The design of wireless networks considering mobile technologies such as mobile, TETRA, DMR, PMR or wireless IoT (Internet of Things) technologies (e.g. LoRaTM) requires complex calculations to dimension link capacity and link availability and to perform frequency assignment. Planning software like LS telcom’s CHIRplus_TC provides the required functionality in a user-friendly way and are essential for proper network design.

A thorough knowledge of the available functionality and understanding of calculation results considerable shortens planning time and results in optimized network performance.

The seminar introduces essential features to perform planning tasks for wireless networks systems. The first day is dedicated to the general tool handling. The different database functions and configurations are presented and discussed with the delegates. The following day will cover the necessary steps to perform typical wireless network calculations - from data input over the setting of required parameters to the calculations
analyses. Finally, reports and data export options will be presented. An overview of the network technologies included in the Net Module will be introduced.

The course is presented as classroom training with tool-based exercises to be done by the delegates. After a very short introduction with a few theory slides, the seminar will mostly focus on the topics by corresponding examples shown by the trainer and following dedicated exercises that are carried out by the delegates.

Course Objectives

After the training the delegates will be able to efficiently perform advanced network design and planning tasks using CHIRplus_TC. They will learn how to get best use on well-established engineering procedures and algorithms for wireless networks.

Intended for

This course is intended for those who have a basic knowledge in radio communication, who are interested in the functionality provided by CHIRplus_TC and who may be employed in telecoms regulators, telecoms operators, and utility and transportation companies.

Contents

• Setup and configuration of CHIRplus_TC
  
• Interaction with the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
  
• Usage of databases and spreadsheets (especially filtering)
  
• Path profile and line of sight
  
• Net Module: Overview of network technologies
  
• Standardized data import and export
  
• Reports and documentation