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Activating and testing Satellite Abis

The procedure is basically the same as for normal terrestrial BSC - BTS circuits. These instructions only show
actions which are needed for satellite circuits.
Satellite Abis is an application software product. It is not included in the standard BSC software.
Note also that it is recommended to use the default values in GSM (BSC and MSC) system timers. Lower
values than the default ones may be inadequate for handling the delay of the satellite connection.
For deactivation instructions, see Deactivating and testing Satellite Abis.
For an overview, see Satellite Abis.

Activating Satellite Abis

You can control the use of the optional Satellite Abis functionality BCF by BCF with D-channel settings
(D-channel parameter sets).
The PRFILE parameter SATELL_ABIS_IN_USE can be used to toggle the Satellite Abis on or off as needed. If
BCF use D-channel parameter set 0, it is defined as satellite Abis if SATELL_ABIS_IN_USE is TRUE (setting
ZWOC:10,31,FF; and checking ZWOI:10;).
This is used for old satellite configurations after upgrade and is used for old satellite Abis configurations after
update from older BSC software release. You can define terrestial Abis connection with parameter set value 8
in this case. Preferred way to set satellite configuration for new satellite Abis connection is to set right
D-channel parameter set on D-channel creation.
You can control the use of the optional Satellite Abis functionality PCU by PCU configuring PCU Abis
connection type. All PCUs in one pool have same PCU Abis connection type.
BSC increases T3101 timer value automatically for satellite Abis connections according to the selected
D-channel parameter set. Timer value is increased by 2 x one way delay in the link i.e. either 2*280 = 560ms or
2*420 = 840 ms. T3101 supervises SDCCH establishment procedure on CCCH.

Steps

1. Modify PCU Abis connection Type.

1 Modify PCU Abis connection Type.

Modify PCU Abis connection type to support satellite Abis:
ESN:BCSU=<bcsu number>,PCU=<pcu index>:AIT=S;
Or Modify PCU pool Abis connection type to support satellite Abis:
ESN:PSEI=<packet service entity identifier>:AIT=S;
Note that the PCU pooling case whole PCU pool shall be modified for satellite Abis
Check PCU Abis connection type:
ESP:BCSU=<bcsu number>,PCU=<pcu index>;
Or check PCU pool Abis connection type:
ESP:PSEI=<packet service entity identifier>;
Note that for EGPRS, create DAP and attach DAP related to satellite Abis BCF to satellite Abis PCU or PCU pool

2. Create OM U and te lecommunication signalling channels for BCF and TRXs

2 Create OM U and telecommunication signalling channe ls for BCF and TRXs

Create D-channel and set parameter set according Abis connection:
ZDSE:<D-channel link set name>:
<unit type>, <unit index>:
<service access point identifier>,
<terminal end point identifier>,
<bit rate>, <PCM-TSL>, <SUB-TSL>;
[D-Channel type | N def],
<D-channel parameter set>;

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D-channel parameter sets:

0 terrestrial (if the PRFILE parameter SATELL_ABIS_IN_USE is TRUE, parameter set 0 is overwritten with parameter set 1)
1 satellite Abis (delay supported up to 280 ms)
2 terrestrial BTSplus
3 satellite BTSplus
7 enhanced satellite Abis (enhanced delay supported up to 420 ms)
8 terrestrial Abis
Note that to Use same D-channel parameter set for all Abis signalling channels of one BCF and TRX of the BCF
Note that for BCFs using D-channel parameter set 0, satellite Abis can be activated setting SATELL_ABIS_IN_USE is TRUE (setting
ZWOC:10,31,FF; and checking ZWOI:10;). This is used for old satellite Abis configurations after update from older BSC software release.
Preferred way to set satellite configuration for new satellite Abis connection is to set right D-channel parameter set on D-channel creation
Check signalling channel parameter set:
ZDSB: NAME=<D-channel link set name>;

3. Activ ate Acoustic Echo Cancellation (WOA).

3 Activate Acoustic Echo Cancellation (WOA).

ZWOA:2,371,A;
Note that the Acoustic Echo Cancellation is not recommended, if there is configured BCF with enhanced satellite delay. Acoustic Echo Cancellation
is not recommended, if there is configured BCF with terrestrial Abis connection and BCF with satellite Abis connection to one BSC.

