BSC TC Maintenance (Alcatel)

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8 AS 902001403 VH ZZA Ed 01
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Contents
ALCATEL 9120 Base Station Controller Maintenance
S1
Local maintenance principle

Definitions
Managed objects
SBL operator commands
SBL state description
SBL hierarchy
S2
BSC local maintenance

Telecom and O&M SBL
Transmission SBL at BSC side
LEDs and Alarms
BSC terminal description
BSC terminal functions Definition
S3
S4

Platform Hardware Identification
BSC terminal practice and BSS software overview
SBL practice
Replace an RIT using the appropriate BSC task procedure
Analyse fault messages using the alarm dictionary
Analyse the BTS software download
TC G2 local maintenance
Transmission SBL at TC side
TC G2 LEDs and Alarms
TC G2 terminal description
TC G2 terminal functions
S5
SBL practice
Check the transmission equipment settings
Replace an RIT using the appropriate TC task procedure
Analyse fault messages using the alarm dictionary
ALCATEL 9125 TC Maintenance

1
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Getting started
Transcoder supervision
Alarm monitoring
Check logical parameters
Check SW version
Check remote inventory
Exercises
3 Hardware module replacement

Replace MT120
Software download
Replace transcoder Fan casette
Exercises
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Self assessment of the objectives
Contract number :
Course title :
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Language : English
dates from :
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to :
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Did you meet the following objectives ?

Tick the corresponding box
Please, return this sheet to the trainer at the end of the training
Instructional objectives
To be able to use the BSC terminal
To be able to retrieve and analyze the

alarm messages
To be able to handle the Security Blocks
To be able to Change a Replaceable Item

using the relevant task procedure
To be able to Start-up a BSC System
To be able to Identify the preventive

maintenance tasks
No (or
globally
no)
Comments
Yes (or
Globally
yes)
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Self assessment of the objectives (continued)

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Globally
yes)
Instructional objectives
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globally
no)
Comments
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ALCATEL 9120 Base Station Controller

Maintenance
Alcatel University - 8AS 902001403 VT ZZA Ed.01
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BSC Description
Course content
S1: Local maintenance principle
S2: BSC local maintenance
Practice
S4: TC local maintenance
Telecom & transmission
Telecom & transmission
S5: TC local maintenance
Practice
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Session 1
Local maintenance principle
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Objective and program
Objective : To be able to describe the purpose of local maintenance

and to define local maintenance vocabulary
Program:
Definitions
Managed Objects
SBL hierarchy
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Definitions
Telecom functions
The GSM network allows call handling between MS/MS, MS/PLMN,

PLMN/MS
The call management is handled by Telecom functions
Operating and maintenance functions
Deploy, operate, upgrade the network is made through the O&M

function
The 3 O&M major functions are

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Configuration management
Fault management
Performance management
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Definitions
Several BSS terminals are available :

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OMC-R : supervises and controls the whole BSS

BSC local terminal : supervises and controls BSC, TC, BTSs, and
transmission SBLs
Transmission terminal : supervises and control local transmission
equipment (BSC & TC site)
BTS local terminal : supervises and controls one BTS
TC terminal : configuration and alarm reporting for Alcatel 9125 TC
IMT terminal : supervises and controls the MFS
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Since release B6.2 transmission SBLs are no more handled by the Transmission Terminal, but by the BSC
Terminal. The Transmission Terminal is only used to configure, read transmission boards files, collect alarms, and
perform tests and measurements (local use).
During this course we are going to learn how to use the BSC and the Transmission terminal.
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Managed objects
Security block
An SBL is a set of circuit which performs a set of coherent functions
If one function is lost, the whole SBL is lost too
More than one SBL may share the same RIT
One SBL may be built on different RIT
Some SBLs are logical, they cant be mapped on any hardware
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The definition of a RIT is given on the next page.
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Managed objects
Replaceable item
A RIT is the lowest assembly piece such as boards, DC/DC converter.
A RIT may contain different SBLs
Repair block
A Repair Block is the smallest number of SBLs that must be taken out of
service during board replacement to ensure that the faulty RIT is
correctly repaired without endangering other SBL
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Maintenance operator commands
Reset : It allows to kill and set up a functionality in sequence

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Purpose
Escape from a situation where the behaviour is doubtful

This command may be seen as a combination of Disable and Init
Impact
SW and DATA downloading.

The context is lost (calls / signalling)
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Restart : It allows to restart a functionality

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Purpose
Build up a function supported by SW without SW download
Impact
Context is kept
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Init : It allows to set up a functionality. This command applies to an SBL

which was disabled before
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Purpose
Reactivate the functionality of a target SBL
Impact
When the initialisation has been successfully achieved, the SBL should be able to handle its
functionality
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Disable : It allows to kill the functionality of an SBL

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Purpose
Inhibit the functionality of a target SBL and filters alarms

The Wait Traffic Clear parameter introduce a delay into the command execution
The traffic may be stopped in a clean way
Impact
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1 BOOTSTRAP
INIT
RESET
2 SELF-TESTS
3 SOFTWARE DOWNLOADING
RESTART
4 SOFTWARE START-UP
5 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTS
6 CONFIGURATION DOWNLOADING /
DATA BASE SYNCHRONISATION
7 FUNCTION START-UP
DISABLE
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Tests operator commands
Verify
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Purpose
It allows to check a working SBL which behaviour is doubtful

WTC parameter is included
May be seen as the combination of Disable & Diagnostic tests & Init
Only applies to processors SBL
Stops on going calls in a clean way
Impact
Inhibit the functionality of a target SBL

Filters alarms
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Diagnostic tests
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Purpose
Check before / after performing a repair action that SBL is working or not
SBL must not be in service
Only applies to processor SBL
Stops on going calls in a clean way
Impact
SW is downloaded and all its data are initialised
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Extension tests
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Purpose
Check equipment before commercial service

Performed with SBLs in the Non Equipped state
Permits loop tests between MSC-TC and BSC-TC
Impact
None if TC Time slot has been disabled at MSC side
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1 BOOTSTRAP
2 SELF-TESTS
3 SOFTWARE DOWNLOADING
EXT & DIAG TESTS
4 SOFTWARE START-UP
5 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTS
6 CONFIGURATION DOWNLOADING /
DATA BASE SYNCHRONISATION
VERIFY
7 FUNCTION START-UP
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Human operation
OPR (Operator)
0 The object is subject to an operator intervention
0 It cannot perform its functions
Level of service
IT (In traffic)
0 The object is ready to perform all its functions
0 The provided service is acceptable
FIT (Faulty in traffic)

