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  • Page 1 User Guide | FIELD TEST DEVICE | NB-IoT / LTE-M Document version V1.0 Product/Service Area Etat Terminé Zone User_Guide__FIELD_TEST_DEVICE__NBIoT__LTEM.pdf PRODUCTS AND REGULATORY INFORMATION User Guide | FIELD TEST DEVICE | NBIoT / LTEM...

  • Page 2: Declarations Of Conformity

    This User Guide applies to the following product: FIELD TEST DEVICE Reference : ARF8393AAA Version APP  V1.0.x DOCUMENT INFORMATION Title FIELD TEST DEVICE  User guide Type User guide Version DOCUMENTATION GUIDE PREAMBLE DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SUPPORT RECOMMENDATIONS INTRODUCTION DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY EU declaration of conformity_FTD NBIoT &...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCTS AND REGULATORY INFORMATION DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. General Description of the FTD 1.2. Main Features of the FTD 1.3. FTD Operating Principle 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1. FTD Technical Specifications 2.1.1 General Specifications 2.1.2 Network Specifications 2.1.3 RF Specification...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    6.2. Step 2 Launching the Network Scan and Viewing the Results 6.3. Step 3 Network Scan Data Storage and Export 7. PERFORMING A NETWORK TEST 7.1. Step 1 Configuring the Operator Network to be Tested 7.2. Step 2 Configuring the Network Test Parameters 7.3.

  • Page 5: General Description Of The Ftd

    1.1. General Description of the FTD The Adeunis NBIoT/LTEM Field Test Device FTD is a cellular IoT network analysis solution for network coverage testing and analysis. This NBIoT/LTEM network tester scans and interrogates the surrounding cells of telecom operators and provides accurate, real-time results on the performance of their networks by measuring parameters such as RSRP, RSRQ, SNR, ECL and TX power.
  • Page 6 Scan all the different operators' networks within range of the tester and make a quick initial assessment of the performance of each antenna detected Qualify network coverage at different locations and view all network quality indicators for each measurement point on the Adeunis Android/iOS application Automatically geolocate each measurement point EASILY CONFIGURE NETWORK TEST PARAMETERS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS.

  • Page 7: Ftd Operating Principle

    You can also import one or more building plans and position your measurement points manually Then select how you want to view your measurement points, on Google Maps or on the building plan Give context to your connectivity study by adding comments and photos for each measurement point Automatically generate a Word report with all the information associated with your project...

  • Page 8: General Specifications

    2.1.1 General Specifications Mechanical characteristics Dimensions 107  76  23 mm Weight 101 g Casing  ABS GP22  Black Dye Casing Lexan  Autotex Polycarbonate Battery Technology Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Polymer battery Capacity 2 Ah Voltage 3.7 V nominal USBC 3.0 connector Loading 5VDC max...

  • Page 9: Rf Specification

    Connectivity B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, LTECat-M1 frequency bands B20, B25, B26, B28, B66 2.1.3 RF Specification RF specification NBIoT LTECat-M1 Max Transmit Power 23 dBm 23 dBm Tx Bandwidth 200 kHz 1.4 MHz 65 Kbps UL 375 Kbps UL...

  • Page 10: Ftd Dimensions

    2.3. FTD Dimensions User Guide | FIELD TEST DEVICE | NBIoT / LTEM...

  • Page 11: Composition Of The Delivery Package

    3. COMPOSITION OF THE DELIVERY PACKAGE The product is delivered in a carton package containing the following items: NBIoT/LTEM transmitter box with integrated antenna and rechargeable lithium-ion battery Download link to the free Adeunis FTD NBIoT / LTEM mobile application, available on Android/iOS A pouch is available as an accessory.

  • Page 12: Sim Card Installation

    Adeunis FTD NBIoT / LTEM is an Android/IoS application for mobile/tablet devices that allows you to connect to the FTD via a Bluetooth interface in order to configure the field test settings, view the analysis results and export them. Before starting your FTD, download the free mobile App: Google Play Store App Store 4.2.