4. Check that the activation succeeded (WOS).

4 Check that the activ ation succeede d (WOS).

ZWOS:2,371;
Note that the Acoustic Echo Cancellation is not recommended, if there is configured BCF with enhanced satellite delay. Acoustic Echo Cancellation
is not recommended, if there is configured BCF with terrestrial Abis connection and BCF with satellite Abis connection to one BSC.

5. Configure sufficient SDCCH capacity.

5 Configure sufficient SDCCH capacity.

a) In TRX1, two time slots are defined for signalling: a combined BCCH and SDCCH/8 (six others are defined as TCHs). Use the following
commands to configure SDCCH capacity.
Lock the BTS (EQS).
ZEQS:BTS=<nbr>:L;
Lock TRX1 (ERS).
ZERS:BTS=<nbr>,TRX=<trx1>:L;
Modify the time slots (ERM).
ZERM:BTS=<nbr>,TRX=<trx1>:CH0=MBCCHC;
ZERM:BTS=<nbr>,TRX=<trx1>:CH1=SDCCH;
b) In other TRXs, one time slot is defined for signalling (SDCCH/8, preferably timeslot zero) and seven others are defined as TCHs. Use
the following commands.
Configure SDCCH capacity (ERS, ERM).
ZERS:BTS=<nbr>,TRX=<trx>:L;
ZERM:BTS=<nbr>,TRX=<trx>:CH0=SDCCH;
Unlock all locked TRXs (ERS).
ZERS:BTS=<nbr>,TRX=<trx>:U;
Unlock the BTS (EQS).
ZEQS:BTS=<nbr>:U;

Other parameters which minimise the SDCCH reservations:

number of slots spread trans (SLO) = 32
max number of retransmission (RET) = 2
max number of repetition (NY1) = 5
To set these parameters, use the command
ZEQM:BTS=<nbr>:SLO=32,RET=2,NY1=5;
Here <nbr> identifies the remote BTS.

6. Configure the TCSM.

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6 Configure the TCSM.

You can configure the TCSM either locally or remotely. Remote access is recommended. The following instructions give the commands for remote
access.
There are no firmware requirements.

Steps

1. Create the remote session (DDT).

1 Create the remote session (DDT).

ZDDT:TCSM,<nbr>;

Username EXPERT
Password SYSTEM
Here <nbr> is the address of the transcoder.

2. Disable TRAU frame alignment in the TCSM (ZRS).

2 Disable TRAU frame alignment in the TCSM (ZRS).

ZRS:ALL:OFF

Do you want configuration changes to be

permanent by saving them in flash memory?
Please answer (Y/N) Y
The TCSM is activated by enabling the parameter on/off per BSC. In the TCSM the time alignment can be turned off from the command
menu. Because of the fixed MS timers, there may be re-attempts in the signalling, causing limitations to the capacity of these cells.

3. Enable acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) (RU).

3 Enable acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) (RU).

ZRU:ALL: <codec_type>=ON;

Please, confirm (Y/N) Y

Do you want configuration changes to be
permanent by saving them in flash memory?
Please answer (Y/N) Y
Here <codec> can be either FR, EFR, HR or AMR.
Note that the command depends on the type of speech coding used.
Note that the Acoustic Echo Cancellation is not recommended, if there is configured BCF with enhanced satellite delay. Acoustic Echo
Cancellation is not recommended, if there is configured BCF with terrestrial Abis connection and BCF with satellite Abis connection to one
BSC.