0 The object is ready to perform its functions in a degraded mode
0 A non fatal error has been detected
0 The provided service is acceptable
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Level of service
FLT (Faulty out of service)
0 A fatal error has been detected
0 The service is unavailable
0 The provided object has the capability to recover autonomously
FOS (Forced out of service)

0 A fatal error has been detected
0 The service is unavailable
0 The provided object has not the capability to recover autonomously
UT (Under test)
0 The object is being tested by automatic processes
0 The service is momentary unavailable
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Inhibition due to system administration

SOS (Software out of service)
0 The object can not performed its functions because a parent object is out of
service
EF (External fault)
0 The object can not performed its functions because an other co-operating
item is out of service
NEQ (Non equipped)
WTC (Wait for traffic clear)
0 This state is linked with the WTC timer parameter
0 Corresponding SBL can not be selected for new transactions
0 The traffic still goes on until the WTC timer expires
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MSD (Maintenance seized)
0 This state indicates that a test operator action is running on the
corresponding SBL
MSD AUTO (Autonomous maintenance seized)

0 This state indicates that an action autonomously trigged by the system is
running on the corresponding SBL
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SBL hierarchy
The hierarchy between SBL defines their logical dependence
There are three types of dependence

No logic
0 If A is out of service B is SOS
Logical OR
0 If A AND B are out of service then C is SOS
Logical AND
0 If A OR B are out of service then C is SOS
OR
AND
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Session 2
Telecom & Transmission
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Objective: To be able to describe the BSC terminal and BSC SBL for
local equipment management and troubleshooting
Program:
Telecom and O&M SBL
LEDs and Alarms
BSC terminal functions
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Telecom and O&M SBL
SBLs identification (1)

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ACH : A channel
ATR : A trunk
BATTERY : battery
BC RACK BUS : broadcast rack bus
BC SYS BUS : broadcast system bus
BSC : base station controller
BSS_TEL : BSS telecom capability (all cells)
BTS OM (*) : BTS operation and maintenance capability
BTS TEL (*) : BTS telecom capability (one cell per sector)
CLK GEN : clock generator
CLK REP : clock repeater
CONV : converter
CPR : central processor
* : logically associated with BTS, managed by BSC
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ACH : provides a 64 kbps data path which flows between the MSC and the BSC. The channels are used as:
PCM speech and data channels
N7 channels.
ATR : provides a 2 Mbps link from the MSC to the BSC. The link carries up to 31 A-Channels (up to 30 PCMs, 1
N7 (optional), 1 X.25 (optional)).
BC_RACK_BUS : distributes each paging message to all boards within the required rack. The rack is
determined by the destination LAC.
BC_SYS_BUS : distributes each paging message to all BCLA Rack boards
BTS_TEL : this is the radio channel management part of a given BTS. It also provides the radio signal
preprocessing (Mode A) needed to support the RR session (error rate, power control, handover, timing advance,
etc.).
CPR :
Layer 1:support of HDLC controller (which supports the LAPB), interface to the internal switch.
Signalling: X.25 Layers 2 and 3 protocol, OSI high layer protocol (CMISE and FTAM)
Radio Channel Management: centralised radio channel resource management, telecom supervision to control
the overload procedure and handles the reset procedure (initiated by MSC or BSC).
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Telecom and O&M SBL
SBLs identification (2)

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DISC : solid state disk

DTC : digital trunk controller
GSL : GPRS signalling link
N7 : number 7 signalling link
OML (*) : operations and maintenance signalling link
RSL (*) : radio signalling link
RS232 : RS232 connection
SWITCH : network switch
TCU : Terminal control unit
TR OM (**) : transmission operation and maintenance capability
X25 : X25 link
** : logically associated with TSC, managed by BSC
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DTC :
Layer 1: supports Digital Trunk Control (G703),Supports HDLC Controller (support MTP) , extracts clock
information on received A-Trunks interface to the internal switch.
signalling: N7 MTP and SCCP protocols, terrestrial Channel Management: MSC/BSC channel
blocking/unblocking.
Radio Channel Management: receives and forwards paging commands and performs the paging group
calculation, performs the SCCP mobile user function, controls intra-BSC handovers, controls the assignment of
channels by the MSC, distinguishes between transparent and non-transparent messages and routes the
transparent messages to the correct TCU.
GSL : Carries GPRS signalling between MFS and BSC
N7 : Carries (between BSS and MSC) the signalling information associated with the traffic channels contained in
the A-Channel. The signalling is arranged according to the CCITT Recommendation Q700.
RSL : Carries through the BSC-BTS path, the routing information associated with the traffic channels contained
in one BSC-BTS 2 Mbps link. The signalling is arranged according to a LAPD protocol. There is one RSL for one
FU/TRX .
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Telecom and O&M SBL
SBLs layout & hierarchy

BSC
SWITCH
TCU
DTC
CLK-GEN
CLK-GEN
CONV
BATTERY
CPR
CLK-REP
BC_SYS_BUS
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A
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X25
GSL
ATR
DISC
BC_RACK_BUS
RS232
N7
ACH
TR_O&M**
BTS_O&M*
BTS_TEL*
BSS_TEL
These SBLs are at the same level as the BSC SBL. They are
reported to the OMC-R as isolated SBLs.
* = BTS SBLs, ** = TSC SBLs. All these SBLs are managed by the BSC. Note that the TSL is routed via the first TCUC in
each cabinet which is connected to the BIUA PBA with Q1 address 2. ACH = A-Trunk Channel ATR = A-Trunk
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TCU :
Layer 1: supports proprietary interface (to FU), known as Base Station (BS) -trunks, supports HDLC controller
(support of LAPD), interface to the internal switch.
Signalling: LAPD L2 signalling, radio signalling link control (towards FUs), O&M link (towards OMU), terrestrial
channel management (BSC-BTS channel allocation).
Radio Channel Management: receives random access channel request on Abis interface, sends broadcast and
paging messages on Abis interface, manages DCCH resources (allocation, link supervision, channel release,
power control), selects outgoing SCCP routing on A-interface, taking into account the best signalling spread over
N7 links, sets start time and timing advance on all channel allocations, processes measurements for handover
requests, processes measurements for power control, routes transparent messages to the correct SCCP, connects
BS-channel to the switch, on connection request, manages channel configuration (if modified), manages frequency
hopping (if modified), handles trace-invocation.
Those explanations are valid for Telecom functions. For O&M functions please refer to BSS reference guide.
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SBLs identification
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ABIS HWAY TP : abis highway termination point

