6.1.2 Cell selection and reselection

36.523-13GPPEvolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) and Evolved Packet Core (EPC)Part 1: Protocol conformance specificationRelease 17TSUser Equipment (UE) conformance specification

6.1.2.1 Void

6.1.2.2 Cell selection / Qrxlevmin

6.1.2.2.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { a cell fulfils all requirements for a suitable cell except the cell selection criteria which are not fulfilled (S<0)}

then { the UE does not consider the cell suitable and no camping on this cell can take place }

}

(2)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { a cell fulfils all requirements for a suitable cell including the cell selection criteria for a cell which are also fulfilled (S>0)}

then { the UE considers the cell suitable and camps on it }

}

6.1.2.2.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the current TC are specified in: TS 36.300, clause 10.1.1.1 and TS 36.304, clause 4.1, 5.1.2.2, 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2 and 5.2.8.

[TS 36.300, clause 10.1.1.1]

Cell selection:

– The UE NAS identifies a selected PLMN and equivalent PLMNs;

– The UE searches the E-UTRA frequency bands and for each carrier frequency identifies the strongest cell. It reads cell system information broadcast to identify its PLMN(s):

– The UE may search each carrier in turn ("initial cell selection") or make use of stored information to shorten the search ("stored information cell selection").

– The UE seeks to identify a suitable cell; if it is not able to identify a suitable cell it seeks to identify an acceptable cell. When a suitable cell is found or if only an acceptable cell is found it camps on that cell and commence the cell reselection procedure:

– A suitable cell is one for which the measured cell attributes satisfy the cell selection criteria; the cell PLMN is the selected PLMN, registered or an equivalent PLMN; the cell is not barred or reserved and the cell is not part of a tracking area which is in the list of "forbidden tracking areas for roaming";

– An acceptable cell is one for which the measured cell attributes satisfy the cell selection criteria and the cell is not barred;

[TS 36.304, clause 4.1]

When a UE is switched on, a public land mobile network (PLMN) is selected by NAS. For the selected PLMN, associated RAT(s) may be set [5]. The NAS shall provide a list of equivalent PLMNs, if available, that the AS shall use for cell selection and cell reselection.

With the cell selection, the UE searches for a suitable cell of the selected PLMN and chooses that cell to provide available services, further the UE shall tune to its control channel. This choosing is known as "camping on the cell".

The UE will, if necessary, then register its presence, by means of a NAS registration procedure, in the tracking area of the chosen cell and as outcome of a successful Location Registration the selected PLMN becomes the registered PLMN [5].

[TS 36.304, clause 5.1.2.2]

The UE shall scan all RF channels in the E-UTRA bands according to its capabilities to find available PLMNs. On each carrier, the UE shall search for the strongest cell and read its system information, in order to find out which PLMN(s) the cell belongs to. If the UE can read one or several PLMN identities in the strongest cell, each found PLMN (see the PLMN reading in [3]) shall be reported to the NAS as a high quality PLMN (but without the RSRP value), provided that the following high quality criterion is fulfilled:

1. For an E-UTRAN cell, the measured RSRP value shall be greater than or equal to -110 dBm.

Found PLMNs that do not satisfy the high quality criterion, but for which the UE has been able to read the PLMN identities are reported to the NAS together with the RSRP value. The quality measure reported by the UE to NAS shall be the same for each PLMN found in one cell.

Once the UE has selected a PLMN, the cell selection procedure shall be performed in order to select a suitable cell of that PLMN to camp on.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.1]

The UE shall use one of the following two cell selection procedures:

a) Initial Cell Selection

This procedure requires no prior knowledge of which RF channels are E-UTRA carriers. The UE shall scan all RF channels in the E-UTRA bands according to its capabilities to find a suitable cell. On each carrier frequency, the UE need only search for the strongest cell. Once a suitable cell is found this cell shall be selected.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2]

The cell selection criterion S is fulfilled when:

Where:

Where:

the signalled value QrxlevminOffset is only applied when a cell is evaluated for cell selection as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]. During this periodic search for higher priority PLMN the UE may check the S criteria of a cell using parameter values stored from a different cell of this higher priority PLMN.

Srxlev

Cell Selection RX level value (dB)

Qrxlevmeas

Measured cell RX level value (RSRP).

Qrxlevmin

Minimum required RX level in the cell (dBm)

Qrxlevminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qrxlevmin taken into account in the Srxlev evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Pcompensation

max(PEMAX – PUMAX, 0) (dB)

PEMAX

Maximum TX power level an UE may use when transmitting on the uplink in the cell (dBm) defined as PEMAX in [TS 36.101]

PUMAX

Maximum RF output power of the UE (dBm) according to the UE power class as defined in [TS 36.101]

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.8]

In this state, the UE shall attempt to find an acceptable cell of any PLMN to camp on, trying all RATs that are supported by the UE and searching first for a high quality cell, as defined in subclause 5.1.2.2.

The UE, which is not camped on any cell, shall stay in this state until an acceptable cell is found.

6.1.2.2.3 Test description

6.1.2.2.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1

UE:

– None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Switched OFF (state 1) according to [18].

6.1.2.2.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.2.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cell at various time instants of the test execution. The exact instants on which these values shall be applied are described in the texts in this clause. Configurations marked "T1" and "T2" are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.2.3.2-2

Table 6.1.2.2.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-95

The power level value is such to satisfy SrxlevCell 1 < 0 but the UE is able to read the PLMN identity

Qrxlevmin

dBm

-84

Qrxlevminoffset

dB

0

Pcompensation

dB

0

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-75

The power level is such that SrxlevCell 1 > 0

Note: The downlink signal level uncertainty is specified in TS 36.508 section 4.3.4.1

Table 6.1.2.2.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

0A

SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal level of Cell 1 according to row "T1" in table 6.1.2.2.3.2-1.

0B

Wait for 1.1* modification period to allow the new system information to take effect.

1

The UE is switched on.

2

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 1 within the next 60 s?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

F

3

SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal level of Cell 1 level according to row "T2" in table 6.1.2.2.3.2-1.

4

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 1?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

2

P

5-19

Steps 3 to 17 of the registration procedure described in TS 36.508 subclause 4.5.2.3 are performed on Cell 1.

NOTE: The UE performs registration and the RRC connection is released.

6.1.2.2.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.2.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for cell 1 (all steps)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellSelectionInfo SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMin

-42 (-84 dBm)

}

}

6.1.2.2a Cell selection / Qqualmin

6.1.2.2a.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { a cell fulfils all requirements for a suitable cell except the cell selection criteria which are not fulfilled (Srxlev>0 AND Squal<0)}

then { the UE does not consider the cell suitable and no camping on this cell can take place }

}

(2)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { a cell fulfils all requirements for a suitable cell including the cell selection criteria for a cell which are also fulfilled (Srxlev>0 AND Squal>0)}

then { the UE considers the cell suitable and camps on it }

}

6.1.2.2a.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the current TC are specified in: TS 36.300, clause 10.1.1.1 and TS 36.304, clause 4.1, 5.1.2.2, 5.2.3.1, 5.2.3.2 and 5.2.8.

[TS 36.300, clause 10.1.1.1]

Cell selection:

– The UE NAS identifies a selected PLMN and equivalent PLMNs;

– The UE searches the E-UTRA frequency bands and for each carrier frequency identifies the strongest cell. It reads cell system information broadcast to identify its PLMN(s):

– The UE may search each carrier in turn (“initial cell selection”) or make use of stored information to shorten the search (“stored information cell selection”).

– The UE seeks to identify a suitable cell; if it is not able to identify a suitable cell it seeks to identify an acceptable cell. When a suitable cell is found or if only an acceptable cell is found it camps on that cell and commence the cell reselection procedure:

– A suitable cell is one for which the measured cell attributes satisfy the cell selection criteria; the cell PLMN is the selected PLMN, registered or an equivalent PLMN; the cell is not barred or reserved and the cell is not part of a tracking area which is in the list of “forbidden tracking areas for roaming”;

– An acceptable cell is one for which the measured cell attributes satisfy the cell selection criteria and the cell is not barred;

[TS 36.304, clause 4.1]

When a UE is switched on, a public land mobile network (PLMN) is selected by NAS. For the selected PLMN, associated RAT(s) may be set [5]. The NAS shall provide a list of equivalent PLMNs, if available, that the AS shall use for cell selection and cell reselection.

With the cell selection, the UE searches for a suitable cell of the selected PLMN and chooses that cell to provide available services, further the UE shall tune to its control channel. This choosing is known as "camping on the cell".

The UE shall, if necessary, then register its presence, by means of a NAS registration procedure, in the tracking area of the chosen cell and as outcome of a successful Location Registration the selected PLMN becomes the registered PLMN [5].

[TS 36.304, clause 5.1.2.2]

The UE shall scan all RF channels in the E-UTRA bands according to its capabilities to find available PLMNs. On each carrier, the UE shall search for the strongest cell and read its system information, in order to find out which PLMN(s) the cell belongs to. If the UE can read one or several PLMN identities in the strongest cell, each found PLMN (see the PLMN reading in [3]) shall be reported to the NAS as a high quality PLMN (but without the RSRP value), provided that the following high quality criterion is fulfilled:

1. For an E-UTRAN cell, the measured RSRP value shall be greater than or equal to -110 dBm.

Found PLMNs that do not satisfy the high quality criterion, but for which the UE has been able to read the PLMN identities are reported to the NAS together with the RSRP value. The quality measure reported by the UE to NAS shall be the same for each PLMN found in one cell.

Once the UE has selected a PLMN, the cell selection procedure shall be performed in order to select a suitable cell of that PLMN to camp on.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.1]

The UE shall use one of the following two cell selection procedures:

a) Initial Cell Selection

This procedure requires no prior knowledge of which RF channels are E-UTRA carriers. The UE shall scan all RF channels in the E-UTRA bands according to its capabilities to find a suitable cell. On each carrier frequency, the UE need only search for the strongest cell. Once a suitable cell is found this cell shall be selected.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2]

The cell selection criterion S is fulfilled when:

Srxlev > 0 AND Squal > 0

where:

Srxlev = Qrxlevmeas – (Qrxlevmin + Qrxlevminoffset) – Pcompensation

Squal = Qqualmeas – (Qqualmin + Qqualminoffset)

where:

Srxlev

Cell selection RX level value (dB)

Squal

Cell selection quality value (dB)

Qrxlevmeas

Measured cell RX level value (RSRP)

Qqualmeas

Measured cell quality value (RSRQ)

Qrxlevmin

Minimum required RX level in the cell (dBm)

Qqualmin

Minimum required quality level in the cell (dB)

Qrxlevminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qrxlevmin taken into account in the Srxlev evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Qqualminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qqualmin taken into account in the Squal evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Pcompensation

max(PEMAX –PPowerClass, 0) (dB)

PEMAX

Maximum TX power level an UE may use when transmitting on the uplink in the cell (dBm) defined as PEMAX in [TS 36.101]

PPowerClass

Maximum RF output power of the UE (dBm) according to the UE power class as defined in [TS 36.101]

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.8]

In this state, the UE shall attempt to find an acceptable cell of any PLMN to camp on, trying all RATs that are supported by the UE and searching first for a high quality cell, as defined in subclause 5.1.2.2.

The UE, which is not camped on any cell, shall stay in this state until an acceptable cell is found.

6.1.2.2a.3 Test description

6.1.2.2a.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1

UE:

– None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Switched OFF (state 1) according to [18].

6.1.2.2a.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.2a.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cell at various time instants of the test execution. The exact instants on which these values shall be applied are described in the texts in this clause. Configurations marked "T1" and "T2" are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.2a.3.2-2

Table 6.1.2.2a.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-95

The power level value is such to satisfy SrxlevCell 1 > 0 and SqualCell 1 < 0 but the UE is able to read the PLMN identity

RSRQ

dB

-32

Noc

dBm/15kHz

-75

Qrxlevmin

dBm

-106

(default value in TS 36.508 Table 4.4.3.2-3)

Qrxlevminoffset

dB

0

Qqualmin

dB

-18

Qqualminoffset

dB

0

Pcompensation

dB

0

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-65

The power level is such that SrxlevCell 1 > 0 and SqualCell 1 > 0

RSRQ

dB

-5

Noc

dBm/15kHz

-75

Note: The downlink signal level uncertainty is specified in TS 36.508 section 4.3.4.1

Table 6.1.2.2a.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal level of Cell 1 according to row "T1" in table 6.1.2.2a.3.2-1.

2

Wait for 1.1* modification period to allow the new system information to take effect.

3

The UE is switched on.

4

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 1 within the next 60 s?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

F

5

SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal level of Cell 1 level according to row "T2" in table 6.1.2.2a.3.2-1.

6

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 1?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

2

P

7-21

Steps 3 to 17 of the registration procedure described in TS 36.508 subclause 4.5.2.3 are performed on Cell 1.

NOTE: The UE performs registration and the RRC connection is released.

6.1.2.2a.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.2a.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 1 (all steps)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

ims-EmergencySupport-r9

Not present

cellSelectionInfo-v920 SEQUENCE {

q-QualMin-r9

-18 dB

q-QualMinOffset-r9

Not present

}

}

}

}

6.1.2.2b Cell selection / UE Cat 0 not allowed

6.1.2.2b.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { Cat 0 UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state on a cell broadcasting SystemInformationBlockType1 with IE category0Allowed included }

ensure that {

when { another cell not including the IE category0Allowed in broadcasted SystemInformationBlockType1 becomes better }

then { the UE considers the other cell as barred and does not reselect the cell }

}

6.1.2.2b.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the current TC are specified in: TS 36.300, clause 10.1.1.1 and TS 36.304, clause 5.2.8 and TS 36.331, clause 5.2.2.7.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.8]

In this state, the UE shall attempt to find an acceptable cell of any PLMN to camp on, trying all RATs that are supported by the UE and searching first for a high quality cell, as defined in subclause 5.1.2.2.

The UE, which is not camped on any cell, shall stay in this state until an acceptable cell is found.

[TS 36.331, clause 5.2.2.7]

Upon receiving the SystemInformationBlockType1 either via broadcast or via dedicated signalling, the UE shall:

1> if in RRC_IDLE or in RRC_CONNECTED while T311 is running; and

1> if the UE is a category 0 UE according to 36.306 [5]; and

1> if category0Allowed is not included in SystemInformationBlockType1:

2> consider the cell as barred in accordance with TS 36.304 [4];

6.1.2.2b.3 Test description

6.1.2.2b.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 and Cell 2 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– UE is in state Registered, Idle Mode (state 2) on Cell 1(serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.2b.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.2b.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cell at various time instants of the test execution. The configuration marked "T1" is applied at the point indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.2b.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.2b.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-91

-85

SrxlevCell 1 > 0, SrxlevCell 2 > 0 , RCell 1 < RCell 2

Srxlev*

dB

15

21

Cell 2 becomes stronger than Cell 1

Note: Srxlev is calculated in the UE

Table 6.1.2.2b.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS changes Cell 1and Cell 2 level according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.2b.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 2 within the next 10s?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

F

6.1.2.2b.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.2b.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 2 (preamble and all steps)

Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

intraFreqReselection

allowed

}

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo-v12xy SEQUENCE {

category0Allowed-r12

Not present

}

}

}

}

}

}

6.1.2.2c Cell selection / Qrxlevmin / Enhanced Coverage

6.1.2.2c.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { Enhanced Coverage Capable UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { a cell fulfils all requirements for a suitable cell except the cell selection criteria (Srxlev > 0) for neither normal nor enhanced coverage are fulfilled }

then { the UE does not consider the cell suitable and no camping on this cell can take place }

}

(2)

with { Enhanced Coverage Capable UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { a cell fulfils all requirements for a suitable cell except the cell selection criteria (Srxlev > 0) for normal coverage is not fulfilled and the cell selection criteria for enhanced coverage is fulfilled }

then { the UE considers itself to be in enhanced coverage and camps on the cell }

}

6.1.2.2c.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the current TC are specified in: TS 36.300, clause 23.7b, and TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2. Unless otherwise stated these are Rel-13.

[TS 36.300, clause 23.7b]

A UE in enhanced coverage is a UE that requires the use of enhanced coverage functionality to access the cell.

A UE may access a cell using enhanced coverage functionality only if the MIB of the cell indicates that access of UEs in enhanced coverage is supported. System information procedures for UEs in enhanced coverage are identical to the system information procedures for bandwidth reduced low complexity UEs. A UE capable of enhanced coverage acquires, if needed, and uses legacy system information when in normal coverage if it is not a BL UE. A UE capable of enhanced coverage acquires, if needed, and uses system information specific for UEs in enhanced coverage. A UE in enhanced coverage is not required to detect SIB change when in RRC_CONNECTED.

A set of PRACH resources (e.g. time, frequency, preamble); each associated with a coverage enhancement level, is provided in SIB. Number of PRACH repetitions and number of maximum preamble transmission attempts per coverage enhancement level are provided in SIB. UEs in same enhanced coverage level use random access resources associated with the same enhanced coverage level. Time/frequency resources and repetition factor for random access response messages for UEs in enhanced coverage are derived from the used PRACH resources.

A UE in enhanced coverage is paged using the same mechanism for paging BL UEs. The starting subframe of a paging occasion and the repetition pattern (in both time and frequency domain for downlink common control signalling) of that paging occasion are determined irrespective of the UEs enhanced coverage level.

The paging request from the MME for a UE supporting enhanced coverage functionality may contain enhanced coverage level related information and corresponding cell ID.

A UE in RRC_IDLE does not inform the network when it changes the enhanced coverage level.

A UE in enhanced coverage camps in a suitable cell where S criterion for UEs in enhanced coverage is fulfilled. The UE shall re-select to inter-frequency cells in which it is able to operate in normal coverage over cells in which it has to be in enhanced coverage.

Connected mode mobility mechanisms such as measurement reporting, network controlled handover etc., are supported for UEs in enhanced coverage. No additional mechanisms are introduced to support the use of enhanced coverage functionality to access an E-UTRA cell during inter-RAT handovers.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2]

For NB-IoT the cell selection criterion is defined in sub-clause 5.2.3.2.a.

The cell selection criterion S in normal coverage is fulfilled when:

Srxlev > 0 AND Squal > 0

where:

Srxlev = Qrxlevmeas – (Qrxlevmin + Qrxlevminoffset) – Pcompensation – Qoffsettemp

Squal = Qqualmeas – (Qqualmin + Qqualminoffset) – Qoffsettemp

where:

Srxlev

Cell selection RX level value (dB)

Squal

Cell selection quality value (dB)

Qoffsettemp

Offset temporarily applied to a cell as specified in [3] (dB)

Qrxlevmeas

Measured cell RX level value (RSRP)

Qqualmeas

Measured cell quality value (RSRQ)

Qrxlevmin

Minimum required RX level in the cell (dBm)

Qqualmin

Minimum required quality level in the cell (dB)

Qrxlevminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qrxlevmin taken into account in the Srxlev evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Qqualminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qqualmin taken into account in the Squal evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Pcompensation

If the UE supports the additionalPmax in the NS-PmaxList, if present, in SIB1, SIB3 and SIB5:

max(PEMAX1 –PPowerClass, 0) – (min(PEMAX2, PPowerClass) – min(PEMAX1, PPowerClass)) (dB);

else:

max(PEMAX1 –PPowerClass, 0) (dB)

PEMAX1, PEMAX2

Maximum TX power level an UE may use when transmitting on the uplink in the cell (dBm) defined as PEMAX in [33]. PEMAX1 and PEMAX2 are obtained from the p-Max and the NS-PmaxList respectively in SIB1, SIB3 and SIB5 as specified in TS 36.331 [3].

PPowerClass

Maximum RF output power of the UE (dBm) according to the UE power class as defined in [33]

The signalled values Qrxlevminoffset and Qqualminoffset are only applied when a cell is evaluated for cell selection as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]. During this periodic search for higher priority PLMN the UE may check the S criteria of a cell using parameter values stored from a different cell of this higher priority PLMN.

If cell selection criterion S in normal coverage is not fulfilled for a cell, UE shall consider itself to be in enhanced coverage if the cell selection criterion S for enhanced coverage is fulfilled, where:

Qrxlevmin

UE applies coverage specific value Qrxlevmin_CE (dBm)

Qqualmin

UE applies coverage specific value Qqualmin_CE (dB)

For the UE in enhanced coverage, coverage specific values Qrxlevmin_CE and Qqualmin_CE are only applied for the suitability check in enhanced coverage (i.e. not used for measurement and reselection thresholds).

6.1.2.2c.3 Test description

6.1.2.2c.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1

– System information combination 1 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in Cell 1

UE:

– None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Switched OFF (state 1) according to [18].

6.1.2.2c.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.2c.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cell at various time instants of the test execution. The exact instants on which these values shall be applied are described in the texts in this clause. Configurations marked "T1" and "T2" are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.2c.3.2-2

Table 6.1.2.2c.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-95

The power level value is such to satisfy SrxlevCell 1 < 0 but the UE is able to read the PLMN identity

Qrxlevmin_CE

dBm

-82

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-69

The power level is such that SrxlevCell 1 > 0

Note: The total test tolerance used is the sum of downlink signal level uncertainty (TS 36.508 clause 6.2.2.1) and absolute UE measurement accuracy of RSRP (TS 36.133 clause 9.1.21.1 in CEModeA).

Table 6.1.2.2c.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

SS adjusts the cell levels according to row T1 of table 6.1.2.2c.3.2-1.

2

Wait for 1.1* modification period to allow the new system information to take effect.

3

The UE is switched on.

4

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 1 within the next 60 s?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

F

5

SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal level of Cell 1 level according to row "T2" in table 6.1.2.2c.3.2-1.

6

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 1?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

2

P

7-21

Steps 3 to 17 of the registration procedure described in TS 36.508 subclause 4.5.2.3 are performed on Cell 1.

NOTE: The UE performs registration and the RRC connection is released.

6.1.2.2c.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.2c.3.3-1: CellSelectionInfoCE-r13 for SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 on Cell 1 (all steps)

Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 4.6.3-1AB

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

CellSelectionInfoCE-r13::= SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMinCE-r13

-41 (-82 dBm)

}

6.1.2.2d Cell selection / Qqualmin / Enhanced Coverage

6.1.2.2d.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { Enhanced Coverage Capable UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { a cell fulfils all requirements for a suitable cell except the cell selection criteria (Srxlev>0 AND Squal<0) for neither normal nor enhanced coverage are fulfilled }

then { the UE does not consider the cell suitable and no camping on this cell can take place }

}

(2)

with { Enhanced Coverage Capable UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { a cell fulfils all requirements for a suitable cell including the cell selection criteria (Srxlev>0 AND Squal>0) for enhanced coverage but not for normal coverage}

then { the UE considers the cell suitable and camps on it }

}

6.1.2.2d.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the current TC are specified in: TS 36.300, clause 23.7b, and TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2. Unless otherwise stated these are Rel-13.

[TS 36.300, clause 23.7b]

A UE in enhanced coverage is a UE that requires the use of enhanced coverage functionality to access the cell. In this release of specification two enhanced coverage modes (mode A, mode B) are supported. The support of enhanced coverage mode A is mandatory for a BL UE.

A UE may access a cell using enhanced coverage functionality only if the MIB of the cell indicates that scheduling information for SIB1 specific for BL UEs is scheduled. System information procedures for UEs in enhanced coverage are identical to the system information procedures for bandwidth reduced low complexity UEs. A UE capable of enhanced coverage acquires, if needed, and uses legacy system information when in normal coverage if it is not a BL UE. A UE capable of enhanced coverage acquires, if needed, and uses system information specific for UEs in enhanced coverage. A UE in enhanced coverage is not required to detect SIB change when in RRC_CONNECTED.

A set of PRACH resources (e.g. time, frequency, preamble); each associated with a coverage enhancement level, is provided in SIB. Number of PRACH repetitions and number of maximum preamble transmission attempts per coverage enhancement level are provided in SIB. UEs in same enhanced coverage level use random access resources associated with the same enhanced coverage level. Time/frequency resources and repetition factor for random access response messages for UEs in enhanced coverage are derived from the used PRACH resources.

A UE in enhanced coverage is paged using the same mechanism for paging BL UEs. The starting subframe of a paging occasion and the repetition pattern (in both time and frequency domain for downlink common control signalling) of that paging occasion are determined irrespective of the UEs enhanced coverage level.

The paging request from the MME for a UE supporting enhanced coverage functionality may contain enhanced coverage level related information and corresponding cell ID.

A UE in RRC_IDLE does not inform the network when it changes the enhanced coverage level.

A UE in enhanced coverage camps on a suitable cell where S criterion for UEs in enhanced coverage is fulfilled. The UE shall re-select to inter-frequency cells in which it is able to operate in normal coverage over cells in which it has to be in enhanced coverage.

Connected mode mobility mechanisms such as measurement reporting, network controlled handover etc., are supported for UEs in enhanced coverage. No additional mechanisms are introduced to support the use of enhanced coverage functionality to access an E-UTRA cell during inter-RAT handovers.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2]

For NB-IoT the cell selection criterion is defined in sub-clause 5.2.3.2.a.

The cell selection criterion S in normal coverage is fulfilled when:

Srxlev > 0 AND Squal > 0

where:

Srxlev = Qrxlevmeas – (Qrxlevmin + Qrxlevminoffset) – Pcompensation – Qoffsettemp

Squal = Qqualmeas – (Qqualmin + Qqualminoffset) – Qoffsettemp

where:

Srxlev

Cell selection RX level value (dB)

Squal

Cell selection quality value (dB)

Qoffsettemp

Offset temporarily applied to a cell as specified in [3] (dB)

Qrxlevmeas

Measured cell RX level value (RSRP)

Qqualmeas

Measured cell quality value (RSRQ)

Qrxlevmin

Minimum required RX level in the cell (dBm)

Qqualmin

Minimum required quality level in the cell (dB)

Qrxlevminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qrxlevmin taken into account in the Srxlev evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Qqualminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qqualmin taken into account in the Squal evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Pcompensation

If the UE supports the additionalPmax in the NS-PmaxList, if present, in SIB1, SIB3 and SIB5:

max(PEMAX1 –PPowerClass, 0) – (min(PEMAX2, PPowerClass) – min(PEMAX1, PPowerClass)) (dB);

else:

max(PEMAX1 –PPowerClass, 0) (dB);

PEMAX1, PEMAX2

Maximum TX power level an UE may use when transmitting on the uplink in the cell (dBm) defined as PEMAX in [33]. PEMAX1 and PEMAX2 are obtained from the p-Max and the NS-PmaxList respectively in SIB1, SIB3 and SIB5 as specified in TS 36.331 [3].

PPowerClass

Maximum RF output power of the UE (dBm) according to the UE power class as defined in [33]

The signalled values Qrxlevminoffset and Qqualminoffset are only applied when a cell is evaluated for cell selection as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]. During this periodic search for higher priority PLMN the UE may check the S criteria of a cell using parameter values stored from a different cell of this higher priority PLMN.

If cell selection criterion S in normal coverage is not fulfilled for a cell, UE shall consider itself to be in enhanced coverage if the cell selection criterion S for enhanced coverage is fulfilled, where:

Qrxlevmin

UE applies coverage specific value Qrxlevmin_CE (dBm)

Qqualmin

UE applies coverage specific value Qqualmin_CE (dB)

For the UE in enhanced coverage, coverage specific values Qrxlevmin_CE and Qqualmin_CE are only applied for the suitability check in enhanced coverage (i.e. not used for measurement and reselection thresholds).

6.1.2.2d.3 Test description

6.1.2.2d.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1

– System information combination 1 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in Cell 1

UE:

– None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Switched OFF (state 1) according to [18].

6.1.2.2d.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.2d.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cell at various time instants of the test execution. The exact instants on which these values shall be applied are described in the texts in this clause. Configurations marked "T1" and "T2" are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.2d.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.2d.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-73

The power level value is such to satisfy SrxlevCell 1 > 0 and SqualCell 1 < 0 but the UE is able to read the PLMN identity

RSRQ*

dB

-10

Noc

dBm/15kHz

-75

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-60

The power level is such that SrxlevCell 1 > 0 and SqualCell 1 > 0 for enhanced coverage, and SrxlevCell 1 > 0 and SqualCell 1 < 0 for normal coverage

RSRQ*

dB

-4

Noc

dBm/15kHz

-75

Note: The downlink signal level uncertainty is specified in TS 36.508 section 4.3.4.1

Table 6.1.2.2d.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

SS adjusts the cell levels according to row T1 of table 6.1.2.2d.3.2-1.

2

Wait for 1.1* modification period to allow the new system information to take effect.

3

The UE is switched on.

4

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 1 within the next 60 s?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

F

5

SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal level of Cell 1 level according to row "T2" in table 6.1.2.2d.3.2-1.

6

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 1?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

2

P

7-21

Steps 3 to 17 of the registration procedure described in TS 36.508 subclause 4.5.2.3 are performed on Cell 1.

NOTE: The UE performs registration and the RRC connection is released.

6.1.2.2d.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.2d.3.3-1: Void

Table 6.1.2.2d.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 1 (Step 1 onwards)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3A

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellSelectionInfo SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMin

-53 (-106 dBm)

}

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

ims-EmergencySupport-r9

Not present

cellSelectionInfo-v920 SEQUENCE {

q-QualMin-r9

-3 dB

q-QualMinOffset-r9

Not present

}

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

tdd-Config-v1130

Not present

cellSelectionInfo-v1130

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo-v1250 SEQUENCE {

category0Allowed-r12

Not Present

}

cellSelectionInfo-v1250

Not present

freqBandIndicatorPriority-r12

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

hyperSFN-r13

Not present

eDRX-Allowed-r13

Not present

eDRX-Allowed-r13

True

cellSelectionInfoCE-r13::= SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMinCE-r13

-53 (-106 dBm)

q-QualMinRSRQ-CE-r13

-8 dB

}

}

}

}

}

}

6.1.2.3 Cell selection / Intra E-UTRAN / Serving cell becomes non-suitable (S<0 or barred)

6.1.2.3.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { the serving cell becomes non-suitable (S<0)and there is a suitable neighbour cell (S>0) }

then { UE selects the suitable neighbour cell }

}

(2)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { the serving cell becomes barred and there is a suitable neighbour cell}

then { UE selects the suitable neighbour cell }

}

6.1.2.3.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the current TC are specified in: TS 36.300, clause 10.1.1.1 and TS 36.304, clause 4.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.3.2, 5.2.4.6 and 5.3.1.

