Scope
This one-day seminar teaches and actually demonstrates the installation and operation of Grayson Electronics Wireless Measurement Instrument and Surveyor software, including all main product features and basic techniques for installation, initial setup, and operation. At conclusion, users will have hands-on experience with both hardware and software of the Grayson WMI/Surveyor package, and will recognize the various indicated and collected CDMA parameters. Other courses in this series explain advanced aspects of the air interface required for interpretation of observed system problems and help build skills for identifying causes of performance problems and appropriate corrective actions.
Target Audience
Engineers and technicians responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and optimizing wireless CDMA systems
Course Presentation Setting and Methods
This course requires both a classroom setting and a vehicle for drive-test demonstrations. Basic hardware is introduced in the classroom, then installed by the class participants in the demonstration vehicle. All class members participate in demonstration test drives to gain personal hands-on experience. The hardware and locally-collected data are then brought to the classroom for screen projection, discussion, and review by the entire class.
Topical Outline
- Orientation: Introduction to CDMA Drive Test Tools
- Grayson WMI Hardware Installation
- Surveyor Software Installation, Configuration, and Setup
- Objectives and Methods for Observing, Collecting, and Cataloging Data
- Common Operational Pitfalls and Problems
Course Documentation and Materials
Student guide
Reference card
Miscellaneous supplies
Facilities and Hardware Requirements
- Customer-provided Grayson WMI/Surveyor (pre-rentals available)
- Vehicle suitable for demonstration (a minivan or larger is ideal)
- Classroom suitable for student note-taking and a screen or other projection surface
- Operating CDMA system with at least one BTS on the air
For maximum effectiveness, we recommend the number of students be limited to not more than twice or worst-case, three times the seating capacity of the demonstration vehicle (allow one seat for the instructor). Multiple vans increase feasible attendance.