ATER HWAY TP : sub multiplexer highway termination point
BSC ADAPT : base station controller adapter
BTS ADAPT : base transceiver station adapter
SM ADAPT : sub multiplexer adapter
TC 16 : 16 channels transcoder function
TC TS : transcoder time slot (*)
TSC : transcoder sub multiplexer controller
(*) not seen by the BSC terminal
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Abis-HWAY-TP : Provides a G703/G704 link between BSC and BTS. The multiplexing scheme depends on the
BTS network topology (ring/star) and on the BTS configuration (number of FUs installed, channels rate, etc.). The
mapping is produced by a configuration tool. It carries speech and data.
ATER-HWAY-TP : G703/G704 link multiplexing A-trunks (the multiplexing sheme can be either 3 or 4 A-trunks
per submultiplexer highway).
BSC-ADAPT : Multiplexes BS-trunks onto an Abis highway. The number of multiplexed BS-trunks is
configurable on the BSC-BTS interface at the BSC site.
BTS-ADAPT : Demultiplexes Abis channels from an Abis highway. The number of demultiplexed Abis channels
is configurable on the BSC-BTS interface at the BTS site.
SM-ADAPT : Performs the multiplexing of Ater links.
TC16 : Performs the transcoding between the PSTN coding (64 kbps channel) and the GSM/DCS coding (13
kbps) for 16 channels.
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Transmission SBLs layout & hierarchy

SM-ADAPT*
ATER-HWAY_HP
14
TC-ADAPT*
TC16
A-PCM-TP*
TC16
SM-ADAPT*
ATER-HWAY_TP
14
DTC
BSC-ADAPT*
BTS-ADAPT*
16
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ABIS-HWAY_TP*
ABIS-HWAY_TP*
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SBL are hierarchically associated in a father / child relationship
B
*
SBL B is assigned to SBL A by using the CONF relationship for

SBL B within the HW configuration report ( ) means more than 1.
means the box represents several instances of the SBL
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LEDs and Alarms
LEDs flashing convention

=
LED On
LED Off
LED Flashing
Not Relevant
LED On
LED Off
LED Flashing
Front mounted LEDs
Side mounted LEDs
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LEDs and Alarms
CPRC / TCUC / DTCC
Power on - Reset LED states

LED
PBA
Operational (Flashing LEDs

indicate OBC is active)
3
2
1
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LEDs and Alarms
Slaves CPRC / TCUC / DTCC
Loading LEDs
LED
PBA
Awaiting
loading
Loading
Loading slave
PBAs and
operational
3
2
1
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LEDs and Alarms
BCLA SYS
Status LEDs
Operational States
Selected Reference clock
PBA
None
Local
Ater 1
Ater 2
Ater 3
External
BCLA is
Master
BCLA is
Slave
Error
Condition
(note 1)
(note 2)
LED 4
LED 5
LED 3
LED 2
LED 1
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ON for the following errors :

- reference failure
- PLL out of control range
- Broadcast signal failure
Note 2 : LED 4 flashing indicates one of the following :
Flashing rate = 1s On / 1s Off
Power on : the PBA is initialised and a time out is started to get the PLL locked on to the local
oscillator.
Flashing rate = 150 ms On / 150 ms Off
Error after power on : the PLL locked on time out has expired and either the POOR state still exists
or a reference failure has been detected. The PBA does not start the normal function and waits until
the poor and / or reference failure disappears. Normally, the PBA must be repaired.
Test mode
The PBA is forced to local oscillator by means of a plug on the backpanel.
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LEDs and Alarms
BCLA RACK
Operational states
Status LEDs
Selected system
clock
LED
PBA
Error
condition
(note 1)
(note 2)
3
2
1
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Note 1 : LED 4 is ON for the following errors :

- reference failure
- PLL out of control range
- Broadcast signal failure
- Clock drivers disabled
Note 2 : LED 4 flashing indicates one of the following :
Flashing rate = 1s On / 1s Off
Power on
Error after power on : the PLL locked on time out has expired and either the POOR state still exists
or a reference failure has been detected. The PBA does not start the normal function and waits until
the poor and / or reference failure disappears. Normally, the PBA must be repaired.
Test mode
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LEDs and Alarms
TSCA / ASMB / BIUA
Status leds
LED
PBA
Operational (Flashing LEDs

indicate OBC is active)
LED 3 on : service alarm

LED 4 on : prompt maintenance alarm
3
2
1
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Hardware requirements (minimum)

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Pentium 233 MHz processor

64 Mb of RAM
At least 100 Mb free for program and data storage
1 3 floppy drive
1 CD-ROM drive
1 serial RS232 port
1 X25 serial communication board (*)
1 SVGA video adapter with1024x768pixel resolution
1 SVGA monitor
1 PS2 or serial mouse
see BSC terminal user guide for board compatibility
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Software requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP operating system
0 Windows BSC terminal application software
0 Optional Connections for Windows software for the X.25 EICON C91 or
ACB-PCMCIA link.
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Two kind of BSC connection : RS232 - X25
RS232
X25 type 1 (EICON C91 X25 board)
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There are two ways to connect on the BSC with the BSC terminal.
The first one is to use the RS232 link. This is done normally at the first step of the commissioning while the mini
build is not yet loaded in the BSC. Anyway the normal way to connect the BSC terminal is to use the X25
connection.
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Two kind of BSC connection : RS232 - X25
X25 type 2 (ACB PCMCIA X25 board)
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File menu
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Standard windows menu
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Command menu
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This menu, the command menu is the one which is mostly used for BSC maintenance.
It allows to read and change SBL states, to manage SSD content, to perform tests and to extend or reduce
BSCs and BTSs.
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Utilities menu
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This menu is mainly used during commissioning to transfer the mini build from PC to BSC.
Its also possible by connecting the BSC terminal to the standby CPRC - SYS to check BTSs downloading.
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View menu
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Window menu
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Help menu
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Report window example
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This is an example of a report view at the BSC terminal.