[TS 36.300, clause 10.1.1.1]

Cell selection:

– The UE NAS identifies a selected PLMN and equivalent PLMNs;

– The UE searches the E-UTRA frequency bands and for each carrier frequency identifies the strongest cell. It reads cell system information broadcast to identify its PLMN(s):

– The UE may search each carrier in turn ("initial cell selection") or make use of stored information to shorten the search ("stored information cell selection").

– The UE seeks to identify a suitable cell; if it is not able to identify a suitable cell it seeks to identify an acceptable cell. When a suitable cell is found or if only an acceptable cell is found it camps on that cell and commence the cell reselection procedure:

– A suitable cell is one for which the measured cell attributes satisfy the cell selection criteria; the cell PLMN is the selected PLMN, registered or an equivalent PLMN; the cell is not barred or reserved and the cell is not part of a tracking area which is in the list of "forbidden tracking areas for roaming";

– An acceptable cell is one for which the measured cell attributes satisfy the cell selection criteria and the cell is not barred;

[TS 36.304, clause 4.1]

With the cell selection, the UE searches for a suitable cell of the selected PLMN and chooses that cell to provide available services, further the UE shall tune to its control channel. This choosing is known as "camping on the cell".

The UE will, if necessary, then register its presence, by means of a NAS registration procedure, in the tracking area of the chosen cell and as outcome of a successful Location Registration the selected PLMN becomes the registered PLMN [5].

If the UE finds a more suitable cell, according to the cell reselection criteria, it reselects onto that cell and camps on it. If the new cell does not belong to at least one tracking area to which the UE is registered, location registration is performed.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.1]

When camped on a cell, the UE shall regularly search for a better cell according to the cell reselection criteria. If a better cell is found, that cell is selected.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2]

The cell selection criterion S is fulfilled when:

Where:

Where:

the signalled value QrxlevminOffset is only applied when a cell is evaluated for cell selection as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]. During this periodic search for higher priority PLMN the UE may check the S criteria of a cell using parameter values stored from a different cell of this higher priority PLMN.

Srxlev

Cell Selection RX level value (dB)

Qrxlevmeas

Measured cell RX level value (RSRP).

Qrxlevmin

Minimum required RX level in the cell (dBm)

Qrxlevminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qrxlevmin taken into account in the Srxlev evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Pcompensation

max(PEMAX – PUMAX, 0) (dB)

PEMAX

Maximum TX power level an UE may use when transmitting on the uplink in the cell (dBm) defined as PEMAX in [TS 36.101]

PUMAX

Maximum RF output power of the UE (dBm) according to the UE power class as defined in [TS 36.101]

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6]

In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.3.1]

Cell status and cell reservations are indicated in the SystemInformationBlockType1 [3] by means of two Information Elements:

– cellBarred (IE type: "barred" or "not barred")
In case of multiple PLMNs indicated in SIB1 sharing, this IE is common for all PLMNs

When cell status is indicated as "not barred" and "not reserved" for operator use,

– All UEs shall treat this cell as candidate during the cell selection and cell re-selection procedures.

When cell status "barred" is indicated or to be treated as if the cell status is "barred",

– The UE is not permitted to select/re-select this cell, not even for emergency calls.

– The UE shall select another cell according to the following rule:

– If the cell is a CSG cell:

– the UE may select another cell on the same frequency if the selection/reselection criteria are fulfilled.

– else

– If the IE intraFreqReselection in IE cellAccessRelatedInfo in SystemInformationBlockType1 is set to "allowed", the UE may select another cell on the same frequency if re-selection criteria are fulfilled.

– The UE shall exclude the barred cell as a candidate for cell selection/reselection for 300 seconds.

– If the IE intraFreqReselection in IE cellAccessRelatedInfo in SystemInformationBlockType1 is set to "not allowed" the UE shall not re-select a cell on the same frequency as the barred cell.

– The UE shall exclude the barred cell and the cells on the same frequency as a candidate for cell selection/reselection for 300 seconds.

6.1.2.3.3 Test description

6.1.2.3.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 and Cell 11 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– UE is in state Registered, Idle Mode (state 2) on Cell 1(serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.3.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.3.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The exact instants on which these values shall be applied are described in the texts in this clause. Configurations marked "T1" and "T2" are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.3.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.3.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 11

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE (FDD/TDD)

dBm/15kHz

"Off"

-85

SrxlevCell 1 < 0 (NOTE 1)

Srxlev*

dB

25

Cell 11 becomes the strongest cell

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE (FDD)

dBm/15kHz

-91

-85

SrxlevCell 11 > 0, SrxlevCell 1 > 0 , RCell 1 < RCell 11

Srxlev* (FDD)

dB

19

25

Cell-specific RS EPRE (TDD)

dBm/15kHz

-89

-85

Srxlev* (TDD)

dB

21

25

Cell 1 becomes suitable

cellBarred

notBarred

barred

Serving cell becomes barred

NOTE 1: Power level “Off” is defined in TS 36.508 Table 6.2.2.1-1.

NOTE: If the UE fails the test because of a failure to detect and reselect to a right cell, then the operator may re-run the test.

Table 6.1.2.3.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal level of Cell 1 and Cell 11 according to row "T1" in table 6.1.2.3.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 11?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

1

3

SS changes Cell 1 signal level and SIB1 IE cellBarred according to row "T2" in table 6.1.2.3.3.2-1 and transmits a Paging message including systemInfoModification. The systemInfoValueTag in the SystemInformationBlockType1 is increased.

<–

Paging

4

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 1?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

2

6.1.2.3.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.3.3.3-1: Void

Table 6.1.2.3.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType1 for cells 1 and 11 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.3.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellSelectionInfo SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMin

-55 (-110 dBm)

}

systemInfoValueTag

The value is increased in step 3

}

Table 6.1.2.3.3.3-2A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for cells 1 and 11 (preamble and all steps when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.3.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellSelectionInfo SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMin

-55 (-110 dBm)

}

systemInfoValueTag

The value is increased in step 3

}

Table 6.1.2.3.3.3-3: SystemInformationBlockType3 for cells 1 and 11 (Preamble and all steps, table 6.1.2.3.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.3, Table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionInfoCommon SEQUENCE {

q-Hyst

dB0

}

intraFreqCellReselectionInfo SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMin

-55 (-110 dBm)

t-ReselectionEUTRA

7

}

}

Table 6.1.2.3.3.3-4: SystemInformationBlockType1 for cell 11 (step 3, Table 6.1.2.3.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

cellBarred

barred

intraFreqReselection

allowed

}

systemInfoValueTag

1

Previous value is 0

}

Table 6.1.2.3.3.3-4A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for cell 11 (step 3 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.3.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

cellBarred

barred

intraFreqReselection

allowed

}

systemInfoValueTag

1

Previous value is 0

}

Table 6.1.2.3.3.3-5: Paging (step 3, Table 6.1.2.3.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 Table 4.6.1-7

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

Paging ::= SEQUENCE {

pagingRecordList

Not present

systemInfoModification

True

etws-PrimaryNotificationIndication

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {}

Not present

}

6.1.2.3a Cell selection / Intra E-UTRAN / Serving cell becomes non-suitable (Srxlev > 0 and Squal < 0)

6.1.2.3a.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { the serving cell becomes non-suitable (Srxlev > 0 and Squal < 0)and there is a suitable neighbour cell (Srxlev > 0 and Squal > 0) }

then { UE selects the suitable neighbour cell }

}

6.1.2.3a.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the current TC are specified in: TS 36.300, clause 10.1.1.1 and TS 36.304, clause 4.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.3.2 and 5.2.4.6.

[TS 36.300, clause 10.1.1.1]

Cell selection:

– The UE NAS identifies a selected PLMN and equivalent PLMNs;

– The UE searches the E-UTRA frequency bands and for each carrier frequency identifies the strongest cell. It reads cell system information broadcast to identify its PLMN(s):

– The UE may search each carrier in turn (“initial cell selection”) or make use of stored information to shorten the search (“stored information cell selection”).

– The UE seeks to identify a suitable cell; if it is not able to identify a suitable cell it seeks to identify an acceptable cell. When a suitable cell is found or if only an acceptable cell is found it camps on that cell and commence the cell reselection procedure:

– A suitable cell is one for which the measured cell attributes satisfy the cell selection criteria; the cell PLMN is the selected PLMN, registered or an equivalent PLMN; the cell is not barred or reserved and the cell is not part of a tracking area which is in the list of “forbidden tracking areas for roaming”;

– An acceptable cell is one for which the measured cell attributes satisfy the cell selection criteria and the cell is not barred;

[TS 36.304, clause 4.1]

With the cell selection, the UE searches for a suitable cell of the selected PLMN and chooses that cell to provide available services, further the UE shall tune to its control channel. This choosing is known as "camping on the cell".

The UE shall, if necessary, then register its presence, by means of a NAS registration procedure, in the tracking area of the chosen cell and as outcome of a successful Location Registration the selected PLMN becomes the registered PLMN [5].

If the UE finds a more suitable cell, according to the cell reselection criteria, it reselects onto that cell and camps on it. If the new cell does not belong to at least one tracking area to which the UE is registered, location registration is performed.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.1]

When camped on a cell, the UE shall regularly search for a better cell according to the cell reselection criteria. If a better cell is found, that cell is selected. The change of cell may imply a change of RAT. Details on performance requirements for cell reselection can be found in [10].

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2]

The cell selection criterion S is fulfilled when:

Srxlev > 0 AND Squal > 0

where:

Srxlev = Qrxlevmeas – (Qrxlevmin + Qrxlevminoffset) – Pcompensation

Squal = Qqualmeas – (Qqualmin + Qqualminoffset)

where:

Srxlev

Cell selection RX level value (dB)

Squal

Cell selection quality value (dB)

Qrxlevmeas

Measured cell RX level value (RSRP)

Qqualmeas

Measured cell quality value (RSRQ)

Qrxlevmin

Minimum required RX level in the cell (dBm)

Qqualmin

Minimum required quality level in the cell (dB)

Qrxlevminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qrxlevmin taken into account in the Srxlev evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Qqualminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qqualmin taken into account in the Squal evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Pcompensation

max(PEMAX –PPowerClass, 0) (dB)

PEMAX

Maximum TX power level an UE may use when transmitting on the uplink in the cell (dBm) defined as PEMAX in [TS 36.101]

PPowerClass

Maximum RF output power of the UE (dBm) according to the UE power class as defined in [TS 36.101]

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6]

In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

6.1.2.3a.3 Test description

6.1.2.3a.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 and Cell 2 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– UE is in state Registered, Idle Mode (state 2) on Cell 1(serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.3a.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.3a.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The exact instants on which these values shall be applied are described in the texts in this clause. Configurations marked "T1" is applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.3a.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.3a.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-97

-85

SrxlevCell 1 > 0 and SqualCell 1 < 0

RSRQ

dB

-15.28

-3.28

Qrxlevmin

dBm

-106

-92

Qrxlevminoffset

dB

0

0

Qqualmin

dB

-5

-20

Qqualminoffset

dB

0

0

Pcompensation

dB

0

0

Srxlev*

dB

9

7

Cell 2 is suitable cell

Squal*

dB

-10.28

16.72

Squal = Qqualmeas – (Qqualmin + Qqualminoffset)

Noc

dBm/15kHz

Off

Off

Table 6.1.2.3a.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal level of Cell 1 and Cell 2 according to row "T1" in table 6.1.2.3a.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 2?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

1

6.1.2.3a.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.3a.3.3-0: Conditions for table 6.1.2.3a.3.3-1, 6.1.2.3a.3.3-2

Condition descriptions

Cell 1

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 1.

Cell 2

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 2.

Table 6.1.2.3a.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 1 and 2 (all steps, Table 6.1.2.3a.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellSelectionInfo SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMin

-53 (-106 dBm)

Cell 1

q-RxLevMin

-46 (-92 dBm)

Cell 2

}

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

ims-EmergencySupport-r9

Not present

cellSelectionInfo-v920 SEQUENCE {

q-QualMin-r9

-5 dB

Cell 1

q-QualMin-r9

-20 dB

Cell 2

q-QualMinOffset-r9

Not present

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.3a.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 1 and 2 (all steps when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.3a.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3A

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellSelectionInfo SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMin

-53 (-106 dBm)

Cell 1

q-RxLevMin

-46 (-92 dBm)

Cell 2

}

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

ims-EmergencySupport-r9

Not present

cellSelectionInfo-v920 SEQUENCE {

q-QualMin-r9

-5 dB

Cell 1

q-QualMin-r9

-20 dB

Cell 2

q-QualMinOffset-r9

Not present

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.3a.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 1 and 2 (all steps, table 6.1.2.3a.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.3, Table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionInfoCommon SEQUENCE {

q-Hyst

dB0

}

intraFreqCellReselectionInfo SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMin

-53 (-106 dBm)

Cell 1

q-RxLevMin

-46 (-92 dBm)

Cell 2

t-ReselectionEUTRA

7

}

lateNonCriticalExtension {

s-IntraSearch-v920 SEQUENCE {}

Not present

s-NonIntraSearch-v920 SEQUENCE {}

Not present

q-QualMin-r9

-5 dB

Cell 1

q-QualMin-r9

-20 dB

Cell 2

threshServingLowQ-r9

Not present

}

}

6.1.2.4 Cell reselection

6.1.2.4.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { UE detects the cell ranked as the best cell }

then { UE reselects the new cell }

}

6.1.2.4.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2 and 5.2.4.6.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2]

When evaluating for reselection purposes cell selection criterion or SnonServingCell,x, the UE shall use parameters provided by the serving cell.

Following rules are used by the UE to limit needed measurements:

– If Sintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Sintrasearch, UE may choose to not perform intra-frequency measurements.

– If SServingCell <= Sintrasearch, or Sintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell UE shall perform intra-frequency measurements.

– The UE shall apply the following rules for E-UTRAN inter-frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies which are indicated in system information and for which the UE has priority provided as defined in 5.2.4.1:

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequency with a reselection priority higher than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency the UE shall perform measurements of higher priority E-UTRAN inter-frequency inter-RAT frequencies according to [10].

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency with an equal or lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency and for inter-RAT frequency with lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRAN frequency:

– If Snonintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Snonintrasearch UE may choose not to perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority.

– If SServingCell <= Snonintrasearch or Snonintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell the UE shall perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority according to [10].

Where SServingCell is the Srxlev-value of the serving cell.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6]

The cell-ranking criterion Rs for serving cell and Rn for neighbouring cells is defined by:

where:

Qmeas

RSRP measurement quantity used in cell reselections.

Qoffset

For intra-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to zero.

For inter-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n plus Qoffsetfrequency, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to Qoffsetfrequency.

The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the cell selection criterion S, which is defined in 5.2.3.2, but may exclude all CSG cells that are known by the UE to be not allowed.

The cells shall be ranked according to the R criteria specified above, deriving Qmeas,n and Qmeas,s and calculating the R values using averaged RSRP results.

If a cell is ranked as the best cell the UE shall perform cell re-selection to that cell. If this cell is found to be not-suitable, the UE shall behave according to subclause 5.2.4.4.

In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

6.1.2.4.3 Test description

6.1.2.4.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 and Cell 2.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1(serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.4.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.4.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The configuration marked "T1" is applied at the point indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.4.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.4.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-79

The power level values are assigned to satisfy RCell 1 < RCell 2.

Table 6.1.2.4.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS changes Cell 2 level according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.4.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 2?

1

6.1.2.4.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.4.3.3-1: Void

6.1.2.5 Cell reselection for interband operation

6.1.2.5.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { UE detects the cell re-selection criteria are met for the cell on the different frequency band }

then { UE reselects the new cell }

}

6.1.2.5.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1, 5.2.4.2 and 5.2.4.5.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1]

Absolute priorities of different E-UTRAN frequencies or inter-RAT frequencies may be provided to the UE in the system information, in the RRCConnectionRelease message, or by inheriting from another RAT at inter-RAT cell (re)selection. In the case of system information, an E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency may be listed without providing a priority (i.e. the field cellReselectionPriority is absent for that frequency). If priorities are provided in dedicated signalling, the UE shall ignore all the priorities provided in system information. If UE is in camped on any cell state, UE shall only apply the priorities provided by system information from current cell, and the UE preserves priorities provided by dedicated signalling unless specified otherwise. When the UE in camped normally state, has only dedicated priorities other than for the current frequency, the UE shall consider the current frequency to be the lowest priority frequency (i.e. lower than the eight network configured values). While the UE is camped on a suitable CSG cell, the UE shall always consider the current frequency to be the highest priority frequency (i.e. higher than the eight network configured values), irrespective of any other priority value allocated to this frequency. The UE shall delete priorities provided by dedicated signalling when:

– the UE enters RRC_CONNECTED state; or

– the optional validity time of dedicated priorities (T320) expires; or

– a PLMN selection is performed on request by NAS [5].

NOTE: Equal priorities between RATs are not supported.

The UE shall only perform cell reselection evaluation for E-UTRAN frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies that are given in system information and for which the UE has a priority provided.

The UE shall not consider any black listed cells as candidate for cell reselection.

The UE shall inherit the priorities provided by dedicated signalling and the remaining validity time (i.e., T320 in E-UTRA, T322 in UTRA and T3230 in GERAN), if configured, at inter-RAT cell (re)selection.

NOTE: The network may assign dedicated cell reselection priorities for frequencies not configured by system information.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2]

When evaluating for reselection purposes cell selection criterion or SnonServingCell,x, the UE shall use parameters provided by the serving cell.

Following rules are used by the UE to limit needed measurements:

– If Sintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Sintrasearch, UE may choose to not perform intra-frequency measurements.

– If SServingCell <= Sintrasearch, or Sintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell UE shall perform intra-frequency measurements.

– The UE shall apply the following rules for E-UTRAN inter-frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies which are indicated in system information and for which the UE has priority provided as defined in 5.2.4.1:

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequency with a reselection priority higher than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency the UE shall perform measurements of higher priority E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequencies according to [10].

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency with an equal or lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency and for inter-RAT frequency with lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRAN frequency:

– If Snonintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Snonintrasearch UE may choose not to perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority.

– If SServingCell <= Snonintrasearchor Snonintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell the UE shall perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority according to [10].

Where SServingCell is the Srxlev-value of the serving cell.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.5]

Criteria 1: the SnonServingCell,x of a cell on evaluated frequency is greater than Threshx, high during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

Cell reselection to a cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency shall be performed if:

– A cell of a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency fulfils criteria 1; and

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Cell reselection to a cell on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency shall be based on ranking for Intra-frequency cell reselection as defined in sub-clause 5.2.4.6.

Cell reselection to a cell on a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency shall be performed if:

– No cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency fulfils the criteria 1; and

– No cell on serving frequency or on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency fulfils the criteria in 5.2.4.6; and

– SServingCell < Threshserving, low and the SnonServingCell,x of a cell of a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency is greater than Threshx, low during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

For GERAN, UTRAN, and E-UTRAN, SnonServingCell,x is the Srxlev-value of an evaluated cell. For UTRAN FDD, Squal is higher than 0, as defined in [8]. For cdma2000 RATs, SnonServingCell,x is equal to FLOOR(-2 x 10 x log10 Ec/Io) in units of 0.5 dB, as defined in [18], with Ec/Io referring to the value measured from the evaluated cell.

For cdma2000 RATs, Threshx, high and Threshx, low are equal to -1 times the values signalled for the corresponding parameters in the system information.

In all the above criteria the value of TreselectionRAT is scaled when the UE is in the medium or high mobility state as defined in subclause 5.2.4.3.1. If more than one cell meets the above criteria, the UE shall reselect a cell ranked as the best cell among the cells meeting the criteria on the highest priority frequencies or the highest priority RAT if the highest priority RAT is E-UTRA according to criteria defined in 5.2.4.6.

6.1.2.5.3 Test description

6.1.2.5.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1, cell 10.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 (serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.5.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.5.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The configuration marked "T1" is applied at the point indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.5.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.5.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 10

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-73

Cell 10 become stronger than Threshx, high.

Table 6.1.2.5.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS changes Cell 10 power level according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.5.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 10?

1

6.1.2.5.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.5.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Tables 6.1.2.5.3.3-1 and 6.1.2.5.3.3-2

Condition

Explanation

Cell 1

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 1.

Cell 10

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 10.

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.5.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 1 and Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.5.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionPriority

1

Cell 1

5

Cell 10

}

}

Table 6.1.2.5.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 1 and Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.5.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 10

Cell 1

dl-CarrierFreq

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

Cell 10

dl-CarrierFreq

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

t-ReselectionEUTRA

7

threshX-High

10

20dB

cellReselectionPriority

5

Cell 1

1

Cell 10

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 10

Cell 1

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

Cell 10

}

}

}

}

6.1.2.5a Cell reselection for interband operation/ Power Class 2 UE operation/ Between FDD and TDD

6.1.2.5a.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state on a FDD band}

ensure that {

when { UE detects the power class 2 cell re-selection criteria is met for the cell on a TDD band }

then { UE reselects to the new cell }

}

6.1.2.5a.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2, 5.2.4.1, 5.2.4.2 and 5.2.4.5.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2]

The cell selection criterion S in normal coverage is fulfilled when:

Srxlev > 0 AND Squal > 0

where:

Srxlev = Qrxlevmeas – (Qrxlevmin + Qrxlevminoffset) – Pcompensation – Qoffsettemp

Squal = Qqualmeas – (Qqualmin + Qqualminoffset) – Qoffsettemp

where:

Srxlev

Cell selection RX level value (dB)

Squal

Cell selection quality value (dB)

Qoffsettemp

Offset temporarily applied to a cell as specified in [3] (dB)

Qrxlevmeas

Measured cell RX level value (RSRP)

Qqualmeas

Measured cell quality value (RSRQ)

Qrxlevmin

Minimum required RX level in the cell (dBm)

Qqualmin

Minimum required quality level in the cell (dB)

Qrxlevminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qrxlevmin taken into account in the Srxlev evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Qqualminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qqualmin taken into account in the Squal evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Pcompensation

If the UE supports the additionalPmax in the NS-PmaxList, if present, in SIB1, SIB3 and SIB5:

max(PEMAX1 –PPowerClass, 0) – (min(PEMAX2, PPowerClass) – min(PEMAX1, PPowerClass)) (dB);

else:

max(PEMAX1 –PPowerClass, 0) (dB);

PEMAX1, PEMAX2

Maximum TX power level an UE may use when transmitting on the uplink in the cell (dBm) defined as PEMAX in [33]. PEMAX1 and PEMAX2 are obtained from the p-Max and the NS-PmaxList respectively in SIB1, SIB3 and SIB5 as specified in TS 36.331 [3].

PPowerClass

Maximum RF output power of the UE (dBm) according to the UE power class as defined in [33]

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1]

Absolute priorities of different E-UTRAN frequencies or inter-RAT frequencies may be provided to the UE in the system information, in the RRCConnectionRelease message, or by inheriting from another RAT at inter-RAT cell (re)selection. In the case of system information, an E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency may be listed without providing a priority (i.e. the field cellReselectionPriority is absent for that frequency). If priorities are provided in dedicated signalling, the UE shall ignore all the priorities provided in system information. If UE is in camped on any cell state, UE shall only apply the priorities provided by system information from current cell, and the UE preserves priorities provided by dedicated signalling unless specified otherwise. When the UE in camped normally state, has only dedicated priorities other than for the current frequency, the UE shall consider the current frequency to be the lowest priority frequency (i.e. lower than the eight network configured values). While the UE is camped on a suitable CSG cell, the UE shall always consider the current frequency to be the highest priority frequency (i.e. higher than the eight network configured values), irrespective of any other priority value allocated to this frequency. The UE shall delete priorities provided by dedicated signalling when:

– the UE enters RRC_CONNECTED state; or

– the optional validity time of dedicated priorities (T320) expires; or

– a PLMN selection is performed on request by NAS [5].

NOTE: Equal priorities between RATs are not supported.

The UE shall only perform cell reselection evaluation for E-UTRAN frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies that are given in system information and for which the UE has a priority provided.

The UE shall not consider any black listed cells as candidate for cell reselection.

The UE shall inherit the priorities provided by dedicated signalling and the remaining validity time (i.e., T320 in E-UTRA, T322 in UTRA and T3230 in GERAN), if configured, at inter-RAT cell (re)selection.

NOTE: The network may assign dedicated cell reselection priorities for frequencies not configured by system information.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2]

When evaluating for reselection purposes cell selection criterion or SnonServingCell,x, the UE shall use parameters provided by the serving cell.

Following rules are used by the UE to limit needed measurements:

– If Sintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Sintrasearch, UE may choose to not perform intra-frequency measurements.

– If SServingCell <= Sintrasearch, or Sintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell UE shall perform intra-frequency measurements.

– The UE shall apply the following rules for E-UTRAN inter-frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies which are indicated in system information and for which the UE has priority provided as defined in 5.2.4.1:

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequency with a reselection priority higher than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency the UE shall perform measurements of higher priority E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequencies according to [10].

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency with an equal or lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency and for inter-RAT frequency with lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRAN frequency:

– If Snonintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Snonintrasearch UE may choose not to perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority.

– If SServingCell <= Snonintrasearchor Snonintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell the UE shall perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority according to [10].

Where SServingCell is the Srxlev-value of the serving cell.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.5]

Criteria 1: the SnonServingCell,x of a cell on evaluated frequency is greater than Threshx, high during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

Cell reselection to a cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency shall be performed if:

– A cell of a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency fulfils criteria 1; and

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Cell reselection to a cell on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency shall be based on ranking for Intra-frequency cell reselection as defined in sub-clause 5.2.4.6.

Cell reselection to a cell on a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency shall be performed if:

– No cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency fulfils the criteria 1; and

– No cell on serving frequency or on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency fulfils the criteria in 5.2.4.6; and

– SServingCell < Threshserving, low and the SnonServingCell,x of a cell of a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency is greater than Threshx, low during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

For GERAN, UTRAN, and E-UTRAN, SnonServingCell,x is the Srxlev-value of an evaluated cell. For UTRAN FDD, Squal is higher than 0, as defined in [8]. For cdma2000 RATs, SnonServingCell,x is equal to FLOOR(-2 x 10 x log10 Ec/Io) in units of 0.5 dB, as defined in [18], with Ec/Io referring to the value measured from the evaluated cell.

For cdma2000 RATs, Threshx, high and Threshx, low are equal to -1 times the values signalled for the corresponding parameters in the system information.

In all the above criteria the value of TreselectionRAT is scaled when the UE is in the medium or high mobility state as defined in subclause 5.2.4.3.1. If more than one cell meets the above criteria, the UE shall reselect a cell ranked as the best cell among the cells meeting the criteria on the highest priority frequencies or the highest priority RAT if the highest priority RAT is E-UTRA according to criteria defined in 5.2.4.6.

6.1.2.5a.3 Test description

6.1.2.5a.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 is set to LTE-FDD mode and Cell 10 is set to LTE-TDD mode.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 (serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.5a.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.5a.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The configuration marked "T1" is applied at the point indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.5a.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.5a.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 10

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-71

Cell 10 becomes stronger than Threshx, high.

Table 6.1.2.5a.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS changes Cell 10 power level according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.5a.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 10?

1

Note: Pcompensation is used while determining Srxlev of Cell 10. Pcomp for PC2 UE = max(Pmax – Ppowerclass, 0) i.e. max(26dBm – 26dBm, 0) which comes to 0. Pcomp for PC3 UE = max(Pmax – Ppowerclass, 0) i.e. max(26dBm – 23dBm, 0) which comes to 3. Srxlev of Cell 10 using Pcomp of PC2 is 35dB and using Pcomp of PC3 is 32dB. Threshx, high is set to 32dB in SIB5 of Cell 1, such that Srxlev of Cell 10 using Pcomp for PC2 UE is greater than that and Srxlev of Cell 10 using Pcomp of PC3 is lesser. i.e. Srxlev with PC3 ≤ Threshx, high < Srxlev with PC2. This is to ensure that only PC2 UE will be able to do reselection.

6.1.2.5a.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.5a.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Tables 6.1.2.5a.3.3-1, 6.1.2.5a.3.3-2, 6.1.2.5a.3.3-3 and 6.1.2.5a.3.3-4

Condition

Explanation

Cell 1

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 1.

Cell 10

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 10.

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.5a.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 1 and Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.5a.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

p-Max

23dBm

Default

Cell 1

26dBm

Cell 10

}

Table 6.1.2.5a.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 1 and Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.5a.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionPriority

1

Cell 1

5

Cell 10

}

}

Table 6.1.2.5a.3.3-3: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 1 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.5a.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 10

dl-CarrierFreq

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

p-max

26dBm

t-ReselectionEUTRA

7

threshX-High

16

32dB

cellReselectionPriority

5

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

InterFreqCarrierFreqInfo-v9e0 ::= SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 10

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.5a.3.3-4: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.5a.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

dl-CarrierFreq

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

t-ReselectionEUTRA

7

threshX-High

16

32dB

cellReselectionPriority

1

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

InterFreqCarrierFreqInfo-v9e0 ::= SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

}

}

}

}

6.1.2.5b Cell reselection for interband operation using Pcompensation / Between FDD and TDD

6.1.2.5b.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state on a FDD band}

ensure that {

when { UE detects the re-selection criteria using Pcompensation is met for the cell on a TDD band }

then { UE reselects to the new cell }

6.1.2.5b.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2, 5.2.4.1, 5.2.4.2 and 5.2.4.5.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2]

The cell selection criterion S in normal coverage is fulfilled when:

Srxlev > 0 AND Squal > 0

where:

Srxlev = Qrxlevmeas – (Qrxlevmin + Qrxlevminoffset) – Pcompensation – Qoffsettemp

Squal = Qqualmeas – (Qqualmin + Qqualminoffset) – Qoffsettemp

where:

Srxlev

Cell selection RX level value (dB)

Squal

Cell selection quality value (dB)

Qoffsettemp

Offset temporarily applied to a cell as specified in [3] (dB)

Qrxlevmeas

Measured cell RX level value (RSRP)

Qqualmeas

Measured cell quality value (RSRQ)

Qrxlevmin

Minimum required RX level in the cell (dBm)

Qqualmin

Minimum required quality level in the cell (dB)

Qrxlevminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qrxlevmin taken into account in the Srxlev evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Qqualminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qqualmin taken into account in the Squal evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Pcompensation

If the UE supports the additionalPmax in the NS-PmaxList, if present, in SIB1, SIB3 and SIB5:

max(PEMAX1 –PPowerClass, 0) – (min(PEMAX2, PPowerClass) – min(PEMAX1, PPowerClass)) (dB);

else:

max(PEMAX1 –PPowerClass, 0) (dB);

PEMAX1, PEMAX2

Maximum TX power level an UE may use when transmitting on the uplink in the cell (dBm) defined as PEMAX in [33]. PEMAX1 and PEMAX2 are obtained from the p-Max and the NS-PmaxList respectively in SIB1, SIB3 and SIB5 as specified in TS 36.331 [3].