4. Set the AEC tail delay correctly (RU).

4 Set the AEC tail delay correctly (RU).

ZRU:ALL:DELAY=<delay>;

Please, confirm (Y/N) Y

Do you want configuration changes to be permanent
by saving them in flash memory? Please answer (Y/N) Y
Normally either 520 ms, 540 ms or 560 ms are suitable values for <delay>. You can check this with a listening test.
Note that the Acoustic Echo Cancellation is not recommended:
if there is configured BCF with enhanced satellite delay
if there is configured BCF with terrestrial Abis connection and BCF with satellite Abis connection to one BSC.

5. Che ck that all selections are correct (RC).

5 Check that all selections are correct (RC).

ZRC:<PCM_index>:10;
<PCM_index> is the actual PCM used

6. Terminate the remote session.

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6 Terminate the remote session.

ZX

Furthe r information
In case the transcoding function is performed by the Multimedia Gateway (MGW), for A-ter configurations refer subhcpater Configuring
an Ater interface with the MGW in chapter Configuring a new transcoder in the document Managing the BSS Transmission.
In BSC-MGW case some modifications to the MGW is required and for more details on the configuration, refer the document MGW
Configuration Data management. Note that the Acoustic Echo Cancellation is not recommended:
if there is configured BCF with enhanced satellite delay
if there is configured BCF with terrestrial Abis connection and BCF with satellite Abis connection to one BSC.
In case of Ater-in-MGW do the following configurations in MGW:
2 Disable TRAU frame alignment in the TCSM (ZRS).
3 Enable acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) (RU).
4 Set the AEC tail delay correctly (RU).
All necessary parameters are described in Chapter 5 - Reconfiguring DSP parameter profiles of the document - Configuration Data
Management in MGW.

7. Activ ate Satellite Abis in a Talk-family BTS (DE34/DF34).

7 Activate Satellite Abis in a Talk-family BTS (DE34/DF34).

Before you start

There are no firmware requirements.
Before activating Satellite Abis in DE34/DF34, remote BTSs must be configured for satellite use by editing the HW database.

Steps

1. In the HW database, select the BCF/Units window.

1 In the HW database, select the BCF/Units window.

2. Select the Abis type as Satellite.

2 Select the Abis type as Satellite.

Further information
This shows the default satellite Abis value for LAPD T200 timer = 1000 ms. Normally, Abis type is normal and T200 = 240 ms.

3. Load the Satellite Abis BTS software build in the BTS.

3 Load the Sate llite Abis BTS software build in the BTS.

4. Add a new HW database (EVU, EVC, EVA, EVV).

4 Add a ne w HW database (EVU, EVC, EVA, EVV).

If there is an active BCF HW database in the BSC, a new satellite-specific HW database must be uploaded, created, attached and
activated as follows
ZEVU:<BCF_index>:NAME=<file_name>,EXT=<file _extension>;
ZEVC:<HW_db_name>:NAME=<file_name>,EXT=<file _extension>;
ZEVA:<BCF_index>:<HW_db_name>;
ZEVV:<BCF_index>:PAS;

8. Activ ate Satellite Abis in UltraSite or M etroSite EDGE BTS.

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8 Activate Satellite Abis in UltraSite or MetroSite EDGE BTS.

Before you start

Before activating Satellite Abis in an UltraSite or MetroSite BTS, remote BTSs must be configured for satellite use by editing the Traffic Manager.
The Traffic Manager editor is in Ultrahub Manager (Ultrasite) and in BTS Manager (Metrosite) and the procedure is the same for both.

Steps

1. Open the Commissioning Wizard.

1 Open the Commissioning Wizard.

Select various relevant parameters for commissioning to reach to Transmission Parameters.

2. In Traffic Manager window, select the Signal Timing as 'Satellite'.

2 In Traffic Manager window, select the Signal Timing as 'Satellite '.

Figure 2: Signal Timing selection from Traffic Manager

3. Click OK to send the information to the BTS.

3 Click OK to send the information to the BTS.

9. Activ ate Satellite Abis in Flexi EDGE.

9 Activate Satellite Abis in Flexi EDGE.

Before you start

Before activating Satellite Abis in Flexi EDGE, BTSs must be commissioned with the Satellite Abis using Flexi EDGE BTS Manager from Abis
Termination Window of Commissioning Wizard. Following are the complete procedures for activation of Satellite Abis in Flexi EDGE BTS.