On this screen the engaged action was to read the status of the DTCC 1. This SBL (so the board) is In Traffic.
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Session 3
Practice
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Objective: To be able to perform the main maintenance tasks
Program:
BSC terminal practice and BSS software overview
SBL practice
To replace an RIT using the appropriate BSC task procedure
To analyse fault messages using the alarm dictionary
Analyse the BTS software download
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Practice
Objective : Platform Hardware Identification
Identify how many BTS are connected to the BSC and which type
Identify the physical links between BSC/BTS
With the help of the site description document, if it exists, and looking
at the DDF, identify the A-bis TSU used and the A-bis ports used
Without using the BSC terminal give the hardware status of the BSC
(alarms, clocks, Common TSU)
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Practice
Objective : BSC terminal practice and BSS software overview
Using the necessary software package and documents install, configure

and connect the BSC terminal
Make a BSS software dump on SSD A and SSD B, check that files are
identical
Identify the master files for BTS, BSC and BSS
Identify the BSS cipher and BSS software version
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Practice
Objective : SBL practice (1)
Confirm the results found in previous exercise using the BSC terminal
What kind of method are you going to use ?
0 Is it possible to find the TRX number for each BTS ?
0 Is it possible to find the sector number for each BTS ?
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At the BSC terminal identify SBLs

Which kind of SBL have BSC , BSS , BTS for parents ?
0 Is it possible for some SBL to have more than one parent ?
0 Which ones ?
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For each SBL give a quick definition
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Practice
Make a drawing showing the BSC transmission SBLs
What is the meaning of _TP SBLs ?
List the SBL of the BSC that are in state other than IT, SOS, NEQ.
Explain the results
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Practice
Disable a TCU SBL

Print out the states of the offspring SBLs and the BTS_TEL
0 What do you notice ?
0 Reactivate the TCU SBL
0 Check that the SBLs are IT
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Practice
Deactivate the BTS_OM SBL

Check that BTS_TEL SBL is still IT
0 Reactivate BTS_OM SBL
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Practice
Restart the active system CPR

Check the LEDs states during and after the switchover
0 Connect the X25 link to the new active system CPR
0 Note how the LEDs react
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Practice
Objective : To replace an RIT using the appropriate BSC task

procedure (1)
Replace a TCUC using the task procedure

Deactivate the SBL
0 Print out the states of the SBLs supported by this RIT
0 Replace the RIT
0 Reactivate the SBL
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TOOL : BSC Corrective Maintenance Handbook
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Practice

procedure (2)
Replace a DTCC using the task procedure

Deactivate the SBL
0 Replace the RIT
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Practice

procedure (3)
Replace a CPRC SYS using the task procedure

Deactivate the SBL
0 Replace the RIT
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Practice

procedure (4)
Replace a TSCA using the task procedure

Deactivate the SBL
0 Replace the RIT
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Practice
Objective : To analyse fault messages using the alarm dictionary (1)
Simulate a fault by removing a SWCB RIT

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Analyse the fault messages using the alarm dictionary
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Be careful : there are two kind of switches in the BSC :

- AS (access switch) type SWCB
- GS (group switch) type SWCA
By removing a group switch a lot of CE are going to be disconnected from DSN.
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Practice
Ask the instructor to disconnect a PCM interface on the BIE at the BTS
side
0 Note down the states of the LEDs
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Practice
Remove a TCUC
What do you notice ?
0 Reactivate the TCU
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Practice
Objective : Analyse the BTS software download
List the BTS files while the OMU is loading

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Connect the BSC terminal to the standby CPR (X25)

Find the BTS download status sub menu
Ask the instructor to reset the BTS from the OMC/R
Note down the time it takes to load the BTS
Print out a list of the BTS files
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Session 4
Telecom & Transmission
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S4: TC G2 local maintenance

Objective: To be able to describe the TC terminal and transmission

SBL at TC side for local equipment management and troubleshooting
Program:
Transmission SBL at TC side
TC G2 LEDs and Alarms
TC G2 terminal description
TC G2 terminal functions
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Transmission SBL
SBLs identification
A PCM TP : A trunk link termination point
ATER HWAY TP : sub multiplexer highway termination point
0 SM ADAPT : sub multiplexer adapter
0 TC ADAPT : transcoder adapter
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please refer to BSC transmission for hierarchy mapping
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A-PCM-TP : G703/G704 MSC TC link which can carry speech and data channels.
ATER-HWAY-TP : G703/G704 link multiplexing A-trunks (the multiplexing scheme can be either 3 or 4 A-trunks
per submultiplexer highway).
TC-ADAPT : Performs the adaptation between MSC-TIU links and TIU-SM links.
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LEDs and Alarms
ASMC / ATBX
LED
Status LEDs
PBA
Operational
No Alarms
5
4
LED 5 (green) : power on

LED 4 off : no alarm
LED 4 flashing : alarm
LED 1-3 : off during normal operation
2
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LEDs and Alarms
DT16
Status LEDs (operational combinations)
PBA
Red
Red
Operational, at
Operational, but
no call (all SPUs in least one call (at
least one SPUs not
idle state)
in idle state)
Permanently
off
Yellow
Permanently
off
Green
On indicates at
least one call
Page 1. 68
The DT16 PBA has four LEDs. There are two red LEDs, one yellow and one green. The two red LEDs are
connected in series and operate together.
The figure shows the behaviour of the DT16 LEDs during normal operating conditions.
LED
Status
Definition
Red (x 2)
.
.
Off
On
Flashing
Normal operation (no fault).

The 3.3 V supply voltage is either too low or not present at all.
Hardware error.
Yellow
.
Off
On
All DSPs are operating correctly.

At least one DSP is in the RESET state.
Green
.
Off
On
All the TRAUs are in IDLE mode.

At least one TRAU is not in IDLE mode.
Page 68

TC terminal description
Hardware & software requirements
Hardware
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Pentium 233 MHz processor

64 Mb of RAM
Cache Memory 512 KByte
At least 100 Mb free for program and data storage
1 3 floppy drive
1 serial RS232 port
1 SVGA video adapter (Video RAM 4 Mbyte)
1 SVGA monitor
1 PS2 or serial mouse
Software
0
Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP operating system
Page 1. 69
Page 69

TC terminal description
TC connection
BIUA
0 ASMB
0 ASMC
0
Since B6.2 connection on TSCA board is no more available
Page 1. 70
Page 70

TC terminal functions
Services menu (ATBX)
Page 1. 71
Depending on which transmission board you are connected, the service menu may change a little bit.
This menu is used to perform tests, measurements, configuration and alarms collection on ATBX (TC), ASMB
(BSC), BIUA (BSC) and ASMC (TC).
Page 71

TC terminal functions
Services menu (ASMC - ASMB - BIUA)
Page 1. 72
Page 72
Session 5
Practice
Page 73

Objective: To be able to perform the main maintenance tasks
Program:
SBL practice
To check the transmission equipment settings
To replace an RIT using the appropriate TC task procedure
To analyse fault messages using the alarm dictionary
Page 1. 74
Page 74