PPowerClass

Maximum RF output power of the UE (dBm) according to the UE power class as defined in [33]

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1]

Absolute priorities of different E-UTRAN frequencies or inter-RAT frequencies may be provided to the UE in the system information, in the RRCConnectionRelease message, or by inheriting from another RAT at inter-RAT cell (re)selection. In the case of system information, an E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency may be listed without providing a priority (i.e. the field cellReselectionPriority is absent for that frequency). If priorities are provided in dedicated signalling, the UE shall ignore all the priorities provided in system information. If UE is in camped on any cell state, UE shall only apply the priorities provided by system information from current cell, and the UE preserves priorities provided by dedicated signalling unless specified otherwise. When the UE in camped normally state, has only dedicated priorities other than for the current frequency, the UE shall consider the current frequency to be the lowest priority frequency (i.e. lower than the eight network configured values). While the UE is camped on a suitable CSG cell, the UE shall always consider the current frequency to be the highest priority frequency (i.e. higher than the eight network configured values), irrespective of any other priority value allocated to this frequency. The UE shall delete priorities provided by dedicated signalling when:

– the UE enters RRC_CONNECTED state; or

– the optional validity time of dedicated priorities (T320) expires; or

– a PLMN selection is performed on request by NAS [5].

NOTE: Equal priorities between RATs are not supported.

The UE shall only perform cell reselection evaluation for E-UTRAN frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies that are given in system information and for which the UE has a priority provided.

The UE shall not consider any black listed cells as candidate for cell reselection.

The UE shall inherit the priorities provided by dedicated signalling and the remaining validity time (i.e., T320 in E-UTRA, T322 in UTRA and T3230 in GERAN), if configured, at inter-RAT cell (re)selection.

NOTE: The network may assign dedicated cell reselection priorities for frequencies not configured by system information.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2]

When evaluating for reselection purposes cell selection criterion or SnonServingCell,x, the UE shall use parameters provided by the serving cell.

Following rules are used by the UE to limit needed measurements:

– If Sintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Sintrasearch, UE may choose to not perform intra-frequency measurements.

– If SServingCell <= Sintrasearch, or Sintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell UE shall perform intra-frequency measurements.

– The UE shall apply the following rules for E-UTRAN inter-frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies which are indicated in system information and for which the UE has priority provided as defined in 5.2.4.1:

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequency with a reselection priority higher than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency the UE shall perform measurements of higher priority E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequencies according to [10].

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency with an equal or lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency and for inter-RAT frequency with lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRAN frequency:

– If Snonintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Snonintrasearch UE may choose not to perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority.

– If SServingCell <= Snonintrasearchor Snonintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell the UE shall perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority according to [10].

Where SServingCell is the Srxlev-value of the serving cell.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.5]

Criteria 1: the SnonServingCell,x of a cell on evaluated frequency is greater than Threshx, high during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

Cell reselection to a cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency shall be performed if:

– A cell of a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency fulfils criteria 1; and

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Cell reselection to a cell on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency shall be based on ranking for Intra-frequency cell reselection as defined in sub-clause 5.2.4.6.

Cell reselection to a cell on a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency shall be performed if:

– No cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency fulfils the criteria 1; and

– No cell on serving frequency or on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency fulfils the criteria in 5.2.4.6; and

– SServingCell < Threshserving, low and the SnonServingCell,x of a cell of a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency is greater than Threshx, low during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

For GERAN, UTRAN, and E-UTRAN, SnonServingCell,x is the Srxlev-value of an evaluated cell. For UTRAN FDD, Squal is higher than 0, as defined in [8]. For cdma2000 RATs, SnonServingCell,x is equal to FLOOR(-2 x 10 x log10 Ec/Io) in units of 0.5 dB, as defined in [18], with Ec/Io referring to the value measured from the evaluated cell.

For cdma2000 RATs, Threshx, high and Threshx, low are equal to -1 times the values signalled for the corresponding parameters in the system information.

In all the above criteria the value of TreselectionRAT is scaled when the UE is in the medium or high mobility state as defined in subclause 5.2.4.3.1. If more than one cell meets the above criteria, the UE shall reselect a cell ranked as the best cell among the cells meeting the criteria on the highest priority frequencies or the highest priority RAT if the highest priority RAT is E-UTRA according to criteria defined in 5.2.4.6.

6.1.2.5b.3 Test description

6.1.2.5b.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 is set to LTE-FDD mode and Cell 10 is set to LTE-TDD mode.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 (serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.5b.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.5b.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The configuration marked "T1" is applied at the point indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.5b.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.5b.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 10

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-91

-85

Cell 1 becomes lower than Threshserving,low

Table 6.1.2.5b.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS changes the cell power levels according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.5b.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 10?

1

6.1.2.5b.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.5b.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Tables 6.1.2.5b.3.3-1, 6.1.2.5b.3.3-2, 6.1.2.5b.3.3-3 and 6.1.2.5b.3.3-4

Condition

Explanation

Cell 1

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 1.

Cell 10

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 10.

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.5b.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 1 and Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.5b.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

p-Max

33dBm

}

Table 6.1.2.5b.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 1 and Cell 10 (preamble and all steps when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.5b.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

p-Max

33dBm

}

Table 6.1.2.5b.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 1 and Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.5b.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {

threshServingLow

6

12dB

cellReselectionPriority

5

Cell 1

1

Cell 10

}

}

Table 6.1.2.5b.3.3-3: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 1 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.5b.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 10

dl-CarrierFreq

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

p-max

33dBm

t-ReselectionEUTRA

7

threshX-High

10

20dB

cellReselectionPriority

1

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

InterFreqCarrierFreqInfo-v9e0 ::= SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 10

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.5b.3.3-4: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.5b.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

dl-CarrierFreq

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

t-ReselectionEUTRA

7

threshX-High

10

20dB

cellReselectionPriority

5

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

InterFreqCarrierFreqInfo-v9e0 ::= SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

}

}

}

}

6.1.2.5c Inter-band Cell reselection / Extended frequency list

6.1.2.5c.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { UE detects the cell re-selection criteria are met for the cell on the different frequency band and the inter-frequency cell in interFreqCarrierFreqListExt-r12 is the highest ranked cell }

then { UE reselects the new cell }

}

6.1.2.5.2c Conformance requirements

Same as 6.1.2.5.2.

6.1.2.5c.3 Test description

6.1.2.5c.3.1 Pre-test conditions

Same as 6.1.2.5.3.1 and

System Simulator:

– In addition to the 2 configured cells (Cell 1 and Cell 10), a non-configured inter-frequency Cell 29 shall be referred to only in SIB5 for Signalling purpose to achieve the test purpose.

6.1.2.5c.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Same as 6.1.2.5.3.2.

6.1.2.5c.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.5c.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Tables 6.1.2.5c.3.3-1 and 6.1.2.5c.3.3-2

Condition

Explanation

Cell 1

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 1.

Cell 10

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 10.

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.5c.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 1 and Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.5c.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionPriority

1

Cell 1

5

Cell 10

}

}

Table 6.1.2.5c.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 1 and Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.5c.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq [0]

EARFCN of Cell 29

Non used cell

dl-CarrierFreq [0]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0

EARFCN of Cell 29

Non used cell

}

}

}

interFreqCarrierFreqListExt-r12 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-r12

EARFCN of Cell 10

Cell 1

EARFCN of Cell 1

Cell 10

q-RxLevMin-r12

-53 (-106 dBm)

t-ReselectionEUTRA-r12

7

threshX-High-r12

10 (20 dB)

threshX-Low-r12

1 (2 dB)

allowedMeasBandwidth-r12

See subclause 4.4.3.4

presenceAntennaPort1-r12

FALSE

cellReselectionPriority-r12

5

Cell 1

1

Cell 10

neighCellConfig-r12

’01’B

q-OffsetFreq-r12

dB0

}

}

6.1.2.6 Cell reselection using Qhyst, Qoffset and Treselection

6.1.2.6.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state, and the UE is not in high mobility state }

ensure that {

when { Qhyst is non-zero or its value changes in system information }

then { UE reselects the highest ranked cell taking the actual Qhyst value into account}

}

(2)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state, and the UE is not in high mobility state }

ensure that {

when { cell reselection criteria are fulfilled during a time interval Treselection }

then { UE reselects the highest ranked cell }

}

(3)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state, and the UE is not in high mobility state }

ensure that {

when { Qoffset is non-zero or its value changes in system information }

then { UE reselects the highest ranked cell taking the actual Qoffset value into account }

}

6.1.2.6.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the current TC are specified in: TS 36.300, clause 10.1.1.2 and TS 36.304, clauses 5.2.1 and 5.2.4.6 and TS 36.331 clause 6.3.1.

[TS 36.300, clause 10.1.1.2]

UE in RRC_IDLE performs cell reselection. The principles of the procedure are the following:

– The UE makes measurements of attributes of the serving and neighbour cells to enable the reselection process:

– There is no need to indicate neighbouring cell in the serving cell system information to enable the UE to search and measure a cell i.e. E-UTRAN relies on the UE to detect the neighbouring cells;

– For the search and measurement of inter-frequency neighbouring cells, only the carrier frequencies need to be indicated;

– Measurements may be omitted if the serving cell attribute fulfils particular search or measurement criteria.

– Cell reselection identifies the cell that the UE should camp on. It is based on cell reselection criteria which involves measurements of the serving and neighbour cells:

– Intra-frequency reselection is based on ranking of cells;

– Cell reselection parameters are applicable for all UEs in a cell, …

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.1]

When camped on a cell, the UE shall regularly search for a better cell according to the cell reselection criteria. If a better cell is found, that cell is selected.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6]

The cell-ranking criterion Rs for serving cell and Rn for neighbouring cells is defined by:

where:

Qmeas

RSRP measurement quantity used in cell reselections.

Qoffset

For intra-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to zero.

For inter-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n plus Qoffsetfrequency, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to Qoffsetfrequency.

The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the cell selection criterion S, which is defined in 5.2.3.2, but may exclude all CSG cells that are known by the UE to be not allowed.

The cells shall be ranked according to the R criteria specified above, deriving Qmeas,n and Qmeas,s and calculating the R values using averaged RSRP results.

If a cell is ranked as the best cell the UE shall perform cell re-selection to that cell.

In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT,

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

[TS 36.331, clause 6.3.1]

The IE SystemInformationBlockType4 contains neighbouring cell related information relevant only for intra-frequency cell re-selection. The IE includes cells with specific re-selection parameters as well as blacklisted cells.

6.1.2.6.3 Test description

6.1.2.6.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 and Cell 2 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2.

– System information combination 2 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 according to [18].

6.1.2.6.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.6.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The exact instants on which these values shall be applied are described in the texts in this clause. Configurations marked "T1", "T2", "T3", "T4", "T5", "T6" and "T7" are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.6.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.6.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter change

Ti

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE (FDD)

dBm/15kHz

-91

-85

Cell 2 becomes stronger than Cell 1 but Cell 1 remains the highest ranked one due to QhystsCell1

Cell-specific RS EPRE (TDD)

-89

-85

T2

Qhysts

dB

0

0

QhystsCell1 change causes Cell 2 to become highest ranked cell

T3

Cell-specific RS EPRE (FDD)

dBm/15kHz

-85

-91

Cell 1 becomes the strongest and highest ranked one due to

Cell-specific RS EPRE (TDD)

-85

-89

Qoffsets,n

dB

24

0

Qoffsets,nCell2 remains zero

T4

Cell-specific RS EPRE (FDD)

dBm/15kHz

-91

-85

Cell 1 becomes weaker but it remains the highest ranked one due to Qoffsets,nCell 1

Cell-specific RS EPRE (TDD)

-89

-85

T5

Qoffsets,n

dB

0

0

Cell 2 becomes the highest ranked one due to Qoffsets,nCell1 change

T6

Cell-specific RS EPRE (FDD)

dBm/15kHz

-85

-91

Cell 1 becomes the highest ranked one

Cell-specific RS EPRE (TDD)

-85

-89

TreselectionEUTRAN

s

7

0

T7

Cell-specific RS EPRE (FDD)

dBm/15kHz

-91

-85

Cell 2 becomes the highest ranked cell

Cell-specific RS EPRE (TDD)

-89

-85

Note: The total test tolerance used is the sum of downlink signal level uncertainty (TS 36.508 clause 6.2.2.1) and relative UE measurement accuracy of RSRP (TS 36.133 clause 9.1.2.2).

Table 6.1.2.6.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

0

Wait for 1 second to allow UE to enter RRC_IDLE state on cell 1.

1

SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal levels according to row "T1" in table 6.1.2.6.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 2 within the next 10s?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

F

3

SS resets QhystsCell1 according to row "T2" in table 6.1.2.6.3.2-1 and notifies UE of the system information change. The systemInfoValueTag in the SystemInformationBlockType1 is increased.

<–

Paging

4

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 2? (Note 1)

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

1

5

Void

5A

SS changes Qoffsets,nCell1 according to rows "T3" in table 6.1.2.6.3.2-1 and sends notification of the system information change. The systemInfoValueTag in the SystemInformationBlockType1 is increased.

<–

Paging

5B

Wait for 2.1* modification period (Note 2) to allow the new system information to take effect.

5C

SS re-adjusts cell-specific reference signal levels according to rows "T3" in table 6.1.2.6.3.2-1.

6

Wait until there is any RRCConnectionRequest send from the UE on Cell 1.

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

7-11

Steps 2 to 6 of the generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 are performed on Cell 1.

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

11A

Wait for 1 second to allow UE to enter RRC_IDLE state on cell 1.

12

SS re-adjusts cell-specific reference signal levels according to row "T4" in table 6.1.2.6.3.2-1.

13

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 2 within the next 10s?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

3

F

14

SS resets Qoffsets,nCell1 according to row "T5" in table 6.1.2.6.3.2-1 and notifies UE of the system information change. The systemInfoValueTag in the SystemInformationBlockType1 is increased.

<–

Paging

15

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 2? (Note 1)

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

3

16

Void

16A

SS changes TreselectionEUTRAN Cell 1 according to rows "T6" in table 6.1.2.6.3.2-1 and sends notification of the system information change. The systemInfoValueTag in the SystemInformationBlockType1 is increased.

<–

Paging

16B

Wait for 2.1* modification period (Note 2) to allow the new system information to take effect.

16C

SS re-adjusts cell-specific reference signal levels according to rows "T6" in table 6.1.2.6.3.2-1.

17

Wait until there is any RRCConnectionRequest send from the UE on Cell 1

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

18-22

Steps 2 to 6 of the generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 are performed on Cell 1.

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

22A

Wait for 1 second to allow UE to enter RRC_IDLE state on cell 1.

23

SS re-adjusts cell-specific reference signal levels according to rows "T7" in table 6.1.2.6.3.2-1.

24

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 2 within the next 6s?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

2

F

25

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 2 within the next 12s?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

2

P

26-29

Steps 2 to 5 of the generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 are performed on Cell 2.

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure.

NOTE 1: The time interval in step 4 and 15 is set to cover TevaluateFDD,intra (TS 36.133 clause 4.2.2.3) + 1280 ms for DRX cycle + 1280 ms for system information block type scheduling. The timer tolerances are taken into account according to [18].

NOTE 2: The wait time of 2.1* modification period in step 5B and 16B is to allow for the network to paging the system information change during the next modification period, and update the system information at the subsequent modification period. UE should acquire the updated system information within 100ms of the start of modification period.

6.1.2.6.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.6.3.3-1: Void

Table 6.1.2.6.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType1 for cells 1 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.6.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

schedulingInformation ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSI-Message)) OF SEQUENCE {}

systemInfoValueTag

The value is increased by 1 in step 3, step 5A, step 14 and step 16A

}

Table 6.1.2.6.3.3-3: SystemInformationBlockType3 for cell 1 (preamble, table 6.1.2.6.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionInfoCommon SEQUENCE {

q-Hyst

dB24

QhystsCell1

}

}

Table 6.1.2.6.3.3-4: SystemInformationBlockType3 for cell 1 (step 3, table 6.1.2.6.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionInfoCommon SEQUENCE {

q-Hyst

dB0

QhystsCell1

}

}

Table 6.1.2.6.3.3-5: SystemInformationBlockType3 for cell 1 (step 16A, table 6.1.2.6.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionInfoCommon SEQUENCE {

q-Hyst

dB0

QhystsCell1

}

intraFreqCellReselectionInfo SEQUENCE {

t-ReselectionEUTRA

7

seconds

}

}

Table 6.1.2.6.3.3-6: SystemInformationBlockType4 for cell 1 (step 5A, table 6.1.2.6.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType4 ::= SEQUENCE {

intraFreqNeighCellList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellIntra)) OF SEQUENCE {

physCellId [1]

Physical cell identity of Cell 2

q-OffsetCell [1]

dB24

Qoffsets,nCell 1

}

}

Table 6.1.2.6.3.3-7: SystemInformationBlockType4 for cell 1 (step 14, table 6.1.2.6.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType4 ::= SEQUENCE {

intraFreqNeighCellList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellIntra)) OF SEQUENCE {

physCellId [1]

Physical cell identity of Cell 2

q-OffsetCell [1]

dB0

Qoffsets,nCell 1

}

}

6.1.2.6a Cell reselection using Treselection / Enhanced Coverage

6.1.2.6a.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state, and camped on a cell in enhanced coverage, and the UE is not in high mobility state }

ensure that {

when { cell reselection criteria are fulfilled during a time interval TreselectionEUTRA_CE }

then { UE reselects the highest ranked cell }

}

6.1.2.6a.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the current TC are specified in: TS 36.300, clause 23.7b, and TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2, 5.2.4.6a and 5.2.4.7. Unless otherwise stated these are Rel-13.

[TS 36.300, clause 23.7b]

A UE in enhanced coverage is a UE that requires the use of enhanced coverage functionality to access the cell. In this release of specification two enhanced coverage modes (mode A, mode B) are supported. The support of enhanced coverage mode A is mandatory for a BL UE.

A UE may access a cell using enhanced coverage functionality only if the MIB of the cell indicates that scheduling information for SIB1 specific for BL UEs is scheduled. System information procedures for UEs in enhanced coverage are identical to the system information procedures for bandwidth reduced low complexity UEs. A UE capable of enhanced coverage acquires, if needed, and uses legacy system information when in normal coverage if it is not a BL UE. A UE capable of enhanced coverage acquires, if needed, and uses system information specific for UEs in enhanced coverage. A UE in enhanced coverage is not required to detect SIB change when in RRC_CONNECTED.

A set of PRACH resources (e.g. time, frequency, preamble); each associated with a coverage enhancement level, is provided in SIB. Number of PRACH repetitions and number of maximum preamble transmission attempts per coverage enhancement level are provided in SIB. UEs in same enhanced coverage level use random access resources associated with the same enhanced coverage level. Time/frequency resources and repetition factor for random access response messages for UEs in enhanced coverage are derived from the used PRACH resources.

A UE in enhanced coverage is paged using the same mechanism for paging BL UEs. The starting subframe of a paging occasion and the repetition pattern (in both time and frequency domain for downlink common control signalling) of that paging occasion are determined irrespective of the UEs enhanced coverage level.

The paging request from the MME for a UE supporting enhanced coverage functionality may contain enhanced coverage level related information and corresponding cell ID.

A UE in RRC_IDLE does not inform the network when it changes the enhanced coverage level.

A UE in enhanced coverage camps on a suitable cell where S criterion for UEs in enhanced coverage is fulfilled. The UE shall re-select to inter-frequency cells in which it is able to operate in normal coverage over cells in which it has to be in enhanced coverage.

Connected mode mobility mechanisms such as measurement reporting, network controlled handover etc., are supported for UEs in enhanced coverage. No additional mechanisms are introduced to support the use of enhanced coverage functionality to access an E-UTRA cell during inter-RAT handovers.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2]

For NB-IoT the cell selection criterion is defined in sub-clause 5.2.3.2.a.

The cell selection criterion S in normal coverage is fulfilled when:

Srxlev > 0 AND Squal > 0

where:

Srxlev = Qrxlevmeas – (Qrxlevmin + Qrxlevminoffset) – Pcompensation – Qoffsettemp

Squal = Qqualmeas – (Qqualmin + Qqualminoffset) – Qoffsettemp

where:

Srxlev

Cell selection RX level value (dB)

Squal

Cell selection quality value (dB)

Qoffsettemp

Offset temporarily applied to a cell as specified in [3] (dB)

Qrxlevmeas

Measured cell RX level value (RSRP)

Qqualmeas

Measured cell quality value (RSRQ)

Qrxlevmin

Minimum required RX level in the cell (dBm)

Qqualmin

Minimum required quality level in the cell (dB)

Qrxlevminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qrxlevmin taken into account in the Srxlev evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Qqualminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qqualmin taken into account in the Squal evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Pcompensation

If the UE supports the additionalPmax in the NS-PmaxList, if present, in SIB1, SIB3 and SIB5:

max(PEMAX1 –PPowerClass, 0) – (min(PEMAX2, PPowerClass) – min(PEMAX1, PPowerClass)) (dB);

else:

max(PEMAX1 –PPowerClass, 0) (dB);

PEMAX1, PEMAX2

Maximum TX power level an UE may use when transmitting on the uplink in the cell (dBm) defined as PEMAX in [33]. PEMAX1 and PEMAX2 are obtained from the p-Max and the NS-PmaxList respectively in SIB1, SIB3 and SIB5 as specified in TS 36.331 [3].

PPowerClass

Maximum RF output power of the UE (dBm) according to the UE power class as defined in [33]

The signalled values Qrxlevminoffset and Qqualminoffset are only applied when a cell is evaluated for cell selection as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]. During this periodic search for higher priority PLMN the UE may check the S criteria of a cell using parameter values stored from a different cell of this higher priority PLMN.

If cell selection criterion S in normal coverage is not fulfilled for a cell, UE shall consider itself to be in enhanced coverage if the cell selection criterion S for enhanced coverage is fulfilled, where:

Qrxlevmin

UE applies coverage specific value Qrxlevmin_CE (dBm)

Qqualmin

UE applies coverage specific value Qqualmin_CE (dB)

For the UE in enhanced coverage, coverage specific values Qrxlevmin_CE and Qqualmin_CE are only applied for the suitability check in enhanced coverage (i.e. not used for measurement and reselection thresholds).

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6]

The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the cell selection criterion S, which is defined in 5.2.3.2 (5.2.3.2a for NB-IoT), but may exclude all CSG cells that are known by the UE not to be CSG member cells.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6a]

Ranking as defined in sub-clause 5.2.4.6 is applied for intra-frequency and inter-frequency cell reselection (irrespective of configured frequency priorities, if any) while the UE is in enhanced coverage.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.7]

TreselectionEUTRA_ CE

This specifies the cell reselection timer value TreselectionRAT for E-UTRAN when a neighbour cell is evaluated for camping in enhanced coverage. The parameter can be set per E-UTRAN frequency.

6.1.2.6a.3 Test description

6.1.2.6a.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 and Cell 2 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2.

– System information combination 2 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

– SystemInformationBlockType3 using parameters as specified in Table 6.1.2.6a.3.3-1.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 according to [18].

6.1.2.6a.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.6a.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The exact instants on which these values shall be applied are described in the texts in this clause. Configurations marked "T1" and "T2" are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.6a.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.6a.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter change

Ti

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-91

Cell 1 remains the highest ranked

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-79

Cell 2 becomes the highest ranked cell

Note: The total test tolerance used is the sum of downlink signal level uncertainty (TS 36.508 clause 6.2.2.1) and relative UE measurement accuracy of RSRP (TS 36.133 clause 9.1.21.2 in CEModeA).

Table 6.1.2.6a.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

Wait for 1 second to allow UE to enter RRC_IDLE state on Cell 1.

2

SS adjusts the cell levels according to row T1 of table 6.1.2.6a.3.2-1.

3

Wait for 60s to ensure UE detects Cell 2

4

SS re-adjusts cell-specific reference signal levels according to rows "T2" in table 6.1.2.6a.3.2-1.

5

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 2 within the next 15s?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

F

6

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 2 within the next 30s?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

P

7-10

Steps 2 to 5 of the generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 are performed on Cell 2.

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure.

6.1.2.6a.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.6a.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType3 for cell 1 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.6a.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2 with condition CEmodeA

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

intraFreqCellReselectionInfo SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMin

-54 dBm

}

lateNonCriticalExtension {

t-ReselectionEUTRA-CE-r13

15

seconds

}

}

Table 6.1.2.6a.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType4 for cell 1 (preamble and all steps 6.1.2.6a.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType4 ::= SEQUENCE {

intraFreqNeighCellList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellIntra)) OF SEQUENCE {

physCellId [1]

Physical cell identity of Cell 2

}

}

6.1.2.6b Cell reselection from cell in enhanced coverage to inter-frequency cell in normal coverage

6.1.2.6b.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { a non-CAT M1 UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state, and camped on a cell in enhanced coverage }

ensure that {

when { another inter-frequency cell meeting the normal cell reselection criteria becomes higher ranked }

then { UE reselects to the inter-frequency cell in normal coverage}

}

6.1.2.6b.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the current TC are specified in: TS 36.300, clause 23.7b, and TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2, 5.2.4.6a and 5.2.4.7. Unless otherwise stated these are Rel-13.

[TS 36.300, clause 23.7b]

A UE in enhanced coverage is a UE that requires the use of enhanced coverage functionality to access the cell. In this release of specification two enhanced coverage modes (mode A, mode B) are supported. The support of enhanced coverage mode A is mandatory for a BL UE.

A UE may access a cell using enhanced coverage functionality only if the MIB of the cell indicates that scheduling information for SIB1 specific for BL UEs is scheduled. System information procedures for UEs in enhanced coverage are identical to the system information procedures for bandwidth reduced low complexity UEs. A UE capable of enhanced coverage acquires, if needed, and uses legacy system information when in normal coverage if it is not a BL UE. A UE capable of enhanced coverage acquires, if needed, and uses system information specific for UEs in enhanced coverage. A UE in enhanced coverage is not required to detect SIB change when in RRC_CONNECTED.

A set of PRACH resources (e.g. time, frequency, preamble); each associated with a coverage enhancement level, is provided in SIB. Number of PRACH repetitions and number of maximum preamble transmission attempts per coverage enhancement level are provided in SIB. UEs in same enhanced coverage level use random access resources associated with the same enhanced coverage level. Time/frequency resources and repetition factor for random access response messages for UEs in enhanced coverage are derived from the used PRACH resources.

A UE in enhanced coverage is paged using the same mechanism for paging BL UEs. The starting subframe of a paging occasion and the repetition pattern (in both time and frequency domain for downlink common control signalling) of that paging occasion are determined irrespective of the UEs enhanced coverage level.

The paging request from the MME for a UE supporting enhanced coverage functionality may contain enhanced coverage level related information and corresponding cell ID.

A UE in RRC_IDLE does not inform the network when it changes the enhanced coverage level.

A UE in enhanced coverage camps on a suitable cell where S criterion for UEs in enhanced coverage is fulfilled. The UE shall re-select to inter-frequency cells in which it is able to operate in normal coverage over cells in which it has to be in enhanced coverage.

Connected mode mobility mechanisms such as measurement reporting, network controlled handover etc., are supported for UEs in enhanced coverage. No additional mechanisms are introduced to support the use of enhanced coverage functionality to access an E-UTRA cell during inter-RAT handovers.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.3.2]

The cell selection criterion S in normal coverage is fulfilled when:

Srxlev > 0 AND Squal > 0

where:

Srxlev = Qrxlevmeas – (Qrxlevmin + Qrxlevminoffset) – Pcompensation – Qoffsettemp

Squal = Qqualmeas – (Qqualmin + Qqualminoffset) – Qoffsettemp

where:

Srxlev

Cell selection RX level value (dB)

Squal

Cell selection quality value (dB)

Qoffsettemp

Offset temporarily applied to a cell as specified in [3] (dB)

Qrxlevmeas

Measured cell RX level value (RSRP)

Qqualmeas

Measured cell quality value (RSRQ)

Qrxlevmin

Minimum required RX level in the cell (dBm)

Qqualmin

Minimum required quality level in the cell (dB)

Qrxlevminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qrxlevmin taken into account in the Srxlev evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Qqualminoffset

Offset to the signalled Qqualmin taken into account in the Squal evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Pcompensation

If the UE supports the additionalPmax in the NS-PmaxList, if present, in SIB1, SIB3 and SIB5:

max(PEMAX1 –PPowerClass, 0) – (min(PEMAX2, PPowerClass) – min(PEMAX1, PPowerClass)) (dB);

else:

max(PEMAX1 –PPowerClass, 0) (dB);

PEMAX1, PEMAX2

Maximum TX power level an UE may use when transmitting on the uplink in the cell (dBm) defined as PEMAX in [33]. PEMAX1 and PEMAX2 are obtained from the p-Max and the NS-PmaxList respectively in SIB1, SIB3 and SIB5 as specified in TS 36.331 [3].

PPowerClass

Maximum RF output power of the UE (dBm) according to the UE power class as defined in [33]

The signalled values Qrxlevminoffset and Qqualminoffset are only applied when a cell is evaluated for cell selection as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]. During this periodic search for higher priority PLMN the UE may check the S criteria of a cell using parameter values stored from a different cell of this higher priority PLMN.

