Network design & Mapping

The DASCAD solution addresses network providers’ need for a high resolution hetronet platform capable of simulating all network elements—including Macro, Small Cells and DAS—in one platform.  DASCAD strongly competes with iBWave, but at a fraction of the cost.

DASCAD produces a complete picture of the RF environment without leaving out any signal source that should be considered during the design process. This enables engineers and decision makers to run and compare design and optimization scenarios before applying them to the live network. 

DASCAD Technology and Bands:

• 2G - GSM/EDGE/GPRS, CDMA/1xRTT, iDEN, TDMA
• 3G - HSPA/WCDMA, 1xEV-DO, TD-SCDMA
• 4G - LTE, WiMAX (802.16), WiBro, WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n)
• LMR - VHF, UHF, 700/800/900 MHz
• P25
• DMR
• NXDN
• TETRA
• RFID / Zigbee / WMTS

We’ve designed iMeasure© as a lightweight yet intelligent solution that is highly suitable for onsite troubleshooting and site surveys. Simply take a picture of the floor plan or upload an existing picture and start tapping the screen to place markers as you walk through the building. The state-of-the-art mapping algorithm converts the floor plan into a geodetic image and assigns coordinates to the collected measurements.

From there, the app traces and records locations and signals, allowing users to easily import the data to the mapping software of their choice for further analysis. The app also saves a snapshot of the results with the color-coded measurements directly on the device.

In addition to its indoor capabilities, iMeasure© also allows users to collect traditional drive testing data utilizing GPS coordinates. The app then overlays the collected data onto Google Maps directly on the mobile device during the drive test then saves the information to a log file for easy import into popular GIS tools.

iMeasure Supports:

• P25
• DMR
• NXDN
• LTE
• 5G
• Wi-Fi
• 2G / 3G

The Hermes RX Receiver is a software defined radio (SDR) portable receiver that operates in tandem with ATEC Wireless' iMeasure data collection and mapping software. Frequency ranges include support LMR / Public Safety bands up to 5G.

Our transmitter allows you to test up to 6 bands and reduces the need to purchase costly testing equipment. The Hermes transmitter and receiver can cover most wireless technology bands and pairs instantly with our iMeasure application.

As a six-port wideband portable transmitter, Hermes enables you to inject or transmit six simultaneous CW signals in any frequency between 130Mhz and 28Ghz. The use of multi-port and wide frequency range cuts testing time by 86% compared to competitors’ solutions.

Unique Features:

• Simultaneous Transmit up to 6 Bands on Separate Ports to Test DAS
• Frequency Range up 28 GHz
• Indoor and Outdoor Use with Optional Amplifiers
• Portable and Lightweight
• AC and Battery Operated
• Modular Configuration of 1 to 6 RF Transmit Modules

PCTEL® scanning receivers are precision network testing tools. Designed for drive testing, walk testing, troubleshooting, and monitoring of cellular, WiFi, IoT, and critical communications networks worldwide, they provide the insights you need to improve coverage and quality of service throughout the wireless network lifecycle. 

Public Safety Network Testing 

• Verify and document critical communicates coverage
• Simultaneously Monitor P25, DMR, TETRA, WiFi, LTE / FirstNet, etc.
• Coverage Map Creation - Indoor & Outdoor
• Match antenna alignment with RF design

Cell Commissioning

• Multi-Protocol Signal Spectrum Analysis

With Field Test 7, signal measurements can be analyzed using “Area Statistics” or “Contour Plots” showing signal coverage. Contour plots are the best method to graphically display large amounts of data in an easy to understand format. Street map data is printed out on these reports as geographic reference for the signal coverage results. The record of measurements or “Log File” is easily exported to other other analysis tools or to calibrate predictive software models.

Field Test 7 from Survey Technologies, Inc. is available today and currently supports Tait Test radios for P-25 Phase 1, Phase 2 and DMR coverage and quality studies, as well as, various radio test sets and spectrum analyzers you might already own.