G supports 15 kHz of sub-carrier spacing. 4 Tap Subframe Number from 0 to 9.
Page 282: Setting Limit
Using DSS Signal Analyzer 12 Tap PDSCH Threshold to set the threshold for PDSCH and enter a value by using the on-screen keyboard. 13 Tap PDSCH Precoding to set On or Off to enable or disable the PDSCH precoding. 14 Tap EVM Detection Mode to set Combine or Single. ▪...
Page 283 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide magnitude Error vector magnitude of Primary P-SS EVM Test limits On/Off, High Limit Synchronization Signal Error vector magnitude of Secondary S-SS EVM Test limits On/Off, High Limit Synchronization Signal Downlink DL RS Reference Test limits On/Off, High Limit/Low Limit...
Page 284: Subframe
Select Bandwidth (MHz) from the following choices: 20, 15, 10, or 5. Select Sub-Carrier Spacing as 15 kHz (Case A). The standard for NR SCS is 15 kHz and CellAdvisor 5G supports 15 kHz of sub-carrier spacing. 4 Tap Subframe Number from 0 to 9.
Page 285: Setting Limit
If you need to search SSB based on ARFCN raster, it would take too long time since ARFCN raster is very narrow. Therefore, it is recommended that you define a SSB searching frequency in wider steps. This is the usage/purpose of GSCN. You can search the frequency corresponding to GSCN in maximum 100 MHz bandwidth of ARFCN that CellAdvisor 5G supports. NOTE Based on the GSCN input frequency, the SSB Frequency is automatically changed.
Page 286 Using DSS Signal Analyzer magnitude Primary Synchronization Signal for error P-SS EVM Test limits On/Off, High Limit vector magnitude Secondary Synchronization Signal for error S-SS EVM Test limits On/Off, High Limit vector magnitude Test limits On/Off, High Limit/Low Limit Primary Synchronization P-SS Note that based on the Reference Mode you have chosen from Menu >...
Page 287: Using Marker
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Error vector magnitude of Secondary S-SS EVM Test limits On/Off, High Limit Synchronization Signal Downlink DL RS Reference Test limits On/Off, High Limit/Low Limit Power Signal Power Test limits On/Off, High Limit/Low Limit Primary P-SS Note that based on the Reference Mode you have chosen from Menu > Reference Mode between...
Page 288 Using DSS Signal Analyzer Subframe measurement with DSS Analyzer NOTE You can directly set Subframe number from 0 to 9 by tapping the Number box next to Sumbframe No. If you enter subframe number 1, you will see NR data. Right before the Channel Summary, you can tap the Chart icon to see the result in a chart view.
Page 289: Frame
Select Sub-Carrier Spacing as 15 kHz (Case A). The standard for NR SCS is 15 kHz and CellAdvisor 5G supports 15 kHz of sub-carrier spacing. Tap Antenna Port to assign an antenna port number automatically or manually, and select from Auto, Antenna 0, or Antenna If the MIMO is set to 2x2, the antenna ports 2 and 3 are disabled.
Page 290: Setting Limit
If you need to search SSB based on ARFCN raster, it would take too long time since ARFCN raster is very narrow. Therefore, it is recommended that you define a SSB searching frequency in wider steps. This is the usage/purpose of GSCN. You can search the frequency corresponding to GSCN in maximum 100 MHz bandwidth of ARFCN that CellAdvisor 5G supports. NOTE Based on the GSCN input frequency, the SSB Frequency is automatically changed.
Page 291 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Primary Synchronization Signal for error P-SS EVM Test limits On/Off, High Limit vector magnitude Secondary Synchronization Signal for error S-SS EVM Test limits On/Off, High Limit vector magnitude Test limits On/Off, High Limit/Low Limit Primary Synchronization P-SS Note that based on the Reference Mode you have chosen from Menu >...
Page 292: Time Alignment Error
Using DSS Signal Analyzer Signal Power Test limits On/Off, High Limit/Low Limit Primary P-SS Note that based on the Reference Mode you have chosen from Menu > Reference Mode between Synchronization Power Absolute and Relative, you can set the first high/low limit when you chose absolute, and second Signal power high/low limit when you chose relative.
Page 293: Setting Measure Setup