If cell selection criterion S in normal coverage is not fulfilled for a cell, UE shall consider itself to be in enhanced coverage if the cell selection criterion S for enhanced coverage is fulfilled, where:

Qrxlevmin

UE applies coverage specific value Qrxlevmin_CE (dBm)

Qqualmin

UE applies coverage specific value Qqualmin_CE (dB)

For the UE in enhanced coverage, coverage specific values Qrxlevmin_CE and Qqualmin_CE are only applied for the suitability check in enhanced coverage (i.e. not used for measurement and reselection thresholds).

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6a]

Ranking with cell selection criterion S for enhanced coverage is applied for intra-frequency and inter-frequency cell reselection when the current serving cell can only be accessed using enhanced coverage.

6.1.2.6b.3 Test description

6.1.2.6b.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 and Cell 3 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2. Cell 1 supports CE and Cell 3 does not support CE.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

– None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (State 2-CE) in Cell 1 according to [18].

6.1.2.6b.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.6b.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The exact instants on which these values shall be applied are described in the texts in this clause. Configurations marked "T1" and "T2" are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.6a.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.6b.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter change

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 3

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-115

The power levels, Qrxlevmin and Qrxlevmin_CE for Cell 1 and Cell 3 are set such that: Srxlev > 0 for Cell 1 in enhanced coverage is met, but not for normal coverage; and Srxlev > 0 for Cell 3 is non-suitable cell both for normal or enhanced coverage

Qrxlevmin

dBm

-54dBm

-106 dBm

Qrxlevmin_CE

dBm

-106 dBm

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-79

The power levels are such that Srxlev > 0 for normal coverage is met for Cell 3 and that Cell 3 becomes the highest ranked cell

Note: The total test tolerance used is the sum of downlink signal level uncertainty (TS 36.508 clause 6.2.2.1) and relative UE measurement accuracy of RSRP (TS 36.133 clause 9.1.21.2 in CEModeA).

Table 6.1.2.6b.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

SS adjusts cell-specific reference signal levels according to rows "T1" in table 6.1.2.6b.3.2-1.

2

Wait for 60s to ensure UE detects Cell 3

3

SS adjusts cell-specific reference signal levels according to rows "T2" in table 6.1.2.6b.3.2-1.

4

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 3 within the next 30s?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

P

5-9

Steps 2 to 6 of the generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 are performed on Cell 3.

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure.

6.1.2.6b.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.6b.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 3 (preamble and all steps in Table 6.1.2.6b.3.2-2)

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellSelectionInfo SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMin

-53 (-106 dBm)

}

}

Table 6.1.2.6b.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 3 (preamble and all steps when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.6b.3.2-2)

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellSelectionInfo SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMin

-53 (-106 dBm)

}

}

6.1.2.7 Cell reselection / Equivalent PLMN

6.1.2.7.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE camped normally on a cell and network has downloaded a list of equivalent PLMNs during the Location Registration procedure }

ensure that {

when { a suitable neighbour cell on an equivalent PLMN becomes better ranked than the suitable Serving cell }

then { UE reselects to this equivalent PLMN cell. }

}

(2)

with { UE camped normally on a cell and network has downloaded a list of equivalent PLMNs during the Location Registration procedure }

ensure that {

when { the Serving cell becomes unsuitable due to S<0 and a suitable cell exists on an equivalent PLMN }

then { UE reselects to this equivalent PLMN cell. }

}

(3)

with { UE camped normally on a cell and network has downloaded a list of equivalent PLMNs during the Location Registration procedure }

ensure that {

when { the UE evaluates cells for reselection }

then { UE ignores suitable cells for which the UE has no reselection priority provided. }

}

6.1.2.7.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304 clause 5.2.4.1, TS 23.122 clause 4.4.3.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1]

UE shall only perform reselection evaluation for E-UTRAN frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies that are given in system information and for which the UE has a priority provided.

[TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3]

The Mobile Equipment stores a list of "equivalent PLMNs". This list is replaced or deleted at the end of each location update procedure, routing area update procedure and GPRS attach procedure. The stored list consists of a list of equivalent PLMNs as downloaded by the network plus the PLMN code of the registered PLMN that downloaded the list. All PLMNs in the stored list, in all access technologies supported by the PLMN, are regarded as equivalent to each other for PLMN selection, cell selection/re-selection and handover.

6.1.2.7.3 Test description

6.1.2.7.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Three inter-frequency multi-PLMN cells as specified in TS 36.508 clause 4.4.1.2 are configured broadcasting default NAS parameters as indicated in TS 36.508 Table 4.4.2-2.

– The PLMNs are identified in the test by the identifiers in Table 6.1.2.7.3.1-1.

Table 6.1.2.7.3.1-1: PLMN identifiers

Cell

PLMN name

1

PLMN1

12

PLMN2

13

PLMN3

– All cells are high quality.

– All cells are suitable cells.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

– The UE is in Automatic PLMN selection mode.

Preamble:

– The UE is registered on PLMN1 (Cell 1) using the procedure described in TS 36.508 clause 4.5.2.3 except that the ATTACH ACCEPT message indicates PLMN3 in the Equivalent PLMN list as described in Table 6.1.2.7.3.3-1.

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle Mode (State 2) on Cell 1 according to [18].

6.1.2.7.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.7.3.2–1 shows the cell configurations used during the test. The configuration T0 indicates the initial conditions. Subsequent configurations marked “T1” and “T2” are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.7.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.7.3.2-1: Cell configuration changes over time

 

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 12

Cell 13

Remarks

T0

RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-67

-82

-97

All cells S>0

T1

RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-115

-82

-97

Cell 1 S < 0 as described in TS 36.508 clause 6.2.2.1

T2

RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-67

-97

-82

All cells S>0

Note 1: The default values (including “not present”) for all other parameters influencing cell reselection are suitable for this test. The values are defined in TS 36.508 clauses 4.4.3.2 and 4.4.3.3.

Table 6.1.2.7.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest within the next 100 seconds?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

F

2

SS adjusts cell levels according to row T1 of table 6.1.2.7.3.2-1.

3

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 13?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure with PLMN1 and PLMN2 listed as an Equivalent PLMN in the TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT message, and the RRC connection is released.

2

P

4

Void

5

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 12?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure with PLMN1 and PLMN3 listed as an Equivalent PLMN in the TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT message, and the RRC connection is released.

1

P

6

Void

7

SS adjusts cell levels according to row T0 of table 6.1.2.7.3.2-1.

8

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest within the next 100 seconds?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1,3

F

9

SS adjusts cell levels according to row T2 of table 6.1.2.7.3.2-1.

10

Void

11

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 13?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure with PLMN1 and PLMN2 listed as an Equivalent PLMN in the TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT message, and the RRC connection is released.

3

P

Note 1: In Steps 1 and 8, a wait time long enough to ensure that the UE has detected, measured and evaluated the neighbour inter-frequency cells is provided, see 36.133 clause 4.2.2.4.

Note 2: In Step 11, the UE moves to Cell 13 because no reselection priority is defined for Cell 1, see Table 6.1.2.7.3.3-6.

6.1.2.7.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.7.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Table 6.1.2.7.3.3-6 and Table 6.1.2.7.3.3-7

Condition

Explanation

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.7.3.3-1: ATTACH ACCEPT for Cell 1 (preamble)

Derivation path: 36.508 Table 4.7.2-1

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

Equivalent PLMNs

PLMN3

Table 6.1.2.7.3.3-2: TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT for Cell 13 (steps 3 & 11 , Table 6.1.2.7.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 Table 4.7.2-24

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

Equivalent PLMNs

PLMN1, 2

Table 6.1.2.7.3.3-3: TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT for Cell 12 (step 5, Table 6.1.2.7.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 Table 4.7.2-24

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

Equivalent PLMNs

PLMN1, 3

Table 6.1.2.7.3.3-4: Void

Table 6.1.2.7.3.3-5: Void

Table 6.1.2.7.3.3-6: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 12 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.7.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 Table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

2 entries

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

cellReselectionPriority[1]

Not present

UE does not have a priority for frequency of Cell 1

dl-CarrierFreq[2]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 13

dl-CarrierFreq[2]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[1]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[2]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 13

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.7.3.3-7: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 13 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.7.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 Table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

2 entries

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

cellReselectionPriority[1]

Not present

UE does not have a priority for frequency of Cell 1

dl-CarrierFreq[2]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 12

dl-CarrierFreq[2]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[1]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[2]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 12

}

}

}

}

6.1.2.7a Cell reselection / Equivalent PLMN / Single Frequency operation

6.1.2.7a.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE camped normally on a cell and network has downloaded a list of equivalent PLMNs during the Location Registration procedure }

ensure that {

when { a suitable neighbour cell on an equivalent PLMN becomes better ranked than the suitable Serving cell }

then { UE reselects to this equivalent PLMN cell. }

}

(2)

with { UE camped normally on a cell and network has downloaded a list of equivalent PLMNs during the Location Registration procedure }

ensure that {

when { the Serving cell becomes unsuitable due to S<0 and a suitable cell exists on an equivalent PLMN }

then { UE reselects to this equivalent PLMN cell. }

}

6.1.2.7a.2 Conformance requirements

Same Conformance requirements as in clause 6.1.2.7.2

6.1.2.7a.3 Test description

6.1.2.7a.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Three intra-frequency multi-PLMN cells.

– The PLMNs are identified in the test by the identifiers in Table 6.1.2.7a.3.1-1.

Table 6.1.2.7a.3.1-1: PLMN identifiers

Cell

PLMN name

1

PLMN1

2

PLMN2

4

PLMN3

– All cells are high quality.

– All cells are suitable cells.

UE:

– The UE is in Automatic PLMN selection mode.

Preamble:

– The UE is registered on PLMN1 (Cell 1) using the procedure described in TS 36.508 clause 4.5.2.3 except that the ATTACH ACCEPT message indicates PLMN3 in the Equivalent PLMN list as described in Table 6.1.2.7a.3.3-1.

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle Mode (State 2) on Cell 1 according to [18].

6.1.2.7a.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.7a.3.2–1 shows the cell configurations used during the test. The configuration T0 indicates the initial conditions. Subsequent configurations marked “T1” and “T2” are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.7a.3.2-2. `

Table 6.1.2.7a.3.2-1: Cell configuration changes over time

 

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Cell 4

Remarks

T0

RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-67

-73

-79

All cells S>0

T1

RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-115

-88

-82

Cell 1 S < 0 as described in TS 36.508 clause 6.2.2.1

T2

RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-115

-82

-88

Note 1: The default values (including “not present”) for all other parameters influencing cell reselection are suitable for this test. The values are defined in TS 36.508 clauses 4.4.3.2 and 4.4.3.3.

Table 6.1.2.7a.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest within the next 100 seconds?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

F

2

SS adjusts cell levels according to row T1 of table 6.1.2.7a.3.2-1.

3

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 4?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure with PLMN1 and PLMN2 listed as an Equivalent PLMN in the TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT message, and the RRC connection is released.

2

P

4

SS adjusts cell levels according to row T2 of table 6.1.2.7a.3.2-1.

5

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 2?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure with PLMN1 and PLMN3 listed as an Equivalent PLMN in the TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT message, and the RRC connection is released.

1

P

6

SS adjusts cell levels according to row T1 of table 6.1.2.7a.3.2-1.

7

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 4?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure with PLMN1 and PLMN2 listed as an Equivalent PLMN in the TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT message, and the RRC connection is released.

1

P

Note 1: In Step 1, a wait time long enough to ensure that the UE has detected, measured and evaluated the neighbour intra-frequency cells is provided, see 36.133 clause 4.2.2.3.

6.1.2.7a.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.7a.3.3-1: ATTACH ACCEPT for Cell 1 (preamble)

Derivation path: 36.508 Table 4.7.2-1

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

Equivalent PLMNs

PLMN3

Table 6.1.2.7a.3.3-2: TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT for Cell 4 (steps 3 & 7 , Table 6.1.2.7a.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 Table 4.7.2-24

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

Equivalent PLMNs

PLMN1, 2

Table 6.1.2.7a.3.3-3: TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT for Cell 2 (step 5, Table 6.1.2.7a.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 Table 4.7.2-24

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

Equivalent PLMNs

PLMN1, 3

6.1.2.8 Cell reselection using cell status and cell reservations / Access control class 0 to 9

6.1.2.8.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE camped normally in state E-UTRA RRC_IDLE and UE fitted with a USIM with access class 0..9}

ensure that {

when { a higher ranked cell is found with cell status "barred" }

then { UE does not attempt to reselect to the higher ranked cell }

}

(2)

with { UE camped normally in state E-UTRA RRC_IDLE and UE fitted with a USIM with access class 0..9}

ensure that {

when { a higher ranked cell is found "reserved" for Operator use }

then { UE does not attempt to reselect to the higher ranked cell }

}

6.1.2.8.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clauses 5.2.4.4 and 5.3.1.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.4]

For the highest ranked cell (including serving cell) according to cell reselection criteria specified in subclause 5.2.4.6, the UE shall check if the access is restricted according to the rules in subclause 5.3.1.

If that cell and other cells have to be excluded from the candidate list, as stated in subclause 5.3.1, the UE shall not consider these as candidates for cell reselection. This limitation shall be removed when the highest ranked cell changes.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.3.1]

Cell status and cell reservations are indicated in the SystemInformationBlockType1 [3] by means of two Information Elements:

cellBarred (IE type: "barred" or "not barred")

cellReservedForOperatorUse (IE type: "reserved" or "not reserved")

When cell status is indicated as "not barred" and "not reserved" for operator use,

– All UEs shall treat this cell as candidate during the cell selection and cell re-selection procedures.

When cell status is indicated as "not barred" and "reserved" for operator use for any PLMN,

– …

– UEs assigned to an Access Class in the range of 0 to 9, 12 to 14 and UEs with AC 11 or 15 not operating in theirHLPMN/EHPLMN shall behave as if the cell status is “barred” in case the cell is “reserved for operator use” for the PLMN the UE is currently registered with.

NOTE 1: …

When cell status "barred" is indicated or to be treated as if the cell status is "barred",

– The UE is not permitted to select/re-select this cell, not even for emergency calls.

– The UE shall select another cell according to the following rule:

– If the cell is a CSG cell:

– …

– else

– If the IE intraFrequencyReselection in IE cellAccessRelatedInfo in SystemInformationBlockType1 is set to "allowed", the UE may select another cell on the same frequency if re-selection criteria are fulfilled.

– The UE shall exclude the barred cell as a candidate for cell selection/reselection for 300 seconds.

– If the IE intraFreqReselection in IE cellAccessRelatedInfo in SystemInformationBlockType1 is set to "not allowed" the UE shall not re-select a cell on the same frequency as the barred cell.

– The UE shall exclude the barred cell as a candidate for cell selection/reselection for 300 seconds.

6.1.2.8.3 Test description

6.1.2.8.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Three inter-frequency cells as specified in TS 36.508 clause 4.4.1.2 are configured broadcasting default NAS parameters as indicated in TS 36.508 Table 4.4.2-2, except that TAC values use the codes in Table 6.0.1-2.

– SIB 1 of Cell 3 and Cell 6 indicate cellBarred=barred.

  • Each cell has only a single PLMN identity.
  • All cells are high quality.
  • The cell power levels are configured as shown in Table 6.1.2.8.3.1-1.
  • System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

Table 6.1.2.8.3.1-1: Cell power configuration

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 3

Cell 6

(min UL)

Remarks

RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-97

-82

-67

 S>0 for all cells

Note 1: The default values (including “not present”) for all other parameters influencing cell reselection are suitable for this test. The values are defined in TS 36.508 clauses 4.4.3.2 and 4.4.3.3

UE:

– The UE is in Automatic PLMN selection mode.

– The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values (as per TS 36.508) except for those shown in Table 6.1.2.8.3.1-2.

Table 6.1.2.8.3.1–2: USIM Configuration

USIM field

Value

EFACC

Type “A” as defined in TS 34.108 clause 8.3.2.15

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle Mode (State 2) on Cell 1 according to [18].

6.1.2.8.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.8.3.2-1: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

SS adjusts SIB1 of Cell 3 to indicate cellBarred=notBarred

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 3?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

1

3

The SS notifies the UE of change of System Information. SS adjusts SIB1 of Cell 3 to indicate cellBarred=barred. (Cell 3 and Cell 6 are now both barred).

<–

Paging

4

Void

5

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 1?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

1

6

SS adjusts SIB1 of both Cell 3 and Cell 6: Cell 3 indicates cellBarred=notBarred; Cell 6 indicates cellBarred=notBarred and cellReservedForOperatorUse = reserved.

7

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 3?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

2

8

The SS notifies the UE of change of System Information. SS adjusts SIB1 of Cell 3 to indicate cellReservedForOperatorUse = reserved.

<–

Paging

9

Void

10

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 1?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

2

6.1.2.8.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.8.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Tables 6.1.2.8.3.3-1, 6.1.2.8.3.3-2, 6.1.2.8.3.3-4 and 6.1.2.8.3.3-5

Condition

Explanation

Cell 3

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 3.

Cell 6

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 6.

Table 6.1.2.8.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (pre-test conditions, Table 6.1.2.8.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

barred

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

}

Table 6.1.2.8.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (pre-test conditions when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.8.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

barred

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

}

Table 6.1.2.8.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (step 1, Table 6.1.2.8.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 3

barred

Cell 6

}

systemInfoValueTag

1

Cell 3

0

Cell 6

}

Table 6.1.2.8.3.3-2AA: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (step 1 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.8.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 3

barred

Cell 6

}

systemInfoValueTag

1

Cell 3

0

Cell 6

}

Table 6.1.2.8.3.3-2A: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (step 3, Table 6.1.2.8.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

barred

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

systemInfoValueTag

2

Cell 3

0

Cell 6

}

Table 6.1.2.8.3.3-2AB: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (step 3 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.8.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

barred

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

systemInfoValueTag

2

Cell 3

0

Cell 6

}

Table 6.1.2.8.3.3-3: Paging (steps 3 & 8, Table 6.1.2.8.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 4.6.1-7

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

Paging ::= SEQUENCE {

pagingRecordList

Not present

systemInfoModification

true

etws-Indication

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {}

Not present

}

Table 6.1.2.8.3.3-4: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (step 6, Table 6.1.2.8.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

reserved

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

systemInfoValueTag

3

Cell 3

1

Cell 6

}

Table 6.1.2.8.3.3-4A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (step 6 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.8.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

reserved

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

systemInfoValueTag

3

Cell 3

1

Cell 6

}

Table 6.1.2.8.3.3-5: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (step 8, Table 6.1.2.8.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

reserved

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

systemInfoValueTag

4

Cell 3

1

Cell 6

}

Table 6.1.2.8.3.3-5A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (step 8 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.8.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

reserved

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

systemInfoValueTag

4

Cell 3

1

Cell 6

}

6.1.2.8a Cell reselection using cell status and cell reservations / Access control class 0 to 9 / Single Frequency operation

6.1.2.8a.1 Test Purpose (TP)

Same Test Purpose as in clause 6.1.2.8.1

6.1.2.8a.2 Conformance requirements

Same Conformance requirement as in clause 6.1.2.8.2

6.1.2.8a.3 Test description

6.1.2.8a.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Three intra-frequency cells Cell 1, Cell 2 and Cell 4 as specified in TS 36.508 clause 4.4.1.2 are configured broadcasting default NAS parameters as indicated in TS 36.508 Table 4.4.2-2, except that TAC values use the codes in Table 6.0.1-2.

– SIB 1 of Cell 4 indicates cellBarred=barred.

  • Each cell has only a single PLMN identity.
  • All cells are high quality.
  • The cell power levels are configured as shown in Table 6.1.2.8a.3.1-1.

Table 6.1.2.8a.3.1-1: Cell power configuration

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Cell 4

Remarks

T1

RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-73

-67

-97

 Cell 2 is best ranked cell

T2

RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-97

-73

-67

 Cell 4 is best ranked cell

Note 1: The default values (including “not present”) for all other parameters influencing cell reselection are suitable for this test. The values are defined in TS 36.508 clauses 4.4.3.2 and 4.4.3.3

UE:

– The UE is in Automatic PLMN selection mode.

– The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values (as per TS 36.508) except for those shown in Table 6.1.2.8a.3.1-2.

Table 6.1.2.8a.3.1–2: USIM Configuration

USIM field

Value

EFACC

Type “A” as defined in TS 34.108 clause 8.3.2.15

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle Mode (State 2) on Cell 1 according to [18].

6.1.2.8a.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.8a.3.2-1: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

SS adjusts cell power levels according to row T1 of table 6.1.2.8a.3.1–1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 2?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

1

3

The SS notifies the UE of change of System Information. SS adjusts SIB1 of Cell 2 to indicate cellBarred=barred. (Cell 2 and Cell 4 are now both barred).

<–

Paging

4

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 1 within 30 s?

1

F

5

Check: Does the test result of generic procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.5 indicate that the UE does not respond to paging in cell 2 when paged with S-TMSI allocated to UE with CN domain indicator set to "PS"?

1

6

SS adjusts SIB1 of both Cell 2 and Cell 4: Cell 2 indicates cellBarred=notBarred; Cell 4 indicates cellBarred=notBarred and cellReservedForOperatorUse = reserved.

SS adjusts cell levels according to row T2 of table 6.1.2.8a.3.1–1

7

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 4 within 30 s?

2

F

9

Check: Does the test result of generic procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.5 indicate that the UE does not respond to paging in cell 2 when paged with S-TMSI allocated to UE with CN domain indicator set to "PS"?

2

10

The SS notifies the UE of change of System Information. SS adjusts SIB1 of Cell 4 to indicate cellReservedForOperatorUse = notReserved.

<–

Paging

11

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 4?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

2

Note : In steps 6-11, UE will have barred all the cells for 300 seconds hence may take more than 300 seconds to initiate the TAU procedure. The default value of intraFreqReselection is ‘not allowed’ in TS 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3.

6.1.2.8a.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.8a.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Tables 6.1.2.8a.3.3-4

Condition

Explanation

Cell 2

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 2.

Cell 4

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 4.

Table 6.1.2.8a.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 4 (pre-test conditions, Table 6.1.2.8a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

}

cellBarred

barred

}

}

Table 6.1.2.8a.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 4 (pre-test conditions when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.8a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3A

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

}

cellBarred

barred

}

}

Table 6.1.2.8a.3.3-2: Void

Table 6.1.2.8a.3.3-2A: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 2 (step 3, Table 6.1.2.8a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

}

cellBarred

barred

}

systemInfoValueTag

1

}

Table 6.1.2.8a.3.3-2B: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 2 (step 3 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.8a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3A

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

}

cellBarred

barred

}

systemInfoValueTag

1

}

Table 6.1.2.8a.3.3-3: Paging (steps 3 & 10, Table 6.1.2.8a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 4.6.1-7

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

Paging ::= SEQUENCE {

pagingRecordList

Not present

systemInfoModification

true

etws-Indication

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {}

Not present

}

Table 6.1.2.8a.3.3-4: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 2 and Cell 4 (step 6, Table 6.1.2.8a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 2

reserved

Cell 4

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 2

Cell 4

}

systemInfoValueTag

2

Cell 2

1

Cell 4

}

Table 6.1.2.8a.3.3-4A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 2 and Cell 4 (step 6 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.8a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3A

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 2

reserved

Cell 4

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 2

Cell 4

}

systemInfoValueTag

2

Cell 2

1

Cell 4

}

Table 6.1.2.8a.3.3-5: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 4 (step 10, Table 6.1.2.8a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

}

cellBarred

notBarred

}

systemInfoValueTag

2

}

Table 6.1.2.8a.3.3-5A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 4 (step 10 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.8a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3A

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

}

cellBarred

notBarred

}

systemInfoValueTag

2

}

6.1.2.9 Cell reselection using cell status and cell reservations / Access control class 11 to 15

6.1.2.9.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE camped normally in state E-UTRA RRC_IDLE and UE fitted with a USIM with access class 0..9 and access classes 11..15 inclusive }

ensure that {

when { a higher ranked cell is found with cell status "barred" }

then { UE does not attempt to reselect to the higher ranked cell }

}

(2)

with { UE camped normally in state E-UTRA RRC_IDLE and UE fitted with a USIM with access class 0..9 and access classes 11..15 inclusive }

ensure that {

when { a higher ranked cell is found "reserved" for Operator use }

then { UE re-selects to the higher ranked cell }

}

6.1.2.9.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clauses 5.2.4.4 and 5.3.1.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.4]

For the highest ranked cell (including serving cell) according to cell reselection criteria specified in subclause 5.2.4.6, the UE shall check if the access is restricted according to the rules in subclause 5.3.1.

If that cell and other cells have to be excluded from the candidate list, as stated in subclause 5.3.1, the UE shall not consider these as candidates for cell reselection. This limitation shall be removed when the highest ranked cell changes.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.3.1]

Cell status and cell reservations are indicated in the SystemInformationBlockType1 [3] by means of two Information Elements:

cellBarred (IE type: "barred" or "not barred")

cellReservedForOperatorUse (IE type: "reserved" or "not reserved")

When cell status is indicated as "not barred" and "not reserved" for operator use,

– All UEs shall treat this cell as candidate during the cell selection and cell re-selection procedures.

When cell status is indicated as "not barred" and "reserved" for operator use for any PLMN,

– UEs assigned to Access Class 11 or 15 operating in their HPLMN/EHPLMN shall treat this cell as candidate during the cell selection and reselection procedures if the IE cellReservedForOperatorUse for that PLMN set to “reserved”.

– UEs assigned to an Access Class in the range of 0 to 9, 12 to 14 and UEs with AC 11 or 15 not operating in theirHLPMN/EHPLMN shall behave as if the cell status is “barred” in case the cell is “reserved for operator use” for the PLMN the UE is currently registered with.

NOTE 1: …

When cell status "barred" is indicated or to be treated as if the cell status is "barred",

– The UE is not permitted to select/re-select this cell, not even for emergency calls.

– The UE shall select another cell according to the following rule:

– If the cell is a CSG cell:

– …

– else

– If the IE intraFrequencyReselection in IE cellAccessRelatedInfo in SystemInformationBlockType1 is set to "allowed", the UE may select another cell on the same frequency if selection/re-selection criteria are fulfilled.

– The UE shall exclude the barred cell as a candidate for cell selection/reselection for 300 seconds.- If the IE intraFreqReselection in IE cellAccessRelatedInfo in SystemInformationBlockType1 is set to "not allowed" the UE shall not re-select a cell on the same frequency as the barred cell.

– The UE shall exclude the barred cell as a candidate for cell selection/reselection for 300 seconds.

6.1.2.9.3 Test description

6.1.2.9.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Three inter-frequency cells as specified in TS 36.508 clause 4.4.1.2 are configured broadcasting default NAS parameters as indicated in TS 36.508 Table 4.4.2-2, except that TAC values use the codes in Table 6.0.1-2.

– SIB 1 of Cell 3 and Cell 6 indicate cellBarred=barred

– Each cell has only a single PLMN identity.

– All cells are high quality.

– The cell power levels are configured as shown in Table 6.1.2.9.3.1-1.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

Table 6.1.2.9.3.1–1: Cell power configuration

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 3

Cell 6

Remarks

RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-97

-82

-67

 S>0 for all cells

Note 1: The default values (including “not present”) for all other parameters influencing cell reselection are suitable for this test. The values are defined in TS 36.508 clauses 4.4.3.2 and 4.4.3.3

UE:

– The UE is in Automatic PLMN selection mode.

– The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values (as per TS 36.508) except for those shown in Table 6.1.2.9.3.1-2.

Table 6.1.2.9.3.1–2: USIM Configuration

USIM field

Value

EFACC

Type “B” as defined in TS 34.108 clause 8.3.2.15

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle Mode (State 2) on Cell 1 according to [18].

6.1.2.9.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.9.3.2-1: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

SS adjusts SIB1 of Cell 3 to indicate cellBarred=notBarred

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 3?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure with establishment cause ‘high priority access’ and the RRC connection is released.

1

3

The SS notifies the UE of change of System Information. SS adjusts SIB1 of Cell 3 to indicate cellBarred=barred. (Cell 3 and Cell 6 are now both barred) .

<–

Paging

4

Void

5

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 1?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure with establishment cause ‘high priority access’ and the RRC connection is released.

1

6

SS adjusts SIB1 of both Cell 3 and Cell 6: Cell 3 indicates cellBarred=notBarred; Cell 6 indicates cellBarred=notBarred and cellReservedForOperatorUse = reserved

7

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 6?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure with establishment cause ‘high priority access’ and the RRC connection is released.

2

6.1.2.9.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.9.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Tables 6.1.2.9.3.3-1, 6.1.2.9.3.3-2 and 6.1.2.8.3.3-4

Condition

Explanation

Cell 3

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 3.

Cell 6

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 6.

Table 6.1.2.9.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (pre-test conditions, Table 6.1.2.9.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

barred

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

}

Table 6.1.2.9.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (pre-test conditions when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.9.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

barred

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

}

Table 6.1.2.9.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (step 1, Table 6.1.2.9.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 3

barred

Cell 6

}

systemInfoValueTag

1

Cell 3

0

Cell 6

}

Table 6.1.2.9.3.3-2AA: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (step 1 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.9.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 3

barred

Cell 6

}

systemInfoValueTag

1

Cell 3

0

Cell 6

}

Table 6.1.2.9.3.3-2A: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (step 3, Table 6.1.2.8.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

barred

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

systemInfoValueTag

2

Cell 3

Cell 6

0

}

Table 6.1.2.9.3.3-2AB: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (step 3 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.8.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

barred

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

systemInfoValueTag

2

Cell 3

Cell 6

0

}

Table 6.1.2.9.3.3-3: Paging (step 3, Table 6.1.2.9.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 4.6.1-7

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

Paging ::= SEQUENCE {

pagingRecordList

Not present

systemInfoModification

true

etws-Indication

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {}

Not present

}

Table 6.1.2.9.3.3-4: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (step 6, Table 6.1.2.9.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

reserved

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

systemInfoValueTag

3

Cell 3

1

Cell 6

}

Table 6.1.2.9.3.3-4A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 3 and Cell 6 (step 6 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.9.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 3

reserved

Cell 6

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 3

Cell 6

}

systemInfoValueTag

3

Cell 3

1

Cell 6

}

Table 6.1.2.9.3.3-5: RRCConnectionRequest (step2, step5 and step7, Table 6.1.2.9.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508, Table 4.6.1-16

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

RRCConnectionRequest ::= SEQUENCE {

criticalExtensions CHOICE {

rrcConnectionRequest-r8 SEQUENCE {

establishmentCause

highPriorityAccess

}

}

}

6.1.2.9a Cell reselection using cell status and cell reservations / Access control class 11 to 15 / Single Frequency operation

6.1.2.9a.1 Test Purpose (TP)

Same Test Purpose as in clause 6.1.2.9.1.

