ASCOM SYMPHONY MULTI User manual

PRODUCT SHEET
Product: SYMPHONY MULTI
The Symphony Multi has the same powerful
features as the QVoice Symphony, with the
difference that it runs on a different hard-
ware platform.
It has been proven to be reliable and popu-
lar in North and South America, Asia, Europe
and other parts of the world.
SYMPHONY MULTI
QUALITY OF SERVICE BENCHMARKING
EVERYWHERE
The Symphony-Multi test system is backed
by the most qualified development team in this
market segment, providing an unrivaled knowl-
edge base, an extensive range of technical re-
sources, and global experience in every air in-
terface.
SYMPHONY MULTI
The latest generation of this Quality of Service (QoS) wireless bench-
marking system, allows cellular operators to evaluate competitive network
performance from the subscriber’s perspective while simultaneously gather-
ing engineering performance data on their own networks.
Flexible and scalable
Any combination of test phones, data cards, and scanning receivers
can be configured – up to a total of 24 devices. All major air interface
technologies are supported, including GSM/EDGE, UMTS, HSPA, CDMA-1x,
EvDO Rev A, and iDEN, making Multi an ideal platform for the evaluation
and measurement of multiple diverse wireless systems.
Mix-and-match of technologies
Harnessing the efficiency of multiple parallel test phones/cards with
the in-depth analysis capabilities of the scanning receiver, Symphony Multi
provides the most capable, full-featured mobile test system in the indus-
try. Each Single Board Computer (SBC) module can support one test phone
and one data card interface, increasing the number and type of simultane-
ous tests that can be performed and reducing the amount of hardware
required.
Proven history
Built on the widely deployed Multi hardware system from Ascom Inc.
(formerly Comarco), Symphony is also available as an in-line upgrade for
their extensive existing installed base of QoS measurement products.

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All-in-one scanning receiver
Symphony Multi employs the latest generation 3G scanning receiver
– a flexible, precise, and powerful resource for advanced network problem
diagnosis. Tightly coupled to calling module operation, the scanner provides
an independent and powerful diagnostic tool, facilitating real-time interfer-
ence and problem analysis.
Worldwide Support
Built to exacting standards and backed by superior worldwide support,
the Multi is designed to operate reliably in real world field conditions under
harsh operating environments, ensuring integrity of data collection and
maximizing engineering productivity.
KEY BENEFITS
nWide range of fully automated, preprogrammed, and custom
scenarios for voice, data, and video service testing
nWide range of supported phone and data cards
nUser-definable real-time data displays
nOverride detection (Expert Mode) – basic voice and data testing
of any USB-based phone or data card
nSimple configuration and setup with 5 levels of password protec-
tion
nAutomated failure detection, including automatic resetting of
calling modules
nAutomatic hardware detection of attached phones, data cards,
scanners
nPhone-based video stack testing, which provides accurate
modeling of the subscriber experience
nRuggedized design and integrated RF isolation chamber
nAdvanced, powerful post-processing QVP
QVP is the leading solution for end-to-end video, data,
and audio network QoS analysis. QVP offers a wealth
of analytical features including a QoS and DPI centric
overview of network performance as well as detailed
engineering analysis for network engineers. QVP also
supports automatic expert analysis of circuit and
packet-switched services, pinpointing possible causes
of network problems.
Symphony Multi

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Multi Chassis
nInput Power: 10 to 18 VDC / 200 Watts
(fully loaded with laptop, SBCs, and phones)
nTemperature: 0°C to +50°C operational
(phones and laptop excluded)
nHumidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
nShock/Vibration: Tested in accordance with MIL-STD-810D
nDimensions: 32cm x 9cm x 24cm / 12.5” x 3.5” x 9.5”
(width x height x depth)
n1 or 2 scanning receivers, depending on system configuration:
– 800 MHz, 1900 MHz
– 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz
Data Tests
nFTP, UDP, Ping, HTTP, Email, SMS, MMS
Video Tests
nVideo Telephony
– MOC/MTC
– Bearer Setup Statistics
– Bearer BLER
– Speech MOS
– Video MOS
nStreaming
– Non-intrusive evaluation
– Streaming Types: QuickTime, RealMedia, Windows Media
– Video MOS (jerkiness, blockiness, blurriness)
– Audio MOS evaluation
QoS Measurements
nReal speech quality, in-band problem detection
nIndustry-standard P862.2 MOS scoring
nLive recording or audio
nCall Statistics
nBenchmarking speech calls
nNo coverage areas
Call Types
nMobile to Answer Station
– MOC, No speech quality
nMobile to Lane Unit
– MOC/MTC
– MOS with uplink/downlink/half duplex
nMobile to Mobile
– MOC/MTC
– MOS with uplink/downlink/half duplex

PRODUCT SHEET: SYMPHONY MULTI
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