Select Sub-Carrier Spacing as 15 kHz (Case A). The standard for NR SCS is 15 kHz and CellAdvisor 5G supports 15 kHz of sub-carrier spacing. Tap Antenna Port to assign an antenna port number automatically or manually, and select from Auto, Antenna 0, or Antenna If the MIMO is set to 2x2, the antenna ports 2 and 3 are disabled.
Page 294: Conducting Ota Measurements
Using DSS Signal Analyzer NOTE Based on the GSCN input frequency, the SSB Frequency is automatically changed. Time Alignment Error measurement with DSS Analyzer Conducting OTA measurements OTA channel scanner The Channel Scanner is a radio receiver that can automatically tune or scan two or more discrete frequencies and multi-channels, indicating when it finds a signal on one of them and then continuing scanning when that frequency goes silent.
Page 295 When NR is selected as Technology, do the following steps: Select Sub-Carrier Spacing as 15 kHz (Case A). The standard for NR SCS is 15 kHz and CellAdvisor 5G supports 15 kHz of sub-carrier spacing. Tap to switch CFI to Manual or Auto.
Page 296: Setting Limit
Therefore, it is recommended that you define a SSB searching frequency in wider steps. This is the usage/purpose of GSCN. You can search the frequency corresponding to GSCN in maximum 100 MHz bandwidth of ARFCN that CellAdvisor 5G supports. NOTE Based on the GSCN input frequency, the SSB Frequency is automatically changed.
Page 297: Ota Id Scanner
When NR is selected as Technology, do the following steps: Select Sub-Carrier Spacing as 15 kHz (Case A). The standard for NR SCS is 15 kHz and CellAdvisor 5G supports 15 kHz of sub-carrier spacing. Tap to switch CFI to Manual or Auto.
Page 298 If you need to search SSB based on ARFCN raster, it would take too long time since ARFCN raster is very narrow. Therefore, it is recommended that you define a SSB searching frequency in wider steps. This is the usage/purpose of GSCN. You can search the frequency corresponding to GSCN in maximum 100 MHz bandwidth of ARFCN that CellAdvisor 5G supports. NOTE Based on the GSCN input frequency, the SSB Frequency is automatically changed.
Page 299: Ota Multipath Profile
Select Sub-Carrier Spacing as 15 kHz (Case A). The standard for NR SCS is 15 kHz and CellAdvisor 5G supports 15 kHz of sub-carrier spacing. Tap Antenna Port to assign an antenna port number automatically or manually, and select from Auto, Antenna 0, or Antenna If the MIMO is set to 2x2, the antenna ports 2 and 3 are disabled.
Page 300: Ota Control Channel
If you need to search SSB based on ARFCN raster, it would take too long time since ARFCN raster is very narrow. Therefore, it is recommended that you define a SSB searching frequency in wider steps. This is the usage/purpose of GSCN. You can search the frequency corresponding to GSCN in maximum 100 MHz bandwidth of ARFCN that CellAdvisor 5G supports. NOTE Based on the GSCN input frequency, the SSB Frequency is automatically changed.
Page 301: Setting Measure Setup
Select Sub-Carrier Spacing as 15 kHz (Case A). The standard for NR SCS is 15 kHz and CellAdvisor 5G supports 15 kHz of sub-carrier spacing. Tap Antenna Port to assign an antenna port number automatically or manually, and select from Auto, Antenna 0, or Antenna If the MIMO is set to 2x2, the antenna ports 2 and 3 are disabled.
Page 302: Setting Limit
Using DSS Signal Analyzer NOTE Based on the GSCN input frequency, the SSB Frequency is automatically changed. 9 Tap PCI (Physical Cell ID) and select between LTE PCI and NR PCI. Tap to switch LTE PCI Mode to Manual or Auto and input a value from 0 to 503. The PCI switches to Manual.
Page 303: Ota Route Map
Loading a map To use any features related to maps, you need to download and install the maps on the CellAdvisor 5G. The VIAVI JDMapCreator will help you download maps. Make sure the JDMapCreator application on your computer is connected to the instrument via LAN.
Page 304: Setting Measure Setup
See "Configuring Spectrum Measurements" for more details. If required, connect a GPS receiver to your CellAdvisor 5G for outdoor mapping. Indoor mapping does not necessarily need a GPS antenna. Tap the Setup ( ) icon on the side bar.