6.1.2.9a.2 Conformance requirements

Same Conformance requirement as in clause 6.1.2.9.2.

6.1.2.9a.3 Test description

6.1.2.9a.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Three intra-frequency cells as specified in TS 36.508 clause 4.4.1.2 are configured broadcasting default NAS parameters as indicated in TS 36.508 Table 4.4.2-2, except that TAC values use the codes in Table 6.0.1-2.

– SIB 1 of Cell 2 and Cell 4 indicate cellBarred=barred

– Each cell has only a single PLMN identity.

– All cells are high quality.

– The cell power levels are configured as shown in Table 6.1.2.9a.3.1-1.

Table 6.1.2.9a.3.1–1: Cell power configuration

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Cell 4

Remarks

T1

RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-73

-67

-97

 Cell 2 is best ranked cell

T2

RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-97

-73

-67

 Cell 4 is best ranked cell

Note 1: The default values (including “not present”) for all other parameters influencing cell reselection are suitable for this test. The values are defined in TS 36.508 clauses 4.4.3.2 and 4.4.3.3

UE:

– The UE is in Automatic PLMN selection mode.

– The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values (as per TS 36.508) except for those shown in Table 6.1.2.9a.3.1-2.

Table 6.1.2.9a.3.1–2: USIM Configuration

USIM field

Value

EFACC

Type “B” as defined in TS 34.108 clause 8.3.2.15

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle Mode (State 2) on Cell 1 according to [18].

6.1.2.9a.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.9a.3.2-1: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

SS adjusts SIB1 of Cell 2 to indicate cellBarred=notBarred and cell levels according to row T1 of table 6.1.2.9a.3.1–1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 2?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure with establishment cause ‘high priority access’ and the RRC connection is released.

3

The SS notifies the UE of change of System Information. SS adjusts SIB1 of Cell 2 to indicate cellBarred=barred. (Cell 2 and Cell 4 are now both barred).

<–

Paging

3A

Wait for 2.1* modification period (Note 2) to allow the new system information to take effect.

4

Void

5

Check: Does the test result of generic procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.5 indicate that the UE does not respond to paging in Cell 2 when paged with S-TMSI allocated to UE with CN domain indicator set to "PS"?

1

5A

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 1, Cell 2 or Cell 4 within 300 s of step 3?

1

F

6

SS adjusts SIB1 of both Cell 2 and Cell 4: Cell 2 indicates cellBarred=notBarred; Cell 4 indicates cellBarred=notBarred and cellReservedForOperatorUse = reserved.

SS adjusts cell levels according to row T2 of table 6.1.2.9a.3.1–1.

7

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 4?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure with establishment cause ‘high priority access’ and the RRC connection is released.

2

Note 1: In steps 3-5A , UE will have barred all the cells for 300 seconds. The default value of intraFreqReselection is ‘not allowed’ in TS 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3.

Note 2: The wait time of 2.1* modification period in step 3A is to allow for the network to paging the system information change during the next modification period, and update the system information at the subsequent modification period. UE should acquire the updated system information within 100ms of the start of modification period.

6.1.2.9a.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.9a.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Tables 6.1.2.9a.3.3-1, 6.1.2.9a.3.3-2, 6.1.2.9a.3.3-2A and 6.1.2.9a.3.3-4

Condition

Explanation

Cell 2

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 2.

Cell 4

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 4.

Table 6.1.2.9a.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 2 and Cell 4 (pre-test conditions, Table 6.1.2.9a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 2

Cell 4

}

cellBarred

barred

Cell 2

Cell 4

}

}

Table 6.1.2.9a.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 2 and Cell 4 (pre-test conditions when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.9a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3A

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 2

Cell 4

}

cellBarred

barred

Cell 2

Cell 4

}

}

Table 6.1.2.9a.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 2 and Cell 4 (step 1, Table 6.1.2.9a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 2

Cell 4

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 2

barred

Cell 4

}

systemInfoValueTag

1

Cell 2

0

Cell 4

}

Table 6.1.2.9a.3.3-2A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 2 and Cell 4 (step 1 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.9a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3A

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 2

Cell 4

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 2

barred

Cell 4

}

systemInfoValueTag

1

Cell 2

0

Cell 4

}

Table 6.1.2.9a.3.3-2A: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 2 and Cell 4 (step 3, Table 6.1.2.9a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 2

Cell 4

}

cellBarred

barred

Cell 2

Cell 4

}

systemInfoValueTag

2

Cell 2

Cell 4

0

}

Table 6.1.2.9a.3.3-2B: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 2 and Cell 4 (step 3 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.9a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3A

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 2

Cell 4

}

cellBarred

barred

Cell 2

Cell 4

}

systemInfoValueTag

2

Cell 2

Cell 4

0

}

Table 6.1.2.9a.3.3-3: Paging (step 3, Table 6.1.2.9a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 4.6.1-7

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

Paging ::= SEQUENCE {

pagingRecordList

Not present

systemInfoModification

true

etws-Indication

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {}

Not present

}

Table 6.1.2.9a.3.3-4: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 2 and Cell 4 (step 6, Table 6.1.2.9a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 2

reserved

Cell 4

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 2

Cell 4

}

systemInfoValueTag

3

Cell 2

1

Cell 4

}

Table 6.1.2.9a.3.3-4A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 2 and Cell 4 (step 6 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.9a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3A

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

cellReservedForOperatorUse

notReserved

Cell 2

reserved

Cell 4

}

cellBarred

notBarred

Cell 2

Cell 4

}

systemInfoValueTag

3

Cell 2

1

Cell 4

}

Table 6.1.2.9a.3.3-5: RRCConnectionRequest (step2, step5 and step7, Table 6.1.2.9a.3.2-1)

Derivation Path: 36.508, Table 4.6.1-16

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

RRCConnectionRequest ::= SEQUENCE {

criticalExtensions CHOICE {

rrcConnectionRequest-r8 SEQUENCE {

establishmentCause

highPriorityAccess

}

}

}

6.1.2.10 Cell reselection in shared network environment

6.1.2.10.1 Test Purpose (TP)

with { the UE is in E-UTRA RRC_Idle and registered on the HPLMN }

ensure that {

when { a cell of a different PLMN but shared with the HPLMN becomes highest ranked cell }

then { the UE reselects the cell shared with the HPLMN }

6.1.2.10.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304 clause 5.2.4.2 and TS 23.122 clause 4.4.3.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6]

The cell-ranking criterion Rs for serving cell and Rn for neighbouring cells is defined by:

where:

Qmeas

RSRP measurement quantity used in cell reselections.

Qoffset

For intra-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to zero.

For inter-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n plus Qoffsetfrequency, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to Qoffsetfrequency.

The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the cell selection criterion S, which is defined in 5.2.3.2, but may exclude all CSG cells that are known by the UE to be not allowed.

The cells shall be ranked according to the R criteria specified above, deriving Qmeas,n and Qmeas,s and calculating the R values using averaged RSRP results.

If a cell is ranked as the best cell the UE shall perform cell reselection to that cell. If this cell is found to be not-suitable, the UE shall behave according to subclause 5.2.4.4.

In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

[TS 23.122, clause 4.4.3]

When the MS reselects to a cell in a shared network, the AS may indicate multiple PLMN identities to the NAS according to 3GPP TS 25.304 [32]. The MS shall choose one of these PLMNs. If the registered PLMN is available among these PLMNs, the MS shall not choose a different PLMN.

6.1.2.10.3 Test description

6.1.2.10.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 (HPLMN)

– Cell 2 (primary PLMN: same MCC like HPLMN but different MNC, secondary PLMN: HPLMN)

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 according to [18].

6.1.2.10.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.10.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. Row marked "T0" denotes the conditions after the preamble, while columns marked "T1" is to be applied subsequently. The exact instants on which these values shall be applied are described in the texts in this clause.

Table 6.1.2.10.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter change

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Remark

T0

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

Off

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-73

The power level values are assigned to satisfy SrxlevCell 2 > SrxlevCell 1

Table 6.1.2.10.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS changes Cell 1 and Cell 2level according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.10.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the UE transmit an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 2?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

P

3

The SS transmits an RRCConnectionSetup

<–

RRCConnectionSetup

4

Check; Does the UE transmit an RRCConnectionSetupComplete message indicating the HPLMN (second PLMN in the list)?

Note: this message contains an TRACKING AREA UPDATE REQUEST message according to default message contents.

–>

RRCConnectionSetupComplete

1

P

5 – 7

Steps 4 to 6 of the generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 are performed.

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

6.1.2.10.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.10.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 (Cell 1, all steps, Table 6.1.2.10.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

plmn-Identity[1]

Set to the same Mobile Country Code and Mobile Network Code stored in EFIMSI on the test USIM card

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.10.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 (Cell 1, all steps when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.10.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3A

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

plmn-Identity[1]

Set to the same Mobile Country Code and Mobile Network Code stored in EFIMSI on the test USIM card

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.10.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType1 (Cell 2, all steps, Table 6.1.2.10.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2,Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

plmn-Identity[1]

Set to the same Mobile Country Code stored in EFIMSI on the test USIM, MNC=02

plmn-Identity[2]

Set to the same Mobile Country Code and Mobile Network Code stored in EFIMSI on the test USIM card

This is the same PLMN as Cell 1

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.10.3.3-2A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 (Cell 2, all steps, Table 6.1.2.10.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3A

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInfo SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

plmn-Identity[1]

Set to the same Mobile Country Code stored in EFIMSI on the test USIM, MNC=02

plmn-Identity[2]

Set to the same Mobile Country Code and Mobile Network Code stored in EFIMSI on the test USIM card

This is the same PLMN as Cell 1

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.10.3.3-3: RRCConnectionSetupComplete (step 4, Table 6.1.2.10.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508, Table 4.6.1-18

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

RRCConnectionSetupComplete ::= SEQUENCE {

criticalExtensions CHOICE {

c1 CHOICE{

rrcConnectionSetupComplete-r8 SEQUENCE {

selectedPLMN-Identity

2

HPLMN

}

}

}

}

6.1.2.11 Inter-frequency Cell reselection

6.1.2.11.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { UE detects both intra-frequency and equal priority inter-frequency neigbour cells and the inter-frequency cell is the highest ranked cell }

then { UE reselects the inter-frequency cell }

}

6.1.2.11.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.5 and 5.2.4.6.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.5]

Cell reselection to a cell on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency shall be based on ranking for Intra-frequency cell reselection as defined in sub-clause 5.2.4.6.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6]

The cell-ranking criterion Rs for serving cell and Rn for neighbouring cells is defined by:

where:

Qmeas

RSRP measurement quantity used in cell reselections.

Qoffset

For intra-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to zero.

For inter-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n plus Qoffsetfrequency, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to Qoffsetfrequency.

The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the cell selection criterion S, which is defined in 5.2.3.2, but may exclude all CSG cells that are known by the UE to be not allowed.

The cells shall be ranked according to the R criteria specified above, deriving Qmeas,n and Qmeas,s and calculating the R values using averaged RSRP results.

If a cell is ranked as the best cell the UE shall perform cell reselection to that cell. If this cell is found to be not-suitable, the UE shall behave according to subclause 5.2.4.4.

In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

6.1.2.11.3 Test description

6.1.2.11.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1,Cell 2 and Cell 3 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 (serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.11.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.11.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The configuration marked "T1" is applied at the point indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.11.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.11.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Cell 3

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-91

-73

The power level values are set so that RCell 2 < RCell 1 < RCell 3.

Table 6.1.2.11.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS changes the cells power level setting according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.11.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 3?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

1

6.1.2.11.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.11.3.3-1: Void

Table 6.1.2.11.3.3-2: Void

Table 6.1.2.11.3.3-3: Void

6.1.2.11a Inter-frequency Cell reselection / Extended frequency list

6.1.2.11a.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { UE detects both intra-frequency and equal priority inter-frequency neighbour cells and the inter-frequency cell in interFreqCarrierFreqListExt-r12 is the highest ranked cell }

then { UE reselects the inter-frequency cell }

}

6.1.2.11a.2 Conformance requirements

Same as 6.1.2.11.2.

6.1.2.11a.3 Test description

6.1.2.11a.3.1 Pre-test conditions

Same as 6.1.2.11.3.1 and

System Simulator:

– In addition to the 3 configured cells (Cell 1, Cell 2 and Cell 3), a non-configured inter-frequency Cell 6 shall be referred to only in SIB5 for Signalling purpose to achieve the test purpose.

6.1.2.11a.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Same as 6.1.2.11.3.2.

6.1.2.11a.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.11a.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 1 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.11a.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq[0]

EARFCN of Cell 6

Non used cell

dl-CarrierFreq[0]

65535

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE { (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[0]

Downlink EARFCN of Cell 6

}

}

}

interFreqCarrierFreqListExt-r12 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-r12

EARFCN of Cell 3

q-RxLevMin-r12

-53 (-106 dBm)

t-ReselectionEUTRA-r12

0

threshX-High-r12

2 (4 dB)

threshX-Low-r12

1 (2 dB)

allowedMeasBandwidth-r12

See subclause 4.4.3.4

presenceAntennaPort1-r12

FALSE

cellReselectionPriority-r12

4

neighCellConfig-r12

’01’B

q-OffsetFreq-r12

dB0

}

}

6.1.2.12 Cell reselection / Cell-specific reselection parameters provided by the network in a neighbouring cell list

6.1.2.12.1 Test Purpose

(1)

with { the UE is in RRC_IDLE and SystemInformationBlockType4 contain a cell-specific Qoffset for a neighbour intra frequency cell }

ensure that {

when { the neighbour cell has lower power than the serving cell but it is higher ranked due to the cell-specific Qoffset }

then { the UE reselects the neighbour cell with cell-specific Qoffset }

}

(2)

with { the UE is in RRC_IDLE and SystemInformationBlockType4 contain a black listed cell }

ensure that {

when { a black listed cell becomes higher ranked than the serving cell }

then { the UE remains camped on the serving cell }

}

6.1.2.12.2 Conformance Requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the current TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clauses 5.2.4.1 and 5.2.4.6.

[TS 36.304 clause 5.2.4.1]

The UE shall not consider any black listed cells as candidate for cell reselection.

[TS 36.304 clause 5.2.4.6]

The cell-ranking criterion Rs for serving cell and Rn for neighbouring cells is defined by:

where:

Qmeas

RSRP measurement quantity used in cell reselections.

Qoffset

For intra-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to zero.

For inter-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n plus Qoffsetfrequency, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to Qoffsetfrequency.

The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the cell selection criterion S, which is defined in 5.2.3.2, but may exclude all CSG cells that are known by the UE to be not allowed.

The cells shall be ranked according to the R criteria specified above, deriving Qmeas,n and Qmeas,s and calculating the R values using averaged RSRP results.

If a cell is ranked as the best cell the UE shall perform cell reselection to that cell. If this cell is found to be not-suitable, the UE shall behave according to subclause 5.2.4.4.

In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

6.1.2.12.3 Test description

6.1.2.12.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– cells 1, 4, and 11 on the same E-UTRA frequency and in different tracking areas

– only 2 cells are simultaneously active, Cell 4 can be implemented as minimum uplink cell

– System information combination 2 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

– cell 1 is transmitting SystemInformationBlockType4 according to specific message contents (Qoffset1,11 is -24dB)

– cell 11 is transmitting SystemInformationBlockType4 according to specific message contents (Qoffset11,1 is 24dB, cell 4 is on black list)

NOTE: Qoffset11,1 does not serve any test purpose, but symmetrical Qoffset values may be more realistic.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– the UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 according to [18].

6.1.2.12.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.12.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. Rows marked "T0" denote the conditions after the preamble, while rows marked "T1" and "T2" are to be applied subsequently. The exact instants on which these values shall be applied are described in the texts in this clause.

Table 6.1.2.12.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter change

Ti

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 11

Cell 4

Remark

T0

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

Off

Off

Only Cell 1 is on

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE (FDD)

dBm/15kHz

-85

-91

Off

Cell 11 has lower power but is higher ranked due to cell-specific Qoffset1,11

Cell-specific RS EPRE (TDD)

dBm/15kHz

-85

-89

Off

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE (FDD)

dBm/15kHz

Off

-91

Off

Cell-specific RS EPRE (TDD)

dBm/15kHz

Off

-89

Off

T3

Cell-specific RS EPRE (FDD)

dBm/15kHz

Off

-91

-85

Cell 4 has higher power than Cell 11 but is black listed

Cell-specific RS EPRE (TDD)

dBm/15kHz

Off

-89

-85

Table 6.1.2.12.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal levels according to row "T1" in table 6.1.2.12.3.2-1.

2

Void

2A-2E

Check: Does the test result of test steps 1 to 5 of generic procedure 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on Cell 11?

1

2F

The SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal levels according to row "T2" in table 6.1.2.12.3.2-1

2G

The SS waits for 1s.

Note: Delay is added to ensure cell power levels set at T2 has settled on correct level (36.523-3 cl. 7.4.2) before RRC connection is released.

2H

The SS transmits an RRCConnectionRelease message to release RRC connection and move to RRC_IDLE.

<–

RRC: RRCConnectionRelease

3

The SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal levels according to row "T3" in table 6.1.2.12.3.2-1.

4

Check: Does the UE initiate a random access procedure on Cell 4 within the next 120s?

2

F

6.1.2.12.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.12.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType4 for cell 1 (all steps, Table 6.1.2.12.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-3

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType4 ::= SEQUENCE {

intraFreqNeighCellList SEQUENCE {

1 entry

physCellId[1]

PhysicalCellID of Cell 11

q-OffsetCell[1]

dB-24

}

}

Table 6.1.2.12.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType4 for cell 11 (all steps, Table 6.1.2.12.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-3

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType4 ::= SEQUENCE {

intraFreqNeighCellList {

1 entry

physCellId[1]

PhysicalCellID of Cell 1

q-OffsetCell[1]

dB24

}

intraFreqBlackCellList SEQUENCE {

1 entry

start[1]

PhysicalCellID of Cell 4

range[1]

Not present

}

}

6.1.2.13 Cell reselection, Sintrasearch, Snonintrasearch

6.1.2.13.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state, and the UE is not in high mobility state }

ensure that {

when { Sintrasearch is non-zero in system information }

then { UE perform measurement and reselects the highest ranked cell upon Srxlev < Sintrasearch }

}

(2)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state, and the UE is not in high mobility state }

ensure that {

when { Snonintrasearch is non-zero in system information }

then { UE perform measurement and reselects the cell which belong to the equal priority frequency cell upon Srxlev < Snonintrasearch }

}

(3)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state, and the UE is not in high mobility state }

ensure that {

when { Snonintrasearch is non-zero in system information }

then { UE perform measurement and reselects the cell which belong to the high priority frequency cell upon Srxlev > Snonintrasearch }

}

6.1.2.13.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the current TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clauses 5.2.4.2, 5.2.4.5 and 5.2.4.6; TS 36.331, clause 6.3.1; TS 36.133, clause 4.2.2.4.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2]

When evaluating for reselection purposes cell selection criterion or SnonServingCell,x, the UE shall use parameters provided by the serving cell.

Following rules are used by the UE to limit needed measurements:

– If Sintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Sintrasearch, UE may choose to not perform intra-frequency measurements.

– If SServingCell <= Sintrasearch, or Sintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell UE shall perform intra-frequency measurements.

– The UE shall apply the following rules for E-UTRAN inter-frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies which are indicated in system information and for which the UE has priority provided as defined in 5.2.4.1:

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequency with a reselection priority higher than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency the UE shall perform measurements of higher priority E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequencies according to [10].

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency with an equal or lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency and for inter-RAT frequency with lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRAN frequency:

– If Snonintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Snonintrasearch UE may choose not to perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority.

– If SServingCell <= Snonintrasearch or Snonintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell the UE shall perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority according to [10].

Where SServingCell is the Srxlev-value of the serving cell.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.5]

Criteria 1: the SnonServingCell,x of a cell on evaluated frequency is greater than Threshx, high during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

…..

Cell reselection to a cell on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency shall be based on ranking for Intra-frequency cell reselection as defined in sub-clause 5.2.4.6.

…..

In all the above criteria the value of TreselectionRAT is scaled when the UE is in the medium or high mobility state as defined in subclause 5.2.4.3.1. If more than one cell meets the above criteria, the UE shall reselect a cell ranked as the best cell among the cells meeting the criteria on the highest priority frequencies or the highest priority RAT if the highest priority RAT is E-UTRA according to criteria defined in 5.2.4.6.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6]

The cell-ranking criterion Rs for serving cell and Rn for neighbouring cells is defined by:

where:

Qmeas

RSRP measurement quantity used in cell reselections.

Qoffset

For intra-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to zero.

For inter-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n plus Qoffsetfrequency, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to Qoffsetfrequency.

The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the cell selection criterion S, which is defined in 5.2.3.2, but may exclude all CSG cells that are known by the UE to be not allowed.

The cells shall be ranked according to the R criteria specified above, deriving Qmeas,n and Qmeas,s and calculating the R values using averaged RSRP results.

If a cell is ranked as the best cell the UE shall perform cell re-selection to that cell.

In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT,

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

[TS 36.331, clause 6.3.1]

The IE SystemInformationBlockType3 contains cell re-selection information common for intra-frequency, inter-frequency and/ or inter-RAT cell re-selection (i.e. applicable for more than one type of cell re-selection but not necessarily all) as well as intra-frequency cell re-selection information other than neighbouring cell related.

[TS 36.133, clause 4.2.2.4]

The UE shall be able to evaluate whether a newly detectable inter-frequency cell meets the reselection criteria defined in TS 36.304 within Kcarrier * Tdetect,EUTRAN_Inter if at least carrier frequency information is provided for inter-frequency neighbour cells by the serving cells when Treselection = 0 provided that the reselection criteria is met by a margin of at least 5dB for reselections based on ranking or 6dB for RSRP reselections based on absolute priorities or 4dB for RSRQ reselections based on absolute priorities.

6.1.2.13.3 Test description

6.1.2.13.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1, Cell 2 and Cell 3 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1(serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.13.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.13.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The exact instants on which these values shall be applied are described in the texts in this clause. Configurations marked "T1", "T2" and "T3" are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.13.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.13.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter change

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Cell 3

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-91

-79

"Off"

Srxlev of Cell 1 is less than Sintrasearch.

Qrxlevmin

dBm

-106

-106

-106

Sintrasearch

dB

22

22

22

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

"Off"

-97

-79

Srxlev of Cell 2 is less than Snonintrasearch.

Snonintrasearch

dB

16

16

16

T3

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

"Off"

"Off"

-79

T4

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

"Off"

-79

Srxlev of Cell 3 is greater than Snonintrasearch but Cell 1 is high priority cell.

Note: Power level “Off” is defined in TS 36.508 Table 6.2.2.1-1.

Table 6.1.2.13.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal levels according to row "T1" in table 6.1.2.13.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does UE transmit an RRCConnectionRequest message on Cell 2?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

P

3 – 7

Steps 2 to 6 of the generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 are performed on Cell 2.

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

8

The SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal levels according to row "T2" in table 6.1.2.13.3.2-1.

9

Check: Does UE transmit an RRCConnectionRequest message on Cell 3?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

2

P

10 – 14

Steps 2 to 6 of the generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 are performed on Cell 3.

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

14A

The SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal levels according to row "T3" in table 6.1.2.13.3.2-1.

15

The SS notifies the UE of change of System Information and changes the system information for Cell 3. The systemInfoValueTag in the SystemInformationBlockType1 is increased.

<–

Paging

16

Wait for 15 s for the UE to receive system information.

16A

SS modifies SIB3 in Cell 1 and the systemInfoValueTag in the SystemInformationBlockType1 is increased.

17

The SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal levels according to row " T4" in table 6.1.2.13.3.2-1.

18

Check: Does the test result of steps 1 to 5 of the generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 1? (Note1)

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure.

Note: UE uses the new SIB3 modified in step 16A.

3

Note1: UE shall search higher priority layer (i.e. E-UTRA carrier frequency of Cell 1) at least every (60 * Nlayers) seconds, where Nlayers = 1 as specified in [4.2.2, 34].

6.1.2.13.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.13.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Table 6.1.2.13.3.3-4

Condition

Explanation

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.13.3.3-1: Void

Table 6.1.2.13.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cells 1, 2 and 3 (preamble and all steps, table 6.1.2.13.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {

s-NonIntraSearch

8 (16 dB)

}

intraFreqCellReselectionInfo SEQUENCE {

s-IntraSearch

11 (22 dB)

}

}

Table 6.1.2.13.3.3-3: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 3 (step 15, Table 6.1.2.13.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

systemInfoValueTag

1

Previous value is 0

}

Table 6.1.2.13.3.3-3A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 3 (step 15 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.13.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

systemInfoValueTag

1

Previous value is 0

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

bandwidthReducedAccessRelatedInfo-r13 SEQUENCE {

systemInfoValueTagList-r13 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSI-Message)) OF

3 entries

The same number of entries, and listed in the same order, as in SchedulingInfoList (without suffix)

SystemInfoValueTagSI-r13[1]

SystemInfoValueTagSI-r13[k]=1, where k is the entry corresponding to the system info including SystemInformationBlockType5. For all other entries the value is set to 0 (same as in the default SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 message).

SystemInfoValueTagSI-r13[2]

SystemInfoValueTagSI-r13[3]

}

}

}

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.13.3.3-4: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 3 (step 15, Table 6.1.2.13.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

EARFCN of Cell 1

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

threshX-High[1]

5

10 dB

cellReselectionPriority[1]

5

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[1]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.13.3.3-5: Paging (step 15, Table 6.1.2.13.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 Table 4.6.1-7

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

Paging ::= SEQUENCE {

pagingRecordList

Not present

systemInfoModification

true

etws-Indication

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {}

Not present

}

Table 6.1.2.13.3.3-6: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 1 (step 16A, table 6.1.2.13.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {

s-NonIntraSearch

8 (16 dB)

cellReselectionPriority

5

}

intraFreqCellReselectionInfo SEQUENCE {

s-IntraSearch

11 (22 dB)

}

}

Table 6.1.2.13.3.3-7: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 1 (step 16A, Table 6.1.2.13.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

systemInfoValueTag

1

Previous value is 0

}

Table 6.1.2.13.3.3-7A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 1 (step 16A when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.13.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

systemInfoValueTag

1

Previous value is 0

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

bandwidthReducedAccessRelatedInfo-r13 SEQUENCE {

systemInfoValueTagList-r13 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSI-Message)) OF

3 entries

The same number of entries, and listed in the same order, as in SchedulingInfoList (without suffix)

SystemInfoValueTagSI-r13[1]

SystemInfoValueTagSI-r13[k]=1, where k is the entry corresponding to the system info including SystemInformationBlockType3. For all other entries the value is set to 0 (same as in the default SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 message).

SystemInfoValueTagSI-r13[2]

SystemInfoValueTagSI-r13[3]

}

}

}

}

}

}

}

6.1.2.14 Speed-dependent Cell reselection

6.1.2.14.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state and in high mobility state }

ensure that {
when { UE detects the cell ranked as the best cell taking into account scaling factor }

then { UE reselects the new cell }

}

6.1.2.14.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.3 and 5.2.4.3.1. TS 36.133, clause 4.2.2.3.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.3]

Besides Normal-mobility state a High-mobility and a Medium-mobility state are applicable if the parameters (TCRmax, NCR_H, NCR_M and TCRmaxHyst) are sent in the system information broadcast of the serving cell.

State detection criteria:

High-mobility state criteria:

– If number of cell reselections during time period TCRmax exceeds NCR_H

The UE shall not count consecutive reselections between same two cells into mobility state detection criteria if same cell is reselected just after one other reselection.

State transitions:

The UE shall:

– if the criteria for High-mobility state is detected:

– enter High-mobility state.

If the UE is in High- or Medium-mobility state, the UE shall apply the speed dependent scaling rules as defined in subclause 5.2.4.3.1.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.3.1]

UE shall apply the following scaling rules:

– If neither Medium- nor Highmobility state is detected:

– no scaling is applied.

– If High-mobility state is detected:

– Add the sf-High of "Speed dependent ScalingFactor for Qhyst” to Qhyst if sent on system information

– For E-UTRAN cells multiply TreselectionEUTRA by the sf-High of "Speed dependent ScalingFactor for TreselectionEUTRA” if sent on system information

– For UTRAN cells multiply TreselectionUTRA by the sf-High of "Speed dependent ScalingFactor for TreselectionUTRA” if sent on system information

– For GERAN cells multiply TreselectionGERA by the sf-High of "Speed dependent ScalingFactor for TreselectionGERA state” if sent on system information

– For CDMA2000 HRPD cells Multiply TreselectionCDMA_HRPD by the sf-High of "Speed dependent ScalingFactor for TreselectionCDMA_HRPD” if sent on system information

– For CDMA2000 1xRTT cells Multiply TreselectionCDMA_1xRTT by the sf-High of "Speed dependent ScalingFactor for TreselectionCDMA_1xRTT” if sent on system information

In case scaling is applied to any TreselectionRAT parameter the UE shall round up the result after all scalings to the nearest second.

[TS 36.133, clause 4.2.2.3]

The UE shall be able to identify new intra-frequency cells and perform RSRP and RSRQ measurements of identified intra-frequency cells without an explicit intra-frequency neighbour list containing physical layer cell identities.

The UE shall be able to evaluate whether a newly detectable intra-frequency cell meets the reselection criteria defined in TS 36.304 within Tdetect,EUTRAN_Intra when that Treselection= 0 . An intra frequency cell is considered to be detectable according to RSRP, RSRP Ês/Iot, SCH_RP and SCH Ês/Iot defined in Annex B.1.1 for a corresponding Band.

The UE shall measure RSRP and RSRQ at least every Tmeasure,EUTRAN_Intra (see table 4.2.2.3-1) for intra-frequency cells that are identified and measured according to the measurement rules.

The UE shall filter RSRP and RSRQ measurements of each measured intra-frequency cell using at least 2 measurements. Within the set of measurements used for the filtering, at least two measurements shall be spaced by at least Tmeasure,EUTRAN_Intra/2

The UE shall not consider a E-UTRA neighbour cell in cell reselection, if it is indicated as not allowed in the measurement control system information of the serving cell.

