SignalPro supports single link and multi-link network path profiles with end-to-end reliability studies.

The Multipoint Systems features of EDX’s Network Design Module add the ability to do true point to-multipoint analysis with hub stations serving a set of Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), each with independently defined RF parameters and geographical locations. It is not a “grid” or “area” analysis simulating multipoint, it is a true multipoint analysis that can provide simultaneous uplink/downlink and FDD or TDD system analysis. These multipoint studies are in addition to the regular area-wide studies showing line-of-sight, signal, and interference analysis. EDX’s comprehensive point-tomultipoint (PMP) system analysis considers each network hub and each uniquely defined CPE.

Display the equipment on your map view with options such as cell range, directional antenna beam width and traffic loading. Include a constant floating image on your map view, such as your company logo. Easy undo & redo functions allow you to view previous map views. GUI navigation commands give you intuitive control for panning, zooming and accessing right-click commands/ menus. Customizable Status Bar: A customizable status bar allows you to control the dynamic information you want to view. It can include study results, terrain elevation, building height, and clutter category. Multiple Map Display: Multiple map views conveniently show your project studies and GIS map data simultaneously. Views can also be saved as common image files such as KML, KMZ, JPG, BMP, GIF, TIF and others.

EDX SignalPro is at the core of a comprehensive set of RF propagation prediction models, appropriate for systems from 30 MHz to100 GHz. EDX SignalPro lets you select from an extensive set of over 30 published propagation models, customize the coefficients of selected empirical models, or create your own proprietary propagation models with an external dynamic link library. All models have adjustable environmental and reliability parameters. Further, you can select a unique model for every base station sector in your study or use a single model for the entire study. For refined accuracy, the physical / deterministic models can consider the attenuation and height values of underlying clutter databases at the receive location or at each study point. A fundamental element of wireless communication system planning is predicting the signal strength at some location resulting from a transmitter at another location.

The transmission of electromagnetic waves from one point to another is a complex physical phenomenon, especially when the environment is complicated with features such as mountains, buildings, and/or foliage, in addition to changing atmospheric conditions, rain and other variable elements. Depending on the transmission frequency, location and so forth, all of these features and elements can potentially affect the strength of the signal at some distance from the transmitter. Because RF transmission is a complex phenomenon, it’s not possible to predict the signal strength or  transmission path loss exactly.

As a result, over the years many propagation models have been developed to estimate, as accurately as possible, the signal loss over the transmission path and its variations. However, not all propagation models are created equal. Depending on the circumstances, frequency, type of service, as well as the experience of the engineer using the model, some models are better than others. For that reason, EDX software products currently offer over 30 different propagation models spread across its product line.

Area Studies can be used to create maps showing coverage areas, interference areas, and other information that can be directly used to design a communications system and predict its performance
in terms of real service objectives.

SignalPro comes with the ability to plan your network with a generic technology that can be manipulated with frequency, propagation model, frequency planning and equipment to provide an overview of the RF plan. This can be used in the link studies and area studies.

The Map Sync feature in SignalPro is an interactive map that allows users to select service areas and regions within the software and download clutter and terrain data directly into their projects.
Map Sync eliminates the need to source and convert data and provides engineers with the opportunity to get data immediately as projects and customer requests arise.

To update broadband maps depicting where fixed and mobile broadband services are available, the FCC has launched the Broadband Data Collection (BDC) program. Coverage maps collected through BDC filings will provide operators, along with government entities, the information needed to determine where service is needed and how to fund future deployments.

EDX has a complete feature set specific for BDC filings, based on the FCC requirements, to help providers streamline the process.

EDX offers users automatic tuning for clutter pass-through loss, providing a much more accurate representation of losses in the field and streamlining your deployments.

The feature is particularly helpful with high-frequency, short-range networks such as 5G, CBRS, small cell, Mesh and other networks that are more susceptible to clutter and physical characteristics of a service area.

Once you have your multiple groups set, you can combine all groups in your final system analysis to estimate the total demand on your network or study them individually taking into consideration the many customer configurations that you expect. CPE’s can be assigned to their servicing hubs (sectors) either manually, based on most likely server or by using an automatic server and channel assignment function.

EDX Wireless provides instant access to a full suite of network planning solutions. Our all-in-one cloud-based software provides instant access to all the tools needed for wireless design, maximizing productivity and providing first-rate service to your customers.

Our solutions ensure networks meet performance and cost requirements for 5G, LTE, IoT, mmWave, CBRS, Smart Grid, Distribution Automation, in-building DAS and more.

SignalPro can utilize Cirrus licensing to provide instant access to the tools you need, when you need them.  Quickly add or remove users and modules to fit your current business needs.

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