Page 305 Select Sub-Carrier Spacing as 15 kHz (Case A). The standard for NR SCS is 15 kHz and CellAdvisor 5G supports 15 kHz of sub-carrier spacing. Tap Antenna Port to assign an antenna port number automatically or manually, and select from Auto, Antenna 0, or Antenna If the MIMO is set to 2x2, the antenna ports 2 and 3 are disabled.
Page 306 Using DSS Signal Analyzer NOTE: The instrument does not automatically save the collected data. It is recommended that you save the result. Otherwise, you will lose all the collected data. Logging data Follow the step 1 to 4 in Setting measure setup. Tap the Testing ( ) button on the right panel of the map to start plotting on the map.
Page 307 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap Menu > Limit. Tap Excellent and set a value using the on-screen keyboard. Tap Poor and set a value using the on-screen keyboard. Importing cellsite DB You can import the site DB by creating the 5G site information form.
Page 308 Using DSS Signal Analyzer Route map measurement with site information screen NOTE: The purple icon indicates the base station (site) location and the direction of antenna. If the site is beyond the latitude and longitude of the map file, it will not show. Route map measurement screen with DSS Signal Analyzer NOTE: If the Plot Point is set to Position, you can tap the estimated area by point.
Page 309: Freq/Time/Power Variation
Select Sub-Carrier Spacing as 15 kHz (Case A). The standard for NR SCS is 15 kHz and CellAdvisor 5G supports 15 kHz of sub-carrier spacing. Tap Antenna Port to assign an antenna port number automatically or manually, and select from Auto, Antenna 0, or Antenna If the MIMO is set to 2x2, the antenna ports 2 and 3 are disabled.
Page 310 If you need to search SSB based on ARFCN raster, it would take too long time since ARFCN raster is very narrow. Therefore, it is recommended that you define a SSB searching frequency in wider steps. This is the usage/purpose of GSCN. You can search the frequency corresponding to GSCN in maximum 100 MHz bandwidth of ARFCN that CellAdvisor 5G supports. NOTE Based on the GSCN input frequency, the SSB Frequency is automatically changed.
Page 311 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide NOTE: You can tap the Distance box and input the value that you want to compensate for distance. When distance is entered, the time will show the value with distance correction. Make sure the default value for Distance is 0.
Page 313: 5G Tm Signal Analyzer
5G TM Signal Analyzer Introduction VIAVI CellAdvisor 5G TM Analyzer focuses on the following measurements based on each Test Models supported for 5G NR FR1 and FR2 band. ■ Spectrum Analysis ▪ BS Output Power ■ Unwanted Emissions ▪ Occupied Bandwidth ▪...
Page 314: Bs Output Power
5G TM Signal Analyzer BS output Power Output power of the base station is the mean power of one carrier delivered to a load with resistance equal to the nominal load impedance of the transmitter. Setting measure setup Before starting the BS output power measurement, you need to set Spectrum measurements displayed on the quick access and display tab.
Page 315: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide You can tap to switch to BS Output Power or EIRP under the chart in the table, and it will show the automatically calculated value. Setting limit Tap the Menu > Limit on the side bar.
Page 316: Setting Limit
5G TM Signal Analyzer ▪ SCS 30 kHz: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 MHz ▪ SCS 60 kHz: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 MHz ▪ Tap Duplex Type between FDD and TDD as required.
Page 317: Setting Measure Setup
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Setting measure setup Before starting the measurement, you need to set Spectrum measurements displayed on the quick access and display tab. See "Configuring Spectrum Measurements" for more details. The measurement settings can be saved and recalled as a file by selecting File Type as Setup and load the file onto the instrument using the Save/Load icons on the side bar.
Page 318: Multi-Aclr
5G TM Signal Analyzer ACLR measurement with 5G TM Multi-ACLR The Multi-ACLR measurement is used to perform multi-channel ACLR measurements with as many channels as possible. It helps you to measure ACLR in multi-channel transmitting Base Station environment. Setting measure setup Before starting the measurement, you need to set Spectrum measurements displayed on the quick access and display tab.
