MCX Virtual Lab

An end-to-end MC-PTT/Video/Data Client, MCX Server environment for demonstrations, R&D testing, training and more.

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MCX Virtual Lab

An end-to-end MC-PTT/Video/Data Client, MCX Server environment for demonstrations, R&D testing, training and more.

Overview

Valid8 MCX Virtual Labs provides an all-in-one, flexible and ultra-portable MCX network for demonstration, testing and training purposes. This enables a self-contained, end-to-end MCX environment; an MCX digital twin playground for testing. Includes use cases such as FRMCS

What we Can Do For You

Valid8 MCX Virtual Lab enables all the necessary network subsystems for a realistic end-to-end emulation of the network.

Suitable for:

Test labs – test technicians, sales team (for demos/POCs), researchers
Equipment vendors (including functional elements/network functions, probes and call recorders) – developers, QA team (managers, engineers), CTO, sales team (for demos/POCs), researchers
System integrators – deployment technicians, sales team (for demos/POCs), researchers
Network operators - QA team (managers, engineers), researchers
Universities – professors (for coursework), research-assistants, students
Corporate training facilities – trainers
Future Railway Mobile Communiction System (FRMCS)

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Why we’re Different

Budget friendly - purchase only the components you need, with subscription and direct purchase options
Save time by enabling rapid changes to call flows while specifications are in flux
Can be used with Ethernet or Wi-Fi
Customizable - adapt features and capabilities to match your project or research

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Features

Realistic software-based network emulation of LMR and Cellular domains
Emulates some or all of the network, optionally exposing all internal interfaces
True stateful simulation
Measure and report on signaling response times, media received, call connect time, call duration, jitter, packet loss and more
Generate valid and invalid/negative messages and call-scenarios, including malformed, dropped, and mis-ordered packets
Check parameters in messages from DUT and flag errors
3GPP-compliant interfaces
‍Alerts and notifications
MIKEY-SAKKE encryption

MCX-Specific Features

Identity Management
Configuration Management
Group Management
Registration and Service Authorization
Pre-established Session – Private Call, Group Call
Affiliation
Functional Alias
Group Call - Prearranged Group Call, Chat Group Call, Ad-hoc Group Call, Remotely Initiated Group Call, Floor Control, Prearranged Broadcast Group Call, Priorities (Emergency, Upgrade to Emergency)
Private Call - Normal Private Call, First-to-Answer Call, Private Call Call-back, Ambient Listening Call, Remotely Initiated Private Call, Private Call Transfer, Private Call Forwarding, w/o Floor Control, Priorities (Emergency, Imminent Peril, Upgrade to Emergency)
Emergency Alert - Emergency Alert Origination / Cancelation, Call Notification
Location Procedures - Location Reporting Configuration, Location Information Reporting, Location Information Request
MBMS Transmission Usage
Short Data Service - w/o Dispositions and Notifications
Pre-established Session - IP Connectivity / IPCONN
IP Connectivity / IPCONN
FRMCS option supports ETSI TS 103 564 V1.7.1 (2025-06)
Supports interop testing from ETSI document - ETSI TS 103 564 V1.7.1 (2025-06) - for tests:

Test Case	Description	Status
10.1	Initiation by a mobile user of a railways emergency communication, client driven, alert and call	Supported
7.2.133	MCPTT User initiates an on-demand adhoc MCPTT Group Call with a list of users and no security	Supported
7.2.134	MCPTT User initiates an on-demand adhoc MCPTT Group Call with criteria and no security	Supported
7.2.135	MCPTT User initiates an on-demand adhoc MCPTT Group Call with a list of users and security	Supported
7.2.136	MCPTT User initiates an on-demand adhoc MCPTT Group Call with criterias and security	Supported
7.2.137	MCPTT User releases an on-demand adhoc MCPTT Group Call	Supported
7.3.2	Basic FC functionality. Effect of Priorities	Supported
7.3.3	Advanced FC functionality. Floor control revoking upon expires (T2)	Supported
7.3.4	Advanced FC functionality. Floor control queueing upon release	Supported
7.3.5	Advanced FC functionality. Floor control queueing upon revoke	Supported
7.3.6	Sharing/Display of FA during basic FC operations	Supported
7.3.7	Multi-talker basic operation	Supported
7.3.8	Sharing location information during FC operations	Supported
7.3.9	Sharing location information during multi-talker FC operations	Supported

Tiers

There are different license tiers based on what you need, starting with Basic which provides everything you need to run a self-contained emulated environment, with up to 2 subscribers and see the message flows in Wireshark. The next tier is Advanced which enables environment configuration, scenario and template editing. Finally, the Pro tier adds the ability to connect to a real DUT (device under test), automation API, consulting and training.

Group	Item	Basic	Advanced	Pro
Nodes
	MCX Client	✓	✓	✓
	MCX Server	✓	✓	✓
	PCF	-	-	✓
	NEF	-	-	✓
Features
	Self-contained emulators end-to-end	✓	✓	✓
	Reporting / tracing (Wireshark)	✓	✓	✓
	Number of subscribers	2	5	10
	Configuration editing of different features and modes e.g. to change IP addresses	-	✓	✓
	Viewing & editing of templates & scenarios	-	✓	✓
	Support – 5 hours per month (no carry-over)	✓	-	-
	Support – 10 hours per month (no carry-over)	-	✓	-
	Support – 15 hours per month (no carry-over)	-	-	✓
	Connection of real DUT over External NICs and ability to disable emulated nodes	-	-	✓
	Training – 1 day	-	-	✓
	Consulting services for integration, training/course work development – 2 days	-	-	✓
	Consulting services to add scenarios, custom functionality, training/course work development – 2 days	-	-	✓
	Automation (REST) API	-	-	✓