XCAL

Quick Operation Handbook

Version 1.0
Date: 12 May 2011

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Table of Contents
1.

Introduction ................................................................................................................ 3

2.

Setting Up the System ................................................................................................. 3

3.

4.

5.

2.1

Install XCAL software .......................................................................................................... 3

2.2

Install Device Driver ............................................................................................................ 3

2.3

Configure laptop setting ..................................................................................................... 4

Getting Started ............................................................................................................ 5

3.1

Starting XCAL ...................................................................................................................... 5

3.2

User Interface ..................................................................................................................... 5

Connecting the Device (Port Setting) ............................................................................ 6

4.1

Connect the devices ........................................................................................................... 6

4.2

Port Setting ......................................................................................................................... 6

4.2.1

Mobile device, Modem or CPE .................................................................................... 6

4.2.2

GPS .............................................................................................................................. 9

4.2.3

Scanner ....................................................................................................................... 9

AutoCall Setting ........................................................................................................ 10

5.1

AutoCall Scenario Setting ................................................................................................. 10

5.2

Measurement Window ..................................................................................................... 13

5.2.1

Call Statistics (Current Scenario) ............................................................................... 13

5.2.2

Measurement Window ............................................................................................. 14

5.3

6.

7.

Stop Auto Call ................................................................................................................... 14

Map .......................................................................................................................... 15
6.1

Setting the Map Engine .................................................................................................... 15

6.2

Loading the Map ............................................................................................................... 16

6.3

Using the Map ...................................................................................................................17

6.4

Loading the BTS file .......................................................................................................... 18

Setting ...................................................................................................................... 19
7.1

Save & Load All Setting ..................................................................................................... 19

7.2

Save & Load Auto Call Scenario ........................................................................................ 19

8.

Misc.......................................................................................................................... 19

9.

Revision History ........................................................................................................ 20

10. Contact ..................................................................................................................... 20

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1.

Introduction

This document intends to the potential user who are going to operate Accuver XCAL drive test
platform. This operation handbook describes the basic operation of XCAL. The more in-depth
operation should refer to user guide and other documents.

2.

Setting Up the System

2.1

Install XCAL software

Before you start, make sure you have Administrative Right of laptop. Execute the latest XCAL
setup file (EXE). Several components are to be installed:

XCAL Software: XCAL Main Software

SmartMap: Map display engine. Support WGS84 tab file only.

MS Visual C++ 2008 redistribute: Graphical display module

WinPcap: TCP/IP packet capturing module

MS .NET Framework 2.0 SP1: If the laptop has already installed a higher version, you
can skill the installation of this component.

MapXtreme Runtime NCP: Map display engine.

FFDshow: WAP(WIS) call test. (Optional)

HDD Software Serial Port Monitoring: Capturing modle for CDMA/WiMAX dual mode
devices (Optional)

Reminder: Reboot laptop after installation.

2.2

Install Device Driver

Install the device driver for the peripheral. The device driver usually comes with the device
package. Contact the suppliers to get the driver.

USB License dongle

Mobile Device (Mobile, Modem, CPE)

RF Scanner

GPS (NMEA type)

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2.3

Configure laptop setting

Configure the laptop before starting XCAL.

Turn off window firewall: Go to Control Panel > Window Firewall > General > Select Off.

Turn off Automatic update: Go to Control Panel > Automatic Updates > Select Turn off
Automatic Update.

Turn off Windows Time Synchronization (optional): Go to Control Panel > Date and
Time > Internet Time > uncheck Automatically Synchronize..

Turn off User Account Control (Vista): Go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Turn User
Account Control on or off > uncheck Use User Account. .

Modify User Account Control (Win7): Go to Control Panel > System and Security >
Change User Account Control Settings > Set to Never notify

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3.

Getting Started

3.1

Starting XCAL

Make sure the license USB dongle is plugged in to the laptop. (Or the software license
is installed.)

3.2

Run the XCAL software from main menu: Start > All Programs > Accuver > XCAL

User Interface
XCAL Version
Menu Bar

Icon Bar

Work Space

Worksheet

Status Bar

XCAL Version: Display the current XCAL version

Menu Bar: The function and menu of the XCAL. The content of menus are changed
according to the license options.

Icon Bar: Mostly used function in large icon.

Work Space: Work area to put measurement window

Worksheet: Collection of Workspace

Status Bar: Mobile device, Scanner and GPS connection status. Logging Status.

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4.

Connecting the Device (Port Setting)

4.1

Connect the devices

Connect the mobile device, GPS and/or Scanner to the laptop.

Make sure all the device driver are installed probably.