Page 319: Setting Limit
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap BS Type and select the option from 1-C/1-H, 1-O, or 2-O. Set 1-C (Conducted)/1-H (Hybrid) for multi-band operation with mapping of transceivers to one or more antenna connectors (1- C) or TAB (transceiver array boundary) connectors for 1-H. Set 1-O when BS operates at FR1 and 2-0 when BS operates at FR2.
Page 320: Setting Limit
5G TM Signal Analyzer If you select the operating frequency as FR1, select from the following: ▪ SCS 15 kHz: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 MHz ▪ SCS 30 kHz: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 MHz ▪...
Page 321: Transmitter Spurious Emissions
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Operating band unwanted emission measurement with 5G TM NOTE: If Lower Peak or Upper Peak indicate Fail, the mask line becomes red. Transmitter spurious emissions The transmitter spurious emission limits apply from 9 kHz to 12.75 GHz, excluding the frequency range from 10 MHz below the lowest frequency of the downlink operating band up to 10 MHz above the highest frequency of the downlink operating band.
Page 322: Setting Limit
5G TM Signal Analyzer Based on the above setting, tap Test Model FR1 and select the options from the following choices: FR1-TM1.1, FR1-TM1.2, FR1-TM3.1, FR1-TM3.1a, FR1-TM3.2, FR1-TM3. Based on the above setting, tap Test Model FR2 and select the options from the following choices: FR2-TM1.1, FR2-TM2, FR2- TM3.1.
Page 323: Conducting Transmit On/Off Power
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Transmitter spurious emissions with 5G TM NOTE: You can only set the frequency range and attenuation by tapping the Configuration icon. If you select the first icon next to the Range table above, it only shows the selected range and if you select the second icon next to the Range table, it keeps moving from the first selected range to the final selected range.
Page 324: Setting Limit
5G TM Signal Analyzer Tap Radio Setup then the Radio Setup pop-up window appears, if you choose FR2, select from the following: SCS 60, 120 kHz: 50, 100 MHz You can only select the Duplex Type as TDD. Based on the above setting, tap Test Model FR1 and select the options from the following choices: FR1-TM1.1, FR1-TM1.2, FR1-TM3.1, FR1-TM3.1a, FR1-TM3.2, FR1-TM3.
Page 325: Conducting Signal Quality
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Transmitter off to on power with 5G TM Transmitter on to off power with 5G TM Conducting signal quality Modulation quality Modulation quality is defined by the difference between the measured carrier signal and an ideal signal. Modulation quality can be expressed as Error Vector Magnitude (EVM).
Page 326: Setting Measure Setup
5G TM Signal Analyzer Setting measure setup Before starting the measurement, you need to set Spectrum measurements displayed on the quick access and display tab. See "Configuring Spectrum Measurements" for more details. The measurement settings can be saved and recalled as a file by selecting File Type as Setup and load the file onto the instrument using the Save/Load icons on the side bar.
Page 327: Mimo Time Alignment Error
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide PDSCH error vector Test limits On/Off, High Limit (QPSK), High Limit (16QAM), High Limit (64QAM), PDSCH EVM magnitude High Limit (256QAM) Modulation quality measurement with 5G TM NOTE: You can easily set the slot number by tapping the rectangular next to Slot No ( ).
Page 328: Setting Limit
5G TM Signal Analyzer TDD: both uplink and downlink use the same spectrum frequencies but at different times Tap Radio Setup then the Radio Setup pop-up window appears, if you choose FR2, select from the following: SCS 60, 120 kHz: 50, 100 MHz You can only select the Duplex Type as TDD.
Page 329: Ca Time Alignment Error
MIMO time alignment error with time offset chart with 5G TM CA time alignment error CellAdvisor 5G Carrier Aggregation time alignment error measures time error of each signal that has different carrier frequency and show difference between measured time errors.
Page 330: Setting Measure Setup