Steps

1. From the Flexi EDGE BTS Manager open the Commissioning Wizard.

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1 From the Flexi EDGE BTS Manager open the Commissioning Wizard.
Select various relevant parameters for commissioning to reach to Transmission Parameters.

2. In the Transmission Parameters in the left pane of commissioning, select Abis Termination as shown in the figure
Commissioning Pane.

2 In the Transmission Paramete rs in the left pane of commissioning, select Abis Termination as shown in the figure
Commissioning Pane.

Figure 3: Commissioning Pane

3. On the Abis Termination window select Sate llite Abis che ck box to activate the fe ature for Flexi EDGE BTS as
shown in the figure: Abis Termination.

3 On the Abis Termination window select Satellite Abis check box to activate the feature for Flexi EDGE BTS as shown in
the figure: Abis Termination.

Figure 4: Abis Termination

4. Click Next to proceed with the commissioning of the BTS.

4 Click Next to proceed with the commissioning of the BTS.

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5. Click Send SCF to commission / recommission the BTS to use the Satellite Abis Feature.

5 Click Send SCF to commission / recommission the BTS to use the Satellite Abis Feature.
Note that the Satellite feature can be activated only during commissiong / append commissioning / Recommissioning of the Flexi EDGE
BTS through the procedure as demonstrated here above
Note that the Other BSC related parameters for the Satellite Abis to be used on Flexi EDGE BTS are the same as those of UltraSite and
as mentioned in Activating and Testing BSC4040 : Satellite Abis.

10. Modify GPRS/EDGE-relate d parameters.

10 Modify GPRS/EDGE-related paramete rs.

There are no separate steps for EDGE.
If first generation PCU is configured for satellite Abis connection type, parameters BS_CV_MAX, T3192 and T3141 should be configured following
way:
If PCUs with satellite connection type are second generation PCUs (PCU2), following parameters should not be modified (PCU2 uses satellite
specific parameter in satellite Abis case).

The record numbers in patching commands are valid only for S16.

BS CV MAX parameter (not applicable for PCU2 HW)

Set BS_CV_MAX to value 15:
ZEGP:14:15;
After 5 minutes, disable and then re-enable GPRS in the cells where GPRS is active for the change to take effect.
Check the modified parameter:
ZEGO:PAR:;
Timer T3192 (not applicable for PCU2 HW)
Set timer T3192 to value 1.5 s:
ZEGT:T3192:1,2:;
After 5 minutes, disable and then re-enable GPRS in the cells where GPRS is active for the change to take effect.
Check the modified parameter:
ZEGO:TIM:;
Patching Timer T3141(not applicable for PCU2 HW)
Patching Timer T3141:
Check the default value of timer T3141:
ZDFD:OMU:FF,14B,,W:;

LOADING PROGRAM VERSION 5.11-0

BSC3i BSC12 2007-01-23 08:16:41

OMU FILE N:O 00FF0000 RECORD N:O 0000014B

002E 0006 0320 0005 0005 000F 0004 0008
07D0 07D0 07D0 0BB8 0004 00C8 0000 0002

COMMAND EXECUTED
Patch T3141 timer value to 1500 ms:
ZDFS:OMU:FF,14B,2,W:;

DO YOU WANT THESE SUBSTITUTIONS TO BE UPDATED ON DISK ?

( Y = YES, N = NO ): Y

DO YOU WANT THESE SUBSTITUTIONS TO BE DISTRIBUTED ?

( Y = YES, N = NO ): Y

BSC3i BSC12 2007-01-23 08:17:13

OMU FILE N:O 00FF0000 RECORD N:O 0000014B SUBRECORD N:O 00000002

0320-5DC;

DO YOU WANT THIS SUBSTITUTION TO BE MADE ?