4.2

Port Setting

4.2.1 Mobile device, Modem or CPE

1. Click Port button on the Icon Bar
1

2. Check Mobile 1 and click

button.

3. Enter any name in the Interface

4. Select Chip Type and Phone Model. Keep Baud Rate and Flow Control as default.
5. Select Modem or Network Adapter of the mobile devices.
6. Enter Dial Num, User ID, Password and Extra String for the data call.
7. Enter any name in the LogMask Alias.
8. Select the check box under each category (HSDPA, GSM, CDMAetc) in which the data
parameter shall be recorded.
9. Click Add/Edit button to add the Log Mask
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10. Click Add/Edit button to save the Mobile device configuration.

11. Click OK button.

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12. Check Mobile 1

13. Select from the Interface which is created above
14. Select the DM Port, Modem and AT Port.
15. Repeat 12 to 14 when you have more than one device to be used.
16. Click OK button at the bottom right hand corner.

When the devices are configured probably, they are shown blue in color in the status bar at
the bottom of the window. Repeat the above steps if it shows red in color.

Reminder: Port Setting method of mobile phone, modem and CPE are different. Contact
Accuver support team when the devices are not setting up.

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4.2.2 GPS

Select Com Port for the GPS. In general, the GPS is recognized as Prolific USB-to-Serial
Comm Port. Set GPS Type to NMEA and Baud Rate to 4800.

4.2.3 Scanner

Scanner setting is similar to Mobile device. Please refer to document on setting up

scanner.

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5.

AutoCall Setting

5.1

AutoCall Scenario Setting

1. Click AutoCall button on the Icon Bar

1

2. Click

button to add the Scenario Test

3. Enter the Scenario Name

4. Select the call test type (voice, FTP, Ping) from the Tap
5. Enter the Call timer for Idle Time, Setup Time, T. Setup Time, Traffic Time and call
Count
6. Input the information of the call test. (e.g. Call Type, Dialed number, AMR Rate)
7. Click OK button at bottom.

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3
4

8. Assign the scenario to the Mobile by Drag & Drop the scenario to each Mobile
9. Select Logging Option for the log saving option. Choose Each Scenario to save log per
call scenario.
10. Click OK to start Auto Call Test.
Note Data logging is started automatically when Auto Call start.

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8. Drag & Drop

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Reminder: This is a brief setting on a call test scenario. Please refer to the document on the
Auto Call Setting for more information.

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5.2

Measurement Window

5.2.1 Call Statistics (Current Scenario)

Click Statistics/Status > Call Statistics (Current Scenario) from the menu bar

Display the status and statistics of the call test of each mobile.

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5.2.2 Measurement Window

In the Menu Bar, select the measurement window from the drop down menu.

Example of measurement window:

5.3

Stop Auto Call

1. Click Call Stop button to stop Auto Call

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6.

Map

6.1

Setting the Map Engine

1. Click Map button on the Icon Bar

1

2. Click

to set the Map Engine

3. Select MapXtreme
4. Click OK button

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6.2

Loading the Map

1. Click

button

2. Click

button and select the map TAB, GST or MWS file.

3. Click OK button

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6.3

Using the Map

Basic Map operation (Zoom In/Out) are located at the top of the Map window

Check the parameter to be shown on the map.

Map Icon

Parameter

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6.4

Loading the BTS file

1. In Menu Bar, go to Setting > BTS Manager.

2. Click Import button on the bottom left hand corner.
3. Check Exclude first line. Uncheck All sectors per line.
4. Click Open File button
5. Select the BTS file (XLS, CSV, TXT or INI) and click Open
6. Select the Field name of each column.

7. Click New button to load the BTS info.

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7.

Setting

7.1

Save & Load All Setting

To save all the Port Setting, Auto call, Worksheet:

1. In Menu Bar, click Setting > Save All Settings
2. Select the folder and enter the file name (*.set) and click Save.
To load all the Port Setting, Auto call, Worksheet:
1. In Menu Bar, click Setting > Load All Settings
2. Select the *.set file and click Open.

7.2

Save & Load Auto Call Scenario

1. Open Auto Call Scenario.

2. Click

to save the Auto Call Scenario (*.sc)

3. Click

to load the Auto Call Scenario (*.sc)

Load Auto Call

Save Auto Call

8.

Misc

Inbuilding Test: please refer to the guideline of Inbuilding test

Using RF Scanner: please refer to the quick guide of using RF scanner

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9.
Version
1.0

Revision History
Date
12-May-2011

Description
First Draft

10. Contact
Accuver APAC Limited
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Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin
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TEL: +852 2210 7004
FAX: +852 2210 7017
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