  • Page 13: Ftd Buttons

     Check that the FTD is switched off.  Place the Nano-SIM card 4FF format) in the dedicated PUSH PUSH socket, SIM contacts side  Push to fit the SIM and latch it. WARNING Ensure that the product is switched off when inserting or removing a SIM card. Inserting or removing the SIM card with the product switched on may damage the product.

  • Page 14: Ftd Led Indicators

    Bouton Function Action Press and hold for less than Pushbutton 1 Initiates network test 2 seconds Press and hold for more Pushbutton 2 Turns FTD ON and OFF than 2 seconds 4.4. FTD LED Indicators The FTD is equipped with a blue LED on the front of the casing, enabling the user to follow the connexion procedure with a smartphone.
  • Page 15 Red LED status PRODUCT STATUS Green LED status Blue LED status FTD OFF FTD starts ON for 5 sec FTD connexion to Blinking mobile application 50 ms ON / 1 sec via Bluetooth in OFF during progress connexion time Connexion ON for 5 sec successful Successful manual...

  • Page 16: Battery Charging

    Red LED status PRODUCT STATUS Green LED status Blue LED status FTD on with battery level OK ON for 5 sec after FTD OFF with low short press  2 battery level sec) on pushbutton ON for 5 sec after FTD OFF with short press ...
  • Page 17 The red LED is visible for 5 sec if the Green LED is visible for 5 sec if FTD FTD battery level is 25%. battery level is  25% When the FTD is switched on, the red and green LEDs on the underside of the casing indicate the battery status at all times.

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    Go to the ‘Settingsʼ menu  Select the ‘Deviceʼ section to check the battery status When the FTD detects that the battery level is low, the user is alerted by a notification on the mobile application. 4.5.3 Charging the Battery When the low battery indicator is activated, it is advisable to recharge the FTD's battery.
  • Page 19 The red and green LEDs on the underside of the casing can be used to monitor the FTD's charging status and battery level. The red LED is always visible when The green LED is always visible once the FTD battery is charging the FTD battery is fully charged If the battery is completely discharged, the charging time is 6 hours...

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    The product can be used while it is charging once the battery has reached a minimum charge level. NOTE The equipment must be powered by Limited power source LPS only on USB input. 5. GETTING STARTED 5.1. Starting the FTD ...
  • Page 21  Launch Adeunis FTD NBIoT / LTEM app and enable Bluetooth on your smartphone. Place your smartphone close to the FTD.  The application will automatically search for nearby FTDs. Click on the FTD of your choice to start the Bluetooth connection procedure. Each FTD is identified by a serial number.

  • Page 22: Ftd Operating Modes

    NOTE 1 Bluetooth connexion between the FTD and the Adeunis FTD NBIoT / LTEM mobile application does not require a PIN code or access key. NOTE 2 If the Adeunis FTD NBIoT / LTEM mobile application has already been connected to a FTD via Bluetooth, it will remember the FTD and attempt to reconnect automatically each time it is started.

  • Page 23: Network Scan Mode

    Thanks to its 3 operating modes, NETWORK SCAN / NETWORK TEST / RADIOMAPPING PROJECT, the FTD addresses all your network coverage test and analysis use cases. 5.2.1 NETWORK SCAN MODE Operating mode enabling all the NBIoT and/or LTEM networks of the various operators within range of the FTD to be scanned, and an initial rapid performance evaluation to be carried out for each cell...

  • Page 24: Network Test Mode

    5.2.2 NETWORK TEST MODE A mode of operation that enables the quality of the NBIoT and/or LTEM network to be analysed for a specific operator, at different locations, and to display all the network quality indicators for each measurement point. Once a network test has been triggered, the mobile application automatically displays the following information:...

  • Page 25: Radiomapping Project Mode

    5.2.3 RADIOMAPPING PROJECT MODE Operating mode enabling NBIoT and/or LTEM network tests to be contextualised by associating a timestamp, the values of the various network indicators, comments, geolocation on a map or Google Maps and photos with each network test. A Word analysis report including all the information is generated automatically and can be exported via the application.