5G TM Signal Analyzer Setting measure setup Before starting the measurement, you need to set Spectrum measurements displayed on the quick access and display tab. See "Configuring Spectrum Measurements" for more details. The measurement settings can be saved and recalled as a file by selecting File Type as Setup and load the file onto the instrument using the Save/Load icons on the side bar.
Page 331 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide CA time alignment error with 5G TM NOTE: You can tap Configuration icon on the table and set the carrier number from 1 to 8 and center frequency for each carrier.
Page 333: Using Power Meter
Internal RF power meter The internal power measurement of the CellAdvisor 5G collects powers from the raw data of spectrum analyzer in the optimal span and integrates the powers up to the specified user span, which results in an accurate power measurement, independent of the span setting.
Page 334: External Rf Power Meter
Using Power Meter Tap the value box next to Low to set a threshold value using the on-screen keyboard. Internal RF power measurement NOTE: You cannot select the Detector Mode in the RF power measurement. External RF power meter This instrument performs radio output power measurement with the use of optional external power sensors including JD730 series power sensors.
Page 335 Terminating power sensor connection Directional power sensor connection Connect an external power sensor to the USB Host port of the CellAdvisor 5G and to the RF output port of BTS as shown in the below figure. The CellAdvisor 5G automatically detects and initializes the power sensor connected to the instrument. Connecting an external...
Page 336: Making A Measurement
Using Power Meter Directional power sensor connection Making a measurement Depending your connected power sensor, check the Detector Mode from the one of the following: ▪ For JD736B, select the power range option: Average Power, Peak Power, or Pulse Power. ▪...
Page 337 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap the value box next to Low to set a threshold value using the on-screen keyboard. External RF power measurement You can measure and understand a trend of a system output in operation where output power constantly varies depending on the amount of calls being processed by the BTS or Repeater.
Page 339: Using Rfocpri Analyzer
(Thru) in the CPRI parameter settings. A SFP/SFP+ transceiver that is connected to your CellAdvisor 5G must be compatible with your DUT and you must have your module information such as line rate, wavelength, and mode (MM or SM) handy.
Page 340: Selecting Port
Selecting port CellAdvisor 5G supports two antenna ports for signal transmission, and each port can generate up to four different waveforms selectively and simultaneously. User can select the port to use for the measurement in any measurement modes of RFoCPRI mode.
Page 341: Setting Reference Level
Tap Channel Number. Enter a value by using the on-screen keyboard and tap Apply. The CellAdvisor 5G automatically displays the corresponding center frequency value for the selected channel number. Setting reference level You can set the reference level automatically or manually to optimize the display of the traces measured, as you desire.
Page 342: Setting Rbw
Using RFoCPRI Analyzer Auto Level offset = (Noise Floor of RFoCPRI) – (Ideal Noise Floor of RRH), where (Idea Noise Floor) = N.F (RRH) + Thermal Noise + 10log (RBW) Tap Auto leveling under Amp/Scale. A calculated level of offset without NF is applied as the external offset and the user input field is activated for entry of the noise figure value.
Page 343 CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap Trace under Menu ( Tap Select Trace and select the trace number: Trace 1, Trace 2, Trace 3, Trace 4, Trace 5, or Trace 6. Complete one of the followings by tapping Trace Type: ▪...
Page 344: Selecting Network Technology
Using RFoCPRI Analyzer Before enabling Auto Leveling After enabling Auto Leveling Selecting network technology Before you start performing the interference analysis, you need to choose a network technology to analyze. Tap the Setup ( ) icon on the side bar of each measurement mode. Tap Rx Settings >...