Practice
Objective : Platform Hardware Identification
Identify the physical links between BSC/TC - TC/MSC
With the help of the site description document, if it exists, and looking
at the DDF, identify the A-ter TSU used and the A-ter ports used
Without using the TC terminal give the hardware status of the TC

(alarms)
Page 1. 75
Page 75

Practice
Objective : SBL practice
Confirm the results found in previous exercise using the TC G2 terminal

and, if necessary, the BSC terminal
At the BSC terminal identify SBLs

Which kind of SBL have TC for parent ?
0 Is it possible for some SBL to have more than one parent ?
0 Which ones ?
0
For each SBL give a quick definition
Page 1. 76
Page 76

Practice
Objective : To check the transmission equipment settings
Connect TC terminal to ASMC board, check the time slot allocation on

A-ter and A-ter Mux interfaces
Connect TC terminal to BIUA board, check the time slot allocation on Abis interface
Page 1. 77
Page 77

Practice
Objective : To replace an RIT using the appropriate TC task

procedure
Replace an ASMC using the task procedure
Replace a DT16 using the task procedure
Page 1. 78
TOOL : TC Corrective Maintenance Handbook
Page 78

Practice
Ask the instructor to disconnect the first A-ter Mux PCM link between
BSC and TC
0
Page 1. 79
Page 79

Practice
Ask the instructor to disconnect the first A PCM link between TC and
MSC
0
Page 1. 80
Page 80

Practice
Analyse the consequences of a CRC on-off toggle on ASMC, BIUA,

ATBX boards
Page 1. 81
Page 81
Alcatel 9125 TC Maintenance
Page 2.1
Page 2.1
Page 2.2
1 - Getting Started
2 - Transcoder Supervision
3 - Replace MT120 Board
4 - Replace Transcoder Fan Cassette
Page 2.2
1 - Getting Started
Page 2.3
1 - Computer Configuration
1.1 - Hardware Requirements
1.2 - Software Requirements
2 - Connect / Disconnect
2.1 - Connect
2.2 - TC Terminal Parameters
2.3 - Communication Window
2.4 - TCC Window
Page 2.3
Getting Started
Computer Configuration
Hardware Requirements
Page 2.4
1 - Computer Configuration
1.1 - Hardware requirements
Page 2.4
Getting Started
Computer Configuration
Software Requirements
Page 2.5
1.2 - Software requirements
Page 2.5
Getting Started
Connect / Disconnect
Connection
Page 2.6
2 - Connect / Disconnect
2.1 - Connect
1 Double click on the compact TC terminal icon.
2 Enter your name, then press TAB.
3 Enter your password, then press TAB.
4 Click on OK.
The Compact TC Terminal open and the communication window appears.
Page 2.6
Getting Started
TC Terminal
Parameters
2.2 - TC Terminal Parameters

To
check
the
parameters
SERIAL SETTING.
Page 2.7
setting
from
the
MENU
BAR,
select
Page 2.7
Getting Started
Communication
Window
Page 2.8
2.3 - Communication window

In this window you can:
Connect and disconnect from the TC rack (SERIAL
CONNECT/ DISCONNECT).
View messages in hexadecimal, TLV or decoded text.
Filter messages and alarms to reduce noise.
Create a log file to consult on site or later.
With A925 transcoder, you can access all the MT120 boards by connecting to one MT120
board.
With EVOLIUMTM G2 transcoder, you must connect on each MT120 board individually.
Message area: Displays the messages and alarms appearing during the connection.
Message input in hexadecimal decoded: Displays messages and alarms in hexadecimal,
TLV or decoded text.
Filter area to filter and reduce noise in the message area.
When you select SERIAL CONNECT:
The connection messages are displayed in the communication windows.
The TCC window appears.
The Compact TC terminal opens a monitoring window for each MT120 board.
The tittle bar of each window shows the TEI (Terminal End Identifier) of each board.
Example MT120 25 means that the TEI for that board is 25.
Page 2.8
Getting Started
TCC Window
Page 2.9
2.4 - TCC window

Locate board
Check Ater mux and A interfaces
Declare BSC
Download software to MT120 boards
Edit site inventory
Check fans
Supervise boards temperature
View software inventory
OVERVIEW panel.
OVERVIEW panel.
CONFIGURATION panel.
DOWNLOAD panel.
SITE INFO panel.
FAN & TEMPERATURE
panel.
FAN & TEMPERATURE.
FILE INFO.
Page 2.9
2 - Transcoder Supervision
Page 2.10
1 - ALARM MONITORING
1.1 - Rack layout front view
1.2 - Check Leds status
1.3 - Overview panel
1.4 - TCC tree
1.5 - Analyse MT120 board alarm
1.6 - Check fans and board temperature
2 - CHECK LOGICAL PARAMETERS
2.1 - View all BSCs connected to transcoder
2.2 - Check hardware, QMUX, DSP configuration
2.2.1 - Qmux addressing principle
2.2.2 - Config (Changeable) panel
2.3 - Check transmission configuration
3 - CHECK SOFWARE VERSIONS ON MT120 BOARD
3.1 - File Info panel
3.2 - MT120 SW version handling
4 - CHECK REMOTE INVENTORY DATA
4.1 - Fans/Rack inventory data (site info panel)
4.2 - MT120 Remote inventory data (Remote inventory panel)
5 - EXERCISES
5.1 - Alarms analysing
5.2 - Check logical parameters
Page 2.10
Transcoder Supervision
Alarm Monitoring
JRTC
Top Rack Unit
JSTRU
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
SR1
MT 120
002 005 008 011 016 019 022 025 030 033 036 039
Slot
number
TEI
16
17
18
19
20
FANU
21
22
23
24
FANU
25
26
27
FANU
32
33
34
35
36
FANU
37
38
39
40
FANU
41
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
SR2
MT 120
MT 120
Rack Layout
Front View
MT 120
002 005 008 011 016 019 022 025 030 033 036 039
42
43
FANU
48
49
50
51
52
FANU
53
54
55
56
FANU
57
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
SR3
MT 120
002 005 008 011 016 019 022 025 030 033 036 039
58
59
FANU
64
65
66
FANU
67
68
69
70
71
FANU
72
73
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
MT 120
SR4
MT 120
002 005 008 011 016 019 022 025 030 033 036 039
74
75
FANU
Empty
Page 2.11
1 - Alarm Monitoring
1.1 - Rack layout front view
In TCIL bus MT120 uses a simplified LPD protocol. Consequently the MT120 addressing in
TCIL use the TEI value.The TEI is derived from its physical location and is unique in a TC rack.
Using LAPD protocol between BSC and each MT120 board will be possible in future realease
for software downloading.
Page 2.11
Alarm Monitoring
Check LEDs Status
Operational Status
LED 7
Page 2.12
1.2 - Check LEDs status
Page 2.12
Alarm Monitoring
Overview
Panel
Page 2.13
1.3 - Overview panel