  • Page 26: Automatic Shutdown

    5.3.2 Automatic Shutdown When connected to the mobile application, the FTD will shut down automatically after a certain period of inactivity (absence of communication with the mobile application). By default, the time before the FTD automatically shuts down is set to 1 hour. This time can be configured by the user via the Adeunis FTD NBIoT / LTEM mobile application.

  • Page 27: Performing A Network Scan

    To set the switch-off delay from the mobile application:  Go to the ‘Settingsʼ menu  Click on the ‘Deviceʼ section  Click on the ‘Power off timeoutʼ parameter  Configure the delay before switch-off. If the FTD is not connected to the Adeunis FTD NBIoT / LTEM mobile application within 10 minutes of start-up, it will automatically shut down.
  • Page 28 If a multi-operator or multi-technology Nano SIM is inserted in the FTD, the FTD automatically searches for and selects the best operator or technology when the product starts up (depending on the list of operators supported by the SIM card). Once the network attachment has been made, the user can directly carry out a network scan with the current network parameters, or if necessary modify the configuration of these network parameters via the mobile application.
  • Page 29  The user has the choice to either scan all networks or only those networks supported by the SIM card inserted in the FTD.  The application indicates the network parameters that will be applied to perform the network scan and an estimate of the time required to perform the scan.
  • Page 30  To modify the network parameters, click on ˮNoˮ.  Click on the “Gear iconˮ in the “Network menuˮ to change the network parameters.  The following table lists the network parameters that can be configured on the FTD. Parameters Description Automatic or manual selection of the Network selection mode...

  • Page 31: Step 2: Launching The Network Scan And Viewing The Results

    Parameters Description time. For example, in France only band 20 is used by operators. Maximum duration of the modem's network attachment. Network attach timeout If this time is exceeded without the modem having been able to attach, the attachment is interrupted. Forces the access point name determining Access Point Name APN...
  • Page 32  Select the type of scan (all networks or only SIM-compatible networks).  Confirm the scan by clicking ‘Yesʼ.  The network scan will start automatically. The scan results are displayed on the mobile application. For each operator and network available within range of the FTD, the application displays the visual network quality indicator for the strongest cell as well as the total number of surrounding antennas scanned.

  • Page 33: Step 3: Network Scan Data Storage And Export

    Refer to APPENDIX 1 for a full description of all network parameters and network quality measurement data. 6.3. Step 3: Network Scan Data Storage and Export The result of the last network scan is made available in the form of a .csv file. To export network scan results via the application ...

  • Page 34: Step 1: Configuring The Operator Network To Be Tested

    This FTD operating mode enables the quality of the NBIoT and/or LTEM network to be analysed for a specific operator, at different locations, and to view all the network quality indicators for each measurement point on the Adeunis Android/iOS application. 7.1.
  • Page 35 The following table lists the network parameters that can be configured on the FTD. Parameters Description Automatic or manual selection of the Network selection mode cellular network used by the FTD to carry out the network test. Technology used by the product to connect to the network: NBIoT, LTECat- Technology M1, NBIoT then LTECat-M1, LTECat-M1...

  • Page 36: Step 2: Configuring The Network Test Parameters

    NOTE 1 Once the network settings have been configured, the product will perform a new network attach automatically, and then use the configured network settings to perform the network tests, even when powering up again at a later time. NOTE 2 In ‘Automatic network selectionʼ...
  • Page 37 Go to the ‘Field Testʼ menu  Click on the icon at the top of the screen to modify the network test parameters. The FTD remembers the test parameters configured in NETWORK TEST mode. This setting will remain active, even during a subsequent power-up, as long as it is not modified by the user.
  • Page 38 Parameters Description triggers subsequent tests according to the measurement interval configured. The automatic test will remain active until the user deactivates it by pressing the ‘Stopʼ button. Interval is from 30s to 24h with 30s granularity. A second section allows users to configure Technologies the technologies for which they wish to perform tests.

