Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) has announced enhancements to its OneAdvisor-800 all-in-one tool to streamline 5G and 4G cell site maintenance. With the addition of 5G NR and 4G LTE signal analyzer functionality to the OneAdvisor-800, field technicians can efficiently deploy, integrate, and troubleshoot today's multi-technology networks using a single instrument. Even as communications service providers (CSPs) face increasing pressure to deliver on the promise of 5G, there is still demand to maintain and deploy essential LTE services. VIAVI's OneAdvisor-800 consolidates all key 5G and 4G cell site installation and integration tests, with support for fiber, coaxial cable, PIM detection, fronthaul, and spectrum/signal analysis. In addition to the efficiency of an all-in-one device, built-in automated workflows guide technicians through each test process and automatically store their results, further streamlining cell site certification and optimization.
Key features
• 5G NR Signal Analyzer: Comprehensive signal analysis measurements for 5G, including beam analysis and carrier scanning for the verification of one or more 5G channels.
• 4G LTE Signal Analyzer: One-button testing for standards-based RF channel power, over-the-air channel scanning, and identification scanning that verifies LTE-FDD/LTE-TDD signal performance, enabling faster validation and troubleshooting.
• EMF signal analyzer: electromagnetic field testing in spectral format and in the 5G beam analysis method, effectively evaluating the amount of energy emissions from 5G radios based on active antennas.
• DSS Signal Analyzer: Analysis of simultaneous 5G NR and 4G LTE signals transmitted on a shared spectrum to quickly identify service availability and performance issues.
“The surge in demand for 5G has translated into a sharp increase in the number of field technicians and contractors needed to deploy, activate, and maintain tens of thousands of cell sites worldwide. With VIAVI’s automated OneAdvisor-800 tool, new technicians can become proficient with a significantly reduced risk of error, and experienced technicians can work faster and more accurately,” said Kevin Oliver, Vice President and General Manager of Converged Instruments and Virtual Testing at VIAVI. “With the introduction of 5G NR and 4G LTE enhancements to the OneAdvisor-800, VIAVI now offers the most comprehensive testing portfolio available for cell site installation, integration, and maintenance.”.