Use this panel to:
Locate boards.
Check A-termux and A interfaces.
Enable fault indication RIGHT CLICK on a BOARD FAULT INDICATION
ON ALL BOARD ON.
Reset /restart software RIGHT CLICK on a BOARD RESTART or RESET.
Run a commissioning loop test RIGHT CLICK on a BOARD COMMISSIONING.
To access to MT120 individual panel DOUBLE CLICK ON A BOARD.
Top area : indicates
The PCMs-links connection status:
GREEN and letter C: connection with PCM links.
RED and letter DC: no connection with PCM link.
For each MT120 board:
The A-termux connected.
BSC connected.
TSC connected that mean the BSC rack.
TEI number, Subrack and slot.
The software version.
Bottom area: displays where the MT120 boards are located in A925 transcoder for G2 this area is blank.
Each MT120 board is allocated a number (TEI) and a color. The board numbered in italic-bold is the master
(the board you are connected to).
The colors and the meaning are the following:
Green: the board is running correctly.
Yellow : the board presents minor problem(s).
Orange: the board presents fatal problem(s).
Red: the board need to be replaced.
Page 2.13
Alarm Monitoring
TCC Tree
Page 2.14
1.4 - TCC tree

If it is not on display, open the TCC tree VIEW OVERVIEW:
The TCC TREE indicates:
On which subracks MT120 boards are located.
Under which number each board is referenced.
And depending on the color, whether each board is functioning correctly.
The colors and the meaning are the following:
Green: the board is running correctly.
Yellow : the board presents minor problem(s).
Orange: the board presents fatal problem(s).
Red : the board need to be replaced.
You can DOUBLE CLICK ON A BOARD to display its individual panel.
Page 2.14
Alarm Monitoring
Analyse MT120 Board

Alarms
Page 2.15
1.5 - Analyse MT120 board alarms

In this window, you can:
View alarms which are specific to the board.
Download software.
Activate software.
Define BSC and Hardware configuration.
Run a commissioning loop test.
Modify the remote inventory.
Execute the board replacement software procedure.
Top area :
Displays all the alarms for the board, in their order of appearance. If MT120 board is the master
board (the board you are connected to) you can also see the alarms for the rack:
A check in the active column indicates that the problem which generated the alarms has not
been solved.
A square in the Active column indicates that the problem which generated the alarm has
been solved.
Bottom area :
Displays all the pending alarms.
The time stamp column does not indicate when the alarm occurred, but when the Compact TC
Terminal has received it.
For a full description of alarms and how to solve the problem, refer to BSC/TC Alarm dictionary.
Page 2.15
Alarm Monitoring
Check Fans and Boards

Temperature
Page 2.16
1.6 - Check Fans and Boards Temperature

Use the Fan &Temperature panel to:
Test fan.
Supervise board temperature.
Top area:
To test fans at different speeds.
Middle area:
To view the temperature curve of a board.
Bottom area:
To read the temperature of each board.
To view its temperature.
To select a board to view its temperature curve. ACTIVATE.
For G2 transcoder this area is blank.
Page 2.16
Check Logical Parameters
View all BSCs connected

to TC
Page 2.17
2 - Check Logical Parameters

2.1 - View all BSCs connected to the Transcoder
Use the configuration panel to:
Declare BSCs.
Generate a rack inventory.
Top Area:
To specify the rack number and PCM impedance.
Middle area:
To view BSCs and if necessary, enter new one.
Bottom area:
To generate fans/rack remote inventory.
Page 2.17
Check Hardware, Qmux, DSP Configurations: Qmux Adressing principle
A-ter mux1
A-ter mux2
Qmux
Qmux
@Qmux 0
@Qmux 4
BSC1
A-ter mux3
@Qmux 8
A-ter mux4
Rack1
@Qmux 16
A-ter mux5
A-ter mux6
A-ter mux7
A-ter mux8
Cluster A TC2
@Qmux 20
@Qmux 24
Qmux
Qmux
@Qmux 0
@Qmux 4
BSC1
A-ter mux9
@Qmux 8
A-ter mux10
Rack2
@Qmux 16
A-ter mux11
A-ter mux12
A-ter mux1
A-ter mux2
Cluster B TC3
@Qmux 20
@Qmux 24
Qmux
Qmux
@Qmux 0
@Qmux 4
BSC2
A-ter mux3
@Qmux 8
A-ter mux4
Rack1
A-ter mux5
A-ter mux6
@Qmux 16
Cluster D TC2
@Qmux 20
@Qmux 24
Page 2.18
2.2 - Check hardware, QMUX, DSP configuration
2.2.1 - Qmux addressing principle

In this example the BSC1 is connected to two different TC (rack 1 to TC2 and rack 2 to
TC3).
BSC2 rack 1 is connected to TC2.
The MT120 boards could be any board of the rack.
The rule for qmux addressing is the following:
A-termux
1 7 13
2 8 14
3 9 15
4 10 16
5 11 17
6 12 18
QMUX ADRESS
0
4
8
16
20
24
Page 2.18
Check Hardware, Qmux,

DSP Configurations
Config. (changeable)
Panel
Page 2.19
2.2.2 - Config (changeable) panel

In this window, you can:
Define BSC and hardware configuration.
Execute on line configuration of the board (transmission programming).
Top area:
To define which BSC the board is in connection with and the A-termux number.
Middle area:
To enable Qmux and set the DSP configuration.
Bottom area :
To execute on line configuration or replace a board.
Page 2.19
Check Transmission
Configuration
Page 2.20
2.3 - Check Transmission Configuration

Define BSC and hardware configuration.

Execute on line configuration of the board (Transmission programming).
Top area :
Check LAPD configuration.
Middle area :
To read if CRC4 is enabled or not.

Bottom area :
To Check transmission setting.