  • Page 39: Step 3: Launching The Network Test And Viewing The Results

    NOTE The user can combine manual measurement (at a specific point) with automatic measurement every x minutes. 7.3. Step 3: Launching the Network Test and Viewing the Results To trigger an initial network test in manual mode, click on the virtual button on the mobile application or on the button on the front of the FTD casing.
  • Page 40 To trigger an initial network test, go to the ‘Field Testʼ menu  Click on the ‘Startʼ button After each triggering of a manual or automatic network test, the test results are instantly displayed on the mobile application. NOTE The list of information displayed for each network test result depends on the configuration of the network test parameters made by the user.
  • Page 41 Refer to APPENDIX 1 for a full description of all network parameters and network quality measurement data.  Location Latitude, longitude and accuracy of the network test location. This information is based on the position of the smartphone on which the application is open and not on the position of the FTD.

  • Page 42: Network Test Data Storage And Export

    Viewing the results of a manual, Viewing the results of a manual, single-technology test, with multi-technology test, with average average evaluation evaluation 7.4. Network Test Data Storage and Export All network test results are collected in the application and stored locally on the user's smartphone.

  • Page 43: Performing A Radiomapping Project

    These results are made available in the form of a .csv file. To export the network test results via the application, go to the ‘Field Testʼ menu  Click on the 3 dots at the top of the screen. 8. PERFORMING A RADIOMAPPING PROJECT This FTD operating mode makes it possible to contextualise a NBIoT and/or LTEM network test by associating a time stamp, the values of the various...

  • Page 44: Step 1: Creating And Configuring A Radiomapping Project

    network indicators, comments, geolocation on a map or Google Maps and photos with each manual/automatic network test. 8.1. Step 1: Creating and Configuring a Radiomapping Project It takes less than 5 minutes to create and set up a new outdoor or indoor radiomapping project via the Adeunis FTD NBIoT / LTEM mobile application.

  • Page 45: Main Information

    8.1.1 Main Information The user begins by entering information about the radiomapping project, such as the name of the project, the name of the site and the name of the customer. 8.1.2 Field Test Settings The user can then configure the network test parameters. The following table lists the test parameters that can be configured on the FTD.
  • Page 46 Parameters Description user presses the ‘Startʼ button on the mobile application to trigger an initial network test. Then the FTD automatically triggers subsequent tests according to the measurement interval configured. The automatic test will remain active until the user deactivates it by pressing the ‘Stopʼ...

  • Page 47: Network Settings

    NOTE The user can combine manual measurement (at a specific point) with automatic measurement every x minutes. 8.1.3 Network Settings Next, the user can configure the network that will be used to carry out the tests as part of the radiomapping project. The following table lists the network parameters that can be configured as part of a radiomapping project.

  • Page 48: Site

    NOTE If custom network settings are configured for a radiomapping project, the FTD will perform a new network attachment automatically and then use the network settings configured for that radiomapping project when the user opens the project on the mobile application. 8.1.4 Site At this stage, the user must indicate the location of the site on which the radiomapping project will be carried out.

  • Page 49: Editing A Radiomapping Project

    Go to the ‘My projectsʼ menu  Click on the project you wish to view. 8.2.2 Editing a Radiomapping Project To edit a radiomapping project from the mobile application:  Go to the ‘My projectsʼ menu then click on the project for which a report is to be generated User Guide | FIELD TEST DEVICE | NBIoT / LTEM...

  • Page 50: Step 3: Launching The Radiomapping Project

     Click on the ‘Penʼ icon  Edit the project  Finally, click on the ‘Saveʼ button. 8.3. Step 3: Launching The Radiomapping Project In order to carry out an initial network test in radiomapping project mode, the user must have created a project beforehand and opened it via the mobile application.