Page 345: Configuring Rx Parameters
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Configuring Rx parameters Because each network technology requires different Rx parameter settings, you need to configure the Rx parameters for the network technology you selected. To configure Rx parameters for LTE, WCDMA: Tap the Setup ( )icon on the side bar of each measurement mode.
Page 346 Using RFoCPRI Analyzer Rx Settings with RFoCPRI Analyzer...
Page 347: Setting Measure Setup
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Setting measure setup Tap the Setup ( )icon on the side bar of each measurement mode. To set the CPRI line bit rate, tap Link Rate under Port Configuration and select the CPRI link rate option from 614.4 Mbps, 1228.8 Mbps, 2457.6 Mbps, 3072.0 Mbps, 4915.2 Mbps, 6144.0 Mbps, 9830.4 Mbps or 10137.6 Mbps.
Page 348: Conducting Spectrum Measurement
Using RFoCPRI Analyzer Tap Port Type to Slave (default). Port Configuration with RFoCPRI Analyzer Conducting spectrum measurement After setting test parameters as described in “Configuring test parameters”, you can perform spectrum measurements with an audible indicator. You can also turn on the interference ID. Tap the Setup ( )icon on the side bar of Spectrum Measure mode.
Page 349: Conducting Spectrogram
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap Interference ID and choose either On or Off to turn on/off the Interference ID. NOTE: The Interference ID automatically classifies interfering signals over a designated spectrum and displays a list of possible signal types corresponding to the selected signal.
Page 350: Performing Spectrum Replayer
Using RFoCPRI Analyzer Tap Time Cursor to On. Tap Position to enter a value. You can also use the move bar (up and down arrows) in the lower left screen to move the time cursor. To turn the time cursor off, tap Time Cursor to Off. NOTE: Enabling the time cursor puts the measurement on hold and you can make post-processing analysis for each measurement over time using the time cursor.
Page 351: Setting Display
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide Tap Pause to pause or stop playing data. To move to a particular failure position directly and play from there, tap Index Fail and enter a value by using the on-screen keyboard. Optional. Tap Time Cursor under the Setup ( ) icon between On and Off to display or dismiss the time cursor on the screen.
Page 353: Appendix
Appendix A. Ordering information The Warranty Period for VIAVI Solutions Accessories shall apply to all the standard and optional accessories listed below. The warranty period varies by product and is generally one (1) year unless otherwise specified. CA5000 CellAdvisor 5G...
Page 354 Appendix CA5000-S002 GPS connectivity with antenna CA5000-S003 Bluetooth connectivity CA5000-S004 Wi-Fi connectivity CA5000S005 2 port transmission measurement CA5000S006 RF CW source CA5000-S010 50 MHz bandwidth real-time spectrum analyzer CA5000-S011 100 MHz bandwidth real-time spectrum analyzer (Requires B100) CA5000-S012 Upgrade RtSA BW from 50 MHz to 100 MHz (Requires B100 and S010) CA5000-S013 Interference analyzer CA5000-S014...
Page 355: Rohs Information
CellAdvisor 5G User's Guide CA5000S050 RFoCPRI line rates 1 to 7 interference analyzer CA5000S051 RFoCPRI line rate 8 interference analyzer SAAADVISOR Smart Access Anywhere for CellAdvisor Products Accessories Catalog Description Number G700050150 98 Wh Lithium-Ion Battery G700050340 RF omni antenna Type-K (f), 26 GHz to 40 GHz...
Page 356 Appendix...
Page 359 Doc No. 22128646 Rev 15, March 2021 English VIAVI Solutions North America (Toll Free) 1-844-GO-VIAVI / 1-844-468-4284 Latin America +52 55 5543 6644 EMEA +49 7121 862273 APAC +1 512 201 6534 All other regions www.viavisolutions/contacts Email TAC@viavisolutions.com...

Viavi CellAdvisor 5G User Manual

1 About Celladvisor 5G

2 Introduction to Celladvisor 5G

3 Getting Started

4 Using Spectrum Analyzer

5 Using Interference Analyzer

6 Using Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer

7 Using LTE/LTE-A FDD Analyzer

8 Using LTE/LTE-A TDD Analyzer

9 Using Scanner

10 Using 5G TF Signal Analyzer

11 Using 5G NR Signal Analyzer

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