Network tester FTD

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Product
This Field Test Device (FTD) provides accurate, real‑time measurements of NB‑IoT and LTE‑M network performance. The FTD connects via Bluetooth to a mobile application that configures tests, displays indicators, stores results and exports reports.

Field Test Device – Qualify NB‑IoT / LTE‑M networks
The FTD enables qualification and validation of NB‑IoT and/or LTE‑M coverage and quality for deployments, site surveys and network acceptance.

Highlights of the IoT network tester

• Simultaneous evaluation of NB‑IoT and/or LTE‑M networks.
• View, store and export test results through the mobile app.
• Three operating modes: network scan, network test, radio‑mapping project.

Operating modes

• Network scan: scan and evaluate all NB‑IoT and/or LTE‑M networks in range for a quick operator performance overview.
• Network test: analyse the quality of a chosen operator network at multiple locations and display full quality indicators per measurement point.
• Radio‑mapping project: contextualise tests, view recorded values on Google Maps or building plans, add comments and photos, generate Word reports, and manage projects (edit/delete/archive).

Network scan mode — Data included in the report

• timestamp
• GPS position
• operator
• technology
• MCC‑MNC
• EARFCN
• Cell ID
• PCI
• RSRQ
• RSRP

Network test mode — Indicators displayed by the mobile application

• Visual indicator (4 bars) based on RSRP and RSRQ measurements.
• Network identification: technology, band, operator, MCC‑MNC, EARFCN, Cell ID, PCI.
• Network quality metrics: active timer, TAU, PSM, eDRX, RSRP, RSRQ, SNR, transmission power, CE level, power consumption, TX repeats, RX repeats, downlink propagation loss.

Radio‑mapping project mode — Information associated with the test

• timestamp
• values of the measured network indicators
• comments
• geolocation on building plan or maps
• photos

Mobile application and exports
The FTD connects via Bluetooth to a mobile app that allows test setup, real‑time viewing of indicators, storage and export of results, generation of Word reports with comments and photos, and project management. Measurement points are geolocated automatically and displayed on maps or building plans.

Other functional points

• Can test NB‑IoT and/or LTE‑M coverage globally using a single or multi‑operator nano‑SIM.
• Provides both quick scans of available operators and deep tests for a selected operator.
• Supports creation of radio‑mapping projects for contextualised surveys and reporting.

Technical specifications

• Supported technologies: NB‑IoT and LTE‑M
• Connection to mobile application: Bluetooth
• Mobile app features: test setup, real‑time indicators, store/export results, generate Word reports, add comments and photos, manage projects
• Operating modes: Network scan, Network test, Radio‑mapping project
• Report data fields: timestamp, GPS position, operator, technology, MCC‑MNC, EARFCN, Cell ID, PCI, RSRP, RSRQ
• Network quality metrics available: SNR, transmission power, CE level, power consumption, TX repeats, RX repeats, DL propagation loss, active timer, TAU, PSM, eDRX
• Geolocation display: Google Maps or building plans
• SIM support: single or multi‑operator nano‑SIM (global testing capability)
• Visual signal indicator: 4‑bar display based on RSRP and RSRQ
• Export formats: stored results and Word report generation (via mobile app)
• Typical use cases: field qualification, deployment validation, coverage mapping and radio‑mapping surveys