( Y = YES, N = NO ): Y

RECORD/STRING SUBSTITUTED

DISTRIBUTION IS STARTING

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DISTRIBUTION DONE

DISK HAS BEEN UPDATED

COMMAND EXECUTED
Check the patched value of timer T3141:
ZDFD:OMU:FF,14B,,W:;

LOADING PROGRAM VERSION 5.11-0

BSC3i BSC12 2007-01-23 08:17:32

OMU FILE N:O 00FF0000 RECORD N:O 0000014B

002E 0006 05DC 0005 0005 000F 0004 0008
07D0 07D0 07D0 0BB8 0004 00C8 0000 0002

COMMAND EXECUTED
Patching PFH sync timeout:
Check the default value of timer PFH sync timeout:
ZDFD:OMU:FF,14C,,W:;

LOADING PROGRAM VERSION 5.11-0

BSC3i BSC12 2007-01-23 08:16:41

OMU FILE N:O 00FF0000 RECORD N:O 0000014C

002E 0018 0057 000B 0044 000F 0BB8 0007
0009 FFFE 0001 0001 0061 005F 0005 005F

COMMAND EXECUTED
Patch PFH sync timeout value to 5000:
ZDFS:OMU:FF,14C,6,W:;

DO YOU WANT THESE SUBSTITUTIONS TO BE UPDATED ON DISK ?

( Y = YES, N = NO ): Y

DO YOU WANT THESE SUBSTITUTIONS TO BE DISTRIBUTED ?

( Y = YES, N = NO ): Y

BSC3i BSC12 2007-01-23 08:17:13

OMU FILE N:O 00FF0000 RECORD N:O 0000014C SUBRECORD N:O 00000006

0BB8-1388;

DO YOU WANT THIS SUBSTITUTION TO BE MADE ?

( Y = YES, N = NO ): Y

RECORD/STRING SUBSTITUTED

DISTRIBUTION IS STARTING

DISTRIBUTION DONE

DISK HAS BEEN UPDATED

COMMAND EXECUTED
Check the patched value of PFH sync timeout:
ZDFD:OMU:FF,14C,,W:;

LOADING PROGRAM VERSION 5.11-0

BSC3i BSC12 2007-01-23 08:16:41

OMU FILE N:O 00FF0000 RECORD N:O 0000014C

002E 0018 0057 000B 0044 000F 1388 0007
0009 FFFE 0001 0001 0061 005F 0005 005F

COMMAND EXECUTED
CMAX parameter (not applicable for PCU2 HW)
Set CMAX to value 1%.
To modify the CMAX parameter, GPRS must be disabled in the cell first:
ZEQV:BTS=<bts number>:GENA=N;
Set CMAX to value 1% and enable GPRS:
ZEQV:BTS=<bts number>:CMAX=1,GENA=Y;
Applicable for PCU2 HW only:
Set CMAX to value that allows two radio timeslots for (E) GPRS.

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To modify the CMAX parameter, GPRS must be disabled in the cell first:
ZEQV:BTS=<bts number>:GENA=N;
Set CMAX for 2 radiotimeslots and enable GPRS:
ZEQV:BTS=<bts number>:CMAX=<two timeslot percentage from BTS radiotimeslots>,GENA=Y;

Further information
Next, test Satellite Abis.

Testing Satellite Abis

The tests cases include test calls, SW downloading and (implicit) BCF reset.

Before you start

Test environment requirements:
An operational MSC
An operational packet core network
Mobile stations (GPRS and EGPRS capable mobile stations)
Transmission circuits to and from the operational satellite terminals
If no real satellite circuits are available for pretesting or troubleshooting, the satellite may be simulated by
suitable test equipment (adding a one-way delay of 280 ms or 420 ms and possibly also bit errors).

Steps

1. Create the correct BTS SW version.

2. Attach the BTS SW version.

3. Activ ate the BTS SW version.

4. Make te st calls.

5. Make data calls.

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