Predefined files are used:
A law or mu law.
A-termux mapping 3:1 or 4:1.
N7 or not.
X25 or not.
Page 2.20
Check SW Versions
Check the current

Software Version on
MT120 Board
Page 2.21
3 - Check the current Software Version on MT120 Board

3.1 - File Info panel
View the software inventory for each board of the rack.
3.2 - MT120 SW versions handling
The MT120 is able to store 3 SW versions in its flash EPROM memory:
V0 is store in factory in a protected area ( p).
V1 and V2 are stored on site by preload mechanism, in a non protected area of the flash. A
compressed (c) and a non compressed version are stored in flash memory (f). The MT120
uses VO at first installation or when V1 or V2 are corrupted. V1 is the running version and V2
is the previous version. The MT120 board uses V1 (current) after correct preload and
activation, and uses V2 (previous) if V1 is corrupted.
For each MT120 SW a status is defined:
Current SW that is currently running the board.
Previous SW that used to run the board before the current SW.
Preloaded SW which has been downloaded but not yet been activated.
Fallback last remaining preloaded version of the current software.
Original Factory software that originally came with the board.
Page 2.21
Check Remote Inventory Data
Fans/Rack Inventory Data

(Site Info Panel)
Page 2.22
4 - Check Remote Inventory Data

4.1 - Fans/Rack inventory data (Site Info Panel)
Check and if necessary, modify general site remote inventory data.
Check or modify the site information on MT120 board.
Top Area:
Check and if necessary, modify general site remote inventory data.
TEI columns:
To see which boards hold which site information.
Bottom area:
To check which board(s) hold different information from the general site information, and what that
information is.
Page 2.22
Check Remote Inventory Data
MT120 Inventory Data

(Remote Inventory Panel)
Page 2.23
4.2 - MT120 Inventory Data (Remote Inventory Panel)

Use this panel to view and, if necessary, modify the remote inventory of the MT120 board.
Page 2.23
Exercise 1
Alarm Analysing
Using the TC Terminal and the Alarm dictionary, analyze the alarms
present in:
MT120 Board
Fan Cassette
Locate the boards in the TC rack and check the LED Status
Page 2.24
5 - Exercises
5.1 - Alarm analysing
Page 2.24
Exercise 2
Using the TC Terminal, complete the diagram of the BSC - MT120 connections :
BSC name:
A-ter Mux number:
Qmux TS:
CRC enable:
X25 TS:
N7 TS:
TEI:
SLOT: SR
@ Qmux:
A-ter Mux mapping type
CRC enable:
X25 TS:
TRAU LAW
BSC
Rack Number 1
Transcoder
Rack Number 1
Page 2.25
5.2 - Check Logical Parameters
Page 2.25
Exercise 2
BSC name:
A-ter Mux number:
Qmux TS:
CRC enable:
X25 TS:
N7 TS:
TEI:
SLOT: SR
@ Qmux:
CRC enable:
X25 TS:
TRAU LAW
BSC
Rack Number 2
Transcoder
Rack Number 2
Page 2.26
Page 2.26
Exercise 2
BSC name:
A-ter Mux number:
Qmux TS:
CRC enable:
X25 TS:
N7 TS:
TEI:
SLOT: SR
@ Qmux:
CRC enable:
X25 TS:
TRAU LAW
BSC
Rack Number 3
Transcoder
Rack Number 3
Page 2.27
Page 2.27
3 - Hardware Module Replacement
Page 2.28
1 - MT120 BOARD REPLACEMENT GENERAL PROCEDURE

2 - REPLACE MT120 BOARD USING REPLACEMENT COMMAND
3 - MT120 BOARD MANUAL REPLACEMENT
4 - SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD IN MT120 BOARD
5 - REPLACE TRANSCODER FAN CASSETTE
6 - EXERCISES
Page 2.28
Hardware Module Replacement

MT120 Board Replacement General Procedure
Connect TC Terminal to any Board
Execute the Module Replacement Command
Yes
Are the Configuration Files Uploaded ?

No
Check that PCM Links carry any Telecom Traffic
Check that PCM Links carry any Telecom Traffic
Unbolt and Replace Board
Unbolt and Replace Board
Launch the Replace Procedure

Yes
Is it the good Software Version ?
Check the Qmux Cluster Parameters
Check the Transmission Parameters
No
Download the SW Board
Set up the MT20 Remote Inventory
Activate the Software
Set up the Fans/Rack Remote Inventory

Set up the MT20 Remote Inventory
Configure the Board for Operational Mode
Download the Generic Transmission Settings
Check Board Transmission Data
Page 2.29
1 - MT120 Board Replacement General Procedure
Page 2.29

Replace MT120 Board, using Replacement Command
Replacement 1
1 Connect TC terminal to any board
2 Execute the Module Replacement Command

The TC terminal uploads the configurations files (this includes the SW
version and the configurations files) in the directory c:\programfiles
\Alcatel\Tcterminal\trm
Yes
Are the Configuration Files

uploaded ?
No
2
EXECUTE
THE MANUAL REPLACEMENT
Page 2.30
2 - Replace MT120 Board using the Replacement Command

2.1 - Replacement
2.1.1 - Overview
This command is used to ease the replacement procedure; the actions of the operator are limited to
the strict necessary. The only constraint is that the TC terminal must be able to retrieve the current
configuration of the MT120 board to replace (this includes the SW version and the configuration
parameters to run the MT120 board).
2.1.2 - Replacement
Page 2.30

Replacement 2
3 CHECK THAT THE PCM LINKS CARRY ANY
TELECOM TRAFFIC (Link status disconnected)
33
4 UNBOLT MT120 BOARD,

REPLACE IT BY A NEW ONE
5 LAUNCH THE REPLACE PROCEDURE
At the end of the auto test (5 minutes) the TC terminal

checks the SW version in the MT120 board and if
necessary downloads and activates the correct version.
Afterwards the TC terminal configures and sets up the
fans/rack RI
Page 2.31
Page 2.31

Check Board Logical
Configuration
7 CHECK THE Qmux CLUSTER PARAMETERS
8 CHECK THE MT120 BOARD

TRANSMISSION PARAMETERS
Page 2.32
2.2 - Check board logical parameters
Page 2.32

Set up MT120 Board Remote Inventory
9
9 SET UP BOARD REMOTE INVENTORY
(e.g. Commissioning date, network identity...)
Page 2.33
2.3 - Set up MT120 board remote inventory data
Page 2.33

Replace MT120 Board, Manual Replacement
Board Replacement
Are the Configuration Files
uploaded ?
No
1 CHECK THAT MT120 BOARD CARRIES
NO TELECOM TRAFFIC
2 UNBOLT AND REPLACE THE MT120 BOARD