  • Page 51: Positioning A Test Point On A Google Maps Map

    8.3.1 Positioning a Test Point on a Google Maps Map User Guide | FIELD TEST DEVICE | NBIoT / LTEM...

  • Page 52: Viewing The Results Of A Test Point

    Each time a manual or automatic network test is triggered, the test point is automatically positioned on a Google Maps map based on the smartphone's GPS position. The user can validate the automatic positioning of the test point or manually reposition it on the map if necessary.
  • Page 53 NOTE The list of information displayed for each network test result depends on the configuration of the network test parameters made by the user. The results of a network test are grouped into 5 sections:  Visual network quality indicator This synthetic indicator, consisting of 4 bars, is based on the measurement of 2 indicators, the RSRP and the RSRQ.

  • Page 54: Contextualising The Results Of A Measurement Point

    See APPENDIX 2 for more details on how this indicator is calculated.  Network Informations permettant dʼidentifier le réseau sur lequel le test a été réalisé.  Signal quality Refer to APPENDIX 1 for a full description of all network parameters and network quality measurement data.

  • Page 55: Radiomapping Project Data Storage And Export

     The user can choose to give the measurement point a name for easier identification.  It is also possible to position the measurement point on a building plan  The user can associate one or more photos with the measurement point ...

  • Page 56: Additional Functions

     The report in .word format is generated automatically. The user can then export it from the application.  Finally, it is possible to archive the project once the report has been generated. 9. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 9.1. Sending Network Test Results to an http Server When the FTD is used in NETWORK TEST mode, test results can be exported in .csv format via the mobile application and/or sent to an ad-hoc http server, as the user chooses.

  • Page 57: Sending Test Results

    "physicalCellId"370, "earfcn"6348, "band"20, "psmSupport":true, "activeTimer"2, "periodicTau"3456000, "tauTriggered"0, "ceLevel"0, "txPower"21, "txRepetitions"2, "rxRepetitions"1, "dlPathloss"128, "iccid":"89331042220157039501", "deviceName":"Adeunis FTD A242000004", "technology":"NB_IOT", "latitude"45.266234, "longitude"5.8908001 9.2.2 Sending Test Results User Guide | FIELD TEST DEVICE | NBIoT / LTEM...

  • Page 58: Ftd Firmware Update

    To send test results to a server :  Go to the ‘Settingsʼ menu  Click on the ‘Serverʼ section  Configure the parameters of the http server to which network test results should be systematically sent FTD FIRMWARE UPDATE Adeunis may periodically release software updates for the FTD.

  • Page 59: Document History

    11. DOCUMENT HISTORY Version Content V1.0 Creation APPENDIX 1: EXPLANATION OF NETWORK PARAMETERS AND NETWORK QUALITY MEASUREMENT DATA When a network test is performed, or when the results of a network test are exported, various data are displayed which require a more detailed explanation. The table below gives a description of each parameter.
  • Page 60 Parameter Description current network operator to which the FTD is connected. The MCC is used together with the MNC to uniquely identify a public land mobile network. LTE carrier channel number to which the FTD is connected. EARFCN EARFCN stands for EUTRA Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number.
  • Page 61 Parameter Description device should use to conserve power while maintaining a reasonable level of network connectivity. Reference Signal Received Power in dBm. RSRP is a measurement of the average received power level in an LTE cell network. The smaller the value of RSRP, the RSRP better the network coverage.
  • Page 62 Parameter Description The reporting range of TXPower is defined from 45 dB to 23 dB with 1 dB resolution. Indicates the level of Coverage Enhancement CE for which the modem is configured.  CE Level 0. No repetitions or small number of repetitions. CE Level ...

  • Page 63: Appendix 2: Visual Network Quality Indicator

    Parameter Description Latitude is used together with longitude to specify the precise location of the measurement point on the surface of the Earth. Accuracy of the geolocation of the measurement point in Accuracy meter. Integrated Circuit Card Identifier of the SIM card used for network connection.
  • Page 64 When a network test is carried out, the Adeunis FTD NBIoT / LTEM mobile application automatically displays a visual indicator of the quality of the network. This synthetic indicator, consisting of 4 bars, is based on the measurement of 2 indicators, the RSRP and the RSRQ.
  • Page 65 COMPLIANCE TO FCC US.pdf User Guide | FIELD TEST DEVICE | NBIoT / LTEM...

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