For an intra-frequency cell that has been already detected, but that has not been reselected to, the filtering shall be such that the UE shall be capable of evaluating that the intra-frequency cell has met reselection criterion defined [1] within Tevaluate,E-UTRAN_intra when Treselection = 0 as specified in table 4.2.2.3-1 provided that the cell is at least 3dB better ranked. When evaluating cells for reselection, the side conditions for RSRP and SCH apply to both serving and non-serving intra-frequency cells.

If Treselection timer has a non zero value and the intra-frequency cell is better ranked than the serving cell, the UE shall evaluate this intra-frequency cell for the Treselection time. If this cell remains better ranked within this duration, then the UE shall reselect that cell.

Table 4.2.2.3-1: Tdetect,EUTRAN_Intra, Tmeasure,EUTRAN_Intra and Tevaluate, E-UTRAN_intra

DRX cycle length [s]

Tdetect,EUTRAN_Intra [s] (number of DRX cycles)

Tmeasure,EUTRAN_Intra [s] (number of DRX cycles)

Tevaluate,E-UTRAN_intra

[s] (number of DRX cycles)

0.32

11.52 (36)

1.28 (4)

5.12 (16)

0.64

17.92 (28)

1.28 (2)

5.12 (8)

1.28

32(25)

1.28 (1)

6.4 (5)

2.56

58.88 (23)

2.56 (1)

7.68 (3)

6.1.2.14.3 Test description

6.1.2.14.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1, Cell 2, and Cell 4.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 according to [18].

6.1.2.14.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.14.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Cell 4

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE (FDD)

dBm/15kHz

-91

-85

-91

Cell 2 becomes the highest ranked cell.

Cell-specific RS EPRE (TDD)

dBm/15kHz

-89

-85

-89

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE (FDD)

dBm/15kHz

-91

-91

-85

Cell 4 becomes the highest ranked cell.

Cell-specific RS EPRE (TDD)

dBm/15kHz

-89

-89

-85

T3

Cell-specific RS EPRE (FDD)

dBm/15kHz

-85

-91

-91

Cell 1 becomes the highest ranked cell.

Cell-specific RS EPRE (TDD)

dBm/15kHz

-85

-89

-89

Table 6.1.2.14.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS changes the power level setting according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.14.3.2-1.

2

Wait for 40s for the UE to perform cell reselection procedure.(Note 1, Note 5)

3

The SS changes the power level setting according to the row “T2” in table 6.1.2.14.3.2-1.

4

Wait for 14s for the UE to perform cell reselection procedure.(Note 2, Note 6)

5

The SS changes the power level setting according to the row “T3” in table 6.1.2.14.3.2-1.

6

Wait for 14s for the UE to perform cell reselection procedure. (Note 3, Note 6)

7

The SS changes the power level setting according to the row “T1” in table 6.1.2.14.3.2-1.

8

Wait for 14s for the UE to perform cell reselection procedure. (Note 4, Note 6)

9

The SS changes the TAC for Cell 4 to 2.

10

The SS changes the power level setting according to the row “T2” in table 6.1.2.14.3.2-1.

11

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 4 within 2s? (Note 7)

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

F

12

Check: Does the UE send an RRCConnectionRequest on Cell 4 within 7s? (Note 8)

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

P

13-17

Steps 2 to 6 of the generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 are performed on Cell 4.

1

Note 1: NCR (number of cell reselection) is 1.

Note 2: NCR is 2.

Note 3: NCR is 3.

Note 4: NCR is 4 and the UE enters high mobility state because number of cell reselections during time period TCRmax exceeds NCR_H.

Note 5: The wait time for reselection to a newly detected intra frequency cell is selected to cover Tdetect,EUTRAN_Intra(25*1280ms=32s) + Treselection (7s) + 320 ms system information block type scheduling = 39.32s rounded up to 40s.

Note 6: The wait time for reselection to an already detected intra frequency cell is selected to cover Tevaluate,E-UTRAN_intra(6.4s) + Treselection (7s) + 320 ms system information block type scheduling = 13.72s rounded up to 14s.

Note 7: The wait time for evaluating an intra-frequency cell is Treselection after scaling (2s) + 320 ms system information block type scheduling. This wait time is rounded down to nearest second (i.e. 2s in this case).

Note 8: The wait time for cell reselection procedure is selected to cover Tevaluate,E-UTRAN_intra (6.4s) + Treselection after scaling (7*0.25) + 320 ms system information block type scheduling = 8.47s rounded up to 9s. The actual wait time is 7s which covers 9s – 2s (wait time in step 11).

6.1.2.14.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.14.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 2, and Cell 4 (preamble, Table 6.1.2.14.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInformation SEQUENCE {

trackingAreaCode

1

}

}

Table 6.1.2.14.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 2, and Cell 4 (preamble when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.14.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInformation SEQUENCE {

trackingAreaCode

1

}

}

Table 6.1.2.14.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 1, Cell 2, and Cell 4 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.14.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508, Table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionInfoCommon SEQUENCE {

speedStateReselectionPars SEQUENCE {

mobilityStateParameters SEQUENCE {

t-Evalulation

s240

t-HystNormal

s240

n-CellChangeMedium

3

n-CellChangeHigh

3

}

q-HystSF SEQUENCE {

sf-Medium

dB0

sf-High

dB0

}

}

}

intraFreqCellReselectionInfo SEQUENCE {

t-ReselectionEUTRAN

7

t-ReselectionEUTRA-SF SEQUENCE {

sf-Medium

oDot25

sf-High

oDot25

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.14.3.3-3: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 4 (step 9, Table 6.1.2.14.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInformation SEQUENCE {

trackingAreaCode

2

}

systemInfoValueTag

1

}

Table 6.1.2.14.3.3-3A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 4 (step 9 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.14.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellAccessRelatedInformation SEQUENCE {

trackingAreaCode

2

}

systemInfoValueTag

1

}

6.1.2.15 Inter-frequency Cell reselection according to cell reselection priority provided by SIBs

6.1.2.15.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { UE detects the cell re-selection criteria are met for the cell which belongs to the equal priority frequency }

then { UE reselects the cell which belongs to the equal priority frequency }

}

(2)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { UE detects the cell re-selection criteria are met for the cell which belongs to the higher priority frequency }

then { UE reselects the cell which belongs to the higher priority frequency }

}

(3)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { UE detects the cell re-selection criteria are met for the cell which belongs to the lower priority frequency }

then { UE reselects the cell which belongs to the lower priority frequency }

}

6.1.2.15.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1, 5.2.4.2, 5.2.4.5 and 5.2.4.6.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1]

Absolute priorities of different E-UTRAN frequencies or inter-RAT frequencies may be provided to the UE in the system information, in the RRCConnectionRelease message, or by inheriting from another RAT at inter-RAT cell (re)selection. In the case of system information, an E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency may be listed without providing a priority (i.e. the field cellReselectionPriority is absent for that frequency). If priorities are provided in dedicated signalling, the UE shall ignore all the priorities provided in system information. If UE is in camped on any cell state, UE shall only apply the priorities provided by system information from current cell, and the UE preserves priorities provided by dedicated signalling unless specified otherwise. When the UE in camped normally state, has only dedicated priorities other than for the current frequency, the UE shall consider the current frequency to be the lowest priority frequency (i.e. lower than the eight network configured values). The UE shall delete priorities provided by dedicated signalling when:

– the UE enters RRC_CONNECTED state; or

– the optional validity time of dedicated priorities (T320) expires; or

– a PLMN selection is performed on request by NAS [5].

NOTE: Equal priorities between RATs are not supported.

The UE shall only perform cell reselection evaluation for E-UTRAN frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies that are given in system information and for which the UE has a priority provided.

The UE shall not consider any black listed cells as candidate for cell reselection.

The UE shall inherit the priorities provided by dedicated signalling and the remaining validity time (i.e., T320 in E-UTRA, T322 in UTRA and [T3230, FFS] in GERAN), if configured, at inter-RAT cell (re)selection.

NOTE: The network may assign dedicated cell reselection priorities for frequencies not configured by system information.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2]

When evaluating for reselection purposes cell selection criterion or SnonServingCell,x, the UE shall use parameters provided by the serving cell.

Following rules are used by the UE to limit needed measurements:

– If Sintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Sintrasearch, UE may choose to not perform intra-frequency measurements.

– If SServingCell <= Sintrasearch, or Sintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell UE shall perform intra-frequency measurements.

– The UE shall apply the following rules for E-UTRAN inter-frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies which are indicated in system information and for which the UE has priority provided as defined in 5.2.4.1:

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequency with a reselection priority higher than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency the UE shall perform measurements of higher priority E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequencies according to [10].

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency with an equal or lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency and for inter-RAT frequency with lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRAN frequency:

– If Snonintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Snonintrasearch UE may choose not to perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority.

– If SServingCell <= Snonintrasearch or Snonintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell the UE shall perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority according to [10].

Where SServingCell is the Srxlev-value of the serving cell.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.5]

Criteria 1: the SnonServingCell,x of a cell on evaluated frequency is greater than Threshx, high during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

Cell reselection to a cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency shall be performed if:

– A cell of a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency fulfils criteria 1; and

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Cell reselection to a cell on a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency shall be performed if:

– No cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency fulfils the criteria 1; and

– No cell on serving frequency or on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency fulfils the criteria in 5.2.4.6; and

– SServingCell < Threshserving, low and the SnonServingCell,x of a cell of a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency is greater than Threshx, low during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

or if:

– there are no candidate cells for reselection on serving frequency according to 5.2.4.4 or 5.3.1.

Cell reselection to a cell on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency shall be based on ranking for Intra-frequency cell reselection as defined in sub-clause 5.2.4.6.

For GERAN, UTRAN, and E-UTRAN, SnonServingCell,x is the Srxlev-value of an evaluated cell. For UTRAN FDD, Squal is higher than 0, as defined in [8].For cdma2000 RATs, SnonServingCell,x is equal to FLOOR(-2 x 10 x log10 Ec/Io) in units of 0.5 dB, as defined in [18], with Ec/Io referring to the value measured from the evaluated cell.

In all the above criteria the value of TreselectionRAT is scaled when the UE is in the medium or high mobility state as defined in subclause 5.2.4.3.1. If more than one cell meets the above criteria, the UE shall reselect a cell ranked as the best cell among the cells meeting the criteria on the highest priority frequencies or the highest priority RAT if the highest priority RAT is E-UTRA according to criteria defined in 5.2.4.6.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6]

The cell-ranking criterion Rs for serving cell and Rn for neighbouring cells is defined by:

where:

Qmeas

RSRP measurement quantity used in cell reselections.

Qoffset

For intra-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to zero.

For inter-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n plus Qoffsetfrequency, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to Qoffsetfrequency.

The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the cell selection criterion S, which is defined in 5.2.3.2, but may exclude all CSG cells that are known by the UE to be not allowed.

The cells shall be ranked according to the R criteria specified above, deriving Qmeas,n and Qmeas,s and calculating the R values using averaged RSRP results.

If a cell is ranked as the best cell the UE shall perform cell re-selection to that cell. If this cell is found to be not-suitable, the UE shall behave according to subclause 5.2.4.4.

In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

6.1.2.15.3 Test description

6.1.2.15.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1, Cell 3 and Cell 6.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 (serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.15.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.15.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. Subsequent configurations marked "T1", "T2" and "T3" are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.15.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.15.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 3

Cell 6

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-73

”Off”

The power level values are assigned to satisfy RCell 1 < RCell 3.

(NOTE 1).

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

”Off”

-73

-73

The power level values are assigned to satisfy SrxlevCell 1 < 0 and SrxlevCell 6 > ThreshCell 6, high.

(NOTE 1).

T3

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

”Off”

-73

-95

The power level values are assigned to satisfy SrxlevCell 6 < Threshserving, low and SrxlevCell 3 > ThreshCell 3, low, SrxlevCell 1< 0.

(NOTE 1).

NOTE 1: Power level “Off” is defined in TS 36.508 Table 6.2.2.1-1.

Table 6.1.2.15.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS changes Cell 3 power level according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.15.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 3?

1

3

The SS changes Cell 1 and Cell 6 power level according to the row "T2" in table 6.1.2.15.3.2-1.

4

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 6?

2

5

The SS changes Cell 6 power level according to the row "T3" in table 6.1.2.15.3.2-1.

6

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 3?

3

6.1.2.15.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.15.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Table 6.1.2.15.3.3-4 and Table 6.1.2.15.3.3-5

Condition

Explanation

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.15.3.3-1: Void

Table 6.1.2.15.3.3-2: Void

Table 6.1.2.15.3.3-3: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 6 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.15.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {

threshServingLow

10

20 dB

cellReselectionPriority

5

}

}

Table 6.1.2.15.3.3-4: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 1 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.15.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq[0]

EARFCN of Cell 6

dl-CarrierFreq[0]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

threshX-High[0]

10

20 dB

cellReselectionPriority[0]

5

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

EARFCN of Cell 3

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

threshX-High[1]

10

20 dB

cellReselectionPriority[1]

4

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[0]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 6

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[1]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 3

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.15.3.3-5: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 3 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.15.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

EARFCN of Cell 6

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

threshX-High[1]

10

20 dB

cellReselectionPriority[1]

5

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[1]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 6

}

}

}

}

6.1.2.15a Inter-frequency Cell reselection according to cell reselection priority provided by SIBs / Between FDD and TDD

6.1.2.15a.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state in FDD mode}

ensure that {

when { UE detects the cell re-selection criteria are met for the cell which belongs to the equal priority TDD frequency }

then { UE reselects the cell which belongs to the equal priority TDD frequency }

}

(2)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state in TDD mode}

ensure that {

when { UE detects the cell re-selection criteria are met for the cell which belongs to the higher priority FDD frequency }

then { UE reselects the cell which belongs to the higher priority FDD frequency }

}

(3)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state in FDD mode}

ensure that {

when { UE detects the cell re-selection criteria are met for the cell which belongs to the lower priority TDD frequency }

then { UE reselects the cell which belongs to the lower priority TDD frequency }

}

6.1.2.15a.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1, 5.2.4.2, 5.2.4.5 and 5.2.4.6.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1]

Absolute priorities of different E-UTRAN frequencies or inter-RAT frequencies may be provided to the UE in the system information, in the RRCConnectionRelease message, or by inheriting from another RAT at inter-RAT cell (re)selection. In the case of system information, an E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency may be listed without providing a priority (i.e. the field cellReselectionPriority is absent for that frequency). If priorities are provided in dedicated signalling, the UE shall ignore all the priorities provided in system information. If UE is in camped on any cell state, UE shall only apply the priorities provided by system information from current cell, and the UE preserves priorities provided by dedicated signalling unless specified otherwise. When the UE in camped normally state, has only dedicated priorities other than for the current frequency, the UE shall consider the current frequency to be the lowest priority frequency (i.e. lower than the eight network configured values). The UE shall delete priorities provided by dedicated signalling when:

– the UE enters RRC_CONNECTED state; or

– the optional validity time of dedicated priorities (T320) expires; or

– a PLMN selection is performed on request by NAS [5].

NOTE: Equal priorities between RATs are not supported.

The UE shall only perform cell reselection evaluation for E-UTRAN frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies that are given in system information and for which the UE has a priority provided.

The UE shall not consider any black listed cells as candidate for cell reselection.

The UE shall inherit the priorities provided by dedicated signalling and the remaining validity time (i.e., T320 in E-UTRA, T322 in UTRA and [T3230, FFS] in GERAN), if configured, at inter-RAT cell (re)selection.

NOTE: The network may assign dedicated cell reselection priorities for frequencies not configured by system information.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2]

When evaluating for reselection purposes cell selection criterion or SnonServingCell,x, the UE shall use parameters provided by the serving cell.

Following rules are used by the UE to limit needed measurements:

– If Sintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Sintrasearch, UE may choose to not perform intra-frequency measurements.

– If SServingCell <= Sintrasearch, or Sintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell UE shall perform intra-frequency measurements.

– The UE shall apply the following rules for E-UTRAN inter-frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies which are indicated in system information and for which the UE has priority provided as defined in 5.2.4.1:

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequency with a reselection priority higher than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency the UE shall perform measurements of higher priority E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequencies according to [10].

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency with an equal or lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency and for inter-RAT frequency with lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRAN frequency:

– If Snonintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Snonintrasearch UE may choose not to perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority.

– If SServingCell <= Snonintrasearch or Snonintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell the UE shall perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority according to [10].

Where SServingCell is the Srxlev-value of the serving cell.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.5]

Criteria 1: the SnonServingCell,x of a cell on evaluated frequency is greater than Threshx, high during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

Cell reselection to a cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency shall be performed if:

– A cell of a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency fulfils criteria 1; and

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Cell reselection to a cell on a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency shall be performed if:

– No cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency fulfils the criteria 1; and

– No cell on serving frequency or on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency fulfils the criteria in 5.2.4.6; and

– SServingCell < Threshserving, low and the SnonServingCell,x of a cell of a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency is greater than Threshx, low during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

or if:

– there are no candidate cells for reselection on serving frequency according to 5.2.4.4 or 5.3.1.

Cell reselection to a cell on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency shall be based on ranking for Intra-frequency cell reselection as defined in sub-clause 5.2.4.6.

For GERAN, UTRAN, and E-UTRAN, SnonServingCell,x is the Srxlev-value of an evaluated cell. For UTRAN FDD, Squal is higher than 0, as defined in [8].For cdma2000 RATs, SnonServingCell,x is equal to FLOOR(-2 x 10 x log10 Ec/Io) in units of 0.5 dB, as defined in [18], with Ec/Io referring to the value measured from the evaluated cell.

In all the above criteria the value of TreselectionRAT is scaled when the UE is in the medium or high mobility state as defined in subclause 5.2.4.3.1. If more than one cell meets the above criteria, the UE shall reselect a cell ranked as the best cell among the cells meeting the criteria on the highest priority frequencies or the highest priority RAT if the highest priority RAT is E-UTRA according to criteria defined in 5.2.4.6.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6]

The cell-ranking criterion Rs for serving cell and Rn for neighbouring cells is defined by:

where:

Qmeas

RSRP measurement quantity used in cell reselections.

Qoffset

For intra-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to zero.

For inter-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n plus Qoffsetfrequency, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to Qoffsetfrequency.

The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the cell selection criterion S, which is defined in 5.2.3.2, but may exclude all CSG cells that are known by the UE to be not allowed.

The cells shall be ranked according to the R criteria specified above, deriving Qmeas,n and Qmeas,s and calculating the R values using averaged RSRP results.

If a cell is ranked as the best cell the UE shall perform cell re-selection to that cell. If this cell is found to be not-suitable, the UE shall behave according to subclause 5.2.4.4.

In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

6.1.2.15a.3 Test description

6.1.2.15a.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1, Cell 10 and Cell 3 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2.

– Cell 1 and Cell 3 are set to LTE-FDD mode and Cell 10 is set to LTE-TDD mode.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 and Table 6.3.1.2-2 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 (serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.15a.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.15a.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. Subsequent configurations marked "T1", "T2" and "T3" are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.15a.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.15a.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 10

Cell 3

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-73

”Off”

The power level values are assigned to satisfy RCell 1 < RCell 10.

(NOTE 1).

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

”Off”

-73

-73

The power level values are assigned to satisfy SrxlevCell 1 < 0 and SrxlevCell 3 > ThreshCell 10, high.

(NOTE 1).

T3

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

”Off”

-73

-95

The power level values are assigned to satisfy SrxlevCell 3 < Threshserving, low and SrxlevCell 10 > ThreshCell 3, low, SrxlevCell 1< 0.

(NOTE 1).

Note 1: Power level “Off” is defined in TS 36.508 Table 6.2.2.1-1.

Table 6.1.2.15a.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS changes Cell 10 power level according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.15a.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 10?

1

P

3

The SS changes Cell 1 and Cell 3 power level according to the row "T2" in table 6.1.2.15a.3.2-1.

4

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 3?

2

P

5

The SS changes Cell 3 power level according to the row "T3" in table 6.1.2.15a.3.2-1.

6

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 10?

3

P

6.1.2.15a.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.15a.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Table 6.1.2.7.3.3-2 and Table 6.1.2.7.3.3-3

Condition

Explanation

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.15a.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 3 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.15a.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {

threshServingLow

10

20 dB

cellReselectionPriority

5

}

}

Table 6.1.2.15a.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 1 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.15a.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq[0]

EARFCN of Cell 3

dl-CarrierFreq[0]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

threshX-High[0]

10

20 dB

cellReselectionPriority[0]

5

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

EARFCN of Cell 10

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

threshX-High[1]

10

20 dB

cellReselectionPriority[1]

4

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[0]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 3

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[1]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 10

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.15a.3.3-3: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.15a.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

EARFCN of Cell 3

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

threshX-High[1]

10

20 dB

cellReselectionPriority[1]

5

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[1]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 3

}

}

}

}

6.1.2.15b Inter-band Cell reselection according to cell reselection priority provided by SIBs

6.1.2.15b.1 Test Purpose (TP)

Same Test Purposes as in clause 6.1.2.15.1

6.1.2.15b.2 Conformance requirements

Same Conformance requirements as in clause 6.1.2.15.2

6.1.2.15b.3 Test description

6.1.2.15b.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1, cell 10 and ‘If (px_SinglePLMN_Tested = Multi PLMN in primary band)’ Cell 3 ‘ELSE If (px_SinglePLMN_Tested = Multi PLMN in Secondary band)’ Cell 28.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 (serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.15b.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.15b.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. Subsequent configurations marked "T1", "T2" and "T3" are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.15b.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.15b.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 3 or Cell 28 (If Present)

Cell 10

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-73

”Off”

The power level values are assigned to satisfy RCell 1 < RCell 3 or 28

(NOTE 1).

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

”Off”

-73

-73

The power level values are assigned to satisfy SrxlevCell 1 < 0 and SrxlevCell 10 > ThreshCell 10, high.

(NOTE 1).

T3

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-73

”Off”

-95

The power level values are assigned to satisfy SrxlevCell 10 < Threshserving, low and SrxlevCell 1 > ThreshCell 1, low, SrxlevCell 3 or 28< 0.

(NOTE 1).

NOTE 1: Power level “Off” is defined in TS 36.508 Table 6.2.2.1-1.

Table 6.1.2.15b.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

Exception: Steps 1a1 and 1a2 are executed if cell 3 or cell 28 are configured

1a1

The SS changes Cell 3/ Cell 28 power level according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.15b.3.2-1.

1a2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 3/ Cell 28 (if present)?

1

2

The SS changes Cell 1 and Cell10 power level according to the row "T2" in table 6.1.2.15b.3.2-1.

3

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 10?

2

4

The SS changes Cell 10 and cell 1 power level according to the row "T3" in table 6.1.2.15b.3.2-1.

5

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 1?

3

6.1.2.15b.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.15b.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Table 6.1.2.15b.3.3-2 and Table 6.1.2.15b.3.3-3

Condition

Explanation

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.15b.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.15b.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {

threshServingLow

10

20 dB

cellReselectionPriority

5

}

}

Table 6.1.2.15b.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 1 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.15b.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq[0]

EARFCN of Cell 10

dl-CarrierFreq[0]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

threshX-High[0]

10

20 dB

cellReselectionPriority[0]

5

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

EARFCN of Cell 3/Cell 28

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

threshX-High[1]

10

20 dB

cellReselectionPriority[1]

4

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[0]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 10

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[1]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 3/28

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.15b.3.3-3: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 3/Cell 28 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.15b.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

EARFCN of Cell 10

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

threshX-High[1]

10

20 dB

cellReselectionPriority[1]

5

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[1]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 10

}

}

}

}

6.1.2.16 Cell reselection / interband operation / Between FDD and TDD

6.1.2.16.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state in FDD mode }

ensure that {

when { UE detects the cell re-selection criteria are met for the cell on the different TDD frequency band }

then { UE reselects the new cell }

}

(2)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state in TDD mode }

ensure that {

when { UE detects the cell re-selection criteria are met for the cell on the different FDD frequency band }

then { UE reselects the new cell }

}

6.1.2.16.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1, 5.2.4.2 and 5.2.4.5.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1]

Absolute priorities of different E-UTRAN frequencies or inter-RAT frequencies may be provided to the UE in the system information, in the RRCConnectionRelease message, or by inheriting from another RAT at inter-RAT cell (re)selection. In the case of system information, an E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency may be listed without providing a priority (i.e. the field cellReselectionPriority is absent for that frequency). If priorities are provided in dedicated signalling, the UE shall ignore all the priorities provided in system information. If UE is in camped on any cell state, UE shall only apply the priorities provided by system information from current cell, and the UE preserves priorities provided by dedicated signalling unless specified otherwise. When the UE in camped normally state, has only dedicated priorities other than for the current frequency, the UE shall consider the current frequency to be the lowest priority frequency (i.e. lower than the eight network configured values). While the UE is camped on a suitable CSG cell, the UE shall always consider the current frequency to be the highest priority frequency (i.e. higher than the eight network configured values), irrespective of any other priority value allocated to this frequency. The UE shall delete priorities provided by dedicated signalling when:

– the UE enters RRC_CONNECTED state; or

– the optional validity time of dedicated priorities (T320) expires; or

– a PLMN selection is performed on request by NAS [5].

NOTE: Equal priorities between RATs are not supported.

The UE shall only perform cell reselection evaluation for E-UTRAN frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies that are given in system information and for which the UE has a priority provided.

The UE shall not consider any black listed cells as candidate for cell reselection.

The UE shall inherit the priorities provided by dedicated signalling and the remaining validity time (i.e., T320 in E-UTRA, T322 in UTRA and T3230 in GERAN), if configured, at inter-RAT cell (re)selection.

NOTE: The network may assign dedicated cell reselection priorities for frequencies not configured by system information.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2]

When evaluating for reselection purposes cell selection criterion or SnonServingCell,x, the UE shall use parameters provided by the serving cell.

Following rules are used by the UE to limit needed measurements:

– If Sintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Sintrasearch, UE may choose to not perform intra-frequency measurements.

– If SServingCell <= Sintrasearch, or Sintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell UE shall perform intra-frequency measurements.

– The UE shall apply the following rules for E-UTRAN inter-frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies which are indicated in system information and for which the UE has priority provided as defined in 5.2.4.1:

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequency with a reselection priority higher than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency the UE shall perform measurements of higher priority E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequencies according to [10].

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency with an equal or lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency and for inter-RAT frequency with lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRAN frequency:

– If Snonintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Snonintrasearch UE may choose not to perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority.

– If SServingCell <= Snonintrasearchor Snonintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell the UE shall perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority according to [10].

Where SServingCell is the Srxlev-value of the serving cell.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.5]

Criteria 1: the SnonServingCell,x of a cell on evaluated frequency is greater than Threshx, high during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

Cell reselection to a cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency shall be performed if:

– A cell of a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency fulfils criteria 1; and

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Cell reselection to a cell on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency shall be based on ranking for Intra-frequency cell reselection as defined in sub-clause 5.2.4.6.

Cell reselection to a cell on a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency shall be performed if:

– No cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency fulfils the criteria 1; and

– No cell on serving frequency or on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency fulfils the criteria in 5.2.4.6; and

– SServingCell < Threshserving, low and the SnonServingCell,x of a cell of a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency is greater than Threshx, low during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

For GERAN, UTRAN, and E-UTRAN, SnonServingCell,x is the Srxlev-value of an evaluated cell. For UTRAN FDD, Squal is higher than 0, as defined in [8]. For cdma2000 RATs, SnonServingCell,x is equal to FLOOR(-2 x 10 x log10 Ec/Io) in units of 0.5 dB, as defined in [18], with Ec/Io referring to the value measured from the evaluated cell.

For cdma2000 RATs, Threshx, high and Threshx, low are equal to -1 times the values signalled for the corresponding parameters in the system information.

In all the above criteria the value of TreselectionRAT is scaled when the UE is in the medium or high mobility state as defined in subclause 5.2.4.3.1. If more than one cell meets the above criteria, the UE shall reselect a cell ranked as the best cell among the cells meeting the criteria on the highest priority frequencies or the highest priority RAT if the highest priority RAT is E-UTRA according to criteria defined in 5.2.4.6.

6.1.2.16.3 Test description

6.1.2.16.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1, Cell 28 and Cell 30.

– Cell 1 is FDD mode, Cell 28,Cell30 are TDD mode in the same TDD band.

– The PLMNs are identified in the test by the identifiers in Table 6.1.2.16.3.1-1.

Table 6.1.2.13.3.1-1: PLMN identifiers

Cell

PLMN name

1

PLMN1

28

PLMN2

30

PLMN3

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 and Table 6.3.1.2-2 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

– The UE is in Automatic PLMN selection mode.

Preamble:

– The UE is registered on PLMN1 (Cell 1) using the procedure described in TS 36.508[18] clause 4.5.2.3 except that the ATTACH ACCEPT message indicates PLMN2/PLMN3 in the Equivalent PLMN list as described in Table 6.1.2.16.3.3-5.

6.1.2.16.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.16.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The configuration marked "T1" is applied at the point indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.16.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.16.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 28

Cell 30

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-73

Off

-73

Cell 1 and Cell 30 becomes stronger than Threshx, high., but Cell 30 has the higher priority (NOTE 1).

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-73

-73

-85

Cell 1 and Cell 28 become stronger than Threshx, high., but Cell 1 has the higher priority(NOTE 1).

Note 1: Power level “Off” is defined in TS 36.508 Table 6.2.2.1-1.

Table 6.1.2.16.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS changes Cell 30 power level according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.16.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 30?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure with PLMN1 and PLMN2 listed as Equivalent PLMN list in the TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT message, and the RRC connection is released.

1,

The SS changes the SystemInformationBlockType3 and SystemInformationBlockType5 in the system information and transmits a Paging message including a systemInfoModification.

3

The SS changes Cell 1, Cell 28 and Cell 30 power level according to the row "T2" in table 6.1.2.16.3.2-1.

4

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 1?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure with PLMN2 and PLMN3 listed as Equivalent PLMN list in the TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT message, and the RRC connection is released.