As there is no disable command, carefully extract it
from the back panel
1
3 WAIT FOR THE END OF SELF TEST
Yes
4 Is it the good SW Version ?
No
DOWNLOAD SW
IN MT120 BOARD
Page 2.34
3 - MT120 Board Manual Replacement

3.1 - Replace board
Page 2.34

Set up Board
Remote Inventory Data
Begin
Yes
6
5 SET UP BOARD REMOTE INVENTORY
(e.g. Commissioning date, network identity...)
End
SET UP THE FANS/RACK REMOTE

INVENTORY
Page 2.35
3.2 - Set up board remote inventory data

1. Open the TCC - Site Info window
In the TCC window, click the Site Info tab.
The TCC - Site Info window shows up. SEE BEGIN
2. Complete the site and rack/fan information
A On the bottom part of the window click the <Default> button to complete
the fields with the default RI data in the other area of the window.
B In the
other area complete also the following fields: SEE BEGIN
Site name: name of the site (max. 10 characters)
Rack Serial No: rack serial number
NbrFanUnitsInRack: number of fan units in the rack (max. 12)
Commissioning date: date of commissioning (YYMMDD)
First commissioning date: see NOTE (YYMMDD)
NOTE: It is the same as commissioning date.
C On the bottom of the TCC - Site Info window choose: Site Info text used
to reload all MT120: other
3. Update all MT120 with site and rack/fan data
A Click <Update All>
B Wait for the action to complete.
At the end of the process all the RI data can be seen in the most used area and all
the MT120 boards are listed in the corresponding TEI column (no board is left in the
other area). SEE END.
Page 2.35

Set up Board
Logical Data
7
Yes
CONFIGURE THE NEW MT120 BOARD

FOR OPERATIONAL MODE
I.E. Enter the configuration parameters
especially the BSC number and the Ater mux
number for the Qmux cluster setting
DOWNLOAD THE GENERIC

TRANSMISSION SETTINGS
Page 2.36
3.3 - Setup board logical data

They are 12 generic files 6 for A law and 6 for MU law.
For each coding 3 for 3:1 and 3 for 4:1 multiplexing type.
For each multiplexing type they are 3 files:
no X25
X25 MSC
X25 TC
(No X25 and N7).

(X25 at MSC and N7).
(X25 at TC and N7).
Page 2.36

Check Board Transmission
Data
Yes
9 CHECK BOARD TRANSMISSION DATA
Page 2.37
3.4 - Check board transmission data
Page 2.37

Software Download in MT120 Board
Download
Panel
Page 2.38
4 - Software download in MT120 Board

4.1 - Download panel
Use the download panel to:
Download software.
Activate software.
Delete preloaded software.
Top area: To select a SW to download.

Bottom area: To select board to:
from which to download software.

On which to download, activate or delete software.
With a G2 TC this area is blank.

TCC enable you to download software to one or several board at the same time.You
can download software that is in your PC or on one board of he rack.
When you download SW that is in your PC, it is first preloaded onto a board, then blockloaded from that board onto the other board.
When you select the software (...) check the color of the board:
White:the board can be selected for the download.

Green: the software is currently running the board.
Orange: the software has already been preloaded on the board. It is from that board that
the software will be block-loaded on to the other board.
During the download check the color of the boards:
Yellow: the software is being downloaded.

Green: the software has successfully downloaded.
Red: failure in downloading.
Page 2.38

Commissioning
Panel
Page 2.39
4.2 - Commissioning panel

Use the download panel to:
Download software.
Activate software.
Run commissioning loop test.
Top area: To select a SW to download from:
a board (BLOCK).
or PC (PRELOAD).
Middle AREA: Display messages linked to downloading, activation or deletion of the

software.
Bottom area: To select board to:
To run a commissioning loop test on a board.
Page 2.39


No
1 DOWNLOAD THE BOARD

Choose the software to be downloaded.
The board to be downloaded turns in white.
On the bottom part, double click on the board
to be downloaded.
The selected board turns in dark blue
SUBMIT
Software
Download
and
Activate
2 ACTIVATE THE SOFTWARE

Choose the software to be activated.
The board to be downloaded turns in white.
On the bottom part, double click on the board
to be activated
SUBMIT
AFTER ACTIVATION a rest takes place

And the board turns green
Page 2.40
4.3 - Software download and activate
Page 2.40

Replace Transcoder Fan Cassette
Replacement and Test
UNBOLT THE FAN CASSETTE,

REPLACE IT BY A NEW ONE
2
2
TEST THE FAN CASSETTE
Page 2.41
5 - Replace Transcoder Fan Cassette
Page 2.41

Exercises
1 : Replace 1 MT120 Board using the Replacement Command

2 : Replace 1 MT120 Board using Manual Replacement without Software
Download
3 : Replace a Transcoder Fan Cassette
TOOL : TC Corrective Maintenance Handbook
Page 2.42
6 - Exercises
Page 2.42

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Alcatel University - 8AS 902001403 VH ZZA Ed.01

Local maintenance principle

BSC local maintenance

BSC local maintenance

ALCATEL 9125 TC Maintenance

3 Hardware module replacement

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Self assessment of the objectives

Surname, First name :

Did you meet the following objectives ?

To be able to use the BSC terminal

To be able to retrieve and analyze the

To be able to handle the Security Blocks

To be able to Change a Replaceable Item

To be able to Start-up a BSC System

To be able to Identify the preventive

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Self assessment of the objectives (continued)

Thank you for your answers to this questionnaire

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ALCATEL 9120 Base Station Controller

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S1: Local maintenance principle

S2: BSC local maintenance

S3: BSC local maintenance

S4: TC local maintenance

Telecom & transmission

Telecom & transmission

S5: TC local maintenance

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Alcatel University - 8AS 902001403 VH ZZA Ed.01

S1: Local maintenance principle

Objective : To be able to describe the purpose of local maintenance

SBL operator commands

SBL state description

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S1: Local maintenance principle

The GSM network allows call handling between MS/MS, MS/PLMN,

The call management is handled by Telecom functions

Operating and maintenance functions

Deploy, operate, upgrade the network is made through the O&M

The 3 O&M major functions are

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Alcatel University - 8AS 902001403 VH ZZA Ed.01

S1: Local maintenance principle

Several BSS terminals are available :

OMC-R : supervises and controls the whole BSS

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S1: Local maintenance principle

An SBL is a set of circuit which performs a set of coherent functions

If one function is lost, the whole SBL is lost too

More than one SBL may share the same RIT

One SBL may be built on different RIT

Some SBLs are logical, they cant be mapped on any hardware