2

6.1.2.16.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.16.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Tables 6.1.2.16.3.3-1 and 6.1.2.16.3.3-2

Condition

Explanation

Cell 1

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 1.

Cell 28

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 28.

Cell 30

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 30.

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.16.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 1 and Cell 30 (preamble and step 1 and 2, Table 6.1.2.16.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionPriority

3

Cell 1

5

Cell 30

}

}

Table 6.1.2.16.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 1, Cell 28 and Cell 30 (step 3 and step 4, Table 6.1.2.16.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionPriority

5

Cell 1

4

Cell 28

3

Cell 30

}

}

Table 6.1.2.16.3.3-3: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 1 and Cell 30 (preamble and step 1 and 2, Table 6.1.2.16.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 30

Cell 1

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

Cell 30

dl-CarrierFreq

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

t-ReselectionEUTRA

5

Cell 1

5

Cell 30

threshX-High

10

20dB

cellReselectionPriority

5

Cell 1

3

Cell 30

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 30

Cell 1

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

Cell 30

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.16.3.3-4: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 1, Cell 28, and Cell 30 (step 3 and 4, Table 6.1.2.16.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq[n]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 28

Cell 1

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

Cell 28,

Cell 30

dl-CarrierFreq[n]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

t-ReselectionEUTRA[n]

7

Cell 1

5

Cell 30

threshX-High[n]

10

20dB

cellReselectionPriority[n]

4

Cell 1

5

Cell 28,

Cell 30

dl-CarrierFreq[m]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 30

Cell 1,

Cell 28

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 28

Cell 30

dl-CarrierFreq[m]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

t-ReselectionEUTRA[m]

5

Cell 1

7

Cell 30

threshX-High[m]

10

20dB

cellReselectionPriority[m]

3

Cell 1,

Cell 28

4

Cell 30

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[n]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 28

Cell 1

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

Cell 28, Cell 30

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[m]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 30

Cell 1,

Cell 28

}

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 28

Cell 30

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.16.3.3-5: ATTACH ACCEPT for Cell 1 (preamble)

Derivation path: 36.508 Table 4.7.2-1

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

Equivalent PLMNs

PLMN2,3

Table 6.1.2.16.3.3-6: TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT for Cell 30 (step 2, Table 6.1.2.16.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 Table 4.7.2-24

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

Equivalent PLMNs

PLMN1, 2

Table 6.1.2.16.3.3-7: TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT for Cell 1 (step 4, Table 6.1.2.16.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 Table 4.7.2-24

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

Equivalent PLMNs

PLMN2, 3

6.1.2.17 Cell reselection for Squal to check against SIntraSearchQ and SnonIntraSearchQ

6.1.2.17.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state, and the UE is not in high mobility state }

ensure that {

when { SIntraSearchQ is non-zero in system information }

then { UE perform measurement and reselects the highest ranked cell upon Squal < SIntraSearchQ }

}

(2)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state, and the UE is not in high mobility state }

ensure that {

when { SnonIntraSearchQ is non-zero in system information }

then { UE perform measurement and reselects the cell which belong to the equal priority frequency cell upon Squal < SnonIntraSearchQ }

}

(3)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state, and the UE is not in high mobility state }

ensure that {

when { SnonIntraSearchQ is non-zero in system information }

then { UE perform measurement and reselects the cell which belong to the high priority frequency cell upon Squal > SnonIntraSearchQ }

}

6.1.2.17.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the current TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clauses 5.2.4.2, 5.2.4.5 and 5.2.4.6; TS 36.331, clause 6.3.1.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2]

When evaluating Srxlev and Squal of non-serving cells for reselection purposes, the UE shall use parameters provided by the serving cell.

Following rules are used by the UE to limit needed measurements:

– If the serving cell fulfils Srxlev > SIntraSearchP and Squal > SIntraSearchQ, the UE may choose not to perform intra-frequency measurements.

– Otherwise, the UE shall perform intra-frequency measurements.

– The UE shall apply the following rules for E-UTRAN inter-frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies which are indicated in system information and for which the UE has priority provided as defined in 5.2.4.1:

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequency with a reselection priority higher than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency the UE shall perform measurements of higher priority E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequencies according to [10].

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency with an equal or lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency and for inter-RAT frequency with lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRAN frequency:

– If the serving cell fulfils Srxlev > SnonIntraSearchP and Squal > SnonIntraSearchQ, the UE may choose not to perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority.

– Otherwise, the UE shall perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority according to [10].

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.5]

If threshServingLowQ is provided in SystemInformationBlockType3, cell reselection to a cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than the serving frequency shall be performed if:

– A cell of a higher priority EUTRAN or UTRAN FDD RAT/ frequency fulfils Squal > ThreshX, HighQ during a time interval TreselectionRAT; or

– A cell of a higher priority UTRAN TDD, GERAN or CDMA2000 RAT/ frequency fulfils Srxlev > ThreshX, HighP during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

  • More than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Otherwise, cell reselection to a cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than the serving frequency shall be performed if:

– A cell of a higher priority RAT/ frequency fulfils Srxlev > ThreshX, HighP during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

– More than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Cell reselection to a cell on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency shall be based on ranking for Intra-frequency cell reselection as defined in sub-clause 5.2.4.6.

If threshServingLowQ is provided in SystemInformationBlockType3, cell reselection to a cell on a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than the serving frequency shall be performed if:

– The serving cell fulfils Squal < ThreshServing, LowQ and a cell of a lower priority EUTRAN or UTRAN FDD RAT/ frequency fulfils Squal > ThreshX, LowQ during a time interval TreselectionRAT; or

– The serving cell fulfils Squal < ThreshServing, LowQ and a cell of a lower priority UTRAN TDD, GERAN or CDMA2000 RAT/ frequency fulfils Srxlev > ThreshX, LowP during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

– More than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Otherwise, cell reselection to a cell on a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than the serving frequency shall be performed if:

– The serving cell fulfils Srxlev < ThreshServing, LowP and a cell of a lower priority RAT/ frequency fulfils Srxlev > ThreshX, LowP during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

– More than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Cell reselection to a higher priority RAT/ frequency shall take precedence over a lower priority RAT/ frequency, if multiple cells of different priorities fulfil the cell reselection criteria.

…..

In all the above criteria the value of TreselectionRAT is scaled when the UE is in the medium or high mobility state as defined in subclause 5.2.4.3.1. If more than one cell meets the above criteria, the UE shall reselect a cell as follows:

– If the highest-priority frequency is an E-UTRAN frequency, a cell ranked as the best cell among the cells on the highest priority frequency(ies) meeting the criteria according to section 5.2.4.6;

– If the highest-priority frequency is from another RAT, a cell ranked as the best cell among the cells on the highest priority frequency(ies) meeting the criteria of that RAT.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6]

The cell-ranking criterion Rs for serving cell and Rn for neighbouring cells is defined by:

where:

Qmeas

RSRP measurement quantity used in cell reselections.

Qoffset

For intra-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to zero.

For inter-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n plus Qoffsetfrequency, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to Qoffsetfrequency.

The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the cell selection criterion S, which is defined in 5.2.3.2, but may exclude all CSG cells that are known by the UE to be not allowed.

The cells shall be ranked according to the R criteria specified above, deriving Qmeas,n and Qmeas,s and calculating the R values using averaged RSRP results.

If a cell is ranked as the best cell the UE shall perform cell reselection to that cell. If this cell is found to be not-suitable, the UE shall behave according to subclause 5.2.4.4.

In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

[TS 36.331, clause 6.3.1]

The IE SystemInformationBlockType3 contains cell re-selection information common for intra-frequency, inter-frequency and/ or inter-RAT cell re-selection (i.e. applicable for more than one type of cell re-selection but not necessarily all) as well as intra-frequency cell re-selection information other than neighbouring cell related.

6.1.2.17.3 Test description

6.1.2.17.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1, Cell 2 and Cell 3 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1(serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.17.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The exact instants on which these values shall be applied are described in the texts in this clause. Configurations marked "T1", "T2" and "T3" are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter change

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Cell 3

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-91

-85

-115

Squal of Cell 1 is less than SIntraSearchQ.

RSRQ

dB

-11.68

-5.68

-30.8

Qrxlevmin

dBm

-106

-106

-106

Qqualmin

dB

-20

-20

-20

SIntraSearchQ

dB

20

20

20

Noc

dBm/15kHz

-95

-95

-95

Srxlev

dB

15

21

-9

Squal

dB

8.32

14.32

-10.8

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-115

-91

-85

Squal of Cell 2 is less than SnonIntraSearchQ.

RSRQ

dB

-32.32

-8.32

-5.05

SnonIntraSearchQ

dB

20

20

20

Srxlev

dB

-9

15

21

Squal

dB

-12.32

11.68

14.95

T3

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-115

-85

Squal of Cell 3 is greater than SnonIntraSearchQ but Cell 1 is high priority cell.

RSRQ

dB

[-6]

[-25]

[-6]

SnonIntraSearchQ

dB

20

20

2

Srxlev

dB

21

-9

21

Squal

dB

14.95

-15.05

14.95

Note: Power level “Off” is defined in TS 36.508 Table 6.2.2.1-1.

Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal levels according to row "T1" in table 6.1.2.17.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does UE transmits an RRCConnectionRequest message on Cell 2?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

1

P

3 – 7

Steps 2 to 6 of the generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 are performed on Cell 2.

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

8

The SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal levels according to row "T2" in table 6.1.2.17.3.2-1.

9

Check: Does UE transmits an RRCConnectionRequest message on Cell 3?

–>

RRCConnectionRequest

2

P

10 – 14

Steps 2 to 6 of the generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 are performed on Cell 3.

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

15

The SS waits 1 second.

16

The SS notifies the UE of change of System Information and changes the system information for Cell 1, 2 & 3. The systemInfoValueTag in the SystemInformationBlockType1 is increased.

<–

Paging

17

Void

18

The SS re-adjusts the cell-specific reference signal levels according to row "T3" in table 6.1.2.13.3.2-1.

19

Check: Does the test result of the generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 1? (Note1)

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

3

Note1: UE shall search higher priority layer (i.e. E-UTRA carrier frequency of Cell 1) at least every (60 * Nlayers) seconds, where Nlayers = 1 as specified in [4.2.2, 34].

6.1.2.17.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.17.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Table 6.1.2.17.3.3-2A and Table 6.1.2.17.3.3-4

Condition

Explanation

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.17.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cells 1, 2 and 3 (preamble, Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellSelectionInfo SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMin

-53 (-106 dBm)

}

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

ims-EmergencySupport-r9

Not present

cellSelectionInfo-v920 SEQUENCE {

q-QualMin-r9

-20 dB

q-QualMinOffset-r9

Not present

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.17.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cells 1, 2 and 3 (preamble when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellSelectionInfo SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMin

-53 (-106 dBm)

}

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

ims-EmergencySupport-r9

Not present

cellSelectionInfo-v920 SEQUENCE {

q-QualMin-r9

-20 dB

q-QualMinOffset-r9

Not present

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.17.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cells 1, 2 and 3 (preamble, Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension {

s-IntraSearch-v920 SEQUENCE {

s-IntraSearchP-r9

0 (0 dB)

s-IntraSearchQ-r9

20 dB

}

s-NonIntraSearch-v920 SEQUENCE {

s-NonIntraSearchP-r9

0 (0 dB)

s-NonIntraSearchQ-r9

20 dB

}

q-QualMin-r9

-20 dB

}

}

Table 6.1.2.17.3.3-2A: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 2 (preamble, Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

EARFCN of Cell 3

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

t-ReselectionEUTRA

1

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[1]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 3

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.17.3.3-3: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 3 (step 16, Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

systemInfoValueTag

1

Previous value is 0

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

ims-EmergencySupport-r9

Not present

cellSelectionInfo-v920 SEQUENCE {

q-QualMin-r9

-20 dB

q-QualMinOffset-r9

Not present

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.17.3.3-3AA: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 3 (step 16 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

systemInfoValueTag

1

Previous value is 0

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

ims-EmergencySupport-r9

Not present

cellSelectionInfo-v920 SEQUENCE {

q-QualMin-r9

-20 dB

q-QualMinOffset-r9

Not present

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.17.3.3A: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 3 (step 16, Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension {

s-NonIntraSearch-v920 SEQUENCE {

s-NonIntraSearchP-r9

0 (0 dB)

s-NonIntraSearchQ-r9

2 dB

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.17.3.3-4: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 3 (step 16, Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

EARFCN of Cell 1

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

threshX-High[1]

7

14 dB

cellReselectionPriority[1]

5

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[1]

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.17.3.3-4A: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 1 and 2 (step 16, Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {

s-NonIntraSearch

Not present

threshServingLow

0 (0 dB)

cellReselectionPriority

5

}

}

Table 6.1.2.17.3.3-5: Paging (step 16, Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 Table 4.6.1-7

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

Paging ::= SEQUENCE {

pagingRecordList

Not present

systemInfoModification

true

etws-Indication

Not present

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {}

Not present

}

Table 6.1.2.17.3.3-6: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 1, Cell 2 and Cell 3 (step 16, Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

systemInfoValueTag

1

Previous value is 0

Table 6.1.2.17.3.3-6A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 1, Cell 2 and Cell 3 (step 16 when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.17.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

systemInfoValueTag

1

Previous value is 0

6.1.2.18 Inter-frequency Cell reselection based on common priority information with parameters ThreshX, HighQ, ThreshX, LowQ and ThreshServing, LowQ

6.1.2.18.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { UE detects the cell re-selection criteria are met for the cell which belongs to the higher priority frequency }

then { UE reselects the cell which belongs to the higher priority frequency }

}

(2)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { UE detects the cell re-selection criteria are met for the cell which belongs to the lower priority frequency }

then { UE reselects the cell which belongs to the lower priority frequency }

}

6.1.2.18.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1, 5.2.4.2 and 5.2.4.5.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1]

Absolute priorities of different E-UTRAN frequencies or inter-RAT frequencies may be provided to the UE in the system information, in the RRCConnectionRelease message, or by inheriting from another RAT at inter-RAT cell (re)selection. In the case of system information, an E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency may be listed without providing a priority (i.e. the field cellReselectionPriority is absent for that frequency). If priorities are provided in dedicated signalling, the UE shall ignore all the priorities provided in system information. If UE is in camped on any cell state, UE shall only apply the priorities provided by system information from current cell, and the UE preserves priorities provided by dedicated signalling unless specified otherwise. When the UE in camped normally state, has only dedicated priorities other than for the current frequency, the UE shall consider the current frequency to be the lowest priority frequency (i.e. lower than the eight network configured values). While the UE is camped on a suitable CSG cell, the UE shall always consider the current frequency to be the highest priority frequency (i.e. higher than the eight network configured values), irrespective of any other priority value allocated to this frequency. The UE shall delete priorities provided by dedicated signalling when:

– the UE enters RRC_CONNECTED state; or

– the optional validity time of dedicated priorities (T320) expires; or

– a PLMN selection is performed on request by NAS [5].

NOTE: Equal priorities between RATs are not supported.

The UE shall only perform cell reselection evaluation for E-UTRAN frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies that are given in system information and for which the UE has a priority provided.

The UE shall not consider any black listed cells as candidate for cell reselection.

The UE shall inherit the priorities provided by dedicated signalling and the remaining validity time (i.e., T320 in E-UTRA, T322 in UTRA and T3230 in GERAN), if configured, at inter-RAT cell (re)selection.

NOTE: The network may assign dedicated cell reselection priorities for frequencies not configured by system information.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2]

When evaluating Srxlev and Squal of non-serving cells for reselection purposes, the UE shall use parameters provided by the serving cell.

Following rules are used by the UE to limit needed measurements:

– If the serving cell fulfils Srxlev > SIntraSearchP and Squal > SIntraSearchQ, the UE may choose not to perform intra-frequency measurements.

– Otherwise, the UE shall perform intra-frequency measurements.

– The UE shall apply the following rules for E-UTRAN inter-frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies which are indicated in system information and for which the UE has priority provided as defined in 5.2.4.1:

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequency with a reselection priority higher than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency the UE shall perform measurements of higher priority E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequencies according to [10].

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency with an equal or lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency and for inter-RAT frequency with lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRAN frequency:

– If the serving cell fulfils Srxlev > SnonIntraSearchP and Squal > SnonIntraSearchQ, the UE may choose not to perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority.

– Otherwise, the UE shall perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority according to [10].

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.5]

If threshServingLowQ is provided in SystemInformationBlockType3, cell reselection to a cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than the serving frequency shall be performed if:

– A cell of a higher priority EUTRAN or UTRAN FDD RAT/ frequency fulfils Squal > ThreshX, HighQ during a time interval TreselectionRAT; or

– A cell of a higher priority UTRAN TDD, GERAN or CDMA2000 RAT/ frequency fulfils Srxlev > ThreshX, HighP during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

– More than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Otherwise, cell reselection to a cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than the serving frequency shall be performed if:

– A cell of a higher priority RAT/ frequency fulfils Srxlev > ThreshX, HighP during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

– More than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Cell reselection to a cell on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency shall be based on ranking for Intra-frequency cell reselection as defined in sub-clause 5.2.4.6.

If threshServingLowQ is provided in SystemInformationBlockType3, cell reselection to a cell on a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than the serving frequency shall be performed if:

– The serving cell fulfils Squal < ThreshServing, LowQ and a cell of a lower priority EUTRAN or UTRAN FDD RAT/ frequency fulfils Squal > ThreshX, LowQ during a time interval TreselectionRAT; or

– The serving cell fulfils Squal < ThreshServing, LowQ and a cell of a lower priority UTRAN TDD, GERAN or CDMA2000 RAT/ frequency fulfils Srxlev > ThreshX, LowP during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

– More than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Otherwise, cell reselection to a cell on a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than the serving frequency shall be performed if:

– The serving cell fulfils Srxlev < ThreshServing, LowP and a cell of a lower priority RAT/ frequency fulfils Srxlev > ThreshX, LowP during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

– More than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Cell reselection to a higher priority RAT/ frequency shall take precedence over a lower priority RAT/ frequency, if multiple cells of different priorities fulfil the cell reselection criteria.

…..

In all the above criteria the value of TreselectionRAT is scaled when the UE is in the medium or high mobility state as defined in subclause 5.2.4.3.1. If more than one cell meets the above criteria, the UE shall reselect a cell as follows:

– If the highest-priority frequency is an E-UTRAN frequency, a cell ranked as the best cell among the cells on the highest priority frequency(ies) meeting the criteria according to section 5.2.4.6;

– If the highest-priority frequency is from another RAT, a cell ranked as the best cell among the cells on the highest priority frequency(ies) meeting the criteria of that RAT.

6.1.2.18.3 Test description

6.1.2.18.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 and Cell 3.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

None.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 (serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.18.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.18.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. Subsequent configurations marked "T1" and "T2" are applied at the points indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.18.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.18.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 3

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/

15kHz

-85

-85

The power level values are assigned to satisfy SrxlevCell 1 > 0, SrxlevCell 3 < ThreshCell 3, highP, SqualCell 1 > 0 and SqualCell 3 > ThreshCell 3, highQ.

RSRQ

dB

-3

-3

Qqualmin

dB

-20

-20

Qrxlevmin

dBm

-100

-100

Noc

dBm/15kHz

off

off

T2

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/

15kHz

-85

-91

The power level values are assigned to satisfy SrxlevCell 3 > Threshserving, lowP, SqualCell 3 < Threshserving, lowQ and SqualCell 1 > ThreshCell 1, lowQ.

RSRQ

dB

-3

-3

Table 6.1.2.18.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS changes Cell 3 power level according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.18.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 3?

1

2A

The SS notifies the UE of change of System Information and changes the system information 3. The systemInfoValueTag in the SystemInformationBlockType1 is increased.

<–

Paging

3

The SS changes Cell 3 power level according to the row "T2" in table 6.1.2.18.3.2-1.

4

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 1?

2

6.1.2.18.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.18.3.3-1: Conditions for specific message contents
in Tables 6.1.2.18.3.3-2 and 6.1.2.18.3.3-3

Condition

Explanation

Cell 1

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 1.

Cell 3

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 3.

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.18.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 1 and Cell 3 (preamble, Table 6.1.2.18.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {

threshServingLow

1

2 dB

Cell 3

cellReselectionPriority

5

Cell 3

}

intraFreqCellReselectionInfo SEQUENCE {

q-RxLevMin

-50 (-100 dBm)

}

lateNonCriticalExtension {

s-IntraSearch-v920 SEQUENCE {}

Not present

s-NonIntraSearch-v920 SEQUENCE {}

Not present

q-QualMin-r9

-20 dB

threshServingLowQ-r9

0 dB

Cell 1

4 dB

Cell 3

}

}

Table 6.1.2.18.3.3-3: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 1 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.18.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

EARFCN of Cell 3

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

q-RxLevMin[1]

-50 (-100 dBm)

t-ReselectionEUTRA[1]

7

threshX-High[1]

10 (20 dB)

cellReselectionPriority[1]

5

q-QualMin-r9[1]

-20 dB

threshX-Q-r9[1] SEQUENCE {

threshX-HighQ-r9[1]

4

4 dB

threshX-LowQ-r9[1]

2

2 dB

}

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[1]

EARFCN of Cell 3

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.18.3.3-3a: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 3 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.18.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq[1]

EARFCN of Cell 1

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

q-RxLevMin[1]

-50 (-100 dBm)

t-ReselectionEUTRA[1]

7

cellReselectionPriority[1]

4

q-QualMin-r9[1]

-20 dB

threshX-Q-r9[1] SEQUENCE {

threshX-HighQ-r9[1]

4

4 dB

threshX-LowQ-r9[1]

2

2 dB

}

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs SEQUENCE {

Band > 64

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0[1]

EARFCN of Cell 1

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.18.3.3-4: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 3 (Step 2A, Table 6.1.2.18.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension {

s-IntraSearch-v920 SEQUENCE {}

Not present

s-NonIntraSearch-v920 SEQUENCE {}

Not present

q-QualMin-r9

-20 dB

threshServingLowQ-r9

26 dB

}

}

Table 6.1.2.18.3.3-5: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 3 (Step 2A, Table 6.1.2.18.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

systemInfoValueTag

1

Previous value is 0

6.1.2.19 Intra-frequency Cell reselection / MFBI

6.1.2.19.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { an equal priority E-UTRAN Intra-frequency neighbouring cell which has been included in the multiBandInfoList provided by the serving

cell becomes available, and, is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT, and, more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell }

then { the UE reselects the new cell }

}

6.1.2.19.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2 and 5.2.4.6, TS 36.331, clause 5.2.2.7 and 6.3.1. Unless otherwise stated these are Rel-8 requirements.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2]

When evaluating for reselection purposes cell selection criterion or SnonServingCell, x, the UE shall use parameters provided by the serving cell.

Following rules are used by the UE to limit needed measurements:

– If Sintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Sintrasearch, UE may choose to not perform intra-frequency measurements.

– If SServingCell <= Sintrasearch, or Sintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell UE shall perform intra-frequency measurements.

– The UE shall apply the following rules for E-UTRAN inter-frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies which are indicated in system information and for which the UE has priority provided as defined in 5.2.4.1:

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequency with a reselection priority higher than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency the UE shall perform measurements of higher priority E-UTRAN inter-frequency inter-RAT frequencies according to [10].

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency with an equal or lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency and for inter-RAT frequency with lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRAN frequency:

– If Snonintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Snonintrasearch UE may choose not to perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority.

– If SServingCell <= Snonintrasearch or Snonintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell the UE shall perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority according to [10].

Where SServingCell is the Srxlev-value of the serving cell.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6]

The cell-ranking criterion Rs for serving cell and Rn for neighbouring cells is defined by:

where:

Qmeas

RSRP measurement quantity used in cell reselections.

Qoffset

For intra-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to zero.

For inter-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n plus Qoffsetfrequency, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to Qoffsetfrequency.

The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the cell selection criterion S, which is defined in 5.2.3.2, but may exclude all CSG cells that are known by the UE to be not allowed.

The cells shall be ranked according to the R criteria specified above, deriving Qmeas,n and Qmeas,s and calculating the R values using averaged RSRP results.

If a cell is ranked as the best cell the UE shall perform cell re-selection to that cell. If this cell is found to be not-suitable, the UE shall behave according to subclause 5.2.4.4.

In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

[TS 36.331, clause 5.2.2.7]

Upon receiving the SystemInformationBlockType1 either via broadcast or via dedicated signalling, the UE shall:

1> if in RRC_CONNECTED while T311 is not running, and the UE supports multi-band cells as defined by bit 31 in featureGroupIndicators:

2> disregard the freqBandIndicator and multiBandInfoList, if received, while in RRC_CONNECTED;

2> forward the cellIdentity to upper layers;

2> forward the trackingAreaCode to upper layers;

1> else:

2> if the frequency band indicated in the freqBandIndicator is part of the frequency bands supported by the UE; or

2> if the UE supports multiBandInfoList, and if one or more of the frequency bands indicated in the multiBandInfoList are part of the frequency bands supported by the UE:

3> forward the cellIdentity to upper layers;

3> forward the trackingAreaCode to upper layers;

2> else:

3> consider the cell as barred in accordance with TS 36.304 [4]; and

3> perform barring as if intraFreqReselection is set to notAllowed, and as if the csg-Indication is set to FALSE;

[TS 36.331, clause 6.3.1]

– SystemInformationBlockType2

The IE SystemInformationBlockType2 contains radio resource configuration information that is common for all UEs.

NOTE: UE timers and constants related to functionality for which parameters are provided in another SIB are included in the corresponding SIB.

SystemInformationBlockType2 field descriptions

multiBandInfoList

A list of additionalSpectrumEmission i.e. one for each additional frequency band included in multiBandInfoList in SystemInformationBlockType1, listed in the same order.

6.1.2.19.3 Test description

6.1.2.19.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 and Cell 2 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2 and are MFBI capable cells.

– Cell 1 belongs to the absolute centre frequency which overlaps between bands controlled by IXITs px_MFBI_FrequencyBand and px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI.

– Cell 2 belongs to another absolute centre frequency which again overlaps between bands controlled by IXITs px_MFBI_FrequencyBand and px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI.

– System information combination 1 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

– UE does not support the px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI band.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 (serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.19.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.19.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The configuration marked "T1" is applied at the point indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.19.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.19.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-79

The power level values are set so that RCell 1 < RCell 2.

Table 6.1.2.19.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

0

Wait 1 second. (to ensure than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell)

1

The SS changes the cells power level setting according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.19.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 2?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

1

6.1.2.19.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.19.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Table 6.1.2.19.3.3-1

Condition

Explanation

Cell 1

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 1.

Cell 2

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 2.

mFBI band > 64

mFBI band > 64 is selected

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.19.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 1 and Cell 2 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.19.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping not supported frequency band MFBI under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI).

Cell 1

Cell 2

freqBandIndicator

64

Band > 64

Cell 1

Cell 2

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType1-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand).

Cell 1

Cell 2

freqBandIndicator

64

mFBI band > 64

Cell 1

Cell 2

}

}

SystemInformationBlockType1-v9e0-IEs SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI).

Band > 64

Cell 1

Cell 2

multiBandInfoList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

mFBI band > 64

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand).

Cell 1

Cell 2

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.19.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 1 and Cell 2 (preamble and all steps when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.19.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.4.3.2, Table 4.4.3.2-3A

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping not supported frequency band MFBI under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI).

Cell 1

Cell 2

freqBandIndicator

64

Band > 64

Cell 1

Cell 2

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType1-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand).

Cell 1

Cell 2

freqBandIndicator

64

mFBI band > 64

Cell 1

Cell 2

}

}

SystemInformationBlockType1-v9e0-IEs SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI).

Band > 64

Cell 1

Cell 2

multiBandInfoList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

mFBI band > 64

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand).

Cell 1

Cell 2

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.19.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType2 for Cell 1 and Cell 2 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.19.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-1

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType2 ::= SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType2-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

AdditionalSpectrumEmission

1 (NS_01)

A-MPR doesn’t apply by

default.

See TS 36.101 table 6.2.4-1.

}

}

}

6.1.2.20 Inter-frequency Cell reselection / MFBI

6.1.2.20.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { an equal priority E-UTRAN inter-frequency neighbouring cell which has been included in the multiBandInfoList provided by the serving cell becomes available, and, is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT, and, more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving }

then { the UE reselects the new cell }

}

6.1.2.20.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6 and TS 36.331, clause 6.3.1. Unless otherwise stated these are Rel-8 requirements.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6]

The cell-ranking criterion Rs for serving cell and Rn for neighbouring cells is defined by:

where:

Qmeas

RSRP measurement quantity used in cell reselections.

Qoffset

For intra-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to zero.

For inter-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n plus Qoffsetfrequency, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to Qoffsetfrequency.

The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the cell selection criterion S, which is defined in 5.2.3.2, but may exclude all CSG cells that are known by the UE to be not allowed.

The cells shall be ranked according to the R criteria specified above, deriving Qmeas,n and Qmeas,s and calculating the R values using averaged RSRP results.

If a cell is ranked as the best cell the UE shall perform cell reselection to that cell. If this cell is found to be not-suitable, the UE shall behave according to subclause 5.2.4.4.

In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

[TS 36.331, clause 6.3.1]

– SystemInformationBlockType5

The IE SystemInformationBlockType5 contains information relevant only for inter-frequency cell re-selection i.e. information about other E‑UTRA frequencies and inter-frequency neighbouring cells relevant for cell re-selection. The IE includes cell re-selection parameters common for a frequency as well as cell specific re-selection parameters.

SystemInformationBlockType5 field descriptions

multiBandInfoList

Indicates the list of frequency bands in addition to the band represented by dl-CarrierFreq for which cell reselection parameters are common. E-UTRAN indicates at most maxMultiBands frequency bands (i.e. the total number of entries across both multiBandInfoList and multiBandInfoList-v9e0 is below this limit).

6.1.2.20.3 Test description

6.1.2.20.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 and Cell 3 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2 and are MFBI capable cells.

– Cell 1 belongs to the absolute centre frequency which overlaps between bands controlled by IXITs px_MFBI_FrequencyBand and px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI.

– Cell 3 belongs to another absolute centre frequency which again overlaps between bands controlled by IXITs px_MFBI_FrequencyBand and px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

– UE does not support the px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI band.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 (serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.20.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.20.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The configuration marked "T1" is applied at the point indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.20.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.20.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 3

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-73

The power level values are set so that RCell 1 < RCell 2.

Table 6.1.2.20.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

0

Wait 1 second (to ensure than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell)

1

The SS changes the cells power level setting according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.20.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 3?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

1

6.1.2.20.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.20.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Tables 6.1.2.19.3.3-1 and 6.1.2.19.3.3-2

Condition

Explanation

Cell 1

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 1.

Cell 3

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 3.

mFBI band > 64

mFBI band > 64 is selected

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.20.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for cell 1 and cell 3 (preamble)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping not supported frequency band MFBI under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI)

Cell 1

Cell 3

freqBandIndicator

64

Band > 64

Cell 1

Cell 3

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType1-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An Overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand).

Cell 1

Cell 3

freqBandIndicator

64

mFBI band > 64

Cell 1

Cell 3

}

}

SystemInformationBlockType1-v9e0-IEs SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI)

Band > 64

Cell 1

Cell 3

multiBandInfoList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

mFBI band > 64

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand)

Cell 1

Cell 3

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.20.3.3-1AA: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for cell 1 and cell 3 (preamble when UE under test is CAT M1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping not supported frequency band MFBI under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI)

Cell 1

Cell 3

freqBandIndicator

64

Band > 64

Cell 1

Cell 3

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType1-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An Overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand).

Cell 1

Cell 3

freqBandIndicator

64

mFBI band > 64

Cell 1

Cell 3

}

}

SystemInformationBlockType1-v9e0-IEs SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI)

Band > 64

Cell 1

Cell 3

multiBandInfoList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

mFBI band > 64

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand)

Cell 1

Cell 3

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.20.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType2 for Cell 1 and Cell3 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.20.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-1

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType2 ::= SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType2-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

AdditionalSpectrumEmission

1 (NS_01)

A-MPR doesn’t apply by default. See TS 36.101 table 6.2.4-1.

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.20.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType5 for cell 1 and cell 3 (preamble)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq

65535

mFBI band > 64

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

InterFreqCarrierFreqList-v8h0 SEQUENCE {

InterFreqCarrierFreqInfo-v8h0 SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An Overlapping Bandunder test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand)

Cell 1

Cell 3

freqBandIndicator

64

mFBI band > 64

Cell 1

Cell 3

}

}

}

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v9e0-IEs SEQUENCE {

mFBI band > 64

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqInfo-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0

Downlink EARFCN under test

Cell 1

Cell 3

multiBandInfoList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand)

Cell 1

Cell 3

}

}

}

}

6.1.2.21 Inter-band Cell reselection / MFBI

6.1.2.21.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { an equal priority E-UTRAN another band neighbouring cell which has been included in the multiBandInfoList provided by the serving cell becomes available, and, is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT, and, more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell }

then { the UE reselects the new cell }

}

6.1.2.21.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.5 and 5.2.4.6; TS 36.331, clause 6.3.1. Unless otherwise stated these are Rel-8 requirements.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.5]

Cell reselection to a cell on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency shall be based on ranking for Intra-frequency cell reselection as defined in sub-clause 5.2.4.6.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.6]

The cell-ranking criterion Rs for serving cell and Rn for neighbouring cells is defined by:

where:

Qmeas

RSRP measurement quantity used in cell reselections.

Qoffset

For intra-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to zero.

For inter-frequency: Equals to Qoffsets,n plus Qoffsetfrequency, if Qoffsets,n is valid, otherwise this equals to Qoffsetfrequency.

The UE shall perform ranking of all cells that fulfil the cell selection criterion S, which is defined in 5.2.3.2, but may exclude all CSG cells that are known by the UE to be not allowed.

The cells shall be ranked according to the R criteria specified above, deriving Qmeas,n and Qmeas,s and calculating the R values using averaged RSRP results.

If a cell is ranked as the best cell the UE shall perform cell reselection to that cell. If this cell is found to be not-suitable, the UE shall behave according to subclause 5.2.4.4.

In all cases, the UE shall reselect the new cell, only if the following conditions are met:

– the new cell is better ranked than the serving cell during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

[TS 36.331, clause 6.3.1]

– SystemInformationBlockType5

The IE SystemInformationBlockType5 contains information relevant only for inter-frequency cell re-selection i.e. information about other E‑UTRA frequencies and inter-frequency neighbouring cells relevant for cell re-selection. The IE includes cell re-selection parameters common for a frequency as well as cell specific re-selection parameters.

SystemInformationBlockType5 field descriptions

multiBandInfoList

Indicates the list of frequency bands in addition to the band represented by dl-CarrierFreq for which cell reselection parameters are common. E-UTRAN indicates at most maxMultiBands frequency bands (i.e. the total number of entries across both multiBandInfoList and multiBandInfoList-v9e0 is below this limit).

6.1.2.21.3 Test description

6.1.2.21.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 and Cell 10 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2.

– Cell 10 is MFBI capable cell.

– The E-UTRA Primary frequency band under test (px_ePrimaryFrequencyBand) is supported by the UE.

– Cell 10 belongs to the absolute centre frequency which overlaps between bands controlled by IXITs px_MFBI_FrequencyBand and px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

– UE does not support the px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI band.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 (serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.21.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.21.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The configuration marked "T1" is applied at the point indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.21.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.21.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 10

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-73

Cell 10 become stronger than Threshx, high.

Table 6.1.2.21.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

0

Wait 1 second. (to ensure than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell)

1

The SS changes the cells power level setting according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.21.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the test result of generic test procedure in TS 36.508 subclause 6.4.2.7 indicate that the UE is camped on E-UTRAN Cell 10 belonging to the MFBI band (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand)?

NOTE: The UE performs a TAU procedure and the RRC connection is released.

1

6.1.2.21.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.21.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Tables 6.1.2.21.3.3-1, 6.1.2.21.3.3-3 and 6.1.2.21.3.3-4

Condition

Explanation

Cell 1

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 1.

Cell 10

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 10.

mFBI band > 64

mFBI band > 64 is selected

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.21.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.21.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping not supported frequency band MFBI under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI).

Cell 10

freqBandIndicator

64

Band > 64

Cell 10

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType1-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand).

Cell 10

freqBandIndicator

64

mFBI band > 64

Cell 10

}

}

SystemInformationBlockType1-v9e0-IEs SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI)

Band > 64

Cell 10

multiBandInfoList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

mFBI band > 64

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand)

Cell 10

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.21.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for Cell 10 (preamble and all steps when UE under test is CAT M1, Table 6.1.2.21.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping not supported frequency band MFBI under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI).

Cell 10

freqBandIndicator

64

Band > 64

Cell 10

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType1-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand).

Cell 10

freqBandIndicator

64

mFBI band > 64

Cell 10

}

}

SystemInformationBlockType1-v9e0-IEs SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI)

Band > 64

Cell 10

multiBandInfoList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

mFBI band > 64

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand)

Cell 10

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.21.3.3-2: SystemInformationBlockType2 for Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.21.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-1

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType2 ::= SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType2-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

AdditionalSpectrumEmission

1 (NS_01)

A-MPR doesn’t apply by

default.

See TS 36.101 table 6.2.4-1.

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.21.3.3-3: SystemInformationBlockType3 for Cell 1 and Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.21.3.2-2)

Derivation path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-2

Information Element

Value/Remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType3 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionPriority

1

Cell 1

5

Cell 10

}

}

Table 6.1.2.21.3.3-4: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 1 and Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.21.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 10

Cell 1

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

Cell 10

65535

mFBI band > 64

t-ReselectionEUTRA

7

threshX-High

10

20dB

cellReselectionPriority

5

Cell 1

1

Cell 10

}

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

InterFreqCarrierFreqList-v8h0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

InterFreqCarrierFreqInfo-v8h0 [n] SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping Band for Cell 10 under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand).

Cell 10

freqBandIndicator

64

mFBI band > 64

Cell 10

}

}

}

}

SystemInformationBlockType5-v9e0-IEs SEQUENCE {

mFBI band > 64

interFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqInfo-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0

Downlink EARFCN under test

Cell 10

multiBandInfoList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand)

Cell10

}

}

}

}

6.1.2.22 Cell reselection / MFBI / UE does not support multiBandInfoList

6.1.2.22.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { an MFBI non-capable UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state }

ensure that {

when { upon reception of the SIB1 from MFBI cell the frequency band indicated in freqBandIndicator is not supported by UE and the frequency band indicated in freqBandIndicator under multiBandInfoList is supported by UE}"

then { the UE does not reselect to the cell}

}

6.1.2.22.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2 and 5.2.4.6, TS 36.331, clause 5.2.2.7 and 6.3.1. Unless otherwise stated these are Rel-8 requirements.

[TS 36.331, clause 5.2.2.7]

Upon receiving the SystemInformationBlockType1 message the UE shall:

1> if in RRC_CONNECTED while T311 is not running and the UE supports multi-band cells as defined by bit 31 in featureGroupIndicators:

2> disregard the freqBandIndicator and multiBandInfoList, if received, while in RRC_CONNECTED;

2> forward the cellIdentity to upper layers;

2> forward the trackingAreaCode to upper layers;

1> else

2> if the frequency band indicated in the freqBandIndicator is part of the frequency bands supported by the UE; or

2> if the UE supports multiBandInfoList, and if one or more of the frequency bands indicated in the multiBandInfoList are part of the frequency bands supported by the UE:

3> forward the cellIdentity to upper layers;

3> forward the trackingAreaCode to upper layers;

2> else:

3> consider the cell as barred in accordance with TS 36.304 [4] and;

3> perform barring as if intraFreqReselection is set to notAllowed, and as if the csg-Indication is set to FALSE;

6.1.2.22.3 Test description

6.1.2.22.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 and Cell 3 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2.

– Cell 3 is a MFBI capable cell.

– Cell 3 belongs to the absolute centre frequency which overlaps between bands controlled by IXITs px_MFBI_FrequencyBand and px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

UE does not support the px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI band.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 (serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.22.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.22.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The configuration marked "T1" is applied at the point indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.22.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.22.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 3

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-79

The power level values are set so that RCell 1 < RCell 3.

Table 6.1.2.22.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS changes the cells power level setting according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.22.3.2-1.

2

Check: Does the UE transmit an RRCConnectionRequest message on Cell 3 within the next 60 s?

1

F

6.1.2.22.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.22.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Table 6.1.2.21.3.3-1

Condition

Explanation

mFBI band > 64

mFBI band > 64 is selected

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.22.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for cell 3 (preamble)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping not supported frequency band MFBI under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI).

64

Band > 64

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType1-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An Overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand).

64

mFBI_Band > 64

}

nonCriticalExtension {

Band > 64

SystemInformationBlockType1-v9e0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping not supported frequency band MFBI under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI).

multiBandInfoList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

MultiBandInfo-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand).

mFBI_Band > 64

}

}

}

nonCriticalExtension

Not present

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.22.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 for cell 3 (preamble when UE under test is CAT M1)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType1-BR-r13 ::= SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping not supported frequency band MFBI under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI).

64

Band > 64

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType1-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An Overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand).

64

mFBI_Band > 64

}

nonCriticalExtension {

Band > 64

SystemInformationBlockType1-v9e0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping not supported frequency band MFBI under test (px_OverlappingNotSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI).

multiBandInfoList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

MultiBandInfo-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand).

mFBI_Band > 64

}

}

}

nonCriticalExtension

Not present

}

}

}

6.1.2.23 Inter-band cell reselection / MFBI frequency band priority adjustment/Inter-band CA

6.1.2.23.1 Test Purpose (TP)

(1)

with { UE in E-UTRA RRC_IDLE state and support MFBI frequency band priority adjustment }

ensure that {

when { UE detects the cell re-selection criteria are met for the MFBI cell on the different frequency band, and both the bands in the FreqBandIndicator and the multiBandInfoList are supported by UE and the freqBandIndicatorPriority in SystemInformationBlockType1 is set to true }

then { the UE camped on the new cell on the band indicated by MultiBandInfoList}

}

6.1.2.23.2 Conformance requirements

References: The conformance requirements covered in the present TC are specified in: TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1, 5.2.4.2 and 5.2.4.5, TS 36.331, clause 5.2.2.7 and 6.3.1.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.1]

Absolute priorities of different E-UTRAN frequencies or inter-RAT frequencies may be provided to the UE in the system information, in the RRCConnectionRelease message, or by inheriting from another RAT at inter-RAT cell (re)selection. In the case of system information, an E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency may be listed without providing a priority (i.e. the field cellReselectionPriority is absent for that frequency). If priorities are provided in dedicated signalling, the UE shall ignore all the priorities provided in system information. If UE is in camped on any cell state, UE shall only apply the priorities provided by system information from current cell, and the UE preserves priorities provided by dedicated signalling unless specified otherwise. When the UE in camped normally state, has only dedicated priorities other than for the current frequency, the UE shall consider the current frequency to be the lowest priority frequency (i.e. lower than the eight network configured values). While the UE is camped on a suitable CSG cell, the UE shall always consider the current frequency to be the highest priority frequency (i.e. higher than the eight network configured values), irrespective of any other priority value allocated to this frequency. The UE shall delete priorities provided by dedicated signalling when:

– the UE enters RRC_CONNECTED state; or

– the optional validity time of dedicated priorities (T320) expires; or

– a PLMN selection is performed on request by NAS [5].

NOTE: Equal priorities between RATs are not supported.

The UE shall only perform cell reselection evaluation for E-UTRAN frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies that are given in system information and for which the UE has a priority provided.

The UE shall not consider any black listed cells as candidate for cell reselection.

The UE shall inherit the priorities provided by dedicated signalling and the remaining validity time (i.e., T320 in E-UTRA, T322 in UTRA and T3230 in GERAN), if configured, at inter-RAT cell (re)selection.

NOTE: The network may assign dedicated cell reselection priorities for frequencies not configured by system information.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.2]

When evaluating for reselection purposes cell selection criterion or SnonServingCell,x, the UE shall use parameters provided by the serving cell.

Following rules are used by the UE to limit needed measurements:

– If Sintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Sintrasearch, UE may choose to not perform intra-frequency measurements.

– If SServingCell <= Sintrasearch, or Sintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell UE shall perform intra-frequency measurements.

– The UE shall apply the following rules for E-UTRAN inter-frequencies and inter-RAT frequencies which are indicated in system information and for which the UE has priority provided as defined in 5.2.4.1:

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequency with a reselection priority higher than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency the UE shall perform measurements of higher priority E-UTRAN inter-frequency or inter-RAT frequencies according to [10].

– For an E-UTRAN inter-frequency with an equal or lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRA frequency and for inter-RAT frequency with lower reselection priority than the reselection priority of the current E-UTRAN frequency:

– If Snonintrasearch is sent in the serving cell and SServingCell > Snonintrasearch UE may choose not to perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority.

– If SServingCell <= Snonintrasearchor Snonintrasearch is not sent in the serving cell the UE shall perform measurements of E-UTRAN inter-frequencies or inter-RAT frequency cells of equal or lower priority according to [10].

Where SServingCell is the Srxlev-value of the serving cell.

[TS 36.304, clause 5.2.4.5]

Criteria 1: the SnonServingCell,x of a cell on evaluated frequency is greater than Threshx, high during a time interval TreselectionRAT;

Cell reselection to a cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency shall be performed if:

– A cell of a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency fulfils criteria 1; and

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

Cell reselection to a cell on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency shall be based on ranking for Intra-frequency cell reselection as defined in sub-clause 5.2.4.6.

Cell reselection to a cell on a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency shall be performed if:

– No cell on a higher priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency than serving frequency fulfils the criteria 1; and

– No cell on serving frequency or on an equal priority E-UTRAN frequency fulfils the criteria in 5.2.4.6; and

– SServingCell < Threshserving, low and the SnonServingCell,x of a cell of a lower priority E-UTRAN frequency or inter-RAT frequency is greater than Threshx, low during a time interval TreselectionRAT; and

– more than 1 second has elapsed since the UE camped on the current serving cell.

For GERAN, UTRAN, and E-UTRAN, SnonServingCell,x is the Srxlev-value of an evaluated cell. For UTRAN FDD, Squal is higher than 0, as defined in [8]. For cdma2000 RATs, SnonServingCell,x is equal to FLOOR(-2 x 10 x log10 Ec/Io) in units of 0.5 dB, as defined in [18], with Ec/Io referring to the value measured from the evaluated cell.

For cdma2000 RATs, Threshx, high and Threshx, low are equal to -1 times the values signalled for the corresponding parameters in the system information.

In all the above criteria the value of TreselectionRAT is scaled when the UE is in the medium or high mobility state as defined in subclause 5.2.4.3.1. If more than one cell meets the above criteria, the UE shall reselect a cell ranked as the best cell among the cells meeting the criteria on the highest priority frequencies or the highest priority RAT if the highest priority RAT is E-UTRA according to criteria defined in 5.2.4.6.

[TS 36.331, clause 5.2.2.7]

Upon receiving the SystemInformationBlockType1 either via broadcast or via dedicated signalling, the UE shall:

1> if in RRC_IDLE or in RRC_CONNECTED while T311 is running; and

1> if the UE is a category 0 UE according to TS 36.306 [5]; and

1> if category0Allowed is not included in SystemInformationBlockType1:

2> consider the cell as barred in accordance with TS 36.304 [4];

1> if in RRC_CONNECTED while T311 is not running, and the UE supports multi-band cells as defined by bit 31 in featureGroupIndicators:

2> disregard the freqBandIndicator and multiBandInfoList, if received, while in RRC_CONNECTED;

2> forward the cellIdentity to upper layers;

2> forward the trackingAreaCode to upper layers;

1> else:

2> if the frequency band indicated in the freqBandIndicator is part of the frequency bands supported by the UE and it is not a downlink only band; or

2> if the UE supports multiBandInfoList, and if one or more of the frequency bands indicated in the multiBandInfoList are part of the frequency bands supported by the UE and they are not downlink only bands:

3> forward the cellIdentity to upper layers;

3> forward the trackingAreaCode to upper layers;

3> if, for the frequency band selected by the UE (from freqBandIndicator or multiBandInfoList), the freqBandInfo or the multiBandInfoList-v10j0 is present and the UE capable of multiNS-Pmax supports at least one additionalSpectrumEmission in the NS-PmaxList within the freqBandInfo or multiBandInfoList-v10j0:

4> apply the first listed additionalSpectrumEmission which it supports among the values included in NS-PmaxList within freqBandInfo or multiBandInfolist-v10j0;

4> if the additionalPmax is present in the same entry of the selected additionalSpectrumEmission within NS-PmaxList:

5> apply the additionalPmax;

4> else:

5> apply the p-Max;

3> else:

4> apply the additionalSpectrumEmission in SystemInformationBlockType2 and the p-Max;

2> else:

3> consider the cell as barred in accordance with TS 36.304 [4]; and

3> perform barring as if intraFreqReselection is set to notAllowed, and as if the csg-Indication is set to FALSE;

[TS 36.331, clause 6.3.1]

– SystemInformationBlockType2

The IE SystemInformationBlockType2 contains radio resource configuration information that is common for all UEs.

NOTE: UE timers and constants related to functionality for which parameters are provided in another SIB are included in the corresponding SIB.

SystemInformationBlockType1 field descriptions

freqBandIndicatorPriority

If the field is present and supported by the UE, the UE shall prioritize the frequency bands in the multiBandInfoList IE in decreasing priority order. Only if the UE does not support any of the frequency band in multiBandInfoList, the UE shall use the value in freqBandIndicator IE. Otherwise, the UE applies frequency band according to the rules defined in multiBandInfoList.

multiBandInfoList

A list of additional frequency band indicators, as defined in TS 36.101 [42, table 5.5-1] that the cell belongs to. If the UE supports the frequency band in the freqBandIndicator IE it shall apply that frequency band. Otherwise, the UE shall apply the first listed band which it supports in the multiBandInfoList IE. If E-UTRAN includes multiBandInfoList-v9e0 it includes the same number of entries, and listed in the same order, as in multiBandInfoList (i.e. without suffix). See Annex D for more descriptions. The UE shall ignore the rule defined in this field description if freqBandIndicatorPriority is present and supported by the UE.

6.1.2.23.3 Test description

6.1.2.23.3.1 Pre-test conditions

System Simulator:

– Cell 1 and Cell 10 have different tracking areas according to table 6.0.1-2.

– Cell 1 is a SCell but not a MFBI capable cell, Cell 10 is a MFBI capable cell and a PCell also.

– Cell 1 belongs to the absolute centre frequency which is not overlaps between bands controlled by IXITs px_MFBI_FrequencyBand and px_OverlappingSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI.

– Cell 10 belongs to the absolute centre frequency which overlaps between bands controlled by IXITs px_MFBI_FrequencyBand and px_OverlappingSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI.

– Cell 1 uses the E-UTRA Primary frequency band under test (px_ePrimaryFrequencyBand) which together with px_OverlappingSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI belongs to an E-UTRA CA Configuration for CA Inter-band operation supported by the UE, px_ePrimaryFrequencyBand and different is value from px_MFBI_FrequencyBand and px_OverlappingSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI.

– Cell 1 frequency f1 and Cell 10 frequency f5 are initialised as defined in TS 36.508[18] Table6.2.3.4-1.

– It is ensured that there is no CA band combination with bands px_ePrimaryFrequencyBand and px_MFBI_FrequencyBand.

– System information combination 3 as defined in TS 36.508 [18] clause 4.4.3.1 is used in E-UTRA cells.

UE:

– UE support px_ePrimaryFrequencyBand, px_MFBI_FrequencyBand and px_OverlappingSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI bands.

Preamble:

– The UE is in state Registered, Idle mode (state 2) on Cell 1 (serving cell) according to [18].

6.1.2.23.3.2 Test procedure sequence

Table 6.1.2.23.3.2-1 illustrates the downlink power levels and other changing parameters to be applied for the cells at various time instants of the test execution. The configuration marked "T1" is applied at the point indicated in the Main behaviour description in Table 6.1.2.23.3.2-2.

Table 6.1.2.23.3.2-1: Time instances of cell power level and parameter changes

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 10

Remark

T1

Cell-specific RS EPRE

dBm/15kHz

-85

-79

The power level values are set so that RCell 1 < RCell 10.

Table 6.1.2.23.3.2-2: Main behaviour

St

Procedure

Message Sequence

TP

Verdict

U – S

Message

1

The SS changes the cells power level setting according to the row "T1" in table 6.1.2.23.3.2-1.

2

The UE transmits an RRCConnectionRequest message on cell 10.

–>

RRC: RRCConnectionRequest

3

SS transmit an RRCConnectionSetup message.

<–

RRC: RRCConnectionSetup

4

The UE transmits an RRCConnectionSetupComplete message to confirm the successful completion of the connection establishment and a TRACKING AREA UPDATE REQUEST message is sent to update the registration of the actual tracking area.

–>

RRC: RRCConnectionSetupComplete NAS: TRACKING AREA UPDATE REQUEST

5

The SS transmits a SecurityModeCommand message.

<–

SecurityModeCommand

6

The UE transmits a SecurityModeComplete message.

–>

SecurityModeComplete

7

The SS transmits an RRCConnectionReconfiguration message to configure data radio bearer,

<–

RRCConnectionReconfiguration

8

The UE transmits an RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete message to confirm the establishment of data radio bearer.

–>

RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete

9

SS responds with TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT message.

<–

RRC: DLInformationTransfer

NAS: TRACKING AREA UPDATE ACCEPT

10

The UE send a TRACKING AREA UPDATE COMPLETE on the cell 10.

–>

RRC: ULInformationTransfer

NAS: TRACKING AREA UPDATE COMPLETE

11

The SS transmits an RRCConnectionReconfiguration message containing a sCellToAddModList with SCell Cell 1 addition.

<–

RRCConnectionReconfiguration

12

Check: Does the UE transmit an RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete message?(Note1)

–>

RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete

1

P

Note1: For steps 2-10, a conformant UE having selected the band in the MultiBandInfoList does the inter-Band CA at step12, which a non-conformant UE will not.

6.1.2.23.3.3 Specific message contents

Table 6.1.2.23.3.3-0: Conditions for specific message contents
in Tables 6.1.2.23.3.3-1, 6.1.2.23.3.3-1B, 6.1.2.23.3.3-3 and 6.1.2.23.3.3-4

Condition

Explanation

Cell 1

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 1.

Cell 10

This condition applies to system information transmitted on Cell 10.

Band > 64

If band > 64 is selected

Table 6.1.2.23.3.3-1: SystemInformationBlockType1 for Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.23.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.2-3

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType1 ::= SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand)).

Cell 10

freqBandIndicator

64

Band > 64

Cell 10

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType1-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxMultiBands)) OF SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping Band under test (px_OverlappingSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI).

Cell 10

freqBandIndicator

64

mFBI_Band > 64

Cell 10

}

SystemInformationBlockType1-v9e0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_MFBI_FrequencyBand).

Band > 64

Cell 10

multiBandInfoList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

MultiBandInfo-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band under test (px_OverlappingSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI).

mFBI_Band > 64

Cell 10

}

}

}

}

nonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType1-v920-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType1-v1250-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicatorPriority-r12

true

Cell 10

}

}

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.23.3.3-1A: SystemInformationBlockType2 for Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.23.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-1

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

SystemInformationBlockType2 ::= SEQUENCE {

lateNonCriticalExtension

SystemInformationBlockType2-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

AdditionalSpectrumEmission

1 (NS_01)

A-MPR doesn’t apply by

default.

See TS 36.101 table 6.2.4-1.

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.23.3.3-1B: SystemInformationBlockType5 for Cell 1 and Cell 10 (preamble and all steps, Table 6.1.2.23.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 table 4.4.3.3-4

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SystemInformationBlockType5 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 10

Cell 1

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

Cell 10

dl-CarrierFreq

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

Cell 1

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

Cell 10

}

lateNonCriticalExtension

Cell 1

SystemInformationBlockType5-v8h0-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

Cell 1

InterFreqCarrierFreqList-v8h0 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF SEQUENCE {

Cell 1

InterFreqCarrierFreqInfo-v8h0 [n] SEQUENCE {

Cell 1

multiBandInfoList SEQUENCE {

Cell 1

freqBandIndicator

An overlapping Band for Cell 10 under test (px_OverlappingSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI).

Cell 1

freqBandIndicator

maxFBI

Band > 64

Cell 1

}

}

}

}

InterFreqCarrierFreqList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

InterFreqCarrierFreqInfo-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq-v9e0

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 10

Band > 64

Cell 1

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

Band > 64

Cell 10

multiBandInfoList-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

MultiBandInfo-v9e0 SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicator-v9e0

An overlapping Band for Cell 10 under test (px_OverlappingSupportedFrequencyBand_MFBI).

Band > 64

Cell 1

}

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.23.3.3-1C: RRCConnectionReconfiguration (step 7, Table 6.1.2.23.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: TS 36.508 Table 4.6.1-8, condition DRB(1, 0)

Table 6.1.2.23.3.3-2: RRCConnectionReconfiguration (step 11, Table 6.1.2.23.3.2-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.1 table 4.6.1-8

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

RRCConnectionReconfiguration ::= SEQUENCE {

criticalExtensions CHOICE {

c1 CHOICE{

rrcConnectionReconfiguration-r8 SEQUENCE {

radioResourceConfigDedicated SEQUENCE {

mac-MainConfig CHOICE {

timeAlignmentTimerDedicated

infinity

}

}

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {

sCellToReleaseList-r10

Not present

sCellToAddModList-r10

SCellToAddMod-r10-f2-Add

SCell addition for Cell 1

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {}

Not present

}

}

}

}

}

}

}

Table 6.1.2.23.3.3-3: SCellToAddMod-r10-f2-Add (Table 6.1.2.23.3.3-2)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.1 table 4.6.3-19D SCellToAddMod-r10-DEFAULT

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

SCellToAddMod-r10 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSCell-r10)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

sCellIndex-r10

1

cellIdentification-r10 SEQUENCE {

physCellId-r10

Physical Cell Identity of Cell1

dl-CarrierFreq-r10

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

dl-CarrierFreq-r10

maxEARFCN

Band > 64

}

radioResourceConfigCommonSCell-r10

RadioResourceConfigCommonSCell-r10-f2

radioResourceConfigDedicatedSCell-r10

RadioResourceConfigDedicatedSCell-r10-f2

dl-CarrierFreq-v1090

Same downlink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

Band > 64

}

Table 6.1.2.23.3.3-4: RadioResourceConfigCommonSCell-r10-f2 (Table 6.1.2.23.3.3-3)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3 table 4.6.3-13A

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

RadioResourceConfigCommonSCell-r10 ::= SEQUENCE {

nonUL-Configuration-r10 SEQUENCE {

dl-Bandwidth-r10

Same downlink system bandwidth as used for Cell 1

}

ul-Configuration-r10

Not present

ul-Configuration-r10 SEQUENCE {

Uplink_CA

ul-FreqInfo-r10 SEQUENCE {

ul-CarrierFreq-r10

Same uplink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

OP

FDD

maxEARFCN

FDD and Band > 64

Not present

TDD

ul-Bandwidth-r10

Same uplink system bandwidth as used for Cell 1

optional

FDD

Not present

TDD

additionalSpectrumEmissionSCell-r10

Same additionalSpectrumEmission as used for Cell 1

}

}

ul-CarrierFreq-v1090

Same uplink EARFCN as used for Cell 1

FDD and Band > 64

}

Table 6.1.2.23.3.3-5: RadioResourceConfigDedicatedSCell-r10-f2 (Table 6.1.2.23.3.3-3)

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3 table 4.6.3-19AA

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

RadioResourceConfigDedicatedSCell-r10 ::= SEQUENCE {

physicalConfigDedicatedSCell-r10 SEQUENCE {

ul-Configuration-r10

Not present

ul-Configuration-r10 SEQUENCE {

Uplink_CA

antennaInfoUL-r10

Not present

pusch-ConfigDedicatedSCell-r10

Not present

uplinkPowerControlDedicatedSCell-r10

UplinkPowerControlDedicatedSCell-r10-DEFAULT

cqi-ReportConfigSCell-r10

CQI-ReportConfigSCell-r10-DEFAULT

soundingRS-UL-ConfigDedicated-r10

Not present

soundingRS-UL-ConfigDedicated-v1020

Not present

soundingRS-UL-ConfigDedicatedAperiodic-r10

Not present

}

}

}